Sanyo VPC-TH1GX Manuel d'utilisateur

VPC-TH1EXVPC-TH1VPC-TH1GXINSTRUCTION MANUALDual CameraPlease read these instructions carefully before using the camera.Make sure to read and understan

ix EnglishSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVEConnect your camera to a computerConnect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired files to the computer.1 U

79 EnglishPLAYBACK MODES21-image display playback1 Display the image you wish to play back.2 Push the zoom switch toward the [W/P] side.h The 21-ima

English 80SIMPLE/PLAYBACKSelecting the playback folderIf the card contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you would like to play b

81 EnglishPLAYBACK MODESMagnifying (zooming in) the image1 Display the image that you want to magnify.h For a video clip, pause playback at the place

English 82NORMAL/SHOOTINGNORMALSHOOTINGNORMAL/SHOOTINGRECORDING MENU 1Video settingYou can record video clips in either the HD mode (16:9 horizontal t

83 EnglishRECORDING MENU 12 Press the [ ] button.h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the monitor. It is not necessary to cont

English 84NORMAL/SHOOTINGk Audio playback1 Select an audio file, and press the SET button.h Playback begins.CAUTIONIf no audio is heard...i The audio

85 EnglishRECORDING MENU 1Still image settingFor still images, you can select either the 4:3 or 16:9 horizontal to vertical aspect ratio. This menu is

English 86NORMAL/SHOOTINGScene select settingYou can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditi

87 EnglishRECORDING MENU 1Self-timer settingBy assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 122 and 126), you can set the self-timer from

English 88NORMAL/SHOOTINGRECORDING MENU 2Video stabilizer (motion compensation) settingYour camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for

English x3 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button.h The screen to select the computer connection mode appears.4 Select “CARD READER”, and press

89 EnglishRECORDING MENU 2Focus range settingHow to use the manual focus1 Select -, and press the SET button.h The focus distance adjustment bar appe

English 90NORMAL/SHOOTINGFocus mode settingWhen the spot focus setting is selected, the focus mark + appears in the center of the monitor.Light-measur

91 EnglishRECORDING MENU 2ISO sensitivity settingWith the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of th

English 92NORMAL/SHOOTINGRECORDING MENU 3White balance settingThis camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. Howe

93 EnglishRECORDING MENU 3Exposure settingThe shutter speed and aperture size can be set individually.1 Select the desired icon from the exposure men

English 94NORMAL/SHOOTINGFace chaser settingAs you record, the face chaser detects the subject’s face, and adjusts the brightness and focus in a way t

95 EnglishRECORDING MENU 3High sensitivity mode settingWhen you shoot in the high sensitivity mode, the captured image appears even brighter than that

English 96NORMAL/SHOOTINGExposure compensationBy assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 122 and 126), you can

97 EnglishRECORDING MENU 3HINTThe exposure compensation setting is canceled in the following cases:iWhen the pointer is set to the center position.iWh

English 98NORMAL/PLAYBACKPLAYBACKNORMAL/PLAYBACKPLAYBACK MENU 1Slideshow settingsSpecify the settings for playing back files continuously in a “slides

xi EnglishSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVEBurn video clips onto a DVD (For Windows Vista users)Here’s how to write your recorded data onto a DVD in the mpeg2

99 EnglishPLAYBACK MENU 1File protect settingPrevent accidental erasure of image and audio files.Protect files one by one1 Display the file that you

English 100NORMAL/PLAYBACKHINTTo select a different image in step 3...i Toggle the SET button to the left or right.To cancel the protect mode for a fi

101 EnglishPLAYBACK MENU 1Protect selected filesSelect multiple files to protect.1 Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 38).2 Select “PROTECT

English 102NORMAL/PLAYBACKPLAYBACK MENU 2Correcting the imageRepair the red-eye effect in still images to make the eyes appear more natural, enhance t

103 EnglishPLAYBACK MENU 2Editing video clipsYou can trim away unwanted portions from a video clip and save it as a new video clip (video clip cutting

English 104NORMAL/PLAYBACKProcedure to join video clipsSpecify the video clip that will come first.JJJoin the video clips.Specify the video clip that

105 EnglishPLAYBACK MENU 2CAUTIONCaution when editing video clipsi When editing video clips, do not press the REC/PLAY button. If you press the REC/PL

