Sanyo IDC-1000ZU User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Digital disk camera

IDC-1000ZEX IDC-1000ZE IDC-1000ZU

This manual explains how to safely operate the IDC-1000ZEX, IDC-1000ZE, and IDC-1000ZU.

Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.

Please read these instructions carefully before using the digital disk camera. Make sure to read and understand the section USING YOUR

DIGITAL DISK CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY from page 5 to 17. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.

Caution for laser

Do not open covers and do not repair yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. This product utilizes a laser. The use, adjustment, or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Laser

Type : Semiconductor laser AlGanP Output power : 3.5 mW (read-average),

5.85 mW (write-average) Beam divergence : 45.5 degrees (objective lens emission) Wavelength : 655 to 666 nm (at 20 to 25°C)

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Warning

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

FOR AMERICAN USERS

This device 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 device 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 device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the device 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 device and receiver. – Connect the device to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

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

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number : IDC-1000ZU Trade Name : SANYO Responsible party : SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address : 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311 Telephone No. : (818) 998-7322 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

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

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BEFORE READING THE MANUAL

PowerPC is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States.

Apple, Macintosh, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. in the United States.

Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks in the United States and other countries of Microsoft Corporation in the United States.

Agfa PhotoGenie is a registered trademark in Germany and other countries of Agfa-Gevaert AG in Germany.

The iD PHOTO logo mark is a registered trademark. All other company and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their

respective owners.

Regarding the data storage media

œ This digital disk camera uses an iD PHOTO disk for data storage. In this manual, the iD

PHOTO disk is referred to as “disk.”

Caution

œ It is forbidden to copy this manual, whole or in part, without prior written permission. œ All images and illustrations given in this manual are for explanation purposes and may differ

slightly from that of the actual product. Also, actual specifications are subject to change without prior notice and therefore may differ from the contents of this manual.

œ Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting from the use of this

digital disk camera.

œ Sanyo Electric declines all responsibility for damages due to improper use of the digital disk

camera, failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual, or repairs or changes done by those other than a technician authorized by the manufacturer.

œ Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any damage caused by optional devices or

consumable items used with the digital disk camera other than those supplied with the digital disk camera or those specified by Sanyo Electric.

œ Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of revenue resulting from the

loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the repairing of a malfunction, of the digital disk camera.

œ The images captured with this digital disk camera will differ in quality from pictures taken with a

standard film camera.

Symbols used in this manual

CAUTION Points that require special attention. NOTE Points giving some extended instructions or operations that require special care. HINT Points that may prove useful when using the digital disk camera. HELP In case of problem, this may help in certain situations.

9 h Explanations regarding sequential shots. g k Explanations regarding audio recordings.

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Explanations regarding still images.

Explanations regarding video clips.

CONTENTS

USING YOUR DIGITAL DISK CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Preparation

CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

PARTS NAMES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

POWER SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

INSERTING AND EJECTING THE DISK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

SETTING UP AND USING THE REMOTE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

CHECKING THE BATTERY PACK AND DISK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

SETTING THE DATE AND TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Recording and playback

BASIC SHOOTING AND PLAYBACK OPERATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

PLAYING BACK FILES ON A TELEVISION SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Shooting functions

USING THE VARIOUS SHOOTING FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

MANUAL MODE SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Speciality shooting

INTERVAL SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

ANIMATION SHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Camera settings

CUSTOM SETTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

SETTING THE REMAINING DISK SPACE DISPLAY FORMAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Editing

ADDING A VOICE MEMO TO AN IMAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

ADDING AN IMAGE TO ANOTHER IMAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

ENLARGING (ZOOMING IN) THE IMAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

EDITING VIDEO CLIPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Disk operations

HANDLING DATA STORED ON THE DISK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

FORMATTING THE DISK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Appendices

USING WITH A COMPUTER SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

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USING YOUR DIGITAL DISK CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The following safety precautions are to ensure the safe and correct use of your digital disk camera and prevent injury to the user and others, and property damage. Be sure to read carefully all the precautions listed here before using your digital disk camera.

LI-ION BATTERY PACK (UR-121)

DANGER

Your digital disk camera uses a Li-ion battery pack (part number UR-121).

■ If you notice leaking electrolyte, discoloration, deformation, damaged portions, strange odors, or other abnormality, immediately remove from the device, stop use, and move away from any open flames

œ If you continue use under these conditions, it may cause a fire, rupturing of the battery pack,

eruption of electrolyte, or smoking.

œ If electrolyte is leaking and a flame or spark occurs nearby, the electrolyte in the battery pack

may ignite causing a fire, rupturing of the battery pack, eruption of electrolyte, or smoking.

■ Do not disassemble or modify

œ The battery pack is equipped with built-in safety mechanisms and protection

devices to prevent dangerous accidents. Disassembling, modifying, soldering, or other similar operations on the battery pack may render these mechanisms or devices dysfunctional and cause a fire, rupturing of the battery pack, or an eruption or leakage of electrolyte.

■ Do not short the positive (+) and negative (–) poles with a metal pin or other object and do not carry or store together with a metal necklace or other object

œ If the poles are shorted, a large amount of current will flow, which may cause a fire, rupturing of

the battery pack, eruption or leakage of electrolyte, or overheating. Also, the metal object shorting the poles together will become excessively hot. When carrying or storing the battery pack, always place it in the supplied protective cover.

■ Do not place in a fire or expose to excessive heat

œ The insulation may melt or the gas venting valves and safety mechanisms may fail

allowing the electrolyte to ignite and cause a fire or rupturing of the battery pack.

■ Do not drop or subject to strong impacts

œ Strong impacts may damage the safety mechanisms and protective devices and

cause a chemical reaction within the battery pack that may cause a fire, rupturing of the battery pack, eruption or leakage of electrolyte, or overheating.

■ Do not submerge in water or wet the terminals

œ This will cause corrosion and damage the safety mechanisms and protective

devices leading to a chemical reaction within the battery pack that may cause a fire, rupturing of the battery pack, eruption or leakage of electrolyte, or overheating.

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■ Cautions concerning the locations of use and storage

œ Ambient temperature during use or charging: 0 to 40° C

Do not use, recharge, store, or leave near an open flame, in a car under the hot sun, or in any other hot location (60°C or higher).

Extreme heat will damage the safety mechanisms and protective devices and cause a chemical reaction within the battery pack that may cause a fire, rupturing of the battery pack, eruption or leakage of electrolyte, or overheating. If the safety mechanisms and protective devices are damaged, the battery pack will become unusable.

If subject to extremely hot or cold conditions, the capacity of the battery pack will decrease and its usable life will be shortened. Use in ambient temperatures of 20±5°C is recommended. Ambient temperatures below 10°C will cause the operation time to become drastically shortened.

œ Ambient temperature during storage: – 20 to 30°C

When storing the battery pack, remove it from the device, insert it into its protective cover, and store it in a location between –20°C and 30°C.

œ Ambient humidity: 45 to 85% RH

■ Only recharge using the supplied NC-LSC04WSA AC adapter/charger

œ If recharged using a different charger, an excessive charging condition or abnormal

electrical currents may result and cause a chemical reaction within the battery pack. This may cause a fire, rupturing of the battery pack, eruption or leakage of electrolyte, or overheating.

■ Only use with the specified devices

œ If used with devices not specified for its use, abnormal electrical currents may

result and cause a fire, rupturing of the battery pack, eruption or leakage of electrolyte, or overheating.

■ Do not remove or damage the covering

œ Removing the covering, piercing with a nail, hitting with a hammer, stepping on, or

damaging the cover in any way may cause an internal short and result in a fire, rupturing of the battery pack, eruption or leakage of electrolyte, or overheating.

■ If you come in contact with electrolyte, immediately rinse with water

œ If the electrolyte gets into your eyes, you risk losing your eyesight. Do not rub

your eyes, wash them immediately with clean water, and seek medical attention right away. If electrolyte gets on your skin or clothing, it may cause irritation. Immediately wash with clean water.

■ Always insert orientated as indicated

œ When inserting the battery pack in the AC adapter/charger or digital disk camera,

make sure the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly as indicated.

œ If the battery pack is used or charged with the polarity of the terminals reversed, an abnormal

chemical reaction will occur during charging and an abnormal current will flow during use. Both may cause a fire, rupturing of the battery pack, eruption or leakage of electrolyte, or overheating.

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WARNING

■ If charging is not completed even after the specified time elapses, stop the charging immediately

œ If charging is continued, it may cause a fire, rupturing of the battery pack, eruption

or leakage of electrolyte, or overheating.

■ Keep out of the reach of children

œ The battery pack is not a toy and an unforeseeable accident may occur if

handled by children.

CAUTION

■ Recharge before use

œ Always first recharge the battery pack before using it for the first time, or before

using it after a long period of non-use. During recharging, the battery pack will be warm. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

■ Take care when handling immediately after use

œ The battery pack may be extremely hot immediately after use. After turning

off the digital disk camera, allow time for the battery pack to cool before removing it.

■ Cautions concerning recycling

œ To help preserve the environment and promote the effective use of resources,

when the battery pack has ended its usable life, completely discharge it, place tape on its positive (+) and negative (–) terminals to prevent shorting, and hand it in for recycling.

œ If you must dispose of the battery pack yourself, always dispose of it as

nonflammable refuse and follow the regulations for your area.

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DIGITAL DISK CAMERA AND AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER

WARNING

■ Do not use the digital disk camera or AC adapter/charger if it makes a strange noise, emits a strange odor, or if smoke comes out from it

œ If the digital disk camera or AC adapter/charger is used under these

conditions, it may cause a fire or electric shock.

œ If any of the above problems occurs, immediately perform the procedures given below and wait

to make sure no more smoke is emitted. Then take it to the dealer for service. Do not try to repair the problem yourself.

Digital disk camera

Turn off the digital disk camera.

2 Remove the battery pack. If you are using the AC adapter/charger, remove the power plug

from the power outlet.

AC adapter/charger

1 Remove the power plug from the power outlet. 2 If the battery pack is attached, remove it.

■ Do not modify or open the cabinet

œ High voltage circuits and a laser emitter are inside the digital disk camera, and

power supply circuitry is inside the AC adapter/charger. There is a danger of fire or electric shock if they are touched. Also, never disassemble the disk holder because the laser beam may enter your eyes and cause injury. Any internal check, setting, or repair should be performed by the dealer.

■ Do not insert metal objects or the like

œ Do not insert metal objects inside the devices or short any contacts inside the

AC adapter/charger. Doing so may cause a fire or electric shock.

■ Do not use while driving

œ Do not capture images, play back images, or watch the LCD monitor while

driving a vehicle. Doing so may cause an accident.

œ Be careful where you put down the digital disk camera or AC adapter/charger

inside an automobile. During sudden stops or turns they may fall behind the brake pedal and prevent braking.

œ When using the digital disk camera while walking, be very careful of your surroundings and

especially the traffic to avoid accidents.

■ Be aware of your surroundings during use

œ Pay close attention to your surroundings when using the digital disk camera.

Failure to do so may lead to an accident or injury.

œ Do not use the digital disk camera or AC adapter/charger inside an airplane or

elsewhere where use may be restricted.

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■ Do not get the devices wet

œ This digital disk camera and AC adapter/charger are not water-resistant. Do not

allow them to get wet for doing so may cause a fire or electric shock.

œ Do not use in the bathroom or shower. œ If water does get inside the digital disk camera or AC adapter/charger,

immediately perform the procedures given below and contact the dealer for service. Do not try to repair the problem yourself.

Digital disk camera

1 Turn off the digital disk camera. 2 Remove the battery pack. If you are using the AC adapter/charger, remove the power plug

from the power outlet.

AC adapter/charger

1 Remove the power plug from the power outlet. 2

If the battery pack is attached, remove it.

■ Do not handle with wet hands

œ Handling with wet hands may cause an electric shock.

■ Do not use during a storm

œ To avoid the risk of being struck by lightning, do not use the digital disk camera

or AC adapter/charger during a thunderstorm. In particular, if used in an open field, you have an increased chance of being struck by lightning. Quickly seek refuge in a place that will protect you from lightning.

œ Do not touch the AC adapter/charger or power cord while it is plugged into a

power outlet during a thunderstorm. Doing so may cause an electric shock.

■ Do not place on an unstable surface

œ The digital disk camera or AC adapter/charger may fall, resulting in damage or

injury. If the digital disk camera or AC adapter/charger has fallen and its body is damaged, turn it off (unplug the power cord, etc.), remove the battery pack, and take it to the dealer for repair. Using the digital disk camera or AC adapter/charger after its body has been damaged may cause a fire or electric shock.

■ Do not look into the sun

œ Do not look through the digital disk camera at the sun or any other strong

source of light. Doing so may seriously injure your eyes or cause blindness.

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■ Do not use the flash close to a person’s face

œ To prevent possible eye injury, do not use the flash near a person’s face

(especially young children or babies). If the flash is used close to a person’s opened eyes, there is a risk that it may damage that person’s eyesight.

■ Do not use where there is risk of explosion

œ Do not use the digital disk camera or AC adapter/charger in a location where there

is explosive gas, or any other flammable material in the air. Doing so may cause a fire or an explosion.

