Direct Printing, Print preparations | Sanyo VPC-HD1A guide

DIRECT PRINTING

Your camera 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).

Print preparations

1 Install the card in the camera, open the monitor unit to turn on the camera, and turn on the printer.

2 Use the supplied docking station or adaptor to connect the camera to the printer.

USB/AV terminal

To AC adaptor
To AC adaptor	To USB connector on the printer

Supplied dedicated USB interface cable

i Insert the plug with the [n] mark facing up.

USB CONNECTION

CARD READER

PictBridge

PC CAMERA

CANCEL

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Sanyo VPC-HD1A instruction manual Direct Printing, Print preparations

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 Preparing the camera SHOOT, Play Back and SaveInsert the card KStill image photography Shooting KVideo clip recording Playback KVideo clip playback When you are finished using the cameraKStill image playback Click on the application program you wish to install Connect your camera to a computer SHOOT, Play Back and SaveCopy a video clip to your 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 When multiple video clips are selected Click on the Open button. When one video clip is selectedSelect the video clip files to burn onto the DVD Set your desired title page, and click on the Next button Click on the Next button About saving projects Click on the OK buttonClick on the exit MovieFactory button × 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 How to use the accessories Checking the Included AccessoriesHandstrap Lens cap 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 Rear Parts NamesBottom Docking station Front Rear Shooting mode Playback mode Remote control unitCable adaptor Insert the card all the way Installing the CardClose the card slot cover 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 Pull out the battery case Insert the supplied battery Insert the batteryReinsert the battery case How to use the remote control unit Changing the remote control code Preparing the Remote Control Unit Charging the battery pack Preparing the PowerOpen the battery cover Insert the battery pack Preparing the PowerClose the battery cover To remove the battery pack About the internal backup battery Using the camera when it is set in the docking station Using the docking station When using a power outletUsing the cable adaptor 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 Set the clock Set the dateClock SET 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 Image display playback Push the zoom switch toward W P sideSelect the image to play back 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 Switching between the normal mode and HD mode Recording in the HD ModeSet the main switch to REC Press the HD/NORM button Outline of the HD Mode Shooting Screen Recording in the HD Mode Audio Recording and Playback Set the main switch to REC Press the Menu buttonAudio recording 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 Shooting with the Flash Set the main switch to REC Press the flash button toExtend the flash Press the flash button to set the flash mode Exposure Correction English About the Help display Displaying the Shooting Setting Screens Example Shooting Setting Screen SwitchingVideo View Overview of the Shooting Setting Screens Displaying the Shooting Setting ScreensVideo Clip MPEG4 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 zoom movement when using the manual focus How to use the manual focusAbout the focus range Point range finder focus Focus Area SettingSpot 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 To pause or cancel the self-timer function SELF-TIMERWhen xis selected Sequential Shots Mode Setting How many shots in the auto bracket series? About the maximum number of sequential shotsCan the flash be used? 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 Protect Image ProtectYES 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 Changing Image Size Resize Why can’t the image be resized?Resize Select YES and press the SET button Extract Still Editing Video Clips Procedure to cut extract a portion of a video clipExtract the specified portion 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 Save AS NEW Press the still image shooting Button OSelect the desired option, and press the SET button Edit Video CUT Join Exit Joining two video clipsSelect Join and press the SET button SET Select a clip 000036 Hint Display the Printing Instructions Screen Print SettingsEach Image Index ALL Clear Exit 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 Screen Display Select the desired setting, and press the SET buttonInfo Display Date & Time Counter Show ALL OFF Select the Startup Display Shutter Operation Sounds If Shutter or KEY SW is selected If Turn ON/OFF or Audio Guide is selectedIf Operation VOL was selected Post View POST-VIEW SettingSec 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 Example When TV System was selected TV Output SettingTV System TV Output Setting Relation between TV Type setting and TV display TV display English Power Save BATT/CAM Power Save Function Toggle the SET button up or down to set the standby time Example When Batt CAM is selectedDown File number reset function on File name image number File NO. Reset FunctionFile number reset function OFF File name image number Card a Select the file number reset icon File NO. Reset FunctionSelect OFF, and press the SET button 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 Set the camera to the audio recording mode Set the main switch to REC, and turn on the cameraFor audio recordings English Battery pack Checking the Remaining Battery Pack Charge English How to connect Connecting to a TVWhen connecting to a standard video input terminal 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 To select one image and print it one image Direct PrintingPrint 1 Image Copies Exit To cancel printing Select PRINT, and press the SET button To print all the images all imagesPrint ALL Images Exit 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 Problem Cause Action TroubleshootingCamera Shooting Troubleshooting Viewing Video Protect Cancel Unlock Remote Docking Station Control Scene Select Setting RemarksFilter 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 Photographing moving subjects sports mode a Shooting portraits portrait modePoints Photographing scenery landscape mode + Night photography night view portrait mode