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  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 1
    INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Movie Camera VPC-CA6EX VPC-CA6 Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CA6EX and VPC-CA6. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Make sure
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 2
    to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are VPC-CA6 Trade Name: SANYO Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address: 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311 Telephone No.: (818) 998-7322 This device complies with Part
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 3
    environment we live in! Symbols used in this manual HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to. CAUTION answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections "COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS" (page 149) and "TROUBLESHOOTING" (page 156).
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 4
    SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Install the battery pack and card 1 Insert the battery pack. Battery slot 1 Open Lock button 2 Insert the card. 2 Insert 1 Insert Card slot 2 Push it all the way in. iii English
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 5
    Shooting kVideo clip recording 1 Open the monitor unit. h The camera turns on. 2 Press the video clip recording button [ unit Video clip recording button [] kStill image photography 1 Open the monitor unit. h The camera turns on. 2 Press the still image shooting button [ ]. h The image is captured
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 6
    . h Press the REC/PLAY button. Video clip pattern When you are finished using the camera... Press the power button [ ] to turn the
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 7
    to your computer and store them on a DVD. Detailed information about the SANYO Software Pack can be found on page 4 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL. Install application programs 1 Set the supplied CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack) in your computer's CD-ROM drive. h The installation window
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 8
    's online service appears. Check the [No thanks!] option button, and then click on the [OK] button. Connect your camera to a computer Use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to a computer (page 7 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL). USB CONNECTION USB/AV
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 9
    Burn video clips onto a DVD 1 Click on your desktop's [Ulead DVD MovieFactory 4.0 Launcher for SANYO] icon to run MovieFactory. h The MovieFactory launcher appears. h If the product registration screen appears, select [Register Later]. English viii
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 10
    SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 2 Click on [Create Video DVD] and then click on [DVD-Video or DVD+VR]. h The [Add/Edit Media] window opens. 3 Click on the [Add video files] icon. [Add video files] icon h The [Open Video File] dialog box opens. h Open the folder that contains the video files (My Documents\
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 11
    4 Select the video clip files to burn onto the DVD. h Select the files you wish to burn onto the DVD by clicking on them. h To select multiple files, click on the individual files while holding down the [Ctrl] button. If you select one file, hold down the [Shift] button and click on another file in
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 12
    SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 6 Click on the [Next] button. h The window to edit the title page of your DVD appears. 7 Set your desired title page, and click on the [Next] button. h The window to confirm the title page appears. 8 Click on the [Next] button. h The window to export the video files to the
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 13
    h The DVD is completed. h MovieFactory is exited. How was that? The convenient accessories not only let you immediately view images captured with the camera, but you can also upload images to your computer and create your original DVDs. Read the following explanations to find out how you can fully
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 14
    time to carefully read and heed the following cautions. i This camera possesses splashproof properties compliant with JIS protection grade 4 standards, take appropriate precautions. i Please note that any malfunction or problems arising from failure to heed the following precautions are not covered
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 15
    to seawater or salt water i If salt water adheres to the camera, it may cause the camera to malfunction. i Take care to prevent exposing the camera to seawater or other salt water sources. k Do not let the interior of the battery/card compartment become wet i Doing so may result in electric shock
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 16
    PARTS NAMES 17 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 19 Recharging the battery pack 20 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD 21 Install the battery pack 21 Install the card 22 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF 24 Turning on the camera 24 Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) function is active
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 17
    SCENE SELECT 63 FILTERS 65 SETTING THE FLASH MODE 66 SELF-TIMER 68 MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER 70 FOCUS RANGE 72 How to use the manual focus 73 FOCUS AREA SETTING 74 LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING 75 ISO SENSITIVITY 76 WHITE BALANCE 77 English 2
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 18
    instructions 97 ROTATE IMAGE 98 CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE 99 RED-EYE CORRECTION 100 EXTRACTING A STILL IMAGE FROM A VIDEO CLIP 102 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS 103 Procedure to save part ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY 120 FLICKER-REDUCTION 121 DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING 122 ASSIGN SET BUTTON FUNCTIONS 123
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 19
    images (change printer settings 147 „ APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS 149 TROUBLESHOOTING 156 Camera 156 Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters 164 SPECIFICATIONS 166 Camera 166 Camera connectors 169 Battery life 169 Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 20
    QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. photography • "FOCUS RANGE" (super macro mode) on page 72 For more accurate focus • "FOCUS RANGE" (manual focus) on page 73 Set the focus to a narrow range • "FOCUS AREA SETTING" on page 74 Reduce video
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 21
    SETTING THE FLASH MODE" on page 66 • "SCENE SELECT" (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 63 Increase the camera's sensitivity • "ISO SENSITIVITY" on page 76 Photographing people • "SCENE SELECT" (portrait mode/night view portrait mode) on page 63 • "FILTERS" (cosmetic filter
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 22
    QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Playback Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Getting started viewing images • "Playing back a video clip" on page 37 Adjust the speaker volume • "PLAYBACK VOLUME" on page 87 Smooth out video clip playback • "SMOOTH PLAYBACK" on page 110 • "
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 23
    the red-eye phenomenon in photos • "RED-EYE CORRECTION" on page 100 Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips • "EDITING VIDEO CLIPS" on page 103 the number of prints, index prints, and date imprinting • "PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS" on page 92 View the settings that were in effect when the
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 24
    ACCESSORIES i SANYO Software Pack (CD-ROM) (page 4 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 2 i Li-ion battery pack (pages 19 and 21): 1 i Dedicated AV interface cable (page 139): 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable (page 140, pages 10 and 22 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 25
    i Lithium-ion battery pack charger and power cord (page 19): 1 i Grip belt (page 11) i QUICK GUIDE i "SAFETY MANUAL" (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the digital camera. English 10
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    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Attaching the grip belt 11 English
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    Media cards that can be used with this camera The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is: i SD Memory Card English 12
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 28
    SPECIAL FEATURES Your movie camera can not only record video clips, you can also take still photos and make audio recordings. For example, you can snap a still image while recording a video clip, or make just an audio recording. Splash-resistant Your camera can even be operated with wet hands.
