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  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 1
    MANUAL Digital Movie Camera VPC-CG65EX VPC-CG65 VPC-CG65GX VPC-CG65PX Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CG65EX, VPC-CG65, VPC-CG65GX and VPC-CG65PX. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 2
    to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to user's authority to operate the equipment. Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-CG65 Trade Name: SANYO Responsible party: SANYO
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    to. CAUTION Points that require special attention. (page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information. You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections "COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS" (page 161) and "TROUBLESHOOTING" (page 168). English ii
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 4
    and card 1 Insert the battery pack. 1 Open the battery/card compartment cover 3 Insert the battery pack Battery pack slot 2Press the latch 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
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 5
    , be sure 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 recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw. Shooting kVideo clip recording 1 Open the monitor unit
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    the SET button to the left or right. h Press the REC/PLAY button. 2007.12.24 Video clip pattern When you are finished using the camera... Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 7
    recorded video clips onto a DVD (Windows XP) Using the supplied CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack), you can import the captured images to your computer and store them on a DVD. Detailed information about the SANYO Software Pack can be found on page 4 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL. Install
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    USB interface cable to connect your camera to a computer (page 6 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL). To USB terminal on the camera Supplied dedicated USB interface cable USB CONNECTION COMPUTER PRINTER MOBILE VIEWER CANCEL CANCEL OK To USB connector on the computer Copy a video
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 9
    Burn video clips onto a DVD 1 Click on your desktop's [DVD MovieFactory 5 for Sanyo] icon to run MovieFactory. h The MovieFactory launcher appears. h If the product registration screen appears, select [Register Later]. English viii
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    SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 2 Click on [New Project]. h The [Create Video Disc] window opens. ix English
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    [Select source and import] window opens. 4 Click on the [Add video files] icon. [Add video files] icon h The [Open Video File] dialog box opens. h Open the folder that contains the video files (My Documents\SANYO_PEX\datefolder). 5 Select the video clip files to burn onto the DVD. h Select the files
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    box opens. h You can drag the clip file names to change the video clip playback order. h Click on the [OK] button, and the [Rearrange clip order] dialog box closes. h The file selected in step 5 appears in the [Add/Edit Media] window. 7 Click on the [Next] button. h The window to edit the title
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    files to the DVD appears. 10 Set the [Recording format] to [DVD-Video]. 11 Set a blank DVD in your computer's disc burner, and click on the [Burn] icon. h A confirmation dialog box appears. 12 Click on the [OK] button. h
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 14
    was that? The convenient accessories not only let you immediately view images captured with the camera, but you can also upload images to your computer and create your original DVDs. Read the following explanations to find out how you can fully enjoy your camera's digital movie feature. xiii English
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 15
    16 Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images ....... 17 SYSTEM MAP 18 „ SETUP PARTS NAMES 19 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 21 Recharging the battery pack 23 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD 24 Install the battery pack 24 Install the card 27 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF
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    the page 62 Overview of the RECORDING MENU 63 IMAGE QUALITY 67 Video clip image quality setting 67 Still image resolution setting 68 SCENE MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER 76 FOCUS RANGE 78 How to use the manual focus 79 FOCUS AREA SETTING 80 LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING 81 ISO
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    THE IMAGE QUALITY 132 FLICKER-REDUCTION 133 DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING 134 ASSIGN SET BUTTON CAMERA SETTINGS 147 CHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL AND CARD MEMORY ... 148 Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 148 For audio data 148 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE
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    images (change printer settings 159 „ APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS 161 TROUBLESHOOTING 168 Camera 168 Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters 176 SPECIFICATIONS 178 Camera 178 Camera connectors 182 Battery life 182 Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible
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    on page 59 Close-up photography • "FOCUS RANGE" (super macro mode) on page 78 Compensate for camera shake in video clips • "MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER)" on page 76 For more accurate focus • "How to use the manual focus" on page 79 Set the focus to a narrow range • "FOCUS AREA SETTING" on
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    " on page 74 Make images lighter or darker • "EXPOSURE CORRECTION" on page 60 Measure the brightness of a specific area • "LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING" on page 81 Adjust the camera's sensitivity • "ISO SENSITIVITY" on page 82 Change the color of the images • "FILTERS" (monochrome filter/sepia
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    clip" on page 44 Adjust the speaker volume • "PLAYBACK VOLUME" on page 93 • "CONNECTING HEADPHONES" on page 152 Smooth out video clip playback • "SMOOTH PLAYBACK" on page 120 • "Viewing still images" on page 49 Search for image/ audio data • "9-image display playback" on page 50 Magnify
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    on page 145 Edit still images • "CORRECTING CAMERA SHAKE AND RED-EYE EFFECT" on page 102 Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips • "EDITING VIDEO CLIPS" on page 104 Specify the number of prints, index prints, and date imprinting • "PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS" on page 114 View the settings
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 23
