Sanyo VPC-C1 User Manual

Sanyo VPC-C1 Manual

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    INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Movie VPC-C1EX VPC-C1 Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-C1EX and VPC-C1. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Make sure to read and
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    has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
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    battery case. Declaration of Conformity Model number : VPC-C1 Trade Name : SANYO Responsible party : SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address : 21605 Plummer may cause undesired operation. FOR CANADIAN USERS e This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Conformity to EC Directives
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    operation, from setup to shooting to playback. SETUP (1) Connect the AC adapter/charger (page 128). (2) Install the battery pack and SD Memory Card*1 in the camera (page 35, 36). CAUTION e This camera uses an SD Memory Card instead of photographic film to record images. Be sure to install the
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    instructions or special points to pay attention to. Points that require special attention. Refer to the page indicated for detailed information. You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections "COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS" (page 149) and "TROUBLESHOOTING
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    CONTENTS OUTLINE OF OPERATION 1 USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY 7 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 25 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA 27 i PREPARATION PARTS NAMES 31 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 34 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD 35 TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF 37 OPERATION
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    BASIC MODE i SHOOTING CAPTURING IMAGES 47 ABOUT THE BASIC MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREEN . . 52 CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS 55 OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS 58 i PLAYBACK VIEWING IMAGES 64 ABOUT THE BASIC MODE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN . . 68 OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 70 English 4
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    EXPERT MODE i SHOOTING ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREEN 78 VIDEO IMAGE QUALITY 81 FOCUS 82 FLICKER-REDUCTION FUNCTION 83 ISO SENSITIVITY 84 WHITE BALANCE SETTING 85 EXPOSURE CORRECTION 86 i PLAYBACK ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN. 87 ROTATE IMAGE 89 EDITING VIDEO
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    114 SCREEN LANGUAGE 117 TV SYSTEM SETTING 118 POWER SAVE SETTING 119 RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS 121 FORMATTING A CARD 122 CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY 124 CHECKING THE TO A PRINTER 139 i APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS 149 TROUBLESHOOTING 157 SPECIFICATIONS 163 English 6
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    , it may cause a fire or electric shock. Immediately turn off the digital camera, remove the battery pack, and wait to make sure no more smoke comes from the camera. Then take it to the dealer for service. Do not try to repair or open the camera yourself. i Do not modify or open the cabinet e High
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    fire, electric shock, or other accident. i Do not use during a storm e To avoid the risk of being struck by lightning, do not use the camera during a thunderstorm. In particular, if used in an open field, you have an increased chance of being struck by lightning. Quickly seek refuge in a place
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    . d They may damage their eyesight if the flash goes off too close to their eyes. d They may get hurt by the camera. CAUTION i Cautions when carrying the camera e Do not walk around holding the camera by the handstrap. It may hit other objects and get damaged. When walking around, hold the
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    CAUTION i Cautions during use and storage e This camera is a precision instrument. When using or storing the camera, make sure to avoid the following locations to avoid damage. d Places in direct sunlight d Places where humidity and temperature are high d Places that may get
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    USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY DOCKING STATION AND AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER DANGER i Do not recharge battery packs that are not Li-ion battery packs (Model DB-L20) e Do not recharge a battery pack other than the supplied Li-ion battery pack (DB-L20). Recharging a dry-cell battery or other type of
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    the other end is not plugged into the docking station or AC adapter/charger. The loose end can cause electrocution if touched with wet hands or if e The supplied power cord is for exclusive use with the devices supplied with your camera. Do not use it with other devices, as doing so may cause a fire
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    of purchase. Do not try to repair or open the device yourself. i Do not handle with wet hands e Handling the docking station or AC adapter/charger with wet hands may cause an electric shock. i Do not use during a storm e Do not touch the docking station, AC adapter
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    damaged, or if it does not plug properly into the docking station, AC adapter/charger or wall outlet, contact the place of purchase. i Do not place on an unstable surface e The camera may fall, resulting in damage to the camera or injury. e If it falls and the body is damaged, remove the battery
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    LI-ION BATTERY PACK (DB-L20) DANGER This camera uses a Li-ion battery pack (Model DB-L20). i If there is leaking, discoloration, change of shape, rise in temperature, damaged exterior, strange odor or any other abnormal condition, immediately discontinue use
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    battery pack for at least five minutes every six months. e Storage temperature: -10°C to 30°C When not using the battery pack, remove it from the camera and store at 0°C to 30°C in a place with no condensation. e Humidity: 10% to 90% (no condensation) English 16
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    rinse the area with clean, running water. i Insert the battery pack correctly, as specified e When installing the battery pack in the charger or camera, pay attention to the indicated polarity (+ and -), and insert it correctly. e If the battery pack is installed with the wrong orientation
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    not indicate a malfunction. i Note concerning the battery pack after use e The battery pack may be warm immediately after the camera is used. If removing the battery pack, turn off the camera and allow the battery pack to cool down before removing it. i Recycling the battery pack e To conserve the
