Sanyo VPC-C1 Manuel d'utilisateur

Important noteThis manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-C1EX and VPC-C1. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled

7EnglishUSING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLYCAMERAWARNINGiiii If the camera makes a strange noise, emits a strange odor, or if smoke comes out from

97EnglishEDITING VIDEO CLIPS9Press the SET button.e The two video clips are saved together as a separate video clip.e If “NO” was selected in step 8,

English98PRINT SETTINGS (STILL IMAGES ONLY)In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventional

99EnglishPRINT SETTINGS (STILL IMAGES ONLY)HINTe To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still image from a video c

English100Specifying date imprinting and print quantitiesYou can specify print settings for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the print set

101EnglishPRINT SETTINGS (STILL IMAGES ONLY)4Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints.<Specifying dated prints&

English1025Select “ADD TO PRINT SETTINGS” and press the SET button.e The Confirm Print Settings Screen appears.If the print settings are correct:Selec

103EnglishPRINT SETTINGS (STILL IMAGES ONLY)3Press the SET button.e The Index Print Screen appears.YES:Specify an index print copy.EXIT:Discontinue th

English104Clearing all the print settingsDelete the print settings for all images.1Display the Print Settings Screen (page 98).2Select “ALL CLEAR”.3Pr

105EnglishABOUT THE OPTION SETTING SCREENThe Option Setting Screen is used to adjust various camera settings and is common to both the BASIC and EXPER

English106Option Setting Screen1 Guidance setting (page 107)e Set the help display and audio guide on or off.2 Operation sounds setting (page 108)e Ad

English8WARNINGiiii Do not get the camera wete This camera is not water-resistant. Do not allow it to get wet, as doing so may cause a fire or electri

107EnglishGUIDANCE FUNCTIONSYou can set whether or not the help display is shown on the LCD monitor, and whether the audio guide giving verbal operati

English108OPERATIONAL SOUNDS SETTINGThis setting allows you to set whether or not a confirming audio signal sounds when the operation buttons (still i

109EnglishOPERATIONAL SOUNDS SETTING3Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button.<If TURN ON/OFF is se

English110USB FUNCTION SETTINGPerform the USB setting when the dedicated USB interface cable is used to connect your camera to another device. Two mod

111EnglishFILE NO. RESET FUNCTIONIf a reformatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automatically begins from 0001. If

English112e 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

113EnglishFILE NO. RESET FUNCTION1Display the Option Setting Screen (page 105).2Select the file number reset icon i.3Press the SET button.e The File N

English114DATE AND TIME SETTINGThe camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during playb

115EnglishDATE AND TIME SETTING3Set 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

English116e 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.e If “

9EnglishUSING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLYWARNINGiiii Do not use where there is risk of explosione Do not use the camera in a location where there

117EnglishSCREEN LANGUAGEYou can set the LCD monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of nine languages.1Display the Option Setting S

English118TV SYSTEM SETTINGThis setting is to specify the type of image signal that is output from the camera’s DIGITAL/AV terminal.1Display the Optio

119EnglishPOWER SAVE SETTINGYour camera has a “power save” function whereby the power automatically turns off after a specified period of inactivity.

English1203Select the desired option.4Press the SET button.e The Set Standby Time Screen appears.5Toggle the SET button up or down to set the standby

121EnglishRESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGSReset the camera to the factory-preset settings.1Display the Option Setting Screen (page 105).2Select the reset

English122FORMATTING A CARDThe supplied card must be formatted with this camera. In addition, a card must be formatted with this camera: • After purch

123EnglishFORMATTING A CARD3Select the desired format option, and press the SET button.4Select “YES”.5Press the SET button.e Reformatting begins.e Dur

English124CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORYYou can check how many images can be captured and how much recording time is available on the card. For a

125EnglishCHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORYFor audio data1Display the Audio Data Information Screen (page 77).e The remaining card memory is shown.

English126CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGEWhen using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be checked on the LCD monitor.

