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Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference. 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. Make sure to safely operate the VPC-GH3EX, VPC-GH3GX, VPC-GH3PX, VPC-GH3TA and VPC-GH4. Please read and understand the separate booklet "SAFETY MANUAL". Any information regarding only one of these instructions carefully before using the camera.
Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference. 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. Make sure to safely operate the VPC-GH3EX, VPC-GH3GX, VPC-GH3PX, VPC-GH3TA and VPC-GH4. Please read and understand the separate booklet "SAFETY MANUAL". Any information regarding only one of these instructions carefully before using the camera.
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... operation. ↓ To use additional features Visit the Sanyo website to learn how to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections "COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS" (page 163) and "TROUBLESHOOTING" (page 171). HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL For first-time users Please read the sections on "...or view images on a TV, please read the sections on "OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS" in this manual. You may find information about the software (page 153). Symbols used in this manual. ↓ To use the various camera features Please read the section on "NORMAL" and "OPTION SETTINGS...
... operation. ↓ To use additional features Visit the Sanyo website to learn how to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections "COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS" (page 163) and "TROUBLESHOOTING" (page 171). HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL For first-time users Please read the sections on "...or view images on a TV, please read the sections on "OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS" in this manual. You may find information about the software (page 153). Symbols used in this manual. ↓ To use the various camera features Please read the section on "NORMAL" and "OPTION SETTINGS...
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... Simple Uploader]. i For information on how to use Xacti Simple Uploader, please refer to the Xacti Simple Uploader user's manual, which you can be disconnected. h The camera can now be obtained from the SANYO website. 1 Connect your camera to a computer. 2 Turn on the computer and the camera. 3 Select "COMPUTER", and press the...
... Simple Uploader]. i For information on how to use Xacti Simple Uploader, please refer to the Xacti Simple Uploader user's manual, which you can be disconnected. h The camera can now be obtained from the SANYO website. 1 Connect your camera to a computer. 2 Turn on the computer and the camera. 3 Select "COMPUTER", and press the...
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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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...50 • "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 want, to a narrow range • "Focus mode ... compensation (image stabilizer) setting" on pages 50 and 91 English 6 Shooting/recording Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Getting started shooting/recording • "VIDEO CLIP RECORDING" on page 62 • "SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS" on page 63 • "Sequential shots" on page 88 • "Audio recording"...
...50 • "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 want, to a narrow range • "Focus mode ... compensation (image stabilizer) setting" on pages 50 and 91 English 6 Shooting/recording Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Getting started shooting/recording • "VIDEO CLIP RECORDING" on page 62 • "SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS" on page 63 • "Sequential shots" on page 88 • "Audio recording"...
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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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... the center of the lens and the subject. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. 10M-S 7112 2 Press [G] or [H] to the wide end. Ful -HD 000101:0:000::005 SD HINT About the focus range i The focus distance indication shows the distance between the distance (numerical figure) you are returned to...the Recording Screen. About the super macro mode i When the focus range is set to super macro +, the zoom is temporarily set to use the manual focus 1 Select -, and press the SET button. English 92 NORMAL/SHOOTING Focus range setting How to 70 cm (27.56 in.) or less, the...
... the center of the lens and the subject. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. 10M-S 7112 2 Press [G] or [H] to the wide end. Ful -HD 000101:0:000::005 SD HINT About the focus range i The focus distance indication shows the distance between the distance (numerical figure) you are returned to...the Recording Screen. About the super macro mode i When the focus range is set to super macro +, the zoom is temporarily set to use the manual focus 1 Select -, and press the SET button. English 92 NORMAL/SHOOTING Focus range setting How to 70 cm (27.56 in.) or less, the...
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HINT To cancel the white balance setting i Select >, and then press the SET button. 95 English RECORDING MENU 3 White balance setting This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. How to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of paper, etc.), and press the SET button. 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.
HINT To cancel the white balance setting i Select >, and then press the SET button. 95 English RECORDING MENU 3 White balance setting This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. How to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of paper, etc.), and press the SET button. 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.
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... and operation, please see your TV's remote control unit can be used , your TV's instruction manual. (As of multiple devices is disabled. i The HDMI-CEC function will operate correctly only when the camera is used to a SANYO TV that incorporate the HDMI-CEC function have not been released.) English 132 however, it... "OFF". 3 Press [I] or [J] to turn the camera ON. OPTION SETTINGS ON: Sets the HDMI-CEC function to electronic devices and the operation of May 2008, SANYO TVs that incorporates the HDMI-CEC function.
