Instruction Manual, VPC-CG9EX
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Any information regarding only one of these instructions carefully before using the camera. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Movie Camera VPC-CG9EX VPC-CG9 VPC-CG9GX Important note This manual explains how to read these products will be labeled as such. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference. Please read and understand the separate booklet "SAFETY MANUAL". Make sure to safely operate the VPC-CG9EX, VPC-CG9 and VPC-CG9GX.
Any information regarding only one of these instructions carefully before using the camera. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Movie Camera VPC-CG9EX VPC-CG9 VPC-CG9GX Important note This manual explains how to read these products will be labeled as such. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference. Please read and understand the separate booklet "SAFETY MANUAL". Make sure to safely operate the VPC-CG9EX, VPC-CG9 and VPC-CG9GX.
Instruction Manual, VPC-CG9EX
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You may find the answers to . i English Symbols used in this manual HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections "COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS" (page 180) and "TROUBLESHOOTING" (page 187). CAUTION Points that require special attention. (page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information.
You may find the answers to . i English Symbols used in this manual HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections "COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS" (page 180) and "TROUBLESHOOTING" (page 187). CAUTION Points that require special attention. (page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information.
Instruction Manual, VPC-CG9EX
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...button [ ] button 2 Record. h If the screen to set the date and time appears, press the MENU button 2 times to a chance camera or card flaw. h Press the [ ] button again to go i Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for at least 1 second to set the date and time, see page 32. SHOOT, PLAY BACK... AND SAVE Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a photo: h Press the [ ] button. For how to turn the camera on. To take a ...
...button [ ] button 2 Record. h If the screen to set the date and time appears, press the MENU button 2 times to a chance camera or card flaw. h Press the [ ] button again to go i Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for at least 1 second to set the date and time, see page 32. SHOOT, PLAY BACK... AND SAVE Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a photo: h Press the [ ] button. For how to turn the camera on. To take a ...
Instruction Manual, VPC-CG9EX
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... are indicated by a video clip pattern along the left or right to see. h Video clips are finished using the camera... h Press the REC/PLAY button. h Press the SET button to turn the camera off. Playback 1 Press the REC/PLAY button. h The display changes to the Playback Screen and the image that was...
... are indicated by a video clip pattern along the left or right to see. h Video clips are finished using the camera... h Press the REC/PLAY button. h Press the SET button to turn the camera off. Playback 1 Press the REC/PLAY button. h The display changes to the Playback Screen and the image that was...
Instruction Manual, VPC-CG9EX
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... SAVE Copy files to the computer (Windows XP) Connect your camera to select the computer connection mode appears. h The USB Connection Screen appears on the computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to a computer, and copy files to the computer. 1 ...Turn on the camera's monitor. SET button To USB/AV terminal on the camera Supplied dedicated USB interface cable USB CONNECTION COMPUTER PRINTER CANCEL CANCEL OK ...
... SAVE Copy files to the computer (Windows XP) Connect your camera to select the computer connection mode appears. h The USB Connection Screen appears on the computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to a computer, and copy files to the computer. 1 ...Turn on the camera's monitor. SET button To USB/AV terminal on the camera Supplied dedicated USB interface cable USB CONNECTION COMPUTER PRINTER CANCEL CANCEL OK ...
Instruction Manual, VPC-CG9EX
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...operation of your computer or corrupt the files in your computer. Instructions for safely removing hardware in the task tray, showing that the camera is included with this procedure may be found on the icon for obtaining the software can now be disconnected. * The drive name...procedure below. h A list appears showing the devices connected to cancel the access menu. 5 Select an action. h Close the window. 2 Left-click on your camera. 1 Left-click on page 167. h The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray. 4 Select "CARD READER", and press the SET button...
...operation of your computer or corrupt the files in your computer. Instructions for safely removing hardware in the task tray, showing that the camera is included with this procedure may be found on the icon for obtaining the software can now be disconnected. * The drive name...procedure below. h A list appears showing the devices connected to cancel the access menu. 5 Select an action. h Close the window. 2 Left-click on your camera. 1 Left-click on page 167. h The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray. 4 Select "CARD READER", and press the SET button...
Instruction Manual, VPC-CG9EX
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... QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION 7 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 13 Media cards that can be used with this camera 17 What "card" means in this manual 17 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA 18 SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation 18 Movie image stabilizer for sharp pictures 19 Sharp face...adaptor (sold separately 27 Warning concerning battery pack temperature 28 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF 29 Turning on the camera 29 Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is active 30 Turning off the camera 30 DATE AND TIME SETTING 32 SWITCHING BETWEEN THE SHOOTING MODE AND ...
... QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION 7 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 13 Media cards that can be used with this camera 17 What "card" means in this manual 17 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA 18 SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation 18 Movie image stabilizer for sharp pictures 19 Sharp face...adaptor (sold separately 27 Warning concerning battery pack temperature 28 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF 29 Turning on the camera 29 Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is active 30 Turning off the camera 30 DATE AND TIME SETTING 32 SWITCHING BETWEEN THE SHOOTING MODE AND ...
Instruction Manual, VPC-CG9EX
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... Audio recording 81 SCENE SELECT 84 FILTERS 86 FLASH OPERATION 87 SELF-TIMER 88 MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER 90 Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording .......... 90 Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting .......... 90 FOCUS RANGE 93 How to use the manual focus 94 FOCUS MODE 95 LIGHT-MEASURING...
... Audio recording 81 SCENE SELECT 84 FILTERS 86 FLASH OPERATION 87 SELF-TIMER 88 MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER 90 Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording .......... 90 Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting .......... 90 FOCUS RANGE 93 How to use the manual focus 94 FOCUS MODE 95 LIGHT-MEASURING...
Instruction Manual, VPC-CG9EX
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MEMORY 145 FORMATTING A CARD 148 RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS 150 CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY 151 Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 151 For audio recordings 151 CHECKING THE ...
MEMORY 145 FORMATTING A CARD 148 RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS 150 CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY 151 Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 151 For audio recordings 151 CHECKING THE ...
Instruction Manual, VPC-CG9EX
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... 163 Configuration of directories in the card 163 File formats 163 Cautions when using as a card reader 164 USING AS A PC CAMERA 165 For Windows XP 165 Using as a PC camera 165 USING THE SOFTWARE 166 Operating environment 166 Obtaining the software 167 SAVE AN IMAGE OF YOUR COMPUTER SCREEN 170 Install...
... 163 Configuration of directories in the card 163 File formats 163 Cautions when using as a card reader 164 USING AS A PC CAMERA 165 For Windows XP 165 Using as a PC camera 165 USING THE SOFTWARE 166 Operating environment 166 Obtaining the software 167 SAVE AN IMAGE OF YOUR COMPUTER SCREEN 170 Install...
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APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS 180 TROUBLESHOOTING 187 Camera 187 Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters 197 SPECIFICATIONS 199 Camera 199 Camera connectors 203 Battery life 203 Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time 204 Concerning the multi-indicator 205 Supplied battery pack charger 206 Supplied Li-ion battery pack 206 Others 207 Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go 208 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES 209 English 6
APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS 180 TROUBLESHOOTING 187 Camera 187 Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters 197 SPECIFICATIONS 199 Camera 199 Camera connectors 203 Battery life 203 Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time 204 Concerning the multi-indicator 205 Supplied battery pack charger 206 Supplied Li-ion battery pack 206 Others 207 Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go 208 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES 209 English 6
Instruction Manual, VPC-CG9EX
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QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Your camera has an abundance of your purposes in on the subject • "MACRO- Shooting/recording Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Getting started shooting/recording • "... page 95 Reduce noise when recording • "NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION" on page 137 Reduce video clip flicker • "FLICKER-REDUCTION" on page 139 Set the camera's color/contrast characteristics • "ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY" on page 78 Log the date and time of convenient features and functions. PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)" on page...
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Your camera has an abundance of your purposes in on the subject • "MACRO- Shooting/recording Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Getting started shooting/recording • "... page 95 Reduce noise when recording • "NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION" on page 137 Reduce video clip flicker • "FLICKER-REDUCTION" on page 139 Set the camera's color/contrast characteristics • "ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY" on page 78 Log the date and time of convenient features and functions. PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)" on page...
Instruction Manual, VPC-CG9EX
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...Capture fast-moving subjects • "SCENE SELECT" (sports mode) on page 84 Suppress camera shake effect • "Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording" on page 90 • "Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting" on page 90 Shoot in dark conditions • "EXPOSURE ... • "FLASH OPERATION" on page 87 • "SCENE SELECT" (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 84 Increase the camera's sensitivity • "ISO SENSITIVITY" on page 97 • "HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE" on page 101 Photographing people • "SCENE SELECT" (portrait mode...
...Capture fast-moving subjects • "SCENE SELECT" (sports mode) on page 84 Suppress camera shake effect • "Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording" on page 90 • "Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting" on page 90 Shoot in dark conditions • "EXPOSURE ... • "FLASH OPERATION" on page 87 • "SCENE SELECT" (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 84 Increase the camera's sensitivity • "ISO SENSITIVITY" on page 97 • "HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE" on page 101 Photographing people • "SCENE SELECT" (portrait mode...
