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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Dual Camera

Important note

This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-WH1EX, VPC-WH1 and
VPC-WH1GX.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet "SAFETY MANUAL".
Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
VPC-WH1EX
VPC-WH1
VPC-WH1GX

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL Dual Camera Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-WH1EX, VPC-WH1 and VPC-WH1GX. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
  • Page 2 Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-WH1 Trade Name: SANYO Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address: 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311 Telephone No.: (818) 998-7322 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject...
  • Page 3 The symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to EU countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world. Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused.

  • Page 4: Symbols Used In This Manual

    HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL For first-time users Please read the sections on “SETUP” and “SIMPLE” in this manual, as well as the included “QUICK GUIDE” to familiarize yourself with your camera’s operation. ↓ To use the various camera features Please read the sections on “NORMAL”...

  • Page 5: Preparing The Camera

    SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Preparing the camera Connect the AC adaptor to the camera. 1 Unlock the DC IN terminal cover. DC IN 5V 2 Open the DC IN terminal cover. AC adaptor To power outlet English...
  • Page 6 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Shooting Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on. h If the screen to set the date and time appears, press the MENU button 2 times to cancel it. For how to set the date and time, see page 34.
  • Page 7 Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for recorded contents etc. in case of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw.
  • Page 8 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Press the SET button. <Video clip playback> h Playback begins. <To return to the recording mode> h Press the REC/PLAY button. When you are finished using the camera... Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera off. To continue to the next operation...

  • Page 9: Windows Vista

    Install application program Set the supplied CD-ROM in your computer’s DVD drive. h The installation window opens. Click on [TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO]. h After clicking on the application program, follow the instructions shown on the monitor to install the program.
  • Page 10 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Open the card slot cover 1 With the card slot cover lock pushed toward the [UNLOCK] side... UNLOCK 2 Open the card slot cover English...

  • Page 11: Connect Your Camera To A Computer

    Connect your camera to a computer Connect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired files to the computer. Use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to the computer. Turn on the camera. h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor. USB CONNECTION COMPUTER PRINTER...
  • Page 12 The data recorded with your camera are stored in the following folder. You can specify the folder on the hard disk to which to copy the files. XACTI (E:)\DCIM\***SANYO (*** represents numbers [page 12 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL]).
  • Page 13 Burn video clips onto a DVD (For Windows Vista users) Here’s how to write your recorded data onto a DVD in the mpeg2 format. For information on other operations, please see the Help file for TotalMedia Extreme. To access the TotalMedia Extreme Help file, click the [?] Help button on the TotalMedia Extreme start screen.
  • Page 14 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Click the [Create video] icon. h The “Create DVD” window appears. [Video] button Click the [Video] button in the “Insert” field. h The screen to select the video clip file to write to a DVD appears. h Click the file you wish to write to a DVD.
  • Page 15 Click on the [Open] button. h The file(s) selected in step 4 and the DVD file capacity appear in the “Create DVD” window. [Design] tab English...
  • Page 16 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Click the [Design] tab. h The window appears to design the title menu for when the DVD is played back. h Select the desired design. English [Preview/Produce] tab...
  • Page 17 Click the [Preview/Produce] tab. h A warning regarding the image quality of the preview image appears. Click the [OK] button. h The screen to begin burning to disk appears. Double-click the [Burn] button. h The “save project” confirmation window appears. [Burn] button English...
  • Page 18 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Click the [Yes] button. h Enter a name for the project file. Click the [Save] button. h The “Burn disk” window appears. Click the [OK] button. h Burning begins. h Depending on your computer’s capacity, it may take some time to burn a large file.
  • Page 19 Click the [OK] button. Click the [×] button to close the “Create DVD” window. h The TotalMedia Extreme top page appears. Click the [×] button to close the startup page. h TotalMedia Extreme is exited. xviii English...
  • Page 20 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE CAUTION Does the window requesting confirmation to enable the MPEG-2 Codec appear? When using TotalMedia Extreme for the first time, a window requesting you to confirm activation of the MPEG-2 Codec appears during the procedure. The MPEG-2 Codec must be activated in order to burn files to a DVD.
  • Page 21 Europe Tel: +353 (0) 61-702087 Web: http://www.arcsoft.com/en/support Email support: eurosupport@arcsoft.com Hours: M-Th 8:30am - 5:30pm GMT (excluding holidays observed by ArcSoft Affiliates) F 8:30am - 5:00pm GMT (excluding holidays observed by ArcSoft Affiliates) (Adjusted for daylight savings time when applicable) Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Dutch China Tel: +86 (0) 571-88210575...
  • Page 22 How was that? The convenient accessories not only let you immediately view images captured with the camera, but you can also upload images to your computer and create your original DVDs. Read the following explanations to find out how you can fully enjoy your camera’s digital video feature. English...

  • Page 23: Waterproof Feature

    Important! This camera complies with JIS IPX8 (formerly JIS protection grade 8) waterproof standard and can be used in water. Note, however, that failing to heed the following precautions may result in damage or injury that is not covered by the warranty. Please take the time to carefully read and heed the following cautions.

  • Page 24: Other Cautions

    k Storing and maintaining your camera i Do not leave the camera unwashed after it has been immersed in salt water or if salt water is adhering to it. Doing so may cause corrosion and discoloration of the plating, as well as deterioration of the camera’s waterproof capability.
  • Page 25 BEFORE RECORDING IN WATER Make sure that the battery cover (page 25), the card slot cover (page 22), and the DC IN terminal cover (page 27) are closed. If a cover is open, water will get inside the camera and damage it. When closing the battery cover, card slot cover, and DC IN terminal cover, make sure that no foreign object such as sand, hair, dust, etc.

