Toshiba K Series User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Hard Disk Camera
GSC-K80HE/GSC-K40HE

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Hard Disk Camera GSC-K80HE/GSC-K40HE

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Table of Contents

Preface

Before Using Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Check the components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

Handling Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii

Handling the AC Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx

Handling the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxi

About the Built-in Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxiii

About SD Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxiv

Chapter 1 Preparation

Component Names. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Loading and Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Inserting and Removing SD Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Turning the Camera On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Creating Albums. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using the LCD Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

About the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Using the Conversion Lens or Lens Hood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Chapter 2 Shooting Video

Before You Shoot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Shooting Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Taking Still Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Shooting with the Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Erasing Images (Erase one Image). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Chapter 3 Advanced Photography

Setting the Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Setting the Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Changing the Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Using the Backlight Compensation Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Using Auto Mode Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Photography Using the Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Changing the Recording Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Creating and Selecting Albums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Continuous Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Setting the Video Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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Shooting with Natural Color Tones (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Shooting with Image Stabilization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Wind Noise Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Changing the Microphone Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Digital Zooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Selecting the Metering Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Selecting the Focus Area (AF Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Shooting with AF Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Changing Image Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Changing the Image Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Changing the Image Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Changing the LCD Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Chapter 4 Advanced Playback

Changing Levels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Selecting the Video Playback Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Capturing Single Video Frames as Still Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Using Zoomed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Switching the Playback Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Changing Playback Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Setting up and Running Auto Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Copying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Printing Directly from the Camera Using PictBridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Editing Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Chapter 5 Advanced Deletion

Erasing Selected Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Erasing Albums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Erasing all the Files on a Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Chapter 6 Basic Camera Settings

Changing the Basic Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Auto Power Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

LCD-linked Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Output TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

LANGUAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Chapter 7 Connecting to a TV

Connecting with HDMI Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Connecting with Component Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Connecting with AV Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

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Chapter 8

Connecting to a PC

About the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Supported PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Backing up Camera Images to a PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Appendix Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Toshiba Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Regulatory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

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Preface

Before Using Your Camera
Check the components
Specifications
Safety Precautions
Handling Your Camera
Handling the AC Adapter
Handling the Battery
About the Built-in Hard Disk Drive
About SD Memory Cards

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Before Using Your Camera

Thank you for buying this Toshiba HARD DISK CAMERA.
To ensure correct use of your hard disk camera, be sure to thoroughly read

this Owner’s Manual before you start using the camera.
Always keep this Owner’s Manual close by after you have finished

reading it.
The exterior, specifications, software and content of this Owner’s Manual

are subject to change without notice in the interest of product improvement.
The illustrations and screen displays in this manual are exaggerated and

simplified for ease of viewing, so there can be slight differences between
them and the actual product.

In this manual, the icon indicates functions and settings that apply to
video recording, while the icon is used to indicate functions and

settings that apply to still image photography. Both still images and videos
are referred to as “images”.

Software and Owner’s Manual

 Neither the entirety nor a portion of the accompanying Software or

Owner’s Manual can be transferred or reproduced without permission.

 The accompanying Software and Owner’s Manual can be used with a

single apparatus.

 Please note that we cannot be held liable for damages incurred by you

or a third party as a result of using an apparatus with this Software and
Owner’s Manual.

 Computer screens in the Owner’s Manual are given as an example.

These may differ from your actual screen. We cannot be held liable for
compensation for errors in description.

Notice Regarding Data Erasure W hen Discarding or Transferring
Rights to Your Camera

When formatting or deleting data from the camera or PC, only the file
management information is changed. The data may still be present and
could be recovered using commercially available data recovery software.
This could allow for data which was erased to fall into the hands of an
unintended party.

As a prevention, it is recommended to physically destroy the built-in hard
disk drive or SD Memory Card, or to transfer rights or dispose of the
camera or SD Memory Card after having completely erased any data on
the built-in hard disk drive or SD Memory Card using commercially
available data erasing software.

Please responsibly manage data on the built-in hard disk drive and SD
Memory Card.

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Do not use the PC to format the camera built-in hard disk drive or SD
Memory Card with PC connection. Format the hard disk drive or SD

Memory Card on the camera ( p.102).

CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOTION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL
ORDINANCES OR REGULATIONS.

This hard disk camera supports Exif Print.

This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. A faithful
reflection of shooting conditions and shooting intentions are
possible when printing with a PRINT Image Matching­supported printer and processing images with compatible
software. Some features are not available with printers
supporting versions earlier than PRINT Image Matching III.

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Check the components

Make sure that you have all of the items below. If any item is missing,
damaged or mismatched, please contact the Toshib a Support.

Rechargeable

battery (GSC-BT6)

Remote control USB cable AV cable

Battery for

remote control

Component cable CD-ROM

AC adapter

(SQPH20W10P-02)

Power cord

Application software (1)

Owner’s Manual (1)

Lens cap

 Owner's Manual (this document)
 Quick Start Guide
 Warranty Leaflet

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Specifications

Image sensor 1/3-inch CMOS sensor

Lens Optical 10X zoom lens, f/3.5

Shooting range Standard: Approx. 0.1 m to infinity (wide-angle),

LCD monitor

Focus control
method

Exposure control
mode

Metering mode TTL zoned metering

Brightness -2.0EV to +2.0EV (in 1/3-EV/Step increments)
Still photography

sensitivity
Shutter speeds Videos: 1/15 to 1/4800 sec.

Image
Stabilization

White balance Auto, Sunlight, Cloud, Fluorescent light H, Fluorescent

Digital zoom 3X
I/O terminals DC IN 10 V terminal, USB terminal, A/V OUT terminal,

Power supply Dedicated rechargeable lithium-ion battery (GSC-BT6)

Recording media

Hard Disk Camera GSC-K80HE/GSC-K40HE

Total pixels: 1.35 million
Effective pixels: Still image approx. 920K, video

approx. 920K

Focal length: f = 6.0-60.0 mm (with 35 mm camera:

46.2-503.6 mm)
Filter diameter: 43 mm

approx. 1.0 m to infinity (telephoto)

*1

3.0-inch diagonal TFT color LCD
Pixels: 230,000 (960 X 240)

TTL contrast-detection AF

Program AE

Metering modes: Center-weighted, Spot

Auto: ISO100-200 equivalents

Still images: 1 to 1/1000 sec. (combination electronic
and mechanical shutter)

Electronic

light L, Incandescent lamp, Preset

Component terminal, HDMI output terminal (type C)

/ AC adapter (SQPH20W10P-02)

*

2

Hard disk drive: 80GB

*

2

40GB

(GSC-K40HE)

(GSC-K80HE) or

SD Memory Cards: up to 8GB SDHC/SD supported

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Videos Recording format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (60fps)

Recorded pixels: 1280 X 720
Audio: AAC, 48kHz, 16-bit, stereo, 128kbps

Still images Recording format: JPEG (Exif 2.21, DCF 2.0-compliant)

Recorded pixels: 920,000 (1280 X 720)

Operating
environment

Dimensions
(W

× H × D)

Weight GSC-K80HE: Approx. 18.2 oz (515 g) (camera body

*1: The LCD monitor contained in th is ca mera is manufactured using an

extremely high level of precision technology; however, there may be an
occasional pixel (dot of light) that does not operate properly (e.g., does
not light, remains constantly lit, etc.). This is a structural property of
LCD technology, is not a sign of malfunction, does not affect continued
operation of the LCD monitor, and is not covered under your warranty.

*2: 1GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity may be less.

Temperature: +41°F (+ 5°C) to +104°F (+40°C)
(running), -4°F
(-20°C) to +140°F (+60°C) (stored)

Humidity: 30% to 80% RH (running, no condensation)

3.4 inches
(86.8 mm

(including extruding part, battery unloaded)

3.4 inches × 3.1 inches × 5.8 inches
(86.8 mm

(including extruding part, battery loaded)

only)

Approx. 20.6 oz (585 g) (including battery, SD card
and lens cover)

GSC-K40HE: Approx. 17.6 oz (500 g) (camera body
only)

Approx. 20.1 oz (570 g) (including battery, SD card and
lens cover)

× 3.1 inches × 5.3 inches

× 80.0 mm × 135.5 mm)

× 80.0 mm × 146.8 mm)

 This model complies with the above specifications.
 Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
 This model may not be compatible with features and/or specifications

that may be added in the future.

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Safety Precautions

 Read these safety precautions carefully before using this product.
 These precautions provide valuable safety instructions that you must

observe.

 The indications used for the precautions have the following meanings:

Graphic symbol definitions

Graphic Symbol Meaning

Hard Disk Camera GSC-K80HE/GSC-K40HE

Indicates a prohibited action that must not be
carried out. The actual prohibited action is
indicated in the symbol or nearby graphically, or
described in text.

Indicates a necessary action that must be carried
out. The actual necessary action is indicated in the
symbol or nearby graphically, or described in text.

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When using the product

WARNING

Should you ever notice a
strange odor, smoke, or
excessive heat coming from
the camera, remove the battery
and AC adapter.

Continued use in this state might
cause fire, electric shock, or
burns. Take care not to burn
yourself if the battery gets hot.
For details on repair, consult the
Toshiba Customer Service
Department or Toshiba Customer
Support Department.

In case of continuous usage for a longer period
the surface of your camera may reach a higher
temperature which may possibly cause damage
to your skin. If temperature of your camera is
getting higher turn it off and let it cool down for
some time. Please protect your skin from hot
surface.

If foreign objects or water have
entered the camera, turn the
power OFF and remove the
battery and AC adapter.

Continued use in this state might
cause fire or electric shock.
Consult the Toshiba Customer
Service Department or Toshiba
Customer Support Department.

If the camera has fallen or its
case has been damaged, turn
the power OFF and remove the
battery and AC adapter.

Continued use in this state might
cause fire or electric shock. Injury
may occur from handling the
damaged case.
Consult the Toshiba Customer
Service Department or Toshiba
Customer Support Department.

Do not allow metallic objects or
flammable foreign matter
inside the camera.

This might cause fire or electric
shock.
Do not insert or drop foreign
objects in the SD card slot,
terminals, or other holes or
openings.

Do not use the camera in areas
near water.

This might cause fire or electric
shock.
Take special care during rain,
snow, on the beach, or near the
shore.

Do not use the camera in the
bath or shower.

This might cause fire or electric
shock.

Do not disassemble, modify, or
repair the camera.

This might cause fire or electric
shock.
For repair or internal inspection,
ask the Toshiba Customer
Service Department or Toshiba
Customer Support Department.

Do not touch power cables, TV
cables, or USB cables during a
thunderstorm.

This might cause electric shock.

Do not use the camera while
walking, driving, or riding a
motorcycle.

This might cause you to fall over
or result in a traffic accident.

Do not use the product or carry
it close to your body outdoors
in the rain, during a
thunderstorm or when a
thunderstorm is near.

This might cause fire, electric
shock and/or serious lightning
injuries.

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CAUTION

Turn off power and do not use
the camera where its use is
restricted, such as in an
airplane or hospital.

This might affect flight or medical
equipment resulting in accident.
Use during airplane take-off/
landing is prohibited by law.
For use in a hospital, consult
hospital staff.

