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MANUAL Dual Camera VPC-PD1EX VPC-PD2 VPC-PD1GX VPC-PD1PX VPC-PD1TA Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-PD1EX, VPC-PD2, VPC-PD1GX, VPC-PD1PX and VPC-PD1TA. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 2
has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to user's authority to operate the equipment. Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-PD2 Trade Name: SANYO Responsible party: SANYO - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 3
kFOR CANADIAN USERS i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. kFOR EU USERS The symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to EU countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world. Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 4
HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL Symbols used in this manual HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to. CAUTION Points that require special attention. (page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information. iii English - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 5
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE PREPARE THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD Installing the battery pack and card Install the card and the supplied battery pack. i The card is not an included accessory. Please purchase a commercially sold card. i The camera has an internal memory, which means that you can record and - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 6
battery pack> 2 Pull out 1 Press 2 Pull out 1 Push in Charging the battery pack 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn off the camera. h It is not possible to charge the battery pack while the camera is on. 2 Use the dedicated USB interface cable (supplied) to connect the camera - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 7
During charging... i Do not turn on the camera while the battery pack is charging. It is not possible to charge the battery pack while the camera is on. i Do not turn off the computer while the battery pack is charging. It is not possible to charge the battery pack while the computer is off. i With - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 8
ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on. h If the screen to set the date and time button again to end the recording. To take a photo: h Press the [ ] button. h A still image is captured. [ ] button (Photo shooting button) Recording time 2M REC 00:09 5 Available recording time - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 9
framed image is shown in the bottom part of the monitor. 3 Press the SET button. h The file you selected is played back. h Press the REC/PLAY button. REC/PLAY button SET button Arrow keys 2010.12.24 14:25 100-0011 Orange frame Remaining battery power - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 10
press [G] or [H], the screen to delete a different file will appear. 3 When you are finished deleting files, press the [?] button. When you are finished using the camera... Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 11
. 1 Turn on the computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to the computer. h Connect the cable between the camera's USB terminal and the computer's USB connector. Camera on/off switch • OFF Push To USB terminal Supplied dedicated USB interface cable To USB - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 12
h To copy files from the internal memory: Click on the XACTI_INT [Open folder and display files]. h To copy files from the card: Click on the XACTI [Open folder and display files] . 5 Copy data from your camera to a computer. h Copy files to a computer. CAUTION For VPC-PD1EX i It is not possible to - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 13
Your camera's internal memory contains the Xacti Simple Uploader application with which you can upload camera files to a file-sharing website. i For information on how to use Xacti Simple Uploader, please refer to the Xacti Simple Uploader user's manual, which can be obtained from the SANYO website - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 14
operating environment Operating System *3 CPU RAM Video RAM Others for Windows® Video playback *1 Xacti Simple Uploader *2 Xacti Simple Uploader *2 be connected to the Internet. To upload images, please establish an account with a file-sharing service (YouTube, for example). *3 Pre-installed - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 15
sure to follow the procedure below. Failure to follow this procedure may cause faulty operation of your computer or corrupt the files in your camera. 1 Left-click on the icon for safely removing hardware in the task tray. h A list appears showing the devices connected to the computer's USB connector - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 16
CONTENTS HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL iii CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 3 How to use the accessories 4 ABOUT THE CARD 5 Media cards that can be used with this camera 5 What "card" means in this manual 5 „ SETUP PARTS NAMES 6 ABOUT THE BATTERY AND THE CARD 8 About recharging 8 About the - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 17
41 Camera connectors 44 Battery life 44 Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time 45 Concerning the multi-indicator 46 Supplied Li-ion battery pack 46 Others 47 Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 18
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Li-ion battery pack: 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable (page v, x): 1 i SAFETY MANUAL (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera. i QUICK GUIDE i Obtaining the PDF instruction manual and cautions 3 English - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 19
How to use the accessories k Handstrap (Please purchase a commercially available handstrap.) i To avoid dropping the camera, it is recommended that you attach a handstrap. English 4 - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 20
THE CARD 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 i SDHC Memory Card i SDXC Memory Card What "card" means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards that - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 21
SETUP SETUP SETUP PARTS NAMES Front Speaker Flash Microphone Lens LED Microphone Slot cover Bottom Connector lever Tripod stand hole Strap holder English 6 - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 22
Rear SET button [ ] button (Photo shooting button) REC/PLAY button Multi-indicator Monitor [ ] button (Video recording button) Arrow keys [?] button ON/OFF button 7 English - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 23
SETUP ABOUT THE BATTERY AND THE CARD About recharging Recharging takes place only when the camera is turned off, or when the power save function or the sleep function has been activated. Recharging does not take place when the camera is in the recording mode or playback mode. CAUTION Do not charge - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 24