  • Page 26: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL ...iii QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ... 6 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ... 11 How to use the accessories ... 12 ABOUT THE SEPARATELY SOLD ACCESSORIES AND THE CARD ... 13 Separately sold accessories ... 13 Media cards that can be used with this camera ...
  • Page 27 SIMPLE SHOOTING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES ...55 For best results ...55 Using the autofocus ...57 Select the recording size ...59 Select the focus setting ...60 Hints for taking pictures ...61 VIDEO CLIP RECORDING ...62 SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS ...63 Using the flash ...65 SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP ...67 MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) ...69 AFTER USING THE CAMERA IN WATER ...70...
  • Page 28 CONTENTS NORMAL SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 1 ... 82 Video setting ... 82 Still image setting ... 85 Scene select setting ... 86 Filter setting ... 86 Self-timer setting ... 87 RECORDING MENU 2 ... 88 Video stabilizer (motion compensation) setting ... 88 Focus range setting ...
  • Page 29 OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU ...116 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU ...117 Storage folder setting ...123 Shortcut setting ...124 TV output setting ...126 File No. continued setting ...131 Formatting (initializing) ...133 CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY ...134 Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time ...134 For audio recordings ...135...
  • Page 30 CONTENTS APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ... 146 TROUBLESHOOTING ... 154 Camera ... 154 Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters ... 162 SPECIFICATIONS ... 164 Camera ... 164 Camera connectors ... 168 Battery life ... 168 Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time ...

  • Page 31: Quick Search By Operation

    QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From creating precisely the photo you want, to viewing images using various techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your purposes in the following table. Basic operation Getting started shooting/recording...
  • Page 32 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Basic operation Shoot in dark conditions • “Exposure compensation” on page 96 • “Using the flash” on pages 44, 48 and 65 • “Scene select setting” (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on pages 48 and 86 Photographing people •...
  • Page 33 Basic operation Getting started viewing images • “PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES” on page 71 • “Audio playback” on page 84 Continuous playback • “SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK” on pages 46, 74 and 98 Adjust the monitor brightness • “Adjusting the monitor brightness” on page 64 •...
  • Page 34 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Basic operation Search for image/audio files • “21-image display playback” on page 79 • “Selecting the playback folder” on pages 54 and 80 Delete files • “DELETING FILES” on pages 46, 53 and 76 Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips •...
  • Page 35 Basic operation Use the camera as a card reader • “SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE” on page 7 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL. • “USING AS A CARD READER” on page 9 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Copy files from your camera to a computer •...

  • Page 36: Checking The Included Accessories

    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Xacti Software CD (CD-ROM) (page 4 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable (page 7 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i AC adaptor and power cord (page 27): 1 i Core (page 141): 1 For HDMI cable...

  • Page 37: How To Use The Accessories

    How to use the accessories k Grip belt English...

  • Page 38: About The Separately Sold Accessories And The Card

    The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are: i SD Memory Card i SDHC Memory Card What “card” means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards that can be used in this digital camera are referred to as “card”. English...

  • Page 39: Getting The Most Out Of Your Camera

    GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Your dual camera can record video clips in High Definition. It includes an operation mode that lets even novice shutterbugs record and play back without getting flustered, as well as software with which you can easily create your original DVDs.

  • Page 40: High-Quality Images With "High Definition

    GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA High-quality images with “High Definition” (pages 48, 59 and 82) Your camera can capture high definition (HD) 1280 × 720-pixel video clips. Also, the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC standard is used for formatting video files. You get both compact file size and high picture quality in one high-performance camera.

  • Page 41: Includes Simple Mode For Quick-And-Easy Operation

    Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation (page 38) Select from two recording/playback modes: the “SIMPLE mode” for users new to the camera, and the “NORMAL mode” for full use of all the camera’s many features and functions. Example: Select video and photo size EXIT <SIMPLE Mode Recording...

  • Page 42: Sharp Face Shots

    GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Sharp face shots (pages 52 and 94) Your camera is equipped with a face recognition feature which detects the subject’s face even when slightly lit from behind or in dim surroundings and automatically adjusts the focus and brightness to compensate. Now those otherwise perfect photos that are marred by shadowed faces can be minimized.

  • Page 43: Lots Of Accessories For Optimal Use Of Your Captured Images

    Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images (pages 19, and page 4 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL) Use the accessory cables to view images on a TV or computer. Or connect the camera directly to a printer to make prints of your photos. And with the software in the supplied CD-ROM (Xacti Software CD), you can create your original DVDs and CDs.

  • Page 44: System Map

    SYSTEM MAP You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities. Dedicated USB interface cable Dedicated AV interface cable Mini HDMI cable (optional) English Computer Printer Commercially available SD Memory Card Internet i Card reader i DPOF-compatible printer i Photo shop...

  • Page 45: Setup

    PARTS NAMES Front Zoom switch Lens Grip belt holder Microphone Flash Bottom Tripod stand hole There are places in the camera where water might accumulate, but this will not affect its waterproof properties. To care for your camera after using in water, see page 70. SETUP SETUP Monitor unit...
  • Page 46 PARTS NAMES Rear ON/OFF button Card slot cover lock Monitor i When the camera is set to the HD mode, black bars appear along the top and bottom borders of the monitor, and the screen display changes to the 16:9 aspect ratio. In the Instruction Manual, however, these black bars are not shown in the...

  • Page 47: Installing The Card

    INSTALLING THE CARD Be sure to format a newly purchased card or one that was used in another device before using it in your camera (pages 122 and 133). If an unformatted card is used, the card itself may become unusable. 1 With the card slot cover lock pushed toward the [UNLOCK] side...
  • Page 48 INSTALLING THE CARD <To remove the card...> h To remove the card, press it in, and then release. The card will protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out. 1 Push in CAUTION Close the card slot cover securely i If the card slot cover is not closed or is not closed completely, the camera will no longer be waterproof.

