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Sanyo VPC-HD2EX, VPC-H2GX instruction manual Contents

Models: VPC-H2GX VPC-HD2 VPC-HD2EX

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CONTENTS
CONTENTS	1
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION	6
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES	9
How to use the accessories	11
Separately sold accessories	13
Media cards that can be used with this camera	13
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA	14
Widescreen recording and playback (HD mode)	14
Capture still shots while recording a video clip	15
Docking station for easy connection	16
SYSTEM MAP	17
SETUP
PARTS NAMES	18
Camera	18
Docking station	21
Remote control unit	22
Cable adaptor	22
INSTALLING THE CARD	23
PREPARING THE DOCKING STATION	25
PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT	26
Insert the battery	26
How to use the remote control unit	27
PREPARING THE POWER	29
Charging the battery pack	29
When using a power outlet	32
About using the docking station/cable adaptor for recharging	33
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF	34
Turning on the camera	34
Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is
active	35
Turning off the camera	35
OPERATION BUTTONS	37
DATE AND TIME SETTING	39

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Sanyo VPC-HD2EX, VPC-H2GX instruction manual Contents

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Important note VPC-HD2Declaration of Conformity For American UsersPoints that require special attention Symbols used in this manualFor Canadian Users For EU UsersSHOOT, Play Back and Save Preparing the cameraInsert the SD Memory Card KStill image photography Shooting KVideo clip recordingKStill image playback When you are finished using the cameraSHOOT, Play Back and Save Playback KVideo clip playbackClick on the application program you wish to install Copy a video clip to your computer Connect your camera to a computerBurn video clips onto a DVD Click on New Project Ix EnglishClick on the Add video files icon Set the DVD option to ON, and click on the OK buttonClick 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 Set your desired title page, and click on the Next button Click on the Next buttonClick on the OK button About saving projectsClick on the exit MovieFactory button × Contents „ Basic Operation Contents „ Option Settings „ Appendices Quick Search by Operation Quick Search by Operation Magnify an image Unique playback Adjust the monitor brightnessSmooth out video clip playback Search for image Change the angle Audio data ViewWith other models AC adaptor and power cordQuick Guide Checking the Included Accessories How to use the accessoriesHandstrap Lens cap Camera case Media cards that can be used with this camera Separately sold accessoriesLithium-ion Battery Charger VAR-L40 Lithium-ion Battery DB-L40AWidescreen recording and playback HD mode Normal Mode Shooting ScreenHD Mode Shooting Screen Capture still shots while recording a video clip Getting the Most OUT of Your CameraDocking station for easy connection System MAP Camera Front Parts NamesTo open the monitor unit Parts NamesBottom RearDocking station Front Remote control unit Shooting mode Playback modeCable adaptor Installing the Card Insert the card all the wayClose the card slot cover If the multi-indicator is flashing red To remove the cardDo not attempt to forcibly remove the card Connect the docking station to a power outlet Preparing the Docking StationTo reduce spurious radiation Insert the supplied battery Preparing the Remote Control UnitInsert the battery Pull out the battery caseHow to use the remote control unit Preparing the Remote Control UnitChanging the remote control code Preparing the Power Charging the battery packOpen the battery cover Replace the battery cover To remove the battery pack Insert the battery packAbout the internal backup battery Preparing the PowerUsing the camera when it is set in the docking station Does the battery pack appear swollen?When using a power outlet Using the docking stationUsing the cable adaptor Recharging when the cable adaptor is connected Recharging when the docking station is connectedPress the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second Turning the Camera on and OFFTurning on the camera Open the monitor unitTurning off the camera Turning the Camera on and OFFIf the K icon appears To immediately activate the power save modeAbout the standby mode If the date and time setting has been completedFull Auto Operation ButtonsTurn on the camera Press the Menu button Select the icon above or belowVideo Clip MPEG4 Disp Date and Time