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    INSTRUCTION MANUAL Dual Camera VPC-CA100EX VPC-CA100GX VPC-CA100PX VPC-CA100TA VPC-CA102 Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CA100EX, VPC-CA100GX, VPC-CA100PX, VPC-CA100TA and VPC-CA102. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.
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    hands after handling. i This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference user's authority to operate the equipment. Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-CA102 Trade Name: SANYO Responsible party: SANYO
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    . Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in! SANYO Sales & Marketing Europe GmbH Stahlgruberring 4, D-81829 München, Germany SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. 1-1, Sanyo-cho, Daito City, Osaka 574-8534, Japan kFOR RUSSIAN USERS This product is certified by an official certification company which
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    (recording) DVDs (page 4 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL). You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections "COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS" (page 145) and "TROUBLESHOOTING" (page 153). Symbols used in this manual HINT Points giving some extended
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    BACK AND SAVE Preparing the camera 1 Insert the battery pack. Battery cover lock 2 Open Battery cover Battery pack Connector markings 1 Push the battery cover lock to the right to release it. 3 Insert the battery pack while matching the connector markings. 5 Push the battery cover lock to the
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    ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on. h If the screen to set the date and time appears, press the MENU button 2 times to cancel it. For how to set the date and time, see page 33. 2 Record. To record a video clip: h Press the [ ] button to begin recording
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    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 SET OK 100-0006 00:00:05 Orange frame Remaining battery power indication English vi
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    SET button. h Press the REC/PLAY button. When you are finished using the camera... Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera off. To continue to the next operation... Please confirm that your computer is connected to the Internet. vii English
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    (Xacti Software CD), you can store your captured images on a DVD. Install application program 1 Set the supplied CD-ROM in your computer's DVD drive. h The installation window opens. 2 Click on [TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO]. h After clicking on the application program, follow the instructions shown
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    dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to the computer. h Connect the cable between the camera's USB AV terminal and the computer's USB connector. 2 Turn on the camera (page 30). h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera's monitor. USB CONNECTION COMPUTER PRINTER CANCEL CANCEL
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    to open the terminal cover 1 Push the battery cover lock. Terminal cover 2 Open 3 Select "COMPUTER", and press the SET button. h The screen to select the computer connection mode USB CONNECTION appears. CARD READER MTP SCREEN CAPTURE PC CAMERA CANCEL OK 4 Select "CARD READER", and press
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    h TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO is launched, and the initial screen appears. [Management] icon 6 Click the [Management] icon. h The ArcSoft MediaImpression for SANYO screen appears. [Import] icon xi English
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    Original Files] button [Done] button 9 Click the [Done] button. h If desired, you can click the [Delete Original Files] button to delete the file in the camera from which the copy was made. 10 Click the [×] close button in the upper right corner of the ArcSoft MediaImpression for
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    11 Click the [×] button in the upper right corner of the TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO window. h TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO is exited. Burn video clips onto a DVD Here's how to write your recorded data onto a DVD in the MPEG2 format. For information on other operations, please see the Help
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    3 Click the [Create video] icon. h The TotalMedia Studio screen appears. [New DVD project] English xiv
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    4 Click [New DVD project]. h The screen to create a video clip to burn to DVD appears. [Insert video] xv English
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    screen to select the video clip file to burn to DVD appears. h Click on the file you wish to burn to DVD. h To select multiple files, keep the [Ctrl] key
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    7 Click the [Design] tab. h The screen to design the title menu that is shown when the DVD is played appears. h Select one of the designs. [Produce] tab xvii English
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    the project will save your settings from steps 5 through 7. h It is recommended that you save the project if you intend to again edit the same video clips that you burned to DVD. English xviii
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    , automatic program update notifications may appear. To use Blu-ray Disc or AVCHD i The version of TotalMedia Extreme that accompanies your camera cannot be used to burn these formats. To purchase a different version, please refer to the following website. http://sanyo.com/xacti/english/ xix English
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    the instructions to activate the MPEG-2 Codec. h DVD burning via the TotalMedia Extreme program is now enabled. h When the procedure above has been completed, continue to the procedure to burn to DVD. United States/Canada Tel: +1-510-979-5599 Web: http://www.arcsoft.com/support/ E-mail Support: http
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    applicable) Language: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Dutch China Tel: +86 (0) 571-88210575 Web: http://www.arcsoft.com.cn/support E-Mail Support: [email protected] Hours: M-F 8:30am-5:30pm (Beijing local time) (excluding holidays observed by ArcSoft) Language: Chinese xxi English
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    that the battery cover and terminal cover are completely and securely closed to prevent water from getting inside the camera and damaging it. i Please note that the camera accessories are not waterproof. k Cautions concerning use in water i The waterproof properties of the camera apply to fresh
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    covers in a dry environment and leave the camera to dry. k Other cautions i Do not subject the camera to severe jolts, as doing so may deform the battery cover, terminal cover or the camera body, thus compromising its waterproof capability. If the camera has been subjected to a strong jolt, please
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    BEFORE RECORDING IN WATER Make sure that the battery cover (page 25) and the terminal cover (page 21) are closed. If a cover is open, water will get inside the camera and damage it. When closing the battery cover and terminal cover, make sure that no foreign object such as sand, hair, dust, etc. is
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    6 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 11 How to use the accessories 13 About the power plug 13 ABOUT THE CARD 14 Media cards that can be used with this camera 14 What "card" means in this manual 14 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA 15 Waterproof capability 15 High-quality images with "Full
