For audio recordings | Sanyo VPC-HD1A instruction

CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY

You can check how many images can be captured and how much recording time is available on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for specific cards, please see “Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time” on page 189.

Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time

1 Set the main switch to REC, and turn on the camera (page 30).

hThe remaining number of images

appears in the upper left of the monitor.

hThe remaining video recording time

appears in the upper right of the monitor.

hThe remaining number of images and video recording time will differ depending on the resolution and compression settings.

Remaining number of images

	Remaining video
	recording time
297	00:20:39

F3.5

1/40

For audio recordings

1 Set the camera to the audio recording mode (page 56).

hThe remaining audio recording time is shown.

	Remaining time
297	08:24:01

F3.5

1/40

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Sanyo VPC-HD1A instruction manual For audio recordings, Set the main switch to REC, and turn on the camera

Contents

Important note VPC-HD1AEX VPC-HD1A Declaration of Conformity For American Users For Canadian Users Symbols used in this manualFor EU Users Points that require special attention Insert the card SHOOT, Play Back and SavePreparing the camera KStill image photography Shooting KVideo clip recording KStill image playback When you are finished using the cameraPlayback KVideo clip playback Click on the application program you wish to install Copy a video clip to your computer SHOOT, Play Back and SaveConnect your camera to a computer Burn video clips onto a DVD Click on New Project Ix English Click on the Add video files icon Set the DVD option to ON, and click on the OK button Select the video clip files to burn onto the DVD Click on the Open button. When one video clip is selectedWhen multiple video clips are selected Set your desired title page, and click on the Next button Click on the Next button Click on the exit MovieFactory button × Click on the OK buttonAbout saving projects Contents „ Shooting Contents Quick Search by Operation Quick Search by Operation Adjust the monitor brightness Adjust the speaker volumeSearch for image Change the angle Audio data View Magnify an image Checking the Included Accessories English Handstrap Lens cap Checking the Included AccessoriesHow to use the accessories Camera case Media cards that can be used with this camera HD Mode Shooting Screen Normal Mode Shooting Screen Very high image quality with 60 fps shooting Docking station for easy connection Getting the Most OUT of Your Camera Card reader DPOF-compatible printer i Photo shop System MAP Camera Front Parts Names To open the monitor unit Bottom Parts NamesRear Docking station Front Rear Cable adaptor Remote control unitShooting mode Playback mode Close the card slot cover Installing the CardInsert the card all the way If the multi-indicator is flashing red Installing the CardTo remove the card Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card Preparing the Docking Station Connect the docking station to a power outlet Reinsert the battery case Insert the batteryPull out the battery case Insert the supplied battery How to use the remote control unit Changing the remote control code Preparing the Remote Control Unit Open the battery cover Preparing the PowerCharging the battery pack Close the battery cover To remove the battery pack Preparing the PowerInsert the battery pack About the internal backup battery Using the camera when it is set in the docking station Using the cable adaptor When using a power outletUsing the docking station Turning on the camera Turning the Camera on and OFF Turning off the camera Turning the Camera on and OFF About the standby mode To immediately activate the power save functionIf the date and time setting has been completed If the K icon appears Turn on the camera Press the Menu button Operation ButtonsSelect the icon above or below Full Auto 640x480 60fps HR Clock SET Date Date and Time SettingTime Exit Clock SET Set the dateSet the clock To correct the date and time settings Date and Time SettingClock SET Disp Select EXIT, and press the SET button Before Taking Pictures How to hold the camera Before Taking Pictures Using the autofocus Fast-moving subjects When both near and far objects are present Hints for taking pictures Recording video clips Set the main switch toTurn on the camera Press the video clip Recording button Playing back a video clip Video Clip Recording and Playback Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off To the right Focus can be locked Adjusting the monitor brightnessData for a video clip is very large Display the video clip playback point Shooting single shots Capturing and Playing Back Still Images Capturing and Playing Back Still Images What is the camera focusing on?Shutter speed and aperture are displayed If the camera shake icon appears Select the image you wish to view Viewing still images Select the image to play back Push the zoom switch toward W P sideImage display playback Magnifying zooming in the image Push the zoom switch toward the T sideDisplay the image that you want to magnify To magnify Shoot a Still Image While Recording a Video Clip Sequential Shots Can the self-timer and/or flash be used? About the focus when shooting sequential shotsSequential Shots Release the still image shooting button Set the main switch to REC Press the HD/NORM button Recording in the HD ModeSwitching between the normal mode and HD mode Outline of the HD Mode Shooting Screen Recording in the HD Mode Audio recording Set the main switch to REC Press the Menu buttonAudio Recording and Playback You can capture a still image during an audio recording Audio Recording and Playback Stop playback Audio playbackFast forward/fast reverse Fast forward toggle the SET button to the right Shooting and Playback with the Remote Control Unit Take the picture Using the Zoom Extend the flash Set the main switch to REC Press the flash button toShooting with the Flash Press the flash button to set the flash mode Exposure Correction English About the Help display Displaying the Shooting Setting Screens Video View SwitchingExample Shooting Setting Screen Video Clip MPEG4 Displaying the Shooting Setting ScreensOverview of the Shooting Setting Screens HD mode