    the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 2* * VPC-CG65PX: 1 disc i Li-ion battery pack (pages 21 and 24): 1 i Lithium-ion battery pack charger and power cord (page 21): 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable (page 153, pages 8 and 24 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Dedicated
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    i Lens cap and strap: 1 i QUICK GUIDE i SAFETY MANUAL (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera. English 10
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    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES How to use the accessories k Neckstrap 11 English
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    k Lens cap English 12
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    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES k Soft case 2 1 2 13 English
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    Media cards that can be used with this camera The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is: i SD Memory Card English 14
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 29
    SPECIAL FEATURES Your movie camera can not only record video clips, you can also take still photos and make audio recordings. For example, you can snap a still image while recording a video clip, or make just an audio recording. Movable monitor for any shooting angle The movable LCD monitor lets you
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 30
    interrupting the video clip recording. 31 01:10:15 Easy to shoot vertically oriented photos (page 68) A grip-type camera is compact and very easy to hold securely, but trying to take vertically oriented photos by changing the camera angle is a problem. However, your camera features a vertical
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 31
    18) Use the accessory cables to view images on a TV or computer. Or connect the camera directly to a printer to make prints of your photos. And with the software in the supplied CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack), you can create your original DVDs and CDs.* * Not included with model VPC-CG65PX. 17 English
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 32
    SYSTEM MAP You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities. Internet Dedicated USB interface cable Computer Printer Dedicated AV interface cable TV Commercially available SD Memory Card i Card reader i DPOF-compatible printer i Photo shop English 18
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 33
    SETUP PARTS NAMES Front Flash Lens AV terminal cover Speaker Stereo microphone Monitor unit To open 19 English
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    Rear [ ] button Multi-indicator [ ] button Monitor ON/OFF button Battery/card compartment cover Bottom Zoom switch REC/PLAY button SET button MENU button USB terminal Tripod stand hole English 20
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 35
    . h Insert it in the direction indicated by the [o] mark on the battery pack. CHARGE indicator [o] mark Battery pack Socket 2 Connect the supplied power cord to the socket on the battery pack charger. h Insert the connector straight and securely. 3 Plug the power plug into a power outlet (AC
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 36
    the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL) i The battery can be recharged while the camera is connected to a computer. i Note, however, that the time it takes to recharge will differ depending on the camera's operating condition. i Connect the dedicated USB interface cable to the USB connector on
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 37
    pack before using it in your camera. For charging the battery pack, use the supplied charger. Charge the battery pack if it is being used for the first time, and recharge it whenever the remaining charge is low (see "CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE" on page 149). If there is interference
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 38
    card orientation are correct. Install the battery pack 1 Open the battery/card compartment cover. h While gently pressing the cover, slide it open. 1 Press and slide 2 Open Battery/card compartment cover 2 Insert the battery pack. h Press the latch, insert the battery pack, and firmly push it
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 39
    the latch securing the battery pack, and remove the battery pack. 1 Open 3 Pull out 2 Press the latch 3 Close the battery/card compartment cover. h Lower the cover, and slide it closed. h At the time of purchase the battery pack is not charged. Be sure to fully charge the battery pack (page 21
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 40
    may flash red and it may not be possible to charge the battery pack. Wait until the battery pack has cooled down before attempting to charge it. Does the battery pack appear swollen? i The lithium-ion battery used in this camera may expand slightly when stored in a hot environment or repeatedly
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 41
    card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 145). 1 Open the battery/card compartment cover. 1 Open 2 Insert 2 Insert the card. h Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place. 3 Close the battery/card compartment cover. h To remove the card
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 42
    power save mode will not be activated while you are recording. i The user can specify the time elapsed before the power save function is activated (page 140). i When the camera is connected to a computer or printer using the dedicated USB interface cable, the power save function is disabled, and the
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 43
    time settings have not been completed (page 32), the date and time cannot be recorded with the captured images. For this reason, immediately after the camera is turned on, the "Set date and time" reminder briefly appears, after which the K icon is shown on the Shooting Screen. To have the date
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 44
    so it is best to become familiar with it right away. 1 Turn on the camera (page 28). MENU button SET button 2 Press the MENU button. h The Menu or below> To select the icon above, toggle the SET button up. RECORDING MENU MOVIE 640×480 30fps SHQ MPEG-4 AVC/H. 264 To select the icon below, toggle
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 45
    ×480 30fps HQ MPEG-4 AVC/H. 264 To select the icon to the left, toggle the SET button to the left. RECORDING MENU MOVIE 640×480 30fps HQ MPEG-4 AVC/H. 264 Press the SET button. The selected icon moves to the left end of the
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 46
    DATE AND TIME SETTING The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording and time are set. Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2007 1 Turn on the camera (page 28), and press the MENU button. h The RECORDING MENU or PLAYBACK MENU appears. 2 Toggle the SET button
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    DATE AND TIME SETTING 4 Set the date. 1 Select "DATE". 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Screen appears. 3 Set the date to "2007/12/24". h The date is set in the following order: Set the year → Set the month → Set the day. h Toggle the SET button left or right to select year, month or day.