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    the accessories WARNING i Cautions concerning the use of the AC adapter/charger e Use only the supplied docking station and AC adapter/charger with your camera. Do not use a docking station or AC adapter/charger other than the ones indicated here, designed for specific use with your camera. e If
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    CONCERNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY (CR2025) WARNING i Cautions concerning the CR2025 battery e A CR2025 lithium battery is used for the remote control. Do not use a battery other than the CR2025 lithium battery. e Install the battery with the (+) and (-) terminals correctly oriented as indicated. If the
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    in condition to capture the image properly. e Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses that result from images that could not be recorded, are erased, destroyed, or damaged in any way due to a problem with the camera, any of its accessories, or its software. i Caution concerning
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    the lens e If the lens gets dirty, use a commercially available air blower or a cleaning cloth for photographic equipment to clean it. i When not using the camera for a long period e Remove the battery pack. However, when the battery pack is removed for a long time, the
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    e Stored data may be lost (or corrupted) in cases such as those listed below. Sanyo Electric will not be held responsible for any damage or lost profits arising from the loss If the card is not inserted correctly into the camera. d If the card is subjected to electrical or mechanical shocks or other forces
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    or a card that was used in other equipment, be sure to format it using the camera (see "FORMATTING A CARD" on page 122). e When buying commercially available products, carefully read the instructions and warnings that come with the card. i Caution concerning high temperatures e During shooting, when
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    ACCESSORIES e Handstrap: 1 e Software: 2 CDROM e Li-ion battery pack (battery pack): 1 e Docking station: 1 e AV cable: 1 e USB interface cable: 1 e Remote control unit: e Lens cap: 1 1 A lithium battery (CR2025) is installed at the time of pur- chase. e Cable adapter: 1 e AC adapter/charger
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    e SD Memory Card (128MB): 1 Contact end Lock switch i Handstrap Lock Unlock • Recording (images and sounds) and the lock switch set to the unlocked position. i Lens cap i Soft case When not using the camera, keep it in the soft case for protection. Media cards that can be used with this
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    GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Your digital movie camera can not only record video clips, you can also take still photos and make audio recordings. For example, you can snap a still image while shooting a
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    (page 42) The novice photographer will have no problem taking beautiful pictures, thanks to the BASIC mode EXPERT mode menu is available for the experienced photographer, providing full control over detailed camera settings. VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640¶480 30fps HQ
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    GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Movable monitor for any shooting angle The movable LCD monitor lets you shoot from any angle. Hold the camera high to get a great view of a parade, or swivel the monitor around to snap a photo of yourself. 29 English
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    Docking station for easy connection The docking station simplifies those complicated connections to your TV or computer. Just set the camera in the docking station, and you can view your photos on your TV or computer right away. The remote control unit makes it even more
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    PREPARATION PARTS NAMES Front Lens Flash Monitor unit Stereo microphone Speaker ON/OFF button 31 English
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    Rear Multi-indicator G Lit Green: USB interface connection (PC connection mode) Red: USB interface connection (PictBridge mode) Charge the flush Orange: AV cable connection G Flashing Green: Power save mode Red (long interval): During self-timer photography Red (short interval): Accessing the card,
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    PARTS NAMES Docking station Front Docking station terminal CAMERA/CHARGE button Charging indicator Rear Remote control sensor Camera indicator Cable adapter DIGITAL/AV terminal DC IN terminal Docking station terminal 33 English DIGITAL/AV terminal DC IN terminal
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    needs to be charged before use. In addition, if the battery charge becomes low while you are using the camera, it is recommended to recharge it as soon as possible. 1 Connect the AC adapter/charger to a power outlet. e Use the supplied power cord for connecting. 2 Insert the battery pack into the AC
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    INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 122). Make sure that the battery pack polarity (+ and -) and the card orientation are correct. Install the battery pack 1 Open the battery cover on
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    of purchase the battery pack is not charged. Be sure to install a fully charged battery pack in the camera (page 34). Install the card 1 Open the card cover on the bottom of the camera. 2 Insert the card. e Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place. e To remove the card, press it
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    shoot pictures: Set to [REC]. To play back images: Set the [PLAY]. 2 Open the monitor unit. 3 Press the ON/OFF button for about 1 second. e The camera turns on, and an image appears on the LCD monitor. Monitor unit Main switch LCD monitor ON/OFF button 37 English
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    , or by closing and then opening the monitor unit. e When the AC adapter/charger is connected, the power save function will become active about 10 minutes after the camera is turned on (factorypreset setting). e When the camera is connected to a computer or printer, it does not change to the power
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    . About the standby mode e To turn off the camera only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the camera in the standby mode. The standby mode uses almost no power. When the monitor unit is opened again, the camera turns on immediately and you are ready to shoot or view images without
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    control the LCD monitor display. This operation is used very frequently, so it is best to become familiar with it right away. 1 Turn on the camera (page 37). 2 Press the MENU button. e The Menu Screen appears. To select the icon above, toggle the SET button
