Sony NSC-GC1 Operating instructions

3-272-527-11(1)

Network Sharing Camera

Handbook

NSC-GC1/GC3

Table of contents

Getting started

Basic Operations

Using functions for

shooting

Using functions for

viewing

Customizing the settings

Viewing images on a TV

Troubleshooting

Others

Index

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Notes on using your camera

Types of “Memory Stick” that can be

used (not supplied)

The IC recording medium used by this

camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”.

“Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a

“Memory Stick Duo” with your camera.

“Memory Stick”: you cannot use a

“Memory Stick” with your camera.

• Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory

Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.

Other memory cards cannot be used.

• For details on “Memory Stick Duo”, see

page 77.

When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with

“Memory Stick” compatible equipment

You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” by

inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo

Adaptor (not supplied).

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

Notes on the battery

• Charge the built-in battery before using the

camera for the first time.

• The battery can be charged even if it is not

completely discharged. Also, even if the battery

is not fully charged, you can use the partially

charged capacity of the battery as is.

• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long

time, use up the existing charge and store the

camera in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain

the battery functions.

• For details on the battery, see page 79.

No compensation for contents of the

recording

• The contents of the recording cannot be

compensated for if recording or playback is not

possible due to a malfunction of your camera or

recording media, etc.

Internal memory and “Memory Stick

Duo” back up

• Do not turn off the camera or remove “Memory

Stick Duo” while the access lamp is lighted, as

the internal memory data or “Memory Stick

Duo” data may be destroyed. Always protect

your data by making a back up copy.

About changing the language setting

• The on-screen displays in each local language

are used for illustrating the operating

procedures. Change the screen language before

using your camera if necessary (page 19).

Notes on recording/playback

• This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-

proof, nor water-proof.

• Before you record one-time events, make a trial

recording to make sure that the camera is

working correctly.

• Be careful not to get the camera wet. Water

entering the inside of the camera may cause

malfunctions which in some cases may not be

repairable.

• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright

light. This may cause irrecoverable damage to

your eyes. Or it may cause the malfunction of

your camera.

• Do not use the camera near a location that

generates strong radio waves or emits radiation.

The camera may not be able to record or play

back properly.

• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations

may cause malfunctions.

• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it

before using the camera.

• Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to

malfunctions and an inability to record images,

this may render the recording medium unusable,

or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss.

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Notes on using your camera

• Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of

flash emission may cause dirt on the flash

surface to become discolored or to stick to the

flash surface, resulting in insufficient light

emission.

• When connecting your camera to another device

with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug

in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly

into the terminal will damage the terminal and

may result in a malfunction of your camera.

• Movies other than those shot, edited or

composed on this camera cannot be played

back.

Notes on the LCD screen and the lens

• The LCD screen is manufactured using

extremely high-precision technology so over

99.99% of the pixels are operational for

effective use. However, there may be some tiny

black points and/or bright points (white, red,

blue or green in color) that constantly appear on

the LCD screen or the LCD finder. These points

are normal in the manufacturing process and do

not affect the recording in any way.

• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct

sunlight for long periods may cause

malfunctions. Be careful when placing the

camera near a window or outdoors.

• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen

may be discolored and that may cause a

malfunction.

• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a

cold location. This is not a malfunction.

Note on disposal/transfer

• When using software embedded in the camera,

personal information such as IDs and mail

addresses may be saved on the internal memory

of the camera. When transferring the camera to

others or on disposal, do so after deleting the

information input.

On image data compatibility

• This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule

for Camera File system) universal standard

established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and

Information Technology Industries

Association).

• Playback of images recorded with your camera

on other equipment and playback of images

recorded or edited with other equipment on your

camera are not guaranteed.

Warning on copyright

• Television programs, films, videotapes, and

other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such materials may

be contrary to the provisions of the copyright

laws.

About this Handbook

• The photographs used as examples of pictures in

this Handbook are reproduced images, and are

not actual images shot using this camera.

• Design and specifications of recording media

and other accessories are subject to change

without notice.

Black, white, red,

blue or green

points

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How to handle the camera

• When carrying the camera, close the LCD panel as illustrated.

• Be careful not to block the lens or the flash with your finger when shooting.

• Do not hold the camera by only holding the LCD panel.

