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  • Sanyo VPC HD1A | Owners Manual - 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
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    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).
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    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
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    [ ] 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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    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
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    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
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    '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 CARD READER
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    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
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    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 [
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    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
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    CONTENTS CONTENTS 1 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION 4 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 7 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA 11 SYSTEM MAP 14 „ SETUP PARTS NAMES 15 INSTALLING THE CARD 20 PREPARING THE DOCKING STATION 22 PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 23 PREPARING THE POWER 26 TURNING THE
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    „ SHOOTING DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS 65 VIDEO CLIP MODE (IMAGE QUALITY) SETTING 71 STILL IMAGE MODE (RESOLUTION) SETTING 72 SCENE SELECT 73 EXPOSURE SETTING 74 FILTERS 76 MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER 77 FOCUS RANGE 79 FOCUS AREA SETTING 81 LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING
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    CHECKING THE REMAINING 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
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    Your camera has RANGE" (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" -REDUCTION" on page 129 Set the camera's color/contrast characteristics • "ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY" on page 128
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    (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
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    playback" on page 49 Delete data • "ERASING DATA" on page 97 Protect images from accidental erasure • "IMAGE PROTECT" on page 95 Format a card • "FORMATTING A CARD" on page 144 Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips • "EDITING VIDEO CLIPS" on page 102 Specify the number of prints
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    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
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    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
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    CAMERA Your camera is a digital movie camera video clip. The docking station makes it simple to connect other devices to your camera, providing you with camera can both record and play back video clips in the wide-screen mode with a 16:9 aspect ratio (HD mode). 00 Press the 00 297 00:20:39 HD
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    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
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    THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Docking 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
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    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
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    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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    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 MENU button Docking station terminal
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    Docking station Front Rear Docking station terminal Operation mode button [] DC IN terminal COMPONENT terminal USB/AV terminal English 18
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    as toggling SET button down 8 CH button 9 MENU button * Operation shortcuts are not available from the remote control unit. Cable adaptor Docking station terminal USB/AV terminal * The dedicated component cable (supplied) cannot be connected to the USB/AV terminal. DC IN terminal 19 English
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    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 card slot. 2 Insert the card all the way in. h Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place. 3 Close the
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    , 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 red... i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red, as doing so may result in loss of data
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    remote control sensor on the docking station. 2 Hold down the CH button and press the [J] button for about 3 seconds. 3 Press a button on the remote control unit and check that the camera is receiving correctly. h The remote control codes are retained even if the batteries in the remote control unit
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    a power outlet if the docking 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
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    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 indicator
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    i You can photograph and view images while the camera is set in the docking station. The battery pack can be charged when the camera is in the playback mode, but not in the shooting mode. Do not charge the battery pack battery pack immediately after the camera has been in continuous use for a long
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    power outlet if the docking station or the cable adaptor is used. Using the docking 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
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    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
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    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
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    time settings have not been completed (page 35), the date and time cannot be recorded with the captured images. For this reason, immediately after the camera is turned on, the "SET DATE AND TIME" reminder briefly appears, after which the K icon is shown on the Shooting Screen. To have the date
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    to control the 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
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    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
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    DATE AND TIME SETTING The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images,
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    3 Set the date. 1 Select "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 date is set in the following order: Set the year → Set the month → Set the day. h Toggle the SET button left or right to select year, month or day.
