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  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 1
    INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Movie Camera VPC-HD1AEX VPC-HD1A Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-HD1AEX and VPCHD1A. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Make
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 2
    found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio Conformity Model number: VPC-HD1A Trade Name: SANYO Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address:
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    environment we live in! Symbols used in this manual HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to. CAUTION answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections "COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS" (page 165) and "TROUBLESHOOTING" (page 173).
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 4
    SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Preparing the camera 1 Insert the card. Card slot cover Card Card slot 2 Connect the cable adaptor to the camera, and connect the AC adaptor. Supplied cable adaptor To power outlet iii English Supplied AC adaptor Supplied power cord
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 5
    [ ] Still image shooting button [ ] kStill image photography 1 Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on. 297 2 Set the main switch to REC. 3 Press the still image shooting button [ ]. h The image is captured. F3.5 1/30 ON/OFF button Main
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    images, toggle the SET button to the left or right. h When the main switch is moved to REC, the display changes to the Shooting Screen. 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 HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 7
    to your computer and store them on a DVD. Detailed information about the SANYO Software Pack can be found on page 4 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL. Install application programs 1 Set the supplied CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack) in your computer's CD-ROM drive. h The installation window
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 8
    Kodak's online service appears. Check the [No thanks!] option button, and then click on the [OK] button. Connect your camera to a computer Use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to a computer (page 7 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL). USB CONNECTION
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 9
    Burn video clips onto a DVD 1 Click on your desktop's [Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 Launcher] 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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    3 Set the [DVD] option to ON, and click on the [OK] button. h The [Add/Edit Media] 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). English x
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 12
    SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 5 Select the video clip files to burn onto the DVD. h Select the files you wish to burn onto the DVD by clicking on them. h To select multiple files, click on the individual files while holding down the [Ctrl] button. If you select one file, hold down the [Shift] button and
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    7 Click on the [Next] button. h The window to edit the title page of your DVD appears. 8 Set your desired title page, and click on the [Next] button. h The window to confirm the title page appears. 9 Click on the [Next] button. h The window to export the video files to the DVD appears. 10 Set the [
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - 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 HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 15
    SEARCH BY OPERATION 4 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 7 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA 11 SYSTEM MAP 14 „ SETUP PARTS WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP .......... 51 SEQUENTIAL SHOTS 52 RECORDING IN THE HD MODE 54 AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK 56 SHOOTING AND PLAYBACK WITH THE REMOTE
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 16
    „ SHOOTING DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS 65 VIDEO CLIP MODE (IMAGE QUALITY) SETTING 71 STILL IMAGE SELF-TIMER 86 SEQUENTIAL SHOTS MODE SETTING 87 „ PLAYBACK DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS 89 PLAYBACK MODE 93 PLAYBACK VOLUME 94 IMAGE PROTECT 95 ERASING DATA 97 ROTATE IMAGE
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    CARD MEMORY 147 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE 149 „ OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV 151 DIRECT PRINTING 155 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE 164 „ APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS 165 TROUBLESHOOTING 173 SPECIFICATIONS 183 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES 194
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 18
    (super macro mode) on page 79 For more accurate focus • "FOCUS RANGE" (manual focus) on page 79 Set the focus to a narrow range • "FOCUS AREA SETTING the camera's color/contrast characteristics • "ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY" on page 128 Wide-screen video recording (HD mode) • "RECORDING IN THE HD
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 19
    (auto bracket shots) on page 87 Measure the brightness of a specific area • "LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING" on page 82 Adjust the camera's sensitivity • "ISO SENSITIVITY" on page 83 For a more precise exposure setting • "EXPOSURE SETTING" (manual exposure control) on page 74 Change the color of the
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 20
    date imprint • "PRINT SETTINGS" on page 110 View the settings that were in effect when the image/audio data was recorded • "DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN)" on page 117 English 6
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 21
    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Handstrap and camera case: 1 set i SANYO Software Pack (CD-ROM): 2 i Li-ion battery pack: 1 i Docking station: 1 i Dedicated S-AV interface cable: 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable: 1 i Dedicated component cable: 1 i AC adaptor and power cord: 1 7 English
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 22
    control unit: 1 i Lithium battery (CR2025) for remote control unit: 1 i Lens cap and strap: 1 i Cable adaptor: 1 i Microphone connection cable: 1 i Core: 1 i "SAFETY MANUAL" (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera. i Quick Guide English 8
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    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES How to use the accessories k Handstrap k Lens cap 9 English
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    k Camera case 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 10
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 25
    GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Your camera is a digital movie camera with the ability to shoot and play back to connect other devices to your camera, providing you with the double advantages of both high functionality and ease of use. Wide-screen recording and playback (HD mode) (page 54) In
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 26
    a video clip (page 51) Suppose that while you're recording a video clip, there's a scene you'd like to keep as a still photo. Your camera makes it possible to record the still photo without interrupting the video clip recording. Still image shooting button [ ] Video clip recording button [ ] 00
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 27
    station for easy connection The docking station simplifies those complicated connections to your TV or computer. Just set the camera in the docking station, and you can view your photos on your TV or computer right away. Docking station To AC adaptor Dedicated USB interface
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 28
    connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities. Remote control unit Cable adaptor TV Computer Printer Docking station i Card reader i DPOF-compatible printer i Photo shop Separately sold or commercially available SD Memory Card AC adaptor (supplied) Battery charger (optional
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 29
    SETUP PARTS NAMES Camera Front Flash i Extends when the flash button [?] is pressed. External microphone jack [MIC] Flash button [?] Speaker Battery cover lock Battery cover Flash unit Lens Remote control sensor Monitor unit Strap holder Charge indicator Stereo microphone 15 English Monitor unit
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    ON/OFF button English 16
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    image shooting button [ ] Monitor Multi-indicator Video clip recording button [] ON/OFF button HD/NORM button Sequential/ single button [O/ ] Bottom Tripod stand hole h Open the monitor unit before mounting the camera on a tripod. 17 English Zoom switch Main switch Card slot cover SET button
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    Docking station Front Rear Docking station terminal Operation mode button [] DC IN terminal COMPONENT terminal USB/AV terminal English 18
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 33
    PARTS NAMES Remote control unit 1 Still image shooting button 2 Video clip recording button 3 SET button 4 Works the same as toggling SET button to the left 5 Works the same as toggling SET button up or pushing zoom switch toward the [T] ([]]) side 6 Works the same as
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 34
    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 (page 144). If an unformatted card is used, the card itself may become unusable. 1 Open the card slot cover, and insert the card in the
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 35
    INSTALLING THE CARD h To remove the card, press it down, and then release. The card will protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out. CAUTION Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card. i Doing so may damage the card or the stored data. If the multi-indicator is flashing
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 36
    PREPARING THE DOCKING STATION The supplied docking station is used to connect your camera to a computer, printer or TV, as well as to charge the battery pack installed in the camera. 1 Connect the docking station to a power outlet. h Use the supplied AC adaptor and power cord. Docking station DC IN
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 37
    control unit can be used to take pictures and play them back with the camera. Insert the battery Install the supplied battery (CR2025) in the remote control unit. 1 Pull out the battery case. 2 Insert the supplied battery. h Wipe the battery with a soft, dry cloth before inserting it. h Insert the
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 38
    remote control unit can be used at an angle that is displaced 15 degrees horizontally from the remote control sensor on the front of the camera, at a distance of up to 7 meters. When operating the remote control unit, remove any object that may obstruct the path between it and the remote
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 39
    will also work with other Sanyo cameras that can be operated by infrared remote control. When more than one camera is present, it is and check that the camera is receiving correctly. h The remote control codes are retained even if the batteries in the remote control unit or camera are replaced. h
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 40
    station or the cable adaptor is used. Charging the battery pack 1 While pressing the battery cover lock, slide it (1), and pull out the battery cover toward the bottom of the camera (2). Battery cover lock 2 Open the battery cover (3). h The battery cover comes off. Battery cover English 26
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 41
    , the charge indicator turns off. h If the charge indicator flashes red, it indicates that the battery pack is defective or the camera is not correctly set in the docking station. Reset the camera correctly in the docking station. h The charging time is approx. 90 minutes. 27 English Charge
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    indicator 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. HINT About the internal backup battery i This camera's internal battery serves to maintain the date and time settings, as well as the shooting
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 43
    station Use the supplied power cord to connect the docking station to a power outlet, and set the camera in the docking station. Using the cable adaptor Connect the cable adaptor to the camera, and use the supplied power cord to connect the cable adaptor to a power outlet. Supplied cable adaptor
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 44
    pictures: Set to REC To play back images: Set to PLAY 2 Open the monitor unit. 3 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h The camera turns on, and an image appears on the monitor. Main switch Recording Playback Monitor unit ON/OFF button Monitor English 30
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 45
    In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function will automatically turn off the camera after one minute of no h Press the HD/NORM button. h Press the sequential/single button [O/ ]. i After the power save function has been active for about 1 hour, the camera will switch to
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 46
    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 and time recorded with the images, please complete this setting
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 47
    monitor display. This operation is used very frequently, so it is best to become familiar with it right away. 1 Turn on the camera. 2 Press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen appears. To select the icon above, toggle the SET button up. VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640x480 30fps
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 48
    To select the icon to the right, toggle the SET button to the right. VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640x480 60fps HR To select the icon to the left, toggle the SET button to the left. VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640x480 60fps HR Press the SET button. The
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 49
    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. Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2006 1 Display the Option Screen (page
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 50
    "DATE". CLOCK SET 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Screen appears. DATE 3 Set the date to "2006/12/24". h The SET button. 4 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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 51
    and time setting is completed, and you are returned to the Option Screen. h To return to the Shooting or Playback Screen, press the MENU button. HINT i Under normal conditions, while the battery pack is being replaced, an internal battery will maintain the date and time settings. However, there is
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 52
    wrapping the fingers of the right hand, from the little finger to the index finger, around the camera. Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the strap. HINT i Images captured in the still image shooting mode
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 53
    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. 39 English
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 54
    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 camera to compose the picture. i Fast-moving subjects Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 55
    the image and sound data is recorded on the card installed in the camera. Taking pictures in backlight conditions... i When taking pictures with the light shot (instant review) i After shooting a picture, you can immediately view it by pressing the SET button once. i During instant review of a video
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 56
    VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Recording video clips 1 Turn on the camera. If the monitor unit is closed → Open the monitor unit. If the camera is in the power save mode → Press the ON/ OFF button. Monitor unit Video clip recording button [ ] 2 Set the main switch to REC. 3 Press the
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 57
    the SET button. h Playback of the video clip begins. Main switch SET button 43 English
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 58
    : During playback, push the zoom switch toward the [T] side. Softer: During playback, push the zoom switch toward the [W] side. When you are finished using the camera... i Press the ON/OFF button to turn the
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 59
    VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK HINT Adjusting the monitor brightness i While the Shooting Screen is active, You can quickly access the screen for adjusting the brightness of the monitor by pressing the MENU button for at least 1 second. The focus can be locked. i The autofocus can be
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 60
    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Shooting single shots 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. 2 Set the main switch to REC. 3 Press the still image shooting button [ ]. 1 Press the still image shooting button halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 61
    by changing the shooting angle. i The large target mark appears when the camera focuses on a wide area in Shutter speed the center of the screen. The shutter speed and aperture are Aperture displayed i When the camera focuses and the target mark appears, at the same time, the shutter speed
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 62
    Viewing still images 1 Set the main switch to PLAY. h An image is displayed on the monitor. 2 Select the image you wish to view. To display the previous image, toggle the SET button to the left. To display the next image, toggle the SET button to the right. h Display the desired image. Main switch
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 63
    press the SET button. Instead of pressing the SET button, you can push the zoom switch toward the [T] ([]]) side to show the image full screen. SET button Video clip Orange frame Still image 101 0001 0002 0003 0004 0005 0006 0007 0008 0009 Audio data Image number Folder number HINT
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 64
    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. Zoom 113% h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 65
    You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip. 1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on. 2 Set the main switch to REC. Video clip recording button [ ] Still image shooting button [] 3 Press the video clip recording button [ ]. 4 When you
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 66
    the sequential shots mode, and the sequential shots icon P appears on the monitor. h Each time the sequential/ single button is pressed, the camera switches between the single-shot mode and the sequential shots mode. 4 Press the still image shooting button. h Shooting begins. Shooting continues as
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 67
    SEQUENTIAL SHOTS 5 Release the still image shooting button. h Shooting ends. h The playback procedure for images in a sequential shots series is the same as for single-shot still images (page 48). HINT About the focus when shooting sequential shots i When sequential shots are captured, the autofocus
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 68
    In addition to the standard video clip recording mode (normal mode, aspect ratio 4:3), your camera can also record video clips in the wide-screen mode (HD mode) with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Switching between the normal mode and HD mode 1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 69
    RECORDING IN THE HD MODE Outline of the HD Mode Shooting Screen In the HD mode, the lighter area on the screen indicates the recording area. Normal mode capture area 00 HD mode 41 00:01:00 capture area F3.5 1/8 55 English
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 70
    AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Your camera can make audio recordings and play them back. Audio recording 1 Set the main switch to REC. 2 Press the MENU button. h The menu display appears. VIDEO
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    AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK 4 Press the video clip recording button. h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing the video clip recording button while shooting. h The maximum time for recording a continuous audio memo is about 13
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 72
    Audio playback 1 Display the desired audio data. 00:00:00 2 Play back the recording. Start forward playback: Press the SET button. Pause: During playback, press the SET button, or toggle the SET button up. During fast forward or fast reverse, toggle the SET button up. Stop playback: During
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 73
    it possible to capture images and play them back using the supplied remote control unit. 1 Prepare the remote control unit (page 23). 2 Turn the camera on, and set the main switch to REC or PLAY. h Set the main switch to REC for shooting, or to PLAY for playback. 3 Aim the
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 74
    has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. You can specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled (page 130). 1 Point the camera lens at the subject. Zoom switch 2 Press [T] or [W] on the zoom switch to compose the desired image. [T]: Zoom in on the subject. [W]: Zoom out. h When
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 75
    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 four modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode, flash off mode, and red-eye reduction mode). Select the flash mode that
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 76
    . Use this setting when capturing an image in a location where flash photography is prohibited, or when shooting a night landscape scene (flash off). J:The camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when required. At this time the flash will operate in a manner that reduces the
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 77
    can make the image lighter or darker. 1 Set the main switch to REC. h If the Shooting Setting Screen is displayed, press the MENU button to exit it. Main switch 2 While the Shooting Screen is displayed, toggle the SET button to the right. h The exposure correction bar appears. 3 Toggle the SET
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 78
    HINT The exposure correction setting is canceled in the following cases: i When the pointer is set to the center position. i When the Option Screen is accessed. i When the main switch is set to PLAY. i After the power is turned off. English 64
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    SHOOTING PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS) DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS The Shooting Setting Screens are used to adjust your camera's shooting settings. The Shooting Setting Screens are organized into two displays: PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. The PAGE 1 settings (page 67) cover the basic shooting settings
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 80
    PAGE Switch from PAGE 1 to PAGE 2, or vice versa, depending on how you wish to use your camera. 1 Display a Shooting Setting Screen. 2 Toggle the SET button to the left. h The Shooting Setting Screen PAGE changes. h Each time the SET button is toggled to the left, the PAGE changes. PAGE indication
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    DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS Overview of the Shooting Setting Screens PAGE 1 VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640x480 30fps SHQ 67 English
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    240 pixels, 15 frames per second.
