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  • Sanyo VPC CG10 | Owners Manual - Page 1
    INSTRUCTION MANUAL Dual Camera VPC-CG10EX VPC-CG10 VPC-CG10GX Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CG10EX, VPC-CG10 and VPC-CG10GX. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the
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    151). You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections "COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS" (page 164) and "TROUBLESHOOTING" (page 172). Symbols used in this manual HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to. CAUTION
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    the bottom. 2 Open 3 Insert by matching the connector markings Connector markings Battery cover 4 Close 2 Insert the SD Memory Card. h An SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Please purchase a commercially sold card. h In this manual, the SD Memory Card is referred to as the "card
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    SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Shooting 1 Press the 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 [ ]
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    to first 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 button 2009.12.24 18:41 HD-SHQ 6.5MB OK 100-0006 00:00:05 Orange frame Remaining battery power idication English iv
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    SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 3 Press the SET button. h Playback begins. 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. v English
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    . 1 Turn on the computer, and use the supplied 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
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    Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray, showing that the camera is recognized as a drive. h The card is recognized (mounted) as a disk, and the [XACTI (E:)] icon appears in the [My Computer] window. h The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.
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    the devices connected to the computer's USB connector. 2 Left-click on the camera drive (E:). h The camera can now be disconnected. h The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer. No software is included with this camera. Instructions for obtaining the software can be found on page 152
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    ACCESSORIES 11 How to use the accessories 13 ABOUT THE CARD 14 Media cards that can be used with this camera 14 What "card" means in this manual PARTS NAMES 19 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 21 Charging the battery pack 22 INSTALLING THE CARD 24 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK 26 Installing the DC
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    recording size 59 Select the focus setting 60 Hints for taking pictures 61 VIDEO CLIP RECORDING 62 SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS 63 Using the flash 65 SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP ..........67 MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM 69 PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES 70 How
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    MENU 1 98 Slideshow settings 98 File protect setting 99 Resize 102 Rotate 102 PLAYBACK MENU 2 103 Correcting the image 103 Editing video clips 104 Printing instructions 115 FILE INFO DISPLAY 119 3 English
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    THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE users 146 For Mac OS X users 147 ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE CARD 148 Configuration of directories in the card 148 File formats 148 Cautions when using as a card reader 149 USING AS A PC CAMERA 150 For Windows XP 150 Using as a PC camera 150 USING THE SOFTWARE
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    TROUBLESHOOTING 172 Camera 172 Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters 180 SPECIFICATIONS 182 Camera 182 Camera connectors 186 Battery battery pack charger 189 Supplied Li-ion battery pack 189 Others 190 Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot
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    macro mode) on pages 44 and 50 • "Select the focus setting" (super macro mode) on page 60 For more accurate focus • "How to use the manual focus" (manual focus) on page 89 Set the focus to a narrow range • "Focus mode setting" on page 90 Reduce noise when recording • "NOISE REDUCTION setting" on
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    in dark conditions • "Exposure compensation" on page 96 • "Using the flash" on pages 44, 48 and 65 • "Scene select setting" (night setting" pages 50 and 91 For a more precise exposure setting • "Exposure setting" (manual exposure control) on pages 52 and 93 Change the color of the images • "Filter
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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 53 and 75 Search for image/ audio files • "21-image display playback" on page 79 • "
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    a video clip and join video clips • "Editing video clips" on pages 54 and 104 Specify the number of prints, index print, and date imprint • "Printing instructions" on pages 54 and 115 View the settings that were in effect when the image/audio files were recorded • "FILE INFO DISPLAY" on page 119
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    " on page 143 • "USING AS A CARD READER" on page 145 Use your computer to organize/edit files that were recorded with your camera • "USING THE SOFTWARE" on page 151 Copy data from your camera to a computer • "Copy files to the computer (Windows XP)" on page vi • "OPERATING ENVIRONMENT" on page 142
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    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Li-ion battery pack: 1 i Lithum-ion battery pack charger and power card: 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable (page 143): 1 i Dedicated AV interface cable (page 158): 1 i Lens cap (page 13): 1 11 English
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    i "SAFETY MANUAL" (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera. i Quick Guide Included with model VPC-CG10GX. Not included with other models. i Obtaining the PDF instruction manual and cautions English 12
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    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES How to use the accessories k How to attach the lens cap 1 2 3 4 5 13 English
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    type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is: i SD Memory Card i SDHC Memory Card What "card" means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards that can be used in this digital camera are referred to as "card". English 14
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    camera can record video clips in High Definition. High-quality images with "High Definition" (pages 48, 59 and 82) Your camera can capture high definition (HD) 1280 × 720-pixel video clips. Also, the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC standard is used for formatting video files. You get both compact file size and
