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INSTRUCTION MANUAL Dual Camera VPC-FH1EX VPC-FH1 VPC-FH1GX Important note This manual explains how to read these products will be labeled as such. Any information regarding only one of these instructions carefully before using the camera. Make sure to safely operate the VPC-FH1EX, VPC-FH1 and VPC-FH1GX. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference. Please read and understand the separate booklet "SAFETY MANUAL".
INSTRUCTION MANUAL Dual Camera VPC-FH1EX VPC-FH1 VPC-FH1GX Important note This manual explains how to read these products will be labeled as such. Any information regarding only one of these instructions carefully before using the camera. Make sure to safely operate the VPC-FH1EX, VPC-FH1 and VPC-FH1GX. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference. Please read and understand the separate booklet "SAFETY MANUAL".
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...You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in this manual. Symbols used in this manual. iii English To connect to a computer, please see the "Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL". ↓ To use additional features To use the various camera features Please read... Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to. HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL For first-time users Please read the sections on "SETUP" and "SIMPLE" in this manual, as well as the included "QUICK GUIDE" to familiarize yourself with your camera's operation. ...
...You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in this manual. Symbols used in this manual. iii English To connect to a computer, please see the "Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL". ↓ To use additional features To use the various camera features Please read... Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to. HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL For first-time users Please read the sections on "SETUP" and "SIMPLE" in this manual, as well as the included "QUICK GUIDE" to familiarize yourself with your camera's operation. ...
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h An SD Memory Card is referred to the camera. h In this manual, the SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. DC IN terminal cover 1 Open AC adaptor To power outlet English iv SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Preparing the camera 1 Insert the SD Memory Card. Please purchase a commercially sold card. Monitor unit 1 Open Card slot cover 2 Open SD Memory Card 3 Insert 2 Connect the AC adaptor to as the "card".
h An SD Memory Card is referred to the camera. h In this manual, the SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. DC IN terminal cover 1 Open AC adaptor To power outlet English iv SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Preparing the camera 1 Insert the SD Memory Card. Please purchase a commercially sold card. Monitor unit 1 Open Card slot cover 2 Open SD Memory Card 3 Insert 2 Connect the AC adaptor to as the "card".
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...For detailed information concerning the operating environment, please see the Sanyo support page (page 16 in your computer's DVD drive. http://www.sanyo-dsc.com/ h When the installation window closes, a ... (a paid-for more information. h Please see page 5 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL. h The supplied Nero 8 Essentials cannot be connected to the Internet in order to install the...button. h Nero 8 Essentials works with both Windows XP and Windows Vista. Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD (Windows Vista) Using the supplied CD-ROM (Xacti Software CD), you ...
...For detailed information concerning the operating environment, please see the Sanyo support page (page 16 in your computer's DVD drive. http://www.sanyo-dsc.com/ h When the installation window closes, a ... (a paid-for more information. h Please see page 5 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL. h The supplied Nero 8 Essentials cannot be connected to the Internet in order to install the...button. h Nero 8 Essentials works with both Windows XP and Windows Vista. Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD (Windows Vista) Using the supplied CD-ROM (Xacti Software CD), you ...
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... with your computer. 5 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...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 MANUAL]). 3 Select "COMPUTER", and press the SET button. h The screen to copy the files. HINT i For information on the hard disk to which to select...
... with your computer. 5 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...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 MANUAL]). 3 Select "COMPUTER", and press the SET button. h The screen to copy the files. HINT i For information on the hard disk to which to select...
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... sold accessories 15 Media cards that can 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...
... sold accessories 15 Media cards that can 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...
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... • "Select the focus setting" (super macro mode) on page 61 For more accurate focus • "How to use the manual focus" (manual focus) on page 93 Set the focus to viewing images using various techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your photos •... abundance of your purposes in on the subject • "MACRO- Shooting/recording Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Getting started shooting/recording • "VIDEO CLIP RECORDING" on page 63 • "SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS" on page 64 • "Sequential shots" on page 89 • "Audio recording...