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    OPERATION BUTTONS To select the icon to the right, toggle the SET button to the right. VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 320¶240 30fps To select the icon to the left, toggle the SET button to the left. VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 320¶240 30fps Press the SET
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    MENU MODE Switch from the BASIC mode menu to the EXPERT mode menu, or vice versa, depending on how you wish to use your camera. 1 Turn on the camera (page 37). 2 Press the MENU button. e The Menu Screen (the Shooting Setting Screen or the Playback Setting Screen) appears. VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640
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    SWITCHING THE MENU MODE 3 Toggle the SET button to the left. e The screen to select the menu mode appears. : : 4 Toggle the SET button to the left again. e The menu mode switches from one mode to the other. VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640¶480 30fps SHQ
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    securely, keeping your elbow close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Correct hold Incorrect hold A finger is blocking the lens or flash. Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your
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    distance as the desired subject. e Subjects without vertical lines Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on the subject while holding the camera vertically. The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work, but not as desired. e When both near and far
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    muted (page 108). Where is the image and audio data saved? e All the image and sound data is recorded on the card installed in the camera. Taking pictures in backlight conditions... e When taking pictures with the light coming from behind the subject, due to the characteristics of the lens, light
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    BASIC MODE SHOOTING CAPTURING IMAGES Recording video clips 1 Turn on the camera (page 37). 2 Set the main switch to REC. 3 Press the video clip recording button [l] to start recording. e Recording begins. During shooting, X appears in the LCD
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    Capturing still images 1 Turn on the camera (page 37). 2 Set the main switch to REC. 3 Press the still image shooting button [S] to capture the image. 1 Press the still image shooting button halfway. e
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    CAPTURING IMAGES Shoot a still image while recording a video clip You can capture a still image while you are recording a video clip. 1 Turn on the camera (page 37). Main switch 2 Set the main switch to REC. 3 Press the video clip recording button [l] to begin recording. 4 When you see a scene
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    different from the point you wish to focus, you can refocus, for example, by changing the shooting angle. e The large target mark appears when the camera focuses on a wide area in the center of the screen. HINT Shoot a still image while recording a video clip e If you press the still image shooting
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    . 1 Select the audio recording icon < from the recording mode menu, and press the SET button. e The camera changes to the audio recording mode. 2 Press the video clip recording button [l]. e Recording begins. e To end the recording. press the video clip recording button again.
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    Setting Screen. Display the BASIC Mode Shooting Setting Screen 1 Turn on the camera (page 37). 2 Set the main switch to REC. Main switch 3 Press the MENU button. e The Menu Screen appears. 4 Set the camera to the BASIC mode (page 42) e The BASIC Mode Shooting Setting Screen appears.
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    ABOUT THE BASIC MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREEN BASIC Mode Shooting Setting Screen 8 VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640¶480 30fps HQ 9 F 1 2 ........... 3 4 5 6 7 53 English
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    1 Video clip menu (page 55) 8: Record at 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames per second 9: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames per second
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    CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS In the BASIC mode, you can change the monitor brightness, the video clip image quality and the still image resolution settings. Video clip image quality setting When it comes to video clips, a larger number of pixels and a higher the frame rate means better image
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    Still image resolution setting By setting the still image resolution (pixels) to a higher setting, image detail is enhanced for a smoother, finer picture. However, the file size also becomes large and uses more memory. Select the resolution setting that suits your purpose. 1 Display the BASIC Mode
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    CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS Adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor (when shooting) The brightness of the LCD monitor during shooting can be adjusted. Adjust the brightness when it is difficult to see the LCD monitor image due to ambient lighting. In addition, in very bright surroundings,
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    can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. 1 Display the BASIC Mode Shooting Setting Screen (page 52), and select the scene select menu. = : The camera makes settings suitable for the surrounding conditions. a : Capture a split-second
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    OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS Note e When capturing images using the lamp Q or night view / setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera. Filter feature The filter feature changes the aperture and shutter speed settings, as well as the color tones, to apply unique effects to the
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    is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera has three modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode, and flash off mode). The flash is available only when shooting still images
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    . e To return to normal photography, select k from the flash menu, and press the SET button. Using the zoom Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. 1 Point the camera lens at the subject. Zoom switch 2 Press [T] or [W] on the zoom switch to compose the desired image
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    Self-timer photography 1 Display the BASIC Mode Shooting Setting Screen (page 52), and select the self-timer menu. N : Turns off the self-timer function. y : Turns on the self-timer function. The image is captured about 2 seconds after the video clip recording button or still image shooting button