Video clip mode menu Normal modeManual exposure setting menu Single-shot/video clip recording modes Self-timer menu Image Stabilizer Video View Image stabilizer menu Focus mode menuFocus menu ISO sensitivity menu When editing video clips Video Clip Mode Image Quality Setting Still Image Mode Resolution Setting Scene Select Exposure Setting Exposure Setting Filters If the motion compensation does not seem to be working Motion Compensation Image Stabilizer English Focus Range About the focus range How to use the manual focusAbout zoom movement when using the manual focus Spot focus Focus Area SettingPoint range finder focus Center-weighted light-measuring LIGHT-MEASURING Mode SettingMulti-section light-measuring Spot light-measuring ISO Sensitivity White Balance White Balance To cancel the white balance setting When xis selected SELF-TIMERTo pause or cancel the self-timer function Sequential Shots Mode Setting Can the flash be used? About the maximum number of sequential shotsHow many shots in the auto bracket series? Playback Mode Displaying the Playback Setting Screens Rotate Example Playback Setting Screen Overview of the Playback Setting Screens Displaying the Playback Setting Screens Resize Rotate imageExtract still image Display Video clip edit Display the page 1 Playback Setting Screen Playback ModeSelect the desired playback mode When Play ALL is selected Select the playback method icon Playback Volume YES Image ProtectProtect To select a different image in steps 2 To cancel the protect mode for an image Delete Delete Single Delete ALL Exit Erasing Data Select YES, and press the SET button Select Right or LEFT, and press the SET button Rotate Image Resize Why can’t the image be resized?Changing Image Size Resize Select YES and press the SET button Extract Still Extract the specified portion Procedure to cut extract a portion of a video clipEditing Video Clips Editing Video Clips Procedure to join video clips Edit Video Video clip cutting extractingCUT Join Exit CUT When joining the first and latter portions Procedure PlaySpecify the start point of the extract Pause Select the desired option, and press the SET button Press the still image shooting Button OSave AS NEW Select Join and press the SET button Joining two video clipsEdit Video CUT Join Exit SET Select a clip 000036 Hint Each Image Index ALL Clear Exit Print SettingsDisplay the Printing Instructions Screen Printing a single frame from a video clip Print SettingsAbout the Dpof format About the finished prints Date/Copies Print Screen appears Specifying date imprinting and print quantities Dated prints Specify dated printsUndated prints Each Image Index print To cancel the index print setting Clearing all the printing instructions Smooth Playback Smooth PlaybackIcon, and press the SET button Select ON, and press the SET button Still image data Video clip data Displaying the Option Screen Overview of the Option Screen Displaying the Option Screen Operation sounds setting Date and time settingWind noise reduction setting Reset camera settings Info Display Date & Time Counter Show ALL OFF Select the desired setting, and press the SET buttonScreen Display Select the Startup Display Shutter Operation Sounds If Operation VOL was selected If Turn ON/OFF or Audio Guide is selectedIf Shutter or KEY SW is selected Sec POST-VIEW SettingPost View Wind Noise Reduction NOISE-REDUCTION Function Image Settings Normal Vivid Adjust the Image Quality FLICKER-REDUCTION Digital Zoom OFF Digital Zoom Setting Brightness Monitor Brightness Adjust the Volume of AN External Microphone Select the desired language, and press the SET button Screen Language TV System TV Output SettingExample When TV System was selected TV Output Setting Relation between TV Type setting and TV display TV display English Power Save BATT/CAM Power Save Function Down Example When Batt CAM is selectedToggle the SET button up or down to set the standby time File number reset function OFF File name image number File NO. Reset FunctionFile number reset function on File name image number Card a Select OFF, and press the SET button File NO. Reset FunctionSelect the file number reset icon Format Full Format Exit Formatting a Card Formatting a Card To cancel formattingSelect the desired format option, and press the SET button Formatting erases the data Reset Settings Resetting the Camera Settings For audio recordings Set the main switch to REC, and turn on the cameraSet the camera to the audio recording mode English Battery pack Checking the Remaining Battery Pack Charge English When connecting to a standard video input terminal Connecting to a TVHow to connect When connecting to an S-VIDEO input terminal Playback Connecting to a TVAudio playback see Insert and pull out the cable carefully Date and time, as well as the counter, are not displayed Enjoy higher image quality progressive outputIf your TV does not have 720p video input capability Camera Menu Screen and TV Menu Screen Print preparations Direct Printing Printing Mode Print 1 Image Copies Exit Direct PrintingTo select one image and print it one image To cancel printing Print ALL Images Exit To print all the images all imagesSelect PRINT, and press the SET button Print Exit Thumbnail prints index Dpof Printer Settings When Printer Values is selected To reduce unwanted electromagnetic radiation Connecting AN External Microphone Question Answer Action Commonly Asked Questions Shooting Monitor Commonly Asked Questions English Using my Has been edited Computer? Using a computer Misc Commonly Asked Questions Then install it Camera TroubleshootingProblem Cause Action Shooting Troubleshooting Viewing Video Protect Cancel Unlock Remote Docking Station Control Filter Setting RemarksScene Select Camera SpecificationsStill images Video clips 30 fps frame rate is 29.97 fps, and the 15 fps Specifications VAR-G8 USB/AV Camera connectors Battery life Shooting Resolution PDS-HD1A Docking station Concerning the multi-indicator Supplied AC adaptor Supplied Li-ion battery pack Others Hints for Taking Pictures If images are blurred even when the autofocus is usedHow the autofocus works Reasons for unfocused images Using the manual focus effectively Advantage of using the manual focusHints for Taking Pictures Photographing a moving subject Points Shooting portraits portrait modePhotographing moving subjects sports mode a Photographing scenery landscape mode + Night photography night view portrait mode