... • "Select the focus setting" (super macro mode) on page 61 For more accurate focus • "How to use the manual focus" (manual focus) on page 93 Set the focus to viewing images using various techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your photos •... abundance of your purposes in on the subject • "MACRO- Shooting/recording Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Getting started shooting/recording • "VIDEO CLIP RECORDING" on page 63 • "SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS" on page 64 • "Sequential shots" on page 89 • "Audio recording...
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..." on pages 52 and 94 Adjust the camera's sensitivity • "ISO sensitivity setting" pages 52 and 95 For a more precise exposure setting • "Exposure setting" (manual exposure control) on pages 54 and 97 Change the color of the images • "Filter setting" (monochrome filter/sepia filter) on pages 50 and 90...
..." on pages 52 and 94 Adjust the camera's sensitivity • "ISO sensitivity setting" pages 52 and 95 For a more precise exposure setting • "Exposure setting" (manual exposure control) on pages 54 and 97 Change the color of the images • "Filter setting" (monochrome filter/sepia filter) on pages 50 and 90...
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...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 the computer screen • "...
...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 the computer screen • "...
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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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... unit (pages 24, 27 to 29 and 72): 1 FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. The lithium battery used in this booklet carefully before using the camera. i Xacti Library Instruction Manual English 12 See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate. i Lens cap (page 14): 1 i Dedicated USB converter cable: 1 h For use with the Xacti Library feature i Cores...
... unit (pages 24, 27 to 29 and 72): 1 FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. The lithium battery used in this booklet carefully before using the camera. i Xacti Library Instruction Manual English 12 See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate. 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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Media cards that can be used with this camera The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are: 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". English 16
Media cards that can be used with this camera The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are: 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". English 16
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English 20 Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images (page 21, and page 4 in the supplied CD-ROM (Xacti Software CD), you can create your original DVDs and CDs. Or connect the camera directly to a printer to make prints of your photos. And with the software in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL) Use the accessory cables to view images on a TV or computer.
English 20 Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images (page 21, and page 4 in the supplied CD-ROM (Xacti Software CD), you can create your original DVDs and CDs. Or connect the camera directly to a printer to make prints of your photos. And with the software in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL) Use the accessory cables to view images on a TV or computer.
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... the camera is kept in the camera continuously for about 7 days. Recharging when connected to the USB terminal (page 6 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL) i The battery can be fully charged when the battery pack is connected to be cleared. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK CAUTION Do not charge the battery...
... the camera is kept in the camera continuously for about 7 days. Recharging when connected to the USB terminal (page 6 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL) i The battery can be fully charged when the battery pack is connected to be cleared. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK CAUTION Do not charge the battery...
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...subject. *: The camera automatically focuses on the subject with a range of 50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity (normal). -: The focus can be set manually. +: The camera focuses on the subject within a range of 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1 m (3.28 ft.) (super macro). 4 Focus area (...section light measuring W: Center-weighted light measuring Y: Spot light-measuring 6 ISO sensitivity (page 95) =: Sensitivity is set automatically (video clip recording: ISO 50 to ISO 3200 (video clip recording: ISO 1600) h The indicated ISO value is the standard output sensitivity. 7 Remaining battery power indication (page 142)...
...subject. *: The camera automatically focuses on the subject with a range of 50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity (normal). -: The focus can be set manually. +: The camera focuses on the subject within a range of 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1 m (3.28 ft.) (super macro). 4 Focus area (...section light measuring W: Center-weighted light measuring Y: Spot light-measuring 6 ISO sensitivity (page 95) =: Sensitivity is set automatically (video clip recording: ISO 50 to ISO 3200 (video clip recording: ISO 1600) h The indicated ISO value is the standard output sensitivity. 7 Remaining battery power indication (page 142)...
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... (fluorescent). r: For shooting in overcast conditions (cloudy). o: For shooting in sunny conditions (fair). T: Set the shutter speed manually. g: Set the aperture manually. SETUP 1 White balance (page 96) >: White balance is set automatically. p: For shooting under incandescent lighting (incandescent). ^:...ambient lighting (auto). B: Disable the digital zoom. 7 Remaining battery power indication (page 142) English 54 H: Set the aperture and shutter speed manually. 3 Face chaser (page 98) -: Enable face chaser. .: Disable face chaser. 4 Photo wide D-range (page 99) /: Enable wide...
