VPC-FH1EXVPC-FH1VPC-FH1GXINSTRUCTION MANUALDual CameraPlease read these instructions carefully before using the camera.Make sure to read and understan
ix EnglishSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVEConnect your camera to a computerConnect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired files to the computer.1 U
79 EnglishDELETING FILESYou can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete single files, selected files or all the files at one time.Dele
English 80SIMPLE/PLAYBACK3 Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button.<DELETE SINGLE>h The currently displayed file is deleted.h To delete other
81 EnglishDELETING FILES4 Press the SET button.h The selected file is marked with the delete icon [ ].h Up to 100 files can be selected.h To cancel a
English 82SIMPLE/PLAYBACKPLAYBACK MODES21-image display playback1 Display the image you wish to play back.2 Push the zoom switch toward the [W/P] si
83 EnglishPLAYBACK MODESSelecting the playback folderIf the card contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you would like to play ba
English 84SIMPLE/PLAYBACKMagnifying (zooming in) the image1 Display the image that you want to magnify.h For a video clip, pause playback at the plac
85 EnglishNORMALSHOOTINGNORMAL/SHOOTINGRECORDING MENU 1Video settingYou can record video clips in either the HD mode (16:9 horizontal to vertical aspe
English 86NORMAL/SHOOTINGAudio recordingk Audio recording1 Select <, and press the SET button.h The audio recording mode is enabled.h The menu dis
87 EnglishRECORDING MENU 1HINTYou can capture a still image during an audio recordingi Press the [ ] button during audio recording to capture a [ stil
English 88NORMAL/SHOOTINGk Audio playback1 Select an audio file, and press the SET button.h Playback begins.CAUTIONIf no audio is heard...i The audio
English x3 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button.h The screen to select the computer connection mode appears.4 Select “CARD READER”, and press
89 EnglishRECORDING MENU 1Still image settingFor still images, you can select either the 4:3 or 16:9 horizontal to vertical aspect ratio. This menu is
English 90NORMAL/SHOOTINGScene select settingYou can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditi
91 EnglishRECORDING MENU 1Self-timer settingBy assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 126 and 130), you can set the self-timer from
English 92NORMAL/SHOOTINGRECORDING MENU 2Motion compensation (image stabilizer) settingYour camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for
93 EnglishRECORDING MENU 2Focus range settingHow to use the manual focus1 Select -, and press the SET button.h The focus distance adjustment bar appe
English 94NORMAL/SHOOTINGFocus mode settingWhen the spot focus setting is selected, the focus mark + appears in the center of the monitor.Light-measur
95 EnglishRECORDING MENU 2ISO sensitivity settingWith the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of th
English 96NORMAL/SHOOTINGRECORDING MENU 3White balance settingThis camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. Howe
97 EnglishRECORDING MENU 3Exposure settingThe shutter speed and aperture size can be set individually.1 Select the desired icon from the exposure men
English 98NORMAL/SHOOTINGFace chaser settingAs you record, the face chaser detects the subject’s face, and adjusts the brightness and focus in a way t
xi EnglishSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVEBurn video clips onto a DVD (For Windows Vista users)Here’s how to write your recorded data onto a DVD in the mpeg2
99 EnglishRECORDING MENU 3Photo wide D-range settingBy using the photo wide D-range feature, even in an image comprised of both bright and dark subjec
English 100NORMAL/SHOOTINGHigh sensitivity mode settingWhen you shoot in the high sensitivity mode, the captured image appears even brighter than that
101 EnglishRECORDING MENU 3Exposure compensationBy assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 126 and 130), you c
English 102NORMAL/SHOOTINGHINTThe exposure compensation setting is canceled in the following cases:iWhen the pointer is set to the center position.iWh
103 EnglishPLAYBACKNORMAL/PLAYBACKPLAYBACK MENU 1Slideshow settingsSpecify the settings for playing back files continuously in a “slideshow” format. I
English 104NORMAL/PLAYBACKFile protect settingPrevent accidental erasure of image and audio files.Protect files one by one1 Display the file that you
105 EnglishPLAYBACK MENU 1Protect selected filesSelect multiple files to protect.1 Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 44).2 Select “PROTECT
English 106NORMAL/PLAYBACKResizeA captured image can be resized to a smaller size and saved as a separate image.HINTWhy can’t the image be resized?i A
107 EnglishPLAYBACK MENU 2Correcting the imageRepair the red-eye effect in still images to make the eyes appear more natural, enhance the contrast, or
English 108NORMAL/PLAYBACKEditing video clipsYou can trim away unwanted portions from a video clip and save it as a new video clip (video clip cutting
English xii3 Under the “What would you like to do?” heading, point to [Make DVD] and click on [DVD-video].h The Hints window opens, in which you can