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    lost (The backup will last for about 7 days). It is recommended to check that the date and time settings are still correct after replacing the battery pack and before shooting or recording of any type (follow steps 1 and 2). To correct the date and time settings i After steps 1 and 2, select the
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    the card installed in the camera. memory remaining capacity, in some cases the next image can be captured about 2 seconds after shooting. Checking the last image shot (instant review) i After shooting a picture, you can immediately view it by pressing the SET button once. i During instant review
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    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
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    the SET button. h Playback of the video clip begins. Main switch SET button 43 English
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    : 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
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    the video fast enough, making it appear jerky. (The video will always be displayed properly on the monitor or a television.) i Depending on the card, shooting may end even before the possible shooting time indicated. Display the video clip playback point i During video clip playback, press the MENU
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    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
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    mark appears, at the same time, the shutter speed and aperture settings are also displayed. You can use them as a reference when shooting. If the camera shake icon > appears... i During still image shooting, if the shutter speed is slow and the possibility that the image may be blurred due to
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    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
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    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES 9-image display playback 1 Set the main switch to PLAY. 2 Push the zoom switch toward the [W] ([P]) side. h The 9-image display appears. Main switch Zoom switch 3 Select the image to play back. h Toggle the SET button up, down, left or right to move the
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    . 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
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    EXPOSURE CORRECTION When capturing images, you 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
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    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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    1 settings (page 67) cover the basic shooting settings, and the PAGE 2 settings (page 69) provide you with more detailed settings. 1 Turn on the camera (page 30). 2 Set the main switch to REC. Main switch 3 Press the MENU button. h The Shooting Setting Screen appears. h Pressing the MENU button
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    SWITCHING THE 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
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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
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    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: PAGE display (page 66) 9 HELP display (page 89) 0 Remaining battery power (page 149) * When you specify multiple functions that cannot be simultaneously
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    . On the other hand, the file size becomes large and uses more memory. Set the image quality to a setting that's right for your purpose. 480 60 fps Normal a mode 30 fps l 30 fps d 320 × 240 15 fps HD mode/ normal < - - mode Image quality Very high image quality High image quality Very
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    (pixels) to a higher setting, image detail is enhanced for a smoother, finer picture. However, the file size also becomes large and uses more memory. Select the resolution setting that suits your purpose. 1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). 2 Select the still image mode menu
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    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
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    This allows you to set a specific aperture size and enable/disable the ND filter. The camera automatically sets an appropriate shutter speed ). ,: This allows you to set a specific shutter speed, aperture size and enable/disable the ND filter (manual exposure control). Example: When shooting in a
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    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
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    FILTERS The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply unique effects to the photographed image. 1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). 2 Select the filter menu. &: No filter is used (none). %: Skin tones are enhanced in close-up shots (cosmetic
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    may not be possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion. i If the digital zoom (page 130) is being used, the large magnification factor may make it difficult for the motion compensation function to work correctly. i When using a tripod, the docking station or other means to stabilize the
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    i When the motion compensation is set to ON, the field of view during recording standby differs from the recordable field of view as shown below. i When set to the motion compensation q setting, the video clip recording
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    (total range mode) *: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (normal 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.) to 1 m (3.28 ft.) (super macro mode: wide end only) h When the focus
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    the subject. i In some cases there may be a slight variance between the distance (numerical figure) you set in the manual focus mode and the actual distance. About zoom movement when using the manual focus i If the focus distance is set to 70 cm (27.56 in.) or less, the zoom changes to
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    from 5 different focus points within the shooting 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
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    LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING 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
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    ISO SENSITIVITY With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. 1 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). 2 Select the ISO sensitivity menu. t: Sets the ISO
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    be manually set. 1 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). 2 Select the white balance menu. >: The camera will moves to the left end of the line. 2 Fill the entire screen with a plain white card (or piece of paper, etc.), and press the SET button. h This completes the white balance
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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 after the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is pressed. x: Turns
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    SEQUENTIAL SHOTS MODE SETTING This camera features two types of sequential shots. Standard sequential shots P: Takes standard sequential shots (page 52). Auto bracket shots I: A series of images is captured while the
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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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    1 settings (page 91) cover the basic playback settings, and the PAGE 2 settings (page 92) provide you with more detailed settings. 1 Turn on the camera (page 30). 2 Set the main switch to PLAY. Main switch 3 Press the MENU button. h The Playback Setting Screen appears. h Pressing the MENU button
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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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    playback volume for video clips and audio data. 4 Data 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
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    (page 101) h Extract a still image from a video clip. 4 Video clip edit (page 102) h Edit video 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
