Sanyo VPC-HD100 User Manual

CONTENTSEN-910 INTRODUCTION10 Overview10 Package Contents12 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA12 Front View12 Rear View13 LCD Monitor Display16

EN-10INTRODUCTIONOverviewCongratulations on your purchase of the new digital video camera.Equipped with a 5.0-megapixel sensor, this digital video cam

EN-11GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERAFront View12345671. Lens2. LED assist light3. Speaker4. Battery!cover5. Strap holder6. DC door7. Tripod

EN-12Rear View123456789101213141511161. Microphone2. Status LED3. Play button4. S Up button MODE Mode button5. X Right buttonO Focus button6. T Down b

EN-13LCD Monitor DisplayStandby ModeVideo Mode1. Video mode icon2. Available recording time3. Storage media[q] SD/SDHC memory card4. Battery condition

EN-14Audio Recording Mode(Standby)1. Audio mode icon2. Available recording time3. Storage media4. Battery condition5. Elapsed time6. Recording indicat

EN-15MP3 Mode1. MP3 mode icon2. Elapsed time3. Storage media4. Battery condition5. Volume indicator6. MP3 title7. MP3 list8. MP3 menu9. Playback indic

EN-16GETTING STARTEDPreparation1. Attach the camera strap.2. Open the battery cover.3. Insert the supplied battery with correct orientation as shown.

EN-17Charging the BatteryCharge the battery fully with the supplied battery charger before use.1. Insert the battery into the battery charger.2. Conne

EN-18Turning the Power On/OffLoad the battery and insert an SD/SDHC memory card before starting. Press the button until the digital videocamera turns

EN-1FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:(1) This device may not caus

EN-19Handling the Digital Video Camera1. Open the panel by pulling it away from the digital video camera.2. Choose the angle of the monitor that suits

EN-20Setting the Date and TimeThe date/time needs to be set if/when: The digital video camera is turned on for the first time. The digital video cam

EN-21Formatting the Memory CardThis utility formats the SD/SDHC memory card and deletes all stored images, videoclips, and data.1. Press the MENU butt

EN-22CAPTURE MODEYour digital video camera is equipped with a 2.5" full color LTPS LCD monitor to help you capture/playback images and video clip

EN-23Using the Zoom FunctionUsing a combination of 5x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom permits zoom photogra-phy at up to 20x magnification. While the

EN-24Recording Shots using Face Detection TechnologyFace Detection Technology can identify and focus on the human faces in the image. This advanced fu

EN-25Setting Manual White BalanceYou can manually set and store the white balance when the menu options do not offer a good match.1. In video/capture

EN-26AUDIO MODERecording Audio FilesThe digital video camera enables you to record and playback audio files anytime and anywhere.1. Press the MODE but

EN-27PLAYBACK MODEYou can play back all the recorded files on the LCD monitor.Playing Back Video Clips1. Press the button.  The last recorded file

EN-28Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TVYou can also playback your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any devices, make sure to selec

EN-2READ THIS FIRSTTrademark InformationMicrosoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium® is a registered tr

EN-29Thumbnail DisplayThis function allows you to view thumbnail images on the LCD monitor so you maysearch for a particular image/video clip/audio fi

EN-30Protecting Images/Video Clips/Audio FilesSet the data to read-only to prevent files from being deleted by mistake.Protecting One File1. Press the

EN-31Deleting Images/Video Clips/Audio Files1. Press the button.2. Select the file you wish to delete with the e ( ) / f (O) buttons.3. Press the ME

EN-32MP3 MODEThe digital video camera enables you to playback MP3 files. You may download MP3files to your computer and then copy them into an SD/SDHC

EN-33MENU OPTIONSVideo MenuThis menu is for the basic settings to be used when shooting video clips.1. The default mode is Video Mode.2. Press the MEN

EN-34EVYour digital video camera adjusts the exposure of each shot automatically. However, if the subject is very dark, or very bright, you may overri

EN-35Capture MenuThis menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images.1. Press the MODE button to switch to capture mode.2. Pres

EN-36Digi. ZoomRefer to the section in this manual titled “Digi. Zoom” in Video Menu (page 34) for fur-ther details.ISOThis sets the sensitivity for c

EN-37Playback MenuIn this menu, choose which settings are to be used for still image/video clip playback.1. Press the button.2. Press the MENU butto

EN-38MP3 MenuThis menu is for the basic settings to be used when playing back MP3 files.1. Press the MODE button to switch to MP3 mode.2. Press the ME

EN-3SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.WarningsIf foreign objects or water have entered the ca

EN-39Setup MenuThis menu sets your digital video camera’s operating environment.1. Press the MENU button.2. Select the [Setup] menu with the f (O) but

EN-40Video OutSet TV/video compatibility with the equipment you are going to connect to the digital video camera.* NTSC / PALLight Freq.The function a

EN-41INSTALLING SOFTWARE PROGRAM1. Please make sure you have Windows Media Player 9 or QuickTime 7.0 installedonto your computer first.2. Please insta

EN-42TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTERSystem RequirementDownloading / Deleting Your Files via Computer1. Press the button until the digital video

EN-43SPECIFICATIONS* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.Item DescriptionImage sensor 1/2.5” CMOS sensorEffective pixels 5.

EN-44APPENDIXPossible Number of ShotsThe table shows the approximate shots/recording time that you can capture/record at each setting based on the cap

EN-45TroubleshootingRefer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the digital video camera for repairs. If the problem persists, con

EN-4CautionsInsert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of theterminals.Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted mi

EN-5Warning:TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THISAPPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTUREFOR AMERICAN USERSThe following advisory is

EN-6FOR CANADIAN USERSzThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003FOR EU USERSThis symbol mark and recycling systems described bel

EN-7Symbols used in this manualPoints giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to.You many find the answers to questions

EN-8Notes on Battery UsageWhen you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructionsand the notes described below: Use onl