Sanyo VPC-X1400 Instruction Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Sanyo Manuals
  4. Digital Camera
  5. VPC-X1400
  6. Instruction manual

Sanyo VPC-X1400 Instruction Manual

Sanyo vpc-x1400: user guide
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

BASICS

Digital Camera

Important note

This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-X1420EX, VPC-X1400,
VPC-X1420GX and VPC-X1420PX.
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 "
Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
VPC-X1420EX
VPC-X1400
VPC-X1420GX
VPC-X1420PX
SAFETY MANUAL
".

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Sanyo VPC-X1400

Summary of Contents for Sanyo VPC-X1400

  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    BASICS Digital Camera Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-X1420EX, VPC-X1400, VPC-X1420GX and VPC-X1420PX. 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-X1400 Trade Name: SANYO Responsible party: SANYO North America Corporation 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 FOR USERS IN THE USA About the battery charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS h For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet.
  • Page 4 PARA LOS USUARIOS DE EE.UU. Acerca del cargador de baterías INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTE SOBRE DE SEGURIDAD - GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES PELIGRO - PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIO O DESCARGAS ELÉCTRICAS, SIGA CUIDADOSAMENTE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES h Para la conexión a una red de alimentación que no sea de EE.UU., utilice el adaptador de enchufe apropiado para la toma de la red.
  • Page 5 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 6 “INSTRUCTION MANUAL: ADVANCED” and “SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL” files 1 Insert the CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack) that was included with your camera in your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 2 Install the Adobe Reader 9 on your computer.

  • Page 7: Install The Battery Pack

    SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Install the battery pack Use the supplied charger to charge the battery pack. h The CHARGE indicator is lit during charging. h The CHARGE indicator will turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. h Charging takes approximately 120 min.
  • Page 8 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 9 Playback kStill image playback Press the playback button [=]. h The display switches to the Playback Screen. h To view other images, toggle the SET button to the left or right. h If the playback button [=] is pressed, the display returns to the Shooting Screen.
  • Page 10 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Copying files to a computer (Windows XP) Install the software. 1 Insert the CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack) that was included with your camera in your computer’s CD-ROM drive. h The installation screen appears. 2 Click on [ArcSoft MediaImpression 2] in the installation screen.
  • Page 11 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button. h The screen to select the connection mode appears. Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button. h The camera is connected in the card reader mode. h If the Windows automatic playback screen appears on the computer monitor, close it.
  • Page 12 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Click on [Import]. h The files in the camera are shown on the import screen. Files in the camera [Destination Folder] field and [Subfolder Name] field [Import] English...
  • Page 13 HINT You can specify which folder to copy the files to i When you click on the folder icon in the [Destination Folder] field, the screen to specify the copy destination appears. i We suggest that you click on [ Today’s Date] in the [Subfolder Name] field to select it.
  • Page 14 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Dismounting the camera CAUTION i To disconnect your camera, be sure to follow the procedure below. Failure to follow this procedure may cause faulty operation of your computer or loss of card data. Left-click on the icon for safely removing hardware. h A list appears showing the devices connected to the computer’s USB connectors.
  • Page 15 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. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in the terminal socket.

  • Page 16: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ... 3 Attaching the handstrap ... 4 Media cards that can be used with this camera ... 4 What “card” means in this manual ... 4 Installing/removing the DC adaptor (Model VAR-A3: sold separately) ... 5 SETUP PARTS NAMES ...
  • Page 17 USING THE SCENE FUNCTION ...41 Capture a still image with a voice memo ...43 How to use the best shot feature ...44 How to create a panorama photo ...45 How to use the face chaser feature ...47 How to shoot using Smile Detection ...48 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ...50 Using the zoom ...50 Flash setting ...52...

  • Page 18: Checking The Included Accessories

    SAFETY MANUAL (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the digital camera. English i SANYO Software Pack (CD-ROM): 1 i Lithium-ion battery pack charger and power cord i Dedicated AV interface cable: 1 i QUICK GUIDE...

