Sanyo VPC-FH1, VPC-FH1EX, VPC-FH1GX User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VPC-FH1EX
VPC-FH1

Dual Camera

Important note

This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-FH1EX, VPC-FH1 and
VPC-FH1GX.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.

Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet “SAFETY MANUAL”.
Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.

VPC-FH1GX

Warning

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

FOR AMERICAN USERS

The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of
California (USA):

WARNING:

This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash

hands after handling.

i This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

h Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
h Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
h Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

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

i Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Model number: VPC-FH1
Trade Name: SANYO
Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY
Address: 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311
Telephone No.: [phone]
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfer-

ence that may cause undesired operation.

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FOR CANADIAN USERS

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

FOR EU USERS

The symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to EU
countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world.
Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality
materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused.
The symbol mark means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries
and accumulators, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from
your household waste.

Note:

If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol mark, this chemical
symbol means that the battery or accumulator contains a heavy metal at a
certain concentration. This will be indicated as follows: Hg: mercury, Cd:
cadmium, Pb: lead
In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used
electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators.
Please, dispose of them correctly at your local community waste collection/
recycling centre.
Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!

SANYO FISHER Sales (Europe) GmbH

Stahlgruberring 4, D-81829 München, Germany

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.

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

FOR RUSSIAN USERS

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

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HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL

For first-time users

Please read the sections on “SETUP” and “SIMPLE” in this manual,
as well as the included “QUICK GUIDE” to familiarize yourself with
your camera’s operation.

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To use the various camera features

Please read the sections on “NORMAL” and “OPTION SETTINGS” in
this manual. To view on a TV, please read the section on “OTHER
DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS” in this manual. To connect to a
computer, please see the “Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION
MANUAL”.

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To use additional features

To use a computer to edit the recorded data or to save data to a DVD,
please read the “Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL”.

You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera
operation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS” (page 153)
and “TROUBLESHOOTING” (page 161).

Symbols used in this manual

HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay

CAUTION Points that require special attention.
(page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information.

attention to.

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Preparing the camera

1 Insert the SD Memory Card.

h An SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Please

purchase a commercially sold card.

h In this manual, the SD Memory Card is referred to as the “card”.

2 Connect the AC adaptor to the camera.

Monitor unit
1 Open

SD Memory Card
3 Insert

Card slot cover
2 Open

DC IN terminal cover
1 Open

AC adaptor

To power outlet

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Shooting

1 Press the ON/OFF button

for at least 1 second to
turn the camera on.

h If the screen to set the

date and time appears,
press the MENU button 2
times to cancel it.

For how to set the date
and time, see page 38.

2 Record.

To record a video clip:

h Press the [ ] button to

begin recording a video
clip.

h Press the [ ] button

again to end the
recording.

To take a photo:

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

ON/OFF
button

[] button

[] button

MENU button

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

i

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

Playback

1

Press the REC/PLAY
button.

h

The display changes to
the Playback Screen.

2

Select the image to play
back.

h Toggle the SET button

left, right, up or down to
move the orange frame
to the image you wish to
play back.

h The image information

for the framed image is
shown at the bottom of
the screen.

REC/PLAY button

SET button

2009.12.24 18:41

6.5MB

Full-HD

Orange frame

Remaining battery power idication

OK

100-0006

00:00:05

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3 Press the SET button.

h Playback begins.

<To return to the recording mode>

h Press the REC/PLAY button.

When you are finished using the camera...

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

To continue to the next operation...

Please confirm that your computer is connected to the Internet.

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

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

Install application programs

1 Set the supplied CD-ROM in your computer’s DVD drive.

h The installation window opens.

2 Click on [Nero 8 Essentials].

h After clicking on an application program, follow the instructions shown

on the monitor to install the program.

h Nero 8 Essentials works with both Windows XP and Windows Vista.

For detailed information concerning the operating environment,
please see page 5 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

3 In the installation window, click on [Finish] and remove the CD-ROM

from the computer’s DVD drive.
<Using Blu-ray Disks/AVCHD>

h The supplied Nero 8 Essentials cannot be used to record Blu-ray

Disks or AVCHD.

h To record Blu-ray Disks or AVCHD, please upgrade the Nero 8

Essentials software (a paid-for service).

h Note that your computer must be connected to the Internet in order to

complete this procedure.

h Please see the Sanyo support page (page 16 in the Xacti Software

CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL) or visit the following website for more
information.
http://www.sanyo-dsc.com/

<About the Kodak online service>

h When the installation window closes, a dialog box to connect to the

website introducing Kodak’s online service appears. Check the [No
thanks!] option button, and then click on the [OK] button.

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Connect your camera to a computer

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

1 Use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your

camera to the computer.

2 Turn on the camera.

h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.

USB CONNECTION

COMPUTER
PRINTER
CANCEL

OKCANCEL

Supplied dedicated USB
interface cable

To USB terminal

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To USB connector on the
computer

3 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button.

h The screen to select the computer connection mode appears.

4 Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button.

h The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray,

showing that the camera is recognized as a drive.

h The card is recognized (mounted) as a disk, and the [XACTI (E:)] icon

appears in the [My Computer] window.

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

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

h The data recorded with your camera are stored in the following folder.

You can specify the folder on the hard disk to which to copy the files.
XACTI (E:)\DCIM\***SANYO
(*** represents numbers [page 12 in the Xacti Software CD
INSTRUCTION MANUAL]).

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

HINT

i For information on how to copy all the camera’s still image and video clip

files at once, please see the support pages at the website below:
http://www.sanyo-dsc.com/

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Burn video clips onto a DVD (For Windows Vista
users)

Here’s how to write your recorded data onto a DVD in the mpeg2 format. For
information on other operations, please see the Help file for Nero Vision. To
access the Nero Vision Help file, click the [?] button on the Nero Vision start
screen.

1 Insert a blank DVD in your computer’s DVD drive.

2 Click the Start button, and point to [All Programs] → [Nero 8], and

click on [Nero Vision Essentials].

h Nero Vision starts up, and the start screen appears.

h The specifications for the Nero 8 Essentials edition that is included

with your camera are different from those of the commercially sold
edition.

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3 Under the “What would you like to do?” heading, point to [Make

DVD] and click on [DVD-video].

h The Hints window opens, in which you can find an explanation of each

screen.

<To disable the Hints window >

h From the [Show hints when moving to page] menu in the Hints window

select [Disable].

4 Click on “Third party patent activation” on the tool bar.

h The screen to activate third party patent activation (the certification

process that enables you to use the functions) via the Internet or FAX
appears.

h The activation process is necessary in order to create and play back

DVDs, as well as to import and export MPEG-2 type files.

h Once the third party patent activation is completed, it will not be

requested again.

h The number of times for third party patent activation is limited. When

this limitation has been exceeded (by multiple installations, for
example), please follow the instructions on the screen to contact Nero
support.

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5 Click the [Close] button.

h The screen to make a DVD-video opens.

<To return to the preceding step>

h Click the [Back] button.

6 Under the “What would you like to do?” heading, click [Add video

files].

h The window to select files to burn to DVD opens.

7 Click on a file to burn to DVD.

<To select multiple files>

h Click on the files while holding down the [Ctrl] key.

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8 Click the [Open] button.

h The selected files are shown in the “Content” field.

<To check the contents of the selected files>

h When you double-click a file in the “Content” field, the window to play

the file appears. Click the [Next] button when you want to return to the
previous window.

<To deselect a file>

1 Right-click on the file in the “Content” field that you wish to deselect.

h A pulldown menu appears.

