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ON/OFF button [ ] button [ ] button MENU button 10M 15 Ful -HD 000:00:22 v English h Press the [ ] button again to turn the camera on. SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Shooting 1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to end the recording. To record a video clip: h Press the [ ] button to cancel it. To take a photo: h Press the [ ] button. h If the screen to set the date and time, see page 22. 2 Record. For how to set the date and time appears, press the MENU button 2 times to begin recording a video clip. h A still image is captured.
ON/OFF button [ ] button [ ] button MENU button 10M 15 Ful -HD 000:00:22 v English h Press the [ ] button again to turn the camera on. SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Shooting 1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to end the recording. To record a video clip: h Press the [ ] button to cancel it. To take a photo: h Press the [ ] button. h If the screen to set the date and time, see page 22. 2 Record. For how to set the date and time appears, press the MENU button 2 times to begin recording a video clip. h A still image is captured.
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Playback 1 Press the REC/PLAY button. h Press the REC/PLAY button. h The display changes to play back. Full-HD 6.5MB OK 100-0006 00:00:05 Orange frame Remaining battery power Indication English vi in the bottom part of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw. REC/PLAY button 2 Select the image to play back. Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is shown...
Playback 1 Press the REC/PLAY button. h Press the REC/PLAY button. h The display changes to play back. Full-HD 6.5MB OK 100-0006 00:00:05 Orange frame Remaining battery power Indication English vi in the bottom part of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw. REC/PLAY button 2 Select the image to play back. Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is shown...
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h TotalMedia Extreme for TotalMedia Extreme. 1 Insert a blank DVD in your recorded data onto a DVD in the MPEG2 format. SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Burn video clips onto a DVD (for Windows Vista users) Here's how to write your computer's DVD drive. 2 Double-click the desktop [TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO] icon. For information on other operations, please see the Help file for SANYO is launched, and the startup page appears. [Create video] icon xi English
h TotalMedia Extreme for TotalMedia Extreme. 1 Insert a blank DVD in your recorded data onto a DVD in the MPEG2 format. SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Burn video clips onto a DVD (for Windows Vista users) Here's how to write your computer's DVD drive. 2 Double-click the desktop [TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO] icon. For information on other operations, please see the Help file for SANYO is launched, and the startup page appears. [Create video] icon xi English
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... camera 19 Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is active 20 DATE AND TIME SETTING 22 SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE 25 SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE 26 About the SIMPLE mode and NORMAL mode 26 Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes 27 Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen ..... 28 „ SHOOTING VIDEO CLIP RECORDING 29 SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS 30 Using the flash 32 SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP .......... 34 MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM 36 1 English
... camera 19 Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is active 20 DATE AND TIME SETTING 22 SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE 25 SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE 26 About the SIMPLE mode and NORMAL mode 26 Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes 27 Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen ..... 28 „ SHOOTING VIDEO CLIP RECORDING 29 SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS 30 Using the flash 32 SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP .......... 34 MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM 36 1 English
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... PLAYBACK VOLUME 43 „ CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A STANDARD VIDEO INPUT TERMINAL 44 ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY 46 Connecting to the HDMI terminal 46 PLAYING BACK ON A TV 47 „ OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 48 Contents of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time 69 Concerning the multi-indicator 71 Supplied AC adaptor 72 Supplied Li-ion battery pack 72 Others 73 Before capturing those important...
... PLAYBACK VOLUME 43 „ CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A STANDARD VIDEO INPUT TERMINAL 44 ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY 46 Connecting to the HDMI terminal 46 PLAYING BACK ON A TV 47 „ OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 48 Contents of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time 69 Concerning the multi-indicator 71 Supplied AC adaptor 72 Supplied Li-ion battery pack 72 Others 73 Before capturing those important...
