Page 1: Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Movie Camera Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CG65EX, VPC-CG65, VPC-CG65GX and VPC-CG65PX. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
Page 2 Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-CG65 Trade Name: SANYO Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address: 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311 Telephone No.: (818) 998-7322 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject...
Page 3: Symbols Used In This Manual
EU countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world. Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused.
Page 4 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Install the battery pack and card Insert the battery pack. 1 Open the battery/card compartment cover Insert the SD Memory Card. h An SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Please purchase a commercially sold card. h In this manual, the SD Memory Card is referred to as the “card”.
Page 5 Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go i Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for recorded contents etc. in case of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw.
Page 6 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Playback kVideo clip playback Press the REC/PLAY button. h The display switches to the Playback Screen. h Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the video clip you wish to play back.
Page 7 Using the supplied CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack), you can import the captured images to your computer and store them on a DVD. Detailed information about the SANYO Software Pack can be found on page 4 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
Page 8: Connect Your Camera To A Computer
CANCEL Copy a video clip to your computer Run Photo Explorer, set the location of the camera’s data as the copy source, and copy the video clip(s) to your computer (page 16 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL). English...
Page 9: Burn Video Clips Onto A Dvd
Burn video clips onto a DVD Click on your desktop’s [DVD MovieFactory 5 for Sanyo] icon to run MovieFactory. h The MovieFactory launcher appears. h If the product registration screen appears, select [Register Later]. viii English...
Page 10 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Click on [New Project]. h The [Create Video Disc] window opens. English...
Page 11 Set the [DVD] option to ON, and click on the [OK] button. h The [Select source and import] window opens. Click on the [Add video files] icon. h The [Open Video File] dialog box opens. h Open the folder that contains the video files (My Documents\SANYO_PEX\datefolder).
Page 12 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Click on the [Open] button. <When one video clip is selected> h The [Open Video File] dialog box closes. <When multiple video clips are selected> h The [Rearrange clip order] dialog box opens. h You can drag the clip file names to change the video clip playback order.
Page 13 Click on the [Next] button. h The window to export the video files to the DVD appears. Set the [Recording format] to [DVD-Video]. Set a blank DVD in your computer’s disc burner, and click on the [Burn] icon. h A confirmation dialog box appears. Click on the [OK] button.
Page 14 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Click on the [OK] button. h You are returned to the MovieFactory launcher. Click on the exit MovieFactory button [×]. h The DVD is completed. h MovieFactory is exited. How was that? The convenient accessories not only let you immediately view images captured with the camera, but you can also upload images to your computer and create your original DVDs.
Page 15: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS CONTENTS ... 1 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ... 5 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ... 9 How to use the accessories ... 11 Media cards that can be used with this camera ... 14 SPECIAL FEATURES ... 15 Movable monitor for any shooting angle ... 15 Capture still shots while recording a video clip ...
Page 16 CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES ...47 Shooting still images ...47 Viewing still images ...49 9-image display playback ...50 Art mode playback ...51 Selecting the playback folder ...52 Magnifying (zooming in) the image ...53 SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP ...54 AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK ...55 Audio recording ...55 Audio data playback ...57...
Page 17 CONTENTS CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) ... 101 CORRECTING CAMERA SHAKE AND RED-EYE EFFECT ... 102 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS ... 104 Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip ... 104 Procedure to join video clips ... 105 Procedure to extract a still image ... 106 Video clip cutting (extracting) ...
Page 18 OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV ...151 CONNECTING HEADPHONES ...152 DIRECT PRINTING ...153 Print preparations ...153 To select one image and print it (one image) ...155 To print all the images (all images) ...156 Thumbnail prints (index) ...157 To print images according to the printing instructions (print requested images) ...158 To change the printer settings and print images...
Page 19: Quick Search By Operation
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From creating precisely the photo you want, to viewing images using various techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your purposes in the following table. Basic operation Getting started shooting/recording...
Page 20 Basic operation Capture fast-moving subjects • “SCENE SELECT” (sports mode) on page 69 Shoot in bright conditions • “EXPOSURE CORRECTION” on page 60 • “SETTING THE FLASH MODE” on page 72 • “SCENE SELECT” (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 69 Photographing people •...
Page 21 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Basic operation Getting started viewing images • “Playing back a video clip” on page 44 • “Viewing still images” on page 49 • “Audio data playback” on page 57 Continuous playback • “PLAYBACK MODE” on page 89 •...
Page 22 Basic operation Search for image/audio data • “9-image display playback” on page 50 Copy files from the internal memory to the card, or vice versa • “COPY DATA” on page 98 Delete data • “DELETING DATA” on page 96 Edit still images •...
Page 23: Checking The Included Accessories
(pages 11 and 13): 1 set i Li-ion battery pack (pages 21 and 24): 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable (page 153, pages 8 and 24 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 English i SANYO Software Pack (CD-ROM) (page 4 in the...
Page 24 i Lens cap and strap: 1 i SAFETY MANUAL (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera. i QUICK GUIDE English...
Page 25: How To Use The Accessories
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES How to use the accessories k Neckstrap English...
Page 26 k Lens cap English...
Page 27 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES k Soft case English...
Page 28: Media Cards That Can Be Used With This Camera
Media cards that can be used with this camera The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is: i SD Memory Card English...
Page 29: Special Features
SPECIAL FEATURES Your 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 recording a video clip, or make just an audio recording. Movable monitor for any shooting angle The movable LCD monitor lets you shoot from any angle.