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    focus setting 57 Hints for taking pictures 58 VIDEO CLIP RECORDING 59 SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS 60 Using the flash 63 SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP ..........65 MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM 67 AFTER USING THE CAMERA IN WATER 69 PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES 70
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    „ NORMAL SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 1 82 Video setting 82 Still image setting 85 Scene select setting 86 Filter setting 86 Self- setting 100 Resize 102 Rotate 102 PLAYBACK MENU 2 103 Correcting the image 103 Editing video clips 104 Printing instructions 113 FILE INFO DISPLAY 117 3 English
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    Formatting (initializing 134 CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY 135 Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 135 For audio recordings 136 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE 137 „ OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV 139 Connecting
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    TROUBLESHOOTING 153 Camera 153 Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters 161 SPECIFICATIONS 163 Camera 163 Camera connectors 167 Battery Li-ion battery pack 170 Others 171 Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set
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    more accurate focus • "How to use the manual focus" (manual focus) on page 89 Set the focus to quality • "Select the recording size" on pages 42 and 56. • "Video setting" on pages 46 and 82 • "Still image setting" on pages 46 and 85 Set the camera's color/contrast characteristics • "Image quality
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    on pages 42, 46 and 63 • "Scene select setting" (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on pages 46 and 86 Increase the camera's sensitivity • "ISO sensitivity setting" on pages 48 and 91 • "High sensitivity mode setting" on pages 50 and 96 Photographing people • "Scene select setting
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    Playback Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Getting started viewing images • "PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES" on page 70 Adjust the speaker volume • "PLAYBACK VOLUME" pages 51 and 75 Search for image/ audio files • "21-image display
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    a card • "Formatting (initializing)" on pages 124 and 134 Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips • "Editing video clips" on pages 52 and 104 Specify the number of prints, index print, and date imprint • "Printing instructions" on pages 52 and 113 View the settings that were in effect
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    onto a DVD" on page xiii Playback • "About video clip files recorded with this camera" on page 8 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Using as a webcam • "USING AS A PC CAMERA" on page 15 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Record an image of the computer screen • "SCREEN CAPTURE
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    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Xacti Software CD (CD-ROM) (page 4 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Li-ion battery pack: 1 i AC adaptor: 1 i Plugs: The number of included plugs is different depending on the region where the camera is sold. i Dedicated USB interface cable (
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    (page 13): 1 * To prevent from dropping the camera, be sure to attach the handstrap. i GUIDE FOR BASIC OPERATION i SAFETY MANUAL (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera. i QUICK GUIDE i Obtaining the PDF instruction manual and cautions English 12
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    ˛ ˛ How to use the accessories k Handstrap About the power plug A power plug suitable for the destination country is provided for the AC adaptor. VPC-CA100EX VPC-CA100TA VPC-CA100GX VPC-CA100PX VPC-CA102 k How to attach 13 English
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    card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is: i SD Memory Card i SDHC Memory Card i SDXC Memory Card What "card" means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards that can be used in this dual camera are referred to as "card". English 14
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    YOUR CAMERA Your dual camera can record video clips in Full High Definition*. It includes an operation mode that lets even novice shutterbugs record and play back without getting flustered, as well as software with which you can easily create your original DVDs. Waterproof capability The camera is
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    clips. Also, the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC standard is used for formatting video files. You get both compact file size and high picture quality in one highperformance camera. * "Full High Definition" by SANYO Dual Camera signifies recording at a resolution of 1920 pixels horizontally ×1080 pixels vertically
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    for quick-and-easy operation (page 36) Select from two recording/playback modes: the "SIMPLE mode" for users new to the camera, and the "NORMAL mode" for full use of all the camera's many features and functions. Example: Select video and photo size SN OK RECORDING MENU
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    upload photos to your computer, a sharing site, etc. automatically via a Wi-Fi network. Also, you can transfer video files if your Eye-Fi card has a video upload function. Instructions for the Eye-Fi transfer feature can be found at the following website: http://sanyo.com/xacti/english/ English 18
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    SYSTEM MAP You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities. Dedicated USB interface cable Internet Computer Printer Dedicated AV interface cable TV Mini HDMI cable (optional) Commercially available card i Card reader i DPOF-compatible printer i Photo shop 19 English
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    microphone SETUP Flash [I] key SET button ON/OFF button REC/PLAY button MENU button [G] key [H] key [J] key There are places in the camera where water might accumulate, but this will not affect its waterproof properties. To care for your camera after using in water, see page 69. English 20
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    Rear [ ] button ZOOM RANGE button Monitor [ ] button Zoom switch Multi-indicator Terminal cover Terminal cover lock * The tripod mounting hole is on the bottom. Strap holder 21 English
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    card or one that was used in another device before using it in your camera (pages 124 and 134). If an unformatted card is used, the card itself may become unusable. Battery cover lock 4 Close 2 Open Battery cover 1 Push the battery cover lock to the right to release it. 3 Insert the card with the
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    or is not closed completely, the camera will no longer be waterproof. When closing the battery cover, make sure that no foreign is installed, images are recorded to and played back from the camera's internal memory. When the camera is turned on with no card installed, the internal memory icon
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    using it. Install the battery pack in the camera, and connect the AC adaptor to charge the battery. Power to the camera can also be supplied from a power outlet when the AC adaptor is connected. 1 Open the battery cover. Battery cover lock 2 Open Battery cover 1 Push the battery cover lock to the
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    lock to the left to lock it. The colored label is visible when the battery cover lock is not completely closed. Be sure to close the lock completely so that the colored label is not visible. Colored label 3 Affix the
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    the sleep function has been activated. Recharging does not take place when the camera is in the recording mode or playback mode. to AC -indicator flashes red if the battery pack is defective or is not installed correctly. Make sure that the battery pack is correctly installed. h
