English | Sanyo VPC-HD1A specification

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i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording time is “0”, you cannot capture any more images. To capture more images, either install a new card, or save the images to a computer and then erase them (page 97) from the card.

i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording time is “0”, it may be possible to capture a few more images by setting a lower resolution setting (pages 71 and 72), or selecting a different image quality setting.

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Sanyo VPC-HD1A instruction manual English

Contents

VPC-HD1AEX VPC-HD1A Important note For American Users Declaration of Conformity For EU Users Symbols used in this manualFor Canadian Users Points that require special attention SHOOT, Play Back and Save Preparing the cameraInsert the card Shooting KVideo clip recording KStill image photography When you are finished using the camera Playback KVideo clip playbackKStill image playback Click on the application program you wish to install SHOOT, Play Back and Save Connect your camera to a computerCopy a video clip to your computer Burn video clips onto a DVD Ix English Click on New Project Set the DVD option to ON, and click on the OK button Click on the Add video files icon Click on the Open button. When one video clip is selected When multiple video clips are selectedSelect the video clip files to burn onto the DVD Click on the Next button Set your desired title page, and click on the Next button Click on the OK button About saving projectsClick on the exit MovieFactory button × Contents „ Shooting Contents Quick Search by Operation Quick Search by Operation Search for image Change the angle Audio data View Adjust the speaker volumeAdjust the monitor brightness Magnify an image Checking the Included Accessories English Checking the Included Accessories How to use the accessoriesHandstrap Lens cap Media cards that can be used with this camera Camera case Normal Mode Shooting Screen HD Mode Shooting Screen Very high image quality with 60 fps shooting Getting the Most OUT of Your Camera Docking station for easy connection System MAP Card reader DPOF-compatible printer i Photo shop Parts Names Camera Front To open the monitor unit Parts Names RearBottom Docking station Front Rear Remote control unit Shooting mode Playback modeCable adaptor Installing the Card Insert the card all the wayClose the card slot cover To remove the card Installing the CardIf the multi-indicator is flashing red Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card Connect the docking station to a power outlet Preparing the Docking Station Insert the battery Pull out the battery case Insert the supplied batteryReinsert the battery case How to use the remote control unit Preparing the Remote Control Unit Changing the remote control code Preparing the Power Charging the battery packOpen the battery cover Preparing the Power Insert the battery packClose the battery cover To remove the battery pack Using the camera when it is set in the docking station About the internal backup battery When using a power outlet Using the docking stationUsing the cable adaptor Turning the Camera on and OFF Turning on the camera Turning the Camera on and OFF Turning off the camera If the date and time setting has been completed To immediately activate the power save functionAbout the standby mode If the K icon appears Select the icon above or below Operation ButtonsTurn on the camera Press the Menu button Full Auto 640x480 60fps HR Time Date and Time SettingClock SET Date Exit Set the date Set the clockClock SET Clock SET Disp Date and Time SettingTo correct the date and time settings Select EXIT, and press the SET button How to hold the camera Before Taking Pictures Using the autofocus Before Taking Pictures When both near and far objects are present Fast-moving subjects Hints for taking pictures Turn on the camera Set the main switch toRecording video clips Press the video clip Recording button Video Clip Recording and Playback Playing back a video clip To the right Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off Data for a video clip is very large Adjusting the monitor brightnessFocus can be locked Display the video clip playback point Capturing and Playing Back Still Images Shooting single shots Shutter speed and aperture are displayed What is the camera focusing on?Capturing and Playing Back Still Images If the camera shake icon appears Viewing still images Select the image you wish to view Push the zoom switch toward W P side Image display playbackSelect the image to play back Display the image that you want to magnify Push the zoom switch toward the T sideMagnifying zooming in the image To magnify Shoot a Still Image While Recording a Video Clip Sequential Shots Sequential Shots About the focus when shooting sequential shotsCan the self-timer and/or flash be used? Release the still image shooting button Recording in the HD Mode Switching between the normal mode and HD modeSet the main switch to REC Press the HD/NORM button Recording in the HD Mode Outline of the HD Mode Shooting Screen Set the main switch to REC Press the Menu button Audio Recording and PlaybackAudio recording Audio Recording and Playback You can capture a still image during an audio recording Fast forward/fast reverse Audio playbackStop playback Fast forward toggle the SET button to the right Shooting and Playback with the Remote Control Unit Using the Zoom Take the picture Set the main switch to REC Press the flash button to Shooting with the FlashExtend the flash Press the flash button to set the flash mode Exposure Correction English Displaying the Shooting Setting Screens About the Help display Switching Example Shooting Setting ScreenVideo View Displaying the Shooting Setting Screens Overview of the Shooting Setting ScreensVideo Clip MPEG4 Manual exposure setting menu Video clip mode menu Normal modeHD mode Single-shot/video clip recording modes Self-timer menu Video View Image Stabilizer Focus menu Focus mode menuImage stabilizer menu ISO sensitivity menu Video Clip Mode Image Quality Setting When