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h Press the [ ] button again to cancel it. h If the screen to set the date and time, see page 38. 2 Record. To take a photo: h Press the [ ] button. h A still image is captured. To record a video clip: h Press the [ ] button to turn the camera on. ON/OFF button [ ] button [ ] button MENU button 357 00:13:51 v English SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Shooting 1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to begin recording a video clip. For how to set the date and time appears, press the MENU button 2 times to end the recording.
h Press the [ ] button again to cancel it. h If the screen to set the date and time, see page 38. 2 Record. To take a photo: h Press the [ ] button. h A still image is captured. To record a video clip: h Press the [ ] button to turn the camera on. ON/OFF button [ ] button [ ] button MENU button 357 00:13:51 v English SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Shooting 1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to begin recording a video clip. For how to set the date and time appears, press the MENU button 2 times to end the recording.
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...Copy the files from the card to copy all the camera's still image and video clip files at once, please see the support pages at the website below: http://www.sanyo-dsc.com/ English x h The drive name (E:) may be different on your camera are stored in the [My Computer] window. h...and press the SET button. You can specify the folder on how to the computer's hard disk. XACTI (E:)\DCIM\***SANYO (*** represents numbers [page 12 in the task tray, showing that the camera is recognized (mounted) as a drive. h The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION...
...Copy the files from the card to copy all the camera's still image and video clip files at once, please see the support pages at the website below: http://www.sanyo-dsc.com/ English x h The drive name (E:) may be different on your camera are stored in the [My Computer] window. h...and press the SET button. You can specify the folder on how to the computer's hard disk. XACTI (E:)\DCIM\***SANYO (*** represents numbers [page 12 in the task tray, showing that the camera is recognized (mounted) as a drive. h The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION...
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h The specifications for Nero Vision. SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Burn video clips onto a DVD (For Windows Vista users) Here's how to [All Programs] → [Nero 8], and click on [Nero Vision Essentials]. For information on the Nero ... 8 Essentials edition that is included with your recorded data onto a DVD in your computer's DVD drive. 2 Click the Start button, and point to write your camera are different from those of the commercially sold edition. h Nero Vision starts up, and the start screen. 1 Insert a blank DVD in the mpeg2 format.
h The specifications for Nero Vision. SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Burn video clips onto a DVD (For Windows Vista users) Here's how to [All Programs] → [Nero 8], and click on [Nero Vision Essentials]. For information on the Nero ... 8 Essentials edition that is included with your recorded data onto a DVD in your computer's DVD drive. 2 Click the Start button, and point to write your camera are different from those of the commercially sold edition. h Nero Vision starts up, and the start screen. 1 Insert a blank DVD in the mpeg2 format.
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Read the following explanations to your computer and create your camera's digital video feature. How was that? The convenient accessories not only let you immediately view images captured with the camera, but you can also upload images to find out how you can fully enjoy your original DVDs. English xx
Read the following explanations to your computer and create your camera's digital video feature. How was that? The convenient accessories not only let you immediately view images captured with the camera, but you can also upload images to find out how you can fully enjoy your original DVDs. English xx
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...photo quality • "Select the recording size" on pages 46 and 60. • "Video setting" on pages 50 and 85 • "Still image setting" on pages 50 and 89 Set the camera's color/contrast characteristics • "Image quality setting" on page 126 Capture fast-moving subjects... • "Scene select setting" (sports mode) on pages 50 and 90 Suppress camera shake effect • "Video stabilizer" and "Photo stabilizer" on page 52 • "Motion compensation (image stabilizer) setting" on page 92 English 6 Shooting/recording ...
...photo quality • "Select the recording size" on pages 46 and 60. • "Video setting" on pages 50 and 85 • "Still image setting" on pages 50 and 89 Set the camera's color/contrast characteristics • "Image quality setting" on page 126 Capture fast-moving subjects... • "Scene select setting" (sports mode) on pages 50 and 90 Suppress camera shake effect • "Video stabilizer" and "Photo stabilizer" on page 52 • "Motion compensation (image stabilizer) setting" on page 92 English 6 Shooting/recording ...