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    in this camera may expand slightly when stored in a hot environment or repeatedly used, but this is not a safety hazard. However, a battery that is difficult to insert because it has become swollen may then be impossible to extract from the battery compartment. In this case, please discontinue its
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    are correct. Recharging when connected to the USB terminal (page 6 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL) i The battery can be recharged while the camera is connected to a computer. During recharging, the camera is recognized by the computer as a separate drive; however, data cannot be
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    rises during use h During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera (excluding the battery) rises, a \ icon lights on the monitor. It is still possible to record and play back even when the \ icon is lit; however it is advised that you discontinue use as soon as possible
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    button for at least 1 second. h If you briefly press the ON/OFF button, once, the camera will switch to the power save mode. h If you press the REC/PLAY button for at least 1 second, the camera turns on in the playback mode. ON/OFF button REC/PLAY button SETUP Turning off the
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    mode. In this case, you can restore the power by pressing the ON/OFF button, or by closing and then opening the monitor unit. i When the AC adaptor is connected, the power save mode will become active about 5 minutes after the camera is turned on (factory-preset setting). i The user can specify the
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    standby mode uses almost no power. When the monitor unit is opened again, the camera turns on immediately and you are ready to shoot or view images without any delay. CAUTION If the K icon appears... i When a picture is taken, the date and time it was captured are recorded with it. If the
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    DATE AND TIME SETTING The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording HINT on page 34. Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2010 1 Turn on the camera (page 30), and press the SET button. h The Clock Set Screen appears. h Follow the procedures below to enable
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    to check that the date and time settings are still correct after replacing the battery pack and before shooting or recording of any type (follow step 1). To correct the date and time settings 1 Turn on the camera. 2 Display the Option Setting Menu 1 (page 118). 3 Select "CLOCK SET" and press the SET
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    RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE Switch between the recording mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for viewing your recorded images). 1 Turn on the camera (page 30). 2 Press the REC/PLAY button. h The mode changes. h The mode changes each time the REC/PLAY button is pressed. 14M-S 10 000
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    's many functions. Select the mode that is suitable for your purposes. Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes 1 Turn on the camera (page 30). h The previous mode is active. 2 Press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen for the active mode appears. 3 Select the operating mode icon, and
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    Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen 1 Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 35). 2 Select the desired operating mode (page 36). 3 If the Menu Screen is not displayed, press the MENU
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    change, and press the SET button. h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears. Press [I] Select an item to change Description of selected item Select video and photo size SN SET OK Press [J] Press the SET button To keep in HDTV size 14M 2M HDTV size 14M [4:3] SESTET OK
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    Using the NORMAL Mode Menu 4 Press [I] or [J] to select a tab. h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears. 5 Press [H]. Press [I] Press [J] Tab 1 2 3 RECORDING MENU 1 VIDEO PHOTO Ful -HD 14M-S SCENE SELECT 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER SN SET OK Press [H] RECORDING MENU 1 1 2 3
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    return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button. Press [I] Press [J] Press the SET button Select an item to change RECORDING MENU 1 1 2 3 VIDEO PHOTO SCENE SELECT Ful -HD 14M-S 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER SET OK Applicable mode PHOTO 16M 4640x3480 12M 4608x2592[16:9] 14M-H 4352x3264 14M
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    Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu Select video and photo size 1 2 3 4 SN OK 5 41 English
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    size is 4352 × 3264 pixels (4:3 aspect ratio). & : The video clip size is 640 × 480 pixels, recorded at 30 frames/sec. (page 63) h Specify how the flash will operate. 9: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only when necessary. :: battery power indication (page 137) English 42
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    SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu 4 1 2 3 SN Start slideshow OK 5 43 English
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    (page 74) h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow. 2 Playback volume (page 75) h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio file playback. 3 Delete (page 76) h Delete files. 4 S N (page 36) h Set to the NORMAL mode. 5 Remaining battery power indication (page 137) SETUP English 44
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    Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen NORMAL Mode Recording Menu RECORDING MENU 1 1 2 3 VIDEO PHOTO SCENE SELECT Ful-HD 1 14M-S 2 3 1 FILTER 4 2 FLASH 5 3 SELF-TIMER 6 OK 7 45 English
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    SETUP 1 Video clip settings (page 82) %: Cosmetic filter W: Monochrome filter ,: Sepia filter 5 Flash k: The camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when necessary. m: the [ ] or [ ] button is pressed. 7 Remaining battery power indication (page 137) English 46
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    1 RECORDING MENU2 2 3 VIDEO STABILIZER PHOTO STABILIZER FOCUS 1 2 3 1 FOCUS MODE 4 2 EXP MEASURE 5 3 ISO 6 OK 7 47 English
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    .69 in.) to infinity (normal). -: The focus can be set manually. +: The camera focuses on the subject within a range of 1 cm (0.39 in ISO sensitivity (page 91) =: Sensitivity is set automatically (video clip recording: ISO 50 to 800; still image shooting battery power indication (page 137) English 48
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    1 RECORDING MENU3 2 WHITE BALANCE 1 3 EXPOSURE 2 TARGET A SUBJECT 3 1 HIGH SENSITIVITY 4 2 DIGITAL ZOOM 5 3 REC FOLDER 6 OK 7 49 English
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    is set automatically. T: Set the shutter speed manually. g: Set the aperture manually. H: Set the aperture and shutter speed manually. 3 Subject chaser (page 94) Automatically target Disable the digital zoom. 6 Rec folder setting (page 98) 7 Remaining battery power indication (page 137) English 50
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    settings and play the slideshow. 2 Playback volume (page 75) h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio file playback. 3 Protect (page 100) h File protect setting (delete prohibited (page 102) h Reduce the resolution of a still image. 7 Remaining battery power indication (page 137) 51 English
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    (page 104) h Edit video clips. 3 Printing instructions (page 113) h Specify the printing instructions (DPOF settings). 4 Select folder (page 80) h Select a folder to play back. 5 Copy h Copy files from the card to the internal memory, or vice versa. 6 Remaining battery power indication (page 137
