Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000 User Manual

VPC-HD1000EXVPC-HD1000VPC-HD1000GXINSTRUCTION MANUALDigital Movie CameraPlease read these instructions carefully before using the camera.Make sure to

ix EnglishSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE3 Select [COMPUTER], and press the SET button.h The screen to select the computer connection mode appears.4 Selec

83 EnglishPLAYBACKSIMPLE/PLAYBACKPLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES1 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 46).2 Toggle the SET button to

English 84SIMPLE/PLAYBACKWhen you are finished using the camera...i Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off.To do this... Do thisNormal forward

85 EnglishPLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGESHINTThe file for a video clip is very largei Therefore, be aware that if the video clip is uploaded

English 86SIMPLE/PLAYBACKSLIDESHOW PLAYBACKYou can play back files in succession with the “slideshow playback” feature.1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Play

87 EnglishPLAYBACK VOLUMEAdjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files.1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 49), select the pla

English 88SIMPLE/PLAYBACKDELETING FILESYou can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete the files one at a time, or all at once.1 Disp

89 EnglishDELETING FILES3 Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button.<DELETE SINGLE>h The currently displayed file is deleted.h To delete other

English 90SIMPLE/PLAYBACKPLAYBACK MODES9-image display playback1 Display the image you wish to play back.2 Push the zoom switch toward the [W/P] sid

91 EnglishPLAYBACK MODESSelecting the playback folderIf the card contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you would like to play ba

English 92SIMPLE/PLAYBACKMagnifying (zooming in) the image1 Display the image that you want to magnify.h For a video clip, pause playback at the plac

English xBurn video clips onto a DVD1 Click on your desktop’s [Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 Launcher] icon to run MovieFactory.h The MovieFactory launche

93 EnglishNORMALSHOOTINGNORMAL/SHOOTINGRECORDING SIZEThe image quality of video clips and still images is determined by the recording size (number of

English 94NORMAL/SHOOTINGCAUTIONWhen editing video clips...i In order for video clips to be joined, they must have been photographed in the same mode.

95 EnglishRECORDING SIZESequential shots1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select “PHOTO”, and press the SET button.2 Select P, and

English 96NORMAL/SHOOTINGAudio recordingYour camera can make audio recordings and play them back.Audio recording1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Me

97 EnglishRECORDING SIZE3 Press the [ ] button.h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the monitor. It is not necessary to contin

English 98NORMAL/SHOOTING2 Play back the recording.CAUTIONIf no audio is heard...i The audio is not played back when the audio recording is played ba

99 EnglishSCENE SELECTYou can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions.1 Display the NORM

English 100NORMAL/SHOOTING2 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.h This completes the scene select function setting.h To return to norma

101 EnglishFILTERSThe filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply unique effects to the photographed image.1 Display t

English 102NORMAL/SHOOTINGFLASH OPERATION1 Press the m button to open the flash unit.h The flash unit opens.2 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu

xi EnglishSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE2 Click on [New Project].h The [Create Video Disc] window opens.

103 EnglishSELF-TIMER1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select “SELF-TIMER”, and press the SET button.2 Select the desired icon, and

English 104NORMAL/SHOOTINGHINTi By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 148), you can set the self-timer from the Shooting Screen.T

105 EnglishMOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER)Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion.Compensate f

English 106NORMAL/SHOOTINGHINTIf the motion compensation does not seem to be working...i Due to the mechanical characteristics of this function, it ma

107 EnglishFOCUS RANGE1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select “FOCUS”, and press the SET button.h When shooting a subject at a medi

English 108NORMAL/SHOOTINGHow to use the manual focus1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select “FOCUS”, and press the SET button.2 S

109 EnglishFOCUS MODEYou can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus (still image shooting only):9-point range finder focus:The correct focus i

English 110NORMAL/SHOOTINGLIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTINGYou can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes. Multi-section light-measuring:The light is

111 EnglishISO SENSITIVITYWith the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the

English 112NORMAL/SHOOTINGHINTi When the ISO sensitivity is set to z, video clips, as well as still images captured during video clip recording, will

English xii3 Set the [DVD] option to ON, and click on the [OK] button.h The [Select source and import] window opens.4 Click on the [Add video files]

113 EnglishWHITE BALANCEThis camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighti

English 114NORMAL/SHOOTINGEXPOSURE SETTINGThe shutter speed and aperture size can be set individually by the user.1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting

115 EnglishEXPOSURE SETTING2 Select the desired icon from the exposure menu, and press the SET button.<If T, g or , was selected>1 Toggle the S

English 116NORMAL/SHOOTINGDIGITAL ZOOM SETTINGThis setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled during zoom shooting.1 Di

117 EnglishFACE CHASERAs you capture a still image, the face chaser detects the subject’s face, and adjusts the brightness and focus in a way that pro

English 118NORMAL/SHOOTINGHIGH SENSITIVITY MODEWhen you shoot in the high sensitivity mode, the captured image appears even brighter than that specifi

119 EnglishEXPOSURE COMPENSATIONBy assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to the SET button (page 148), you can make the image lighter

English 120NORMAL/PLAYBACKPLAYBACKNORMAL/PLAYBACKSLIDESHOW PLAYBACKSpecify the settings for playing back files continuously in a “slideshow” format. I

121 EnglishSLIDESHOW PLAYBACK2 Select “START” and press the SET button.h Slideshow playback begins.h To stop slideshow playback, press the SET button

English 122NORMAL/PLAYBACKFILE PROTECTPrevent accidental erasure of image and audio files.1 Display the file that you want to protect from accidental

xiii EnglishSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE5 Select the video clip files to burn onto the DVD.h Select the files you wish to burn onto the DVD by clicking

123 EnglishPRINTING INSTRUCTIONSIn addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventional film, you

English 124NORMAL/PLAYBACKHINTPrinting a single frame from a video clipi To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a st

125 EnglishPRINTING INSTRUCTIONSSpecifying date imprinting and print quantitiesYou can specify printing instructions for each individual image (EACH I

English 126NORMAL/PLAYBACK4 Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints.<Specify the number of prints>h Toggle

127 EnglishPRINTING INSTRUCTIONSIndex printPrinting out many small images on one sheet is called an “index print”. This is convenient for use as a lis

English 128NORMAL/PLAYBACKClearing all the printing instructionsDelete the printing instructions for all images.1 Display the Printing Instructions S

129 EnglishROTATE STILL IMAGECaptured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing.1 Display the still image you wish to rotate

English 130NORMAL/PLAYBACKREDUCE STILL IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE)A captured image can be resized to a smaller size and saved as a separate image.1 Display t

131 EnglishEXTRACTING ONE FRAME FROM A VIDEO CLIPYou can select one image (scene) from a video clip, copy it, and save it as a still image (the origin

English 132NORMAL/PLAYBACKEDITING VIDEO CLIPSYou can trim away unwanted portions from a video clip and save it as a new video clip (video clip cutting

English xiv7 Click on the [Next] button.h The window to edit the title page of your DVD appears.8 Set your desired title page, and click on the [Nex

133 EnglishEDITING VIDEO CLIPSProcedure to join video clipsCAUTIONCaution when editing video clipsi When editing video clips, do not move the REC/PLAY

English 134NORMAL/PLAYBACKVideo clip cutting (extracting)1 Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment.2 Display the NORMAL Mode

135 EnglishEDITING VIDEO CLIPS4 Specify the start point of the extract.h Use the procedure below to specify the frame from which the video clip extra

English 136NORMAL/PLAYBACK6 Press the [O] button.h A screen appears for you to select either to save the edited video clip as a new (separate) file,

137 EnglishEDITING VIDEO CLIPSJoining video clipsCAUTIONi Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined.1 Display the NORMAL

English 138NORMAL/PLAYBACK3 Move the orange frame to the video clip you wish to join, and press the SET button.h The specified video clip is labeled

139 EnglishEDITING VIDEO CLIPS5 Select the desired option, and press the SET button.h Editing starts.h When editing ends, you are returned to the Pla

English 140NORMAL/PLAYBACKDISPLAYING FILE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN)On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when a file wa

141 EnglishOPTION SETTINGSOPTION SETTINGSDISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENUThe camera settings are executed via the Option Setting Menu.1 Turn on the ca

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 142SCREEN DISPLAYSpecify what information is displayed on the Playback Screen.1 Display the Option Setting Menu (page 141).2

xv EnglishSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE12 Click on the [OK] button.h Disc writing begins.h After burning the disc, a dialog box shows that burning is comp