2 Click [Remove].

h The selected file is removed from the “Content” field.

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9 Click the [Next] button.

h The window to edit the disk menu appears.

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10 Click on one of the designs under “Templates”, and then click the

[Next] button.

h A preview of the selected design is shown.

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11 Click the [Next] button.

h The window to configure the DVD burn setup opens.

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12 Click the [Burn] button.

hDisk writing begins.
hThe process status is shown in the “Recording progress” field.

h When the burn process is completed, a screen asking if you would

like to save a log file of the burn process appears.

13 Click the [Yes] button.

h Enter a name for the log file.

14 Click the [Save] button.

h A screen for you to indicate the next operation appears.

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15 Click the [Finish] button.

h A screen asking if you would like to save the project appears.

16 Click the [Yes] button.

h Enter a name for the project file.

17 Click the [Save] button.

h Nero Vision Essentials ends.

CAUTION

i When burning full high-definition (HD) images to a DVD, it may take some

time to convert the video format, depending on your computer’s capability.

i Commercialy sold DVD software cannot be played back.

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How was that? The convenient accessories not only let you immediately view
images captured with the camera, but you can also upload images to your
computer and create your original DVDs. Read the following explanations to
find out how you can fully enjoy your camera’s digital video feature.

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CONTENTS

HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL ............................................................ iii

QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ........................................................ 6

CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES .................................... 11

How to use the accessories .......................................................... 13

ABOUT THE SEPARATELY SOLD ACCESSORIES AND

THE CARD ...................................................................................... 15

Separately sold accessories ......................................................... 15

Media cards that can be used with this camera ............................ 16

What “card” means in this manual ................................................ 16

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ............................... 17

High-quality images with “Full High Definition*” ............................ 17

Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation ..................18

Image stabilizer for sharp pictures ................................................ 18

Sharp face shots ........................................................................... 19

Xacti Library feature ...................................................................... 19

Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images ....... 20

SYSTEM MAP ..................................................................................... 21

 SETUP

PARTS NAMES ................................................................................... 22

Camera ......................................................................................... 22

Remote control unit ....................................................................... 24

INSTALLING THE CARD ..................................................................... 25

PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ................................... 27

Prepare the battery ....................................................................... 27

How to use the remote control unit ............................................... 28

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ..................................................... 30

About recharging .......................................................................... 34

About the temperature alert icon \ ........................................... 34

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ............................................. 35

Turning on the camera .................................................................. 35

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

active ........................................................................................ 36

Turning off the camera .................................................................. 37

DATE AND TIME SETTING ................................................................. 38

SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK

MODE .............................................................................................. 41

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SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE .........................................................42

About the SIMPLE mode and NORMAL mode .............................42

Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes .................43

Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen ......44

Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen .............................45

Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen ..........................49

 SIMPLE

SHOOTING

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES .............................................................57

For best results ..............................................................................57

Using the autofocus .......................................................................58

Select the recording size ...............................................................60

Select the focus setting .................................................................61

Hints for taking pictures .................................................................62

VIDEO CLIP RECORDING ...................................................................63

SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS ...............................................................64

Using the flash ...............................................................................66

SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP ..........68

MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) .....................................................70

SHOOTING AND PLAYBACK WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL

UNIT .................................................................................................72

PLAYBACK

PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES ..........................73

How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image .............76

SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ....................................................................77

PLAYBACK VOLUME ...........................................................................78

DELETING FILES .................................................................................79

Delete single/delete all ..................................................................79

Delete selected ..............................................................................80

PLAYBACK MODES .............................................................................82

21-image display playback ............................................................82

Selecting the playback folder ........................................................83

Magnifying (zooming in) the image ...............................................84

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CONTENTS

 NORMAL

SHOOTING

RECORDING MENU 1 ......................................................................... 85

Video setting ................................................................................. 85

Still image setting .......................................................................... 89

Scene select setting ...................................................................... 90

Filter setting .................................................................................. 90

Self-timer setting ........................................................................... 91

RECORDING MENU 2 ......................................................................... 92

Motion compensation (image stabilizer) setting ............................92

Focus range setting ...................................................................... 93

Focus mode setting ...................................................................... 94

Light-measuring mode setting ...................................................... 94

ISO sensitivity setting ................................................................... 95

RECORDING MENU 3 ......................................................................... 96

White balance setting ................................................................... 96

Exposure setting ........................................................................... 97

Face chaser setting ...................................................................... 98

Photo wide D-range setting ..........................................................99

High sensitivity mode setting ...................................................... 100

Digital zoom setting .................................................................... 100

Exposure compensation ............................................................. 101

Field of view ................................................................................ 102

PLAYBACK

PLAYBACK MENU 1 ......................................................................... 103

Slideshow settings ...................................................................... 103

File protect setting ...................................................................... 104

Resize ......................................................................................... 106

Rotate ......................................................................................... 106

PLAYBACK MENU 2 ......................................................................... 107

Correcting the image .................................................................. 107

Editing video clips ....................................................................... 108

Printing instructions .................................................................... 117

FILE INFO DISPLAY .......................................................................... 121

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 OPTION SETTINGS

DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU .........................................122

INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU .......................123

Storage folder setting ..................................................................129

Shortcut setting ...........................................................................130

TV output setting .........................................................................132

File No. continued setting ............................................................137

Formatting (initializing) ................................................................139

CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY ...............................140

Checking the remaining number of images and video

recording time .........................................................................140

For audio recordings ...................................................................141

CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE ..............142

 OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING TO A TV

CONNECTING TO A STANDARD VIDEO INPUT TERMINAL ..........144

ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY ....................................................145

Connect to the S-VIDEO terminal ...............................................145

Connect to the 480p/720p/1080i/1080p terminal ........................146

Connecting to the HDMI terminal ................................................147

PLAYING BACK ON A TV ..................................................................148

Xacti Library ........................................................................................149

CONNECTING TO A PRINTER

PRINTING ...........................................................................................150

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CONTENTS

 APPENDICES

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................................... 153

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................... 161

Camera ....................................................................................... 161

Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters ................. 172

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 174

Camera ....................................................................................... 174

Camera connectors .................................................................... 178

Battery life ................................................................................... 179

Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/

Possible Recording Time ....................................................... 180

Remote control unit ..................................................................... 181

Concerning the multi-indicator .................................................... 182

Supplied AC adaptor ................................................................... 183

Supplied Li-ion battery pack ....................................................... 183

Others ......................................................................................... 184

Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take

a test shot to comfirm that your camera is set up and ready

to go ....................................................................................... 185

HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES ...................................................... 186

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QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION

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

Shooting/recording

Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions

Getting started
shooting/recording

• “VIDEO CLIP
RECORDING” on
page 63

• “SHOOTING SINGLE
SHOTS” on page 64

• “Sequential shots” on
page 89

• “Audio recording” on
page 86

Optimize the photo
quality

• “Select the recording
size” on pages 46 and

60.

