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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-E2. INSTRUCTION MANUAL VPC-E2 Digital Movie Camera Important note This manual explains how to read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
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-E2. INSTRUCTION MANUAL VPC-E2 Digital Movie Camera Important note This manual explains how to read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
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FOR CANADIAN USERS i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. English ii Symbols used in the sections "COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS" (page 165) and "TROUBLESHOOTING" (page 172). CAUTION Points that require special attention. (page xx) Refer to . You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in this manual HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to the page indicated for detailed information.
FOR CANADIAN USERS i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. English ii Symbols used in the sections "COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS" (page 165) and "TROUBLESHOOTING" (page 172). CAUTION Points that require special attention. (page xx) Refer to . You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in this manual HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to the page indicated for detailed information.
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h In this manual, the SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Card slot 1 Open 2 Insert iii English Please purchase a commercially sold card. Lever Battery pack slot 1 Press the latch 1 Push 2 Open Bottom side 2 Insert 2 Insert the SD Memory Card. h An SD Memory Card is referred to as the "card". SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Install the battery pack and card 1 Insert the battery pack.
h In this manual, the SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Card slot 1 Open 2 Insert iii English Please purchase a commercially sold card. Lever Battery pack slot 1 Press the latch 1 Push 2 Open Bottom side 2 Insert 2 Insert the SD Memory Card. h An SD Memory Card is referred to as the "card". SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Install the battery pack and card 1 Insert the battery pack.
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... window. Install Premiere Elements. Install the application programs Install the following : SERIAL NUMBER: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX ( ↑ input this manual, referred to a DVD, creating your computer's DVD drive. h The installation window opens. 2 Click on the application program you wish to install the...an application program, follow the instructions shown on the DVD-ROM envelope. It looks similar to the following program from the Xacti Software DVD to your computer: Adobe Premiere Elements 4.0 (in this number) h When the installation is the procedure to use the supplied...
... window. Install Premiere Elements. Install the application programs Install the following : SERIAL NUMBER: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX ( ↑ input this manual, referred to a DVD, creating your computer's DVD drive. h The installation window opens. 2 Click on the application program you wish to install the...an application program, follow the instructions shown on the DVD-ROM envelope. It looks similar to the following program from the Xacti Software DVD to your computer: Adobe Premiere Elements 4.0 (in this number) h When the installation is the procedure to use the supplied...
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... THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 11 How to use the accessories 13 Media cards that can be used with this camera 15 What "card" means in this manual 15 SPECIAL FEATURES 16 Waterproof capability 16 Movable monitor for any shooting angle 17 Capture still shots while recording a video clip 18 Lots of accessories...
... THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 11 How to use the accessories 13 Media cards that can be used with this camera 15 What "card" means in this manual 15 SPECIAL FEATURES 16 Waterproof capability 16 Movable monitor for any shooting angle 17 Capture still shots while recording a video clip 18 Lots of accessories...
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... Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording .......... 91 Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting .......... 91 FOCUS RANGE 94 How to use the manual focus 95 FOCUS MODE 96 LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING 97 ISO SENSITIVITY 98 WHITE BALANCE 99 FACE CHASER 100 HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE 101 DIGITAL ZOOM...
... Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording .......... 91 Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting .......... 91 FOCUS RANGE 94 How to use the manual focus 95 FOCUS MODE 96 LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING 97 ISO SENSITIVITY 98 WHITE BALANCE 99 FACE CHASER 100 HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE 101 DIGITAL ZOOM...
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..." (super macro mode) on page 57 • "FOCUS RANGE" (super macro mode) on page 94 For more accurate focus • "How to use the manual focus" (manual focus) on page 95 Set the focus to viewing images using various techniques, you want, to a narrow range • "FOCUS MODE" on page 96 Reduce...
..." (super macro mode) on page 57 • "FOCUS RANGE" (super macro mode) on page 94 For more accurate focus • "How to use the manual focus" (manual focus) on page 95 Set the focus to viewing images using various techniques, you want, to a narrow range • "FOCUS MODE" on page 96 Reduce...
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...Convenient functions Additional functions Use the camera as a card reader • "USING AS A CARD READER" on page 11 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Copy data from your camera to a computer • "Copy data from your camera to the computer" on page vii •... ENVIRONMENT" on page 5 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL • "SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE" on page 9 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Using with Windows Vista • "SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE" on page 9 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Playback • "About video clip files...
...Convenient functions Additional functions Use the camera as a card reader • "USING AS A CARD READER" on page 11 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Copy data from your camera to a computer • "Copy data from your camera to the computer" on page vii •... ENVIRONMENT" on page 5 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL • "SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE" on page 9 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Using with Windows Vista • "SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE" on page 9 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Playback • "About video clip files...
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Handstrap and soft case (pages 13 and 14): 1 set i Xacti Software DVD (DVDROM) (page 4 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Li-ion battery pack (pages 23 and 25): 1 i Lithium-ion battery pack charger (page 23): 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable (page 157, page 9 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Dedicated AV interface cable (page 155): 1 11 English
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Handstrap and soft case (pages 13 and 14): 1 set i Xacti Software DVD (DVDROM) (page 4 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Li-ion battery pack (pages 23 and 25): 1 i Lithium-ion battery pack charger (page 23): 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable (page 157, page 9 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Dedicated AV interface cable (page 155): 1 11 English
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i QUICK GUIDE i SAFETY MANUAL (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera. English 12
i QUICK GUIDE i SAFETY MANUAL (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera. English 12
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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". 15 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". 15 English
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... 1600 * The indicated ISO value is the standard output sensitivity. 7 Remaining battery power (page 153) 8 S N (page 36) h Set to infinity (normal). -: Set the focus distance manually (manual). +: The camera focuses on the subject within a range of view display. English 48 q: Shoot using the video clip field of 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80...