Page 30: Capture Still Shots While Recording A Video Clip
Capture still shots while recording a video clip (page 54) Suppose that while you’re recording a video clip, there’s a scene you’d like to keep as a still photo. Your camera makes it possible to record the still photo without interrupting the video clip recording. 31 31 Easy to shoot vertically oriented photos (page 68)
Page 31: Lots Of Accessories For Optimal Use Of Your Captured Images
Use the accessory cables to view images on a TV or computer. Or connect the camera directly to a printer to make prints of your photos. And with the software in the supplied CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack), you can create your original DVDs and CDs.* * Not included with model VPC-CG65PX.
Page 32: System Map
SYSTEM MAP You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities. Dedicated USB interface cable Dedicated AV interface cable Computer Printer Commercially available SD Memory Card Internet i Card reader i DPOF-compatible printer i Photo shop English...
Page 33: Setup
PARTS NAMES Front Lens AV terminal cover English Flash Monitor unit To open Speaker Stereo microphone...
Page 34 Rear ] button Multi-indicator ] button Monitor ON/OFF button Battery/card compartment cover Bottom Zoom switch REC/PLAY button SET button MENU button USB terminal Tripod stand hole English...
Page 35: Charging The Battery Pack
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Insert the battery pack in the battery charger. h Insert it in the direction indicated by the [o] mark on the battery pack. Connect the supplied power cord to the socket on the battery pack charger.
Page 36 HINT Recharging when connected to the USB terminal (page 9 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL) i The battery can be recharged while the camera is connected to a computer. i Note, however, that the time it takes to recharge will differ depending on the camera’s operating condition.
Page 37: Recharging The Battery Pack
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Recharging the battery pack Be sure to fully charge the supplied or separately sold battery pack before using it in your camera. For charging the battery pack, use the supplied charger. Charge the battery pack if it is being used for the first time, and recharge it whenever the remaining charge is low (see “CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE”...
Page 38: Installing The Battery Pack And Card
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD Make sure that the battery pack and the card orientation are correct. Install the battery pack Open the battery/card compartment cover. h While gently pressing the cover, slide it open. 1 Press and slide Battery/card compartment cover Insert the battery pack.
Page 39 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD <To remove the battery pack...> h Press the latch securing the battery pack, and remove the battery pack. Close the battery/card compartment cover. h Lower the cover, and slide it closed. h At the time of purchase the battery pack is not charged. Be sure to fully charge the battery pack (page 21).
Page 40 CAUTION Do not charge the battery pack immediately after the camera has been in continuous use for a long time i The battery pack becomes hot when the camera is used continuously for a long time. If you attempt to charge the battery pack in this state, the charge indicator may flash red and it may not be possible to charge the battery pack.
Page 41: Install The Card
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD Install the card The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 145). Open the battery/card compartment cover. Insert the card. h Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place.
Page 42: Turning The Camera On And Off
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h If you press the REC/PLAY button for at least 1 second, the camera turns on in the playback mode. h If you press the ON/OFF button once, the camera will switch to the power save mode.
Page 43: Turning Off The Camera
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning off the camera Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h The camera turns off. h To turn off the camera while it is in the shooting mode or power save mode, close the monitor unit or press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.
Page 44: Operation Buttons
OPERATION BUTTONS The procedures to change the camera settings, choose images, etc., are performed by using the SET button to control the monitor display. This operation is used very frequently, so it is best to become familiar with it right away.
Page 45 OPERATION BUTTONS <Select the icon to the left or right> To select the icon to the right, toggle the SET button to the right. To select the icon to the left, toggle the SET button to the left. <Actuate the selected icon> Press the SET button.
Page 46: Date And Time Setting
DATE AND TIME SETTING The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set. Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m.
Page 47 DATE AND TIME SETTING Set the date. 1 Select “DATE”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Screen appears. 3 Set the date to “2007/12/24”. h The date is set in the following order: Set the year → Set the month →...
Page 48 Set the order in which the date is displayed during playback. 1 Select “DISP”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Format Screen appears. 3 Toggle the SET button up or down. h Toggle the SET button up to change the displayed date order as follows: Toggle the SET button down to change it in the reverse order.
Page 49: Screen Display
SCREEN DISPLAY Specify how to switch the Shooting Screen display mode (page 41), and specify the screen display during playback. Display the OPTION MENU (page 122). Select the info display icon j, and press the SET button. h The Screen Display Screen appears.
Page 50 When [=] is selected: [OFF]: Show only the images. [DATE & TIME]: Show the date and time (capture date). [COUNTER]: Show the counter. [SHOW ALL]: Show the date/time and the counter. Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
Page 51: Basic Operation
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES For best results Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Correct hold <Holding the camera> Example 1: Grip the camera by wrapping the fingers of the right hand, from the little finger to the middle finger, around the camera, and hook the index...
Page 52: Using The Autofocus
Using the autofocus The autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work properly. If the autofocus function is not working properly, set the focus range to capture images (page 78). k Conditions that may cause incorrect focus The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may not work.
Page 53 BEFORE TAKING PICTURES The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work, but not as desired. i When both near and far objects are present Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture.
Page 54: Switching Between The Shooting Mode And Playback Mode
Switching between the shooting mode and playback mode Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on (page 28). Press the REC/PLAY button. h Each time the REC/PLAY button is pressed, the camera switches between the shooting mode and the playback mode. ON/OFF button REC/PLAY button 240 240 240...
Page 55: Switching The Display Mode
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Switching the display mode In the shooting mode, you can select either the “settings display mode” which allows you to confirm the shooting settings on the monitor while you shoot, or the “normal display mode” in which the setting indications are turned off, providing a full view of the subject.
Page 56: Hints For Taking Pictures
Hints for taking pictures Muting the operation sounds i The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the [ button, MENU button or SET button is pressed, as well as the audio guidance when you switch the mode, can be muted (page 126). Where is the image and audio data saved? i All the image and sound data is recorded in the camera’s internal memory or on the card installed in the camera.
