INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Dual Camera
VPC-PD1EX
VPC-PD2
VPC-PD1GX
VPC-PD1PX
VPC-PD1TA
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-PD1EX, VPC-PD2,
VPC-PD1GX, VPC-PD1PX and VPC-PD1TA.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet “SAFETY MANUAL”.
Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
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kFOR CANADIAN USERS
i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
kFOR EU USERS
The symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to EU
countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world.
Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality
materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused.
The symbol mark means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries
and accumulators, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from
your household waste.
Note:
If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol mark, this chemical
symbol means that the battery or accumulator contains a heavy metal at a
certain concentration. This will be indicated as follows: Hg: mercury, Cd:
cadmium, Pb: lead
In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used
electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators.
Please, dispose of them correctly at your local community waste collection/
recycling centre.
Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!
SANYO Sales & Marketing Europe GmbH
Stahlgruberring 4, D-81829 München, Germany
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
1-1, Sanyo-cho, Daito City, Osaka 574-8534, Japan
kFOR RUSSIAN USERS
This product is certified by an official certification company
which is authorized by the Russian Federation.
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HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL
Symbols used in this manual
HINT
Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay
attention to.
CAUTION Points that require special attention.
(page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information.
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE
PREPARE THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD
Installing the battery pack and card
Install the card and the supplied battery pack.
i The card is not an included accessory. Please purchase a commercially
sold card.
i The camera has an internal memory, which means that you can record and
save the recorded data even if no card is installed.
<To close>
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<Remove the battery pack>
<Remove the card>
2 Pull out
2 Pull out
1 Press
1 Push in
Charging the battery pack
1
2
3
Press the ON/OFF button to turn off the camera.
h It is not possible to charge the battery pack while the camera is on.
Use the dedicated USB interface cable (supplied) to connect the
camera to a computer.
Turn on the computer.
h Charging begins.
h During charging, the multi-indicator is lit red.
h When charging is completed, the indicator turns off.
h The charging time is approx. 180 minutes.
Multi-indicator
Camera on/off switch
• OFF
Push
To USB terminal
Supplied dedicated USB interface cable
To USB connector on the computer
Computer power switch
• ON
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CAUTION
During charging...
i Do not turn on the camera while the battery pack is charging. It is not
possible to charge the battery pack while the camera is on.
i Do not turn off the computer while the battery pack is charging. It is not
possible to charge the battery pack while the computer is off.
i With certain computers, it may be possible to charge the battery pack even
when the computer is turned off.
Insert and pull out the cable and USB plug carefully
i When connecting the cables, make sure that the plugs are correctly
oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the
devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is
used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the terminal or the
camera.
i If excessive force is used to pull the USB plug, it may damage the cable
and/or connector.
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Shooting
1
Press the ON/OFF button for at
least 1 second to turn the
camera on.
h If the screen to set the date
and time appears, press the
[?] button to cancel it.
For how to set the date and
time, see page 14.
[
] button
(Video recording button)
ON/OFF button
2
Record.
To record a video clip:
h Press the [
begin recording a video clip.
h Press the [ ] button again
] button to
to end the recording.
To take a photo:
h Press the [
h A still image is captured.
[
] button
] button.
(Photo shooting button)
Recording time
2
M
REC 00:09
5
Available recording
time remaining
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Playback
1
Press the REC/PLAY button.
h The display changes to the
Playback Screen.
REC/PLAY button
2
Select the image to play back.
h Use the arrow keys to move
the orange frame to the
image you wish to play back.
h The image information for the
framed image is shown in the
bottom part of the monitor.
3
Press the SET button.
h The file you selected is
played back.
SET button
Arrow keys
<To return to the recording
mode>
h Press the REC/PLAY button.
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Orange frame
Remaining battery
power indication
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Deleting files
1
2
3
On the screen in step 2, move the orange frame to the file you wish
to delete, and press the [?] button.
Select “DELETE SINGLE”, and press the SET button.
h If you press [G] or [H], the screen to delete a different file will appear.
When you are finished deleting files, press the [?] button.
When you are finished using the camera...
Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera off.
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Copy data from your camera to the computer
Connect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired data to the
computer.