English 106NORMAL/PLAYBACKVideo clip cutting (extracting)1 Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment.2 Display the NORMAL Mode

107 EnglishPLAYBACK MENU 24 Specify the start point of the extract.h Use the procedure below to specify the frame from which the video clip extract w

English 108NORMAL/PLAYBACK5 Toggle the SET button up.h The start point of the video clip extract is set, and the screen to specify the end point appe

English xii3 Click the [Create video] icon.h The “Create DVD” window appears.4 Click the [Video] button in the “Insert” field.h The screen to select

109 EnglishPLAYBACK MENU 27 Select the desired option, and press the SET button.h Editing starts.h When editing ends, you are returned to the NORMAL

English 110NORMAL/PLAYBACKJoining video clipsCAUTIONi Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined.1 Display the NORMAL Mod

111 EnglishPLAYBACK MENU 24 Press the [O/] button.h A screen appears for you to select either to save the joined video clip as a new (separate) file,

English 112NORMAL/PLAYBACKHINTi If the file size of the video clip after editing exceeds 4 GB, it is not possible to either “SAVE AS NEW” or “OVERWRIT

113 EnglishPLAYBACK MENU 2Printing instructionsIn addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventi

English 114NORMAL/PLAYBACKHINTPrinting a single frame from a video clipi To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a st

115 EnglishPLAYBACK MENU 23 Press the SET button.h The Date/Copies Print Screen appears.h If “EACH IMAGE” was selected, toggle the SET button to the

English 116NORMAL/PLAYBACK4 Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints.<Specify the number of prints>h Toggle

117 EnglishFILE INFO DISPLAYOn the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when a file was recorded with your camera.1 Display the de

English 118OPTION SETTINGSOPTION SETTINGSOPTION SETTINGSDISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENUThe camera settings are executed via the Option Setting Menu.1

xiii EnglishSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE5 Click on the [Open] button.h The file(s) selected in step 4 and the DVD file capacity appear in the “Create DV

119 EnglishINTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENUTab 1321231OPTION MENUCLOCK SETINFO DISPLAYSTARTUP DISPLAYOPERATION BEEPPOST VIEWREC FOLDER1OKEXIT76

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 1201 CLOCK SET setting (page 33)h Set the camera’s clock.2 INFO DISPLAY settingh Specify the information to display on the play

121 EnglishINTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENUTab 26543213212317SHORTCUTSOPTION MENUNOISE REDUCTIONIMAGE SETTINGSBRIGHTNESSLANGUAGETV OUTPUT2OKEXI

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 1221 SHORTCUTS setting (page 126)2 NOISE REDUCTION settingh Compared to normal shooting, when the PHOTO NR function is ON, the

123 EnglishINTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENUTab 343213212315OPTION MENU 3POWER SAVEFILE NO. CONT'DFORMATRESET SETTINGSOKEXIT

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 1241 POWER SAVE setting (page 31)h Specify the elapsed period of inactivity before the power save mode (to conserve battery pow

125 EnglishINTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENUStorage folder settingCreate or select a recording folder (a folder in which to store recorded files

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 126Shortcut settingAssign functions (operation shortcuts) to the SET button when it is toggled up, down, left or right when the

127 EnglishINTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU3 Toggle the SET button up or down.h Display the function you wish to assign to the key.4 Press th

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 128Screen languageYou can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of several languages.1 Select “LAN

English xiv6 Click the [Design] tab.h The window appears to design the title menu for when the DVD is played back.h Select the desired design.[Previe

129 EnglishINTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENUTV output settingSpecify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV terminal

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 1302 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.h The screen to change the parameter for the selected setting appear

131 EnglishINTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU3 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired parameter.4 Press the SET button.5 Press

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 132Relation between “TV TYPE” setting and TV displayThe tables below show the video signal that is output when the “TV TYPE” se

133 EnglishINTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENUCAUTIONIf the TV display is not correct…i If the appearance of the image on the TV monitor is not co

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 134File No. continued settingIf a newly formatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automaticall

135 EnglishINTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENUi If Card B already has files in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows.When

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 136Formatting (initializing)A card must be formatted with this camera:i After purchasing, when used for the first time, ori If

