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    INSTRUCTION MANUAL Dual Camera VPC-FH1EX VPC-FH1 VPC-FH1GX Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-FH1EX, VPC-FH1 and VPC-FH1GX. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
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    This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio Conformity Model number: VPC-FH1 Trade Name: SANYO Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address:
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    apply to countries in other areas of the world. Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused. The symbol mark means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators, at their end-of-life, should be
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    data to a DVD, please read the "Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL". You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections "COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS" (page 153) and "TROUBLESHOOTING" (page 161). Symbols used in this manual HINT Points giving some extended
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    1 Insert the SD Memory Card. h An SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Please purchase a commercially sold card. h In this manual, the SD Memory Card is referred to as the "card". Monitor unit 1 Open Card slot cover 2 Open SD Memory Card 3 Insert 2 Connect the AC adaptor
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    the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on. h If the screen to set the date and time how to set the date and time, see page 38. 2 Record. To record a video clip: h Press the [ ] button to begin recording a video clip. h Press the [ ] button again to end the recording. To take a
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    test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go i Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for recorded contents etc. in case of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera Full-HD 6.5MB OK 100-0006 00:00:05 Orange frame Remaining battery power idication English vi
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    begins. h Press the REC/PLAY button. When you are finished using the camera... Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera off. To continue to the next operation... Please confirm that your computer is connected to the Internet. vii English
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    in order to complete this procedure. h Please see the Sanyo support page (page 16 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL) or visit the following website for more information. http://www.sanyo-dsc.com/ h When the installation window closes, a dialog box to
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    Use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to the computer. 2 Turn on the camera. h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera's monitor. USB CONNECTION COMPUTER PRINTER CANCEL CANCEL OK Supplied dedicated USB interface cable To USB terminal To USB connector on the
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    files. XACTI (E:)\DCIM\***SANYO (*** represents numbers [page 12 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL]). h The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer. HINT i For information on how to copy all the camera's still image and video clip files at once, please see the support pages at
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    SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Burn video clips onto a DVD (For Windows Vista users) Here's Nero Vision starts up, and the start screen appears. h The specifications for the Nero 8 Essentials edition that is included with your camera are different from those of the commercially sold edition. xi English
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    What would you like to do?" heading, point to [Make DVD] and click on [DVD-video]. h The Hints window opens, in which you can find an explanation of each screen. been exceeded (by multiple installations, for example), please follow the instructions on the screen to contact Nero support. English xii
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    . h Click the [Back] button. 6 Under the "What would you like to do?" heading, click [Add video files]. h The window to select files to burn to DVD opens. 7 Click on a file to burn to DVD. h Click on the
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    8 Click the [Open] button. h The selected files are shown in the "Content" field. h When you double-click a file in the "Content" field, the window to play the file appears. Click the [Next] button when you want to return to the previous window.
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    SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 9 Click the [Next] button. h The window to edit the disk menu appears. xv English
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    10 Click on one of the designs under "Templates", and then click the [Next] button. h A preview of the selected design is shown. English xvi
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    SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 11 Click the [Next] button. h The window to configure the DVD burn setup opens. xvii English
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    12 Click the [Burn] button. hDisk writing begins. hThe process status is shown in the "Recording progress" field. h When the burn process is completed, a screen asking if you would like to save a log file of the burn process appears. 13 Click the [Yes] button. h Enter a name for the log file. 14
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    for the project file. 17 Click the [Save] button. h Nero Vision Essentials ends. CAUTION i When burning full high-definition (HD) images to a DVD, it may take some time to convert the video format, depending on your computer's capability. i Commercialy sold DVD software cannot be played back. xix
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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 video feature. English xx
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    16 What "card" means in this manual 16 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA 17 High-quality images with "Full High Definition 17 Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation 18 Image stabilizer for sharp pictures 18 Sharp face shots 19 Xacti Library feature 19 Lots of accessories for
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    Select the recording size 60 Select the focus setting 61 Hints for taking pictures 62 VIDEO CLIP RECORDING 63 SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS 64 Using the flash 66 SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP ..........68 MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM 70 SHOOTING AND PLAYBACK WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
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    mode setting 100 Digital zoom setting 100 Exposure compensation 101 Field of view 102 PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MENU 1 103 Slideshow settings 103 File protect setting 104 Resize 106 Rotate 106 PLAYBACK MENU 2 107 Correcting the image 107 Editing video clips 108 Printing instructions 117 FILE
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    141 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE 142 „ OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A STANDARD VIDEO INPUT TERMINAL ..........144 ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY 145 Connect to the S-VIDEO terminal 145 Connect to the 480p/720p/1080i/1080p terminal 146 Connecting to
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    TROUBLESHOOTING 161 Camera 161 Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters 172 SPECIFICATIONS 174 Camera 174 Camera connectors 178 Battery Li-ion battery pack 183 Others 184 Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to comfirm that your camera is set
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    super macro mode) on page 61 For more accurate focus • "How to use the manual focus" (manual focus) on page 93 Set the focus to a narrow range • "Focus mode setting setting" (sports mode) on pages 50 and 90 Suppress camera shake effect • "Video stabilizer" and "Photo stabilizer" on page 52 • "Motion