• “Video setting” on
pages 50 and 85

• “Still image setting” on
pages 50 and 89

Capture fast-moving subjects

• “Scene select setting” (sports mode) on pages 50 and 90

Suppress camera shake effect

• “Video stabilizer” and “Photo stabilizer” on page 52

• “Motion compensation (image stabilizer) setting” on page 92

Log the date and time
of your photos

• “DATE AND TIME
SETTING” on page 38

Zoom in on the
subject

• “MACRO­PHOTOGRAPHY
(ZOOM)” on page 70

Close-up
photography

• “Focus range” (super
macro mode) on
pages 46 and 52

• “Select the focus setting”
(super macro mode) on
page 61

Set the camera’s color/contrast
characteristics

• “Image quality setting” on page 126

For more accurate
focus

• “How to use the manual
focus” (manual focus) on
page 93

Set the focus to a
narrow range

• “Focus mode setting” on
page 94

Reduce noise when
recording

• “NOISE REDUCTION
setting” on page 126

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Shooting/recording

Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions

Shoot in dark conditions

• “Exposure compensation” on page 101

• “Using the flash” on pages 46 and 66

• “Scene select setting” (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on pages 50
and 90

Increase the camera’s sensitivity

• “ISO sensitivity setting” on pages 52 and 95

• “High sensitivity mode setting” on pages 54 and 100

Photographing people

• “Scene select setting” (portrait mode/night view portrait mode) on pages 50 and 90

• “Filter setting” (cosmetic filter) on pages 50 and 90

Sharp face shots

• “Face chaser setting” on pages 54 and 98

Simplified operation for shooting/playback

• “SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE” on page 42

Photographing landscapes

• “Scene select setting” (landscape mode) on pages 50 and 90

Take a self-photo

• “Self-timer setting” on page 91

Make images lighter
or darker

• “Exposure compensation”
on page 101

• “High sensitivity mode
setting” pages 54 and 100

Change the color of
the images

• “Filter setting”
(monochrome filter/sepia
filter) on pages 50 and 90

Measure the
brightness of a
specific area

• “Light-measuring mode
setting” on pages 52 and
94

Adjust the camera’s
sensitivity

• “ISO sensitivity setting”
pages 52 and 95

For a more precise
exposure setting

• “Exposure setting”
(manual exposure control)
on pages 54 and 97

Make white appear
natural

• “White balance setting” on
pages 54 and 96

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Playba ck

Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions

Getting started
viewing images

• “PLAYING BACK VIDEO
CLIPS AND STILL
IMAGES” on page 73

• “Audio playback” on
page 88

Continuous playback

• “SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK” on pages 48, 55, 77 and 103

Adjust the monitor brightness

• “Adjusting the monitor brightness” on page 65

• “BRIGHTNESS setting” on page 126

Playba ck on a TV

• “PLAYING BACK ON A TV” on page 148

Set the TV system

• “TV output setting” on pages 128 and 132

How to use Xacti Library

• “Xacti Library” on page 149

Adjust the speaker
volume

• “PLAYBACK VOLUME”
pages 48, 55 and 78

Search for image/
audio files

• “21-image display
playback” on page 82

• “Selecting the playback
folder” on pages 56 and
83

Magnify an image

• “Magnifying (zooming in)
the image” on page 84

Adjust the speaker volume

• “PLAYBACK VOLUME” on pages 48, 55 and 78

Change the angle of
view

• “Rotate” on pages 55 and
106

Reduce the photo
size

• “Resize” on pages 55
and 106

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File managing/processing

Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions

Search for image/audio files

• “21-image display playback” on page 82

• “Selecting the playback folder” on pages 56 and 83

Delete files

• “DELETING FILES” on
pages 48, 55 and 79

Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips

• “Editing video clips” on pages 56 and 108

Specify the number of prints, index print, and date imprint

• “Printing instructions” on pages 56 and 117

View the settings that were in effect when the image/audio files were
recorded

• “FILE INFO DISPLAY” on page 121

Protect files from accidental erasure

• “File protect setting” on pages 55 and 104

Format a card

• “Formatting (initializing)” on pages 128 and 139

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Using with a computer

Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions

Use the camera as a card reader

• “USING AS A CARD READER” on page 9 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

Copy files from your camera to a computer

• “Connect your camera to a computer” on page ix

Burn files copied to the computer onto a DVD

• “Burn video clips onto a DVD (For Windows Vista users)” on page xi

Playba ck

• “About video clip files recorded with this camera” on page 13 in the Xacti Software CD
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Using as a webcam

• “Using as a PC camera” on page 15 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

Record an image of the computer screen

• “SCREEN CAPTURE” on page 17 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

i Grip belt (page 13): 1 i Xacti Software CD (CD-ROM)

i Li-ion battery pack (page 31): 1i Dedicated S-AV interface

i Dedicated USB interface

cable (page 7 in the Xacti
Software CD INSTRUCTION
MANUAL): 1

i AC adaptor and power cord

(page 32): 1

(page 4 in the Xacti Software
CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL):
1

cable (pages 144 and 145): 1

i Dedicated component cable

(page 146): 1

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i Remote control unit

(pages 24, 27 to 29 and 72): 1

FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. ONLY
Perchlorate Material - special
handling may apply.
The lithium battery used in this
camera contains perchlorate
material, which may require
special handling. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.

i Lens cap (page 14): 1 i Dedicated USB converter

cable: 1

h For use with the Xacti Library

feature

i Cores (page 147): 2 i “SAFETY MANUAL”

For HDMI cable

i Quick Guide i Xacti Library Instruction

(safety precautions booklet)
Please read this booklet
carefully before using the
camera.

Manual

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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

How to use the accessories

k Grip belt

3

2

1

4

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k Lens cap

1

2

3

<To remove>

1 Depress

2 Pull

4

5

<After removing>

The lens cap can be stowed in the
lens cap holder on the grip belt.

Lens cap holder

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ABOUT THE SEPARATELY SOLD
ACCESSORIES AND THE CARD

Separately sold accessories

i Mini HDMI cable VCP-HDMI02

Cable for connecting to the HDMI terminal on the camera.

i Lithium-ion Battery Charger VAR-L50

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

i Lithium-ion Battery DB-L50

Same model as the supplied lithium-ion battery pack.

i Wide Conversion Lens VCP-L07W1

Converts your camera lens to a wide-angle lens.

i Tele Conversion Lens VCP-L15T

Converts your camera lens to a telephoto lens.

i Super Wide Conversion Lens VCP-L04SW

This conversion lens has an even wider angle of view than the Wide
Conversion Lens.

i Filter Set VCP-F03SET

C-PL filter and lens protector set.

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Media cards that can be used with this camera

The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are:

i SD Memory Card
i SDHC Memory Card

What “card” means in this manual

i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards that can be

used in this digital camera are referred to as “card”.

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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR
CAMERA

Your dual camera can record video clips in Full High Definition*. It includes an
operation mode that lets even novice shutterbugs record and play back
without getting flustered, as well as software with which you can easily create
your original DVDs. In addition, it comes with the “Xacti Library” feature for
saving recorded data to hard disk and managing files without using a
computer.

High-quality images with “Full High
Definition*” (pages 50, 60 and 85)

Your camera can capture full high definition (full HD) 1920 × 1080-pixel video
clips. Also, the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC standard is used for formatting video
files. You get both compact file size and high picture quality in one high­performance camera.
* “Full High Definition” by SANYO Dual Camera signifies recording at a

resolution of 1920 pixels horizontally ×1080 pixels vertically.

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Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy
operation (page 42)

Select from two recording/playback modes: the “SIMPLE mode” for users new
to the camera, and the “NORMAL mode” for full use of all the camera’s many
features and functions.

Example:

Select video
and photo size

S

N

<SIMPLE Mode Recording

OKEXIT

Menu>

RECORDING MENU

1

VIDEO

2

PHOTO

3

SCENE SELECT
FILTER

1
2

FLASH

3

SELF-TIMER

<NORMAL Mode Recording

Menu>

1

OKEXIT

Image stabilizer for sharp pictures (pages 52
and 92)

Your camera can compensate for the camera shake that results in blurry
images when you try to capture a fast-moving subject or zoom in on a
subject. Image stabilizer functions for both video clip recording and still image
shots are on board.