■ Keep out of the reach of children

œ The following may happen if children play with the digital disk camera or AC

adapter/charger:

They may wrap the strap around their neck and suffocate.

They may swallow the batteries or other small parts. In such a case, consult a physician immediately.

They may damage their eyesight if the flash goes off too close to their eyes.

They may hurt themselves.

■ Only use the specified battery pack and AC adapter/charger

œ Use only the supplied or separately sold UR-121 Li-ion battery pack. Use of a

different battery may cause a fire, an electric shock, the batteries to ignite, rupturing of the batteries, or other problem.

œ Plug only the supplied AC adapter/charger into the DC IN connector on the

digital disk camera. Do not plug in any other device into the DC IN connector. Also, this AC adapter/charger is for exclusive use with this digital disk camera (IDC-1000ZEX, IDC-1000ZE, IDC-1000ZU). Do not use it with any other device.

■ Use only to recharge the Sanyo UR-121 Li-ion battery pack

œ The supplied AC adapter/charger is for exclusive use with the supplied or

separately sold UR-121 Li-ion battery pack. Recharging a dry-cell battery or other type of rechargeable battery may cause excess heat, combustion, or leakage, and cause a fire, injuries, burns, or damage to nearby objects.

■ Do not invert the polarity ((+) and (– )) of the battery pack

œ Place the battery pack in the AC adapter/charger with the (+) and (–) terminals

oriented as indicated. If the battery pack is placed in the wrong orientation, the batteries may leak, overheat, explode, or be damaged. If the battery pack is charged with the polarity of the terminals reversed, it may cause a fire, rupturing of the battery pack, eruption or leakage of electrolyte, or overheating.

■ Use the AC adapter/charger with a 100 to 240 V AC power supply

œ If used with a power supply other than that specified, it may cause a fire or

electric shock.

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■ Do not damage the power cord or DC cord of the AC adapter/charger

œ Do not place heavy objects on the cords. Do not place the cords near a heat

source. Do not excessively bend the cords, modify them, or secure them with staples.

œ If a cord is damaged, or if it does not plug properly into the digital disk camera or wall outlet,

contact the place of purchase.

■ Cautions concerning the power cord

œ Do not use the power cord with it wound up. Doing so may cause excessive

heat and a fire.

œ Do not leave the power cord plugged into the power outlet while the other end

is not plugged into the AC adapter/charger. The loose end can cause electrocution if touched with wet hands or if handled by children.

œ Only use the power cord supplied with the AC adapter/charger. If a different power cord is

used, it may be rated for a different current load, and that may cause a fire.

œ The supplied power cord is for exclusive use with the supplied AC adapter/charger. Do not use

it with other devices for it may cause a fire or electric shock.

■ Unplug the power cord from the power outlet when charging is finished

œ If the AC adapter/charger is left plugged into the power outlet for a long

period of time, there is a risk of fire.

■ Do not pull on power cord to unplug it

œ When unplugging the power cord, be sure to hold the power plug and slowly

pull it out of the power outlet. Pulling the cord portion may damage the power cord and cause a fire or electric shock.

■ Cautions when plugging in the battery charger

œ Securely plug the power cord all the way in the power outlet when using the

battery charger. If the battery charger is used with the power cord not fully plugged in, heat may generate and cause a fire.

œ If the power cord is damaged, or cannot be correctly plugged into the power

outlet, do not use the battery charger. Using the battery charger in this condition may cause a fire or electric shock.

œ Do not allow dust, etc., to build up on the power cord or power outlet. A

build-up of dust may cause a short circuit or generate heat and cause a fire.

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CAUTION

■ Cautions when carrying the digital disk camera

œ Do not walk around with the digital disk camera hanging by the shoulder strap

and not properly secured. It may hit other objects, get damaged, or cause an injury.

œ Be careful not to drop the digital disk camera or AC adapter/charger or subject

them to strong shocks.

œ Make sure direct sunlight does not strike the digital disk camera lens or viewfinder, as that may

damage the internal parts. When not using the digital disk camera, be sure to always attach the lens cap.

œ When packaging or transporting the digital disk camera, be sure to reattach the protective

spacer that came with the digital disk camera at the time of purchase (see pages 18, 30).

■ Cautions during use and storage

œ Your digital disk camera and AC adapter/charger are precision instruments.

When using or storing the digital disk camera and AC adapter/charger, make sure to avoid the following locations to avoid damages.

Places in direct sunlight

Places near heat generating equipment (stoves, etc.)

Places with drastic humidity and temperature changes

Places that may get wet

Places close to an air conditioner or heater

Inside a car

Places where there is dust and dirt

Places where there is a fire burning

Places where volatile products are stored

Places subject to strong electromagnetic fields

Places subject to vibrations

Operating environment Digital disk camera

œ Temperature

0 to 35°C (operation)

œ Humidity

–20 to 60°C (storage)

AC adapter/charger

œ Temperature 0 to 35°C (operation)

œ Humidity 45 to 85% (operation, no condensation)

–20 to 60°C (storage)

œ When connecting the digital disk camera and AC adapter/charger, make sure the cords are not

caught on any objects.

■ Do not cover with a cover, rug, or similar object

œ Covering with a cover, rug, or similar object will cause the internal heat to rise and

may cause a fire.

30 to 90% (operation, no condensation) 10 to 90% (storage, no condensation)

45 to 85% (storage, no condensation)

■ Be aware that internal temperatures rise during use

œ Be aware that the internal temperatures of the digital disk camera and AC

adapter/charger will rise and may become hot to touch during use. Contact while hot for an extended period of time may cause light burns.

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CAUTION

■ Do not connect the AC adapter/charger to an electronic transformer

œ Connecting the AC adapter/charger to an electronic transformer will cause a

malfunction and possibly a fire.

■ Cautions if the digital disk camera or AC adapter/charger is not going to be used for a long period

œ For safety, remove the battery pack. The battery pack may generate heat or

leak, and that may start a fire, cause injuries or burns, and damage any objects placed nearby. When the battery pack is removed for a long period, the date and time settings will be retained for approximately one year (or until the internal backup battery runs out).

CONCERNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY CR2025

WARNING

■ Cautions concerning the battery CR2025

œ One lithium battery CR2025 is used for the remote control and one is used

for backing up the internal clock. Do not use a battery other than the lithium battery CR2025.

œ Install the battery with the (+) and (–) terminals oriented as indicated. If the

battery is placed in the wrong orientation, it may cause a fire, overheating, or rupturing.

œ Do not recharge, short circuit, disassemble, modify, heat, or place the battery in a fire. Doing so

may cause a fire, overheating, or rupturing.

œ Do not hold the battery with metal tweezers or a similar tool. Doing so may cause a short circuit

leading to a fire, overheating, or rupturing.

œ Do not perform soldering on the battery or use, store, or leave it near a fire, under direct

sunlight, in a hot car, or other high temperature location.

œ Do not use the battery if it is leaking. œ If the electrolyte gets into your eyes, you risk losing your eyesight. Do not rub your eyes, wash

them immediately with clean water, and seek medical attention right away. If electrolyte gets on your skin or clothing, it may cause irritation. Immediately wash with clean water.

œ Keep the battery out of the reach of children. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, contact a

physician immediately. It may cause poisoning or suffocation.

œ When disposing of batteries, make sure to follow all applicable regulations. œ When disposing of the lithium battery, place tape on its positive (+) and negative (–) terminals

to prevent shorting. Do not mix the lithium battery with other batteries. Doing so may cause a fire or rupturing.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PROPER USE OF YOUR DIGITAL DISK CAMERA

■ Cautions before capturing important images

œ Before capturing important images, make sure that the

digital disk camera is operating properly and in condition to capture the image properly.

œ Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any

losses that result from images that could not be recorded, are erased, destroyed, or damaged in any way due to a problem with the digital disk camera, any of its accessories, or its software.

■ Cautions concerning copyrights

œ The images you capture with

your digital disk camera are for your own private use, any other use may violate the rights of copyrights owners.

■ Cautions when cleaning the digital disk camera and AC adapter/charger

Cleaning procedure

1 Turn off the digital disk camera and

remove the battery pack. (If the AC adapter/charger is connected, unplug its power cord.)

2 Remove the dirt with a soft cloth. 3 If the digital disk camera is

extremely dirty, wipe with a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent diluted with water and wrung dry.

Caution

œ Do not use benzene or thinner products to clean

the digital disk camera or AC adapter/charger. Doing so may cause deformation, discoloration, or paint peeling. When using a chemically treated cloth, carefully read its instructions and warnings.

œ Do not spray insecticides, or volatile sprays on the

digital disk camera or AC adapter/charger. Do not leave rubber or vinyl objects against the digital disk camera or AC adapter/charger for a long period. They may cause deformation, discoloration, or paint peeling.

■ Cautions when cleaning the lens

œ If the lens gets dirty, use a commercially available air blower or a cleaning cloth for

photographic equipment to clean it.

œ It is also possible to clean the viewfinder (see page 166).

■ Cautions concerning the battery pack terminals

œ Periodically clean with a dry cloth the terminals of the battery pack, digital disk camera, and AC

adapter/charger.

œ Do not touch the terminals with your bare hands. Doing so will allow contaminants from your

hands to adhere to the terminals and oxidize, increasing the contact resistance. If the contact resistance increases, the usable life of the battery pack will diminish and recharging may become impossible.

■ Cautions when not using the digital disk camera

œ Attach the lens cap whenever you are not using the digital disk camera.

When not using the digital disk camera for a long period

œ Remove the battery pack. However, when the battery pack is removed for a long time, the

digital disk camera functions may begin to not work properly. Periodically reinstall the battery pack and check the digital disk camera functions.

œ If the battery pack is left in the digital disk camera, a small amount of power is still used even if

the digital disk camera is turned off. If the battery pack is left in the digital disk camera for a long period, it may become completely discharged and loose its ability to be recharged again.

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■ Cautions concerning condensation

œ Using the digital disk camera with condensation inside it may damage the digital disk camera.

Be careful of condensation under the following conditions

œ When moving the digital disk camera

suddenly from a cold place to a warm place.

œ When the ambient temperature changes

drastically, such as when a heater is turned on to quickly heat the room.

œ When the digital disk camera is placed in the

path of cool air from an air conditioner.

œ When the digital disk camera is placed in a

location of high humidity.

If condensation seems likely to form

œ Place the digital disk camera in a plastic bag

and seal it, and then wait until the digital disk camera has reached the ambient temperature.

■ Cautions concerning undesired interference

œ The digital disk camera or AC adapter/charger may create undesired interference if used close

to a television or radio. To reduce the amount of undesired interference emitted, cores are attached to the supplied AV cable and the DC cord of the AC adapter/charger. Do not remove these cores. Also, when using the supplied microphone or IEEE1394 cable, attach one of the supplied cores as shown below.

Supplied AV cable

Core

Supplied AC adapter/charger

When using the supplied microphone or IEEE1394 cable

œ Attach a supplied core as shown below.

1 Make a loop in the cord just behind the

plug.

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Core

Ferrite core (small)

Approx. 5 cm

Ferrite core (large)

Ferrite core (small)

2 Close the core.

œ Be careful not to pinch the cord with

the core when closing the core.

Approx. 5 cm

■ Cautions concerning magnetism

œ Do not place credit cards, bankcards, floppy disks, or other items that may

be damaged by magnetic fields near the speaker. Data may be lost or the magnetic strips on cards may be damaged.

Speaker

■ Cautions concerning the iD PHOTO disk

œ The iD PHOTO disk is provided for use with devices displaying the iD

PHOTO logo mark for the storage and playback of image data. Do not

use with devices that do not display the iD PHOTO logo mark for doing so may cause damage to the device and the disk.

œ The iD PHOTO disk is a precision device. Do not bend, drop, or subject

it to strong forces or shocks.

œ Do not open the shutter and touch the iD PHOTO disk inside. œ Immediately after use, the iD PHOTO disk may be very hot. Before

removing the iD PHOTO disk, turn off the digital disk camera and wait until the disk cools.

œ Keep out of the reach of children. Children may put the disk in their mouths or perform some

other unforeseeable action.

Cautions when handling the iD PHOTO disk

œ Avoid storing or using the iD PHOTO disk in places similar to those given below for they may

cause damage or the disk to malfunction.

Places in direct sunlight or near heat generating equipment

Places extremely cold

Places with excessive dust, dirt, or humidity

Places subject to vibrations

Places with drastic humidity and temperature changes

Places with excessive static electricity or electromagnetic noise

œ Do not place the iD PHOTO disk near magnets or in strong magnetic

fields.

œ Do not disassemble the iD PHOTO disk. œ Do not allow the iD PHOTO disk to get wet. œ Wipe away dust or dirt with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents. œ Do not use in locations with drastic temperature changes or in locations

with a high humidity. These locations are subject to condensation. If condensation occurs in the iD PHOTO disk, reading from and writing to the disk may become impossible.

œ Before using an iD PHOTO disk for the first time, be sure to format it with your digital disk

camera first (see pages 155, 157).

œ Before capturing important images, it is recommended to first try capturing images to make

sure that the digital disk camera works properly. Also, to further ensure that images are captured properly, perform a full format beforehand (see page 157).

