Connecting to a TV, Playback/Erasing | Ricoh RDC-5300 guide

Tips LCD Monitor Display Function

Press the ENTER button to display information, such as the date and time recorded, on the LCD monitor. Each time you press the ENTER button, the display will change in the following sequence:

All Information

1 0 / 1 2

1 0 0 – 0 0 1 2

1 8 0 0 x 1 2 0 0 N

1 9 9 9 / 5 / 1 5 1 0 : 1 2

Selected File Number/	No Display
Total File Count

1 0 / 1 2

1 0 0 – 0 0 1 2

Connecting to a TV

Connect the camera to a TV set with the video interface cable supplied to play recorded image files on the TV screen. You may also connect the cable to a VCR to record your images on videotapes.

Important

Note

•Please refer to the instruction manual for the equipment to which the camera is connected.

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	Image	Playback/Erasing
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	q Check that both the camera and the TV are turned off.
	q Check that both the camera and the TV are turned off.

wOpen the camera’s terminal cover and connect the video interface cable to the video in/out terminal.

eConnect the other end of the video interface cable to the Video In terminal on the TV.

Using the Camera for Extended Periods of Time

Supplying power to the camera from a household AC outlet using an optional AC adapter is recommended for shooting over extended periods of time. See “Using an AC Adapter” (p.29).

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting the AC adapter.

Note • When you are away on overseas trips, you may view recorded image on a PAL TV set. See “Changing Video-out Signal Method (NTSC/PAL)”

(p.107).

•You may use this camera as a monitor for a video printer or other video gear (NTSC only). Set the video I/O switch to [IN] and connect the video cable to the video output terminal of the video gear. The LCD monitor would appear blank when the video cable is connected to video gear after the video I/O switch is changed to PAL.

•The LCD monitor would appear blank if you connect the video interface

cable to the camera when its video I/O switch is set to PAL.

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Ricoh RDC-5300 manual Connecting to a TV, Check that both the camera and the TV are turned off, Playback/Erasing