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    "Exposure compensation" on page 101 • "Using the flash" on pages 46 and 66 • "Scene select specific area • "Light-measuring mode setting" on pages 52 and 94 Adjust the camera's sensitivity • "ISO sensitivity setting" pages 52 and 95 For a more precise exposure setting • "Exposure setting" (manual
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    Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Getting started viewing images • "PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES" on page 73 Adjust the speaker volume • "PLAYBACK system • "TV output setting" on pages 128 and 132 How to use Xacti Library • "Xacti Library" on page 149 English 8
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    a card • "Formatting (initializing)" on pages 128 and 139 Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips • "Editing video clips" on pages 56 and 108 Specify the number of prints, index print, and date imprint • "Printing instructions" on pages 56 and 117 View the settings that were in effect
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    For Windows Vista users)" on page xi Playback • "About video clip files recorded with this camera" on page 13 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Using as a webcam • "Using as a PC camera" on page 15 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Record an image of the computer screen • "SCREEN
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    CD (CD-ROM) (page 4 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Li-ion battery pack (page 31): 1 i Dedicated S-AV interface cable (pages 144 and 145): 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable (page 7 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Dedicated component cable (page 146): 1 i AC
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    . i Lens cap (page 14): 1 i Dedicated USB converter cable: 1 h For use with the Xacti Library feature i Cores (page 147): 2 For HDMI cable i Quick Guide i "SAFETY MANUAL" (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera. i Xacti Library Instruction Manual
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    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES How to use the accessories k Grip belt 2 1 4 3 13 English
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    k Lens cap 1 2 3 4 5 The lens cap can be stowed in the lens cap holder on the grip belt. 1 Depress 2 Pull Lens cap holder English 14
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    Same model as the supplied lithium-ion battery pack. i Wide Conversion Lens VCP-L07W1 Converts your camera lens to a wide-angle lens. i Tele Conversion Lens VCP-L15T Converts your camera lens to a telephoto lens. i Super Wide Conversion Lens VCP-L04SW This conversion lens has an even wider angle of
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    can be used with this camera The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are: i SD Memory Card i SDHC Memory Card What "card" means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards that can be used in this digital camera are referred to as "card
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    clips. Also, the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC standard is used for formatting video files. You get both compact file size and high picture quality in one highperformance camera. * "Full High Definition" by SANYO Dual Camera signifies recording at a resolution of 1920 pixels horizontally ×1080 pixels vertically
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    the "SIMPLE mode" for users new to the camera, and the "NORMAL mode" for full use of all the camera's many features and functions. Example: Select video and photo size SN EXIT OK RECORDING MENU 1 1 2 3 VIDEO PHOTO SCENE SELECT 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER EXIT OK
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    Library feature (page 149) The Xacti Library feature feature allows you to save files recorded with your camera to a large-capacity hard disk without using a computer and play them back on your TV. No computer operation is involved. You can view full highdefinition images right on your TV screen
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    Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images (page 21, and page 4 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL) Use the accessory cables to view images on a TV or computer. Or connect the camera directly to a printer to make prints of your photos. And with the software in the supplied
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    SYSTEM MAP You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities. Internet Computer Dedicated USB interface cable Printer Dedicated S-AV interface cable TV Dedicated component cable Commercially available SD Memory Card i Card reader i DPOF-compatible printer i Photo shop
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    SETUP SETUP SETUP PARTS NAMES Camera Front Zoom switch [T/]]/[W/P] Monitor unit Lens Remote control sensor Grip belt holder Microphone Flash Bottom Microphone Tripod stand hole Battery cover English 22
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    PARTS NAMES Rear ON/OFF button COMPONENT/AV terminal Speaker Multi-indicator Grip belt holder Monitor USB terminal HDMI terminal Card slot cover DC IN terminal cover Battery cover lock [ ] button REC/PLAY button [ ] button 23 English MENU button SET button
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    9 Works the same as toggling SET button to the right 0 Works the same as toggling SET button down A ON/OFF button h Works only when the Xacti Library is in use (when the AC adaptor is connected). 1 [ ] button 2 [ ] button 3 Works the same as pushing zoom switch toward the
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    INSTALLING THE CARD Be sure to format a newly purchased card or one that was used in another device before using it in your camera (pages 128 and 139). If an unformatted card is used, the card itself may become unusable. Monitor unit 1 Open Card slot cover 3 Rotate to open
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    . CAUTION Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card i Doing so may damage the card or the stored files. 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 files stored in the card. English 26
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    control unit can be used to take pictures and play them back with the camera. Prepare the battery A battery is already installed in the remote control unit at the time of purchase. 1 Pull out the battery insulating sheet. h The remote control unit becomes operable when the insulating sheet is
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    15 degrees horizontally from the remote control sensor on the front of the camera, at a distance of up to 7 meters (22.97 ft.). When If the remote control unit is operated in sunlight or under inverter lighting, the remote control receiving range may become shorter. This is a characteristic
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    will also work with other Sanyo cameras that can be operated by infrared remote control. When more than one camera is present, it is and check that the camera is receiving correctly. h The remote control codes are retained even if the batteries in the remote control unit or camera are replaced. h If
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    . Power to the camera can also be supplied from a power outlet when the AC adaptor is connected. 1 While pressing the battery cover lock, slide it (1), and pull out the battery cover toward the bottom of the camera (2). h The battery cover comes off. Battery cover 2 1 Battery cover lock English 30
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    CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 2 Insert the battery pack, then replace the battery cover. Battery pack h Raise the edge of the battery pack to remove it. 31 English
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    -indicator is lit red. When charging is completed, the indicator turns off. h The multi-indicator flashes red if the battery pack is defective or is not installed correctly. Make sure that the battery pack is correctly installed. h The charging time is approx. 200 minutes. To power outlet Multi