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

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 138For audio recordings1 Set the camera to the audio recording mode (page 82).h The remaining audio recording time is shown.HI

xv EnglishSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE7 Click the [Preview/produce] tab.h A warning regarding the image quality of the preview image appears. 8 Click t

139 EnglishCHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGEWhen using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be checked on the monitor. Mak

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 140h The approximate remaining battery time indication appears on the monitor. Please use this as a reference to estimate the r

141 EnglishOTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONSCONNECTING TO A TVCONNECTING TO A TVCONNECTING TO A TVBy connencting the camera to a TV, you can play back the

CONNECTING TO A TVEnglish 142Connecting to a standard video input terminalYellow plug:To Video Input terminalSupplied dedicated AV interface cableTo U

143 EnglishCONNECTING TO A TVConnect to the 480p/720p terminalIf your TV has a 480p/720p input terminal, you can enjoy the high video quality of compo

CONNECTING TO A TVEnglish 144Connecting to the HDMI terminalHINTi HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or regis

145 EnglishPLAYING BACK ON A TVi After connecting the camera to the television, switch the TV input to the terminal to which the camera is connected.i

English 146CONNECTING TO A PRINTERCONNECTING TO A PRINTERCONNECTING TO A PRINTERPRINTINGYour camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting th

147 EnglishPRINTING3 Select “PRINTER”, and press the SET button.4 The PictBridge printing mode is activated.h The camera switches to the PictBridge

English 148CONNECTING TO A PRINTERHINTTo cancel printing1 During printing, toggle the SET button down.h The confirmation screen to cancel printing app

English xvi10 Click the [Yes] button.h Enter a name for the project file. 11 Click the [Save] button.h The “Burn disk” window appears.12 Click the [OK

149 EnglishAPPENDICESAPPENDICESCOMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONSIf you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilatio

APPENDICESEnglish 150ShootingAre the settings retained even after the camera is turned off?— All settings except the self-timer and the exposure compe

151 EnglishCOMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONSShootingWhat is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom?— Because shooting with the optical zo

APPENDICESEnglish 152MonitorWhen used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves?Condition due to the monitor characteristic

153 EnglishCOMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONSViewing imagesWhy is there no image (z is shown)?This may happen when trying to play back images stored on a card f

APPENDICESEnglish 154Viewing imagesWhy isn’t the magnified image clear?Due to the characteristics of the camera, magnified images appear less clear.No

155 EnglishCOMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONSMisc.The “Cannot edit video clips with unlike settings” message appears.You have attempted to join video clips havi

APPENDICESEnglish 156Misc.Can I use my camera abroad?— When the camera is connected to a TV, you can switch the camera’s video output to NTSC or PAL.

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

APPENDICESEnglish 158ShootingAn image is not captured when the [ ] button or [] button is pressed.The power is not turned on.If the power save functio

xvii EnglishSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE13 Click the [OK] button.14 Click the [×] button to close the “Create DVD” window.h The TotalMedia Extreme top pa

159 EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGShootingThe digital zoom does not work.The zoom setting is set to s, t or u.Set the zoom setting to Q.52, 69A warning tone (

APPENDICESEnglish 160MonitorNo playback image appears.The camera is not set to the playback mode.Set the camera to the playback mode.36, 70Viewing ima

161 EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGViewing imagesThe image is too bright.The forced flash mode is selected.Select a different flash mode.48, 65The subject was

APPENDICESEnglish 162Viewing imagesThe colors of the images captured indoors are not correct.This is due to ambient lighting.Capture the image using t

163 EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGConnecting to a TVNo image or sound.The camera is not correctly connected to the TV.Follow the instructions to make the conn

APPENDICESEnglish 164Misc.The audio guide does not sound.The audio guide setting is set to “OFF”.Set the audio guide setting to “ON”.120The recording

165 EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGNotes regarding the Scene Select feature and filtersScene SelectSetting RemarksSportsaFocus range: Fixed at *.Exposure: Fixe

APPENDICESEnglish 166* The shutter speed decreases to 1/15 sec.FilterAbout the scene select function and focus range settingsi The scene select functi

167 EnglishSPECIFICATIONSCameraRecorded image file formatStill images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant)Note: Designed mainly by the Japan E