  • Page 49: Charging The Battery Pack

    CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Install the battery pack in the camera, and connect the AC adaptor to charge the battery. Power to the camera can also be supplied from a power outlet when the AC adaptor is connected.
  • Page 50 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Open the battery cover (3), and insert the battery pack (4). Close the battery cover (1), and latch the battery cover lock (2). h Close the battery cover lock firmly until it is in the [LOCK] position. English...
  • Page 51 <To remove the battery pack...> h Raise the edge of the battery pack to remove it. English...
  • Page 52 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Use the power cord to connect the AC adaptor to a power outlet. h Charging begins. 1 Unlock the DC IN terminal cover. 2 Open the DC IN terminal cover. English DC IN 5V AC adaptor To power outlet...
  • Page 53 <During charging...> h During charging, the multi-indicator is lit red. When charging is completed, the indicator turns off. h The multi-indicator flashes red if the battery pack is defective or is not installed correctly. Make sure that the battery pack is correctly installed. h The charging time is approx.
  • Page 54 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK HINT About the internal backup battery i This camera’s internal battery serves to maintain the date and time settings, as well as the shooting settings. The backup battery will be fully charged when the battery pack is kept in the camera continuously for about 2 days.

  • Page 55: About Recharging

    About recharging Recharging takes place only when the camera is turned off, or when the power save function or the sleep function has been activated. Recharging does not take place when the camera is in the recording mode or playback mode.

  • Page 56: Turning The Camera On And Off

    TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND Turning on the camera Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h If you press the REC/PLAY button for at least 1 second, the camera turns on in the playback mode.

  • Page 57: Turning On The Camera When The Power Save (Sleep) Mode Is Active

    Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is active In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function will automatically turn off the camera after about 1 minute of no use during shooting, or about 5 minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset setting).

  • Page 58: Turning Off The Camera

    TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning off the camera Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h The camera turns off. HINT To immediately activate the power save mode i Press the ON/OFF button briefly to activate the power save function. About the standby mode i To turn off the camera only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the camera in the standby mode.

  • Page 59: Date And Time Setting

    DATE AND TIME SETTING The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set. h To correct the date and time setting, please see under HINT on page 36.
  • Page 60 DATE AND TIME SETTING Set the clock. 1 Select “TIME”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Time Screen appears. 3 Set the time to “19:30”. h The time is set in the following order: Set the hour → Set the minute. h A 24-hour clock is used for the time display.
  • Page 61 Press the MENU button. h The date and time setting is completed. h To display the Recording or Playback Screen, press the MENU button. HINT i Under normal conditions, while the battery pack is being replaced, an internal battery will maintain the date and time settings. However, there is a small chance the settings may be lost (the backup will last for about 7 days).

  • Page 62: Switching Between The Recording Mode And Playback Mode

    SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE Switch between the recording mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for viewing your recorded images). Turn on the camera (page 31). Press the REC/PLAY button. h The mode changes. h The mode changes each time the REC/PLAY button is pressed.

  • Page 63: Switching The Operating Mode

    SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE The “SIMPLE mode” comprises only those functions that are most often used and necessary to operate the camera, while the “NORMAL mode” enables full use of all the camera’s many functions. Select the mode that is suitable for your purposes.

  • Page 64: Accessing/Exiting The Simple/Normal Mode Menu Screen

    SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 37). Select the desired operating mode (page 38). If the Menu Screen is not displayed, press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen appears. h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.
  • Page 65 Using the SIMPLE Mode Menu Press [J] or [I] to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears. Select an item to change Press [I] Description of selected item Select video and photo size...
  • Page 66 SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE Using the NORMAL Mode Menu Press [J] or [I] to select a tab. h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears. Press [H]. English Press [I] RECORDING MENU1 VIDEO PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER FLASH SELF-TIMER S S N N EXIT Press [J]...
  • Page 67 Press [J] or [I] to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears. h To return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button. HINT About the applicable mode indicator i This indicator shows the shooting mode(s) for which the selected setting is effective.

  • Page 68: Overview Of The Simple Mode Setting Screen

    SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu English Select video and photo size EXIT...
  • Page 69 1 Recording size (page 59) h Select the video clip size to record. : The video clip size is 1280 × 720 pixels, recorded at 30 frames/sec. The captured still image size is 1600 × 1200 (4:3) pixels. : The video clip size is 640 ×...
  • Page 70 SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu Start slideshow English...
  • Page 71 1 Slideshow (page 74) h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow. 2 Playback volume (page 75) h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio file playback. 3 Delete (page 76) h Delete files. (page 38) h Set to the NORMAL mode. 5 Remaining battery power indication (page 136) English...

  • Page 72: Overview Of The Normal Mode Setting Screen

    SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen NORMAL Mode Recording Menu <Tab 1> RECORDING MENU1 VIDEO PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER FLASH SELF-TIMER English EXIT HD-SHQ...
  • Page 73 1 Video clip settings (page 82) <HD mode> &: Record at 1280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps (30p). <SD mode> (: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 60 fps (60 p). ): Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps (30 p). <: Make an audio recording.
  • Page 74 SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE <Tab 2> RECORDING MENU2 VIDEO STABILIZER FOCUS FOCUS MODE EXP MEASURE English EXIT...
  • Page 75 1 Video stabilizer (page 88) h Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording. \: Record with image stabilizer on. ]: Record without image stabilizer. 2 Focus range (page 89) h Select the focus range that corresponds to the distance to the subject.
  • Page 76 SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE <Tab 3> RECORDING MENU3 WHITE BALANCE EXPOSURE FACE CHASER HIGH SENSITIVITY ZOOM English EXIT...

  • Page 77: White Balance

    1 White balance (page 92) >: White balance is automatically adjusted depending on the ambient lighting (auto). r: For shooting in sunny conditions (fair). o: For shooting in overcast conditions (cloudy). p: For shooting under fluorescent lighting (fluorescent). q: For shooting under incandescent lighting (incandescent).