Page 57: Video Clip Recording And Playback
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Recording video clips Turn on the camera (page 28). Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the [ ] button pressed while shooting. h When the remaining recording time available for the currently recording clip becomes little, a...
Page 58: Playing Back A Video Clip
Playing back a video clip Press the REC/PLAY button. h The video clip just recorded is shown on the monitor. Press the SET button. h Playback of the video clip begins. 2007.12.24 2007.12.24 2007.12.24 <To delete a video clip> h Display the video clip you wish to delete, and toggle the SET button up.
Page 59 VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK To do this... Normal forward playback Stop playback Pause To play back During forward one image playback at a time During reverse (single- playback frame step) During forward playback Slow playback During reverse playback Forward playback accelerate playback...
Page 60 HINT You can play audio and video clips on your iPod i Audio files and video clips that were recorded with your camera can be played back on an iPod. (Video clips that were recorded in the b mode will need to be converted.) Reducing battery consumption during audio/video recording i Recording continues even when you close the monitor unit during audio or video recording.
Page 61: Capturing And Playing Back Still Images
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Shooting still images Turn on the camera (page 28). Press the [ ] button. 1 Press the [ halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock). 2 Continue to gently press the [ ] button all the way.
Page 62 HINT What is the camera focusing on? i If the focus range (page 78) is set to a setting other than manual -, a target mark & on the monitor shows the area the camera is focusing on. i The camera automatically determines the correct focus by measuring from 9 different focus points within the shooting area.
Page 63: Viewing Still Images
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Viewing still images Press the REC/PLAY button. h The image just captured is shown on the monitor. Select the image you wish to view. To display the previous image, toggle the SET button to the left. To display the next image, toggle the SET button to the right.
Page 64: 9-Image Display Playback
9-image display playback Press the REC/PLAY button to display the Playback Screen. Push the zoom switch toward the [W] ([P]) side. h The 9-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Toggle the SET button up, down, left or right to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET button to switch to normal (full-...
Page 65: Art Mode Playback
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Art mode playback Art mode playback displays all 22 images that immediately follow the image currently shown on the normal display, or the framed image on the 9-image display. In normal playback, display an image (pages 44 and 49), or on the 9-image playback display, move the orange frame to select an image...
Page 66: Selecting The Playback Folder
HINT Some images are not displayed? i The images from a single folder are displayed in art mode playback. To display images from a different folder, in step 1 select an image from the desired folder. Selecting the playback folder If the card or the internal memory contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you would like to play back.
Page 67: Magnifying (Zooming In) The Image
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Magnifying (zooming in) the image Display the image that you want to magnify. h For a video clip, pause playback at the place you want to magnify. Push the zoom switch toward the [T] ([]]) side.
Page 68: Shoot A Still Image While Recording A Video Clip
SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP You can capture a still image while recording a video clip. Turn on the camera (page 28). Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. When you see a scene you’d like to capture as a still image, press the [ ] button.
Page 69: Audio Recording And Playback
AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Your camera can make audio recordings and play them back. Audio recording Turn on the camera (page 28). Press the MENU button. h The menu display appears. From the video clip mode menu, select the audio memo icon <, and press the SET button.
Page 70 Press the [ ] button. h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing the [ recording. h The maximum time for recording a continuous audio memo is about 13 hours. End the recording.
Page 71: Audio Data Playback
AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Audio data playback Press the REC/PLAY button. h The playback screen for the audio track that was just recorded appears. Play back the recording. Start forward playback: Press the SET button. Pause: During playback, press the SET button, or toggle the SET button up. During fast forward or fast reverse, toggle the SET button up.
Page 72 <To return to the Audio Recording Screen> h Press the REC/PLAY button. HINT Reducing battery consumption during playback i For the power save function (page 140), if a standby time has been specified for “BACKLIGHT”, the monitor will turn off when the set time has elapsed but playback will continue.
Page 73: Using The Zoom
USING THE ZOOM Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. You can specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled (page 134). Point the camera lens at the subject. Push the zoom switch toward the [T] or [W] side to compose the desired image.
Page 74: Exposure Correction
EXPOSURE CORRECTION By assigning the exposure correction operation shortcut to the SET button (page 135), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images. Assign the operation shortcut to the SET button (page 135). Toggle the SET button in the direction for which the operation shortcut was assigned.
Page 75: Shooting
DISPLAYING THE RECORDING MENU The RECORDING MENU is used to adjust your camera’s shooting settings. The RECORDING MENU is organized into two displays: PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. You can also access the RECORDING MENU from the camera settings screen (OPTION MENU [page 122]). Turn on the camera (page 28).
Page 76: Switching The Page
Switching the page Switch to PAGE 1 or PAGE 2. Display the RECORDING MENU (page 61). Toggle the SET button to the left. h The RECORDING MENU PAGE changes. h Each time the SET button is toggled to the left, the display changes as follows: PAGE 2 →...
Page 77: Overview Of The Recording Menu
DISPLAYING THE RECORDING MENU Overview of the RECORDING MENU PAGE 1 RECORDING MENU MOVIE 640×480 30fps SHQ MPEG-4 AVC/H. 264 English...
Page 78 1 Video clip menu (page 67) b: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, high bit rate a: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, standard bit rate l: Record at 320 × 240 pixels, 30 frames per second d: Record at 320 ×...
Page 79 DISPLAYING THE RECORDING MENU PAGE 2 RECORDING MENU IMAGE STABILIZER VIDEO VIEW English...
Page 80 1 Image stabilizer menu (page 76) p: Shoot using the video clip field of view display. q: Shoot using the still image field of view display. ]: Image stabilizer function off 2 Focus range menu (page 78) -: All ranges mode *: Normal mode -: Manual mode +: Super macro (close-up)
Page 81: Image Quality
IMAGE QUALITY Video clip image quality setting When it comes to video clips, a larger number of pixels and a higher frame rate means better image quality and smoother playback. On the other hand, the file size becomes large and uses more memory. Set the image quality to a setting that’s right for your purpose.