APPENDICESEnglish 168Still image shooting mode (recording resolution)G: 1600 × 1200 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels)k: 1184 × 888 pixels (approx. 1.1

English xviiiCAUTIONDoes the window requesting confirmation to enable the MPEG-2 Codec appear?When using TotalMedia Extreme for the first time, a wind

169 EnglishSPECIFICATIONSRange Normal mode:50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinitySuper macro mode:1cm (0.39in.) to 1 m (3.28 ft.) (Wide end only)Digital zoom F

APPENDICESEnglish 170Monitor 3.0" (7.6 cm) low-temperature polysilicon TFT color wide liquid crystal (transmissive), approx. 230,000 pixelsFlash

171 EnglishSPECIFICATIONSCamera connectorsBattery lifei Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a 25 °C (77°F) ambient

APPENDICESEnglish 172Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Timei If the continuous recording time of a voice memo exceeds a

173 EnglishSPECIFICATIONSConcerning the multi-indicatorThe camera’s multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the different camera op

APPENDICESEnglish 174Supplied AC adaptori When using the supplied AC adaptor abroad, the power cord may need to be replaced in accordance with local r

175 EnglishSPECIFICATIONSOthersMac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.Microsoft and Windows are registered tr

APPENDICESEnglish 176Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to comfirm that your camera is set up and ready to goi

177 EnglishHINTS FOR TAKING PICTURESTaking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think. By keeping a few points in mind an

APPENDICESEnglish 178Photographing a moving subjectSituation: You would like to snap an action shot of a moving child or pet. The autofocus is activat

i EnglishWarning TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.FOR AMERICAN USERSThe following advis

xix EnglishSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVEEuropeTel: +353 (0) 61-702087Web: http://www.arcsoft.com/en/supportEmail Support: [email protected]: M-

179 EnglishHINTS FOR TAKING PICTURESShooting portraits (portrait mode >)Points:i Choose a background that doesn’t detract from your subject.i Move

APPENDICESEnglish 180Night photography (night view portrait mode /)Points:i Avoid camera shake.i Increase the ISO sensitivity.NOTEi Camera shutter spe

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English xxHow was that? The convenient accessories not only let you immediately view images captured with the camera, but you can also upload images t

1 EnglishCONTENTSHOW TO READ THIS MANUAL ...iiiQUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ...

English 2 SIMPLESHOOTINGBEFORE TAKING PICTURES ...55For best results ...

3 EnglishCONTENTS NORMALSHOOTINGRECORDING MENU 1 ... 82Video setting ...

English 4 OPTION SETTINGSDISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU ...118INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU ...

5 EnglishCONTENTS APPENDICESCOMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ... 149TROUBLESHOOTING ...

English 6QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATIONYour camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From creating precisely the photo you want, to vi

7 EnglishQUICK SEARCH BY OPERATIONShoot in dark conditions• “Exposure compensation” on page 96• “Using the flash” on pages 44, 48 and 65• “Scene selec

English 8PlaybackBasic operation Convenient functions Additional functionsGetting started viewing images• “PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES”

English iiFOR CANADIAN USERSi This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.FOR EU USERSThe symbol mark and recycling systems describ

9 EnglishQUICK SEARCH BY OPERATIONFile managing/processingBasic operation Convenient functions Additional functionsSearch for image/audio files• “21-i

English 10Using with a computerBasic operation Convenient functions Additional functionsUse the camera as a card reader• “SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE”

11 EnglishCHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIESi Xacti Software CD (CD-ROM) (page 4 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1i Grip belt (page 13):

English 12i “SAFETY MANUAL”(safety precautions booklet)Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera.i Quick GuideIncluded with model VPC

13 EnglishCHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIESHow to use the accessoriesk Grip belt1342

English 14k Lens cap 135421 Depress2 Pull<After removing>The lens cap can be stowed in the lens cap holder on the grip belt.Lens cap holder<T

15 EnglishABOUT THE SEPARATELY SOLD ACCESSORIES AND THE CARDSeparately sold accessoriesi Mini HDMI cable VCP-HDMI02Cable for connecting to the HDMI te

English 16GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERAYour dual camera can record video clips in High Definition. It includes an operation mode that lets even

17 EnglishGETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERAIncludes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation (page 37)Select from two recording/playback modes: the