Do not use the camera in
humid, steamy, smoky, or
dusty places.

This might cause fire or electric
shock.

Do not leave the camera in
places where the temperature
may rise significantly, such as
inside a car.

This might adversely affect the
case or the internal parts,
resulting in fire.

Do not play the supplied CD­ROM with a music CD player or
a similar device.

This might damage the
headphone or speaker, and/or
may damage your ears.

Do not drop or subject the
camera to strong impact.

This might cause fire, electric
shock, or malfunction.

Before moving the camera,
disconnect the cables.

Neglecting this might damage the
cables, resulting in fire or electric
shock.

Do not place the camera on
inclined or unstable surfaces.

This might cause the camera to
fall or tilt over, causing injury or
malfunction.

Do not wrap or place the
camera in cloth or blankets.

This might cause heat to build up
and deform the case, resulting in
fire. Use the camera in a well­ventilated place.

Do not swing the camera while
walking.

If you hold the grip belt and swing
the camera, the camera might
come into contact to other people
or any object, resulting in injury or
malfunction.

Before cleaning the camera,
remove the battery and AC
adapter.

Neglecting this might cause
electric shock.

Do not subject the LCD
monitor to impact.

This might damage the glass on
the screen or cause the internal
fluid to leak. If the internal fluid
enters your eyes or comes into
contact with your body or clothes,
rinse with fresh water.
If the internal fluid has entered
your eyes, consult a physician to
receive treatment.

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About the AC adapter

WARNING

Use the AC adapter only with
the indicated power supply
voltage.

Use with any other power supply
voltage might cause fire or
electric shock.

Do not disassemble, modify, or
repair the AC adapter.

This might cause fire or electric
shock.

Occasionally remove the plug
from the outlet and clean the
prongs and the surface where
the prongs are connected if
dust or dirt has adhered.

A loss of plug insulation might
cause fire.

Do not bring metal into contact
with the connection points of
the AC adapter when its plug is
in an outlet.

This might cause fire or electric
shock.

Do not connect or disconnect
the AC adapter plug with a wet
hand.

This might cause electric shock.

Do not remove the AC adapter
plug from a wall outlet by
pulling the actual cable.

This might damage the cable or
plug, resulting in fire or electric
shock. Make sure to hold the plug
when removing it.

Use only the specified AC
adapter (SQPH20W10P-02) and
power cable.

Use of an AC adapter other than
specified might cause fire or
malfunction.

Do not place blankets over the
AC adapter connected with the
power source or place the
adapter near a heater or on an
electric (warm) carpet.

This might cause fire or
malfunction.

Observe the following when
handling the AC adapter cord.

• Do not damage, modify (e.g.,
to extend), or heat the AC
adapter cable.

• Do not pull the AC adapter
cable, place something heavy
on it, or pinch it.

• Do not bend, twist, or bundle
the AC adapter cable with an
excessive force.

These might cause fire or electric
shock.

CAUTION

If you plan not to use the
camera for a long period of
time, remove the AC adapter
plug from a wall outlet for
safety.

Malfunction of the camera, if it
happens, might result in fire.

Do not use the AC adapter for
any use other than with this
camera.

This might cause fire or
malfunction.

Firmly insert the AC adapter
plug into a wall outlet.

Neglecting this might cause fire
or electric shock.

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About the camera battery and remote controller’s battery

DANGER

Observe the following when handling the camera battery and the remote
controller’s coin-shaped battery

• Do not disassemble/modify

• Do not heat

• Do not throw in fire or water

• Do not hammer, step on, drop, or subject to strong impact

• Do not use in applications other than specified

• Do not recharge in any manner other than specified

• Do not connect the battery electrodes (+ and - terminals) with wire or other
metallic objects

• Do not carry or store together with metallic necklaces or pins

This might cause the battery to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire or serious injury.

WARNING

Use only the specified battery
(GSC-BT6/BT7).

Use of a battery other than
specified might cause fire,
damage, or malfunction.

Do not leave the remote
controller’s lithium battery
within the reach of small
children.

Swallowing the remote
controller’s coin-sized lithium
battery might cause poisoning. If
you accidentally swallow the
battery, contact a doctor
immediately.

If fluid leaks from the camera
battery or the remote
controller’s coin-shaped
battery and comes into contact
with your eyes, immediately
wash your eyes with clean,
running water, and ask a
physician for treatment.

Leaving your eyes in this
condition might cause eye damage.

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CAUTION

Do not remove the battery
immediately after the camera
has been used for a long time.

The battery becomes hot during
use.
Touching a hot battery might
cause burns.

Do not use unusable battery or
discharged battery.

Otherwise, the battery may
rupture, ignite or heat up,
resulting in fire, burns, or injury.

Before storing the battery, attach
insulating tape to both the plus (+)
and (-) electrodes.

Storing battery as it is might cause
the battery to leak fluid, heat up or
rupture, resulting in burns or injury.

Insert the coin-shaped battery
carefully making sure that its
polarities (marked by + and -) are
facing the correct way.

Inserting the battery with its polarities
facing the wrong way might cause fire
or injury, or damage to the
surrounding area due to the battery
rupturing or leaking.

Handling Your Camera

Before using the camera, carefully read and observe the “Safety
Precautions” ( p.xiii) and the notes described below:

Avoid Using or Storing the Camera in the Following Places

 Places subject to humidity, dust, and dirt
 Places subject to direct sunlight
 Places subject to high or low temperature
 Places filled with highly flammable gas
 Places near gasoline, benzene, or paint thinner
 Places subject to strong vibration
 Places subject to smoke or steam
 Places subject to strong magnetic fields (near electric motors,

transformers, magnets, etc.)

 Places contacting chemicals (such as pesticides), rubber or vinyl

products for a long period of time

Avoid Subjecting the Camera to Vibrations or Impacts

If the camera is subjected to strong vibrations, not only will the camera
become damaged, there might also be a loss of hard disk drive data.

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Prevent the Hard Disk Camera from C o ming into Contact with Sand

If the camera comes into contact with sand, not only will the camera
become damaged, it will also no longer be repairable.

Take special care when using the hard disk camera near seaside, sandy
areas or places where sand dust is likely to occur.

Pay Attention to Condensation

Sudden changes in temperature, such as when you move the camera from
a cold location to a warm one, water droplets (condensation) may form on
the inside of the camera or on the lens.

When this occurs, turn the power OFF, and wait an hour before using the
camera. If condensation forms on the SD Memory Card, remove the SD
Memory Card, wipe off any condensation and wait a short time before using
it again.

When Cleaning the Camera

 To prevent the lens and the surface of the LCD monitor from being

scratched, blow off any dust from them with a blower brush and lightly
wipe with a soft dry cloth.

 Clean the body of the camera with a soft dry cloth. Do not use volatile

liquids such as paint thinner, benzene, or other harsh chemicals
because these may cause deformation or remove the coating.

Be Careful of Magnetic Fields

 Please do not allow items that are easily affected by magnetic fields to

come close to the speaker of the camera; these include credit and cash
cards, magnetic passes, computer diskettes, etc. Doing so could result
in data loss and render the item unusable.

 Do not allow objects such as magnets or speakers which produce

magnetic fields to come close to the camera. This might cause damage,
malfunctioning, or loss of memory contents.

Be Careful of Electromagnetic Waves

Do not use the camera near towers or high-voltage lines. This might cause
poor video or audio quality.

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Handling the AC Adapter

Be sure to use only the specified AC adapter (SQPH20W10P-02). Using a
different AC adapter might cause the camera to malfunction.

Before using the AC adapter, carefully read and observe the “Safety
Precautions” ( p.xiii) and the notes described below:

 Do not allow the connectors on the AC adapter to come into contact

with any other metal object because this might cause a short circuit.

 To connect the AC adapter, fully insert the DC plug on the AC adapter

into the DC IN 10V terminal on the camera.

 When disconnecting the AC adapter cable or DC plug, turn the power

OFF, then disconnect while holding its plug. Do not disconnect by
pulling the actual cable.

 Do not drop the AC adapter or subject it to strong impact.
 Do not use the AC adapter in very hot and humid places.
 Do not insert the DC plug on the AC adapter while the battery is being

used. Turn the power OFF first.

 The AC adapter is for indoor use only.
 Do not connect the supplied AC adapter to a device other than this

camera.

 The AC adapter may sometimes become warm during use. This is

normal.

 Buzzing noises may come from inside the camera. This is normal.
 Do not use the AC adapter near a radio because it could interfere with

the radio.

 If you remove the battery or AC adapter while the camera is in operation,

the date may be lost from the memory. If this happens, reset the date.

Specifications

AC adapter (SQPH20W10P-02)
Input: 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Rated output: 10 V DC, 2.0 A
Operating temperature: 32°F (0°C) to +104°F (+40°C)
Storage temperature: -40°F (-40°C) to +140°F (+60°C)
Dimensions:

Weight: Approx. 7.1 oz (200 g)

MEMO

 Use the power supply indicated on the supplied AC cable. When using

power supply other than the displayed voltage in other countries/region,
please purchase the AC cable that applies to the standard of the
country/region.

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1.9 inches
(49.5 mm

× 1.0 inches × 3.9 inches

× 25.5 mm × 99.5 mm) (W × H × D)

Handling the Battery

This camera uses a special rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is referred to
simply as “battery” in this manual.

When you use the battery, carefully read and observe the “Safety
Precautions” ( p.xiii) and the notes described below.

The battery included with the camera does not come fully charged. Be sure
to fully charge the battery before using the camera for the first time.

About Battery Use

 The battery gradually discharges even when not used. Charge the

battery one or two days before use.

 To maximize the battery life, switch the camera OFF as often as

possible when it is not being used.

 In cold locations, the length of time the camera is operable decreases

even with a fully charged battery.
Take along a spare fully charged battery.

 Always keep the terminals clean.
 If the battery is used for a long time, the battery itself will become warm.

This is normal and not a malfunction.

 The battery has a limited service life. The length of service life varies

depending on product use and user settings. At normal temperatures
(77°F (25°C)), the battery can be recharged approximately 300 times.
If you use the battery beyond its service life, you may notice that battery
life becomes remarkably shorter, even if the battery is fully charged. If
you notice that battery life has become remarkably shorter, even when
the battery pack is fully charged, it is recommended that you replace the
battery pack with battery model number GSC-BT6/BT7.

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When not Using the Battery for a Long Time

 When the battery is not in use for a lengthy period of time, be sure to

remove it from the camera body. If the battery is left attached to the
camera body or battery charger, a minute current will flow even if the
power is turned OFF. This will result in over discharge and th e battery
may no longer be useable.

 Store the battery in a cool place. We recommend a dry place with a

surrounding temperature of 59°F (15°C) to 77°F (25°C). Avoid storing
the battery in extremely hot or cold places.

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Charging the Battery

 Charging is done with the camera body or the separately sold charger.

You must not charge the battery with any other charger.

 When you use the battery for the first time or when the battery has not

been used for a long time, be sure to charge the battery before use.

 Use only the specified AC adapter (SQPH20W10P-02).
 This battery does not need to be fully discharged or exhausted before

being charged.