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    but this does not indicate a malfunction. i If the camera starts to feel uncomfortably hot during use, you might temporarily discontinue use until it cools down, or try holding it in your other hand for a while. Please use a tripod or other support when using the camera for a long time. 53 English
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    the desired subject. i Subjects without vertical lines Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus while framing the subject vertically, then re-orient the camera to compose a horizontally framed image. English 54
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    subjects 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. HINT i Still images can be rotated when they are played back (pages 51 and 102). i When the [ ] button is pressed halfway, the image
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    also be larger. Select the image quality that is correct for the intended purpose. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 37), select the recording size setting, and press the SET button. To keep in HDTV size 14M 2M HDTV size 14M [4:3] OK 9: The video clip size is 1920 × 1080 pixels
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    the focus setting, and press the SET button. All ranges Automatic focus (people, landscape, etc.) OK 7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity (normal). 8: The camera focuses on a subject within a range of 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm (31.50 in
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    the card installed in the camera, or in the camera's internal memory. Taking pictures in backlight conditions... i When taking pictures with the light coming from is flashing red, depending on the camera's internal memory remaining capacity, in some cases the next image can be captured about 2
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    VIDEO CLIP RECORDING 1 Turn on the camera (page 30), and set it to the recording mode (page 35). 2 Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the [ ] button pressed
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    SIMPLE/SHOOTING SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Capture a still image (single-shot). 1 Turn on the camera (page 30), and set it to the recording mode (page 35). [ ] button 2 Press the [ ] button. 1 Press the [ ] button halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image
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    you wish to 1/2 focus on, you can refocus, for example, by changing the shooting angle. i The large target mark appears when Camera shake icon Shutter speed Aperture the camera focuses on a wide area in the center of the screen. The focus and exposure can be locked (in the NORMAL mode) i By
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    , if the shutter speed is slow and the possibility that the image may be blurred due to camera shake becomes high, the camera shake icon may appear on the monitor. In this case, use a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting, or set the flash operation mode to automatic (pages 42 and 63). i When
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    The screen to select the flash operation appears. Auto flash Flash operates automatically OK 9: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only when necessary. :: The flash operates This completes the flash operation setting. 3 Press the [ ] button to take the picture. 63 English
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    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 an arrow key (pages 122 and 125), you can change the flash mode from the Recording Screen
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    You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip. 1 Turn on the camera (page 30), and set it to the recording mode (page 35). [ ] button [ ] button 2 Press the [ ] button. 3 When you see a scene you'd like to capture as a
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    recording time. About the recording size of still images i The size of a still image captured during video clip recording depends on the video clip recording size. Video clip recording size setting !Y Still image recording size + "& , ) [ h It is not possible to capture sequential shots
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    two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. 1 Point the camera lens at the subject. Zoom switch 2 Push the zoom switch the mode changes to the digital zoom mode and zooming continues. 3 Take the picture. For video clip recording, see page 59. For shooting single shots, see page 60. For
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    the CMOS sensor and is not a malfunction. i It is recommended that you use a tripod to stabilize the camera when recording video clips at a high magnification. About the "Advanced Zoom" i During video clip recording, the "Advanced Zoom" function makes it possible to electronically magnify the image
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    camera, and close the battery cover and terminal cover securely. 2 Wash the camera with fresh water. h Fill a shallow basin with fresh water, and immerse the closed camera like to dry the camera. Exposing the camera to high temperatures may cause the camera and/or waterproof seal to become deformed.
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    PLAYBACK PLAYBACK SIMPLE/PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES 1 Set the camera to the playback mode (page SET button. h The image you selected in step 2 is displayed fullscreen. h If a video clip was selected, playback begins. Press
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    Video clip playback operation To do this... Do this Normal forward playback Press the SET button. Stop playback During playback, press [J]. Pause During playback, press the
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    SIMPLE/PLAYBACK HINT If the a appears on the playback Screen... i The a icon appears when playing back a file that was saved in segments (page 83). English 72
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    uploaded to a computer to be played back, the computer may not be able to play back the video fast enough, making it appear jerky. (The video will always be displayed properly on the camera monitor or a television.) i Depending on the card, recording may end even before the possible recording time
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    Menu (page 37), select the slideshow setting, and press the SET button. =: Play back all files. 3: Play back video clips and audio files. c: Play back still image files. SLIDESHOW ALL VIDEO PHOTO START 2 Select the type of file to play back, and press the SET button. h Slideshow playback begins
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    volume is set, and the display returns to the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu. 4 VOLUME SETTING HINT The volume can be adjusted during playback i During video clip or audio file playback, if you push the zoom switch toward [T/]] or [W/P], the volume control bar will appear, allowing you to adjust the
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    SIMPLE/PLAYBACK DELETING FILES You can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete single files, selected files or all the files at one time. Delete single/delete all/delete folder 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select DELETE the delete setting, and press the
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    3 Select "DELETE", and press the SET button. h The currently displayed file is deleted. h To delete other files, select the files, select "DELETE" and press the SET button. h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete the files, select "DELETE
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    SIMPLE/PLAYBACK 4 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 a delete selection and remove the delete icon from a file, move the orange frame to the marked file and press the SET button. 5 Press the [ ]or [ ] button.