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    may be cleared. Before using your camera again, be sure to confirm that the camera settings are correct. Recharging when connected to the USB terminal (page 6 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL) i The battery can be recharged while the camera is connected to a computer. i Note, however
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    the battery) rises, a \ icon lights on the monitor. It is still possible to record and play back even when the \ icon is lit; however it is advised that you discontinue use as soon as possible and turn the camera off. h If the temperature rises further, the \ icon will start to flash, and the camera
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    button for at least 1 second. h If you press the REC/PLAY button for at least 1 second, the camera turns on in the playback mode. h If you briefly press the ON/OFF button, once, the camera will switch to the power save mode. Monitor unit ON/OFF button REC/PLAY button 35 English
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    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 1 minute of no use during shooting, or about 5 minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset setting). i When the power save
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    time settings have not been completed (page 38), 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 Recording Screen. To have the date
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    SETUP DATE AND TIME SETTING The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording on page 40. Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2009 1 Turn on the camera (page 35), and press the SET button. h The Clock Set Screen appears. h Follow the procedures below to
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    DATE AND TIME SETTING 3 Set the clock. 1 Select "TIME". 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Time Screen appears. 3 Set the time to "19:30". h The time is set in the following order: Set the hour → Set the minute. h A 24-hour clock is used for the time display. 4 Press the SET button. CLOCK SET TIME
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    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 Display the Option Menu 1 (page 122). 3 Select "CLOCK SET" and press the SET button
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    THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE Switch between the recording mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for viewing your recorded images). 1 Turn on the camera (page 35). 2 Press the REC/PLAY button. h The mode changes. h The mode changes each time the REC/PLAY button is pressed. 362 00:05
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    , while the "NORMAL mode" enables full use of all the camera's many functions. Select the mode that is suitable for your purposes. Select video and photo size SN EXIT OK RECORDING MENU 1 1 2 3 VIDEO PHOTO SCENE SELECT 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER EXIT OK
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    SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes 1 Turn on the camera (page 35). h The previous mode is active. 2 Press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen for the active mode appears. 3 Select the operating mode icon, and
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    SETUP Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen 1 Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 41). 2 Select the desired operating mode (page 43). 3 If the Menu Screen is not displayed, press the MENU
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    SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu Select video and photo size 1 2 3 4 SN EXIT OK 5 45 English
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    flash will operate. 9: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only when necessary. :: The flash operates with every image captured regardless of the conditions. ;: The flash does not operate even in dark situations. 4 S N (page 43) h Set to the NORMAL mode. 5 Remaining battery
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    SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu 4 1 2 3 SN Start slideshow OK 5 47 English
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    (page 77) h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow. 2 Playback volume (page 78) h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio file playback. 3 Delete (page 79) h Delete files. 4 S N (page 43) h Set to the NORMAL mode. 5 Remaining battery power indication (page 142) SETUP English 48
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    SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen NORMAL Mode Recording Menu RECORDING MENU 1 1 2 3 VIDEO PHOTO SCENE SELECT 1 2 3 1 FILTER 4 2 FLASH 5 3 SELF-TIMER 6 EXIT OK 7 49 English
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    c: 2288 × 1712-pixel sequential shots. 3 Scene select (page 90) =: Full auto setting a: Sports mode >: Portrait mode +: Landscape mode /: Night view portrait Sepia filter 5 Flash k: The camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when necessary. m: The flash will operate with
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    SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE 1 RECORDING MENU2 2 3 VIDEO STABILIZER PHOTO STABILIZER FOCUS 1 2 3 1 FOCUS MODE 4 2 EXP MEASURE 5 3 ISO 6 EXIT OK 7 51 English
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    (normal). -: The focus can be set manually. +: The camera focuses on the subject within a range of Light-measuring mode (page 94) X: Multi-section light measuring W: Center-weighted light measuring Y: Spot light-measuring 6 ISO sensitivity (page 95) =: Sensitivity is set automatically (video
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    SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE 1 RECORDING MENU3 2 WHITE BALANCE 1 3 EXPOSURE FACE CHASER 2 3 1 PHOTO WIDE-D 4 2 HIGH SENSITIVITY 5 3 DIGITAL ZOOM 6 EXIT OK 7 53 English
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    99) /: Enable wide D-range shooting. 0: Disable wide D-range shooting. 5 High sensitivity mode (page 100) 1: Increased sensitivity. 2: Normal sensitivity. 6 Digital zoom (page 100) Q: Enable the digital zoom. B: Disable the digital zoom. 7 Remaining battery power indication (page 142) English 54
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    settings and play the slideshow. 2 Playback volume (page 78) h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio file playback. 3 Protect (page 104) h File protect setting (delete prohibited (page 106) h Reduce the resolution of a still image. 7 Remaining battery power indication (page 142) 55 English
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    (page 107) h Repair the "red-eye" caused by the flash, reduce the blur from camera shake, or enhance the contrast. 2 Video clip edit (page 108) h Edit video clips. 3 Printing instructions (page 117) h Specify the printing instructions (DPOF settings). 4 Select folder (page 83) h Select a folder to
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    camera is stable. Correct hold Incorrect hold A finger is blocking the lens or flash. Example: 1 Insert your hand in the grip belt. 2 Enfold the camera by gray in the figure may become hot.) i If the camera starts to feel uncomfortably hot during use, you might temporarily
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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. English 58
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    object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture. i Fast-moving subjects Use the focus- on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture. HINT i Still images can be rotated when they are
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    Recording Menu (page 44), select the recording size setting, and press the SET button. To keep in HDTV size HDTV size 8M [4:3] EXIT OK d: The video clip size is 1920 × 1080 pixels, recorded at 60 fields/sec. The captured still image size is 3264 × 2448 (4:3) pixels. i: The
