This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-HD2EX, VPC-HD2 and VPC-HD2GX.
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-HD2GX
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-HD2
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 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
Note:
i This symbol mark and recycle system apply only to EU
countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of
the world.
Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with
high quality materials and components which can be
recycled and reused.
This symbol means that electrical and electronic
equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of
separately from your household waste.
Please dispose of this equipment at your local community
waste collection/recycling centre.
In the European Union there are separate collection
systems for used electrical and electronic products.
Please help us to conserve the environment we live in!
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.
You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera
operation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS” (page 176)
and “TROUBLESHOOTING” (page 184).
attention to.
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE
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”.
SD Memory Card
Card slot coverCard slot
2 Connect the cable adaptor to the camera, and connect the AC
adaptor.
Supplied cable adaptor
To power outlet
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Supplied AC adaptor
Supplied power cord
Shooting
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kVideo clip recording
1 Open the monitor unit, and
press the ON/OFF button
for at least 1 second to turn
the camera on.
2 Set the main switch to REC.
3 Press the video clip
recording button [].
h Recording begins.
h To stop recording, press
the video clip recording
button again.
kStill image
photography
1 Open the monitor unit, and
press the ON/OFF button
for at least 1 second to turn
the camera on.
2 Set the main switch to REC.
3 Press the still image
shooting button [].
h The image is captured.
Video clip recording
button []
Still image shooting
button []
ON/OFF
button
Main switch
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE
Playback
kVideo clip playback
1 Set the main switch to PLAY.
h The display switches to the
Playback Screen.
h Toggle the SET button to
the left or right to display the
video clip you wish to play
back.
h Video clips are indicated by
a video clip pattern along
the top and bottom of the
screen.
2 Press the SET button.
h Playback of the selected
video clip begins.
h When the main switch is
moved to REC, the display
changes to the Shooting
Screen.
kStill image playback
1 Set the main switch to PLAY.
h The display switches to the
Playback Screen.
h To view other images,
toggle the SET button to the
left or right.
h When the main switch is
moved to REC, the display
changes to the Shooting
Screen.
Video clip pattern
<Example: After recording a
Main switch
SET button
video clip>
When you are finished using the camera...
Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera off.
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Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD
(Windows XP)
Using the supplied CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack), you can import the
captured images to your computer and store them on a DVD. Detailed
information about the SANYO Software Pack can be found on page 4 in
the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
Install application programs
1 Set the supplied CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack) in your
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
h The installation window opens.
2 Click on the application program you wish to install.
h Install the application program with which you can import images to a
computer (Photo Explorer).
h Install the application program with which you can create DVDs
(MovieFactory).
h After clicking on an application program, follow the instructions shown
on the monitor to install the program.
h When the installation is complete, the product registration window will
appear, but click on the [Exit] button to close the window.
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE
3 In the installation window, click on [Finish] and remove the CD-ROM
from the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
<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.
Connect your camera to a computer
Use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to a
computer (page 7 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL).
USB CONNECTION
COMPUTER
PRINTER
CANCEL
SET
CANCEL OK
USB/AV terminal
To AC adaptor
To USB connector on the computer
Supplied dedicated USB interface cable
i Insert the plug with the [n] mark facing up.
Copy a video clip to your computer
Run PhotoExplorer, set the location of the camera’s data as the copy source,
and copy the video clip(s) to your computer (page 18 in the SANYO Software
Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL).
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Burn video clips onto a DVD
1 Click on your desktop’s [Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 Launcher] icon
to run MovieFactory.
h The MovieFactory launcher appears.
h If the product registration screen appears, select [Register Later].
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE
2 Click on [New Project].
h The [Create Video Disc] window opens.
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3 Set the [DVD] option to ON, and click on the [OK] button.
h The [Select source and import] window opens.
4 Click on the [Add video files] icon.
[Add video files] icon
h The [Open Video File] dialog box opens.
h Open the folder that contains the video files
(My Documents\SANYO_PEX\datefolder).
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE
5 Select the video clip files to burn onto the DVD.
h Select the files you wish to burn onto the DVD by clicking on them.
h To select multiple files, click on the individual files while holding down
the [Ctrl] button. If you select one file, hold down the [Shift] button and
click on another file in the list, all the files in between are also
selected.
6 Click on the [Open] button.
<When one video clip is selected>
h The [Open Video File] dialog box closes.
<When multiple video clips are selected>
h The [Rearrange clip order] dialog box opens.
h You can drag the clip file names to change the video clip playback
order.
h Click on the [OK] button, and the [Rearrange clip order] dialog box
closes.
h The file selected in step 5 appears in the [Select source and import]
window.
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7 Click on the [Next] button.
h The window to edit the title page of your DVD appears.
8 Set your desired title page, and click on the [Next] button.
h The window to confirm the title page appears.
9 Click on the [Next] button.
h The [Press Burn button to create a DVD] window opens.
10
Set the [Recording format] to [DVD-Video].
11
Set a blank DVD in your computer’s disc
burner, and click on the [Burn] icon.
h A confirmation dialog box appears.
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE
12
Click on the [OK] button.
h Disc writing begins.
h After burning the disc, a dialog box shows that burning is complete.
13
Click on the [OK] button.
h The DVD drive tray opens for you to remove the disc.
<About saving projects>
h After burning a disc, a save project dialog box appears. If you wish to
use the settings for the current project in subsequent projects, you
should save them. If you will not use the settings in subsequent
projects, it is not necessary to save them.
14
Click on the [OK] button.
h You are returned to the MovieFactory launcher.
15
Click on the exit MovieFactory button [×].
h The DVD is completed.
h MovieFactory is exited.
How was that? The convenient accessories not only let you immediately view
images captured with the camera, but you can also upload images to your
computer and create your original DVDs. Read the following explanations to
find out how you can fully enjoy your camera’s digital movie feature.
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES ...................................................... 209
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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.
Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips
• “EDITING VIDEO CLIPS” on page 111
Specify the number of prints, index print, and date imprint
• “PRINT INSTRUCTIONS” on page 120
Protect images from accidental erasure
• “IMAGE PROTECT” on page 103
Format a card
• “FORMATTING A CARD” on page 154
View the settings that were in effect when the image/audio data was
recorded
• “DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN)” on page 127
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
i Handstrap and camera case:
1 set
i Li-ion battery pack: 1i Docking station: 1
i Dedicated S-AV interface
cable: 1
Dedicated component cable: 1
i
i AC adaptor and power cord: 1
i SANYO Software Pack
(CD-ROM): 2
i Dedicated USB interface
cable: 1
i HDMI cable: 1
Included with model
VPC-HD2EX. Not included
with other models.
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i Remote control unit and
battery (CR2025): 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 and strap: 1i Cable adaptor: 1
i Microphone connection
cable: 1
i “SAFETY MANUAL”
(safety precautions booklet)
Please read this booklet
carefully before using the
camera.
i Core: Small (2), large (1)
Large:
For use with the AC
adaptor power cord
Small:
For use with the
microphone connection
cable and the HDMI cable
i Quick Guide
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
How to use the accessories
k Handstrap
k Lens cap
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k Camera case
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
Separately sold accessories
i Lithium-ion Battery Charger VAR-L40
Battery charger for the supplied or separately sold lithium-ion battery pack
(DB-L40A).
i Lithium-ion Battery DB-L40A
Same model as the supplied lithium-ion battery pack.
i Wide Conversion Lens VCP-L06W
Expand your camera’s wide-angle range.
i Tele Conversion Lens VCP-L14T
Make distant objects appear closer.
i HDMI Cable VCP-HDMI01
For connecting to the [HDMI] terminal.
i External Microphone VCP-MP01
Connect this stereo microphone to the external microphone jack [MIC].
Media cards that can be used with this camera
The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is:
i SD Memory Card
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA
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Your camera is a digital movie camera with the ability to shoot and play back
video clips with high image quality. Video clips can be recorded with a 16:9
aspect ratio. Of course, your camera captures high-quality still images, as you
would expect, and you can even capture still images while recording a video
clip.
The docking station makes it simple to connect other devices to your camera,
providing you with the double advantages of both high functionality and ease
of use.
Widescreen recording and playback (HD mode)
(page 59)
In addition to the standard recording mode (normal mode, 4:3 aspect
ratio), your camera can both record and play back video clips in the
widescreen mode with a 16:9 aspect ratio (HD mode).
Press the
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<Normal Mode Shooting
Screen>
HD/NORM
button
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<HD Mode Shooting
Screen>
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA
Capture still shots while recording a video clip
(page 57)
Suppose that while you’re recording a video clip, there’s a scene you’d
like to keep as a still photo. Your camera makes it possible to record the
still photo without interrupting the video clip recording.
Still image shooting
button []
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Video clip recording
button []
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Docking station for easy connection
The docking station simplifies those complicated connections to your
TV or computer. Just set the camera in the docking station, and you can
view your photos on your TV or computer right away.
TV
HDMI cable
Dedicated component cable
Dedicated S-AV interface cable
Dedicated USB interface cable
Computer
Printer
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SYSTEM MAP
You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities.
Remote control
unit
Cable adaptor
Docking station
i Card reader
i DPOF-compatible printer
i Photo shop
Separately sold or commercially
available SD Memory Card
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TV
Computer
Printer
AC adaptor
(supplied)
Battery charger
(optional)
PARTS NAMES
Camera
Front
Flash
i Extends when the flash
button [?] is pressed.
SETUP
Flash unit
External microphone
jack [MIC]
Flash button [?]
Speaker
Battery cover lock
Battery cover
Charge indicator
Stereo microphone
Lens
Remote control
sensor
Monitor unit
Strap holder
Monitor unit
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PARTS NAMES
<To open the monitor unit>
ON/OFF button
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Rear
button []
Monitor
ON/OFF button
HD/NORM button
Multi-indicatorStill image shooting
Video clip recording
button []
Zoom switch
Main switch
Card slot cover
HIGH SENSITIVITY
Bottom
button
Tripod stand hole
h Open the monitor
unit before
mounting the
camera on a
tripod.
SET
button
Docking station
terminal
MENU
button
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PARTS NAMES
Docking station
Front
Rear
Docking station
terminal
Operation mode
button []
HDMI terminal
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DC IN terminal
USB/AV terminal
COMPONENT terminal
Remote control unit
<In the shooting mode><In the playback mode>
1 Still image shooting button
2 Video clip recording button
3 SET button
4 Works the same as toggling
SET button to the left
5 Works the same as toggling
SET button up or pushing zoom
switch toward the [T] ([]]) side
6 Works the same as toggling
SET button to the right
7 Works the same as toggling
SET button down or pushing
zoom switch toward the [W]
([P]) side
8 CH button
9 MENU button
* Operation shortcuts are not available from the remote control unit.
1 (inoperative)
2 (inoperative)
3 SET button
4 Works the same as toggling
SET button to the left
5 Works the same as toggling
SET button up
6 Works the same as toggling
SET button to the right
7 Works the same as toggling
SET button down
8 CH button
9 MENU button
Cable adaptor
Docking station
terminal
USB/AV terminal
* The dedicated component cable
(supplied) cannot be connected.
DC IN terminal
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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 (page 154). If an unformatted card is
used, the card itself may become unusable.
1 Open the card slot cover, and
insert the card in the card slot.
Card slot cover
2 Insert the card all the way in.
h Firmly insert the card until it
clicks into place.
3 Close the card slot cover.
Card slotCard
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<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 data.
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 data stored in the card.
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PREPARING THE DOCKING STATION
The supplied docking station is used to connect your camera to a computer,
printer or TV, as well as to charge the battery pack installed in the camera.
1 Connect the docking station to a power outlet.
h Use the supplied AC adaptor and power cord.
Docking station
To reduce spurious
radiation
i Please affix the large
core (supplied) to the
cable.
3 mm or less
To power outlet
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DC IN terminal
Supplied
AC adaptor
Supplied power cord
PREPARING THE REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT
The remote control unit can be used to take pictures and play them back with
the camera.
Insert the battery
Install the supplied battery (CR2025) in the remote control unit.