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    PLAYBACK MODES 21-image display playback 1 Display the image you wish to play back. 2 Push the zoom switch toward the [W/P] side. h The 21-image display appears. 3 Select the image to play back. h Use the arrow keys to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET button. h Pushing
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    zoom switch toward the [W/P] side twice. h The screen to select the playback folder appears. h If the zoom switch is pushed toward the [T/]] side, the camera changes to the 21-image display (page 79). SD SELECT FOLDER 100SANYO 101SANYO 102SANYO OK 3 Press [I] or [J] to move the orange frame to the
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    Magnifying (zooming in) the image 1 Display the image that you want to magnify. h For a video clip, pause playback at the place you want to magnify. 2 Push the zoom switch toward the [T/]] side. h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and
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    that this menu is also used for recording audio only files. CAUTION When editing video clips... i In order for video clips to be joined, they must have been photographed in the same mode. i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined. Audio recording k Audio recording
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    to capture a [ still image. About files saved in segments i When the video setting is set to a voice memo < that exceeds about 13 hours, the file is saved once, and the recording continues in a new file. For other video settings, when the file size exceeds 4 GB, the recorded file is saved once,
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    NORMAL/SHOOTING k Audio playback 1 Select an audio file, and press the SET button. h Playback begins. To do this... Start playback Normal playback Pause Stop playback Fast forward Fast Fast forward/ reverse fast reverse Pause Return to normal playback Volume Louder adjustment Softer
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    to vertical aspect ratio. This menu is also used for shooting sequential shots. Sequential shots 1 Select : or t, and press the SET button. h The camera changes to the sequential shots mode. 2 Press the [ ] button. h Shooting begins. Shooting continues as long as the [ kept pressed. ] button is
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    menu, and press the SET button. i When capturing images using the lamp Q, fireworks + or night view portrait / setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera. i In the sequential shots mode, it is not possible to select night view portrait /, fireworks +, or lamp Q. i A table showing
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    self-timer menu, and press the SET button. i The self-timer is automatically reset to off N after the power save mode is activated and the camera turned off. When x is selected... i When the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed, the multi-indicator will blink for about 10 seconds, and then the image
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    (image stabilizer) setting Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion NR (noise reduction) setting (page 122) to "ON". h Starting video clip recording. h Setting the camera to the sequential shots mode (pages 46 and 85). When motion compensation
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    distance between the center of the lens and the subject. i In some cases there may be a slight variance between the distance (numerical figure) you set in the manual focus mode and the actual distance. About zoom movement when using the manual focus i If the focus distance is set to 70 cm (27.56
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    Focus mode setting When the spot focus setting is selected, the focus mark + appears in the center of the monitor. 14M-S 7112 Ful -HD 001:00:05 Focus mark Light-measuring mode setting When spot light-measuring is selected, the light-measuring spot mark appears in the center of the monitor. 14M
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    122 and 125), you can change the ISO setting from the Recording Screen. CAUTION Does the image appear to flicker when recording a video clip? i If recording a video clip under fluorescent lights with the ISO sensitivity set to w or higher, a noticeable flicker may appear in the image. 91 English
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    NORMAL/SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 3 White balance setting 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. How to use the one push
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    prevent the effects of camera shake at slow shutter speeds, it is recommended to use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera. i A slow the shutter speed is set to slower than 1/29 sec., the shutter speed during video clip recording is 1/30 sec. i If the exposure setting is set to T,
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    NORMAL/SHOOTING Subject chaser settings Adjust the settings to automatically target a specific color with the color chaser function, or capture sharp face shots with the face chaser function. Shooting with the color chaser function (still images only) 1 Set the color chaser setting to (. h A target
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    3 Press the [O] or [R] button. h Gently press the [O] button all the way to capture the photo. h Recording begins when the [R] button is pressed. h During recording, an orange frame appears superimposed on the subject. CAUTION About recording with
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    and exposure compensation settings. CAUTION Limitations of the high sensitivity mode i When the shutter speed is reduced to create a bright image, video clip motion will appear uneven during playback. i When shooting in a dark environment, the autofocus and auto exposure may not function effectively
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    Exposure compensation By assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to an arrow key (pages 122 and 125), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images. 1 Assign the operation shortcut to an arrow key (pages 122 and 125). 2 Press the arrow key to which the operation
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    /SHOOTING HINT The exposure compensation setting is canceled in the following cases: i When the pointer is set to the center position. i When the camera is set to the playback mode. i After the power is turned off. i When the camera is set to the standby mode. Storage folder setting Create or
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    1 Select "START" and press the SET button. h Slideshow playback begins. h To stop slideshow playback, press the SET button or MENU button. HINT BGM for video clips? i When video clips are played back in a slideshow, the recorded audio track is played back; the BGM is not played. 99 English
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    NORMAL/PLAYBACK File protect setting Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio files. Protect files one by one 1 Display the file that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37). 2 Select "PROTECT" and press the SET button. 3 Select "
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    Protect selected files Select multiple files to protect. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37). 2 Select "PROTECT" and press the SET button. 3 Select "PROTECT SELECTED" and press the SET button. h Use the arrow keys to move the orange frame to the file you wish to protect. 2010.12.25
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    NORMAL/PLAYBACK Resize A captured image can be resized to a smaller size and saved as a separate image. HINT Why can't the image be resized? i An image can be resized only to a smaller (or the same) size, not to a larger size. Rotate Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation