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... A CARD READER" on page 9 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Copy files from your camera to a computer • "Connect your camera to a computer" on page ix Burn files copied to the computer onto a DVD • "Burn video clips onto a DVD (For Windows Vista users)" on page xi Playback • "About... video clip files recorded with this camera" on page 13 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...
... A CARD READER" on page 9 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Copy files from your camera to a computer • "Connect your camera to a computer" on page ix Burn files copied to the computer onto a DVD • "Burn video clips onto a DVD (For Windows Vista users)" on page xi Playback • "About... video clip files recorded with this camera" on page 13 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...
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...with "Full High Definition*" (pages 50, 60 and 85) Your camera can capture full high definition (full HD) 1920 × 1080-pixel video clips. High-quality images with the "Xacti Library" feature for formatting video files. You get both compact file size and high picture quality in Full High Definition...disk and managing files without getting flustered, as well as software with which you can record video clips in one highperformance camera. * "Full High Definition" by SANYO Dual Camera signifies recording at a resolution of 1920 pixels horizontally ×1080 pixels vertically. 17 English ...
...with "Full High Definition*" (pages 50, 60 and 85) Your camera can capture full high definition (full HD) 1920 × 1080-pixel video clips. High-quality images with the "Xacti Library" feature for formatting video files. You get both compact file size and high picture quality in Full High Definition...disk and managing files without getting flustered, as well as software with which you can record video clips in one highperformance camera. * "Full High Definition" by SANYO Dual Camera signifies recording at a resolution of 1920 pixels horizontally ×1080 pixels vertically. 17 English ...
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... a fast-moving subject or zoom in blurry images when you try to the camera, and the "NORMAL mode" for full use of all the camera's many features and functions. English 18 Example: Select video and photo size SN EXIT OK RECORDING MENU 1 1 2 3 VIDEO PHOTO SCENE SELECT 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER EXIT OK Image stabilizer for...
... a fast-moving subject or zoom in blurry images when you try to the camera, and the "NORMAL mode" for full use of all the camera's many features and functions. English 18 Example: Select video and photo size SN EXIT OK RECORDING MENU 1 1 2 3 VIDEO PHOTO SCENE SELECT 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER EXIT OK Image stabilizer for...
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...below. When the indicator shows 0 seconds, recording stops. however it cannot be turned on until the temperature has dropped before shutdown. h During video recording, a countdown indicator will start to record and play back even when the \ icon is flashing), it is advised that is, while... as possible and turn off automatically. Recharging does not take place when the camera is turned off . About the temperature alert icon \ During camera use , if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera (excluding the battery) rises, a \ icon lights on again until the ...
...below. When the indicator shows 0 seconds, recording stops. however it cannot be turned on until the temperature has dropped before shutdown. h During video recording, a countdown indicator will start to record and play back even when the \ icon is flashing), it is advised that is, while... as possible and turn off automatically. Recharging does not take place when the camera is turned off . About the temperature alert icon \ During camera use , if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera (excluding the battery) rises, a \ icon lights on again until the ...
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Select the mode that are most often used and necessary to operate the camera, while the "NORMAL mode" enables full use of all the camera's many functions. SETUP SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE About the SIMPLE mode and NORMAL mode The "SIMPLE mode" comprises only those functions that is suitable for your purposes. Select video and photo size SN EXIT OK RECORDING MENU 1 1 2 3 VIDEO PHOTO SCENE SELECT 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER EXIT OK English 42
Select the mode that are most often used and necessary to operate the camera, while the "NORMAL mode" enables full use of all the camera's many functions. SETUP SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE About the SIMPLE mode and NORMAL mode The "SIMPLE mode" comprises only those functions that is suitable for your purposes. Select video and photo size SN EXIT OK RECORDING MENU 1 1 2 3 VIDEO PHOTO SCENE SELECT 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER EXIT OK English 42
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...video clip size is 640 × 480 pixels, recorded at 60 fields/sec. The captured still image size is 3264 × 2448 (4:3) pixels. The captured still image size is 1600 × 1200 (4:3) pixels. 2 Focus range (page 61) h Select the focus range that corresponds to the distance to the subject. 7: The camera...1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1 m (3.28 ft.) (super macro). 3 Flash (page 66) h Specify how the flash will operate. 9: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only when necessary. :: The flash operates with every image captured regardless of the conditions. ;: The flash does...