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    PLAYBACK MODE Images can be viewed continuously (slideshow playback) or you can choose to show single images. 1 Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 89). 2 Select the playback method icon 4, and press the SET button. h The Playback Method Screen appears. PLAY ALL: Play back images in
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    PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for 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 control bar appears. PLAY VOLUME 3 Toggle the SET button left or right to adjust the
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    IMAGE PROTECT Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio data. 1 Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display 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
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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
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    press the SET button. h The Erase Mode Screen appears. DELETE SINGLE:Erases one data at a time. DELETE ALL: Erases 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 or down the select the erase mode
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    4 Select "YES", and press the SET button. h The currently displayed image is 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
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    ROTATE IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. 1 Display the still image you wish to rotate, and display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 89). 2 Select the rotate icon L, and press the SET button. h The Rotate Image Screen appears. RIGHT:Rotates
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    CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) A captured image can be resized to a smaller size and saved as a separate image. 1 Display the still image whose size you want to change, and display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 89). 2 Select the resize icon I, and press the SET button. h The Resize Screen
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    16:9. (This selection is available only for video clips recorded in the HD mode.) EXIT: You are returned to the Playback Setting Screen. EXTRACT The image is extracted. HINT When an image from a video clip recorded in the HD mode is saved with an aspect ratio of 4:3... i The still image that is
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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 not be properly completed, but the original video clip may also be erased. i As the number or size of the video clips increases, the card memory may become full, making it impossible to edit the video clips. In this case, you will need to free some of the
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    Video clip cutting (extracting) 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
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    EDITING VIDEO CLIPS 5 Specify the start point of the extract. h Use the procedure below to specify the frame from which the video clip extract will start. h Play the video clip until approximately the desired point, pause the video clip, then play the video clip one frame at a time, stopping at the
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    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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    EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Joining two video clips CAUTION i Video 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
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    clip SAVE AS NEW as a new (separate) file, or to delete the original 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 a new file. The original video clips remain unchanged. OVERWRITE FILE: The
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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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    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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    110). 2 Select EACH IMAGE or ALL IMAGES. ALL IMAGES: The printing instructions are applied to all the still images on the card. EACH IMAGE: The printing instructions are applied only to the image currently displayed. PRINT INSTRUCTIONS ALL IMAGES EACH IMAGE INDEX ALL CLEAR EXIT 3 Press the SET
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    indication is switched on or off. h For images that were captured when the camera's clock was not set (page 35), the date display appears as and dated date indication off. 5 Press the SET button. h The printing instructions for the requested print quantities and dated prints are stored. 6 Press
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    on one sheet is called an "index print". This is convenient for use as a list of the images you have captured. 1 Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 110). 2 Select "INDEX". 3 Press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. YES: Specify an index print copy. EXIT: Discontinue the
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    . 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 instructions are cleared and you are returned to the Printing
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    that occurs, for example, when playing back video clips that were recorded with camera moving fast. 1 Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 89). 2 does not work for video clips that were recorded in the HD mode. i This feature does not work when the dedicated component cable is connected
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    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 image resolution settings INFO 2006.12.25 19:30 INFO 100-0002
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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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    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 SETTINGS 119 English
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    function on or off. 0 Digital zoom setting (page 130) h Enable or disable the digital zoom. A Monitor brightness (page Card format (page 144) h Use the camera to format the memory card. H Reset camera settings (page 146) h Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. I Remaining battery
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    SCREEN DISPLAY Specify what information is displayed on the Playback Screen. 1 Display the Option Screen (page 118). 2 Select the info display icon j, and press the SET button. h The Screen Display Screen appears. DATE & TIME: Set the capture-date display to ON or OFF. COUNTER: Set the video clip
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    Screen (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
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    a photo is taken using the self-timer. KEY SW: Select the sound that is produced when the SET button, MENU button, etc. are pressed. AUDIO GUIDE: Mute or enable the camera's audio help guide. OPERATION BEEP TURN ON/OFF : ON SHUTTER : D KEY SW :A AUDIO
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    or down to 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
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    POST-VIEW SETTING Specify the duration that the captured image 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
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    WIND NOISE REDUCTION This feature reduces the ambient sound of the wind when you are recording a video clip or making an audio recording in a strong wind environment. Set the function to on or off. 1 Display the Option Screen (page 118). 2 Select the wind noise reduction icon `, and press the SET
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    NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION Use this setting to minimize noise in still images and produce a clear image. 1 Display the Option 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
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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
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    setting is used outdoors on a very bright day, a halation effect, which produces 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 same time. i When the flicker-reduction function is set to "ON
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    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 setting, and press the SET button. h This
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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
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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.