Page 82: Still Image Resolution Setting
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. Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 62).
Page 83: Scene Select
SCENE SELECT You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 62). Select the scene select menu. =: The camera automatically makes the optimum settings suitable for the surrounding conditions (full auto).
Page 84 Take the picture. For video clip recording, see page 43. For still image shooting, see page 47. h To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select menu, and press the SET button. HINT i When capturing images using the fireworks +, lamp Q or night view portrait / setting, stabilize the camera.
Page 85: Filters
FILTERS The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply unique effects to the photographed image. Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 62). Select the filter menu. &: No filter is used (none). %: Skin tones are enhanced in close-up shots (cosmetic filter). W: Snap black-and-white photos (monochrome filter).
Page 86: Setting The Flash Mode
SETTING THE FLASH MODE The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera’s flash has three modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode and flash off mode).
Page 87 SETTING THE FLASH MODE CAUTION Do not touch the flash unit when shooting. i The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the flash unit when shooting. HINT i The flash cannot be used during video clip recording. i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 135), you can change the flash mode from the Shooting Screen.
Page 88: Self-Timer
SELF-TIMER Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 62). Select the self-timer menu. N: Turns off the self-timer function. y: The image is captured about 2 seconds after the [ ] button is pressed. x: The image is captured about 10 seconds after the [ ] button is pressed.
Page 89 SELF-TIMER HINT i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 135), you can set the self-timer from the Shooting Screen. To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the [ ] button or [ released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the [ button or [ ] button one more time to restart the self-timer.
Page 90: Motion Compensation (Image Stabilizer)
MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion (video clips only). Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 62). Select the image stabilizer menu. p: Compensate for unintentional camera motion during video clip recording.
Page 91 MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) <Concerning the changing field of view when motion compensation is enabled> i When the motion compensation is set to ON, the field of view during recording standby differs from the recordable field of view as shown below. i When set to the motion compensation q setting, the video clip recording range is as shown in the recording standby screen.
Page 92: Focus Range
FOCUS RANGE If you set the focus range to match the distance from the camera to the subject, it’s easy to bring the subject into focus. Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 62). Select the focus menu. -: Wide end: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity Tele end: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (total range mode) *: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (normal mode) -: The focus can be manually set to any distance from 1 cm (0.39 in.)
Page 93: How To Use The Manual Focus
FOCUS RANGE How to use the manual focus Select the manual focus icon - from the focus menu (page 78), and press the SET button 2 times. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. Toggle the SET button to the right or left to select the desired focus distance, and press the SET button.
Page 94: Focus Area Setting
FOCUS AREA SETTING You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus (still image shooting only): 9-point range finder focus: The distance to the subject is detected by sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. Spot focus: The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor.
Page 95: Light-Measuring Mode Setting
LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING You can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes. Multi-section light-measuring: The exposure is adjusted after sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. Center-weighted light-measuring: The exposure is adjusted after light is measured from the entire image, but with emphasis on the center area.
Page 96: Iso Sensitivity
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. Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 62). Select the ISO sensitivity menu. t: Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically (ISO 50 to 400 [video clip recording mode: corresponds to ISO 450 to 3600]).
Page 97 ISO SENSITIVITY HINT i By setting a higher ISO sensitivity, you can set higher shutter speeds and capture images in darker locations, but noise in the captured images may increase. i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 135), you can change the ISO setting from the Shooting Screen.
Page 98: White Balance
WHITE BALANCE This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 62). Select the white balance menu.
Page 99: Playback
DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU The PLAYBACK MENU is used to adjust your camera’s playback settings. The PLAYBACK MENU is organized into two displays: PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. You can also access the PLAYBACK MENU from the camera settings screen (OPTION MENU [page 122]).
Page 100: Switching The Page
Switching the page Switch to PAGE 1 or PAGE 2. Display the PLAYBACK MENU (page 85). Toggle the SET button to the left. h The PLAYBACK MENU changes to the other PAGE. h Each time the SET button is toggled to the left, the display changes as follows: PAGE 2 →...
Page 101: Overview Of The Playback Menu
DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU Overview of the PLAYBACK MENU PAGE 1 1 Playback mode (page 89) h Select continuous playback or single-frame playback. 2 Slideshow (page 91) h Select the slideshow settings and initiate playback. 3 Playback volume control (page 93) h Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data.
Page 102 PAGE 2 1 Rotate image (page 100) h Rotate still images. 2 Resize (page 101) h Reduce the resolution of a still image. 3 Edit photo (page 102) h Repair the red-eye effect to make eyes look more natural or enhance blurry images due to camera shake.
Page 103: Playback Mode
PLAYBACK MODE You can choose to have data played back successively (continuous playback) or have only selected data played back (clip playback). Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 86). Select the playback mode icon =, and press the SET button. h The Playback Mode Screen appears.
Page 104 HINT How to initiate continuous playback i Set the camera to the playback mode, and press the SET button. Continuous playback starts. How is continuous playback different from slideshow playback (page 91)? i With continuous playback, the available operations include pause (for continuous playback) and pause, fast forward and fast reverse (for video clip playback).
Page 105: Slideshow Playback
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK Specify the settings for playing back still images and video clips continuously in a “slideshow” format. In a slideshow of still images, you can set the transition time and transition effects. Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 86). Select the slideshow icon V, and press the SET button.
Page 106 Select “START” and press the SET button. h Slideshow playback begins. h To stop slideshow playback, press the SET button or MENU button. k About BGM audio files In addition to the three BGM melodies stored in your camera, you can import audio files to the camera’s internal memory to use.
