Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Movie Camera Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-HD800GX. 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.
Page 2 Playback REC/PLAY switch Set the REC/PLAY switch to PLAY. h The display changes to Set to PLAY the Playback Screen and the image that was SET button just captured is shown. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the image you wish to see.
Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-HD800 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 4 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 5: Symbols Used In This Manual
Symbols used in this manual HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to. CAUTION Points that require special attention. (page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information. You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS”...
Page 6 Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD (Windows XP) Introduced here is the procedure to use the supplied DVD-ROM (Xacti Software DVD) to burn movies captured with your camera to a DVD, creating your original DVD. Install the application programs Install the following program from the Xacti Software DVD to your computer: Adobe Premiere Elements 4.0 (in this manual, referred to as Premiere Elements) for creating DVDs.
Page 7: Copy Data From Your Camera To The Computer
In the installation window, click on [Finish]. h The installation window closes. h Remove the DVD-ROM from your computer’s DVD drive. <About the Kodak online service> h When the installation window closes, a dialog box to connect to the website introducing Kodak’s online service appears. Check the [No thanks !] option button, and then click on the [OK] button.
Page 8 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button. h The screen to select the computer USB CONNECTION connection mode appears. CARD READER SCREEN CAPTURE PC CAMERA CANCEL Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button. Copy data from your camera to a computer. English...
Page 9: Burn Video Clips Onto A Dvd
Burn video clips onto a DVD CAUTION Before writing data to a DVD i Please note that in the case of a large amount of data it can take a long time to burn it to DVD. Insert a blank DVD in your computer’s DVD drive. Double-click on your desktop’s Premiere Elements icon to run the Premiere Elements program.
Page 10 Click on the [New Project] icon. h The [New Project] dialog box appears. “Name” field [OK] button Type a project name in the “Name” field. h Use any name that is easy to understand. Click the [OK] button. h The screen to enter the data to the project appears. [Get Media] tab [Project] tab [Files and...
Page 11 Specify the data. h Select the data by clicking on it. Click the [Open] button. h The selected data appears in the [Organizer] window. h If selecting additional data, click on the [Get Media] tab, and repeat Steps 6 through 8. h When you have finished selecting data, proceed to step 9.
Page 12 Drag and drop the data you wish to burn to the DVD to the “Timeline/Sceneline” field. h The data to burn to the DVD appears in the “Timeline/Sceneline” field. h To include multiple files, repeat step 10 as necessary. Drop Click the [SHARE] tab.
Page 13 Click the [Disk]. Click the [Share] button. h Burning to DVD begins. When writing is complete, press the [Done] button. Click the close button. h The dialog box to confirm whether to save the project appears. h If you wish to use the settings for the current project in subsequent projects, you should save them.
Page 14 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 movie feature. English...
Page 15: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ............6 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ........11 How to use the accessories ............13 Media cards that can be used with this camera ......15 What “card” means in this manual ..........15 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ....... 16 High-quality images with “High Definition”...
Page 16 SIMPLE SHOOTING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES .............60 For best results ................60 Using the autofocus ...............61 Select the recording size ...............63 Select the focus setting ..............64 Hints for taking pictures ..............65 VIDEO CLIP RECORDING ..............66 SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS ...............67 Using the flash ................69 SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP ..71 MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) .............73 PLAYBACK...
Page 17 CONTENTS NORMAL SHOOTING RECORDING SIZE ................84 Movies ..................84 Still images ................... 85 Sequential shots ................86 Audio recording ................87 SCENE SELECT .................. 90 FILTERS ....................92 FLASH OPERATION ................93 SELF-TIMER ..................94 MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) ......96 Compensate for camera shake when recording movies ....
Page 18 PLAYBACK SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ..............110 FILE PROTECT ..................112 PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS ...............113 Display the Printing Instructions Screen ........113 Specifying date imprinting and print quantities ......115 Index print ..................117 Clearing all the printing instructions ..........118 ROTATE STILL IMAGE ..............119 REDUCE STILL IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) ..........120 CORRECTING THE RED-EYE EFFECT AND IMAGE BLUR ....121 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS ..............123 Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip ......123...
Page 19 CONTENTS OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A STANDARD VIDEO INPUT TERMINAL ..163 ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY ........... 164 Connect to the S-VIDEO terminal ..........164 Connect to the 480p/720p/1080i terminal ........165 PLAYING BACK ON A TV ..............166 Xacti Library ..................
Page 20: 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. Shooting/recording Basic operation Convenient functions...
Page 21 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Shooting/recording Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Photographing people • “SCENE SELECT” (portrait mode/night view portrait mode) on page 90 • “FILTERS” (cosmetic filter) on page 92 Sharp face shots • “FACE CHASER” on page 106 Simplified operation for shooting/playback •...
Page 22 Playback Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Getting started Adjust the speaker Change the angle of viewing images volume view • “PLAYING BACK VIDEO • “PLAYBACK VOLUME” • “ROTATE STILL IMAGE” CLIPS AND STILL on page 78 on page 119 IMAGES”...
Page 23 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION File managing/processing Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Search for image/audio files • “9-image display playback” on page 81 • “Selecting the playback folder” on page 82 Delete files Protect files from accidental erasure • “DELETING FILES” on •...
Page 24 Using with a computer Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Use the camera as a card reader • “USING AS A CARD READER” on page 8 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Copy files from your Using with Windows Vista camera to a computer •...
Page 25: Checking The Included Accessories