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    DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS PAGE 2 IMAGE STABILIZER VIDEO VIEW 0 69 English
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 84
    stabilizer function off 2 Focus menu (page 79) -: All ranges mode *: Normal mode -: Manual mode +: Super macro (close-up) mode 3 Focus mode menu (page 81) K: 5- (page 118) h Display the Option Screen. 8 PAGE display (page 66) 9 HELP display (page 89) 0 Remaining battery power (page 149) * When you
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 85
    and uses more memory. Set the image quality to a setting that's right for your purpose. 1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). 2 Select the video clip mode menu. HD mode Setting Resolution (units: pixels) U V 1,280 × 720 Frame rate 30 fps b 30 fps T 640 × 480 60 fps Normal
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 86
    size also becomes large and uses more memory. Select the resolution setting that suits your purpose. 1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). 2 Select the still image mode menu. Setting Resolution (units: pixels) Compression Applicable shooting mode(s) k 3,680 × 2,760 Standard
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 87
    can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. 1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). 2 Select the scene select menu. =: The camera automatically makes the optimum settings suitable for the surrounding conditions (full auto
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 88
    the manual exposure menu. @: The optimum shutter speed and aperture size are set according to the brightness of the subject (aperture and shutter variable program AE). Example: For simple shooting with minimum setup, using the camera's automatic settings. T: This allows you to set a specific shutter
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 89
    speed Aperture HINT i To prevent the effects of camera shake at slow shutter speeds, it is recommended to use a tripod or noise in the image, enable the noise reduction function (page 127). i The manual exposure setting automatically becomes @ if the scene select function is active or if
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 90
    effects to the photographed image. 1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). 2 Select the filter menu. &: No filter is ). %: Skin tones are enhanced in close-up shots (cosmetic filter). W: Snap black-and-white photos (monochrome filter). ,: Create a sepia-tone photo (sepia filter).
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    Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). 2 Select the image stabilizer menu. p: Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording. The this function, it may not be possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion. i If the digital zoom (page 130) is being used, the large
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    shown below. i When set to the motion compensation q setting, the video clip recording range is as shown in the recording standby screen. During still image shooting Display during recording standby For p setting During video clip recording For q setting Video clip recording area For ] setting
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    mode) -: The focus can be manually set to any distance from 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 40 m (131.23 ft.), as well as to infinity (manual focus). +: 1 cm (0.39 in h This completes the focus range setting. HINT i From the Shooting Screen, you can quickly change the focus range setting by toggling the SET
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    The focus distance is set, and you are returned to the Shooting Screen. HINT About the focus range i The focus distance indication shows the (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
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    area visible on the monitor. When the image is focused, a target mark & appears. Spot focus: The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor. 1 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). 2 Select the focus mode menu. K: 5-point range finder focus is selected. 40 C: Spot
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    You can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes. Multi-section light-measuring: The light is modulated after sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. Center-weighted light-measuring: The light is modulated for the entire image after measuring from mostly the center area
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    set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. 1 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). 2 Select the ISO sensitivity menu. t: Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically (equivalent to ISO 50 to 200 [video clip recording mode
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    conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. 1 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). 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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    WHITE BALANCE 3 Select the desired icon from the white balance menu, and press the SET button. h This completes the white balance setting. h Once the white balance setting is programmed for the ] icon, it is retained even if another white balance setting (>, r, o, p, or q) is selected. If you
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    SELF-TIMER 1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). 2 Select the self-timer menu. N: Turns off the self-timer function. y: Turns on the self-timer function. The image is captured about 2 seconds
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    SEQUENTIAL SHOTS MODE SETTING This camera features two types of sequential shots. Standard sequential shots P: Takes standard sequential sequential/single button [O/ ] to select the sequential shots mode. 2 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). Sequential/single button 87 English
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    3 Select the sequential shots mode menu. P: Standard sequential shots I: Auto bracket shots 4 Select the desired icon from the sequential shots menu, and press the SET button. h This completes the sequential shots mode setting. HINT About the maximum number of sequential shots i The maximum number
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    PLAYBACK PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS) DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS The Playback Setting Screens are used to adjust your camera's playback settings. The Playback Setting Screens are organized into two displays: PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. The PAGE 1 settings (page 91) cover the basic playback settings
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    SWITCHING THE PAGE Switch from PAGE 1 to PAGE 2, or vice versa. 1 Display a Playback Setting Screen (page 89). 2 Toggle the SET button to the left. h The Playback Setting Screen changes to the other PAGE. h Each time the SET button is toggled to the left, the PAGE changes. PAGE indication PLAYBACK
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    protect setting (page 95) h Protect data from accidental erasure. 5 Erase (page 97) h Delete images from the card memory. 6 Option icon (page 118) h Display the Option Screen. 7 PAGE display (page 90) 8 HELP display (page 89) 9 Remaining battery power (page 149) 91 English
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    clips. 5 Printing instructions (page 110) h Specify the printing instructions (DPOF settings). 6 Smooth playback (page 116) h Video clips are played back smoothly. 7 Option icon (page 118) h Display the Option Screen. 8 PAGE display (page 90) 9 HELP display (page 89) 0 Remaining battery power (page
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    only the selected image (pages 43 and 48). PLAYBACK MODE PLAY ALL 1 CLIP 1sec 3 Select the desired playback mode. h The screen to set the time that each image is displayed appears. 1 Toggle the SET button to the right to select playback time. 2 Toggle the SET button
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    video clips and audio data. 1 Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 89). 2 Select the playback volume icon Z, and press the SET button. h The volume is set, and you are returned to the Playback Setting Screen. VOLUME SETTING 1 HINT i During video clip or audio memo playback, if you move
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    accidental erasure of image and audio data. 1 Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 89). 2 Select the protect icon A, and press the SET button. h "Lock?" appears. h If the protect mode has already been enabled for the
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    CAUTION i Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be erased if the card is reformatted (page 144). 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 desired data and
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    all the data from the card. EXIT: Returns to the Playback Setting Screen. DELETE DELETE SINGLE DELETE ALL EXIT 3 Toggle the SET button up the select the erase mode, and press the SET button. h The Erase Confirmation Screen appears. h Toggle the SET button to the left or right
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    deleted. h To erase other data, select the data, and press the SET button. h To return to the Playback Setting Screen, press the MENU button. h The Erase Confirmation Screen again appears. To erase the data, select "YES", and press the SET button. When data erase is completed, "NO IMAGE
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    appears. RIGHT:Rotates image clockwise 90 degrees. LEFT: Rotates image counterclockwise 90 degrees. EXIT: Return to the Playback Setting Screen. ROTATE RIGHT LEFT EXIT 3 Select "RIGHT" or "LEFT", and press the SET button. h Each time the SET button is pressed, the image is rotated another
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    ): The saved image will be 1,280 × 960 pixels. 0.3M (640 × 480): The saved image will be 640 × 480 pixels. EXIT: Return to the Playback Setting Screen. 4 Press the SET button. h Resizing begins. HINT Why can't the image be resized? i An image can be resized only to a smaller (or the same) size
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    available only for video clips recorded in the HD mode.) EXIT: You are returned to the Playback Setting Screen. EXTRACT STILL 4:3 16:9 EXIT 4 Select the HD mode is saved with an aspect ratio of 4:3... i The still image that is generated will be a 4:3 (640 × 480 pixels) VGA image with black bars
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    EDITING VIDEO CLIPS You can trim away unwanted portions from a video clip and save it as a new video clip (video clip cutting [extracting]). You can also join two video clips together and save them as one separate clip ("joining"). Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip Specify the
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    EDITING VIDEO 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
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    1 Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment. 2 Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 89). 3 Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button. h The Edit Video Screen appears. EDIT VIDEO CUT JOIN EXIT 4 Select "CUT" and press the SET button. h The Cutting
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    to move back one frame. 6 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 00:01:10 h Specify the end point of the extract by following the same procedure as in step
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    the large amount of data can become quite long. To avoid problems caused by the battery pack becoming depleted in the middle of video clip editing, before starting to edit be sure that a sufficiently charged battery pack is installed in the camera, or connect the AC adaptor. i It is recommended that
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    clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined. 1 Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 89). 2 Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button. h The Edit Video Screen appears. EDIT VIDEO CUT JOIN EXIT 3 Select "JOIN" and press the SET button. h The 6-image
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    to save Number 5 Press the still image shooting button [O]. JOIN h A screen appears for you to select either to save the joined video clip SAVE AS video clips and replace them with the joined video clip. OVERWRITE FILE REVIEW CLIP SAVE AS NEW: EXIT The joined video clip will be saved as
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    editing ends, you are returned to the Playback Setting Screen. HINT i If the original video clip is protected, 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
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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 specify an index print. Display the Printing Instructions Screen 1 Display the PAGE
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    a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still image from a video clip, you must first save it (save frame) as a still image (page 101). About the DPOF format i DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format. You can connect your camera to a DPOF-compatible printer
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    for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the printing instructions to all the images on the card (ALL IMAGES). 1 Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 110). 2 Select EACH IMAGE or ALL IMAGES. ALL IMAGES: The printing instructions are applied to all the still images on the card
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    is switched on or off. h For images that were captured when the camera's clock was not set (page 35), the date display appears as and dated Instructions Screen. Quantity EACH IMAGE :----/--/-:0 copy COPIES 1 OK DATE Dated prints EACH IMAGE :2006/12/24 :0 copy COPIES 1 OK DATE Printing instructions
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    . 4 Select "YES", and press the SET button. h This completes the setting for the index print. You are returned to the Printing Instructions Screen. INDEX PRINT Set index print? YES EXIT HINT To cancel the index print setting i Follow steps 1 and 2, select "YES" in step 3, and press the SET
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    (page 110). 2 Select "ALL CLEAR". 3 Press the SET button. h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. YES: Clear the printing instructions for all images. EXIT: Cancel the clear procedure and return to the Printing Instructions Screen. 4 Select "YES", and press the SET button. h All the printing
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    camera moving fast. 1 Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 89). 2 Select the smooth playback O icon, and press the SET button. h The Smooth Playback Screen not work for video clips that were recorded in the HD mode. i This feature does not work when the dedicated component cable is
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    MENU button is pressed again, the Information Screen is canceled. 1 Video clip mode settings 2 Image or sound number 3 Protect setting 4 File size 5 Shooting or recording time 6 Exposure correction setting 7 Aperture value 8 Shutter speed 9 Remaining battery charge 0 Date and time of image A Still
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    OPTION SETTINGS OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAYING THE OPTION SCREEN The Option Screen is used to adjust various camera settings. 1 Turn on the camera, and press the MENU button. h The Shooting or Playback Setting Screen appears. 2 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the PAGE indication. 3 Toggle
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    DISPLAYING THE OPTION SCREEN Overview of the Option Screen CLOCK SET INFO DISPLAY STARTUP DISPLAY OPERATION BEEP POST VIEW WIND NOISE REDUC. NOISE REDUCTION IMAGE SETTINGS FLICKER REDUCT DIGITAL ZOOM BRIGHTNESS EXT MIC VOLUME LANGUAGE TV OUTPUT SETTINGS POWER SAVE FILE NO. RESET FORMAT RESET
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    zoom setting (page 130) h Enable or disable the digital zoom. A Monitor brightness (page 131) h Adjust the brightness of the monitor. B External microphone (page 132) h Adjust the input level of a microphone connected to the camera. C Screen language (page 133) h Select the language in which the
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    and playback time. INFO DISPLAY DATE & TIME COUNTER SHOW ALL OFF 3 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h This completes the screen display setting. HINT i During progressive output playback (page 154), the date and time, as well as the counter, are not displayed. 121 English
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    (page 118). 2 Select the startup display icon +, and press the SET button. h The Startup Display Setting Screen appears. DATE & TIME: The camera's date and time setting is shown. STARTUP DISPLAY DATE & TIME OFF OFF: No startup display. 3 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button