Page 107: Playback Volume
PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data. Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 86). Select the playback volume icon Z, and press the SET button. h The volume control bar appears. Toggle the SET button left or right to adjust the volume, and press the SET button.
Page 108: Image Protect
IMAGE PROTECT Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio data. Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 86). Select the protect icon A, and press the SET button. h The Protect Screen appears.
Page 109 IMAGE PROTECT CAUTION i Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be deleted if the card is reformatted (page 145). HINT To select a different image in steps 2 and 3... i Toggle the SET button to the left or right. To cancel the protect mode for an image...
Page 110: Deleting Data
DELETING DATA You can delete data that is stored on the card if you no longer need it. You can delete the data one at a time, or all at once. To delete data from the card, perform the delete procedure with the card installed in the camera.
Page 111 DELETING DATA Toggle the SET button up to select “DELETE”, and press the SET button. <DELETE SINGLE> h The currently displayed image is deleted. h To delete other data, select the data, select “DELETE” and press the SET button. <DELETE ALL> h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears.
Page 112: Copy Data
COPY DATA Images and audio files recorded in the camera’s internal memory can be copied to the card, and likewise from the card to the internal memory. Insert the card in the camera (page 27). Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 86). Select the copy icon S, and press the SET button.
Page 113 COPY DATA Press the SET button. h The screen to select the type of copy appears. h The copy source image is shown in the background on the screen. COPY SINGLE: Copy the data for one image. COPY ALL: Copy all the data from the copy source to the copy destination.
Page 114: Rotate Image
ROTATE IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. Display the still image you wish to rotate, and display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 86). Select the rotate icon L, and press the SET button. h The Rotate Screen appears.
Page 115: Changing Image Size (Resize)
CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) The size of a still image that has already been captured at a resolution higher than t can be changed to 1600 × 1200 pixels or 640 × 480 pixels. The resized image is saved as a separate image. Display the still image whose size you want to change, and display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 86).
Page 116: Correcting Camera Shake And Red-Eye Effect
CORRECTING CAMERA SHAKE AND RED-EYE EFFECT Repair the red-eye effect in still images to make the eyes appear more natural, and enhance still images that are blurry due to camera shake. Display the image to be modified, and display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 86).
Page 117 CORRECTING CAMERA SHAKE AND RED-EYE EFFECT Press the [ ] button. h A screen appears for you to specify whether or not to save the original image. SAVE AS NEW: The corrected image is saved as a separate image, and the original image is preserved.
Page 118: Editing Video Clips
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS You can trim away unwanted portions from a video clip and save it as a new video clip (video clip cutting [extracting]). You can also join two video clips together and save them as one separate clip (“joining”), or save a single frame from a video clip as a still image.
Page 119: Procedure To Join Video Clips
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Procedure to join video clips Specify the video clip that will come first. Specify the video clip that you wish to append (join). i The two video clips are saved together as a separate video clip. i The original video clips are not affected. (You can also choose to erase the original video clips when the new clip is saved.)
Page 120: Procedure To Extract A Still Image
Procedure to extract a still image Pause at the frame where you want to extract the still image. Extract the frame as a still image. CAUTION Caution when editing video clips i When editing video clips, do not turn off the camera. If you turn off the camera while editing video clips, not only will the editing not be properly completed, but the original video clip may also be erased.
Page 121: Video Clip Cutting (Extracting)
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Video clip cutting (extracting) Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment. Display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 86). Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button. h The Edit Video Screen appears. Select “CUT”...
Page 122 Specify the start point of the extract. h Use the procedure below to specify the frame from which the video clip extract will start. h Play the video clip until approximately the desired point, pause the video clip, then play the video clip one frame at a time, stopping at the start point of the extract.
Page 123 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Press the [ ] button. h A screen appears for you to select either to save the edited video clip as a new (separate) file, or to delete the original video clip and replace it with the edited video clip. SAVE AS NEW: The edited video clip will be saved as a new file.
Page 124: Joining Two Video Clips
Joining two video clips CAUTION i Video clips that were recorded in different modes cannot be joined. Display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 86). Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button. h The Edit Video Screen appears. Select “JOIN”...
Page 125 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Move the orange frame to the video clip you wish to join, and press the SET button. h The specified video clip is labeled with a number. h Up to 9 video clips can be selected. h To cancel a selection and remove the number label from a video clip, select the video clip and press the SET button.
Page 126 Select the desired option, and press the SET button. h Editing starts. h When editing ends, you are returned to the PLAYBACK MENU. HINT i If the original video clip is protected, even if you select “OVERWRITE FILE” in step 6 and press the SET button, the original video clip will not be erased.
Page 127: Extracting A Still Image From A Video Clip
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Extracting a still image from a video clip You can select one image (scene) from a video clip, copy it, and save it as a still image (the original data remains unchanged). Play back a video clip, and pause at the point you wish to copy and save.
Page 128: Printing Instructions
PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS In addition 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 displayed on the print, and also to request an index print.
Page 129 PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS HINT Printing a single frame from a video clip i To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still image from a video clip, you must first save it (extract still) as a still image (page 113).
Page 130: Specifying Date Imprinting And Print Quantities
Specifying date imprinting and print quantities You can specify printing instructions for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the printing instructions to all the images on the card (ALL IMAGES). Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 114). Select “ALL IMAGES” or “EACH IMAGE”.
Page 131 PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints. <Specify the number of prints> h Toggle the SET button up or down. h The quantity indication changes. h Display the desired number of prints.
Page 132: Index Print
Index print Printing out many small images on one sheet is called an “index print”. This is convenient for use as a list of the images you have captured. Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 114). Select “INDEX”. Press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears.