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 48
    . (The backup will last for about 7 days.) It is recommended to check that the date and time settings are still correct after replacing the battery pack and before shooting or recording of any type (follow steps 1 through 3). To change the date and time settings i After steps 1 through 3, select the
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 49
    SCREEN DISPLAY Specify how to switch the Shooting Screen display mode (page 41), and specify the screen display during playback. 1 Display the OPTION MENU (page 122). 2 Select the info display icon j, and press the SET button. h The Screen Display Screen appears. [ / ]: Specify how to switch the
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 50
    When [=] is selected: [OFF]: Show only the images. [DATE & TIME]: Show the date and time (capture date). [COUNTER]: Show the counter. [SHOW ALL]: Show the date/time and the counter. INFO DISPLAY SHOW ALL SET OK 4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting,
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 51
    the fingers of the right hand, from the little finger to 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, from the little finger to the index finger
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 52
    the desired subject. i Subjects without vertical lines Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus while framing the subject vertically, then re-orient the camera to compose a horizontally framed image. English 38
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 53
    object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture. i Fast-moving subjects Use the focus-lock an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture. HINT i Images captured in the still image shooting
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 54
    Switching between the shooting mode and playback mode 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on (page 28). 2 Press the REC/PLAY button. h Each time the REC/PLAY button is pressed, the camera switches between the shooting mode and the playback mode. ON/OFF button REC/PLAY button 240 00:19
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    turned off, providing a full view of the subject. 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on (page 28). 2 On the Screen Display Screen (page 35), set the [ / ] setting to [ON/OFF]. 3 Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 40), and press the SET button. h Each time the SET button
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 56
    sound data is recorded in the camera's internal memory or on the card installed in the camera. i When a card is installed in the camera, the data is recorded on the when the multi-indicator is flashing red, depending on the camera's internal memory remaining capacity, in some cases the next image can
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 57
    RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Recording video clips 1 Turn on the camera (page 28). 2 Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the [ ] button pressed while shooting. h When the remaining recording time available for
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 58
    clip just recorded is shown on the monitor. 5 Press the SET button. h Playback of the video clip begins. REC/PLAY button SET button 2007.12.24 h Display the video clip you wish to delete, and toggle the SET button up. A screen to confirm the delete appears. Select "DELETE
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    VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK To do this... Normal forward playback Stop playback Pause Do this Press the SET button. for reverse playback. *2 Slow playback begins from a point slightly before the pause point. When you are finished using the camera... i Press the ON/OFF button to turn the
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 60
    can play audio and video clips on your iPod i Audio files and video clips that were recorded with your camera can be played back on an iPod. (Video clips that were recorded in the b mode will need to be converted.) Reducing battery consumption during audio/video recording i Recording continues even
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 61
    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Shooting still images 1 Turn on the camera (page 28). 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 [ ] button
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 62
    focusing on? i If the focus range (page 78) is set to a setting other than manual -, a target mark & on the monitor shows the area the camera is focusing on. i The camera automatically determines the correct focus by measuring from 9 different focus points within the shooting area. If the target
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 63
    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Viewing still images 3 Press the REC/PLAY button. h The image just captured is shown on the monitor. 4 Select the image you wish to view. To display the previous image, toggle the SET button to the left. To display the next image, toggle the SET button to the
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 64
    of the selected image. h If the zoom switch is pushed toward the [W] ([P]) side while the 9-image display is shown, the camera changes to the art mode playback (page 51). Video clip SET button Orange frame Still image 100 0001 0002 0003 0004 0005 0006 0007 0008 0009 Audio data Image number
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    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Art mode playback Art mode playback displays all 22 images that immediately follow the image currently shown on the normal display, or the framed image on the 9-image display. 1 In normal playback, display an image (pages 44 and 49), or on the 9-image playback
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    switch toward the [W] ([P]) side three times. h The screen to select the playback folder appears. h If the zoom switch is pushed toward the [T] ([]]) side, the camera changes to the art mode playback (page 51). 100 101 102 103 104 105 FOLDER : 100SANYO 3 Toggle the SET button up, down, left or
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    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES 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
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 68
    You can capture a still image while recording a video clip. 1 Turn on the camera (page 28). 2 Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. [ ] button [ ] x and the image is captured. i When the remaining video recording time becomes approximately 50 seconds, it will no longer be possible to
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 69
    make audio recordings and play them back. Audio recording 1 Turn on the camera (page 28). 2 Press the MENU button. h The menu display appears. Audio memo icon RECORDING MENU MOVIE 640×480 30fps SHQ MPEG-4 AVC/H. 264 3 From the video clip mode menu, select the audio memo icon
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    mode is set to k or Q, it automatically changes to x and the image is captured. You can monitor the recorded sound i By connecting headphones to the camera, you can monitor the sound while recording (page 152). English 56
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    AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Audio data playback 6 Press the REC/PLAY button. h The playback screen for the audio track that was just recorded appears. 00:00:00 7 Play back the recording. Start forward playback: Press the SET button. Pause: During playback, press the SET button, or toggle the
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 72
    (page 140), if a standby time has been specified for "BACKLIGHT", the monitor will turn off when the set time has elapsed but playback will continue. Battery consumption can be reduced by turning the monitor off. CAUTION If no audio is heard... i The audio is not played back when the audio memo
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 73
    [T] side again, the mode changes to the digital zoom mode and zooming continues. Monitor When both optical and digital zoom are enabled Zoom bar Optical zoom Digital zoom (yellow) When optical zoom only is enabled Pointer 3 Take the picture. For video clip recording, see page 43. For shooting
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    Exposure correction bar HINT The exposure correction setting is canceled in the following cases: i When the pointer is set to the center position. i When the camera is set to the playback mode. i When the standby mode or sleep mode is activated. i After the power is turned off. English 60
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 75
    access the RECORDING MENU from the camera settings screen (OPTION MENU [page 122]). 1 Turn on the camera (page 28). h Turn the camera on in the shooting mode. effective. PHOTO RESOLUTION 2816×2112 (6M-S)
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    , the display changes as follows: PAGE 2 → OPTION MENU → PAGE 1 PAGE indication RECORDING MENU MOVIE 640×480 30fps SHQ MPEG-4 AVC/H. 264 RECORDING MENU IMAGE STABILIZER VIDEO VIEW OPTION MENU 1/3 CLOCK SET INFO DISPLAY STARTUP DISPLAY OPERATION