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Soft case (page 14): 1 i Handstrap (page 13): 1 i Xacti Software DVD i Li-ion battery pack (page 25): (DVD-ROM) (page 4 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Dedicated USB interface i Dedicated S-AV interface cable (page 6 in the Xacti cable (pages 163 and 164): 1...
Page 26 (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera. i VCP-HD700GX2KIT instructions Please read these instructions when using the separately sold AV Connection Kit (VCP- HD700GX2KIT). Newly added features for use with the VPC-HD800GX are explained. English...
Page 27: How To Use The Accessories
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES How to use the accessories <When used with the handstrap> English...
Page 28 k Soft case English...
Page 29: Media Cards That Can Be Used With This Camera
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Media cards that can be used with this camera The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is: 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”.
Page 30: Getting The Most Out Of Your Camera
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Your digital movie 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 31: Includes Simple Mode For Quick-And-Easy Operation
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation (page 39) Select from two shooting/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.
Page 32: Sharp Face Shots
Sharp face shots (page 106) 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 33: Lots Of Accessories For Optimal Use Of Your Captured Images
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images (pages 20 and 4 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL) Use the accessory cables to view images on a computer. Or connect the camera directly to a printer to make prints of your photos.
Page 34: System Map
SYSTEM MAP You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities. Remote control unit (optional) Computer Cable adaptor Printer AC adaptor (supplied) Docking station (optional) Hard disc i Card reader i DPOF-compatible printer i Photo shop Separately sold or commercially Battery charger available SD Memory Card (optional)
Page 35: Setup
SETUP SETUP PARTS NAMES Front Flash Lens Strap holder Stereo microphone Remote control sensor Headphones terminal cover ON/OFF button Monitor unit To open English...
Page 36 Rear PHOTO VIEW button Zoom switch [T]/[]] [W]/[P] ] button MENU button ] button Multi-indicator Monitor Speaker REC/PLAY switch SET button Card slot cover SIMPLE/NORMAL switch DC IN terminal cover Bottom Tripod stand hole Docking station terminal English...
Page 37: Installing The Card
INSTALLING THE CARD The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 156). Open the card slot cover. Card slot cover 1 Release from the 2 Pull gently. 3 Open. bottom end. Insert the card. h Firmly insert the card until it clicks Card slot into place.
Page 38 Close the card slot cover. <When removing 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 Open 2 Push 3 Pull out CAUTION Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red.
Page 39: Preparing The Power
PREPARING THE POWER Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Power to the camera can also be supplied from a power outlet if the AC adaptor is used. Charging the battery pack Open the battery cover. 1 Push 3 Open 2 Pull Battery cover...
Page 40 Replace the battery cover. 1 Align the cover 2 Push <To remove the battery pack...> h Raise the edge of the battery pack to remove it. Use the power cord to connect the AC adaptor to a power outlet. h Charging begins. DC IN terminal DC IN terminal cover To power outlet...
Page 41 PREPARING THE POWER <During charging...> h During charging, the multi-indicator is Multi-indicator lit red. When charging is completed, the indicator turns off. h The charging time is approx. 120 minutes. h The multi-indicator flashes red if the battery pack is defective or is not installed correctly.
Page 42 CAUTION Do not charge the battery pack immediately after the camera has been in continuous use for a long time i The battery pack becomes hot when the camera is used continuously for a long time. If you attempt to charge the battery pack in this state, the multi- indicator may flash red and it may not be possible to charge the battery pack.
Page 43 PREPARING THE POWER HINT To prolong the life of the battery pack i Although the battery pack is an expendable item, you can maximize the life of the battery by heeding the following suggestions. h Do not leave the battery under the hot summer sun or exposed to other high-temperature environments.
Page 44: When Using A Power Outlet
When using a power outlet When the AC adaptor is used, power to the camera can be supplied from a power outlet. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN terminal. Use the power cord to connect the AC adaptor to a power outlet. DC IN terminal To power outlet DC IN terminal cover...
Page 45: About Recharging
PREPARING THE POWER 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 shooting mode or playback mode.
Page 46: Turning The Camera On And Off
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND Turning on the camera Set the REC/PLAY switch. REC/PLAY switch To shoot pictures: Set to REC. To play back images: Set to PLAY. Open the monitor unit. Shooting mode Playback mode Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.
Page 47: Turning On The Camera When The Power Save (Sleep) Mode Is Active
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF 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 1 minute of no use during shooting, or 5 minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset setting).
Page 48 HINT To immediately activate the power save mode i Press the ON/OFF button briefly to active 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 49: 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 37.
Page 50 Set the clock. CLOCK SET 1 Select “TIME”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Time Screen TIME 19:30 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 51 DATE AND TIME SETTING 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.
Page 52: Switching Between The Shooting Mode And Playback Mode
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE SHOOTING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE Switch between the shooting mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for viewing your recorded images). Turn on the camera (page 32). REC/PLAY button Set the REC/PLAY switch to the desired mode. For recording: Set it to REC.
Page 53: Simple Mode/Normal Mode
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE About the SIMPLE mode and NORMAL 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 54: Switching Between The Simple And Normal Modes
Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes Use the SIMPLE/NORMAL switch, located next to the monitor, to switch between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes. Set the SIMPLE/NORMAL switch to the desired mode. SIMPLE mode: Set it to SIMPLE. NORMAL mode: Set it to NORMAL.
Page 55: Accessing/Exiting The Simple/Normal Mode Menu Screen
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen Set the camera to the shooting or playback mode. h Use the REC/PLAY switch to select the shooting mode or playback mode. To change to the shooting mode: Set the switch to REC. To change to the playback mode: Set the switch to PLAY.
Page 56 Set the camera to the SIMPLE mode or NORMAL mode. h Use the SIMPLE/NORMAL switch to select the desired mode. To select the SIMPLE mode: Set the switch to SIMPLE. To select the NORMAL mode: Set the switch to NORMAL. SIMPLE/NORMAL switch SIMPLE mode NORMAL mode...