English10CAUTIONiiii Cautions during use and storagee This camera is a precision instrument. When using or storing the camera, make sure to avoid the

127EnglishCHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGEHINTe If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Playback

English128DOCKING STATIONSet your camera in the supplied docking station to recharge the battery pack as well as for easy connection to a computer, pr

129EnglishDOCKING STATIONConnect to another device<To connect to a computer or printer>Use the supplied USB interface cable to connect the DIGIT

English130Data file formatsThe format of the files saved on the card and the method in which the file names are determined are explained below.*Consec

131EnglishDOCKING STATIONConfiguration of directories for the stored dataNoteAbout video clip data recorded with this camerae You can use Apple’s Quic

English132Set the camera in the docking station1Close the camera’s monitor unit, and set it in the docking station.e Note the camera’s orientation and

133EnglishDOCKING STATIONHow to use the remote control unitThe remote control unit can be used at an angle that is displaced 15 degrees horizontally f

English134<Remote control unit button operation>1 CH (channel)e Switch the remote control code (page 136).2 SETe Same operation as the camera’s

135EnglishDOCKING STATIONReplacing the remote control unit batteryThe life of the lithium battery will depend on your use of the remote control unit,

English136Changing the remote control codeThe remote control unit will also work with other Sanyo cameras that can be operated by infrared remote cont

11EnglishUSING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLYDOCKING STATION AND AC ADAPTER/CHARGERDANGERiiii Do not recharge battery packs that are not Li-ion batt

137EnglishDOCKING STATION<Resetting the remote control code to “RC CODE 1”>1Aim the infrared emitter at the remote control sensor on the docking

English138CABLE ADAPTERWhen not using the docking station, you can connect the camera to a computer, printer, TV or AC adapter/charger, etc, using the

139EnglishCONNECTING TO A PRINTERYour camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the

English140<Using the docking station>e Set the camera in the docking station, and press the CAMERA/CHARGE button to turn on the camera indicator

141EnglishCONNECTING TO A PRINTER3The PictBridge printing mode is activated.e The camera switches to the PictBridge printing mode, and the PictBridge

English142To select one image and print it (one image)Procedure to select one still image and print it.1Complete the printing setup (page 139).2Select

143EnglishCONNECTING TO A PRINTER4Specify the number of prints.1 Select “COPIES”, and press the SET button.2 Toggle the SET button up or down to speci

English144To print all the images (all images)Print all of the images on the card.1Complete the printing setup (page 139).2Select the print all images

145EnglishCONNECTING TO A PRINTERThumbnail prints (index)Make an index print of all the images on the card.1Complete the printing setup (page 139).2Se

English146To print the images that are set to print(print reserved images)Procedure to print all the images that are set to print.1Make the print sett

English12DANGERiiii Cautions when plugging ine Securely plug the power cord all the way into the power outlet. If the docking station or AC adapter/ch

147EnglishCONNECTING TO A PRINTERTo change the printer settings and print images (change printer settings)Images are printed according to settings spe

English1483Adjust the printer settings.1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select a printer setting parameter, and press the SET button.d The screen

149EnglishCOMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONSIf you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilation of commonly asked q

English150ShootingWhy does the multi-indicator light red?Recorded data is being saved on the card.Not a malfunction.Wait until the multi-indicator tur

151EnglishShootingWhat is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom?—Because shooting with the optical zoom uses the optics of a ph

English152Shoot-ingWhy does the flash setting automatically change to l when the scene select function is set to Q or the filter is set to (?The flash

153EnglishViewing imagesWhy is the image out of focus?The focus is not locked properly.Hold the camera correctly and slowly press the still image shoo

English154Viewing imagesWhy isn’t the captured image clear?The image was captured using the digital zoom.Not a malfunction.Can I play back image and s

155EnglishMisc.Why is a noise heard from a nearby TV or radio during battery recharging?Electromagnetic waves are emitted from the AC adapter/charger.

English156Misc.Why does the “SYSTEM ERROR” message appear?A problem has occurred within the camera or card.Check the following items1 Remove the card

13EnglishDANGERiiii Keep out of the reach of childrene Children may place the battery pack or other small components in their mouth or perform some ot

157EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGBefore taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem.CAMERAProblem

English158Shoot-ingAn image is not captured when the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is pressed.The power is not turned on.

