VPC-FH1 Owners Manual English
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... mark, this chemical symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators, at your household waste. FOR CANADIAN USERS i This Class B digital apparatus complies with high quality materials and components which is designed and manufactured with Canadian ICES-003. Your SANYO product is authorized by an official certification company which can...
... mark, this chemical symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators, at your household waste. FOR CANADIAN USERS i This Class B digital apparatus complies with high quality materials and components which is designed and manufactured with Canadian ICES-003. Your SANYO product is authorized by an official certification company which can...
VPC-FH1 Owners Manual English
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... to go i Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for the framed image is shown at the bottom of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw. REC/PLAY button SET button 2009.12.24 18:41 Full-HD 6.5MB OK 100-0006 00:00:05 Orange frame Remaining battery power idication...
... to go i Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for the framed image is shown at the bottom of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw. REC/PLAY button SET button 2009.12.24 18:41 Full-HD 6.5MB OK 100-0006 00:00:05 Orange frame Remaining battery power idication...
VPC-FH1 Owners Manual English
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... be used with this camera 16 What "card" means in this manual 16 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA 17 High-quality images with "Full High Definition 17 Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation 18 Image stabilizer for sharp pictures 18 Sharp face shots 19 Xacti Library feature... NAMES 22 Camera 22 Remote control unit 24 INSTALLING THE CARD 25 PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 27 Prepare the battery 27 How to use the remote control unit 28 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 30 About recharging 34 About the temperature alert icon 34 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF 35 Turning...
... be used with this camera 16 What "card" means in this manual 16 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA 17 High-quality images with "Full High Definition 17 Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation 18 Image stabilizer for sharp pictures 18 Sharp face shots 19 Xacti Library feature... NAMES 22 Camera 22 Remote control unit 24 INSTALLING THE CARD 25 PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 27 Prepare the battery 27 How to use the remote control unit 28 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 30 About recharging 34 About the temperature alert icon 34 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF 35 Turning...
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...MEMORY 140 Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 140 For audio recordings 141 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE 142 OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A STANDARD VIDEO INPUT TERMINAL ..........144 ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY 145 ...Connect to the S-VIDEO terminal 145 Connect to the 480p/720p/1080i...
...MEMORY 140 Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 140 For audio recordings 141 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE 142 OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A STANDARD VIDEO INPUT TERMINAL ..........144 ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY 145 ...Connect to the S-VIDEO terminal 145 Connect to the 480p/720p/1080i...
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... QUESTIONS 153 TROUBLESHOOTING 161 Camera 161 Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters 172 SPECIFICATIONS 174 Camera 174 Camera connectors 178 Battery life 179 Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time 180 Remote control unit 181 Concerning the multi-indicator 182... Supplied AC adaptor 183 Supplied Li-ion battery pack 183 Others 184 Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to comfirm that your camera is...
... QUESTIONS 153 TROUBLESHOOTING 161 Camera 161 Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters 172 SPECIFICATIONS 174 Camera 174 Camera connectors 178 Battery life 179 Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time 180 Remote control unit 181 Concerning the multi-indicator 182... Supplied AC adaptor 183 Supplied Li-ion battery pack 183 Others 184 Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to comfirm that your camera is...
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Grip belt (page 13): 1 i Xacti Software CD (CD-ROM) (page 4 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Li-ion battery pack (page 31): 1 i Dedicated S-AV interface cable (pages 144 and 145): 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable (page 7 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Dedicated component cable (page 146): 1 i AC adaptor and power cord (page 32): 1 11 English
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Grip belt (page 13): 1 i Xacti Software CD (CD-ROM) (page 4 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Li-ion battery pack (page 31): 1 i Dedicated S-AV interface cable (pages 144 and 145): 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable (page 7 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Dedicated component cable (page 146): 1 i AC adaptor and power cord (page 32): 1 11 English
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... control unit (pages 24, 27 to 29 and 72): 1 FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. special handling may require special handling. i Xacti Library Instruction Manual English 12 The lithium battery used in this booklet carefully before using the camera. i Lens cap (page 14): 1 i Dedicated USB converter cable: 1 h For use with the Xacti Library feature i Cores...
... control unit (pages 24, 27 to 29 and 72): 1 FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. special handling may require special handling. i Xacti Library Instruction Manual English 12 The lithium battery used in this booklet carefully before using the camera. i Lens cap (page 14): 1 i Dedicated USB converter cable: 1 h For use with the Xacti Library feature i Cores...