œ Attach the labels carefully so that they will not come off accidentally. If the label comes off

during insertion or removal of the iD PHOTO disk from the digital disk camera, it may cause damage (see page 18).

œ Do not allow dirt or other foreign particles to enter the shutter portion of the iD PHOTO disk.

Wipe away any dirt with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents.

Shutter

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Cautions when carrying or storing the iD PHOTO disk

œ Always remove the iD PHOTO disk from the digital disk camera after you have finished using it. œ When not using the iD PHOTO disk, always keep it in its protective case. œ Do not carry the iD PHOTO disk inside trouser pockets, as it may become damaged when you

sit down or make other movements that may apply forces.

Making sure that data on your iD PHOTO disk does not become erased

Move the write-protect tab to the “ è” mark.

œ Move the tab using a sharp item such as the end of a

ballpoint pen.

œ Saving (adding data such as capturing images or

recording), deleting, and formatting will become impossible.

œ To make it possible to perform saving, deleting, and

formatting again, move the tab back to its original position.

Write protected Write enabled

■ Cautions concerning data storage

œ The iD PHOTO disk is a highly reliable storage device, however it is recommended that any

important data be copied onto a separate media (such as a floppy disk, hard disk, or MO disk) for added safety against unforeseeable accidents.

œ Stored data may be lost (or corrupted) in cases such as those listed below. Sanyo Electric will

not be held responsible for any damage or lost profits arising from the loss of data.

If the iD PHOTO disk is used incorrectly.

If the iD PHOTO disk is not inserted correctly into the digital disk camera.

If the iD PHOTO disk is subjected to electrical or mechanical shocks or other forces.

If the iD PHOTO disk is removed from the digital disk camera or if the digital disk camera is turned off during reading or writing operations.

If the iD PHOTO disk has reached the end of its usable life.

■ Cautions concerning vibrations

œ If the digital disk camera is subject to vibrations or shocks during image capturing or the

playing back of data, the data may not be properly read or written. Therefore always be careful not subject the digital disk camera to vibrations or shocks during use.

■ Cautions concerning rises in temperature

œ During use, ã or ä may appear to tell you that the internal temperature of the digital disk

camera is rising. If this occurs, stop operations and turn off the digital disk camera as soon as possible. See pages 167 and 168 for further information.

Rising temperature mark

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HIGH TEMP

pOK

High temperature mark

CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

Open the box and check that all the accessories listed below are included. If a part listed here is not present or damaged, contact the place of purchase.

The page numbers listed next to the part names are the page numbers where that part is explained in detail.

œ Grip belt [page 48] œ Shoulder belt [page 48] œ AV cable [page 71]

œ Battery pack and

protective cover (Li-ion battery pack UR-121) [pages 24, 27]

œ iD PHOTO disk, protective

case, labels (730 MB:

DSM-D730A) [pages 30, 155]

Attaching the labels

Protective caseiD PHOTO disk

œ USB interface cable œ IEEE1394 interface cable

œ AC adapter/charger and

power cord

(NC-LSC04WSA) [pages 24, 29]

œ Protective spacer [page

30] (Located inside disk holder at the time of purchase. Use to transport the digital disk camera.)

œ Lithium battery for clock

backup (CR2025) [page 23]

and 3 cores

œ Remote control [pages 22,

36] (Lithium battery is installed at the time of purchase.)

œ Lens cap [page 12]

Press here to attach and remove the lens cap.

œ Core [page 15]

œ Software: 3 CD-ROMs

œ Scart adapter (for IDC-1000ZE only)

Use this adapter to connect an AV cable to a television or VCR equipped with the EURO-AV type audio/video input terminal.

œ Microphone [page 49]

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PARTS NAMES

Front

The page numbers listed next to the part names are the page numbers where that part is explained in detail.

1 F1 button [pages 55, 84] 2 F2 button [pages 55, 85] 3 Control dial [pages 52, 66, 87] 4 RETURN button [pages 55, 87] 5 Microphone [page 79] 6

W.BAL (white balance) button [page 96]

7 EXP (exposure) button [page 92] 8 FOCUS button [page 90] 9 Zoom switch [page 74] F Lens [page 14] G Remote control sensor [page 36] H Self-timer lamp [pages 36, 81] I Shutter release button [pages 35, 51]

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J Flash [page 76] (Press the flash pop-up

button to stand up the flash bulb.)

Flash bulb

Flash pop-up button

K Flash pop-up button [page 76]

Rear

The page numbers listed next to the part names are the page numbers where that part is explained in detail.

1 Mode display panel [pages 32, 39, 41] 2 Mode selector dial [page 47] 3 Grip belt holder [page 48] 4 Viewfinder [pages 32, 50] 5 Monitor switch [page 32] 6 Arrow button [page 52] 7 AUTO/MAN button [page 89] 8 Shoulder belt holder [page 48]

9 Terminal cover [pages 29, 49, 71] F MIC (microphone) input terminal [pages

49, 68]

AV output terminal [page 71]

H DC IN (external DC power input) terminal

[page 29]

I Speaker [page 16] J Focus ring [page 90]

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1 Power button [pages 32, 35] 2 EJECT lever [pages 30, 31] 3 Disk holder [pages 30, 31] 4 Interface cover [page 159] 5 USB terminal [page 159] 6 IEEE1394 terminal [page 160]

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7 MODE button [pages 43, 54] 8 SET button [pages 43, 54] 9 CAMERA/PLAY switch [page 47] F LCD monitor [pages 32, 50] G Diopter adjustment lever [page 33]

Bottom

The page numbers listed next to the part names are the page numbers where that part is explained in detail.

1 Tripod stand hole [page 80] 2 Grip belt holder [page 48] 3 BATT (battery cover release) knob [pages

23, 27]

4 Battery pack cover [pages 23, 27] 5 Battery pack mating area [page 27] 6 Clock backup battery cover [page 23]

Remote control

The page numbers listed next to the part names are the page numbers where that part is explained in detail.

Excluding the CH button, all buttons perform the same operation as the button of the same name on the digital disk camera itself.

Infrared emitter [page 36]

2 Shutter release button [page 51] 3 MODE button [page 54] 4 SET button [page 54] 5 Arrow button [page 52] 6 Battery holder [page 37] 7 W (zoom wide) button [pages 38, 74] 8 T (zoom telescopic) button [pages 38, 74] 9 CH button [page 38]

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POWER SUPPLY

Use only the UR-121 battery pack with your digital disk camera. To operate the digital disk camera using a power outlet, use the supplied AC adapter/charger.

Your digital disk camera can be operated using two different types of power supplies:

œ The supplied battery pack [pages 24 to 28] œ The supplied AC adapter/charger (using the AC power supply from an AC power outlet) [page

29]

Caution

œ Use only the supplied or separately sold UR-121 battery pack. Use of another battery pack

may damage the digital disk camera.

œ The supplied or separately sold UR-121 battery pack is for the exclusive use with this digital

disk camera. Use with a different camera may cause a fire or electric shock.

Installing the clock backup battery

Follow the procedure below to install the battery for backing up the date and time settings, various camera settings, and other disk information. The backup lithium battery will last approximately one year and then will require replacement (one CR2025 battery).

Open the battery pack cover.

1 Press and hold down the BATT knob

on the digital disk camera bottom.

2 Pull the battery pack cover toward the

front of the digital disk camera and then lift it up.

Open the clock backup battery cover

and install the clock backup battery.

œ The clock backup battery (CR2025) is

installed in the bottom of the section for the battery pack.

œ Wipe the battery clean with a soft, dry

cloth and then install it with the positive (+) terminal facing upward.

NOTE Saving the camera settings

œ Whether a fully charged battery pack is installed, a clock backup battery is installed, or AC

power is used with the AC adapter/charger, the manual mode settings and other camera settings will be saved even when the digital disk camera is turned off. However, when c is selected at the hold settings menu, the settings are not saved and are returned to their initial settings (see page 112).

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Installation Removal

Clock backup battery cover

Charging the battery pack

The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase and therefore needs to be charged before use. Always use the supplied AC adapter/charger to recharge the battery pack.

Follow the procedure below to charge the supplied battery pack or a new UR-121 battery pack used for the first time, or to recharge a battery pack that has become low in charge.

Remove the protective cover from the battery pack.

Insert the battery pack into the AC adapter/charger.

1 Orient the battery pack as shown in the figure on the

right, align the j marks on the sides of the battery pack and AC adapter/charger, and insert the battery pack in the AC adapter/charger.

2 Push in the direction of the arrow.

Insert the supplied power cord into the socket on the

AC adapter/charger.

œ Insert the power cord straight and until it is fully seated.

Plug the power cord into a power outlet (AC 100 to

240 V).

œ Charging will start automatically. œ During charging, the BATTERY CHARGE lamp will

light red.

œ Charging will take approximately 120 minutes. œ When charging is completed, the BATTERY CHARGE

lamp will turn off.

Battery pack

Protective cover

AC adapter/charger

Battery pack mating area

Power cord

j mark

To AC

BATTERY CHARGE lamp (red)

NOTE

œ Recharge the battery pack just before use or on the day before use. If charged and left unused,

the charge will slowly leak reducing the time the battery pack can be used.

œ Avoid storing the battery pack with it near full charge. It is recommended to store the battery

pack when it is near fully discharged.

œ If the battery pack is completely discharged, it may become unable to be recharged again. To

avoid this, charge the battery pack for at least five minutes every six months.

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When the BATTERY CHARGE lamp turns off, unplug

the power cord from the wall outlet.

Remove the battery pack from the AC

adapter/charger.

œ If you are not going to attach the battery pack to the

digital disk camera right away, then place it in its protective cover.

BATERY CHARGE lamp (red)

AC ADAPTER lamp (green)

NOTE

œ You can use the digital disk camera with the AC power supply even while charging (see page

29). In this situation, charging is stopped automatically and AC power is supplied to the digital disk camera. When the digital disk camera is turned off, charging is resumed.

œ During charging, the battery pack and AC adapter/charger will become warm. This is not a

malfunction.

If noise is received by a radio or television during charging

œ Perform the charging in a location away from the radio or television.

Ambient temperature during charging

œ The ambient temperature during charging should be kept between 10 and 35°C. If the

temperature drops below 10°C, the characteristics of the battery pack may not allow it to become fully charged.

Recharge the battery pack before use in the situations given below

œ If the battery pack has not been used for a long period of time. œ If the battery pack is new and is being used for the first time.

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The BATTERY CHARGE and AC ADAPTER lamps

The BATTERY CHARGE and AC ADAPTER lamps allow you to check the condition of the battery pack and AC adapter/charger. If either of the lamps begins flashing, it indicates a problem. Refer to the table below to check and remedy the problem.

BATTERY CHARGE lamp

AC ADAPTER lamp

Off Power is not being supplied

œ Plug the power cord into a power outlet when using

the AC adapter/charger. Charging is complete œ Unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

On Charging Flashing There is a problem with the battery pack

œ Immediately remove the battery pack. œ Do not use a malfunctioning battery pack (the

battery pack has likely ended its usable life).

Off The AC adapter/charger is not connected properly

œ When running the digital disk camera with the AC

power supply, plug one end of the power cord into

power outlet and the other into the power supply

socket on the AC adapter/charger, and plug the DC

cord into the DC IN terminal on the digital disk

camera. The digital disk camera is not turned on œ Press the power button to turn on the digital disk

camera.

On AC power is being supplied to the digital disk camera Flashing There is a problem with the AC adapter/charger

œ Immediately unplug the power cord from the power

outlet.

œ Do not charge the battery pack. œ Contact the place of purchase.

HELP If the BATTERY CHARGE lamp does not turn off

œ If more than 150 minutes have elapsed since charging was begun and the BATTERY

CHARGE lamp does not turn off, there is a malfunction. If this occurs, immediately stop charging and contact the place of purchase.

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Installing the battery pack

Open the battery pack cover.

1 Press and hold down the BATT knob on the digital

disk camera bottom.

2 Pull the battery pack cover toward the front of the

digital disk camera and then lift it up.

Attach the charged battery pack to the battery pack

mating area.

1 Orient the battery pack as shown in the figure below,

align the edges of the battery pack and the battery pack mating area, and insert the battery pack in the battery pack mating area.

2 Push in the direction of the arrow.

d mark

Battery pack cover

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Close the battery pack cover.

1 Close the battery pack cover. 2 Push it towards the back of the digital disk camera

until it is secured in place.

Removing the battery pack

Caution

œ Before removing the battery pack, be sure to turn off the digital disk camera. Removing the

battery pack while the power is still on may damage the digital disk camera or data on the disk.

If the digital disk camera is turned on, turn it off (see

page 35).

œ Press the power button for more than one second. œ When the power is turned off, the displays on the

mode display panel and LCD monitor (or viewfinder) turn off.

Open the battery pack cover.

1 Press and hold down the BATT knob on the digital

disk camera bottom.

2 Pull the battery pack cover toward the front of the

digital disk camera and then lift it up.

Power button

Viewfinder

Mode display panel

LCD monitor

Battery pack cover

Remove the battery pack.