1 Pull out the battery case.
Battery case
2 Insert the supplied battery.
h Wipe the battery with a soft, dry
cloth before inserting it.
h Insert the battery with the (+) mark
facing upward.
3 Reinsert the battery case.
Battery for remote
control unit
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PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
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. When operating the remote
control unit, remove any object that may obstruct the path between it
and the remote control sensor.
Remote control sensor
At a distance of up to 7 meters
15° horizontally
To AC
adaptor
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.
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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 docking
station.
2 Hold down the CH button and press the [J] button for about
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 docking
station.
2 Hold down the CH button and press the [I] button for about
3 seconds.
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PREPARING THE POWER
Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Power to the camera
can also be supplied from a power outlet if the docking station or the cable
adaptor is used.
Charging the battery pack
1 While pressing the battery
cover lock, slide it (1), and
pull out the battery cover
toward the bottom of the
camera (2).
2 Open the battery cover (3).
h The battery cover comes off.
Battery cover
3
1
Battery
cover lock
2
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3 Insert the battery pack.
h Take care that it is positioned
correctly.
4 Replace the battery cover.
<To remove the battery pack...>
h Raise the edge of the battery pack
to remove it.
5 Prepare the docking station
(page 25).
Battery pack
6 Close the camera’s monitor unit,
and set the camera in the docking
station.
h Set the camera securely, making
sure that the camera is correctly
oriented in relation to the terminal
contacts in the docking station.
h Charging begins when the camera
is set in the docking station.
h During charging, the charge
indicator is lit red. When charging
is completed, the charge indicator
turns off.
h If the charge indicator flashes red,
it indicates that the battery pack is
defective or the camera is not
correctly set in the docking station.
Reset the camera correctly in the
docking station.
h The charging time is approx.
90 minutes.
Charge
indicator
Docking station terminal
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PREPARING THE POWER
CAUTION
Using the camera when it is set in the docking station...
i You can photograph and view images while the camera is set in the
docking station. The battery pack can be charged when the camera is in
the playback mode, but not in the shooting mode.
Do not charge the battery pack 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 charge
indicator may flash red and it may not be possible to charge the battery
pack. Wait until the battery pack has cooled down before attempting to
charge it.
Does the battery pack appear swollen?
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.
To prolong the life of the battery pack
i Although the battery pack is an expendable item, you can maximize the life
of the battery by heeding the following suggestions.
h Do not leave the battery under the hot summer sun or exposed to other
high-temperature environments.
h Do not continually recharge the battery when it is already fully charged.
After fully charging it once, for example, use it for a while to partially
discharge it before recharging it again.
h When the battery is not to be used for a long time, if possible store the
partially charged (not fully charged) battery in a cool environment.
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When using a power outlet
Power to the camera can be supplied from a power outlet if the docking
station or the cable adaptor is used.
Using the docking station
Use the supplied power cord to connect the
docking station to a power outlet, and set
the camera in the docking station.
Using the cable adaptor
Connect the cable adaptor to the camera, and use the supplied power cord to
connect the cable adaptor to a power outlet.
To reduce spurious
radiation
i Please affix a large
core (supplied) to the
cable.
Supplied cable adaptor
To power outlet
3 mm or less
Supplied AC adaptor
Supplied power cord
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PREPARING THE POWER
About using the docking station/cable adaptor
for recharging
The recharging operation differs depending on the position of the camera’s
main switch and on the power ON/OFF status.
Recharging when the docking station is
connected
Main switch
1
ON*
RechargesRechargesRecharges
Camera power
OFF
Power s ave
2
mode*
Does not
recharge*
*1After one continuous hour of no recording or playback, the camera
switches to the power save mode (page 35).
2
If the operation mode button on the docking station is pressed, the
*
camera turns on.
3
If the operation mode button on the docking station is pressed, the
*
camera turns off and recharging begins.
4
*
If the operation mode button on the docking station is pressed, the
camera turns on and recharging stops.
Recharges*
3
4
Recharges
Recharging when the cable adaptor is connected
Main switch
* After one continuous hour of no recording or playback, the camera
switches to the power save mode (page 35).
ON*OFF
RechargesRechargesRecharges
Does not
recharge
Camera power
Power s ave
mode
RechargesRecharges
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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF
Turning on the camera
1 Set the main switch.
To shoot pictures:
Set to REC.
To play back images:
Set to PLAY.
2 Open the monitor unit.
3 Press the ON/OFF button for at
least 1 second.
h The camera turns on, and an
image appears on the monitor.
Main switch
RecordingPlayback
Monitor unit
ON/OFF button
Monitor
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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF
Turning on the camera when the power save
(sleep) mode is active
In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function
will automatically turn off the camera after 1 minute of no use during
shooting, or 5 minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset
setting).
i When the power save mode is active, you can restore the power by any of
the following methods:
h Move the main switch.
h Press the ON/OFF button.
h Press the still image shooting/video clip recording button.
h Press the SET or MENU button.
h Press the zoom switch.
h Press the flash button [?].
h Press the HD/NORM button.
h Press the HIGH SENSITIVITY button.
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 10 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 149).
i When the camera is connected to a computer or printer, the power save
mode becomes active after about 12 hours.
Turning off the camera
1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.
h The camera turns off.
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HINT
To immediately activate the power save mode
i Press the ON/OFF button briefly to active 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.
If the date and time setting has been completed (page 39)
i The current time is shown on the monitor when the main switch is set to
REC and the camera is turned on.
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 39),
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
Shooting Screen. To have the date and time recorded with the images,
please complete this setting before capturing images.
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OPERATION BUTTONS
The procedures to change the camera settings, choose images, etc., are
performed by using the SET button to control the monitor display. This
operation is used very frequently, so it is best to become familiar with it right
away.
1 Turn on the camera.
2 Press the MENU button.
h The Menu Screen appears.
<Select the icon above or below>
To select the icon above,
toggle the SET button up.
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4
640×480 30fps SHQ
To select the icon below,
toggle the SET button down.
