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Sanyo Xacti VPC-GH1EX Manual For Basic Operation

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GUIDE FOR
BASIC OPERATION
Dual Camera
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-GH1EX, VPC-GH1GX,
VPC-GH1PX, VPC-GH1TA and VPC-GH2.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet "SAFETY MANUAL".
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VPC-GH1EX
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  • Page 1 VPC-GH1TA VPC-GH2 Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-GH1EX, VPC-GH1GX, VPC-GH1PX, VPC-GH1TA and VPC-GH2. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.

  • Page 2: How To Read This Manual

    (page 45). ↓ To use additional features Visit the Sanyo website to learn how to adjust the camera settings for various shooting scenes. There you’ll also find information about the software for playing back data recorded with your camera and for burning (recording) DVDs (page 45).

  • Page 3: Preparing The Camera

    SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Preparing the camera Insert the battery pack. 3 Insert the battery pack. 2 Open 1 Push out Battery cover 4 Close the battery cover. About saving your recorded data h If you wish to use an SD Memory Card, refer to page 15 to install the card in the camera.
  • Page 4 Shooting Press the ON/OFF button MENU button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on. h If the screen to set the date and time appears, press the MENU button 2 times to cancel it. For how to set the date and time, see page 23.

  • Page 5: Deleting Files

    Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for recorded contents etc. in case of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw.
  • Page 6 Select “DELETE SINGLE”, and press the SET button. Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button. h If you press [G] or [H], the screen to delete a different file will appear. When you are finished deleting files, press the MENU button. h Pressing the MENU button 3 times will return you to the screen in step When you are finished using the camera...

  • Page 7: Copy Data From Your Camera To The Computer

    Copy data from your camera to the computer Connect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired data to the computer. Turn on the computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to the computer. h Connect the cable between the camera’s USB/AV terminal and the computer’s USB connector.
  • Page 8 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button. h The screen to select the USB CONNECTION computer connection mode CARD READER appears. SCREEN CAPTURE PC CAMERA CANCEL Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button. h The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray, showing that the camera is recognized as a drive.

  • Page 9: Dismounting The Camera

    Dismounting the camera CAUTION i To disconnect your camera, be sure to follow the procedure below. Failure to follow this procedure may cause faulty operation of your computer or corrupt the files in your camera. Left-click on the icon for safely removing hardware in the task tray. h A list appears showing the devices connected to the computer’s USB connector.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL ............. i CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ........3 How to use the accessories ............5 ABOUT THE CARD ................9 Media cards that can be used with this camera ......9 What “card” means in this manual ..........9 SETUP PARTS NAMES ...................
  • Page 11 PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES ......39 How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image .....41 CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV ...............42 Connecting to a video input terminal ..........43 Connecting to the HDMI terminal ..........43 PLAYING BACK ON A TV ..............44 OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL ........45...

  • Page 12: Checking The Included Accessories

    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Li-ion battery pack: 1 i Lithium-ion battery pack charger and power cord: 1 i Dedicated USB interface i Dedicated AV interface cable cable (pages vi and 49): 1 (page 43): 1 i Handstrap (page 5): 1 i Lens cap (page 7): 1 *To prevent from dropping the camera, be sure to attach the...
  • Page 13 GUIDE FOR BASIC i SAFETY MANUAL OPERATION (safety precautions booklet) (VPC-GH1EX, VPC-GH1GX, Please read this booklet VPC-GH1PX, VPC-GH1TA carefully before using the only) camera. i QUICK GUIDE i Obtaining the PDF instruction manual and cautions Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...

  • Page 14: How To Use The Accessories

    How to use the accessories k Handstrap <VPC-GH2> Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals English...
  • Page 15 <Other models> Strap holder <To use the grip belt...> Tripod mounting hole Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals English...
  • Page 16 k Lens cap <VPC-GH2> <To remove> 1 Push in 2 Pull * Attach as shown in the illustration. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals English...
  • Page 17 <Other models> <To remove> 1 Push in 2 Pull * Attach as shown in the illustration. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals English...