 The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately

after being used. This is normal and not a malfunction.

 The battery can be charged at temperatures between about +50°F

(+10°C) and +86°F (+30°C) to obtain maximum battery performance.

 Do not recharge a fully charged battery.

Getting the Most Out of Your Battery

 Even when the camera is turned off, a very small current continues to

flow. If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period, you
should take the battery out of the camera. If the battery is left out of the
camera for approximately 48 hours, th e da te , ti me an d ot he r camera
settings may revert to the default values. Reset these settings before
using the camera.

 Battery performance that has been impa ire d b y low temperatures will

recover when the camera is returned to room temperature (77°F (25°C)).

Specifications

Lithium-ion battery (GSC-BT6)
Nominal voltage: 7.2 V

Nominal capacity: 1200 mAh
Operating temperature: +32°F (0°C) to +104°F (+40°C)
Dimensions:

Weight: 2.2 oz (63 g)

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1.5 inches × 1.6 inches × 1.0 inches
(37 mm

× 40 mm × 25 mm) (W × H × D)

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About the Built-in Hard Disk Drive

This camera has its own built-in hard disk drive. Hard disk drive will also be
referred to as “HDD” throughout this Owner's Manual. The hard disk drive
is a precision component that is easily affected by impacts, vibration and
environmental variations such as changes in temperature. Note the
following when using the camera:

 Avoid striking, dropping, vibrating or waving the camera around while it

is operating or while it is idle. Doing so could result in camera damage,
malfunctions or loss of stored data.

 Do not turn the camera off while it is writing data to or reading data from

the hard disk drive. Doing so could result in camera damage,
malfunctions or loss of stored data.

 Before formatting the hard disk drive, check the data stored on the hard

disk drive carefully.
Formatting the hard disk drive completely erases all the data saved on
the hard disk drive. Data erased during formatting cannot be recovered.

 You should back up the data saved on the hard disk drive frequently in

case of damage to the hard disk drive or any modification or erasing of
the data.
T oshiba accepts no liability what soever for any loss or corruption of data
stored on the hard disk drive.

 It is recommended that you make a trial recording before recording

content that is important to you. Play back the trial recording to ensure
that the video and audio were recorded properly.

Using the Hard Disk Drive

 It is recommended that you periodically save the files on the hard disk

drive to a PC, CD or DVD and format the hard disk drive.
The hard disk drive is a high precision component and there is always a
risk of partial damage to the disk depending on how it is used. At worst,
it may become impossible to read or write data to the hard disk drive.
Accordingly, the hard disk drive should not be regarded as a permanent
storage location for recorded files, but rather as a temporary storage
location for viewing images before they are to be erased or copied for
permanent storage onto a PC, CD or DVD, etc.

 When files are repeatedly recorded onto the hard disk drive and erased,

file distribution on the hard disk drive becomes fragmented and the
amount of continuous free space decreases.
When this occurs, files that cannot be saved into a single block of free
space are split into 2 or more parts during saving.
Increasing numbers of split files will slow down normal camera
operation and may in some cases prevent the allocation of sufficient
free space to save new files even after stored images are erased.
In this situation, copy the files on the hard disk drive onto a PC, CD or
DVD, etc. and then format the built-in hard disk drive.

 If you cannot record or playback images on the hard disk drive, please

format the hard disk drive.

 After formatted, the hard disk drive reverts to default and all the stored

data are erased.

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About SD Memory Cards

SDHC/SD Memory Cards (sold separately) are referred to
in this manual as “SD cards”.

Note the information given below on handling SD cards.

Notes on Using SD Cards

 SD cards contain built-in nonvolatile semiconductor memory. Recorded

data is not generally corrupted (or erased) during normal use, but
misuse can result in data corruption (loss). Toshiba accepts no liability
whatsoever for any damages or loss arising from the corruption (loss) of
data stored on SD cards, regardless of the details or cause.

 Because part of the memory on an SD card is used as the system area,

the actual available memory capacity is smaller than stated card
capacity.

 Always format SD cards in the camera. Formatting an SD card on

another device (such as a PC) can cause problems that may prevent
data from being written to or read from the card.

 You should always make backup copies of important data.
 SD cards have a limited operating life. If you are no longer able to

record or erase images on an SD card that has been used for a long
period, you should purchase a new SD card.

 Take care that young children do not accidentally swallow an SD card

as this could cause choking.

 This camera conforms to SD standard version 1.01.

Write-protection

To prevent important data from being accidentally erased, you can lock
(write-protect) an SD card by moving the write-protect tab on the side of the
card to the LOCK position. To record, edit or erase data on the card, return
the tab to the unlocked position.

LOCK LOCK

Write-protect tab

IMPORTANT

 The use of Class 4 or Class 6 SD cards is recommended. However,

recording might discontinue because of different situations.

 Not all third-party SD cards are guaranteed to work with this camera.

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Preparation

Component Names
Loading and Removing the Battery
Charging
Inserting and Removing SD Cards
Turning the Camera On and Off
Setting the Date and Time
Creating Albums
Using the LCD Monitor
About the Remote Control
Using the Conversion Lens or Lens Hood

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Component Names

Camera

Lens

Assist light

Front LED

Remote control sensor
(embedded)

Tripod screw socket

LCD monitor

(assist light)

button

AUTO mode

button

(backlight

compensation)

button

Grip belt

Terminal cover

• HDMI terminal

• Component terminal

• A / V OUT terminal

• USB terminal
SD card cover

Speaker

Battery lock lever

Reset switch

Microphone

Mode LED

Zoom lever

REC button
STATUS LED

MEDIA LED

Jog dial

OK button

REC button

MENU button

Mode button

POWER switch

Terminal cover

• DC IN 10V terminal

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Using the OK Button

Camera LEDs

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Pressing directly down on the OK button
confirms the selected item, but you can also

move it up , down , left and right .
Use the OK button in recording mode to adjust

the focus, select the scene, set the brightness,
and to select items from menus.

In this manual, the “ , , , ” symbols are
used to indicate the direction in which the OK
button should be moved.

Mode

Color Green Red Orange

Status Lit Lit Blinking Lit Blinking Lit Blinking Lit Lit

At power

OFF

Standby - - On

During

shooting

During

playback

In USB

mode

LED

-Charging
completed

Recording

mode

Playback

mode

- Mounted - - Hardware

- - - Hardware

- - - Hardware

- Charging - charging

standby

STATUS LED MEDIA

error

--- ---

fault

fault

fault

- - Media

- - Media

- Cable not

---

connected

LED

access

access

Media

access

Front LED

Recording

-

-

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Remote Control

T button

W button

button
button
button
button
button

REC button
REC button

OK button

button

MENU button
MODE REC button
MODE PLAY button

Buttons/levers

Camera Remote control

POWER -

Mode button MODE REC

MODE PLAY

REC REC

REC half-pressed -

REC fully pressed REC

Zoom lever T direction T

Zoom lever W direction W

MENU MENU

OK OK
OK button
OK button
OK button
OK button

Jog dial left

Jog dial right

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Loading and Removing the Battery

Check that the camera is turned off.

Loading the Battery

1. Use the battery to push the battery lock lever in the direction of the
arrow as you slide the battery in .

Load the battery firmly as far as it will go,
and check that the battery is secured by
the battery lock lever.

IMPORTANT

 If you load the battery when the camera has not been correctly shut

down, the camera may not operate correctly. In this event, turn the
camera off and on again.

Removing the Battery

1. Slide the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow and then
remove the battery in .

Hold the battery lock lever in the direction
of the arrow to release the battery an d
then remove it.

2

1

IMPORTANT

 Always turn the camera off before removing the battery. Removing the

battery while the camera is still turned on may damage the camera or
corrupt important data. It may also cause the camera settings to revert
to the defaults that were set whe n you pu rchased the camera. If this
occurs, specify your preferred settings agai n.

 When removing the battery, take care not to drop the camera or battery.
 If you slide the battery lock lever when an AC adapter is not connected,

the power will automatically go off.

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Charging

You should charge the battery the first time you use the camera and
whenever the battery is low. Charging the battery fully takes around

2.5 hours. Time needed for recharging increases or decreases depending
on factors including the surrounding temperature.

Check that the battery is loaded in the camera and that the camera is
turned off.

Charging in the Camera

1. Open the terminal cover on the camera.

2. Connect the power cord and AC adapter and then plug the power cord
into the mains power socket.

3. Plug the DC plug on the AC adapter into the DC IN 10V socket on the
camera.

When battery charging begins, the STATUS LED on the camera lights
red. When charging is completed, the STATUS LED on the camera
turns green.

Terminal cover

IMPORTANT

 The battery is charged while in the camera. Never attempt to charge

the battery with any other charger.

 If a problem arises during charging, unplug the power cord from the

mains power outlet, remove the battery from the camera and contact
Toshiba Customer Service Department or Toshiba Customer Support
Department. Be careful when removing the battery as it can become
hot.

 If the camera is charged in conditions where it becomes hot (in direct

sunlight, etc.), the heat in the camera may trigger a sensor in the
camera that prevents charging from beginning immediately. If this
occurs, allow the camera to cool fully before charging.

MEMO

 To get the best possible performance from your battery, charge it when

the ambient temperature is between 50°F (10°C) and 86°F (30°C).

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Battery Level Display

When you turn the camera on, the level of charge in the battery appears on
the LCD monitor.

Display
Meaning Fully

charged

Low charge Almost out

of charge

Out of

charge

Camera Operation Time Using the Battery

The length of time for which the camera will operate on battery power
varies considerably depending on a number of factors, including the
battery's storage time, the temperature of the battery and camera, and the
shooting conditions (whether the zoom is used, etc.). Dirt and/or other
debris on the positive (+) and/or negative (-) battery terminals, or on the
corresponding terminals in the camera, can obstruct current flow and the
camera to incorrectly indicate that the battery is not charged. When loading
and removing the battery, take care not to touch the battery or camera
terminals. If the battery and/or camera terminals are dirty, clean them with a
clean, dry cloth.

The available video recording time when a new battery is fully charged is
shown below.

Continuous video recording

Conditions: Recording a video continuously without using the

zoom at a temperature of 73°F (23°C)

Shooting time: Approx. 90 min.

Actual time video recording

Conditions: Recording a video using the zoom and

power ON/OFF at a temperature of 73°F (23°C)

Shooting time: Approx. 60 min.

* The figures above relating to video recording time are for reference

purposes only and are not guaranteed.

Running on

the AC

adapter

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Inserting and Removing SD Cards

Turn the camera off before inserting or removing an SD card (sold
separately).

Inserting an SD Card

1. Open the SD card cover.

2. Insert the SD card into the SD slot, ensuring that the card is facing in
the right direction (as shown below).

With the notch facing to the left (towards
the lens), push the card firmly all the way
into the slot.

Check that the SD card is pushed fully and
securely into the slot and then close the
SD card cover.

To have images you shoot recorded on an
SD card, you should insert an SD card for
that purpose before taking images.

See “Selecting an SD Card as the Save
Location and Creating Albums” p.47.

Removing an SD Card

1. Push the card into the slot once so that it springs out slightly. Then
slowly pull it out of the slot.

Close the SD card cover after removing the SD card.