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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA

Sharp face shots (pages 54 and 98)

Your camera is equipped with a face recognition feature which detects the
subject’s face even when slightly lit from behind or in dim surroundings and
automatically adjusts the focus and brightness to compensate. Now those
otherwise perfect photos that are marred by shadowed faces can be
minimized.

Xacti Library feature (page 149)

The Xacti Library feature feature allows you to save files recorded with your
camera to a large-capacity hard disk without using a computer and play them
back on your TV. No computer operation is involved. You can view full high­definition images right on your TV screen.

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Lots of accessories for optimal use of your
captured images (page 21, and page 4 in the
Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL)

Use the accessory cables to view images on a TV or computer. Or connect
the camera directly to a printer to make prints of your photos. And with the
software in the supplied CD-ROM (Xacti Software CD), you can create your
original DVDs and CDs.

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SYSTEM MAP

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

Internet

Computer

Dedicated USB
interface cable

Printer

Dedicated S-AV
interface cable

TV

Dedicated
component cable

i Card reader
i DPOF-compatible

Commercially available
SD Memory Card

printer

i Photo shop

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PART S N A M E S

Camera

Front

Zoom switch
[T/]]/[W/P]

Lens

Remote control

sensor

Grip belt

holder

Microphone

SETUP
SETUP

Monitor unit

SETUP

Bottom

Tripod

stand hole

Flash

Microphone

Battery cover

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PARTS NAMES

Rear

ON/OFF button

Monitor

DC IN terminal cover

Battery cover lock

USB terminal

HDMI terminal

Card slot cover

COMPONENT/AV
terminal

Speaker

Multi-indicator

Grip belt holder

[ ] button

REC/PLAY button

[] button

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MENU button

SET button

Remote control unit

1

3
5

6

7

<In the recording mode>

1 [] button
2 [] button
3 Works the same as pushing

zoom switch toward the
[W] ([P]) side

4 Works the same as pushing

zoom switch toward the
[T] ([]]) side

5 SET button
6 Works the same as toggling

SET button to the left

7 MENU button
8 Works the same as toggling

SET button up

9 Works the same as toggling

SET button to the right

0 Works the same as toggling

SET button down

A ON/OFF button

h Works only when the Xacti

Library is in use (when the AC
adaptor is connected).

2

4
8

9

;
A

<In the playback mode>

1 [] button
2 [] button
3 Works the same as pushing

zoom switch toward the
[W] ([P]) side

4 Works the same as pushing

zoom switch toward the
[T] ([]]) side

5 SET button
6 Works the same as toggling

SET button to the left

7 MENU button
8 Works the same as toggling

SET button up

9 Works the same as toggling

SET button to the right

0 Works the same as toggling

SET button down

A ON/OFF button

SETUP

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INSTALLING THE CARD

Be sure to format a newly purchased card or one that was used in another
device before using it in your camera (pages 128 and 139). If an unformatted
card is used, the card itself may become unusable.

Monitor unit
1 Open

Card slot cover

3 Rotate to open

5 Insert the card until it clicks

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Card slot cover
2 Pull

into place
i After inserting the card, colse

the card slot cover.

Card

Card slot
4 Insert

<To remove the card...>

h To remove the card, press it in, and then release. The card will

protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out.

CAUTION
Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card

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

If the multi-indicator is flashing red...

i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red, as doing so

may result in loss of files stored in the card.

SETUP

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PREPARING THE REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT

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

Prepare the battery

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

1 Pull out the battery insulating

sheet.

h The remote control unit

becomes operable when the
insulating sheet is removed.

Replacing the remote control unit battery

Follow the procedure below to replace the CR2025 battery used in the remote
control unit approximately every year (differing depending on the amount of
use).

1 Pull out the battery slot.

h While pressing the tab, pull

the battery slot out.

Battery slot

tab

Insert a new batteryRemove the old battery

1 Insert a new battery.

h First wipe the battery with a

clean, dry cloth, and insert it
with the (+) mark facing up.

Insulating sheet

(+) mark

2 Remove the battery.

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2 Re-insert the battery slot.

How to use the remote control unit

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

At a distance of
up to 7 meters
(22.97 ft.)

15˚

15˚

Remote control sensor

Infrared emitter

CAUTION

i If the remote control unit is operated in sunlight or under inverter lighting,

the remote control receiving range may become shorter. This is a
characteristic of the infrared remote control unit and is not a defect. To
avoid this malfunction when operating the remote control unit, take care to
shield the remote control sensor from strong light.

SETUP

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PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Changing the remote control code

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

<Changing the remote control code from “RC CODE 1” to “RC
CODE 2”>

1 Aim the infrared emitter at the remote control sensor on the camera.

2 Simultaneously press the MENU button and the [ ] button for at

least 3 seconds.

3 Press a button on the remote control unit and check that the camera

is receiving correctly.

h The remote control codes are retained even if the batteries in the

remote control unit or camera are replaced.

h If the remote control codes for the remote control unit and the camera

and do not match, the remote control unit cannot be used to operate
the camera.

<Resetting the remote control code to “RC CODE 1”>

1 Aim the infrared emitter at the remote control sensor on the camera.

2 Simultaneously press the MENU button and the [ ] button for at

least 3 seconds.

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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Install the battery
pack in the camera, and connect the AC adaptor to charge the battery. Power
to the camera can also be supplied from a power outlet when the AC adaptor
is connected.

1 While pressing the battery cover lock, slide it (1), and pull out the

battery cover toward the bottom of the camera (2).

h The battery cover comes off.

Battery cover

2

1

Battery cover
lock

SETUP

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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

2 Insert the battery pack, then replace the battery cover.

Battery pack

<To remove the battery pack...>

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

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3 Use the power cord to connect the AC adaptor to a power outlet.

h Charging begins.

DC IN terminal

How to open the DC IN terminal cover

SETUP

1 Use fingernail

to open.

<During charging...>

h During charging, the multi-indicator is

lit red. When charging is completed,
the indicator turns off.

h The multi-indicator flashes red if the

battery pack is defective or is not
installed correctly. Make sure that the
battery pack is correctly installed.

h The charging time is approx.

200 minutes.

2 Open

downwards.

To power outlet

Multi-indicator

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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

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

i The battery pack becomes hot when the camera is used continuously for a

long time. If you attempt to charge the battery pack in this state, the multi­indicator may flash red and it may not be possible to charge the battery
pack. Wait until the battery pack has cooled down before attempting to
charge it.

Does the battery pack appear swollen?

i The lithium-ion battery used in this camera may expand slightly when

stored in a hot environment or repeatedly used, but this is not a safety
hazard.

HINT
About the internal backup battery

i This camera’s internal battery serves to maintain the date and time

settings, as well as the shooting settings. The backup battery will be fully
charged when the battery pack is kept in the camera continuously for about
2 days. In the fully charged state, the backup battery will maintain the
camera settings for about 7 days.

When not using the camera for a long time, remove the battery pack

i A small amount of power is still used even if the camera is turned off, and it

is therefore recommended that the battery pack be removed from the
camera if it is not going to be used for a long time. Note that when the
battery pack is removed for a long period, the time and date settings may
be cleared. Before using your camera again, be sure to confirm that the
camera settings are correct.