1
Turn on the computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface
cable to connect your camera to the computer.
h Connect the cable between the camera’s USB terminal and the
computer’s USB connector.
Camera on/off switch
• OFF
Push
To USB terminal
Computer power switch
• ON
Supplied dedicated USB interface cable
To USB connector on the computer
<Insert and pull out the cable and USB plug carefully>
i When connecting the cables, make sure that the plugs are correctly
oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the
devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is
used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the terminal or the
camera.
i If excessive force is used to pull the USB plug, it may damage the cable
and/or connector.
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h The USB Connection Screen
appears on the camera’s
monitor.
USB CONNECTION
CARD READER
MTP
CANCEL
CANCEL
OK
3
4
Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button.
h The window for automatic playback of XACTI_INT (internal memory)
and XACTI (card) opens.
h If the Access Menu appears, click the Access Menu [EXIT] button.
In the automatic playback window, click [Open folder and display
files].
h To copy files from the internal memory: Click on the XACTI_INT [Open
folder and display files].
h To copy files from the card: Click on the XACTI [Open folder and
display files] .
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Copy data from your camera to a computer.
h Copy files to a computer.
CAUTION
For VPC-PD1EX
i It is not possible to copy files from the computer side (a hard disk, etc.) to
the camera’s internal memory or installed card.
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Uploading camera files to a file-sharing website
i Your camera’s internal memory contains the Xacti Simple Uploader
application with which you can upload camera files to a file-sharing
website.
i For information on how to use Xacti Simple Uploader, please refer to the
Xacti Simple Uploader user’s manual, which can be obtained from the
SANYO website.
<How to launch Xacti Simple Uploader>
1 Connect your camera to a computer.
2 Turn on the computer and the camera.
3 On the USB Connection Screen, select “CARD READER”, and press the
SET button.
i The window for automatic playback of XACTI_INT (internal memory)
and XACTI (card) opens, and the Access Menu appears.
i If the Access Menu does not appear, double-click "Autorun.Exe" in
XACTI_INT.
4 In the Access Menu, click on [Install Xacti Simple Uploader].
i The Xacti Simple Uploader installation begins.
i Follow the instructions of the installation wizard to complete the
installation.
<How to obtain the manual>
i On the Xacti Simple Uploader screen, click the [?] icon.
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Software operating environment
®
for Windows
for Mac OS
1
Video playback *
Xacti Simple
Xacti Simple
2
Video playback
Uploader *
2
Uploader *
®
®
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Mac OS X 10.3.9
Mac OS X 10.4.9 or
later
®
®
Windows Vista
Operating
®
®
Windows XP
Windows XP
3
System *
with standard
USB port
with standard
USB port
with standard USB
port
Core 2 Duo
E4400 2.0GHz or Celeron,
faster
Core Duo T2600
2.16GHz or faster Core Duo, Core 2
Athlon X2 4600+
2.4GHz or faster
Pentium4 1GHz or
faster
CPU
RAM
Core 2 Duo or faster
Duo or faster
1GB or greater
(Recommended
2GB or greater)
1GB or greater
(Recommended
2GB or greater)
1GB or greater
(Recommended 2GB
or greater)
128MB or greater
(Recommended
256MB or greater)
Video
RAM
—
256MB or greater
—
.NET Framework
3.5 SP1 or later
Others
—
1
2
*
*
In some cases, images may not show correctly on your computer,
depending on your computer’s operating environment.
It is necessary that your computer be connected to the Internet. To
upload images, please establish an account with a file-sharing service
(YouTube, for example).
3
*
Pre-installed model only.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
SDXC is a trademark of SD-3C,LLC. All trademarks mentioned are the
properties of their respective owners.
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Dismounting the camera
CAUTION
i To disconnect your camera, be sure to follow the procedure below. Failure
to follow this procedure may cause faulty operation of your computer or
corrupt the files in your camera.
1
2
Left-click on the icon for safely removing hardware in the task tray.
h A list appears showing the devices connected to the computer’s USB
connector.
Left-click on the camera drive.
h The camera can now be disconnected.