... (fluorescent). r: For shooting in overcast conditions (cloudy). o: For shooting in sunny conditions (fair). T: Set the shutter speed manually. g: Set the aperture manually. SETUP 1 White balance (page 96) >: White balance is set automatically. p: For shooting under incandescent lighting (incandescent). ^:...ambient lighting (auto). B: Disable the digital zoom. 7 Remaining battery power indication (page 142) English 54 H: Set the aperture and shutter speed manually. 3 Face chaser (page 98) -: Enable face chaser. .: Disable face chaser. 4 Photo wide D-range (page 99) /: Enable wide...
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...discontinued when the [ ] button is also used when making audio recordings. Capturing a still image during video clip recording Zoom Image stabilizer Scene select (fixed at =) Manual exposure Face chaser recording High sensitivity mode recording Photo wide-D range recording Noise reduction i You cannot record ..., the file size is recorded for video clips to vertical aspect ratio) or the SD mode (4:3 aspect ratio). CAUTION When editing video clips... NORMAL SHOOTING NORMAL/SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 1 Video setting You can record video clips in either the HD mode (16:9 horizontal to be joined...
...discontinued when the [ ] button is also used when making audio recordings. Capturing a still image during video clip recording Zoom Image stabilizer Scene select (fixed at =) Manual exposure Face chaser recording High sensitivity mode recording Photo wide-D range recording Noise reduction i You cannot record ..., the file size is recorded for video clips to vertical aspect ratio) or the SD mode (4:3 aspect ratio). CAUTION When editing video clips... NORMAL SHOOTING NORMAL/SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 1 Video setting You can record video clips in either the HD mode (16:9 horizontal to be joined...
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About zoom movement when using the manual focus i If the focus distance is set to the largest setting that is suitable for that focus distance.... is set to 70 cm (27.56 in.) or less, the zoom changes to 70 cm (27.56 in the manual focus mode and the actual distance. About the super macro mode i When the focus range is set, and you set to...2 Toggle the SET button to the left or right to use the manual focus 1 Select -, and press the SET button. h The focus distance is set to the Recording Screen. 2.0m Ful -HD 00:09:24 HINT About the focus range i The focus distance indication...
About zoom movement when using the manual focus i If the focus distance is set to the largest setting that is suitable for that focus distance.... is set to 70 cm (27.56 in.) or less, the zoom changes to 70 cm (27.56 in the manual focus mode and the actual distance. About the super macro mode i When the focus range is set, and you set to...2 Toggle the SET button to the left or right to use the manual focus 1 Select -, and press the SET button. h The focus distance is set to the Recording Screen. 2.0m Ful -HD 00:09:24 HINT About the focus range i The focus distance indication...
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HINT To cancel the white balance setting i Select >, and then press the SET button. NORMAL/SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 3 White balance setting This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. h This completes the white balance setting. 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. English 96 How to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of paper, etc.), and press the SET button.
HINT To cancel the white balance setting i Select >, and then press the SET button. NORMAL/SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 3 White balance setting This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. h This completes the white balance setting. 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. English 96 How to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of paper, etc.), and press the SET button.
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i When the HDMI-CEC function is connected to a SANYO TV that incorcorporate the HDMI-CEC function have not been released.) English 134 i The HDMI-CEC function will operate correctly only when the camera is used, your TV's instruction manual. (As of multiple devices is disabled. OPTION SETTINGS 3 Toggle the SET button up or.... i For information concerning connecting and operation, please see your TV's remote control unit can be used to electronic devices and the operation of May 2008, SANYO TVs that incorporates the HDMI-CEC function.
i When the HDMI-CEC function is connected to a SANYO TV that incorcorporate the HDMI-CEC function have not been released.) English 134 i The HDMI-CEC function will operate correctly only when the camera is used, your TV's instruction manual. (As of multiple devices is disabled. OPTION SETTINGS 3 Toggle the SET button up or.... i For information concerning connecting and operation, please see your TV's remote control unit can be used to electronic devices and the operation of May 2008, SANYO TVs that incorporates the HDMI-CEC function.