Instruction Manual, VPC-HD2EX
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Please read and understand the separate booklet "SAFETY MANUAL". Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference. Make sure to safely operate the VPC-HD2EX, VPC-HD2 and VPC-HD2GX. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Movie Camera VPC-HD2EX VPC-HD2 VPC-HD2GX 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.
Please read and understand the separate booklet "SAFETY MANUAL". Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference. Make sure to safely operate the VPC-HD2EX, VPC-HD2 and VPC-HD2GX. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Movie Camera VPC-HD2EX VPC-HD2 VPC-HD2GX 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.
Instruction Manual, VPC-HD2EX
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... i This Class B digital apparatus complies with high quality materials and components which can be disposed of -life, should be recycled and reused. In the European Union there are separate collection systems for detailed information. English ii Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with Canadian ICES-... system apply only to EU countries and do not apply to questions or problems concerning camera operation in other areas of this manual HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to. You may find the answers to countries in the...
... i This Class B digital apparatus complies with high quality materials and components which can be disposed of -life, should be recycled and reused. In the European Union there are separate collection systems for detailed information. English ii Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with Canadian ICES-... system apply only to EU countries and do not apply to questions or problems concerning camera operation in other areas of this manual HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to. You may find the answers to countries in the...
Instruction Manual, VPC-HD2EX
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h In this manual, the SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Preparing the camera 1 Insert the SD Memory Card. Please purchase a commercially sold card. Supplied cable adaptor To power outlet iii English Supplied AC adaptor Supplied power cord Card slot cover SD Memory Card Card slot 2 Connect the cable adaptor to as the "card". h An SD Memory Card is referred to the camera, and connect the AC adaptor.
h In this manual, the SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Preparing the camera 1 Insert the SD Memory Card. Please purchase a commercially sold card. Supplied cable adaptor To power outlet iii English Supplied AC adaptor Supplied power cord Card slot cover SD Memory Card Card slot 2 Connect the cable adaptor to as the "card". h An SD Memory Card is referred to the camera, and connect the AC adaptor.
Instruction Manual, VPC-HD2EX
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... installation window opens. 2 Click on the monitor to your computer's CD-ROM drive. Install application programs 1 Set the supplied CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack) in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL. h When the installation is complete, the product registration window will appear, but click on page 4 in your computer and store them on...
... installation window opens. 2 Click on the monitor to your computer's CD-ROM drive. Install application programs 1 Set the supplied CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack) in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL. h When the installation is complete, the product registration window will appear, but click on page 4 in your computer and store them on...
Instruction Manual, VPC-HD2EX
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Connect your camera to a computer Use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your computer (page 18 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL). USB CONNECTION COMPUTER PRINTER CANCEL CANCEL SET OK USB/AV terminal To AC adaptor To USB connector on [Finish] and remove the CD-ROM from ...(s) to your camera to the website introducing Kodak's online service appears. h When the installation window closes, a dialog box to connect to a computer (page 7 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL).
Connect your camera to a computer Use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your computer (page 18 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL). USB CONNECTION COMPUTER PRINTER CANCEL CANCEL SET OK USB/AV terminal To AC adaptor To USB connector on [Finish] and remove the CD-ROM from ...(s) to your camera to the website introducing Kodak's online service appears. h When the installation window closes, a dialog box to connect to a computer (page 7 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL).
Instruction Manual, VPC-HD2EX
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... 63 SHOOTING AND PLAYBACK WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 64 USING THE ZOOM 65 SHOOTING WITH THE FLASH 66 EXPOSURE CORRECTION 68 SHOOTING IN THE HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE 70 SHOOTING DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS 71 Switching the page 72 Overview of the Shooting Setting Screens 73 VIDEO CLIP MODE... IMAGE MODE (RESOLUTION) SETTING 79 SCENE SELECT 80 EXPOSURE SETTING 81 FILTERS 83 MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER 84 FOCUS RANGE 86 How to use the manual focus 87 FOCUS AREA SETTING 88 English 2
... 63 SHOOTING AND PLAYBACK WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 64 USING THE ZOOM 65 SHOOTING WITH THE FLASH 66 EXPOSURE CORRECTION 68 SHOOTING IN THE HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE 70 SHOOTING DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS 71 Switching the page 72 Overview of the Shooting Setting Screens 73 VIDEO CLIP MODE... IMAGE MODE (RESOLUTION) SETTING 79 SCENE SELECT 80 EXPOSURE SETTING 81 FILTERS 83 MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER 84 FOCUS RANGE 86 How to use the manual focus 87 FOCUS AREA SETTING 88 English 2
Instruction Manual, VPC-HD2EX
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...; "USING THE ZOOM" on page 65 Close-up photography • "FOCUS RANGE" (super macro mode) on page 86 For more accurate focus • "FOCUS RANGE" (manual focus) on page 86 Set the focus to viewing images using various techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your photos • "DATE AND...
