Press the flash button to set the flash mode | Sanyo VPC-HD1A

m:The flash will operate with every image captured regardless of the conditions. Use this setting under backlight conditions, when the subject is in shade, under fluorescent lighting conditions, etc. (forced flash).

l:The flash will not operate even in dark situations. Use this setting when capturing an image in a location where flash photography is prohibited, or when shooting a night landscape scene (flash off).

J:The camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when required. At this time the flash will operate in a manner that reduces the red reflection (“red-eye”) in the subject’s eyes (red-eye reduction).

3 Press the flash button to set the flash mode.

hEach time the flash button is pressed, the flash mode changes. h Display the icon for the desired flash mode.

4 Press the still image shooting button.

hThe picture is snapped and the flash operates according to the selected mode.

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i The flash cannot be used during video clip recording or in the sequential shots mode.

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Sanyo VPC-HD1A instruction manual Press the flash button to set the flash mode, Press the still image shooting button

Contents

VPC-HD1AEX VPC-HD1A Important note For American Users Declaration of Conformity Symbols used in this manual For Canadian UsersFor EU 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 Adjust the speaker volume Adjust the monitor brightnessSearch 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 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 Installing the Card If the multi-indicator is flashing redTo remove the card 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 To immediately activate the power save function About the standby modeIf the date and time setting has been completed If the K icon appears Operation Buttons Turn on the camera Press the Menu buttonSelect the icon above or below Full Auto 640x480 60fps HR Date and Time Setting Clock SET DateTime Exit Set the clock Set the dateClock SET Date and Time Setting To correct the date and time settingsClock SET Disp 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 Set the main switch to Recording video clipsTurn on the camera 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 Adjusting the monitor brightness Focus can be lockedData for a video clip is very large Display the video clip playback point Capturing and Playing Back Still Images Shooting single shots What is the camera focusing on? Capturing and Playing Back Still ImagesShutter speed and aperture are displayed 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 Push the zoom switch toward the T side Magnifying zooming in the imageDisplay the image that you want to magnify To magnify Shoot a Still Image While Recording a Video Clip Sequential Shots About the focus when shooting sequential shots Can the self-timer and/or flash be used?Sequential 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 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 Audio playback Stop playbackFast forward/fast reverse 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 Video clip mode menu Normal mode HD modeManual exposure setting menu Single-shot/video clip recording modes Self-timer menu Video View Image Stabilizer Focus mode menu Image stabilizer menuFocus 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 LIGHT-MEASURING Mode Setting Center-weighted light-measuringMulti-section 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 Rotate image ResizeExtract still image Display Video clip edit Playback Mode Display the page 1 Playback Setting ScreenSelect the desired playback mode When Play ALL is selected 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 Video clip cutting extracting Edit VideoCUT Join Exit CUT Procedure Play When joining the first and latter portionsSpecify 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 Print Settings Printing a single frame from a video clipAbout the Dpof format About the finished prints Specifying date imprinting and print quantities Date/Copies Print Screen appears Specify dated prints Dated printsUndated prints Each Image To cancel the index print setting Index print Clearing all the printing instructions Smooth Playback Smooth PlaybackIcon, and press the SET button 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 Date and time setting Operation sounds 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 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 To cancel formatting Formatting a CardSelect the desired format option, and press the SET button 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 Connecting to a TV PlaybackAudio playback see Insert and pull out the cable carefully Enjoy higher image quality progressive output Date and time, as well as the counter, are not displayedIf your TV does not have 720p video input capability 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 Specifications CameraStill images 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 If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used Hints for Taking PicturesHow the autofocus works Reasons for unfocused images Advantage of using the manual focus Using the manual focus effectivelyHints for Taking Pictures Photographing a moving subject Photographing moving subjects sports mode a Shooting portraits portrait modePoints Night photography night view portrait mode Photographing scenery landscape mode +