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Sanyo VPC-HD1A instruction manual

Models: VPC-HD1A

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Very high image quality with 60 fps shooting (page 71)

Compared to the standard 30 fps TV images, the movement of even fast- moving subjects will appear smooth and even in the video clips you record at 60 fps.

VIDEO CLIP MPEG4

640x480 60fps HR

Capture still shots while recording a video clip (page 51)

Suppose that while you’re recording a video clip, there’s a scene you’d like to keep as a still photo. Your camera makes it possible to record the still photo without interrupting the video clip recording.

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Video clip recording button [ ]

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Sanyo VPC-HD1A instruction manual

Contents

VPC-HD1AEX VPC-HD1A Important noteFor American Users Declaration of ConformityFor EU Users Symbols used in this manualFor Canadian Users Points that require special attentionInsert the card SHOOT, Play Back and SavePreparing the camera Shooting KVideo clip recording KStill image photographyKStill 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 ProjectSet the DVD option to ON, and click on the OK button Click on the Add video files iconSelect 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 buttonClick on the exit MovieFactory button × Click on the OK buttonAbout saving projects 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 imageChecking 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 caseNormal Mode Shooting Screen HD Mode Shooting ScreenVery high image quality with 60 fps shooting Getting the Most OUT of Your Camera Docking station for easy connectionSystem MAP Card reader DPOF-compatible printer i Photo shopParts Names Camera FrontTo 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 To remove the card Installing the CardIf the multi-indicator is flashing red Do not attempt to forcibly remove the cardConnect the docking station to a power outlet Preparing the Docking StationReinsert 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 codeOpen 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 batteryUsing the cable adaptor When using a power outletUsing the docking station Turning the Camera on and OFF Turning on the cameraTurning the Camera on and OFF Turning off the cameraIf the date and time setting has been completed To immediately activate the power save functionAbout the standby mode If the K icon appearsSelect the icon above or below Operation ButtonsTurn on the camera Press the Menu button Full Auto640x480 60fps HR Time Date and Time SettingClock SET Date ExitClock SET Set the dateSet the clock Clock SET Disp Date and Time SettingTo correct the date and time settings Select EXIT, and press the SET buttonHow to hold the camera Before Taking PicturesUsing the autofocus Before Taking PicturesWhen both near and far objects are present Fast-moving subjectsHints for taking pictures Turn on the camera Set the main switch toRecording video clips Press the video clip Recording buttonVideo Clip Recording and Playback Playing back a video clipTo the right Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera offData for a video clip is very large Adjusting the monitor brightnessFocus can be locked Display the video clip playback pointCapturing and Playing Back Still Images Shooting single shotsShutter speed and aperture are displayed What is the camera focusing on?Capturing and Playing Back Still Images If the camera shake icon appearsViewing still images Select the image you wish to viewSelect the image to play back Push the zoom switch toward W P sideImage display playback Display the image that you want to magnify Push the zoom switch toward the T sideMagnifying zooming in the image To magnifyShoot 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 buttonSet 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 ScreenAudio 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 recordingFast forward/fast reverse Audio playbackStop playback Fast forward toggle the SET button to the rightShooting and Playback with the Remote Control Unit Using the Zoom Take the pictureExtend 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 displayVideo View SwitchingExample Shooting Setting Screen Video Clip MPEG4 Displaying the Shooting Setting ScreensOverview of the Shooting Setting Screens Manual exposure setting menu Video clip mode menu Normal modeHD mode Single-shot/video clip recording modes Self-timer menuVideo View Image StabilizerFocus menu Focus mode menuImage stabilizer menu ISO sensitivity menuVideo Clip Mode Image Quality Setting When editing video clipsStill Image Mode Resolution Setting Scene Select Exposure Setting Exposure Setting Filters Motion Compensation Image Stabilizer If the motion compensation does not seem to be workingEnglish 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 Multi-section light-measuring LIGHT-MEASURING Mode SettingCenter-weighted light-measuring Spot light-measuringISO Sensitivity White Balance To cancel the white balance setting White BalanceWhen 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 ModeExample Playback Setting Screen RotateDisplaying the Playback Setting Screens Overview of the Playback Setting ScreensExtract still image Display Rotate imageResize Video clip editSelect the desired playback mode When Play ALL is selected Playback ModeDisplay the page 1 Playback Setting Screen Select the playback method iconPlayback Volume YES Image ProtectProtect To cancel the protect mode for an image To select a different image in steps 2Erasing Data Delete Delete Single Delete ALL ExitSelect YES, and press the SET button Rotate Image Select Right or LEFT, and press the SET buttonResize Why can’t the image be resized?Changing Image Size Resize Extract Still Select YES and press the SET buttonExtract the specified portion Procedure to cut extract a portion of a video clipEditing Video Clips Procedure to join video clips Editing Video ClipsCUT Join Exit Video clip cutting extractingEdit Video CUTSpecify the start point of the extract Procedure PlayWhen joining the first and latter portions PauseSelect 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 About the Dpof format Print SettingsPrinting a single frame from a video clip About the finished printsSpecifying date imprinting and print quantities Date/Copies Print Screen appearsUndated prints Specify dated printsDated prints Each ImageTo cancel the index print setting Index printClearing all the printing instructions Icon, and press the SET button Smooth PlaybackSmooth Playback Select ON, and press the SET buttonVideo clip data Still image dataDisplaying the Option Screen Displaying the Option Screen Overview of the Option ScreenWind noise reduction setting Date and time settingOperation sounds setting Reset camera settingsInfo Display Date & Time Counter Show ALL OFF Select the desired setting, and press the SET buttonScreen Display Select the Startup Display Operation Sounds ShutterIf 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 VividFLICKER-REDUCTION Digital Zoom Setting Digital Zoom OFFMonitor Brightness BrightnessAdjust the Volume of AN External Microphone Screen Language Select the desired language, and press the SET buttonTV 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/CAMDown 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 ExitSelect the desired format option, and press the SET button To cancel formattingFormatting a Card Formatting erases the dataResetting the Camera Settings Reset SettingsFor 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 packEnglish When connecting to a standard video input terminal Connecting to a TVHow to connect When connecting to an S-VIDEO input terminal Audio playback see Connecting to a TVPlayback Insert and pull out the cable carefullyIf 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 ScreenDirect Printing Print preparationsPrinting 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 ExitDpof Printer Settings When Printer Values is selected Connecting AN External Microphone To reduce unwanted electromagnetic radiationCommonly Asked Questions Question Answer ActionShooting Commonly Asked Questions MonitorEnglish 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 RemoteControl Filter Setting RemarksScene Select Still images SpecificationsCamera Video clips30 fps frame rate is 29.97 fps, and the 15 fps Specifications VAR-G8 Camera connectors USB/AVBattery life Shooting Resolution Docking station PDS-HD1AConcerning the multi-indicator Supplied Li-ion battery pack Supplied AC adaptorOthers How the autofocus works If images are blurred even when the autofocus is usedHints for Taking Pictures Reasons for unfocused imagesHints for Taking Pictures Advantage of using the manual focusUsing the manual focus effectively Photographing a moving subjectPoints Shooting portraits portrait modePhotographing moving subjects sports mode a Night photography night view portrait mode Photographing scenery landscape mode +