Contents

Page Copyright Introduction Camera Features Table of Contents Advanced Shooting Miscellaneous Changing Camera Settings Sample Warnings Safety Precautions Turn off the power immediately if any metallic object Keep the batteries used in this equipment out Do not use the equipment near flammable gases Safety Warnings for Accessories Camera Body Parts & Names AC Adapter optional Bottom LCD Monitor Recording Mode DisplaysPlay Mode Displays Explanation of LCD Monitor Displays No Card Status Explanation and Remedy Reference LCD Panel Error MessagesInitial display Setup mode Error Explanation and Remedy Reference On an RS-232C cable connection Displays Appearing during Communication Communication ModeDisplays Appearing during Recording Displays Appearing during Playback/Erasure Error Displays and Contents Menus SET UP Menu White Balance Record Menu Erase Menu Play MenuTo a PC Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card p.32-33 Basic Operation/Quick ReferencePreparations Loading the Batteries p.27-29 Press the shutter release button to record the image Setting the Date and Time p.35-37Basic Shooting Procedure p.40-51 Shooting Playback Changing the Flash Mode p.54-56Using the Self-Timer p.61-62 Set the mode dial to Press the self timer button You want to erase and press the Enter button ErasingErasing Files p.94-97 Press the shutter release buttonPage Getting Started Checking the Package Contents Before Using the CameraAttaching the Wrist Strap Getting Started Powering the CameraLoading the AA Batteries Rechargeable Batteries Shooting and Playback Guidelines Close the battery coverEconomizing on Batteries Load the batteries Battery type Approximate Recording Time Playback Time Using an AC AdapterHandling Precautions Using the AC Adapter See Turning on the Camera p.41 SmartMedia Memory Cards What is a SmartMedia Memory Card?Protecting Against Accidental Writing Inserting Card Inserting a SmartMedia Memory CardData Removing Card Formatting a SmartMedia Memory CardClose the card door Press the shutter release button Set the mode dial to Before You Start Recording Setting the Date and TimePress the or button to select Date Press the Enter button to flash the digit you want changed Press the Display button to select the date display methodPress the Enter button Press the and buttons to change the blinking numeral When viewing through the viewfinder Adjusting the LCD Monitor BrightnessHow To Hold the Camera Tips How to Verify the Date and Time Press the shutter release button lightly with your fingertip When viewing using the LCD monitor Basic Shooting Operation Flow Basic Shooting Basic Shooting Using the Display button to turn the power on and offSlide the center button of power switch to on Turning on the Camera Press the CARD/IN button and select a Recording destination Switching ModesAuto Power-Off Selecting a Recording Destination Press the PIC button and select a PIC Image quality mode Selecting PIC Image quality ModeSwitching PIC Image quality Modes Selecting a PIC Image quality Mode Switching Recording Modes Selecting Recording ModeApproximate File Sizes by PIC Image quality Mode Press the or button to select Selecting a Recording Mode for the PIC modeSet the mode dial to and press Menu button Press the Enter button to choose Recording mode Digital Zoom Function Setting the Size of the Subject ZoomZooming In Telephoto Setting Zooming Out Wide Angle Setting Viewing Through the Viewfinder How to View Images on the LCD MonitorViewing Through the LCD Monitor Press the or button to set the size of the subject Shooting Still Picture ModeWhen the flash lamp lights Aim the camera at your subject Still frame mode /text mode Tips Using the Camera for Extended Periods of Time When Focusing is Difficult Tips LCD Monitor Display Function Page Advanced Shooting Chapter Flash Modes Changing Flash ModesEffective Range of the Flash Advanced Changing the flash modeHow to Cancel a mode Press the release button to take the photographPage Setting the Exposure Compensation Setting the Exposure CompensationSet the mode dial to Press Menu button Press the or button to change the compensation level How To Cancel the Exposure Compensation SettingPress the shutter release button to shoot Subject Subjects Difficult to Correct in Auto Mode Changing the White Balance ModeChanging the White Balance Mode Switching White Balance Modes How to cancel the mode Press the and buttons to select White balance mode Set the mode dial to and press the self timer button Using the Self-TimerSpecial Shooting Functions Focus Lock Shooting When to Use the Focus LockHow to Use the Focus Lock Tips Remote Control Shutter release button down fully Focus Mode ShootingMode Shooting p.63 Press the shutter release button lightly Hold it How To Cancel Focus Modes Set the Mode dial to and then press the Menu buttonPress the up or down button to select Focus Press the shutter release button to shoot the subject Date Imprint ModeSet the mode dial to and press the Menu button How To Cancel Date Imprinting Mode Menu button Redeye Reduction Mode Press the or button to select Monochrome Monochrome Mode Black & White SepiaHow To Cancel Red-eye Reduction Mode How To Cancel Monotone Mode Second Interval Time lapse Shooting Mode Press the release button Press the Menu buttonShutter release. The set time interval will not change How To Cancel Soft Mode Using Soft ModeHow To Cancel Interval Shooting How To Cancel Shooting Press the or button to select S Mode Mode Shutter SpeedPress the shutter release button to take the picture Press the up or down button to turn Auto Bracket to on Using Auto BracketHow To Cancel the S Mode How To Cancel Auto Bracket AdvancedShooting Macro Shooting Close-up Shooting Shutter Release Button Focal Range for Macro Shooting PLAYBACK/ERASING Playback Display Before Starting to Playback Recorded Images Playback/Erasing Connecting to a TVUsing the Camera for Extended Periods of Time Check that both the camera and the TV are turned off Select a source file to playback Switch Display ModesPlaying Back a File Files That Can Be Played on the Camera Playback Display Playing an Image File Multi Image Playback Set the mode dial to Press the Display button Press the or button to verify the image file Zoom Playback Auto Playback How To Cancel Auto Playback Protecting a File Press the Menu button to cancel the protect setting Press the CARD/IN button and select the copy source How To Cancel the SettingCopying Files Copying all images Copying Selected Image Mount a SmartMedia memory card in the camera Playing a File Shot with Another Brand of Camera Setting a Print Service Setting Dpof Direct Print of File Specifying the number of prints When previous Dpof settings exist Specifying the number of indexes How to cancel the settings Canceling Dpof settings Setting a password Setting Secret FileSet the Mode dial to Setup When you forget your password Setting secret filesHow to Cancel a password How to Display Secret File How To Cancel settingsWhen Secret File is already set Select a source file to erase Switch To the Erase ModeSelect the Erase Mode Erasing a File Image Press the or button to select an EraseImage file to erase Erase All Images Erase Selected Files Images Page 107 Miscellaneous Macintosh Installing Camera Utility SoftwareInstallation Transferring Images to a PC Miscellaneous Connecting the Camera to a PC Press the Enter button to select OFF Changing Camera SettingsBeep Sound Setting Press the or button to select Beep How To reset settings Auto Power Off SettingPress the or button to select Auto Keep Settings Formatting Internal Memory After confirming the setting, press the Menu button Changing OSD On-Screen Display Language Changing Video-Out Signal Method NTSC/PAL Changing LCD Confirmation Restoring the SettingPress the or button to select LCD Changing the LCD Setting Initializing Settings When continuous numbering is off With sequential numbering on initial settingChanging File Names Use the up or down button to select Use the up or down button to select Display → Power After checking the version, press the Menu button Rotate the mode dial toChecking the Version Press the Enter button to select on Using the Remote Control Shooting in Manual Focus Mode Setting Exposure CompensationPlaying Moving the playback position Canceling the mode settingMagnifying an Image Zoom Playback Displaying Multiple Images Multi Image Playback Deleting multiple files Clearing all filesErasing the files Model Remarks Accessories Potential Causes of Condensation Handling Precautions Care Care and StorageStorage Power Source TroubleshootingRecording and Playback 122 123 Ricoh AC-3 AC adapter optional Using a Local TV Receiver for Playing Pictures 125 About the Warranty and Servicing 126 Specifications Auto Power-Off Image Data Recording and Playback Image ResolutionPower Supply Main Batteries Date backup battery Recording Capacities Type PIC Mode USA FCC Part15 Class B Information to the User Ricoh Service Offices