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    was not able to successfully repair the image. i The correction function works to automatically edit flaws that the camera detects in captured images. In some cases, the camera may fail to correct a flaw. Concerning the date and time information for the saved image i When an image is corrected
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    one separate clip ("joining"). Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip Specify the frames 1 2 (1, 2) where the video clip is to be cut. A B C J Extract the specified portion. [Two ways to cut the video clip] i Trim away portions A and C, and save portion B. i Delete portion
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    , do not turn off the camera, as doing so may erase the original video clip. i As the number or size of the video clips increases, the card memory may become full, making it impossible to edit or save the video clips. In this case, you will need to free some of the memory on the
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    from which you wish to extract a segment. 2 Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select "EDIT VIDEO", and press the SET button. EDIT VIDEO CUT JOIN OK 3 Select "CUT" and press the SET button. h The Cutting Screen appears. Start point CUT 00:00:10 / SAVE NORMAL/PLAYBACK English
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    at a time, stopping at the start point of the extract. This will be the first frame of the extract. h If the start point of the video clip is also the start point of the extract, proceed to step 5. Play: After pausing playback, press and hold [H] for about 2 seconds for forward
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    clip. SAVE AS NEW: The edited video clip will be saved as a new file. The original video clip remains unchanged. OVERWRITE: The original video clip will be deleted. Only the edited video clip will be saved. REVIEW CLIP: Play back the edited video clip before saving it. CUT SAVE AS NEW
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    the large amount of data can become quite long. To avoid problems caused by the battery pack becoming depleted in the middle of video clip editing, before starting to edit be sure that a sufficiently charged battery pack is installed in the camera, or connect the AC adaptor. i It is recommended that
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    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. 1 2010.12.24 20:53 100-0016 SD Full
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    clip. SAVE AS NEW: The joined video clip will be saved as a new file. The original video clips remain unchanged. OVERWRITE: The original video clips will be deleted. Only the joined video clip will be saved. REVIEW CLIP: Play back the joined video clip before saving it. JOIN SAVE AS
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    the large amount of data can become quite long. To avoid problems caused by the battery pack becoming depleted in the middle of video clip editing, before starting to edit be sure that a sufficiently charged battery pack is installed in the camera, or connect the AC adaptor. i It is recommended that
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    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. Display the Printing Instructions Screen 1 Select a photo from the
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    and 102) will be printed in their original orientation. i The quality of the print output will differ depending on the print service and printer used. Specifying date imprinting and print quantities You can specify printing instructions for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the printing
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    or [H] to display the desired image to print. h The printing instructions that are currently active for the displayed image are shown. You can press [G] or [H] to confirm the printing instructions for each image. 4 Specify whether the date is displayed on the print
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    print quantities and dated prints are stored. h The display returns to the Printing Instructions Screen. HINT Can't specify dated prints? i Dated prints are not possible for photos that were captured before the camera's date and time setting was completed. Index print Printing out many small images
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    2 Image or sound number 3 Protect setting 4 File size 5 Shooting or recording time 6 Exposure compensation setting 7 Aperture value INFO 100-0002 2 A 1600×1200 3 987KB 4 F3.6 7 1/163 8 0.3 6 ISO 50 B ; 2010.12.25 19:30 9 8 Shutter speed 9 Remaining battery
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    OPTION SETTINGS OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU The camera settings are executed via the Option Setting Menu. 1 Turn on the camera, set it to the NORMAL mode, and press the MENU button. RECORDING MENU 1 1 2 3 VIDEO PHOTO SCENE SELECT Ful -HD 14M-S 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-
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    INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 1 OPTION MENU 1 1 2 3 CLOCK SET INFO DISPLAY 1 2 STARTUP DISPLAY 3 1 OPERATION BEEP 4 2 POST VIEW 5 3 OK 6 119 English
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    : Mute or enable the camera's audio help guide. OPERATION VOL: Adjust the volume of the operation sounds. 5 POST VIEW setting h Specify the duration that the captured image is shown on the monitor (post-view) after the [ ] button is pressed. 6 Remaining battery charge display (page 137) English
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    Tab 2 OPTION MENU 2 1 2 3 SHORTCUTS 1 NOISE REDUCTION 2 1 IMAGE SETTINGS BRIGHTNESS 3 4 2 LANGUAGE 5 3 OK 6 121 English
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    during video clip/audio shooting. 3 Image quality setting h Set the vividness and sharpness of the images. 4 BRIGHTNESS setting h Adjust the brightness of the camera's monitor display. 5 LANGUAGE setting h Select the language in which the monitor messages are displayed. 6 Remaining battery charge
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    Tab 3 OPTION MENU 3 1 2 3 1 2 TV OUTPUT POWER SAVE FILE NO. CONT'D FORMAT RESET SETTINGS 1 2 3 4 5 3 OK 6 123 English
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    31) h Specify the elapsed period of inactivity before the power save mode (to conserve battery power) is activated. 3 FILE NO. CONT'D setting (page 132) 4 FORMAT (page 134) 5 RESET SETTINGS h Reset the camera settings to the factory-preset settings. h The following settings do not change with this
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    Shortcut setting Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the arrow keys when they are pressed while the Recording Screen is displayed. 1 Select "SHORTCUTS", and press the SET button. : Assign the function when [I] is pressed. : Assign the function when [J] is pressed. : Assign the function when
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    view) for the Recording Standby Screen display. When "photo view" is selected, a frame to show the field of view during video clip recording appears. Video clip recording area 3 Press [I] or [J]. h Display the function you wish to assign to the key. 4 Press the SET
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    5 Press the MENU button. h The screen to confirm the shortcut settings appears, and then you are returned to the Option Setting Menu. h This completes the shortcuts setting. h On the screen in step 1, press the MENU button, and the screen to confirm the shortcut
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    of 16:9 is connected. 4:3: Use this setting when a TV having an aspect ratio of 4:3 is connected. AUTO: The camera automatically determines the appropriate setting. 720p: Choose this setting if the video clip was recorded in the & or " mode. 1080i: Choose this setting if the