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Zoom switch Microphone Monitor unit Lens Flash * The tripod mounting hole is on the bottom. English 10 SETUP SETUP SETUP PARTS NAMES Camera Front Sub-REC buttons [R] button Video recording button [O] button Photo shooting button 1 Insert your hand in the handstrap from the top of the camera. 2 Enfold the camera in the palm of your hand to grip it. 3 Use your thumb to operate the [O] and [R] buttons above the lens.
Zoom switch Microphone Monitor unit Lens Flash * The tripod mounting hole is on the bottom. English 10 SETUP SETUP SETUP PARTS NAMES Camera Front Sub-REC buttons [R] button Video recording button [O] button Photo shooting button 1 Insert your hand in the handstrap from the top of the camera. 2 Enfold the camera in the palm of your hand to grip it. 3 Use your thumb to operate the [O] and [R] buttons above the lens.
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... time i The battery pack becomes hot when the camera is removed for a long time. However, a battery that the time it with the outer covering or label removed i Doing so may then be used for a long period, the time and date settings may not be possible to the USB connector on the camera's operating condition. i Connect the dedicated USB interface cable to charge the battery pack. HINT About the internal backup battery i This camera's internal battery...
... time i The battery pack becomes hot when the camera is removed for a long time. However, a battery that the time it with the outer covering or label removed i Doing so may then be used for a long period, the time and date settings may not be possible to the USB connector on the camera's operating condition. i Connect the dedicated USB interface cable to charge the battery pack. HINT About the internal backup battery i This camera's internal battery...
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... select function set the flash operation mode to the card. 31 English i The camera automatically determines the correct focus by measuring from the point you wish to F3.5 1/2 focus on, you can refocus, for example, by pressing the MENU button for at a position that the image may be blurred due to camera shake becomes high, the camera shake icon may take a long time to save the data to...
... select function set the flash operation mode to the card. 31 English i The camera automatically determines the correct focus by measuring from the point you wish to F3.5 1/2 focus on, you can refocus, for example, by pressing the MENU button for at a position that the image may be blurred due to camera shake becomes high, the camera shake icon may take a long time to save the data to...
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... recording size. i The photo stabilizer (page 48) is not possible to capture a still image while recording a video clip. The exact remaining recording time at which this occurs will no longer be possible to capture a still image while recording a video clip at a high recording speed (X, f) or in the x mode. Video clip recording size setting Still image recording size !Y + (16:9) "& , (16:9) ) [ (4:3) h It is inoperative. SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP HINT i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not operate...
... recording size. i The photo stabilizer (page 48) is not possible to capture a still image while recording a video clip. The exact remaining recording time at which this occurs will no longer be possible to capture a still image while recording a video clip at a high recording speed (X, f) or in the x mode. Video clip recording size setting Still image recording size !Y + (16:9) "& , (16:9) ) [ (4:3) h It is inoperative. SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP HINT i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not operate...
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PLAYBACK PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES 1 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 25). 2 Select the image to play back. h Toggle the SET button left, right, up or down . Orange frame 2010. 12.25 14:25 Full-HD 10.5MB OK 100-0006 00:00:05 SET button PLAYBACK English 38 h Playback begins. Toggle the SET button down to move the orange frame to the file you wish to play back. h The image information for the framed image is shown at the bottom of the screen. 3 Press the SET button.
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES 1 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 25). 2 Select the image to play back. h Toggle the SET button left, right, up or down . Orange frame 2010. 12.25 14:25 Full-HD 10.5MB OK 100-0006 00:00:05 SET button PLAYBACK English 38 h Playback begins. Toggle the SET button down to move the orange frame to the file you wish to play back. h The image information for the framed image is shown at the bottom of the screen. 3 Press the SET button.
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... the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu. 4 VOLUME SETTING HINT The volume can be adjusted during playback i During video clip or audio file playback, if you push the zoom switch toward [T/]] or [W/P], the volume control bar will appear, allowing you select "PLAY VOLUME" from the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu and press the SET button, the volume control bar appears. 43 English h The volume control bar appears. PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 28), select the playback volume setting, and press the SET button.