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Table of contents

Notes on using your camera .....................................................................2

How to handle the camera ........................................................................4

Identifying parts.........................................................................................8

Indicators on the screen..........................................................................10

Checking the accessories supplied .........................................................14

1 Charging the built-in battery .................................................................15

2 Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied).....................................17

3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock...............................................18

Changing the language settings ..................................................................... 19

Selecting the image size according to use ..............................................20

Shooting images......................................................................................24

Viewing images .......................................................................................28

Deleting images.......................................................................................30

Select images to upload on a website (Sharemark)................................32

Using the menu items..............................................................................34

Menu items..............................................................................................35

Shooting menu ........................................................................................36

Camera: Selecting a camera mode

Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects

EV: Adjusting the light intensity

White Bal: Adjusting the color tones

ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity

P.Quality: Compression rate of still images

REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method

Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light

Saturation: Adjusting the saturation

Sharpness: Adjusting the sharpness

Setup: Selecting the shooting settings

Getting started

Basic Operations

Using functions for shooting

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Table of contents

Viewing menu ..................................................................................... 44

(Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images

(Protect): Preventing accidental erasure

DPOF: Adding a Print order mark

(Print): Printing images using a printer

(Slide): Playing back a series of images

(Resize): Changing the image size of a recorded image

(Rotate): Rotating a still image

(Divide): Cutting movies

(Setup): Changing Setup items

Using Setup items

............................................................................... 54

Camera............................................................................................. 55

Memory Stick Tool............................................................................ 56

Internal Memory Tool........................................................................ 58

Format

Setup 1 ............................................................................................. 59

Setup 2 ............................................................................................. 60

Viewing images on a TV ......................................................................... 64

Using functions for viewing

Customizing the settings

Viewing images on a TV

Function Guide

Red Eye Reduction

Auto Review

Format

Create REC. Folder

Change REC. Folder

Copy

1

LCD Backlight

Beep

Language

Initialize

2

File Number

USB Connect

Video Out

Clock Set

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Table of contents

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................66

Warning indicators and messages ..........................................................74

To use your camera abroad — Power sources........................................76

On the “Memory Stick” ............................................................................77

On the built-in battery..............................................................................79

Index........................................................................................................80

Troubleshooting

Others

Index

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Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of

operation.

A Speaker

B Lens

C Flash (26)

D Microphone

E LCD screen (25)

F /CHG: Flash charging lamp (26)/

Battery charging lamp (15)

G (Play mode) lamp (green)

H (Rec mode) lamp (green)

I Focus range switch (26)

J Control button

MODE button (24, 28, 32)

MENU button (34)

(Flash) button (26)

(Self-timer) button (27)

K Multi-selector (v/V/b/B) (18)

L For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (26)

For viewing: / (Playback zoom)

button/ (Index) button (28, 29)

M MOVIE button (24)

N PHOTO button (24)

O Sharemark button (32)

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Identifying parts

Q (USB) jack (47)

• Used when connecting to a computer with a

USB cable or to a printer by PictBridge.

• NSC-GC3: You cannot input signals to your

camera through this jack.

R A/V OUT jack (64)

• Used when connecting to a TV, etc. with an

A/V connecting cable.

S DC IN jack (15)

• Used when connecting with the AC adaptor

to charge the battery or to operate the

camera by AC power.

T Hook for hand strap (14)

U POWER button (18)

V (Screen display switch) button (25)

W RESET button

• Resets power. Date and settings will not be

reset to default settings.

X (Image Size/Delete) button (20,

30)

Y Tripod receptacle (bottom)

• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than

5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to

firmly secure the camera to tripods having

screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and

may damage the camera.

Z “Memory Stick Duo” cover (17)

wj “Memory Stick Duo” slot

wk Access lamp (17)

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Indicators on the screen

Each time you press (Screen display

switch) button, the display changes

(page 25).

See the pages in parentheses for details of

operation.

In shooting standby

When recording movies

A

B

1

2

3

4

+2.0EV

640 30 f

00:00:05

5

Display Indication

Battery remaining (16)

Zoom scaling (26)

Camera mode (Scene

Selection) (37)

P Camera mode (Program)

(37)

White balance

(40)

Close-up mode (26)

Sharpness (43)

Saturation (43)

ISO400 ISO number (41)

B&W SEPIA

VIVID

Color mode

(38)

E

Low battery warning (74)

Display Indication

Red-eye reduction (55)

Flash mode (26)

Flash charging

Image size

(20)

FINE STD Image quality (41)

Still image shooting mode

(24)

[400] Remaining number of

recordable images (22)

Menu/Guide menu (34)

• Pressing MENU switches

the menu/guide menu on/

off.

WB

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Indicators on the screen

C

D

E

Display Indication

Recording folder (56)

• This does not appear when

using internal memory.

Recording Media

Histogram

(25, 39)

Display Indication

Self-timer (27)

Image size (22)

+2.0EV Exposure Value (39)

[00:28:25]

Remaining recordable

time (22)

Movie recording mode (24)

Display Indication

+2.0EV Exposure Value (39)

Movie recording

00:00:05 Recording time (22)

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Indicators on the screen

When playing back movies

When playing back still images

A

B

3

1

2

+2.0EV

1

2

3

4

Display Indication

Battery remaining (16)

Image size

(22)

//

/

Playback/Stop/Slide Show

fast forward (24, 49)

Fast forward/ Rewind

00:00:00 Counter

VOL. Vo l u m e

(28)

PictBridge connecting (47)

Zoom scaling (28)

E

Low battery warning (74)

PictBridge connecting

(47)

• Do not disconnect the USB

cable while the icon is

displayed.