143 EnglishSELECT THE STARTUP DISPLAYThe startup display is the display that appears on the monitor when the camera is turned on in the recording mode

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 144OPERATION SOUNDSUse this menu to set the confirming audio signals when the camera is turned on/off or when the operation but

145 EnglishOPERATION SOUNDS3 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button.h The screen to select operatio

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 146POST-VIEW DISPLAY SETTINGSpecify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (post-view) after the [ ] butto

147 EnglishSPECIFY A FOLDER TO SAVE FILESCreate or select a recording folder (a folder in which to store recorded files).1 Display the Option Setting

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 148ASSIGN SET BUTTON FUNCTIONSAssign functions (operation shortcuts) to the SET button when it is toggled up, down, left or rig

149 EnglishASSIGN SET BUTTON FUNCTIONS4 Toggle the SET button up or down.h Display the function you wish to assign to the key.5 Press the SET button

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 150NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTIONImage noise when recording video clips or still images, as well as audio noise such as from the wind

151 EnglishADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITYThe camera can adjust the image quality as the image is captured.1 Display the Option Setting Menu (page 141).2 S

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 152FLICKER-REDUCTIONThe flicker-reduction setting reduces the flicker that results when filming video clips under fluorescent l

English xviHow was that? The convenient accessories not only let you immediately view images captured with the camera, but you can also upload images

153 EnglishMONITOR BRIGHTNESSAdjust the brightness of the camera’s monitor display. Use this adjustment when the monitor image is difficult to view be

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 154ADJUST THE VOLUME OF AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONEThe input level of a microphone connected to the camera can be adjusted.1 Displa

155 EnglishSCREEN LANGUAGEYou can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of several languages.1 Display the Option Setting

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 156TV OUTPUT SETTINGSpecify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV terminal, COMPONENT/AV terminal o

157 EnglishTV OUTPUT SETTING3 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.h The screen to change the parameter for the selected setting appe

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 158k Relation between “TV TYPE” setting and TV displayThe tables below show the video signal that is output when the “TV TYPE”

159 EnglishTV OUTPUT SETTING* The still image examples are for images captured in a 16:9 still image mode.CAUTIONIf the TV display is not correct…i If

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 160POWER SAVE FUNCTIONYour camera has a “power save” function whereby the power automatically turns off after a specified perio

161 EnglishPOWER SAVE FUNCTION3 Select the desired option, and press the SET button.h The Set Standby Time Screen appears.4 Toggle the SET button up

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 162FILE NO. MEMORYIf a newly formatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automatically begins fr

1 EnglishCONTENTSQUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ... 6CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ...

163 EnglishFILE NO. MEMORYi If Card B already has files in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows.When the highest file number

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 1641 Display the Option Setting Menu (page 141).2 Select “FILE NO. CONT’D”, and press the SET button.ON:The file number memor

165 EnglishFORMATTING A CARDA card must be formatted with this camera:i After purchasing, when used for the first time, ori If it was formatted using

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 1664 Select “YES”, and press the SET button.h Formatting begins.h During formatting, “Formatting” and “do not power off” are s

167 EnglishRESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGSReset the camera to the factory-preset settings.1 Display the Option Setting Menu (page 141).2 Select “RESET

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 168CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORYYou can check how many images can be captured and how much recording time is available on

169 EnglishCHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORYHINTi When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording time is “0”, you cannot captur

OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 170CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGEWhen using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be checked on t

171 EnglishCHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGEHINTi If any file is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Informa

English 172CONNECTING TO A TVOTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONSCONNECTING TO A TVCONNECTING TO A TVCONNECTING TO A STANDARD VIDEO INPUT TERMINALAbout image

English 2SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE ...47About the SIMPLE mode and NORMAL mode ...