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    SCREEN LANGUAGE You can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of several languages. 1 Display the Option Screen (page 118). 2 Select the language icon z, and press the SET button. h
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    TV OUTPUT SETTING 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
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    PAL video signals. : Images recorded in the HD mode with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are reproduced with an aspect ratio of 4:3 at the top and bottom of the picture. : Images recorded in the HD mode with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are vertically compressed (squeeze format) to
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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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    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
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    turns off after a specified period of inactivity. The power save function works to conserve the battery pack power when the camera is not being used, or to prevent the battery pack from dying if the camera has accidentally been left on. You can specify the elapsed time (standby time) before the
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    3 Select 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. Up: Increases the standby time. Down: Decreases the standby time. 5 Press the SET button. h The standby time is set. 6 Select "EXIT", and press
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    , 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 File name (image number
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    the next recorded image continues from last file number recorded on Card A. Card A 0001, 0002 ...... 0012, 0013 Replace card Card B 0001, 0002, 0014, 0015 ...... 0025, 0026 Previously recorded files When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is higher than the highest file number on
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    FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION 1 Display the Option Screen (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
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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 "LOCK" 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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    may be merely modified and the data itself may not be completely erased from the card. i In some cases it may be possible to recover the data from a reformatted card using special software for that purpose. However, if the camera is used to execute a full format, it will be impossible to recover the
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    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 this procedure: Date and time setting
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    CARD MEMORY You can check how many images can be captured and how much recording time is available on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for specific cards . F3.5 1/40 For audio recordings 1 Set the camera to the audio recording mode (page 56). h The
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    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 remaining video recording time is "0", it may be possible to
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    corner of the monitor. h Due to the battery pack characteristics, when the ambient temperature is low, may appear early for an incorrect indication of the remaining charge. Also, depending on the conditions of use of the camera or the ambient conditions (temperature, etc.), the indicated
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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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    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. USB/AV terminal Yellow plug: To
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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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    can enjoy the high video quality of progressive output from your camera. COMPONENT terminal White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal Red connect the dedicated S-AV interface cable and the dedicated component cable to the docking station at the same time. In some cases the images may not appear
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    images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing). Print preparations 1 Install the card in the camera, open the monitor unit to turn on the camera, and turn on the printer. 2 Use the supplied docking station or adaptor to connect the camera to the printer. USB/AV terminal To AC adaptor To USB
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    disconnect the USB interface cable, turn off the camera, and then reconnect the cable. i During PictBridge printing, the camera's button operation response is slower. i If the camera is powered by the battery pack for printing, make sure that the remaining battery charge is sufficient. English 156
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    DIRECT PRINTING To select one image and print it (one image) Procedure to select one still image and print it. 1 Complete the 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
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    4 Specify the number of prints. 1 Select "COPIES", and press the SET button. 2 Toggle the SET button up or down to specify the number of prints. 3 Press the SET button. h "PRINT" is selected. 5 Press the SET button. h Printing begins. PRINT 1 IMAGE COPIES 1 PRINT EXIT HINT To cancel printing 1
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    DIRECT PRINTING To print all the images (all images) Print all of the images 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
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    Thumbnail prints (index) Make an index print of 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
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    the images that are set to print and their DPOF settings. CAUTION i Reserved images printing w is not possible if a printer is used that does not support your camera's DPOF function. 161 English
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    To change the printer settings and print images (change printer settings) Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc. 1 Complete the printing setup (page 155). 2 Select the printer settings icon v, and press the SET