...video clip size is 640 × 480 pixels, recorded at 60 fields/sec. The captured still image size is 3264 × 2448 (4:3) pixels. The captured still image size is 1600 × 1200 (4:3) pixels. 2 Focus range (page 61) h Select the focus range that corresponds to the distance to the subject. 7: The camera...1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1 m (3.28 ft.) (super macro). 3 Flash (page 66) h Specify how the flash will operate. 9: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only when necessary. :: The flash operates with every image captured regardless of the conditions. ;: The flash does...
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... 1920 × 1080 pixels, 60 fields/s (60i). m: The flash will not operate even in dark situations. 6 Self-timer (page 91) N: Self-timer is off. SETUP 1 Video clip settings (page 85) e: Record at 1920 × 1080 pixels, 60 fps (60p). !: Record at 448 × 336 pixels, 240 fps (High-speed recording). y: Shooting... mode /: Night view portrait mode k: Snow & beach mode +: Fireworks mode Q: Lamp mode 4 Filter (page 90) &: No filter %: Cosmetic filter W: Monochrome filter ,: Sepia filter 5 Flash k: The camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when necessary.
... 1920 × 1080 pixels, 60 fields/s (60i). m: The flash will not operate even in dark situations. 6 Self-timer (page 91) N: Self-timer is off. SETUP 1 Video clip settings (page 85) e: Record at 1920 × 1080 pixels, 60 fps (60p). !: Record at 448 × 336 pixels, 240 fps (High-speed recording). y: Shooting... mode /: Night view portrait mode k: Snow & beach mode +: Fireworks mode Q: Lamp mode 4 Filter (page 90) &: No filter %: Cosmetic filter W: Monochrome filter ,: Sepia filter 5 Flash k: The camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when necessary.
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... 400 6: Sets sensitivity to ISO 800 -: Sets sensitivity to ISO 1600 z: Sets sensitivity to 800; SETUP 1 Video stabilizer (page 92) h Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording. \: Record with image stabilizer on. ]: Record without image stabilizer. 2 Photo stabilizer (page 92) h ...Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting. \: Shoot with image stabilizer on. ]: Shoot without image stabilizer. 3 ...
... 400 6: Sets sensitivity to ISO 800 -: Sets sensitivity to ISO 1600 z: Sets sensitivity to 800; SETUP 1 Video stabilizer (page 92) h Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording. \: Record with image stabilizer on. ]: Record without image stabilizer. 2 Photo stabilizer (page 92) h ...Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting. \: Shoot with image stabilizer on. ]: Shoot without image stabilizer. 3 ...
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... BY DATE 6 EXIT OK 7 1 Edit photo (page 107) h Repair the "red-eye" caused by the flash, reduce the blur from camera shake, or enhance the contrast. 2 Video clip edit (page 108) h Edit video clips. 3 Printing instructions (page 117) h Specify the printing instructions (DPOF settings). 4 Select folder (page 83) h Select a folder to play back...
... BY DATE 6 EXIT OK 7 1 Edit photo (page 107) h Repair the "red-eye" caused by the flash, reduce the blur from camera shake, or enhance the contrast. 2 Video clip edit (page 108) h Edit video clips. 3 Printing instructions (page 117) h Specify the printing instructions (DPOF settings). 4 Select folder (page 83) h Select a folder to play back...
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h It is not necessary to stop recording. [ ] button Recording time Full-HD REC00:00:09 5 Available recording time remaining 63 English h Recording begins. VIDEO CLIP RECORDING 1 Turn on the display. 3 End the recording. h When the remaining recording time available for the currently recording clip becomes little, a countdown of the remaining recording time appears on the camera (page 35), and set it to the recording mode (page 41). 2 Press the [ ] button. h Press the [ ] button again to keep the [ ] button pressed while recording.
h It is not necessary to stop recording. [ ] button Recording time Full-HD REC00:00:09 5 Available recording time remaining 63 English h Recording begins. VIDEO CLIP RECORDING 1 Turn on the display. 3 End the recording. h When the remaining recording time available for the currently recording clip becomes little, a countdown of the remaining recording time appears on the camera (page 35), and set it to the recording mode (page 41). 2 Press the [ ] button. h Press the [ ] button again to keep the [ ] button pressed while recording.
