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Please read and understand the separate booklet "SAFETY MANUAL". Make sure to safely operate the VPC-CA100EX, VPC-CA100GX, VPC-CA100PX, VPC-CA100TA and VPC-CA102. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference. Any information regarding only one of these instructions carefully before using the camera. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Dual Camera VPC-CA100EX VPC-CA100GX VPC-CA100PX VPC-CA100TA VPC-CA102 Important note This manual explains how to read these products will be labeled as such.
Please read and understand the separate booklet "SAFETY MANUAL". Make sure to safely operate the VPC-CA100EX, VPC-CA100GX, VPC-CA100PX, VPC-CA100TA and VPC-CA102. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference. Any information regarding only one of these instructions carefully before using the camera. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Dual Camera VPC-CA100EX VPC-CA100GX VPC-CA100PX VPC-CA100TA VPC-CA102 Important note This manual explains how to read these products will be labeled as such.
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...on "SETUP" and "SIMPLE" in this manual to familiarize yourself with your camera's operation. ↓ To use additional features Visit the Sanyo website to learn how to . To connect to a computer, please see the "Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL". ↓ To use the various camera ...features Please read the section on "NORMAL" and "OPTION SETTINGS" in this manual. Symbols used in the Xacti...
...on "SETUP" and "SIMPLE" in this manual to familiarize yourself with your camera's operation. ↓ To use additional features Visit the Sanyo website to learn how to . To connect to a computer, please see the "Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL". ↓ To use the various camera ...features Please read the section on "NORMAL" and "OPTION SETTINGS" in this manual. Symbols used in the Xacti...
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... CARD 14 Media cards that can be used with this camera 14 What "card" means in this manual 14 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA 15 Waterproof capability 15 High-quality images with "Full High Definition 16 Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation 17 Image stabilizer for sharp pictures 17...
... CARD 14 Media cards that can be used with this camera 14 What "card" means in this manual 14 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA 15 Waterproof capability 15 High-quality images with "Full High Definition 16 Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation 17 Image stabilizer for sharp pictures 17...
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... AND TIME SETTING" on page 33 Zoom in the following table. Shooting/recording Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Getting started shooting/recording • "VIDEO CLIP RECORDING" on page 59 • "SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS" on page 60 • "Sequential shots" on page 85 • "Audio recording... 48 • "Select the focus setting" (super macro mode) on page 57 For more accurate focus • "How to use the manual focus" (manual focus) on page 89 Set the focus to viewing images using various techniques, you want, to a narrow range • "Focus mode setting...
... AND TIME SETTING" on page 33 Zoom in the following table. Shooting/recording Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Getting started shooting/recording • "VIDEO CLIP RECORDING" on page 59 • "SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS" on page 60 • "Sequential shots" on page 85 • "Audio recording... 48 • "Select the focus setting" (super macro mode) on page 57 For more accurate focus • "How to use the manual focus" (manual focus) on page 89 Set the focus to viewing images using various techniques, you want, to a narrow range • "Focus mode setting...
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..." on page ix Burn files copied to the computer onto a DVD • "Burn video clips onto a DVD" on page xiii Playback • "About video clip files recorded with this camera" on page 8 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Using as a webcam • "USING AS A PC CAMERA" on page 15 in... the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Record an image of the computer screen • "SCREEN ...
..." on page ix Burn files copied to the computer onto a DVD • "Burn video clips onto a DVD" on page xiii Playback • "About video clip files recorded with this camera" on page 8 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Using as a webcam • "USING AS A PC CAMERA" on page 15 in... the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Record an image of the computer screen • "SCREEN ...
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i Dedicated USB interface cable (page ix): 1 i Dedicated AV interface cable (page 140): 1 11 English CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Xacti Software CD (CD-ROM) (page 4 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Li-ion battery pack: 1 i AC adaptor: 1 i Plugs: The number of included plugs is different depending on the region where the camera is sold.
i Dedicated USB interface cable (page ix): 1 i Dedicated AV interface cable (page 140): 1 11 English CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Xacti Software CD (CD-ROM) (page 4 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Li-ion battery pack: 1 i AC adaptor: 1 i Plugs: The number of included plugs is different depending on the region where the camera is sold.
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i GUIDE FOR BASIC OPERATION i SAFETY MANUAL (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera. i Handstrap (page 13): 1 * To prevent from dropping the camera, be sure to attach the handstrap. i QUICK GUIDE i Obtaining the PDF instruction manual and cautions English 12
i GUIDE FOR BASIC OPERATION i SAFETY MANUAL (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera. i Handstrap (page 13): 1 * To prevent from dropping the camera, be sure to attach the handstrap. i QUICK GUIDE i Obtaining the PDF instruction manual and cautions English 12
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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". English 14
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". English 14
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... of the USB interface cable cannot be removed from the camera. Recharging when connected to the USB terminal (page 6 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL) i The battery can be recharged while the camera is kept in the camera continuously for an extended period of the camera and the computer. i Connect...