Page 133: Clearing All The Printing Instructions
PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS Clearing all the printing instructions Delete the printing instructions for all images. Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 114). Select “ALL CLEAR”. Press the SET button. h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. CANCEL: Clear the printing instructions for all images. EXIT: Cancel the clear procedure and return to the Printing Instructions Screen.
Page 134: Smooth Playback
SMOOTH PLAYBACK Suppress the video flicker that occurs when playing back video clips that were recorded with the camera moving fast. Display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 86). Select the smooth playback O icon, and press the SET button. h The Smooth Playback Screen appears.
Page 135: Displaying Image Properties (Information Screen)
DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when an image was captured. Display the desired image. Press the MENU button for at least 1 second. h The Information Screen appears. h If the MENU button is pressed again, the Information Screen is canceled.
Page 136: Option Settings
DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU is used to adjust various camera settings. Turn on the camera (page 28), and press the MENU button. h The RECORDING MENU or PLAYBACK MENU appears. Toggle the SET button to the left two times to display the OPTION MENU.
Page 137: Overview Of The Option Menu
DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU Overview of the OPTION MENU English CLOCK SET INFO DISPLAY STARTUP DISPLAY OPERATION BEEP POST VIEW WIND NOISE REDUC. NOISE REDUCTION IMAGE SETTINGS FLICKER REDUCT DIGITAL ZOOM SHORTCUTS BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM POWER SAVE FILE NO. RESET FORMAT RESET SETTINGS...
Page 138 1 Date and time setting (page 32) h Set the camera’s internal clock. 2 Screen display (page 35) h Specify whether the time/date the image was captured is displayed. h Specify what information is displayed on the Playback Screen. 3 Startup display (page 125) h Select the screen display that appears when the camera is turned on.
Page 139: Select The Startup Display
SELECT THE STARTUP DISPLAY The startup display is the display that appears on the monitor when the camera is turned on. Display the OPTION MENU (page 122). Select the startup display icon +, and press the SET button. h The Startup Display Setting Screen appears.
Page 140: Operation Sounds
OPERATION SOUNDS Use this menu to set the confirming audio signals when the camera is turned on/off or when the operation buttons ([ button, etc.) are pressed, to adjust the operation sound volume, and to enable/disable the audio guide. Display the OPTION MENU (page 122). Select the operation beep icon ?, and press the SET button.
Page 141 OPERATION SOUNDS Select “CHANGE SETTINGS”, and press the SET button. h The screen to change the settings appears. Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The screen to select operation sounds appears.
Page 142 Press the MENU button. h The operation sound settings are completed. HINT i If you keep the MENU button pressed and turn on the power, the screen to turn the operation sounds ON/OFF appears at once. You may find this a convenient procedure to disable the operation sounds in places you do not want them to be audible.
Page 143: Post-View Setting
POST-VIEW SETTING Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (post-view) after the [ Display the OPTION MENU (page 122). Select the post-view icon o, and press the SET button. h The Post-view Screen appears. 1 sec: The post-view image is displayed for 1 second.
Page 144: Wind Noise Reduction
WIND NOISE REDUCTION This feature reduces the ambient sound of the wind when you are recording a video clip or making an audio recording in a strong wind environment. Set the function to on or off. Display the OPTION MENU (page 122). Select the wind noise reduction icon `, and press the SET button.
Page 145: Noise-Reduction Function
NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION Use this setting to minimize noise in still images and produce a clear image. Display the OPTION MENU (page 122). Select the noise-reduction icon ^, and press the SET button. h The Noise Reduction Screen appears. The noise-reduction function is enabled.
Page 146: Adjust The Image Quality
ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY The camera can adjust the image quality as the image is captured. Display the OPTION MENU (page 122). Select the image quality icon P, and press the SET button. h The Image Settings Screen appears. NORMAL: Shoot with image quality at normal.
Page 147: Flicker-Reduction
FLICKER-REDUCTION 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 to a frequency of 50 Hz. Display the OPTION MENU (page 122).
Page 148: Digital Zoom Setting
DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING This setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled during zoom shooting. Display the OPTION MENU (page 122). Select the digital zoom icon Q, and press the SET button. h The Digital Zoom Screen appears. Digital zoom can be used.
Page 149: Assign Set Button Functions
ASSIGN SET BUTTON FUNCTIONS Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the SET button when it is toggled up, down, left or right when the Shooting Screen is displayed. Display the OPTION MENU (page 122). Select the shortcuts icon m, and press the SET button. h The Shortcuts Screen appears.
Page 150 Toggle the SET button up or down. h Display the function you wish to assign to the key. Press the SET button. h The selected function is assigned to the key, and you are returned to the Shortcuts Screen. h To assign functions to the other keys, repeat steps 3 through 5.
Page 151: Monitor Brightness
MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness of the camera’s monitor display. Use this adjustment when the monitor image is difficult to view because of ambient lighting. Display the OPTION MENU (page 122). Select the brightness icon ,, and press the SET button. h The brightness control display appears.
Page 152: Screen Language
SCREEN LANGUAGE You can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of several languages. Display the OPTION MENU (page 122). Select the language icon z, and press the SET button. h The Language Screen appears. DEUTSCH: ENGLISH: ESPAÑOL:...
Page 153: Tv System Setting
TV SYSTEM SETTING Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s AV terminal. Display the OPTION MENU (page 122). Select the TV system icon j, and press the SET button. h The TV System Screen appears. NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals.
Page 154: Power Save Function
POWER SAVE FUNCTION Your camera has a “power save” function whereby the power automatically turns off after 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.
Page 155 POWER SAVE FUNCTION Select the desired option, and press the SET button. h The Set Standby Time Screen appears. Toggle the SET button up or down to set the standby time. Increases the standby time. Down: Decreases the standby time. Press the SET button.