English 18Sharp face shots (pages 52 and 94)Your camera is equipped with a face recognition feature which detects the subject’s face even when slightl

iii EnglishHOW TO READ THIS MANUALFor first-time usersPlease read the sections on “SETUP” and “SIMPLE” in this manual, as well as the included “QUICK

19 EnglishGETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERALots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images (pages 20, and page 4 in the Xacti Software C

English 20SYSTEM MAPYou can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities.Dedicated USB interface cableDedicated AV interface cable

21 EnglishSETUPSETUPPARTS NAMESFrontBottomFlashLensZoom switch[T/]]/[W/P]MicrophoneGrip beltholderMonitor unitMicrophoneTripodstand holeBattery cover

English 22SETUPRearMulti-indicator[] button[ ] buttonSpeakerMENU buttonMonitorSET buttonUSB/AV terminalBattery cover lockON/OFF buttonGrip belt holder

23 EnglishINSTALLING THE CARDBe sure to format a newly purchased card or one that was used in another device before using it in your camera (pages 124

English 24SETUP<To remove the card...>h To remove the card, press it in, and then release. The card will protrude slightly, and you can then pul

25 EnglishCHARGING THE BATTERY PACKPlease charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Install the battery pack in the camera, and connect the AC

English 26SETUP2 Insert the battery pack, then replace the battery cover.h Take care that it is positioned correctly.<To remove the battery pack..

27 EnglishCHARGING THE BATTERY PACK3 Use the power cord to connect the AC adaptor to a power outlet.h Charging begins.<During charging...>h Dur

English 28SETUPCAUTIONDo not charge the battery pack immediately after the camera has been in continuous use for a long timei The battery pack becomes

English ivSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVEPreparing the camera1 Insert the SD Memory Card.h An SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Please purch

29 EnglishCHARGING THE BATTERY PACKAbout rechargingRecharging takes place only when the camera is turned off, or when the power save function or the s

English 30SETUPTURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFFTurning on the camera1 Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.h If you p

31 EnglishTURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFFTurning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is activeIn order to preserve battery pack power, the po

English 32SETUPTurning off the camera1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.h The camera turns off.HINTTo immediately activate the power sav

33 EnglishDATE 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

English 34SETUP3 Set the clock.1 Select “TIME”.2 Press the SET button.h The Set Time Screen appears.3 Set the time to “19:30”.h The time is set in th

35 EnglishDATE AND TIME SETTING5 Press the MENU button.h The date and time setting is completed.h To display the Recording or Playback Screen, press

English 36SETUPSWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODESwitch between the recording mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for view

37 EnglishSWITCHING THE OPERATING MODEThe “SIMPLE mode” comprises only those functions that are most often used and necessary to operate the camera, w

English 38SETUPAccessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen1 Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 36).2 Select the desired

v EnglishSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVEShooting1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on.h If the screen to set the date and t

39 EnglishSWITCHING THE OPERATING MODEUsing the SIMPLE Mode Menu4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the item you wish to change, and press t

English 40SETUPUsing the NORMAL Mode Menu4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select a tab.h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears.5 Toggle

41 EnglishSWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE6 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button.h The Settin

English 42SETUPHINTAbout the applicable mode indicatori This indicator shows the shooting mode(s) for which the selected setting is effective.: This s

43 EnglishSWITCHING THE OPERATING MODEOverview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting ScreenSIMPLE Mode Recording MenuSNSelect videoand photo sizeOKEXIT12345

English 44SETUP1 Recording size (page 59)h Select the video clip size to record.2 Focus range (page 60)h Select the focus range that corresponds to th

45 EnglishSWITCHING THE OPERATING MODESIMPLE Mode Playback Menu35214OKStart slideshowSN

English 46SETUP1 Slideshow (page 74)h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow.2 Playback volume (page 75)h Adjust the volume for video c

47 EnglishSWITCHING THE OPERATING MODEOverview of the NORMAL Mode Setting ScreenNORMAL Mode Recording Menu<Tab 1>321231HD-SHQRECORDING MENUVIDEO

English 48SETUP1 Video clip settings (page 82)<HD mode><SD mode>2 Still image settings (page 85)3 Scene select (page 86)4 Filter (page 86)

English viBefore capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to goiSanyo declin