  • Page 19: Attaching The Handstrap

    SDHC Memory Card i SDXC Memory Card What “card” means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards that can be used in this digital camera are referred to as “card”. English...

  • Page 20: Installing/Removing The Dc Adaptor (Model Var-A3: Sold Separately)

    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Installing/removing the DC adaptor (Model VAR-A3: sold separately) Install in the camera’s battery slot, and connect the AC adaptor. Use in conjunction with the AC adaptor. Attaching the DC adaptor 1 Open the camera’s battery/card compartment cover. 2 Insert the DC adaptor into the battery slot.

  • Page 21: Setup

    SETUP PARTS NAMES Front SCENE button Shutter button ON/OFF button Flash Lens Self-timer indicator Bottom Battery/card compartment cover Tripod stand hole Speaker English...
  • Page 22 PARTS NAMES Rear USB/AV terminal cover Monitor English Strap holder Zoom switch Playback button [=] SET button MENU button...

  • Page 23: Charging The Battery Pack

    CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Connect the supplied power cord to the socket on the battery pack charger. h Insert the connector straight and securely. Insert the battery pack in the battery charger. h Insert it in the direction indicated by the [J] mark on the battery pack.

  • Page 24: Charging The Battery Pack

    CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Charging the battery pack Be sure to fully charge the supplied or separately sold battery pack before using it in your camera. For charging the battery pack, use the supplied charger. Charge the battery pack if it is being used for the first time, and recharge it whenever the remaining charge is low.
  • Page 25 About the CHARGE indicator The CHARGE indicator shows the status of the battery pack and the charger. Please refer to the following table if the indicator flashes abnormally. CHARGE indicator Not lit Not connected properly i To recharge the battery pack, the power cord of the charger must be connected to a power outlet, and the plug at the other end inserted in the charger’s power socket (page 8).
  • Page 26 When not using the camera for a long time, remove the battery pack i A small amount of power is still used even if the digital camera is turned off, and it is therefore recommended that the battery pack be removed from the camera if it is not going to be used for a long time.

  • Page 27: Install The Battery Pack And Card

    INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD Installation i Make sure that the battery pack and card orientation are correct. i The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera. Open battery/card compartment cover on the bottom of the camera. Insert the card all the way until it clicks.
  • Page 28 INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD CAUTION Do not remove the battery pack outer covering or label i Do not use the battery with the outer covering or label removed, as doing so may result in malfunction. Be careful when removing the card i Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card.

  • Page 29: To Format A Card

    To format a card Install the card in the camera. Turn on the camera (pages 12 and 16). Display the menu (page 59). Display the Option Menu (page 60). Select “FORMAT” and press the SET button. h The Format Screen appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to format the card.

  • Page 30: Warning Concerning Battery Pack Temperature

    INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD Warning concerning battery pack temperature i If the battery pack in the camera becomes too hot, a blinking temperature warning icon \ will appear on the monitor. If the blinking icon does appear, the camera should be turned off as soon as possible and the battery pack allowed to cool before the camera is turned on again.

  • Page 31: Turning The Camera On And Off

    TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera In the recording mode Press the ON/OFF button. h The camera turns on. h The camera turns on in the recording mode that was active before it was last turned off. In the playback mode Press the playback button [=] for at least one second.

  • Page 32: About The Auto Power Off Function

    TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF About the auto power off function In order to preserve battery pack power when, for example, the camera has accidentally been left on, the camera is furnished with an “auto power off” function by which the camera automatically turns off after a certain period of inactivity (about 1 minute during shooting or about 3 minutes during playback [factory default settings]).

  • Page 33: 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. hTo correct the date and time setting, please see under HINT on page 20.
  • Page 34 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.
  • Page 35 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 About the settings backup i Under normal conditions, while the battery pack is being replaced, an internal battery will maintain the date and time settings.