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    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Select the focus setting Select the focus range corresponding to the distance between the camera and the subject. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 44), select the focus setting, and press the SET button. All ranges Automatic focus (people,
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    camera. Taking pictures in backlight conditions... i When taking pictures with the light coming from behind the subject, due to the characteristics of the lens after the flashing red indicator turns off. However, even when the multi-indicator is flashing red, depending on the camera's internal memory
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    VIDEO CLIP RECORDING 1 Turn on the camera (page 35), and set it to the recording mode (page 41). 2 Press the [ ] button. h Recording 3 End the recording. h Press the [ ] button again to stop recording. [ ] button Recording time Full-HD REC00:00:09 5 Available recording time remaining 63 English
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    SIMPLE/SHOOTING SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Capture a still image (single-shot). 1 Turn on the camera (page 35), and set it to the recording mode (page 41). [ ] button 2 Press the [ ] button. 1 Press the [ ] button halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image
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    is slow and the possibility that the image may be blurred due to camera shake becomes high, the camera shake icon may appear on the monitor. In this case, use a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting, or set the flash operation mode to automatic (pages 46 and 66). i When shooting with the
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    button. h The screen to select the flash operation appears. Auto Flash automatically EXIT OK 9: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only when necessary. :: The flash operates with every image captured regardless of the conditions. ;: The flash does not operate even in dark
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    SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS CAUTION Do not touch the flash unit when shooting i The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the flash unit when shooting. HINT i The flash cannot be used during video clip recording. i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 126
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    clip. 1 Turn on the camera (page 35), and set it to the recording mode (page 41). [ ] button 2 Press the [ ] button. [ ] 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. Full-HD REC 00:00:09
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    SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP HINT i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not operate. i The photo stabilizer (pages 52 and 92) is inoperative. i When the remaining video recording time becomes approximately 50 seconds, it will no longer be
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    SHOOTING MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. 1 Point the camera lens at the subject. Zoom switch side again, the mode changes to the digital zoom mode and zooming continues. 3 Take the picture. For video clip recording, see page 63. For
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    MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) HINT About the "16x Advanced Zoom" i During video clip recording, the "16x Advanced Zoom" function makes it possible to electronically magnify the image with no image degradation, and increase the magnification to a maximum 16x. 71 English
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    the supplied remote control unit. 1 Prepare the remote control unit (page 27). 2 Turn the camera on, and set it to either the recording mode or the playback mode. 3 Aim the remote control unit at the camera's remote control sensor. h Open the monitor unit. 4 Press the buttons on the remote control
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    PLAYBACK SIMPLE/PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES 1 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 41). 2 down. During video clip playback: Toggle the SET button down once to stop video clip playback, and toggle the SET button down again. Orange frame 2009. 12.25 14:25 Full-HR 37.
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    SIMPLE/PLAYBACK Video clip playback operation To do this... Do this Normal forward playback Press the SET button. Stop playback During playback, toggle the SET button down. Pause
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    PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES HINT If the a icon appears on the playback Screen... i The a icon appears when playing back a file that was saved in segments (
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    is uploaded to a computer to be played back, the computer may not be able to play back the video fast enough, making it appear jerky. (The video will always be displayed properly on the camera monitor or a television.) i Depending on the card, shooting may end even before the possible shooting time
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    Menu (page 44), select the slideshow setting, and press the SET button. =: Play back all files. 3: Play back video clips and audio files. c: Play back still image files. SLIDESHOW ALL VIDEO PHOTO START 2 Select the type of file to play back, and press the SET button. h Slideshow playback begins
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    volume is set, and the display returns to the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu. 4 VOLUME SETTING HINT The volume can be adjusted during playback i During video clip or audio file playback, if you push the zoom switch toward [T/]] or [W/P], the volume control bar will appear, allowing you to adjust the
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    DELETING FILES You can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete single files, selected files or all the files at one time. Delete single/delete all 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 44), select the delete setting, and press the SET button. DELETE SINGLE: Deletes one file
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    press the SET button. 2 Select "DELETE SELECTED", and press the SET button. h The screen to select files to delete appears. 2009. 12.25 14:25 Full-HD 37.6MB DELETE OK 100-0006 00:00:25 3 Select an image you wish to delete. h Toggle the SET button left, right, up or
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    DELETING FILES 4 Press the SET button. h The selected file is marked with the delete icon [ ]. h Up to 100 files can be selected. h To cancel a delete selection and remove the delete icon from a file, move the orange frame to the marked file and press the SET button. 5 Press the [ / ] button. h The
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    SIMPLE/PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MODES 21-image display playback 1 Display the image you wish to play back. Zoom switch [W/P] 2 Push the zoom switch toward the [W/P] side. h The 21-image display appears. 3 Select the image to play back. h Toggle the SET button up, down, left or right to move the
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    zoom switch toward the [W/P] side twice. h The screen to select the playback folder appears. h If the zoom switch is pushed toward the [T/]] side, the camera changes to the 21-image display (page 82). SELECT FOLDER 100SANYO 101SANYO 102SANYO OK 3 Toggle the SET button up or down to move the orange
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    SIMPLE/PLAYBACK 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 once. h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified,
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    Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined. Restrictions when X or f is set i When the camera is connected to a TV, the image is shown on the camera still image during video clip recording Zoom Image stabilizer Scene select (fixed at =) Manual exposure Face chaser
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    NORMAL/SHOOTING Audio recording k Audio recording 1 Select