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...your camera lens to a wide-angle lens. i Filter Set VCP-F03SET C-PL filter and lens protector set. 15 English i Lithium-ion Battery Charger VAR-L50 Battery charger for connecting to a telephoto lens. ABOUT THE SEPARATELY SOLD ACCESSORIES AND THE CARD Separately sold accessories i Mini HDMI cable VCP-HDMI02 ... i Wide Conversion Lens VCP-L07W1 Converts your camera lens to the HDMI terminal on the camera. i Lithium-ion Battery DB-L50 Same model as the supplied lithium-ion battery pack. i Super Wide Conversion Lens VCP-L04SW This conversion lens has an even wider angle of view than the ...
...your camera lens to a wide-angle lens. i Filter Set VCP-F03SET C-PL filter and lens protector set. 15 English i Lithium-ion Battery Charger VAR-L50 Battery charger for connecting to a telephoto lens. ABOUT THE SEPARATELY SOLD ACCESSORIES AND THE CARD Separately sold accessories i Mini HDMI cable VCP-HDMI02 ... i Wide Conversion Lens VCP-L07W1 Converts your camera lens to the HDMI terminal on the camera. i Lithium-ion Battery DB-L50 Same model as the supplied lithium-ion battery pack. i Super Wide Conversion Lens VCP-L04SW This conversion lens has an even wider angle of view than the ...
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SETUP SETUP SETUP PARTS NAMES Camera Front Zoom switch [T/]]/[W/P] Monitor unit Lens Remote control sensor Grip belt holder Microphone Flash Bottom Microphone Tripod stand hole Battery cover English 22
SETUP SETUP SETUP PARTS NAMES Camera Front Zoom switch [T/]]/[W/P] Monitor unit Lens Remote control sensor Grip belt holder Microphone Flash Bottom Microphone Tripod stand hole Battery cover English 22
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PARTS NAMES Rear ON/OFF button COMPONENT/AV terminal Speaker Multi-indicator Grip belt holder Monitor USB terminal HDMI terminal Card slot cover DC IN terminal cover Battery cover lock [ ] button REC/PLAY button [ ] button 23 English MENU button SET button
PARTS NAMES Rear ON/OFF button COMPONENT/AV terminal Speaker Multi-indicator Grip belt holder Monitor USB terminal HDMI terminal Card slot cover DC IN terminal cover Battery cover lock [ ] button REC/PLAY button [ ] button 23 English MENU button SET button
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... below to take pictures and play them back with the (+) mark facing up. (+) mark Battery slot tab 2 Remove the battery. 2 Re-insert the battery slot. 27 English h While pressing the tab, pull the battery slot out. 1 Insert a new battery. h First wipe the battery with a clean, dry cloth, and insert it with the camera. h The remote control...
... below to take pictures and play them back with the (+) mark facing up. (+) mark Battery slot tab 2 Remove the battery. 2 Re-insert the battery slot. 27 English h While pressing the tab, pull the battery slot out. 1 Insert a new battery. h First wipe the battery with a clean, dry cloth, and insert it with the camera. h The remote control...
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... to ensure that only the intended camera operates when the remote control unit is receiving correctly. h The remote control codes are retained even if the batteries in the remote control unit or camera are replaced. PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Changing the remote control code The remote control unit will also...
... to ensure that only the intended camera operates when the remote control unit is receiving correctly. h The remote control codes are retained even if the batteries in the remote control unit or camera are replaced. PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Changing the remote control code The remote control unit will also...
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Power to charge the battery. Install the battery pack in the camera, and connect the AC adaptor to the camera can also be supplied from a power outlet when the AC adaptor is connected. 1 While pressing the battery cover lock, slide it . Battery cover 2 1 Battery cover lock English 30 h The battery cover comes off. SETUP CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it (1), and pull out the battery cover toward the bottom of the camera (2).
Power to charge the battery. Install the battery pack in the camera, and connect the AC adaptor to the camera can also be supplied from a power outlet when the AC adaptor is connected. 1 While pressing the battery cover lock, slide it . Battery cover 2 1 Battery cover lock English 30 h The battery cover comes off. SETUP CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it (1), and pull out the battery cover toward the bottom of the camera (2).
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Battery pack h Raise the edge of the battery pack to remove it. 31 English CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 2 Insert the battery pack, then replace the battery cover.