  • Page 18: About The Card

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

  • Page 19: Setup

    SETUP SETUP PARTS NAMES Front Sub-REC buttons [R] button 1 Insert your hand in the Video recording handstrap from the top of button the camera. 2 Enfold the camera in the palm of your hand to grip it. 3 Use your thumb to operate the [O] and [R] buttons [O] button above the lens.
  • Page 20 Rear ] button Photo shooting button ] button Video recording button Multi-indicator Monitor ZOOM RANGE button Card slot cover DC IN terminal cover Strap holder Battery cover Arrow keys MENU button REC/PLAY button ON/OFF button SET button Arrow keys Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals English...

  • Page 21: Charging The Battery Pack

    CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Connect the supplied power Battery pack charger cord to the socket on the battery pack charger. h Insert the connector straight and securely. Power cord Battery pack charger Insert the battery pack in the Battery pack battery charger.

  • Page 22: Charging The Battery Pack

    Charging the battery pack Be sure to fully charge the supplied or separately sold battery pack before using it in your camera. For charging the battery pack, use the supplied charger. Charge the battery pack if it is being used for the first time, and recharge it whenever the remaining charge is low.
  • Page 23 About the CHARGE indicator The CHARGE indicator shows the status of the battery pack and the charger. Please refer to the following table if the indicator flashes abnormally. CHARGE indicator Not lit Not connected properly i To recharge the battery pack, the power cord of the charger must be connected to a power outlet, and the plug at the other end inserted in the charger’s power socket (page 12).

  • Page 24: Installing The Card

    INSTALLING THE CARD Be sure to format a newly purchased card or one that was used in another device before using it in your camera (page 16). If an unformatted card is used, the card itself may become unusable. 3 Close the card slot cover. 1 Open the card slot cover.
  • Page 25 CAUTION Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card i Doing so may damage the card or the stored files. If the multi-indicator is flashing red... i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red, as doing so may result in loss of files stored in the card.

  • Page 26: Installing The Battery Pack

    INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. 3 Insert the battery pack 2 Open 1 Push out Battery cover 4 Close the battery cover. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals English...
  • Page 27 CAUTION Does the battery pack appear swollen? i The lithium-ion battery used in this camera may expand slightly when stored in a hot environment or repeatedly used, but this is not a safety hazard. However, a battery that is difficult to insert because it has become swollen may then be impossible to extract from the battery compartment.

  • Page 28: About The Temperature Alert Icon

    About the temperature alert icon \ During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera (excluding the battery) rises, a temperature alert icon \ will appear as described below. k When the battery or internal camera (excluding battery) temperature rises during use h During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera (excluding the battery) rises, a \ icon lights on the monitor.

  • Page 29: Turning The Camera On And Off

    TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND Turning on the camera Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h If you briefly press the ON/OFF REC/PLAY button button, once, the camera will switch to the power save mode. ON/OFF button h If you press the REC/PLAY button for at least 1 second, the camera...

  • Page 30: Turning On The Camera When The Power Save (Sleep) Mode Is Active

    Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is active In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function will automatically turn off the camera after about 1 minute of no use during shooting, or about 5 minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset setting).
  • Page 31 HINT To immediately activate the power save mode i Press the ON/OFF button briefly to activate the power save function. About the standby mode i To turn off the camera only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the camera in the standby mode.

  • Page 32: 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 25.
  • Page 33 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 34 Press the MENU button. h The date and time setting is completed. h To display the Recording or Playback Screen, press the MENU button. HINT i Under normal conditions, while the battery pack is being replaced, an internal battery will maintain the date and time settings. However, there is a small chance the settings may be lost (the backup will last for about 7 days).

  • Page 35: Switching Between The Recording Mode And Playback Mode

    SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE Switch between the recording mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for viewing your recorded images). Turn on the camera (page 20). Press the REC/PLAY button. h The mode changes. h The mode changes each time the REC/PLAY button is pressed. Ful l - HD 7126 7126...

  • Page 36: Switching The Operating Mode

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

  • Page 37: Accessing/Exiting The Simple/Normal Mode Menu Screen

    Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 26). Select the desired operating mode (page 27). If the Menu Screen is not displayed, press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen appears. h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.