... 1600 * The indicated ISO value is the standard output sensitivity. 7 Remaining battery power (page 153) 8 S N (page 36) h Set to infinity (normal). -: Set the focus distance manually (manual). +: The camera focuses on the subject within a range of view display. English 48 q: Shoot using the video clip field of 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80...
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... 37), select "FOCUS", and press the SET button. h When shooting a subject at a medium to far distance, by setting the focus range to *, you can be manually set to the wide end. i By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow button (page 135), you will find it both easier and faster to....) to infinity (normal mode) -: The focus 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 80 cm (31.50 in.) (super macro mode: wide end only) h When the focus range is temporarily set to *, + or...
... 37), select "FOCUS", and press the SET button. h When shooting a subject at a medium to far distance, by setting the focus range to *, you can be manually set to the wide end. i By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow button (page 135), you will find it both easier and faster to....) to infinity (normal mode) -: The focus 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 80 cm (31.50 in.) (super macro mode: wide end only) h When the focus range is temporarily set to *, + or...
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... shows the distance between the distance (numerical figure) you are returned to the largest setting that focus distance. About zoom movement when using the manual focus i If the focus distance is focused. 95 English FOCUS RANGE How to 2.0m adjust the focus distance, and press the SET button.... TV-SHQ 00:05:07 3 Press the [G] or [H] button to use the manual focus 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select "FOCUS", and press the SET button. 2 Select -, and press the SET button. i ...
... shows the distance between the distance (numerical figure) you are returned to the largest setting that focus distance. About zoom movement when using the manual focus i If the focus distance is focused. 95 English FOCUS RANGE How to 2.0m adjust the focus distance, and press the SET button.... TV-SHQ 00:05:07 3 Press the [G] or [H] button to use the manual focus 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select "FOCUS", and press the SET button. 2 Select -, and press the SET button. i ...
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... light source (one push). h This completes the white balance setting. o: For shooting outside on a cloudy day. Please use it when the light source cannot be manually set. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select "WHITE BALANCE", and press the SET button. >: The camera will make the white balance adjustment...
... light source (one push). h This completes the white balance setting. o: For shooting outside on a cloudy day. Please use it when the light source cannot be manually set. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select "WHITE BALANCE", and press the SET button. >: The camera will make the white balance adjustment...
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... cables. Copying (dubbing) images to a DVD recorder i Please refer to the section on "Dubbing" in straight when connecting them. Push the plugs in the instruction manual for your DVD recorder. 155 English If undue force is used to VIDEO NOTE Insert and pull out the cable carefully i When connecting the cables...
... cables. Copying (dubbing) images to a DVD recorder i Please refer to the section on "Dubbing" in straight when connecting them. Push the plugs in the instruction manual for your DVD recorder. 155 English If undue force is used to VIDEO NOTE Insert and pull out the cable carefully i When connecting the cables...
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Or, set the focus range setting to manual focus -, and set the distance to the landscape + mode when photographing. COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question What is completely white. Answer - - - The video clip I get the ...
Or, set the focus range setting to manual focus -, and set the distance to the landscape + mode when photographing. COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question What is completely white. Answer - - - The video clip I get the ...
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Why does the "Card is in the locked (protect) position. Answer There is no more memory available. Move the lock switch to the instruction manual for your printer. Why does the "Card full" message appear? There is a problem with unlike settings" message appears. The lock switch on the card. Remove ...
Why does the "Card is in the locked (protect) position. Answer There is no more memory available. Move the lock switch to the instruction manual for your printer. Why does the "Card full" message appear? There is a problem with unlike settings" message appears. The lock switch on the card. Remove ...
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... 59.94 fps, the 30 fps frame rate is 29.97 fps, and the 15 fps frame rate is 14.985 fps. Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible Optical 5.0× zoom lens f = 6.3 mm to 31.7 mm (35 mm film camera conversion 38 mm to 190 mm) Autofocus, 9 groups...
... 59.94 fps, the 30 fps frame rate is 29.97 fps, and the 15 fps frame rate is 14.985 fps. Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible Optical 5.0× zoom lens f = 6.3 mm to 31.7 mm (35 mm film camera conversion 38 mm to 190 mm) Autofocus, 9 groups...
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... forced flash, flash off Focus TTL-type AF (still image shooting mode: 9-point range finder/spot focus; video clip recording mode: Continuous focus), manual focus Self-timer Approx. 2-second delay, 10-second delay Ambient environment Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (operation), -...condensation) 10 to 90% (storage, no condensation) Water-resistant Compliant with JIS protection grade 8 standards (according to tests conducted in-house by Sanyo) Power supply Battery pack Li-ion battery pack (DB-L20): (supplied) 1 supplied AC adaptor (sold separately) VAR-G8 For use with...
... forced flash, flash off Focus TTL-type AF (still image shooting mode: 9-point range finder/spot focus; video clip recording mode: Continuous focus), manual focus Self-timer Approx. 2-second delay, 10-second delay Ambient environment Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (operation), -...condensation) 10 to 90% (storage, no condensation) Water-resistant Compliant with JIS protection grade 8 standards (according to tests conducted in-house by Sanyo) Power supply Battery pack Li-ion battery pack (DB-L20): (supplied) 1 supplied AC adaptor (sold separately) VAR-G8 For use with...