Battery pack h Raise the edge of the battery pack to remove it. 31 English CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 2 Insert the battery pack, then replace the battery cover.
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When charging is not installed correctly. To power outlet Multi-indicator English 32 h Charging begins. h The multi-indicator flashes red if the battery pack is defective or is completed, the indicator turns off. Make sure that the battery pack is approx. 200 minutes. SETUP 3 Use the power cord to connect the AC adaptor to open. 2 Open downwards. h The charging time is correctly installed. How to open the DC IN terminal cover DC IN terminal 1 Use fingernail to a power outlet. h During charging, the multi-indicator is lit red.
When charging is not installed correctly. To power outlet Multi-indicator English 32 h Charging begins. h The multi-indicator flashes red if the battery pack is defective or is completed, the indicator turns off. Make sure that the battery pack is approx. 200 minutes. SETUP 3 Use the power cord to connect the AC adaptor to open. 2 Open downwards. h The charging time is correctly installed. How to open the DC IN terminal cover DC IN terminal 1 Use fingernail to a power outlet. h During charging, the multi-indicator is lit red.
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... used for a long time. When not using your computer. Recharging when connected to the USB terminal (page 6 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL) i The battery can be used even if the camera is turned off, and it is therefore recommended that the time it may expand slightly when stored in... has cooled down before attempting to charge it to the USB connector on your camera again, be sure to be fully charged when the battery pack is kept in the camera continuously for an extended period of time, please disconnect the dedicated USB interface cable from the camera if it ...
... used for a long time. When not using your computer. Recharging when connected to the USB terminal (page 6 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL) i The battery can be used even if the camera is turned off, and it is therefore recommended that the time it may expand slightly when stored in... has cooled down before attempting to charge it to the USB connector on your camera again, be sure to be fully charged when the battery pack is kept in the camera continuously for an extended period of time, please disconnect the dedicated USB interface cable from the camera if it ...
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... and play back even when the \ icon is lit; h During video recording, a countdown indicator will appear as the \ icon remains flashing). When the indicator shows 0 seconds, recording stops. k When the battery or internal camera (excluding battery) temperature rises during use h During camera use . English 34 h... is, while the \ icon is flashing), it is advised that you discontinue use , if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera (excluding the battery) rises, a temperature alert icon \ will show the time starting about 15 seconds before resuming use , if the temperature...
... and play back even when the \ icon is lit; h During video recording, a countdown indicator will appear as the \ icon remains flashing). When the indicator shows 0 seconds, recording stops. k When the battery or internal camera (excluding battery) temperature rises during use h During camera use . English 34 h... is, while the \ icon is flashing), it is advised that you discontinue use , if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera (excluding the battery) rises, a temperature alert icon \ will show the time starting about 15 seconds before resuming use , if the temperature...
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...) function will automatically turn on (factory-preset setting). SETUP Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is active In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save mode will become active about 5 minutes after the camera is turned on the camera, the screen to set the operation...
...) function will automatically turn on (factory-preset setting). SETUP Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is active In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save mode will become active about 5 minutes after the camera is turned on the camera, the screen to set the operation...
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... is completed. English 40 h The date and time setting is being replaced, an internal battery will last for about 7 days). However, there is recommended to check that the date and time settings are shown. 4 Select the line you wish to ...set the date and time appears. h The current date and time settings are still correct after replacing the battery pack and before shooting or recording of any type (follow step 1). h The screen to change, and make the correction. To correct the date and time...
... is completed. English 40 h The date and time setting is being replaced, an internal battery will last for about 7 days). However, there is recommended to check that the date and time settings are shown. 4 Select the line you wish to ...set the date and time appears. h The current date and time settings are still correct after replacing the battery pack and before shooting or recording of any type (follow step 1). h The screen to change, and make the correction. To correct the date and time...
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.../sec. The captured still image size is 3264 × 2448 (4:3) pixels. SETUP 1 Recording size (page 60) h Select the video clip size to the NORMAL mode. 5 Remaining battery power indication (page 142) English 46 h h: The video clip size is 640 × 480 pixels, recorded at 60 fields/sec. The captured still image size is...
.../sec. The captured still image size is 3264 × 2448 (4:3) pixels. SETUP 1 Recording size (page 60) h Select the video clip size to the NORMAL mode. 5 Remaining battery power indication (page 142) English 46 h h: The video clip size is 640 × 480 pixels, recorded at 60 fields/sec. The captured still image size is...