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Sanyo VPC-HD1A instruction manual Set the main switch to REC Press the flash button to

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SHOOTING WITH THE FLASH

The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera’s flash has four modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode, flash off mode, and red-eye reduction mode). Select the flash mode that is appropriate for the surrounding conditions. The flash can be enabled only when taking single-shot still images.

1 Set the main switch to REC.

2 Press the flash button to	Flash button
extend the flash.

hThe flash setting appears on the monitor.

No flash indication:

The camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when required. In a backlight situation, if only the center of the image is very dark, the flash will operate to compensate (auto flash).

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Sanyo VPC-HD1A instruction manual Set the main switch to REC Press the flash button to

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 UsersSHOOT, Play Back and Save Preparing the cameraInsert the card KStill image photography Shooting KVideo clip recordingWhen you are finished using the camera Playback KVideo clip playbackKStill image playback Click on the application program you wish to install SHOOT, Play Back and Save Connect your camera to a computerCopy a video clip to your 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 buttonClick on the Open button. When one video clip is selected When multiple video clips are 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 buttonClick on the OK button About saving projectsClick on the exit MovieFactory button × 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 Checking the Included Accessories How to use the accessoriesHandstrap Lens cap 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 Parts Names RearBottom Docking station Front Rear Remote control unit Shooting mode Playback modeCable adaptor Installing the Card Insert the card all the wayClose the card slot cover 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 outletInsert the battery Pull out the battery case Insert the supplied batteryReinsert the battery case How to use the remote control unit Changing the remote control code Preparing the Remote Control UnitPreparing the Power Charging the battery packOpen the battery cover Preparing the Power Insert the battery packClose the battery cover To remove the battery pack About the internal backup battery Using the camera when it is set in the docking stationWhen using a power outlet Using the docking stationUsing the cable adaptor 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 TimeSet the date Set the clockClock SET 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 imagesPush the zoom switch toward W P side Image display playbackSelect the image to play back 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 ShotsRecording in the HD Mode Switching between the normal mode and HD modeSet the main switch to REC Press the HD/NORM button Outline of the HD Mode Shooting Screen Recording in the HD ModeSet the main switch to REC Press the Menu button Audio Recording and PlaybackAudio recording 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 ZoomSet the main switch to REC Press the flash button to Shooting with the FlashExtend the flash Press the flash button to set the flash mode Exposure Correction English About the Help display Displaying the Shooting Setting ScreensSwitching Example Shooting Setting ScreenVideo View Displaying the Shooting Setting Screens Overview of the Shooting Setting ScreensVideo Clip MPEG4 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 How to use the manual focus About zoom movement when using the manual focusAbout the focus range Focus Area Setting Point range finder focusSpot 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 settingSELF-TIMER To pause or cancel the self-timer functionWhen xis selected Sequential Shots Mode Setting About the maximum number of sequential shots How many shots in the auto bracket series?Can the flash be used? 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 Image Protect ProtectYES 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 ImageWhy can’t the image be resized? Changing Image Size ResizeResize Select YES and press the SET button Extract StillProcedure to cut extract a portion of a video clip Editing Video ClipsExtract the specified portion 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 extractPress the still image shooting Button O Save AS NEWSelect the desired option, and press the SET button Joining two video clips Edit Video CUT Join ExitSelect Join and press the SET button SET Select a clip 000036 Hint Print Settings Display the Printing Instructions ScreenEach Image Index ALL Clear Exit 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 settingSelect the desired setting, and press the SET button Screen DisplayInfo Display Date & Time Counter Show ALL OFF Select the Startup Display Shutter Operation SoundsIf Turn ON/OFF or Audio Guide is selected If Shutter or KEY SW is selectedIf Operation VOL was selected POST-VIEW Setting Post ViewSec 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 Output Setting Example When TV System was selectedTV System TV Output Setting Relation between TV Type setting and TV display TV display English Power Save BATT/CAM Power Save FunctionExample When Batt CAM is selected Toggle the SET button up or down to set the standby timeDown File NO. Reset Function File number reset function on File name image numberFile number reset function OFF File name image number Card a File NO. Reset Function Select the file number reset iconSelect OFF, and press the SET button 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 SettingsSet the main switch to REC, and turn on the camera Set the camera to the audio recording modeFor audio recordings English Battery pack Checking the Remaining Battery Pack ChargeEnglish Connecting to a TV How to connectWhen connecting to a standard video input terminal 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 Direct Printing To select one image and print it one imagePrint 1 Image Copies Exit To cancel printing To print all the images all images Select PRINT, and press the SET buttonPrint ALL Images Exit 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 Troubleshooting Problem Cause ActionCamera Shooting Troubleshooting Viewing Video Protect Cancel Unlock Remote Docking StationControl Setting Remarks Scene SelectFilter 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 PicturesShooting portraits portrait mode Photographing moving subjects sports mode aPoints Photographing scenery landscape mode + Night photography night view portrait mode