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 29
    Capture still shots while recording a video clip (page 47) Suppose that while you're recording a video clip, there's a scene you'd like to keep as a still photo. Your camera makes it possible to record the still photo without interrupting the video clip recording. 31 01:10:15 English 14
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 30
    use of your captured images (page 16) Use the accessory cables to view images on a TV or computer. Or connect the camera directly to a printer to make prints of your photos. And with the software in the supplied CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack), you can create your original DVDs and CDs. 15 English
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 31
    SYSTEM MAP You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities. Internet Computer Dedicated USB interface cable Printer Dedicated AV interface cable TV DC adaptor (Optional) AC adaptor (Optional) Commercially available SD Memory Card i Card reader i DPOF-compatible
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 32
    SETUP PARTS NAMES Front Monitor unit How to open the monitor unit CAUTION The monitor unit does not rotate vertically. Lens Flash Stereo microphone i On the back of the monitor unit Battery/card compartment cover 17 English
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 33
    Rear Speaker Multi-indicator Power button [ ] Still image shooting button [] Video clip recording button [] REC/PLAY button Zoom switch SET button MENU button Grip belt holder Lock button Monitor English 18
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 34
    CHARGE indicator turns off, unplug the power cord from the power outlet, and remove the battery pack from the charger. HINT i If the camera becomes wet, after wiping off the moisture with a dry cloth, remove the battery pack and recharge it. i The recharge time is approx. 90 minutes. 19 English
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 35
    pack Be sure to fully charge the supplied or separately sold battery pack before using it in your camera. For charging the battery pack, use the supplied charger. Charge the battery pack if it is being used for the first time, and recharge it whenever the remaining charge is low (see "CHECKING
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 36
    has been formatted with the camera (page 133). Make sure that the battery pack and the card orientation are correct. Install the battery pack 1 Open the battery/card compartment cover. h Slide the lock button to the side, and open the battery/card compartment cover. Battery/card compartment cover
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 37
    Install the card 3 Insert the card. h Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place. Card slot 1 Insert 4 Close the battery/card compartment cover. h Close the battery/card compartment cover firmly until the lock button secures the cover. h To remove the card, press
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 38
    to confirm that the camera settings are correct. When the dedicated USB interface cable or dedicated AV interface cable is connected... i The construction of the camera is such that when the USB cable or AV cable is connected, it may be difficult to replace the battery pack. If it becomes necessary
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 39
    recording. i The user can specify the time elapsed before the power save function is activated (page 128). i When the camera is connected to a computer or printer using the dedicated USB interface cable, the power save function is disabled, and the camera turns off after about 12 hours. English 24
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 40
    1 Press the power button [ ] for about 1 second. h The camera turns off. h To turn off the camera while it is in the shooting mode or power save mode, close the monitor unit or press the power button for at least 1 second. HINT To immediately activate the power save function i Press the power button
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 41
    to control the monitor display. This operation is used very frequently, so it is best to become familiar with it right away. 1 Turn on the camera (page 24). MENU button 2 Press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen appears. To select the icon above, toggle the
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 42
    OPERATION BUTTONS To select the icon to the right, toggle the SET button to the right. RECORDING MENU VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640X480 30fps HQ To select the icon to the left, toggle the SET button to the left. RECORDING MENU VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640X480 30fps HQ <
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 43
    DATE AND TIME SETTING The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording and time are set. Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2006 1 Turn on the camera (page 24), and press the MENU button. h The RECORDING MENU or PLAYBACK MENU appears. 2 Toggle the SET button
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 44
    DATE AND TIME SETTING 4 Set the date. 1 Select "DATE". 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Screen appears. 3 Set the date to "2006/12/24". h The date is set in the following order: Set the year → Set the month → Set the day. h Toggle the SET button left or right to select year, month or day.