SET button
MENU button
PHOTO RESOLUTION
3072×2304 (7M-S)
SCENE SELECT
FULL AUTO
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<Select the icon to the left or right>
To select the icon to the right,
toggle the SET button to the right.
To select the icon to the left,
toggle the SET button to the left.
<Actuate the selected icon>
Press the SET button. The selected
icon moves to the left end of the
lineup.
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4
720×480 30fps SDV
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4
720×480 30fps SDV
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4
720×480 30fps SDV
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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.
Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2007
1 Display the Option Screen (page 128).
2 Select the clock set icon C, and
press the SET button.
h The Clock Set Screen appears.
h The current date and time settings
are shown.
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 return to the Option Screen,
press the MENU button.
3 Set the date.
1 Select “DATE”.
2 Press the SET button.
h The Set Date Screen appears.
3 Set the date to “2007/12/24”.
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.
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CLOCK SET
DATE
TIME
DISP
OK
CLOCK SET
DATE
OK
2007/03/01
00:00
Y / M / D
2007/12/24
4 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.
CLOCK SET
TIME
OK
19:30
5 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
DISPY / M / D
OK
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DATE AND TIME SETTING
6 Press the MENU button.
h The date and time setting is completed, and you are returned to the
Option Screen.
h To return to the Shooting 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 steps 1 and 2).
To correct the date and time settings
i After steps 1 and 2, select the line of the setting that you want to change,
press the SET button, and follow the steps in the respective paragraphs
above to change the setting.
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BASIC OPERATION
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES
How to hold the camera
Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and
making sure the camera is stable.
Correct holdIncorrect hold
A finger is blocking the
lens or flash.
<Holding the camera>
Example 1:
Grip the camera by wrapping the fingers of the
right hand, from the little finger to the middle
finger, around the camera, and hook the index
finger above the lens.
Example 2:
Grip the camera by wrapping the fingers of the
right hand, from the little finger to the index finger,
around the camera.
Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the strap.
HINT
i Images captured in the still image shooting mode can be rotated when
they are played back (page 107).
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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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES
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 86).
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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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.
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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES
Hints for taking pictures
Muting the operation sounds
i The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the still image
shooting button, MENU button or SET button is pressed, as well as the
audio guidance when you switch the mode, can be muted (page 133).
Where is the image and audio data saved?
i All the image and sound data is 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, light lines or 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 data is being recorded...
i While the multi-indicator is flashing red, the image data is being written to
the memory, during which time it is not possible to capture another image.
Another image can be captured after the flashing red indicator turns off.
However, even when the multi-indicator is flashing red, depending on the
camera’s internal memory remaining capacity, in some cases the next
image can be captured about 2 seconds after shooting.
Checking the last image shot (instant review)
i After shooting a picture, you can immediately view it by pressing the SET
button once.
i During instant review of a video clip, normal play, reverse play and pause,
etc. are available (page 48).
i If you wish to delete the image (for a video clip, it must be in the pause or
stop mode), toggle the SET button up to access the delete function.
i You can view other images while the instant review display is showing by
toggling the SET button to the left or right.
i Cancel the instant review display by toggling the SET button down.
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VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK
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Recording video clips
1 Turn on the camera.
If the monitor unit is closed
→ Open the monitor unit.
If the camera is in the power
save mode
OFF button.
→ Press the ON/
2 Set the main switch to
REC.
3 Press the video clip
recording button [].
h Recording begins.
h It is not necessary to
keep the video clip
recording button pressed
while shooting.
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.
4 End the recording.
h Press the video clip
recording button again to
stop recording.
Monitor unit
Main switch
Recording time
Available recording time
Video clip recording
button []
REC 00:00:15
REC 00:00:15
remaining
5
5
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VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK
Playing back a video clip
5 Set the main switch to PLAY.
h The video clip just recorded is
shown on the monitor.
6 Press the SET button.
h Playback of the video clip begins.
<Example: After recording a
video clip: Normal mode>
Main switch
SET button
<Example: After recording a
video clip: HD mode>
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To do this...Do this
Normal forward playback Press the SET button.
Stop playbackDuring 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.
* 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.
* 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.
When you are finished using the camera...
i Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off.
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VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK
HINT
Adjusting the monitor brightness
i While the Shooting 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.
The focus can be locked
i The autofocus can be set to a fixed focus during video clip recording if you
toggle the SET button up. When the autofocus is fixed, the p icon
appears on the monitor.
i When the focus range (page 86) setting is changed, the focus lock is
released.
The data 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 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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CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK
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STILL IMAGES
Shooting single shots
1 Press the ON/OFF button to
turn the camera on.
Main switch
2 Set the main switch to REC.
3 Press the still image shooting
button [].
1 Press the still image
shooting button halfway.
h The autofocus operates,
and the image is focused
(focus lock).
2 Continue to gently press
the still image shooting
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 still image
shooting button depressed
when you capture the
image (post-view
[page 135]).
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Shutter speed
Aperture
Still image shooting
Target mark
button []
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CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES
HINT
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 shutter speed and aperture are
displayed
i When the camera focuses and the
target mark appears, at the same time,
the shutter speed and aperture
settings are also displayed. You can
use them as a reference when
shooting.
If the camera shake icon > appears...
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
(page 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
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Aperture
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Viewing still images
100-0001
1 Set the main switch to PLAY.
h An image is displayed on the
monitor.
2 Select the image you wish to
view.
To display the previous image,
toggle the SET button to the left.
To display the next image, toggle
the SET button to the right.
h Display the desired image.
Main switch
SET button
100-0001
100-0001
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CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES
9-image display playback
1 Set the main switch to PLAY.
2 Push the zoom switch toward
the [W] ([P]) side.
h The 9-image display appears.
3 Select the image to play back.
h Toggle the SET button up,
down, left or right to move the
orange frame to the desired
image, and press the SET
button.
Instead of pressing the SET
button, you can push the zoom
switch toward the [T] ([]])
side to show the image full
screen.
h If the zoom switch is pushed
toward the [W] ([P]) side
while the 9-image display is
shown, the camera changes to
the art mode playback
(page 54).