œ Slide the battery pack toward the front of the digital

disk camera and lift it upward. (Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it.)

œ Immediately after use, wait a few minutes before

removing the battery pack because it may still be hot.

Close the battery pack cover.

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Using the AC power supply

Use the supplied AC adapter/charger to operate the digital disk camera with an AC power supply (by connecting to a power outlet).

Caution

œ The AC adapter/charger is for exclusive use with this digital disk camera (IDC-1000ZEX,

IDC-1000ZE, IDC-1000ZU). Do not use it with any other device.

œ If the AC ADAPTER lamp is flashing, there is likely a problem with the AC adapter/charger. If it

is flashing, immediately unplug the power cord from the power outlet and contact the place of purchase (see page 26).

Insert the supplied power cord into the socket on the

AC adapter/charger.

œ Insert the power cord straight and until it is fully seated.

Plug the DC cord into the DC IN terminal on the

digital disk camera.

Plug the power cord into a power outlet (AC 100 to

240 V).

Turn on the digital disk camera (see page 32).

œ When the digital disk camera is turned on, the green

AC ADAPTER lamp turns on.

œ If charging is being performed at this time, charging is

stopped automatically and AC power is supplied to the digital disk camera. (The red BATTERY CHARGE lamp turns off and the green AC ADAPTER lamp turns on.)

BATTERY CHARGE lamp (red)

AC ADAPTER lamp (green)

Power cord

AC adapter/ charger

Power button

DC cord

DC plug

DC IN terminal

Terminal cover

To AC

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INSERTING AND EJECTING THE DISK

Be sure to insert the disk before using the digital disk camera. Use only iD PHOTO disks with the iD PHOTO logo mark (_). No other type of disk can be used with this digital disk camera

(IDC-1000ZEX, IDC-1000ZE, IDC-1000ZU). Also, before using the supplied disk or any other disk for the first time, always format it first with your digital disk camera (see pages 155, 157).

Inserting the disk

Push the EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow.

œ The disk holder opens slightly. Gently open the disk holder in the direction of the arrow

given below.

œ A protective spacer is placed inside the disk holder at the time of purchase. Remove this

spacer if it is present.

Protective

EJECT lever

Disk holder slightly opens

spacer

Insert the disk into the disk holder.

œ Insert the disk in the direction of the arrow given

(l mark) with its label facing outwards.

œ Be sure to insert the disk all the way in until it is

properly seated.

Push the disk holder closed.

œ When the disk is inserted, the disk mark in the

mode display panel lights.

NOTE

If the disk mark turns

œ The disk mark in the mode display panel rotates when a disk is inserted.

While the mark is rotating, data on the disk is being read and recording cannot be performed. Wait until the disk mark stops rotating before using the digital disk camera. (The digital disk camera can be turned on while the disk mark is rotating.)

Label side

l mark

Mode display panel

Disk mark

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Ejecting the disk

Caution

Be careful not to let the disk fall

œ Depending on how you are holding the digital disk camera, when the disk is ejected, it may fall

out of the digital disk camera and become damaged. When ejecting the disk, be careful not to let the disk fall from the disk holder.

If the digital disk camera is turned on, turn it off (see

page 35).

œ Press the power button for more than one second. œ When the power is turned off, the displays on the

mode display panel and LCD monitor (or viewfinder) turn off.

Push the EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow.

œ The disk holder opens slightly.

Open the disk holder in the direction of the

arrow.

œ When the disk holder is opened, the disk is

ejected.

Gently pull out the disk.

Power button

Viewfinder

LCD monitor

Mode display panel

Disk holder

Disk

EJECT lever

Open with

Open with fingers here

fingers here

HELP If the disk cannot be removed

œ If data on the disk is being accessed (the disk mark is rotating; see page 30), the disk holder

will not open when the EJECT lever is pushed. Wait until the disk mark stops rotating and the digital disk camera turns off.

œ If the digital disk camera is on, the disk cannot be removed. Turn off the digital disk camera

and then eject the disk with the EJECT lever.

œ The disk can be removed in the power save mode (see page 35). œ If the disk cannot be removed when the digital disk camera is off, turn the digital disk camera

back on and then off again, and then eject the disk with the EJECT lever.

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TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF

Turning on the digital disk camera

Preparation

œ Prepare the power supply (see pages 27, 29).

Insert the disk (see page 30).

œ The digital disk camera cannot be turned on if a disk is not inserted.

Press the power button for more than one second.

œ The digital disk camera does not turn on right away

to prevent it from being turned on accidentally.

œ The mode display panel turns on. œ The display on the viewfinder or LCD monitor turns

on.

œ If the AC adapter/charger is connected and AC

power is supplied, the AC ADAPTER lamp will light (see page 29).

Mode display panel

Power button

Viewfinder

Monitor switch

LCD monitor

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NOTE Changing the monitor

œ The image composed by the digital disk camera can be displayed in either the viewfinder or the

LCD monitor. For the sake of brevity, the term “monitor” is often used alone in this manual to refer to either one. For example, “select the monitor” means for you to select either the LCD monitor or viewfinder. Before capturing or playing back images, it will be necessary for you to select the monitor.

To show the display in the viewfinder, move the monitor switch to “ FINDER”

The display in the LCD monitor turns off.

If the image in the viewfinder is out of focus, use the

Monitor switch

diopter adjustment lever below the viewfinder to adjust it (see page 21).

To show the display in the LCD monitor, move the monitor switch to “ MONITOR”

The display in the viewfinder turns off.

HELP If the timer mark (#) in the mode display panel is flashing

œ This is warning you that the date and time have not been set. Once the date and time are set,

this mark will stop flashing (see page 42).

NOTE About the disk status display

œ Once the power is turned on, the status of the disk may appear in the monitor.

If “PROTECTED” appears

This indicates that the write-protect tab of the disk has been moved to the “è” mark (see page 155).

If “DISK FULL” appears

This indicates that there is no more space on the disk.

If “REFORMAT?” appears

This indicates that the disk has not been formatted (see page 155).

If “NO FILE” appears

This indicates that no files for the current playback mode can be found (see page 34).

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What to do if “ NO FILE” appears

When “ NO FILE” appears it indicates that no files for the current playback mode can be found.

If “DISK : EMPTY” appears, then there are no files stored on the disk. Switching the CAMERA/PLAY switch to “CAMERA” brings up the shooting screen.

If “DISK : NOT EMPTY” appears, then there are other files stored on the disk. To play back those files, perform the operations given below.

Switch the playback mode

1 Turn the mode dial to &, r, or 7.

The selected mode is entered and if files for that mode are present, the playback screen appears.

If audio recordings are present, see “Playing back audio recordings” on page 69.

If no files are found and “DISK : NOT EMPTY” still appears, perform the operations given in “Switch folders” below.

Switch folders

1 Press the SET button.

“SKIP FILE” appears. (The Skip File Screen)

2 Turn the control dial to select a folder number.

If an image appears, press the RETURN button to exit the Skip File Screen.

If you turn the control dial and the folder number does not change, then there are no other folders.

Mode selector dial

SET button

RETURN button

Control dial

100

ATTENTION

GROUP : NO F I L E DISK:E

When the disk is empty

PTY

100

ATTENTION

GROUP : NO F I LE DISK:NOT E

PTY

pOK

When data is present of a different

type or in a different folder

Folder number

100

SKI P F I LE

DATE:2001/ 08/ 28

Skip File Screen

NOTE

œ Temporary video clip interval files (see page 106) and temporary animation files (see page

111) are not considered video clip files and therefore the “NO FILE” message will appear even if they are present. Be aware of this when erasing data or reformatting the disk.

HINT

œ When you want to know the types of files or folder numbers present, see “Viewing the folder

information” on page 118. Knowing the types of files present and the number of folders helps when playing back files.

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Turning off the digital disk camera

Press the power button for more than one second.

œ The digital disk camera does not turn off right away to

prevent it from being turned off accidentally.

œ When the power is turned off, the displays on the

mode display panel and LCD monitor (or viewfinder) turn off.

Viewfinder

LCD monitor

Mode display panel

Power button

Turning on the digital disk camera from the power save mode

In order to prevent the battery pack from being used when not necessary, if the power is turned on and no operation is performed for a certain amount of time (three minutes in the shooting mode, five minutes in the playback mode, and thirty minutes when the AC adapter/charger is connected), your digital disk camera is equipped with a power save function that activates and automatically puts the digital disk camera in the power save mode. However, if the remote control menu (see page 124) at the Option Screen is set to D (not using remote control), the digital disk camera will be turned off without going into the power save mode.

About the power save mode

When the digital disk camera enters the power save mode, “SLEEP” appears in the mode display panel.

œ The power can be turned back on with the

remote control when in the power save mode.

œ If the power save mode is continued for two

hours, the power is turned completely off.

œ If the disk is ejected in the power save mode, the power is

turned off automatically.

Mode display panel

Turning the power back on

Press the shutter release button or power button.

œ This method is the same for the shooting and playback

modes.

NOTE

œ You can connect the digital disk camera to your personal computer and set the time before the

power save function activates to the time you desire. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the SANYO Software Pack.

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Power button

Shutter release

button

SETTING UP AND USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

Setting up the remote control

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

Pull out the battery insulation sheet.

œ Once the battery insulation sheet is removed, the

remote control is ready for use.

Battery insulation sheet

Perform the remote control setting at the digital disk camera (see page 124).

œ The remote control setting must be set properly in order to use the remote control to

operate the digital disk camera.

œ At the time of purchase, the digital disk camera is already set so that the remote control

can be used.

Using the remote control

The remote control must be used within a seven-meter distance from the remote control sensor, between 15 degrees to the left and right on the horizontal. If there is an obstruction between the remote control and its remote control sensor, it may block the signal and prevent operation of the digital disk camera by the remote control. If this is the case, remove the obstruction.

œ Each button on the remote control performs the same operation as the button of the same

name on the digital disk camera (see page 22).

œ When an operation is performed with the remote control, the self-timer lamp lights for one

second to signal that the signal has been received.

œ If the remote control is located to the front and right of the digital disk camera, the digital disk

camera lens may block its signal. If this is the case, change your position.

Remote control sensor

Self timer lamp

Infrared emitter

NOTE

œ The signal range of the remote control may be decreased if used under bright sunlight or

inverted lighting. This is a characteristic of infrared remote controls and not a malfunction. To reduce problems during use, do not allow such light to enter the remote control sensor.

7 meters or less

15˚

Within 15 degrees left or right horizontally

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Replacing the remote control battery

The life of the lithium battery will depend on your use of the remote control, but as a general guideline, it will require replacement approximately once a year. At that time replace it only with the commercially available CR2025 lithium battery.

Pull out the battery holder.

œ Push in the tab to release the battery holder and then

pull it out.

Battery holder

Ta b

Remove the battery.

Battery

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Insert the new battery (CR2025).

œ Wipe the new battery with a soft, dry cloth and then

insert it with the (+) mark facing upward.

Push in the battery holder.

(+) mark

Changing the remote control code

This remote control will also work with other Sanyo cameras that can be operated by infrared remote control. Therefore, 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 is used. The remote control code is set to “1” at the time of purchase.

Changing the remote control code from “ 1” to “ 2”

Aim the infrared emitter at the remote control sensor

on the digital disk camera.

Hold down the CH button and press the W button for

more than three seconds.

œ The self-timer lamp lights for one second when the

remote control code changes to “2.” Release the buttons on the remote control.

CH button

T button

W button

Infrared emitter

CH.

Remote control sensor

Self timer lamp

Press a button on the remote control and check that the operation was carried out

correctly.

œ The remote control code is not lost even if you replace the battery in the remote control. œ If the remote control codes for the remote control and digital disk camera do not match,

operations will not be carried out.

Returning the remote control code to “ 1”

Aim the infrared emitter at the remote control sensor on the digital disk camera.

Hold down the CH button and press the T button for more than three seconds.

œ The self-timer lamp lights for one second when the remote control code returns to “1.”

Release the buttons on the remote control.

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CHECKING THE BATTERY PACK AND DISK

You can check the remaining charge in the battery pack and the remaining space on the disk with the LCD monitor, viewfinder, or mode display panel. Be sure to always check these values before using the digital disk camera to prevent problems.

Checking the battery pack

Install the battery pack (see page 27).

Turn on the digital disk camera (see page 32).

œ The remaining charge in the battery pack is displayed

in the mode display panel.

œ When the battery pack becomes low on charge, the

remaining amount will also be displayed in the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

Mode display panel

LCD monitor Viewfinder

Mode display panel

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LCD monitor (or viewfinder)

Display of remaining charge

Indicator

Mode display

panel

LCD monitor

or viewfinder

No indication Approximately full charge.

No indication Battery pack charge is low.

No indication

It will soon be impossible to capture or playback images. The remaining charge is not sufficient to accept commands from a computer connected (see page 159) using the SANYO Software Pack.

Replace with a fully charged battery pack.

Remaining charge of battery pack

Mode display panel

LCD monitor Viewfinder

NOTE

œ The amount of time a fully charged battery pack will last will depend on factors such as your

use of the flash, your use of the LCD monitor, the ambient temperature, and other shooting conditions. For ambient temperatures below 10°C, the rate the charge decreases is especially fast. Therefore, even the same battery pack may allow different number of images to be captured under different conditions.

