Press the video clip recording button l | Sanyo VPC-C1 guide

CAPTURING IMAGES

AUDIO RECORDING

You can make audio recordings with your camera.

1 Select the audio recording icon < from the recording mode menu, and press the SET button.

eThe camera changes to the audio recording mode.

2 Press the video clip recording button [l].

eRecording begins.

eTo end the recording. press the video clip recording button again.

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Sanyo VPC-C1 instruction manual Press the video clip recording button l, Screen during audio Recording

Contents

VPC-C1EX VPC-C1 Important note For American Users Declaration of Conformity Conformity to EC Directives Setup Outline of Operation Symbols used in this manual Playback Contents Shooting Playback Expert Mode Camera Settings Other Devices and ConnectionsAppendices Do not modify or open the cabinet Using Your Camera Safely and CorrectlyBe aware of your surroundings when using the camera Do not use while driving Do not place on an unstable surface Do not get the camera wetDo not use during a storm Do not look through the camera into the sun Using Your Camera Safely and Correctly Do not use where there is risk of explosionKeep the camera out of the reach of children Operating environment Use a 100 to 240 V AC power supply Do not disassemble or modifyDo not get the docking station or AC adapter/ charger wet Do not pull on the power cord to unplug it Keep out of the reach of children Do not handle with wet hands Do not damage the power cord Operating and storage conditions LI-ION Battery Pack DB-L20 Do not transform, take apart, or modify Operating and storage conditions Insert the battery pack correctly, as specified Use the battery pack only in the specified deviceWith clean water Do not peel or damage the outer case Charge the battery pack before using it Recycling the battery pack Concerning the accessories Concerning the Lithium Battery CR2025 Tery Cleaning procedure If the camera is extremely dirty When not using the camera for a long period If condensation seems likely to formBe careful of condensation under the following conditions For Correct USE of Your Camer Page Battery pack Checking the Included AccessoriesHandstrap Software 2 CD Li-ion battery pack AC adapter/charger e Soft case 1 and power cord Handstrap Lens cap Soft case Media cards that can be used with this cameraSD Memory Card 128MB Getting the Most OUT of Your Camera Shooting video clipsCapture still shots while recording a video clip Twin menus for easy operation Movable monitor for any shooting angle Getting the Most OUT of Your Camera Docking station for easy connection Parts Names FrontTo open the monitor unit Rear Bottom Docking station Cable adapterParts Names Charging the Battery Pack Connect the AC adapter/charger to a power outletInsert the battery pack into the AC adapter/charger Open the battery cover on the side Installing the Battery Pack and CardInstall the battery pack Insert the battery pack Install the card Close the battery coverClose the card cover Turning on the camera Turning the Power on and OFFSet the main switch. To shoot pictures To play back imagesPage About the standby mode Turning the Power on and OFFTo immediately activate the power save function Turning off the camera Operation Buttons Turn on the camera Press the Menu buttonSelect the icon above or below Operation Buttons Actuate the selected icon Switching the Menu Mode Example Basic Mode Shooting Setting ScreenExample Basic Mode Playback Setting Screen Example Expert Mode Playback Setting Screen Switching the Menu ModeExample Expert Mode Shooting Setting Screen Toggle the SET button to the left Before Taking Pictures For best results Before Taking Pictures Using the autofocusWhen both near and far objects are present Conditions that may cause incorrect focus Muting the operation sounds Where is the image and audio data saved?Hints for taking pictures Taking pictures in backlight conditions Focus lock during video clip recording Capturing ImagesRecording video clips End the recording Capturing still images Turn on the camera Shoot a still image while recording a video clip Capturing Images About the target mark Shoot a still image while recording a video clip Press the video clip recording button l Screen during audio Recording Turn on the camera Set the main switch to REC About the Basic Mode Shooting Setting ScreenDisplay the Basic Mode Shooting Setting Screen Set the camera to the Basic mode Basic Mode Shooting Setting Screen About the Basic Mode Shooting Setting Screen Menu mode display 9Help display FRemaining battery power Photo resolution menuSelf-timer menu Video clip menu Changing the Shooting Settings Video clip image quality setting Still image resolution setting Adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor when shooting Changing the Shooting Settings Scene Select feature Other Shooting FunctionsTake the picture Filter feature Setting Screen page 52, Select the filter menuOther Shooting Functions Using the flash Select the flash menu Using the zoom Self-timer photography To pause or cancel the self-timer function When xis selected Viewing Images JOG playback Viewing Images Press W P on the zoom switch Convenient 9-image display playbackSelect the image to play back Magnifying zooming in the image Audio data playback About the Basic Mode Playback Setting Screen Display the Basic Mode Playback Setting Screen Basic Mode Playback Setting Screen About the Basic Mode Playback Setting Screen Select the desired playback mode, and press the SET button Playback