Video clip
101
Audio data
Folder number
Main switch
Zoom switch
SET button
Orange frame
Still image
000200030001
000500060004
000800090007
Image number
HINT
i The 9-image multi-playback display can also be accessed by selecting P
on the Playback Setting Screen.
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Art mode playback
Art mode playback displays all 22 images that immediately follow the
image currently shown on the normal display, or the framed image on
the 9-image display.
[W] (P)[W] (P)
<Normal playback> <9-image playback
[T] (])/SET button[T] (])
* When the number of images is less than 22, the blank frames are filled in
with color.
display>
SET button
<Art mode playback>
1 In normal playback, display an
image (pages 47 and 52), or on the
9-image playback display, move the
orange frame to select an image
(page 53). This will be the largest
image in the art mode playback
display.
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CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES
2 If switching to the art mode
playback from normal playback,
push the zoom switch toward the
[W] ([P]) side two times. Push it
one time if switching from the
9-image playback display.
h The screen changes to art mode
playback.
<Art mode playback screen
operation>
Toggle the SET button up or down:
Select an image.
Press the SET button:
The selected image is displayed fullscreen.
Press the MENU button:
The selected image is displayed fullscreen, and the Playback Setting
Screen (page 97) appears.
Toggle the SET button to the left or
right:
The images before and after are
displayed in random order.
Push the zoom switch toward the [T]
([]]) side:
The screen changes to the 9-image
display.
Orange frame
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Magnifying (zooming in) the image
109%
1 Display the image that you want to magnify.
h For a video clip, pause playback at the place you want to magnify.
2 Push the zoom switch toward the [T]
([]]) side.
h Magnification is enabled.
h The image is magnified, and the
central portion of image is
displayed.
h Toggle the SET button to view
different parts of the magnified
image.
To magnify:
Magnification increases each time
the zoom switch is pushed toward
the [T] ([]]) side.
To return to normal size:
Magnification decreases each time
the zoom switch is pushed toward the
[W] ([P]) side.
h Press the SET button to retur n to the
normal (100%) view.
HINT
The magnified portion of the image can be saved as a separate image
i Press the still image shooting button. The magnified portion is saved as a
new still image.
Press shutter to save
100%
MOVE
109%
109%
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SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE
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RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP
You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip.
1 Press the ON/OFF button for at
least 1 second to turn the camera
on.
2 Set the main switch to REC.
3 Press the video clip recording
button [].
4 When you see a scene you’d like
to capture as a still image, press
the still image shooting button
[].
5 End the recording.
h Press the video clip recording
button to stop recording.
Video clip recording
button []
Still image shooting button
[]
Main switch
REC 00:00:09
REC 00:00:09
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CAUTION
i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not
operate.
i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the display briefly
pauses, and then returns to the video clip display after the still image is
captured.
i If the still image resolution is set to k, it automatically changes to w
and the image is captured.
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 video clip mode
setting (page 77). 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.
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RECORDING IN THE HD MODE
In addition to the standard video clip recording mode (normal mode, aspect
ratio 4:3), your camera can also record video clips in the widescreen mode
(HD mode) with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
Switching between the normal mode and HD
mode
1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on.
2 Set the main switch to REC.
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3 Press the HD/NORM button.
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F3.5
1/40
h The monitor display changes to the 16:9 aspect ratio HD mode.
h Each time the HD/NORM button is pressed, the mode switches
between the HD mode and the normal mode.
Press the
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F3.5
1/40
<Normal Mode Shooting
Screen>
HD/NORM
button
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F3.5
F3.5
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1/40
<HD Mode Shooting
Screen>
4 Press the video clip recording button [].
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AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK
Your camera can make audio recordings and play them back.
Audio recording
1 Set the main switch to REC.
2 Press the MENU button.
h The menu display appears.
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4
640×480 30fps SHQ
3 From the video clip mode menu,
select the audio memo icon <,
and press the SET button.
h The audio recording mode is
enabled.
h The menu display is canceled if
the MENU button is pressed.
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Remaining time
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1/40
4 Press the video clip recording
button.
h Audio recording begins. During
recording, < appears in the
monitor.
It is not necessary to continue
pressing the video clip recording
button while recording.
h The maximum time for recording a
continuous audio memo is about
13 hours.
5 End the recording.
h Press the video clip recording button again to stop recording.
HINT
You can capture a still image during an audio recording
i Press the still image shooting button during audio recording to capture a
still image. Note, however, that if the resolution in the still image mode is
set to k, it automatically changes to w and the image is captured.
Length of recording
REC 00:09:45
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AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK
Audio playback
1 Display the desired audio data.
2 Play back the recording.
Start forward playback:
Press the SET button.
Pause:
During playback, press the SET
button, or toggle the SET button
up. During fast forward or fast
reverse, toggle the SET button up.
Stop playback:
During playback, toggle the SET button down.
Fast forward/fast reverse:
h Fast forward/fast reverse playback is possible at 2× (forward only),
5×, 10× and 15×.
h Toggle the SET button to the left or right during playback to
activate fast forward/fast reverse.
h The playback speed changes each time the SET button is toggled
to the left or right.
Fast forward (toggle the SET button to the right)
2× → 5× → 10× → 15×
* Toggle the SET button to the left to return to normal speed.
Fast reverse (toggle the SET button to the left)
15× ← 10× ← 5×
* Toggle the SET button to the right to return to normal speed.
Adjusting the volume
Louder: During playback, push the zoom switch toward the [T] side.
Softer: During playback, push the zoom switch toward the [W] side.
CAUTION
If no audio is heard...
i The audio is not played back when the audio memo is played back in the
fast playback or fast reverse mode.
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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 26).
2 Turn the camera on, and set the main switch to REC or PLAY.
h Set the main switch to REC for shooting, or to PLAY for playback.
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
(page 22).
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USING THE ZOOM
Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.
You can specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled (page 140).
1 Point the camera lens at the
subject.
2 Press [T] or [W] on the zoom
switch to compose the desired
image.
[T]: Zoom in on the subject.
