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    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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    pack. 1 While pressing, push towards 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
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    the MENU button 2 times to cancel it. For how to set the date and time, see page 33. 2 Record. To record a video clip: h Press the [ ] button to begin recording a video clip. h Press the [ ] button again to end the recording. To take a photo: h Press the [ ] button. h A still image is captured. ON
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    that your camera is set up and ready to go i Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for recorded contents etc. in case of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card .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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    in this manual 14 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA 15 High-quality images with "High Definition 15 Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation 16 Image stabilizer for sharp pictures 16 Sharp face shots 17 SYSTEM MAP 18 „ SETUP PARTS NAMES 19 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 21 Charging
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    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 to save one frame from a video clip as a still image 73 SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK 74 PLAYBACK VOLUME 75 DELETING FILES
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    select setting 86 Filter setting 86 Self-timer setting 87 RECORDING MENU 2 88 Video stabilizer setting 88 Focus range setting 89 Focus mode setting 90 Light-measuring mode MENU 2 103 Correcting the image 103 Editing video clips 104 Printing instructions 115 FILE INFO DISPLAY 119 3 English
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    number of images and video recording time 138 For audio recordings 139 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE 140 „ OTHER Windows XP 150 Using as a PC camera 150 USING THE SOFTWARE 151 Operating environment 151 Obtaining the software 152 SAVE AN IMAGE OF YOUR COMPUTER SCREEN 155 Install
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    video input terminal 158 Connect to the 480p/720p terminal 159 PLAYING BACK ON A TV 160 CONNECTING TO A PRINTER PRINTING 161 „ APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS 164 TROUBLESHOOTING multi-indicator 188 Supplied battery pack charger 189 Supplied Li-ion battery pack 189 Others 190 Before
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    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 page 124 Optimize the photo quality • "Select the recording size" on pages 44 and 59. • "Video setting" on pages 48 and 82 • "Still image
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    on pages 50 and 90 Adjust the camera's sensitivity • "ISO sensitivity 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 setting" (monochrome filter/sepia filter) on pages 48 and 86
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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
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    a card • "Formatting (initializing)" on pages 126 and 137 Delete a part of 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
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    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 • "SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE" on page 143 Playback • "About video clip files recorded with this camera" on page 149 Using as a webcam
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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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    -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 high picture quality in one high-performance camera. 15
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    mode" for full use of all the camera's many features and functions. Example: Select video and photo size SN EXIT OK 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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    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 the
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    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 and . Charge 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
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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 the
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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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    INSTALLING THE CARD 2 Close the card slot cover. Close h To remove the card, press it in, and then release. The card will protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out. 1 Open 2 Push in, then pull out CAUTION Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card i Doing so
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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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    that the camera settings are correct. To prolong the life of the battery pack i Although the battery pack is an expendable item, you can maximize the life of the battery by heeding the following suggestions. h Do not leave the battery under the hot summer sun or exposed to other high-temperature
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    BATTERY PACK About the temperature alert icon \ During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera (excluding the battery) rises, a temperature alert icon \ will appear as described below. k When the battery or internal camera (excluding battery . h During video recording, a
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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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    when the power save (sleep) mode is active In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function will automatically turn off the camera for about 1 hour, the camera will switch to the standby mode. In this case, you can restore the power by pressing the ON/OFF button, or by closing
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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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    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 photo size SN EXIT OK Press To keep in HDTV size 10M 2M HDTV size 10M [4:3] EXIT OK 39 English
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    Toggle the SET button up or 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
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    item appears. h 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
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    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 shooting and
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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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    at 30 frames/sec. The captured still image size is 3648 × 2736 pixels (4:3 aspect ratio). i: The video clip size is 640 × 480 pixels, recorded at 30 frames/sec. The captured still image size is 1600 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 74) h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow. 2 Playback volume (page 75) h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio file playback. 3 Delete (page 76) h Delete files. 4 S N (page 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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    1 Video clip settings (page 82) &: Record at 1280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps (30p). (: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, the [ ] or [ ] button is pressed. x: Shooting begins 10 seconds after the [ ] or [ ] button is pressed. 7 Remaining battery power indication (page 140) English 48 SETUP