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    set the confirming audio signals when the camera is turned on/off or when the operation buttons (still image shooting button, SET button, MENU button, etc.) are pressed, to adjust the operation sound volume, and to enable/disable the audio guide. 1 Display the Option Screen (page 118). 2 Select the
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    select the desired setting, and press the SET button. KEY SW A AUDIO GUIDE ON OPERATION VOL 4 EXIT h The screen to select operation sounds appears. h The respective screen to enable or disable the sound appears. h Toggle the SET button up
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    appears on the monitor (postview) after the still image shooting button is pressed. 1 Display the Option Screen (page 118). 2 Select the post-view icon o, and press the SET button. h The Post-view Screen appears. 1 sec: The post-view image is displayed for 1 second. 2 sec: The post-view image is
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    (page 118). 2 Select the wind noise reduction icon `, and press the SET button. h The Wind Noise Reduction Screen appears. ON: The wind noise reduction function is turned on. OFF: The wind noise reduction function is turned off. WIND NOISE REDUC. ON OFF 3 Select
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    this setting to minimize noise in still images and produce a clear image. 1 Display the Option Screen (page 118). 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 noise-reduction function is
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    ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY The camera can adjust the image quality as the image is captured. 1 Display the Option Screen (page 118). 2 Select the image quality icon P, and press the SET button. h The Image Settings Screen appears. NORMAL: Shoot with image quality at normal. VIVID: Color
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    Display the Option Screen (page 118). 2 Select the flicker-reduction icon o, and press the SET button. h The Flicker Reduction Screen appears. ON: diffused rings of light around bright light areas, may occur. i The manual exposure control and flicker reduction function cannot both be enabled at the
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    you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled during zoom shooting. 1 Display the Option Screen (page 118). 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
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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 Screen (page 118). 2 Select the brightness icon ,, and press the SET button. h The brightness control display
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    ADJUST THE VOLUME OF AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE The input level of a microphone connected to the camera can be adjusted. 1 Display the Option Screen (page 118). 2 Select the external microphone volume icon W, and press the SET button. h The volume adjustment bar appears. EXT MIC VOLUME 3 Toggle the
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    LANGUAGE You can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of several languages. 1 Display the Option Screen (page 118). 2 Select the language icon z, and press the SET button. h The Language Screen appears. DEUTSCH: German ENGLISH: English ESPAÑOL: Spanish FRANCAIS
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    Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera's USB/AV terminal or COMPONENT terminal. 1 Display the Option Screen (page 118). 2 Select the TV output settings icon j, and press the SET button. h The TV Output Setting Screen appears. TV SYSTEM: Set the type of TV signal that is
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    screen to change the parameter for the selected setting appears. NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals. PAL: Outputs PAL video signals. : Images recorded in the HD with black bars at the top and bottom of the picture. : Images recorded in the HD mode
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    TYPE" TV type to be Image data to be setting connected displayed TV display Still image 16:9 Video clip in normal mode Video clip in HD mode Still image 4:3 Video clip in normal mode Video clip in
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    data to be setting connected displayed Still image TV display 16:9 Video clip in normal mode Video clip in HD mode Still image Video clip in normal 4:3 mode Video clip in HD mode The image is stretched vertically. * The still image examples are for images captured with the still image
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    the image on the TV monitor is not correct, you can either change the camera's "TV TYPE" setting, or change the screen size setting on your TV. To change the screen size setting on your TV, please refer to the instruction manual for your TV. When the aspect ratio of the output still image won
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    is not being used, or to prevent the battery pack from dying if the camera has accidentally been left on. You can specify the elapsed time (standby time) before the power save function is activated. 1 Display the Option Screen (page 118). 2 Select the power save icon ?, and press the SET button
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    the desired option, and press the SET button. h The Set Standby Time Screen appears. 4 Toggle the SET button up or down to set the standby time "EXIT", and press the SET button. h You are returned to the Option Screen. POWER SAVE BATT/CAM 1 min English 140
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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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    i If Card B already has image data in it when it replaces Card A, file numbers 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 number of the next recorded image continues from last file number recorded on
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    (page 118). 2 Select the file number reset icon i. FILE NO. RESET 3 Press the SET button. ON h The File Number Reset Screen appears. OFF ON: The file number reset function is "ON". OFF: The file number reset function is "OFF". 4 Select "OFF", and press the SET button. h
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    time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be formatted if the lock switch is set to the resolve the problem. FORMAT: A normal formatting is executed. FULL FORMAT: The entire card is scanned and formatted. (When there is little battery power
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    desired format option, and press the SET button. h A confirmation screen appears. 4 Select "YES", and press the SET button. h data from a reformatted card using special software for that purpose. However, if the camera is used to execute a full format, it will be impossible to recover the data
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    Reset to the factory-preset settings. NO: Do not change the settings, and return to the Option Screen. RESET SETTINGS Reset? YES NO 3 Select "YES", 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
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    For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for specific cards, please see "Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible main switch to REC, and turn Remaining number of images on the camera (page 30). h The remaining number of images Remaining video recording time
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    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 then erase them (page 97) from the card. i When the remaining number of images or the
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    before capturing an image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery pack operation, see page 188. 1 Display a Shooting or Playback Setting Screen (pages 65 and 89). h The battery pack remaining charge indicator appears in the lower right corner of the monitor. h Due
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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 117). i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, the use of the monitor
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    to connect i Connect the USB/AV terminal or COMPONENT terminal to the AUDIO and VIDEO input terminals on the TV. i When the camera's monitor unit is closed and the camera is set in the docking station, press the operation mode button [ ] on the docking station.
