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Sanyo VPC E1 - Xacti Camcorder - 6.0 MP Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 VPC-E1000 10 Mega Pixel Digital Camera...

  • Page 2: Fcc Statement

    FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 3: Trademark Information

    TRADEMARK INFORMATION Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ® ® Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. ® Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. ® is a trademark. SDHC is a trademark. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. WARNING If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the battery and the AC power adapter. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and remove the battery and the AC power adapter.
  • Page 5 CAUTION Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals. Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.
  • Page 6 Warning: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE FOR AMERICAN USERS The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of California (USA): WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the States of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 7 This symbol mark and recycle system 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 reused.

  • Page 8: Fcc Information

    FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-E1000 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 to the following two...

  • Page 9: Notes On Battery Usage

    Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Use only the specified battery (3.7V). Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Exposure Compensation/Backlight Overview Correction Package Contents Setting the Scene Mode Setting the Panorama Mode GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA ] Video Mode Front View Rear View ] PLAYBACK MODE LCD Monitor Icons Playing Back Still Images Playing Back Video Clips GETTING STARTED Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips Attaching the Camera Strap...
  • Page 11 CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTER TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER 58 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer 59 Downloading Images and Video Files USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA 60 Install the PC Camera Driver 61 Connect the Camera to Your Computer 61 Run Your Application Software (i.e.

  • Page 12: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 10.0 megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3648 x 2736 pixels.

  • Page 13: Package Contents

    Package Contents Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items. Common Product Components: Digital camera Software CD-ROM USB cable AV cable Camera strap Camera pouch AC power adapter Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Common (Optional) Accessories: SD/SDHC memory card User’s manual EN-12...

  • Page 14: Getting To Know The Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Front View 1. Shutter button 2. ON/OFF button 3. Flash 4. Self-timer LED 5. Lens 6. Microphone EN-13...

  • Page 15: Rear View

    Rear View LCD monitor MENU button Mode switch Erase button Capture mode DISPLAY button Video mode DC IN 5V terminal Playback mode 10. Battery/SD/SDHC memory card cover Zoom in button 11. USB or AV OUT terminal Zoom out button 12. SET /Direction button Speaker 13.
  • Page 16 SET /Direction button button Focus button button Flash button button Self-timer button button Exposure compensation / Backlight correction button 5. SET button EN-15...

  • Page 17: Lcd Monitor Icons

    LCD Monitor Icons Capture mode [ 1. Zoom status 10. Quality 2. Voice memo ] Fine 3. Remaining battery status Standard 26/06/2007 08:03 Full battery power Economy Medium battery power 11. Date and time Low battery power 12. Self-timer icon No battery power 18.

  • Page 18: Still Image Playback

    Video mode [ 1. [ ] Video mode 2. Zoom status 3. Remaining battery status 4. Image size 5. Possible recording time / elapsed time 6. Quality 7. Recording indicator 00:07:30 8. Self-timer icon 9. Focus icon Playback mode [ ] -Still image playback 1.

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown in the illustration. Inserting and Removing the Battery We highly recommend using specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery (3.7V) to fully demonstrate this camera’s function. Charge the battery before using the camera. Make sure that the power of the camera is off before inserting or removing the battery.

  • Page 20: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery • The Status LED lights Red when charging has started and stops illuminating when the charging is complete. The LED Flashes red for one second and then lights green constantly when a charging error occurs or there is no battery inserted inside the camera. •...

  • Page 21: Inserting And Removing The Sd/Sdhc Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

    Inserting and Removing the SD/SDHC Memory Card (Optional Accessory) The digital camera comes with 32 MB of internal memory (approx. 29 MB for image storage), allowing you to store captured still images or video clips in the digital camera. However, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an SD/SDHC memory card so that you can store more files.

  • Page 22: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time The date/time needs to be set if/when: Camera is turned on for the first time. Camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an extended period of time. When the date and time information is not displayed on the LCD monitor, follow these steps to set the correct date and time.

  • Page 23: Formatting The Sd/Sdhc Memory Card Or Internal Memory

    Formatting the SD/SDHC Memory Card or Internal Memory This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button and select [Setup] menu with button.

  • Page 24: Setting Image Resolution And Quality

    Setting Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored. As you get to know the camera, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images.
  • Page 25 Possible number of shots (still image) The table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD/SDHC memory card. SD/SDHC memory card capacity Internal Size Quality Memory 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB SDHC Fine...
  • Page 26 Possible recording time / sec (video clip) SD/SDHC memory card capacity Internal Size Quality Memory 128MB 64MB 256MB 512MB SDHC 00:00:13 00:00:27 00:00:55 00:01:51 00:03:43 00:07:28 00:14:57 00:29:56 Fine 00:00:15 00:00:31 00:01:02 00:02:06 00:04:13 00:08:28 00:16:57 00:33:55 Standard 640 x 480 00:00:40 00:01:23 00:02:48...