modeOther Playback Functions Clip Volume control Other Playback Functions Monitor brightness playback Image protect mode prevent accidental erasure To cancel the protect mode for an image To select a different image in steps 2 Erasing data Erase ONE Erase 1Video clip mode settings Still image playback modeDisplaying image data Information Screen About the Expert Mode Shooting Setting Screen Display the Expert Mode Shooting Setting ScreenSet the camera to the Expert mode Expert Mode Shooting Setting Screen About the Expert Mode Shooting Setting Screen ISO sensitivity menu Focus menuFlicker-reduction menu White balance menu Video Image Quality About the scene select function and focus range settings About focus range in the Basic modeFocus FLICKER-REDUCTION Function Select the ISO sensitivity Display the Expert Mode Shooting Setting ScreenISO Sensitivity Menu White Balance Setting To cancel the white balance setting Exposure Correction About the Expert Mode Playback Setting Screen Display the Expert Mode Playback Setting Screen Volume control Monitor brightness page 72 e Adjust the brightnessMulti-playback Rotate Image Procedure to save part of a video clip as a separate clip Editing Video Clips Procedure to join two video clips Editing Video Clips Display the Expert Mode Playback Setting Screen Deleting part of a video clip Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button Delete 2ND Part Press the SET button Joining two video clips Display the first video clipSelect the join icon Confirmation screen for Saving the original video clip Extracting a still image from a video clip Select the save frame icon 7, and press the SET button Print Settings Still Images only Display the Print Settings Screen Print Settings Still Images only About the Dpof formatAbout the finished prints Specifying date imprinting and print quantities YES Specifying the number of prints If the print settings were changed Select ADD to Print Settings and press the SET buttonIf the print settings are correct Display the Print Settings Screen Select Index Changing the print settings Select YES, and press the SET button Clearing all the print settings About the Option Setting Screen To display the Option Setting ScreenSelect the option icon 3, and press the SET button Option Setting Screen Guidance Functions Operational Sounds Setting Shutter Operational Sounds Setting If Shutter or KEY SW is selected USB Function Setting USB Setting File number reset function OFF File NO. Reset FunctionFile number reset function on File name image number Card a Replace card File NO. Reset Function Select OFF, and press the SET button Date and Time Setting Example To set the clock to 730 p.m. on December 23 Date and Time Setting Set the dateSet the clock To correct the date and time settings Select EXIT, and press the SET button Screen Language Language TV System Setting When set to PAL and connected to a TVSelect the appropriate TV system, and press the SET button Power Save Setting Toggle the SET button up or down to set the standby time Example When BattSelect the desired option Press the SET button Down Resetting the Camera Settings Formatting a Card Reformat Screen appears To cancel reformatting Formatting a CardReformatting erases the data Set the main switch to REC, Turn on the powerChecking the Remaining Card Memory For audio data Checking the Remaining Card MemoryDisplay the Audio Data Information Screen Checking the Remaining Battery Pack Charge Checking the Remaining Battery Pack Charge Connect the AC adapter/charger Connecting the docking stationDocking Station Gently connect and disconnect the cable To connect to a computer or printer Connect to another deviceDocking Station To connect to a TV Data file formats AAC About video clip data recorded with this camera Configuration of directories for the stored dataAbout file names when the card is replaced About audio data recorded with this camera Pull out and remove the protective battery insulating sheet Preparing and using the remote control unitPrepare the remote control unit Set the camera in the docking station How to use the remote control unit Remote control unit button operation CH channel Replacing the remote control unit battery Reinsert the battery holder in the remote control unit Changing the remote control code Changing the remote control code from RC Code 1 to RC Code Resetting the remote control code to RC Code Set the TV input switch to Video inputSelect the image to play back Cable Adapter Remote control unit cannot be usedBattery cannot be recharged DIGITAL/AV terminal Connecting to a Printer Print preparations Using the docking station Using the cable adapter Connecting to a Printer PictBridge printing mode is activated To select one image and print it one image To cancel printing Specify the number of prints To print all the images all images Select PRINT, and press the SET button Thumbnail prints index Icon w, and press the SET Button Printer Settings Adjust the printer settings When Printer Value is selected Power Commonly Asked QuestionsQuestion Cause Action Shooting Commonly Asked Questions Monitor Images Commonly Asked Questions Image Edit Video Card Full Misc System Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action Erase all the images Pressed From the card Troubleshooting View Needs To a TV OFF Docking Station Remote Specifications CameraPage Specifications Camera connectors Battery pack operation Shooting Reso 128MB 512 MB 16 MB Remote control unit PDS-C1 Supplied Li-ion battery pack Supplied AC adapter/charger Supplied SD Memory Card Others