IMPORTANT

 Never remove the SD card while the MEDIA LED is lit. Doing so could

corrupt the data on the SD card or damage the SD card itself.

 The first time you use an SD card, or when using an SD card that has

been used on another device, always format the card in the camera
before recording.

 This camera does not support the MultiMediaCard™ format.

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Turning the Camera On and Off

Load the battery or connect the AC adapter.
See “Loading and Removing the Battery” p.5.
See “Charging” p.6.

Turning the Camera On and Off by Opening and Closing the LCD
Monitor

Opening the LCD monitor turns the
camera on and closing the LCD monitor
turns the camera off.

The first time you use the camera, or
when the battery has been left out of the
camera for a long period, the screen for
setting the date and time appears.

Set the date and time.
See “Setting the Date and Time” p.11.

MEMO

 If [LCD-LINKED POWER] is set to [OFF], closing the LCD monitor does

not turn the camera off. Slide the POWER switch to turn the camera off.

 Use the mode LED to check whether the camera is turned on when the

LCD monitor is closed.
See “LCD-linked Power” p.96.
See “Camera LEDs” p.3.

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Turning the Camera On and Off by Sliding the POWER Switch

Sliding the POWER switch turns the
camera on and off.

MEMO

 If the camera is not used for a set period of time, it automatically

turns off to avoid wasting battery power. This is called the Auto power
off ( p.95).

 If you load the battery or connect the AC adapter without correctly

shutting down the camera first, the camera may not operate correctly.
If this occurs, turn the camera off and on again.

 To forcibly turn off the camera when there is a problem such as a

system error, push the reset switch on the bottom of the camera. Note
that this may result in the loss of any files that are being created.
Settings such as the date and time may also revert to their default
values. In this event, reset the settings before using the camera again.

IMPORTANT

 If you slide the battery lock lever when an AC adapter is not connected,

the power will automatically go off.

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Setting the Date and Time

The first time you use the camera, or when the battery has been left out of
the camera for a long period, the screen for setting the date and time
automatically appears. Use this screen to set the date and time. Note that
you cannot set seconds.

1. Move the OK button to or to select a setting and then use the jog

dial to select a value.

After selecting the desired setting, you can also move the OK button to

or to set the value.

2. Move the OK button to or to select [OK] and then press the OK

button.

This sets the date and time.
The first time you use the camera, the display switches to the create

album screen. Use this screen to create your albums.
See “Creating Albums” p.12.
If you have already created albums, the camera switches to recording

mode. To cancel out of date and time setting, select [CANCEL] and
press the OK button.

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AM

DATE AND TIME SETTING

DATE

TIME

FORMAT

OK

2007

09 28

07 25

AM

CANCELOK

SELECT

MEMO

 The order in which the date appears depends on the selected format.

The available formats are [MM/DD/YYYY], [YYYY.MM.DD] and
[DD/MM/YYYY].

 When you finish setting the date and time after selecting [DATE AND

TIME SETTING] in the setup menu, the setup menu reappears.

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Creating Albums

When there are no created albums on the hard disk drive (the first time you
use the camera or after you format the hard disk drive ( p.102), etc.), the

create album screen is automatically displayed.

1. Use the jog dial to select an album type.

GIFT

OKSELECT

2. Press the OK button.
An album is created and the camera switches to recording mode.

MEMO

 You cannot select album types on an SD card.

Album Types*

The available album types are shown below.

Icon Name Icon Name Icon Name Icon Name

ART MAIL GIFT TRASH

DRIVE PARTY TRAVEL MUSIC

SPORTS BEACH LANDSCAPE BUSINESS

MEMO PC BIRTHDAY WEDDING

CEREMONY BABY KIDS FAMILY1

FAMILY2 FAMILY3 PET SPRING

SUMMER AUTUMN WINTER HAPPY

SAD LOVE LUCKY PARK

* Toshiba reserves the right to add or delete album types without prior notice.

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Albums and Drives

To save your recorded images, you must have albums. Y ou can choose the
type of album based on the recording date or on the type of shot (travel,
pets, etc.).

Drives are where your albums are kept.
On this camera, albums are kept on the hard disk drive and on SD cards.

Album

Drive
SD card

Drive
hard disk drive

Still images

Still Videos

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Using the LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor can be adjusted to a variety of positions.

Off position

Normal position

 When the camera is turned off
 When the camera is on standby for

photography

 When you are charging the camera

 For photography or playback

Backward-facing position

*

 T o look at the monitor when recording

images of yourself
* In the backward-facing position, the

image on the LCD monitor is
reversed left to right, like the image
in a mirror, but the recorded image
is the same as the actual subject.

Viewer position

 For playback

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About the Remote Control

The remote control allows you to photograph or play images and videos
from a distance.

Effective Range

4m

20°

20°

The above applies to indoor use. When the remote control is used outdoors
or when a bright light is shining on the remote control sensor, you may be
unable to operate the camera from the remote control even within the
effective range as shown above.

IMPORTANT

 Do not drop the remote control or subject it to severe vibration.
 Do not spill water on the remote control.
 Do not attempt to disassemble the remote control.
 Do not leave the remote control in hot or humid locations.

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The following limitations apply to the range
of the remote control:

 Distance: Up to roughly 12 feet

(4 meters) from the camera

 Angle: Within an angle of 20° up,

down, left or right relative to
the remote control sensor
on the camera

Loading the Battery

Use the bundled coin-shaped CR2025 lithium
battery.

Slide open the battery cover in the lower section
of the rear side of the remote control. Insert the
battery with the plus symbol (+) facing upwards
and then close the battery cover.

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MEMO

 Replace the battery if the remote control response becomes sluggish or

there is no response at all.

 Do not use a battery that has passed its use-by date.
 The remote control battery cannot be recharged.
 If fluid leaks from the battery, use a dry cloth to thoroughly clean off any

fluid on the remote control before inserting a new battery.

IMPORTANT

 Only use the designated type of battery.
 Take care not to reverse the (+) and (-) sides of the battery.
 Do not attempt to charge, disassemble or short-circuit the battery and

do not throw it into a fire.

 Do not leave a fully depleted battery in the remote control.
 Keep the battery out of the reach of infants and small children.

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Using the Conversion Lens or Lens Hood

The conversion lens (sold separately) is mounted in front of the lens to
change the shooting angle. Use the conversion lens for more distant, wide­angle shooting.

The lens hood is a cover designed to prevent sunlight shining directly into
the lines. Use the lens hood when shooting backlit subjects.

Use a commercially available conversion lens or lens hood.

1. Attach a commercially available conversion lens or lens hoo d to the

lens as shown in the figure.

MEMO

 To mount a conversion lens or lens hood directly onto the lens, use a

lens or hood with a threaded mount diameter of 43 mm.

 If the conversion lens or lens hood is attached, the lens or hood will

obstruct the assist light.

 When a conversion lens or lens hood is mounted, the remote control

may not function correctly.

 When a conversion lens is mounted, set image stabilization to [OFF].
 When a conversion lens is mounted, the camera may have difficulty

auto focusing or the distance displayed for shooting range ( p.36)
and manual focus may be incorrect.

 When a conversion lens or lens hood is mounted, the corners of the

image may be dark depending on the zoom setting or the lens hood
may appear in the image.

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Shooting Video

Before You Shoot
Shooting Video
Taking Still Images
Shooting with the Zoom
Playback
Erasing Images (Erase one Image)

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Before You Shoot

Holding the Camera

When shooting, hold the camera firmly, taking care not to block the lens
with your fingers.

When moving the camera while shooting a video, avoid sudden or extreme
movements.

For example, when you are panning the camera left or right, lock your
wrists so that camera does not move up and down and slowly turn your
body as you shoot.

Correct (one-handed) Correct (two-handed)

When holding the camera one-handed, brace your elbow firmly against the
side of your body.

For a more stable grip, hold the LCD monitor with your left hand.

Adjusting the Grip Belt

You can adjust the grip belt to ensure that
you maintain a firm grip on the camera.
Before adjusting the belt length, make sure

that you can press the REC button with
your thumb and move the zoom lever with
your index finger.

Release the Velcro tape on the grip belt and
adjust the belt length. After adjusting the
length, refasten the Velcro tape firmly.

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LCD Display When in Recording Mode (Normal Disp lay)

No. of available shots

Battery level

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Brightness*

Continuous
recording*

Focus*
Scene*

White balance*
Backlight

compensation*

Video icon

Zoom bar*

Assist light*

Operation guide

Available video

recording time

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Still image icon

LCD Display When in Recording Mode (Information Display)

Use the OK button to switch between normal display and information
display.

Image stabilization*

Video quality

Wind noise reduction*

Metering mode

Assist light*

When an SD card is

selected, is displayed.

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Album type and
number

Date and time

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* Icons displayed when the camera settings are not Auto (Scene and White

balance), Auto Focus (Focus), ±0 (Brightness), Off (Wind noise reduction,
Image stabilization, Assist light and Backlight compensation) and 1 shot
(Continuous recording) or are adjusted (zoom bar).

MEMO

 In normal display, the zoom bar icon will disappear after adjusted.

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Shooting Video

This section describes how to shoot a video. Sound is also recorded in the
video.

Check that the battery is loaded in the camera and that you have removed
the lens cap. Then open the LCD monitor to turn the camera on.

Use the grip belt to avoid dropping the camera.

1. Press the mode button to select recording mode .

The icon appears on the top-left corner of the screen during video
recording.

If the LCD monitor is too bright or too dark, adjust the monitor
brightness.

See “Changing the LCD Brightness” p.62.

2. Press the REC button.

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The camera starts shooting the video. Press
the REC button again to end video
recording.

The front LED lights during video recording.

IMPORTANT

 Do not disconnect the AC adaptor, slide the battery lock lever, or

remove the battery or SD card while the camera is in operation. Doing
so may damage the camera, hard disk drive and/or SD card, and may
corrupt the data stored on the hard disk drive or SD card.

 Avoid low temperature-burns when using the camera for long periods of

time. The camera can get hot, especially when used in hot
environments. For long periods of shooting, the use of a tripod is
recommended.

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MEMO

 If you set the LCD monitor in the backward-facing position, the image is

displayed reversed left to right, like the image in a mirror. However,
using any of the camera buttons or keys temporarily changes the image
back to normal.

 Video recording uses up battery charge more quickly than still image

photography.

 When you focus the lens either automatically or manually while

shooting a video, the lens operation noise as it focuses may also be
recorded in the video.

See “Setting the Focus” p.36.

 The lens operation noise emitted while you are using the zoom lever

may also be recorded in the video.

Button Operations during Video Recording

Status

Button/lever During recording

REC Ends recording
OK ­OK button Manual focus
OK button ­OK button ­OK button Sets the brightness
Zoom lever T direction Zooms in
Zoom lever W direction Zooms out
MENU Turns change LCD brightness on/off*

Assist light on/off

AUTO -

Backlight compensation on/off

* For information on changing the LCD brightness during video recording,
see “Changing the LCD Brightness during Video Recording” ( p.63).

