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Please read and understand the separate booklet "SAFETY MANUAL". Make sure to safely operate the VPC-GH3EX, VPC-GH3GX, VPC-GH3PX, VPC-GH3TA and VPC-GH4. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference. Any information regarding only one of these instructions carefully before using the camera. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Dual Camera VPC-GH3EX VPC-GH3GX VPC-GH3PX VPC-GH3TA VPC-GH4 Important note This manual explains how to read these products will be labeled as such.
Please read and understand the separate booklet "SAFETY MANUAL". Make sure to safely operate the VPC-GH3EX, VPC-GH3GX, VPC-GH3PX, VPC-GH3TA and VPC-GH4. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference. Any information regarding only one of these instructions carefully before using the camera. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Dual Camera VPC-GH3EX VPC-GH3GX VPC-GH3PX VPC-GH3TA VPC-GH4 Important note This manual explains how to read these products will be labeled as such.
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..."TROUBLESHOOTING" (page 171). HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL For first-time users Please read the sections on "SETUP" and "SIMPLE" in this manual to familiarize yourself with your camera's operation. ↓ To use additional features Visit the Sanyo website to learn how to adjust the camera settings ...for detailed information. Symbols used in this manual HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to. There...
..."TROUBLESHOOTING" (page 171). HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL For first-time users Please read the sections on "SETUP" and "SIMPLE" in this manual to familiarize yourself with your camera's operation. ↓ To use additional features Visit the Sanyo website to learn how to adjust the camera settings ...for detailed information. Symbols used in this manual HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to. There...
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h The camera can be obtained from the SANYO website. 1 Connect your camera. 1 Left-click on the icon for automatic playback of the installation wizard to complete the installation. i For information on how to use Xacti Simple Uploader, please refer to the Xacti Simple Uploader user's manual, which you can upload camera files to...
h The camera can be obtained from the SANYO website. 1 Connect your camera. 1 Left-click on the icon for automatic playback of the installation wizard to complete the installation. i For information on how to use Xacti Simple Uploader, please refer to the Xacti Simple Uploader user's manual, which you can upload camera files to...
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... THE CARD 15 Media cards that can be used with this camera 15 What "card" means in this manual 15 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA 16 High-quality images with "Full High Definition 16 Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation 17 Image stabilizer for sharp pictures 17 Capture...
... THE CARD 15 Media cards that can be used with this camera 15 What "card" means in this manual 15 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA 16 High-quality images with "Full High Definition 16 Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation 17 Image stabilizer for sharp pictures 17 Capture...
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...8226; "Select the focus setting" (super macro mode) on page 60 For more accurate focus • "How to use the manual focus" (manual focus) on page 92 Set the focus to viewing images using various techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your photos ...• "DATE AND TIME SETTING" on page 33 Zoom in the following table. Shooting/recording Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Getting started shooting/recording • "VIDEO...
...8226; "Select the focus setting" (super macro mode) on page 60 For more accurate focus • "How to use the manual focus" (manual focus) on page 92 Set the focus to viewing images using various techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your photos ...• "DATE AND TIME SETTING" on page 33 Zoom in the following table. Shooting/recording Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Getting started shooting/recording • "VIDEO...
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i QUICK GUIDE i Obtaining the PDF instruction manual and cautions English 12 i GUIDE FOR BASIC OPERATION (VPC-GH3EX, VPC-GH3GX, VPC-GH3PX, VPC-GH3TA only) i SAFETY MANUAL (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera.
i QUICK GUIDE i Obtaining the PDF instruction manual and cautions English 12 i GUIDE FOR BASIC OPERATION (VPC-GH3EX, VPC-GH3GX, VPC-GH3PX, VPC-GH3TA only) i SAFETY MANUAL (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera.
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ABOUT THE CARD 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 i SDXC Memory Card What "card" means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards that can be used in this dual camera are referred to as "card". 15 English
ABOUT THE CARD 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 i SDXC Memory Card What "card" means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards that can be used in this dual camera are referred to as "card". 15 English
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... the 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 80 cm (31.50 in.) (super macro). 4 Focus area (page 93) ... to ISO 100 v: Sets sensitivity to ISO 200 w: Sets sensitivity to ISO 400 6: Sets sensitivity to ISO 800 -: Sets sensitivity to ISO 1600 (During video clip recording in the double-range zoom T mode: ISO800) h The indicated ISO value is the standard output sensitivity. 7 Remaining battery power indication (page 140...