Page 57 SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE Press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen for the mode you selected in steps 1 and 2 appears on the monitor. Display the SIMPLE Mode Setting Menu → go to page 44, step 4. Display the NORMAL Mode Setting Menu → go to page 45, step 4. h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.
Page 58 To access the SIMPLE Mode Setting Menu Screen Toggle the SET button up or down 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 Description of selected item Select movie and photo size...
Page 59 SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE To access a NORMAL Mode Setting Menu Toggle the SET button to the left. Toggle the SET button up or down to select a tab. h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears. RECORDING MENU MOVIE STABILIZER PHOTO STABILIZER FOCUS FOCUS MODE...
Page 60 Toggle the SET button up or down 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. Select an item to change RECORDING MENU MOVIE STABILIZER...
Page 61: Overview Of The Simple Mode Setting Screen
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu Select movie and photo size EXIT English...
Page 62 1 Recording size (page 63) 3 Flash (page 69) h Select the video clip size to h Specify how the flash will record. operate. 9: The camera detects the subject brightness and : The recorded video clip size uses the flash only when will be 1280 ×...
Page 63 SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu Start slideshow English...
Page 64 1 Slideshow (page 77) 3 Delete (page 79) h Specify the slideshow settings h Delete files. and play the slideshow. 4 Remaining battery power 2 Playback volume (page 78) indication (page 161) h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio file playback. English...
Page 65: Overview Of The Normal Mode Setting Screen
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu <Tab 1> RECORDING MENU 1 MOVIE PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER FLASH SELF-TIMER EXIT English...
Page 66 1 Video clip settings (page 84) 3 Scene select (page 90) =: Full auto setting <HD mode> &: Record at 1280 × 720 a: Sports mode pixels, 30 frames per >: Portrait mode second (high bit rate). +: Landscape mode A: Record at 1280 ×...
Page 67 SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE <Tab 2> RECORDING MENU MOVIE STABILIZER PHOTO STABILIZER FOCUS FOCUS MODE EXP MEASURE EXIT English...
Page 68 1 Movie stabilizer (page 96) 5 Light-measuring mode h Compensate for camera shake (page 101) X: Multi-section light during video clip recording. \: Record with image measuring W: Center-weighted light stabilizer on. ]: Record without image measuring Y: Spot light-measuring stabilizer.
Page 69 SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE <Tab 3> RECORDING MENU WHITE BALANCE EXPOSURE FACE CHASER HIGH SENSITIVITY DIGITAL ZOOM EXIT English...
Page 70 1 White balance (page 103) 4 High sensitivity mode =: White balance is (page 107) 1: Increased sensitivity automatically adjusted 2: Normal sensitivity depending on the ambient lighting (auto). 5 Digital zoom (page 108) r: For shooting in sunny Q: Enable the digital zoom. conditions (fair) B: Disable the digital zoom.
Page 71 SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE NORMAL Mode Playback Menu <Tab 1> PLAYBACK MENU SLIDESHOW PLAY VOLUME PROTECT DELETE PRINT INSTRUCTIONS ROTATE EXIT 1 Slideshow (page 110) 4 Delete (page 79) h Specify the slideshow settings h Delete files. and play the slideshow. 5 Printing instructions 2 Playback volume (page 78) (page 113)
Page 72: Select Folder
<Tab 2> PLAYBACK MENU RESIZE EDIT PHOTO EDIT VIDEO SELECT FOLDER EXIT 1 Resize (page 120) 4 Select folder (page 82) h Reduce the resolution of a still h Select a folder to play back. 5 Remaining battery power image. 2 Edit photo (page 121) indication (page 161) h Repair the “red-eye”...
Page 73: Field Of View
FIELD OF VIEW You can select whether to display either the Photo View Shooting Screen or the Movie View Shooting Screen. The field of view is easier to see when the Shooting Screen for the specific shooting mode is selected. * The PHOTO VIEW button is disabled when the camera ia connected to a PHOTO VIEW button i Inoperative during playback.
Page 74: Simple
SIMPLE SHOOTING SIMPLE/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 Incorrect hold <Holding the camera> A finger is blocking the lens or flash. Example 1: Grip the camera by wrapping the fingers of the right hand,...
Page 75: 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 64).
Page 76 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 77: 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 Shooting Menu (page 41), select the recording size setting, and press the SET button.
Page 78: 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 Shooting Menu (page 41), select the focus setting, and press the SET button. All ranges Automatic focus (people, landscape, etc.) EXIT 7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (normal).
Page 79: 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 135). Where are the image and audio files saved? i All the image and sound files are recorded on the card installed in the camera.
Page 80: Video Clip Recording
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING Turn on the camera ] button (page 32), and set it to the shooting mode (page 38). Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the [ ] button pressed while shooting. h When the remaining recording time available for the currently recording...
Page 81: Shooting Single Shots
SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Capture a still image (single-shot). Turn on the camera (page 32), ] button and set it to the shooting mode (page 38). Press the [ ] button. 1 Press the [ ] button halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock).
Page 82 HINT Adjusting the monitor brightness i While the Shooting Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen for adjusting the brightness of the monitor (page 145) by pressing the MENU button for at least 1 second. What is the camera focusing on? Target mark i A target mark &...
Page 83: 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 Shooting Menu (page 41), select the flash setting, and press the SET button.
Page 84 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 or sequential shots shooting.
Page 85: 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 ] button (page 32), and set it to the shooting mode (page 38). ] button Press the [ ] button.
Page 86 HINT i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not operate. i The photo stabilizer (page 96) is inoperative. i When the remaining video recording time becomes approximately 10 seconds, it will no longer be possible to capture a still image while recording a video clip.
Page 87: Macro-Photography (Zoom)
MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. Point the camera lens at the Zoom switch subject. Push the zoom switch toward [T/]] or [W/P] to compose the desired image. Narrow angle Wide angle [T/]]: Zoom in on the subject. (tele) [W/P]: Zoom out.
Page 88: Playback
PLAYBACK SIMPLE/PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES Set the camera to the playback mode (page 38). Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the image you wish to play back. h Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the left and right sides of the screen.
Page 89 PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES To do this... Do this Normal forward playback Press the SET button. Stop playback During playback, toggle the SET button down. During playback, press the SET button or toggle the SET button up. Pause During accelerated playback, toggle the SET button up.