... of the USB interface cable cannot be removed from the camera. Recharging when connected to the USB terminal (page 6 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL) i The battery can be recharged while the camera is kept in the camera continuously for an extended period of the camera and the computer. i Connect...
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... (page 88) h Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording. \: Record with image stabilizer on. ]: Record without image stabilizer. 2 Photo stabilizer (page 88) h Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting. \: Shoot with ... of 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm (31.50 in .) to infinity (normal). -: The focus can be set automatically (video clip recording: ISO 50 to ISO 1600 h The indicated ISO value is set manually. +: The camera focuses on the subject with a range of 50 cm (19.69 in .) (super macro). 4 Focus area...
... (page 88) h Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording. \: Record with image stabilizer on. ]: Record without image stabilizer. 2 Photo stabilizer (page 88) h Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting. \: Shoot with ... of 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm (31.50 in .) to infinity (normal). -: The focus can be set automatically (video clip recording: ISO 50 to ISO 1600 h The indicated ISO value is set manually. +: The camera focuses on the subject with a range of 50 cm (19.69 in .) (super macro). 4 Focus area...
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...balance (one push). 2 Exposure (page 93) @: The exposure is automatically adjusted depending on the ambient lighting (auto). g: Set the aperture manually. q: For shooting under fluorescent lighting (fluorescent). B: Disable the digital zoom. 6 Rec folder setting (page 98) 7 Remaining battery power ...indication (page 137) English 50 T: Set the shutter speed manually. H: Set the aperture and shutter speed manually. 3 Subject chaser (page 94) Automatically target a specific color with the color chaser function, or capture sharp face...
...balance (one push). 2 Exposure (page 93) @: The exposure is automatically adjusted depending on the ambient lighting (auto). g: Set the aperture manually. q: For shooting under fluorescent lighting (fluorescent). B: Disable the digital zoom. 6 Rec folder setting (page 98) 7 Remaining battery power ...indication (page 137) English 50 T: Set the shutter speed manually. H: Set the aperture and shutter speed manually. 3 Subject chaser (page 94) Automatically target a specific color with the color chaser function, or capture sharp face...
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...distance. i By assigning an operation shortcut to the wide end. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. 14M-S 7112 2 Press [G] or [H] to use the manual focus 1 Select -, and press the SET button. Focus range setting How to adjust the focus distance, and press the 2.0m SET button. i In some ...you set to an arrow key (pages 122 and 125), you can change the focus range setting from the Recording Screen. 89 English Ful -HD 001:00:05 HINT About the focus range i The focus distance indication shows the distance between the distance (numerical figure) you are returned to...
...distance. i By assigning an operation shortcut to the wide end. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. 14M-S 7112 2 Press [G] or [H] to use the manual focus 1 Select -, and press the SET button. Focus range setting How to adjust the focus distance, and press the 2.0m SET button. i In some ...you set to an arrow key (pages 122 and 125), you can change the focus range setting from the Recording Screen. 89 English Ful -HD 001:00:05 HINT About the focus range i The focus distance indication shows the distance between the distance (numerical figure) you are returned to...
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How to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of paper, etc.), and press the SET button. h This completes the white balance setting. HINT To cancel the white balance setting i Select >, and then press the SET button. English 92 NORMAL/SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 3 White balance setting This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to use the one push setting 1 Select the ^ icon. 2 Fill the entire screen with a plain white card (or piece of the image, the white balance can be manually set.
How to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of paper, etc.), and press the SET button. h This completes the white balance setting. HINT To cancel the white balance setting i Select >, and then press the SET button. English 92 NORMAL/SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 3 White balance setting This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to use the one push setting 1 Select the ^ icon. 2 Fill the entire screen with a plain white card (or piece of the image, the white balance can be manually set.
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...disabled. In addition, in the playback mode, the camera's power save function is connected to electronic devices and the operation of May 2008, SANYO TVs that incorporates the HDMI-CEC function. HINT About the HDMI-CEC function i This is a system control function by which, through an HDMI...CEC function to "OFF". 3 Press [I] or [J] to turn the camera ON. i For information concerning connecting and operation, please see your TV's instruction manual. (As of multiple devices is used, your TV's remote control unit can be used to "ON". i When the HDMI-CEC function is coordinated. ...
...disabled. In addition, in the playback mode, the camera's power save function is connected to electronic devices and the operation of May 2008, SANYO TVs that incorporates the HDMI-CEC function. HINT About the HDMI-CEC function i This is a system control function by which, through an HDMI...CEC function to "OFF". 3 Press [I] or [J] to turn the camera ON. i For information concerning connecting and operation, please see your TV's instruction manual. (As of multiple devices is used, your TV's remote control unit can be used to "ON". i When the HDMI-CEC function is coordinated. ...