Recharging when connected to the USB terminal (page 6 in the Xacti
Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL)

i The battery can be recharged while the camera is connected to a

computer.

i Note, however, that the time it takes to recharge will differ depending on

the camera’s operating condition.

i Connect the dedicated USB interface cable to the USB connector on your

computer. Do not connect it to the USB connector on the monitor or the
keyboard, or to the USB hub.

i If the camera is not going to be used for an extended period of time, please

disconnect the dedicated USB interface cable from the camera.

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About recharging

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

About the temperature alert icon \

During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera
(excluding the battery) rises, a temperature alert icon \ will appear as
described below.

k When the battery or internal camera (excluding battery) temperature

rises during use

h During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the

camera (excluding the battery) rises, a \ icon lights on the monitor. It
is still possible to record and play back even when the \ icon is lit;
however it is advised that you discontinue use as soon as possible and
turn the camera off.

h If the temperature rises further, the \ icon will start to flash, and the

camera will turn off automatically.
The camera cannot be turned on until the temperature has dropped (or
as long as the \ icon remains flashing). Please wait until the
temperature has dropped before resuming use.

h During video recording, a countdown indicator will show the time

starting about 15 seconds before shutdown. When the indicator shows
0 seconds, recording stops.

h If the camera is turned off while the temperature is high (that is, while

the \ icon is flashing), it cannot be turned on again until the
temperature has dropped (or as long as the \ icon remains flashing).

SETUP

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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND
OFF

Turning on the camera

1 Open the monitor unit, and press

the ON/OFF button for at least
1 second.

h If you press the REC/PLAY button

for at least 1 second, the camera
turns on in the playback mode.

h If you briefly press the ON/OFF

button, once, the camera will switch
to the power save mode.

Monitor unit

REC/PLAY button

ON/OFF
button

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

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

i When the power save mode is active, you can restore the power by any of

the following methods:

h Press the ON/OFF button.
h Press the [ ] or [ ] button.
h Open the monitor unit.
h Press the SET button.

h When the MENU button is used to turn on the camera, the screen to

set the operation sounds appears.

i After the power save mode has been active for about 1 hour, the camera

will switch to the standby mode. In this case, you can restore the power by
pressing the ON/OFF button, or by closing and then opening the monitor
unit.

i When the AC adaptor is connected, the power save mode will become

active about 5 minutes after the camera is turned on (factory-preset
setting).

i The user can specify the time elapsed before the power save mode is

activated (page 128).

i When the camera is connected to a computer or printer, the power save

mode becomes active after about 12 hours.

SETUP

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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

Turning off the camera

1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least

1 second.

h The camera turns off.

HINT
To immediately activate the power save mode

i Press the ON/OFF button briefly to activate the power save function.

About the standby mode

i To turn off the camera only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the

camera in the standby mode. The standby mode uses almost no power.
When the monitor unit is opened again, the camera turns on immediately
and you are ready to shoot or view images without any delay.

CAUTION
If the K icon appears...

i When a picture is taken, the date and time it was captured are recorded

with it. If the date and time settings have not been completed (page 38),
the date and time cannot be recorded with the captured images. For this
reason, immediately after the camera is turned on, the “Set date and time”
reminder briefly appears, after which the K icon is shown on the
Recording Screen. To have the date and time recorded with the images,
please complete this setting before capturing images.

ON/OFF
button

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DATE AND TIME SETTING

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

h To correct the date and time setting, please see under HINT on page 40.

Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2009

1 Turn on the camera (page 35),

and press the SET button.

h The Clock Set Screen appears.
h Follow the procedures below to

enable or disable the date
display during playback, to set
the display format for the date,
and to set the date and time.

h To display the Recording or

Playback Screen, press the
MENU button 2 times.

CLOCK SET

DATE
TIME
DISP

2009/02/01
00:00
Y / M / D

OK

SETUP

2 Set the date.

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

h The Set Date Screen

appears.

3 Set the date to “2009/12/24”.

h The date is set in the

following order: Set the year
→ Set the month → Set the
day.

h Toggle the SET button left or

right to select year, month or
day. Toggle the SET button up
or down to increase or
decrease the number.

4 Press the SET button.

CLOCK SET

DATE

2009/12/24

OK

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DATE AND TIME SETTING

3 Set the clock.

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

h The Set Time Screen

appears.

3 Set the time to “19:30”.

h The time is set in the

following order: Set the hour
→ Set the minute.

h A 24-hour clock is used for

the time display.

4 Press the SET button.

4 Set the order in which the date is

displayed during playback.

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

h The Set Date Format Screen

appears.

3 Toggle the SET button up or

down.
h Toggle the SET button up to

change the displayed date
order as follows:

Y/M/D → M/D/Y → D/M/Y

Toggle the SET button down to change it in the reverse order.

4 Press the SET button.

CLOCK SET

TIME

CLOCK SET

DISP Y / M / D

19:30

OK

OK

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5 Press the MENU button.

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

HINT

i Under normal conditions, while the battery pack is being replaced, an

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

To correct the date and time settings

1 Turn on the camera.
2 Display the Option Menu 1 (page 122).
3 Select “CLOCK SET” and press the SET button.

h The screen to set the date and time appears.
h The current date and time settings are shown.

4 Select the line you wish to change, and make the correction.

SETUP

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SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING

362

00:05:08

MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE

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

1 Turn on the camera (page 35).

2 Press the REC/PLAY

button.

h The mode changes.
h The mode changes each

time the REC/PLAY button
is pressed.

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362

362 00:05:08

<Example of the recording

<Example of the playback

mode>

2009.12.25 14:25 100-0006

37.6MB

Full-HD

mode>

OK

00:05:08

00:00:25

REC/PLAY button

SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE

About the SIMPLE mode and NORMAL mode

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

SETUP

Select video
and photo size

S

N

<SIMPLE Mode Setting

OKEXIT

Screen>

RECORDING MENU

1

VIDEO

2

PHOTO

3

SCENE SELECT
FILTER

1
2

FLASH

3

SELF-TIMER

<NORMAL Mode Setting

Screen>

1

OKEXIT

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SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE

Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL
modes

1 Turn on the camera (page 35).

h The previous mode is active.

2 Press the MENU button.

h The Menu Screen for the active mode appears.

3 Select the operating mode icon,

and press the SET button.

h Switch from the SIMPLE mode

to the NORMAL mode, or from
the NORMAL mode to the
SIMPLE mode.

h Press the MENU button to

cancel the Menu Screen.

Switch to detailed
normal menu

S

N

Operating mode icon

<SIMPLE Mode Menu Screen>

1
2
3

Press SET button

1

to switch to Simple Menu

2
3

SS NN

Operating mode icon

<NORMAL Mode Menu Screen>

EXIT

EXIT

OK

OK

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Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode
Menu Screen

1 Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 41).

2 Select the desired operating mode (page 43).

3 If the Menu Screen is not displayed, press the MENU button.

h The Menu Screen appears.
h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.

Switch to detailed
normal menu

S

N

EXIT

OK

<Example: SIMPLE Mode

Recording Menu>

1
2
3

Press SET button

1

to switch to Simple Menu

2
3

SS NN

<Example: NORMAL Mode

Recording Menu>

OKEXIT

MENU button

SETUP

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SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE

Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen

SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu

Select video

1

2

3

4

S

and photo size

N

OKEXIT

5

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1 Recording size (page 60)

h Select the video clip size to

record.

h

: The video clip size is

h

1920 × 1080 pixels,
recorded at 60 fields/sec.
The captured still image
size is 3264 × 2448 (4:3)
pixels.

i

: The video clip size is

i

640 × 480 pixels, recorded
at 30 frames/sec.
The captured still image
size is 1600 × 1200 (4:3)
pixels.

