Sony NSC-GC1 User Manual

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Table of contents

Getting started

Basic Operations

Using functions for shooting

Network Sharing Camera Handbook

NSC-GC1/GC3

Using functions for viewing

Customizing the settings

Viewing images on a TV

Troubleshooting

Others

Index

3-272-527-11(1)

Notes on using your camera

Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied)

The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”.

“Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a “Memory Stick Duo” with your camera.

“Memory Stick”: you cannot use a “Memory Stick” with your camera.

• Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.

Other memory cards cannot be used.

• For details on “Memory Stick Duo”, see page 77.

When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with “Memory Stick” compatible equipment

You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” by inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied).

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

Notes on the battery

• Charge the built-in battery before using the camera for the first time.

• The battery can be charged even if it is not completely discharged. Also, even if the battery is not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery as is.

• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, use up the existing charge and store the camera in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery functions.

• For details on the battery, see page 79.

No compensation for contents of the recording

• The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media, etc.

Internal memory and “Memory Stick Duo” back up

• Do not turn off the camera or remove “Memory Stick Duo” while the access lamp is lighted, as the internal memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” data may be destroyed. Always protect your data by making a back up copy.

About changing the language setting

• The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camera if necessary (page 19).

Notes on recording/playback

• This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof.

• Before you record one-time events, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.

• Be careful not to get the camera wet. Water entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which in some cases may not be repairable.

• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes. Or it may cause the malfunction of your camera.

• Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. The camera may not be able to record or play back properly.

• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions.

• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera.

• Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss.

Notes on using your camera

• Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission.

• When connecting your camera to another device with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of your camera.

• Movies other than those shot, edited or composed on this camera cannot be played back.

Notes on the LCD screen and the lens

• The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over

99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen or the LCD finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

Black, white, red, blue or green points

• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors.

• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction.

• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction.

Note on disposal/transfer

• When using software embedded in the camera, personal information such as IDs and mail addresses may be saved on the internal memory of the camera. When transferring the camera to others or on disposal, do so after deleting the information input.

On image data compatibility

• This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

• Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.

Warning on copyright

• Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.

About this Handbook

• The photographs used as examples of pictures in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.

• Design and specifications of recording media and other accessories are subject to change without notice.

How to handle the camera

• When carrying the camera, close the LCD panel as illustrated.

• Be careful not to block the lens or the flash with your finger when shooting.

• Do not hold the camera by only holding the LCD panel.

Notes on using your camera .....................................................................2

How to handle the camera ........................................................................4

Identifying parts.........................................................................................8

Indicators on the screen..........................................................................10

Getting started

Checking the accessories supplied.........................................................14

1 Charging the built-in battery .................................................................15

2 Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied).....................................17

3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock...............................................18

Changing the language settings ..................................................................... 19

Basic Operations

Selecting the image size according to use ..............................................20

Shooting images......................................................................................24

Viewing images .......................................................................................28

Deleting images.......................................................................................30

Select images to upload on a website (Sharemark)................................32

Using the menu items..............................................................................34

Menu items..............................................................................................35

Using functions for shooting

Shooting menu ........................................................................................36

Camera: Selecting a camera mode Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects EV: Adjusting the light intensity White Bal: Adjusting the color tones ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity P.Quality: Compression rate of still images REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light Saturation: Adjusting the saturation Sharpness: Adjusting the sharpness Setup: Selecting the shooting settings

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Using functions for viewing

Viewing menu ..................................................................................... 44

(Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images

(Protect): Preventing accidental erasure

DPOF: Adding a Print order mark

(Print): Printing images using a printer (Slide): Playing back a series of images (Resize): Changing the image size of a recorded image (Rotate): Rotating a still image (Divide): Cutting movies (Setup): Changing Setup items

Customizing the settings

Using Setup items

Camera.............................................................................................55

Function Guide Red Eye Reduction

Memory Stick Tool............................................................................56

Format Create REC. Folder

Internal Memory Tool........................................................................ 58

Format

Setup 1 ............................................................................................. 59

LCD Backlight Beep

Setup 2 ............................................................................................. 60

File Number USB Connect

Viewing images on a TV

Viewing images on a TV .........................................................................64

...............................................................................54