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CONTENTS
Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep)
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Battery life .....................................................................................44
Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/
Before capturing those important shots, be sure to
set up and ready to go ..............................................................48
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
i Li-ion battery pack: 1
i Dedicated USB interface
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
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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 camera are referred to as “card”.
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Rear
Multi-indicator
Monitor
SET button
] button
[
] button
(Video recording
button)
[
(Photo shooting
button)
Arrow keys
[?] button
REC/PLAY button
ON/OFF button
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ABOUT THE BATTERY AND THE
CARD
About recharging
Recharging takes place only when the camera is turned off, or when the
power save function or the sleep function has been activated. Recharging
does not take place when the camera is in the recording mode or playback
mode.
CAUTION
Do not charge the battery pack immediately after the camera has been
in continuous use for a long time
i The battery pack becomes hot when the camera is used continuously for a
long time. If you attempt to charge the battery pack in this state, the multi-
indicator may flash red and it may not be possible to charge the battery
pack. Wait until the battery pack has cooled down before attempting to
charge it.
Does the battery pack appear swollen?
i The lithium-ion battery used in this camera may expand slightly when
stored in a hot environment or repeatedly used, but this is not a safety
hazard. However, a battery that is difficult to insert because it has become
swollen may then be impossible to extract from the battery compartment.
In this case, please discontinue its use and replace it with a new battery.
Do not use the battery with the outer covering or label removed
i Doing so may result in malfunction.
HINT
About the internal backup battery
i This camera’s internal battery serves to maintain the date and time
settings, as well as the shooting settings. The backup battery will be fully
charged when the battery pack is kept in the camera continuously for about
2 days. In the fully charged state, the backup battery will maintain the
camera settings for about 7 days.
When not using the camera for a long time, remove the battery pack
i A small amount of power is still used even if the camera is turned off, and it
is therefore recommended that the battery pack be removed from the
camera if it is not going to be used for a long time. Note that when the
battery pack is removed for a long period, the time and date settings may
be cleared. Before using your camera again, be sure to confirm that the
camera settings are correct.
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HINT
Recharging when connected to the USB terminal
i The battery can be recharged while the camera is connected to a
computer.
i Note, however, that the time it takes to recharge will differ depending on
the camera’s operating condition.
i Connect the dedicated USB interface cable to the USB connector on your
computer. Do not connect it to the USB connector on the monitor or the
keyboard, or to the USB hub.
i If the camera is not going to be used for an extended period of time, please
disconnect the dedicated USB interface cable from the camera.
About the temperature alert icon \
During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera
(excluding the battery) rises, a temperature alert icon \will appear as
described below.
k When the battery or internal camera (excluding battery) temperature
rises during use
h During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the
camera (excluding the battery) rises, a \icon lights on the monitor. It
is still possible to record and play back even when the \icon is lit;
however it is advised that you discontinue use as soon as possible and
turn the camera off.
h If the temperature rises further, the \icon will start to flash, and the
camera will turn off automatically.
The camera cannot be turned on until the temperature has dropped (or
as long as the \icon remains flashing). Please wait until the
temperature has dropped before resuming use.
h During video recording, a countdown indicator will show the time
starting about 15 seconds before shutdown. When the indicator shows
0 seconds, recording stops.
h If the camera is turned off while the temperature is high (that is, while
the \icon is flashing), it cannot be turned on again until the
temperature has dropped (or as long as the \icon remains flashing).
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To format a card
1
Insert the card in the camera, and press the ON/OFF button
2
3
Press and hold the [?] button for at least 1 second.
Select “FORMAT” and press the SET button.
h The Format Screen appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to
format the card.
Shooting without a card installed
i When a card is installed, images are recorded to and played back from the
card. When no card is installed, images are recorded to and played back
from the camera’s internal memory. When the camera is turned on with no
card installed, the internal memory icon
is shown on the monitor to let
you know that the images you capture will be saved to the camera’s
internal memory.
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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND
OFF
Turning on the camera
1
Press the ON/OFF button for at least
1 second.
ON/OFF button
Turning off the camera
1
Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.
h The camera turns off.
HINT
To adjust the operation sounds
i If you turn on the camera by pressing the ON/OFF button while holding
down the [I] arrow key, the screen to change the operation sounds will
appear.