  • Page 78: Exit Ok

    SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE NORMAL Mode Playback Menu <Tab 1> PLAYBACK MENU1 1 Slideshow (page 98) h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow. 2 Playback volume (page 75) h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio file playback. 3 Protect (page 99) h File protect setting (delete prohibited)
  • Page 79 <Tab 2> PLAYBACK MENU2 EDIT VIDEO EXIT 1 Edit photo (page 101) h Repair the “red-eye” caused by the flash, reduce the blur from camera shake, or enhance the contrast. 2 Video clip edit (page 102) h Edit video clips. 3 Printing instructions (page 111) h Specify the printing...

  • Page 80: Shooting

    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES For best results Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Correct hold Holding the camera Example 1: 1 Insert your hand in the grip belt. 2 Enfold the camera in the palm of your hand to grip it. 3 Use your index finger to operate the zoom switch, and your thumb to operate the other controls.
  • Page 81 Caution i Due to the characteristics of the camera, the outer surface may become warm during use, but this does not indicate a malfunction. (In particular, the area indicated by gray in the figure may become hot.) i If the camera starts to feel uncomfortably hot during use, you might temporarily discontinue use until it cools down, or try holding it in your other hand...

  • Page 82: Using The Autofocus

    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Using the autofocus The autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work properly. If the autofocus function is not working properly, set the focus range to capture images (page 60).
  • Page 83 The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work, but not as desired. i When both near and far objects are present Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture.

  • Page 84: Select The Recording Size

    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Select the recording size The larger the image size (number of pixels), the better the image quality will be, but the file size will also be larger. Select the image quality that is correct for the intended purpose. Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 39), select the recording size setting, and press the SET button.

  • Page 85: Select The Focus Setting

    Select the focus setting Select the focus range corresponding to the distance between the camera and the subject. Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 39), select the focus setting, and press the SET button. 7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity (normal).

  • Page 86: Hints For Taking Pictures

    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Hints for taking pictures Muting the operation sounds i The audio guidance that sounds when you operate the camera can be muted (page 118). Where are the image and audio files saved? i All the image and sound files are recorded on the card installed in the camera, or in the camera’s internal memory.

  • Page 87: Video Clip Recording

    VIDEO CLIP RECORDING Turn on the camera (page 31), and set it to the recording mode (page 37). Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the ] button pressed while recording. h When the remaining recording time available for the currently recording clip becomes little, a countdown of the remaining...

  • Page 88: Shooting Single Shots

    SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Capture a still image (single-shot). Turn on the camera (page 31), and set it to the recording mode (page 37). Press the [ ] button. 1 Press the [ halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock).
  • Page 89 HINT Adjusting the monitor brightness i While the Recording Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen for adjusting the brightness of the monitor by pressing the MENU button for at least 1 second. What is the camera focusing on? i A target mark &...

  • Page 90: Using The Flash

    SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Using the flash The flash is not only used for photographing under dark conditions, but is also convenient for example when the subject is in shadow or lit from behind. The flash is available only when shooting single-shot still images. Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 39), select the flash setting, and press the SET button.
  • Page 91 CAUTION Do not touch the flash unit when shooting i The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the flash unit when shooting. HINT i The flash cannot be used during video clip recording. i By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow key (pages 120 and 124), you can change the flash mode from the Recording Screen (NORMAL mode).

  • Page 92: Shoot A Still Image While Recording A Video Clip

    SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip. Turn on the camera (page 31), and set it to the recording mode (page 37). Press the [ ] button.
  • Page 93 HINT i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not operate. i When the remaining video recording time becomes approximately 50 seconds, it will no longer be possible to capture a still image while recording a video clip.

  • Page 94: Macro-Photography (Zoom)

    MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. Point the camera lens at the subject. Push the zoom switch toward [T/]] or [W/P] to compose the desired image. [T/]]: Zoom in on the subject. [W/P]: Zoom out. h When the zoom switch is pushed, the zoom bar appears on the monitor.

  • Page 95: After Using The Camera In Water

    AFTER USING THE CAMERA IN WATER After using the camera in water, wash it with fresh water and dry it completely. Turn off the camera, and close the battery cover and card slot cover securely. Wash the camera with fresh water. h Fill a shallow basin with fresh water, and immerse the closed camera for about 5 minutes.

  • Page 96: Playback

    PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES Set the camera to the playback mode (page 37). Select the image to play back. h Use the arrow keys to move the orange frame to the file you wish to play back. h The image information for the framed image is shown at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 97 Video clip playback operation To do this... Normal forward playback Stop playback Pause To play back Forward one image playback at a time Reverse (single- playback frame step) Forward playback Slow playback Reverse playback Forward playback accelerate playback Reverse playback Return to normal playback speed Adjusting the volume...

  • Page 98: How To Save One Frame From A Video Clip As A Still Image

    PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to “snap” a photo. Press the [ ] button.

  • Page 99: Slideshow Playback

    SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK You can play back files in succession with the “slideshow playback” feature. Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 39), select the slideshow setting, and press the SET button. =: Play back all files. 3: Play back video clips and audio files.

  • Page 100: Playback Volume

    PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files. Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 39), select the playback volume setting, and press the SET button. h The volume control bar appears. Press [G] or [H] to set the volume, and press the SET button.

  • Page 101: Deleting Files

    DELETING FILES You can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete single files, selected files or all the files at one time. Delete single/delete all Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 39), select the delete setting, and press the SET button.

  • Page 102: Delete Selected

    DELETING FILES Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button. <DELETE SINGLE> h The currently displayed file is deleted. h To delete other files, select the files, select “DELETE” and press the SET button. <DELETE ALL> h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete the files, select “YES”, and press the SET button.
  • Page 103 Press the SET button. h The selected file is marked with the delete icon [ h Up to 100 files can be selected. h To cancel a delete selection and remove the delete icon from a file, move the orange frame to the marked file and press the SET button. Press the [ ] button or [ h The Confirm Delete Screen appears.