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    OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS HINT To pause or cancel the self-timer function... e If the video clip recording button or still image shooting button is pressed again before the image is captured, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the video clip recording button or still image shooting
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    PLAYBACK VIEWING IMAGES 1 Turn on the camera (page 37), and set the main switch to PLAY. e If the main switch is set to PLAY after a video clip was recorded, the last recorded
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    VIEWING IMAGES To play back one image at a time (single-frame step) e During forward playback After pausing playback, toggle the SET button to the right. For slow playback, press and hold the SET button to the right. e During reverse playback After pausing playback, toggle the SET button to the left
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    Convenient 9-image display playback 1 Turn on the camera (page 37), and set the main switch to PLAY. e If the main switch is set to PLAY after a video clip was recorded, the last recorded
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    VIEWING IMAGES Audio data playback A { mark indicates an image for which audio data was also recorded. Playback Press the SET button. Pause During playback, toggle the SET button up. Stop playback During playback, toggle the SET button down. Magnifying (zooming in) the image 1 Display the image
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    Setting Screen. Display the BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen 1 Turn on the camera (page 37). Main switch 2 Set the main switch to PLAY. 3 Press the MENU button. e The Menu Screen appears. 4 Set the camera to the BASIC mode (page 42) e The BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen appears
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    ABOUT THE BASIC MODE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen 8 1 PLAYBACK METHOD 2 3 4 Set play all or 1 clip 9 5 6 7 F 1 Playback method setting (page 70) e Select continuous playback or single-frame playback. 2 Multi-playback (page 66) e Display images in the 9-frame
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    image is shown. 2 Press the SET button. e The display time is set, and you are returned to the BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen. e The camera is set to display only the image you select, and you are returned to the BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen. PLAYBACK METHOD DURATION OF PHOTO
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    OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Volume control Adjust the volume of video clip and audio data playback. 1 Display the BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen (page 68). 2 Select the volume icon Z, and press the SET button. e The volume control bar appears. 3 Toggle the SET button left or right to set to the
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    Monitor brightness (playback) Adjust the brightness of the camera's LCD monitor display during playback. Use this adjustment when the monitor image is difficult to view because of ambient lighting. In addition, in very bright
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    OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Image protect mode (prevent accidental erasure) 1 Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen (page 68). 2 Select the protect icon A, and press the SET button. e "LOCK?" appears. e If the protect mode
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    CAUTION e Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be erased if the card is reformatted. HINT To select a different image in steps 2 and 3... e Toggle the SET button to the left or right. To cancel the protect mode for an image... e Display the desired data and repeat steps
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    OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Erasing data You can erase data that is stored on the card if you no longer need it. You can erase the data one at a time, or all at once. 1 Display the BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen (page 68). 2 Select the erase icon c, and press the SET button. e The Erase Mode
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    4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select "YES", and press the SET button. e The currently displayed image is deleted. e To erase other data, select the data, and press the SET button. e To return to the BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen, press the MENU button. e The
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    OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Displaying image data (Information Screen) On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when an image was captured. 1 Display the desired image. 2 Press the MENU button for at about INFO 2 seconds. 100-0002 3 4 e The Playback Information Screen 1 640¶
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    Setting Screen. Display the EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen 1 Turn on the camera (page 37). Main switch 2 Set the main switch to REC. 3 Press the MENU button. e The Menu Screen appears. 4 Set the camera to the EXPERT mode (page 42) e The EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen appears
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    ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREEN EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen H VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640¶480 30fps SHQ I J 79 English 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 F G
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    1 Video clip menu (page 81) :: 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, low compression 8: 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames per second 9: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames per second
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    VIDEO IMAGE QUALITY For high image quality and smooth video clip playback, a larger number of pixels and high frame rate is selected. A lower compression rate setting produces even more beautiful images. However, the file size becomes large and uses more memory, set the image quality to a setting
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    than =. About focus range in the BASIC mode e In the BASIC mode, the focus range setting is automatically set to -. When the distance between the camera and the subject is short, the focus range automatically changes to the macro setting. English 82
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    FLICKER-REDUCTION FUNCTION The flicker-reduction setting reduces the flicker that results when filming video clips under fluorescent lights and the like where the background lighting pulsates at the frequency of the power supply. The flicker-reduction setting is set for a frequency of 50 Hz. 1
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    ISO SENSITIVITY With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. 1 Display the EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen (page 78), ISO and select the ISO sensitivity AUTO menu.