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STOP

LCD Monitor Display during Video Recording

The text, numbers and icons displayed differ depending on the selected
camera settings.

Available video
recording time

Video icon

Zoom bar*

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Battery level

Elapsed
shooting time

Video
recording icon

Operation guide

STOP

* Icon displayed when zoom setting is adjusted and will disappear after the

zooming is set.

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Taking Still Images

The camera automatically controls the exposure (the combination of
shutter speed and aperture size) to suit the photography conditions.

1. Press the mode button to select recording mode.

2. Looking at the LCD monitor, compose the shot.

If the LCD monitor is too bright or too dark, adjust the monitor
brightness.

See “Changing the LCD Brightness” p.62.

3. Press the REC button down halfway and then press it down

fully .

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Pressing the button down halfway
automatically sets the focus and exposure.
The shutter speed and aperture are
displayed at that point. Continue to press the
button down fully to take the picture.

Note that camera movement when you press
the shutter button down fully will cause
blurring in the photographed image.

After shooting, the front LED lights.

MEMO

 In the interval between the REC button being pressed down halfway

and the focus being set, the LCD monitor image may turn dark.

 When the subject is dark, you can fire the assist light for focusing by

pressing the REC button down halfway.
See “Shooting with AF Assist Light” p.58.

 The assist light can be kept normally on by pressing the assist light

button.
See “Photography Using the Assist Light” p.41.

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F3.3

1/80s

3158

F3.3

1/80s

3158

Focusing

Y ou can determine whether an image is focused from the color of the focus
area frame that appears when you press the REC button down halfway.

The frame is green if the image is focused and red if it is not.
If the exposure is incorrect, the shutter speed and aperture are displayed in

red.

When the Camera Will not Focus...

 Set the [AF MODE] to [CENTER] ( p.57).

Next, move the camera so that the subject you want to photograph is in
the center of the shot. Then, holding down halfway the REC button

so that the focus is set, recompose the shot as desired and press the
REC button down fully.

3158

3158

1/80s

F3.3

1/80s

 This camera may have difficulty auto focusing and be unable to focus

due to the following conditions.

 Where there are also objects behind or in front of the subject (as

with an animal behind bars or a person standing in front of a tree)

 Very glossy subjects such as a mirror or car body
 Objects with little or no reflectivity, such as fur or hair
 Subjects with very low contrast (such as a person wearing clothing

of the same color as the background)

 Subjects moving at high speed
 Subjects with no substance, such as flames or smoke
 Subjects photographed through glass
 Subjects that are small and far away
 Extremely bright subjects (such as lights, etc.)
 In a dark location

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Shooting with the Zoom

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Depending on the distance to your subject, you can use the 10X optical
zoom and the 3X digital zoom to magnify the image by up to 30X.

POINT

 You can also defocus the background by using the optical zoom to

enlarge your subject.

ATTENTION

 The more you zoom in, the more susceptible the image is to camera

shake.

1. Set the mode button to recording mode.

2. Use the zoom lever to adjust the zoom setting and compose the shot.

Then take the picture.

Sliding the zoom lever towards T zooms in and enlarges distant
subjects.

Sliding it towards W lets you include a wider area in your shot.

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Zoom Bar Display

You can use the zoom bar on the LCD monitor to check the zoom setting.

Optical
zoom
area

<Digital zooming enabled> <Digital zooming disabled>

Digital
zoom
area

Slider

MEMO

 The digital zoom can be set to 30X or OFF.

See “Digital Zooming” p.55.

 When the camera is turned off or the Auto power off function is

activated, the zoom setting reverts to wide-angle (W).

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Optical
zoom
area

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Playback

Open the LCD monitor to turn the camera on.

Playing back Still Imag es

1. Press the mode button to select playback mode.

The last image shot appears on the LCD
monitor.

If the LCD monitor is too bright or too dark,
adjust the monitor brightness.

See “Changing the LCD Brightness” p.62.

2. Use the jog dial to select the still image you want to play back.

LCD Monitor Display during Still I mage Playback

The text, numbers and icons displayed differ depending on the selected
camera settings.

Album icon

Playback drive

Playback icon

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Album number

File number

Battery level

Protect icon*

Previous

image

Operation

guide

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Next image

Shooting date
and time

* Displayed for protected images ( p.75).

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Playing Back Video

1. Press the mode button to select playback mode.

The last image shot appears on the LCD
monitor.

If the LCD monitor is too bright or too
dark, adjust the monitor brightness.

See “Changing the LCD Brightness”
p.62.

2. Use the jog dial to select the video you want to play.

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The video icon is displayed in the video,
with film icons also being shown at the
top and bottom of the LCD monitor.

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3. Move the OK button to .

Video icon

The selected video is played.
To stop video playback, move the OK

button to .
To pause the video, move the OK button

to .
To adjust the speaker volume, use the

zoom lever.
T: Increases the volume.
W: Decreases the volume.

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Button Operations during Video Playback

Status

Button/lever

OK Switches the display
OK button Plays the

OK button Selects the

OK button Previous

OK button Next image One-touch skip ­Jog dial left Previous

Jog dial right Next image Fast forward Single-

Zoom lever
T direction

Zoom lever
W direction

Stopped Playing Paused

video

playback

method

image

image

- Volume up

Displays

thumbnails

Pauses the

video

Stops the video

One-touch replay -

Rewind Single-

frame

rewind

frame feed

Volume down

Fast-

forwarding

Plays the video

Playback Faster

Faster fast

forward

Rewinding

rewinding

Playback

One-touch Skip/Replay

This allows you to use skip playback during a video playback. The duration
of the skip differs depending on the length of the video.

1. While a video is playing or paused, move the OK button to or .
Use for one-touch skip (backward skip by a determined time interval)

or for one-touch replay (forward skip by a determined time interval).

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LCD Monitor Display during Video Playback

The text, numbers and icons displayed differ depending on the selected
camera settings.

Album number

Playback icon

Volume bar*

Album icon

Reservation

Playback drive

File number

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Video playback
method icon

Battery level

Direction key

operation guide

DISPL

Operation guide

Video status bar

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Video playback
time

Video status icon
Changes to

when the video is
paused.

* Displayed when the volume is changed.

MEMO

 The volume bar icon will disappear after adjusted.
 Even when you have multiple albums, you can play back the images on

all the albums using and on the OK button or the jog dial.

 If you move the OK button to or turn the jog dial to the right when the

final image is displayed, the first image appears. Similarly, if you move
the OK button to or turn the jog dial to the left when the first image is

displayed, the final image appears.

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ERASE THIS IMAGE.

Erasing Images (Erase one Image)

This section describes how to erase images one at a time. Note that you
cannot use this method to erase protected images ( p.75), or images
stored on a locked SD card ( p.xxiv).

ATTENTION

 Erased images cannot be recovered.

1. Press the MENU button.

In Auto mode, the MENU button cannot
operate.

Exit Auto mode or select playback mode
to display menu.

2. Use the jog dial to select [ERASE] and press the OK button.

RECORDING MENU

DRIVE & ALBUM

ERASE

CONTINUOUS RECORDING

EXIT

VIDEO QUALITY

3. Select [ERASE ONE IMAGE] and press the OK button.

ERASE

ERASE ONE IMAGE

CANCEL

CANCEL

4. Use the jog dial to select the image to be erased.

5. Move the OK button to to select [YES] and press the OK button.

ERASE

102-0100

ERASE THIS IMAGE.

The image is erased and the next image
appears.

If you do not want to erase the selected
image or if you want to cancel image

YES

NO

erasing, select [NO] and press the OK
button.

You cannot erase a protected image.

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Select [NO] and press the OK button.

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Advanced Photography

Setting the Scene
Setting the Focus
Changing the Brightness
Using the Backlight Compensation Function
Using Auto Mode Function
Photography Using the Assist Light
Changing the Recording Menu Settings
Creating and Selecting Albums
Continuous Recording
Setting the Video Quality
Shooting with Natural Color Tones (White Balance)
Shooting with Image Stabilization
Wind Noise Reduction
Changing the Microphone Sensitivity
Digital Zooming
Selecting the Metering Mode
Selecting the Focus Area (AF Mode)
Shooting with AF Assist Light
Changing Image Colors
Changing the Image Contrast
Changing the Image Sharpness
Changing the LCD Brightness

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OK

CANCEL

Setting the Scene

This camera can automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture to
suit the scene you are shooting or the purpose of the shot.

Your scene setting is retained even when you turn the camera off or the
Auto power off function is activated.

1. Set the camera to recording mode and move the OK button to .

A list of scene icons appears.

2. Use the jog dial to select the desired scene icon and press the OK button.
If you select [STAGE], proceed to “Locking the Zoom at Wide-Angle”.

If you select other scenes, the camera reverts to recording mode.

Scene Settings

Scene Type of shot

AUTO ­PORTRAIT For shots where the foreground

LANDSCAPE Distant scenery, landscapes, etc.
SPORTS For situations involving fast-moving

NIGHT SCENE For situations where the background

SNOW & BEACH For very bright situations such as at

ST AGE For shots within a specific range such

SUNSET For evening or sunset shots.

AUTO

OK

CANCEL

subject stands out clearly against a
blurred background.

subjects such as sporting events.

is dark, such as fireworks and night
time scenery.

snowfields or at the beach.

as stage activities.

MEMO

 The scene setting in Auto mode is [AUTO].
 You cannot specify scene settings when shooting video.
 The explanations for the different scenes are only intended as a

general guide. Select the scene setting that works best for you.

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Locking the Zoom at Wide-Angle

When you set the scene setting to [STAGE], you can lock the zoom at
wide-angle. This can prevent the zoom from moving away from the
wide-angle.

This is convenient for recording stage activities, such as children’s
performances, from the auditorium.

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1. Select [STAGE] from the scene settings.

2. Select [NEW SETTING].

Move the OK button to select [NEW
SETTING] and then press the OK
button.

Select [USE EXISTING DATA] to load
the existing data.

USE EXISTING DATA

USE EXISTING DATA

NEW SETTING

NEW SETTING

CANCEL

CANCEL

OK

OK

STAGE

3. Lock the zoom at wide-angle.

STAGE

Watch the LCD monitor and adjust the
zoom at wide-angle by moving the
zoom lever and then press the OK
button.

The icon appears at the lock

OK

OK CANCEL

CANCEL

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DISPLAY

MEMO

 You can only lock the wide-angle at optical range, not digital range

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Setting the Focus

This section describes how to set the focus to match the distance to the
subject you are photographing or filming.

Your focus setting is retained even when you turn the camera off or the
Auto power off function is activated.

1. Set the camera to recording mode and move the OK button to .

Each time you move the OK button to , the focus mode toggles
between [AF] and [MF].

Shooting Range Imposed by Focus Settings

Focus Type of shot

AUTO FOCUS Zoom W : Approx. 10 cm. to infinity

MANUAL FOCUS Zoom W : Approx. 10 cm. to infinity

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Zoom T : Approx. 1.0 m. to infinity

MEMO

 The focus setting in Auto mode is [AF].

Manual Focus

You can also focus the camera manually.