Page 156: File No. Reset Function
FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION If a newly formatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again begin from 0001.
Page 157 FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION i If Card B already has image data in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. 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 A.
Page 158 Display the OPTION MENU (page 122). Select the file number reset icon Press the SET button. h The File Number Reset Screen appears. The file number reset function is on. OFF: The file number reset function is off. Select “OFF”, and press the SET button. h The file number reset function is deactivated.
Page 159: Initializing The Card Memory And Internal Memory
INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY A card must be formatted with this camera: i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be formatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” position. Proceed with the format procedure after setting the lock switch to the unlocked position.
Page 160 Select “YES”. Press the SET button. h Formatting begins. h During formatting, “Formatting” and “do not power off” are shown on the monitor. h The three BGM audio files that were stored in your camera’s internal memory at the time of purchase can be recovered by formatting the internal memory.
Page 161: Resetting The Camera Settings
RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. Display the OPTION MENU (page 122). Select the reset settings icon 2, and press the SET button. h The Reset Settings Screen appears. RESET: Reset to the factory-preset settings. EXIT: Do not change the settings, and return to the OPTION MENU.
Page 162: Checking The Remaining Internal And Card Memory
CHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL AND CARD MEMORY You can check how many images can be captured and how much audio and video recording time is available in the internal memory and on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for the internal memory and for specific cards, please see “Possible No.
Page 163: Checking The Remaining Battery Pack Charge
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE When using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be checked on the monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery pack operation, see page 182.
Page 164 HINT i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 121). i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, the type of card, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10 °C [50°F]) the number of images that can be saved on a fully charged battery pack will vary greatly.
Page 165: Other Devices And Connections
CONNECTING TO A TV Connect the supplied AV interface cable from the AV terminal on the camera to the AUDIO and VIDEO input terminals on the TV. Yellow plug: To the VIDEO input terminal White plug: To the AUDIO input (L) terminal Switch input Red plug: to VIDEO...
Page 166: Connecting Headphones
CONNECTING HEADPHONES Commercially sold headphones can be connected to the camera’s AV terminal. 1 Pull towards Headphones CAUTION Insert and pull out the cable carefully i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the devices.
Page 167: Direct Printing
DIRECT PRINTING Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing). Print preparations Turn the printer on, and use the supplied USB interface cable to connect the camera to the printer.
Page 168 Select “PRINTER”, and press the SET button. h The camera changes to the PictBridge mode, and the PictBridge MENU appears. CAUTION Insert and pull out the cable carefully i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the devices.
Page 169: To Select One Image And Print It (One Image)
DIRECT PRINTING To select one image and print it (one image) Procedure to select one still image and print it. Complete the print preparations (page 153). Select the print 1 image icon Y, and press the SET button. h The screen to select images for printing appears.
Page 170: To Print All The Images (All Images)
To print all the images (all images) Print all of the images on the card. Complete the print preparations (page 153). Select the all images icon u, and press the SET button. h The Print All Images Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button.
Page 171: Thumbnail Prints (Index)
DIRECT PRINTING Thumbnail prints (index) Make an index print of all the images on the card. Complete the print preparations (page 153). Select the index print icon [, and press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button.
Page 172: To Print Images According To The Printing Instructions (Print Requested Images)
To print images according to the printing instructions (print requested images) Procedure to print all the ordered images. Complete the print preparations (page 114), and complete the print preparations (page 153). Select the DPOF icon w, and press the SET button. h The Print Requested Images Screen appears.
Page 173: To Change The Printer Settings And Print Images (Change Printer Settings)
DIRECT PRINTING 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. Complete the print preparations (page 153). Select the printer settings icon v, and press the SET button.
Page 174 Adjust the printer settings. 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select a printer setting parameter, and press the SET button. h The screen to set the selected parameter appears. 2 Toggle the SET button up or down to adjust the setting, and press the SET button.
Page 175: Appendices
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilation of commonly asked questions. Question Why doesn’t the power turn on? Why is the battery pack consumed so quickly even after it was fully recharged? Why doesn’t...
Page 176 Question Why does the multi-indicator flash red? Why doesn’t the flash operate? Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? Shooting Which resolution setting should I use? Answer Recorded data is Not a malfunction. being saved on Wait until the multi- the card.
Page 177: Manual Focus
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? Shooting How can I get the distant view into focus? The video clip I shot outdoors is completely white. English Answer Action — Because shooting with the optical zoom uses the optics of a physical...
Page 178 Question When used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves? Monitor Why does the displayed image contain some red, blue and green dots, or why are black spots visible? Why is the image too bright? Why is the image out of focus?
Page 179 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Why do vertical stripes appear? Why isn’t the magnified image clear? Viewing images Why isn’t the captured image clear? Can I play back image and sound data that I edited using my computer? Why is there a motor-like sound during video clip playback?
Page 180 Question Why does a message appear Printing during PictBridge printing? The “Cannot edit video” message appears. Why is a noise heard from a nearby TV or radio during battery recharging? Why does the “Card full” or “Internal memory full” message appear? Misc.
Page 181 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Can I use my camera abroad? Why does the “System error” message appear? Misc. English Answer — When the camera is connected to a TV, you can switch the camera’s video output to NTSC or PAL. If you have questions about using the battery charger and power...
Page 182: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. Camera Problem No power. Power The camera turns off by itself. An image is not captured when the Shooting ] button or ] button is pressed.
Page 183 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem An image is not captured when the ] button or ] button is pressed. The flash does not operate. Shooting The digital zoom does not work. A warning tone (beep-beep- beep) sounds, and it is not possible to take a picture using the self- timer.