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    continuous recording time of a voice memo exceeds about 13 hours, the recorded file is saved once, and the recording continues in a new file. When recording a video clip whose file size exceeds 4 GB, the recorded file is saved once, and the recording continues in a new file. (These 4 GB segments are
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    NORMAL/SHOOTING k Audio playback 1 Select an audio file, and press the SET button. h Playback begins. To do this... Start playback Normal playback Pause Stop playback Fast forward Fast forward/ Fast fast reverse reverse Pause Return to normal playback Volume Louder adjustment Softer
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    . Sequential shots 1 Select R or c, and press the SET button. h The camera changes to the sequential shots mode. 2 Press the [ ] button. h Shooting ] button is pressed halfway, fixing the focus. Can the flash be used? i The flash does not operate when shooting sequential shots. Did the angle of
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    from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. HINT i To return to normal photography, + or night view portrait / setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera. i If the recording size is set to X or f, the scene select function will
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    self-timer menu, and press the SET button. i The self-timer is automatically reset to off N after the power save mode is activated and the camera turned off. When x is selected... i When the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed, the multi-indicator will blink for about 10 seconds, and then the image
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    the camera to compensate for violent motion. i If the digital camera to the sequential shots mode (pages 50 and 89). When motion compensation is enabled, i The following icons are shown on the monitor: Full-HD 00:04:30 The video stabilizer is active The photo stabilizer is active Both the video
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    indication shows the distance between the center of the lens and 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
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    spot focus setting is selected, the focus mark + appears in the center of the monitor. 8M-S 40 Ful -HD 00:02:47 Focus mark Light-measuring mode setting When spot light-measuring is selected, the light-measuring spot mark appears in the center of the monitor. 8M-S 40 Ful -HD 00:02:47
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    126 and 130), you can change the ISO setting from the Recording Screen. CAUTION Does the image appear to flicker when recording a video clip? i If recording a video clip under fluorescent lights with the ISO sensitivity set to w or higher, a noticeable flicker may appear in the image. 95 English
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    NORMAL/SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 3 White balance setting This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. How to use the one push
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    setting. HINT i To prevent the effects of camera shake at slow shutter speeds, it is recommended to use a tripod or other Even if the shutter speed is set to slower than 1/29 sec., the shutter speed during video clip recording is 1/30 sec. i If the exposure setting is set to T, g or
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    changes to multi-section light measuring. i When you play back an image that was captured using the face chaser function and magnify it, the magnified image will be centered on the face(s) that were focused on. CAUTION i The face chaser function does not work while the digital zoom is being used
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    , the details of dark areas created by the shadows of a backlight are normally obscured in blackness. Shooting with the photo wide D-range function smoothly adjusts the brightness levels from light areas to dark areas. HINT Other settings during photo wide D-range shooting i When the photo
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    and auto exposure may not function effectively. i If the video clip setting is X or f, it changes to !. Digital zoom setting This setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled during zoom shooting. HINT i The digital zoom does not function in the following situation: When
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    RECORDING MENU 3 Exposure compensation By assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 126 and 130), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images. 1 Assign the operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 126 and 130). 2 Toggle the SET button in
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    the center position. i When the camera is set to the playback mode. i After the power is turned off. i When the camera is set to the standby mode. actual recording area when the field of view for the specific recording mode is selected. Video view NORMAL/SHOOTING Toggle the SET button in the
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    1 Select "START" and press the SET button. h Slideshow playback begins. h To stop slideshow playback, press the SET button or MENU button. HINT BGM for video clips? i When video clips are played back in a slideshow, the recorded audio track is played back; the BGM is not played. 103 English
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    NORMAL/PLAYBACK File protect setting Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio files. Protect files one by one 1 Display the file that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 44). 2 Select "PROTECT" and press the SET button. 3 Select "
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    button left, right, up or down to move the orange frame to the file you wish to protect. 2009.12.25 14:25 100-0006 Full-HR 37.6MB 00:00:25 PROTECT 4 Press the SET button. h The selected file is marked with the protect icon [ ]. h To cancel a protect selection and
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    NORMAL/PLAYBACK Resize A captured image can be resized to a smaller size and saved as a separate image. HINT Why can't the image be resized? i An image can be resized only to a smaller (or the same) size, not to a larger size. Rotate Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation
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    Repair the red-eye effect in still images to make the eyes appear more natural, enhance the contrast, or correct a blurry image due to camera shake. HINT If the "Contrast correction not successful", "Red-eye correction not successful" or "Blur correction not successful" message appears... i The
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    one separate clip ("joining"). Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip Specify the frames 1 2 (1, 2) where the video clip is to be cut. A B C J Extract the specified portion. [Two ways to cut the video clip] i Trim away portions A and C, and save portion B. i Delete portion
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    2 Procedure to join video clips Specify the video clip that will come first. J Specify the video clip that you wish to append (join). J Join the video clips. i The video clips are joined. i The original video clips are not affected. (You can also choose to erase the original video clips when the new
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    , not only will the 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 or save the video clips. In this case, you will need to free some of
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    clip cutting (extracting) 1 Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment. 2 Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 44), select "EDIT VIDEO", and press the SET button. EDIT VIDEO CUT JOIN OK 3 Select "CUT" and press the SET button. h The Cutting Screen appears. Start point
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    at a time, stopping at the start point of the extract. This will be the first frame of the extract. h If the start point of the video clip is also the start point of the extract, proceed to step 5. Play: After pausing playback, press and hold the SET button to the