... the 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 80 cm (31.50 in.) (super macro). 4 Focus area (page 93) ... to ISO 100 v: Sets sensitivity to ISO 200 w: Sets sensitivity to ISO 400 6: Sets sensitivity to ISO 800 -: Sets sensitivity to ISO 1600 (During video clip recording in the double-range zoom T mode: ISO800) h The indicated ISO value is the standard output sensitivity. 7 Remaining battery power indication (page 140...
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Ful -HD 000101:0:000::005 SD HINT About the focus range i The focus distance indication shows the distance between the distance (... shortcut to an arrow key (pages 125 and 128), you are returned to 70 cm (27.56 in the manual focus mode and the actual distance. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. 10M-S 7112 2 Press [G] or [H] to use the... super macro +, the zoom is focused. h The focus distance is suitable for that focus distance. About zoom movement when using the manual focus i If the focus distance is set to 70 cm (27.56 in.) or less, the zoom changes to the largest setting...
Ful -HD 000101:0:000::005 SD HINT About the focus range i The focus distance indication shows the distance between the distance (... shortcut to an arrow key (pages 125 and 128), you are returned to 70 cm (27.56 in the manual focus mode and the actual distance. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. 10M-S 7112 2 Press [G] or [H] to use the... super macro +, the zoom is focused. h The focus distance is suitable for that focus distance. About zoom movement when using the manual focus i If the focus distance is set to 70 cm (27.56 in.) or less, the zoom changes to the largest setting...
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HINT To cancel the white balance setting i Select >, and then press the SET button. 95 English h This completes the white balance setting. RECORDING MENU 3 White balance setting This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. 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. 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. 95 English h This completes the white balance setting. RECORDING MENU 3 White balance setting This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. 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. How to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of paper, etc.), and press the SET button.
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...When the HDMI-CEC function is disabled. In addition, in the playback mode, the camera's power save function is used, your TV's instruction manual. (As of multiple devices is connected to operate the camera playback; however, it does not work to select the desired parameter. 4 Press ... [J] to turn the camera ON. i For information concerning connecting and operation, please see your TV's remote control unit can be used to a SANYO TV that incorporate the HDMI-CEC function have not been released.) English 132 i The HDMI-CEC function will operate correctly only when the camera is...
...When the HDMI-CEC function is disabled. In addition, in the playback mode, the camera's power save function is used, your TV's instruction manual. (As of multiple devices is connected to operate the camera playback; however, it does not work to select the desired parameter. 4 Press ... [J] to turn the camera ON. i For information concerning connecting and operation, please see your TV's remote control unit can be used to a SANYO TV that incorporate the HDMI-CEC function have not been released.) English 132 i The HDMI-CEC function will operate correctly only when the camera is...
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...:9? i If the appearance of the output still image does not change the screen size setting on your TV, please refer to the instruction manual for images captured in HD mode CAUTION If the TV display is not correct, you can either change the camera's "TV TYPE" setting, or change the screen size... TV. The aspect ratio of the image on the TV monitor is not correct... To change to be displayed Still image (4:3) TV display 16:9 16:9 Video clip in SD mode Video clip in a 4:3 still image mode. OPTION SETTINGS English 134
...:9? i If the appearance of the output still image does not change the screen size setting on your TV, please refer to the instruction manual for images captured in HD mode CAUTION If the TV display is not correct, you can either change the camera's "TV TYPE" setting, or change the screen size... TV. The aspect ratio of the image on the TV monitor is not correct... To change to be displayed Still image (4:3) TV display 16:9 16:9 Video clip in SD mode Video clip in a 4:3 still image mode. OPTION SETTINGS English 134
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... to adjust the volume.) i The same playback procedure as well. Copying (dubbing) images to a DVD recorder i Please refer to the section "Dubbing" in the instruction manual for your DVD recorder. English 158 CONNECTING TO A TV
... to adjust the volume.) i The same playback procedure as well. Copying (dubbing) images to a DVD recorder i Please refer to the section "Dubbing" in the instruction manual for your DVD recorder. English 158 CONNECTING TO A TV
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... cannot be changed while the digital zoom is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? Or, set the focus range setting to manual focus -, and set the distance to the landscape + mode when photographing. Answer - - Shooting Question What is engaged. 165 English The zoom range does not change...
... cannot be changed while the digital zoom is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? Or, set the focus range setting to manual focus -, and set the distance to the landscape + mode when photographing. Answer - - Shooting Question What is engaged. 165 English The zoom range does not change...