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    DISPLAYING THE RECORDING MENU Overview of the RECORDING MENU PAGE 1 7 RECORDING MENU MOVIE 640×480 30fps SHQ 8 MPEG-4 AVC/H. 264 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 63 English
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 78
    1 Video clip menu (page 67) b: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, or [ ] button is pressed. 7 PAGE display (page 62) 8 HELP display (page 61) 9 Remaining battery power (page 149) i When you specify multiple functions that cannot be simultaneously enabled, the function which was last
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    DISPLAYING THE RECORDING MENU PAGE 2 7 RECORDING MENU IMAGE STABILIZER VIDEO VIEW 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 65 English
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 80
    video clip field of view display. q: Shoot using the still image field of view display. ]: Image stabilizer function off 2 Focus range menu (page 78) -: All ranges mode *: Normal mode -: Manual 62) 8 HELP display (page 61) 9 Remaining battery power (page 149) i When you specify multiple functions
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 81
    and uses more memory. Set the image quality to a setting that's right for your purpose. 1 Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 62). 2 Select the video clip menu. b: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, high bit rate. a: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, standard
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 82
    Still image resolution setting By setting the still image resolution (pixels) to a higher setting, image detail is enhanced for a smoother, finer picture. However, the file size also becomes large and uses more memory. Select the resolution setting that suits your purpose. 1 Display PAGE 1 of the
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    You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. 1 Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 62). 2 Select the scene select menu. =: The camera automatically makes the optimum settings suitable for the surrounding conditions (full auto
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    For video clip recording, see page 43. For still image shooting, see page 47. h To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select menu, and press the SET button. HINT i When capturing images using the fireworks +, lamp Q or night view portrait / setting, stabilize the camera. i A table
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    (sepia filter). 3 Select the desired icon from the filter menu, and press the SET button. h This completes the filter setting. 4 Take the picture. For video clip recording, see page 43. For still image shooting, see page 47. h To return to normal photography, select & from the filter menu, and press
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 86
    is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera's flash has three modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode and flash off mode). Select the flash mode that is appropriate for the
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 87
    . 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 (page 135), you can change the flash mode from the Shooting Screen. 73 English
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    or 3 Select the desired icon from the self-timer menu, and press the SET button. h This completes the self-timer setting. 4 Take the picture. For video clip recording, see page 43. For still image shooting, see page 47. English 74
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    self-timer menu, and press the SET button. i The self-timer is automatically reset to off N after the power save mode is activated and the camera turned off. When x is selected... i When the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed, the multi-indicator will blink for about 10 seconds, and then the image
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    setting is convenient when shooting mostly video clips (video clip field of view display). q: Compensate for unintentional camera motion during video clip recording. The field of , it may not be possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion. i If the digital zoom (page 134) is being used,
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    recording range is as shown in the recording standby screen. During still image shooting Display during recording standby During video clip recording For p setting For q setting Video clip recording area For ] setting i When the still image shooting resolution is set to [ and the scene select
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    you set the focus range to match the distance from the camera to the subject, it's easy to bring the subject into use the manual focus" (page 79). 3 Select the desired icon from the focus menu, and press the SET button. h The focus range setting is completed. 4 Take the picture. h Video clip
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    the subject. i In some cases there may be a slight variance between the distance (numerical figure) you set in the manual focus mode and the actual distance. About zoom movement when using the manual focus i If the focus distance is set to 70 cm (27.56 in.) or less, the zoom changes to
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    ): 9-point range finder focus: The distance to the subject is detected by sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. Spot focus: The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor. 1 Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 62). 2 Select the desired focus method from
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    LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING You can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes. Multi-section light-measuring: The exposure is adjusted after sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. Center-weighted light-measuring: The exposure is adjusted after light is measured from the
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    clip recording mode: corresponds to ISO 3600). 6: Sets the sensitivity to ISO 800 (video clip recording mode: corresponds to ISO 3600). -: Sets the sensitivity to ISO 1600 (video clip recording mode: corresponds to ISO 3600). * The indicated ISO value when capturing still images is the standard
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    button (page 135), you can change the ISO setting from the Shooting 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. 83 English
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    conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. 1 Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 62). 2 Select the white balance menu. >: The camera will make the white balance adjustment automatically based on the natural and artificial light conditions
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    organized into two displays: PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. You can also access the PLAYBACK MENU from the camera settings screen (OPTION MENU [page 122]). 1 Turn on the camera (page 28). h Turn the camera on in the playback mode. MENU button 2 Press the MENU button. h The PLAYBACK MENU appears. h Pressing
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    Switching the page Switch to PAGE 1 or PAGE 2. 1 Display the PLAYBACK MENU (page 85). 2 Toggle the SET button to the left. h The PLAYBACK MENU changes to the other PAGE. h Each time the SET button is toggled to the left, the display changes as follows: PAGE 2 → OPTION MENU → PAGE 1 PAGE indication
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    settings and initiate playback. 3 Playback volume control (page 93) h Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data. 4 Data protect setting (page 94) h Protect data from accidental erasure 7 PAGE display (page 86) 8 HELP display (page 85) 9 Remaining battery power (page 149) 87 English
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    make eyes look more natural or enhance blurry images due to camera shake. 4 Video clip edit (page 104) h Edit video clips. h Extract a still image from a video clip. 5 Printing instructions (page 114) h Specify the printing instructions (DPOF settings). 6 Smooth playback (page 120) h Smooth out the
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    PLAYBACK MODE You can choose to have data played back successively (continuous playback) or have only selected data played back (clip playback). 1 Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 86). 2 Select the playback mode icon =, and press the SET button. h The Playback Mode Screen appears. PLAY
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    HINT How to initiate continuous playback i Set the camera to the playback mode, and press the SET button. operations include pause (for continuous playback) and pause, fast forward and fast reverse (for video clip playback). In addition, in the continuous playback mode, the guidance display for key
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    SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK Specify the settings for playing back still images and video clips continuously in a "slideshow" format. In a slideshow of still images, you can set the transition time and transition effects. 1 Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (
