System MAP | Sanyo VPC-HD1EX manual

SYSTEM MAP

You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities.

Remote control unit

Cable adaptor

Docking station

i Card reader

i DPOF-compatible printer i Photo shop

Separately sold or commercially available SD Memory Card

TV

Computer

Printer

AC adaptor (supplied)

Battery charger (optional)

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Sanyo VPC-HD1EX instruction manual System MAP, Card reader DPOF-compatible printer i Photo shop

Contents

VPC-HD1EX VPC-HD1E VPC-HD1 Important note For American Users Declaration of Conformity Symbols used in this manual For Canadian UsersFor EU Users Points that require special attention Insert the card Getting UP and RunningPreparing the camera Shooting KVideo clip recording KStill image photography KStill image playback When you are finished using the cameraPlayback KVideo clip playback Quick Search by Operation Adjust the camera’s Exposure settingBasic operation Convenient Additional functions Capture fast-moving subjects Quick Search by Operation Contents Contents „ Other Devices and Connections Checking the Included Accessories Microphone Handstrap Lens cap Checking the Included AccessoriesHow to use the accessories 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 Bottom Parts NamesRear Docking station Front Rear Cable adaptor Remote control unitShooting mode Close the card slot cover Installing the CardInsert the card all the way 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 Reinsert the battery case Insert the batteryPull out the battery case Insert the supplied battery How to use the remote control unit Preparing the Remote Control Unit Changing the remote control code Open the battery cover Preparing the PowerCharging the battery pack Close the battery cover To remove the battery pack Preparing the PowerInsert the battery pack Using the camera when it is set in the docking station About the internal backup battery Using the cable adaptor When using a power outletUsing the docking station 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 Turning the Camera on and OFF Select the icon above or below Operation ButtonsTurn on the camera Press the Menu button Operation Buttons Disp Y / M / D Exit Date and Time SettingClock SET Date and Time Setting Set the dateDate 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 End the recording Recording video clipsTurn on the camera Video Clip Recording and Playback Playing back a video clip 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 Select the image to play back Push the zoom switch toward W P sideImage display playback 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 Can the self-timer and/or flash be used? Sequential ShotsRelease the still image shooting button 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 Set the main switch to REC Press the Menu buttonAudio Recording and Playback 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 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 Video Clip MPEG4 Displaying the Shooting Setting ScreensOverview of the Shooting Setting Screens 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 the focus range How to use the manual focusAbout zoom movement when using the manual focus Spot focus Focus Area SettingPoint range finder 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 When xis selected SELF-TIMERTo pause or cancel the self-timer function 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 Playback Method Displaying the Playback Setting ScreensOverview of the Playback Setting Screens Rotate image ResizeExtract still image Smooth playback page 116 h Video clips are played back Play ALL 1SEC Select the desired playback mode When Play ALL is selectedPlayback Method Playback Volume Volume Setting Protect UNLOCK? YES Image ProtectProtect LOCK? 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 Select Right or LEFT, and press the SET button Rotate ImageRotate Return to the Playback Setting Screen Why can’t the image be resized?Changing Image Size Resize Resize For a video clip recorded in the HD mode Extract StillSelect YES and press the SET button 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 Edit Video Joining two video clipsDisplay the first video clip Join Print Settings Display the Print Settings Screen About the finished prints Printing a single frame from a video clipAbout the Dpof format Print Settings ADD to Print Setting ExitSpecifying date imprinting and print quantities ALL Images ALL Images Settings Specifying the number of prints Select ADD to Print Setting and press the SET button Modify Print Setting ExitDisplay the Print Setting Screen Select Index Index print Select YES, and press the SET button Changing the print settingsIndex Print SET Index PRINT? YES Clearing all the print settings Clear ALL SETTINGS? Smooth Playback Smooth PlaybackIcon, and press the SET button Select ON, and press the SET button Video clip mode settings Image or sound number Protect settingRemaining battery Still image resolution ADV. Settings Displaying the Option Screen Displaying the Option Screen Overview of the Option Screen Date and time setting Operation sounds settingWind noise reduction setting Image quality adjustment Operation Sounds Shutter If Operation VOL was selected If Turn ON/OFF or Audio Guide is selectedIf Shutter or KEY SW is selected Help Display Help Disp OFF POST-VIEW Setting Select the desired setting, and press the SET buttonPost View 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 TV System TV Output SettingExample When TV System was selected 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 Example When Batt CAM is selected Select the desired option, and press the SET buttonToggle the SET button up or down to set the standby time Down 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 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 RESET? YES Set the main switch to REC, and turn Set the camera to the audio recording modeFor audio recordings On the camera English Display a Shooting or Playback Setting Screen pages 65 Battery packBattery remaining charge Video View English When connecting to a standard video input terminal Connecting to a TVHow to connect When connecting to an S-VIDEO input terminal Connecting to a TV PlaybackAudio playback see Insert and pull out the cable carefully Camera Menu Screen and TV Menu Screen Enjoy higher image quality progressive outputIf your TV does not have 720p video input capability Direct Printing Print preparations Printing Mode ONE Image Direct Printing To select one image and print it one imageToggle the SET button to the left or Right to display the image you wish To cancel printing Specify the number of prints Print To print all the images all imagesSelect PRINT, and press the SET button Printing begins Thumbnail prints indexIndex Dpof Printer Settings When Printer Value is selected Connecting AN External Microphone To reduce unwanted electromagnetic radiation Question Answer Action PowerCommonly Asked Questions Shooting Commonly Asked Questions Monitor Digital camera Progressive Combined signal Output? Video output Out Edit Video Misc System Camera TroubleshootingProblem Cause Action Troubleshooting Subject Use the forced Not in focus Too close to Image with Camera Video Image Card Troubleshooting Docking Station Remote Control About the scene select function and focus range settings Setting RemarksScene Select Filter Specifications CameraStill images 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 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 Points Shooting portraits portrait modePhotographing moving subjects sports mode a Night photography night view mode Photographing scenery landscape mode +