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    37) Select from two recording/playback modes: the "SIMPLE mode" for users new to the camera, and the "NORMAL mode" for full use of Recording Menu> RECORDING MENU 1 1 2 3 VIDEO PHOTO SCENE SELECT HD-SHQ 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER EXIT OK Image stabilizer for
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    GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Sharp face shots (pages 52 and 94) Your camera is equipped with a face recognition feature which detects the subject's face even when slightly lit from behind or in dim surroundings and automatically adjusts the focus and brightness to compensate. Now those
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    MAP You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities. Internet Computer Dedicated USB interface cable Printer Dedicated AV TV interface cable DC adaptor (Optional) Commercially available SD Memory Card AC adaptor (Optional) i Card reader i DPOF-compatible printer
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    SETUP SETUP PARTS NAMES Front Lens Monitor unit Stereo microphone Flash ON/OFF button Bottom Tripod stand hole USB/AV terminal 19 English Battery cover
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    Rear Speaker Monitor Multi-indicator SETUP ON/OFF button Card slot cover Strap holder [ ] button Zoom switch [T/]]/[W/P] [ ] button REC/PLAY button MENU button SET button English 20
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    to the socket on the battery pack charger. h Insert the connector straight and securely. Battery pack charger Power cord 2 Insert the battery pack in the battery charger. h Insert it in the direction indicated by the [o] mark on the battery pack. Battery pack charger Battery pack [o] mark 3 Plug
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    whenever the remaining charge is low. Does the battery pack feel hot? i During charging, the charger and battery pack will be warm. This is normal a battery pack in the following cases i A battery pack which has not been used for a long time i Newly purchased battery pack FOR AMERICAN USERS: i
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    correctly (page 21). Charging finished Lit Charging Flashing Problem with the battery pack or battery pack charger i Immediately remove the battery pack from the charger. i Do not use an abnormal battery pack. (The usable life of the battery pack has probably expired.) CAUTION Do not charge
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    SETUP INSTALLING THE CARD Be sure to format a newly purchased card or one that was used in another device before using it in your camera (pages 126 and 137). If an unformatted card is used, the card itself may become unusable. 1 Insert the card. Monitor unit 1 Open Card slot cover 2 Open Card 3
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    to forcibly remove the card i Doing so may damage the card or the stored files. If the multi-indicator is flashing red... i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red, as doing so may result in loss of files stored in the card. HINT Shooting without a card installed i When
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    SETUP INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. 1 Open the battery cover. 1 While pressing, push towards the bottom. 2 Open 2 Insert the battery pack. h Take care that it is positioned correctly. Battery cover 3 Insert by matching the connector
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    INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK Installing the DC adaptor (sold separately: VAR-A3U/A3EX) 1 Insert 3 Close 2 Set the cord in the groove 27 English
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    be removed from the camera if it is not going to be used for a long time. Note that when the battery pack is removed for a long period, the time and date settings may be cleared. Before using your camera again, be sure to confirm that the
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    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 and turn the camera off. h If the temperature rises further, the \ icon will start to flash remains flashing).
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    TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera 1 Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h If you press the REC/PLAY button for at least 1 second, the camera turns on in the playback mode. h If you briefly press the ON/OFF button, once, the camera will switch
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    ) mode is active In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) the camera will switch to the standby mode. In this case, you can restore the power by pressing the ON/ camera is turned on (factory-preset setting). i The user can specify the time elapsed before the power save mode
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    Turning off the camera 1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h The camera turns off. ON/OFF button SETUP HINT To immediately activate the power save mode i Press the ON/OFF button briefly to activate the power save function. About the standby mode i To turn off the camera only briefly,
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    DATE AND TIME SETTING The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set. h To correct the date and time setting, please see under HINT on page 35
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    SETUP 3 Set the clock. 1 Select "TIME". 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Time Screen appears. 3 Set the time to "19:30". h The time is set in the following order: Set the hour → Set the minute. h A 24-hour clock is used for the time display. 4 Press the SET button. CLOCK SET TIME 19:30 OK 4
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    lost (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 step 1). To correct the date and time settings 1 Turn on the camera. 2 Display the Option
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    mode changes each time the REC/PLAY button is pressed. 10M-S 357 00:13:51 2009.12.24 18:41 HD-SHQ 6.5MB OK 100-0006 00:00:05 REC/PLAY button English 36
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    SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE The "SIMPLE mode" comprises only those functions that are most often used and necessary to operate the camera, while the "NORMAL mode" enables full use of all the camera's many functions. Select the mode that is suitable for your purposes. Switching between the SIMPLE
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    Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen 1 Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 36). 2 Select the desired operating mode (page 37). 3 If the Menu Screen is not displayed, press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen appears. h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU
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    SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE Using the SIMPLE Mode Menu 4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears. Select an item to change Description of selected item Push up Push down Select video and
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    down to select a tab. h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears. Tab Push up RECORDING MENU 1 1 2 3 VIDEO PHOTO SCENE SELECT HD-SHQ 1 FILTER Push down 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER S N EXIT OK 5 Toggle the SET button to the right. Push to the right RECORDING MENU 1 1 2 3 VIDEO PHOTO SCENE
