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Sanyo VPC-HD2EX, VPC-H2GX instruction manual English

Models: VPC-H2GX VPC-HD2 VPC-HD2EX

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CAUTION

If the TV display is not correct…

i If the appearance of the image on the TV monitor is not correct, you can either change the camera’s “TV TYPE” setting, or change the screen size setting on your TV. To change the screen size setting on your TV, please refer to the instruction manual for your TV.

The aspect ratio of the output still image does not change to 16:9?

i The still image output will be 4:3 for images captured with the still image mode set to a setting other than v or u.

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Sanyo VPC-HD2EX, VPC-H2GX instruction manual English

Contents

VPC-HD2 Important noteFor American Users Declaration of ConformityFor EU Users Symbols used in this manualFor Canadian Users Points that require special attentionSHOOT, Play Back and Save Preparing the cameraInsert the SD Memory Card Shooting KVideo clip recording KStill image photographyPlayback KVideo clip playback When you are finished using the cameraSHOOT, Play Back and Save 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 iconClick 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 Click on the Next button Set your desired title page, and 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 Search for image Change the angle Audio data View Adjust the monitor brightnessSmooth out video clip playback Magnify an image Unique playbackAC adaptor and power cord With other modelsQuick Guide Checking the Included Accessories How to use the accessoriesHandstrap Lens cap Camera case Lithium-ion Battery DB-L40A Separately sold accessoriesLithium-ion Battery Charger VAR-L40 Media cards that can be used with this cameraWidescreen recording and playback HD mode Normal Mode Shooting ScreenHD 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 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 Pull out the battery case Preparing the Remote Control UnitInsert the battery Insert the supplied batteryPreparing the Remote Control Unit How to use the remote control unitChanging the remote control code Preparing the Power Charging the battery packOpen the battery cover Insert the battery pack Replace the battery cover To remove the battery packDoes the battery pack appear swollen? Preparing the PowerUsing the camera when it is set in the docking station About the internal backup batteryWhen using a power outlet Using the docking stationUsing the cable adaptor Recharging when the docking station is connected Recharging when the cable adaptor is connectedOpen the monitor unit Turning the Camera on and OFFTurning on the camera Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 secondTurning the Camera on and OFF Turning off the cameraIf the date and time setting has been completed To immediately activate the power save modeAbout the standby mode If the K icon appearsSelect the icon above or below Operation ButtonsTurn on the camera Press the Menu button Full AutoVideo Clip MPEG4 Time Date and Time SettingClock SET Date DispSet the order in which the date is Set the clockSelect Time 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 Recording video clips Turn on the cameraEnd 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 offData for a video clip is very large Adjusting the monitor brightnessFocus can be locked Display the video clip playback pointCapturing and Playing Back Still Images Shooting single shotsPress the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on Shutter speed and aperture are displayed What is the camera focusing on?Capturing and Playing Back Still Images If the camera shake icon appearsViewing still images Select the image you wish to viewW P side Set the main switch to Play Push the zoom switch towardImage display playback 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 rightMagnifying zooming in the image Display the image that you want to magnifyTo 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 buttonSet the main switch to REC Press the Menu button Audio Recording and PlaybackAudio 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 Still image shooting Shooting in the High Sensitivity ModeLimitation concerning the high sensitivity mode Does the movement in the recorded video clip appear rough?Displaying the Shooting Setting Screens About the Help displaySwitching Example Shooting Setting ScreenVideo View Displaying the Shooting Setting Screens Overview of the Shooting Setting ScreensStill image mode menu Video clip mode menu Normal modeHD mode Manual exposure setting menuVideo View Image StabilizerFocus menu Focus mode menuImage stabilizer menu ISO sensitivity 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 Focus Range How to use the manual focusAbout zoom movement when using the manual focus About the focus rangeFocus Area Setting Point range finder focusSpot focus Multi-section light-measuring LIGHT-MEASURING Mode SettingCenter-weighted light-measuring Spot 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 Example Playback Setting Screen RotateDisplaying the Playback Setting Screens Overview of 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 Select the desired playback mode Playback ModePlayback Mode When Play ALL is selectedHow to initiate continuous playback Start Slideshow PlaybackSlideshow Time Changing the transition speed or transition effectPlayback Volume Play VolumeImage Protect Protect Lock ExitProtect Unlock Exit To cancel the protect mode for an image To select a different image in steps 2Deleting 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 Changing Image Size Resize ResizeSelect 43 or 169, and press the SET button Extracting a Still Image from a Video Clip169 Select Save and press the SET buttonEnglish Procedure to cut extract a portion of a video clip Editing Video ClipsProcedure to join video clips Edit Video Editing Video ClipsVideo clip cutting extracting CUT JoinSpecify the start point of the extract Procedure PlayWhen joining the first and latter portions Accelerated playbackPress 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 Number Join Save AS NEW Overwrite File Review ClipHint Print Instructions Display the Printing Instructions ScreenAbout the Dpof format Print InstructionsPrinting a single frame from a video clip About the finished printsSpecifying date imprinting and print quantities Each ImageUndated prints Specify dated printsDated prints CopiesSelect Index Press the SET button To cancel the index print settingIndex print SETSelect CANCEL, and press the SET button Cancel ExitClearing all the printing instructions Smooth Playback Select ON, and press the SET buttonInfo Video clip dataStill image data Displaying the Option Screen Displaying the Option Screen Overview of the Option ScreenWind noise reduction setting Date and time settingOperation sounds setting Reset camera settingsInfo Display Select the desired setting, and press the SET buttonScreen Display OFFSelect the Startup Display XactiDate & Time Operation Sounds ShutterIf 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 Adjust the Image Quality Image Settings Normal Vivid Soft SoftFLICKER-REDUCTION Digital Zoom Setting Monitor Brightness BrightnessAdjust the Volume of AN External Microphone EXT MIC VolumeVolume Setting Screen Language 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 SaveToggle the SET button up or down to set the standby time Power Save BattrecExample When Battrec is selected DownFile 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 OFF, and press the SET buttonFormatting a Card Format Full FormatSelect the desired format option, and press the SET button To cancel formattingFormatting a Card Select YES, and press the SET buttonResetting the Camera Settings Select RESET, and press the SET buttonChecking the Remaining Card Memory Set the main switch to REC, and turnSet the camera to the audio recording mode For audio recordingsEnglish Checking the Remaining Battery Pack Charge Battery packEnglish Connecting to a TV Connecting to a standard video input terminalInsert and pull out the cable carefully Connecting using the cable adaptor When connecting to an S-VIDEO input terminalDate and time, as well as the counter, are not displayed Connecting to a TVEnjoy higher image quality progressive output 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 printsTo print all the images all images Select PRINT, and press the SET buttonPrint Exit Thumbnail prints index Dpof Printer Settings When Printer Values is selected Press the Menu buttonConnecting AN External Microphone To reduce unwanted electromagnetic radiationPower Commonly Asked QuestionsQuestion Answer Action Commonly Asked Questions ShootingMay produce a Shooting button all To a TV Separately Misc Adaptor and power Troubleshooting Problem Cause ActionCamera 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 FilterVideo clips SpecificationsStill images 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 How the autofocus works If images are blurred even when the autofocus is usedHints for Taking Pictures Reasons for unfocused imagesAdvantage of using the manual focus Using the manual focus effectivelyPhotographing a moving subject Hints for Taking Pictures Shooting portraits portrait modePhotographing moving subjects sports mode a PointsNight photography night view portrait mode Photographing scenery landscape mode +