  • Page 104: Playback Modes

    PLAYBACK MODES 21-image display playback Display the image you wish to play back. Push the zoom switch toward the [W/P] side. h The 21-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Use the arrow keys to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET button.

  • Page 105: Selecting The Playback Folder

    Selecting the playback folder If the card contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you would like to play back. Display the Playback Screen. Push the zoom switch toward the [W/P] side twice. h The screen to select the playback folder appears.

  • Page 106: Magnifying (Zooming In) The Image

    PLAYBACK MODES Magnifying (zooming in) the image Display the image that you want to magnify. h For a video clip, pause playback at the place you want to magnify. Push the zoom switch toward the [T/]] side. h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is displayed.

  • Page 107: Normal

    RECORDING MENU 1 Video setting You can record video clips in either the HD mode (16:9 horizontal to vertical aspect ratio) or the SD mode (4:3 aspect ratio). In addition, the higher the frame rate number, the smoother playback will be. However, as with the recording size, the file size is also proportionately larger, using up more memory.
  • Page 108 RECORDING MENU 1 Press the [ ] button. h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing the [ button while recording. End the recording. h Press the [ ] button again to stop recording. HINT You can capture a still image during an audio recording ] button during audio recording to capture a [ still image.
  • Page 109 k Audio playback Select an audio file, and press the SET button. h Playback begins. To do this... Start playback Normal Pause playback Stop playback Fast forward Fast Fast forward/ reverse fast reverse Pause Return to normal playback Louder Volume adjustment Softer CAUTION...

  • Page 110: Still Image Setting

    RECORDING MENU 1 Still image setting For still images, you can select either the 4:3 or 16:9 horizontal to vertical aspect ratio. This menu is also used for shooting sequential shots. Sequential shots Select l or t, and press the SET button. h The camera changes to the sequential shots mode.

  • Page 111: Scene Select Setting

    Scene select setting You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. HINT i To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select menu, and press the SET button. i When capturing images using the lamp Q, fireworks + or night view portrait / setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera.

  • Page 112: Self-Timer Setting

    RECORDING MENU 1 Self-timer setting By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow key (pages 120 and 124), you can set the self-timer from the Recording Screen. HINT To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the [ ] button or [ released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops.

  • Page 113: Recording Menu 2

    RECORDING MENU 2 Video stabilizer (motion compensation) setting Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion during video clip recording. HINT If the motion compensation does not seem to be working... i Due to the mechanical characteristics of this function, it may not be possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion.

  • Page 114: Focus Range Setting

    RECORDING MENU 2 Focus range setting How to use the manual focus Select -, and press the SET button. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. Press [G] or [H] to adjust the focus distance, and press the SET button. h The focus distance is set, and you are returned to the Recording Screen.

  • Page 115: Focus Mode Setting

    Focus mode setting When the spot focus setting is selected, the focus mark + appears in the center of the monitor. Light-measuring mode setting When spot light-measuring is selected, the light-measuring spot mark appears in the center of the monitor. 1006 00:54:35 Focus mark...

  • Page 116: Iso Sensitivity Setting

    RECORDING MENU 2 ISO sensitivity setting With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. HINT i At the = setting, the ISO sensitivity is set automatically (video clip recording: ISO 50 to 800;...

  • Page 117: Recording Menu 3

    RECORDING MENU 3 White balance setting This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. How to use the one push setting Select the ^ icon.

  • Page 118: Exposure Setting

    RECORDING MENU 3 Exposure setting The shutter speed and aperture size can be set individually. Select the desired icon from the exposure menu, and press the SET button. <If T, g or , was selected> 1 Press [J] or [I] to select aperture value or shutter speed.

  • Page 119: Face Chaser Setting

    Face chaser setting As you record, the face chaser detects the subject’s face, and adjusts the brightness and focus in a way that produces a clear and bright photo of the subject’s face. HINT When the face chaser is set to ON... i Each face in the Recording Screen is marked with a green frame.

  • Page 120: High Sensitivity Mode Setting

    RECORDING MENU 3 High sensitivity mode setting When you shoot in the high sensitivity mode, the captured image appears even brighter than that specified by the ISO sensitivity and exposure compensation settings. CAUTION Limitations of the high sensitivity mode i When the shutter speed is reduced to create a bright image, video clip motion will appear uneven during playback.

  • Page 121: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure compensation By assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to an arrow key (pages 120 and 124), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images. Assign the operation shortcut to an arrow key (pages 120 and 124). Press the arrow key to which the operation shortcut was assigned.
  • Page 122 RECORDING MENU 3 HINT The exposure compensation setting is canceled in the following cases: i When the pointer is set to the center position. i When the camera is set to the playback mode. i After the power is turned off. i When the camera is set to the standby mode.

  • Page 123: Playback

    PLAYBACK MENU 1 Slideshow settings Specify the settings for playing back files continuously in a “slideshow” format. In a slideshow of still images, you can set the transition time, transition effects and BGM. Changing a setting Select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button.

  • Page 124: File Protect Setting

    PLAYBACK MENU 1 File protect setting Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio files. Protect files one by one Display the file that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 39). Select “PROTECT” and press the SET button. Select “PROTECT SINGLE”...

  • Page 125: Rotate

    Protect selected files Select multiple files to protect. Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 39). Select “PROTECT” and press the SET button. Select “PROTECT SELECTED” and press the SET button. h Use the arrow keys to move the orange frame to the file you wish to protect.

  • Page 126: Playback Menu 2

    PLAYBACK MENU 2 Correcting the image Repair the red-eye effect in still images to make the eyes appear more natural, enhance the contrast, or correct a blurry image due to camera shake. HINT If the “Contrast correction not successful”, “Red-eye correction not successful”...