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    To return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button. Push up Push down Select an item to change 1 2 3 RECORDING MENU 1 VIDEO PHOTO HD-SHQ SCENE SELECT 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER EXIT OK Applicable mode Press PHOTO 12M 4000×3000 10M-H 3648×2736 10M-S 3648×2736 7.5M 3648×2056 [16:9] 2M
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    SETUP HINT About the applicable mode indicator i This indicator shows the shooting mode(s) for which the selected setting is effective. : This setting is effective during still image shooting. : This setting is effective during video clip recording. : This setting is effective during still image
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    SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu Select video and photo size 1 2 3 4 SN EXIT OK 5 43 English
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    the subject brightness and uses the flash only when necessary. :: The flash operates with every image captured regardless of the conditions. ;: The flash does not operate even in dark situations. 4 S N (page 37) h Set to the NORMAL mode. 5 Remaining battery power indication (page 140) English 44
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    SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu 4 1 2 3 SN Start slideshow OK 5 45 English
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    (page 75) h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio file playback. 3 Delete (page 76) h Delete files. 4 S N (page 37) h Set to the NORMAL mode. 5 Remaining battery power indication (page 140) SETUP English 46
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    SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen NORMAL Mode Recording Menu RECORDING MENU 1 1 2 3 VIDEO PHOTO SCENE SELECT HD-SHQ 1 2 3 1 FILTER 4 2 FLASH 5 3 SELF-TIMER 6 EXIT OK 7 47 English
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    settings (page 82) &: Record at 1280 flash will not operate even in dark situations. 6 Self-timer (page 87) N: Self-timer is off. y: Shooting begins 2 seconds after the [ ] or [ ] button is pressed. x: Shooting begins 10 seconds after the [ ] or [ ] button is pressed. 7 Remaining battery
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    SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE 1 RECORDING MENU2 2 3 VIDEO STABILIZER FOCUS 1 2 FOCUS MODE 3 1 EXP MEASURE 4 2 ISO 5 3 EXIT OK 6 49 English
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    the subject with a range of 50 cm (19.69 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.) to 1 m (3.28 ft.) ISO value is the standard output sensitivity. 6 Remaining battery power indication (page 140) English 50
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    SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE 1 RECORDING MENU3 2 WHITE BALANCE 1 3 EXPOSURE FACE CHASER 2 3 1 HIGH SENSITIVITY 4 2 DIGITAL ZOOM 5 3 EXIT OK 6 51 English
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    shutter speed manually. 3 Face chaser (page 94) -: Enable face chaser. .: Disable face chaser. 4 High sensitivity mode (page 95) 1: Increased sensitivity. 2: Normal sensitivity. 5 Digital zoom (page 69) Q: Enable the digital zoom. R: Disable the digital zoom. 6 Remaining battery power indication
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    protect setting (delete prohibited) 4 Delete (page 76) h Delete files. 5 Rotate (page 102) h Rotate a still image. 6 Resize (page 102) h Reduce the resolution of a still image. 7 Remaining battery power indication (page 140) 53 English
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    SETUP 1 PLAYBACK MENU2 EDIT PHOTO 1 2 EDIT VIDEO 2 1 2 PRINT INSTRUCTIONS 3 SELECT FOLDER 4 3 COPY 5 EXIT OK 6 1 Edit photo (page 103) h Repair the "red-eye" caused by the flash, reduce the blur from camera shake, or enhance the contrast (still images only). 2 Video clip
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    the middle finger, around the camera, and hook the index finger above the lens. A finger is blocking the lens or flash. Example 2: Grip the camera by wrapping the fingers of the right hand, hand for a while. Please use a tripod or other support when using the camera for a long time. 55 English
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    SIMPLE/SHOOTING Using the autofocus The autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work properly. If the autofocus function is not working properly, set the focus range to capture images (page 60). k Conditions
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    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work, but not as desired. i When both near and far objects are present Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the
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    SIMPLE/SHOOTING HINT i Still images can be rotated when they are played back (pages 53 and 102). i When the [ ] button is pressed halfway, the image in the monitor may waver vertically. This is the result of internal image processing and is not a malfunction. This wavering is not recorded and will
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    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Select the recording size The larger the image size (number of pixels), the better the image quality will be, but the file size will also be larger. Select the image quality that is correct for the intended purpose. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 38), select
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    SIMPLE/SHOOTING Select the focus setting Select the focus range corresponding to the distance between the camera and the subject. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 38), select the focus setting, and press the SET button. All ranges Automatic focus (people, landscape, etc.) EXIT OK 7:
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    coming from behind the subject, due to the characteristics of the lens, ghost patterns (flare phenomenon) may appear in the captured flashing red indicator turns off. However, even when the multi-indicator is flashing red, depending on the camera's internal memory remaining capacity, in some cases
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    SIMPLE/SHOOTING VIDEO CLIP RECORDING 1 Turn on the camera (page 30), and set it to the recording mode (page 36). 2 Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the [ ] button pressed while recording. h When the remaining recording time available for the currently
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    SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Capture a still image (single-shot). 1 Turn on the camera (page 30), and set it to the recording mode (page 36). [ ] button 2 Press the [ ] button. 1 Press the [ ] button halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock). 2 Continue to gently press the
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    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 48 and 65). i When shooting with the scene select function set to the fireworks