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    it with the edited video clip. SAVE AS NEW: The edited video clip will be saved as a new file. The original video clip remains unchanged. OVERWRITE: The original video clip will be deleted. Only the edited video clip will be saved. REVIEW CLIP: Play back the edited video clip before saving it
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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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    1 Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 44), select "EDIT VIDEO", and press the SET button. EDIT VIDEO CUT JOIN OK 2 Select "JOIN" and press the SET button. h The 8-image playback display for video clips appears. 2009.12.24 20:53 Full-HD SAVE OK 100-0016 00:00:05 3 Move the orange frame
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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 request an index print. Display the Printing Instructions Screen 1 Display the NORMAL
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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 (extract still) as a still image (page 76). 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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    Screen appears. h If "EACH IMAGE" was selected, toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the desired image to print. h The printing instructions that are currently active for the displayed image are shown. You can toggle the SET button to the left or right to confirm the printing
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    print quantities and dated prints are stored. h The display returns to the Printing Instructions Screen. HINT Can't specify dated prints? i Dated prints are not possible for photos that were captured before the camera's date and time setting was completed. Index print Printing out many small images
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    camera monitor. ɹ INFO HD-SHQ 100-0001 2 3 2 1 1280x720 30fps SHQ 11.9MB 4 Press the MENU button for MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 00:00:03 5 at least 1 second. h The Information Screen EXPOSE +0.3 6 appears. h If the MENU button is ; 20089.12.25 19:30 9 pressed again, the
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    settings are executed via the Option Setting Menu. 1 Turn on the camera, set it to the NORMAL mode, and press the MENU button. RECORDING MENU 1 1 2 3 VIDEO PHOTO SCENE SELECT Ful -HD 8M-S 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER EXIT OK 2 Select an Option tab (1, 2 or 3), and press the SET button
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    INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 1 OPTION MENU 1 1 2 3 CLOCK SET INFO DISPLAY 1 2 STARTUP DISPLAY 3 1 OPERATION BEEP 4 2 POST VIEW 5 3 REC FOLDER 6 EXIT OK 7 123 English
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    recording mode. DATE & TIME: The camera's date and time setting is shown. Xacti: The Xacti logo is shown. OFF: No startup display. 4 OPERATION BEEP setting h Settings for the camera's operation sounds, audio guide and volume. TURN ON/OFF: Mute or enable the sounds when the camera is turned on or off
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    INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 2 OPTION MENU 2 1 2 3 SHORTCUTS 1 NOISE REDUCTION 2 1 IMAGE SETTINGS BRIGHTNESS 3 4 2 LANGUAGE 5 3 EXIT OK 6 125 English
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    the wind noise reduction function during video clip/audio recording. 3 Image quality setting h Set the vividness and sharpness of the images. 4 BRIGHTNESS setting h Adjust the brightness of the camera's monitor display. 5 LANGUAGE setting 6 Remaining battery charge display (page 142) English 126
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    INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 3 OPTION MENU 3 1 2 3 1 2 TV OUTPUT POWER SAVE FILE NO. CONT'D FORMAT 1 2 3 4 RESET SETTINGS 5 3 EXIT OK 6 127 English
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    36) h Specify the elapsed period of inactivity before the power save mode (to conserve battery power) is activated. 3 FILE NO. CONT'D setting (page 137) 4 FORMAT (page 139) 5 RESET SETTINGS h Reset the camera settings to the factory-preset settings. h The following settings do not change with this
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    INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Storage folder setting Create or select a recording folder (a folder in which to store recorded files). 1 Select "REC FOLDER", and press the SET button. h Select "CREATE NEW FOLDER". h Select the desired
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    setting (page 65). + FOCUS: Set the focus range (pages 61 and 93). (This operation shortcut can be assigned only to the or key.) m FLASH: Set the flash operation (pages 46, 50 and 66). ) EXP COMPENSATION: Adjust the exposure (page 101). s ISO: Set the ISO sensitivity (pages 52 and 95). O SELF
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    , and you are returned to the Shortcuts Screen. h To assign functions to the other keys, repeat steps 2 through 4. SHORTCUTS AF LOCK FOCUS FLASH EXP COMPENSATION RECOMMENDED SETTINGS OK 5 Press the MENU button. h The screen to confirm the shortcut settings
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    TV output setting Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera's COMPONENT/AV terminal or HDMI terminal. 1 Select "TV OUTPUT", and press the SET button. TV SYSTEM: Set the type of TV signal that is output
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    which the video clip was recorded. 1080p: Choose this setting if the video was recorded in the e or Y mode. 720p: Choose this setting if the video clip was in which the video clip was recorded. However, your TV may not support the recorded mode, so please refer to the specifications for the TV
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    however, it does not work to turn the camera ON. In addition, in the playback mode, the camera's power save function is disabled. i For information concerning connecting and operation, please see your TV's instruction manual. (As of May 2008, SANYO TVs that incorcorporate the HDMI-CEC function have
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    INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Relation between "TV TYPE" setting and TV display The tables below show the video signal that is output when the "TV TYPE" setting is changed. However, note that for some TVs that have an auto-detect function, the output
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    to be displayed Still image (4:3) TV display 16:9 16:9 Video clip in SD mode Video clip in HD mode CAUTION If the TV display is not 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
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    or the card is replaced with another card, the consecutive numbering of file names continues from the last number recorded by the camera. File name (image number) Card A 0001, 0002 ...... 0012, 0013 Replace card Card B 0001, 0002 ...... 0012, 0013
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    OPTION SETTINGS i If Card B already has files in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest file number on Card A: the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded
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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 to someone else to use, it is recommended that you use the camera's full format function to reformat the card, or use commercially available software for
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    the maximum number of images and recording time for specific cards, please see "Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time" on page 180. Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 1 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 41). h The remaining
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    REMAINING CARD MEMORY For audio recordings 1 Set the camera to the audio recording mode (page 86). h The remaining audio recording time is shown. 8M-S 368 Remaining time 07:47:54 HINT i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording time is "0", you cannot capture any more
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    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 2 3 VIDEO PHOTO Ful -HD 8M-S SCENE SELECT 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER EXIT OK Battery pack remaining