  • Page 27: Photography Mode

    PHOTOGRAPHY MODE ] Capture Mode Your camera is equipped with a 2.5" full color LTPS-TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. 1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the power on. The status LED lights green and the camera is initiated.

  • Page 28: Recording Voice Memos

    Recording Voice Memos A voice memo can be recorded once for 30 seconds at still image mode immediately following a still image captured. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with Capture button.

  • Page 29: Using The Digital Zoom

    Using the Digital Zoom Using a combination of 3 times optical zoom and 4 times digital zoom permits zoom photography of up to 12 times to suit the subject and the distance. The digital zoom is a compelling feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear.

  • Page 30: Setting The Flash

    Setting the Flash Set the flash for capturing images. The flash firing mode can be set to suit for the photographic conditions. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Toggle the button to select the desired flash mode. The available flash settings in different photography modes: Flash mode Description [ Blank ] Auto Flash...

  • Page 31: Setting The Focus

    Setting the Focus Images can be captured with the distance to the subject set by auto focus, [ ] macro or [ ] infinity. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ 2. Toggle the button to select the desired focus mode. The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode: Focus mode Description...

  • Page 32: Setting The Self-Timer

    Setting the Self-timer This setting allows images to be captured with the self-timer. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ 2. Toggle the button to select the setting. For the [ ] mode. OFF [ 10S] 10 sec. 2S ] 2 sec.

  • Page 33: Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction

    Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction Images can be captured with the overall screen intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstance where the difference in brightness between the subject and the background (the contrast) is large, or when the subject that you want to photograph is very small within the screen.

  • Page 34: Setting The Scene Mode

    Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the following 21 modes, you can capture the image with most appropriate settings. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ a. Press the MENU button. b. Select [Scene Mode] with the buttons, and press the SET button.
  • Page 35 Scene mode Description [TEXT] Text Select this mode when you want to capture an image that contains black and white subjects like printed documents. Sunset Select this mode when you want to capture images of a beautiful sunset shot that vividly captures beautiful red colors. Sunrise Select this mode when you want to capture images of sunrise scene.

  • Page 36: Setting The Panorama Mode

    Setting the Panorama Mode This mode is designed to make it easier to take a series of shots then stitch them together with software to make a single image. You can capture a photographic subject that won’t fit into a single frame, such as a landscape, and stitch it together later with a program such as Cool 360 or Photoshop application.

  • Page 37: Playback Mode

    ] PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images You can play back the still images on an LCD monitor. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ The last image appears on the screen. 2. The images can be fed in reverse or fed forward with the buttons.

  • Page 38: Playing Back Video Clips

    Playing Back Video Clips You can play back video clips recorded on the LCD monitor. You can also play back sound if you recording with the audio. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ The last image appears on the screen. 2.

  • Page 39: Attaching Voice Memos

    Attaching Voice Memos A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded like a memo for captured still images. The voice memo can be recorded only once. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ The last image appears on the screen. 2.

  • Page 40: Zoom Playback

    Zoom Playback This mode also allows you to enlarge your image on the selected portion of the image to check for small details. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the buttons to select the image you want to enlarge.

  • Page 41: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. Protecting Images 1. Slide the mode switch to [ Play 2. Select the image that you want to protect with the buttons. 3. Press the MENU button. The playback menu is displayed.
  • Page 42 Canceling the Protection To cancel protection for only one image, display the image that you want to remove the image protection. 1. Select [Protect] with the buttons from the playback menu, and press the SET button. 2. Select [Single] or [All] with the buttons, and press the SET button.

  • Page 43: Dpof Settings

    DPOF Settings DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. You can select the images to be printed and how many prints to make with the DPOF menu in the camera and insert the memory card to the card compatible printer. When the printer starts printing, it will read the embedded information on the memory card and print the specified images.

  • Page 44: Resizing An Image

    11.Select [Execute] with the buttons, and press the SET button. This creates a file containing the DPOF information, and when the operation is finished, the screen returns to the playback mode. The DPOF icon [ ] is displayed on each image that has set up DPOF settings.

