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Sanyo VPC-HD2EX, VPC-H2GX instruction manual „ Basic Operation

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BASIC OPERATION
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES	42
How to hold the camera	42
Using the autofocus	43
Hints for taking pictures	45
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK	46
Recording video clips	46
Playing back a video clip	47
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES	50
Shooting single shots	50
Viewing still images	52
9-image display playback	53
Art mode playback	54
Magnifying (zooming in) the image	56
SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP	57
RECORDING IN THE HD MODE	59
Switching between the normal mode and HD mode	59
AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK	61
Audio recording	61
Audio playback	63
SHOOTING AND PLAYBACK WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL
UNIT	64
USING THE ZOOM	65
SHOOTING WITH THE FLASH	66
EXPOSURE CORRECTION	68
SHOOTING IN THE HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE	70
SHOOTING
DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS	71
Switching the page	72
Overview of the Shooting Setting Screens	73
VIDEO CLIP MODE (IMAGE QUALITY) SETTING	77
STILL IMAGE MODE (RESOLUTION) SETTING	79
SCENE SELECT	80
EXPOSURE SETTING	81
FILTERS	83
MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER)	84
FOCUS RANGE	86
How to use the manual focus	87
FOCUS AREA SETTING	88

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Sanyo VPC-HD2EX, VPC-H2GX instruction manual „ Basic Operation