œ Before using the digital disk camera for important situations (e.g. wedding or when traveling) or

in cold environments, it is recommended to take a spare battery pack with you as a precaution.

œ For ambient temperatures below 10°C, it is recommended to keep the battery pack warm by

placing it in your pocket or some other warm location.

HELP If the LCD monitor goes off suddenly

œ When using the LCD monitor with the battery pack charge about half full, the LCD monitor may

turn off momentarily after an image is captured. This is to allow a quick recharge of the flash. When the flash has been recharged, the LCD monitor will come back on automatically.

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Checking the remaining disk space

Insert the disk (see page 30).

Turn on the digital disk camera (see page 32).

œ The remaining space in the disk is displayed in the mode display panel. œ The remaining disk space is shown in one of three ways. See “Setting the remaining disk

space display format” on page 125 to set the way you want it to be displayed.

œ For more information on the remaining number of images and recording time, see page

172.

Display in mode display panel

œ Remaining number of images/remaining recording time available

Depending on the current shooting mode, either the remaining number of images or the remaining recording time available will be displayed.

œ Remaining percentage of disk space

The remaining percentage of disk space available is displayed.

œ Remaining disk space

The remaining disk space in megabytes is displayed.

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Remaining number of images

that can be captured

Remaining recording time

available (hrs:min:sec)

Remaining percentage

Remaining disk space (MB)

SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

Your digital disk camera is equipped with a clock function that will record the date and time that any image, video clip, or audio recording is made so that it can be displayed during playback. An internal battery backs up the clock setting so that it is retained even when the battery pack is removed.

Caution

œ Even if the battery pack is removed and the digital disk camera is not connected to an AC

power supply, the clock setting will be retained by an internal backup battery (see page 23). However, if this is continued for a long period of time, this battery will lose its charge and the clock and other camera settings will return to their initial settings (00:00, January 1, 2001). If you have not used your digital disk camera for a long time, make sure to first check the clock setting.

œ When the clock setting is in its initial setting, the timer mark (#) in the mode display panel will

flash. When the clock is set, the mark will disappear (see page 33).

Setting the clock

Preparation

œ Insert a disk (see page 30). œ Turn the power on (see page 32).

Example: Setting the clock to 7:30 p.m., August 28, 2001.

Turn the mode selector dial to (ê) to display the

option screen.

Set the monitor switch to

“MONITOR.”

œ The Option Screen appears in the

LCD monitor.

OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS

Press the arrow to select the date and time setting

icon á and press the SET button.

œ The Date and Time Setting Screen appears with the

current date and time settings.

œ The setting of whether or not to display the date and

time at playback is displayed in orange.

œ To set whether or not to display the date and time at

playback, the date format, or the date and time, proceed to the operations given below.

Date and time setting icon

Option Screen

Display of date and time at playback on/off setting

CLOCK SET

DISP ON Y/M/D

2001/01/01 00 00

Year

Date and Time Setting Screen

Format of display of date and time setting

Hour

Minute

Month Day

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Operation of buttons at the Date and Time Setting Screen

Arrow button

Change a setting: Press j or l Select the next item: Press c Select the previous item: Press d

Other buttons

Cancel the procedure and return to the Option Screen: Press the MODE button

Enter the new settings and return to the Option Screen: Press the SET button

Set whether or not to display the date and time at

playback.

Press j or l to select “ON” or “OFF.” To display the date and time : Select ON To not display the date and time : Select OFF

To set the date format or the date and time, continue to the operations given below.

Set the date format.

1 Press c to select the date format.

The date format turns orange.

2 Press j or l to select the desired date format.

Each time l is pressed, the date format changes as shown below.

Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y

Mode selector dial

MODE button

SET button

Monitor switchArrow button

CLOCK SET

DISP OFF Y/M/D

2001/01/01 00:00

CLOCK SET

DISP OFF Y/M/D

2001/01/01 00:00

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Year/month/day: Y/M/D Month/day/year: M/D/Y Day/month/year: D/M/Y

Each time j is pressed, the date format changes in reverse.

Set the date and time (the clock setting).

1 Press c to select the year setting.

The year setting turns orange.

2 Using the arrow button, change the setting to 7:30

p.m., August 28, 2001.

The hour is set with a 24-hour clock. Therefore 7:30 p.m. is “19:30.”

Arrow button

Decrease setting by one: Press j once Increase setting by one: Press l once Select the next item: Press c Select the previous item: Press d

Press the SET button.

œ The clock starts at the set time and you return to the

Option Screen.

œ You can set the clock accurately by listening to an

official time recording and pressing the SET button at the exact time.

CLOCK SET

DISP OFF D/M/Y

2001/08/28 19:30

OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS

Option Screen

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Changing the date and time setting

Perform steps 1 to 3 on page 42 and press the d or c

on the arrow button to select the item to be changed.

Press j or l on the arrow button to change the

setting to the desired value.

œ To change another item, press d or c to select the

other item and change it as desired.

Press the SET button.

œ This completes the change of the date and time.

CLOCK SET

DISP OFF D/M/Y

2001/08/28 19:30

CLOCK SET

DISP OFF D/M/Y

2001/08/28 20:30

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BASIC SHOOTING AND PLAYBACK OPERATIONS

Setting the mode

Your digital disk camera is equipped with a number of modes. The shooting mode and the playback mode are two of them and they both have still image, sequential shot, and video clip modes. Your digital disk camera is also equipped with the option mode for setting the clock, making audio recording, and performing other functions.

Switching between the shooting and playback modes

To capture images or record video clips, use the shooting mode, and to view images or play back video clips, use the playback mode.

Preparation

œ Insert a disk (see page 30). œ Turn the power on (see page 32).

Set the CAMERA/PLAY switch to “ CAMERA” or

“ PLAY.”

For shooting mode: Set to “CAMERA” For playback mode: Set to “PLAY”

CAMERA/PLAY switch

Shooting mode

Playback mode

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Changing the mode

Preparation

œ Insert a disk (see page 30). œ Turn the power on (see page 32). œ Set the CAMERA/PLAY switch (see page 46).

Turn the mode selector dial to the icon of the desired mode.

For still image mode: Set to & For sequential shot mode: Set to r For video clip mode: Set to 7 For option mode: Set to ê For PC connection mode: Set to é

About the modes

CAMERA/PLAY switch

Mode

Mode selector dial

CAMERA/PLAY switch

Mode

selector dial

Shooting mode

Playback mode

Option mode PC connection mode

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Still image shooting mode Sequential shot shooting mode r

CAMERA (shooting mode)

Video clip shooting mode Still image playback mode Sequential shot playback mode

PLAY (playback mode)

Video clip playback mode

CAMERA or PLAY (select either

shooting or playback mode)

7 & r 7

ê é

Attaching the grip belt and shoulder belt

Before using your digital disk camera, be sure to attach the grip belt. The shoulder belt is useful for carrying the digital disk camera over your shoulder or hanging it from your neck.

Attaching the grip belt

Adjust the length of the grip belt so your index finger can press the shutter release button.

Grip belt

Grip belt holder on digital disk camera bottom

Attaching the shoulder belt

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Proper use of your digital disk camera

In order to capture the image you are aiming at properly, it is very important that you are holding the digital disk camera correctly with the correct posture. Be sure to always hold the digital disk camera steadily and make sure that the shoulder strap, your finger, or any other object is not in front of the lens.

As shown in the figures below, hold the digital disk camera steady with both hands and keep your elbows in toward your sides.

Horizontal shooting Vertical shooting Bad example

œ When using the flash (see page 76), make sure that your fingers or other objects do not get in

the way of the flash.

Using the supplied microphone

In addition to the built-in microphone, you can also use the supplied external microphone to make audio recording when using your digital disk camera. Place the microphone according to the scene that you are recording (see pages 62, 68, 79). The microphone can also be used together with the grip belt as shown below.

Attach to grip belt

MIC input terminal

Terminal cover

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Pass cord through grip belt

Microphone plug

Capturing and playing back still images

Capturing still images

Preparation

œ Insert a disk (see page 30). œ Turn the power on (see page 32).

Put the digital disk camera in the still image shooting

mode.

œ Set the CAMERA/PLAY switch to “CAMERA.” œ Turn the mode selector dial to &. œ If necessary, set the resolution (see page 84) and

compression ratio (see page 85) as desired.

Mode selector dial

CAMERA/PLAY switch

Select which monitor to use and compose the image.

œ You can compose the image by looking through the

viewfinder or by looking at the LCD monitor.

Using the viewfinder

1 Set the monitor switch to “FINDER.”

The image is displayed in the viewfinder and the LCD monitor turns off.

If the image in the viewfinder is out of focus, use the diopter adjustment lever below the viewfinder to adjust it (see page 21).

2 Look straight into the viewfinder and center the

subject.

Using the LCD monitor

1 Set the monitor switch to “MONITOR.”

The image is displayed in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder turns off.

2 Point the digital disk camera at the subject and center

the subject in the LCD monitor.

Viewfinder

LCD monitor

Monitor switch

Set to “FINDER”

Monitor switch

Set to “MONITOR”

Monitor switch

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Press the shutter release button.

œ Your digital disk camera is equipped with an autofocus

function. The autofocus function works as explained below.

1 Press the shutter release button halfway (focus lock).

The autofocus function activates and puts the subject in focus.

If H is selected for the shutter sound (see page

119), a beep will sound when the focus locks.

When the focus locks, the focus icon (ë), shutter speed setting, and aperture setting appear in the monitor.

2 Gently press the shutter release button all the way.

The shutter is released and the image is captured.

If H is selected for the shutter sound (see page

119), the set shutter sound will be heard when the shutter is released (a camera clicking sound is set at the time of purchase).

You can keep the shutter release button depressed and view the captured image in the monitor.

When you release the shutter release button, the clock icon | appears in the monitor signifying that the image is being saved. During this time, images cannot be captured. When the clock icon | disappears, the digital disk camera is ready to capture the next image.

To view the image you captured, set the CAMERA/PLAY switch to PLAY.

Aperture Focus icon

Shutter speed

1/257

4.0

Shutter release button

Focus lock

(Press halfway)

Release the shutter

(Press all the way)

NOTE

œ If you are using the remote control to capture images, you cannot use the autofocus function.

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Playing back still images

Preparation

œ Insert a disk (see page 30). œ Turn the power on (see page 32).

Put the digital disk camera in the still image

playback mode.

œ Set the CAMERA/PLAY switch to “PLAY.” œ Turn the mode selector dial to &. œ A captured still image appears in the viewfinder or

LCD monitor.

Press d or c on the arrow button to select the image

you want to view.

To display the previous image: Press d To display the next image: Press c

Using the control dial

To display the previous image: Turn counterclockwise To display the next image: Turn clockwise

œ If an image has a voice memo (see pages 78, 127)

attached to it, the volume icon n appears in the Playback Setting Screen (step 2 on page 54). To listen to the voice memo, first exit the Playback Setting Screen and then press the SET button.

œ To adjust the playback volume, see “Adjusting the

volume” on page 70.

Control dial

Mode selector dial

CAMERA/PLAY switch

MODE button

SET button

Arrow button

Useful playback features for still images

Preparation

œ Insert a disk (see page 30). œ Turn the power on (see page 32).

Consecutive playback

Follow the procedure below to play back images consecutively one after the other.

Put the digital disk camera in the still image playback mode.

œ Set the CAMERA/PLAY switch to “PLAY.” œ Turn the mode selector dial to &. œ A captured still image appears in the viewfinder or LCD monitor.

Press and hold d or c on the arrow button.

œ Images are displayed one after the other while the arrow button is pressed down.

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Automatic playback (slide show)

Follow the procedure below to play back images automatically in order in a slide show fashion. If voice memos (see pages 78, 127) are attached, they will be heard also.

Put the digital disk camera in the still image playback mode.

œ Set the CAMERA/PLAY switch to “PLAY.” œ Turn the mode selector dial to &. œ A captured still image appears in the viewfinder or LCD monitor.

Press and hold j or l on the arrow button until

“ SLIDE SHOW” appears.

œ “SLIDE SHOW” appears in the monitor and automatic

playback begins to display each image one after the other, each for about 4 seconds.

For automatic playback in order saved: Press l For automatic playback in

reverse order saved: Press j

To stop the automatic playback, press the arrow

button.

œ “SLIDE SHOW OFF” appears and automatic playback

stops.

œ You can also press the MODE or SET buttons to stop

the automatic playback.

SLIDE SHOW

SLIDE SHOW OFF

NOTE

œ If the Playback Setting Screen (step 2 on page 54) or the Skip File Screen (step 2 on page 55)

appears before step 2 for automatic playback (slide show), then automatic playback cannot be performed. If this occurs, first press the MODE button to exit the Playback Setting Screen or the Skip File Screen, and then continue with step 2.

HELP If “ NO FILE” appears

œ There are no files for the currently selected playback mode. To check the type of files stored in

the disk or the folder number, see “Viewing the folder information” on page 118. To find an image, see page 34. If “DISK : EMPTY” appears, there are no files in the disk.