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Turning on the camera when the power save
(sleep) mode is active
In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function will
automatically turn off the camera after about 2 minutes of no use during
shooting, or about 2 minutes of no use during playback.
i When the power save mode is active, you can restore the power by any of
the following methods:
h Press the ON/OFF button.
h Press the SET button.
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CAUTION
If the K icon appears...
i When a picture is taken, the date and time it was captured are recorded
with it. If the date and time settings have not been completed (page 14),
the date and time cannot be recorded with the captured images. For this
reason, immediately after the camera is turned on, the “Set date and time”
reminder briefly appears, after which the K icon is shown on the
Recording Screen. To have the date and time recorded with the images,
please complete this setting before capturing images.
<Caution>
i Due to the characteristics of the camera, the outer surface may
become warm during use, but this does not indicate a malfunction.
i If the camera starts to feel uncomfortably hot during use, you might
temporarily discontinue use until it cools down, or try holding it in your
other hand for a while.
Please use a tripod or other support when using the camera for a
long time.
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DATE AND TIME SETTING
When the camera is first turned on after purchase, the Clock Set Screen
appears. Proceed from step 4 to set the date and time.
1
2
Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera.
Press and hold the [?]
SET button
button for at least 1 second.
h The Setup Menu appears.
3
4
Use the [I] and [J] arrow keys
to select “CLOCK SET”, and
press the SET button.
h The Clock Set Screen
appears.
Set the date and time.
h To select the desired setting:
Press the [G] and [H] arrow
keys.
h To change the assigned
value: Press the [I] and [J]
arrow keys.
ON/OFF button
[?] button
Arrow keys
5
6
Press the SET button.
h Assign the desired value to
each setting.
CLOCK SET
DATE
TIME
DISP
2 0 1 0 / 0 7 / 0 1
0 0 : 0 0
Press the [?] button.
h The date and time settings
are completed, and you are
returned to the Setup Menu.
D / M / Y
OK
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HINT
i Under normal conditions, while the battery pack is being replaced, an
internal battery will maintain the date and time settings. However, there is a
small chance the settings may be lost (the backup will last for about
7 days). It is recommended to check that the date and time settings are still
correct after replacing the battery pack and before shooting or recording of
any type (follow step 1).
To correct the date and time settings
1 Turn on the camera.
2 Press and hold the [?] button for at least 1 second.
3 Select “CLOCK SET” and press the SET button.
h The screen to set the date and time appears.
h The current date and time settings are shown.
4 Select the line you wish to change, and make the correction.
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ACCESSING THE SETUP MENU
SCREEN
1
2
Turn on the camera (page 11).
Press and hold the [?] button for at least 1 second.
h The Setup Menu appears.
h To cancel the Setup Menu, press the [?] button.
SETUP
VIDEO STABILIZER
OPTICAL ZOOM
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
TV OUTPUT
FORMAT
OK
[?] button
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Press [I] or [J] to select the item you wish to change, and press the
SET button.
h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.
h To return to the Setup Menu, press the [?] button.
Select an item
to change
SETUP
VIDEO STABILIZER
OPTICAL ZOOM
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
TV OUTPUT
FORMAT
Press
[I]/ [J]
OK
CLOCK SET
DATE
TIME
DISP
2 0 1 0 / 0 7 / 0 1
0 0 : 0 0
Press SET button
D / M / Y
OK
<Setting Screen>
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SHOOTING
SHOOTING
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING
1
2
Turn on the camera (page 11).
[
] button
(Video recording button)
Press the [
] button.
h Recording begins.
h It is not necessary to keep the
[
] button pressed while
recording.
h When the remaining recording
time available for the currently
recording clip becomes little, a
countdown of the remaining
recording time appears on the
display.
ON/OFF button
Recording time
3
End the recording.
h Press the [
] button again
to stop recording.
2
M
REC 00:09
5
Available recording
time remaining
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To change the video settings
1 With the Recording Screen displayed, press the [H] arrow key.
h The screen to change the video settings appears.
h To return to the Recording Screen without changing the settings, press
the [?] button.
VIDEO
1920x1080 30fps SHQ
2 Use the [G] and [H] arrow keys to select a setting, and press the SET
button.
h The video settings are changed, and you are returned to the recording
screen.