SettingClock SET Date TimeDisplayed during playback Set the clockSelect Time Set the order in which the date isTo correct the date and time settings Date and Time SettingBefore Taking Pictures How to hold the cameraBefore Taking Pictures Using the autofocusFast-moving subjects When both near and far objects are presentHints for taking pictures Recording video clips Turn on the cameraEnd the recording Playing back a video clip Video Clip Recording and PlaybackPress the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off To do this Do thisDisplay the video clip playback point Adjusting the monitor brightnessFocus can be locked Data for a video clip is very largeCapturing and Playing Back Still Images Shooting single shotsPress the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on If the camera shake icon appears What is the camera focusing on?Capturing and Playing Back Still Images Shutter speed and aperture are displayedSelect the image you wish to view Viewing still imagesSelect the image to play back Set the main switch to Play Push the zoom switch towardImage display playback W P sideNormal playback Image playback display Art mode playback Art mode playbackToggle the SET button to the left or right Push the zoom switch toward the T sideMagnifying zooming in the image Display the image that you want to magnifyTo magnify Shoot a Still Image While Recording a Video Clip English Switching between the normal mode and HD mode Recording in the HD ModeScreen Press the video clip recording button Press the HD/NORM buttonSet the main switch to REC Press the Menu button Audio Recording and PlaybackAudio recording You can capture a still image during an audio recording End the recordingAudio playback Audio Recording and PlaybackShooting and Playback with the Remote Control Unit Take the picture Using the ZoomNo flash indication Shooting with the FlashShooting with the Flash Press the flash button to set the flash modeExposure Correction Set the main switch to RECExposure Correction Does the movement in the recorded video clip appear rough? Shooting in the High Sensitivity ModeLimitation concerning the high sensitivity mode Still image shootingAbout the Help display Displaying the Shooting Setting ScreensSwitching Example Shooting Setting ScreenVideo View Overview of the Shooting Setting Screens Displaying the Shooting Setting ScreensManual exposure setting menu Video clip mode menu Normal modeHD mode Still image mode menuImage Stabilizer Video ViewWhite balance menu Focus mode menuImage stabilizer menu ISO sensitivity menu Focus menuRecording a video clip to play back on a TV Video Clip Mode Image Quality SettingWhen editing video clips Still Image Mode Resolution Setting Scene Select Exposure Setting This completes the exposure setting ND filter Filters If the motion compensation does not seem to be working Motion Compensation Image StabilizerMotion Compensation Image Stabilizer Focus Range About the focus range How to use the manual focusAbout zoom movement when using the manual focus Focus RangeFocus Area Setting Point range finder focusSpot focus Spot light-measuring LIGHT-MEASURING Mode SettingCenter-weighted light-measuring Multi-section light-measuringISO Sensitivity White Balance To cancel the white balance setting SELF-TIMER To pause or cancel the self-timer functionWhen xis selected About the focus when shooting sequential shots Capturing Sequential ShotsCan the flash be used? Displaying the Playback Setting Screens Rotate Example Playback Setting ScreenOverview of the Playback Setting Screens Displaying the Playback Setting ScreensRotate image page 107 h Rotate still images Resize Extract still image page 109 h Extract a still image from aSmooth playback page 126 h Smooth out the movement When Play ALL is selected Playback ModePlayback Mode Select the desired playback modeHow to initiate continuous playback Changing the transition speed or transition effect Slideshow PlaybackSlideshow Time StartPlay Volume Playback VolumeImage Protect Protect Lock ExitProtect Unlock Exit To select a different image in steps 2 To cancel the protect mode for an imageDeleting Data Delete Single Deletes one data at a timeDelete Delete Single Delete ALL Select DELETE, and press the SET button Rotate Image Rotate Right LeftSelect Right or LEFT, and press the SET button Resize Changing Image Size ResizeSelect Save and press the SET button Extracting a Still Image from a Video Clip169 Select 43 or 169, and press the SET buttonEnglish Editing Video Clips Procedure to cut extract a portion of a video clipProcedure to join video clips CUT Join Editing Video ClipsVideo clip cutting extracting Edit