...; "USING THE ZOOM" on page 65 Close-up photography • "FOCUS RANGE" (super macro mode) on page 86 For more accurate focus • "FOCUS RANGE" (manual focus) on page 86 Set the focus to viewing images using various techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your photos • "DATE AND...
Instruction Manual, VPC-HD2EX
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...-photo • "SELF-TIMER" on page 93 Make images lighter or darker • "EXPOSURE CORRECTION" on page 68 • "SHOOTING IN THE HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE" on page 70 Measure the brightness of a specific area • "LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING" on page 89 Adjust the camera's sensitivity ...8226; "ISO SENSITIVITY" on page 90 For a more precise exposure setting • "EXPOSURE SETTING" (manual exposure control) on page 81 Change the color of the images • "FILTERS" (monochrome filter/sepia filter) on page 83 Make white appear natural ...
...-photo • "SELF-TIMER" on page 93 Make images lighter or darker • "EXPOSURE CORRECTION" on page 68 • "SHOOTING IN THE HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE" on page 70 Measure the brightness of a specific area • "LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING" on page 89 Adjust the camera's sensitivity ...8226; "ISO SENSITIVITY" on page 90 For a more precise exposure setting • "EXPOSURE SETTING" (manual exposure control) on page 81 Change the color of the images • "FILTERS" (monochrome filter/sepia filter) on page 83 Make white appear natural ...
Instruction Manual, VPC-HD2EX
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...: 1 i Core: Small (2), large (1) Large: For use with the AC adaptor power cord Small: For use with the microphone connection cable and the HDMI cable i "SAFETY MANUAL" (safety precautions booklet) Please read this camera contains perchlorate material, which may apply. i Quick Guide English 10 The lithium battery used in this booklet carefully...
...: 1 i Core: Small (2), large (1) Large: For use with the AC adaptor power cord Small: For use with the microphone connection cable and the HDMI cable i "SAFETY MANUAL" (safety precautions booklet) Please read this camera contains perchlorate material, which may apply. i Quick Guide English 10 The lithium battery used in this booklet carefully...
Instruction Manual, VPC-HD2EX
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...: Sensitivity is enabled. h To return to normal sensitivity, HIGH SENSITIVITY button press the HIGH SENSITIVITY button again. 213 00:20:40 F3.5 1/30 CAUTION Limitation concerning the high sensitivity mode i It is not possible to set the manual exposure or flicker reduction function while the high sensitivity mode is increased by raising the ISO sensitivity...
...: Sensitivity is enabled. h To return to normal sensitivity, HIGH SENSITIVITY button press the HIGH SENSITIVITY button again. 213 00:20:40 F3.5 1/30 CAUTION Limitation concerning the high sensitivity mode i It is not possible to set the manual exposure or flicker reduction function while the high sensitivity mode is increased by raising the ISO sensitivity...
Instruction Manual, VPC-HD2EX
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1 Video clip mode menu (page 77) b: Record at 320 × 240 pixels, 30 fps. l: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps, high image quality. d: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps, standard image quality. a: Record at 320 × 240 pixels, 15 fps. S: Record at 720 × 480 pixels, 30 fps.
1 Video clip mode menu (page 77) b: Record at 320 × 240 pixels, 30 fps. l: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps, high image quality. d: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps, standard image quality. a: Record at 320 × 240 pixels, 15 fps. S: Record at 720 × 480 pixels, 30 fps.
Instruction Manual, VPC-HD2EX
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... of view display. q: Shoot using the video clip field of view display. ]: Image stabilizer function off 2 Focus menu (page 86) -: All ranges mode *: Normal mode -: Manual mode +: Super macro (close-up) mode 3 Focus mode menu (page 88) B: 9-point range finder focus setting C: Spot focus setting 4 Light-measuring mode (EXP MEASURE) menu...
... of view display. q: Shoot using the video clip field of view display. ]: Image stabilizer function off 2 Focus menu (page 86) -: All ranges mode *: Normal mode -: Manual mode +: Super macro (close-up) mode 3 Focus mode menu (page 88) B: 9-point range finder focus setting C: Spot focus setting 4 Light-measuring mode (EXP MEASURE) menu...
Instruction Manual, VPC-HD2EX
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...the ND filter ON/ OFF status-can be set by the user. 1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 72). 2 Select the manual exposure menu. @: The optimum shutter speed and aperture size are set according to the brightness of a background scene. Example: To set a fast... speed for a deep field depth). ,: This allows you to set a specific shutter speed, aperture size and enable/disable the ND filter (manual exposure control). The camera automatically sets an appropriate shutter speed based on this setting (aperture priority AE). Example: When shooting in combination with a...
...the ND filter ON/ OFF status-can be set by the user. 1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 72). 2 Select the manual exposure menu. @: The optimum shutter speed and aperture size are set according to the brightness of a background scene. Example: To set a fast... speed for a deep field depth). ,: This allows you to set a specific shutter speed, aperture size and enable/disable the ND filter (manual exposure control). The camera automatically sets an appropriate shutter speed based on this setting (aperture priority AE). Example: When shooting in combination with a...
