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Sanyo VPC-HD1A instruction manual

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OPERATION BUTTONS

The procedures to change the camera settings, choose images, etc., are performed by using the SET button to control the monitor display. This operation is used very frequently, so it is best to become familiar with it right away.

1 Turn on the camera.

2 Press the MENU button.

hThe Menu Screen appears.

<Select the icon above or below>

To select the icon above, toggle the SET button up.

SET button

MENU button

VIDEO CLIP MPEG4

640x480 30fps SHQ

PHOTO RESOLUTION

2592x1944 (5M-S)

To select the icon below, toggle the SET button down.

SCENE SELECT

FULL AUTO

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Sanyo VPC-HD1A instruction manual

Contents

Important note VPC-HD1AEX VPC-HD1ADeclaration of Conformity For American UsersPoints that require special attention Symbols used in this manualFor Canadian Users For EU UsersInsert the card SHOOT, Play Back and SavePreparing the camera KStill image photography Shooting KVideo clip recordingKStill 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 Click on New Project Ix EnglishClick on the Add video files icon Set the DVD option to ON, and click on the OK buttonSelect 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 Set your desired title page, and click on the Next button 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 Magnify an image Adjust the speaker volumeAdjust the monitor brightness Search for image Change the angle Audio data ViewChecking the Included Accessories English Handstrap Lens cap Checking the Included AccessoriesHow to use the accessories Camera case Media cards that can be used with this cameraHD Mode Shooting Screen Normal Mode Shooting ScreenVery high image quality with 60 fps shooting Docking station for easy connection Getting the Most OUT of Your CameraCard reader DPOF-compatible printer i Photo shop System MAPCamera Front Parts NamesTo 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 Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card Installing the CardIf the multi-indicator is flashing red To remove the cardPreparing the Docking Station Connect the docking station to a power outletReinsert the battery case Insert the batteryPull out the battery case Insert the supplied battery How to use the remote control unit Changing the remote control code Preparing the Remote Control UnitOpen the battery cover Preparing the PowerCharging the battery pack Close the battery cover To remove the battery pack Preparing the PowerInsert the battery pack About the internal backup battery Using the camera when it is set in the docking stationUsing the cable adaptor When using a power outletUsing the docking station Turning on the camera Turning the Camera on and OFFTurning off the camera Turning the Camera on and OFFIf the K icon appears To immediately activate the power save functionAbout the standby mode If the date and time setting has been completedFull Auto Operation ButtonsTurn on the camera Press the Menu button Select the icon above or below640x480 60fps HR Exit Date and Time SettingClock SET Date TimeClock SET Set the dateSet the clock Select EXIT, and press the SET button Date and Time SettingTo correct the date and time settings Clock SET DispBefore Taking Pictures How to hold the cameraBefore Taking Pictures Using the autofocusFast-moving subjects When both near and far objects are presentHints for taking pictures Press the video clip Recording button Set the main switch toRecording video clips Turn on the cameraPlaying back a video clip Video Clip Recording and PlaybackPress the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off To the rightDisplay the video clip playback point Adjusting the monitor brightnessFocus can be locked Data for a video clip is very largeShooting single shots Capturing and Playing Back Still ImagesIf the camera shake icon appears What is the camera focusing on?Capturing and Playing Back Still Images Shutter speed and aperture are displayedSelect the image you wish to view Viewing still imagesSelect the image to play back Push the zoom switch toward W P sideImage display playback To magnify Push the zoom switch toward the T sideMagnifying zooming in the image Display the image that you want to magnifyShoot a Still Image While Recording a Video Clip Sequential Shots Release the still image shooting button About the focus when shooting sequential shotsCan the self-timer and/or flash be used? Sequential ShotsSet the main switch to REC Press the HD/NORM button Recording in the HD ModeSwitching between the normal mode and HD mode Outline of the HD Mode Shooting Screen Recording in the HD ModeAudio recording Set the main switch to REC Press the Menu buttonAudio Recording and Playback You can capture a still image during an audio recording Audio Recording and PlaybackFast forward toggle the SET button to the right Audio playbackStop playback Fast forward/fast reverseShooting and Playback with the Remote Control Unit Take the picture Using the ZoomExtend 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 About the Help display Displaying the Shooting Setting ScreensVideo View