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    ; however, it does not work to turn the camera ON. In addition, in the playback mode, the camera's power save function is disabled. i For information concerning connecting and operation, please see your TV's instruction manual. (As of May 2008, SANYO TVs that incorporate the HDMI-CEC function have
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    between "TV TYPE" setting and TV display The tables below show the video signal that is output when the "TV TYPE" setting is changed. setting connected Image file to be displayed TV display Still image (4:3) 4:3 4:3 Video clip in SD mode Video clip in HD mode OPTION SETTINGS English 130
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    to be displayed Still image (4:3) TV display 16:9 16:9 Video clip in SD mode Video clip in HD mode CAUTION If the TV display is not camera's "TV TYPE" setting, or change the screen size setting on your TV. To change the screen size setting on your TV, please refer to the instruction manual
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    or the card is replaced with another card, the consecutive numbering of file names continues from the last number recorded by the camera. File name (image number) Card A 0001, 0002...... 0012, 0013 Replace card Card B 0001, 0002...... 0012, 0013
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    i If Card B already has files in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest file number on Card A: the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A. Card
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    card is reformatted or the data is erased from the card using the camera or a computer, the card's control data may be merely modified and data itself may not be completely erased from the card. i In some cases it may be possible to recover the data from a reformatted card using user. English 134
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    see "Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time" on page 168. Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 1 Set the camera to the recording mode (page 35). Remaining number of images h The remaining number of images appears in the upper left of
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    camera to the audio recording mode (page 82). h The remaining audio recording time is shown. 0.3M 7112 Remaining time 065:07:51 HINT i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video remaining number of images or the remaining video recording time is "0", it may be possible to
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    Due to the battery pack characteristics, when the ambient temperature is low, may appear early for an RECORDING MENU 1 1 2 3 VIDEO PHOTO SCENE SELECT the remaining charge. Battery pack remaining charge indicator Also, depending on the conditions of use of the camera or the ambient
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    battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 117). i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera fully charged battery pack will vary greatly. i It is recommended that you prepare an extra battery pack(s) when taking pictures at a
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    OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV By connecting the camera to a TV, you can play back the recorded files on the TV. CAUTION Insert and pull out the cable carefully i When connecting the cables, make
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    dedicated AV interface cable to connect to a TV. CONNECTING TO A TV Yellow plug:To Video Input terminal To USB AV terminal Supplied dedicated AV interface cable White plug: To Audio Input terminal Set the input to "VIDEO". Connecting to the HDMI terminal Use a separately sold mini-HDMI cable
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    controls to adjust the volume.) i The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is used to play back audio recordings as well. i The audio playback is monaural. a DVD recorder i Please refer to the section on "Dubbing" in the instruction manual for your DVD recorder. 141 English
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    CONNECTING TO A PRINTER CONNECTING TO A PRINTER 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). 1 Open the monitor unit to turn on
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    Print all the still images as thumbnail images, many images per print. DPOF: Print images according to the printing instruction settings. PRINTER SETTINGS: Print images according to settings specified by the camera, such as paper size, type, size, layout, printing quality, etc. 143 English
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    , disconnect the USB interface cable, turn off the camera, and then reconnect the cable. i During PictBridge printing, the camera's button operation response is slower. i If the camera is powered by the battery pack for printing, make sure that the remaining battery charge is sufficient. English 144
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    the camera in your pocket to warm it up before using it. Keep the battery pack in an environment of 10 to 40 °C (50 to 104 °F). If a battery becomes be assumed that the battery has reached the end of its service life. Please replace it with a new battery. Replace with a new battery pack. If this is
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    the self-timer and the exposure compensation are retained even after the camera is turned off. Select the resolution setting according to the intended use of part of a photo (trimming). +, G, t: For printing standard photo (photo service) sizes. ,, [: For photos displayed on a web page, or sent as
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    button is pressed. Answer - - The ZOOM RANGE button was pressed during video clip recording. The ZOOM RANGE button was pressed while the digital zoom the landscape + mode when photographing. Or, set the focus range setting to manual focus -, and set the distance to ∞. Not a malfunction. During the
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    with the images. When capturing an image, devise a way to compensate for a bright subject, for example, by changing the shooting angle. Hold the camera correctly and slowly press the [ ] button halfway to lock the focus. Then press the [ ] button all the way to capture the image. APPENDICES
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    is the playback image distorted? Answer This may happen when trying to play back images stored on a card from a different digital camera. If the subject moves or the camera is moved during recording, a distorted image may sometimes occur. Action Play back images that were recorded on a card using
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    motor-like sound during video clip playback? Why is problem with the printer. Action Not a malfunction. Not a malfunction. We cannot guarantee the accurate playback of files that have been edited using a computer. Not a malfunction. Adjust the volume on the TV. Please refer to the instruction manual
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    circuitry problem may be the cause. The card contains files that were saved using a device other than this camera. Action Select video clips that position. Remove the AC adaptor and the battery pack from the camera, wait a few minutes, then reinstall the battery pack and try again. After saving
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    ? Answer - Why does the "System error" message appear? A problem has occurred within the camera or card. Action 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 accessories etc., please consult with a dealer near you for
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. Camera Power Problem No power. A blinking temperature warning icon is \ shown, and the camera does not turn on. The camera turns off by itself. Cause Action The
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    number of images that can be captured or the maximum video clip recording time has been reached. The flash off mode is selected. The battery pack is dead. Action If the power save function was activated, turn on the camera before shooting. If the camera was turned off, press the ON/ OFF button to