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    's internal memory to use. Imported audio files can be selected from the slideshow screen in the same manner as the camera's internal BGM melodies. 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. Did the
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    PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data. 1 Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK The volume is set, and you are returned to the PLAYBACK MENU. VOLUME SETTING HINT i During video clip or audio memo playback, if you move the zoom switch, the volume control bar will appear
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    IMAGE PROTECT Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio data. 1 Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 86). 2 Select the protect icon A, and press the SET button. h The Protect Screen appears. PROTECT 3 Toggle the SET
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    IMAGE PROTECT CAUTION i Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be deleted if the card is reformatted (page 145). HINT To select a different image in steps 2 and 3... i Toggle the SET button to the left or right. To cancel the protect mode for an image... i Display the
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    a time, or all at once. 1 To delete data from the card, perform the delete procedure with the card installed in the camera. To delete data from the camera's internal memory, remove the card before performing the delete procedure. 2 Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 86). 3 Select the delete
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    DELETING DATA 5 Toggle the SET button up to select "DELETE", and press the SET button. h The currently displayed image is deleted. h To delete other data, select the data, select "DELETE" and press the SET button. h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete
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    's internal memory can be copied to the card, and likewise from the card to the internal memory. 1 Insert the card in the camera (page 27). 2 Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 86). 3 Select the copy icon S, and press the SET button. h The screen to copy files appears. 4
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    COPY DATA 5 Press the SET button. h The screen to select the type of copy appears. h The copy source image is shown in the background on the screen. COPY SINGLE: Copy the data for one image. COPY ALL: Copy all the data from the copy source to the copy destination. INT MEM CARD COPY SINGLE COPY
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    ROTATE IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. 1 Display the still image you wish to rotate, and display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 86). 2 Select the rotate icon L, and press the SET button. h The Rotate Screen appears. RIGHT: Rotates image
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    CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) The size of a still image that has already been captured at a resolution higher than t can be changed to 1600 × 1200 pixels or 640 × 480 pixels. The resized image is saved as a separate image. 1 Display the still image whose size you want to change, and display PAGE 2
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    eyes appear more natural, and enhance still images that are blurry due to camera shake. 1 Display the image to be modified, and display PAGE 2 of . h The Edit Photo Screen appears. BLUR CORRECTION: Repairs the effects of camera shake. RED-EYE CORRECT.: Repair the red-eye effect. EDIT PHOTO BLUR
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    not possible i Blur correction is not possible for images captured at a shutter speed of 1/8 sec or less, or for images captured using a different digital camera. Also, blur correction may not be possible in cases of extreme blur. If the "Blur correction not successful" or "Red-eye correction not
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    and save them as one separate clip ("joining"), or save a single frame from a video clip as a still image. 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
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    CLIPS 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 two video clips are saved together as a separate video clip. i The original video clips are not affected. (You can also choose to
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    want to extract the still image. Pause J Extract the frame as a still image. CAUTION Caution when editing video clips i When editing video clips, do not turn off the camera. If you turn off the camera while editing video clips, not only will the editing not be properly completed, but the original
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    which you wish to extract a segment. 2 Display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 86). 3 Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button. h The Edit Video Screen appears. EDIT VIDEO EXTRACT STILL CUT JOIN OK 4 Select "CUT" and press the SET button. h The Cutting Screen appears. Start
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    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 6. one frame. 6 Toggle the SET button up. h The start point of the video clip extract is set, and the screen to specify the end point appears. h
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    the large amount of data can become quite long. To avoid problems caused by the battery pack becoming depleted in the middle of video clip editing, before starting to edit be sure that a sufficiently charged battery pack is installed in the camera. i It is recommended that a computer be used to edit
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    in different modes cannot be joined. 1 Display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 86). 2 Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button. h The Edit Video Screen appears. EDIT VIDEO EXTRACT STILL CUT JOIN OK 3 Select "JOIN" and press the SET button. h The 6-image playback display for
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    clip. SAVE AS NEW: The joined video clip will be saved as a new file. The original video clips remain unchanged. OVERWRITE FILE: 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. Number JOIN SAVE AS
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    the large amount of data can become quite long. To avoid problems caused by the battery pack becoming depleted in the middle of video clip editing, before starting to edit be sure that a sufficiently charged battery pack is installed in the camera. i It is recommended that a computer be used to edit
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    pause at the point you wish to copy and save. 2 Display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 86). 3 Select the video clip edit icon k, and press the SET button. h The Video Clip Edit Screen appears. 4 Select "EXTRACT STILL", and press the SET button. h The screen to extract an image appears. SAVE
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    made at shops offering digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can use the camera to specify the number of prints, whether or not the date is displayed on the print, and also to request an index print. Display the Printing Instructions Screen 1 Display PAGE 2 of
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    PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS HINT Printing a single frame from a video 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 113). About the DPOF format i DPOF (Digital Print Order
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    Screen appears. h If "EACH IMAGE" was selected, toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the desired image to print. h The printing instructions that are currently active for the displayed image are shown. You can toggle the SET button to the left or right to confirm the printing
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    indication is switched on or off. h For images that were captured when the camera's clock was not set (page 32), the date display appears as and dated date indication off. 5 Press the SET button. h The printing instructions for the requested print quantities and dated prints are stored. 6 Press
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    on one sheet is called an "index print". This is convenient for use as a list of the images you have captured. 1 Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 114). 2 Select "INDEX". 3 Press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. SET: Specify an index print copy. EXIT: Discontinue the
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    all images. EXIT: Cancel the clear procedure and return to the Printing Instructions Screen. 4 Select "CANCEL", and press the SET button. h All the printing instructions are cleared and you are returned to the Printing Instructions Screen. ALL CLEAR :2007/12/25 :1 copy CANCEL EXIT OK 119 English
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    SMOOTH PLAYBACK Suppress the video flicker that occurs when playing back video clips that were recorded with the camera moving fast. 1 Display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 86). 2 Select the smooth playback O icon, and press the SET button. h The Smooth Playback Screen appears.