  • Page 127: Editing Video Clips

    Editing video clips You can trim away unwanted portions from a video clip and save it as a new video clip (video clip cutting [extracting]). You can also join video clips together and save them as one separate clip (“joining”). Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip Specify the frames (1, 2) where the...

  • Page 128: Procedure To Join Video Clips

    PLAYBACK MENU 2 Procedure to join video clips Specify the video clip that will come first. Specify the video clip that you wish to append (join). i The video clips are joined. i The original video clips are not affected. (You can also choose to erase the original video clips when the new clip is saved.)
  • Page 129 Video clip cutting (extracting) Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment. Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 39), select “EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET button. Select “CUT” and press the SET button. h The Cutting Screen appears. EDIT VIDEO JOIN Start point...
  • Page 130 PLAYBACK MENU 2 Specify the start point of the extract. h Use the procedure below to specify the frame from which the video clip extract will start. h Play the video clip until approximately the desired point, pause the video clip, then play the video clip one frame at a time, stopping at the start point of the extract.
  • Page 131 Press [I]. h The start point of the video clip extract is set, and the screen to specify the end point appears. h Specify the end point of the extract by following the same procedure as in step 4. <When joining the first and latter portions>...
  • Page 132 PLAYBACK MENU 2 Select the desired option, and press the SET button. h Editing starts. h When editing ends, you are returned to the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu. HINT i You will not be able to overwrite the file if the original file is protected. i If the “Card full”...

  • Page 133: Joining Video Clips

    Joining video clips CAUTION i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined. Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 39), select “EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET button. Select “JOIN” and press the SET button. h The 8-image playback display for video clips appears.
  • Page 134 PLAYBACK MENU 2 Press the [O] button or [ button. h A screen appears for you to select either to save the joined video clip as a new (separate) file, or to delete the original video clips and replace them with the joined video clip.
  • Page 135 HINT i If the file size of the video clip after editing exceeds 4 GB, it is not possible to either “SAVE AS NEW” or “OVERWRITE”. i You will not be able to overwrite the file if the original file is protected. If you want it to be erased, you will need to first remove the protection (pages 53 and 99).

  • Page 136: Printing Instructions

    PLAYBACK MENU 2 Printing instructions In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can use the camera to specify the number of prints, whether or not the date is displayed on the print, and also to request an index print.

  • Page 137: Specifying Date Imprinting And Print Quantities

    HINT Printing a single frame from a video clip i To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still image from a video clip, you must first save it (extract still) as a still image (page 73).
  • Page 138 PLAYBACK MENU 2 Press the SET button. h The Date/Copies Print Screen appears. h If “EACH IMAGE” was selected, press [G] or [H] to display the desired image to print. h The printing instructions that are currently active for the displayed image are shown.

  • Page 139: Index Print

    Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints. <Specify the number of prints> h Press [J] or [I]. h The quantity indication changes. h Display the desired number of prints. h Press the SET button. h The number of prints is set.

  • Page 140: File Info Display

    FILE INFO DISPLAY On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when a file was recorded with your camera. Display the desired file on the camera monitor. Press the MENU button for at least 1 second. h The Information Screen appears.

  • Page 141: Option Settings

    DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU The camera settings are executed via the Option Setting Menu. Turn on the camera, set it to the NORMAL mode, and press the MENU button. Select an Option tab (1, 2 or 3), and press the SET button. h The Option Setting Menu appears.

  • Page 142: Introduction To The Option Setting Menu

    INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 1 English OPTION MENU1 CLOCK SET INFO DISPLAY STARTUP DISPLAY OPERATION BEEP POST VIEW REC FOLDER EXIT...
  • Page 143 1 CLOCK SET setting (page 34) h Set the camera’s clock. 2 INFO DISPLAY setting h Specify the information to display on the playback screen. SHOW ALL: Display the capture date and playback time (video clips). DATE & TIME: Display the capture date. COUNTER: Display the playback time when playing back a video...
  • Page 144 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 2 OPTION MENU2 English SHORTCUTS NOISE REDUCTION IMAGE SETTINGS BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE TV OUTPUT EXIT...
  • Page 145 1 SHORTCUTS setting (page 124) 2 NOISE REDUCTION setting h Compared to normal shooting, when the PHOTO NR function is ON, the image processing time after shooting a still image is slightly longer. VIDEO NR: Turn ON/OFF the image noise reduction function during video clip recording.
  • Page 146 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 3 OPTION MENU3 English POWER SAVE FILE NO. CONT'D FORMAT RESET SETTINGS E X I T...
  • Page 147 1 POWER SAVE setting (page 32) h Specify the elapsed period of inactivity before the power save mode (to conserve battery power) is activated. 2 FILE NO. CONT’D setting (page 131) 3 FORMAT (page 133) 4 RESET SETTINGS h Reset the camera settings to the factory-preset settings.

  • Page 148: Storage Folder Setting

    INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Storage folder setting Create or select a recording folder (a folder in which to store recorded files). Select “REC FOLDER”, and press the SET button. <Create a new folder> h Select “CREATE NEW FOLDER”. <Select an existing folder>...

  • Page 149: Shortcut Setting

    Shortcut setting You can assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the arrow keys when they are pressed while the Recording Screen is active. In addition, the video clip recording button on the side of the camera ([R] button) can be enabled. Select “SHORTCUTS”, and press the SET button.
  • Page 150 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU <R button> REC: OFF: Press [J] or [I]. h Display the function you wish to assign to the key. Press the SET button. h The selected function is assigned to the key, and you are returned to the Shortcuts Screen.