109 EnglishPLAYBACK MENU 2Procedure to join video clipsSpecify the video clip that will come first.JJJoin the video clips.Specify the video clip that
English 110NORMAL/PLAYBACKCAUTIONCaution when editing video clipsi When editing video clips, do not press the REC/PLAY button. If you press the REC/PL
111 EnglishPLAYBACK MENU 2Video clip cutting (extracting)1 Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment.2 Display the NORMAL Mode
English 112NORMAL/PLAYBACK4 Specify the start point of the extract.h Use the procedure below to specify the frame from which the video clip extract w
113 EnglishPLAYBACK MENU 25 Toggle the SET button up.h The start point of the video clip extract is set, and the screen to specify the end point appe
English 114NORMAL/PLAYBACK7 Select the desired option, and press the SET button.h Editing starts.h When editing ends, you are returned to the NORMAL
115 EnglishPLAYBACK MENU 2Joining video clipsCAUTIONi Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined.1 Display the NORMAL Mod
English 116NORMAL/PLAYBACK4 Press the [O/] button.h A screen appears for you to select either to save the joined video clip as a new (separate) file,
117 EnglishPLAYBACK MENU 2Printing instructionsIn addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventi
English 118NORMAL/PLAYBACKHINTPrinting a single frame from a video clipi To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a st
xiii EnglishSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE5 Click the [Close] button.h The screen to make a DVD-video opens.<To return to the preceding step>h Click
119 EnglishPLAYBACK MENU 23 Press the SET button.h The Date/Copies Print Screen appears.h If “EACH IMAGE” was selected, toggle the SET button to the
English 120NORMAL/PLAYBACK4 Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints.<Specify the number of prints>h Toggle
121 EnglishFILE INFO DISPLAYOn the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when a file was recorded with your camera.1 Display the de
English 122OPTION SETTINGSOPTION SETTINGSOPTION SETTINGSDISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENUThe camera settings are executed via the Option Setting Menu.1
123 EnglishINTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENUTab 1321231OPTION MENUCLOCK SETINFO DISPLAYSTARTUP DISPLAYOPERATION BEEPPOST VIEWREC FOLDER1OKEXIT76
OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 1241 CLOCK SET setting (page 38)h Set the camera’s clock.2 INFO DISPLAY settingh Specify the information to display on the play
125 EnglishINTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENUTab 2321231OPTION MENUNOISE REDUCTIONIMAGE SETTINGSBRIGHTNESSLANGUAGE2OKEXITSHORTCUTS654321
OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 1261 SHORTCUTS setting (page 130)2 NOISE REDUCTION settingh Compared to normal shooting, when the PHOTO NR function is ON, the
127 EnglishINTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENUTab 3321231OPTION MENUTV OUTPUTPOWER SAVEFILE NO. CONT'DFORMATRESET SETTINGS3OKEXIT654321
OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 1281 TV OUTPUT setting (page 132)2 POWER SAVE setting (page 36)h Specify the elapsed period of inactivity before the power save
English xiv8 Click the [Open] button.h The selected files are shown in the “Content” field.<To check the contents of the selected files>h When
129 EnglishINTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENUStorage folder settingCreate or select a recording folder (a folder in which to store recorded files
OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 130Shortcut settingAssign functions (operation shortcuts) to the SET button when it is toggled up, down, left or right when the
131 EnglishINTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU3 Toggle the SET button up or down.h Display the function you wish to assign to the key.4 Press th
OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 132TV output settingSpecify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s COMPONENT/AV terminal or HDMI terminal.1
133 EnglishINTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU2 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.h The screen to change the parameter for the
OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 1343 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired parameter.4 Press the SET button.5 Press the MENU button.h This
135 EnglishINTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENURelation between “TV TYPE” setting and TV displayThe tables below show the video signal that is outp
OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 136CAUTIONIf the TV display is not correct…i If the appearance of the image on the TV monitor is not correct, you can either ch
137 EnglishINTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENUFile No. continued settingIf a newly formatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the cap
OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 138i If Card B already has files in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows.When the highest file number
xv EnglishSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE9 Click the [Next] button.h The window to edit the disk menu appears.