Auto Review

Change REC. Folder Copy

Language

Initialize

Video Out Clock Set

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................66

Warning indicators and messages ..........................................................74

Others

To use your camera abroad — Power sources........................................76

On the “Memory Stick” ............................................................................77

On the built-in battery ..............................................................................79

Index

Index........................................................................................................80

Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

A Speaker B Lens C Flash (26) D Microphone

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E LCD screen (25) F /CHG: Flash charging lamp (26)/

Battery charging lamp (15)

G (Play mode) lamp (green) H (Rec mode) lamp (green) I Focus range switch (26) J Control button

MODE button (24, 28, 32) MENU button (34)

(Flash) button (26)

(Self-timer) button (27)

K Multi-selector (v/V/b/B) (18) L For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (26)

For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (28, 29)

M MOVIE button (24) N PHOTO button (24) O Sharemark button (32) P Jack cover

Identifying parts

Q (USB) jack (47)

• Used when connecting to a computer with a USB cable or to a printer by PictBridge.

• NSC-GC3: You cannot input signals to your camera through this jack.

R A/V OUT jack (64)

• Used when connecting to a TV, etc. with an A/V connecting cable.

S DC IN jack (15)

• Used when connecting with the AC adaptor to charge the battery or to operate the camera by AC power.

T Hook for hand strap (14) U POWER button (18) V (Screen display switch) button (25) W RESET button

• Resets power. Date and settings will not be reset to default settings.

X (Image Size/Delete) button (20,

30)

Y Tripod receptacle (bottom)

• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than

5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera.

Z “Memory Stick Duo” cover (17)

wj “Memory Stick Duo” slot wk Access lamp (17)

Indicators on the screen

Each time you press (Screen display switch) button, the display changes (page 25). See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

In shooting standby

When recording movies

+2.0EV

640 30 f

00:00:05

Display Indication

Battery remaining (16)

Zoom scaling (26)

P Camera mode (Program)

White balance

Sharpness (43)

ISO400 ISO number (41)

B&W SEPIA VIVID

Camera mode (Scene Selection) (37)

(37)

(40)

Close-up mode (26)

Saturation (43)

Color mode

Low battery warning (74)

(38)

Display Indication

Red-eye reduction (55)

Flash mode (26)

Flash charging

FINE STD Image quality (41)

Still image shooting mode

[400] Remaining number of

Image size

(24)

recordable images (22)

Menu/Guide menu (34)

• Pressing MENU switches

(20)

the menu/guide menu on/ off.

Indicators on the screen

Display Indication

Recording folder (56)

• This does not appear when using internal memory.

Recording Media

Histogram

(25, 39)

Display Indication

Self-timer (27)

Image size (22)

+2.0EV Exposure Value (39)

[00:28:25]

Remaining recordable time (22)

Movie recording mode (24)

Display Indication

+2.0EV Exposure Value (39)

Movie recording

00:00:05 Recording time (22)

Indicators on the screen

When playing back movies

When playing back still images

+2.0EV

Display Indication

Battery remaining (16)

///Playback/Stop/Slide Show

00:00:00 Counter

VOL. Vo l um e

Image size

fast forward (24, 49) Fast forward/ Rewind

PictBridge connecting (47)

Zoom scaling (28)

Low battery warning (74)

PictBridge connecting

• Do not disconnect the USB

(22)

(28)

cable while the icon is displayed.

Display Indication

Playback bar

101_0012 Folder-file number

2007 1 1 9:30 AM

BACK/

Recorded date/time of the playback image

Select images

VOLUME

DPOF

Adjust volume

Menu/Guide menu (34)

(47)

(56)

Indicators on the screen

Display Indication

Change folder (44)

• This does not appear when using internal memory.

Playback folder (44)

• This does not appear when using internal memory.

12/12 Image number/Number of

Playback Media

Recording mode

images recorded in selected folder

Recording folders (56)

Sharemark (32)

Print order (DPOF) mark (46)

Protect

(44)

Histogram (25, 39)

• appears when histogram display is disabled.

Display Indication

Flash

2000 Shutter speed

F3.5 Aperture value

ISO400 ISO number

+2.0EV Exposure Value (39)

White balance

(40)

(41)

Getting started

Checking the accessories supplied

• AC Adaptor UPA-AC05 (1)/ Power cord (mains lead) (1)

• A/V connecting cable (1)

Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc.