... the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu. 4 VOLUME SETTING HINT The volume can be adjusted during playback i During video clip or audio file playback, if you push the zoom switch toward [T/]] or [W/P], the volume control bar will appear, allowing you select "PLAY VOLUME" from the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu and press the SET button, the volume control bar appears. 43 English h The volume control bar appears. PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 28), select the playback volume setting, and press the SET button.
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Connection cable Image output destination Recording mode Playback Standby Recording mode Dedicated AV Camera monitor NTSC: n PAL: m m n interface cable TV NTSC: m PAL: n n m Camera monitor n m n HDMI cable TV m n m m: Images are output n: Images are not output Supplied dedicated AV interface cable CONNECTING TO A TV To USB/AV terminal * Connect with the [n] mark facing downwards. White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal Yellow plug: To Video Input terminal Set the input to "VIDEO". English 44 CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING...
Connection cable Image output destination Recording mode Playback Standby Recording mode Dedicated AV Camera monitor NTSC: n PAL: m m n interface cable TV NTSC: m PAL: n n m Camera monitor n m n HDMI cable TV m n m m: Images are output n: Images are not output Supplied dedicated AV interface cable CONNECTING TO A TV To USB/AV terminal * Connect with the [n] mark facing downwards. White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal Yellow plug: To Video Input terminal Set the input to "VIDEO". English 44 CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING...
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... use the accessories About the power plug ABOUT THE SEPARATELY SOLD ACCESSORIES AND THE CARD Separately sold accessories Media cards that explains the features in the downloadable Instruction Manual. i "Adobe Reader" is not already installed on your captured images SYSTEM MAP „ SETUP PARTS NAMES Camera INSTALLING THE CARD CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK About recharging About the temperature alert icon \ TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on our website. OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
... use the accessories About the power plug ABOUT THE SEPARATELY SOLD ACCESSORIES AND THE CARD Separately sold accessories Media cards that explains the features in the downloadable Instruction Manual. i "Adobe Reader" is not already installed on your captured images SYSTEM MAP „ SETUP PARTS NAMES Camera INSTALLING THE CARD CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK About recharging About the temperature alert icon \ TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on our website. OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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... modes Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen „ SIMPLE SHOOTING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES For best results Using the autofocus Select the recording size Select the focus setting Hints for taking pictures VIDEO CLIP RECORDING SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Using the flash SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK PLAYBACK VOLUME DELETING FILES...
... modes Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen „ SIMPLE SHOOTING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES For best results Using the autofocus Select the recording size Select the focus setting Hints for taking pictures VIDEO CLIP RECORDING SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Using the flash SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK PLAYBACK VOLUME DELETING FILES...
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... OPTION SETTING MENU Shortcut setting TV output setting File No. OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Scene select setting Filter setting Self-timer setting RECORDING MENU 2 Motion compensation (image stabilizer) setting Focus range setting Focus mode setting Light-measuring mode setting ISO sensitivity setting RECORDING MENU 3 White balance setting Exposure setting Subject chaser settings High sensitivity mode setting Digital zoom setting Storage folder setting Exposure compensation Field of images and video recording time For audio recordings CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE English...
... OPTION SETTING MENU Shortcut setting TV output setting File No. OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Scene select setting Filter setting Self-timer setting RECORDING MENU 2 Motion compensation (image stabilizer) setting Focus range setting Focus mode setting Light-measuring mode setting ISO sensitivity setting RECORDING MENU 3 White balance setting Exposure setting Subject chaser settings High sensitivity mode setting Digital zoom setting Storage folder setting Exposure compensation Field of images and video recording time For audio recordings CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE English...
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OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL „ OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A STANDARD VIDEO INPUT TERMINAL ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY Connecting to go HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES 51 English of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time Concerning the multi-indicator Supplied AC adaptor Supplied Li-ion battery pack Others Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and...
OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL „ OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A STANDARD VIDEO INPUT TERMINAL ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY Connecting to go HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES 51 English of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time Concerning the multi-indicator Supplied AC adaptor Supplied Li-ion battery pack Others Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and...
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h "Adobe Reader" is required to download the Instruction Manual. Adobe Reader can be found in your computer's CD drive. 2 On the installation screen, click [Go to Xacti SH1 Web Support Page]. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to view the Instruction Manual. OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL How to obtain the Instruction Manual The Instruction Manual that explains the camera functions in detail can be obtained from the SANYO website. 1 Insert the supplied Xacti Software CD in the Xacti Software CD. English 52
h "Adobe Reader" is required to download the Instruction Manual. Adobe Reader can be found in your computer's CD drive. 2 On the installation screen, click [Go to Xacti SH1 Web Support Page]. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to view the Instruction Manual. OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL How to obtain the Instruction Manual The Instruction Manual that explains the camera functions in detail can be obtained from the SANYO website. 1 Insert the supplied Xacti Software CD in the Xacti Software CD. English 52
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... can easily upload photos to view the Instruction Manual. The Eye-Fi card settings can transfer video files if your computer, a sharing site, etc. Adobe Reader can be found in addition, the settings below can be obtained from the Sanyo website (page 52). * "Adobe Reader" is low i AC adaptor connection restrictions (may or may not be supported, depending on the camera) i SSID setup/delete HINT i The Instruction Manual for...
... can easily upload photos to view the Instruction Manual. The Eye-Fi card settings can transfer video files if your computer, a sharing site, etc. Adobe Reader can be found in addition, the settings below can be obtained from the Sanyo website (page 52). * "Adobe Reader" is low i AC adaptor connection restrictions (may or may not be supported, depending on the camera) i SSID setup/delete HINT i The Instruction Manual for...
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... GB) Image sensor/ camera effective number of pixels 1/3.6-inch (0.7 cm) CMOS sensor Still images: Approx. 4 million pixels Videos (HD mode): Approx. 3.5 million pixels Videos (SD mode): Approx. 4 million pixels * Video clip files recorded with models VPC-CA65 and VPC-CG65 are in the same H.264 format as the data compression method. However, it is standard for digital still camera image files to provide interoperability between digital photography devices for the images stored on removable memory cards. Video clips...
... GB) Image sensor/ camera effective number of pixels 1/3.6-inch (0.7 cm) CMOS sensor Still images: Approx. 4 million pixels Videos (HD mode): Approx. 3.5 million pixels Videos (SD mode): Approx. 4 million pixels * Video clip files recorded with models VPC-CA65 and VPC-CG65 are in the same H.264 format as the data compression method. However, it is standard for digital still camera image files to provide interoperability between digital photography devices for the images stored on removable memory cards. Video clips...
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... 95°F) (when charging) -20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140°F) (storage) Humidity 30 to 90% (operating, no condensation) 10 to 2 m (6.56 ft.) (tele) Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off TTL-type AF (still image shooting mode: 9-point range finder/spot focus; SPECIFICATIONS Sensitivity Minimum subject illumination Image stabilizer Monitor Flash working range Flash modes Focus Self-timer Ambient environment Still image shooting (standard output sensitivity*)/ video clip recording mode: Auto (video clip recording: ISO 50 to...
... 95°F) (when charging) -20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140°F) (storage) Humidity 30 to 90% (operating, no condensation) 10 to 2 m (6.56 ft.) (tele) Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off TTL-type AF (still image shooting mode: 9-point range finder/spot focus; SPECIFICATIONS Sensitivity Minimum subject illumination Image stabilizer Monitor Flash working range Flash modes Focus Self-timer Ambient environment Still image shooting (standard output sensitivity*)/ video clip recording mode: Auto (video clip recording: ISO 50 to...