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 45
    (The backup will last for about 7 days.) It is recommended 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 steps 1 through 3). To correct the date and time settings i After steps 1 through 3, select the
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 46
    CAPTURE-DATE DISPLAY Select whether or not the date that images were captured is shown on the screen during playback. 1 Display the OPTION MENU. h Follow steps 1 and 2 on page 28. 2 Select the info display icon j, and press the SET button. h The Info Display Screen appears. 3 Toggle the SET button
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 47
    belt> i Insert the fingers of the right hand (little finger to index finger) in the grip belt, gripping the camera by wrapping the little finger to the middle finger around the camera body. A finger is blocking the lens or flash. Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 48
    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. 33 English
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 49
    object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture. i Fast-moving subjects Use the focus-lock an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture. HINT i Images captured in the still image shooting
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 50
    muted (page 115). Where is the image and audio data saved? i All the image and sound data is recorded on the card installed in the camera. Taking pictures in backlight conditions... i When taking pictures with the light coming from behind the subject, due to the characteristics of the lens, light
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 51
    VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Recording video clips 1 Turn on the camera (page 24). 2 Press the video clip recording button [ ]. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the shutter release button pressed while shooting. h When the
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 52
    VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Playing back a video clip 4 Press the REC/PLAY button. h The video clip just recorded is shown on the monitor. 5 Press the SET button. h Playback of the video clip begins. REC/PLAY button SET button h Display the video clip you wish to
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 53
    : During playback, push the zoom switch toward the [T] side. Softer: During playback, push the zoom switch toward the [W] side. When you are finished using the camera... i Press the power button to turn the
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 54
    VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK HINT Adjusting the monitor brightness i While the Shooting Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen for adjusting the brightness of the monitor by pressing the MENU button for at least 1 second. The focus can
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 55
    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Shooting still images 1 Turn on the camera (page 24). 2 Press the still image shooting button [ ]. 1 Press the still image shooting button halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock). 2
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 56
    mark appears, at the same time, the shutter speed and aperture settings are also displayed. You can use them as a reference when shooting. If the camera shake icon > appears... i During still image shooting, if the shutter speed is slow and the possibility that the image may be blurred due to
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 57
    Viewing still images 3 Press the REC/PLAY button. h The image just captured is shown on the monitor. 4 Select the image you wish to view. To display the previous image, toggle the SET button to the left. To display the next image, toggle the SET button to the right. h Display the desired image.
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 58
    , and press the SET button to switch to normal (fullscreen) playback of the selected image. h If the zoom switch is pushed toward the [W] ([P]) side, the camera changes to the art mode playback (page 44). Video clip SET button Orange frame Still image 100 0001 0002 0003 0004 0005 0006 0007 0008
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 59
    Art mode playback Art mode playback displays all 22 images that immediately follow the image currently shown on the normal display, or the framed image on the 9-image display. When you switch to art mode playback, the current image and the image immediately following are shown in the largest size,
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 60
    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES 1 In normal playback, display an image (pages 37 and 42), or on the 9-image playback display, move the orange frame to select an image (page 43). This will be the largest image in the art mode playback display. 2 If switching to the art mode playback from
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 61
    . h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is displayed. h Toggle the SET button to view different parts of the magnified image. To magnify: Magnification increases each time the zoom switch is pushed toward the [T] ([]]) side. To return to normal size
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 62
    SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP You can capture a still image while recording a video clip. 1 Turn on the camera (page 24). 2 Press the video clip recording button [ ]. Video clip recording button [ ] Still image shooting button [] 3 When you see a scene you'd like to capture as
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 63
    can make audio recordings and play them back. Audio recording 1 Turn on the camera (page 24). 2 Press the MENU button. h The menu display appears. Audio memo icon RECORDING MENU VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640X480 30fps SHQ 3 From the video clip
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 64
    AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK 4 Press the video clip recording button [ ]. h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing the video clip recording button while recording. h The maximum time for recording a continuous audio memo is about
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 65
    /fast reverse playback is possible at 2x (forward only), 5x, 10x and 15x. h Toggle the SET button to the left or right during playback to activate fast forward/fast reverse. h The playback speed changes each time the SET button is toggled to the left or right. Fast forward (toggle the SET
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 66
    AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK h Press the REC/PLAY button. CAUTION If no audio is heard... i The audio is not played back when the audio memo is played back in the fast playback or fast reverse mode. 51 English
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 67
    has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. You can specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled (page 122). 1 Point the camera lens at the subject. Zoom switch 2 Push the zoom switch toward the [T] or [W] side to compose the desired image. [T]: Zoom in on the subject. [W]: Zoom
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 68
    EXPOSURE CORRECTION By assigning the exposure correction operation shortcut to the SET button (page 123), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images. 1 Assign the operation shortcut to the SET button (page 123). SET button 2 Toggle the SET button in the direction for which
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 69
    HINT The exposure correction 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. English 54