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    :30 6 pressed again, the Information Screen is canceled. 1 Video clip mode settings 7 2 Image or sound number 9; 3 Protect setting 4 File size INFO 100-0002 2 5 Shooting or recording 8 time 6 Remaining battery charge 7 Date and time of image 8 Still image resolution
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    OPTION SETTINGS OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU is used to adjust various camera settings. 1 Turn on the camera (page 28), and press the MENU button. h The RECORDING MENU or PLAYBACK MENU appears. 2 Toggle the SET button to the left two times to display
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    INFO DISPLAY 3 STARTUP DISPLAY 4 OPERATION BEEP 5 POST VIEW 6 WIND NOISE REDUC. I 7 NOISE REDUCTION 8 IMAGE SETTINGS 9 FLICKER REDUCT ; DIGITAL ZOOM A SHORTCUTS B BRIGHTNESS C LANGUAGE D TV SYSTEM E POWER SAVE F FILE NO. RESET G FORMAT H RESET SETTINGS 123 English
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    Digital zoom setting (page 134) h Enable or disable the digital the type of video signal that is output from the camera's AV terminal. camera's internal memory or the card installed in the camera. H Settings reset (page 147) h Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. I Remaining battery
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    press the SET button. h The Startup Display Setting Screen appears. DATE & TIME: The camera's date and time setting is shown. Xacti: The Xacti logo is shown. OFF: No startup display. STARTUP DISPLAY DATE & TIME Xacti OFF SET OK 3 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The selected
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    the sound that is produced when the SET button, MENU button, etc. are pressed. AUDIO GUIDE: Mute or enable the camera's audio help guide. OPERATION BEEP TURN ON/OFF :ON SHUTTER :D KEY SW :A AUDIO GUIDE :ON CHANGE SETTINGS ALL OFF OK OPERATION BEEP TURN ON/OFF :OFF SHUTTER :OFF KEY SW
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    OPERATION BEEP h The screen to change the settings TURN ON/OFF ON appears. SHUTTER D KEY SW A 4 Toggle the SET button up or down AUDIO GUIDE ON OPERATION VOL 4 to select the desired setting, and OK press the SET button. h The screen to select operation sounds appears.
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    5 Press the MENU button. h The operation sound settings are completed. HINT i If you keep the MENU button pressed and turn on the power, the screen to turn the operation sounds ON/OFF appears at once. You may find this a convenient procedure to disable the operation sounds in places you do not want
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    POST-VIEW SETTING Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (post-view) after the [ ] button is pressed and released. 1 Display the OPTION MENU (page 122). 2 Select the post-view icon o, and press the SET button. h The Post-view Screen appears. 1 sec: The post-view image
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    WIND NOISE REDUCTION This feature reduces the ambient sound of the wind when you are recording a video clip or making an audio recording in a strong wind environment. Set the function to on or off. 1 Display the OPTION MENU (page 122). 2 Select the
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    NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION Use this setting to minimize noise in still images and produce a clear image. 1 Display the OPTION MENU (page 122). 2 Select the noise-reduction icon ^, and press the SET button. h The Noise Reduction Screen appears. ON: The noise-reduction function is enabled. OFF: The
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    ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY The camera can adjust the image quality as the image is captured. 1 Display the OPTION MENU (page 122). 2 Select the image quality icon P, and press the SET
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    FLICKER-REDUCTION The flicker-reduction setting reduces the flicker that results when filming video clips under fluorescent lights and the like where the background lighting pulsates at the frequency of the power supply. The flicker-reduction setting is set
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    zoom is enabled during zoom shooting. 1 Display the OPTION MENU (page 122). 2 Select the digital zoom icon Q, and press the SET button. h The Digital Zoom Screen appears. ON: Digital zoom can be used. OFF: Digital zoom cannot be used. 3 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h This
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    ASSIGN SET BUTTON FUNCTIONS Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the SET button when it is toggled up, down, left or right when the Shooting Screen is displayed. 1 Display the OPTION MENU (page 122). 2 Select the shortcuts icon m, and press the SET button. h The Shortcuts Screen appears. :
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    4 Toggle the SET button up or down. h Display the function you wish to assign to the key. SHORTCUTS AF LOCK OK 5 Press the SET button. h The selected function is assigned to the key, and you are returned to the Shortcuts Screen. h To assign functions to the other keys, repeat steps 3 through 5. 6
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    MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness of the camera's monitor display. Use this adjustment when the monitor image is difficult to view because of ambient lighting. 1 Display the OPTION MENU (page 122). 2 Select the
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    SCREEN LANGUAGE You can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of several languages. 1 Display the OPTION MENU (page 122). 2 Select the language icon z, and press the SET button. h
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    camera's AV terminal. 1 Display the OPTION MENU (page 122). 2 Select the TV system icon j, and press the SET button. h The TV System Screen appears. NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals. PAL: Outputs PAL video to a TV using the included AV interface cable (page 151) Shooting: Images are displayed on
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    turns off after a specified period of inactivity. The power save function works to conserve the battery pack power when the camera is not being used, or to prevent the battery pack from dying if the camera has accidentally been left on. You can specify the elapsed time (standby time) before the
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    POWER SAVE FUNCTION 3 Select the desired option, and press the SET button. h The Set Standby Time Screen appears. POWER SAVE RECORDING 1 min 4 Toggle the SET button up or down to set the standby time. Up: Increases the standby time. Down: Decreases the standby time. OK
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    is reformatted or the card is replaced with another card, the consecutive numbering of file names continues from the last number recorded by the camera. File name (image number) Card A 0001, 0002...... 0012, 0013 Replace card Card B 0001, 0002...... 0012, 0013
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    FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION i If Card B already has image data in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. When the highest image number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest image number on Card A: the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file
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    1 Display the OPTION MENU (page 122). 2 Select the file number reset icon i. FILE NO. RESET 3 Press the SET button. h The File Number Reset Screen appears. ON: The file number reset function is on. OFF: The file number reset function is off. ON OFF OK 4 Select "OFF", and press the SET button. h
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    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 to select this when there is no card installed, or when the remaining battery charge is low. h The screen to confirm formatting appears.
