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Sanyo VPC-HD1A instruction manual LIGHT-MEASURING Mode Setting, Center-weighted light-measuring

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LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING

You can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes.

Multi-section light-measuring:

The light is modulated after sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen.

Center-weighted light-measuring:

The light is modulated for the entire image after measuring from mostly the center area.

Spot light-measuring:

You can compose the picture and capture the image after first modulating the light only at the center spot of the monitor.

1 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65).

2 Select the light-measuring mode (EXP MEASURE) menu. n: Multi-sectionlight-measuring

W: Center-weighted light-measuring

Y: Spot light-measuring

3 Select the desired light-measuring mode from the light-measuring mode (EXP MEASURE) menu, and press the SET button.

hThis completes the light-measuring mode setting.

hWhen spot light-measuring is selected, the light-measuring spot mark appears in the center of the monitor.

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Sanyo VPC-HD1A instruction manual LIGHT-MEASURING Mode Setting, Center-weighted light-measuring

Contents

VPC-HD1AEX VPC-HD1A Important noteFor American Users Declaration of ConformitySymbols used in this manual For Canadian UsersFor EU Users Points that require special attentionSHOOT, Play Back and Save Preparing the cameraInsert the card Shooting KVideo clip recording KStill image photographyWhen 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 Ix English Click on New ProjectSet the DVD option to ON, and click on the OK button Click on the Add video files iconClick 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 Click on the Next button Set your desired title page, and 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 Adjust the speaker volume Adjust the monitor brightnessSearch for image Change the angle Audio data View Magnify an imageChecking the Included Accessories English Checking the Included Accessories How to use the accessoriesHandstrap Lens cap 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 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 Installing the Card If the multi-indicator is flashing redTo remove the card Do not attempt to forcibly remove the cardConnect the docking station to a power outlet Preparing the Docking StationInsert the battery Pull out the battery case Insert the supplied batteryReinsert the battery case How to use the remote control unit Preparing the Remote Control Unit Changing the remote control codePreparing the Power Charging the battery packOpen the battery cover Preparing the Power Insert the battery packClose the battery cover To remove the battery pack Using the camera when it is set in the docking station About the internal backup batteryWhen using a power outlet Using the docking stationUsing the cable adaptor Turning the Camera on and OFF Turning on the cameraTurning the Camera on and OFF Turning off the cameraTo immediately activate the power save function About the standby modeIf the date and time setting has been completed If the K icon appearsOperation Buttons Turn on the camera Press the Menu buttonSelect the icon above or below Full Auto640x480 60fps HR Date and Time Setting Clock SET DateTime ExitSet the date Set the clockClock SET Date and Time Setting To correct the date and time settingsClock SET Disp 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 Set the main switch to Recording video clipsTurn on the camera 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 offAdjusting the monitor brightness Focus can be lockedData for a video clip is very large Display the video clip playback pointCapturing and Playing Back Still Images Shooting single shotsWhat is the camera focusing on? Capturing and Playing Back Still ImagesShutter speed and aperture are displayed If the camera shake icon appearsViewing still images Select the image you wish to viewPush the zoom switch toward W P side Image display playbackSelect 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 magnifyShoot 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 buttonRecording in the HD Mode Switching between the normal mode and HD modeSet the main switch to REC Press the HD/NORM button Recording in the HD Mode Outline of the HD Mode Shooting ScreenSet the main switch to REC Press the Menu button Audio Recording and PlaybackAudio recording Audio Recording and Playback You can capture a still image during an audio recordingAudio playback Stop playbackFast forward/fast reverse Fast forward toggle the SET button to the rightShooting and Playback with the Remote Control Unit Using the Zoom Take the pictureSet 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 Displaying the Shooting Setting Screens About the Help displaySwitching Example Shooting Setting ScreenVideo View Displaying the Shooting Setting Screens Overview of 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 menuVideo View Image StabilizerFocus mode menu Image stabilizer menuFocus 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 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 LIGHT-MEASURING Mode Setting Center-weighted light-measuringMulti-section light-measuring Spot light-measuringISO Sensitivity White Balance To cancel the white balance setting White BalanceSELF-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? Displaying the Playback Setting Screens Playback ModeExample Playback Setting Screen RotateDisplaying the Playback Setting Screens Overview of the Playback Setting ScreensRotate image ResizeExtract still image Display Video clip editPlayback Mode Display the page 1 Playback Setting ScreenSelect the desired playback mode When Play ALL is selected Select the playback method iconPlayback Volume Image Protect ProtectYES 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 buttonWhy can’t the image be resized? Changing Image Size ResizeResize Extract Still Select YES and press the SET buttonProcedure to cut extract a portion of a video clip Editing Video ClipsExtract the specified portion Procedure to join video clips Editing Video ClipsVideo clip cutting extracting Edit VideoCUT Join Exit CUTProcedure Play When joining the first and latter portionsSpecify the start point of the extract PausePress 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 Print Settings Printing a single frame from a video clipAbout the Dpof format About the finished printsSpecifying date imprinting and print quantities Date/Copies Print Screen appearsSpecify dated prints Dated printsUndated prints Each ImageTo cancel the index print setting Index printClearing all the printing instructions Smooth Playback Smooth PlaybackIcon, and press the SET button Select ON, and press the SET buttonVideo clip data Still image dataDisplaying the Option Screen Displaying the Option Screen Overview of the Option ScreenDate and time setting Operation sounds settingWind noise reduction setting Reset camera settingsSelect the desired setting, and press the SET button Screen DisplayInfo Display Date & Time Counter Show ALL OFF Select the Startup Display Operation Sounds ShutterIf 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 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 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 Function Power Save BATT/CAMExample 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 Formatting a Card Format Full Format ExitTo cancel formatting Formatting a CardSelect the desired format option, and press the SET button Formatting erases the dataResetting the Camera Settings Reset SettingsSet the main switch to REC, and turn on the camera Set the camera to the audio recording modeFor audio recordings English Checking the Remaining Battery Pack Charge Battery packEnglish Connecting to a TV How to connectWhen 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 carefullyEnjoy 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 ScreenDirect Printing Print preparationsPrinting 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 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 Troubleshooting Problem Cause ActionCamera Shooting Troubleshooting Viewing Video Protect Cancel Unlock Docking Station RemoteControl Setting Remarks Scene SelectFilter Specifications CameraStill images 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 If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used Hints for Taking PicturesHow the autofocus works Reasons for unfocused imagesAdvantage of using the manual focus Using the manual focus effectivelyHints for Taking Pictures Photographing a moving subjectShooting portraits portrait mode Photographing moving subjects sports mode aPoints Night photography night view portrait mode Photographing scenery landscape mode +