, a temperature alert icon \ will appear as described below. k When the battery or internal camera (excluding battery) temperature rises during use h During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera (excluding the battery) rises, a \ icon lights on the monitor. It is still - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 25
Follow the instructions on the screen to format the card. Shooting without a card installed i When a card is installed, images are recorded to and played back from the card. When no card is installed, images are recorded to and played back from the camera's internal memory. When the camera is turned - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 26
the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. ON/OFF button Turning off the camera 1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h The camera turns off. HINT To adjust the operation sounds i If you turn on the camera by pressing the ON/OFF button while holding down the [I] arrow key, the - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 27
when the power save (sleep) mode is active In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function will automatically turn off the camera after about 2 minutes of no use during shooting, or about 2 minutes of no use during playback. i When the power save mode is active, you can - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 28
the captured images. For this reason, immediately after the camera is turned camera starts to feel uncomfortably hot during use, you might temporarily discontinue use until it cools down, or try holding it in your other hand for a while. Please use a tripod or other support when using the camera - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 29
after purchase, the Clock Set Screen appears. Proceed from step 4 to set the date and time. 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera. 2 Press and hold the [?] button for at least 1 second. h The Setup Menu appears. SET button 3 Use the [I] and [J] arrow keys to select "CLOCK SET", and - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 30
to check that the date and time settings are still correct after replacing the battery pack and before shooting or recording of any type (follow step 1). To correct the date and time settings 1 Turn on the camera. 2 Press and hold the [?] button for at least 1 second. 3 Select "CLOCK SET" and press - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 31
SETUP ACCESSING THE SETUP MENU SCREEN 1 Turn on the camera (page 11). 2 Press and hold the [?] button for at least 1 second. h The Setup Menu appears. h To cancel the Setup Menu, press the [?] button. SETUP VIDEO - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 32
3 Press [I] or [J] to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears. h To return to the Setup Menu, press the [?] button. Press [I]/ [J] Select an item to change SETUP VIDEO STABILIZER OPTICAL ZOOM CLOCK SET LANGUAGE TV OUTPUT - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 33
SHOOTING SHOOTING SHOOTING VIDEO CLIP RECORDING 1 Turn on the camera (page 11). 2 Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the [ ] button pressed while recording. h When the remaining recording time available for - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 34
HINT To change the video settings 1 With the Recording Screen displayed, press the [H] arrow key. h The screen to change the video settings appears. h To return to the Recording Screen without changing the settings, press the [?] button. VIDEO 1920x1080 30fps SHQ 2 Use the [G] and [H] arrow keys to - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 35
SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Capture a still image (single-shot). 1 Turn on the camera (page 11). 2 Press the [ ] button. 1 Press the [ ] button halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock). 2 Continue to gently press the [ ] button all the way. h The shutter releases and the - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 36
To change the photo settings 1 With the recording screen displayed, press the [G] arrow key. h The screen to change the photo settings appears. h To return to the recording screen without changing the settings, press the [?] button. PHOTO 4000x3000 2 Use the [G] and [H] arrow keys to select a - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 37
becomes high, the camera shake icon may appear on the monitor. In this case, use a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting. Does it seem to take a long time to save images? i When shooting in dimly lit conditions, it may take some time to save the data to the card. SHOOTING English 22 - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 38
single-shot) while recording a video clip. 1 Turn on the camera (page 11). 2 Press the [ ] button. [ ] button (Video recording button) 3 When you see a scene you'd like to capture as a still image, press the [ ] button. 4 Press the [ ] button to end the video clip recording. [ ] button (Photo - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 39
About the recording size of still images i The size of a still image captured during video clip recording depends on the video clip recording size. Video clip recording size setting Y " & ) Still image recording size 1920 × 1080 pixel 1280 × 720 pixel 1280 × 720 pixel 640 × 480 pixel SHOOTING - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 40
MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) 1 Point the camera lens at the subject. 2 Press [I] or [J]. [I]: Zoom in on the subject. [J]: Zoom out. h When the zoom switch is pushed, the zoom bar appears on the - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 41
-timer. When x is selected... i When the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed, the multi-indicator will blink for about 10 seconds, and then the image is captured. Also, 4 seconds before the shutter releases, the indication shown in the illustration appears on the monitor. i The LED next to the front - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 42
framed image is shown in the bottom part of the monitor. 3 Press the SET button. h The file you selected is played back. h Press the REC/PLAY button. REC/PLAY button SET button Arrow keys 2010.12.24 14:25 100-0011 Orange frame Remaining battery power - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 43
SHOOTING Video clip playback operation To do this... Normal forward playback Stop playback Pause To play back one image at a time (singleframe step) Forward playback Reverse playback Slow playback Forward playback Reverse playback To accelerate playback Forward playback Reverse playback - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 44