139 EnglishINTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENUFormatting (initializing)A card must be formatted with this camera:i After purchasing, when used for
OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 140CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORYYou can check how many images can be captured and how much recording time is available on
141 EnglishCHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORYFor audio recordings1 Set the camera to the audio recording mode (page 86).h The remaining audio recordi
OPTION SETTINGSEnglish 142CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGEWhen using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be checked on t
143 EnglishCHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGEh The approximate remaining battery time indication appears on the monitor. Please use this as a
English 144CONNECTING TO A TVOTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONSCONNECTING TO A TVCONNECTING TO A TVCONNECTING TO A STANDARD VIDEO INPUT TERMINALAbout image
145 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 146Connect to the 480p/720p/1080i/1080p terminalIf your TV has a 480p/720p/1080i/1080p input terminal, you can enjoy the hig
147 EnglishENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITYConnecting to the HDMI terminalHINTi HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks
CONNECTING TO A TVEnglish 148PLAYING BACK ON A TVi After connecting the camera to the television, switch the TV input to the terminal to which the cam
English xvi10 Click on one of the designs under “Templates”, and then click the [Next] button.h A preview of the selected design is shown.
149 EnglishXacti LibraryConnect all the devices.h Please make sure that the camera and all devices are turned OFF before proceeding.For detailed infor
English 150CONNECTING TO A PRINTERCONNECTING TO A PRINTERCONNECTING TO A PRINTERPRINTINGYour camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting th
151 EnglishPRINTING3 Select “PRINTER”, and press the SET button.4 The PictBridge printing mode is activated.h The camera switches to the PictBridge
English 152CONNECTING TO A PRINTERHINTTo cancel printing1 During printing, toggle the SET button down.h The confirmation screen to cancel printing app
153 EnglishAPPENDICESAPPENDICESCOMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONSIf you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilatio
APPENDICESEnglish 154ShootingAre the settings retained even after the camera is turned off?— All settings except the self-timer and the exposure compe
155 EnglishCOMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONSShootingWhat is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom?— Because shooting with the optical zo
APPENDICESEnglish 156MonitorWhen used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves?Condition due to the monitor characteristic
157 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 158Connecting 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
xvii EnglishSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE11 Click the [Next] button.h The window to configure the DVD burn setup opens.
159 EnglishCOMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONSPrintingWhy does a message appear during PictBridge printing?There is a problem with the printer.Please refer to th
APPENDICESEnglish 160Misc.A problem such as inability to record or play back occurs.The card contains files that were saved using a device other than
161 EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGBefore taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem.CameraProblem
APPENDICESEnglish 162ShootingAn image is not captured when the [ ] button or [] button is pressed.The power is not turned on.If the power save functio
163 EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGShootingThe flash does not operate.The flash off mode is selected.Set the flash to automatic flash mode or forced flash mode
APPENDICESEnglish 164ShootingA warning tone (beep-beep-beep) sounds, and it is not possible to take a picture using the self-timer.The battery pack is
165 EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGViewing imagesThe image is too dark.The flash was blocked by a finger or other object.Hold the camera correctly, and make su
APPENDICESEnglish 166Viewing imagesThe image is too bright.The forced flash mode is selected.Select a different flash mode.46, 66The subject was too b
167 EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGViewing imagesThe colors of the images captured indoors are not correct.This is due to ambient lighting.Capture the image us
APPENDICESEnglish 168Connecting to a TVThere is no color in the image.The image is distorted.The TV output setting is not correct.Select the correct T