173 EnglishENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITYConnect to the S-VIDEO terminal<When connecting to an S-VIDEO input terminal>* When connected, the images a

CONNECTING TO A TVEnglish 174Connect to the 480p/720p/1080i terminalIf your TV has a 480p/720p/1080i input terminal, you can enjoy the high video qual

175 EnglishENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITYConnecting to the HDMI terminalHINTi HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks

CONNECTING TO A TVEnglish 176PLAYING BACK ON A TVi After connecting the camera to the television, switch the TV input to the terminal to which the cam

177 EnglishXacti LibraryThe Xacti Library feature allows you to save files recorded with your camera to a large-capacity hard disk without using a com

English 178CONNECTING TO A PRINTERCONNECTING TO A PRINTERCONNECTING TO A PRINTERPictBridge MODEYour camera supports the PictBridge function. By connec

179 EnglishPictBridge MODE3 Select “PRINTER”, and press the SET button.4 The PictBridge printing mode is activated.h The camera switches to the Pict

English 180CONNECTING TO A PRINTERPRINTINGPrinting selected imagesProcedure to select one still image and print it.1 Complete the printing setup (pag

181 EnglishPRINTING4 Specify the number of prints.1 Toggle the SET button up to select “COPIES”, and press the SET button.2 Toggle the SET button up

English 182CONNECTING TO A PRINTERPrinting all imagesPrint all of the images on the card.1 Complete the print preparations (page 178).2 Select the a

i EnglishWarning TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.FOR AMERICAN USERSThe following advis

3 EnglishCONTENTSFLASH OPERATION ... 102SELF-TIMER ...

183 EnglishPRINTINGMaking an index printMake an index print of all the images on the card.1 Complete the print preparations (page 178).2 Select the

English 184CONNECTING TO A PRINTERPrinting images according to printing instructions (requested images)Procedure to print all the ordered images.1 Co

185 EnglishPRINTINGChanging the printer settingsImages are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as paper type, size, layout, pr

English 186CONNECTING TO A PRINTER3 Adjust the printer settings.1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select a printer setting parameter, and press t

187 EnglishOTHER CONNECTIONSOTHER CONNECTIONSCONNECTING A MICROPHONE/HEADPHONESA commercially sold stereo microphone as well as headphones can be conn

English 188OTHER CONNECTIONSSHOE MOUNTVarious devices—such as an external microphone, an auxiliary flash unit, a video light, etc.—can be attached to

189 EnglishAPPENDICESAPPENDICESCOMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONSIf you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilatio

APPENDICESEnglish 190ShootingAre the settings retained even after the camera is turned off?— All settings except the self-timer and the exposure compe

191 EnglishCOMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONSShootingWhat is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom?— Because shooting with the optical zo

APPENDICESEnglish 192MonitorWhen used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves?Condition due to the monitor characteristic

English 4ASSIGN SET BUTTON FUNCTIONS ...148NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION ...

193 EnglishCOMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONSViewing imagesWhy is there no image (z is shown)?This may happen when trying to play back images stored on a card f

APPENDICESEnglish 194Connecting to a TVWhy is there no sound?The volume on the TV is set to the minimum.Adjust the volume on the TV.What is the differ

195 EnglishCOMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONSPrintingWhy does a message appear during PictBridge printing?There is a problem with the printer.Please refer to th

APPENDICESEnglish 196MiscA problem such as inability to record or play back occurs.The card contains files that were saved using a device other than t

197 EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGBefore taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem.CameraProblem

APPENDICESEnglish 198ShootingAn image is not captured when the [ ] button or [] button is pressed.The maximum number of images that can be captured or

199 EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGShootingA warning tone (beep-beep-beep) sounds, and it is not possible to take a picture using the self-timer.The battery pa

APPENDICESEnglish 200Viewing imagesThe image is too dark.The flash was blocked by a finger or other object.Hold the camera correctly, and make sure th

201 EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGViewing imagesThe image is too bright.The forced flash mode is selected.Select a different flash mode.77, 102The subject was

APPENDICESEnglish 202Viewing imagesThe colors of the images captured indoors are not correct.This is due to ambient lighting.Capture the image using t

5 EnglishCONTENTS APPENDICESCOMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ... 189TROUBLESHOOTING ...

203 EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGConnecting to a TVThere is no color in the image.The image is distorted.The TV output setting is not correct.Select the corr

APPENDICESEnglish 204ChargingThe camera is set in the docking station but the installed battery is not being recharged.The AC adaptor is not connected

205 EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGMisc.The audio guide does not sound.The audio guide setting is set to “OFF”.Set the audio guide setting to “ON”.144The recor

APPENDICESEnglish 206Docking stationProblem Cause ActionReference pageRemote control unitThe remote control unit does not seem to work.The remote cont

207 EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGRemote control unitThe remote control unit does not seem to work.The remote control unit is too far from the camera’s remote