VideoAccelerated playback Procedure PlayWhen joining the first and latter portions Specify the start point of the extractPress the still image shooting button O Save AS NEW Overwrite File Review ClipSelect the desired option, and press the SET button Hint Joining two video clips Edit Video CUT JoinSelect Join and press the SET button Join Save AS NEW Overwrite File Review Clip NumberHint Display the Printing Instructions Screen Print InstructionsAbout the finished prints Print InstructionsPrinting a single frame from a video clip About the Dpof formatEach Image Specifying date imprinting and print quantitiesCopies Specify dated printsDated prints Undated printsSET To cancel the index print settingIndex print Select Index Press the SET buttonSelect CANCEL, and press the SET button Cancel ExitClearing all the printing instructions Select ON, and press the SET button Smooth PlaybackInfo Video clip dataStill image data Displaying the Option Screen Overview of the Option Screen Displaying the Option ScreenReset camera settings Date and time settingOperation sounds setting Wind noise reduction settingOFF Select the desired setting, and press the SET buttonScreen Display Info DisplaySelect the Startup Display XactiDate & Time Shutter Operation SoundsIf Turn ON/OFF or Audio Guide is selected If Shutter or KEY SW is selectedIf Operation VOL was selected POST-VIEW Setting SecPost View Wind Noise Reduction NOISE-REDUCTION Function Image Settings Normal Vivid Soft Soft Adjust the Image QualityFLICKER-REDUCTION Digital Zoom Setting Brightness Monitor BrightnessAdjust the Volume of AN External Microphone EXT MIC VolumeVolume Setting Screen Language LanguageSelect the desired language, and press the SET button TV System Ntsc TV Output SettingSelect the desired setting, and press the SET button TV Output SettingRelation between TV Type setting and TV display TV Type setting English Power Save Power Save FunctionDown Power Save BattrecExample When Battrec is selected Toggle the SET button up or down to set the standby timeFile NO. Reset Function File number reset function on File name image numberFile number reset function OFF File name image number Card a Select OFF, and press the SET button File NO. Reset FunctionFormat Full Format Formatting a CardSelect YES, and press the SET button To cancel formattingFormatting a Card Select the desired format option, and press the SET buttonSelect RESET, and press the SET button Resetting the Camera SettingsFor audio recordings Set the main switch to REC, and turnSet the camera to the audio recording mode Checking the Remaining Card MemoryEnglish Battery pack Checking the Remaining Battery Pack ChargeEnglish Connecting to a TV Connecting to a standard video input terminalInsert and pull out the cable carefully When connecting to an S-VIDEO input terminal Connecting using the cable adaptorIf your TV does not have 480p/720p video input capability Connecting to a TVEnjoy higher image quality progressive output Date and time, as well as the counter, are not displayedTo reduce spurious radiation Connecting to the Hdmi terminalAudio playback see Playing back on a TVPrint preparations Direct PrintingDirect Printing Printing Mode Print 1 ImagePrint To select one image and print it one imageSpecify the number of prints To cancel printingTo print all the images all images Select PRINT, and press the SET buttonPrint Exit Thumbnail prints index Dpof Printer Settings Press the Menu button When Printer Values is selectedTo reduce unwanted electromagnetic radiation Connecting AN External MicrophonePower Commonly Asked QuestionsQuestion Answer Action Shooting Commonly Asked QuestionsMay produce a Shooting button all To a TV Separately Misc Adaptor and power Troubleshooting Problem Cause ActionCamera Shooting TroubleshootingEnglish Viewing MonitorSelect Making audio Recordings Video Charging Unlock Remote Docking stationControl Scene Select Setting RemarksFilter About the scene select function and focus range settingsAudio SpecificationsStill images Video clipsEnglish Specifications VAR-G8 USB/AV Camera connectorsBattery life Shooting Resolution PDS-HD2 Concerning the multi-indicator Supplied AC adaptor Concerning the charge indicatorSupplied Li-ion battery pack Others Reasons for unfocused images If images are blurred even when the autofocus is usedHints for Taking Pictures How the autofocus worksAdvantage of using the manual focus Using the manual focus effectivelyPhotographing a moving subject Points Shooting portraits portrait modePhotographing moving subjects sports mode a Hints for Taking PicturesPhotographing scenery landscape mode + Night photography night view portrait mode