POINT

 Manual focus allows you to fix the focus at a set location, so it can be

very useful for shots of moving subjects and for dark or strongly backlit
situations where the camera has difficulty focusing.

1. In the focus settings ( p.36), select [ ].
The approximate distance is displayed on the screen.

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2. Use the jog dial to focus the shot.

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The focus is locked. To re-focus the
shot, use the jog dial.

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MEMO

 If the distance to the subject is 0.1 meters or less with the zoom set to

W, the distance shown on the screen changes to . The distance at
which appears differs depending on the zoom setting.

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Changing the Brightness

When there is a large difference (contrast) between the brightness of the
subject and the background, or when the subject makes up only a very
small part of the image, you can change brightness to get the correct image
brightness (exposure). The brightness values range from -6 to +6 and can
be set in 1/3-EV increments.

1. Set the camera to recording mode and move the OK button to .

2. Use the jog dial to set the brightness and press the OK button.

The brightness icon and current
brightness value appear.

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Higher settings brighten the image while
smaller values darken the image.

Brightness icon

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Brightness value

Subjects for Which Brightness Works

+ (positive) compensation

 Printed materials comprising black text on a white page
 Backlit subjects
 Very bright situations such as snowfields and very reflective

subjects

 Shots where most of the image consists of sky

- (negative) compensation

 People illuminated by a spotlight, particularly when the background

is dark

 Printed materials comprising white text on a dark or black page
 Subject with very low reflectivity, such as dark foliage or evergreen

trees (pines, etc.).

MEMO

 You cannot set brightness in Auto mode.
 You can set brightness while recording video.

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Using the Backlight Compensation Function

In shots where a lot of light enters the camera, such as shots taken facing
towards the light source, the subject may appear too dark. Backlight
compensation is a type of brightness that adjusts the exposure so that the
subject appears brighter in the shot.

The backlight compensation setting reverts to off when you turn the camera
off or the Auto power off function is activated.

1. Set the camera to recording mode and press the button.

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Backlight compensation is enabled and the backlight compensation
icon is displayed.

MEMO

 You cannot set backlight compensation in Auto mode.
 You can set backlight compensation while shooting a video.
 When backlight compensation is set, you can still switch to brightness

by moving the OK button to .

 If you press the button when brightness is set, both “brightness” and

“backlight compensation” are enabled.

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Use this feature to allow easy shooting with the settings adjusted
automatically. Besides, some buttons are disabled to prevent wrong
operation.

1. Set the camera to recording mode and press the AUTO button.

Auto mode is enabled and the Auto mode icon is displayed.

MEMO

 When the Auto mode function is enabled, you have to press the AUTO

button again to return to normal recording mode. Pressing the mode
button cannot return to normal recording mode.

 When the Auto mode function is enabled, only the video quality and file

save location that you have set are retained. Other settings are
automatically adjusted.

 In Auto mode, only AUTO button, REC button, REC button,

zoom lever, power switch, and mode button are operable. Other
buttons are disabled and a [CANNOT OPERATE IN AUTO MODE]
message will appear when pressed.

 In Auto mode, the AUTO button, REC button and zoom lever LEDs

are lit (blue).

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Photography Using the Assist Light

Use this feature to make focusing on your subject easier when you are
shooting in a dark location.

This setting reverts to off when you change the mode, turn the camera off
or the Auto power off function is activated.

1. Set the camera to recording mode and press the button.

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MEMO

 The assist light cannot function in Auto mode.
 Pressing the button alternately turns the assist light on and off.

 If you set the [AF ASSIST LIGHT] to [ON] in the recording menu, the

assist light can be turned on to help focusing by half-pressing the
REC button when the location is dark.

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Changing the Recording Menu Settings

The recording menu allows you to change the camera settings.
Your recording menu settings are retained even when you turn the camera

off or the Auto power off function is activated.

1. In recording mode, press the MENU button.

RECORDING MENU

CONTINUOUS RECORDING

VIDEO QUALITY

WHITE BALANCE

IMAGE STABILIZATION

EXIT

The recording menu appears.

2. Use the jog dial to select a menu and press the OK button.

RECORDING MENU

EXIT

The settings for the selected menu appear.

3. Use the jog dial to select the desired setting and press the OK button.

AF ASSIST LIGHT

CONTRAST

LCD BRIGHTNESS

ERASE

HQ

COLOR

STANDARD

SHARPNESS

The selected setting is set and the

CONTRAST

SOFT

CANCEL

recording menu reappears.
To cancel the setting, press the MENU

button.

4. To return to shooting, press the MENU button.
The camera is now ready to shoot.

MEMO

 The MENU button cannot operate in Auto mode.

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Button Operations during Recording Menu Setting

Screen

Button/lever Menu displayed Setting displayed

OK Confirms the selected setting
OK button Selects a menu setting Selects a setting
OK button Selects a menu setting Selects a setting
OK button Confirms the selected

setting

OK button - Returns to the previous

Jog dial right Sel ects a menu setting Selects a setting
Jog dial left Selects a menu setting Selects a setting
MENU Returns to recording

Returns to the menu

mode

Mode button Returns to recording mode

-

screen

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Recording Menu

Menu item Description Recording

Ref.

mode

DRIVE &
ALBUM

Selects the drive and selects or
creates albums.

45

ERASE Erases images. - 85
CONTINUOUS

Sets continuous photography. 48

RECORDING
VIDEO

Sets the image quality for videos. 49

QUALITY
WHITE

Sets the white balance. 50

BALANCE
IMAGE

STABILIZATION
WIND NOISE

REDUCTION
MIC.

Turns image stabilization on

52

and off.
Turns wind noise reduction on

53

and off.
Sets the microphone sensitivity. 54

SENSITIVITY
DIGITAL ZOOM Turns digital zooming on and off. 55
METERING

MODE
AF MODE Sets the area used for setting the

Sets the metering mode used to
calculate the exposure.

56

57

focus.

AF ASSIST
LIGHT

Turns the AF assist light on and
off when shooting still images in

58

dark places.
COLOR Sets the image colors. 59
CONTRAST Sets the dark-light contrast for

60

images.
SHARPNESS Sets the image sharpness. 61
LCD

BRIGHTNESS

Sets the brightness of the LCD

monitor.

-62

SETUP Displays the setup menu. - 91

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Creating and Selecting Albums

101

CHANGE ALBUM

ALBUM SELECTION

CREA

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Albums provide a way for you to save and organize your images into
categories according to date, location, etc.

Creating Albums on the Hard Disk Drive

1. From the recording menu, use the jog dial to select [DRIVE & ALBUM]
and press the OK button.

RECORDING MENU

DRIVE & ALBUM

CONTINUOUS RECORDING

EXIT

2. Use the jog dial to select [HDD] and press the OK button.

3. Move the OK button to to select [CREATE NEW] and press the OK
button.

ALBUM SELECTION

SETUP

HDD

ERASE

DRIVE & ALBUM

HDD

CANCEL

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4. Use the jog dial to select an album type and press the OK button.

The newly created album is set as the
save location for images and the
camera is ready to shoot.

Album types include [ART], [KIDS], etc.

GIFT

OKSELECT

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CREA

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ALBUM SELECTION

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Changing the Type of an Album on the Hard Disk Drive

1. From the recording menu, use the jog dial to select [DRIVE & ALBUM]
and press the OK button.

2. Use the jog dial to select [HDD] and press the OK button.

3. Use the jog dial to select the album you want to change.

ALBUM SELECTION

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4. Move the OK button to to select [CHANGE ALBUM] and press the
OK button.

ALBUM SELECTION

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5. Use the jog dial to select the album type and press the OK button.

101

TE NEW

101

TE NEW

The changed album is set as the save
location for images and the camera is
ready to shoot.

GIFT

OKSELECT

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Selecting an Album on the Hard Disk Drive as the Save Location

1. From the recording menu, use the jog dial to select [DRIVE & ALBUM]

and press the OK button.

2. Use the jog dial to select [HDD] and press the OK button.

3. Use the jog dial to select the desired album and press the OK button.

ALBUM SELECTION

101

The selected album is set as the save
location for images and the camera is
ready to shoot.

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TE NEW

Selecting an SD Card as the Save Location and Creating Albums

1. From the recording menu, use the jog dial to select [DRIVE & ALBUM]

and press the OK button.

2. Use the jog dial to select [SD] and press the OK button.

A message is displayed.

3. Use the jog dial to select [YES] or [NO] and press the OK button.

CREATE ALBUM

CREATE A NEW ALBUM?

YES NO

MEMO

 You cannot select album types on an SD card.

Selecting [YES] sets the newly created
album as the save location for images
and the camera is then ready to shoot.

Selecting [NO] sets the most recent
album on the SD card as the save
location for images and the camera is
then ready to shoot.

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Continuous Recording

POINT

 Continuous recording is ideal for subjects where photo opportunities

are easily missed, such as with children and pets.

1. From the recording menu, use the jog dial to select [CONTINUOUS
RECORDING] and press the OK button.

RECORDING MENU

CONTINUOUS RECORDING

EXIT

2. Use the jog dial to select [CONTINUOUS RECORDING] and press the
OK button.

DRIVE & ALBUM

ERASE

1 SHOT

VIDEO QUALITY

WHITE BALANCE

CONTINUOUS RECORDING

1 SHOT

CANCEL

To cancel the setting, press the MENU
button.

1 SHOT : Images are shot one

at a time.

CONTINUOUS
RECORDING

: The camera records

images continuously.

3. Press the MENU button to exit the recording menu and return to
recording mode.

4. Compose the shot, press the REC button down halfway to set the
focus, and then press the button down fully.

The camera starts recording in continuous recording mode.
If you release the REC button during continuous recording, the

camera stops recording.

MEMO

 The interval between shots varies depending on the recording

conditions.

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Setting the Video Quality

1. From the recording menu, use the jog dial to select [VIDEO QUALITY]

and press the OK button.

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Video quality

Approx.

SHQ

15 Mb/

sec.

Approx.

HQ

12 Mb/

sec.

Approx.

SP

9 Mb/sec.

RECORDING MENU

CONTINUOUS RECORDING

VIDEO QUALITY

WHITE BALANCE

IMAGE STABILIZATION

EXIT

ERASE

HQ

The video quality settings are displayed
along with the available recording time
at each setting.

2. Use the jog dial to select the video quality and press the OK button.

The selected video quality is set and

VIDEO Q UALIT Y

SP

10 : 43 : 58

CANCEL

the recording menu reappears.
To cancel the setting, press the MENU

button.
SHQ : Super high quality
HQ : High quality
SP : Standard play

Approximate Video Recording Times

The table below shows the approximate recording time for videos recorded
on to the camera's hard disk drive and SD cards. Because the amount of
data used varies depending on the subject being recorded, the recording
durations listed below are approximate and may vary.

Hard disk drive SD card

80GB*

(GSC-

K80HE)
Approx.

11hr30min

Approx.

14hr20min

Approx.

19hr10min

* 1GB = 1 billion bytes. The actual formatted capacity may be lower than th e

figure shown here.

40GB

(GSC-

K40HE)
Approx.

5hr40min

Approx.

7hr10min

Approx.

9hr30min

8GB 4GB 2GB 1GB 512MB

Approx.