Page 90: How To Save One Frame From A Video Clip As A Still Image
HINT If the a appears on the playback Screen... i The a icon appears when playing back a file that was saved in segments (page 88). Although playback of these multiple files is continuous, there is a slight pause at the point where the files are joined. How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image Play back the video clip.
Page 91: Slideshow Playback
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK You can play back files in succession with the “slideshow playback” feature. Display the SIMPLE Mode SLIDESHOW Playback Menu (page 41), select the slideshow setting, and press the SET button. MOVIE =: Play back all files. PHOTO 3: Play back video clips and audio files.
Page 92: Playback Volume
PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files. Display the SIMPLE Mode PLAY VOLUME Playback Menu (page 41), select “Adjust playback volume”, and press the SET button. h The volume control bar appears. VOLUME SETTING Toggle the SET button to the left or right to set the volume, and press the SET button.
Page 93: Deleting Files
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. Display the SIMPLE Mode DELETE Playback Menu (page 41), select “Delete file”, and press the SET button.
Page 94 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 95: Playback Modes
PLAYBACK MODES 9-image display playback Display the image you wish to play back. Zoom switch Push the zoom switch toward the [W/P] side. h The 9-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Toggle the SET button up, down, left or right to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET...
Page 96: 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 2 times. h The screen to select the playback folder appears.
Page 97: 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 106% 106% 106% SAVE the [T/]] side. h Magnification is enabled.
Page 98: Normal
NORMAL SHOOTING NORMAL/SHOOTING RECORDING SIZE The image quality of video clips and still images is determined by the recording size (number of pixels). The larger the recording size, the better the image quality will be, but the file size will also be larger. Select the recording size that is correct for the intended purpose.
Page 99: Still Images
RECORDING SIZE CAUTION When editing video clips... i In order for video clips to be joined, they must have been photographed in the same mode. i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined. Still images For still images, you can select either the 4:3 or 16:9 horizontal to vertical aspect ratio.
Page 100: Sequential Shots
Sequential shots Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 41), select “PHOTO”, and press the SET button. Select R or t, and press the SET button. h The camera changes to the sequential shots mode. Press the [ ] button. h Shooting begins.
Page 101: Audio Recording
RECORDING SIZE Audio recording Your camera can make audio recordings and play them back. Audio recording Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 41), select “MOVIE”, and press the SET button. Select <, and press the SET Remaining time button. h The audio recording mode is 15:47:54 enabled.
Page 102: Audio Playback
Press the [ ] button. Length of recording h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the monitor. It is not necessary to REC00:00:06 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 i Press the [...
Page 103 RECORDING SIZE Play back the recording. To do this... Do this Start Press the SET button. playback Normal Press the SET button. Pause playback Toggle the SET button up. Stop Toggle the SET button down. playback During playback, toggle the SET button to the right.
Page 104: Scene Select
SCENE SELECT You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 41), select “SCENE SELECT”, and press the SET button. Shooting mode setting Scene Features Single- Sequential setting Video clip shot...
Page 105 SCENE SELECT Select the desired icon, and press the SET button. h This completes the scene select function setting. h To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select menu, and press the SET button. HINT 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 106: Filters
FILTERS The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply unique effects to the photographed image. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 41), select “FILTER”, and press the SET button. &: No filter is used (none). %: Skin tones are enhanced in close-up shots (cosmetic filter).
Page 107: Flash Operation
FLASH OPERATION Display the SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu (page 41), select the flash setting, and press the SET button. k: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only when necessary. m: The flash operates with every image captured regardless of the conditions.
Page 108: Self-Timer
SELF-TIMER Set the delay time before recording starts after the [ ] or [ ] button is pressed. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 41), select “SELF- TIMER”, and press the SET button. N: Turns off the self-timer function. y: The image is captured about 2 seconds after the [ ] button or ] button is pressed.
Page 109 SELF-TIMER HINT i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 139), you can set the self-timer from the Shooting Screen. To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed again before the shutter is released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops.
Page 110: Motion Compensation (Image Stabilizer)
MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion. Compensate for camera shake when recording movies Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 41), select “MOVIE STABILIZER”, and press the SET button. \: Motion compensation is enabled.
Page 111 MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) 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. i If the digital zoom (page 73) is being used, the large magnification factor may make it difficult for the motion compensation function to work correctly.
Page 112: Focus Range
FOCUS RANGE Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 41), select “FOCUS”, and press the SET button. h When shooting a subject at a medium to far distance, by setting the focus range to *, you will find it both easier and faster to focus. -: Wide end: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity Tele end: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (total range mode) *: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (normal mode)
Page 113: How To Use The Manual Focus
FOCUS RANGE How to use the manual focus Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 41), select “FOCUS”, and press the SET button. Select -, and press the SET button. 00:13:52 00:13:52 00:13:52 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...
Page 114: Focus Mode
FOCUS MODE You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus (still image shooting only): 9-point range finder focus: The correct focus is determined from 9 different focus points within the shooting area visible on the monitor. When the image is focused, a target mark &...
Page 115: Light-Measuring Mode Setting
LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING You can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes. Multi-section light-measuring: The light is modulated after sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. Center-weighted light-measuring: The light is modulated for the entire image after measuring from mostly the center area.
Page 116: Iso Sensitivity