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    conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. 1 Display the EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen (page 78), and select the white balance menu. > : The camera will make the white balance adjustment automatically based on the natural and artificial light
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    EXPOSURE CORRECTION When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker. 1 Set the main switch to REC, and set the camera to the EXPERT shooting mode (page 78). e To exit the EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen, press the MENU button. MENU button Main switch 2 When the
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    Screen. Display the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen 1 Turn on the camera (page 37). Main switch 2 Set the main switch to [PLAY]. 3 Press the MENU button. e The Menu Screen appears. 4 Set the camera to the EXPERT mode (page 42) e The EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen appears
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    Volume control (page 71) e Adjust the video clip and audio data playback volume. 4 Monitor brightness (page 72) e Adjust the brightness of the camera's LCD monitor display. 5 Data protect setting (page 73) e Protect data from accidental erasure. 6 Erase (page 75) e Delete images from the card memory
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    ROTATE IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. 1 Display the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen (page 87). 2 Select the rotate icon L, and press the SET button. e The Rotate Image Screen appears. K : Rotates image clockwise 90 degrees. ! : Rotates image
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    the large amount of data can become quite long. To avoid problems caused by the battery pack becoming depleted in the middle of video sure that a sufficiently charged battery pack is installed in the camera, or connect the AC adapter/charger. e It is recommended that a computer be used to edit
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    EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Procedure to join two video clips Display the video clip that will come first. J Select the video clip that you wish to append (join). J Join the video clips. (Press the SET button.) e The two video clips are saved together as a separate video clip. e The original video clip is
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    Deleting part of a video clip 1 Display the video clip you wish to edit. 2 Display the scene you wish to delete. e Specify whether you wish to delete the portion from the beginning of the video clip up to the selected scene, or the portion from the selected scene to the end of the video clip.
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    EDITING VIDEO CLIPS 4 Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button. e The Edit Video Screen appears. 5 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the portion you wish to delete. DELETE 1ST PART: Delete the first part of the video clip. DELETE 2ND PART: Delete the latter part of the video
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    7 Select whether you want the original video clip to be erased when clipping is executed. YES: The original video clip is saved. NO: The original video clip is not saved. 8 Press the SET button. e If "YES" was selected, the edited video clip is saved as a new video clip. e If "NO" was selected, the
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    EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Joining two video clips 1 Display the first video clip. Currently showing video clip Video clip to be joined Video clip start 2 Display the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen (page 87). 3 Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button. e The Edit Video Screen appears.
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    5 Press the SET button. e The 9-image playback display for video clips appears. 100 0001 Orange frame 0003 0004 6 Toggle the SET button to move the orange frame to the video clip that you wish to join. 7 Press the SET button. 8 Select whether you want the original video clip to be erased when
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    EDITING VIDEO CLIPS 9 Press the SET button. e The two video clips are saved together as a separate video clip. e If "NO" was selected in step 8, the original video clips are erased when the joined video clip is saved. e Press the MENU button, or select the d icon and press the SET button, to return
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    to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can use the camera to specify the number of prints, whether or not the date is
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    with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still image from a video clip, you must first save it (save frame) as a still image. HINT About the DPOF format e DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format. You can connect your camera to a DPOF-compatible printer to
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    Specifying date imprinting and print quantities You can specify print settings for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the print settings to all the images on the card (ALL IMAGES). 1 Display the Print Settings Screen (page 98). 2 Select EACH IMAGE or ALL IMAGES. ALL IMAGES: The set print
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    PRINT SETTINGS (STILL IMAGES ONLY) 4 Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints. 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select "DATE". 2 Press the SET button. d The Print Date Screen appears. 3 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the
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    5 Select "ADD TO PRINT SETTINGS" and press the SET button. e The Confirm Print Settings Screen appears. If the print settings are correct: Select "EXIT", and press the SET button. If the print settings were changed: Select "MODIFY PRINT SETTING", and press the SET button. ALL IMAGES SETTINGS DATE
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    PRINT SETTINGS (STILL IMAGES ONLY) 3 Press the SET button. e The Index Print Screen appears. YES: Specify an index print copy. EXIT: Discontinue the setting procedure, and return to the Print Setting Screen. INDEX SET INDEX PRINT YES EXIT 4 Select "YES", and press the SET button. e This completes
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    Clearing all the print settings Delete the print settings for all images. 1 Display the Print Settings Screen (page 98). 2 Select "ALL CLEAR". PRINT SETTING ALL IMAGES EACH IMAGE INDEX ALL CLEAR EXIT 3 Press the SET button. e The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. YES: Clear the print settings for
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    settings and is common to both the BASIC and EXPERT modes. To display the Option Setting Screen 1 Turn on the camera (page 37). 2 Press the MENU button. e The Menu Screen appears. OPTION MENU 3 Select the option icon 3, and press the SET button. e The Option Setting Screen
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    type of video signal that is output from the camera's DIGITAL/AV terminal. 8 Power save function (page 119) 9 Reset camera settings (page 121) e Reset the camera to the factory- preset settings. F Card reformat (page 122) e Use the camera to reformat the memory card. G Remaining battery power (page
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    GUIDANCE FUNCTIONS You can set whether or not the help display is shown on the LCD monitor, and whether the audio guide giving verbal operation instructions is enabled. 1 Display the Option Setting Screen (page 105). 2 Select the guidance icon r, and press the SET button. e The Guidance Setting
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    OPERATIONAL SOUNDS SETTING This setting allows you to set whether or not a confirming audio signal sounds when the operation buttons (still image shooting button, SET button, MENU button, etc.) are pressed. 1 Display the Option Setting Screen (page 105). 2 Select the BEEP icon ?, and press the SET
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    , and press the SET button. ON: Activates the operational sounds when the camera is turned on or off. OFF: Deactivates the operational sounds when the camera is turned on or off. . If the operational sound is set to "OFF", the audio guide is also muted. 109 English
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    are available for the USB connection function. The PC connection mode is selected when the camera is connected to a computer and used as a card reader. Select the PictBridge mode when the camera is connected to a printer. 1 Display the Option Setting Screen (page 105). 2 Select the USB setting
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    is reformatted or the card is replaced with another card, the consecutive numbering of file names continues from the last number recorded by the camera. File name (image number) Card A 0001, 0002 ...... 0012, 0013 Replace card Card B 0001, 0002 ...... 0012, 0013
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    e If Card B already has image data in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. d When the highest image number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest image number on Card A: the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card
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    FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION 1 Display the Option Setting Screen (page 105). 2 Select the file number reset icon i. 3 Press the SET button. e The File Number Reset Screen appears. ON: The file number reset function is on. OFF: The file number reset function is off. FILE No. RESET ON OFF 4 Select "OFF
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    DATE AND TIME SETTING The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images,
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    DATE AND TIME SETTING 3 Set the date. 1 Select "DATE". 2 Press the SET button. d The Set Date Screen appears. 3 Set the date to "2003/12/23". d The date is set in the following order: Set the year _ Set the month _ Set the day. d Toggle the SET button left or right to select year, month or day.