  • Page 36: Basic Operation

    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Switching between the recording mode and playback mode Switch between shooting and playing. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. Press the playback button [=]. h Each time the playback button is pressed, the camera switches between the recording mode and the playback mode.

  • Page 37: How To Switch The Recording Mode

    How to switch the recording mode Your camera can capture single still photos (single-shot mode), record video clips (video clip recording mode), and also capture a series of still photos (sequential shots mode). Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. Toggle the SET button to the left.

  • Page 38: Switching The Display Mode

    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Switching the display mode In the recording mode, you can select the either the “settings display mode” which allows you to confirm the shooting settings on the monitor while you shoot, or the “normal display mode” in which the setting indications are turned off, providing a full view of the subject.

  • Page 39: Adjust The Monitor Brightness

    Adjust the monitor brightness The brightness of the monitor is adjustable. Adjust the brightness to the optimum readability in the ambient light. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. Press the MENU button for at least 1 second. h The monitor brightness menu appears.

  • Page 40: Hints For Taking Pictures

    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Hints for taking pictures Muting the camera sounds i The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the shutter button, MENU button or SET button is pressed, can be muted. Where is the image data saved? i All the image and sound data is recorded in the camera’s internal memory or on the card installed in the camera.

  • Page 41: Capturing And Playing Back Still Images

    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES There are two modes for capturing still images. In the single-shot mode, one image is captured each time the shutter button is pressed. In the sequential shots mode, when you press the shutter button, several successive images are captured.
  • Page 42 CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Release your finger from the shutter button. h The captured image is recorded. HINT About the target mark i A target mark & on the monitor shows the area the camera is focusing on. i The camera automatically determines the correct focus by measuring from 9 different focus points within the...

  • Page 43: Shooting Sequential Shots

    Shooting sequential shots When the shutter button is pressed, still images are captured in succession. Set the camera to the sequential shots mode or the high-speed sequential shots mode (page 22). Press the shutter button to start shooting. h Shooting sequential shots begins. Estimated maximum number of sequential shots <Sequential shots mode>...
  • Page 44 CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES HINT About the focus when shooting sequential shots i When sequential shots are captured, the autofocus operates when the focus lock is activated, fixing the focus. Can the self-timer and/or flash be used? i The self-timer and flash do not operate when shooting sequential shots. i The following scene functions cannot be set.

  • Page 45: Viewing Still Images

    Viewing still images The steps for viewing both single shots and sequential shots are the same. Press the playback button [=]. h If the playback button [=] was pressed to turn the camera on, however, press the playback button [=] for at least 1 second.

  • Page 46: 12-Image/20-Image Display Playback

    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES 12-image/20-image display playback Press the playback button [=]. Press [W] ([P]) on the zoom switch. h The 12-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Toggle the SET button left, right, up or down to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET button.

  • Page 47: Folder Playback

    Folder playback A convenient way to search through multiple folders, or to search for an image that was recorded using Screen Capture. Access the 12-image display screen (page 31). Press [W] ([P]) on the zoom switch 2 times. h The screen to select the playback folder appears.

  • Page 48: Magnifying (Zooming In) The Image

    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Magnifying (zooming in) the image Display the image that you want to magnify. Press [T] ([]]) on the zoom switch. h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is displayed.

  • Page 49: Zoom Jump Playback

    Zoom jump playback You can magnify a portion of a still image to check the accuracy of the focus. Display a still image to view using zoom jump playback. Press the SET button. h The image is magnified. h If the magnified view appears to be in focus, then the overall image will be in focus.

  • Page 50: Deleting Files

    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Deleting files You can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete the files one at a time, or all at once. To delete files from the card, perform the delete procedure with the card installed in the camera.
  • Page 51 <To delete all the files> 1 Toggle the SET button to the left or right to view the images and check if it is OK to delete all the files. 2 Toggle the SET button up or down to select “DELETE ALL”. 3 Press the SET button.