English xviii12 Click the [Burn] button.hDisk writing begins.hThe process status is shown in the “Recording progress” field.h When the burn process is
169 EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGChargingThe battery pack is not charging.Correctly insert the battery pack in the charger.Make sure that the battery pack is
APPENDICESEnglish 170Remote control unitThe remote control unit does not seem to work.The remote control unit is too far from the camera’s remote cont
171 EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGMisc.The audio guide does not sound.The audio guide setting is set to “OFF”.Set the audio guide setting to “ON”.124The recor
APPENDICESEnglish 172Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filtersScene Select* In some cases, the shutter speed may decrease to 1/15 sec.Setti
173 EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGFilterAbout the scene select function and focus range settingsi The scene select function changes to = when the focus range
APPENDICESEnglish 174SPECIFICATIONSCameraRecorded image file formatStill images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant)Note: Designed mainly by t
175 EnglishSPECIFICATIONSStill image shooting mode (recording resolution)I: 4000 × 3000 pixels (approx. 12 million pixels)U: 3264 × 2448 pixels (appro
APPENDICESEnglish 176Exposure control typeProgrammable AE/Shutter speed priority AE/Aperture priority AE/Manual exposure controlExposure compensation
177 EnglishSPECIFICATIONSMinimum subject illumination6 lux (1/30 sec in the scene select AUTO mode)2 lux (1/15 sec in the HIGH SENSITIVITY or lamp mod
APPENDICESEnglish 178Camera connectors[COMPONENT/AV] (480p/1080i/720p/1080p output) terminalRegrouped jackAudio output265mVrms (–9dBs), 12kΩ or less,
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
xix EnglishSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE15 Click the [Finish] button.h A screen asking if you would like to save the project appears.16 Click the [Yes] bu
179 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 180Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Timei If the continuous recording time of a voice memo exceeds a
181 EnglishSPECIFICATIONSi Even with cards of the same capacity, the amount of data that can actually be stored may differ depending on the card brand
APPENDICESEnglish 182Concerning the multi-indicatorThe camera’s multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the different camera operat
183 EnglishSPECIFICATIONSSupplied AC adaptori When using the supplied AC adaptor abroad, the power cord may need to be replaced in accordance with loc
APPENDICESEnglish 184OthersMac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.Microsoft and Windows are registered tradem
185 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 186HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURESTaking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think. By keeping a few points
187 EnglishHINTS FOR TAKING PICTURESPhotographing a moving subjectSituation: You would like to snap an action shot of a moving child or pet. The autof
APPENDICESEnglish 188Shooting portraits (portrait mode >)Points:i Choose a background that doesn’t detract from your subject.i Move in close to you
English xxHow was that? The convenient accessories not only let you immediately view images captured with the camera, but you can also upload images t
189 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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1 EnglishCONTENTSHOW TO READ THIS MANUAL ...iiiQUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ...
English 2SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE ...42About the SIMPLE mode and NORMAL mode ...
3 EnglishCONTENTS NORMALSHOOTINGRECORDING MENU 1 ... 85Video setting ...
English 4 OPTION SETTINGSDISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU ...122INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU ...
5 EnglishCONTENTS APPENDICESCOMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ... 153TROUBLESHOOTING ...
English 6QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATIONYour camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From creating precisely the photo you want, to vi
7 EnglishQUICK SEARCH BY OPERATIONShoot in dark conditions• “Exposure compensation” on page 101• “Using the flash” on pages 46 and 66• “Scene select s
English 8PlaybackBasic operation Convenient functions Additional functionsGetting started viewing images• “PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES”
English iiFOR CANADIAN USERSi This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.FOR EU USERSThe symbol mark and recycling systems describ
9 EnglishQUICK SEARCH BY OPERATIONFile managing/processingBasic operation Convenient functions Additional functionsSearch for image/audio files• “21-i