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    USB/AV terminal Yellow plug: Not connected* Supplied dedicated S-AV interface cable To AC adaptor i Insert the plug with the [n] mark facing up. White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal S-terminal Set the input
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    playback: see page 58 i The remote control unit can be used for playback (page 59). i The same playback procedure as 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
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    video input capability i The images will not appear on the TV. Camera Menu Screen and TV Menu Screen i The Menu Screen appears only on the TV monitor, so please operate the camera while looking at the TV monitor. i The layout of the Menu Screen as it appears on the TV is different from that on the
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    DIRECT PRINTING Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera's monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing). Print preparations 1 Install the card in the camera, open the monitor unit
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    The camera switches to the PictBridge printing mode, and the PictBridge Screen 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
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    to select one still image and print it. 1 Complete the printing setup (page 155). 2 Select the one image icon Y, and press the SET button. h The screen to select images for printing appears. 3 Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the image you wish to print. h Specify the
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    Printing begins. PRINT 1 IMAGE COPIES 1 PRINT EXIT HINT To cancel printing 1 During printing, toggle the SET button down. h The Confirm Cancel Printing Screen appears. 2 Select "YES", and press the SET button. h If "EXIT" is selected and the SET button is pressed, printing resumes. English 158
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    on the card. 1 Complete the printing setup (page 155). 2 Select the all images icon u, and press the SET button. h The Print All Images Screen appears. PRINT ALL IMAGES 3 Select "PRINT", and press the SET button. h Printing begins. PRINT EXIT CAUTION Printing is not possible if there are more
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    all the images on the card. 1 Complete the printing setup (page 155). 2 Select the index print icon [, and press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. INDEX 3 Select "PRINT", and press the SET button. h Printing begins. PRINT EXIT English 160
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    setup (page 155). 2 Select the DPOF icon w, and press the SET button. h The Print Scheduled Images Screen appears. DPOF : : copies 3 Select "PRINT", and press the SET button. h Printing begins. h is not possible if a printer is used that does not support your camera's DPOF function. 161 English
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    change printer settings) Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc. printer settings icon v, and press the SET button. h The Printer Settings Screen appears. MEDIA TYPE: Specify the type of paper used for printing. PAPER
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    the printer that is connected. i To use printer functions which do not appear on your camera's Printer Settings Screen, select "PRINTER VALUE". i If a function set by the camera is not available in the printer, the camera's printer settings will automatically change to "PRINTER VALUE". 163 English
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    electromagnetic radiation i Affix the core (supplied) to the cable. Microphone connection cable Stereo microphone HINT i The input level of the connected microphone can be adjusted (page 132). i When an external microphone is connected, the camera's stereo microphone is disabled. English 164
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    pack temporarily lost its power. The ambient temperature is very low. The battery pack life has expired. The remaining battery pack power is low. Recorded data is being saved on the card. The camera has determined that the image is bright enough and the flash is not necessary. Action Place the
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 180
    setting should I use? Shooting What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? Answer - - - Action All settings except the self-timer and the exposure correction are retained even after the camera is turned off. Select the resolution setting according to the intended
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 181
    displayed image contain some red, blue and green dots, or why are black spots visible? Why is the image too bright? - Condition due to the the landscape + mode when photographing. Or, set the focus range setting to manual focus -, and set the distance to ∞. Set the flickerreduction setting to off
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 182
    is not locked properly. The image was captured at close range. This may happen when trying to play back images stored on a card from a different digital camera. If a bright subject is shot in the video clip recording mode, vertical stripes may appear on the monitor or in the image. Due to the
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 183
    of data that has been edited using a computer. Not a malfunction. Adjust the volume on the TV. Increase the playback volume of the camera. Normal video (composite video) output: Combines Y (luminance) signal and chrominance signal and outputs the combined signal. S-video output: Outputs the Y signal
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 184
    battery recharging? Why does the "Card full" message appear? Answer - - There is a problem with camera, the progressive output is available only on TVs supporting 720p signals. The image does not appear on TVs supporting D1/480i, D2/ 480p or D3/1125i signals. Please refer to the instruction manual
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    internal circuitry problem may be the cause. The card contains files that were saved using a device other than this camera. - Action Move the lock switch to the unlocked position. Remove the AC adaptor and the battery pack from the camera, wait a few minutes, then reinstall the battery pack and
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 186
    Misc Question Why does the "System error" message appear? Answer A problem has occurred within the camera or card. Action Check the following items: 1 Remove the card and then install it again. 2 Remove the battery pack and then install it again. 3 Install a different card. If "System error"
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. CAMERA Problem No power. Cause The battery pack is dead. Power The battery pack has not been inserted correctly. Shooting The camera turns off by itself. An image
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 188
    Problem An image is not captured when the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is pressed. The flash does not operate. The digital is selected. The battery pack is dead. The still image mode is set to v. The digital zoom setting is set to "OFF". The battery pack is consumed.