65min

Approx.

85min

Approx.

110min

Approx.

30min

Approx.

40min

Approx.

55min

Approx.

16min

Approx.

20min

Approx.

27min

Approx.

8min

Approx.

10min

Approx.

14min

Approx.

4min

Approx.

5min

Approx.

6min

MEMO

 The available recording time actually displayed will vary depending on

the image quality and the amount of space available on the drive.

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OK

CANCEL

Shooting with Natural Color Tones (White Balance)

When you take pictures under a range of different light sources, you can
use the white balance (see “Glossary” p.131) setting to obtain more

natural-looking colors.

POINT

 If the stored white balance setting is unsuitable, you can use presets to

manually set the white balance.

ATTENTION

 If you use a setting other than [AUTO] and the selected setting does not

match the light source, the color tones may appear unnatural.

1. From the recording menu, use the jog dial to select [WHITE BALANCE]
and press the OK button.

RECORDING MENU

CONTINUOUS RECORDING

VIDEO QUALITY

WHITE BALANCE

IMAGE STABILIZATION

WIND NOISE REDUCTION

EXIT

2. Use the jog dial to select the white balance and press the OK button.

AUTO

If you selected [PRESET], proceed to
“Overwriting preset data” or “Using
preset data”. If you selected another
setting, the camera reverts to recording

AUTO

OK

CANCEL

mode.
To cancel the setting, press the MENU

button.

AUTO : Automatic adjustment
SUNLIGHT : For recording in sunlight
CLOUD : For recording under cloudy skies
FLUORESCENT

LIGHT H
FLUORESCENT

LIGHT L
INCANDESCENT

: For recording under daylight fluorescent lights

(fluorescent lights with a bluish cast)

: For recording under neutral fluorescent lights

(fluorescent lights with a reddish cast)

: For recording under incandescent lights

LAMP
PRESET : Presets (using data stored by the user)

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OVERWRITE DATA

USE DATA

OK

DISPLAY A WHITE OBJECT IN

THE CENTER, THEN PRESS THE OK BUTTON.

OVERWRITE DATA

USE DATA

OK

Overwriting Preset Data

This procedure stores new preset data for the current light source.

1. Select [PRESET] and use the jog dial to select [OVERWRITE DATA]

from the menu that appears. Then press the OK button.

WHITE BALANCE

OVERWRITE DATA

USE DATA

OK

A message is displayed.

2. Position a white subject (a white dish or piece of paper) so that it fills the

displayed frame and press the OK button.

WHITE BALANCE

DISPLAY A WHITE OBJECT IN

THE CENTER, THEN PRESS THE OK BUTTON.

A message is displayed and the
camera is then ready to shoot.

MEMO

 When you are setting the white balance, ensure that the subject

(the white dish or piece of paper) completely fills the displayed frame.

Using Preset Data

This section explains how to use existing preset data.

3. Select [PRESET] and use the jog dial to select [USE DATA] from the

menu that appears. Then press the OK button.

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OK

WHITE BALANCE

OVERWRITE DATA

USE DATA

The camera reverts to recording mode.

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Shooting with Image Stabilization

Image stabilization reduces the problem of camera shake when you are
shooting video.

POINT

 Image stabilization is particularly useful when you are using the zoom.

ATTENTION

 Image stabilization may be ineffective with excessive camera shake or

when you are tracking a moving subject.

 The effects gained from Image stabilization differ depending on scene

settings and surrounding brightness. Maximum effects cannot be
gained in dark locations.

 The Image stabilization function is designed to correct camera shake

during video recording and does not function when you are shooting
still images.

1. From the recording menu, use the jog dial to select [IMAGE
STABILIZATION] and press the OK button.

RECORDING MENU

WIND NOISE REDUCTION

EXIT

VIDEO QUALITY

WHITE BALANCE

IMAGE STABILIZATION

MIC. SENSITIVITY

ON

2. Use the jog dial to select the setting and press the OK button.

The selected setting is set and the

IMAGE STABILIZATION

ON

CANCEL

recording menu reappears.
To cancel the setting, press the MENU

button.
ON : The Image stabilization

function is used.

OFF : The Image stabilization

function is not used.

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Wind Noise Reduction

This function reduces wind noise in the recorded sound when you are
shooting video.

ATTENTION

 This function is not effective if you shoot with the microphone subjected

directly to wind.

1. From the recording menu, use the jog dial to select [WIND NOISE

REDUCTION] and press the OK button.

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RECORDING MENU

WIND NOISE REDUCTION

EXIT

WHITE BALANCE

IMAGE STABILIZATION

MIC. SENSITIVITY

ON

DIGITAL ZOOM

2. Use the jog dial to select the setting and press the OK button.

Wind noise reduction is set and the

WIND NOISE REDUCTION

ON

CANCEL

recording menu reappears.
To cancel the setting, press the MENU

button.
ON : The Wind noise reduction

function is used.

OFF : The Wind noise reduction

function is not used.

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Changing the Microphone Sensitivity

Use this procedure to set the microphone sensitivity during video recording.

1. From the recording menu, use the jog dial to select [MIC.
SENSITIVITY] and press the OK button.

RECORDING MENU

IMAGE STABILIZATION

WIND NOISE REDUCTION

MIC. SENSITIVITY

STANDARD

DIGITAL ZOOM

EXIT

2. Use the jog dial to select the sensitivity and press the OK button.

METERING MODE

MIC. SENSITIVITY

MORE

CANCEL

The selected sensitivity is set and the
recording menu reappears.

To cancel the setting, press the MENU
button.

STANDARD : Sets the normal

MORE : Sets a higher microphone

LESS : Sets a lower microphone

microphone sensitivity.

sensitivity.
Select this setting to

record low sounds that
are difficult to hear.

sensitivity.
Select this setting to

reduce ambient noise.

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Digital Zooming

Digital zooming using digital processing to further enlarge the central
portion of the screen.

Pixel interpolation technology ensures that the specified number of image
pixels are still recorded when digital zooming is used.

ATTENTION

 Using the digital zoom lowers the image quality.

1. From the recording menu, use the jog dial to select [DIGITAL ZOOM]

and press the OK button.

RECORDING MENU

EXIT

2. Use the jog dial to select the magnification and press the OK button.

WIND NOISE REDUCTION

MIC. SENSITIVITY

DIGITAL ZOOM

METERING MODE

DIGITAL ZOOM

OFF

AF MODE

30X

CANCEL

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The digital zoom is set and the
recording menu reappears.

To cancel the setting, press the MENU
button.

30X : The 3X digital zoom is used.

(max. 30X together with 10X
optical zoom)

OFF : The digital zoom is not used.

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Selecting the Metering Mode

Use this procedure to specify the metering mode used for exposure
calculation.

POINT

 Using the [SPOT] setting for backlit subjects enables you to match the

exposure for a specific subject.

ATTENTION

 If the metering point is too bright, the photographed image will be dark.
 If the metering point is too dark, the photographed image will be

washed out.

1. From the recording menu, use the jog dial to select [METERING
MODE] and press the OK button.

RECORDING MENU

METERING MODE

EXIT

MIC. SENSITIVITY

DIGITAL ZOOM

SPOT

AF MODE

AF ASSIST LIGHT

2. Use the jog dial to select [CENTER WEIGHTED] or [SPOT] and press
the OK button.

The selected metering mode is set and

METERING MODE

SPOT

CANCEL

the recording menu reappears.
To cancel the setting, press the MENU

button.
CENTER

WEIGHTED

: The camera sets the

exposure by metering the
entire image but with
particular emphasis on
the central part of the
image.

SPOT : The camera sets the

exposure by metering
just a very small area at
the center of the image.

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Selecting the Focus Area (AF Mode)

Use this procedure to specify the area used to set the focus.

POINT

 In shots such as group photos where there are many subjects, or where

the subject is not in the center of the shot, use the [MULTI] setting to
reduce the likelihood of the shot being incorrectly focused.

1. From the recording menu, use the jog dial to select [AF MODE] and

press the OK button.

RECORDING MENU

EXIT

DIGITAL ZOOM

METERING MODE

AF MODE

MULTI

AF ASSIST LIGHT

COLOR

2. Use the jog dial to select [CENTER] or [MULTI] and press the OK

button.

The selected AF mode is set and the

AF MODE

CENTER

CANCEL

recording menu reappears.
To cancel the setting, press the MENU

button.
CENTER : The camera sets the focus

by measuring the distance
to subject in the center of
the shot.
The area used for focusing
is always displayed in the
center of the LCD monitor
screen.

MULTI : The camera determines

which of a number of
points should be used for
measuring the focal
distance.
The focus area is
displayed in the part of the
image used for focusing.

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Shooting with AF Assist Light

Use this procedure to enable the assist light to fire when shooting still
photography of subjects in dark places.

1. From the recording menu, use the jog dial to select [AF ASSIST LIGHT]
and press the OK button.

RECORDING MENU

AF ASSIST LIGHT

EXIT

METERING MODE

AF MODE

ON

COLOR

CONTRAST

2. Use the jog dial to select [ON] or [OFF] and press the OK button.

The AF assist light is set and the

AF ASSIST LIGHT

ON

CANCEL

recording menu reappears.
To cancel the setting, press the MENU

button.
ON : The AF assist light fires to help

focus still photography of
subjects in dark places.

OFF : The AF assist light does not

fire.

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Changing Image Colors

Use this procedure to select the colors used in images you shoot.
This also allows you to shoot images in black and white or in sepia tone.

1. From the recording menu, use the jog dial to select [COLOR] and press

the OK button.

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RECORDING MENU

EXIT

AF MODE

AF ASSIST LIGHT

COLOR

STANDARD

CONTRAST

SHARPNESS

2. Use the jog dial to select the colors and press the OK button.

The selected colors are set and the

COLOR

STANDARD

CANCEL

recording menu reappears.
To cancel the setting, press the MENU

button.
STANDARD : Color
VIVID : Vivid color
MONOCHROME : Black and white
SEPIA : Sepia

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Changing the Image Contrast

Use this procedure to set the degree of difference between light and dark in
images you shoot. You can use this function to heighten or soften the
contrast and change the tone of your images.

1. From the recording menu, use the jog dial to select [CONTRAST] and
press the OK button.

RECORDING MENU

EXIT

AF ASSIST LIGHT

COLOR

CONTRAST

STANDARD

SHARPNESS

LCD BRIGHTNESS

2. Use the jog dial to select the contrast setting and press the OK button.

The selected contrast is set and the

CONTRAST

SOFT

CANCEL

recording menu reappears.
To cancel the setting, press the MENU

button.
ST ANDARD : Sets the contrast

automatically.
HARD : Heightens the contrast.
SOFT : Softens the contrast.

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Changing the Image Sharpness

Use this procedure to sharpen or soften the image outlines. You can use
this function to make the outlines of objects crisper or make them less
clearly defined, altering the tone of the image.