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    e Toggle the SET button up to change the displayed date order as follows: year/month/day month/day/year day/month/year DISP OFF (no display) Toggle the SET button down to change it in the reverse order. e If "DISP OFF" is selected, the date the image was captured is not shown during playback. 4
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    SCREEN LANGUAGE You can set the LCD monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of nine languages. 1 Display the Option Setting Screen (page 105). 2 Select the language icon z, and LANGUAGE press the
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    TV SYSTEM SETTING This setting is to specify the type of image signal that is output from the camera's DIGITAL/AV terminal. 1 Display the Option Setting Screen (page 105). 2 Select the TV system icon j, and press the SET button. e The TV System Setting Screen appears.
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    a specified period of inactivity. The power save function works to conserve the battery pack power when the camera is not being used, or to prevent the battery pack from dying if the camera has accidentally been left on. You can specify the elapsed time (standby time) before the power save function
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    3 Select the desired option. 4 Press the SET button. e The Set Standby Time Screen appears. 5 Toggle the SET button up or down to set the standby time. Up: Increases the standby time. Down: Decreases the standby time. 6 Press the SET button. e The standby time is set, and you are returned to the
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    the settings, and return to the Option Setting Mode Screen. RESET SETTINGS Reset? YES NO 3 Select "YES", and press the SET button. e The camera settings are reset to the factory-preset settings. HINT e Note that the following settings do not change with this procedure: Date and time setting
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    or • If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be reformatted if the lock switch is set to occurs even after normal formatting, executing a total reformat may resolve the problem. FORMAT: A normal reformatting is executed. FULL FORMAT: The entire card
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    , "REFORMAT" and "DO NOT POWER OFF" are shown on the LCD monitor. CAUTION Caution during reformatting e Do not turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during reformatting. Reformatting erases the data e When a card is reformatted, all data recorded on the card is erased. Protected data
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    be captured and how much recording time is available on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for specific cards, please see "Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time" on page 167. Checking the remaining number of images and video
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    CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY For audio data 1 Display the Audio Data Information Screen (page 77). e The remaining card memory is shown. INFO 100-0004 96KB AAC 00:00:03 UNUSED MEMORY 21% 2003.12.25 19:30 125 English
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    is low, tr may appear early for an incorrect indication of the remaining charge. Also, depending on the conditions of use of the camera or the ambient conditions (temperature, etc.), the indicated remaining charge may change. Therefore, this indication can only be used as a general approximation of
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    charge on the Playback Screen. e Use only the supplied or separately sold battery pack in this camera. e Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. e Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, the use of the LCD monitor
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    remote control unit is provided for even easier operation of your docked camera (playback only). CAUTION Gently connect and disconnect the cable e When Connecting the docking station Connect the AC adapter/charger Use the supplied AC adapter/charger to connect the DC IN terminal on the docking station
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    , it may not be possible to correctly install the driver software. e Please refer to the included Sanyo Software Pack instruction manual for information regarding operating your camera from a computer. Supplied USB interface cable DIGITAL/AV terminal To USB connector on the computer or printer
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    Yellow plug: To Video Input terminal Supplied AV cable DIGITAL/AV terminal White plug: To Audio Input (LEFT) terminal Red plug: To Audio Input (RIGHT) terminal Data file formats The format of the files saved
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    Windows and Macintosh is supplied with the included CD-ROM (Sanyo Software Pack). About audio data recorded with this camera e If you change the extension (.m4a) of audio data files to ".mp4", playback may be possible using software that supports the ISO standard MPEG-4 (AAC audio). About file names
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    in the docking station correctly. Preparing and using the remote control unit Use the supplied remote control unit to play back data from the docked camera. Prepare the remote control unit The remote control unit comes with the battery already installed at the time of purchase. 1 Pull out and remove