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    use this as a reference to estimate the remaining recording and/or playback time. HINT 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, etc.) or the ambient temperature
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    A TV CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A STANDARD VIDEO INPUT TERMINAL About image output: The image output destination differs depending on the connection cable. Connection cable Image output destination Recording mode Playback Standby Recording mode Camera monitor Dedicated S-AV NTSC: n PAL
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    input terminal> Supplied dedicated S-AV interface cable S-terminal To COMPONENT/ AV terminal Set the input to "VIDEO". White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal Yellow plug: Not connected* * When connected, the images are not produced normally on
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    Input (R) terminal To COMPONENT/ AV terminal Set the input to "VIDEO". To 480p/720p/1080i/1080p input terminals NOTE If your TV does not have 480p/720p/1080i/1080p video input capability i The images will not appear on the TV. Camera Menu Screen and TV Menu Screen i The Menu Screen appears only
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    HDMI terminal Mini HDMI cable (optional) To HDMI terminal To HDMI terminal on the TV To reduce spurious radiation i Please affix the cores (included) Set the input to "HDMI". Core (large) Core (small) HINT i HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
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    . i Use the TV controls to adjust the playback volume. The camera's controls will not work to adjust the volume. CAUTION Insert and selected (page 132) and the supplied S-AV interface cable is used to connect the camera to the TV During recording: The image appears on the monitor only; it does not
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    Library, please see the separate Xacti Library Instruction Manual. AC adaptor To power outlet Hard disk Use the USB cable and the Use the cable included with your dedicated USB converter cable camera to connect a TV to the included with your camera to camera. connect the hard disk to the
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    supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera's monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing). 1 Open the monitor unit to turn on the camera, and turn on the printer. 2 Use the supplied dedicated USB
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    PRINTING 3 Select "PRINTER", and press the SET button. 4 The PictBridge printing mode is activated. h The camera switches to the PictBridge printing mode, and the PictBridge Menu Screen appears. PictBridge MENU PRINT 1 IMAGE Ful-SHQ PRINT ALL IMAGES INDEX DPOF PRINTER SETTINGS
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    not operate correctly. If the camera does not operate correctly, 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
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    is low. A recorded file 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 camera in your pocket to warm it up before using it. Keep the battery pack in an environment of 10 to 40 °C (50 to 104
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    the self-timer and the exposure compensation are retained even after the camera is turned off. Select the resolution setting according to the intended use of part of a photo (trimming). +, G: For printing standard photo (photo service) sizes. ,, [: For photos displayed on a web page, or sent as e-
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    get the distant view into focus? Answer - - Action Because shooting with the optical zoom uses the optics of a physical lens, you can shoot without losing minute details in the image. The digital zoom, on the other hand, works by magnifying a portion of the image that hits the image sensor and may
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    displayed image contain some red, blue and green dots, or why are black spots visible? Why is the image too bright? Answer Condition due to for a bright subject, for example, by changing the shooting angle. Hold the camera correctly and slowly press the [ ] button halfway to lock the focus. Then
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    edited using my computer? Why is there a motor-like sound during video clip playback? Answer This 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
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    . Component/HDMI signal: Outputs the Y signal, B-Y signal and R-Y signal separately. The picture quality becomes increasingly higher, in order from normal video output, to S-video output, to component output, to HDMI output. You cannot output the image when both cables are connected at the same time
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    . A temporary internal circuitry problem may be the cause. Action Please refer to the instruction manual for your printer. Select video clips that have the same resolution or frame rate. Move the AC adaptor further away from the TV or radio when recharging the battery pack. Delete unnecessary files
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    that were saved using a device other than this camera. - A problem has occurred within the camera or card. Action After saving your files to a different medium, format the card. When the camera is connected to a TV, you can switch the camera's video output to NTSC or PAL. If you have questions
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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 Power Problem No power. A blinking temperature warning icon is \ shown, and the camera does not turn on. The camera turns off by itself. Cause Action The
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    Problem An image is not captured when the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed. Cause The power is not turned on. The maximum number of images that can be captured or the maximum video clip recording time has been reached. Action If the power save function was activated, turn on the camera
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Shooting Problem The flash does not operate. The digital zoom does not work. Cause The flash off mode is selected. The battery pack is dead. The still image is set to I. The digital zoom setting is set to "OFF". Action Set the flash to automatic flash mode or forced flash mode.
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    Shooting Monitor Problem A warning tone (beep-beepbeep) sounds, and it is not possible to take a is too high. The camera's internal temperature is high. The camera is not set to the playback mode. Action Recharge the battery pack, or replace with a fully charged battery pack. Or connect the
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The image is too dark. Viewing images Cause The flash was blocked by a finger or other object. The subject was too far away. The subject was lit from behind. There is not enough light. Action Hold the camera correctly, and make sure the flash is not obstructed. Capture the
  • Sanyo VPC-FH1BK | Instruction Manual - Page 187
    is incorrect. The subject is too close to the camera. The focus setting is not correct. The camera moved when the [ ] button was pressed. (camera shake) The focus is not locked properly. The lens is dirty. Action Select a different flash mode. Use the exposure compensation function. Set the ISO
  • Sanyo VPC-FH1BK | Instruction Manual - Page 188
    . Cause This is due to ambient lighting. The white balance setting is incorrect. The strap or a finger was blocking the lens. There is no file in the installed card. The playback volume setting on the camera is too low. Action Capture the image using the forced flash mode. Set the white balance
  • Sanyo VPC-FH1BK | Instruction Manual - Page 189
    Problem S-AV interface cable and the dedicated component cable are connected. The camera is not correctly connected to the TV. The TV input is not . Make the correct connection. Follow the instructions to make the connection correctly. Set the input on the TV to "VIDEO" or "HDMI". Not a malfunction.