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    setting to "ON". Recharge the battery pack, or replace with a fully charged battery pack. Or connect the AC adaptor. Not a malfunction. Release the zoom switch, and push it again. Set the ISO sensitivity to a lower setting. Discontinue shooting, and wait for the camera to cool down before using it
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    Monitor Problem No playback image appears. The image is too dark. Viewing images Cause The camera is not set to the playback mode. The flash was blocked by a finger or other object. The subject was too far away. The subject was lit from behind. There is not enough light. Action Set the camera
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    Problem The image is too bright. The image is not in focus. Viewing images Cause The forced flash mode is selected. The subject was too bright. The ISO sensitivity setting is incorrect. The subject is too close to the camera. The focus setting is not correct. The camera moved when the [ ] button
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    Problem The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. Viewing images A part There is no file in the internal memory or in the installed card. The playback volume setting on the camera is too low. The TV output setting is not correct. Action Capture the image using the forced flash
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    The battery pack is not charging. Misc. The "Image is protected" message appears and the file cannot be deleted. Cause The camera is not correctly connected to the TV. The TV input setting is not correct. This is a characteristic of the TV. The protect mode is set. Action Follow the instructions
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    specified value. Please refer to the instructions that accompanied the card. Not a safety hazard. However, a battery that is difficult to insert because it has become swollen may then be impossible to extract from the battery compartment. In this case, please discontinue its use and replace it with
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    "OFF". Still image setting: When sequential shots is active, changes to 7. ISO sensitivity: Fixed at =. Photo stabilizer: Fixed at "OFF". Exposure: Fixed at @. * In some cases, the shutter speed may decrease to 1/15 sec. 161 English
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    Filter Setting Monochrome W Sepia , Remarks Still image mode: 4 and 5 cannot be selected. Color chaser settings: Fixed at ). About the scene select function and focus range settings i The scene select function changes to = when the focus range is set to + or -. i Even if you set the focus range to
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    to 64 GB) Image sensor/ camera effective number of pixels 1/2.33-inch (1.1 cm) CMOS sensor Still images: Approx. 14.3 million pixels Videos (HD mode): Approx. 11.9 million pixels Videos (SD mode): Approx. 14.3 million pixels * Video clip files recorded with models VPC-CA65 and VPC-CG65 are in the
  • Sanyo VPC-CA102 | Owners Manual - Page 189
    30p) h The 60 fps frame rate of this camera is 59.94 fps, and the 30 fps frame rate is 29.97 fps. Full-auto TTL; manual setting available Focal length: f = 6.8 mm to ND filter 35 mm film camera conversion Still image shooting: 38 mm to 190 mm (Optical zoom 5×) Video clip recording: Double-range zoom
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    Shutter speed priority AE/ Aperture priority AE/Manual exposure control Exposure compensation available (0 ±1.8 Q or the high sensitivity mode) Still image shooting (standard output sensitivity*)/ video clip recording mode: Auto (video clip recording: ISO 50 to 800; still image shooting: ISO 50 to
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    to tests conducted in-house by Sanyo) Can be submerged at a maximum depth of 3.0 m (9.84 ft.), for up to 60 minutes. Power supply Battery pack Li-ion battery pack (DB-L80) ×1 AC adaptor (supplied) VAR-G12 Power consumption 3.5 W (When using the Li-ion battery during recording) Dimensions
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    Menu) USB 2.0 High Speed PC camera: USB video class Video output Total number of scan lines (effective number of scan lines): 750p (720p)/ 1125i (1080i)/525p (480p) Audio output: L-PCM 48 kHz sampling Battery life Shooting Playback Still image shooting mode Video clip recording mode Approx. 200
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    images 4,370 images 21,100 images 22,000 images 40,400 images 97,100 images : t ! Y Video clip mode " & ) 9 images 64 images 18 sec. 24 sec. 24 sec. 32 sec. once, and then recording continues in a new file. In the video clip recording mode, when the size of the file being recorded exceeds
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    's multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the different camera operations. Color Multi-indicator status Camera status Multi-indicator Green Lit Flashing Connected to a computer or printer Power save mode active Orange Lit Connected to a TV Lit Charging Slow Rise
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    × 1.29 (D) × 1.93 (H) in. (not including plug) Approx. 41 g (1.4 oz.) (not including plug) Supplied Li-ion battery pack Model number Voltage Capacity Ambient Temperature environment Humidity Dimensions Weight DB-L80 3.7 V 700 mAh 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (during use) -10 to 30 °C (14 to
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    are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation (USA). In this manual, the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system, Microsoft® Windows 2005 is a trademark of FotoNation® Inc. Red Eye software© 2003-2005 FotoNation In Camera Red Eye - covered by U.S. Patent No. 6,407,777. Other patents Pending. SDXC
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    up and ready to go i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting from the use of this camera. i Sanyo Electric declines all responsibility for damages due to improper use of the camera, failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual, or repairs or changes done
  • Sanyo VPC-CA102 | Owners Manual - Page 198
    you'll be proud to display and share. If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used Your camera employs an autofocus function. When you snap a picture using the autofocus, the camera automatically adjusts the settings so that the image will be in focus. If you are getting blurred images even
  • Sanyo VPC-CA102 | Owners Manual - Page 199
    halfway. In contrast to this, with the manual focus mode, you manually set the focus by specifying the correct distance between the camera and the subject before taking the picture. k How to photograph a moving subject 1 Set the camera's focus mode to the manual focus. Set the focus distance to the
  • Sanyo VPC-CA102 | Owners Manual - Page 200
    your subject (backlit), his face will appear dark. You can get a better picture by using the flash, for example, or changing the exposure compensation setting. Photographing moving subjects (sports mode a) Points: i Match the camera's movement with that of the subject. i Set the zoom to the wide
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    securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Taking care to stabilize the camera will increase the likelihood of getting a clear photo. i Don't forget to pay attention to picture composition; note perspective and be aware of how the placement of objects
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VPC-CA100EX
VPC-CA100GX
VPC-CA100PX
VPC-CA100TA
VPC-CA102
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Dual Camera
Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet “SAFETY MANUAL”.
Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CA100EX,
VPC-CA100GX, VPC-CA100PX, VPC-CA100TA and VPC-CA102.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.