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    DOCKING STATION How to use the remote control unit The remote control unit can be used at an angle that is displaced 15 degrees horizontally from the remote control sensor on the front of the docking station, at a distance of up to 7 meters. At a distance of up to 7 meters Infrared emitter Remote
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    SET MENU 3 5 4 6 7 1 CH (channel) e Switch the remote control code (page 136). 2 SET e Same operation as the camera's SET button. 3 MENU e Same operation as the camera's MENU button. 4 [G] e Works the same as toggling the camera's SET button to the left. 5 [I] e Works the same as toggling the
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    DOCKING STATION Replacing the remote control unit battery The life of the lithium battery will depend on your use of the remote control unit, but as a general guideline, it will require replacement about once a year. Follow the steps below to replace the CR2025 Lithium battery (sold commercially). 1
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    code The remote control unit will also work with other Sanyo cameras that can be operated by infrared remote control. When more than one camera is present, it is recommended to change the remote control code to ensure that only the intended camera operates when the remote control unit is used. The
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    . 1 Connect the docking station to a TV, and set the camera in the docking station. 2 Press the CAMERA/CHARGE button to turn on the camera lamp. CAMERA/CHARGE button Camera indicator 3 Set the TV input switch to VIDEO input. e If the camera is set to the playback mode, the Playback Screen appears on
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    adapter. 1 Attach the adapter to the docking station terminals on the bottom of the camera. 2 Various devices can be connected to the adapter terminals DC IN terminal: Connect the supplied AC adapter/charger. DIGITAL/AV terminal: Connect to a computer, printer or TV. To docking station terminal on
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    . Print preparations 1 Install the card containing the images you want to print in the camera. 2 Use the supplied docking station or adapter to connect the camera to the printer (pages 132 and 138). Supplied USB interface cable DIGITAL/AV terminal To USB connector on the printer 139 English
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    is lit red. When the multi-indicator is lit green, it is not possible to print. Multi-indicator CAMERA/CHARGE button Camera indicator e After attaching the cable adapter, set the camera's main switch to PLAY. WARNING Do not turn off the power to the printer while it is
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    mode, and the PictBridge Screen appears. PRINTING MODE ONE IMAGE Print this image CAUTION e During PictBridge printing, the camera's button operation response is slower. e If the camera is powered by batteries for printing, make sure that the remaining battery charge is sufficient. 141 English
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    To select one image and print it (one image) Procedure to select one still image and print it. 1 Complete the printing setup (page 139). 2 Select the choose one image icon Y, and press the SET button. e The screen to select images for printing appears. 3 Toggle the SET button to the left or right
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    CONNECTING TO A PRINTER 4 Specify the number of prints. 1 Select "COPIES", and press the SET button. 2 Toggle the SET button up or down to specify the number of prints. 3 Press the SET button. e "PRINT" is selected. ONE IMAGE COPIES 100-0002 1 5 Press the SET button. e Printing begins. Note To
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    To print all the images (all images) Print all of the images on the card. 1 Complete the printing setup (page 139). 2 Select the print all images icon u, and press the SET button. e The Print All Images Screen appears. 3 Select "PRINT", and press the SET button. e Printing begins. ALL IMAGES 100-
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    CONNECTING TO A PRINTER Thumbnail prints (index) Make an index print of all the images on the card. 1 Complete the printing setup (page 139). 2 Select the index print icon [, and press the SET button. e The Index Print Screen appears. 3 Select "PRINT", and press the SET button. e Printing begins.
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    To print the images that are set to print (print reserved images) Procedure to print all the images that are set to print. 1 Make the print settings (page 98), and complete the printing setup (page 139). 2 Select the print reserved images icon w, and press the SET button. e The Confirm Print Images
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    TO A PRINTER To change the printer settings and print images (change printer settings) Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc. 1 Complete the printing setup (page 139). 2 Select the change printer settings PRINTER
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    printer that is connected. e To use printer functions which do not appear on your camera's Printer Settings Screen, select "PRINTER SETTINGS". e If a function set by the camera is not available in the printer, the camera's printer settings will automatically change to "PRINTER SETTINGS". English 148
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    momentarily turns off suddenly turn the LCD monitor. off? Action Place the camera in your pocket to warm it up before using it. Keep the . If this is not effective, consult your dealer. Use the supplied AC adapter/charger, or replace the battery pack with a fully charged one. Not a malfunction.