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SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS
Capture a still image (single-shot).
1
2
Turn on the camera (page 11).
[
] button
(Photo shooting button)
Press the [
1 Press the [
halfway.
] button.
] button
h The autofocus operates,
and the image is focused
(focus lock).
2 Continue to gently press
the [
way.
] button all the
h The shutter releases and
the image is captured.
h You can view the captured
image on the monitor by
keeping the [
] button
depressed when you
capture the image.
ON/OFF button
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To change the photo settings
1 With the recording screen displayed, press the [G] arrow key.
h The screen to change the photo settings appears.
h To return to the recording screen without changing the settings, press
the [?] button.
PHOTO
4000x3000
2 Use the [G] and [H] arrow keys to select a setting, and press the SET
button.
h The photo settings are changed, and you are returned to the recording
screen.
To change the flash operation
1 While the Recording Screen is shown, press the [?] button.
h The screen to select the flash operation appears.
h To return to the Recording Screen without changing the setting, press
the [?] button.
FLASH
AUTO
2 Use the [G] and [H] arrow keys to select the desired setting, and press
the SET button.
h The flash operation setting is modified, and you are returned to the
Recording Screen.
HINT
Did the Setup Menu appear?
i The Setup Menu appears when the [?] button is kept pressed for at least
1 second.
i Press the [?] button to cancel the Setup Menu, and then briefly press
the [?] button again.
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HINT
What is the camera focusing on?
i A target mark & on the monitor
shows the area the camera is
focusing on.
Target mark
i The camera automatically
determines the correct focus by
measuring from 9 different focus
points within the shooting area. If the
target mark is at a position that is
different from the point you wish to
focus on, you can refocus, for
example, by changing the shooting
angle.
i The large target mark appears when
the camera focuses on a wide area
in the center of the screen.
If the camera shake icon > appears...
F3.1
1/4
Camera shake icon
Shutter speed
Aperture
i During still image shooting, if the shutter speed is slow and the possibility
that the image may be blurred due to camera shake becomes high, the
camera shake icon may appear on the monitor. In this case, use a tripod to
stabilize the camera when shooting.
Does it seem to take a long time to save images?
i When shooting in dimly lit conditions, it may take some time to save the
data to the card.
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SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE
RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP
You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip.
1
2
3
Turn on the camera (page 11).
[
] button
(Video recording button)
Press the [
] button.
When you see a scene you’d
like to capture as a still image,
press the [
] button.
4
Press the [
the video clip recording.
] button to end
[
] button
(Photo shooting button)
2
M
REC 00:09
HINT
i When the remaining video recording time becomes approximately
30 seconds, it will no longer be possible to capture a still image while
recording a video clip. The exact remaining recording time at which this
occurs will differ depending on the subject and on the recording size, as
well as on the video clip recording mode. If you intend to capture a still
image while recording a video clip, it is suggested that you take note of the
remaining video recording time.
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About the recording size of still images
i The size of a still image captured during video clip recording depends on
the video clip recording size.
Video clip recording size setting
Still image recording size
1920 × 1080 pixel
1280 × 720 pixel
Y
"
&
)
1280 × 720 pixel
640 × 480 pixel
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MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)
1
2
Point the camera lens at the
subject.
Press [I]/[J]
Press [I] or [J].
[I]: Zoom in on the subject.
[J]: Zoom out.
h When the zoom switch is
pushed, the zoom bar appears
on the monitor.
3
Take the picture.
For video clip recording, see
For shooting single shots, see
Monitor
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SHOOTING WITH THE SELF-TIMER
1
While the Recording Screen is shown, press and hold the SET
button for at least 1 second.
h The screen to select the self-timer operation appears.
h To return to the Recording Screen without changing the setting, press
the [?] button.
2
Use the [G] and [H] arrow keys to select the desired setting, and
press the SET button.
h The self-timer operation setting is modified, and you are returned to
the Recording Screen.
HINT
To pause or cancel the self-timer function...
i If the [
released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the [
button or [ ] button one more time to restart the self-timer.