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9-image display playback

Follow the procedure below to display nine images captured in the still image shooting mode in the monitor at one time.

Put the digital disk camera in the still image playback mode.

œ Set the CAMERA/PLAY switch to “PLAY.” œ Turn the mode selector dial to &. œ A captured still image appears in the viewfinder or LCD monitor.

Press the MODE button to display the Playback

Setting Screen.

œ The 9-image playback icon s is selected initially.

Press the SET button.

œ The 9-image Playback Screen for still images appears. œ The number shown on each image is the image

number for that image.

9-image playback icon

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Playback Setting Screen

Image number

Selection mark

0001 0002 0003

Press the arrow button to move the $ mark to the

image you want to view and press the SET button.

œ The selected image is displayed full screen. œ You can also move the $ mark by turning the control

dial.

HELP If ? appears in the 9-image display

œ ? may be displayed if the images were saved on the disk using a different digital disk camera.

If an image number is missing

œ An image number is the actual file name for that image and it does not change. Therefore, if an

image is erased (see page 149), other image numbers will not change to fill the open space and it may seem that an image number is missing. For example, if image number 0005 in the image above is erased, then the image numbers that will appear are 0001 through 0004 and 0006 through 0010.

0004 0005 0006

0007 0008 0009

9-image Playback Screen

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Specific image number playback

Follow the procedure below to specify the image number of the image that you want to view.

Put the digital disk camera in the still image

playback mode.

œ Set the CAMERA/PLAY switch to “PLAY.” œ Turn the mode selector dial to &. œ A captured still image appears in the viewfinder or

LCD monitor.

Press the F2 button.

œ The Skip File Screen appears. œ To change the folder from which to play back images,

press the F1 button, turn the control dial to select the folder number, and press the RETURN button.

Folder number Image number

100 0001

SKIP FILE

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Mode selector dial

F1 button

F2 button

RETURN button

Control dial

Skip File Screen

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Turn the control dial to select the image number of the image that you want to view.

œ After a few moments, the selected image is displayed full screen.

Press the RETURN button.

œ The Skip File Screen disappears.

Capturing and playing back sequential shots

Capturing sequential shots

Preparation

œ Insert a disk (see page 30). œ Turn the power on (see page 32).

Put the digital disk camera in the sequential shot

shooting mode.

œ Set the CAMERA/PLAY switch to “CAMERA.” œ Turn the mode selector dial to r. œ If necessary, set the resolution (see page 84),

compression ratio (see page 85), and the sequential shot method (standard or AE shift) (see page 82) as desired.

Select which monitor to use and compose the image.

œ You can compose the image by looking through the

viewfinder or by looking at the LCD monitor. See step

2 on page 50.

Press the shutter release button.

œ For how to focus, see step 3 on page 51. œ The sequential shot begins when you press the shutter

release button.

œ For information on how many images are captured,

see page 172.

œ While the sequential shot images are being captured,

the b icon will appear in the monitor.

œ When the b icon disappears from the monitor, the

sequential shot is finished.

œ When you release the shutter release button, the clock

icon | appears in the monitor signifying that the images are being saved. During this time, sequential shots cannot be captured. When the clock icon | disappears, the digital disk camera is ready to capture the next sequential shot.

œ To view the sequential shot you captured, set the

CAMERA/PLAY switch to “PLAY.”

Shutter release button

Mode selector dial

CAMERA/PLAY switch

1/508

8.0

HELP If the clock icon | appears after the sequential shot and the disk mark å appears rotating

continuously in the mode display panel

œ After a disk has been used (saving and deleting data) over and over again, the data stored on

the disk becomes fragmented and the saving and playing back of images may take a longer time than normal. If the data storage sectors on the disk have become drastically fragmented, then the storage of a sequential shot may take a very long time. Wait until the clock icon | and disk mark å disappear.

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Playing back sequential shots

Preparation

œ Insert a disk (see page 30). œ Turn the power on (see page 32).

Put the digital disk camera in the sequential shot

playback mode.

œ Set the CAMERA/PLAY switch to “PLAY.” œ Turn the mode selector dial to r. œ The 9-image Playback Screen for sequential shots

appears.

œ All the images of each sequential shot are grouped

together and stored in a folder exclusively for that sequential shot. The 9-image Playback Screen shows the first image of each of these sequential shot folders.

Press the arrow button to move the $ mark to the

sequential shot you want to view and press the SET button.

œ The first image of the selected sequential shot is

displayed full screen.

œ You can also move the $ mark by turning the control

dial.

Mode selector dial

SET button

CAMERA/PLAY switch

Sequential shot folder number

Selection mark

0001 0002 0003

0004 0005 0006

0007 0008 0009

9-image Playback Screen

HINT To quickly display a different sequential shot

œ After step 2, with the Playback Setting Screen not displayed, press j or l to change to the

previous or following sequential shot respectively.

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Press d or c on the arrow button to view the images

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of the sequential shot.

To display the previous image: Press d To display the next image: Press c

Using the control dial

To display the previous image: Turn counterclockwise To display the next image: Turn clockwise

œ To view a different sequential shot, proceed to steps 4

through 6.

Press the MODE button.

œ The Playback Setting Screen appears. œ The 9-image playback icon s is selected.

Press the SET button.

œ The 9-image Playback Screen appears.

Press the arrow button to move the $ mark to the

sequential shot you want to view and press the SET button.

œ The first image of the selected sequential shot is

displayed full screen.

œ You can also move the $ mark by turning the control

dial.

MODE button

Arrow button

Control dial

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Playback Setting Screen

Sequential shot folder number

001

Selection mark

0001 0002 0003

0004 0005 0006

0007 0008 0009

9-image Playback Screen

HELP If ? appears in the 9-image display

œ ? may be displayed if the sequential shots were saved on the disk using a different digital disk

camera.

If a sequential shot folder number is missing

œ A sequential shot folder number is the actual folder name for that sequential shot folder and it

does not change. Therefore, if a sequential shot folder is erased (see page 149), other sequential shot folder numbers will not change to fill the open space and it may seem that a sequential shot folder number is missing. For example, if sequential shot folder number 0005 in the image above is erased, then the sequential shot folder numbers that will appear are 0001 through 0004 and 0006 through 0010.

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Useful playback features for sequential shots

Preparation

œ Insert a disk (see page 30). œ Turn the power on (see page 32).

Consecutive playback

Follow the procedure below to play back sequential shots consecutively one after the other.

Put the digital disk camera in the sequential shot

playback mode.

œ Set the CAMERA/PLAY switch to “PLAY.” œ Turn the mode selector dial to r. œ The 9-image Playback Screen for sequential shots

appears. Press the arrow button to move the $ mark to the sequential shot you want to view and press the SET button.

Press and hold d or c on the arrow button.

œ Images of the selected sequential shot are displayed

one after the other while the arrow button is pressed down.

œ Consecutive playback in the sequential shot playback

mode only displays the images for one sequential shot (i.e. the images in one sequential shot folder).

Mode selector dial

SET button

CAMERA/PLAY switch

Arrow button

NOTE To play back images from more than one sequential shot folder

œ To view images from different sequential shots, you must either copy the images so that they

can be handled as still images (see page 153) and perform the consecutive playback on the still images or program the playback (see page 141).

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Specific sequential shot folder number playback

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Follow the procedure below to specify the sequential shot folder number of the sequential shot that you want to view.

Put the digital disk camera in the sequential shot

playback mode.

œ Set the CAMERA/PLAY switch to “PLAY.” œ Turn the mode selector dial to r. œ The 9-image Playback Screen for sequential shots

appears. Press the arrow button to move the $ mark to the sequential shot you want to view and press the SET button.

Press the F2 button.

œ The Skip File Screen appears. œ To change the folder from which to play back

sequential shots, press the F1 button, turn the control dial to select the folder number, and press the RETURN button.

Turn the control dial to select the sequential shot

folder number of the sequential shot that you want to view.

œ After a few moments, the first image of the selected

sequential shot is displayed full screen.

Sequential shot folder number

Folder number

100 01

SKIP FILE

Mode selector dial

F1 button

F2 button

Arrow button

RETURN button

Control dial

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Skip File Screen

Press the RETURN button.

œ The Skip File Screen disappears.

Press d or c on the arrow button to view the images of the sequential shot.

œ You can also display the different images using the control dial.

HINT To quickly display a different sequential shot

œ After step 1, press j or l to change to the previous or following sequential shot respectively.

See “HINT” on page 57.

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Recording and playing back video clips

Recording video clips

Preparation

œ Insert a disk (see page 30). œ Turn the power on (see page 32).

Put the digital disk camera in the video clip shooting

mode.

œ Set the CAMERA/PLAY switch to “CAMERA.” œ Turn the mode selector dial to 7. œ If necessary, set the resolution (see page 84) and

frame rate (see page 86) as desired.

Select which monitor to use and compose the image.

œ You can compose the image by looking through the

viewfinder or by looking at the LCD monitor. See step

2 on page 50.

Press the shutter release button.

œ For how to focus, see step 3 on page 51. œ The video clip (video and audio recording) begins

when you press the shutter release button.

œ While the video clip is being recorded, the b icon will

appear in the monitor.

œ By having the mode display panel show the remaining

recording time available for the disk, you can check the remaining amount of time available (see page 125).

Shutter release button

Mode display panel

Mode selector dial

CAMERA/PLAY switch

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Press the shutter release button again to stop recording.

œ Recording stops and the b icon disappears. œ When you stop recording, the clock icon | appears in the monitor signifying that the video

clip is being stored. During this time, video clips cannot be recorded. When the clock icon | disappears, the digital disk camera is ready to record the next video clip.

œ To view the video clip you recorded, set the CAMERA/PLAY switch to “PLAY.”

NOTE

œ Besides using the built-in microphone, you can also record audio by connecting the supplied

microphone to the MIC input terminal. Be aware that the built-in microphone will not work when a microphone is connected to the MIC input terminal (see page 49).

œ If ä appears during recording, the digital disk camera temperature is rising. To prevent the

digital disk camera from becoming damaged, turn it off and follow the instructions given on page 168.

HELP If recording stops before the remaining available recording time expires

œ After a disk has been used (saving and deleting data) over and over again, the data stored on

the disk becomes fragmented. If a fragmented disk is used, recording may stop before the remaining recording time available (see page 41) runs out. If this is the case, either use a new disk or copy the files you need on the fragmented disk to another disk and reformat (see page

157) the fragmented disk.

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Playing back video clips

Preparation

œ Insert a disk (see page 30). œ Turn the power on (see page 32).

Put the digital disk camera in the video clip playback

mode.

œ Set the CAMERA/PLAY switch to “PLAY.” œ Turn the mode selector dial to 7. œ The 9-image Playback Screen for video clips appears.

Press the arrow button to move the $ mark to the

video clip you want to view and press the SET button.

œ The first frame of the selected video clip is displayed

full screen.

œ You can also move the $ mark by turning the control

dial.

Press the SET button to start the playback of the

video clip.

œ The video clip starts (audio and video). The audio for

the video clip can be heard from the speaker on your digital disk camera.

œ If the video clip was recorded at resolution N, the

video clip appears at 1/4 size in the middle of the monitor.

œ To view a different video clip, proceed to steps 4

through 6.

Mode selector dial

CAMERA/PLAY switch

Video clip number Selection mark

0001 0002 0003

0004 0005 0006

0007 0008 0009

9-image Playback Screen

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Speaker

Control dial

MODE button

SET button

Arrow button

Press the MODE button.

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œ If you are playing back a video clip, first press the SET

button to stop the playback and then press the MODE button. (The Playback Setting Screen will not appear during the playback of a video clip.)

œ The Playback Setting Screen appears. œ The 9-image playback icon s is selected initially.

Press the SET button.

œ The 9-image Playback Screen appears.

Press the arrow button to move the $ mark to the

video clip you want to view and press the SET button.

œ The first frame of the selected video clip is displayed

full screen. Press the SET button again to start the video clip.

œ You can also move the $ mark by turning the control

dial.

HELP If ? appears in the 9-image display

œ ? may be displayed if the video clips were saved on the disk using a different digital disk

camera.

9-image playback icon

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Playback Setting Screen

Video clip number Selection mark

0001 0002 0003

0004 0005 0006

0007 0008 0009

9-image Playback Screen

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If a video clip number is missing

œ A video clip number is the actual file name for that video clip and it does not change. Therefore,

if a video clip is erased (see page 149), other video clip numbers will not change to fill the open space and it may seem that a video clip number is missing. For example, if video clip number 0005 in the image above is erased, then the video clip numbers that will appear are 0001 through 0004 and 0006 through 0010.

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Useful playback features for video clips

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Preparation

œ Insert a disk (see page 30). œ Turn the power on (see page 32).

Specific video clip number playback

Follow the procedure below to specify the video clip number of the video clip that you want to view.

Put the digital disk camera in the video clip playback

mode.

œ Set the CAMERA/PLAY switch to “PLAY.” œ Turn the mode selector dial to 7. œ The 9-image Playback Screen for video clips appears.

Press the arrow button to move the $ mark to the video clip you want to view and press the SET button.

Press the F2 button.