APPENDICESEnglish 208Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filtersScene Select* When recording a video clip in dark surroundings, the shutter s

209 EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGFilterAbout the scene select function and focus range settingsi The scene select function changes to = when the focus range

APPENDICESEnglish 210SPECIFICATIONSCameraType Digital Movie Camera (recording and playback)Recorded image file formatStill images: JPEG format (DCF, D

211 EnglishSPECIFICATIONSStill image shooting mode (recording resolution)J: 3264 × 2448 pixels (approx. 8 million pixels)M: 2288 × 1712 pixels (approx

APPENDICESEnglish 212Exposure control typeProgrammable AE/Shutter speed priority AE/Aperture priority AE/Manual exposure controlExposure compensation

English 6QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATIONYour camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From creating precisely the photo you want, to vi

213 EnglishSPECIFICATIONSMinimum subject illumination9 lux (1/30 sec in the scene select AUTO mode)3 lux (1/15 sec in the HIGH SENSITIVITY or lamp mod

APPENDICESEnglish 214Camera connectors* via the docking station[COMPONENT/AV] (480p/1080i/720p output) terminal*Regrouped jackAudio output265mVrms (–9

215 EnglishSPECIFICATIONSBattery lifei Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a 25 °C (77°F) ambient temperature.i The

APPENDICESEnglish 216Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording TimeThe table shows the possible number of captured images and t

217 EnglishSPECIFICATIONSDocking stationRemote control unitPart number PDS-HD1000Power supply DC 5VRated output DC 5VAmbient environmentTemperature 0

APPENDICESEnglish 218Concerning the multi-indicator and blue LED indicatorMulti-indicatorThe camera’s multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, de

219 EnglishSPECIFICATIONSSupplied AC adaptori When using the supplied AC adaptor abroad, the power cord may need to be replaced in accordance with loc

APPENDICESEnglish 220OthersMac OS, QuickTime, iPod and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.Microsoft and W

221 EnglishSPECIFICATIONSBefore capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to comfirm that your camera is set up and ready to

APPENDICESEnglish 222HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURESTaking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think. By keeping a few points

7 EnglishQUICK SEARCH BY OPERATIONPhotographing people• “SCENE SELECT” (portrait mode/night view portrait mode) on page 99• “FILTERS” (cosmetic filter

223 EnglishHINTS FOR TAKING PICTURESPhotographing a moving subjectSituation: You would like to snap an action shot of a moving child or pet. The autof

APPENDICESEnglish 224Shooting portraits (portrait mode >)Points:i Choose a background that doesn’t detract from your subject.i Move in close to you

225 EnglishHINTS FOR TAKING PICTURESNight photography (night view portrait mode /)Points:i Avoid camera shake.i Increase the ISO sensitivity.NOTEi Cam

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English 8PlaybackBasic operation Convenient functions Additional functionsGetting started viewing images• “PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES”

9 EnglishQUICK SEARCH BY OPERATIONFile managing/processingBasic operation Convenient functions Additional functionsSearch for image/audio files• “9-im

English 10Using with a computerBasic operation Convenient functions Additional functionsUse the camera as a card reader• “USING AS A CARD READER” on p

11 EnglishCHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIESi Soft case (page 14): 1 i Handstrap (page 13): 1i Xacti Software DVD (DVD-ROM) (page 4 in the Xacti Softwa

English 12i Remote control unit (pages 26, 30 to 32 and 82): 1i Lens cap (page 13): 1 i Dedicated USB converter cable: 1h For use with the Xacti Libra

English iiFOR CANADIAN USERSi This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.FOR EU USERSNote:iThis symbol mark and recycle system app

13 EnglishCHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIESHow to use the accessoriesk Handstrapk Lens cap

English 14k Soft case

15 EnglishCHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIESSeparately sold accessoriesi HDMI cable VCP-HDMI01Cable for connecting to the HDMI terminal on the docking

English 16Media cards that can be used with this cameraThe type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is:i SD Memory Card

17 EnglishGETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERAYour digital movie camera can record video clips in full high vision. It includes an operation mode that

English 18Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation (page 47)Select from two shooting/playback modes: the “SIMPLE mode” for users new to the c

19 EnglishGETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERASharp face shots (page 117)Your camera is equipped with a face recognition feature which detects the subj

English 20Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images (pages 21 and 4 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL)Use the accessory c