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 Grip belt (page 13): 1 i Xacti Software CD (CD-ROM) (page 4 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL):
English 12i Remote control unit (pages 24, 27 to 29 and 72): 1i Lens cap (page 14): 1 i Dedicated USB converter cable: 1h For use with the Xacti Libra
13 EnglishCHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIESHow to use the accessoriesk Grip belt1342
English 14k Lens cap 135421 Depress2 Pull<After removing>The lens cap can be stowed in the lens cap holder on the grip belt.Lens cap holder<T
15 EnglishABOUT THE SEPARATELY SOLD ACCESSORIES AND THE CARDSeparately sold accessoriesi Mini HDMI cable VCP-HDMI02Cable for connecting to the HDMI te
English 16Media cards that can be used with this cameraThe types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are:i SD Memory Cardi SDH
17 EnglishGETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERAYour dual camera can record video clips in Full High Definition*. It includes an operation mode that lets
English 18Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation (page 42)Select from two recording/playback modes: the “SIMPLE mode” for users new to the
iii EnglishHOW TO READ THIS MANUALFor first-time usersPlease read the sections on “SETUP” and “SIMPLE” in this manual, as well as the included “QUICK
19 EnglishGETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERASharp face shots (pages 54 and 98)Your camera is equipped with a face recognition feature which detects t
English 20Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images (page 21, and page 4 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL)Use the accesso
21 EnglishSYSTEM MAPYou can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities.Dedicated USB interface cableDedicated S-AV interface cab
English 22SETUPSETUPSETUPPARTS NAMESCameraFrontBottomFlashLensZoom switch[T/]]/[W/P]MicrophoneGrip beltholderMonitor unitMicrophoneRemote controlsenso
23 EnglishPARTS NAMESRearMulti-indicator[] button[ ] buttonSpeakerMENU buttonMonitorSET buttonUSB terminalBattery cover lockON/OFF buttonGrip belt hol
English 24SETUPRemote control unit<In the recording mode>1 [] button2 [] button3 Works the same as pushing zoom switch toward the [W] ([P]) side
25 EnglishINSTALLING THE CARDBe sure to format a newly purchased card or one that was used in another device before using it in your camera (pages 128
English 26SETUP<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
27 EnglishPREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNITThe remote control unit can be used to take pictures and play them back with the camera.Prepare the battery
English 28SETUPHow to use the remote control unitThe remote control unit can be used at an angle that is displaced 15 degrees horizontally from the re
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
29 EnglishPREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNITChanging the remote control codeThe remote control unit will also work with other Sanyo cameras that can be
English 30SETUPCHARGING THE BATTERY PACKPlease charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Install the battery pack in the camera, and connect t
31 EnglishCHARGING THE BATTERY PACK2 Insert the battery pack, then replace the battery cover.<To remove the battery pack...>h Raise the edge of
English 32SETUP3 Use the power cord to connect the AC adaptor to a power outlet.h Charging begins.<During charging...>h During charging, the mu
33 EnglishCHARGING THE BATTERY PACKCAUTIONDo not charge the battery pack immediately after the camera has been in continuous use for a long timei The
English 34SETUPAbout rechargingRecharging takes place only when the camera is turned off, or when the power save function or the sleep function has be
35 EnglishTURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFFTurning on the camera1 Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.h If you press
English 36SETUPTurning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is activeIn order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) functio
37 EnglishTURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFFTurning off the camera1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.h The camera turns off.HINTTo immediatel
English 38SETUPDATE AND TIME SETTINGThe camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during
v EnglishSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVEShooting1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on.h If the screen to set the date and t
39 EnglishDATE AND TIME SETTING3 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 t
English 40SETUP5 Press the MENU button.h The date and time setting is completed.h To display the Recording or Playback Screen, press the MENU button.