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    only when shooting single-shot still images. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 38), select the flash setting, and press the SET button. h The screen to select the flash operation appears. Auto Flash automatically EXIT OK 9: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the
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    SIMPLE/SHOOTING CAUTION Do not touch the flash unit when 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 the SET button (pages 124 and
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    SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP 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 36). [ ] button [ ] button 2 Press the [ ] button. 3 When you see a scene you'd like to capture as
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    SIMPLE/SHOOTING HINT i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not operate. i When the remaining video recording time becomes approximately 50 seconds, it will no longer be possible to capture a still image while recording a
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    MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. 1 Point the camera lens at the subject. Zoom switch [T/]]/[W/P] 2 Push the zoom switch toward [T/]] or [W/P] to compose the desired image. [T/]]: Zoom in on the subject. [W/P]: Zoom out. h When the
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    : Toggle the SET button down once to stop video clip playback, and toggle the SET button down again. Orange frame 2009. 12.25 14:25 HD-SHQ 37.6MB OK 100-0006 00:00:25 SET button English 70
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    PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES Video clip playback operation To do this... Do this Normal forward playback Press the SET button. Stop playback During playback, toggle the SET button down. Pause During playback, press the SET button or toggle the SET button up. During accelerated
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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). Although playback of these multiple files is continuous, there is a slight pause at the point where the files are joined. English 72
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    PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image 1 Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to "snap" a photo. 2 Press the [ ] button. h The screen to select the aspect ratio of the still image appears. Select the desired
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    SIMPLE/PLAYBACK SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK You can play back files in succession with the "slideshow playback" feature. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 38), select the slideshow setting, and press the SET button. =: Play back all files. 3: Play back video clips and audio files. c: Play back
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    PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 38), select the playback volume setting, and press the SET button. h The volume control bar appears. PLAY VOLUME 2 Toggle the SET button to the left or right to set 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 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 38), select the delete setting, and press the SET button. DELETE SINGLE:
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    press the SET button. 2 Select "DELETE SELECTED", and press the SET button. h The screen to select files to delete appears. 2009. 12.25 14:25 HD-SHQ 37.6MB DELETE SET OK 100-0006 00:00:25 3 Select an image you wish to delete. h Toggle the SET button left, right, up
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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 [ / ] button. h
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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 Toggle the SET button up, down, left or right to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press
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    SIMPLE/PLAYBACK Selecting the playback folder If the card contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you would like to play back. 1 Display the Playback Screen. 2 Push the zoom switch toward the [W/P] side twice. h The screen to select the playback folder appears. h If the zoom
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    PLAYBACK MODES 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 the central portion of image
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    NORMAL SHOOTING NORMAL/SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 1 Video setting You can record video clips in either the HD mode (16:9 horizontal to vertical aspect ratio) or the SD mode (4:3 aspect ratio). In addition, the higher the frame rate number, the smoother playback will
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    RECORDING MENU 1 2 Press the [ ] button. h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing the [ ] button while recording. Length of recording REC00:00:06 3 End the recording. h Press the [ ] button again to stop recording. HINT You can
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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 forward/ Fast fast reverse reverse Pause Return to normal playback Volume Louder adjustment Softer
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    the focus when shooting sequential shots i When sequential shots are captured, the autofocus operates when the [ ] button is pressed halfway, fixing the focus. Can the flash be used? i The flash does not operate when shooting sequential shots. 85 English
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    from the scene select 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
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    RECORDING MENU 1 Self-timer setting By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 124 and 128), you can set the self-timer from the Recording Screen. HINT To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed again before the shutter is released,
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    night view portrait / or lamp Q, the motion compensation effect may be insignificant. When motion compensation is enabled, i The following icons are shown on the monitor: HD-SHQ 00:04:30 Image stabilizer icon English 88
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    to the Recording Screen. HD-SHQ 00:09:24 HINT About the focus range i The focus distance indication shows the 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
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    focus mark + appears in the center of the monitor. 40 HD-SHQ 00:02:47 Focus mark Light-measuring mode setting When spot light-measuring is selected, the light-measuring spot mark appears in the center of the monitor. 40 HD-SHQ 00:02:47 Light-measuring spot mark NORMAL/SHOOTING English
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    RECORDING MENU 2 ISO sensitivity setting 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. HINT i At the = setting, the ISO sensitivity is set automatically (video clip recording
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    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 setting 1 Select the ^ icon. 2 Fill the entire screen with a plain white card (or piece of paper, etc.), and
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    button. h This completes the exposure setting. HINT i To 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 shutter speed may be useful for photographing in a darker environment, but noise in the image may