21 EnglishSYSTEM MAPYou can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities.Remote control unitTVPrinterBattery charger (optional)Sep

English 22SETUPSETUPSETUPPARTS NAMESCameraFrontStrap holderFlash button [?]Flashi Extends when the flash button [?] is pressed.Remote control sensorLe

iii EnglishSymbols used in this manualHINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to.CAUTION Points that requir

23 EnglishPARTS NAMES<To open the monitor unit>

English 24SETUPRearBottomMulti-indicator[] button[] buttonZoom switchMENU buttonCard slot coverMonitorSET buttonTripod stand holeSIMPLE/NORMAL switchB

25 EnglishPARTS NAMESDocking stationFrontRearOperation mode buttonDC IN terminalUSB terminalCOMPONENT/AV terminalHDMI terminalDocking station terminal

English 26SETUPRemote control unit<In the shooting mode>1 [] button2 [] button3 Works the same as pushing zoom switch toward the [W] ([P]) side4

27 EnglishINSTALLING THE CARDBe sure to format a newly purchased card or one that was used in another device before using it in your camera (page 165)

English 28SETUP<To remove the card...>h To remove the card, press it in, and then release. The card will protrude slightly, and you can then pul

29 EnglishPREPARING THE DOCKING STATIONThe supplied docking station is used to connect your camera to a computer, printer or TV, as well as to charge

English 30SETUPPREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNITThe remote control unit can be used to take pictures and play them back with the camera.Prepare the ba

31 EnglishPREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNITHow to use the remote control unitThe remote control unit can be used at an angle that is displaced 15 degr

English 32SETUPChanging the remote control codeThe remote control unit will also work with other Sanyo cameras that can be operated by infrared remote

English ivSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVEPreparing the camera1 Insert the SD Memory Card.h An SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Please purch

33 EnglishPREPARING THE POWERPlease charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Power to the camera can also be supplied from a power outlet if

English 34SETUP2 Insert the battery pack.h Take care that it is positioned correctly.3 Replace the battery cover.<To remove the battery pack...&g

35 EnglishPREPARING THE POWER5 Close the camera’s monitor unit, and set the camera in the docking station.h Set the camera securely, making sure that

English 36SETUPCAUTIONUsing the camera when it is set in the docking station...i You can photograph and view images while the camera is set in the doc

37 EnglishPREPARING THE POWERWhen using a power outletPower to the camera can be supplied from a power outlet if the docking station or the AC adaptor

English 38SETUPUsing the docking stationUse the supplied AC adaptor and power cord to connect the docking station to a power outlet, and set the camer

39 EnglishPREPARING THE POWERAbout rechargingRecharging takes place only when the camera is turned off, or when the power save function or the sleep f

English 40SETUPTURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFFTurning on the camera1 Set the REC/PLAY switch.To shoot pictures:Set to REC.To play back images:Set to PL

41 EnglishTURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFFTurning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is activeIn order to preserve battery pack power, the po

English 42SETUPHINTTo immediately activate the power save modei Press the ON/OFF button briefly to active the power save function.About the standby mo

v EnglishSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVEBefore capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and

43 EnglishDATE AND TIME SETTINGThe camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during playb

English 44SETUP3 Set the clock.1 Select “TIME”.2 Press the SET button.h The Set Time Screen appears.3 Set the time to “19:30”.h The time is set in th

45 EnglishDATE AND TIME SETTING5 Press the MENU button.h The date and time setting is completed.h To display the Recording or Playback Screen, press

English 46SETUPSWITCHING BETWEEN THE SHOOTING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODESwitch between the shooting mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for viewin

47 EnglishSIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODEAbout the SIMPLE mode and NORMAL modeThe “SIMPLE mode” comprises only those functions that are most often used and ne

English 48SETUPSwitching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modesUse the SIMPLE/NORMAL switch, located next to the monitor, to switch between the SIMPLE an

49 EnglishSIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODEAccessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen1 Set the camera to the shooting or playback mode.h Use the REC/

English 50SETUP2 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

51 EnglishSIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE3 Press the MENU button.h The Menu Screen for the mode you selected in steps 1 and 2 appears on the monitor.Display

English 52SETUPTo access the SIMPLE Mode Setting Menu Screen4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the item you wish to change, and press the S

English viPlaybackWhen you are finished using the camera...Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera off.1 Set the REC/PLAY swi