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 70
    is organized into two displays: PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. You can also access the RECORDING MENU from the camera settings screen (OPTION MENU [page 112]). 1 Turn on the camera (page 24). h Turn the camera on in the shooting mode. 2 Press the MENU button. h The RECORDING MENU appears. h Pressing the MENU
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 71
    Switching the page Switch to PAGE 1 or PAGE 2, depending on how you wish to use your camera. 1 Display the RECORDING MENU (page 55). 2 Toggle the SET button to the left. h The RECORDING MENU PAGE changes. h Each time the SET button is toggled
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 72
    DISPLAYING THE RECORDING MENU Overview of the RECORDING MENU PAGE 1 7 RECORDING MENU VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640X480 30fps SHQ 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 57 English
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 73
    seconds after the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is pressed. 7 PAGE display (page 56) 8 HELP display (page 55) 9 Remaining battery power (page 137) i When you specify multiple functions that cannot be simultaneously enabled, the function which was last set becomes the
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 74
    DISPLAYING THE RECORDING MENU PAGE 2 7 RECORDING MENU IMAGE STABILIZER VIDEO VIEW 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 59 English
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 75
    function off 2 Focus range menu (page 72) -: All ranges mode *: Normal mode -: Manual mode +: Super macro (close-up) mode 3 Focus mode menu (page 74) K: 5-point display (page 56) 8 HELP display (page 55) 9 Remaining battery power (page 137) i When you specify multiple functions that cannot
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 76
    IMAGE QUALITY Video clip image quality setting When it comes to video clips, a larger number of pixels and a higher frame rate means better image quality and smoother playback. On the other hand, the file size becomes large and uses more memory. Set the image quality to a setting that's right for
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 77
    Still image resolution setting By setting the still image resolution (pixels) to a higher setting, image detail is enhanced for a smoother, finer picture. However, the file size also becomes large and uses more memory. Select the resolution setting that suits your purpose. 1 Display PAGE 1 of the
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 78
    for specific shooting conditions. 1 Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56). RECORDING MENU 2 Select the scene select menu. =: The camera automatically makes the optimum settings suitable for the surrounding conditions (full auto). SCENE SELECT FULL AUTO a: Capture a split-second image
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 79
    = from the scene select menu, and press the SET button. HINT i When capturing images using the fireworks +, lamp Q or night view portrait / setting, stabilize the camera. i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to scene select icons other than = is on page 164. English 64
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    FILTERS The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply unique effects to the photographed image. 1 Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56). RECORDING MENU 2 Select the filter menu. &: No filter is used (none). %: Skin tones are enhanced in closeup shots (
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 81
    is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera's flash has three modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode and flash off mode). Select the flash mode that is appropriate for the
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 82
    SETTING THE FLASH MODE 3 Select the desired icon from the flash menu, and press the SET button. h The selected flash mode is set. 4 Take the picture. h Still image shooting → page 40 CAUTION Do not touch the flash unit when shooting. i The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 83
    SELF-TIMER 1 Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56). 2 Select the self-timer menu. N: Turns off the self-timer function. y: Turns on the self-timer function. The image is captured about 2 seconds after the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is pressed. x: Turns on
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    SELF-TIMER HINT i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 123), you can set the self-timer from the Shooting Screen. To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the video clip recording button or still image shooting button is pressed again before the shutter is released,
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 85
    not seem to be working... i Due to the mechanical characteristics of this function, it may not be possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion. i If the digital zoom (page 122) is being used, the large magnification factor may make it difficult for the motion compensation function to
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 86
    MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) i When the motion compensation is set to ON, the field of view during recording standby differs from the recordable field of view as shown below. i When set to the motion compensation
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 87
    you set the focus range to match the distance from the camera to the subject, it's easy to bring the subject into cm (31.50 in.) (super macro mode: wide end only) h If manual focus - is selected, please see "How to use the manual focus" (page 73). 3 Select the desired icon from the focus menu, and
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 88
    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 in.) or less, the zoom changes to
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 89
    point range finder focus: The distance to the subject is detected by sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. Spot focus: The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor. 1 Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56). 2 Select the desired focus method from
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    LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING You can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes. Multi-section light-measuring: The exposure is adjusted after sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. Center-weighted light-measuring: The exposure is adjusted after light is measured from the
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    ISO SENSITIVITY With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. 1 Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56). 2 Select the ISO sensitivity menu. t: Sets the ISO sensitivity
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    conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. 1 Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56). 2 Select the white balance menu. >: The camera will make the white balance adjustment automatically based on the natural and artificial light conditions
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    3 Select the desired icon from the white balance menu, and press the SET button. h This completes the white balance setting. h Once the white balance setting is programmed for the ] icon, it is retained even if another white balance setting (>, r, o, p, or q) is selected. If you changed to another