ISO SENSITIVITY 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. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 41), select “ISO”, and press the SET button.
Page 117: White Balance
WHITE BALANCE 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. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 41), select “WHITE BALANCE”, and press the SET button.
Page 118: Exposure Setting
EXPOSURE SETTING The shutter speed and aperture size can be set individually by the user. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 41), select “EXPOSURE”, and press the SET button. @: The optimum shutter speed and aperture size are set according to the brightness of the subject (aperture and shutter variable program AE).
Page 119 EXPOSURE SETTING Select the desired icon from the ND filter exposure menu, and press the SET button. <If T, g or , was selected> 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select ND filter, aperture value or shutter speed.
Page 120: Face Chaser
FACE CHASER 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. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 41), select “FACE CHASER”, and press the SET button.
Page 121: High Sensitivity Mode
HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE 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. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 41), select “HIGH SENSITIVITY”, and press the SET button. 1: The high sensitivity mode is activated.
Page 122: Digital Zoom Setting
DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING This setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled during zoom shooting. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 41), select “DIGITAL ZOOM”, and press the SET button. Q: Digital zoom can be used. B: Digital zoom cannot be used.
Page 123: Exposure Compensation
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION By assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to the SET button (page 139), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images. Assign the operation shortcut to the SET button (page 139). Toggle the SET button in the direction for which the operation shortcut was assigned.
Page 124: Playback
PLAYBACK NORMAL/PLAYBACK SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK 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. Display the NORMAL Mode SLIDESHOW Playback Menu (page 41), select “SLIDESHOW”, and press the MODE SET button.
Page 125 SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK Select “START” and press the SET button. h Slideshow playback begins. h To stop slideshow playback, press the SET button or MENU button. HINT BGM for video clips? i When video clips are played back in a slideshow, the recorded audio track is played back;...
Page 126: File Protect
FILE PROTECT Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio files. Display the file that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 41). Select “PROTECT” and press the PROTECT SET button. h “LOCK” appears. h If the protect mode has already been enabled for the file, then LOCK...
Page 127: Printing Instructions
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 128 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 76).
Page 129: Specifying Date Imprinting And Print Quantities
PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS Specifying date imprinting and print quantities You can specify printing instructions for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the printing instructions to all the images (ALL IMAGES). Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 113). Select “ALL IMAGES” or “EACH PRINT INSTRUCTIONS IMAGE”.
Page 130 Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints. <Specify the number of prints> Dated prints h Toggle the SET button up or Quantity down. h The quantity indication ALL IMAGES changes. : 2008/12/24 h Display the desired number : 0 copy of prints.
Page 131: Index Print
PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS Index print Printing out many small images on one sheet is called an “index print”. This is convenient for use as a list of the images you have captured. Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 113). Select “INDEX”. Press the SET button.
Page 132: Clearing All The Printing Instructions
Clearing all the printing instructions Delete the printing instructions for all images. Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 113). Select “ALL CLEAR”. Press the SET button. ALL CLEAR h The Confirm All Clear Screen : 2008/12/24 appears. copies CANCEL: Clear the printing instructions for all CANCEL images.
Page 133: Rotate Still Image
ROTATE STILL IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. Display the still image you wish to rotate, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 41). Select “ROTATE”, and press the ROTATE SET button. RIGHT: Rotates image clockwise 90 degrees.
Page 134: Reduce Still Image Size (Resize)
REDUCE STILL IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) A captured image can be resized to a smaller size and saved as a separate image. Display the still image whose size you want to change, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 41). Select “RESIZE”, and press the RESIZE SET button.
Page 135: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect And Image Blur
CORRECTING THE RED-EYE EFFECT AND IMAGE BLUR Repair the red-eye effect in still images to make the eyes appear more natural, and enhance the contrast of blurry images. Display the image to be modified, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 41). Select “EDIT PHOTO”, and press EDIT PHOTO the SET button.
Page 136 Press the SET button. RED-EYE CORRECT. h A screen appears for you to specify whether or not to save the original image. SAVE AS NEW SAVE AS NEW: OVERWRITE The corrected image is saved as a separate image, and the original image is preserved.
Page 137: 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 138: Procedure To Join Video Clips
Procedure to join video clips Specify the video clip that will come first. Specify the video clip that you wish to append (join). Join the video clips. 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 139: Video Clip Cutting (Extracting)
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Video clip cutting (extracting) Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment. Display the NORMAL Mode EDIT VIDEO Playback Menu (page 41), select “EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET button. JOIN Select “CUT” and press the SET Start point button.
Page 140 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 141 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Press the [ ] button. h A screen appears for you to select either to save the edited SAVE AS NEW video clip as a new (separate) OVERWRITE file, or to delete the original video clip and replace it with the edited REVIEW CLIP video clip.
Page 142: Joining Video Clips
Joining video clips CAUTION i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined. Display the NORMAL Mode EDIT VIDEO Playback Menu (page 41), select “EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET button. JOIN Select “JOIN” and press the SET Select a clip button.
Page 143 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Move the orange frame to the Select a clip 00:00:13 video clip you wish to join, and SAVE press the SET button. h The specified video clip is labeled with a number. 0002 0003 0001 0002 0003 h Up to 9 video clips can be selected.
Page 144 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 If the file size of the video clip after editing exceeds 4 GB, it is not possible to either “SAVE AS NEW”...