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..." (monochrome filter/sepia filter) on page 86 Additional functions Measure the brightness of a specific area • "LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING" on page 96 Adjust the camera's sensitivity • "ISO SENSITIVITY" on page 97 Make white appear natural • "WHITE BALANCE" on page 99 9 English
..." (monochrome filter/sepia filter) on page 86 Additional functions Measure the brightness of a specific area • "LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING" on page 96 Adjust the camera's sensitivity • "ISO SENSITIVITY" on page 97 Make white appear natural • "WHITE BALANCE" on page 99 9 English
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... • "USING AS A CARD READER" on page 160 Use your computer to organize/edit files that were recorded with your camera • "USING THE SOFTWARE" on page 166 Copy data from your camera to a computer • "Copy files to the computer (Windows XP)" on page v • "OPERATING ENVIRONMENT" on page... Vista • "SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE" on page 158 Playback • "About video clip files recorded with this camera" on page 164 Using as a webcam • "USING AS A PC CAMERA" on page 165 Record an image of the computer screen • "SAVE AN IMAGE OF YOUR COMPUTER SCREEN" on ...
... • "USING AS A CARD READER" on page 160 Use your computer to organize/edit files that were recorded with your camera • "USING THE SOFTWARE" on page 166 Copy data from your camera to a computer • "Copy files to the computer (Windows XP)" on page v • "OPERATING ENVIRONMENT" on page... Vista • "SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE" on page 158 Playback • "About video clip files recorded with this camera" on page 164 Using as a webcam • "USING AS A PC CAMERA" on page 165 Record an image of the computer screen • "SAVE AN IMAGE OF YOUR COMPUTER SCREEN" on ...
Instruction Manual, VPC-CG9EX
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Li-ion battery pack (pages 23 and 26): 1 i Lithium-ion battery pack charger and power cord (page 23): 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable i Dedicated AV interface cable (pages 158 and 172): 1 (page 155): 1 i Lens cap (page 15): 1 i "SAFETY MANUAL" (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera. 13 English
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Li-ion battery pack (pages 23 and 26): 1 i Lithium-ion battery pack charger and power cord (page 23): 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable i Dedicated AV interface cable (pages 158 and 172): 1 (page 155): 1 i Lens cap (page 15): 1 i "SAFETY MANUAL" (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera. 13 English
Instruction Manual, VPC-CG9EX
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 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 What "card" means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards that can be used in this digital camera are referred to as "card". 17 English
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 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 What "card" means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards that can be used in this digital camera are referred to as "card". 17 English
Instruction Manual, VPC-CG9EX
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...users new to -use features such as photographing still images and recording video clips, your digital movie camera can even capture still images while you beautiful images with a minimum of all the camera's many features and functions. Select movie and photo size SN OK 1 RECORDING MENU 1 2 MOVIE ...3 SCENE SELECT 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER SN EXIT OK English 18 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA As well as the "SIMPLE mode" that suppresses the effects of camera shake during shooting, "face chaser" for full use of setup, an image stabilizer that gives you 're recording a...
...users new to -use features such as photographing still images and recording video clips, your digital movie camera can even capture still images while you beautiful images with a minimum of all the camera's many features and functions. Select movie and photo size SN OK 1 RECORDING MENU 1 2 MOVIE ...3 SCENE SELECT 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER SN EXIT OK English 18 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA As well as the "SIMPLE mode" that suppresses the effects of camera shake during shooting, "face chaser" for full use of setup, an image stabilizer that gives you 're recording a...
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Movie image stabilizer for sharp pictures (page 90) Your camera can compensate for the camera shake that are marred by shadowed faces can be minimized. 19 English Now those otherwise perfect photos that results in on a subject. Sharp face shots (page 100) Your camera is equipped with a face recognition feature which detects the subject's face even when slightly lit from behind or in dim surroundings and automatically adjusts the focus and brightness to capture a fast-moving subject or zoom in blurry images when you try to compensate.
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Movie image stabilizer for sharp pictures (page 90) Your camera can compensate for the camera shake that are marred by shadowed faces can be minimized. 19 English Now those otherwise perfect photos that results in on a subject. Sharp face shots (page 100) Your camera is equipped with a face recognition feature which detects the subject's face even when slightly lit from behind or in dim surroundings and automatically adjusts the focus and brightness to capture a fast-moving subject or zoom in blurry images when you try to compensate.
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Internet Computer Dedicated USB interface cable Printer Dedicated AV interface cable TV DC adaptor (Optional) AC adaptor (Optional) Commercially available SD Memory Card i Card reader i DPOF-compatible printer i Photo shop English 20 SYSTEM MAP You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities.
Internet Computer Dedicated USB interface cable Printer Dedicated AV interface cable TV DC adaptor (Optional) AC adaptor (Optional) Commercially available SD Memory Card i Card reader i DPOF-compatible printer i Photo shop English 20 SYSTEM MAP You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities.