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  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 1
    INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Movie Camera VPC-HD1EX VPC-HD1E VPC-HD1 Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-HD1EX, VPC-HD1E and VPC-HD1. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - 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-HD1 Trade Name: SANYO Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address: 21605
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 3
    environment we live in! Symbols used in this manual HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to. CAUTION answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections "COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS" (page 163) and "TROUBLESHOOTING" (page 170).
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 4
    GETTING UP AND RUNNING 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-HD1E - 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. 2 Set the main switch to REC. 3 Press the still image shooting button [ ]. h The image is captured. ON/OFF button Main switch 24 00
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 6
    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-HD1E - Page 7
    (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 the camera's color/contrast characteristics • "ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY" on page 127 Wide-screen video recording (HD mode) • "RECORDING IN THE HD MODE"
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    EXPOSURE CORRECTION" on page 63 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-HD1E - Page 9
    date imprint • "PRINT SETTINGS" on page 109 View the settings that were in effect when the image/audio data was recorded • "DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN)" on page 117 Data managing/processing 3 English
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 10
    OPERATION 1 CONTENTS 4 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 7 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA 11 SYSTEM MAP 14 „ SETUP PARTS IMAGE 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-HD1E - Page 11
    MODE SETTING 82 ISO SENSITIVITY 83 WHITE BALANCE 84 SELF-TIMER 86 SEQUENTIAL SHOTS MODE SETTING 87 „ PLAYBACK DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS 89 PLAYBACK METHOD 93 PLAYBACK VOLUME 94 IMAGE PROTECT 95 ERASING DATA 97 ROTATE IMAGE 99 CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE 100 EXTRACTING
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 12
    CARD MEMORY 145 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE 147 „ OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV 149 DIRECT PRINTING 153 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE 162 „ APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS 163 TROUBLESHOOTING 170 SPECIFICATIONS 180 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES 190
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 13
    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-HD1E - Page 14
    battery (CR2025) for remote control unit: 1 i Lens cap and strap: 1 i Cable adaptor: 1 i Microphone connection cable: 1 i Core for external microphone: 1 i "SAFETY MANUAL" (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the digital camera. i Quick Guide English
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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-HD1E - Page 17
    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-HD1E - Page 18
    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 [ ] 33 00
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 19
    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-HD1E - Page 20
    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-HD1E - Page 21
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 24
    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-HD1E - Page 25
    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-HD1E - Page 26
    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 142). 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-HD1E - Page 27
    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-HD1E - Page 28
    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-HD1E - Page 29
    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-HD1E - Page 30
    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-HD1E - Page 31
    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-HD1E - Page 32
    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-HD1E - Page 33
    , 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-HD1E - Page 35
    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-HD1E - Page 36
    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-HD1E - Page 37
    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-HD1E - Page 38
    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-HD1E - Page 39
    image or paused image. * Burn-in: A phenomenon whereby the faint outline of a static image appears to remain on the screen. i The colors of images as viewed on the camera's monitor may appear slightly different depending on the angle of view. Prolonged exposure of the monitor to direct sunlight or
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 40
    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-HD1E - Page 41
    OPERATION BUTTONS 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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 42
    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-HD1E - Page 43
    24 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 1 Select "DISP". 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Format Screen appears. 3 Toggle the SET button up or down. h Toggle the SET button
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 44
    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-HD1E - Page 45
    BASIC OPERATION BEFORE TAKING PICTURES How to hold the camera Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Correct hold Incorrect hold A finger is blocking the lens or flash. Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 46
    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. The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work, but not as desired
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 47
    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-HD1E - Page 48
    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. 2 Set the main switch to REC. 3 Press the video clip recording button [ ]. h Recording begins. 4
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 49
    the SET button. h Playback of the video clip begins. Main switch SET button 43 English
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 50
    : 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-HD1E - Page 51
    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-HD1E - Page 52
    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-HD1E - Page 53
    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-HD1E - Page 54
    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 For video clips and audio data, press
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 55
    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-HD1E - Page 56
    Magnifying (zooming in) the image 1 Display the image that you want to magnify. h For a video clip, pause playback at the place you want to magnify. 2 Push the zoom switch toward the [T] ([]]) side. h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is displayed
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 57
    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-HD1E - Page 58
    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-HD1E - Page 59
    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 during sequential shots shooting i When sequential shots are captured, the
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 60
    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-HD1E - Page 61
    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 HD mode 19 00:00:28 capture area F3.5 1/8 55 English
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 62
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 63
    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-HD1E - Page 64
    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-HD1E - Page 65
    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-HD1E - Page 66
    has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. You can specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled (page 129). 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-HD1E - Page 67
    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-HD1E - Page 68
    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 digital 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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 69
    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-HD1E - Page 70
    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. Can't access the exposure correction bar? i The exposure correction
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 71
    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-HD1E - Page 72
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 74
    pixels, 15 frames per second.
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    DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS PAGE 2 IMAGE STABILIZER VIDEO VIEW 69 English
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 76
    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 123) 0 Remaining battery power (page 147) * When you
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 77
    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 Normal mode Setting Resolution (units: pixels) U V 1,280 × 720 b T 640 × 480 a d 320 × 240 Frame rate 30 fps 30
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 78
    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-HD1E - Page 79
    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-HD1E - Page 80
    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-HD1E - Page 81
    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 126). i The manual exposure setting automatically becomes @ if the scene select function is active or if
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 82
    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 60) is being used, the large
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 84
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 85
    mode) -: The focus can be manually set to any distance from 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 40 m (13.12 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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 86
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 87
    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). 12 00:00:52 2 Select the focus mode menu. K: 5-point range finder focus is
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 88
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 89
    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 shooting mode: ISO
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 90
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 91
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 92
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 93
    SEQUENTIAL SHOTS MODE SETTING This camera features two types of sequential shots. Standard sequential shots P: Takes standard sequential shots /single button [O/ ] to select the sequential shots mode. 2 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). Sequential/single button 87 English
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 94
    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 How many shots in the auto bracket series? i Three images are
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 95
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 96
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 97
    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 123) 9 Remaining battery power (page 147) 91 English
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 98
    (page 109) h Specify the print settings (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 123) 0 Remaining battery power (page 147) English 92
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 99
    only the selected image (pages 43 and 48). PLAYBACK METHOD 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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 100
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 101
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 102
    CAUTION i Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be erased if the card is reformatted (page 142). 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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 103
    ONE ERASE ERASE ALL EXIT 3 Toggle the SET button up or down 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 to select the data you wish to erase. h Toggle the SET
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 104
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 105
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 106
    ): 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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 107
    data is left unchanged). EXIT: You are returned to the Playback Setting Screen. EXTRACT STILL SAVE THIS IMAGE? YES EXIT 4 Select "YES" and a video clip recorded in the HD mode i The still image that is generated will be a 4:3 (640 × 480 pixels) VGA image with black bars at the top and bottom
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 108
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 109
    EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Procedure to join two video clips Display the video clip that will come first. J Select the video clip that you wish to append (join). J Join the video clips. (Press the SET button.) i The two video clips are saved together as a separate video clip. i The original video clips are
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 110
    image-by-image playback functions (page 44). h The actual cut point may be slightly before or after the displayed scene. 3 Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 89). English 104
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 111
    video icon k, and press the SET button. h The Edit Video Screen appears. 5 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the EDIT VIDEO DELETE 1ST PART DELETE 2ND PART JOIN EXIT 6 Press the SET button. h A screen appears for you to confirm whether or not you want to keep the original video clip.
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 112
    video clip is saved as a new video clip, and the original video clip is erased. h When editing ends, you are returned to the Playback Setting Screen. HINT i If the original video clip is protected, even if you select "NO" in steps 7 and press the SET button, the original video clip will
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 113
    clip Video clip to be joined Video clip start Video clip end 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 4 Select the join icon x. DELETE 1ST PART DELETE 2ND PART JOIN EXIT 107
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 114
    in step 8, the original video clips are erased when the joined video clip is saved. h When editing ends, you are returned to the Playback Setting Screen. HINT i If the original video clip is protected, even if you select "NO" in steps 8 and press the SET button, the original video clip will
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 115
    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 Print Settings Screen 1 Display the PAGE 2 Playback
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 116
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 117
    to all the images on the card (ALL IMAGES). 1 Display the Print Setting Screen (page 109). 2 Select ALL IMAGES or EACH IMAGE. ALL IMAGES: The set IMAGE INDEX ALL CLEAR EXIT 3 Press the SET button. h The Date/Copies Print Screen appears. h If "EACH IMAGE" was selected, toggle the SET button to the
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 118
    , and the number of prints. 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select "DATE". 2 Press the SET button. h The Print Date Screen appears. 3 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired option. YES: Print the date. NO: Do not print the date. 4 Press the
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 119