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    the multi- indicator turns off. Why doesn't the flash operate? The camera has determined that the image is bright enough and the flash is not necessary. a - photo (trimming). Z: For printing standard photo (photo service) sizes. [: For photos displayed on a web page, or sent as e-mail
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    zoom? Because shooting with the optical zoom uses the optics of a physical lens, you can shoot without losing minute details in the image. - The digital zoom, on the other hand, works by magnifying a portion of the image that hits the CCD sensor and may produce a coarser image. How
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    is when the scene set to (. select function is set to Q or the filter is set to (? Why doesn't the digital zoom work when the filter is set to 5 or (? The digital zoom is deactivated in these filter modes. Not a malfunction. When used in Condition due to the cold weather, liquid crystals
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    This may happen when Play back images that trying to play back were recorded on a images stored on a card using this camera. card from a different digital camera. Why do vertical stripes appear? If a bright subject is Not a malfunction. shot in the video clip shooting mode, vertical stripes
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    't the The image was captured image captured using the clear? digital zoom. Not a malfunction. Can I play back We cannot the playback volume of the camera. Why does a There is a problem with Please refer to the message appear the printer. instruction manual for Printing during your
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    waves Move the AC adapter/ are emitted from the charger further away AC adapter/charger. from the TV or radio when recharging batteries. . Why can't the camera be operated? A temporary internal circuitry problem may be the cause. Remove the battery pack from the camera, wait a few minutes
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    Question Why does the "SYSTEM ERROR" message appear? Cause A problem has occurred within the camera or card. Misc. Action Check the following items 1 Remove the card and then install it again. 2 Remove the batteries and then install them again. 3 Install a
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. CAMERA Problem Cause No power. The battery pack is dead. Power The battery pack has not been inserted correctly. The camera turns off by itself. The power save
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    Problem Cause Action Reference page An image is not The power is not captured when turned on. the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is pressed. When the power save function is active, after pressing one of the buttons to turn on the camera, if 38 the shooting power is
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Action Reference page When zooming The optical zoom Not a malfunction monitor image appears. not set to PLAY. to PLAY. 64 The image is The flash was Hold the camera too dark. blocked by a finger correctly, and make or other object. sure the flash is not 44
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    Problem Cause Action Reference page The image is not in focus. The subject is too Select the correct close to the camera. focus setting for your The focus setting is needs. 82 not correct. The camera moved Hold the camera when the still image correctly and slowly shooting button was
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Action Reference page No image or sound. The digital camera is Follow the not correctly instructions to make connected to the TV. the connection cannot be erased. The audio The audio guide guide does not setting is set to sound. "OFF". Set the audio
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    DOCKING STATION Problem The remote control unit does not seem to work. Remote control unit Cause Action Reference page The remote control Aim the remote unit is aimed
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    SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Digital movie (recording and playback) Recorded image file format Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant) Note: Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), DCF (Design rules for camera file
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    (video clips only) White balance Lens Aperture Exposure control type Light-measuring mode Range Digital zoom : : 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps: 3 Mbps 8 : 640 is 29.97/2. Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible Optical 5.8x zoom lens f=5.8 mm to 33.8 mm (35 mm film camera conversion f=38 mm to 220 mm
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    SPECIFICATIONS Shutter Speed Still image shooting mode: 1/2 to 1/2,000 sec. (During flash: 1/30 to 1/60 sec.) Video (excluding protrusions) 69 (W) x 108 (H) x 34 (D) mm (Maximum dimensions) Volume: Approx. 149 cc Weight Approx. 155 g (Only the camera (without battery pack and card)) 165 English
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    Camera connectors DIGITAL/AV (communication/ sound and image output) terminal Regrouped jack Audio output DC DC 4.7 V (for exclusive use with the supplied AC power input) terminal adapter/charger) Battery pack operation Shooting Playback Video clip recording mode 60 minutes: Recorded in TV-S
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    SPECIFICATIONS Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time The table shows the possible number of images, the possible shooting time, and the possible recording time for the supplied 128MB SD Memory Card, and for the commercially available 512MB/16MB SD mode SD Memory
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    cord rated value AC 125 V, 3 A e When using the supplied AC adapter/charger abroad, the power cord may need to be replaced in accordance with local requirements. unit Part number Power supply Dimensions Weight BRC-C1 Lithium battery (CR2025) 35 (W) x 56.6 (H) x 6.5 (D) mm
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    SPECIFICATIONS Supplied AC adapter/charger Part number VAR-AL20 Power supply AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.27 A to 0.17 A, 23 VA to 32 VA Rated output DC 4.2 V, 0.6 A (charging)
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    Supplied SD Memory Card Memory capacity 128MB Ambient Temperature 0 to 55°C environment Humidity 20 to 85% Dimensions 32 (H) x 24 (W) x 2.1 (D) mm Weight Approx. 2 g English 170
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    actual product. Also, actual specifications are subject to change without prior notice and therefore may differ from the contents of this manual. e Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting from the use of this camera. e Sanyo Electric declines all responsibility for
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Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-C1EX and
VPC-C1. Any information regarding only one of these products will
be labeled as such.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Make
sure to read and understand the section “USING YOUR CAMERA
SAFELY AND CORRECTLY” on pages 7 to 24. Keep this manual in a
safe place for later reference.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VPC-C1EX
VPC-C1
Digital Movie