] button or [
] button is pressed again before the shutter is
]
When x is selected...
i When the [ ] button or [
]
button is pressed, the multi-indicator
will blink for about 10 seconds, and
then the image is captured. Also,
4 seconds before the shutter
releases, the indication shown in the
illustration appears on the monitor.
i The LED next to the front lens
begins blinking when the shutter
button is pressed. About 4 seconds
before the shutter opens, the LED
begins to blink rapidly.
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PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND
STILL IMAGES
1
Press the REC/PLAY button.
h The display changes to
the Playback Screen.
REC/PLAY button
2
Select the image to play back.
h Use the arrow keys to
move the orange frame to
the image you wish to
play back.
h The image information for
the framed image is
shown in the bottom part
of the monitor.
3
Press the SET button.
h The file you selected is
played back.
<To return to the recording
mode>
SET button
Arrow keys
h Press the REC/PLAY button.
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Orange frame
Remaining battery
power indication
HINT
Slideshow playback
i In step 3, if you press the SET button for about 1 second or more, a
slideshow playback will start.
i The slideshow playback will stop when any button is pressed.
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Video clip playback operation
To do this...
Do this
Normal forward playback Press the SET button.
Stop playback
Pause
During playback, press [J].
During playback, press the SET button.
To playback
one image
at a time
(single-
frame step)
Forward
playback
After pausing playback, press [H].
Reverse
playback
After pausing playback, press [G].
Forward
playback
After pausing playback, press and hold [H].
Slow
playback
Reverse
playback
After pausing playback, press and hold [G].
During forward playback, press [H].
h The playback speed changes each time [H]
is pressed, as follows:
Forward
playback
Normal playback → 2× → 5× → 10× → 15×
Press [G] to resume normal playback speed.
To
accelerate
playback
During forward playback, press [G].
h The playback speed changes each time [G]
is pressed, as follows:
Reverse
playback
15× ← 10× ← 5× ← 2×
Press [H] to resume normal playback speed.
Return to normal playback
speed
Press the SET button.
Louder: During playback, press [
Softer: During playback, press [
].
].
Adjusting the volume
HINT
If the a appears on the playback Screen...
i The a icon appears when playing back a file that was saved in
segments.
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How to save one frame from a video clip as a
still image
1
2
Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to
“snap” a photo.
Press the [
] button.
HINT
The file size for a video clip is very large
i Therefore, be aware that if the video clip is uploaded to a computer to be
played back, the computer may not be able to play back the video fast
enough, making it appear jerky. (The video will always be displayed
properly on the camera monitor or a television.)
i Depending on the card, recording may end even before the possible
recording time indicated.
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CAUTION
During video clip playback, the sound of a motor is audible...
i During recording, the sound of the optical zoom movement or autofocus
movement was recorded. This is not a malfunction.
If no audio is heard...
i The audio is not played back when the video clip is played back in the
frame-by-frame, slow-motion, fast playback or reverse playback mode.
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CONNECTING TO A TV
CONNECTING TO A TV
CONNECTING TO A TV
By connecting the camera to a TV, you can play back the recorded files on the
TV.
CAUTION
Insert and pull out the cable carefully
i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly
oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the
devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is
used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in
the terminal socket.
i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.
About image output: The image output destination differs depending on the
camera status.
Recording mode
Connection
cable
Image output
destination
Playback mode
Recording
Camera monitor
TV
m
n
n
m
HDMI cable*
m: Images are output n: Images are not output
* When an HDMI cable is used to connect the camera to a TV, 1080p video
mode images are output as 1080i images.
Separately sold or commercially available mini-HDMI cable.
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PLAYING BACK ON A TV
i After connecting the camera to the television, switch the TV input to the
terminal to which the camera is connected.
i The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the
camera’s monitor. (Use the TV controls to adjust the volume.)
i The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is
used to play back audio recordings as well.
CAUTION
Insert and pull out the cable carefully
i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly
oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the
devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is
used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in
the terminal socket.
i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.
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APPENDICES
APPENDICES
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer
in this compilation of frequently asked questions.
Question
Answer
Action
Why doesn’t the
power turn on?
Due to cold
temperatures, the your pocket to warm
battery pack
temporarily lost its
power.
Place the camera in
it up before using it.