  • Page 38: Using The Simple Mode Menu

    Using the SIMPLE Mode Menu Press [I] or [J] 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 video and photo size Press [I] To keep in HDTV size...

  • Page 39: Using The Normal Mode Menu

    Using the NORMAL Mode Menu Press [I] or [J] to select a tab. h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears. Press [I] RECORDING MENU VIDEO Ful l - H D PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER FLASH SELF-TIMER S S N N Option tab Press [J] Press [H].
  • Page 40 Press [I] or [J] 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 VIDEO...

  • Page 41: Shooting

    SHOOTING SHOOTING VIDEO CLIP RECORDING Turn on the camera (page 20), and set it to the recording mode (page 26). button Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the ] button pressed while recording.

  • Page 42: Shooting Single Shots

    SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Capture a still image (single-shot). Turn on the camera (page 20), and set it to the recording mode (page 26). ] button Press the [ ] button. 1 Press the [ ] button halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock).
  • Page 43 HINT Adjusting the monitor brightness i While the Recording Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen for adjusting the brightness of the monitor by pressing the MENU button for at least 1 second. What is the camera focusing on? Target mark i A target mark &...

  • Page 44: Shoot A Still Image While Recording A Video Clip

    SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip. Turn on the camera (page 20), and set it to the recording mode (page 26). ] button Press the [ ] button.
  • Page 45 HINT i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not operate. i When the remaining video recording time becomes approximately 50 seconds, it will no longer be possible to capture a still image while recording a video clip.

  • Page 46: 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. [T/]] [W/P] Push the zoom switch toward [T/]] or [W/P] to compose the desired image. [T/]]: Zoom in on the subject. [W/P]: Zoom out.
  • Page 47 HINT When the ZOOM RANGE button is pressed... i The magnification is approximately doubled (double-range zoom). Press the button again to return to normal magnification. i The icon is shown on the Recording Screen during normal magnification, and a icon on the double-range zoom Recording Screen.

  • Page 48: Playing Back Video Clips And Still Images

    PLAYBACK PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES Set the camera to the playback mode (page 26). Select the image to play back. Orange frame h Use the arrow keys to move the orange frame to the file you wish to play back. h The image information for the framed image is shown at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 49: Video Clip Playback Operation

    Video clip playback operation To do this... Do this Normal forward playback Press the SET button. Stop playback During playback, press [J]. During playback, press the SET button or Pause press [I]. During accelerated playback, press [I]. To play back Forward After pausing playback, press [H].

  • Page 50: How To Save One Frame From A Video Clip As A Still Image

    How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to “snap” a photo. Press the [ ] button. h The screen to select the aspect ratio of the still image appears. Select the desired aspect ratio, and press the [ ] button.

  • Page 51: Connecting To A Tv

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

  • Page 52: Connecting To A Video Input Terminal

    Connecting to a video input terminal Use the supplied dedicated AV interface cable to connect to a TV. To USB/AV terminal Supplied dedicated AV interface cable Yellow plug:To Video Input terminal Set the input to White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal “VIDEO”.

  • Page 53: Playing Back On A Tv

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

  • Page 54: Obtaining The Instruction Manual

    OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL The Instruction Manual that explains the features in detail can be downloaded from our website. i “Adobe Reader” is required to view the Instruction Manual. If Adobe Reader is not already installed on your computer, a link to the website from which you can download it can be found on our website.
  • Page 55 SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen SIMPLE SHOOTING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES For best results Using the autofocus Select the recording size Select the focus setting Hints for taking pictures...
  • Page 56 Light-measuring mode setting ISO sensitivity setting RECORDING MENU 3 White balance setting Exposure setting Subject chaser settings High sensitivity mode setting Digital zoom setting Exposure compensation Storage folder setting PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MENU 1 Slideshow settings File protect setting Resize Rotate PLAYBACK MENU 2 Correcting the image Editing video clips...
  • Page 57 ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE CARD Configuration of directories in the card File formats Cautions when using as a card reader USING AS A PC CAMERA For Windows XP Using as a PC camera USING THE SOFTWARE Operating environment Obtaining the software CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV Connecting to a video input terminal...