œ The Skip File Screen appears. œ At this time, you can press the F1 button to change the

folder from which to play back video clips. To change folders, after pressing the F1 button, turn the control dial to select the folder number and press the RETURN button.

Turn the control dial to select the video clip number

of the video clip that you want to view.

œ The first frame of the selected video clip is displayed

full screen.

Folder number Video clip number

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SKIP FILE

Mode selector dial

F1 button

F2 button

SET button

RETURN button

Control dial

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Press the RETURN button.

œ The Skip File Screen disappears.

Press the SET button.

œ The video clip starts.

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Skip File Screen

How to play back video clips

■ To pause playback

Press the SET button to pause playback. œ Press the SET button again to resume playback.

■ To play back one frame at a time

Pause playback.

Press the arrow button.

To move forward one frame: Press c To move backward one frame: Press d

■ To return to the beginning or skip to the end

To return to the beginning of the video clip you are viewing: Press j during playback. To skip to the end of the video clip you are viewing: Press l during playback. To skip to the beginning of the next video clip: During pause, press l or turn the control dial

clockwise. To return to the beginning of the previous video clip: During pause, press j or turn the

control dial counterclockwise.

■ Viewing using the shuttle mode (viewing in 1/28ths)

Press the RETURN button.

œ You enter the shuttle mode and the Jog/Shuttle Screen

appears.

œ At the Jog/Shuttle Screen, press the F1 button to enter

the jog mode and press the F2 button to enter the shuttle mode.

œ In the shuttle mode, the video clip is divided up into 28

portions of even length and 1/28 of the video clip is skipped each time the control dial is turned one click. (This is useful to check the general contents of video clips.)

Slowly turn the control dial.

Advance playback: Turn the control dial clockwise. Reverse playback: Turn the control dial counterclockwise.

œ Press c or d to advance or reverse playback one frame at a time. œ Press j or l to return to the beginning or skip to the end of the video clip. œ The time indicator shows how far along the video clip playback has progressed.

To exit the Jog/Shuttle Screen, press the RETURN or SET button.

Start of video clip End of video clip

Time indicator

Jog/Shuttle Screen

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■ Viewing using the jog mode (one frame at a time)

Press the RETURN button.

œ The Jog/Shuttle Screen appears.

Press the F1 button.

œ You enter the jog mode. œ In the jog mode, the video clip is advanced one frame at a time each time the control dial

is turned one click. (This is useful to check the contents of video clips in detail.)

Slowly turn the control dial.

œ The operation of the control dial and arrow button is the same as that for the shuttle mode

above.

To exit the Jog/Shuttle Screen, press the RETURN or SET button.

■ To adjust the volume

œ Turn the mode selector dial to ê to display the Option

Screen. Then select the audio recording icon k and press the SET button. Finally select the volume icon m and press d or c to adjust the volume.

AUDIO VOLUME

Decreases Increases

Volume bar

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Recording and playing back audio recordings

Recording audio recordings

Preparation

œ Insert a disk (see page 30). œ Turn the power on (see page 32).

Put the digital disk camera in the option mode.

œ Turn the mode selector dial to ê to display

the Option Screen.

Mode selector dial

Press the arrow button to select the audio recording

icon k.

Press the SET button.

œ The Audio Recording Screen appears. œ The record icon z is selected initially.

MIC input terminal

Audio recording icon

OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS

AUDIO RECORD

Record icon

Audio Recording Screen

SET button

Arrow button

Option Screen

NOTE

œ Besides using the built-in microphone, you can also record audio by connecting the supplied

microphone to the MIC input terminal. Be aware that the built-in microphone will not work when a microphone is connected to the MIC input terminal (see page 49).

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Press the SET button.

œ The Recording Ready Screen appears.

Press the shutter release button.

œ Audio recording starts. œ During recording, “RECORDING” appears in the

monitor.

œ Up to a maximum of two hours can be recorded.

Press the shutter release button again to stop

recording.

œ Recording stops and “COMPLETE” appears. œ When the Recording Ready Screen appears again,

your digital disk camera is ready to begin another audio recording.

œ To return to the Audio Recording Screen from the

Recording Ready Screen, press the MODE button.

œ To return to the Option Screen from the Audio

Recording Screen, press the MODE button again.

Playing back audio recordings

Preparation

œ Insert a disk (see page 30). œ Turn the power on (see page 32).

AUDIO RECORD

READY

100-0001

Recording Ready Screen

AUDIO RECORD

RECORDING

100-0001

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Put the digital disk camera in the option mode.

œ Turn the mode selector dial to ê to display the

Option Screen.

Press the arrow button to select the audio recording

icon k.

Press the SET button.

œ The Audio Recording Screen appears.

Press l on the arrow button to select the playback

icon ;.

Audio recording icon

OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS

Option Screen

AUDIO PLAYBACK

Audio Recording Screen

Press the SET button.

œ The 9-image Playback Screen for audio recordings

appears.

Press the arrow button to move the $ mark to the

audio recording you want to hear and press the SET button.

œ The Audio Recording Playback Setting Screen for the

audio recording selected appears.

Audio recording number

Selection mark

0001 0002 0003

0004 0005 0006

0007 0008 0009

9-image Playback Screen

Press the SET button.

œ Playback of the audio recording starts.

AUDIO PLAYBACK

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Audio Recording Playback

Setting Screen

How to play back audio recordings

■ To pause playback

Press the SET button to pause playback. œ Press the SET button again to resume playback.

■ To change to a different audio recording

At the Audio Recording Playback Setting Screen (step 6), press d or c.

To change to next audio recording: Press c To change to previous audio recording: Press d

At the Audio Recording Playback Setting Screen (step 6), select the 9-image playback icon s and press the SET button.

œ The 9-image Playback Screen appears. Perform steps 6 and 7 above.

■ To return to the beginning

At the Audio Recording Playback Setting Screen (step 6), select the return icon j and press the SET button.

œ You return to the beginning of the selected audio recording.

AUDIO VOLUME

■ Adjusting the volume

œ At the Audio Recording Screen (step 3 on page 69), select the

volume icon m and press d or c.

Decreases Increases

Volume bar

Volume icon

Audio Recording Screen

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PLAYING BACK FILES ON A TELEVISION SET

The images, video clips, and audio recording saved on the disk in the digital disk camera can also be played back on a television set for viewing and listening. (When connected to a television set, the speaker of the digital disk camera is muted.)

Connecting the television set

Connect the supplied AV cable from the AV output terminal on the digital disk camera to the AUDIO and VIDEO input terminals on the TV.

To video input terminal

Yellow plug

AV cable (supplied)

To audio input terminal

Switch to VIDEO or external input

œ Be careful not to connect the AV cable to the MIC input terminal. œ The audio output from the digital disk camera is monaural. œ After connecting the digital disk camera, be sure to switch the television to VIDEO or

external input.

White plug

To AV output terminal

Plug

Terminal cover

Playing the files

œ To view images and video clips on the television, follow the same procedure used to play

them back on the digital disk camera itself.

œ To listen to audio recordings on the television, follow the same procedure used to play

them back on the digital disk camera itself.

œ Adjust the volume for the audio with the television controls. When the AV cable is

connected, the volume control on the digital disk camera does not work.

NOTE

œ The IDC-1000ZEX and IDC-1000ZE will play back images using a PAL format signal. It can

only be used for playback with a PAL standard television.

œ The IDC-1000ZU will play back images using an NTSC format signal. It can only be used for

playback with an NTSC standard television.

œ Some televisions may display a black frame around the image or cut off the edges of some of

the menu screens. This is a characteristic of the television and does not indicate a malfunction.

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USING THE VARIOUS SHOOTING FUNCTIONS

Using the macro focus setting

Use the macro focus setting when capturing images at close range (3 to 60 cm).

Preparation

œ Set the CAMERA/PLAY switch to “CAMERA.” œ Turn the mode selector dial to &, r, or 7 to select the desired shooting mode.

Press the MODE button.

œ The Shooting Setting Screen appears.

Press j or l on the arrow button to select the focus

menu.

œ The focus menu appears.

Mode selector dial

MODE button

SET button

Arrow button

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Focus menu

Ex. Still Image Shooting

Setting Screen

Press c on the arrow button to select the 8 or 5 icon from the focus menu.

For macro focusing (3 to 60 cm): Select 8 (macro focus mode) For macro to distant focusing (3 cm to Ö): Select 5 (total range focus mode) For normal focusing (60 cm or greater): Select 6 (normal focus mode)

œ Although you can perform macro photography with 5, for faster focusing, select 8.

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Press the SET button.

œ This completes the focus mode setting. œ The focus mode setting is retained even if the mode

selector dial is turned, the CAMERA/PLAY switch is changed, or the digital disk camera is turned off (see page 112).

œ The focus mode setting indicator appears in the right

side of the monitor.

œ To exit the Shooting Setting Screen, press the MODE

button.

œ Even after the Shooting Setting Screen is exited, the

5 or 8 focus setting indicator will remain.

Compose the image.

œ For capturing a subject from 3 to 20 cm away, move

the zoom switch to “T” and follow step 6 to set the focus. Especially if the subject is near 3 cm away, it is important to move the zoom switch to “T” for a telescopic view.

Press the shutter release button.

œ For how to focus the image, see step 3 on page 51. œ The image is captured with the selected macro focus

setting.

100-0003

Focus mode setting indicator

Shutter release button

Zoom switch

NOTE The difference between 5 (total range focus mode) and 8 (macro focus mode)

œ 5 allows you to capture images of subjects at a distance of 3 cm or greater with autofocus

and without changing the focus mode setting. However, compared to 8 and 6, the time required for focusing is longer. For a faster focus, select 8 for objects that are close and 6 for object that are medium to far.

œ Be aware that when you are capturing an image with both near and far objects, the 5 setting

will not put all objects into focus.

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Using the zoom

Use the zoom functions for enlarging subjects when composing images. Your digital disk camera offers two methods of zooming: optical zoom using the zoom lens and electronic zoom using the digital zoom function.

Using the optical zoom

The optical zoom allows you to enlarge up to 3x magnification.

Preparation

œ Set the CAMERA/PLAY switch to “CAMERA.” œ Turn the mode selector dial to &, r, or 7 to select the desired shooting mode.

Set the zoom switch to “ T” or “ W” and compose the

image.

For wide angle shooting: Set to “W” For telescopic shooting: Set to “T”

Press the shutter release button.

œ For how to focus the image, see step 3 on page 51.

HINT

œ By using the optical zoom and digital zoom together, you can enlarge the subject to even

greater magnifications.

Shutter release button

Zoom switch

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Using the digital zoom

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The digital zoom allows you to enlarge the subject to be captured electronically. This is useful when you want to enlarge a subject more than that allowed by the optical zoom alone. The digital zoom can be used in the still image shooting mode when the resolution is set to P, and in the video clip shooting mode when the resolution is O or N. The digital zoom cannot be used when the resolution is R or Q or in the sequential shot shooting mode.

Preparation

œ Set the CAMERA/PLAY switch to “CAMERA.” œ Turn the mode selector dial to & or 7 to select the desired shooting mode.

Press the MODE button.

œ The Shooting Setting Screen appears. œ The zoom icon [ is selected initially. œ The zoom bar also appears. œ If the zoom icon is \, then the zoom bar will not

appear. (Depending on another setting such as the resolution, the digital zoom may not be able to be used.)

Press c on the arrow button to enlarge the subject as desired.

œ Each time c is pressed, the pointer on the zoom bar moves to the right and the subject is

enlarged.

œ To return the subject to the original size, press d. The pointer moves back to the left. œ The magnification provided by the digital zoom depends on the resolution as shown below.

Magnification

Resolution P: 1 to 2.1x (5 levels) ........For still images

Resolution O: 1 to 2x (5 levels) ........... For video clips

Resolution N: 1 to 4x (5 levels) ........... For video clips

œ When the digital zoom is set, the digital zoom setting indicator ] appears. œ The digital zoom setting is retained even if the mode selector dial is turned, the

CAMERA/PLAY switch is changed, or the digital disk camera is turned off (see page 112).

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Zoom icon

Smaller

Digital zoom setting indicator

Ex. Still Image Shooting

Larger

Zoom bar

Setting Screen

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Press the shutter release button.

œ For how to focus, see step 3 on page 51. œ The image is captured zoomed up as set. œ To exit the Shooting Setting Screen, press the MODE button.

Using the flash

The flash is not only used to capture images in the dark, but also to capture images of subject that are in shadows or lit from behind. Your digital disk camera has four flash modes: automatic flash mode, red-eye reduction flash mode, forced flash mode, and flash off mode. Select the mode depending on the situation and conditions.

The flash range is given below.

Normal focus: 60 cm to 2.8 m (optical zoom set to “W”)

Macro focus: 20 cm to 60 cm

Preparation

œ Set the CAMERA/PLAY switch to “CAMERA.” œ Turn the mode selector dial to & to select the still image shooting mode.

Press the flash pop-up button.

œ The flash stands up at the front of the digital disk

camera.

œ The flash will not operate unless it has been stood up

with the flash pop-up button.

Press the MODE button.

œ The Still Image Shooting Setting Screen appears.