2 Focus range (page 61)

h Select the focus range that

corresponds to the distance to
the subject.

7: The camera automatically

focuses on the subject
within a range of 50 cm
(19.69 in.) to infinity
(normal).

8: The camera focuses on a

subject within a range of
1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1 m
(3.28 ft.) (super macro).

3 Flash (page 66)

h Specify how the flash will

operate.

9: The camera detects the

subject brightness and
uses the flash only when
necessary.

:: The flash operates with

every image captured
regardless of the
conditions.

;: The flash does not operate

even in dark situations.

4 (page 43)

S

N

h Set to the NORMAL mode.

5 Remaining battery power

indication (page 142)

SETUP

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SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE

14

SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu

2

S

N

3

Start slideshow

OK

5

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1 Slideshow (page 77)

h Specify the slideshow settings

and play the slideshow.

2 Playba ck volume (page 78)

h Adjust the volume for video

clip and audio file playback.

3 Delete (page 79)

h Delete files.

4 (page 43)

S

N

h Set to the NORMAL mode.

5 Remaining battery power

indication (page 142)

SETUP

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SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE

Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen

NORMAL Mode Recording Menu

<Tab 1>

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RECORDING MENU

1

VIDEO

2

PHOTO

3

SCENE SELECT
FILTER

1

2

FLASH

3

SELF-TIMER

OKEXIT

1

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

1 Video clip settings (page 85)

<HD mode>

e: Record at 1920 × 1080

pixels, 60 fps (60p).

!: Record at 1920 × 1080

pixels, 60 fields/s (60i).

Y: Record at 1920 × 1080

pixels, 30 fps (30p).

&: Record at 1280 × 720

pixels, 30 fps (30p).

<SD mode>

): Record at 640 × 480 pixels,

30 fps (30p).

X: Record at 448 × 336 pixels,

240 fps (High-speed
recording).

f: Record at 192 × 108 pixels,

600 fps (High-speed
recording).

<: Make an audio recording.

2 Still image settings (page 89)

I: Image size is 4000 × 3000

pixels.

U: Image size is 3264 × 2448

pixels (low compression).

V: Image size is 3264 × 2448

pixels (normal
compression).

]: Image size is 3264 × 1840

pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).

+: Image size is 1920 × 1080

pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).

G: Image size is 1600 × 1200

pixels.

,: Image size is 1280 × 720

pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).

[: Image size is 640 × 480

pixels.

R: 3264 × 2448-pixel

sequential shots.

c: 2288 × 1712-pixel

sequential shots.

3 Scene select (page 90)

=: Full auto setting

a: Sports mode
>: Portrait mode

+: Landscape mode

/: Night view portrait mode

k: Snow & beach mode

+: Fireworks mode

Q: Lamp mode

4 Filter (page 90)

&: No filter
%: Cosmetic filter
W: Monochrome filter

,: Sepia filter

5 Flash

k: The camera will detect the

subject brightness and use
the flash only when
necessary.

m: The flash will operate with

every image captured
regardless of the
conditions.

l: The flash will not operate

even in dark situations.

6 Self-timer (page 91)

N: Self-timer is off.
y: Shooting begins 2 seconds

after the [ ] or [ ]
button is pressed.

x: Shooting begins

10 seconds after the [ ]
or [ ] button is pressed.

7 Remaining battery power

indication (page 142)

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SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE

<Tab 2>

1

VIDEO STABILIZER

2

PHOTO STABILIZER

3

FOCUS
FOCUS MODE

1
2

EXP MEASURE

3

ISO

2RECORDING MENU

1
2
3
4
5
6

OKEXIT

7

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1 Video stabilizer (page 92)

h Compensate for camera shake

during video clip recording.

\: Record with image

stabilizer on.

]: Record without image

stabilizer.

2 Photo stabilizer (page 92)

h Compensate for camera shake

during still image shooting.

\: Shoot with image stabilizer

on.

]: Shoot without image

stabilizer.

3 Focus range (page 93)

h Select the focus range that

corresponds to the distance to
the subject.

*: The camera automatically

focuses on the subject with
a range of 50 cm (19.69 in.)
to infinity (normal).

-: The focus can be set

manually.

+: The camera focuses on the

subject within a range of
1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1 m
(3.28 ft.) (super macro).

4 Focus area (page 94)

B: 9-point range finder focus
C: Spot focus

5 Light-measuring mode

(page 94)

X: Multi-section light

measuring

W: Center-weighted light

measuring

Y: Spot light-measuring

6 ISO sensitivity (page 95)

=: Sensitivity is set

automatically (video clip
recording: ISO 50 to 800;
still image shooting: ISO 50
to 200)

*: Sets sensitivity to ISO 50

u: Sets sensitivity to ISO 100
v: Sets sensitivity to ISO 200
w: Sets sensitivity to ISO 400

6: Sets sensitivity to ISO 800

-: Sets sensitivity to ISO 1600

z: Sets sensitivity to ISO 3200

(video clip recording:
ISO 1600)

h The indicated ISO value is the

standard output sensitivity.

7 Remaining battery power

indication (page 142)

SETUP

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SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE

<Tab 3>

1

RECORDING MENU

2

WHITE BALANCE

EXPOSURE

3

FACE CHASER

1

PHOTO WIDE-D

2

HIGH SENSITIVITY

3

DIGITAL ZOOM

OKEXIT

3

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

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1 White balance (page 96)

>: White balance is

automatically adjusted
depending on the ambient
lighting (auto).

r: For shooting in sunny

conditions (fair).

o: For shooting in overcast

conditions (cloudy).

p: For shooting under

fluorescent lighting
(fluorescent).

q: For shooting under

incandescent lighting
(incandescent).

^: For setting the most

accurate white balance
(one push).

2 Exposure (page 97)

@: The exposure is set

automatically.

T: Set the shutter speed

manually.

g: Set the aperture manually.
H: Set the aperture and

shutter speed manually.

3 Face chaser (page 98)

-: Enable face chaser.
.: Disable face chaser.

4 Photo wide D-range (page 99)

/: Enable wide D-range

shooting.

0: Disable wide D-range

shooting.

5 High sensitivity mode

(page 100)

1: Increased sensitivity.
2: Normal sensitivity.

6 Digital zoom (page 100)

Q: Enable the digital zoom.

B: Disable the digital zoom.

7 Remaining battery power

indication (page 142)

SETUP

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SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE

NORMAL Mode Playback Menu

<Tab 1>

PLAYBACK MENU

1

2

1
2
3

SLIDESHOW

PLAY VOLUME
PROTECT
DELETE
ROTATE
RESIZE

1 Slideshow (page 103)

h Specify the slideshow settings

and play the slideshow.

2 Playback volume (page 78)

h Adjust the volume for video

clip and audio file playback.

3 Protect (page 104)

h File protect setting (delete

prohibited)

1

OKEXIT

4 Delete (page 79)

h Delete files.

5 Rotate (page 106)

h Rotate a still image.

6 Resize (page 106)

h Reduce the resolution of a still

image.

7 Remaining battery power

indication (page 142)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

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<Tab 2>

PLAYBACK MENU

1

2

1
2
3

EDIT PHOTO

EDIT VIDEO
PRINT INSTRUCTIONS
SELECT FOLDER
COPY
SORT BY DATE

1 Edit photo (page 107)

h Repair the “red-eye” caused

by the flash, reduce the blur
from camera shake, or
enhance the contrast.

2 Video clip edit (page 108)

h Edit video clips.