Contents

VPC-HD2 Important noteFor American Users Declaration of ConformitySymbols used in this manual For Canadian UsersFor EU Users Points that require special attentionPreparing the camera SHOOT, Play Back and SaveInsert the SD Memory Card Shooting KVideo clip recording KStill image photographyWhen you are finished using the camera SHOOT, Play Back and SavePlayback KVideo clip playback KStill image playbackClick on the application program you wish to install Connect your camera to a computer Copy a video clip to your computerBurn 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 iconWhen multiple video clips are selected Click on the Open button. When one video clip is 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 buttonAbout saving projects Click on the OK buttonClick on the exit MovieFactory button × Contents „ Basic Operation Contents „ Option Settings „ Appendices Quick Search by Operation Quick Search by Operation Adjust the monitor brightness Smooth out video clip playbackSearch for image Change the angle Audio data View Magnify an image Unique playbackAC adaptor and power cord With other modelsQuick Guide How to use the accessories Checking the Included AccessoriesHandstrap Lens cap Camera case Separately sold accessories Lithium-ion Battery Charger VAR-L40Lithium-ion Battery DB-L40A Media cards that can be used with this cameraNormal Mode Shooting Screen Widescreen recording and playback HD modeHD Mode Shooting Screen Getting the Most OUT of Your Camera Capture still shots while recording a video clipDocking station for easy connection System MAP Parts Names Camera FrontParts Names To open the monitor unitRear BottomDocking station Front Shooting mode Playback mode Remote control unitCable adaptor Insert the card all the way Installing the CardClose the card slot cover To remove the card If the multi-indicator is flashing redDo not attempt to forcibly remove the card Preparing the Docking Station Connect the docking station to a power outletTo reduce spurious radiation Preparing the Remote Control Unit Insert the batteryPull out the battery case Insert the supplied batteryPreparing the Remote Control Unit How to use the remote control unitChanging the remote control code Charging the battery pack Preparing the PowerOpen the battery cover Insert the battery pack Replace the battery cover To remove the battery packPreparing the Power Using the camera when it is set in the docking stationDoes the battery pack appear swollen? About the internal backup batteryUsing the docking station When using a power outletUsing the cable adaptor Recharging when the docking station is connected Recharging when the cable adaptor is connectedTurning the Camera on and OFF Turning on the cameraOpen the monitor unit Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 secondTurning the Camera on and OFF Turning off the cameraTo immediately activate the power save mode 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 AutoVideo Clip MPEG4 Date and Time Setting Clock SET DateTime DispSet the clock Select TimeSet the order in which the date is Displayed during playbackDate and Time Setting To correct the date and time settingsHow 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 Turn on the camera Recording video clipsEnd the recording Video Clip Recording and Playback Playing back a video clipTo do this Do this 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 pointShooting single shots Capturing and Playing Back Still ImagesPress the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on What 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 viewSet the main switch to Play Push the zoom switch toward Image display playbackW P side Select the image to play backArt mode playback Normal playback Image playback display Art mode playbackPush the zoom switch toward the T side Toggle the SET button to the left or rightDisplay the image that you want to magnify Magnifying zooming in the imageTo magnify Shoot a Still Image While Recording a Video Clip English Recording in the HD Mode Switching between the normal mode and HD modePress the HD/NORM button Screen Press the video clip recording buttonAudio Recording and Playback Set the main switch to REC Press the Menu buttonAudio recording End the recording You can capture a still image during an audio recordingAudio Recording and Playback Audio playbackShooting and Playback with the Remote Control Unit Using the Zoom Take the pictureShooting with the Flash No flash indicationPress the flash button to set the flash mode Shooting with the FlashSet the main switch to REC Exposure CorrectionExposure Correction Shooting in the High Sensitivity Mode Limitation concerning the high sensitivity modeStill image shooting Does the movement in the recorded video clip appear rough?Displaying the Shooting Setting Screens About the Help displayExample Shooting Setting Screen SwitchingVideo View Displaying the Shooting Setting Screens Overview of the Shooting Setting ScreensVideo clip mode menu Normal mode HD modeStill image mode menu Manual exposure setting menuVideo View Image StabilizerFocus mode menu Image stabilizer menu ISO sensitivity menuFocus menu White balance menuVideo Clip Mode Image Quality Setting Recording a video clip to play back on a TVWhen editing video clips Still Image Mode Resolution Setting Scene Select Exposure Setting This completes the exposure setting ND filter Filters Motion Compensation Image Stabilizer If the motion compensation does not seem to be workingMotion Compensation Image Stabilizer Focus Range How to use the manual focus About zoom movement when using the manual focusFocus Range About the focus rangePoint range finder focus Focus Area SettingSpot focus LIGHT-MEASURING Mode Setting Center-weighted light-measuringMulti-section light-measuring Spot light-measuringISO Sensitivity White Balance To cancel the white balance setting To pause or cancel the self-timer function SELF-TIMERWhen xis selected Capturing Sequential Shots About the focus when shooting sequential shotsCan the flash be used? Displaying the Playback Setting Screens Example Playback Setting Screen RotateDisplaying the Playback Setting Screens Overview of the Playback Setting ScreensExtract still image page 109 h Extract a still image from a Rotate image page 107 h Rotate still images ResizeSmooth playback page 126 h Smooth out the movement Playback Mode Playback ModeSelect the desired playback mode When Play ALL is selectedHow to initiate continuous playback Slideshow Playback Slideshow TimeStart Changing the transition speed or transition effectPlayback Volume Play VolumeProtect Lock Exit Image ProtectProtect Unlock Exit To cancel the protect mode for an image To select a different image in steps 2Delete Single Deletes one data at a time Deleting DataDelete Delete Single Delete ALL Select DELETE, and press the SET button Rotate Right Left Rotate ImageSelect Right or LEFT, and press the SET button Changing Image Size Resize ResizeExtracting a Still Image from a Video Clip 169Select 43 or 169, and press the SET button Select Save and press the SET buttonEnglish Procedure to cut extract a portion of a video clip Editing Video ClipsProcedure to join video clips Editing Video Clips Video clip cutting extractingEdit Video CUT JoinProcedure Play When joining the first and latter portionsSpecify the start point of the extract Accelerated playbackSave AS NEW Overwrite File Review Clip Press the still image shooting button OSelect the desired option, and press the SET button Hint Edit Video CUT Join Joining two video clipsSelect Join and press the SET button Number Join Save AS NEW Overwrite File Review ClipHint Print Instructions Display the Printing Instructions ScreenPrint Instructions Printing a single frame from a video clipAbout the Dpof format About the finished printsSpecifying date imprinting and print quantities Each ImageSpecify dated prints Dated printsUndated prints CopiesTo cancel the index print setting Index printSelect Index Press the SET button SETCancel Exit Select CANCEL, and press the SET buttonClearing all the printing instructions Smooth Playback Select ON, and press the SET buttonVideo clip data InfoStill image data Displaying 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 OFFXacti Select the Startup DisplayDate & Time Operation Sounds ShutterIf Shutter or KEY SW is selected If Turn ON/OFF or Audio Guide is selectedIf Operation VOL was selected Sec POST-VIEW SettingPost View Wind Noise Reduction NOISE-REDUCTION Function Adjust the Image Quality Image Settings Normal Vivid Soft SoftFLICKER-REDUCTION Digital Zoom Setting Monitor Brightness BrightnessEXT MIC Volume Adjust the Volume of AN External MicrophoneVolume Setting Language Screen LanguageSelect the desired language, and press the SET button TV Output Setting TV System NtscTV Output Setting Select the desired setting, and press the SET buttonRelation between TV Type setting and TV display TV Type setting English Power Save Function Power SavePower Save Battrec Example When Battrec is selectedToggle the SET button up or down to set the standby time DownFile number reset function on File name image number File NO. Reset FunctionFile number reset function OFF File name image number Card a File NO. Reset Function Select OFF, and press the SET buttonFormatting a Card Format Full FormatTo cancel formatting Formatting a CardSelect the desired format option, and press the SET button Select YES, and press the SET buttonResetting the Camera Settings Select RESET, and press the SET buttonSet the main switch to REC, and turn Set the camera to the audio recording modeChecking the Remaining Card Memory For audio recordingsEnglish Checking the Remaining Battery Pack Charge Battery packEnglish Connecting to a standard video input terminal Connecting to a TVInsert and pull out the cable carefully Connecting using the cable adaptor When connecting to an S-VIDEO input terminalConnecting to a TV Enjoy higher image quality progressive outputDate and time, as well as the counter, are not displayed If your TV does not have 480p/720p video input capabilityConnecting to the Hdmi terminal To reduce spurious radiationPlaying back on a TV Audio playback seeDirect Printing Print preparationsPrinting Mode Print 1 Image Direct PrintingTo select one image and print it one image PrintTo cancel printing Specify the number of printsSelect PRINT, and press the SET button To print all the images all imagesPrint Exit Thumbnail prints index Dpof Printer Settings When Printer Values is selected Press the Menu buttonConnecting AN External Microphone To reduce unwanted electromagnetic radiationCommonly Asked Questions PowerQuestion Answer Action Commonly Asked Questions ShootingMay produce a Shooting button all To a TV Separately Misc Adaptor and power Problem Cause Action TroubleshootingCamera Troubleshooting ShootingEnglish Monitor ViewingSelect Making audio Recordings Video Charging Unlock Docking station RemoteControl Setting Remarks Scene SelectAbout the scene select function and focus range settings FilterSpecifications Still imagesVideo clips AudioEnglish Specifications VAR-G8 Camera connectors USB/AVBattery life Shooting Resolution PDS-HD2 Concerning the multi-indicator Concerning the charge indicator Supplied AC adaptorSupplied Li-ion battery pack Others If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used Hints for Taking PicturesHow the autofocus works Reasons for unfocused imagesUsing the manual focus effectively Advantage of using the manual focusPhotographing a moving subject Shooting portraits portrait mode Photographing moving subjects sports mode aHints for Taking Pictures PointsNight photography night view portrait mode Photographing scenery landscape mode +