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    is organized into two displays: PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. You can also access the PLAYBACK MENU from the camera settings screen (OPTION MENU [page 112]). 1 Turn on the camera (page 24). h Turn the camera on in the playback mode. 2 Press the MENU button. h The PLAYBACK MENU appears. h Pressing the MENU
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    Switching the page Switch to PAGE 1 or PAGE 2. 1 Display the PLAYBACK MENU (page 79). 2 Toggle the SET button to the left. h The PLAYBACK MENU changes to the other PAGE. h Each time the SET button is toggled to the left, the display changes as follows: PAGE 2 → OPTION MENU → PAGE 1 PAGE indication
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    setting (page 88) h Protect data from accidental erasure. 5 Delete (page 90) h Delete images from the card memory. 6 Printing instructions (page 92) h Specify the printing instructions (DPOF settings). 7 PAGE display (page 80) 8 HELP display (page 79) 9 Remaining battery power (page 137) 81 English
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    Resize (page 99) h Reduce the resolution of a still image. 3 Red-eye correction (page 100) h Repair the red-eye effect to make eyes look more natural. 4 Extract still image (page 102) h Extract a still 7 PAGE display (page 80) 8 HELP display (page 79) 9 Remaining battery power (page 137) English 82
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    PLAYBACK MODE You can choose to have data played back successively (continuous playback) or have only selected data played back (clip playback). 1 Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80). 2 Select the playback mode icon =, and press the SET button. h The Playback Mode Screen appears. PLAY
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    HINT How to initiate continuous playback i Set the camera to the playback mode, and press the SET button. Continuous playback starts. How is continuous playback different from slideshow playback (page 85)? i With continuous playback,
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    SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK Specify the settings for playing back still images and audio files continuously in a "slideshow" format. In a slideshow of still images, you can set the transition time and transition effects. 1 Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80). 2 Select the slideshow icon V, and
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    3 Select "START" and press the SET button. h Slideshow playback begins. h To stop slideshow playback, press the SET button or MENU button. English 86
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    PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data. 1 Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80). 2 Select the playback volume icon Z, and press the SET button. h The volume control bar appears. PLAY VOLUME 3 Toggle the SET button left or right to adjust the volume, and
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    IMAGE PROTECT Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio data. 1 Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80). 2 Select the protect icon A, and press the SET button. h The Protect Screen appears. PROTECT 3 Toggle the SET
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    IMAGE PROTECT CAUTION i Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be deleted if the card is reformatted (page 133). HINT To select a different image in steps 2 and 3... i Toggle the SET button to the left or right. To cancel the protect mode for an image... i Display the
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    DELETING DATA You can delete data that is stored on the card if you no longer need it. You can delete the data one at a time, or all at once. 1 Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80). 2 Select the delete icon c, and press the SET button. h The Delete Mode Screen appears. DELETE SINGLE:
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    DELETING DATA 4 Toggle the SET button up to select "DELETE", and press the SET button. h The currently displayed image is deleted. h To delete other data, select the data, select "DELETE" and press the SET button. h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete
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    made 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 Display PAGE 1 of
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    ) as a still image (page 102). About the DPOF format i DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format. You can connect your camera to a DPOF-compatible printer to produce your prints. You can also set the printing instructions for the desired images, and then have the requested images
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    Screen appears. h If "EACH IMAGE" was selected, toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the desired image to print. h The printing instructions that are currently active for the displayed image are shown. You can toggle the SET button to the left or right to confirm the printing
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    indication is switched on or off. h For images that were captured when the camera's clock was not set (page 28), the date display appears as and dated date indication off. 5 Press the SET button. h The printing instructions for the requested print quantities and dated prints are stored. 6 Press
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    on one sheet is called an "index print". This is convenient for use as a list of the images you have captured. 1 Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 92). 2 Select "INDEX". 3 Press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. SET: Specify an index print copy. EXIT: Discontinue the
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    all images. EXIT: Cancel the clear procedure and return to the Printing Instructions Screen. 4 Select "CANCEL", and press the SET button. h All the printing instructions are cleared and you are returned to the Printing Instructions Screen. ALL CLEAR :2006/12/25 :1 copy CANCEL EXIT OK 97 English
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    ROTATE IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. 1 Display the still image you wish to rotate, and display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80). 2 Select the rotate icon L, and press the SET button. h The Rotate Screen appears. RIGHT:Rotates image
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    CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) The size of a still image that has already been captured at a resolution of t or more can be changed to 1,600 × 1,200 pixels or 640 × 480 pixels. The resized image is saved as a separate image. 1 Display the still image whose size you want to change, and display PAGE 2
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    RED-EYE CORRECTION If you photograph your subjects at night using the flash, they may appear in the image with glowing red eyes (red-eye phenomenon). Now you can amend the image so that the subjects' eyes appear more natural (red-eye correction). 1 Display the image to be modified, and display PAGE
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    is saved, and you are returned to the Red-Eye Correction Screen. HINT If the "Red-eye correction not successful" message appears... i The camera was not able to successfully correct the red-eye phenomenon. i The red-eye correction function works to automatically edit the red-eye phenomenon that the
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    EXTRACTING A STILL IMAGE FROM A VIDEO CLIP You can select one image (scene) from a video clip, copy it, and save it as a still image (the original data remains unchanged). 1 Play back a video clip, and pause at the point you wish to copy and save. 2 Display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80).