• USB cable (1)

• Hand strap (1)

• CD-ROM “Net-sharing CAM Application Software” (1)

– Picture Motion Browser (Software) – Picture Motion Browser Guide – Network Sharing Camera Handbook (PDF)

• Instruction Manual (1)

Hook

1 Charging the built-in battery

Insulation sheet

/CHG lamp

DC IN jack

• The battery is built in within the camera.

AC Adaptor

Power cord (mains lead)

1 Remove the insulation sheet.

2 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the camera, making sure the

power is off.

3 Plug the power (mains lead) cord to a wall outlet (wall socket).

• The /CHG lamp lights on, and charging starts.

When the /CHG lamp turns off, charging is finished (Practical charge). If you continue charging the battery for about one more hour (until it is fully charged), the charge will

last slightly longer.

Getting started

1 Charging the built-in battery

Charging time

Full charge time

Approx. 120 min.

• Time required to charge a fully depleted battery at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer under certain circumstances or conditions.

• See page 22 for the number of images that can be recorded.

• Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by.

• Even if the /CHG lamp is not lit, the AC Adaptor is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the AC Adaptor, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).

• When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket).

To check the remaining battery time

Press POWER button to turn on and check the remaining battery on the LCD screen.

Battery remaining indicator

Battery remaining guidelines

• It takes about one minute until the correct battery remaining indicator appears.

• The displayed battery remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances.

• The Clock Set screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time (page 18).

Sufficient power remaining

Battery almost fully charged

Battery half full

Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon.

Charge the battery. (The warning indicator flashes.)

2 Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied)

“Memory Stick Duo” cover

Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” all the way in as shown in the illustration until it clicks.

1 Open the “Memory Stick Duo” cover.

2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) all the way in until it clicks.

3 Close the “Memory Stick Duo” cover.

When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted

The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 4 MB).

To remove “Memory Stick Duo”

Open the “Memory Stick Duo” cover.

Getting started

Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, then push the “Memory Stick Duo” in once.

• Never remove “Memory Stick Duo” when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in the “Memory Stick Duo”.

3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock

1 LCD screen

1 POWER button

Tilt the Multi-selector side to side and up and down to select, and press the center to set the setting.

2 Multi-selector

MENU button

/:/

1 Open the LCD panel to turn the power on.

• Open and lift the LCD panel up to a 90 degrees angle from the camera (1), then rotate it to the desired angle (2).

2 180 degrees (max.)

1 90 degrees (max.)

• You can also turn the power on by pressing POWER button.

2 90 degrees (max.)

2 Set the clock with the Multi-selector.

1 Select the date display format with v/V. 2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V. 3 Select [OK].

To turn the power off

Press POWER button.

To change the date and time

Press MENU, and select [Clock Set] in (Setup 2) (page 63).

3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock

When you turn on the power

If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery (Auto poweroff function).

Changing the language settings

You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. To select the screen language, press MENU, and select [ Language] in (Setup 1) (page 59).

Getting started

Basic Operations

Selecting the image size according to use

(Rec mode) lamp

MODE button

Multi-selector

(Image Size) button

1 Press MODE to set the camera to recording mode.

• (Rec mode) lamp lights up.

2 Press (Image Size) button.

3 Select (Photo Size) or (Movie Size) with b/B on the Multi-selector,

then select the desired image size with v/V.

Photo size Movie size

• Recommended use and number of remaining shots are displayed on the upper part of the LCD screen.

4 Press (Image Size) to complete the setting.

Selecting the image size according to use

The default settings are marked with .

Movie image size Frame/Second Usage guidelines

640(30fps) (640×480) Approx. 30* Shoot high quality movies in sizes suited for

display on TV

320(30fps) (320×240) Approx. 30* Shoot high quality movies in sizes suited for

display on websites

320(15fps) (320×240) Approx. 15* Shoot at a small size for e-mail attachment

* The darker the subject, the lower the frame per second.

• The larger the image size, the higher the image quality.

• The more frames per second you played back, the smoother playback can be.

• “fps” indicates the number of frames per second (Frame Per Second). The actual number of image recordable may differ depending on the shooting situations and the subject.