Why is the battery The ambient
Keep the battery
pack in an
environment of 10 to
40 °C (50 to 104 °F).
pack consumed
so quickly even
after it was fully
recharged?
temperature is
very low.
The battery pack
life has expired.
If a battery becomes
depleted quickly even
after it was sufficiently
charged, it should be
assumed that the
Power
battery has reached
the end of its service
life. Please replace it
with a new battery.
Why doesn’t
recharging end?
The battery pack
life has expired.
Replace with a new
battery pack. If this
is not effective,
consult your dealer.
Why does the
icon
The remaining
battery pack
power is low.
Recharge the
battery pack.
appear?
Why does the
Shooting multi-indicator
A recorded file is
being saved on
the card.
Not a malfunction.
Wait until the multi-
indicator turns off.
flash red?
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Question
Answer
Action
Are the settings
retained even
after the camera
is turned off?
—
The settings are
retained even after
the camera is turned
off.
Which resolution
setting should I
use?
—
Select the resolution
setting according to
the intended use.
w, v, u:
Appropriate for
printing letter-size or
larger, and for
Shooting
printing a close-up
of part of a photo
(trimming).
1, t: For
printing standard
photo (photo
service) sizes.
When used in
cold weather, why the monitor
does the image
seem to leave
traces as it
Condition due to
Not a malfunction.
Spots that appear in
the monitor only
appear in the
monitor and will not
be recorded with the
images.
characteristics.
moves?
Monitor
Why does the
displayed image
contain some red,
blue and green
dots, or why are
black spots
visible?
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Question
Answer
Action
Why is the image The subject was
When capturing an
image, devise a way
to compensate for a
bright subject, for
example, by
too bright?
too bright.
changing the
shooting angle.
Why is there no
image (z is
shown)?
This may happen Play back images
when trying to that were recorded
play back images on a card using this
stored on a card
from a different
digital camera.
camera.
Why is the
playback image
distorted?
If the subject
Not a malfunction.
This is a
characteristic of the
CMOS sensor.
moves or the
camera is moved
during recording,
a distorted image
may sometimes
occur.
Viewing
images
Why isn’t the
magnified image
clear?
Due to the
characteristics of
the camera,
magnified images
appear less clear.
Not a malfunction.
Can I play back
image and sound
files that I edited
using my
—
We cannot
guarantee the
accurate playback of
files that have been
edited using a
computer.
computer?
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Question
Answer
Action
Why is there a
motor-like sound
during video clip
playback?
The sound of the
camera’s
mechanical action
was recorded.
Not a malfunction.
Viewing
images
Why is there no
sound?
The volume on
the TV is set to
the minimum.
Adjust the volume
on the TV.
Connecting
to a TV
Why does the
“Insufficient card
memory” or
There is no more
available memory files, or use a card
on the card or in
the camera’s
Delete unnecessary
that has more
memory available.
“Insufficient
internal memory”
internal memory.
message appear?
Why does the
“Card is
protected”
The lock switch on Move the lock switch
the card is in the
to the unlocked
position.
locked (protect)
message appear? position.
Misc.
Why can’t the
camera be
operated?
A temporary
Remove the battery
pack from the
camera, wait a few
minutes, then
reinstall the battery
pack and try again.
internal circuitry
problem may be
the cause.
A problem such
as inability to
record or play
back occurs.
The card contains After saving your
files that were
saved using a
files to a different
medium, format the
device other than card.
this camera.
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Question
Answer
Action
Can I use my
camera abroad?
—
When the camera is
connected to a TV,
you can switch the
camera’s video
output to NTSC or
PAL. If you have
questions about
accessories etc.,
please consult with
a dealer near you for
advice.
Why does the
“System error”
message appear? the camera or
card.
A problem has
occurred within
Check the following
items:
1 Remove the
card and then
install it again.
2 Remove the
battery pack and
then install it
Misc.
again.
3 Install a different
card.
If “System error” still
appears after
performing the
above steps, then
take the camera to
the dealer for
service.
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OVERVIEW OF THE SETUP MENU
SCREEN
The Setup Menu appears when you press and hold the [?] button for at
least 1 second while the camera is on.
Use the arrow keys to select the desired parameter, and press the SET button
to display the setting screen for the specified parameter.