[W]: Zoom out.
h When the zoom switch is
pressed, the zoom bar appears
on the monitor.
h When moving the optical zoom,
press the zoom switch lightly to
zoom slowly, and press more
strongly to zoom quickly.
h When the optical zoom factor is at
maximum, zooming stops
temporarily. When the zoom
switch is pressed 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 46.
For shooting single shots, see page 50.
For shooting sequential shots, see page 94.
Monitor
When both
optical and digital
zoom are enabled
When optical
zoom only is
enabled
Digital zoom (yellow)
Zoom switch
Zoom bar
Magnification
Optical zoom
Pointer
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SHOOTING WITH THE FLASH
The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light,
but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera’s
flash has four modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode,
flash off mode, and red-eye reduction mode). Select the flash mode that is
appropriate for the surrounding conditions. The flash can be enabled only
when taking single-shot still images.
1 Set the main switch to REC.
2 Press the flash button to
extend the flash.
h The flash setting appears
on the monitor.
No flash indication:
The camera will detect
the subject brightness
and use the flash only
when required. In a
backlight situation, if only
the center of the image is
very dark, the flash will
operate to compensate
(auto flash).
Flash button
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Flash setting
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SHOOTING WITH THE FLASH
m: The flash will operate with every image captured regardless
of the conditions. Use this setting under backlight conditions,
when the subject is in shade, under fluorescent lighting
conditions, etc. (forced flash).
l: The flash will not operate even in dark situations. Use this
setting when capturing an image in a location where flash
photography is prohibited, or when shooting a night
landscape scene (flash off).
J: The camera will detect the subject brightness and use the
flash only when required. At this time the flash will operate in
a manner that reduces the red reflection (“red-eye”) in the
subject’s eyes (red-eye reduction).
3 Press the flash button to set the flash mode.
h Each time the flash button is pressed, the flash mode changes.
h Display the icon for the desired flash mode.
4 Press the still image shooting button.
h The picture is snapped and the flash operates according to the
selected mode.
HINT
i The flash cannot be used during video clip recording or in the sequential
shots mode.
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EXPOSURE CORRECTION
When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker.
1 Set the main switch to REC.
h If the Shooting Setting
Screen is displayed, press
the MENU button to exit it.
2 While the Shooting Screen is
displayed, toggle the SET
button to the right.
h The exposure correction bar
appears.
3 Toggle the SET button to the
left or right to adjust the
exposure.
h The exposure setting
numerical value is shown at
the left end of the exposure
bar.
h The exposure can be set to a
value from –1.8 EV to
+1.8 EV.
h The exposure correction bar
is canceled when the MENU
button or the SET button is
pressed.
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Main switch
SET button
MENU button
Exposure
correction bar
Pointer
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EXPOSURE CORRECTION
HINT
The exposure correction setting is canceled in the following cases:
i When the pointer is set to the center position.
i When the Option Screen is accessed.
i When the main switch is set to PLAY.
i After the power is turned off.
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SHOOTING IN THE HIGH
SENSITIVITY MODE
You can press the HIGH SENSITIVITY button to capture an even brighter
image. You can also get a brighter image by setting the ISO sensitivity
(page 90) to a higher setting.
1 Press the HIGH SENSITIVITY
button.
h The mark appears on the
monitor, and the camera changes
to the high sensitivity mode.
Still image shooting:
Images are captured at an ISO
sensitivity setting higher than t.
Video clip recording:
Sensitivity is increased by raising
the ISO sensitivity above the t
setting and by automatically
adjusting the shutter speed during
video clip recording.
h To return to normal sensitivity,
press the HIGH SENSITIVITY
button again.
CAUTION
Limitation concerning the high sensitivity mode
i It is not possible to set the manual exposure or flicker reduction function
while the high sensitivity mode is enabled.
Does the movement in the recorded video clip appear rough?
i When the shutter speed is reduced to create a brighter image, video clip
movement may not appear smooth during playback.
HIGH SENSITIVITY
213
F3.5
1/30
button
00:20:40
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SHOOTING
PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS)
DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING
SETTING SCREENS
The Shooting Setting Screens are used to adjust your camera’s shooting
settings. The Shooting Setting Screens are organized into two displays:
PAG E 1 and PA GE 2 . The PAG E 1 settings (page 73) cover the basic
shooting settings, and the PAGE 2 settings (page 75) provide you with more
detailed settings.
1 Turn on the camera (page 34).
2 Set the main switch to REC.
3 Press the MENU button.
h The Shooting Setting Screen
appears.
h Pressing the MENU button again
will cancel the Shooting Setting
Screen.
About the HELP display
When the Shooting Setting Screen icon
is selected, the HELP display appears,
showing the function of the selected icon
and the shooting mode(s) for which it is
effective.
Main switch
MENU button
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4
640×480 30fps SHQ
<Applicable to the video clip
recording mode>
<Applicable to the still image
shooting mode>
<Applicable to both shooting
modes>
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HELP display
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4
640×480 30fps SHQ
Switching the page
Switch from PAG E 1 to PA GE 2 , or vice versa, depending on how you wish to
use your camera.
1 Display a Shooting Setting Screen.
2 Toggle the SET button to the left.
h The Shooting Setting Screen PAGE
changes.
h Each time the SET button is toggled
to the left, the PAGE changes.
PAG E
indication
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4
640×480 30fps SHQ
<Example: Shooting Setting
Screen: PAGE 1>
IMAGE STABILIZER
VIDEO VIEW
<Example: Shooting Setting
Screen: PAGE 2>
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DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS
Overview of the Shooting Setting Screens
PAG E 1
78
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4
640×480 30fps SHQ
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9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
1 Video clip mode menu
(page 77)
<In the normal mode>
Record at 640 × 480 pixels,
b:
30 fps, high image quality.
Record at 720 × 480 pixels,
S:
30 fps.
Record at 640 × 480 pixels,
a:
30 fps, standard image quality.
Record at 320 × 240 pixels,
l:
30 fps.
Record at 320 × 240 pixels,
d:
15 fps.
Make an audio recording.
<:
<In the HD mode>
Record at 1,280 × 720 pixels,
U:
30 fps, very high image quality.
Record at 1,280 × 720 pixels,
V:
30 fps, high image quality.