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Shooting Monitor Viewing images Problem When zooming in or out, the zoom movement zoom has moved to the maximum magnification position. The ISO sensitivity setting is too high. The camera's internal temperature is high. The main switch is not set to PLAY. The flash was blocked
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    Viewing images Problem The video clip picture is flickering. The image is too bright with the subject within the photographable range. Select the correct focus setting for your needs. Hold the camera correctly and slowly press the still image shooting button halfway to lock the focus. Then press the
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Viewing images Connecting to a TV Problem mode. Set the white balance setting correctly. Hold the camera correctly, and make sure the lens is not obstructed TV output setting. Make the correct connection. Follow the instructions to make the connection correctly. Set the input on the
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    Problem There is no sound. Connecting to a TV Image editing The edge of the image is cut off. You cannot edit or rotate an image. The camera is set in the docking station but the installed battery is not being recharged. Charging Cause The playback volume setting on the camera is too low. This
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Misc. Problem Cause The "No card" message appears. The "Image is protected" message appears and the data cannot be erased. The audio guide audio guide setting to "ON". Depending on the card, the capacity may be less than the specified value. Please refer to the instructions that
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    unit Problem The remote control unit does not seem to work. Cause The remote control unit is aimed at the TV (not at the camera's remote control sensor). Something is obstructing the space between the remote control unit and the camera's remote control sensor. The remote control unit battery is
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 195
    TROUBLESHOOTING Remote control unit Problem The remote control unit does not seem to work. Cause The remote control unit is too far from the camera's remote control sensor. The remote control codes for the remote control unit and camera's remote control sensor are different. Action Operate the
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 196
    Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters Scene Select Setting Sports a Remarks Portrait > Landscape + Night view portrait / Fireworks + Lamp* Q Focus range: + cannot be selected. Focus range: Fixed at *. Flash: Fixed at l. Still image mode: Can be set to [ or A. Flash: Fixed at l.
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 197
    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 Camera (recording and playback) Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant) Note: Designed mainly by
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 198
    mode Range Digital zoom HD mode U: of this camera is 59 iris Internal ND filter Open F=3.5 (Wide) to 3.5 (Tele) Smallest F=8.0 (Wide) to 8.0 (Tele) Programmable AE/Shutter speed priority AE/ Aperture priority AE/Manual exposure control Exposure correction available from the Shooting Setting Screen
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 199
    SPECIFICATIONS Shutter speed Screen) * Maximum ISO sensitivity up to 1,600 equivalent when Scene Select function is set to Q 27 lux (HD mode/normal mode, 30 fps, 1/30 sec in AUTO mode) 14 lux (HD mode: Continuous focus), manual focus (22 steps) Approx. 2-second delay, 10-second delay 185 English
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    Ambient environment Temperature Humidity Power supply Power consumption Battery pack (supplied) AC adaptor (supplied) Dimensions ) 10 to 90% (storage, no condensation) Li-ion battery pack (DB-L40) × 1 VAR-G8 4.1 W (When using the Li-ion battery during recording) 80 (W) × 119 (H) × 36 (D)
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 201
    SPECIFICATIONS Camera connectors [USB/AV] (communication/ audio and video output) terminal [COMPONENT] (720p output) terminal [MIC] (microphone unbalanced NTSC color TV system/PAL color TV system (switchable from the Option Screen) USB USB 2.0 High-speed 720p video output Y signal: 1.0Vp-p/75
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 202
    Sys-Com 512MB SD Memory Card is used) 75 minutes: Recorded in HD-SHQ mode (1,280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps) 220 minutes: Monitor on, continuous playback i Until 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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 203
    SPECIFICATIONS Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time The table shows the possible number of captured images and the possible recording times for
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 204
    supply Rated output Ambient environment Dimensions Weight Temperature Humidity PDS-HD1A DC 5V DC 5V 0 to 40°C (32 to 104 . Approx. 70 g (2.5 oz.) Remote control unit Part number Power supply Dimensions Weight BRC-C2 Lithium battery (CR2025) 32.4 (W) × 68 (H) × 15.6 (D) mm 1.28 (W) × 2.68 (H)
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 205
    SPECIFICATIONS 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 computer or printer (USB) Power save mode active
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 206
    g (6.0 oz.) VPC-HD1A AC 125 V, 7 A Power cord rated value VPCHD1AEX AC 250 V, 2.5 A i When using the supplied AC adaptor abroad, the power cord may need to be replaced in accordance with local requirements. Please contact your local dealer for details. Supplied Li-ion battery
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 207
    shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting from the use of this camera. i Sanyo Electric declines all responsibility for damages due to improper use of the camera, failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual, or repairs or changes done by those other than a technician
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 208
    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 for the target mark to appear in the monitor, and holding the camera steady, gently continue to press the still images shooting button all
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 209
    determined when you press the still images shooting 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 HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 210
    You can get a better picture by using the flash, for example, or changing the exposure setting. Photographing moving subjects (sports mode a) Points: i Match the camera's movement with that of the subject. i Set the zoom to the Wide end (wide-angle). i Don't be too hesitant to press the still images
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1A - Page 211
    , 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. Using a tripod or other means of stabilizing the camera will increase the likelihood of getting a clear photo
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VPC-HD1AEX
VPC-HD1A
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-HD1AEX and VPC-
HD1A.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.