  • Page 151: Tv Output Setting

    TV output setting Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV terminal or HDMI terminal. Select “TV OUTPUT”, and press the SET button. TV SYSTEM: Set the type of TV signal that is output from the USB/AV terminal. TV TYPE: Set the TV’s aspect ratio.
  • Page 152 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The screen to change the parameter for the selected setting appears. <If “TV SYSTEM” is selected> NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals. PAL: Outputs PAL video signals. <If “TV TYPE”...
  • Page 153 ON. In addition, in the playback mode, the camera’s power save function is disabled. i For information concerning connecting and operation, please see your TV’s instruction manual. (As of May 2008, SANYO TVs that incorporate the HDMI-CEC function have not been released.) English...
  • Page 154 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Relation between “TV TYPE” setting and TV display The tables below show the video signal that is output when the “TV TYPE” setting is changed. However, note that for some TVs that have an auto-detect function, the output may not conform to the table, or the TV display may not change at all.
  • Page 155 “TV TYPE” TV type to be setting connected 16:9 16:9 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.

  • Page 156: File No. Continued Setting

    INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU File No. continued setting If a newly formatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again begin from 0001.
  • Page 157 i If Card B already has files in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest file number on Card A: the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A.

  • Page 158: Formatting (Initializing)

    A card must be formatted with this camera: i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be formatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” position.

  • Page 159: Checking The Remaining Card Memory

    CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY You can check how many images can be captured and how much recording time is available on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for specific cards, please see “Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time”...

  • Page 160: For Audio Recordings

    CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY For audio recordings Set the camera to the audio recording mode (page 82). h The remaining audio recording time is shown. HINT i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording time is “0”, you cannot capture any more images. To capture more images, either install a new card, or save the images to a computer and then delete them (page 76) from the card.

  • Page 161: Checking The Remaining Battery Pack Charge

    CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE When using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be checked on the monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery pack operation, see page 168.
  • Page 162 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE Battery pack remaining charge indicator “Battery depleted” h The approximate remaining battery time indication appears on the monitor. Please use this as a reference to estimate the remaining recording and/or playback time. HINT i If any file is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 115).

  • Page 163: Other Devices And Connections

    CONNECTING TO A TV By connencting the camera to a TV, you can play back the recorded files on the TV. CAUTION Insert and pull out the cable carefully i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the devices.

  • Page 164: Connecting To A Standard Video Input Terminal

    CONNECTING TO A TV Connecting to a standard video input terminal To USB/AV terminal White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal English Supplied dedicated AV interface cable Yellow plug: To Video Input terminal Set the input to “VIDEO”.

  • Page 165: Connect To The 480P/720P Terminal

    Connect to the 480p/720p terminal If your TV has a 480p/720p input terminal, you can enjoy the high video quality of component output from your camera. TO USB/AV terminal CAUTION If your TV does not have 480p/720p video input capability i The images will not appear on the TV.

  • Page 166: Connecting To The Hdmi Terminal

    CONNECTING TO A TV Connecting to the HDMI terminal To HDMI terminal To HDMI terminal on the TV To reduce spurious radiation i Please affix the core (included) <Camera end> Core HINT i HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

  • Page 167: Playing Back On A Tv

    PLAYING BACK ON A TV i After connecting the camera to the television, switch the TV input to the terminal to which the camera is connected. i The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is used to play back audio recordings as well. (Use the TV controls to adjust the volume.) i The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the camera’s monitor.

  • Page 168: Connecting To A Printer

    PRINTING Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing). Open the monitor unit to turn on the camera, and turn on the printer. Use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect the camera to the printer.
  • Page 169 Select “PRINTER”, and press the SET button. The PictBridge printing mode is activated. h The camera switches to the PictBridge printing mode, and the PictBridge Menu Screen appears. Select the desired type of printing, and press the SET button. PRINT 1 IMAGE: PRINT ALL IMAGES: Print all the still images.
  • Page 170 PRINTING HINT To cancel printing 1 During printing, press [J]. h The confirmation screen to cancel printing appears. 2 Select “CANCEL” and press the SET button. h If “EXIT” is selected and the SET button is pressed, printing resumes. About printing all the images i Printing is not possible if there are more than 999 images in the card.

  • Page 171: Appendices

    COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilation of commonly asked questions. Question Why doesn’t the power turn on? Why doesn’t the battery charge? Why is the battery pack consumed so quickly even Power...
  • Page 172 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? Which resolution setting should I Shooting use? English Answer Action — All settings except the self-timer and the exposure compensation are retained even after the camera is turned off.

  • Page 173: Manual Focus

    Question What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? Shooting How can I get the distant view into focus? Answer Action — Because shooting with the optical zoom uses the optics of a physical lens, you can shoot without losing minute details in the image.
  • Page 174 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question When used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves? Monitor Why does the displayed image contain some red, blue and green dots, or why are black spots visible? Why is the image too bright? Viewing Why is the image...
  • Page 175 If the subject Not a malfunction. moves or the This is a camera is moved characteristic of the during recording, CMOS sensor.
  • Page 176 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Why isn’t the magnified image clear? Why isn’t the captured image clear? Viewing Can I play back images image and sound files that I edited using my computer? Why is there a motor-like sound during video clip playback? Why is there no Connecting...
  • Page 177 Question The “Cannot edit video clips with unlike settings” message appears. Why is a noise heard from a nearby TV or radio during battery recharging? Why does the “Card full” message appear? Misc. Why does the “Card is protected” message appear? Why can’t the camera be operated?
  • Page 178 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Can I use my camera abroad? Why does the “System error” message appear? Misc. English Answer — When the camera is connected to a TV, you can switch the camera’s video output to NTSC or PAL. If you have questions about accessories etc., please consult with...