49 EnglishSWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE<Tab 2>654321321231RECORDING MENUVIDEO STABILIZERFOCUSFOCUS MODEEXP MEASUREISOOKEXIT2

English 50SETUP1 Video stabilizer (page 88)h Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording.2 Focus range (page 89)h Select the focus range t

51 EnglishSWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE<Tab 3>654321321231RECORDING MENUWHITE BALANCEEXPOSUREFACE CHASERHIGH SENSITIVITYZOOM3OKEXIT

English 52SETUP1 White balance (page 92)2 Exposure (page 93)3 Face chaser (page 94)4 High sensitivity mode (page 95)5 Zoomh Specify the optical zoom m

53 EnglishSWITCHING THE OPERATING MODENORMAL Mode Playback Menu<Tab 1>1 Slideshow (page 98)h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slidesh

English 54SETUP<Tab 2>1 Edit photo (page 102)h Repair the “red-eye” caused by the flash, reduce the blur from camera shake, or enhance the contr

55 EnglishSIMPLESHOOTINGSIMPLE/SHOOTINGBEFORE TAKING PICTURESFor best resultsHold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and maki

English 56SIMPLE/SHOOTINGUsing the autofocusThe autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the

57 EnglishBEFORE TAKING PICTURESThe following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work, but not as desired.i When bot

English 58SIMPLE/SHOOTINGHINTi Still images can be rotated when they are played back (pages 53 and 101).i When the [ ] button is pressed halfway, the

vii EnglishSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE3 Press the SET button.<Video clip playback>h Playback begins.<To return to the recording mode>h Pres

59 EnglishBEFORE TAKING PICTURESSelect the recording sizeThe larger the image size (number of pixels), the better the image quality will be, but the f

English 60SIMPLE/SHOOTINGSelect the focus settingSelect the focus range corresponding to the distance between the camera and the subject.1 Display th

61 EnglishBEFORE TAKING PICTURESHints for taking picturesMuting the operation soundsi The audio guidance that sounds when you operate the camera can b

English 62SIMPLE/SHOOTINGVIDEO CLIP RECORDING1 Turn on the camera (page 30), and set it to the recording mode (page 36).2 Press the [ ] button.h Rec

63 EnglishSHOOTING SINGLE SHOTSCapture a still image (single-shot).1 Turn on the camera (page 30), and set it to the recording mode (page 36).2 Pres

English 64SIMPLE/SHOOTINGHINTAdjusting the monitor brightnessi While the Recording Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen for adjusting t

65 EnglishSHOOTING SINGLE SHOTSUsing the flashThe flash is not only used for photographing under dark conditions, but is also convenient for example w

English 66SIMPLE/SHOOTINGCAUTIONDo not touch the flash unit when shootingi The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the fl

67 EnglishSHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIPYou can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip.1 Turn on the ca

English 68SIMPLE/SHOOTINGHINTi When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not operate.i When the remaining video recordi

English viiiBurn your recorded video clips onto a DVD (Windows Vista)Using the supplied CD-ROM (Xacti Software CD), you can store your captured images

69 EnglishMACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.1 Point the camera lens at the subject.2 Push th

English 70SIMPLE/PLAYBACKPLAYBACKSIMPLE/PLAYBACKPLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES1 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 36).2 Select th

71 EnglishPLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGESVideo clip playback operationTo do this... Do thisNormal forward playback Press the SET button.Stop

English 72SIMPLE/PLAYBACKHINTIf the a appears on the playback Screen...i The a icon appears when playing back a file that was saved in segments (page

73 EnglishPLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGESHow to save one frame from a video clip as a still image1 Play back the video clip. Pause the play

English 74SIMPLE/PLAYBACKSLIDESHOW PLAYBACKYou can play back files in succession with the “slideshow playback” feature.1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Play

75 EnglishPLAYBACK VOLUMEAdjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files.1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 38), select the pla

English 76SIMPLE/PLAYBACKDELETING FILESYou can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete single files, selected files or all the files a

77 EnglishDELETING FILES3 Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button.<DELETE SINGLE>h The currently displayed file is deleted.h To delete other

English 78SIMPLE/PLAYBACK4 Press the SET button.h The selected file is marked with the delete icon [ ].h Up to 100 files can be selected.h To cancel