60 cm to 1.5 m (optical zoom set to “T”)

Flash

Flash pop-up button

Press j or l on the arrow button to select the flash

menu.

œ If the flash has not been stood up, the flash off mode

3 will be set.

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Flash menu Still Image Shooting Setting Screen

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Press c on the arrow button to select the desired flash mode icon from the flash

menu.

0 (automatic flash): The digital disk camera will detect the subject brightness

1 (red-eye reduction flash): This flash mode reduces the amount that people’s eye

2 (forced flash): The flash will operate with every image captured

Press the SET button.

œ This completes the flash mode setting. œ Place the flash back in the digital disk camera to set

the flash off mode 3.

œ The flash mode setting is retained even if the flash is

placed back in the digital disk camera, the mode selector dial is turned, the CAMERA/PLAY switch is changed, or the digital disk camera is turned off (see page 112).

œ By setting the desired flash mode beforehand, you can

turn the flash on and off by just standing up the flash and putting it back.

œ To exit the Shooting Setting Screen, press the MODE

button.

and use the flash when required.

turn red when subjected to a camera flash. When the shutter release button is pressed, the flash will first emit preparatory flashes and then the actual flash when the image is captured. The preparatory flashes reduce the amount of redness in the subject’s eyes. The red-eye reduction flash mode will detect the brightness of the subject and only flash when necessary.

regardless of the conditions. Use this setting under backlight conditions, when the subject is in the shade, under fluorescent lighting conditions, etc.

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Press the shutter release button.

œ The image is captured with the selected flash mode setting.

NOTE

œ With sequential shots (see page 56), video clips (see page 61), audio recordings (see page

68), and interval shooting (see page 98), the flash cannot be used.

HELP If capturing cannot be done after the flash is used

œ Capturing cannot be performed while the flash is being recharged. The clock icon | appears

while the flash is being recharged. Wait until the clock icon disappears before composing the next image.

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Recording a voice memo

In the still image shooting mode, you can record up to 10 seconds of audio when capturing an image. This sound file is called a voice memo. You can also add a voice memo to an image captured earlier (see “Adding a voice memo” on page 127).

Preparation

œ Set the CAMERA/PLAY switch to “CAMERA.” œ Turn the mode selector dial to & to select the still image shooting mode.

Press the MODE button.

œ The Still Image Shooting Setting Screen appears.

100-0001

Still Image Shooting Setting Screen

Press j or l on the arrow button to select the voice

memo menu.

œ The voice memo menu appears.

100-0001

Voice memo menu

Press c on the arrow button to select the voice memo icon q.

To record a voice memo: Select q (voice memo on) To not record a voice memo: Select " (voice memo off)

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Press the SET button.

œ This completes the voice memo setting. œ The voice memo setting indicator appears in the right

side of the monitor.

œ The voice memo setting returns to voice memo off if

the mode selector dial is turned, the CAMERA/PLAY switch is changed, or the digital disk camera is turned off.

œ To exit the Still Image Shooting Setting Screen, press

the MODE button.

œ Even after the Still Image Shooting Setting Screen is

exited, the voice memo setting indicator } will remain.

Press the shutter release button.

œ The image is captured and then the voice memo is

recorded.

œ While the voice memo is being recording, the b icon

will appear in the monitor.

œ Up to a maximum of 10 seconds can be recorded. œ To stop the recording before the 10 seconds elapses,

press the shutter release button again.

œ If the shutter release button is not pressed, then the

maximum 10 seconds will be recorded.

œ Even after the recording is finished, the voice memo

on settings remains unchanged.

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Voice memo setting indicator

Shutter release button

Microphone

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NOTE

œ The voice memo sound file takes up approximately one-half the disk space required by one

image with resolution P and compression ratio U.

œ Besides using the built-in microphone, you can also record the voice memo by connecting the

supplied microphone to the MIC input terminal. Be aware that the built-in microphone will not work when a microphone is connected to the MIC input terminal (see page 49).

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Using the self-timer

The self-timer function allows you to have the digital disk camera wait 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed until it captures the image or starts recording. You can also change the amount of time the digital disk camera will wait from anywhere between 0 seconds to 9 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds.

When using the self-timer, be sure to use a tripod or other means of holding the digital disk

camera.

Preparation

œ Set the CAMERA/PLAY switch to “CAMERA.” œ Turn the mode selector dial to &, r, or 7 to select the desired shooting mode.

Press the MODE button.

œ The Shooting Setting Screen appears.

Press j or l on the arrow button to select the

self-timer menu.

œ The self-timer menu appears.

Press c on the arrow button to select the self-timer

icon v.

œ To set the self-timer: Select v (self-timer on) œ To not set the self-timer: Select w (self-timer off)

Press the SET button.

œ This completes the self-timer setting. œ The timer mark # and the time until images are

captured or recording is started appear in the mode display panel.

œ The default time for the self-timer is 10 seconds. If you

will not change this setting, skip to step 6.

œ If you want to change the time for the self-timer,

proceed to step 5.

œ The self-timer setting returns to self-timer off and the

self-timer time returns to 10 seconds if the mode selector dial is turned, or the digital disk camera is turned off.

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Timer menu

Shooting Setting Screen

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Time until image is captured or recording started

Timer mark

Mode display panel

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Press d or c on the arrow button to highlight in

orange the numbers to change.

œ This is the time for the self-timer, or the time the digital

disk camera waits until capturing images or starting recording after the shutter release button is pressed (hrs:min:sec).

œ Using the arrow button, set the desired time for the

self-timer.

How to set the time

Decrease the value: Press j Increase the value: Press l Move to the right: Press c Move to the left: Press d

œ To exit the Shooting Setting Screen, press the MODE

button.

Press the shutter release button.

œ The self-timer lamp lights and then starts flashing

three seconds before images are captured or recording starts.

œ If the time for the self-timer is set to one minute or

greater, the monitor automatically turns off. (If in this condition the EJECT lever is pushed, the digital disk camera turns off and the self-timer is stopped.) To turn the monitor on, press the power button; to turn it back off, press the power button again.

œ You can check the time remaining before images are

captured or recording starts at the mode display panel (see page 80).

œ To stop the self-timer, press the MODE button when

the monitor is turned on. To start the self-timer again, press the shutter release button.

œ If the LCD monitor was turned off, the digital disk

camera automatically turns off after the image is captured or the recording finished.

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100-0003

Time until image is captured or recording started (hrs:min:sec)

À Å0:00:15 Á

100-0003

Self-timer lamp

Shutter release button

Power button

NOTE Turning off the digital disk camera during the self-timer

œ The power does not turn off if the power button is pressed during the self-timer. To turn off the

digital disk camera, press the MODE button while the LCD monitor is turned on to stop the self-timer, and then press the power button.

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Capturing a AE-shifted sequential shot

The AE shift sequential shot captures seven sequential images while automatically changing the exposure from under exposure (for a dark image) to over exposure (for a light image).

Dark image (under exposed) (Standard exposure) Bright image (over exposed)

Preparation

œ Set the CAMERA/PLAY switch to “CAMERA.” œ Turn the mode selector dial to r to select the sequential shot shooting mode.

Press the MODE button.

œ The Sequential Shot Shooting Setting Screen appears.

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Sequential Shot Shooting

Setting Screen

Press j or l on the arrow button to select the

sequential shot menu.

œ The sequential shot menu appears.

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Sequential shot menu

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Press c on the arrow button to select the AE shift

icon <.

AE shift sequential shot: Select < Normal sequential shot: Select U

œ If the exposure control setting (see page 92) is set to a

setting other than program AE, then the AE shift icon < cannot be selected. For the AE shift sequential shot, change the exposure control setting to program AE (see page 94).

Press the SET button.

œ This completes the AE shift sequential shot setting. œ The AE shift sequential shot setting returns to the

normal sequential shot if the mode selector dial is turned, the CAMERA/PLAY switch is changed, or the digital disk camera is turned off.

œ To exit the Shooting Setting Screen, press the MODE

button.

Press the shutter release button.

œ The AE shift sequential shot is taken. œ While the AE shift sequential shot images are being

captured, the b icon will appear in the monitor.

œ Even after the AE shift sequential shot is finished, the

AE shift sequential shot setting remains unchanged.

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Recording mark

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NOTE

œ For the AE shift sequential shot, even if you have set the exposure correction (see page 87),

the exposure correction value is returned to á0 and then the AE shift sequential shot is captured.

œ For the sequential shot shooting mode, the Y compression ratio cannot be set.

About the sequential shot speed

œ The sequential shot speed for sequential shots depends on the resolution.

Resolution R: 7.5 images/second (approx. 0.13 seconds/image) Resolution Q: 7.5 images/second (approx. 0.13 seconds/image) Resolution P: 30 images/second (approx. 0.03 seconds/image)

HELP If the exposure does not change

œ If the subject is too bright or too dark, the exposure may not change as required.

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Setting the image quality

The resolution and compression ratio settings determine the image quality. Set these settings according to the image quality you desire.

Setting the resolution

Use the procedure given below to set the image resolution. If the resolution is increased (larger number of pixels per image), the image quality will improve, but the remaining number of images that can be taken will decrease. In the video clip shooting mode, if the resolution is decreased, the length of time possible for the video clip will increase, but the size of the playback image will decrease. It is therefore important to select the resolution according to the desired image quality and purpose.

Resolution (units: pixels)

[Icon displayed on the LCD monitor]

1360 x 1024R1024 x 768Q640 x 480P320 x 240O160 x 120

Shooting

mode

Preparation

œ Set the CAMERA/PLAY switch to “CAMERA.” œ Turn the mode selector dial to &, r, or 7 to select the

desired shooting mode.

Press the F1 button.

œ The current resolution appears in the upper left-hand

œ The current resolution also appears in the mode

œ The resolution setting changes each time the F1

œ Some resolution cannot be set for some shooting

Still image Yes Yes Yes No No

Sequential shot Yes Yes Yes No No

Video clip No No Yes Yes Yes

F1 button

corner of the monitor for two seconds.

display panel for two seconds.

button is pressed.

R: For 1360 x 1024 resolution Q: For 1024 x 768 resolution P: For 640 x 480 resolution O: For 320 x 240 resolution N: For 160 x 120 resolution

modes (see table above).

Resolution

Ex. Still Image Shooting Screen

Resolution

Mode display panel

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Setting the compression ratio

Use the procedure given below to set the compression ratio. Even if the same resolution is used, you can change the compression ratio setting and increase the compression amount to capture more images by decreasing the image data size, or decrease the compression amount for no loss in image quality.

The compression ratio cannot be set for video clips.

Preparation

œ Set the CAMERA/PLAY switch to “CAMERA.” œ Turn the mode selector dial to & or r to select the still image or sequential shot shooting

mode.

Press the F2 button.

œ The current compression ratio appears in the upper

left-hand corner of the monitor for two seconds.

œ The compression ratio setting changes each time the

F2 button is pressed as shown below.

Y Z U

Y: Stores the data in TIFF format (no compression

for highest quality)

Z: Stores the data with low compression (high

quality) Stores the data with moderate compression

(normal quality)

œ You cannot set the compression ratio Y in the

sequential shot shooting mode.

F2 button

Compression ratio

NOTE About the resolution and compression settings

œ The image captured by a digital disk camera consists of a collection of small dots. The

resolution refers to the number of these dots, and the greater the number, the higher the image quality. As the resolution increases, the size of the resulting data also increases, and the number of images that can be captured decreases. To compensate for this, this digital disk camera is able to compress the data. This digital disk camera uses JPEG compression.

œ If JPEG compression is used, when the image is returned to its original size, an extremely

small portion of it is lost. The higher the compression ratio, the more of the original image is lost. Therefore, this digital disk camera also allows you to store image data without any compression to ensure that none of the original image is lost. This is the Y compression ratio. It is important to select the resolution and compression setting that you require for your applications.

About TIFF format

œ The TIFF format used by your digital disk camera conforms to TIFF Rev. 6.0 “Extension YCbCr

Images v” used by the Exif standards for non-compressed YCbCr data. If you are downloading images to a personal computer, you will need a YCbCr TIFF-compatible application to view them. The applications included in the SANYO Software Pack are YCbCr TIFF-compatible.

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Setting the frame rate

Follow the procedure below to set the frame rate at which video clips are recorded. The frame rate tells you how many frames are recorded each second. The greater the frame rate, the smoother the motion in the video clip, but also the larger the size of the video clip file.

Caution

œ Although video clips recorded at different frame rates can be joined using the video clip editing

functions (see page 139), the video clip recorded at 30 frames/second will be converted to 15 frames/second. If you are going to join video clips together, it is recommended to record them at the same frame rate.

Preparation

œ Set the CAMERA/PLAY switch to “CAMERA.” œ Turn the mode selector dial to 7 to select the video clip shooting mode.

Press the F2 button.

œ The current frame rate appears in the upper left-hand

corner of the monitor for two seconds.

œ The current frame rate also appears in the mode

display panel for two seconds.

œ The frame rate setting changes each time the F2

button is pressed.

Records video clips at 15 frames/second

W: X: Records video clips at 30 frames/second

F2 button

Frame rate

Mode display panel

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