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    NORMAL/SHOOTING Face chaser setting As you record, the face chaser detects the subject's face, and adjusts the brightness and focus in a way that produces a clear and bright photo of the subject's face. HINT When the face chaser is set to ON... i Each face in the Recording Screen is marked with a
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    RECORDING MENU 3 High sensitivity mode setting When you shoot in the high sensitivity mode, the captured image appears even brighter than that specified by the ISO sensitivity and exposure compensation settings. CAUTION Limitations of the high sensitivity mode i When the shutter speed is reduced to
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    NORMAL/SHOOTING Exposure compensation By assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 124 and 128), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images. 1 Assign the operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 124 and 128). 2 Toggle the SET button in
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    RECORDING MENU 3 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. 97 English
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    NORMAL/PLAYBACK PLAYBACK NORMAL/PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MENU 1 Slideshow settings Specify the settings for playing back files continuously in a "slideshow" format. In a slideshow of still images, you can set the transition time, transition effects and BGM. Changing a setting 1 Select the item you wish
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    PLAYBACK MENU 1 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 38). 2 Select "PROTECT" and press the SET button. 3 Select "
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    NORMAL/PLAYBACK HINT To select a different image in step 3... i Toggle the SET button to the left or right. To cancel the protect mode for a file... i Display the desired file and repeat steps 1 to 4. The protect mark B will disappear and the protect mode is canceled. English 100
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    button left, right, up or down to move the orange frame to the file you wish to protect. 2009.12.25 14:25 100-0006 HD-SHQ 37.6MB 00:00:25 LOCK 4 Press the SET button. h The selected file is marked with the protect icon [ ]. h To cancel a protect selection and
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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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    to camera shake. HINT If the "Contrast correction not successful", "Red-eye correction not successful" or "Blur correction not successful" message appears 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
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    NORMAL/PLAYBACK Editing video clips You can trim away unwanted portions from a video clip and save it as a new video clip (video clip cutting [extracting]). You can also join video clips together and save them as one separate clip ("joining"). Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip
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    PLAYBACK MENU 2 Procedure to join video clips Specify the video clip that will come first. J Specify the video clip that you wish to append (join). J Join the video clips. i The video clips are joined. i The original video clips are not affected. (You can also choose to erase the original video
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    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 card by deleting files that are no longer necessary (pages 53 and 76). Regarding
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    PLAYBACK MENU 2 Video clip cutting (extracting) 1 Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment. 2 Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 38), select "EDIT VIDEO", and press the SET button. EDIT VIDEO CUT JOIN OK 3 Select "CUT" and press the SET button. h The Cutting
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    NORMAL/PLAYBACK 4 Specify the start point of the extract. h Use the procedure below to specify the frame from which the video clip extract will start. h Play the video clip until approximately the desired point, pause the video clip, then play the video clip one frame at a time, stopping at the
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    PLAYBACK MENU 2 5 Toggle the SET button up. h The start point of the video clip Approximate playback time extract is set, and the screen to specify the end point appears. CUT 00:00:06 h Specify the end point of the extract by following the same procedure as in step 4.
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    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 OVERWRITE
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    pack remaining charge i During the editing of lengthy video clips, the time to process 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
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    SET button. EDIT VIDEO CUT JOIN OK 2 Select "JOIN" and press the SET button. h The 8-image playback display for video clips appears. 2009.12.24 HD-SHQ SAVE 20:53 100-0016 00:00:05 SET OK 3 Move the orange frame to the video clip you wish to join, and press
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    . 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 NEW OVERWRITE REVIEW CLIP OK 5 Select the desired option, and press the SET button. h Editing starts. h When editing ends
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    pack remaining charge i During the editing of lengthy video clips, the time to process 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
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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 Display the NORMAL Mode
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    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 instructions to all the images (ALL IMAGES). 1 Display the Printing
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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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    for the requested 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.
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    recorded with your camera. 1 Display the desired file on the camera monitor. INFO HD-SHQ 100-0001 2 3 2 1 1280×720 30fps SHQ 11.9MB 4 Press the Still image file> compensation setting 7 Aperture value 8 Shutter speed 9 Remaining battery charge 0 Date and time of image INFO AAC 100-0003 2 3
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    . 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 10M-S 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER SN EXIT OK Option tab 2 Select an Option tab (1, 2 or 3), and press the SET button. h The Option Setting Menu appears. h If you
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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 REC FOLDER 6 EXIT OK 7 121 English
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    on in the recording mode. DATE & TIME: The camera's date and time setting is shown. Xacti: The Xacti logo is shown. OFF: No startup display. 4 OPERATION BEEP setting h Settings for the camera's operation sounds, audio guide and volume. TURN ON/OFF: Mute or enable the sounds when the camera is turned