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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. i It is recommended that a computer be used to edit
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    video clips when the new clip is saved.) CAUTION Caution when editing video clips i When editing video clips, do not turn the camera off. If you turn off the camera while editing video clips, not only will the editing not be properly completed, but the original video clip may also be deleted
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    EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Deleting part of a video clip 1 Display the video clip you wish to edit selected scene, or the portion from the selected scene to the end of the video clip. First part Latter part Video clip start Selected scene Video clip end h To select the desired scene quickly, you can
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    button up or down to select the portion you wish to delete. DELETE 1ST PART: Delete the first part of the video clip. DELETE 2ND PART: Delete the latter part of the video clip. EDIT VIDEO DELETE 1ST PART DELETE 2ND PART JOIN OK 6 Press the SET button. h A screen appears for you to select whether
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    EDITING VIDEO CLIPS 7 Select whether you want the original video clip to be deleted when clipping is executed. SAVE AS NEW: Save the edited video clip as a new file. OVERWRITE FILE: Delete the original file and save only the edited video clip. 8 Press the SET button. h Editing starts. h When editing
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    (page 80). 3 Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button. h The Edit Video Screen appears. EDIT VIDEO 4 Select the join icon x. DELETE 1ST PART DELETE 2ND PART JOIN OK English 108
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    EDITING VIDEO CLIPS 5 Press the SET button. h The 9-image playback display for video clips appears. 6 Toggle the SET button to move the orange frame to the video clip that you wish to join. Orange frame 101 0001 0002 0003 0004 7 Press the SET button. 8 Select whether you want the original video
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    back video clips that were recorded with the camera moving fast. 1 Display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80). 2 Select the smooth playback O icon, and press the SET button. h The Smooth Playback Screen appears. ON: Activate smooth playback OFF: Deactivate smooth playback SMOOTH PLAYBACK
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    clip data> 2 Image or sound number 3 Protect setting 4 File size INFO 100-0002 2 3 5 Shooting or recording time 8 2816 2112 987KB 4 6 Remaining battery charge 7 Date and time of image 8 Still image resolution settings F3.3 1/30 +0.3 2006.12.25 19:00 6 7 INFO 100-0003
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    OPTION SETTINGS OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU is used to adjust various camera settings. 1 Turn on the camera (page 24), and press the MENU button. h The RECORDING MENU or PLAYBACK MENU appears. 2 Toggle the SET button to the left two times to display
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    1/3 1 CLOCK SET 2 INFO DISPLAY 3 OPERATION BEEP 4 POST VIEW 5 WIND NOISE REDUC. 6 NOISE REDUCTION H 7 IMAGE SETTINGS 8 FLICKER REDUCT 9 DIGITAL ZOOM ; SHORTCUTS A BRIGHTNESS B LANGUAGE C TV SYSTEM D POWER SAVE E FILE NO. RESET F FORMAT G RESET SETTINGS 113 English
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    's USB/AV terminal. D Power save function (page 128) E File number reset (page 130) h Select the file number reset function. F Card format (page 133) h Use the camera to format the memory card. G Settings reset (page 135) h Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. H Remaining battery power
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    a photo is taken using the self-timer. KEY SW: Select the sound that is produced when the SET button, MENU button, etc. are pressed. AUDIO GUIDE: Mute or enable the camera's audio help guide. OPERATION BEEP TURN ON/OFF :ON SHUTTER :D KEY SW :A AUDIO
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    SHUTTER D KEY SW A 4 Toggle the SET button up or down AUDIO GUIDE ON OPERATION VOL 4 to select the desired setting, and OK press the SET up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button. ON: Activates the sound. OFF: Deactivates the sound.
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    POST-VIEW SETTING Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (post-view) after the still image shooting button is pressed. 1 Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). 2 Select the post-view icon o, and press the SET button. h The Post-view Screen appears. 1 sec: The post-view
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    WIND NOISE REDUCTION This feature reduces the ambient sound of the wind when you are recording a video clip or making an audio recording in a strong wind environment. Set the function to on or off. 1 Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). 2 Select the wind noise reduction icon `, and press the SET
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    NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION Use this setting to minimize noise in still images and produce a clear image. 1 Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). 2 Select the noise-reduction icon ^, and press the SET button. h The Noise Reduction Screen appears. ON: The noise-reduction function is enabled. OFF: The
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    ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY The camera can adjust the image quality as the image is captured. 1 Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). 2 Select the image quality icon P, and press the SET
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    FLICKER-REDUCTION The flicker-reduction setting reduces the flicker that results when filming video clips under fluorescent lights and the like where the background lighting pulsates at the frequency of the power supply. The flicker-reduction setting is set to a frequency of 50 Hz. 1 Display the
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    zoom is enabled during zoom shooting. 1 Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). 2 Select the digital zoom icon Q, and press the SET button. h The Digital Zoom Screen appears. ON: Digital zoom can be used. OFF: Digital zoom cannot be used. 3 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h This
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    ASSIGN SET BUTTON FUNCTIONS Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the SET button when it is toggled up, down, left or right when the Shooting Screen is displayed. 1 Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). 2 Select the shortcuts icon m, and press the SET button. h The Shortcuts Screen appears. :
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    4 Toggle the SET button up or down. h Display the function you wish to assign to the key. SHORTCUTS AF LOCK 5 Press the SET button. h The selected function is assigned to the key, and you are returned to the Shortcuts Screen. h To assign functions to the other keys, repeat steps 3 through 5.