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...... The aspect ratio of the image on your TV. i The still image output will be displayed Still image (4:3) TV display 16:9 16:9 Video clip in SD mode Video clip in a 4:3 still image mode. 131 English "TV TYPE" TV type to be setting connected Image file to be 4:3 for images captured... in HD mode CAUTION If the TV display is not correct, you can either change the camera's "TV TYPE" setting, or change to the instruction manual for ...
...... The aspect ratio of the image on your TV. i The still image output will be displayed Still image (4:3) TV display 16:9 16:9 Video clip in SD mode Video clip in a 4:3 still image mode. 131 English "TV TYPE" TV type to be setting connected Image file to be 4:3 for images captured... in HD mode CAUTION If the TV display is not correct, you can either change the camera's "TV TYPE" setting, or change to the instruction manual for ...
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... cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on "Dubbing" in the instruction manual for your DVD recorder. 141 English Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables. i The...
... cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on "Dubbing" in the instruction manual for your DVD recorder. 141 English Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables. i The...
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... while the digital zoom was pressed during video clip recording. Shooting Question What is changing, the recording appears as a still image. The ZOOM RANGE button was engaged. Set the scene select function to ∞. Or, set the focus range setting to manual focus -, and set the distance to ...the landscape + mode when photographing. Use the optical zoom. The video clip appears to freeze for an instant. The digital zoom, on the other hand, works by...
... while the digital zoom was pressed during video clip recording. Shooting Question What is changing, the recording appears as a still image. The ZOOM RANGE button was engaged. Set the scene select function to ∞. Or, set the focus range setting to manual focus -, and set the distance to ...the landscape + mode when photographing. Use the optical zoom. The video clip appears to freeze for an instant. The digital zoom, on the other hand, works by...
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Printing Why does a message appear during video clip playback? The volume on the TV. Adjust the volume on the TV is there no sound? Please refer to the characteristics of files that I ... is a problem with the printer. APPENDICES English 150 Viewing images Why isn't the captured image clear? Connecting to the minimum. Answer Due to the instruction manual for your printer. The sound of the camera's mechanical action was captured using the digital zoom. - We cannot guarantee the accurate playback of the camera...
Printing Why does a message appear during video clip playback? The volume on the TV. Adjust the volume on the TV is there no sound? Please refer to the characteristics of files that I ... is a problem with the printer. APPENDICES English 150 Viewing images Why isn't the captured image clear? Connecting to the minimum. Answer Due to the instruction manual for your printer. The sound of the camera's mechanical action was captured using the digital zoom. - We cannot guarantee the accurate playback of the camera...
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manual setting available Focal length: f = 6.8 mm to 34.0 mm, Optical 5× zoom Open: F = 3.5 (wide) to 3.7(tele) 8 groups, 10 elements (including three with four aspheric surfaces) Galvanometer iris Internal ND filter 35 mm film camera conversion Still image shooting: 38 mm to 190 mm (Optical zoom 5×) Video...6×) APPENDICES English 164 Full-auto TTL; Still image shooting mode (recording resolution) Video clip recording mode (recording resolution... (approx. 10 million pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio) +: 1920 × 1080 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio) G: 1600 ×...
manual setting available Focal length: f = 6.8 mm to 34.0 mm, Optical 5× zoom Open: F = 3.5 (wide) to 3.7(tele) 8 groups, 10 elements (including three with four aspheric surfaces) Galvanometer iris Internal ND filter 35 mm film camera conversion Still image shooting: 38 mm to 190 mm (Optical zoom 5×) Video...6×) APPENDICES English 164 Full-auto TTL; Still image shooting mode (recording resolution) Video clip recording mode (recording resolution... (approx. 10 million pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio) +: 1920 × 1080 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio) G: 1600 ×...
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... scene select function is set to lamp Q or the high sensitivity mode) Still image shooting (standard output sensitivity*)/ video clip recording mode: Auto (video clip recording: ISO 50 to Q. 17 lux (1/30 sec. h Maximum ISO sensitivity up to 1600 equivalent when ...measuring mode Range Digital zoom Shutter speed Sensitivity Minimum subject illumination Image stabilizer Monitor Programmable AE/Shutter speed priority AE/ Aperture priority AE/Manual exposure control Exposure compensation available (0 ±1.8 EV in 0.3 EV steps) Multi-section measuring, center-weighted measuring, spot measuring ...
... scene select function is set to lamp Q or the high sensitivity mode) Still image shooting (standard output sensitivity*)/ video clip recording mode: Auto (video clip recording: ISO 50 to Q. 17 lux (1/30 sec. h Maximum ISO sensitivity up to 1600 equivalent when ...measuring mode Range Digital zoom Shutter speed Sensitivity Minimum subject illumination Image stabilizer Monitor Programmable AE/Shutter speed priority AE/ Aperture priority AE/Manual exposure control Exposure compensation available (0 ±1.8 EV in 0.3 EV steps) Multi-section measuring, center-weighted measuring, spot measuring ...