Installing the Card, Insert the card all the way | Sanyo VPC-HD1A

INSTALLING THE CARD

Be sure to format a newly purchased card or one that was used in another device before using it in your camera (page 144). If an unformatted card is used, the card itself may become unusable.

1 Open the card slot cover, and insert the card in the card slot.

Card slot cover

2 Insert the card all the way in.

hFirmly insert the card until it

clicks into place.

3 Close the card slot cover.

Card slot

Card

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Sanyo VPC-HD1A instruction manual Installing the Card, Insert the card all the way, Close the card slot cover

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 Preparing the camera SHOOT, Play Back and SaveInsert the card Shooting KVideo clip recording KStill image photography 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 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 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 Click on the Next button Set your desired title page, and 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 Search for image Change the angle Audio data View Adjust the speaker volumeAdjust the monitor brightness Magnify an image Checking the Included Accessories English How to use the accessories Checking the Included 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 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 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 Pull out the battery case Insert the supplied battery Insert the batteryReinsert the battery case How to use the remote control unit Preparing the Remote Control Unit Changing the remote control code 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 Using the camera when it is set in the docking station About the internal backup battery Using the docking station When using a power outletUsing 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 clock Set the dateClock 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 Image display playback Push the zoom switch toward W P sideSelect 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 Switching between the normal mode and HD mode Recording in the HD ModeSet the main switch to REC Press the HD/NORM button Recording in the HD Mode Outline of the HD Mode Shooting Screen Audio Recording and Playback Set the main switch to REC Press the Menu buttonAudio 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 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 Displaying the Shooting Setting Screens About the Help display Example Shooting Setting Screen SwitchingVideo View Overview of the Shooting Setting Screens Displaying 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 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 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 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? 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 Protect Image 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 Changing Image Size Resize Why can’t the image be resized?Resize Extract Still Select YES and press the SET button Editing Video Clips Procedure to cut extract a portion of a video clipExtract 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 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 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 Screen Display Select the desired setting, and press the SET buttonInfo Display Date & Time Counter Show ALL OFF Select the Startup Display Operation Sounds Shutter 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 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 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 Function Power Save BATT/CAM 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 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 camera to the audio recording mode Set the main switch to REC, and turn on the cameraFor audio recordings English Checking the Remaining Battery Pack Charge Battery pack English How to connect Connecting to a TVWhen 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 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 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 Problem Cause Action TroubleshootingCamera Shooting Troubleshooting Viewing Video Protect Cancel Unlock Docking Station Remote Control Scene Select Setting RemarksFilter 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 Photographing moving subjects sports mode a Shooting portraits portrait modePoints Night photography night view portrait mode Photographing scenery landscape mode +