Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1000EX
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Please read and understand the separate booklet "SAFETY MANUAL". Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Movie Camera VPC-HD1000EX VPC-HD1000 VPC-HD1000GX Important note This manual explains how to read these products will be labeled as such. Any information regarding only one of these instructions carefully before using the camera. Make sure to safely operate the VPC-HD1000EX, VPC-HD1000 and VPC-HD1000GX.
Please read and understand the separate booklet "SAFETY MANUAL". Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Movie Camera VPC-HD1000EX VPC-HD1000 VPC-HD1000GX Important note This manual explains how to read these products will be labeled as such. Any information regarding only one of these instructions carefully before using the camera. Make sure to safely operate the VPC-HD1000EX, VPC-HD1000 and VPC-HD1000GX.
Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1000EX
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CAUTION Points that require special attention. (page xx) Refer to questions or problems concerning camera operation in this manual HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to. You may find the answers to the page indicated for detailed information. iii English Symbols used in the sections "COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS" (page 191) and "TROUBLESHOOTING" (page 199).
CAUTION Points that require special attention. (page xx) Refer to questions or problems concerning camera operation in this manual HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to. You may find the answers to the page indicated for detailed information. iii English Symbols used in the sections "COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS" (page 191) and "TROUBLESHOOTING" (page 199).
Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1000EX
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h An SD Memory Card is referred to the camera. Please purchase a commercially sold card. Card slot cover Card slot SD Memory Card 2 Connect the AC adaptor to as the "card". DC IN terminal DC IN terminal cover Power cord Supplied AC adaptor To power outlet English iv h In this manual, the SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Preparing the camera 1 Insert the SD Memory Card.
h An SD Memory Card is referred to the camera. Please purchase a commercially sold card. Card slot cover Card slot SD Memory Card 2 Connect the AC adaptor to as the "card". DC IN terminal DC IN terminal cover Power cord Supplied AC adaptor To power outlet English iv h In this manual, the SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Preparing the camera 1 Insert the SD Memory Card.
Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1000EX
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... application program you wish to install. It looks similar to the following: SERIAL NUMBER: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX ( ↑ input this manual, referred to as Premiere Elements). 1 Set the supplied DVD-ROM (Xacti Software DVD) in this number) h When the installation is the procedure... the window. Install the application programs Install two programs from the Xacti Software DVD to your computer: Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition (in this manual, referred to install the program. h The installation window opens. 2 Click on the monitor to as Photoshop Album SE) and, for creating ...
... application program you wish to install. It looks similar to the following: SERIAL NUMBER: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX ( ↑ input this manual, referred to as Premiere Elements). 1 Set the supplied DVD-ROM (Xacti Software DVD) in this number) h When the installation is the procedure... the window. Install the application programs Install two programs from the Xacti Software DVD to your computer: Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition (in this manual, referred to install the program. h The installation window opens. 2 Click on the monitor to as Photoshop Album SE) and, for creating ...
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... 107 Compensate for camera shake when recording movies 107 Compensate for camera shake when shooting still images ........ 108 FOCUS RANGE 109 How to use the manual focus 110 FOCUS MODE 111 LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING 112 ISO SENSITIVITY 113 WHITE BALANCE 115 EXPOSURE SETTING 116 DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING 118 FACE CHASER...
... 107 Compensate for camera shake when recording movies 107 Compensate for camera shake when shooting still images ........ 108 FOCUS RANGE 109 How to use the manual focus 110 FOCUS MODE 111 LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING 112 ISO SENSITIVITY 113 WHITE BALANCE 115 EXPOSURE SETTING 116 DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING 118 FACE CHASER...
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..." (super macro mode) on page 72 • "FOCUS RANGE" (super macro mode) on page 109 For more accurate focus • "How to use the manual focus" (manual focus) on page 110 Set the focus to viewing images using various techniques, you want, to a narrow range • "FOCUS MODE" on page 111 Reduce...
..." (super macro mode) on page 72 • "FOCUS RANGE" (super macro mode) on page 109 For more accurate focus • "How to use the manual focus" (manual focus) on page 110 Set the focus to viewing images using various techniques, you want, to a narrow range • "FOCUS MODE" on page 111 Reduce...
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...; "LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING" on page 112 Adjust the camera's sensitivity • "ISO SENSITIVITY" on page 113 For a more precise exposure setting • "EXPOSURE SETTING" (manual exposure control) on page 116 Change the color of the images • "FILTERS" (monochrome filter/sepia filter) on page 103 Make white appear natural •...
...; "LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING" on page 112 Adjust the camera's sensitivity • "ISO SENSITIVITY" on page 113 For a more precise exposure setting • "EXPOSURE SETTING" (manual exposure control) on page 116 Change the color of the images • "FILTERS" (monochrome filter/sepia filter) on page 103 Make white appear natural •...