Page 184 Problem When zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops momentarily. There is noise in the captured image. Shooting When recording a video clip under fluorescent lights, a noticeable flicker appears in the image. No playback image Monitor appears. Cause Action The optical Not a...
Page 185 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The image is too dark. Viewing images The video clip picture is flickering. English Cause Action The flash was Hold the blocked by a camera finger or other correctly, and object. make sure the flash is not obstructed. The subject Capture the was too far...
Page 186 Problem The image is too bright. Red-eye correction was not successful. The image is not in focus. Viewing images Cause Action The forced Select a flash mode is different flash selected. mode. The subject Use the was too bright. exposure correction function.
Page 187 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. A part of the image is missing. Viewing images “No image” is shown. During audio playback, there is no sound. English Cause Action This is due to Capture the ambient image using lighting.
Page 188 Problem There is no color in the image. The image is distorted. No image or sound. Connecting to a TV There is no sound. The edge of the image is cut off. You cannot Image edit or rotate editing an image. Cause Action The TV system...
Page 189 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The “Image is protected” message appears and the data cannot be deleted. The audio guide does not sound. The recording capacity is less than that indicated in the section “Possible No. of Images/ Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Misc. Recording Time”.
Page 190: Notes Regarding The Scene Select Feature And Filters
Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters Scene Select Setting Sports Portrait > Landscape Night view portrait Snow & beach Fireworks Lamp* * When recording a video clip in dark surroundings, the shutter speed automatically decreases to the following values in order to produce a sufficiently bright image.
Page 191 TROUBLESHOOTING Filter Setting Cosmetic Monochrome Sepia About the scene select function and focus range settings i The scene select function changes to = when the focus range is set to i Even if you set the focus range to *, + or -, it changes to - when the scene select function is set to anything other than =.
Page 192: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Digital movie (recording and playback) Recorded image Still images: file format Video clips: Audio: Data storage Internal memory: Approx. 18 MB media SD Memory Card (equivalent to a maximum 8 GB SDHC Memory Card) Camera effective Approx. 6 million pixels number of pixels Image sensor 1/2.5-inch (1 cm) CCD...
Page 193 SPECIFICATIONS b: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps 3 Mbps Video clip a: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps 1.5 Mbps recording mode l: 320 × 240 pixels, 30 fps (recording d: 320 × 240 pixels, 15 fps resolution, frame rate, bit rate) * The 30 fps frame rate of this camera is 29.97 fps, White balance...
Page 194 Sensitivity Still image shooting mode (Standard output sensitivity*): Video clip recording mode: Minimum subject Approx. 7 lux (when scene select is set to full auto mode = and shutter speed is 1/30 sec) illumination Approx. 2 lux (when scene select is set to lamp mode Q and shutter speed is 1/15 sec) Image stabilizer Electronic (video clip recording mode or still image...
Page 195 SPECIFICATIONS Power supply Battery Power 3.3 W (When using the Li-ion battery during recording) consumption 67.7 (W) × 100.3 (H) × 34.5 (D) mm Dimensions 2.67 (W) × 3.95 (H) × 1.36 (D) in. (Maximum (excluding protrusions) dimensions) Volume: Approx. 144 cc Weight Approx.
Page 196: Camera Connectors
Camera connectors AV terminal ø3.5 mm mini-jack (also serves as stereo headphone jack, impedance 16 Ω to 32 Ω) Audio output Video output USB terminal Battery life Shooting Still image shooting mode Video clip recording mode Playback i Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a 25 °C (77°F) ambient temperature.
Page 197: Possible No. Of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time
SPECIFICATIONS Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time The table shows the possible number of captured images and the possible recording time for the internal memory and for a commercially available SD Memory Card (512 MB, 4 GB). Shooting/ Resolution recording...
Page 198: Concerning The Multi-Indicator
Concerning the multi-indicator The camera’s multi-indicator will light or flash depending on the different camera operations. Multi-indicator Color status Green Flashing Slow Flashing Normal Fast Orange Camera status Connected to computer or printer (USB) Power save mode activated Charging (during USB connection) Recharging inhibited due to temperature...
Page 199: Supplied Battery Pack Charger
Dimensions Weight (without power cord) VPC-CG65 Power cord VPC-CG65EX, rated value i The VPC-CG65GX model is supplied with a power cord that is appropriate for the region of destination. i When using the supplied battery pack charger abroad, the power cord may need to be replaced in accordance with local requirements.
Page 200: Others
Others Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries. In this manual, the Microsoft ® system, Microsoft Windows XP operating system, and Microsoft collectively referred to as “Windows”.
Page 201: Before Capturing Those Important Shots, Be Sure To First Take A Test Shot To Comfirm That Your Camera Is Set Up And Ready To Go
Sanyo Electric. i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of revenue resulting from the loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the repairing of a malfunction, of the camera.
Page 202: Hints For Taking Pictures
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Taking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think. By keeping a few points in mind and choosing the correct settings, you can create photos that you’ll be proud to display and share. If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used Your camera employs an autofocus function.
Page 203 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Photographing a moving subject Situation: You would like to snap an action shot of a moving child or pet. The autofocus is activated, but because the subject is moving, the image may be blurred. In particular, when the distance between the camera and the subject is changing, it is difficult to lock the focus on the subject.
Page 204 Shooting portraits (portrait mode >) Points: i Choose a background that doesn’t detract from your subject. i Move in close to your subject. i Pay attention to lighting and how it affects your subject. NOTE i If the background is distracting, it will not show your subject to his best advantage.
Page 205: Photographing Scenery (Landscape Mode)
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Night photography (night view portrait mode /) Points: i Avoid camera shake. i Increase the ISO sensitivity. NOTE i Camera shutter speed during night photography is considerable slower, so there is a much greater chance that your photographed images will be blurry.
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