53 EnglishSIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODETo access a NORMAL Mode Setting Menu4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select a tab.h The Menu Screen for the sel

English 54SETUP6 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 select

55 EnglishSIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODEOverview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting ScreenSIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu1423OKSelect movie and photo size

English 56SETUP1 Recording size (page 71)h Select the video clip size to record.2 Focus range (page 72)h Select the focus range that corresponds to th

57 EnglishSIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODESIMPLE Mode Playback Menu3421OKStart slideshow

English 58SETUP1 Slideshow (page 86)h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow.2 Playback volume (page 87)h Adjust the volume for video c

59 EnglishSIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODEOverview of the NORMAL Mode Setting ScreenNORMAL Mode Shooting Menu<Tab 1>3223117654321RECORDING MENUMOVIEPHOTO

English 60SETUP1 Video clip settings (page 93)<HD mode><SD mode>2 Still image settings (page 94)3 Scene select (page 99)4 Filter (page 101

61 EnglishSIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE<Tab 2>2311327654321RECORDING MENUMOVIE STABILIZERPHOTO STABILIZERFOCUSFOCUS MODEEXP MEASUREISO2

English 62SETUP1 Movie stabilizer (page 105)h Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording.2 Photo stabilizer (page 105)h Compensate for ca

vii EnglishSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVEBurn your recorded video clips onto a DVD (Windows XP)Using the supplied DVD-ROM (Xacti Software DVD), you can sto

63 EnglishSIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE<Tab 3>322311654321RECORDING MENUWHITE BALANCEEXPOSUREDIGITAL ZOOMFACE CHASERHIGH SENSITIVITY3

English 64SETUP1 White balance (page 113)2 Exposure (page 114)3 Digital zoom (page 116)4 Face chaser (page 117)5 High sensitivity mode (page 118)6 Rem

65 EnglishSIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODENORMAL Mode Playback Menu<Tab 1>1 Slideshow (page 120)h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow.2

English 66SETUP<Tab 2>1 Resize (page 130)h Reduce the resolution of a still image.2 Extract still image (page 131)h Extract a still image from a

67 EnglishFULL AUTO MODEIn the full auto mode, you can record files using the settings in effect at the time of shipment from the factory. However, ev

English 68SIMPLE/SHOOTINGSIMPLESHOOTINGSIMPLE/SHOOTINGBEFORE TAKING PICTURESFor best resultsHold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to you

69 EnglishBEFORE TAKING PICTURESUsing the autofocusThe autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may ca

English 70SIMPLE/SHOOTINGThe following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work, but not as desired.i When both near

71 EnglishBEFORE TAKING PICTURESSelect the recording sizeThe larger the image size (number of pixels), the better the image quality will be, but the f

English 72SIMPLE/SHOOTING Select the focus settingSelect the focus range corresponding to the distance between the camera and the subject.1 Display t

English viii3 In the installation window, click on [Finish] and remove the DVD-ROM from the computer’s DVD drive.<About the Kodak online service&g

73 EnglishBEFORE TAKING PICTURESHints for taking picturesMuting the operation soundsi The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the [

English 74SIMPLE/SHOOTINGVIDEO CLIP RECORDING1 Turn on the camera (page 40), and set it to the shooting mode (page 46).2 Press the [ ] button.h Reco

75 EnglishSHOOTING SINGLE SHOTSCapture a still image (single-shot).1 Turn on the camera (page 40), and set it to the shooting mode (page 46).2 Press

English 76SIMPLE/SHOOTINGHINTAdjusting the monitor brightnessi While the Shooting Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen for adjusting th

77 EnglishSHOOTING SINGLE SHOTSUsing the flashThe flash is not only used for photographing under dark conditions, but is also convenient for example w

English 78SIMPLE/SHOOTING3 Select the desired flash operation, and press the SET button.h This completes the flash operation setting.4 Press the [ ]

79 EnglishSHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIPYou can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip.1 Turn on the ca

English 80SIMPLE/SHOOTINGHINTi When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not operate.i The photo stabilizer (page 105)

81 EnglishMACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.1 Point the camera lens at the subject.2 Push th

English 82SIMPLE/SHOOTINGSHOOTING AND PLAYBACK WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL UNITThe remote control sensor on your camera makes it possible to capture image