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...Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Use the camera as a card reader • "USING AS A CARD READER" on page 9 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Copy files from your camera to a computer • "Connect your camera to a computer" on page viii Using with Windows Vista • "CONNECTING IN THE ...MTP MODE" on page 14 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Managing files copied to a computer • "ABOUT Photoshop Album SE" on page 20 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION...
...Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Use the camera as a card reader • "USING AS A CARD READER" on page 9 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Copy files from your camera to a computer • "Connect your camera to a computer" on page viii Using with Windows Vista • "CONNECTING IN THE ...MTP MODE" on page 14 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Managing files copied to a computer • "ABOUT Photoshop Album SE" on page 20 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION...
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... ACCESSORIES i Soft case (page 14): 1 i Handstrap (page 13): 1 i Xacti Software DVD (DVD-ROM) (page 4 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Li-ion battery pack (page 34): 1 i Docking station (pages 25 and 29): 1 i Dedicated S-AV interface cable (pages 174 and 175):... 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable (page 7 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Dedicated component cable (page 176): 1 i HDMI cable (page 177): 1 Included with other models. i AC adaptor and power cord (pages 29, 37...
... ACCESSORIES i Soft case (page 14): 1 i Handstrap (page 13): 1 i Xacti Software DVD (DVD-ROM) (page 4 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Li-ion battery pack (page 34): 1 i Docking station (pages 25 and 29): 1 i Dedicated S-AV interface cable (pages 174 and 175):... 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable (page 7 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Dedicated component cable (page 176): 1 i HDMI cable (page 177): 1 Included with other models. i AC adaptor and power cord (pages 29, 37...
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... connection cable (small) (page 189) For use with the HDMI cable (large, small) (page 177) i Quick Guide i Xacti Library Instruction Manual //012-1-8.eps// English 12 See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate. The lithium battery used in this booklet carefully before using the camera. i ...cap (page 13): 1 i Dedicated USB converter cable: 1 h For use with the Xacti Library feature i Microphone connection cable (page 189): 1 i "SAFETY MANUAL" (safety precautions booklet) Please read this camera contains perchlorate material, which may apply. ONLY Perchlorate Material -
... connection cable (small) (page 189) For use with the HDMI cable (large, small) (page 177) i Quick Guide i Xacti Library Instruction Manual //012-1-8.eps// English 12 See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate. The lithium battery used in this booklet carefully before using the camera. i ...cap (page 13): 1 i Dedicated USB converter cable: 1 h For use with the Xacti Library feature i Microphone connection cable (page 189): 1 i "SAFETY MANUAL" (safety precautions booklet) Please read this camera contains perchlorate material, which may apply. ONLY Perchlorate Material -
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English 20 Or connect the camera directly to a printer to view images on a TV or computer. And with the software in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL) Use the accessory cables to make prints of your original DVDs and CDs. Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images (pages 21 and 4 in the supplied DVD-ROM (Xacti Software DVD), you can create your photos.
English 20 Or connect the camera directly to a printer to view images on a TV or computer. And with the software in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL) Use the accessory cables to make prints of your original DVDs and CDs. Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images (pages 21 and 4 in the supplied DVD-ROM (Xacti Software DVD), you can create your photos.
Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1000EX
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... (total range). *: The camera automatically focuses on the subject with a range of 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (normal). -: The focus can be set manually. +: The camera focuses on the subject within a range of 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1.0 m (3.28 ft.) (super macro). 4 Focus area (page 111) B: 9-point range finder focus...
... (total range). *: The camera automatically focuses on the subject with a range of 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (normal). -: The focus can be set manually. +: The camera focuses on the subject within a range of 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1.0 m (3.28 ft.) (super macro). 4 Focus area (page 111) B: 9-point range finder focus...
Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1000EX
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SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE 1 RECORDING MENU3 2 WHITE BALANCE MANUAL EXPOSURE 1 2 3 DIGITAL ZOOM 3 1 FACE CHASER 4 2 HIGH SENSITIVITY 5 3 6 63 English
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE 1 RECORDING MENU3 2 WHITE BALANCE MANUAL EXPOSURE 1 2 3 DIGITAL ZOOM 3 1 FACE CHASER 4 2 HIGH SENSITIVITY 5 3 6 63 English
Instruction Manual, VPC-HD1000EX
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...) q: For shooting under incandescent lighting (incandescent) ^: For setting the most accurate white balance (one push) 2 Manual exposure (page 116) @: The exposure is automatically adjusted depending on the ambient lighting (auto). H: Set the aperture and shutter speed... manually. 3 Digital zoom (page 118) Q: Enable the digital zoom. g: Set the aperture manually. R: Disable the digital zoom. 4 Face chaser (page 119) -: Enable face chaser. .: Disable face chaser...