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    INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 2 OPTION MENU 2 1 2 3 SHORTCUTS 1 NOISE REDUCTION 2 1 IMAGE SETTINGS BRIGHTNESS 3 4 2 LANGUAGE 5 3 TV OUTPUT 6 EXIT OK 7 123 English
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    and sharpness of the images. 4 BRIGHTNESS setting h Adjust the brightness of the camera's monitor display. 5 LANGUAGE setting (page 130) 6 TV OUTPUT setting (page 131) 7 Remaining battery charge display (page 140) English 124
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    INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 3 OPTION MENU 3 1 2 3 1 2 POWER SAVE FILE NO. CONT'D FORMAT RESET SETTINGS 1 2 3 4 3 EXIT OK 5 125 English
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    OPTION SETTINGS 1 POWER SAVE setting (page 31) h Specify the elapsed period of inactivity before the power save mode (to conserve battery power) is activated. 2 FILE NO. CONT'D setting (page 135) 3 FORMAT (page 137) 4 RESET SETTINGS h Reset the camera settings to the factory-preset settings. h The
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    INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Storage folder setting Create or select a recording folder (a folder in which to store recorded files). 1 Select "REC FOLDER", and press the SET button. h Select "CREATE NEW FOLDER". h Select the desired
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    setting (page 64). + FOCUS: Set the focus range (pages 60 and 89). (This operation shortcut can be assigned only to the or key.) m FLASH: Set the flash operation (pages 44, 48 and 65). ) EXP COMPENSATION: Adjust the exposure (page 96). s ISO: Set the ISO sensitivity (pages 50 and 91). O SELF
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    , and you are returned to the Shortcuts Screen. h To assign functions to the other keys, repeat steps 2 through 4. SHORTCUTS AF LOCK FOCUS FLASH EXP COMPENSATION RECOMMENDED SETTINGS OK 5 Press the MENU button. h The screen to confirm the shortcut settings
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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 Select "LANGUAGE", and press the SET button. ENGLISH: English FRANCAIS: French DEUTSCH: German ESPAÑOL: Spanish ITALIANO: Italian NEDERLANDS: Dutch : Russian PORTUGUÊS:
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    OUTPUT", and press the SET button. TV SYSTEM: Set the type of TV signal that is output from the USB/AV terminal. TV TYPE: Set the TV's aspect ratio. COMPONENT: Set the signal that is output from the USB/AV terminal. TV OUTPUT TV SYSTEM TV TYPE COMPONENT NTSC 16:9 720p OK 131 English
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    setting when a TV having an aspect ratio of 16:9 is connected. 720p: Choose this setting if the video clip was recorded in the in which the video clip was recorded. However, your TV may not support the recorded mode, so please refer to the specifications for the TV type
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    . "TV TYPE" TV type to be 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 133 English
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    TV display 16:9 16:9 Video clip in SD mode Video clip in HD mode CAUTION If the TV display is not correct... i If the appearance TV. To change the screen size setting on your TV, please refer to the instruction manual for your TV. The aspect ratio of the output still image does not change
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    INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU File No. continued setting If a newly formatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again begin
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    OPTION SETTINGS 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
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    . i In some cases it may be possible to recover the data from a reformatted card using special software for that purpose. to recover the data even by the use of data recovery software. i If you are disposing of a card, it is software for erasing card data. Managing data is the responsibility of the
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    remaining number of images and video recording time will differ depending on the resolution and compression settings. Remaining number of images Remaining video recording time HD-SHQ 362 00:05:08 OPTION SETTINGS English 138
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    CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY For audio recordings 1 Set the camera to the audio recording mode (page 82). h The remaining audio recording time is shown. 368 Remaining time 07:47:54 HINT i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording time is "0", you cannot
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    ambient temperature is low, may appear early for an RECORDING MENU 1 1 2 3 VIDEO PHOTO SCENE SELECT HD-SHQ 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER EXIT OK incorrect indication of the Battery pack remaining remaining charge. charge indicator Also, depending on the conditions of use of the camera
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    file is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 119). 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 use of the monitor, etc.) or
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    CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER OPERATING ENVIRONMENT When using as a card reader Limited to models with the preinstalled OS. k Windows Windows 2000, XP, Vista k Mac OS Mac OS X 10.3.6 or later To access the files in the
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    computer. h Connect the camera's USB/AV terminal to 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 OK Supplied dedicated USB interface cable To USB connector on the computer To
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    force when connecting and disconnecting cables. i Please connect the dedicated USB interface cable to your computer's USB connector. Do not connect it to the USB port on your monitor or keyboard, or to the USB hub. Be especially careful when installing the driver software. In some instances, it may
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    users Mounting your camera 1 Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 143). h The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray, showing that the camera is recognized as a drive. h The card is recognized (mounted) as a disk, and the [XACTI to the computer's USB connector. 2 Left-
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    users Mounting your camera 1 Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 143). h If a message appears on the computer monitor instructing you to load the Windows CD-ROM, follow the instructions and install the driver the devices connected to the computer's USB connector. 2 Left-click on the camera
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    USING AS A CARD READER For Mac OS X users Mounting your camera 1 Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 143). h The camera is recognized as a drive and appears as an icon named [XACTI] on the Desktop. h Double-click on the [XACTI] icon, and you can process the contents of the files in your