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Charging Remote control unit Problem The battery pack is not charging. The remote control unit does not seem to work. Cause Correctly insert the battery pack in the charger. The remote control unit is aimed at the TV (not at the camera's remote control sensor). Something is
  • Sanyo VPC-FH1BK | Instruction Manual - Page 191
    Remote control unit Misc. Problem The remote control unit does not seem to work. The "No card" message appears. The "Image is protected" message appears and the file cannot be deleted. Cause The remote control unit is too far from the camera's remote control sensor. The remote control codes for
  • Sanyo VPC-FH1BK | Instruction Manual - Page 192
    TROUBLESHOOTING Misc. Problem 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 Recording Time" (page 180). The battery pack appears to be swollen. Cause The audio guide setting is set to "
  • Sanyo VPC-FH1BK | Instruction Manual - Page 193
    X or f, changes to !. Still image setting: When sequential shots is active, changes to V. Focus range: Fixed at *. Flash: Fixed at l. Still image NR: Fixed at "OFF". Exposure: Fixed at @. Video setting: If set to X or f, changes to !. Still image setting: When sequential shots is active, changes to
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Filter Setting Monochrome W Sepia , Remarks Still image mode: I cannot be selected. About the scene select function and focus range settings i The scene select function changes
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    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: Conforms to ISO-standard MPEG
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    , 600 fps (High-speed recording) h The 60 fps frame rate of this camera is 59.94 fps, the 30 fps frame rate is 29.97 fps, the 240 fps frame rate is 239.76 fps and the 600 fps frame rate is 599.4 fps. Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible Focal length: f = 5.95 mm to 59.5 mm
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    Light-measuring mode Range Digital zoom Shutter speed Sensitivity Programmable AE/Shutter speed priority AE/ Aperture priority AE/Manual select function set to lamp Q) (During flash: 1/30 to 1/1,000 sec.) Sequential shots mode: 1/15 to 1/1,000 sec. (no flash) Video clip recording mode: 1/30 to 1/10,
  • Sanyo VPC-FH1BK | Instruction Manual - Page 198
    Flash modes Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off Focus TTL-type AF (still image shooting mode: 9-point range finder/spot focus; video clip recording mode: Continuous focus), manual . 253 cc Weight Approx. 299 g (10.5 oz.) (camera only [without battery pack and card]) Approx. 342 g (12.1 oz.) (
  • Sanyo VPC-FH1BK | Instruction Manual - Page 199
    (switchable from the Option Setting Menu) For 480p/1080i/720p/1080p video output Y signal: 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω unbalanced, tri-level sync Pb and Pr signals: 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω unbalanced USB 2.0 High Speed PC camera: USB video class Video output Total number of scan lines (effective number of scan lines
  • Sanyo VPC-FH1BK | Instruction Manual - Page 200
    SPECIFICATIONS Battery life Shooting Playback Still image shooting mode Video clip recording mode Approx. 420 images: CIPA standard (when a SanDisk 2 GB SD Memory Card is used) Approx. 150 minutes: Recorded in ! mode Approx. 380 minutes: Monitor on, continuous playback i Until battery pack runs
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    is saved once, and then recording continues in a new file. In the video clip recording mode, when the size of the file being recorded exceeds 4 created. The recording session continues until you stop recording, but video clip or voice memo recording is temporarily interrupted while the file
  • Sanyo VPC-FH1BK | Instruction Manual - Page 202
    SPECIFICATIONS i Even with cards of the same capacity, the amount of data that can actually be stored may differ depending on the card brand, etc. i The continuous shooting time for each video clip will differ depending, for example, on the card capacity, environmental conditions (temperature and
  • Sanyo VPC-FH1BK | Instruction Manual - Page 203
    camera's multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the different camera operations. Color Multi-indicator status Camera status Multi-indicator Green Lit Flashing Connected to a computer or printer Power save mode active Orange Lit Connected to a TV Lit Charging Battery
  • Sanyo VPC-FH1BK | Instruction Manual - Page 204
    SPECIFICATIONS Supplied AC adaptor Part number VAR-G10 Power source Rated output AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 1.12 (H) in. Approx. 115 g (4.1 oz.) Power cord rated value VPC-FH1 AC 125 V, 7 A VPC-FH1EX AC 250 V, 2.5 A VPC-FH1GX Differs depending on the country i When using the supplied AC
  • Sanyo VPC-FH1BK | Instruction Manual - Page 205
    registered trademark of ArcSoft, Inc. Red Eye software© 2003-2005 FotoNation In Camera Red Eye - covered by U.S. Patent No. 6,407,777. Other patents Pending in this manual are for explanation purposes and may differ slightly from that of the actual product. Also, actual specifications are subject
  • Sanyo VPC-FH1BK | Instruction Manual - Page 206
    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-FH1BK | Instruction Manual - Page 207
    1 The [ ] button was pressed all the way in one step. 2 After the image was focused, the subject moved. h Even if camera focuses the subject once, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed, the subject may become out of focus. 3 The focus setting is not set for the correct
  • Sanyo VPC-FH1BK | Instruction Manual - Page 208
    the subject is automatically determined when you press the [ ] button halfway. In contrast to this, with the manual focus mode, you manually set the focus by specifying the correct distance between the camera and the subject before taking the picture. k How to photograph a moving subject 1 Set the
  • Sanyo VPC-FH1BK | Instruction Manual - Page 209
    to your subject. i Pay attention to lighting and how it affects your subject. flash, for example, or changing the exposure compensation setting. Photographing moving subjects (sports mode a) Points: i Match the camera the camera correctly. Keep the subject in the lens at all times, moving the camera
  • Sanyo VPC-FH1BK | Instruction Manual - Page 210
    face will appear too bright. i After the flash operates, keep the camera and the subjects motionless for about 2 seconds. digital zoom produces a coarser image. Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Taking care to stabilize the camera
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VPC-FH1EX
VPC-FH1
VPC-FH1GX
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-FH1EX, VPC-FH1 and
VPC-FH1GX.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.