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SIMPLE/SHOOTING SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip. 1 Turn on the camera (page 35), and set it to the recording mode (page 41). [ ] button 2 Press the [ ] button. [ ] button 3 When you see a scene you'd like to capture as a still image, press the [ ] button. 4 Press the [ ] button to end the video clip recording. Full-HD REC 00:00:09 English 68
SIMPLE/SHOOTING SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip. 1 Turn on the camera (page 35), and set it to the recording mode (page 41). [ ] button 2 Press the [ ] button. [ ] button 3 When you see a scene you'd like to capture as a still image, press the [ ] button. 4 Press the [ ] button to end the video clip recording. Full-HD REC 00:00:09 English 68
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... zoom (yellow) When optical zoom only is at the subject. SIMPLE/SHOOTING MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. 1 Point the camera lens at maximum, zooming stops temporarily. For shooting single shots, see page 63. h When the optical... zoom factor is enabled Pointer English 70 When the zoom switch is pushed, the zoom bar appears on the subject. [W/P]: Zoom out. For video clip recording, see ...
... zoom (yellow) When optical zoom only is at the subject. SIMPLE/SHOOTING MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. 1 Point the camera lens at maximum, zooming stops temporarily. For shooting single shots, see page 63. h When the optical... zoom factor is enabled Pointer English 70 When the zoom switch is pushed, the zoom bar appears on the subject. [W/P]: Zoom out. For video clip recording, see ...
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... shown at the bottom of the screen. 3 Press the SET button. During video clip playback: Toggle the SET button down once to stop video clip playback, and toggle the SET button down . Orange frame 2009. 12.25 14:25 Full-HR 37.6MB OK 100-0006 00:00:25 73 English SET button... h Playback begins. During still image playback: Toggle the SET button down again. PLAYBACK SIMPLE/PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES 1 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 41). 2 Select...
... shown at the bottom of the screen. 3 Press the SET button. During video clip playback: Toggle the SET button down once to stop video clip playback, and toggle the SET button down . Orange frame 2009. 12.25 14:25 Full-HR 37.6MB OK 100-0006 00:00:25 73 English SET button... h Playback begins. During still image playback: Toggle the SET button down again. PLAYBACK SIMPLE/PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES 1 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 41). 2 Select...
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... or reverse playback mode. This is played back in the f mode. English 76 SIMPLE/PLAYBACK How to save a frame from a video clip as a still image 1 Play back the video clip. h The screen to cancel the bar. HINT The file for about 1 second to select the aspect ratio of a motor ...is uploaded to a computer to be played back, the computer may not be able to play back the video fast enough, making it appear jerky. (The video will always be displayed properly on the camera monitor or a television.) i Depending on the card, shooting may end even before the possible shooting time indicated...
... or reverse playback mode. This is played back in the f mode. English 76 SIMPLE/PLAYBACK How to save a frame from a video clip as a still image 1 Play back the video clip. h The screen to cancel the bar. HINT The file for about 1 second to select the aspect ratio of a motor ...is uploaded to a computer to be played back, the computer may not be able to play back the video fast enough, making it appear jerky. (The video will always be displayed properly on the camera monitor or a television.) i Depending on the card, shooting may end even before the possible shooting time indicated...
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...it is canceled when the X or f setting is set i When the camera is recorded for video clips to be joined, they must have been photographed in the playback mode. i Video clips that were photographed in either the HD mode (16:9 horizontal to a TV, the image is pressed again. NORMAL... SHOOTING NORMAL/SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 1 Video setting You can record video clips in different modes cannot be joined. Recording is discontinued when the [ ] button is shown on the camera monitor in the recording...
...it is canceled when the X or f setting is set i When the camera is recorded for video clips to be joined, they must have been photographed in the playback mode. i Video clips that were photographed in either the HD mode (16:9 horizontal to a TV, the image is pressed again. NORMAL... SHOOTING NORMAL/SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 1 Video setting You can record video clips in different modes cannot be joined. Recording is discontinued when the [ ] button is shown on the camera monitor in the recording...