SwitchingExample Shooting Setting Screen Video Clip MPEG4 Displaying the Shooting Setting ScreensOverview of the Shooting Setting Screens Single-shot/video clip recording modes Self-timer menu Video clip mode menu Normal modeHD mode Manual exposure setting menuImage Stabilizer Video ViewISO sensitivity menu Focus mode menuImage stabilizer menu Focus menuWhen editing video clips Video Clip Mode Image Quality SettingStill Image Mode Resolution Setting Scene Select Exposure Setting Exposure Setting Filters If the motion compensation does not seem to be working Motion Compensation Image StabilizerEnglish 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 Spot light-measuring LIGHT-MEASURING Mode SettingCenter-weighted light-measuring Multi-section light-measuringISO Sensitivity White Balance White Balance To cancel the white balance settingWhen 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? Playback Mode Displaying the Playback Setting ScreensRotate Example Playback Setting ScreenOverview of the Playback Setting Screens Displaying the Playback Setting ScreensVideo clip edit Rotate imageResize Extract still image DisplaySelect the playback method icon Playback ModeDisplay the page 1 Playback Setting Screen Select the desired playback mode When Play ALL is selectedPlayback Volume YES Image ProtectProtect To select a different image in steps 2 To cancel the protect mode for an imageDelete Delete Single Delete ALL Exit Erasing DataSelect YES, and press the SET button Select Right or LEFT, and press the SET button Rotate ImageResize Why can’t the image be resized?Changing Image Size Resize Select YES and press the SET button Extract StillExtract the specified portion Procedure to cut extract a portion of a video clipEditing Video Clips Editing Video Clips Procedure to join video clipsCUT Video clip cutting extractingEdit Video CUT Join ExitPause Procedure PlayWhen joining the first and latter portions Specify the start point of the extractSelect 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 finished prints Print SettingsPrinting a single frame from a video clip About the Dpof formatDate/Copies Print Screen appears Specifying date imprinting and print quantitiesEach Image Specify dated printsDated prints Undated printsIndex print To cancel the index print settingClearing all the printing instructions Select ON, and press the SET button Smooth PlaybackSmooth Playback Icon, and press the SET buttonStill image data Video clip dataDisplaying the Option Screen Overview of the Option Screen Displaying the Option ScreenReset camera settings Date and time settingOperation sounds setting Wind noise reduction settingInfo Display Date & Time Counter Show ALL OFF Select the desired setting, and press the SET buttonScreen Display Select the Startup Display Shutter Operation SoundsIf 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 Image Settings Normal Vivid Adjust the Image QualityFLICKER-REDUCTION Digital Zoom OFF Digital Zoom SettingBrightness Monitor BrightnessAdjust the Volume of AN External Microphone Select the desired language, and press the SET button Screen LanguageTV 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 BATT/CAM Power Save FunctionDown 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 Format Full Format Exit Formatting a CardFormatting erases the data To cancel formattingFormatting a Card Select the desired format option, and press the SET buttonReset Settings Resetting the Camera SettingsFor audio recordings Set the main switch to REC, and turn on the cameraSet the camera to the audio recording mode English Battery pack Checking the Remaining Battery Pack ChargeEnglish When connecting to a standard video input terminal Connecting to a TVHow to connect When connecting to an S-VIDEO input terminal Insert and pull out the cable carefully Connecting to a TVPlayback Audio playback seeCamera Menu Screen and TV Menu Screen Enjoy higher image quality progressive outputDate and time, as well as the counter, are not displayed If your TV does not have 720p video input capabilityPrint preparations Direct PrintingPrinting 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 Print Exit Thumbnail prints indexDpof Printer Settings When Printer Values is selected To reduce unwanted electromagnetic radiation Connecting AN External MicrophoneQuestion Answer Action Commonly Asked QuestionsShooting Monitor Commonly Asked QuestionsEnglish 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 Remote Docking StationControl Filter Setting RemarksScene Select Video clips SpecificationsCamera Still images30 fps frame rate is 29.97 fps, and the 15 fps Specifications VAR-G8 USB/AV Camera connectorsBattery life Shooting Resolution PDS-HD1A Docking stationConcerning the multi-indicator Supplied AC adaptor Supplied Li-ion battery packOthers Reasons for unfocused images If images are blurred even when the autofocus is usedHints for Taking Pictures How the autofocus worksPhotographing a moving subject Advantage of using the manual focusUsing the manual focus effectively Hints for Taking PicturesPoints Shooting portraits portrait modePhotographing moving subjects sports mode a Photographing scenery landscape mode + Night photography night view portrait mode