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    CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE CARD Configuration of directories in the card ROOT DCIM MISC (Location of DPOF files) 100SANYO Folder number 101SANYO SANY0001.jpg SANY0002.jpg SANY9999.jpg SANY0001.jpg SANY0002.jpg SANY0003.mp4 SANY0004.m4a SANY0005.jpg Image number Image
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    with your camera. HINT About the volume name i The volume name will be [XACTI] for a card that was formatted with the camera and [Removable disc] for back video clips on a computer. Playback may be possible using other software that supports the ISO standard MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (AAC audio). About audio
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    CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER USING AS A PC CAMERA When connected to a Windows XP or Windows Vista computer, the camera can be used as a PC camera. For Windows XP Please perform the following upgrades before connecting the camera to a computer. i Upgrade Windows XP to SP2. Install Windows XP SP2. i
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    the links on the Sanyo website for downloading software that enables you to use the data from your camera on a computer. Before downloading the software, be sure to check 256 MB) or greater 64 MB or greater Others USB port USB port * Limited to models with preinstalled OS. 151 English
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    software For Windows operating systems 1 Remove the card from the camera. h The program to access the website is stored in your camera's internal memory. This program cannot be accessed while a card is installed in the camera. 2 Start your computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable
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    -click on Autorun or Autorun.exe. h When you double-click on the HTML file (index.html) in the camera drive, the screen to access the website for this camera (access menu) appears. 6 Click on [Go to Xacti CG10 Web Support page]. h The screen to select your desired language appears
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    When you close the access menu, a dialog box to connect to the website introducing Kodak's online service appears. Check the [No thanks!] option button, and then click on the [OK] button. To access the Web support page next time... i When you close the access menu, a shortcut icon is created on your
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    software (Xacti Screen Capture 1.1 [hereafter referred to as "Screen Capture"]) is used to save an image of the computer's screen display on the card installed in your camera. Install Screen Capture 1 Obtain the software each dialog box. h If a software user registration dialog box appears, do not
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    you start your computer. h Right-click on [Xacti Screen Capture 1.1] in the task tray, and then leftclick on [Exit]. When entire screen display is saved. h The saved file is stored in the \DCIM\***SANYO folder in the drive for the camera. h To exit Screen Capture, quit the
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    Image output destination Recording mode Playback Standby Recording mode Dedicated AV Camera monitor NTSC: m PAL: m m m interface cable TV NTSC: m PAL: n n m Dedicated Camera monitor n m n component cable TV m n m m: Images are output n: Images are not output 157 English
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    Connecting to a standard video input terminal Set the input to "VIDEO". Yellow plug:To Video Input terminal White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal To USB/AV terminal Supplied dedicated AV interface cable CONNECTING TO A TV English 158
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    TV has a 480p/720p input terminal, you can enjoy the high video quality of component output from your camera. Dedicated component cable (optional) White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal TO USB/AV terminal Set the input to "VIDEO". To 480p/720p input terminals
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    when playing back with the camera is used to play back audio recordings as well. CAUTION Insert and pull out the cable carefully i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the devices. Push the plugs
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    CONNECTING TO A PRINTER PRINTING Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera USB interface cable to connect the camera to the printer. USB CONNECTION COMPUTER PRINTER CANCEL CANCEL OK Supplied dedicated USB omterface cable To USB connector on the printer To USB
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    3 Select "PRINTER", and press the SET button. 4 The PictBridge printing mode is activated. h The camera switches to the PictBridge printing mode, and the PictBridge Menu Screen appears. PictBridge MENU PRINT 1 IMAGE Ful-SHQ PRINT ALL IMAGES INDEX DPOF PRINTER SETTINGS EXIT OK 5 Select the
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    cable carefully i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables. Caution when connecting a printer USB interface cable, turn off the camera, and then reconnect the cable.
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    consumed so quickly even after it was fully recharged? Why doesn't recharging end? Why does the icon appear? Why does the multi-indicator flash red? Why doesn't the flash operate? Answer Due to cold temperatures, the battery pack temporarily lost its power. The ambient temperature is very low. The
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    the intended use. I, o, p, m, N: Appropriate for printing letter-size or larger, and for printing a close-up 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 e-mail attachments. 165 English
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    into focus? Answer - - Action Because shooting with the optical zoom uses the optics of a physical lens, you can shoot without losing minute details in the image. The digital zoom, on the other . Or, set the focus range setting to manual focus -, and set the distance to ∞. APPENDICES English 166
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    images Question When used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves? Why does the displayed image contain some red, blue and green dots, or why are black spots visible? Why is the image too bright? Answer Condition due to the monitor characteristics. The subject
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    Question Why is there no image (z is shown)? Viewing images Why 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
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    to the minimum. There is a 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 for your printer. 169
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    message appears. Why is a noise heard from a nearby TV or radio during battery recharging? Why does the "Card full" message appear? Why does the "Card is protected" message appear? Why can't the camera be operated? A problem such as inability to record or play back occurs. Answer You have attempted
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    camera's video output to NTSC or PAL. If you have questions about accessories etc., please consult with a dealer near you for advice. Check the following items: 1 Remove the card and then install it again. 2 Remove the battery pack and then install it again. 3 Install a different card. If "System