Instruction Manual, VPC-HD2EX
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... in the image may be useful for the selected parameter. 4 Press the SET button. i Even if the shutter speed is 1/30 sec. i The manual exposure setting automatically becomes @ if the scene select function is faster than 1/29 sec., the shutter speed during video clip recording is set to stabilize... the camera. 3 Select the desired icon from the manual exposure menu, and press the SET button. 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select ND filter, aperture value or shutter speed. 2 ...
... in the image may be useful for the selected parameter. 4 Press the SET button. i Even if the shutter speed is 1/30 sec. i The manual exposure setting automatically becomes @ if the scene select function is faster than 1/29 sec., the shutter speed during video clip recording is set to stabilize... the camera. 3 Select the desired icon from the manual exposure menu, and press the SET button. 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select ND filter, aperture value or shutter speed. 2 ...
Instruction Manual, VPC-HD2EX
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... in.) to infinity Tele end: 1 m (3.28 ft.) to infinity (total range mode) *: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (normal mode) -: The focus can be manually set to any distance from the focus range menu, and press the SET button. i When the focus range is set to super macro +, the zoom... -, the corresponding indication appears on the monitor. 3 Select the desired icon from 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 40 m (131.23 ft.), as well as to infinity (manual focus). +: 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1 m (3.28 ft.) (super macro mode: wide end only) h When the focus range is temporarily set to *, you can lock the...
... in.) to infinity Tele end: 1 m (3.28 ft.) to infinity (total range mode) *: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (normal mode) -: The focus can be manually set to any distance from the focus range menu, and press the SET button. i When the focus range is set to super macro +, the zoom... -, the corresponding indication appears on the monitor. 3 Select the desired icon from 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 40 m (131.23 ft.), as well as to infinity (manual focus). +: 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1 m (3.28 ft.) (super macro mode: wide end only) h When the focus range is temporarily set to *, you can lock the...
Instruction Manual, VPC-HD2EX
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... indication shows the distance between the distance (numerical figure) you set , and you are returned to the Shooting Screen. About zoom movement when using the manual focus i If the focus distance is set to the largest setting that focus distance. FOCUS RANGE How to adjust the focus distance, and press the... English i When the 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. from the focus menu, and press the SET button. 2 Press the SET button. i In some cases there may be...
... indication shows the distance between the distance (numerical figure) you set , and you are returned to the Shooting Screen. About zoom movement when using the manual focus i If the focus distance is set to the largest setting that focus distance. FOCUS RANGE How to adjust the focus distance, and press the... English i When the 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. from the focus menu, and press the SET button. 2 Press the SET button. i In some cases there may be...
Instruction Manual, VPC-HD2EX
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... shooting outside on a sunny day. h This completes the white balance setting. h It is used for example. Please use it when the light source cannot be manually set. 1 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 72). 2 Select the white balance menu. >: The camera will make the white balance adjustment automatically based on...
... shooting outside on a sunny day. h This completes the white balance setting. h It is used for example. Please use it when the light source cannot be manually set. 1 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 72). 2 Select the white balance menu. >: The camera will make the white balance adjustment automatically based on...
Instruction Manual, VPC-HD2EX
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The flicker-reduction setting is fixed at 1/50 sec. 139 English OFF: Turns off the flicker-reduction setting. i The manual exposure control and flicker reduction function cannot both be enabled at the same time. i When the flicker-reduction function is set to "ON", the shutter ...
The flicker-reduction setting is fixed at 1/50 sec. 139 English OFF: Turns off the flicker-reduction setting. i The manual exposure control and flicker reduction function cannot both be enabled at the same time. i When the flicker-reduction function is set to "ON", the shutter ...
Instruction Manual, VPC-HD2EX
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To change the screen size setting on your TV. English 148 i The still image output will be 4:3 for your TV. The aspect ratio of the image on the TV monitor is not correct... i If the appearance of the output still image does not change to a setting other than v or u. CAUTION If the TV display is not correct, you can either change the camera's "TV TYPE" setting, or change the screen size setting on your TV, please refer to the instruction manual for images captured with the still image mode set to 16:9?
To change the screen size setting on your TV. English 148 i The still image output will be 4:3 for your TV. The aspect ratio of the image on the TV monitor is not correct... i If the appearance of the output still image does not change to a setting other than v or u. CAUTION If the TV display is not correct, you can either change the camera's "TV TYPE" setting, or change the screen size setting on your TV, please refer to the instruction manual for images captured with the still image mode set to 16:9?
Instruction Manual, VPC-HD2EX
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... visible? - Action Because shooting with the images. Spots that hits the CCD sensor and may produce a coarser image. Or, set the focus range setting to manual focus -, and set the distance to leave traces as it moves? Shooting How can shoot without losing minute details in cold weather, why does the...
... visible? - Action Because shooting with the images. Spots that hits the CCD sensor and may produce a coarser image. Or, set the focus range setting to manual focus -, and set the distance to leave traces as it moves? Shooting How can shoot without losing minute details in cold weather, why does the...