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    card to someone else to use, it is recommended that you use the camera's full format function to reformat the card, or use commercially available software for erasing card data. Managing data is the responsibility of the user. HINT To cancel reformatting i In step 5, select "NO", and press the SET
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    : Do not change the settings, and return to the OPTION MENU. RESET SETTINGS RESET EXIT OK 3 Select "RESET", and press the SET button. h The camera settings are reset to the factory-preset settings. HINT i Note that the following settings do not change with this procedure: Date and time setting
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    recording time for the internal memory and for specific cards, please see "Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time" on page 183. Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 1 Turn on the camera (page 28). h The remaining number of images appears
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    the camera or the ambient conditions (temperature, etc.), the indicated remaining charge may change. Therefore, this indication can only be used as a general approximation of the remaining charge. RECORDING MENU MOVIE 640×480 30fps SHQ MPEG-4 AVC/H. 264 Battery pack remaining charge indicator
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    HINT i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 121). i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, the type of card, etc
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    the TV. To open the AV terminal cover 1 Pull towards 2 Rotate the front of the camera. AV terminal Yellow plug: To the VIDEO input terminal Supplied dedicated AV interface cable Switch input to VIDEO White plug: To the AUDIO input (L) terminal Red plug: To the AUDIO input (R) terminal To
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    open the AV terminal cover 1 Pull towards the front of the camera. 2 Rotate AV terminal Headphones To the AV terminal on the camera 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
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    Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera's monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing). Print preparations 1 Turn the printer on, and use the supplied USB interface cable to
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    , disconnect the USB interface cable, turn off the camera, and then reconnect the cable. i During PictBridge printing, the camera's button operation response is slower. i If the camera is powered by the battery pack for printing, make sure that the remaining battery charge is sufficient. English
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    DIRECT PRINTING To select one image and print it (one image) Procedure to select one still image and print it. 1 Complete the print preparations (page 153). 2 Select the print 1 image icon Y, and press the SET button. h The screen to select images for printing appears. 3 Toggle the SET button to
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    To print all the images (all images) Print all of the images on the card. 1 Complete the print preparations (page 153). 2 Select the all images icon u, and press the SET button. h The Print All Images Screen appears. 3 Select "PRINT", and press the SET button. h Printing begins. PRINT ALL IMAGES
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    DIRECT PRINTING Thumbnail prints (index) Make an index print of all the images on the card. 1 Complete the print preparations (page 153). 2 Select the index print icon [, and press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. INDEX 100-0009 3 Select "PRINT", and press the SET button. h
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    To print images according to the printing instructions (print requested images) Procedure to print all the each image and confirm its printing instructions. CAUTION i Requested images printing w is not possible if a printer is used that does not support your camera's DPOF function. English 158
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    printer settings) Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc. icon v, and press the SET button. h The Printer Settings Screen appears. MEDIA TYPE: Specify the type of paper used for printing. PAPER SIZE: Specify the
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    or OK down to adjust the setting, and press the SET button. and you are returned to your camera's Printer Settings Screen, select "PRINTER VALUES". i If a function set by the camera is not available in the printer, the camera's
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    appear? While the camera is connected to the USB connector, the multi-indicator is slowly flashing red and the battery pack cannot be charged. Answer Due to cold temperatures, the battery pack temporarily lost its power. The ambient temperature is very low. The battery pack life has expired. The
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    the self-timer and the exposure correction are retained even after the camera is turned off. Select the resolution setting according to the intended use photo (trimming). G, Q: For printing standard photo (photo service) sizes. [: For photos displayed on a web page, or sent as e-mail
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    COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? Shooting How can I get the distant view into focus? The video clip I shot outdoors is completely white. Answer - - - Action Because shooting with the optical zoom uses the optics of a
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 178
    subject was too bright. The focus is not locked properly. This may happen when trying to play back images stored on a card from a different digital camera. Action Not a malfunction. Spots that appear in the monitor only appear in the monitor and will not be recorded with the images. When capturing
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 179
    subject is shot in the video clip recording mode, vertical stripes may appear on the monitor or in the image. Due to the characteristics of the camera, magnified images appear less clear. The image was captured using the digital zoom. - The sound of the camera's mechanical action was recorded. The
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 180
    A temporary internal circuitry problem may be the cause. The card contains files that were saved using a device other than this camera. Action Please refer to the instruction manual for your printer. Select video clips that were recorded in the same mode. Move the battery charger further away from
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 181
    - Why does the "System error" message appear? A problem has occurred within the camera or card. Action When the camera is connected to a TV, you can switch the camera's video output to NTSC or PAL. If you have questions about using the battery charger and power cord abroad, please consult with
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 182
    TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. Camera Problem No power. Cause The battery pack is dead. Power The battery pack has not been inserted correctly. Shooting The camera turns off by itself. An image
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 183
    number of images that can be captured or the maximum video clip recording time has been reached. The flash off mode is selected. The battery pack is dead. The still image mode is set to E. The digital zoom setting is set to "OFF". The battery pack is consumed. Action Install a new card. Delete the
