English | Sanyo VPC-HD1EX guide

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i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 117).

i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type.

i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, the use of the monitor, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10°C [50°F]) the number of images that can be saved on a fully charged battery pack will vary greatly.

i It is recommended that you prepare an extra battery pack(s) when taking pictures at a wedding or while traveling, for example, so you don’t miss capturing images of important moments due to the battery pack power running out. The same is recommended for taking photos in cold environments. (In a ski area, for example, the battery pack can be kept warm in your pocket until ready to use.)

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Contents

VPC-HD1EX VPC-HD1E VPC-HD1 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 Getting UP and RunningInsert the card Shooting KVideo clip recording KStill image photography Playback KVideo clip playback When you are finished using the cameraKStill image playback Quick Search by Operation Basic operation Convenient Additional functions Adjust the camera’sExposure setting Capture fast-moving subjects Quick Search by Operation Contents Contents „ Other Devices and Connections Checking the Included Accessories Microphone 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 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 Turning the Camera on and OFF Turn on the camera Press the Menu button Operation ButtonsSelect the icon above or below Operation Buttons Clock SET Date and Time SettingDisp Y / M / D Exit Date Date and Time SettingSet the date Set the clock To correct the date and time settings Select EXIT, and press the SET button How to hold the camera Before Taking Pictures Using the autofocus When both near and far objects are present Before Taking Pictures Hints for taking pictures Turn on the camera Recording video clipsEnd the recording Video Clip Recording and Playback Playing back a video clip 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 Release the still image shooting button Can the self-timer and/or flash be used?Sequential Shots About the focus during sequential shots shooting Recording in the HD Mode Switching between the normal mode and HD mode 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 Press the flash button to set the flash mode Exposure Correction Can’t access the exposure correction bar? Displaying the Shooting Setting Screens Switching Example Shooting Setting Screen 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? Can the flash be used? Displaying the Playback Setting Screens Example Playback Setting Screen Overview of the Playback Setting Screens Displaying the Playback Setting ScreensPlayback Method Extract still image Rotate imageResize Smooth playback page 116 h Video clips are played back Playback Method Select the desired playback mode When Play ALL is selectedPlay ALL 1SEC Playback Volume Volume Setting Protect LOCK? YES Image ProtectProtect UNLOCK? YES To cancel the protect mode for an image To select a different image in steps 2 Erasing Data Erase ONE Erase Erase ALL Exit Select YES, and press the SET button. ONE Erase Rotate Rotate ImageSelect Right or LEFT, and press the SET button Changing Image Size Resize Return to the Playback Setting ScreenWhy can’t the image be resized? Resize Select YES and press the SET button For a video clip recorded in the HD modeExtract Still To select a different image frame in step Procedure to save part of a video clip as a separate clip Editing Video Clips Procedure to join two video clips Editing Video Clips Deleting part of a video clip Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button Edit Video Delete 1ST Part Original video clip is kept Original video clip is not kept Display the first video clip Joining two video clipsEdit Video Join Print Settings Display the Print Settings Screen About the Dpof format Printing a single frame from a video clipAbout the finished prints Specifying date imprinting and print quantities Print SettingsADD to Print Setting Exit ALL Images ALL Images Settings Specifying the number of prints Display the Print Setting Screen Select Index Select ADD to Print Setting and press the SET buttonModify Print Setting Exit Index print Index Print SET Index PRINT? YES Changing the print settingsSelect YES, and press the SET button Clearing all the print settings Clear ALL SETTINGS? Icon, and press the SET button Smooth PlaybackSmooth Playback Select ON, and press the SET button Remaining battery Video clip mode settingsImage or sound number Protect setting Still image resolution ADV. Settings Displaying the Option Screen Displaying the Option Screen Overview of the Option Screen Wind noise reduction setting Date and time settingOperation sounds setting Image quality adjustment Operation Sounds Shutter If Shutter or KEY SW is selected If Turn ON/OFF or Audio Guide is selectedIf Operation VOL was selected Help Display Help Disp OFF Post View POST-VIEW SettingSelect the desired setting, and press the SET button SEC Wind Noise Reduction NOISE-REDUCTION Function Adjust the Image Quality Image Settings Normal Vivid FLICKER-REDUCTION Digital Zoom Setting Digital Zoom OFF Adjust Monitor Brightness Adjust the Volume of AN External Microphone EXT MIC Volume Screen Language Select the desired language, and press the SET button Example When TV System was selected TV Output SettingTV System This completes the TV output setting TV Output Setting Relation between TV Type setting and TV display TV Type Power Save Function Power Save BATT/CAM Toggle the SET button up or down to set the standby time Example When Batt CAM is selectedSelect the desired option, and press the SET button Down 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 RESET? YES For audio recordings Set the main switch to REC, and turnSet the camera to the audio recording mode On the camera English Battery remaining charge Display a Shooting or Playback Setting Screen pages 65Battery pack Video View 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 outputCamera Menu Screen and TV Menu Screen Direct Printing Print preparations Printing Mode ONE Image Toggle the SET button to the left or Direct PrintingTo select one image and print it one image Right to display the image you wish To cancel printing Specify the number of prints Select PRINT, and press the SET button To print all the images all imagesPrint Index Thumbnail prints indexPrinting begins Dpof Printer Settings When Printer Value is selected Connecting AN External Microphone To reduce unwanted electromagnetic radiation Commonly Asked Questions PowerQuestion Answer Action Shooting Commonly Asked Questions Monitor Digital camera Progressive Combined signal Output? Video output Out Edit Video Misc System Problem Cause Action TroubleshootingCamera Troubleshooting Subject Use the forced Not in focus Too close to Image with Camera Video Image Card Troubleshooting Docking Station Remote Control Scene Select About the scene select function and focus range settingsSetting Remarks Filter Still images SpecificationsCamera Video clips Specifications Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off, red-eye reduction VAR-G9 Camera connectors Battery life Shooting Resolution Docking station PDS-HD1 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 mode Photographing scenery landscape mode +