1. From the recording menu, use the jog dial to select [SHARPNESS] and
press the OK button.

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RECORDING MENU

SHARPNESS

EXIT

COLOR

CONTRAST

STANDARD

LCD BRIGHTNESS

SETUP

2. Use the jog dial to select the sharpness setting and press the OK
button.

The selected sharpness is set and the

SHARPNESS

HARD

CANCEL

recording menu reappears.
To cancel the setting, press the MENU

button.
STANDARD : Normal edge sharpness
HARD : Sharper edges
SOFT : Softer edges

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OK

CANCEL

Changing the LCD Brightness

POINT

 Making the LCD brighter makes it easier to see when you are outdoors

or in other bright conditions.

ATTENTION

 If you reduce the LCD brightness and then move to a bright location,

there may appear to be no image on the LCD monitor.

Changing the LCD Brightness from the Recording (or Play) Menu

1. From the recording (or play) menu, use the jog dial to select [LCD
BRIGHTNESS] and press the OK button.

RECORDING MENU

LCD BRIGHTNESS

EXIT

CONTRAST

SHARPNESS

SETUP

2. Use the jog dial to adjust the brightness and press the OK button.

LCD BRIGHTNESS

The LCD brightness is set and the
recording menu reappears.

To cancel the setting, press the MENU
button.

OK

CANCEL

MEMO

 You can also set the LCD brightness from the play menu.
 Changing the LCD brightness does not change the brightness of

recorded images.

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08:17:26

STOP

00:00:12

08:17:26

STOP

00:00:12

Changing the LCD Brightness during Video Recording

1. While recording video, press the MENU button.

08:17:26

00:00:12

The LCD brightness icon appears on
the screen.

STOP

2. Use the jog dial to adjust the brightness and press the OK button.

08:17:26

STOP

00:00:12

The LCD brightness is set.

MEMO

 Changing the LCD brightness does not change the brightness of

recorded images.

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Advanced Playback

Changing Levels
Selecting the Video Playback Method
Capturing Single Video Frames as Still Images
Using Zoomed Playback
Switching the Playback Display
Changing Playback Settings
Setting up and Running Auto Play
Protecting Images
Copying Images
Printing Directly from the Camera Using PictBridge
Editing Videos

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6 2 G B

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Changing Levels

When you are searching for a particular image, you can use the zoom lever
to select “list view”, “album” or “drive”.

Single-image display Thumbnail display

101-0105

Towards W

THUMBNAIL

101-0007

DISPL

DRIVE

MEMORY USED
MEMORY REMAINING

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Drive display Album display

Towards T

Towards T

Towards W

Displaying Images as a List (Thumbnail Disp lay)

This feature allows you to view a collection of your images at a smaller
(thumbnail) size. In this manual, this way of viewing reduced images is
called “thumbnail display”. Thumbnail display allows you to view 6 images
at once.

1. Select playback mode and then slide the zoom lever towards W.

THUMBNAIL

101-0007

The images are displayed as
thumbnails.

If there are 7 or more images, use the
jog dial to scroll the screen.

To view a selected thumbnail image at
the normal size, slide the zoom lever
towards T.

To Move to Another Album

There are 2 ways to do this:

 Use the jog dial to scroll the screen and position the cursor on “next

album” (or “previous album”). Then press the OK button.

 Move to another level to display the albums and then select the album

to be played back.
See “Selecting Albums and Drives for Playback” p.67.

ALBUM

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CANCEL

Selecting Albums and Drives for Playback

1. Select thumbnail display.

2. Slide the zoom lever towards W.

ALBUM

101

The screen changes to album display.
Use the jog dial to select the album to be

played back.

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Slide the zoom lever towards T to
display the thumbnails for the images in
the selected album.

3. In the album display, slide the zoom lever towards W.

DRIVE

The screen changes to drive display.
Use the jog dial to select the drive to be

played back.

MEMORY USED
MEMORY REMAINING

15 GB
6 2 GB

Slide the zoom lever towards T to
display the albums on the selected drive.

MEMO

 The drive selected here is the playback drive. Selecting a drive that is

not the drive currently selected for saving images does not change the
image save location.

See “Creating and Selecting Albums” p.45.

Selecting the Video Playback Method

You can choose from 2 video playback methods:

CONTINUOUS PLAY : Plays through to the end of the videos in the

album in order.

1 FILE : Plays just the selected video.

1. Select playback mode.

2. Use the jog dial to select the video you want to play.

3. Move the OK button to .

The video playback icon appears.

4. Use the jog dial to select either [CONTINUOUS PLAY] or [1 FILE] and

press the OK button.

VIDEO PLAYBACK

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CONTINUOUS PLAY

OK

CANCEL

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Capturing Single Video Frames as Still Images

You can capture one frame from a video as a still image.

1. Select playback mode.

2. Use the jog dial to select the video you want to play.

3. Move the OK button to .

Video playback begins.

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4. In the scene containing the image you want to capture, move the OK
button to to pause the video.

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Using the jog dial, you can use
single-frame feed (or rewind) to
precisely locate the scene you want to
capture as a still image.

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5. Press the REC button down fully.
The selected scene is captured as a still image.

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Using Zoomed Playback

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Use zoomed playback for detailed image checking.

Zoomed Still Image Playback

1. Select playback mode and use the jog dial to select the still image you

want to view zoomed.

2. Slide the zoom lever towards T.

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The image is enlarged.
Slide the zoom lever towards W to

zoom back out.
You can move the enlarged area

around using , , and on the
OK button.

To exit zoomed playback and return to
the normal-size display, press the OK
button.

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Slide towards T

Slide towards W

MEMO

 Video playback cannot be zoomed.

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Switching the Playback Display

Use this procedure to change the display mode for playback images.

1. Select playback mode and use the jog dial to select the image.

2. Press the OK button.
Each time you press the OK button, the

information display mode changes as shown
below.

Normal playback mode (still image).

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Changing Playback Settings

As well as changing settings for playback, you can also use this procedure
to specify settings for image protection and printing.

1. In playback mode, press the MENU button.

The play menu appears.

2. Use the jog dial to select a menu and press the OK button.

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PLAY MENU

ERASE

AUTO PLAY

PROTECT

EXIT

COPY

PLAY MENU

VIDEO EDITING

LCD BRIGHTNESS

EXIT

COPY

PictBridge

SETUP

3. Specify the desired options in the settings screen.
Exiting settings returns to the play menu.

4. To exit the play menu, press the MENU button.
The camera reverts to playback mode.

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Button Operations during Play Menu Setting

Button/lever Menu displayed Setting displayed
OK Confirms the selected setting
OK button Selects a menu setting Selects a setting
OK button Selects a menu setting Selects a setting
OK button Confirms the selected setting
OK button - Returns to the previous

Jog dial right Selects a menu setting Selects a setting
Jog dial left Selects a menu setting Selects a setting
MENU Returns to playback

Mode button Returns to playback mode

Play Menu

Menu item Description Ref.

ERASE Erases images. 85
AUTO PLAY Sets the types of images played back by

Auto play and also runs Auto play.

PROTECT Applies protection or read-only status to

images.
COPY Copies images. 78
PictBridge Prints images by connecting the camera

directly to the printer.
VIDEO EDITING Deletes unwanted sections of videos. 82
LCD BRIGHTNESS Sets the LCD monitor brightness. 62
SETUP Moves to the setup menu. 91

Screen

screen

Returns to the play menu

mode

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75

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Setting up and Running Auto Play

Auto play automatically plays back images sequentiall y.

Setting up Auto Play

1. From the play menu, use the jog dial to select [AUTO PLAY] and then
press the OK button.

PLAY MENU

ERASE

AUTO PLAY

PROTECT

EXIT

COPY

2. Use the jog dial to select a setting and press the OK button.

TARGET IMAGES

STILL IMAGE

VIDEO.

STILL & VIDEO

CANCEL

3. Use the jog dial to select the desired setting and press the OK button.
The selected setting is set and the Auto play menu screen reappears.

TARGET IMAGES

STILL IMAGE : Plays only still images.
VIDEO : Plays only videos.
STILL & VIDEO : Plays both videos and still images.

ALBUM

CURRENT ALBUM : Plays only the currently selected album.
ALL ALBUMS : Plays all the albums.

The Auto play menu screen appears.

EXECUTE :Runs Auto play.
TA RGET IMAGES:Selects the types of

ALBUM :Selects the album

images shown by
Auto play.

to be shown by
Auto play.

MEMO

 Auto power off does not operate during Auto play.
 The still image switch interval is 3 seconds during Auto play.

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Running Auto Play

1. From the play menu, use the jog dial to select [AUTO PLAY] and then
press the OK button.

The Auto play menu screen appears.

2. Use the jog dial to select [EXECUTE] and press the OK button.

AUTO PLAY

EXECUTE

CANCEL

Auto play begins.
While Auto play is running, you can

pause or restart playback by moving the
OK button to .

Auto play repeats until you move the
OK button to to end Auto play.

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Protecting Images

PROTECT

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SELECT ALL

CLEAR ALL

NEXT ALBUM

CANCEL

OK

To prevent images from being inadvertently erased, you can make them
read-only files. Images with this status are referred to as “protected”
images.

ATTENTION

 Formatting erases all your images, including protected images.

Erased images cannot be restored.

Selecting and Protecting Images

1. From the play menu, use the jog dial to select [PROTECT] and press

the OK button.

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PLAY MENU

EXIT

AUTO PLAY

PROTECT

PictBridge

ERASE

COPY

2. Use the jog dial to select the image to be protected and press the OK

button.

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The [ ] icon appears below the
protected image.

To remove the protection, press the OK
button again.

To protect multiple images, repeat this
procedure. To move to the previous or

SELECT

SELECT ALL

OK

NEXT ALBUM

CLEAR ALL

CANCEL

next album, move the OK button to
or respectively.

3. Move the OK button to to select [OK] and press the OK button.

The images are protected and the play menu reappears.
If you do not want to protect the images, select [CANCEL] and press

the OK button.

Confirming Images in Enlarged View

In step 2, slide the zoom lever towards T.
Sliding towards W in enlarged view will return to the protection settings

screen.

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PROTECT

103

SELECT ALL

CLEAR ALL

CANCEL

OK

Protecting all Images in an Album

In step 2, move the OK button to to select [SELECT ALL], then press the
OK button.

MEMO

 The [ ] icon is displayed for protected images on the playback screen

and when protection is set.

 To protect an entire SD card, see “Write-protection” ( p.xxiv).
 Several hours may be required if you are setting protection for a large

volume of images together.

Protecting Albums

You can use this procedure to protect all the images in an album.

1. From the play menu, select [PROTECT] and press the OK button.

2. Slide the zoom lever towards W.

3. Use the jog dial to select the album to be protected and press the OK
button.

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The [ ] icon (black) appears below the
protected album.

To remove the protection, press the OK
button again.

To protect multiple albums, repeat this
procedure.

SELECT

SELECT ALL

OK

CLEAR ALL

CANCEL

The [ ] icon (gray) is displayed be l ow
albums that contain both protected and
unprotected images.

4. Move the OK button to to select [OK] and press the OK button.
The albums are protected and the play menu reappears.
If you do not want to protect the albums, select [CANCEL] and press

the OK button.

To Protect all the Albums

In step 3, move the OK button to to select [SELECT ALL] and then press
the OK button.

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