159EnglishShoot-ingWhen zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops momentarily.The optical zoom has moved to the maximum magnification position.Not a

English160View-ing imagesThe image is not in focus.The subject is too close to the camera.Select the correct focus setting for your needs.82The focus

161EnglishCon-necting to a TVNo image or sound.The digital camera is not correctly connected to the TV.Follow the instructions to make the connection

English162DOCKING STATIONProblem Cause ActionRefer-ence pageRemote control unitThe remote control unit does not seem to work.The remote control unit i

163EnglishSPECIFICATIONSCameraType Digital movie (recording and playback)Recorded image file formatStill images: JPEG format(DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compl

English164Data compression (video clips only): : 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps: 3 Mbps8 : 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps: 2 Mbps9 : 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps: 640

165EnglishSPECIFICATIONSShutter Speed Still image shooting mode: 1/2 to 1/2,000 sec.(During flash: 1/30 to 1/60 sec.)Video clip shooting mode: 1/30 to

English166Camera connectorsBattery pack operatione Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a 20°C ambient temperature.e

English14CAUTIONiiii Do not damage the power corde Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not place the power cord near a heat source. Do no

167EnglishSPECIFICATIONSPossible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording TimeThe table shows the possible number of images, the possib

English168Docking statione When using the supplied AC adapter/charger abroad, the power cord may need to be replaced in accordance with local requirem

169EnglishSPECIFICATIONSSupplied AC adapter/chargerSupplied Li-ion battery packPart number VAR-AL20Power supply AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.27 A to

English170Supplied SD Memory CardMemory capacity 128MBAmbient environmentTemperature 0 to 55°CHumidity 20 to 85%Dimensions 32 (H) x 24 (W) x 2.1 (D) m

171EnglishSPECIFICATIONSOthersApple, Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.Windows and Windows NT are

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15EnglishLI-ION BATTERY PACK (DB-L20)DANGERThis camera uses a Li-ion battery pack (Model DB-L20).iiii If there is leaking, discoloration, change of sh

English16DANGERiiii Do not drop, hit, or submit the battery pack to strong shockse If the safety mechanisms and protective devices are broken, an abno

iEnglishWarningTO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTUREFOR AMERICAN USERSe This equipment has b

17EnglishDANGERiiii Use only the supplied docking station and AC adapter/chargere If another charger is used, the battery pack may be overcharged, or

English18WARNINGiiii Always stop the recharging after the prescribed recharge time, even if the battery pack is not fully chargede If you continue to

19EnglishConcerning the accessoriesWARNINGiiii Cautions concerning the use of the AC adapter/chargere Use only the supplied docking station and AC ada

English20CONCERNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY (CR2025)WARNINGiiii Cautions concerning the CR2025 bat-tery e A CR2025 lithium battery is used for the remote

21EnglishFOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMERAiiii Cautions when cleaning the cameraCleaning procedure1Turn off the camera and remove the battery pack.2Remov

English22iiii Caution concerning the battery packe Periodically clean with a dry cloth the terminals (contacts) of the batteries. Do not touch the bat

23EnglishFOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMER (continued)iiii Caution concerning undesired interferencee The camera may create undesired interference if used

English24iiii Cautions when handling the cardse The cards are precision devices. Do not bend, drop, or subject them to strong forces or shocks.e Avoid

25EnglishCHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIESeeee Handstrap: 1 eeee Software: 2 CD-ROMeeee Li-ion battery pack (battery pack): 1eeee Docking station: 1 e

English26eeee SD Memory Card (128MB): 1iiii HandstrapMedia cards that can be used with this cameraThe type of card that can be inserted into and used

EnglishiiTested to Comply with FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USEThe FCC logo is included in the rating that can be found inside the battery case.Dec

27EnglishGETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERAYour digital movie camera can not only record video clips, you can also take still photos and make audio r

English28Twin menus for easy operation (page 42)The novice photographer will have no problem taking beautiful pictures, thanks to the BASIC mode easy

29EnglishGETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERAMovable monitor for any shooting angleThe movable LCD monitor lets you shoot from any angle. Hold the came

English30Docking station for easy connectionThe docking station simplifies those complicated connections to your TV or computer. Just set the camera i