...) q: For shooting under incandescent lighting (incandescent) ^: For setting the most accurate white balance (one push) 2 Manual exposure (page 116) @: The exposure is automatically adjusted depending on the ambient lighting (auto). H: Set the aperture and shutter speed... manually. 3 Digital zoom (page 118) Q: Enable the digital zoom. g: Set the aperture manually. R: Disable the digital zoom. 4 Face chaser (page 119) -: Enable face chaser. .: Disable face chaser...
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... can change the focus range setting from 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 8 m (26.25 ft.), as well as to infinity (manual focus). +: 1 cm (0.39 in .) to infinity (normal mode) -: The focus can be manually set to *, + or -, the corresponding indication appears on the monitor. 2 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.
... can change the focus range setting from 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 8 m (26.25 ft.), as well as to infinity (manual focus). +: 1 cm (0.39 in .) to infinity (normal mode) -: The focus can be manually set to *, + or -, the corresponding indication appears on the monitor. 2 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.
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... 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "FOCUS RANGE", and press the SET button. 2 Select "MANUAL", and press the SET button. About zoom movement when using the manual focus i If the focus distance is focused. h The focus distance is set to 70 cm (27.56 in.) or less, the zoom... will function only within the range at which the image is set , and you set to 70 cm (27.56 in the manual focus mode and the actual distance. i When the focus distance is suitable for that focus distance. NORMAL/SHOOTING How to adjust the focus distance, and...
... 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "FOCUS RANGE", and press the SET button. 2 Select "MANUAL", and press the SET button. About zoom movement when using the manual focus i If the focus distance is focused. h The focus distance is set to 70 cm (27.56 in.) or less, the zoom... will function only within the range at which the image is set , and you set to 70 cm (27.56 in the manual focus mode and the actual distance. i When the focus distance is suitable for that focus distance. NORMAL/SHOOTING How to adjust the focus distance, and...
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... light source (one push). If you want to another white balance setting (>, r, o, p, or q) is used for the ^ icon, it when the light source cannot be manually set. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "WHITE BALANCE", and press the SET button. >: The camera will make the white balance adjustment...
... light source (one push). If you want to another white balance setting (>, r, o, p, or q) is used for the ^ icon, it when the light source cannot be manually set. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "WHITE BALANCE", and press the SET button. >: The camera will make the white balance adjustment...
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Example: To set a fast shutter speed for a deep field depth). ,: This allows you to set a specific shutter speed and aperture size (manual exposure control). T: This allows you to set a specific shutter speed. English 116 The camera automatically sets an appropriate aperture size based on this...SETTING The shutter speed and aperture size can be set individually by the user. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "MANUAL EXPOSURE", and press the SET button. @: The optimum shutter speed and aperture size are set according to the brightness of a background scene.
Example: To set a fast shutter speed for a deep field depth). ,: This allows you to set a specific shutter speed and aperture size (manual exposure control). T: This allows you to set a specific shutter speed. English 116 The camera automatically sets an appropriate aperture size based on this...SETTING The shutter speed and aperture size can be set individually by the user. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "MANUAL EXPOSURE", and press the SET button. @: The optimum shutter speed and aperture size are set according to the brightness of a background scene.
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...T, g or H, by assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 150), you can select the T, g or H exposure setting from the manual exposure menu, and press the SET button. 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select aperture value or shutter speed. 2 Toggle the SET ... speed Aperture 3 Press the SET button. i In the sequential shots mode, the shutter speed is active. h This completes the exposure setting. i The manual exposure setting automatically becomes @ if the scene select function is faster than 1/59 sec., the shutter speed during video clip recording is recommended to use...
...T, g or H, by assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 150), you can select the T, g or H exposure setting from the manual exposure menu, and press the SET button. 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select aperture value or shutter speed. 2 Toggle the SET ... speed Aperture 3 Press the SET button. i In the sequential shots mode, the shutter speed is active. h This completes the exposure setting. i The manual exposure setting automatically becomes @ if the scene select function is faster than 1/59 sec., the shutter speed during video clip recording is recommended to use...
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CAUTION Limitations of the high sensitivity mode i If the manual exposure (page 116) is set to "ON", the high sensitivity mode automatically changes to create a bright image, video clip motion may not appear smooth during ...
CAUTION Limitations of the high sensitivity mode i If the manual exposure (page 116) is set to "ON", the high sensitivity mode automatically changes to create a bright image, video clip motion may not appear smooth during ...