Basic Operations

Image size

5M (2592×1944) For prints up to A4 (8×10")

(2592×1728) Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio

3:2

3M (2048×1536) For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6") or 13×18 cm (5×7")

2M (1632×1224) For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6")

VGA (640×480) Shoot at a small image size for e-mail attachment

* Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.

Guidelines

Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 41)

You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. When you select a high compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of detail, but has a smaller file size.

Selecting the image size according to use

Recording time of movies and number of still images

The length of time for movies and the number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions.

The approximate recording time of movies

(Units: hour : minute : second)

Capacity

Size

Internal

memory

Approx.

4MB

128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB

640(30fps) 0:00:10 0:05:50 0:10:00 0:22:00 0:44:00 1:30:00 3:00:00 6:05:00

320(30fps) 0:00:35 0:19:00 0:34:00 1:10:00 2:20:00 4:55:00 9:40:00 19:30:00

320(15fps) 0:01:50 1:05:00 2:00:00 4:05:00 8:20:00 17:00:00 34:00:00 68:00:00

• The shooting mode will automatically stop in either of the following situations.

– When the file size of the movie being recorded exceeds 2 GB. – After the maximum shooting duration time* for each file has passed. * NSC-GC1: 2 hours, NSC-GC3: 29 minutes

The approximate number of still images

Internal

Capacity

Size/Quality

5M Fine 1 50 95 190 390 790 1550 3100

Standard 3 95 180 360 730 1500 2900 7000

3:2 Fine 1 50 95 190 390 790 1550 3100

Standard 3 95 180 360 730 1500 2900 7000

3M Fine 3 80 155 305 620 1250 2500 5000

Standard 5 145 280 560 1100 2300 4400 11500

2M Fine 5 130 235 480 980 2000 4000 8000

Standard 8 245 445 900 1850 3750 7500 18000

VGA Fine 25 780 1500 2950 6000 12000 23500 48000

Standard 40 1850 3600 7100 14500 29500 59000 115000

• The number of images listed is for when [REC Mode] is set to [Normal].

• When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “>9999” indicator appears.

• When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ

from the actual image size.

• The image quality is [Fine] on the upper row and [Standard] on the lower row (page 41).

memory

Approx.

4MB

128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB

“Memory Stick Duo” formatted with this camera

(Units: Images)

“Memory Stick Duo” formatted with this camera

Selecting the image size according to use

• All numbers measured when using a “Memory Stick Duo” made by Sony Corporation. The number of still images and the length of time for movies may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the recording mediums.

• When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management.

Basic Operations

Shooting images

Focus range switch

(Rec mode)

lamp

Zoom button

MOVIE button PHOTO button POWER button

(Screen display switch) button

1 Open the LCD panel to turn the power on.

• You can also turn the power on by pressing POWER.

2 Make sure the (Rec mode) lamp lights up.

3 Confirm the composition.

MODE button Self-timer button

Multi-selector

MENU button Flash button

Position the subject in the center of the screen.

4 Start shooting.

When shooting movies:

Press MOVIE. To stop recording, press MOVIE again.

When shooting still images:

Press PHOTO.

• When shooting movies, the angle of view will change from when shooting still images.

Movies Still images

101

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400

+2.0EV

Shooting images

• The shooting mode will automatically stop in either of the following situations. – When the file size of the movie being recorded exceeds 2 GB. – After the maximum shooting duration time* for each file has passed. * NSC-GC1: 2 hours, NSC-GC3: 29 minutes

• When shooting movies, the anti-blur function will be set on.

Changing the screen display

(Screen display switch) button

Each time you press the (Screen display switch) button, the display changes as follows.

Histogram display (page 39)

Histogram on*

Indicators off

Indicators on

* During playback, the image information is displayed.

• By pressing (Screen display switch) button longer, you can increase the LCD backlight.

• If you view images in bright outside light, adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight up. However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition.

• The LCD screen will not display while the camera is connected to a TV.

• The histogram does not appear in the following situations: While shooting

– When the menu is displayed. – When recording movies During playback – When the menu is displayed. – In index mode – When you are using playback zoom. – When you are rotating still images. – During playback of movies

• A large difference in the histogram displayed when shooting and during playback may occur when: – The flash strobes. – The shutter speed is slow or fast.

• The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras.

Basic Operations

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