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Connecting to the minimum. Why is set to a TV Why is a problem with the printer. Printing Why does a message appear during video clip playback? The sound of the camera's mechanical action was captured using the digital zoom. - Action Not a malfunction. We cannot guarantee the ...accurate playback of the camera, magnified images appear less clear. APPENDICES English 168 Answer Due to the instruction manual for your printer. The image was recorded. The volume on the TV. Adjust the volume on the TV is there no sound? Please refer to...
Connecting to the minimum. Why is set to a TV Why is a problem with the printer. Printing Why does a message appear during video clip playback? The sound of the camera's mechanical action was captured using the digital zoom. - Action Not a malfunction. We cannot guarantee the ...accurate playback of the camera, magnified images appear less clear. APPENDICES English 168 Answer Due to the instruction manual for your printer. The image was recorded. The volume on the TV. Adjust the volume on the TV is there no sound? Please refer to...
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manual setting available Focal length: f = 6.8 mm to 34.0 mm, Optical 5× zoom Open: F = 3.5 (wide) to 3.7 (tele) 8 groups, 10 elements (including three with four aspheric surfaces) 35 mm film camera conversion Still image shooting: 38 mm to 190 mm (5×) Video clip recording: Double-range zoom W mode: f = 40 mm to 200 mm (5×)...215; 1080 pixels, 30 fps (30p) ": 1280 × 720 pixels, 60 fps (60p) &: 1280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps (30p) ): 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps (30p) h The 60 fps frame rate of this camera is 59.94 fps, and the 30 fps frame rate is 29.97 fps. Full-auto TTL...
manual setting available Focal length: f = 6.8 mm to 34.0 mm, Optical 5× zoom Open: F = 3.5 (wide) to 3.7 (tele) 8 groups, 10 elements (including three with four aspheric surfaces) 35 mm film camera conversion Still image shooting: 38 mm to 190 mm (5×) Video clip recording: Double-range zoom W mode: f = 40 mm to 200 mm (5×)...215; 1080 pixels, 30 fps (30p) ": 1280 × 720 pixels, 60 fps (60p) &: 1280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps (30p) ): 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps (30p) h The 60 fps frame rate of this camera is 59.94 fps, and the 30 fps frame rate is 29.97 fps. Full-auto TTL...
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... ft.) (tele) Flash modes Auto-flash, 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) -20 to...
... ft.) (tele) Flash modes Auto-flash, 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) -20 to...
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... Apple Inc., registered in the USA and other countries. Red Eye software© 2003-2005 FotoNation In Camera Red Eye - Other patents Pending. In this manual, the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system, Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, Microsoft® Windows® Vista operating system, and Microsoft®...
... Apple Inc., registered in the USA and other countries. Red Eye software© 2003-2005 FotoNation In Camera Red Eye - Other patents Pending. In this manual, the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system, Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, Microsoft® Windows® Vista operating system, and Microsoft®...
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...Sanyo Electric shall not be used with the camera other than a technician authorized by optional devices or consumable items used only for personal and non-commercial purposes for encoding video and/or decoding video that of this camera. i The images captured with this camera will differ in this manual...was encoded (1) for any other than those specified by the malfunction, or the repairing of a malfunction, of this manual. i Sanyo Electric declines all responsibility for the MPEG-4 standard and may differ from pictures taken with the camera or those supplied with a...
...Sanyo Electric shall not be used with the camera other than a technician authorized by optional devices or consumable items used only for personal and non-commercial purposes for encoding video and/or decoding video that of this camera. i The images captured with this camera will differ in this manual...was encoded (1) for any other than those specified by the malfunction, or the repairing of a malfunction, of this manual. i Sanyo Electric declines all responsibility for the MPEG-4 standard and may differ from pictures taken with the camera or those supplied with a...
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...mode, the distance between the camera and the subject is an object between the camera and the subject. In contrast to this, with the manual focus mode, you wish to focus on. i When photographing a moving subject, you press the [ ] button halfway. Here are presetting the... can get a good result by determining the distance between the camera and the subject you set focal point. English 192 APPENDICES i Use manual focus to avoid incorrectly focused images when there is automatically determined when you can be blurred. And, conversely, a blurred image may be ...
...mode, the distance between the camera and the subject is an object between the camera and the subject. In contrast to this, with the manual focus mode, you wish to focus on. i When photographing a moving subject, you press the [ ] button halfway. Here are presetting the... can get a good result by determining the distance between the camera and the subject you set focal point. English 192 APPENDICES i Use manual focus to avoid incorrectly focused images when there is automatically determined when you can be blurred. And, conversely, a blurred image may be ...