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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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    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 sensitivity (page 91) =: Sensitivity is set automatically (video clip recording: ISO 200 to 1600; still image 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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    6 EXIT OK 7 1 Slideshow (page 98) h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow. 2 Playback volume (page 75) h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio file playback. 3 Protect (page 99) h File protect setting (delete prohibited) 4 Delete (page 76) h Delete files. 5 Rotate (page 102
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    (page 104) h Edit video clips. 3 Printing instructions (page 115) h Specify the printing instructions (DPOF settings). 4 Select folder (page 80) h Select a folder to play back. 5 Copy h Copy files from the card to the internal memory, or vice versa. 6 Remaining battery power indication (page 140
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    use, you might temporarily discontinue use until it cools down, or try holding it in your other hand for a while. Please use a tripod or other support when using the camera for a long time. 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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    (page 38), select the recording size setting, and press the SET button. To keep in HDTV size 10M 2M HDTV size 10M [4:3] EXIT OK q: The video clip size is 1280 × 720 pixels, recorded at 30 frames/sec. The captured still image size is 3648 × 2736 pixels (4:3 aspect ratio). i: The
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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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    the 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 the next image can be captured about 2 seconds after shooting. 61 English
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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
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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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    the possibility that the image may be blurred due to camera shake becomes high, the camera shake icon may appear on the monitor. In this case, use a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting, or set the flash operation mode to automatic (pages 48 and 65). i When shooting with the scene
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    SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Using the flash The flash is not only used for photographing under dark conditions, but is also convenient for example when the subject is in shadow or lit from behind. The flash is available only when shooting single-shot still images. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu
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    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 128), you can change the flash mode from the Recording Screen (
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    You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip. 1 Turn on the camera (page 30), and set it to the recording mode (page 36 'd like to capture as a still image, press the [ ] button. 4 Press the [ ] button to end the video clip recording. 67 English 0.9M REC 00:00:09
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    time. About the recording size of still images i The size of a still image captured during video clip recording depends on the video clip recording size. Video clip recording size setting Still image recording size & , (16:9) ( [ (4:3) ) t (4:3) [ (4:3) h It is not possible to capture
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    maximum, zooming stops temporarily. When the zoom switch is pushed toward the [T/]] side again, the mode changes to the digital zoom mode and zooming continues. 3 Take the picture. For video clip recording, see page 62. For shooting single shots, see page 63. For shooting sequential shots, see page
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    The image you selected in step 2 is displayed fullscreen. h If a video clip was selected, playback begins.
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    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
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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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    camera monitor or a television.) i Depending on the card, recording may end even before the possible recording time indicated. Display the video clip playback point i During video clip playback, press the MENU button for at least 1 second to display a bar showing the current playback point in the
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    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 still image files. SLIDESHOW ALL VIDEO PHOTO START 2 Select the type of file to play back, and press the SET button. h Slideshow playback begins
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    volume is set, and the display returns to the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu. 4 VOLUME SETTING HINT The volume can be adjusted during playback i During video clip or audio file playback, if you push the zoom switch toward [T/]] or [W/P], the volume control bar will appear, allowing you to adjust the
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    SIMPLE/PLAYBACK DELETING FILES You can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete single files, selected files or all the files at one time. Delete single/delete all 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
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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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    to capture a [ still image. About files saved in segments i When the video setting is set to a voice memo < that exceeds about 13 hours, the file is saved once, and the recording continues in a new file. For other video settings, when the file size exceeds 4 GB, the recorded file is saved once,
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    NORMAL/SHOOTING k Audio playback 1 Select an audio file, and press the SET button. h Playback begins. To do this... Start playback Normal playback Pause Stop playback Fast forward Fast forward/ Fast fast reverse reverse Pause Return to normal playback Volume Louder adjustment Softer
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    RECORDING MENU 1 Still image setting For still images, you can select either the 4:3 or 16:9 horizontal to vertical aspect ratio. This menu is also used for shooting sequential shots. Sequential shots 1 Select m or t, and press the SET button. h The camera changes to the sequential shots mode. 2
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    NORMAL/SHOOTING Scene select setting You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. HINT i To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select menu, and press the SET button. i When capturing images using the lamp Q,
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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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    by compensating for unintentional hand motion during video clip recording. HINT If the motion compensation possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion. i If the digital zoom (page 69) is being used, the large magnification factor may HD-SHQ 00:04:30 Image stabilizer icon English 88
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    distance is set, and you are returned to the Recording Screen. HD-SHQ 00:09:24 HINT About the focus range i The focus 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