3 Printing instructions

(page 117)

h Specify the printing

instructions (DPOF settings).

4 Select folder (page 83)

h Select a folder to play back.

2

OKEXIT

5 Copy

h Copy files from/to the card to/

from the Xacti Library
(displayed only when Xacti
Library is used).

6 Sort by date

h Create dated folders and sort

the files in one roll by date
(displayed only when Xacti
Library is used).

7 Remaining battery power

indication (page 142)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

SETUP

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SIMPLE

SHOOTING
SIMPLE/SHOOTING

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

For best results

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

Correct hold Incorrect hold

A finger is blocking the

<Holding the camera>

Example:

1 Insert your hand in the grip belt.
2 Enfold the camera in the palm of your hand to grip it.
3 Use your index finger to operate the zoom switch, and your thumb

to operate the other controls.

lens or flash.

<Caution>

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i Due to the characteristics of the camera, the outer

surface may become warm during use, but this does
not indicate a malfunction. (In particular, the area
indicated by gray in the figure may become hot.)

i If the camera starts to feel uncomfortably hot during

use, you might temporarily discontinue use until it
cools down, or try holding it in your other hand for a
while.
Please use a tripod or other support when using the
camera for a long time.

Using the autofocus

The autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain
conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work properly. If the
autofocus function is not working properly, set the focus range to capture
images (page 61).

k Conditions that may cause incorrect focus

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

i Subjects with low contrast, very

bright subjects at the center of the
image or dark subjects or locations

Use the focus-lock function to lock the
focus on an object with contrast at the
same distance as the desired subject.

i Subjects without vertical lines

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

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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

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

i When both near and far objects are

present

Use the focus-lock function to lock the
focus on an object at the same distance
as the desired subject, then reposition
the camera to compose the picture.

i Fast-moving subjects

Use the focus-lock function to lock the
focus on an object at the same distance
as the desired subject, then reposition
the camera to compose the picture.

HINT

i Still images can be rotated when they are played back (pages 55 and 106).
i When the [ ] button is pressed halfway, the image in the monitor may

waver vertically. This is the result of internal image processing and is not a
malfunction. This wavering is not recorded and will not affect your images
in any way.

i When the optical zoom is used or when the autofocus is operating, the

image may appear to waver, but this is not a malfunction.

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Select the recording size

The larger the image size (number of pixels), the better the image quality will
be, but the file size will also be larger. Select the image quality that is correct
for the intended purpose.

1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 44), select the

recording size setting, and press the SET button.

To keep in HDTV size

HDTV size

M

[4:3]

8

OKEXIT

d: The video clip size is 1920 × 1080 pixels, recorded at 60 fields/sec.

The captured still image size is 3264 × 2448 (4:3) pixels.

i: The video clip size is 640 × 480 pixels, recorded at 30 frames/sec.

The captured still image size is 1600 × 1200 (4:3) pixels.

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

button.

h This completes the recording size setting.

SIMPLE/SHOOTING

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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

Select the focus setting

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

1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 44), select the

focus setting, and press the SET button.

All ranges

Automatic focus

(people, landscape, etc.)

OKEXIT

7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of

50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity (normal).

8: The camera focuses on a subject within a range of 1 cm (0.39 in.) to

1.0 m (3.28 ft.) (super macro).

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

h This completes the focus range setting.

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Hints for taking pictures

Muting the operation sounds

i The audio guidance that sounds when you operate the camera can be

muted (page 124).

Where are the image and audio files saved?

i All the image and sound files are recorded on the card installed in the

camera.

Taking pictures in backlight conditions...

i When taking pictures with the light coming from behind the subject, due to

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

While the image files are being recorded...

i While the multi-indicator is flashing red, the image files are being written to

the memory, during which time it is not possible to capture another image.
Another image can be captured after the flashing red indicator turns off.
However, even when the multi-indicator is flashing red, depending on the
camera’s internal memory remaining capacity, in some cases the next
image can be captured about 2 seconds after shooting.

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VIDEO CLIP RECORDING

REC00:00:09

1 Turn on the camera (page 35),

and set it to the recording
mode (page 41).

2 Press the [ ] button.

h Recording begins.
h It is not necessary to keep the

[ ] button pressed while
recording.

h When the remaining

recording time available for
the currently recording clip
becomes little, a countdown
of the remaining recording
time appears on the display.

3 End the recording.

h Press the [ ] button again

to stop recording.

[] button

Recording time

Full-HD

REC00:00:09

REC00:00:09

Available recording time

remaining

5

5

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SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS

Capture a still image (single-shot).

1 Turn on the camera (page 35),

and set it to the recording
mode (page 41).

2 Press the [ ] button.

1 Press the [ ] button

halfway.

h The autofocus operates,

and the image is focused
(focus lock).

2 Continue to gently press

the [ ] button all the
way.

h The shutter releases and

the image is captured.

h You can view the captured

image on the monitor by
keeping the [ ] button
depressed when you
capture the image.

12

[] button

-

8

M

S

SIMPLE/SHOOTING

Target mark

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SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS

HINT
Adjusting the monitor brightness

i While the Recording Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen

for adjusting the brightness of the monitor by pressing the MENU button for
at least 1 second.

What is the camera focusing on?

i A target mark & on the monitor

shows the area the camera is
focusing on.

i The camera automatically

determines the correct focus by
measuring from 9 different focus
points within the shooting area. If the
target mark is at a position that is
different from the point you wish to
focus on, you can refocus, for
example, by changing the shooting
angle.

i The large target mark appears when

the camera focuses on a wide area
in the center of the screen.

The focus and exposure can be locked (NORMAL mode)

i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 126 and

130), you can set the autofocus or the exposure to a fixed setting. When
the exposure setting is fixed, the P icon appears on the monitor; when
the autofocus setting is fixed, the p icon appears on the monitor.

i When the focus range (pages 50 and 90) setting or scene select setting is

changed, the focus lock is released.

The shutter speed and aperture are displayed (NORMAL mode)

i The shutter speed and aperture settings are shown on the Recording

Screen. You can use them as a reference when shooting.

If the camera shake icon > appears... (NORMAL mode)

i During still image shooting, if the shutter speed is slow and the possibility

that the image may be blurred due to camera shake becomes high, the
camera shake icon may appear on the monitor. In this case, use a tripod to
stabilize the camera when shooting, or set the flash operation mode to
automatic (pages 46 and 66).

i When shooting with the scene select function set to the fireworks +

mode, the camera shake icon always appears, but this is normal.

Target mark

F1.8
1/30

Camera shake icon

Shutter speed

Aperture

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Using the flash

The flash is not only used for photographing under dark conditions, but is also
convenient for example when the subject is in shadow or lit from behind. The
flash is available only when shooting single-shot still images.

1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 44), select the

flash setting, and press the SET button.

h The screen to select the flash operation appears.

Auto

Flash automatically

OKEXIT

9: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only

when necessary.

:: The flash operates with every image captured regardless of the

conditions.

;: The flash does not operate even in dark situations.

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

h This completes the flash operation setting.

3 Press the [ ] button to take the picture.

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English 66

SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS

CAUTION
Do not touch the flash unit when shooting

i The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the

flash unit when shooting.

HINT

i The flash cannot be used during video clip recording.
i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 126 and

130), you can change the flash mode from the Recording Screen
(NORMAL mode).

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SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE

REC 00:00:09

RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP

You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip.

1 Turn on the camera

(page 35), and set it to the
recording mode (page 41).

2 Press the [ ] button.

3 When you see a scene

you’d like to capture as a
still image, press the
[ ] button.