  • Page 52: Video Clip Recording And Playback

    VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Recording a video clip Set the camera to the video clip recording mode (page 22). Press the shutter button. h Video clip recording begins. During recording, the length of the video clip and the remaining recording time available are shown on the monitor.

  • Page 53: Playing Back The Video Clip

    Playing back the video clip Press the playback button [=]. h If the playback button [=] was pressed to turn the camera on, however, press the playback button [=] for at least 1 second. h The video clip just recorded appears on the monitor.
  • Page 54 VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Outline of playback operation To do this... Stop playback Pause To extract a still image To play back Forward one image at a time (single- Reverse frame step) Forward Slow playback Reverse Forward accelerate playback Reverse Return to normal playback speed...
  • Page 55 When you are finished viewing video clips... i Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off. CAUTION How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image 1 Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to “snap”...

  • Page 56: Using The Scene Function

    USING THE SCENE FUNCTION You can select from a variety of preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. Set the camera to the recording mode (page 21), and press the SCENE button. h The screen to select a scene function appears.
  • Page 57 Scene function Photograph in low-light Lamp conditions. Shoot a still image and add a Still image with voice memo. audio Four successive still images are captured as the exposure Best shot changes. Three images are captured Panorama to create a panorama photo. The subject’s face is kept in focus and the exposure adjusted Face chaser...

  • Page 58: Capture A Still Image With A Voice Memo

    USING THE SCENE FUNCTION Capture a still image with a voice memo With the still-image-plus-audio a scene function, you can add an audio track (about 10 seconds maximum) to a captured still image. This audio track is called a “voice memo”. On the screen to select a scene function (page 41), select a, and press the SET button.

  • Page 59: How To Use The Best Shot Feature

    How to use the best shot feature Set the camera to the single-shot mode; on the screen to select a scene function (page 41), select 5; and press the SET button. Press the shutter button. h While the settings change, four still images are shot in sequence.

  • Page 60: How To Create A Panorama Photo

    USING THE SCENE FUNCTION How to create a panorama photo Set the camera to the single-shot mode, display the screen to select a scene function (page 41), select =, and press the SET button. h The screen to select a panning direction appears.
  • Page 61 Move the camera in the panning direction you selected in step 2. h One of the positioning lines (black) moves as you reposition the camera. Line up the black line with the red line. h Match the lines exactly. h When the lines match exactly, the line changes to green.

  • Page 62: How To Use The Face Chaser Feature

    USING THE SCENE FUNCTION How to use the face chaser feature To attain the best possible face shots, the camera automatically focuses on the face and adjusts the exposure. On the screen to select a scene function (page 41), select r, and press the SET button.

  • Page 63: How To Shoot Using Smile Detection

    How to shoot using Smile Detection Capture a photo at the instant the subject smiles. Normal shooting On the screen to set the scene function (page 41), select n, and press the SET button. Aim the camera lens at the subject. h The camera searches for the subject’s face.
  • Page 64 USING THE SCENE FUNCTION Toggle the SET button left, right, up or down to move the orange frame to the area that encompasses the target subject’s face. Press the SET button. h The orange frame changes to yellow, and the Smile Detection area is fixed.

  • Page 65: Other Recording Functions

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the zoom Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. Set the camera to the recording mode (page 21), and point the camera lens at the subject. Press the zoom switch to compose the desired image. [T]: Zoom in on the subject.
  • Page 66 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS HINT Can’t access the digital zoom? i The digital zoom cannot be used when the face chaser r, smile detection n or portrait mode G scene function is active, or the focus mode is set to AF seeker p. Can’t access the optical zoom? i When the focus range is set to pan o or during video clip recording, the optical zoom cannot be used.

  • Page 67: Flash Setting

    (flash off). J: The digital camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when required. At this time the flash will operate in a manner that reduces the red reflection (“red-eye”) in the subject’s eyes (red-eye reduction).
  • Page 68 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired flash mode, and press the SET button. Press the shutter button. h The picture is snapped and the flash operates according to the selected mode. HINT When auto is selected...