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    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 battery pack is dead. The battery pack has not been inserted correctly. The
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Shooting Problem An image is not captured when the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed. The flash does not operate. Cause The power is not turned on. The maximum number of images that can be captured or the maximum video clip recording time has been reached. The flash off mode is
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    Shooting Problem The digital zoom does not work. A warning tone (beep-beepbeep) possible. Cause The still image is set to I. The digital zoom setting is set to "OFF". The battery pack is consumed. The optical zoom has moved to the maximum magnification position. The ISO sensitivity setting is
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    TROUBLESHOOTING 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
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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 . (camera shake) The focus is not locked properly. The lens is dirty. Action Select a different flash mode. Use the exposure compensation function. Set the ISO sensitivity
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. Viewing correct. Action Capture the image using the forced flash mode. Set the white balance setting correctly. Hold the camera correctly, and make sure the lens is not obstructed. Play back after capturing images
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    TV. The protect mode is set. Follow the instructions to make the connection correctly. Set the input on the TV to "VIDEO". Not a malfunction. Cancel the protect mode. Reference page 157 to 159 - 53, 99 Correctly insert the battery pack in the charger. You have attempted to delete a file that is
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Misc. Problem The audio guide does not sound. The recording capacity is less than that indicated in the section "Possible No. of Images/ Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time" (page 187). The battery pack appears to be swollen. Cause The audio guide setting is set to "
  • Sanyo VPC CG10 | Owners Manual - Page 189
    at @. Still image setting: When sequential shots is active, changes to p. Focus range: Fixed at *. Exposure: Fixed at @. Focus range: Fixed at *. Flash: Fixed at l. ISO sensitivity: Fixed at =. Face chaser: Fixed at "OFF". Exposure: Fixed at @. Still image setting: When sequential shots is active
  • Sanyo VPC CG10 | Owners Manual - Page 190
    TROUBLESHOOTING Setting Lamp* Q Remarks Focus range: Fixed at *. Flash: Fixed at l. Still image NR: Fixed at "OFF". Exposure: Fixed at @. Still image setting: When sequential shots is active, changes to G. When set to N or
  • Sanyo VPC CG10 | Owners Manual - Page 191
    will support the DCF standard. Video clips: Conforms to ISO-standard MPEG-4 AVC/H.264* Audio: MPEG-4 audio (AAC compression) 48 kHz sampling Videos (HD mode): Approx. 8.28 million pixels Videos (SD mode): Approx. 10 million pixels * Video clip files recorded with models VPC-CA65 and VPC-CG65 are
  • Sanyo VPC CG10 | Owners Manual - Page 192
    mode (recording resolution) Lens Exposure control type Light-measuring shots) t: 1600 × 1200 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels, sequential shots) HD mode &: 1280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps (30p) SD mode (: 640 priority AE/ Aperture priority AE/Manual exposure control Exposure compensation available
  • Sanyo VPC CG10 | Owners Manual - Page 193
    image shooting mode: 1/2 to 1/1,500 sec. (Maximum approx. 2 seconds when scene select function set to lamp Q) (During flash: 1/30 to 1/1,500 sec.) Sequential shots mode: 1/15 to 1/1,500 sec. (no flash) Video clip recording mode: 1/30 to 1/10,000 sec. (1/15 sec. max.: when scene select function is
  • Sanyo VPC CG10 | Owners Manual - Page 194
    flash, forced flash, flash off Focus TTL-type AF (still image shooting mode: 9-point range finder/spot focus; video clip recording mode: Continuous focus), manual ) 10 to 90% (storage, no condensation) Power supply Battery pack Li-ion battery pack (DB-L80) ×1 (supplied) AC adaptor (optional)
  • Sanyo VPC CG10 | Owners Manual - Page 195
    , sync negative, composite video, NTSC color TV system/PAL TV system (switchable from the Option Setting Menu) USB USB 2.0 High Speed PC camera: USB video class Battery life Shooting Playback Still image shooting mode Video clip recording mode Approx. 180 images: CIPA standard (when a SanDisk
  • Sanyo VPC CG10 | Owners Manual - Page 196
    SPECIFICATIONS Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time Shooting/ recording mode Still image mode Video clip mode Resolution setting I o p N t , [ m t & ( ) Internal Memory 9 images 7 images 10 images 13 images 32 images 41 images 53 images 10 images 32 images 38
  • Sanyo VPC CG10 | Owners Manual - Page 197
    Concerning the multi-indicator The camera'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
  • Sanyo VPC CG10 | Owners Manual - Page 198
    0.89" (H) Approx. 49 g (1.7 oz.) Power cord rated value VPC-CG10 AC 125 V, 7 A VPC-CG10EX AC 250 V, 2.5 A i The VPC-CG10GX model is supplied with a power cord that is appropriate for the region of destination. i When using the supplied battery pack charger abroad, the power cord may need to be
  • Sanyo VPC CG10 | Owners Manual - Page 199
    trademarks of Intel Corporation (USA). In this manual, the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system, Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, and Microsoft® Windows® Vista operating system are collectively referred to as "Windows". Software Red Eye by FotoNationTM 2003-2005 is a trademark
  • Sanyo VPC CG10 | Owners Manual - Page 200
    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 CG10 | Owners Manual - Page 201
    HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Taking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think. By keeping a few points in mind and choosing the correct settings, you can create photos that you'll be proud to display and share. If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used Your
  • Sanyo VPC CG10 | Owners Manual - Page 202
    and the subject. 2 When the subject is at the set focus distance, gently press the [ ] button all the way down. i Images can be quickly captured without waiting for the autofocus to activate. i Because you are presetting the focus distance, the focus can be more
  • Sanyo VPC CG10 | Owners Manual - Page 203
    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 sure you're holding the camera correctly. Keep the subject in the lens at all times, moving the camera with him while waiting for the
  • Sanyo VPC CG10 | Owners Manual - Page 204
    subject with the night scene in the background by using the flash. Be careful not to shoot too close to the subject, however, or your subject's face will appear too bright. i After the flash operates, keep the camera and the subjects motionless for about 2 seconds. Photographing
  • Sanyo VPC CG10 | Owners Manual - Page 205
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VPC-CG10EX
VPC-CG10
VPC-CG10GX
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-CG10EX, VPC-CG10
and VPC-CG10GX.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.