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 184
    Shooting Monitor Problem Cause When zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops momentarily. There is noise in the captured image. When recording a video clip under fluorescent lights, a noticeable flicker appears in the image. No playback image appears. The optical zoom has moved to the maximum
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Viewing images Problem The image is too dark. The video clip picture is flickering. Cause The flash was blocked by a finger or other object. The subject was too far away. The subject was lit from behind. There is not enough light. The video clip was filmed under fluorescent
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 186
    Viewing images Problem The image is too bright. Red-eye correction was not image with the subject within the photographable range. Select the correct focus setting for your needs. Hold the camera correctly and slowly press the [ ] button halfway to lock the focus. Then press the [ ] button
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 187
    TROUBLESHOOTING Viewing images Problem The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. A part of is no recorded data for the selected playback mode. The playback volume setting on the camera is too low. Action Capture the image using the forced flash mode. Set the white balance setting
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 188
    Problem There is no color in the image. The image is distorted. No image correctly instructions to connected to make the the TV. connection correctly. 151 The TV input is Set the input not set on the TV to correctly. "VIDEO". The playback Adjust the volume setting playback on the camera
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 189
    normal correct use of the lithium-ion battery, it has a tendency to swell as the number of charge and discharge cycles adds up and it gradually approaches the end of its service life. Action Set the protect setting for the data to "UNLOCK". Set the audio guide setting to "ON". Depending on the card
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 190
    : Fixed at [. Flash: Fixed at l. Focus range: + cannot be selected. ISO sensitivity: Fixed at t. Noise reduction: Fixed at "OFF". * When recording a video clip in dark surroundings, the shutter speed automatically decreases to the following values in order to produce a sufficiently bright image
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 191
    TROUBLESHOOTING Filter Setting Cosmetic % Monochrome W Sepia , Remarks Focus range: + cannot be selected. Resolution: k cannot be selected. Focus range: + cannot be selected. About the scene select function
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 192
    SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Recorded image file format Data storage media Camera effective number of pixels Image sensor Still image shooting mode (recording resolution) Digital movie (recording and playback) Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant) Note: Designed mainly by the
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 193
    SPECIFICATIONS Video clip recording mode (recording resolution, frame rate, bit rate) White balance Lens Aperture Exposure control type Light-measuring mode Range Digital fps. Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible Optical 5.0× zoom lens f=6.3 mm to 31.7 mm (35 mm film camera conversion 38 mm to
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 194
    -flash, forced flash, flash off TTL-type AF (9-point range finder/spot metering AF: Still image shooting mode; Continuous AF/area: Video clip recording mode), manual focus Approx. 2-second delay, 10-second delay Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104°F) (operation), -20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140°F) (storage
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 195
    SPECIFICATIONS Power supply Power consumption Dimensions (excluding protrusions) Weight Battery Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery (DB-L20: supplied) ×1 3.3 W (When using the Li-ion battery during recording) 67.7 (W) × 100.3 (H) × 34.5 (D) mm 2.67 (W) × 3.95 (H) × 1.36 (D) in. (Maximum dimensions)
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 196
    the OPTION MENU) USB 2.0 High-speed Battery life Shooting Playback Still image shooting mode Video clip recording mode 155 battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a 25 °C (77°F) ambient temperature. i The operation time may vary depending on the conditions of the battery
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 197
    SPECIFICATIONS Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording setting is 7 hours. i Up to 12 hours of continuous audio recording is possible. i When recording a video clip using an 8 GB card, recording terminates when the data size of the file currently being recorded reaches
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 198
    will light or flash depending on the different camera operations. Color Green Multi-indicator status Lit Flashing Camera status Connected to computer or printer (USB) Power save mode activated Multi-indicator Lit Charging (during USB connection) Recharging inhibited Slow due to temperature
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 199
    SPECIFICATIONS Supplied battery pack charger Part No. Power source Rated output Compatible batteries Ambient Temperature environment Humidity Dimensions Weight (without power cord) Power cord rated value VPC-CG65 VPC-CG65EX, PX VAR-L20NI AC 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz, 10 VA, MAX: 0.1 A DC
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 200
    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 CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 201
    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 CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 202
    1 The [ ] button was pressed all the way in one step. 2 After the image was focused, the subject moved. h Even if camera focuses the subject once, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed, the subject may become out of focus. 3 The focus setting is not set for the correct
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 203
    the subject is automatically determined when you press the [ ] button halfway. In contrast to this, with the manual focus mode, you manually set the focus by specifying the correct distance between the camera and the subject before taking the picture. k How to photograph a moving subject 1 Set the
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 204
    . You can get a better picture by using the flash, for example, or changing the exposure setting. Photographing moving subjects (sports mode a) Points: i Match the camera's movement with that of the subject. i Set the zoom to the Wide end (wide-angle). i Don't be too hesitant to press the [ ] button
  • Sanyo VPC CG65 | Instruction Manual, VPC-CG65EX - Page 205
    scenery, it's better to use the optical zoom. Using the digital zoom produces a coarser image. Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Taking care to stabilize the camera will increase the likelihood of getting a clear photo. i Don
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Digital Movie Camera
Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet “
SAFETY MANUAL
”.
Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CG65EX, VPC-CG65,
VPC-CG65GX and VPC-CG65PX.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.
VPC-CG65EX
VPC-CG65
VPC-CG65GX
VPC-CG65PX