    PRINT SETTINGS 5 Select "ADD TO PRINT SETTING" and press the SET button. h The Confirm Print Settings Screen appears. If the print settings are correct: Select "EXIT", and press the SET button. If the print settings were changed: Select "MODIFY PRINT SETTING", and
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 120
    PRINT? YES EXIT 4 Select "YES", and press the SET button. h This completes the setting for the index print. You are returned to the Print Setting Screen. Changing the print settings 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 on pages 111 and 112. 2 Select "MODIFY PRINT SETTING", and press the SET button. ALL IMAGES
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 121
    Clearing all the print settings Delete the print settings for all images. 1 Display the Print Setting Screen (page 109). 2 Select "ALL CLEAR". 3 Press the SET button. h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. YES: Clear the print settings for all images. EXIT: Cancel the clear procedure and return
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 122
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 123
    appears. h If the 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 Remaining battery charge 7 Date and time of image 8 Still image resolution settings INFO 100-0001
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 124
    Toggle the SET button to the right, and select the option icon. h The Option Screen appears. h The Option Screen is canceled if the MENU button is pressed. Option icon PAGE indication ADV. SETTINGS CAMERA SETTINGS 4 Toggle the SET button down. h The menu appears. 1/3 CLOCK SET OPERATION BEEP HELP
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 125
    DISPLAYING THE OPTION SCREEN Overview of the Option Screen 1/3 CLOCK SET OPERATION BEEP HELP DISP POST VIEW WIND NOISE REDUC. NOISE REDUCTION IMAGE SETTINGS FLICKER REDUCT DIGITAL ZOOM MONITOR BRIGHTNESS EXT MIC VOLUME LANGUAGE TV OUTPUT SETTINGS POWER SAVE FILE NO. RESET FORMAT RESET SETTINGS 119
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 126
    zoom setting (page 129) h Enable or disable the digital zoom. 0 Monitor brightness (page 130) h Adjust the brightness of the monitor. A External microphone (page 131) h Adjust the input level of a microphone connected to the camera. B Screen language (page 132) h Select the language in which
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 127
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 128
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 129
    (page 118). HELP DISP 2 Select the help display icon r and ON press the SET button. h The Help Setting Screen appears. OFF ON: The HELP messages are enabled. OFF: The HELP messages are disabled. 3 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 130
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 131
    (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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 132
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 133
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 134
    Hz. 1 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: Turns on bright light areas, may occur. i The manual exposure control and flicker reduction function cannot both be enabled at the same time
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 135
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 136
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 137
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 138
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 139
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 140
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 141
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 142
    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. 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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 143
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 144
    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 138
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 145
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 146
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 147
    (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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 148
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 149
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 150
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 151
    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 the main switch to REC, and turn Remaining number of images on the camera (page 30). h The remaining number of images appears in the upper
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 152
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 153
    before capturing an image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery pack operation, see page 184. 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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 154
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 155
    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.
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 156
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 157
    A TV Playback i After connecting the digital camera to the television, set the TV input switch to VIDEO input. i When an S-AV interface cable is connected, no image appears on the camera's monitor. i The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the camera's monitor. Audio playback: see
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 158
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 159
    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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 160
    camera switches to the PictBridge printing mode, and the PictBridge Screen appears 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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 161
    to select one still image and print it. 1 Complete the printing setup (page 153). 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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 162
    begins. ONE IMAGE 100-0009 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 156
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    on the card. 1 Complete the printing setup (page 153). 2 Select the all images icon u, and press the SET button. h The Print All Images Screen appears. ALL IMAGES 3 Select "PRINT", and press the SET button. h Printing begins. PRINT EXIT 100-0009 CAUTION Printing is not possible if there are
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 164
    all the images on the card. 1 Complete the printing setup (page 153). 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 100-0009 English 158
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 165
    (page 153). 2 Select the DPOF icon w, and press the SET button. h The Print Scheduled Images Screen appears. DPOF 100-0009 3 Select "PRINT", and press the SET button. h Printing begins. h Printing is not possible if a printer is used that does not support your camera's DPOF function. 159 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. 1 the date the photo was taken. EXIT: Return to the PictBridge Screen. PRINTER SETTINGS MEDIA TYPE PAPER SIZE LAYOUT QUALITY DATE STAMP PRINTER