Display Indication

Playback bar

101_0012 Folder-file number

(56)

2007 1 1

9:30 AM

Recorded date/time of the

playback image

BACK/

VOLUME

Adjust volume

Menu/Guide menu (34)

DPOF

13

Indicators on the screen

C

D

Display Indication

Change folder (44)

• This does not appear when

using internal memory.

Playback folder (44)

• This does not appear when

using internal memory.

12/12 Image number/Number of

images recorded in selected

folder

Playback Media

Recording mode

Recording folders (56)

Sharemark (32)

Print order (DPOF) mark

(46)

Protect

(44)

Histogram (25, 39)

• appears when histogram

display is disabled.

Display Indication

Flash

White balance

(40)

2000 Shutter speed

F3.5 Aperture value

ISO400 ISO number

(41)

+2.0EV Exposure Value (39)

WB

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Getting started

Checking the accessories supplied

• AC Adaptor UPA-AC05 (1)/

Power cord (mains lead) (1)

• A/V connecting cable (1)

• USB cable (1)

• Hand strap (1)

• CD-ROM “Net-sharing CAM Application

Software” (1)

– Picture Motion Browser (Software)

– Picture Motion Browser Guide

– Network Sharing Camera Handbook (PDF)

• Instruction Manual (1)

Attach the strap and place your hand

through the loop to prevent the camera

from damage by being dropped, etc.

Hook

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Getting started

1 Charging the built-in battery

• The battery is built in within the camera.

1 Remove the insulation sheet.

2 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the camera, making sure the

power is off.

3 Plug the power (mains lead) cord to a wall outlet (wall socket).

• The /CHG lamp lights on, and charging starts.

When the /CHG lamp turns off, charging is finished (Practical charge).

If you continue charging the battery for about one more hour (until it is fully charged), the charge will

last slightly longer.

/CHG lamp

DC IN jack

AC Adaptor

Insulation sheet

1

Power cord (mains lead)

2

3

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1 Charging the built-in battery

Charging time

• Time required to charge a fully depleted battery at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take

longer under certain circumstances or conditions.

• See page 22 for the number of images that can be recorded.

• Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by.

• Even if the /CHG lamp is not lit, the AC Adaptor is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains)

as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the AC

Adaptor, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).

• When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket).

To check the remaining battery time

Press POWER button to turn on and check the remaining battery on the LCD screen.

• It takes about one minute until the correct battery remaining indicator appears.

• The displayed battery remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances.

• The Clock Set screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time (page 18).

Full charge time

Approx. 120 min.

Battery

remaining

indicator

Battery

remaining

guidelines

Sufficient

power

remaining

Battery

almost fully

charged

Battery half

full

Battery low,

recording/

playback

will stop

soon.

Charge the battery.

(The warning

indicator flashes.)

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Getting started

2 Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied)

1 Open the “Memory Stick Duo” cover.

2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) all the way in until it clicks.

3 Close the “Memory Stick Duo” cover.

When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted

The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 4 MB).

To remove “Memory Stick Duo”

Open the “Memory Stick Duo” cover.

• Never remove “Memory Stick Duo” when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in the

“Memory Stick Duo”.

Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” all the way in

as shown in the illustration until it clicks.

“Memory Stick Duo” cover

12

Make sure that the access lamp

is not lit, then push the “Memory

Stick Duo” in once.

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3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock

1 Open the LCD panel to turn the power on.

• Open and lift the LCD panel up to a 90 degrees angle from the camera (1), then rotate it to the

desired angle (2).

• You can also turn the power on by pressing POWER button.

2 Set the clock with the Multi-selector.

1 Select the date display format with v/V.

2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V.

3 Select [OK].

To turn the power off

Press POWER button.

To change the date and time

Press MENU, and select [Clock Set] in (Setup 2) (page 63).

Tilt the Multi-selector side to side and up and down to

select, and press the center to set the setting.

1 LCD screen

1 POWER button

2 Multi-selector

MENU button

/:/

2 180 degrees (max.)

2 90 degrees (max.)

1 90 degrees (max.)

2

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Getting started

3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock

When you turn on the power

If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three

minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery (Auto power-

off function).

Changing the language settings

You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. To select the

screen language, press MENU, and select [ Language] in (Setup 1) (page 59).

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Basic Operations

Selecting the image size according to use

1 Press MODE to set the camera to recording mode.

• (Rec mode) lamp lights up.

2 Press (Image Size) button.

3 Select (Photo Size) or (Movie Size) with b/B on the Multi-selector,

then select the desired image size with v/V.

• Recommended use and number of remaining shots are displayed on the upper part of the LCD screen.

4 Press (Image Size) to complete the setting.

Photo size Movie size

MODE button

Multi-selector

(Rec mode) lamp

(Image Size) button

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