31EnglishPARTS NAMESFront<To open the monitor unit>LensFlashMonitor unitStereo microphoneON/OFF buttonSpeakerPREPARATION

English32RearTripod stand holeCard coverStrap holderDocking station terminalSET buttonBattery slot coverMENU buttonZoom switchVideo clip recording but

33EnglishPARTS NAMESDocking stationFrontRearCable adapterCharging indicatorCAMERA/CHARGE buttonDocking station terminalCamera indicatorRemote control

English34CHARGING THE BATTERY PACKThe battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase and therefore needs to be charged before use. In addition, i

35EnglishINSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARDThe card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 122). Make sure that the battery p

English363Close the battery cover.e Match the [I] marks, and slide the cover towards the front to close it.e At the time of purchase the battery pack

1EnglishOUTLINE OF OPERATIONTo help you get started enjoying using your camera right away, given below is an outline of the fundamental operation, fro

37EnglishTURNING THE POWER ON AND OFFTurning on the camera1Set the main switch.To shoot pictures:Set to [REC].To play back images:Set the [PLAY].2Open

English38Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) function is activeIn order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function

39EnglishTURNING THE POWER ON AND OFFTurning off the camera1Press the ON/OFF button for about 1 second.e The camera turns off.HINTTo immediately activ

English40OPERATION BUTTONSThe procedures to change the camera settings, choose images, etc., are performed by using the SET button to control the LCD

41EnglishOPERATION 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 th

English42SWITCHING THE MENU MODESwitch from the BASIC mode menu to the EXPERT mode menu, or vice versa, depending on how you wish to use your camera.1

43EnglishSWITCHING THE MENU MODE3Toggle the SET button to the left.e The screen to select the menu mode appears.4Toggle the SET button to the left aga

English44BEFORE TAKING PICTURESFor best resultsHold the camera securely, keeping your elbow close to your body and making sure the camera is stable.Co

45EnglishBEFORE TAKING PICTURESUsing the autofocusThe autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may cau

English46e Fast-moving subjectsUse the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition

English2PLAYBACK(1) View your photos in the BASIC operation mode (page 64).Playback as well is easy in the BASIC mode.*1: About the SD Memory CardIn t

47EnglishCAPTURING IMAGESRecording video clips1Turn on the camera (page 37).2Set the main switch to REC.3Press the video clip recording button [l] to

English48Capturing still images1Turn on the camera (page 37).2Set the main switch to REC.3Press the still image shooting button [S] to capture the ima

49EnglishCAPTURING IMAGESShoot a still image while recording a video clipYou can capture a still image while you are recording a video clip.1Turn on t

English50NoteAbout the target marke The target mark indicates the position which is currently focused. If the target mark does not appear, or if it ap

51EnglishCAPTURING IMAGESAUDIO RECORDINGYou can make audio recordings with your camera.1Select the audio recording icon < from the recording mode m

English52ABOUT THE BASIC MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENFor shooting in the BASIC mode, you can change the video clip image quality and still image resol

53EnglishABOUT THE BASIC MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENBASIC Mode Shooting Setting Screen9F8... 1... 2...

English541 Video clip menu (page 55)8: Record at 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames per second9: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames per second<: 320 x 240 pixels

55EnglishCHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGSIn the BASIC mode, you can change the monitor brightness, the video clip image quality and the still image reso

English56Still image resolution settingBy setting the still image resolution (pixels) to a higher setting, image detail is enhanced for a smoother, fi

3EnglishCONTENTSOUTLINE OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY . . . . . . .

57EnglishCHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGSAdjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor (when shooting)The brightness of the LCD monitor during shooting ca

English58OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONSScene Select featureYou can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting

59EnglishOTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONSNotee When capturing images using the lamp Q or night view / setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the c

English60Using the flashThe flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in

61EnglishOTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS3Take the picture.For video clip recording, see page 47.For still image shooting, see page 48.e To return to normal p

English62Self-timer photography1Display the BASIC Mode Shooting Setting Screen (page 52), and select the self-timer menu.N : Turns off the self-timer

63EnglishOTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONSHINTTo pause or cancel the self-timer function...e If the video clip recording button or still image shooting button

