English | Sanyo VPC-HD1A guide

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i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 117).

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 (temperatures below 10°C [50°F]) the number of images that can be saved on a fully charged battery pack will vary greatly.

i It is recommended that you prepare an extra battery pack(s) when taking pictures at a wedding or while traveling, for example, so you don’t miss capturing images of important moments due to the battery pack power running out. The same is recommended for taking photos in cold environments. (In a ski area, for example, the battery pack can be kept warm in your pocket until ready to use.)

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Contents

VPC-HD1AEX VPC-HD1A Important note For American Users Declaration of Conformity Symbols used in this manual For Canadian UsersFor EU Users Points that require special attention Insert the card SHOOT, Play Back and SavePreparing the camera Shooting KVideo clip recording KStill image photography 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 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 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 Click on the Next button Set your desired title page, and 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 speaker volume Adjust the monitor brightnessSearch 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 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 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 Installing the Card If the multi-indicator is flashing redTo remove the card Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card Connect the docking station to a power outlet Preparing the Docking Station Reinsert the battery case Insert the batteryPull out the battery case Insert the supplied battery How to use the remote control unit Preparing the Remote Control Unit Changing the remote control code 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 Using the camera when it is set in the docking station About the internal backup battery Using the cable adaptor When using a power outletUsing the docking station Turning the Camera on and OFF Turning on the camera Turning the Camera on and OFF Turning off the camera To immediately activate the power save function About the standby modeIf the date and time setting has been completed If the K icon appears Operation Buttons Turn on the camera Press the Menu buttonSelect the icon above or below Full Auto 640x480 60fps HR Date and Time Setting Clock SET DateTime Exit Clock SET Set the dateSet the clock Date and Time Setting To correct the date and time settingsClock SET Disp 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 Set the main switch to Recording video clipsTurn on the camera 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 Adjusting the monitor brightness Focus can be lockedData for a video clip is very large Display the video clip playback point Capturing and Playing Back Still Images Shooting single shots What is the camera focusing on? Capturing and Playing Back Still ImagesShutter speed and aperture are displayed If the camera shake icon appears Viewing still images Select the image you wish to view Select the image to play back Push the zoom switch toward W P sideImage display playback Push the zoom switch toward the T side Magnifying zooming in the imageDisplay the image that you want to magnify To magnify Shoot a Still Image While Recording a Video Clip Sequential Shots About the focus when shooting sequential shots Can the self-timer and/or flash be used?Sequential 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 Recording in the HD Mode Outline of the HD Mode Shooting Screen Audio recording Set the main switch to REC Press the Menu buttonAudio Recording and Playback Audio Recording and Playback You can capture a still image during an audio recording Audio playback Stop playbackFast forward/fast reverse Fast forward toggle the SET button to the right Shooting and Playback with the Remote Control Unit Using the Zoom Take the picture 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 Displaying the Shooting Setting Screens About the Help display Video View SwitchingExample Shooting Setting Screen Video Clip MPEG4 Displaying the Shooting Setting ScreensOverview of the Shooting Setting Screens Video clip mode menu Normal mode HD modeManual exposure setting menu Single-shot/video clip recording modes Self-timer menu Video View Image Stabilizer Focus mode menu Image stabilizer menuFocus 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 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 LIGHT-MEASURING Mode Setting Center-weighted light-measuringMulti-section light-measuring Spot light-measuring ISO Sensitivity White Balance To cancel the white balance setting White Balance 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? Displaying the Playback Setting Screens Playback Mode Example Playback Setting Screen Rotate Displaying the Playback Setting Screens Overview of the Playback Setting Screens Rotate image ResizeExtract still image Display Video clip edit Playback Mode Display the page 1 Playback Setting ScreenSelect the desired playback mode When Play ALL is selected Select the playback method icon Playback Volume YES Image ProtectProtect 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 Resize Why can’t the image be resized?Changing Image Size Resize Extract Still Select YES and press the SET button Extract the specified portion Procedure to cut extract a portion of a video clipEditing Video Clips Procedure to join video clips Editing Video Clips Video clip cutting extracting Edit VideoCUT Join Exit CUT Procedure Play When joining the first and latter portionsSpecify 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 Print Settings Printing a single frame from a video clipAbout the Dpof format About the finished prints Specifying date imprinting and print quantities Date/Copies Print Screen appears Specify dated prints Dated printsUndated prints Each Image To cancel the index print setting Index print Clearing all the printing instructions Smooth Playback Smooth PlaybackIcon, and press the SET button 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 Date and time setting Operation sounds 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 Operation Sounds Shutter 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 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 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 Function Power Save BATT/CAM 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 Formatting a Card Format Full Format Exit To cancel formatting Formatting a CardSelect the desired format option, and press the SET button Formatting erases the data Resetting the Camera Settings Reset Settings For audio recordings Set the main switch to REC, and turn on the cameraSet the camera to the audio recording mode English Checking the Remaining Battery Pack Charge Battery pack English When connecting to a standard video input terminal Connecting to a TVHow to connect When connecting to an S-VIDEO input terminal Connecting to a TV PlaybackAudio playback see Insert and pull out the cable carefully Enjoy higher image quality progressive output Date and time, as well as the counter, are not displayedIf your TV does not have 720p video input capability Camera Menu Screen and TV Menu Screen Direct Printing Print preparations 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 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 Camera TroubleshootingProblem Cause Action Shooting Troubleshooting Viewing Video Protect Cancel Unlock Docking Station Remote Control Filter Setting RemarksScene Select Specifications CameraStill images 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 If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used Hints for Taking PicturesHow the autofocus works Reasons for unfocused images Advantage of using the manual focus Using the manual focus effectivelyHints for Taking Pictures Photographing a moving subject Points Shooting portraits portrait modePhotographing moving subjects sports mode a Night photography night view portrait mode Photographing scenery landscape mode +