Make an audio recording.
<:
2 Still image mode menu
(page 79)
Shoot image at 3,072 × 2,304
w:
resolution (approx. 7 million
pixels [standard compression]).
Shoot image at 3,680 × 2,760
k:
resolution (approx. 10 million
pixels).
Shoot image at 3,072 × 2,304
x:
resolution (approx. 7 million
pixels [low compression]).
Shoot image at 3,072 × 1,728
v:
resolution (approx. 5.30 million
pixels).
Shoot image at 1,600 × 1,200
t:
resolution (approx. 2 million
pixels).
Shoot image at 1,280 × 720
u:
resolution (approx. 900,000
pixels).
Shoot image at 640 × 480
[:
resolution (approx. 300,000
pixels).
Shoot sequential images at
P:
640 × 480 resolution (approx.
300,000 pixels).
* When you specify multiple functions that cannot be simultaneously enabled,
the function which was last set becomes the active setting, and the other
3 Scene select menu (page 80)
Full auto photography
=:
Sports photography
a:
Portrait photography
>:
Landscape photography
+:
Night view portrait photography
/:
Fireworks photography
+:
Lamp photography
Q:
4 Manual exposure setting
menu (page 81)
The exposure is set
@:
automatically.
Set the shutter speed and ND
T:
filter settings.
Set the aperture size and ND
g:
filter settings.
Set the aperture size, shutter
,:
speed and ND filter settings.
5 Filter menu (page 83)
No filter
&:
Cosmetic filter
%:
Monochrome filter
W:
Sepia filter
,:
6 Self-timer menu (page 93)
Self-timer off
N:
Shooting begins 2 seconds
y:
after the still image shooting
button or video clip recording
button is pressed.
Shooting begins 10 seconds
x:
after the still image shooting
button or video clip recording
button is pressed.
7 Option icon (page 128)
h Displays the Option Screen.
8 PAGE display (page 72)
9 HELP display (page 95)
0 Remaining battery power
(page 159)
settings accordingly change automatically.
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DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS
PAG E 2
IMAGE STABILIZER
VIDEO VIEW
0
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1 Image stabilizer menu
(page 84)
p: Shoot using the video clip
field of view display.
q: Shoot using the still image
field of view display.
]: Image stabilizer function off
2 Focus menu (page 86)
-: All ranges mode
*: Normal mode
-: Manual mode
+: Super macro (close-up)
mode
3 Focus mode menu (page 88)
B: 9-point range finder focus
setting
C: Spot focus setting
4 Light-measuring mode (EXP
MEASURE) menu (page 89)
n: Multi-section light-
measuring setting
W: Center-weighted light-
measuring setting
Y: Spot light-measuring
setting
5 ISO sensitivity menu
(page 90)
t: Auto sensitivity setting
(corresponds to ISO 50 to
400).
*: Corresponds to ISO 50.
u: Corresponds to ISO 100.
v: Corresponds to ISO 200.
w: Corresponds to ISO 400.
6: Corresponds to ISO 800.
-: Corresponds to ISO 1600.
* The indicated ISO value is the
standard output sensitivity.
6 White balance menu (page 91)
>: White balance is
automatically adjusted
depending on ambient
lighting.
r: For photography in fair
weather (sunny) conditions
o: In overcast conditions
p: Under fluorescent lighting
q: Under incandescent
lighting
]: For setting the most
accurate white balance
7 Option icon (page 128)
h Display the Option Screen.
8 PAGE display (page 72)
9 HELP display (page 95)
0 Remaining battery power
(page 159)
* When you specify multiple functions that cannot be simultaneously enabled,
the function which was last set becomes the active setting, and the other
settings accordingly change automatically.
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VIDEO CLIP MODE (IMAGE
QUALITY) SETTING
When it comes to video clips, a larger number of pixels and a higher frame
rate means better image quality and smoother playback. On the other hand,
the file size becomes large and uses more memory. Set the image quality to a
setting that’s right for your purpose.
1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 72).
2 Select the video clip mode menu.
Setting
HD mode
Normal
mode
HD mode/
normal
mode
3 Select the desired icon from the video clip mode menu, and press
the SET button.
h This completes the video clip mode setting.
HINT
Recording a video clip to play back on a TV
i Set the video clip mode to S. Note, however, that a video clip recorded in
the S mode may appear stretched horizontally when played back on a
computer.
Resolution
(units: pixels)
U
1,280 × 720 30 fps
VHigh image quality
S720 × 48030 fps
b640 × 48030 fps
a640 × 48030 fps
d320 × 24015 fps
<———
Frame
rate
Very high image quality
Standard image qualityl320 × 24030 fps
Image quality
High image quality
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CAUTION
When editing video clips...
i In order for video clips to be joined, they must have been photographed in
the same mode.
i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined.
Playing back video clips that were recorded with a different camera
i Video clips recorded using model VPC-HD1A or VPC-HD1 with the mode
set to T (640 × 480 pixels, 60 fps) will be played back on this camera at
a resolution of 640 × 480 pixels and frame rate 30 fps.
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STILL IMAGE MODE (RESOLUTION)
SETTING
By setting the still image resolution (pixels) to a higher setting, image detail is
enhanced for a smoother, finer picture. However, the file size also becomes
large and uses more memory. Select the resolution setting that suits your
purpose.
1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 72).
2 Select the still image mode menu.
h Shooting with the still image mode set to v or u will produce an
image with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
h When set to P, the camera changes to the sequential shots mode
(page 94).
SettingResolution (units: pixels)Compression
k3,680 × 2,760Standard compression
x
w
v3,072 × 1,728
t1,600 × 1,200
u1,280 × 720
[
P
3 Select the desired icon from the still image resolution menu, and
press the SET button.
h This completes the still image resolution setting.
3,072 × 2,304
640 × 480
Low compression
Standard compression
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SCENE SELECT
You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for
specific shooting conditions.
1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 72).
2 Select the scene select menu.
=: The camera automatically makes the optimum settings suitable for
the surrounding conditions (full auto).
a: Capture a split-second image of a fast-moving subject (sports
mode).