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    MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness of the camera's monitor display. Use this adjustment when the monitor image is difficult to view because of ambient lighting. 1 Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). 2 Select the
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    SCREEN LANGUAGE You can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of several languages. 1 Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). 2 Select the language icon z, and press the SET button. h
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    SETTING Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera's USB/AV terminal. 1 Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). 2 TV. When set to "PAL" and connected to a TV using the included AV interface cable (page 139) Shooting: Images are displayed on the monitor only and do not appear on
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    is not being used, or to prevent the battery pack from dying if the camera has accidentally been left on. You can specify the elapsed time (standby time) before the power save function is activated. 1 Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). 2 Select the power save icon ?, and press the SET button
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    POWER SAVE FUNCTION 3 Select the desired option, and press the SET button. h The Set Standby Time Screen appears. 4 Toggle the SET button up or down to set the standby time. Up: Increases the standby time. Down: Decreases the standby time. POWER SAVE RECORDING 1 min OK
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    is reformatted 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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    FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION i If Card B already has image data in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. When the highest image number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest image number on Card A: the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file
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    1 Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). 2 Select the file number reset icon i. FILE NO. RESET 3 Press the SET button. h The File Number Reset Screen appears. ON: The file number reset function is on. OFF: The file number reset function is off. ON OFF OK 4 Select "OFF", and press the SET button. h
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    time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be formatted if the lock switch is set to the the problem. FORMAT: A normal formatting is executed. FULL FORMAT: The entire card is scanned and formatted. (When there is little battery power remaining
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    not be completely deleted from the card. i In some cases it may be possible to recover the data from a reformatted card using special software for that purpose. However, if the camera is used to execute a full format, it will be impossible to recover the data even by the use of data recovery
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    : Do not change the settings, and return to the Option Screen. RESET SETTINGS RESET EXIT OK 3 Select "RESET", and press the SET button. h The camera settings are reset to the factory-preset settings. HINT i Note that the following settings do not change with this procedure: Date and time setting
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    of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time" on page 170. Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 1 Turn on the camera (page 24). h The remaining number of images Remaining number of images appears in the upper left of the monitor. Remaining video recording
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    corner of the monitor. h Due to the battery pack characteristics, when the ambient temperature is low, may appear early for an incorrect indication of the remaining charge. Also, depending on the conditions of use of the camera or the ambient conditions (temperature, etc.), the indicated
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    HINT i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 111). i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, the type of card, etc
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    TO A TV Connect the supplied AV interface cable from the USB/AV terminal on the digital camera to the AUDIO and VIDEO input terminals on the TV. USB/AV terminal Yellow plug: To the VIDEO input terminal Supplied dedicated AV interface cable To the USB/AV terminal White plug: To the AUDIO input
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    printer. h Connect the camera's USB/AV terminal to the printer's USB connector. h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera's monitor. USB/AV terminal USB CONNECTION CARD READER PictBridge PC CAMERA CANCEL Supplied dedicated USB interface cable To the USB/AV terminal To USB connector on the
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    not operate correctly. If the camera does not operate correctly, 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
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    To select one image and print it (one image) Procedure to select one still image and print it. 1 Complete the printing setup (page 140). 2 Select the print 1 image icon Y, and press the SET button. h The screen to select images for printing appears. 3 Toggle the SET button to the left or right to
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    DIRECT PRINTING 4 Specify the number of prints. 1 Toggle the SET button up to select "COPIES", and press the SET button. 2 Toggle the SET button up or down to specify the number of prints. 3 Press the SET button. h "PRINT" is selected. 5 Press the SET button. h Printing begins. Number of prints
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    To print all the images (all images) Print all of the images on the card. 1 Complete the printing setup (page 140). 2 Select the all images icon u, and press the SET button. h The Print All Images Screen appears. 3 Select "PRINT", and press the SET button. h Printing begins. PRINT ALL IMAGES 100-
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    DIRECT PRINTING Thumbnail prints (index) Make an index print of all the images on the card. 1 Complete the printing setup (page 140). 2 Select the index print icon [, and press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. INDEX 100-0009 3 Select "PRINT", and press the SET button. h
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    to print all the ordered images. 1 Complete the printing instructions (page 92), and complete the print preparations (page 140). its printing instructions. CAUTION i Requested images printing w is not possible if a printer is used that does not support your camera's DPOF function. English
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    DIRECT PRINTING To change the printer settings and print images (change printer settings) Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc. 1 Complete the printing setup (page 140). 2 Select the printer settings icon v, and
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    printer that is connected. i To use printer functions which do not appear on your camera's Printer Settings Screen, select "PRINTER VALUES". i If a function set by the camera is not available in the printer, the camera's printer settings will automatically change to "PRINTER VALUES". English 148
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    pack temporarily lost its power. The ambient temperature is very low. The battery pack life has expired. The remaining battery pack power is low. Recorded data is being saved on the card. The camera has determined that the image is bright enough and the flash is not necessary. Action Place the
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    retained even after the camera is turned off. Select the resolution setting according to the intended use: x: Appropriate for printing letter-size or larger, and for printing a close-up of part of a photo (trimming). G, Q: For printing standard photo (photo service) sizes. [: For photos displayed
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    the nature of the monitor. Action Set the scene select function to the landscape + mode when photographing. Or, set the focus range setting to manual focus -, and set the distance to ∞. Set the flickerreduction setting to off. Not a malfunction. Spots that appear in the monitor only appear in the
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    subject was too bright. The focus is not locked properly. This may happen when trying to play back images stored on a card from a different digital camera. If a bright subject is shot in the video clip shooting mode, vertical stripes may appear on the monitor or in the image. Action When capturing
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    is a problem with the printer. Action Not a malfunction. Not a malfunction. We cannot guarantee the accurate playback of data that has been edited using a computer. Not a malfunction. Adjust the volume on the TV. Increase the playback volume of the camera. Please refer to the instruction manual for
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    the locked (protect) position. A temporary internal 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 have the same resolution or frame rates. Move the battery charger further away from the TV or radio
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    - 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 using the battery charger and power cord abroad, please consult with
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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 Problem No power. Cause The battery pack is dead. Power The battery pack has not been inserted correctly. Shooting The camera turns off by itself. An image
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Shooting Problem An image is not captured when the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is pressed. The flash does not operate. The digital zoom does not work. A warning tone (beep-beepbeep) sounds, and it is not possible to take a picture using the selftimer.