English64VIEWING IMAGES1Turn 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 recor

65EnglishVIEWING IMAGESTo play back one image at a time (single-frame step)e During forward playbackAfter pausing playback, toggle the SET button to t

English66Convenient 9-image display playback1Turn on the camera (page 37), and set the main switch to PLAY.e If the main switch is set to PLAY after a

English4BASIC MODEiSHOOTINGCAPTURING IMAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47ABOUT THE BASIC MODE SHOOTING SETTING SC

67EnglishVIEWING IMAGESAudio data playbackA { mark indicates an image for which audio data was also recorded.PlaybackPress the SET button.PauseDuring

English68ABOUT THE BASIC MODE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENThe BASIC mode playback settings are performed on the BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen.Display

69EnglishABOUT THE BASIC MODE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENBASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen1 Playback method setting (page 70)e Select continuous playback

English70OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONSPlayback modeImages can be viewed continuously (slideshow playback) or you can choose to show single images.1Display

71EnglishOTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONSVolume controlAdjust the volume of video clip and audio data playback.1Display the BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen

English72Monitor brightness (playback)Adjust the brightness of the camera’s LCD monitor display during playback. Use this adjustment when the monitor

73EnglishOTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONSImage protect mode(prevent accidental erasure)1Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and

English74CAUTIONe Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be erased if the card is reformatted.HINTTo select a different ima

75EnglishOTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONSErasing dataYou can erase data that is stored on the card if you no longer need it. You can erase the data one at a t

English764Toggle the SET button up or down to select “YES”, and press the SET button.<ONE ERASE>e The currently displayed image is deleted.e To

5EnglishEXPERT MODEiSHOOTINGABOUT THE EXPERT MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREEN 78VIDEO IMAGE QUALITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

77EnglishOTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONSDisplaying image data (Information Screen)On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when an imag

English78ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENCompared to the BASIC mode, the EXPERT mode allows you much more control over the various shooti

79EnglishABOUT THE EXPERT MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENEXPERT Mode Shooting Setting ScreenHIJ... 1...

English801 Video clip menu (page 81):: 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, low compression8: 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames per second9: 320 x 240 pi

81EnglishVIDEO IMAGE QUALITYFor high image quality and smooth video clip playback, a larger number of pixels and high frame rate is selected. A lower

English82FOCUS1Display the EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen (page 78), and select the focus menu.e When shooting a subject at a medium to far dista

83EnglishFLICKER-REDUCTION FUNCTIONThe flicker-reduction setting reduces the flicker that results when filming video clips under fluorescent lights an

English84ISO SENSITIVITYWith the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the I

85EnglishWHITE BALANCE SETTINGThis camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the

English86EXPOSURE CORRECTIONWhen capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker.1Set the main switch to REC, and set the camera to the EXP

English6OPTION SETTINGSiCAMERA SETTINGSABOUT THE OPTION SETTING SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105GUIDANCE FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . .

87EnglishABOUT THE EXPERT MODE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENThe EXPERT mode playback settings are performed on the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen.Displ

English88EXPERT MODE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN1 Playback method setting (page 70)e Select continuous playback or single-frame playback.2 Multi-playback

89EnglishROTATE IMAGECaptured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing.1Display the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen (pag

English90EDITING VIDEO CLIPSYou can delete (“cut”) the first part or the last part of a video clip. You can choose anywhere in the video clip as the c

91EnglishEDITING VIDEO CLIPSProcedure to join two video clipsNoteCaution when editing video clipse When editing video clips, do not move the main swit

English92Deleting part of a video clip1Display the video clip you wish to edit.2Display the scene you wish to delete.e Specify whether you wish to del

93EnglishEDITING VIDEO CLIPS4Select the edit video icon k , and press the SET button.e The Edit Video Screen appears.5Toggle the SET button up or down

English947Select whether you want the original video clip to be erased when clipping is executed.YES:The original video clip is saved.NO:The original

95EnglishEDITING VIDEO CLIPSJoining two video clips1Display the first video clip.2Display the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen (page 87).3Select th

English965Press the SET button.e The 9-image playback display for video clips appears.6Toggle the SET button to move the orange frame to the video cli