How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image 1 Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you will always be displayed properly on the camera monitor or a television.) i Depending on the card, recording may end even before the possible recording time indicated. 29 English - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 45
SHOOTING CAUTION During video clip playback, the sound of a motor is audible... i During recording, the sound of the optical zoom movement or autofocus movement was recorded. This is not a malfunction. If no audio is heard... i The audio is not played back when the video clip is played back in the - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 46
connecting and disconnecting cables. About image output: The image output destination differs depending on the camera status. Connection cable Image output destination Recording mode Recording Camera monitor m HDMI cable* TV n m: Images are output n: Images are not output Playback mode - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 47
Connecting to the HDMI terminal Use a separately sold or commercially available mini-HDMI cable to connect to a TV. Set the input to [HDMI] To HDMI terminal Mini HDMI cable (VCP-HDMI02) To HDMI terminal on the TV CONNECTING TO A TV English 32 - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 48
the TV input to the terminal to which the camera is connected. i The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the camera's monitor. (Use the TV controls to adjust the volume.) i The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is used to play back audio recordings as - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 49
temporarily lost its power. The ambient temperature is very low. The battery pack life has expired. The battery pack life has expired. The remaining battery pack power is low. A recorded file is being saved on the card. Action Place the camera in your pocket to warm it up before using it. Keep the - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 50
Question Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? Which resolution setting should I use? Shooting Answer - - Monitor When used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves? Why does the displayed image contain some red, blue and green dots, or why are - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 51
may happen when trying to play back images stored on a card from a different digital camera. If the subject moves or the camera is moved during recording, a distorted image may sometimes occur. Due to the characteristics of the camera, magnified images appear less clear. - Action When capturing an - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 52
problem may be the cause. The card contains files that were saved using a device other than this camera. Action Not a malfunction. Adjust the volume on the TV. Delete unnecessary files, or use a card that has more memory available. Move the lock switch to the unlocked position. Remove the battery - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 53
abroad? Answer - Why does the "System error" message appear? A problem has occurred within the camera or card. Action When the camera is connected to a TV, you can switch the camera's video output to NTSC or PAL. If you have questions about accessories etc., please consult with a dealer near - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 54
OVERVIEW OF THE SETUP MENU SCREEN The Setup Menu appears when you press and hold the [?] button for at least 1 second while the camera is on. Use the arrow keys to select the desired parameter, and press the SET button to display the setting screen for the specified parameter. - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 55
during video clip recording. 2 OPTICAL ZOOM h Select whether or not to enable the optical zoom during video clip recording. 3 CLOCK SET setting h Set the camera's clock. 4 LANGUAGE setting h Select the language in which the monitor messages are displayed. 5 TV OUTPUT setting 6 FORMAT 7 Remaining - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 56
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: ISO standard MPEG-4 AVC - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 57
, and the 30 fps frame rate is 29.97 fps. Full-auto TTL Focal length: f = 6.3 mm to 18.9 mm, Optical 3× zoom Open: F = 3.1 (wide) to 5.9 (tele) 5 groups, 6 elements (4 aspheric elements, 6 aspheric surfaces) 35 mm film camera conversion Still image shooting: 36 mm to 108 mm (Optical zoom 3×) Video - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 58
stabilizer Video: Electronic Still image: Multi-calculation electronic Monitor 2.0 inch (Maximum dimensions) Volumetric capacity: Approx. 104 cc Weight Approx. 122 g (4.3 oz.) (including battery pack and card) Approx. 105 g (3.7 oz.) (camera only [without battery pack and card]) 43 English - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 59
750p (720p)/1125i (1080i)/525p (480p) Audio output: L-PCM 48 kHz sampling Battery life Shooting Playback Still image shooting mode Video clip recording mode Approx. 170 images: CIPA standard (when a SanDisk 2 GB SD Memory Card is used) Approx. 65 minutes: Recorded in Y mode Approx. 240 minutes - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 60
Resolution setting Internal Memory SD Memory Card 8 GB 16 GB w 21 images 2,000 images 3,910 images v Still image mode u 1 t 25 images 50 images 124 images 124 images 2,390 images 4,690 images 11,300 images 11,300 images 4,670 images 9,160 images 22,700 images 22,700 images Y 53 sec - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 61
Flashing Slow Slow/Fast Fast Very fast Camera status Connected to a computer Charging Battery charge error or rise in internal temperature During sleep mode Connected to a computer Connected to a TV Accessing card Supplied Li-ion battery pack Model number Voltage Capacity Ambient Temperature - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 62
are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation (USA). In this manual, the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system, Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, Microsoft® Windows® Vista operating system, and Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system are collectively referred to as "Windows". Software Red - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 63
up and ready to go i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting from the use of this camera. i Sanyo Electric declines all responsibility for damages due to improper use of the camera, failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual, or repairs or changes done - Sanyo VPC-PD2 | VPC-PD2 Instruction Manual - Page 64
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VPC-PD1EX
VPC-PD2
VPC-PD1GX
VPC-PD1PX
VPC-PD1TA
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Dual Camera
Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet “SAFETY MANUAL”.
Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-PD1EX, VPC-PD2,
VPC-PD1GX, VPC-PD1PX and VPC-PD1TA.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.