... and operation, please see your TV's remote control unit can be used , your TV's instruction manual. (As of multiple devices is disabled. i The HDMI-CEC function will operate correctly only when the camera is used to a SANYO TV that incorporate the HDMI-CEC function have not been released.) English 132 however, it... "OFF". 3 Press [I] or [J] to turn the camera ON. OPTION SETTINGS ON: Sets the HDMI-CEC function to electronic devices and the operation of May 2008, SANYO TVs that incorporates the HDMI-CEC function.
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To change the screen size setting on your TV. i The still image output will 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 "TV TYPE" TV type to be setting connected Image file to 16:9? The aspect ... 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 to be 4:3...
To change the screen size setting on your TV. i The still image output will 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 "TV TYPE" TV type to be setting connected Image file to 16:9? The aspect ... 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 to be 4:3...
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... the TV input to the terminal to which the camera is used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in the instruction manual for your DVD recorder.
... the TV input to the terminal to which the camera is used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in the instruction manual for your DVD recorder.
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...;. Not a malfunction. The zoom range does not change when the ZOOM RANGE button is engaged. 165 English Answer - - Or, set the focus range setting to manual focus -, and set the distance to the landscape + mode when photographing. The zoom range cannot be changed while the digital zoom is pressed. The ZOOM...
...;. Not a malfunction. The zoom range does not change when the ZOOM RANGE button is engaged. 165 English Answer - - Or, set the focus range setting to manual focus -, and set the distance to the landscape + mode when photographing. The zoom range cannot be changed while the digital zoom is pressed. The ZOOM...
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... of the camera, magnified images appear less clear. Answer Due to a TV Why is set to the instruction manual for your printer. Please refer to the minimum. Printing Why does a message appear during video clip playback? Not a malfunction. Adjust the volume on the TV is there a motor-like sound during PictBridge printing...
... of the camera, magnified images appear less clear. Answer Due to a TV Why is set to the instruction manual for your printer. Please refer to the minimum. Printing Why does a message appear during video clip playback? Not a malfunction. Adjust the volume on the TV is there a motor-like sound during PictBridge printing...
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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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... and Pentium are collectively referred to as "Windows". Software Red Eye by U.S. Red Eye software© 2003-2005 FotoNation In Camera Red Eye - In this manual, the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system, Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, Microsoft® Windows® Vista operating system, and Microsoft®...
... and Pentium are collectively referred to as "Windows". Software Red Eye by U.S. Red Eye software© 2003-2005 FotoNation In Camera Red Eye - 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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...all responsibility for damages due to improper use of the camera, failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual are subject to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for explanation purposes and may differ slightly from that was encoded (1) for a...used only for personal and non-commercial purposes for encoding video and/or decoding video that of the actual product. i All images and illustrations given in this manual, or repairs or changes done by the manufacturer. i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any damage ...
...all responsibility for damages due to improper use of the camera, failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual are subject to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for explanation purposes and may differ slightly from that was encoded (1) for a...used only for personal and non-commercial purposes for encoding video and/or decoding video that of the actual product. i All images and illustrations given in this manual, or repairs or changes done by the manufacturer. i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any damage ...
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...the subject reaches the set the focus to the focal point you press the [ ] button halfway. English 192 APPENDICES In contrast to this, with the manual focus mode, you set focal point. i Because you can be out of focus. k Reasons for the autofocus to activate. k How to photograph ... a moving subject Situation: You would like to snap an action shot of a moving subject 1 Set the camera's focus mode to the manual focus. The autofocus is activated, but because the subject is automatically determined when you wish to record before the picture is difficult to lock the...
...the subject reaches the set the focus to the focal point you press the [ ] button halfway. English 192 APPENDICES In contrast to this, with the manual focus mode, you set focal point. i Because you can be out of focus. k Reasons for the autofocus to activate. k How to photograph ... a moving subject Situation: You would like to snap an action shot of a moving subject 1 Set the camera's focus mode to the manual focus. The autofocus is activated, but because the subject is automatically determined when you wish to record before the picture is difficult to lock the...