Recording in the HD Mode | Sanyo VPC-HD1EX manual

RECORDING IN THE HD MODE

In addition to the standard video clip recording mode (normal mode, aspect ratio 4:3), your camera can also record video clips in the wide-screen mode (HD mode) with an aspect ratio of 16:9.

Switching between the normal mode and HD mode

1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on.

2 Set the main switch to REC.

3 Press the HD/NORM button.

hThe monitor display changes to the 16:9 aspect ratio HD mode.

hEach time the HD/NORM button is pressed, the mode switches between the HD mode and the normal mode.

4 Press the video clip recording button [ ].

HD/NORM button

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Sanyo VPC-HD1EX instruction manual Recording in the HD Mode, Switching between the normal mode and HD mode

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 Getting UP and Running Preparing the cameraInsert the card Shooting KVideo clip recording KStill image photography When you are finished using the camera Playback KVideo clip playbackKStill image 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 Checking the Included Accessories How to use the 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 Parts Names RearBottom Docking station Front Rear Remote control unit Shooting 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 card Connect the docking station to a power outlet Preparing the Docking Station Insert 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 code Preparing 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 battery When using a power outlet Using the docking stationUsing 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 Turning the Camera on and OFF Operation Buttons Turn on the camera Press the Menu buttonSelect the icon above or below Operation Buttons Date and Time Setting Clock SETDisp Y / M / D Exit 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 Recording video clips Turn on the cameraEnd the recording 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 Push 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 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 Set 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 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 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 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 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-measuring ISO Sensitivity White Balance To cancel the white balance setting White Balance SELF-TIMER To pause or cancel the self-timer functionWhen 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 Displaying the Playback Setting Screens Overview of the Playback Setting ScreensPlayback Method Rotate image ResizeExtract still image Smooth playback page 116 h Video clips are played back Select the desired playback mode When Play ALL is selected Playback MethodPlay ALL 1SEC Playback Volume Volume Setting Image Protect Protect LOCK? YESProtect 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 Image RotateSelect Right or LEFT, and press the SET button 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 Joining two video clips Display the first video clipEdit Video Join Print Settings Display the Print Settings Screen Printing a single frame from a video clip About the Dpof formatAbout the finished prints 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 Changing the print settings Index Print SET Index PRINT? YESSelect YES, and press the SET button 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 Turn ON/OFF or Audio Guide is selected If Shutter or KEY SW is selectedIf Operation VOL was 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 Output Setting Example When TV System was selectedTV 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 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 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 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 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 carefully Enjoy higher image quality progressive output If your TV does not have 720p video input capabilityCamera Menu Screen and TV Menu Screen 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 To print all the images all images Select PRINT, and press the SET buttonPrint Thumbnail prints index IndexPrinting begins Dpof Printer Settings When Printer Value is selected Connecting AN External Microphone To reduce unwanted electromagnetic radiation Power Commonly Asked QuestionsQuestion Answer Action Shooting Commonly Asked Questions Monitor Digital camera Progressive Combined signal Output? Video output Out Edit Video Misc System Troubleshooting Problem Cause ActionCamera 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 Shooting portraits portrait mode Photographing moving subjects sports mode aPoints Night photography night view mode Photographing scenery landscape mode +