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    Shooting Monitor Problem Cause When zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops momentarily. . The ISO sensitivity setting is too high. This occurs when the shutter speed is too fast. The camera is not in the playback mode. Action Not a malfunction. Release the zoom switch, and press it again
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The image is too dark. Viewing images Cause 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 Hold the camera correctly, and make sure the flash is not obstructed. Capture the
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    Viewing images Problem The video clip picture is flickering. The image is too bright with the subject within the photographable range. Select the correct focus setting for your needs. Hold the camera correctly and slowly press the still image shooting button halfway to lock the focus. Then press the
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Viewing images Problem The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. A part of the image is missing. "No for the selected playback mode. The playback volume setting on the camera is too low. Action Capture the image using the forced flash mode. Set the white
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    Problem The digital cam- Follow the era is not cor- instructions to rectly connected make the con- to the TV. nection correctly. 139 The TV input is Set the input not set on the TV to correctly. "VIDEO". The playback Adjust the volume setting playback on the camera
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Misc. Problem Cause The "No card" message appears. The "Image is protected" message appears and the data cannot be deleted. The audio guide audio guide setting to "ON". Depending on the card, the capacity may be less than the specified value. Please refer to the instructions that
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 179
    Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters Scene Select Setting Sports a Portrait > Landscape + Night view portrait / Snow & beach k Fireworks + Lamp Q Remarks Focus range: + cannot be selected. Focus range: Fixed at *. Flash: Fixed at l. Resolution: Fixed at [. Flash: Fixed at l. Focus
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 180
    TROUBLESHOOTING Filter Setting Cosmetic % Monochrome W Sepia , Remarks Focus range: + cannot be selected. Resolution: k cannot be selected. Focus range: + cannot be selected. About the scene select function
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 181
    File system) is standard for digital still camera image files to provide interoperability between digital photography devices for the images stored on removable memory cards. However, it is not guaranteed that all devices will support the DCF standard. Video clips: Conforms to ISO-standard MPEG
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 182
    bit rate) White balance Lens Aperture Exposure control type Light-measuring mode Range Digital zoom Shutter speed b: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps 3 Mbps a: 14.985 fps. Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible Optical 5.0x zoom lens f=6.3 mm to 31.7 mm (35 mm film camera conversion f=38 mm to 190 mm)
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 183
    mode; Continuous AF: Video clip recording mode), manual focus Approx. 2-second delay, 10-second by Sanyo) (IPX4:IP=Ingress Protection) Battery Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery (DB adaptor VAR-A2 (sold separately) 3.1W (When using the Li-ion battery during recording) 77 (W) × 100 (H) × 36 (D) mm 3.
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 184
    output 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync negative, composite video NTSC color TV system/PAL TV system (switchable from the OPTION MENU) USB USB 2.0 High-speed Battery life Shooting Playback Still image shooting mode Video clip recording mode 170 images: CIPA standard (when a Toshiba 128 MB SD
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 185
    Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time The table shows the possible number of captured images and the possible recording time for a commercially available SD Memory Card (512 MB, 2 GB, 4 GB). Shooting/ recording mode Still image mode Resolution setting k y x Q G [
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 186
    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 computer or printer (USB) Power save mode activated Red Orange Slow Flashing Fast Lit During self-timer photography
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 187
    Supplied battery pack charger Part No. Power source Rated output Compatible batteries Ambient Temperature environment Humidity Dimensions Weight (without power cord) Power cord rated value VPC-CA6 VPC-CA6EX VAR-L20N AC 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz, 10 VA, MAX: 0.1 A DC 4.2 V, 650 mA Supplied
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 188
    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 by those other than a technician
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 189
    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 when using the autofocus, one or more of the following might be the reason. k How the autofocus works The autofocus is activated when the still images
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 190
    in an attempt to quickly capture an action scene, thus failing to activate the autofocus in time. k Preventing blurred images (How to use the manual focus [page 73]) In addition to the autofocus, a manual focus mode is also incorporated in your camera. In the autofocus mode, the distance between the
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 191
    You can get a better picture by using the flash, for example, or changing the exposure 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 end (wide-angle). i Don't be too hesitant to press the still images
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 192
    scenery, it's better to use the optical zoom. Using the digital zoom produces a coarser image. Hold the camera 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
  • Sanyo VPC CA6 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CA6EX - Page 193
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VPC-CA6EX
VPC-CA6
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Digital Movie 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-CA6EX and VPC-CA6.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.