4 Press the [ ] button to

end the video clip
recording.

[] button

[] button

Full-HD

REC 00:00:09

REC 00:00:09

SIMPLE/SHOOTING

English 68

SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A
VIDEO CLIP

HINT

i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not

operate.

i The photo stabilizer (pages 52 and 92) is inoperative.
i When the remaining video recording time becomes approximately

50 seconds, it will no longer be possible to capture a still image while
recording a video clip. The exact remaining recording time at which this
occurs will differ depending on the subject and on the recording size
(page 60), as well as on the video clip recording mode (page 85). If you
intend to capture a still image while recording a video clip, it is suggested
that you take note of the remaining video recording time.

About the recording size of still images

i The size of a still image captured during video clip recording depends on

the video clip recording size.

Video clip recording size setting Still image recording size

e!Y + (16:9)

&, (16:9)
) [ (4:3)

h It is not possible to capture a still image while recording a video clip at a

high recording speed (X, f).

h It is not possible to capture sequential shots.

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MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)

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

1 Point the camera lens at the

subject.

2 Push the zoom switch toward

[T/]] or [W/P] to compose
the desired image.

[T/]]: Zoom in on the subject.
[W/P]: Zoom out.
h When the zoom switch is

pushed, the zoom bar appears
on the monitor.

h When the optical zoom factor

is at maximum, zooming stops
temporarily. When the zoom
switch is pushed toward the
[T/]] side again, the mode
changes to the digital zoom
mode and zooming continues.

3 Take the picture.

For video clip recording, see
page 63.
For shooting single shots, see
page 64.
For shooting sequential shots,
see page 89.

Monitor

When both
optical and digital
zoom are enabled

When optical
zoom only is
enabled

Zoom switch
[T/]]/[W/P]

Zoom bar

Optical zoom

Digital zoom (yellow)

Point er

SIMPLE/SHOOTING

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MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)

HINT
About the “16x Advanced Zoom”

i During video clip recording, the “16x Advanced Zoom” function makes it

possible to electronically magnify the image with no image degradation,
and increase the magnification to a maximum 16x.

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SHOOTING AND PLAYBACK WITH
THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

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

1 Prepare the remote control unit (page 27).

2 Turn the camera on, and set it to either the recording mode or the

playback mode.

3 Aim the remote control unit at the camera’s remote control sensor.

h Open the monitor unit.

4 Press the buttons on the remote control unit to operate the camera.

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PLAYBACK
SIMPLE/PLAYBACK

PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND
STILL IMAGES

1 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 41).

2 Select the image to play back.

h Toggle the SET button left, right,

up or down to move the orange
frame to the file you wish to play
back.

h The image information for the

framed image is shown at the
bottom of the screen.

3 Press the SET button.

h Playback begins.

<To return to the screen to
select playback files>
During still image playback:

Toggle the SET button down.

During video clip playback:

Toggle the SET button down once
to stop video clip playback, and
toggle the SET button down again.

Orange frame

2009. 12.25 14:25

37.6MB

Full-HR

OK

SET button

100-0006

00:00:25

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Video clip playback operation

To do this... Do this

Normal forward playback Press the SET button.

Stop playback During playback, toggle the SET button down.

Pause

To play back

one image

at a time

(single-

frame step)

Slow

playback

accelerate

playback

Return to normal playback

Adjusting the volume

To

During forward

playback

During reverse

playback

During forward

playback

During reverse

playback

Forward

playback

Reverse

playback

speed

During playback, press the SET button or
toggle the SET button up.
During accelerated playback, toggle the SET
button up.

After pausing playback, toggle the SET button
to the right.

After pausing playback, toggle the SET button
to the left.

After pausing playback, press and hold the
SET button to the right.

After pausing playback, press and hold the
SET button to the left.

During forward playback, toggle the SET
button to the right.
h The playback speed changes each time the

SET button is toggled to the right, as

follows:
Normal playback
Toggle the SET button to the left to resume
normal playback speed.

During forward playback, toggle the SET
button to the left.
h The playback speed changes each time the

SET button is toggled to the left, as follows:
15× ← 10× ← 5×
Toggle the SET button to the right to resume
normal playback speed.

Press the SET button.

Louder: During playback, push the zoom

Softer: During playback, push the zoom

→ 2× → 5× → 10× → 15×

switch toward the [T] side.

switch toward the [W] side.

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PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES

HINT
If the a icon appears on the playback Screen...

i The a icon appears when playing back a file that was saved in segments

(page 87). Although playback of these multiple files is continuous, there is
a slight pause at the point where the files are joined.

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How to save one frame from a video clip as a
still image

1 Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to

“snap” a photo.

2 Press the [ ] button.

h The screen to select the aspect ratio of the still image appears. Select

the desired aspect ratio, and press the [ ] button. Note, however,
that if the video clip aspect ratio is 4:3, you cannot select 16:9.

h It is not possible to save a frame from a video clip that was recorded in

the f mode.

HINT
The file for a video clip is very large

i Therefore, be aware that if the video clip is uploaded to a computer to be

played back, the computer may not be able to play back the video fast
enough, making it appear jerky. (The video will always be displayed
properly on the camera monitor or a television.)

i Depending on the card, shooting may end even before the possible

shooting time indicated.

Display the video clip playback point

i During video clip playback, press the MENU button for at least 1 second to

display a bar showing the current playback point in the video clip.

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

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

i During recording, the sound of the optical zoom movement or autofocus

movement was recorded. This is not a malfunction.

If no audio is heard...

i The audio is not played back when the video clip is played back in the

frame-by-frame, fast playback or reverse playback mode.

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SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK

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

1 Display the SIMPLE Mode

Playback Menu (page 44), select
the slideshow setting, and press
the SET button.

=: Play back all files.
3: Play back video clips and audio

files.

c: Play back still image files.

2 Select the type of file to play back,

and press the SET button.

h Slideshow playback begins.
h To stop slideshow playback, press

the SET button or MENU button.

HINT
About the slideshow settings

i The slideshow settings can be changed from the NORMAL Mode Playback

Menu (page 103).

SLIDESHOW

ALL
VIDEO
PHOTO

START

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PLAYBACK VOLUME

Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files.

1 Display the SIMPLE Mode

Playback Menu (page 44), select
the playback volume setting, and
press the SET button.

h The volume control bar appears.

2 Toggle the SET button to the left

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

h The playback volume is set, and

the display returns to the SIMPLE
Mode Playback Menu.

HINT
The volume can be adjusted during playback

i During video clip or audio file playback, if you push the zoom switch toward

[T/]] or [W/P], the volume control bar will appear, allowing you to
adjust the volume.

In the NORMAL mode

i When you select “PLAY VOLUME” from the NORMAL Mode Playback

Menu and press the SET button, the volume control bar appears.

PLAY VOLUME

4

VOLUME SETTING

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DELETING FILES

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

Delete single/delete all

1 Display the SIMPLE Mode

Playback Menu (page 44), select
the delete setting, and press the
SET button.
DELETE SINGLE:

Deletes one file at a time.

DELETE SELECTED:

Deletes the selected files
(page 80).

DELETE ALL:

Deletes all files.

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

h The Delete Confirmation Screen appears.

<DELETE SINGLE>

h Toggle the SET button to the left or right to select the file you wish to

delete.

h There is no confirmation screen when deleting single files. Please

make sure that the displayed image is one you wish to delete.

<DELETE ALL>

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

DELETE

DELETE SINGLE
DELETE SELECTED
DELETE ALL

OK

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