  • Page 58: How To Obtain The Instruction Manual

    How to obtain the Instruction Manual Remove the card from the camera. h The program to access the website is stored in your camera’s internal memory. This program cannot be accessed while a card is installed in the camera. Start your computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to the computer.
  • Page 59 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button. h The screen to select the computer connection mode appears. Select “CARD READER” and press the SET button. <For Windows users> h The screen to access the website for this camera (access menu) appears.

  • Page 60: About The Eye-Fi Transfer Feature

    * “Adobe Reader” is required to view the Instruction Manual. If Adobe Reader is not already installed on your computer, a link to the website from which you can download it can be found on the Sanyo website. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...

  • Page 61: 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 62 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? the intended use.
  • Page 63 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 64 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 images.
  • Page 65 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. Viewing Why is the If the subject...
  • Page 66 Question Answer Action Why isn’t the Due to the Not a malfunction. magnified image characteristics of clear? the camera, magnified images appear less clear. Why isn’t the The image was Not a malfunction. captured image captured using clear? the digital zoom. Viewing Can I play back —...
  • Page 67 Question Answer Action The “Cannot edit You have Select video clips video clips with attempted to join that have the same unlike settings” video clips having resolution or frame message different rate. appears. resolutions or frame rates. Why is a noise Electromagnetic Move the AC heard from a...
  • Page 68 Question Answer Action Can I use my — When the camera is camera abroad? connected to a TV, you can switch the camera’s video output to NTSC or PAL. If you have questions about accessories etc., please consult with a dealer near you for advice.

  • Page 69: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Camera 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 memory cards.
  • Page 70 4: 4640 × 3480 pixels (approx. 16 million pixels) Still image 5: 4608 × 2592 pixels (approx. 12 million pixels, shooting mode (recording 16:9 aspect ratio) resolution) 6: 4352 × 3264 pixels (approx. 14 million pixels, low compression) 7: 4352 × 3264 pixels (approx. 14 million pixels, normal compression) 8: 4352 ×...
  • Page 71 Light-measuring Multi-section measuring, center-weighted mode measuring, spot measuring Range Normal mode: 50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity Super macro mode: 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm (31.50 in.) (wide end only) Digital zoom For shooting: 1× to approx. 10× For playback: 1×...
  • Page 72 Focus TTL-type AF (still image shooting mode: 9-point range finder/spot focus; video clip recording mode: Continuous focus), manual focus Self-timer Approx. 2-second delay, 10-second delay Ambient Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104°F) (operation) environment –20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140°F) (storage) Humidity 30 to 90% (operating, no condensation)

  • Page 73: Camera Connectors

    Camera connectors USB/AV Dedicated regrouped jack (communication/audio Audio Stereo and video output) output terminal Video Composite video, NTSC color TV output system/PAL TV system (switchable from the Option Setting Menu) USB 2.0 High Speed PC camera: USB video class HDMI terminal Video output Total number of scan lines (effective number of scan lines): 750p (720p)/...

  • Page 74: Possible No. Of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time

    Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time Shooting/ SD Memory Card Resolution Internal recording setting Memory 8 GB 16 GB mode 7 images 1,200 images 2,410 images 9 images 1,480 images 2,970 images 7 images 1,130 images 2,280 images 10 images 1,690 images 3,390 images...

  • Page 75: Concerning The Multi-Indicator

    Concerning the multi-indicator The camera’s multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the different camera operations. Multi-indicator Multi-indicator Color Camera status status Connected to a computer or printer Green Power save Flashing mode active Connected to a Orange Rise in internal Slow temperature...

  • Page 76: Supplied Battery Pack Charger

    Supplied battery pack charger Part No. VAR-L80 Power source AC 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz, 5 W Rated output DC 4.2 V, 550 mA Compatible batteries Supplied or separately sold Lithium-ion battery pack (DB-L80) Ambient Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (when charging) environment –20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140 °F) (storage) Humidity...

  • Page 77: Others

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

  • Page 78: Before Capturing Those Important Shots, Be Sure To First Take A Test Shot To Confirm That Your Camera Is Set Up And Ready To Go

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