>: Enhance the 3D feeling of the subject by blurring the background
(portrait mode).
+: For beautiful shots of distant scenery (landscape mode).
/: Photograph the subject while keeping the background night
scenery (night view portrait mode: For single-shot shooting, video
clip recording only).
+: For capturing fireworks at night (fireworks mode: For single-shot
shooting, video clip recording only).
Q: Photograph in low-light conditions (lamp mode: For single-shot
shooting, video clip recording only).
3 Select the desired icon from the scene select menu, and press the
SET button.
h This completes the scene select function setting.
h To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select
menu, and press the SET button.
HINT
i When capturing images using the lamp Q, fireworks + or night view
portrait / setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera.
i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to scene select
icons other than = is on page 195.
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EXPOSURE SETTING
Various settings—including shutter speed, aperture size, the ND filter ON/
OFF status—can be set by the user.
1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 72).
2 Select the manual exposure menu.
@: The optimum shutter speed and aperture size are set according to
the brightness of the subject (aperture and shutter variable program
AE).
Example: For simple shooting with minimum setup, using the
camera’s automatic settings.
T: This allows you to set a specific shutter speed and enable/disable
the ND filter. The camera automatically sets an appropriate aperture
size based on this setting (shutter speed priority AE).
Example: To set a fast shutter speed for capturing a clear image
of a fast-moving object, or to set a slow shutter speed to shoot
the flow of a background scene.
By using the flash in combination with a slow shutter speed, you
can create beautiful photographs of people against a
background night scene (slow synchro photography).
g: This allows you to set a specific aperture size and enable/disable
the ND filter. The camera automatically sets an appropriate shutter
speed based on this setting (aperture priority AE).
Example: To open the aperture for portraits with a blurred
background (for a shallow field depth), or to close the aperture
for a clear foreground and background (for a deep field depth).
,: This allows you to set a specific shutter speed, aperture size and
enable/disable the ND filter (manual exposure control).
Example: When shooting in a dark location without using the
flash, set the shutter to stay open for a longer time (slow shutter).
When used for shooting nighttime scenes, you can capture lights
flowing across the image.
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3 Select the desired icon from the
manual exposure menu, and press
the SET button.
<If T, g or , was selected>
1 Toggle the SET button up or down
to select ND filter, aperture value
or shutter speed.
2 Toggle the SET button left or right
to change the setting for the
selected parameter.
4 Press the SET button.
h This completes the exposure
setting.
HINT
i To prevent the effects of camera shake at slow shutter speeds, it is
recommended to use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera.
i A slow shutter speed may be useful for photographing in a darker
environment, but noise in the image may be increased.
i To minimize noise in the image, enable the noise reduction function
(page 137).
i The manual exposure setting automatically becomes @ if the scene
select function is active.
i In the sequential shots mode, the shutter speed is faster than 1/15 sec.
i Even if the shutter speed is set to slower than 1/29 sec., the shutter speed
during video clip recording is 1/30 sec.
ND filter
F3.5
1/1500
Shutter speed
Aperture
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FILTERS
The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply
unique effects to the photographed image.
1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 72).
2 Select the filter menu.
&: No filter is used (none).
%: Skin tones are enhanced in close-up shots (cosmetic filter).
W: Snap black-and-white photos (monochrome filter).
,: Create a sepia-tone photo (sepia filter).
3 Select the desired icon from the filter menu, and press the SET
button.
h This completes the filter setting.
h To return to normal photography, select & from the filter menu, and
press the SET button.
HINT
i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to filter icons
other than & is on page 196.
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MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE
STABILIZER)
Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional
hand motion (only during video clip recording).
1 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 72).
2 Select the image stabilizer menu.
p: Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording. The
field of view does not change when the video clip recording button
is pressed, so this setting is convenient when shooting mostly
video clips (video clip field of view display).
q: Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording. The
field of view does not change when the still image recording button
is pressed, so this setting is convenient when shooting mostly still
images (still image field of view display).
]: Disengages the motion compensation function (OFF).
3 Select the desired icon from the image stabilizer menu, and press
the SET button.
h This completes the image stabilizer setting.
HINT
If the motion compensation does not seem to be working...
i Due to the mechanical characteristics of this function, it may not be
possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion.
i If the digital zoom (page 140) is being used, the large magnification factor
may make it difficult for the motion compensation function to work correctly.
i When using a tripod, the docking station or other means to stabilize the
camera, please turn the motion compensation function off ]. If the
motion compensation function is enabled when it is not actually needed, it
may result in an image that appears unnatural.
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MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER)
<Concerning the changing field of view when motion compensation is
enabled>
i When the motion compensation is set to ON, the field of view during
recording standby differs from the recordable field of view as shown below.
i When set to the motion compensation q setting, the video clip recording
range is as shown in the recording standby screen.
During still image
shooting
Display during
recording standby
For p setting
For q setting
Video clip
recording area
For ] setting
During video clip
recording
i When recording in the HD mode, the field of view will change even when
the motion compensation is set to OFF.
i When the still image mode is set to u or [ and the scene selection
function to =, a, > or + (page 80), a still image captured during
video clip recording will have the same field of view as the video clip.
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FOCUS RANGE
1 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 72).
2 Select the focus range menu.
h When shooting a subject at a medium to far distance, by setting the
focus range to *, you will find it both easier and faster to focus.
-: Wide end: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity
Tele end: 1 m (3.28 ft.) to infinity (total range mode)
*: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (normal mode)
-: The focus can be manually set to any distance from 1 cm
(0.39 in.) to 40 m (131.23 ft.), as well as to infinity (manual
focus).
+: 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1 m (3.28 ft.) (super macro mode: wide end
only)
h When the focus range is set to *, + or -, the corresponding
indication appears on the monitor.
3 Select the desired icon from the focus range menu, and press the
SET button.
h This completes the focus range setting.
HINT
i From the Shooting Screen, you can quickly change the focus range setting
by toggling the SET button down.
i When the focus range is set to super macro +, the zoom is temporarily
set to the wide end.
i You can lock the focus by toggling the SET button up.
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