41 EnglishSWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODESwitch between the recording mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for viewing y
English 42SETUPSIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODEAbout the SIMPLE mode and NORMAL modeThe “SIMPLE mode” comprises only those functions that are most often used a
43 EnglishSIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODESwitching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes1 Turn on the camera (page 35).h The previous mode is active.2 Press t
English 44SETUPAccessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen1 Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 41).2 Select the desired
45 EnglishSIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODEOverview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting ScreenSIMPLE Mode Recording MenuSN12345Select videoand photo sizeOKEXIT
English 46SETUP1 Recording size (page 60)h Select the video clip size to record.2 Focus range (page 61)h Select the focus range that corresponds to th
47 EnglishSIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODESIMPLE Mode Playback Menu35214SNOKStart slideshow
English 48SETUP1 Slideshow (page 77)h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow.2 Playback volume (page 78)h Adjust the volume for video c
English viBefore capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to goiSanyo declin
49 EnglishSIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODEOverview of the NORMAL Mode Setting ScreenNORMAL Mode Recording Menu<Tab 1>32123117654321RECORDING MENUVIDEOPHO
English 50SETUP1 Video clip settings (page 85)<HD mode><SD mode>2 Still image settings (page 89)3 Scene select (page 90)4 Filter (page 90)
51 EnglishSIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE<Tab 2>3212312RECORDING MENUVIDEO STABILIZERPHOTO STABILIZERFOCUSFOCUS MODEEXP MEASUREISOOKEXIT7654321
English 52SETUP1 Video stabilizer (page 92)h Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording.2 Photo stabilizer (page 92)h Compensate for came
53 EnglishSIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE<Tab 3>321231RECORDING MENUWHITE BALANCEEXPOSUREFACE CHASERPHOTO WIDE-DHIGH SENSITIVITYDIGITAL ZOOM3OKEXIT76543
English 54SETUP1 White balance (page 96)2 Exposure (page 97)3 Face chaser (page 98)4 Photo wide D-range (page 99)5 High sensitivity mode (page 100)6 D
55 EnglishSIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODENORMAL Mode Playback Menu<Tab 1>1 Slideshow (page 103)h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow.2
English 56SETUP<Tab 2>1 Edit photo (page 107)h Repair the “red-eye” caused by the flash, reduce the blur from camera shake, or enhance the contr
57 EnglishSIMPLESHOOTINGSIMPLE/SHOOTINGBEFORE TAKING PICTURESFor best resultsHold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and maki
English 58SIMPLE/SHOOTINGUsing the autofocusThe autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the
vii EnglishSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE3 Press the SET button.h Playback begins.<To return to the recording mode>h Press the REC/PLAY button.When
59 EnglishBEFORE TAKING PICTURESThe following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work, but not as desired.i When bot
English 60SIMPLE/SHOOTINGSelect the recording sizeThe larger the image size (number of pixels), the better the image quality will be, but the file siz
61 EnglishBEFORE TAKING PICTURESSelect the focus settingSelect the focus range corresponding to the distance between the camera and the subject.1 Dis
English 62SIMPLE/SHOOTINGHints for taking picturesMuting the operation soundsi The audio guidance that sounds when you operate the camera can be muted
63 EnglishVIDEO CLIP RECORDING1 Turn on the camera (page 35), and set it to the recording mode (page 41).2 Press the [ ] button.h Recording begins.
English 64SIMPLE/SHOOTINGSHOOTING SINGLE SHOTSCapture a still image (single-shot).1 Turn on the camera (page 35), and set it to the recording mode (p
65 EnglishSHOOTING SINGLE SHOTSHINTAdjusting the monitor brightnessi While the Recording Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen for adjus
English 66SIMPLE/SHOOTINGUsing the flashThe flash is not only used for photographing under dark conditions, but is also convenient for example when th
67 EnglishSHOOTING SINGLE SHOTSCAUTIONDo not touch the flash unit when shootingi The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching
English 68SIMPLE/SHOOTINGSHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIPYou can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip.1
English viiiBurn your recorded video clips onto a DVD (Windows Vista)Using the supplied CD-ROM (Xacti Software CD), you can store your captured images
69 EnglishSHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIPHINTi When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not operate.i
English 70SIMPLE/SHOOTINGMACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.1 Point the camera lens at the sub
71 EnglishMACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)HINTAbout the “16x Advanced Zoom”i During video clip recording, the “16x Advanced Zoom” function makes it possible t
English 72SIMPLE/SHOOTINGSHOOTING AND PLAYBACK WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL UNITThe remote control sensor on your camera makes it possible to capture image
73 EnglishPLAYBACKSIMPLE/PLAYBACKPLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES1 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 41).2 Select the image to play
English 74SIMPLE/PLAYBACKVideo clip playback operationTo do this... Do thisNormal forward playback Press the SET button.Stop playback During playback,
75 EnglishPLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGESHINTIf the a icon appears on the playback Screen...i The a icon appears when playing back a file th
English 76SIMPLE/PLAYBACKHow to save one frame from a video clip as a still image1 Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish
77 EnglishSLIDESHOW PLAYBACKYou can play back files in succession with the “slideshow playback” feature.1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page
English 78SIMPLE/PLAYBACKPLAYBACK VOLUMEAdjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files.1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 44),
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