editing video clips Still Image Mode Resolution Setting Scene Select Exposure Setting Exposure Setting Filters Motion Compensation Image Stabilizer If the motion compensation does not seem to be working English Focus Range How to use the manual focus About zoom movement when using the manual focusAbout the focus range Focus Area Setting Point range finder focusSpot focus Multi-section light-measuring LIGHT-MEASURING Mode SettingCenter-weighted light-measuring Spot light-measuring ISO Sensitivity White Balance To cancel the white balance setting White Balance SELF-TIMER To pause or cancel the self-timer functionWhen xis selected Sequential Shots Mode Setting About the maximum number of sequential shots How many shots in the auto bracket series?Can the flash be used? Displaying the Playback Setting Screens Playback Mode Example Playback Setting Screen Rotate Displaying the Playback Setting Screens Overview of the Playback Setting Screens Extract still image Display Rotate imageResize Video clip edit Select the desired playback mode When Play ALL is selected Playback ModeDisplay the page 1 Playback Setting Screen Select the playback method icon Playback Volume Image Protect ProtectYES To cancel the protect mode for an image To select a different image in steps 2 Erasing Data Delete Delete Single Delete ALL Exit Select YES, and press the SET button Rotate Image Select Right or LEFT, and press the SET button Why can’t the image be resized? Changing Image Size ResizeResize Extract Still Select YES and press the SET button Procedure to cut extract a portion of a video clip Editing Video ClipsExtract the specified portion Procedure to join video clips Editing Video Clips CUT Join Exit Video clip cutting extractingEdit Video CUT Specify the start point of the extract Procedure PlayWhen joining the first and latter portions Pause Press the still image shooting Button O Save AS NEWSelect the desired option, and press the SET button Joining two video clips Edit Video CUT Join ExitSelect Join and press the SET button SET Select a clip 000036 Hint Print Settings Display the Printing Instructions ScreenEach Image Index ALL Clear Exit About the Dpof format Print SettingsPrinting a single frame from a video clip About the finished prints Specifying date imprinting and print quantities Date/Copies Print Screen appears Undated prints Specify dated printsDated prints Each Image To cancel the index print setting Index print Clearing all the printing instructions Icon, and press the SET button Smooth PlaybackSmooth Playback Select ON, and press the SET button Video clip data Still image data Displaying the Option Screen Displaying the Option Screen Overview of the Option Screen Wind noise reduction setting Date and time settingOperation sounds setting Reset camera settings Select the desired setting, and press the SET button Screen DisplayInfo Display Date & Time Counter Show ALL OFF Select the Startup Display Operation Sounds Shutter If Turn ON/OFF or Audio Guide is selected If Shutter or KEY SW is selectedIf Operation VOL was selected POST-VIEW Setting Post ViewSec Wind Noise Reduction NOISE-REDUCTION Function Adjust the Image Quality Image Settings Normal Vivid FLICKER-REDUCTION Digital Zoom Setting Digital Zoom OFF Monitor Brightness Brightness Adjust the Volume of AN External Microphone Screen Language Select the desired language, and press the SET button TV Output Setting Example When TV System was selectedTV System TV Output Setting Relation between TV Type setting and TV display TV display English Power Save Function Power Save BATT/CAM Example When Batt CAM is selected Toggle the SET button up or down to set the standby timeDown File NO. Reset Function File number reset function on File name image numberFile number reset function OFF File name image number Card a File NO. Reset Function Select the file number reset iconSelect OFF, and press the SET button Formatting a Card Format Full Format Exit Select the desired format option, and press the SET button To cancel formattingFormatting a Card Formatting erases the data Resetting the Camera Settings Reset Settings Set the main switch to REC, and turn on the camera Set the camera to the audio recording modeFor audio recordings English Checking the Remaining Battery Pack Charge Battery pack English Connecting to a TV How to connectWhen connecting to a standard video input terminal When connecting to an S-VIDEO input terminal Audio playback see Connecting to a TVPlayback Insert and pull out the cable carefully If your TV does not have 720p video input capability Enjoy higher image quality progressive outputDate and time, as well as the counter, are not displayed Camera Menu Screen and TV Menu Screen Direct Printing Print preparations Printing Mode Direct Printing To select one image and print it one imagePrint 1 Image Copies Exit To cancel printing To print all the images all images Select PRINT, and press the SET buttonPrint ALL Images Exit Thumbnail prints index Print Exit Dpof Printer Settings When Printer Values is selected Connecting AN External Microphone To reduce unwanted electromagnetic radiation Commonly Asked Questions Question Answer Action Shooting Commonly Asked Questions Monitor English Using my Has been edited Computer? Using a computer Misc Commonly Asked Questions Then install it Troubleshooting Problem Cause ActionCamera Shooting Troubleshooting Viewing Video Protect Cancel Unlock Docking Station Remote Control Setting Remarks Scene SelectFilter Still images SpecificationsCamera Video clips 30 fps frame rate is 29.97 fps, and the 15 fps Specifications VAR-G8 Camera connectors USB/AV Battery life Shooting Resolution Docking station PDS-HD1A Concerning the multi-indicator Supplied Li-ion battery pack Supplied AC adaptor Others How the autofocus works If images are blurred even when the autofocus is usedHints for Taking Pictures Reasons for unfocused images Hints for Taking Pictures Advantage of using the manual focusUsing the manual focus effectively Photographing a moving subject Shooting portraits portrait mode Photographing moving subjects sports mode aPoints Night photography night view portrait mode Photographing scenery landscape mode +