  • Page 69: Self-Timer

    Self-timer Self-timer photography is available in the single-shot mode. Set the camera to the single-shot mode (page 22), and toggle the SET button to the left. h The self-timer menu appears. y: The image is captured about 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed.
  • Page 70 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS HINT i The countdown time until shutter release is shown graphically on the monitor. To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the shutter button is pressed again before the shutter is released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the shutter button one more time to restart the self-timer.

  • Page 71: Focus Range

    Focus range Set the camera to the recording mode (page 21), and toggle the SET button down. h The focus range menu appears. o: The focus operates within the ranges shown below (pan). <Still image shooting> i 2.5 m (8.20 ft.) to ∞ <Video clip recording>...
  • Page 72 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired focus range, and press the SET button. h The specified focus range is set, and the camera returns to the Shooting Screen. HINT i In the single-shot mode and sequential shots mode, when the focus range is set to macro +, the zoom is automatically set to one step from the wide end.

  • Page 73: How To Use The Manual Focus

    How to use the manual focus Select manual - from the focus range menu, and press the SET button. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to adjust the focus distance, and press the SET button.

  • Page 74: Accessing The Menus

    ACCESSING THE MENUS Detailed camera settings are accessed from the menus. How to display the menus Turn on the camera, and set it to the recording or playback mode. h Set the camera to the recording mode to display the Recording Menu, or the playback mode to display the Playback Menu.

  • Page 75: How To Operate The Menus

    How to operate the menus Toggle the SET button left, right, up or down to select the item you wish to change, press the SET button, and the corresponding screen will appear. Display the menu (page 59). Select the s or = tab. Display the Recording Menu: Select the s tab.

  • Page 76: Appendices

    SPECIFICATIONS Camera Image file format Data storage media Camera effective number of pixels Image sensor Recording resolution White balance English Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant) Note: Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) is standard for digital still camera image files to provide interoperability between...
  • Page 77 Lens Aperture Exposure control type Light-measuring modes Range Digital zoom Shutter speed Sensitivity (standard output sensitivity) 4.0× optical f=5.0 mm to 20.0 mm zoom lens (35 mm film camera conversion: 28 mm to 112 mm) Autofocus, 5 groups, 6 elements (3 with aspheric surfaces) Open F=2.8 (Wide) to 6.3 (Tele) Programmable AE...
  • Page 78 SPECIFICATIONS Monitor Flash working range Flash modes Focus Self-timer Ambient Temperature environment Humidity Power supply Dimensions (at narrowest part, not including grip or lens protrusion) Weight English 3.0-inch (7.6 cm) TFT wide color LCD Approx. 230,000 pixels (Frame coverage: Approx. 100%) Brightness adjustment: 5-step GN = 4.8 Approx.

  • Page 79: Camera Connectors

    Camera connectors USB/AV (communication/audio and video output) terminal Battery life Maximum recording time Maximum playback time i Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack 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 80: Possible Number Of Images/Video Recording Time/Audio Recording Time

    SPECIFICATIONS Possible Number of Images/Video Recording Time/Audio Recording Time Recording Resolution mode setting setting < Single-shot mode/ Sequential shots mode Video clip recording mode Audio file — mode i Up to 9 hours of continuous audio recording is possible. i When recording a video clip using an 8 GB card, recording terminates when the size of the file currently being recorded reaches approx.

  • Page 81: Supplied Battery Pack Charger

    Supplied battery pack charger Part No. Power source Rated output Compatible batteries Temperature Ambient environment Humidity Dimensions Weight (without power cord) i When using the supplied battery pack charger abroad, the power cord may need to be replaced in accordance with local requirements. Please contact your local dealer for details.

  • Page 82: Others

    SPECIFICATIONS Others Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks 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 83: Before Capturing Those Important Shots, Be Sure To First Take A Test Shot To Confirm 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 84 SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.

This manual is also suitable for:

Vpc-x1420exVpc-x1420gxVpc-x14pxVpc-x1420px

Table of Contents