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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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    124 and 128), you can change the ISO setting from the Recording Screen. CAUTION Does the image appear to flicker when recording a video clip? i If recording a video clip under fluorescent lights with the ISO sensitivity set to w or higher, a noticeable flicker may appear in the image. 91 English
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    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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    mode, the shutter speed is faster than 1/15 sec. i Even if the shutter speed is set to slower than 1/29 sec., the shutter speed during video clip recording is 1/30 sec. i If the exposure setting is set to T, g or H, by assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 124 and
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    magnify it, the magnified image will be centered on the face(s) that were focused on. CAUTION i The face chaser function does not work while the digital zoom is being used. i The face chaser function does not work when zooming in or out. i The face chaser function may not work when the
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    and exposure compensation settings. CAUTION Limitations of the high sensitivity mode i When the shutter speed is reduced to create a bright image, video clip motion will appear uneven during playback. i When shooting in a dark environment, the autofocus and auto exposure may not function effectively
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    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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    1 Select "START" and press the SET button. h Slideshow playback begins. h To stop slideshow playback, press the SET button or MENU button. HINT BGM for video clips? i When video clips are played back in a slideshow, the recorded audio track is played back; the BGM is not played. English 98
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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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    not able to successfully repair the image. i The correction function works to automatically edit flaws that the camera detects in captured images. In some cases, the camera may fail to correct a flaw. Concerning the date and time information for the saved image i When an image is corrected and saved
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    one separate clip ("joining"). Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip Specify the frames 1 2 (1, 2) where the video clip is to be cut. A B C J Extract the specified portion. [Two ways to cut the video clip] i Trim away portions A and C, and save portion B. i Delete portion
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    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 clips when the new
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    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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    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 Screen appears. Start point
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    at a time, stopping at the start point of the extract. This will be the first frame of the extract. h If the start point of the video clip is also the start point of the extract, proceed to step 5. Play: After pausing playback, press and hold the SET button to 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
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    will be saved as a new file. The original video clip remains unchanged. OVERWRITE: The original video clip will be deleted. Only the edited video clip will be saved. REVIEW CLIP: Play back the edited video clip before saving it. CUT SAVE AS NEW OVERWRITE REVIEW CLIP OK NORMAL/PLAYBACK English 110
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    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 battery pack is installed in the camera, or connect the AC adaptor. i It is
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    be joined. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 38), select "EDIT VIDEO", and press the 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
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    saved as a new file. The original video clips remain unchanged. OVERWRITE: The original video clips will be deleted. Only the joined video clip will be saved. REVIEW CLIP: Play back the joined video clip before saving it. JOIN SAVE AS NEW OVERWRITE REVIEW CLIP OK 5 Select the desired option, and
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    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 battery pack is installed in the camera, or connect the AC adaptor. i It is
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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 the NORMAL
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    clip i To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still image from a video clip, you must first save it (extract still) as a still image (page 73). About the DPOF format i DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format. You can connect your camera to a DPOF
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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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    Display the desired file on the camera monitor. INFO HD-SHQ 100-0001 2 3 2 1 1280×720 30fps SHQ 9 pressed again, the Information Screen is canceled. 1 Video clip mode settings 2 Image Aperture value 8 Shutter speed 9 Remaining battery charge 0 Date and time of image INFO
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    are executed via the Option Setting Menu. 1 Turn on the camera, set it to the NORMAL mode, and press the MENU button. RECORDING MENU 1 1 2 3 VIDEO PHOTO SCENE SELECT 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
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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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    playback time (video clips). DATE & TIME: Display the capture date. COUNTER: Display the playback time when playing back a video clip. OFF: 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
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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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    shooting a still image is slightly longer. VIDEO NR: Turn ON/OFF the image noise reduction function during video clip recording. PHOTO NR: Turn ON/OFF WIND SOUND NR: Turn ON/OFF the wind noise reduction function during video clip/audio shooting. 3 Image quality setting h Set the vividness and
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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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    Shortcut setting Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the SET button when it is toggled up, down, left or right when the Recording Screen is displayed. 1 Select "SHORTCUTS", and press the SET button. : Assign the function when the SET button is toggled up. : Assign the function when the SET
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    INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU 3 Toggle the SET button up or down. h Display the function you wish to assign to the key. 4 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
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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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    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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    with a 480p connector.) h Does not work with 480i connector. h Select the setting that matches the mode 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 indicated in parentheses. 3 Toggle the SET button up