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 167
    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". 161 English
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 168
    i Affix the core for the external microphone (supplied) to the cable. Microphone connection cable Stereo microphone HINT i The input level of the connected microphone can be adjusted (page 131). i When an external microphone is connected, the camera's stereo microphone is disabled. English 162
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 169
    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-HD1E - Page 170
    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-HD1E - Page 171
    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-HD1E - Page 172
    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 shooting mode, vertical stripes may appear on the monitor or in the image. Due to the
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 173
    output and progressive output? Answer The sound of the camera's mechanical action was recorded. The volume on the TV is set to the . Adjust the volume on the TV. Increase the playback volume of the camera. Normal video (composite video) output: Combines Y (luminance) signal and
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 174
    same time. Connect only one of the cables. With this camera, the progressive output is available only on TVs supporting 720p signals. The image does not appear on TVs supporting D1/480i or D2/480p signals. Please refer to the instruction manual for your printer. Select video clips that have the same
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 175
    abroad? Why does the "SYSTEM ERROR" message appear? A problem has occurred within the camera or card. Action Remove the AC adaptor and the battery pack from the camera, wait a few minutes, then reinstall the battery pack and try again. When the camera is connected to a TV, you can switch the
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 176
    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-HD1E - Page 177
    TROUBLESHOOTING Shooting Problem An image is not captured when the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is pressed. The flash does not operate. The digital The battery pack is dead. The still image mode is set to v. The digital zoom setting is set to "OFF". The battery pack
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 178
    Shooting Monitor Viewing images Problem When zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops optical 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 by
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Viewing images Problem The video clip picture is flickering. The image is 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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 180
    to a TV Problem The colors of The digital camera is not correctly connected to the TV. The TV input is not set correctly. The playback volume setting on the camera is TV output setting. Make the correct connection. Follow the instructions to make the connection correctly. Set the input on the
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 181
    TROUBLESHOOTING Image editing Charging Problem You cannot edit or rotate an image. The camera is set in the docking station but the installed battery is not being recharged. Cause The protect mode is set. The AC adaptor is not connected to the docking station. The camera is not correctly
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 182
    Misc. Problem Cause The "NO CARD" message appears. The "PROTECTED" message appears and the data cannot be erased. The audio guide does the audio guide setting to "ON". Depending on the card, the capacity may be less than the specified value. Please refer to the instructions that accompanied the
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 183
    TROUBLESHOOTING DOCKING STATION Remote control 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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 184
    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 remote control
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 185
    TROUBLESHOOTING Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters Scene Select Setting Sports a Portrait > Landscape + Night view / Fireworks + Lamp Q Remarks Focus range: + cannot be selected. Focus
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 186
    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-HD1E - Page 187
    SPECIFICATIONS Video clip shooting mode (recording resolution, frame rate, bit rate) White balance Lens Aperture Exposure control type Light-measuring mode Range Digital zoom HD mode U: 1,280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps 9 Mbps V: 1,280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps 6 Mbps Normal mode T: 640 × 480 pixels, 60 fps 6
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 188
    ISO 100, ISO 200, and ISO 400 (switchable from Shooting Setting Screen) Video clip shooting mode: Auto (equivalent to ISO 200 to 800)/ point range finder/spot focus; video clip recording mode: continuous area focus), manual focus (22 steps) Approx. 2-second delay, 10-second delay Temperature 0
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 189
    SPECIFICATIONS Power supply Power consumption Battery pack (supplied) AC adaptor (supplied) Dimensions (excluding protrusions) Weight Li-ion battery pack (DB-L40) × 1 VAR-G9 4.3 W (When using the Li-ion battery during recording) 80 (W) × 119 (H) × 36 (D) mm 3.15 (W) × 4.69 (H) × 1.42 (D) in. (
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 190
    from the Option Screen) USB USB microphone) DC 5 V (for exclusive use with the supplied AC adaptor [VAR-G9]) Battery life Shooting Still image shooting mode 130 images: CIPA standard (when a Hagiwara Sys-Com 512MB SD Memory Card is used) Video clip recording mode 60 minutes: Recorded in HD
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 191
    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-HD1E - Page 192
    supply Rated output Ambient environment Dimensions Weight Temperature Humidity PDS-HD1 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-HD1E - Page 193
    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 Red Flashing Fast Accessing card Battery charge Very error or rise in fast internal temperature 187 English
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 194
    -HD1 VPCHD1EX, VPC-HD1E AC 125 V, 7 A 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 pack Model number Voltage Rated output Ambient
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 195
    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-HD1E - Page 196
    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-HD1E - Page 197
    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-HD1E - Page 198
    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-HD1E - Page 199
    , 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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1 | Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1E - Page 200
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VPC-HD1EX
VPC-HD1E
VPC-HD1
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-HD1EX, VPC-HD1E and
VPC-HD1.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.