  • Page 179: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. Camera Problem No power. Power A blinking temperature alert icon is \ shown, and the camera does not turn on. The camera turns off by itself.
  • Page 180 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem An image is not captured when the ] button or ] button is pressed. Shooting The flash does not operate. English Cause Action The power is If the power not turned on. save function was activated, turn on the camera before shooting.
  • Page 181 Problem The digital zoom does not work. A warning tone (beep-beep- beep) sounds, and it is not possible to take a picture using the self- timer. When zooming in or out, the Shooting zoom movement stops momentarily. There is noise in the captured image.
  • Page 182 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem No playback image Monitor appears. The image is too dark. Viewing images English Cause Action The camera is Set the camera not set to the to the playback playback mode. mode. The flash was Hold the blocked by a camera finger or other correctly, and...
  • Page 183 Problem The image is too bright. The image is not in focus. Viewing images Cause Action The forced Select a flash mode is different flash selected. mode. The subject Use the was too bright. exposure compensation function. The ISO Set the ISO sensitivity sensitivity to setting is...
  • Page 184 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. A part of the image is missing. Viewing images “No image” is shown. During audio playback, there is no sound. There is no color in the Connecting image. to a TV The image is distorted.
  • Page 185 Problem No image or sound. Connecting to a TV The edge of the image is cut off. You cannot Image edit or rotate editing an image. The battery Charging pack is not charging. The “Image is protected” message Misc. appears and the file cannot be deleted.
  • Page 186 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The audio guide does not sound. The recording capacity is less than that indicated in the section “Possible No. of Images/ Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time” (page 169). The battery Misc. pack appears to be swollen. English Cause Action The audio...

  • Page 187: Notes Regarding The Scene Select Feature And Filters

    Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters Scene Select Setting Sports Focus range: Fixed at *. Exposure: Fixed at @. Portrait > Focus range: Fixed at *. Landscape Face chaser: Fixed at “OFF”. Exposure: Fixed at @. Focus range: Fixed at *. Exposure: Fixed at @.
  • Page 188 TROUBLESHOOTING Setting Lamp* * The shutter speed decreases to 1/15 sec. Filter Setting Monochrome Sepia About the scene select function and focus range settings i The scene select function changes to = when the focus range is set to + or -. i Even if you set the focus range to + or -, it changes to * when the scene select function is set to any setting other than =.

  • Page 189: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Camera Recorded image Still images: file format Video clips: Audio: Data storage Internal memory: Approx. 43 MB media SD Memory Card (accepts a maximum 32 GB SDHC Memory Card) Image sensor/ 1/6-inch (0.4 cm) CMOS sensor camera effective Still images: Approx. 1.1 million pixels number of pixels Videos (HD mode): Approx.
  • Page 190 SPECIFICATIONS Still image shooting mode (recording resolution) Video clip recording mode (recording resolution) White balance Lens Exposure control type Light-measuring mode English G: 1600 × 1200 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels) k: 1184 × 888 pixels (approx. 1.1 million pixels) ,: 1280 ×...
  • Page 191 Range Normal mode: 50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity Super macro mode: 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1 m (3.28 ft.) (Wide end only) Digital zoom For shooting: 1× to approx. 50× For playback: 1× to 25× (varies with resolution) Shutter speed Still image shooting mode: 1/2 to 1/500 sec.
  • Page 192 10 to 90% (storage, no condensation) Compliant with JIS protection grade 8 standards (according to tests conducted in-house by Sanyo) Can be submerged at a maximum depth of 3.0 m (9.84 ft.), for up to 60 minutes. Li-ion battery pack (DB-L50) ×1...

  • Page 193: Camera Connectors

    Camera connectors USB/AV (communication/audio and video output) terminal Battery life Shooting Still image shooting mode Video clip recording mode Playback i Until battery pack runs out when using the supplied battery pack, fully charged, at a 25 °C (77°F) ambient temperature. i The operation time may vary depending on the conditions of the battery pack and the conditions of use.

  • Page 194: Possible No. Of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time

    SPECIFICATIONS Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time Shooting/ Resolution recording setting mode Still image mode & Video clip mode Audio recording — mode i If the continuous recording time of a voice memo exceeds about 13 hours, the recorded file is saved once, and then recording continues in a new file.

  • Page 195: Concerning The Multi-Indicator

    Concerning the multi-indicator The camera’s multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the different camera operations. Multi-indicator Color status Green Flashing Orange Slow Flashing Fast Very fast Camera status Connected to a computer or printer Power save mode active Connected to a Charging Battery charge...

  • Page 196: Supplied Ac Adaptor

    SPECIFICATIONS Supplied AC adaptor Part number Power source Rated output Temperature Ambient environment Humidity Dimensions Weight (without power cord) VPC-WH1 VPC- Power cord WH1EX rated value VPC- WH1GX i When using the supplied AC adaptor abroad, the power cord may need to be replaced in accordance with local requirements.

  • Page 197: Others

    Others Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation (USA). In this manual, the Microsoft ®...

  • Page 198: Before Capturing Those Important Shots, Be Sure To First Take A Test Shot To Comfirm That Your Camera Is Set Up And Ready To Go

    Sanyo Electric. i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of revenue resulting from the loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the repairing of a malfunction, of the camera.

  • Page 199: Hints For Taking Pictures

    HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Taking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think. By keeping a few points in mind and choosing the correct settings, you can create photos that you’ll be proud to display and share. If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used Your camera employs an autofocus function.

  • Page 200: Photographing A Moving Subject

    HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Photographing a moving subject Situation: You would like to snap an action shot of a moving child or pet. The autofocus is activated, but because the subject is moving, the image may be blurred. In particular, when the distance between the camera and the subject is changing, it is difficult to lock the focus on the subject.
  • Page 201 Shooting portraits (portrait mode >) Points: i Choose a background that doesn’t detract from your subject. i Move in close to your subject. i Pay attention to lighting and how it affects your subject. NOTE i If the background is distracting, it will not show your subject to his best advantage.
  • Page 202 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Night photography (night view portrait mode /) Points: i Avoid camera shake. i Increase the ISO sensitivity. NOTE i Camera shutter speed during night photography is considerable slower, so there is a much greater chance that your photographed images will be blurry.
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