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    MENU Relation between "TV TYPE" setting and TV display The tables below show the video signal that is output when the "TV TYPE" setting is changed. However, note 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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    be displayed Still image (4:3) TV display 16:9 16:9 Video clip in SD mode Video clip in HD mode CAUTION If the TV display is not correct... i 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
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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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    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 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
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    /Possible Recording Time" on page 187. Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 1 Set the camera to the recording mode (page 36). h h The remaining video recording time appears in the upper right of the monitor. h The remaining number of images and video recording time will
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    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 capture any more images. To capture more images, either install a new card, or save the images to a computer and
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    when the 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
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    temperature (temperatures below 10 °C [50°F]), the number of images that can be saved on a fully charged battery pack will vary greatly. i It is recommended that you prepare an extra battery pack(s) when taking pictures at a wedding or while traveling, for example, so you don't miss capturing images
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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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    different on your computer. 2 Select an action. h If the [XACTI (E:)] window appears automatically, select the desired procedure from the window. the task tray. h A list appears showing the devices connected to the computer's USB connector. 2 Left-click on the camera drive (E:). 3 Click on the [OK]
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    If a message appears on the computer monitor instructing you to load the Windows CD-ROM, follow the instructions and install the driver. h The camera task tray. h A list appears showing the devices connected to the computer's USB connector. 2 Left-click on the camera drive (E:). h The drive name (E:)
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    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 camera's memory exactly like you would the files in the
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    below. Type of file File format File name structure Still image file JPEG File name begins with SANY. Extension is ".jpg". SANY****.jpg Video clip file Audio recording file MPEG-4 MPEG-4 Audio (AAC compression) File name begins with SANY. Extension is ".mp4". SANY****.mp4* File name begins
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    will be [XACTI] for a card that was formatted with the camera and [Removable disc] for a card that was formatted with a computer. About video clip files Apple's QuickTime to play back video clips on a computer. Playback may be possible using other software that supports the ISO standard MPEG-4 AVC/H.
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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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    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 the precautions described on the website. Operating environment for Windows for Mac OS Video clip playback Video clip playback
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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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    USING THE SOFTWARE 4 Select "COMPUTER", and press the SET button. h The screen to select 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. When you click on a language selection
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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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    OF YOUR COMPUTER SCREEN The screen capture 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 (page 152). 2 Decompress (open) the
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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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    the camera to a TV, you can play back the recorded files on the TV. CAUTION Insert and pull out the cable carefully i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the devices. Push the plugs in straight
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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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    /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 CAUTION If
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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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    . 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 sure that the remaining
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    you might find the answer in this compilation of commonly asked questions. Power Shooting Question Why doesn't the power turn on? Why is the battery pack 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
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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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    the optics of a physical lens, you can shoot without losing minute details in the image. The digital zoom, on the other hand, works by magnifying a portion of the image that hits the image . Or, set the focus range setting to manual focus -, and set the distance to ∞. APPENDICES English 166
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    COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Monitor Viewing 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
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    )? 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 occur. Action Play back images that were
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    sound during video clip playback the digital zoom. problem with the printer. Action Not a malfunction. Not a malfunction. We cannot guarantee the accurate playback of files that have been edited using a computer. Not a malfunction. Adjust the volume on the TV. Please refer to the instruction manual
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    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 rate. Move the AC adaptor further away from the TV or radio when recharging the battery pack. Delete
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    to a TV, you can switch the camera's video output to NTSC or PAL. If you have questions about accessories etc., please consult with a dealer near you for 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
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    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 battery pack is too hot
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    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 selected. The battery pack
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    Shooting Problem The digital zoom does not work. A warning tone (beep-beepbeep) sounds, and and shooting is not 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
  • Sanyo VPC-CG10BK | Owners Manual - Page 184
    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
  • Sanyo VPC-CG10BK | Owners Manual - Page 185
    Problem The image is too bright. The image is not in focus. Viewing images Cause The forced flash mode is selected. The subject was too bright.