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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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    CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE A commercially sold stereo microphone can be connected to the camera. External microphone jack [MIC] To reduce unwanted electromagnetic radiation i Affix the core (supplied) to the cable. Microphone connection cable Stereo microphone HINT i The input level
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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
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    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
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    The subject was too bright. Action Set the scene select function to 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. Not a malfunction. Spots that appear in the monitor only appear in the
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    The focus 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
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    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
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    . Please refer to the instruction manual for your printer. Select video clips that have the same resolution or frame rates. Move the AC adaptor further away from the TV or radio when recharging the battery pack. Erase unnecessary data, or use a card that has more memory available. English 170
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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
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    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" still appears after
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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
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    clip recording time has been reached. The flash off mode 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. Action Install a new card. Erase the images that are not necessary. Set the flash to automatic
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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 There is no data in the installed card. The playback volume setting on the camera is too low. The TV output setting TV output setting. Make the correct connection. Follow the instructions to make the connection correctly. Set the input on
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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 does not sound. The recording capacity is less than that indicated in the section "Possible No. of Images/ Possible Shooting Time/ Possible
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    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 control sensor. The
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    '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 unit from a position up to 7 meters from the docking station. Change the remote control code. Reference page 23, 24 25 181 English
  • Sanyo VPC HD1A | Owners Manual - 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 HD1A | Owners Manual - Page 197
    JEITA), DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) is standard for digital still camera image files to provide interoperability between digital photography devices for the images stored on removable memory cards. However, it is not guaranteed that all devices will support the DCF standard. Video clips
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    , 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 × .985 fps. Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible Optical 10x zoom lens f=6.3 mm to 63.0 mm (35 mm film camera conversion 38 mm to 380 mm
  • Sanyo VPC HD1A | Owners Manual - Page 199
    SPECIFICATIONS Shutter speed Sensitivity 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/normal mode, 30 fps, 1/30 sec at recording mode: Continuous focus), manual focus (22 steps) Approx. 2-second delay, 10-second delay 185 English
  • Sanyo VPC HD1A | Owners Manual - Page 200
    ) 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) mm 3.15 (W) × 4.69 (H) × 1.42 (D) in. (Maximum dimensions) Volumetric capacity: Approx. 204 cc Approx. 210 g (7.4 oz.) (camera only [without battery pack and card]) English 186
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    SPECIFICATIONS Camera connectors [USB/AV] (communication/ audio and video output) terminal [COMPONENT] (720p output) terminal [MIC] (microphone input) terminal DC IN (external DC power input) terminal Regrouped
  • Sanyo VPC HD1A | Owners Manual - Page 202
    : CIPA standard (when a Hagiwara 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
  • Sanyo VPC HD1A | Owners Manual - 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 commercially available SD Memory Cards (1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB). Shooting/ recording mode Still image mode Video clip mode
  • Sanyo VPC HD1A | Owners Manual - Page 204
    Docking station Part number Power supply Rated output Ambient environment Dimensions Weight Temperature Humidity PDS-HD1A DC 5V DC 5V 0 to 40°C BRC-C2 Lithium battery (CR2025) 32.4 (W) × 68 (H) × 15.6 (D) mm 1.28 (W) × 2.68 (H) × 0.61 (D) in. Approx. 16 g (0.6 oz.) (including battery) English 190
  • Sanyo VPC HD1A | Owners Manual - Page 205
    status Camera status Multi-indicator Green Lit Flashing Connected to computer or printer (USB) Power save mode active Connected to the dedicated S-AV interface Orange Lit cable or the dedicated component cable During selfSlow timer photography Red Flashing Fast Accessing card Battery
  • Sanyo VPC HD1A | Owners Manual - Page 206
    °F) (storage) 20 to 80% (no condensation) 49.5 (W) × 25.5 (H) × 68.3 (D) mm 1.95 (W) × 1.00 (H) × 2.69 (D) in. Approx. 169 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
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    the contents of this manual. i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting from the use of this camera. i Sanyo Electric declines all responsibility for damages due to improper use of the camera, failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual, or repairs or
  • Sanyo VPC HD1A | Owners Manual - 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 HD1A | Owners Manual - 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 HD1A | Owners Manual - 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 HD1A | Owners Manual - 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.