  • Page 45: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images Erasing at Photography Mode (Quick Delete Function) The quick delete function enables you to delete the last-captured image during capture. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ 2. Press the button. The last image and quick delete menu appear on the screen.
  • Page 46 5. Select [Execute] with the buttons, and press the SET button. To not erase, select [Cancel], and press the SET button. Deleting an image will not affect sequential image numbering. For example, if you delete image number 240, the next captured image will be numbered 241 even though 240 no longer exists.

  • Page 47: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu (Capture) This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button. [Capture] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Capture] option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.
  • Page 48 Saturation This sets the saturation of the image that will be captured. * High / Normal / Low White Balance This sets the white balance capturing under a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be captured that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye. * [ Blank ] Auto Incandescent Fluorescent 1...

  • Page 49: Capture Menu (Function)

    Capture Menu (Function) 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with Capture Single button. [Function] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Function] option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4.

  • Page 50: Digital Zoom

    LCD Bright. Select a brightness level for the LCD monitor. Capture The LCD becomes brighter with the button and darker with LCD Bright. button. The adjustment range is from -5 to +5. MENU:Exit SET:Enter Digital Zoom This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of photography. * On / Off Preview This sets whether or not to display the captured image on the screen immediately after the image is...

  • Page 51: Video Menu (Capture)

    Video Menu (Capture) This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ Capture 2. Press the MENU button. [Capture] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Capture] option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.

  • Page 52: Video Menu (Function)

    Video Menu (Function) 1. Slide the mode switch to [ Capture 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with button. [Function] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Function] option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective MENU:Exit SET:Adj.

  • Page 53: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu In the [ ] mode, set which settings are to be used for playback. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ Play 2. Press the MENU button. The playback menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.

  • Page 54: Setup Menu (In Photography Mode)

    Setup Menu (In Photography Mode) Set your camera’s operating environment. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ Capture 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Setup] menu with button. [Setup] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Setup] option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.

  • Page 55: Setup Menu (In Playback Mode)

    Setup Menu (In Playback Mode) 1. Slide the mode switch to [ Play 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Setup] menu with button. [Setup] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Setup] option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. SET:Adj.

  • Page 56: Connecting To A Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTER If a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the digital still camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without using a computer. Connecting the camera to the printer Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB terminal of the camera. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the printer.
  • Page 57 3. If you select [Select] in the previous step, the figure shown on the Select right hand side will appear. Select the image that you want to print with the buttons. Select the [Print Num] (up to 99) with the buttons.

  • Page 58: To Your Computer

    TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirements Windows Macintosh Pentium III 600 MHz or higher PowerPC G3/G4 Windows 2000/XP/Vista OS 9.0 or later 64MB RAM 64MB RAM 128MB hard disk space 128MB hard disk space CD-ROM drive CD-ROM drive Available USB port Available USB port...

  • Page 59: Downloading Images And Video Files

    Downloading Images and Video Files When the camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the “Removable disk”...

  • Page 60: Using The Camera As A Pc Camera

    USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. Video conferencing (or video editing) software is not included with the camera. This mode is not supported for Mac.
  • Page 61 Connect the Camera to Your Computer 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB terminal on the camera. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 3. Turn on your camera. The [USB] screen appears.

  • Page 62: Editing Software Installation

    EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing Photo Explorer Ulead Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute ® digital media. Acquire photos, video or sound clips from various digital device types and easily browse or add personal descriptions; make timely modifications; or distribute the media through the medium of your choice: E-mail, Print, Slideshow Presentations.

  • Page 63: Installing Cool 360

    Installing Cool 360 Ulead COOL 360™ quickly and easily allows photo editing consumers to transform a series of ® photos into 360 or wide-angle panoramic scenes for an immersive viewing experience. COOL 360’s intuitive interface and easy-to-use wizard deliver great-looking panoramas fast while advanced warping, blending and alignment tools ensure excellent results.

  • Page 64: Camera Specifications

    CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image sensor 1/1.7” CCD sensor (10.0 megapixels) <Still image> 3648 x 2736, 2816 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 Image resolution <Video clip> 640 x 480 (25 fps), 320 x 240 (25 fps) LCD monitor 2.5”...

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center. Power Supply Cause Symptom Solution The power does not come The battery in not inserted. Insert the battery correctly.
  • Page 66 Shooting Symptom Cause Solution The battery is running low. Recharge the battery. The power is not on. Turn the power on. The camera is not in shooting mode. Slide the mode switch to shooting mode. The shutter button is not pressed all Press the shutter button all the the way down.
  • Page 67 Playback Symptom Cause Solution Cannot playback. It is not set to playback mode. Slide the mode switch to playback mode. The contents of memory You played back a memory card that Insert a memory card that was card cannot be played back. was not formatted by this device.

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