  • Sanyo VPC-CG10BK | Owners Manual - Page 186
    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. Viewing images A part of the image is missing. "No image" is shown. During audio playback,
  • Sanyo VPC-CG10BK | Owners Manual - Page 187
    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
  • Sanyo VPC-CG10BK | Owners Manual - Page 188
    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-CG10BK | Owners Manual - Page 189
    Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters Scene Select Setting Sports a Portrait > Landscape + Night view portrait / Snow & beach k Fireworks + Remarks Focus range: Fixed at *. Exposure: Fixed at @. Focus range: Fixed at *. Face chaser: Fixed at "OFF". Exposure: Fixed at @. Focus range:
  • Sanyo VPC-CG10BK | 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
  • Sanyo VPC-CG10BK | Owners Manual - Page 191
    of pixels 1/2.33-inch (1.1 cm) CMOS sensor Still images: Approx. 10 million pixels 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 in the same H.264 format as this model. However, such files
  • Sanyo VPC-CG10BK | Owners Manual - Page 192
    million pixels, sequential shots) t: 1600 × 1200 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels, sequential shots) HD mode &: 1280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps (30p) SD mode (: 640 × 480 pixels, 60 Video clip recording: 40 mm to 200 mm (5×) Programmable AE/Shutter speed priority AE/ Aperture priority AE/Manual exposure
  • Sanyo VPC-CG10BK | Owners Manual - Page 193
    Range Digital zoom Shutter speed Sensitivity Minimum subject illumination Image stabilizer Normal mode: (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 set to
  • Sanyo VPC-CG10BK | Owners Manual - Page 194
    manual focus (16 steps) Self-timer Approx. 2-second delay, 10-second delay Ambient environment Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104°F) (operation) -20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140°F) (storage) Humidity 30 to 90% (operating, no condensation) 10 to 90% (storage, no condensation) Power supply Battery pack
  • Sanyo VPC-CG10BK | Owners Manual - Page 195
    : USB video class Battery life Shooting Playback Still image shooting mode Video clip recording mode Approx. 180 images: CIPA standard (when a SanDisk 2 GB SD Memory Card is used) Approx. 70 minutes: Recorded in & mode Approx. 220 minutes: Monitor on, continuous playback i Until battery pack
  • Sanyo VPC-CG10BK | Owners Manual - Page 196
    is saved once, and then recording continues in a new file. In the video clip recording mode, when the size of the file being recorded exceeds 4 created. The recording session continues until you stop recording, but video clip or voice memo recording is temporarily interrupted while the file
  • Sanyo VPC-CG10BK | 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-CG10BK | 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-CG10BK | Owners Manual - Page 199
    Red Eye software© 2003-2005 FotoNation In Camera Red Eye - covered by U.S. Patent No. 6,407,777. Other patents Pending. SDHC is a trademark. All other company and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. CAUTION i It is forbidden to copy this manual, whole or
  • Sanyo VPC-CG10BK | 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-CG10BK | 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-CG10BK | 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-CG10BK | Owners Manual - Page 203
    Shooting portraits (portrait mode >) Points: i Choose a background that doesn't detract from your subject. i Move in close to your subject. i Pay attention to lighting and how it affects your subject. NOTE i If the background is distracting, it will not show your subject to his best advantage. Move
  • Sanyo VPC-CG10BK | Owners Manual - Page 204
    to enlarge the photo, the higher the resolution, the better. i To zoom in on distant 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
  • Sanyo VPC-CG10BK | 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.