Page 145: Displaying File Properties (Information Screen)
DISPLAYING FILE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when a file was recorded with your camera. Display the desired file on 100-0001 INFO the camera monitor. HD-SHQ HD-SHQ HD-SHQ 1280 1280×720 30fps SHQ 1280×720 30fps SHQ 720 30fps SHQ 11.9MB...
Page 146: Option Settings
OPTION SETTINGS 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 RECORDING MENU NORMAL mode, and press the MOVIE MENU button. PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER FLASH SELF-TIMER...
Page 147: Screen Display
SCREEN DISPLAY Specify what information is displayed on the Playback Screen. Display the Option Setting Menu 1 (page 132). Select “INFO DISPLAY”, and INFO DISPLAY press the SET button. SHOW ALL: SHOW ALL Display the capture date and DATE & TIME playback time (for video clips).
Page 148: Select The Startup Display
SELECT THE STARTUP DISPLAY The startup display is the display that appears on the monitor when the camera is turned on in the recording mode. Display the Option Setting Menu 1 (page 132). Select “STARTUP DISPLAY”, and STARTUP DISPLAY press the SET button. DATE &...
Page 149: Operation Sounds
OPERATION SOUNDS Use this menu to set the confirming audio signals when the camera is turned on/off or when the operation buttons ([ ] button, SET button, MENU button, etc.) are pressed, to adjust the operation sound volume, and to enable/disable the audio guide.
Page 150 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The screen to select operation sounds appears. <If “TURN ON/OFF” or “AUDIO GUIDE” is selected> h The respective screen to enable or disable the sound appears. h Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
Page 151: Post-View Display Setting
POST-VIEW DISPLAY SETTING Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (post- view) after the [ ] button is pressed. Display the Option Setting Menu 1 (page 132). Select “POST VIEW”, and press POST VIEW the SET button. 1 sec: 1 sec The post-view image is displayed...
Page 152: Specify A Folder To Save Files
SPECIFY A FOLDER TO SAVE FILES Create or select a recording folder (a folder in which to store recorded files). Display the Option Setting Menu 1 (page 132). Select “REC FOLDER”, and press REC FOLDER the SET button. <Create a new folder> h Select “NEW”.
Page 153: Assign Set Button Functions
ASSIGN SET BUTTON FUNCTIONS Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the SET button when it is toggled up, down, left or right when the Shooting Screen is displayed. Display the Option Setting Menu 2 (page 132). Select “SHORTCUTS”, and SHORTCUTS press the SET button. : Assign the function when the SET button is toggled up.
Page 154 Toggle the SET button up or SHORTCUTS down. h Display the function you wish to AF LOCK assign to the key. Press the SET button. SHORTCUTS h The selected function is assigned to the key, and you are AF LOCK FOCUS returned to the Shortcuts FLASH...
Page 155: Noise-Reduction Function
NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION Image noise when recording video clips or still images, as well as audio noise such as from the wind, can be minimized with the noise-reduction function. Display the Option Setting Menu 2 (page 132). Select “NOISE REDUCTION”, and NOISE REDUCTION press the SET button.
Page 156 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h This completes the noise reduction setting. HINT i Compared to normal shooting, when the still image noise-reduction function is enabled, the image processing time after shooting a still image is slightly longer.
Page 157: Adjust The Image Quality
ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY The camera can adjust the image quality as the image is captured. Display the Option Setting Menu 2 (page 132). Select “IMAGE SETTINGS”, and IMAGE SETTINGS press the SET button. NORMAL: NORMAL Shoot with image quality at normal. VIVID VIVID: SOFT...
Page 158: Flicker-Reduction
FLICKER-REDUCTION The flicker-reduction setting reduces the flicker that results when filming video clips under fluorescent lights. Display the Option Setting Menu 2 (page 132). Select “FLICKER REDUCT”, and FLICKER REDUCT press the SET button. Turns on the flicker-reduction setting. OFF: Turns off the flicker-reduction setting.
Page 159: Monitor Brightness
MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness of the camera’s monitor display. Use this adjustment when the monitor image is difficult to view because of ambient lighting. Display the Option Setting Menu 2 (page 132). Select “BRIGHTNESS”, and BRIGHTNESS press the SET button. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to set the brightness, and press the SET button.
Page 160: Screen Language
SCREEN LANGUAGE You can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of several languages. Display the Option Setting Menu 3 (page 132). Select “LANGUAGE”, and press LANGUAGE the SET button. ENGLISH Japanese FRANCAIS ENGLISH: English DEUTSCH FRANCAIS:...
Page 161: Tv Output Setting
TV OUTPUT SETTING Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s COMPONENT/AV terminal or HDMI terminal. Display the Option Setting Menu 3 (page 132). Select “TV OUTPUT”, and press TV OUTPUT the SET button. TV SYSTEM NTSC TV SYSTEM: Set the type of TV signal that is...
Page 162 About the “1080i” setting i When playing back full high definition images, set the “HDMI” or “Component” parameter to “1080i”. h In SANYO digital movie cameras, “full high definition” denotes recordings of 1920 horizontal pixels × 1080 vertical pixels. English...
Page 163 TV OUTPUT SETTING k 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 164 “TV TYPE” TV type to be Image file to be TV display setting connected displayed Still image (4:3) Video clip in SD 16:9 16:9 mode Video clip in HD mode h The still image examples are for images captured in a 16:9 still image mode.
Page 165: Power Save Function
POWER SAVE FUNCTION Your camera has a “power save” function whereby the power automatically turns off after a specified period of inactivity. The power save function works to conserve the battery pack power when the camera is not being used, or to prevent the battery pack from dying if the camera has accidentally been left on.
Page 166 Select the desired option, and press the SET button. h The Set Standby Time Screen appears. Toggle the SET button up or down to set the standby time. Increases the standby time. Down: Decreases the standby time. Press the SET button. Press the MENU button.
Page 167: File No. Memory
FILE NO. MEMORY 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 168 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 169 FILE NO. MEMORY Display the Option Setting Menu 3 (page 132). Select “FILE NO. CONT’D”, and FILE NO. CONT’D press the SET button. The file number memory function is OFF: The file number memory function is off. Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The selected file number memory function is set.
Page 170: Formatting A Card
FORMATTING A CARD 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. Proceed with the format procedure after setting the lock switch to the unlocked position.
Page 171 FORMATTING A CARD Select “YES”, and press the SET button. h Formatting begins. h During formatting, “Formatting” and “do not power off” are shown on the monitor. CAUTION Caution during formatting i Do not turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during formatting. Formatting erases the data i When a card is formatted, all data recorded on the card is erased.
Page 172: Resetting The Camera Settings
RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. Display the Option Setting Menu 3 (page 132). Select “RESET SETTINGS”, and RESET SETTINGS press the SET button. RESET: RESET Reset to the factory-preset settings. EXIT: EXIT Do not change the settings, and return to the Option Setting Menu.
Page 173: 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 174 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 79) from the card.
Page 175: 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 202.
Page 176 HINT i If any file is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 131). i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, the use of the monitor, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10 °C [50°F]) the number of images that can be saved on a fully charged battery pack will vary greatly.
Page 177: Other Devices And Connections
OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A STANDARD VIDEO INPUT TERMINAL About image output: The image output destination differs depending on the connection cable. Recording mode Connection Image output Playback cable destination mode Standby Recording...
Page 178: Enjoy Higher Image Quality
ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY Connect to the S-VIDEO terminal <When connecting to an S-VIDEO input terminal> Dedicated S-AV interface cable Yellow plug: Not connected* Cable adaptor (supplied) To AC adaptor Set the input to “VIDEO”. i Insert the plug with the [n] mark facing up.
Page 179: Connect To The 480P/720P/1080I Terminal
ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY Connect to the 480p/720p/1080i terminal If your TV has a 480p/720p/1080i input terminal, you can enjoy the high video quality of component output from your camera. Dedicated component cable White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal Cable adaptor...
Page 180: 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 When the camera is connected to a TV, no image appears on the camera’s monitor.
Page 181: Xacti Library
Xacti Library The Xacti Library feature allows you to save files recorded with your camera to a large-capacity hard disk without using a computer and play them back on your TV. No computer operation is involved. You can view high-definition images right on your TV screen.
Page 182: Connecting To A Printer
CONNECTING TO A PRINTER CONNECTING TO A PRINTER PictBridge MODE 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). Use the supplied cable adaptor and dedicated USB interface cable to connect the camera to a printer.
Page 183 PictBridge MODE Select “PRINTER”, and press the SET button. The PictBridge printing mode is PictBridge MENU activated. PRINT 1 IMAGE h The camera switches to the PRINT ALL IMAGES PictBridge printing mode, and INDEX the PictBridge Menu Screen DPOF appears. PRINTER SETTINGS EXIT CAUTION...
Page 184: Printing
PRINTING Printing selected images Procedure to select one still image and print it. Complete the printing setup (page 168). Select the one image icon Y, PRINT 1 IMAGE 100-0022 and press the SET button. h The screen to select images for copy printing appears.
Page 185 PRINTING Specify the number of prints. PRINT 1 IMAGE 100-0022 1 Toggle the SET button up to select “COPIES”, and press the copy SET button. 2 Toggle the SET button up or PRINT down to specify the number of EXIT prints.
Page 186: Printing All Images
Printing all images Print all of the images on the card. Complete the print preparations (page 168). Select the all images icon u, PRINT ALL IMAGES 100-0022 and press the SET button. h The Print All Images Screen appears. PRINT EXIT Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button.
Page 187: Making An Index Print
PRINTING Making an index print Make an index print of all the images on the card. Complete the print preparations (page 168). Select the index print icon [, INDEX 100-0022 and press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. PRINT Select “PRINT”, and press the EXIT...
Page 188: Printing Images According To Printing Instructions (Requested Images)
Printing images according to printing instructions (requested images) Procedure to print all the ordered images. Complete the printing instructions (page 113), and complete the print preparations (page 168). Select the DPOF icon w, and DPOF 100-0022 press the SET button. :2008/12/24 h The Print Requested Images copies...
Page 189: Changing The Printer Settings
PRINTING Changing the printer settings Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc. Complete the print preparations (page 168). Select the printer settings icon PRINTER SETTINGS v, and press the SET button. h The Printer Settings Screen MEDIA TYPE PRINTER VALUES...
Page 190 Adjust the printer settings. PRINTER SETTINGS 1 Toggle the SET button up or MEDIA TYPE PRINTER VALUES down to select a printer setting parameter, and press the SET button. h The screen to set the selected parameter appears. 2 Toggle the SET button up or down to adjust the setting, and press the SET button.
Page 191: Other Connections
OTHER CONNECTIONS OTHER CONNECTIONS CONNECTING HEADPHONES Commercially sold headphones can be connected to the camera’s headphones terminal. CAUTION i It is recommended that you do not use headphones while driving an automobile or motorbike, while riding a bicycle or while walking. Insert and pull out the cable carefully i When connecting the headphones cable, make sure that the cable plug matches the shape of the headphones terminal on the camera.
Page 192: Appendices
APPENDICES 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 Answer Action Why doesn’t the Due to cold Place the camera in power turn on? temperatures, the your pocket to warm battery pack...
Page 193 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Answer Action Are the settings — All settings except retained even the self-timer and after the camera the exposure is turned off? compensation are retained even after the camera is turned off. Which resolution — Select the resolution setting should I setting according to use?
Page 194: Manual Focus
Question Answer Action What is the — Because shooting difference with the optical between the zoom uses the digital zoom and optics of a physical the optical zoom? lens, you can shoot without losing minute details in the image. The digital zoom, on the other hand, works by magnifying a portion...
Page 195 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Answer Action When used in Condition due to Not a malfunction. cold weather, why the monitor Spots that appear in does the image characteristics. the monitor only seem to leave appear in the traces as it monitor and will not moves? be recorded with the...
Page 196 Question Answer Action Why is there no This may happen Play back images image (z is when trying to that were recorded shown)? play back images on a card using this stored on a card camera. from a different digital camera. Why is the If the subject Not a malfunction.
Page 197 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Answer Action Why is there no The volume on Adjust the volume sound? the TV is set to on the TV. the minimum. What is the — Normal video difference among (composite video) the normal video output: Combines Y (composite video) (luminance) signal...
Page 198 Question Answer Action Why does a There is a Please refer to the message appear problem with the instruction manual Printing during PictBridge printer. for your printer. printing? The “Cannot edit You have Select video clips video clips with attempted to join that have the same unlike settings”...
Page 199 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Answer Action A problem such The card contains After saving your as inability to files that were files to a different record or play saved using a medium, format the back occurs. device other than card. this camera.
Page 200: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. Camera Reference Problem Cause Action page No power. The battery Recharge the pack is dead. battery pack, or replace with a new battery pack.
Page 201 TROUBLESHOOTING Reference Problem Cause Action page An image is The power is If the power not captured not turned on. save function when the was activated, ] button or turn on the ] button is camera before pressed. shooting. If the camera was turned off, press the ON/ OFF button to...
Page 202 Reference Problem Cause Action page The flash does The flash off Set the flash to not operate. mode is automatic flash 69, 93 selected. mode or forced flash mode. The battery Recharge the pack is dead. battery pack, or replace with a new battery 25, 30 pack.
Page 203 TROUBLESHOOTING Reference Problem Cause Action page A warning tone The battery Install a (beep-beep- pack is sufficiently beep) sounds, consumed. recharged and it is not battery pack. 25, 30 possible to Or connect the take a picture AC adaptor using the self- (supplied).
Page 204 Reference Problem Cause Action page The image is The flash was Hold the too dark. blocked by a camera finger or other correctly, and object. make sure the flash is not obstructed. The subject Capture the was too far image in the away.
Page 205 TROUBLESHOOTING Reference Problem Cause Action page The red-eye The camera Not a correction or cannot malfunction contrast determine a correction part of the function does image to not work. correct. The image is The subject is Capture the not in focus. too close to the image with the camera.
Page 206 Reference Problem Cause Action page The colors of This is due to Capture the the images ambient image using 69, 93 captured lighting. the forced flash indoors are not mode. correct. The white Set the white balance setting balance setting is incorrect.
Page 207 TROUBLESHOOTING Reference Problem Cause Action page There is no The TV output Select the color in the setting is not correct TV image. correct. output setting. The image is Both the Make the distorted. dedicated correct S-AV interface connection. cable and the dedicated component cable are...
Page 208 Reference Problem Cause Action page The “No card” No card is Turn off the message inserted. power and appears. insert a card. The “Image is You have Set the protect protected” attempted to setting for the message delete a file file to appears and that is...
Page 209 TROUBLESHOOTING Reference Problem Cause Action page The battery Normal change Not a safety pack appears occurring with hazard. If the to be swollen. battery use. battery quickly Even with becomes normal correct depleted, for use of the example, it has lithium-ion reached the battery, it has a...
Page 210: Notes Regarding The Scene Select Feature And Filters
Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters Scene Select Setting Remarks Sports Portrait > Landscape Focus range: + cannot be selected. Night view portrait Snow & beach Focus range: Fixed at *. Fireworks Flash: Fixed at l. Resolution: Only G, , or [ can be selected. Focus range: + cannot be selected.
Page 211 TROUBLESHOOTING Filter Setting Remarks Cosmetic Focus range: + cannot be selected. Monochrome Still image mode: I cannot be selected. Focus range: + cannot be selected. Sepia About the scene select function and focus range settings i The scene select function changes to = when the focus range is set to 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 212: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Digital Movie Camera (recording and playback) Recorded image Still images: file format 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 digital photography devices for the images stored on removable...
Page 213 SPECIFICATIONS I: 4000 × 3000 pixels (approx. 12 million pixels) Still image U: 3264 × 2448 pixels (approx. 8 million pixels, shooting mode (recording low compression) V: 3264 × 2448 pixels (approx. 8 million pixels, resolution) normal compression) ]: 3264 × 1840 pixels (approx. 6 million pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio) G: 1600 ×...
Page 214 Exposure control Programmable AE/Shutter speed priority AE/ type Aperture priority AE/Manual exposure control Exposure compensation available from the Shooting Setting Screen (0 ±1.8 EV in 0.3 EV steps) Light-measuring Multi-section measuring, center-weighted mode measuring, spot measuring Range Total mode: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity (Wide end) 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (Tele end) Normal mode: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity...
Page 215 SPECIFICATIONS Minimum subject 12 lux (HD mode/normal mode, 30 fps, 1/30 sec in illumination auto mode) 3 lux (HD mode/normal mode, 30 fps, 1/15 sec in the high sensitivity or lamp mode) Image stabilizer Electronic (video clip recording mode or still image shooting mode) Monitor 2.7"...
Page 216: Camera Connectors
Camera connectors [USB] terminal* USB 2.0 High-speed Headphone jack ø3.5 mm mini-jack (stereo headphone jack, impedance 16 Ω to 32 Ω) DC IN (external DC 5 V (for exclusive use with the supplied AC adaptor DC power input) [VAR-G9]) terminal * Via the cable adaptor Battery life Shooting...
Page 217: Possible No. Of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time
SPECIFICATIONS Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time The table shows the possible number of captured images and the possible recording times for commercially available SD Memory Cards (2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB). Shooting/ SD Memory Card Resolution recording setting...
Page 218: Concerning The Multi-Indicator
Concerning the multi-indicator The camera’s multi-indicator will light or flash depending on the different camera operations. Multi-indicator Multi-indicator Color Camera status status Connected to computer or printer (USB) Green Power save mode Flashing activated Charging During self-timer Slow operation Flashing Accessing card Fast data...
Page 219: Supplied Ac Adaptor
SPECIFICATIONS Supplied AC adaptor Part number VAR-G9 Power source AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Rated output DC 5 V, 2.0 A 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (operation), Temperature Ambient –20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140 °F) (storage) environment Humidity 20 to 80% (no condensation)
Page 220: Others
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. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation (USA). ®...
Page 221: 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
DVD for example, of the files in the hard disk you are using for the Xacti Library. Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for loss of files/data due to failure of your hard disk.
Page 222: 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 223 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 224: English
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 225: Photographing Scenery (Landscape Mode)
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.
Page 226 MEMO English...
Page 227 SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.

Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD800GX Instruction Manual

Setup

Simple

Shooting

Playback

Normal

Shooting

Playback

Option Settings

Other Devices and Connections

Connecting to a Tv

Connecting to a Printer

Other Connections

Appendices

Quick Links

Related Manuals for Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD800GX

Summary of Contents for Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD800GX

Table of Contents