The Setup Menu is canceled when the [?] button is pressed.
SETUP
1
VIDEO STABILIZER
2
OPTICAL ZOOM
3
CLOCK SET
4
LANGUAGE
5
TV OUTPUT
6
FORMAT
7
OK
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1 Photo stabilizer
h Compensate for camera shake
during video clip recording.
2 OPTICAL ZOOM
h Select whether or not to enable
the optical zoom during video
clip recording.
3 CLOCK SET setting
h Set the camera’s clock.
4 LANGUAGE setting
h Select the language in which
the monitor messages are
displayed.
5 TV OUTPUT setting
6 FORMAT
7 Remaining battery power
indication
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SPECIFICATIONS
Camera
Recorded image
file format
Still images:
JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant)
Note: Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA), DCF (Design rule for
Camera File system) is standard for digital
still camera image files to provide
interoperability between digital photography
devices for the images stored on removable
memory cards. However, it is not
guaranteed that all devices will support the
DCF standard.
Video clips:
ISO standard MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (.MP4)
Audio: 48 kHz sampling, 16bit, 2ch, AAC
compression
Data storage
media
Internal memory: Approx. 80 MB
SD Memory Card
SDHC Memory Card (up to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card (up to 64 GB)
Image sensor/
camera effective
number of pixels
1/2.33-inch (1.1 cm) CMOS sensor 10.7 mega pixels
Still images: Approx. 10.0 million pixels
Videos (HD mode): Approx. 8.3 million pixels
Videos (SD mode): Approx. 10.0 million pixels
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Still image
w: 4000 × 3000 pixels (approx. 12 million pixels)
v: 3648 × 2736 pixels (approx. 10 million pixels)
u: 2592 × 1944 pixels (approx. 5 million pixels)
1, t: 1600 × 1200 pixels (approx. 2 million
pixels)
shooting mode
(recording
resolution)
Video clip
Y: 1920 × 1080 pixels, 30 fps (30p)
": 1280 × 720 pixels, 60 fps (60p)
&: 1280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps (30p)
): 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps (30p)
recording mode
(recording
resolution)
h The 60 fps frame rate of this camera is 59.94 fps,
and the 30 fps frame rate is 29.97 fps.
White balance
Lens
Full-auto TTL
Focal length: f = 6.3 mm to 18.9 mm, Optical 3×
zoom
Open: F = 3.1 (wide) to 5.9 (tele)
5 groups, 6 elements (4 aspheric elements,
6 aspheric surfaces)
35 mm film camera conversion
Still image shooting: 36 mm to 108 mm (Optical
zoom 3×)
Video clip recording:
37 mm to 111 mm (Optical Zoom 3×)
Exposure control
type
Programmable AE
Light-measuring
mode
Multi-section measuring
10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity
Range
Digital zoom
For shooting:
1× to approx. 4×
Shutter speed
Sensitivity
Still image shooting mode: 1/2 to 1/1,500 sec.
(During flash: 1/30 to 1/1,500 sec.)
Sequential shots mode: 1/15 to 1/1,500 sec. (no
flash)
Video clip recording mode: 1/30 to 1/10,000 sec.
Still image shooting (standard output sensitivity*)/
video clip recording mode:
Auto (video clip recording: ISO 50 to 800; still
image shooting: ISO 50 to 400)
h Sensitivity measured in compliance with the
ISO standard (ISO 12232:2006).
Minimum subject
illumination
14 lux (1/30 sec.)
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Image stabilizer
Monitor
Video: Electronic
Still image: Multi-calculation electronic
2.0 inch Low-temperature polysilicon
TFTcolor screen LCD,
Approx. 150,000 dots
Flash working
range
GN = 5.5
Approx. 50 cm (19.69 in.) to 3.5 m (11.48 ft.)
(wide)
Approx. 60 cm (23.62 in.) to 1.9 m (6.23 ft.) (tele)
Flash modes
Focus
Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off, red-eye reduction
Auto (9-point AF)
Self-timer
Approx. 2-second delay, 10-second delay
Ambient
environment
Temperature
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104°F) (operation)
–20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)
Humidity
30 to 90% (operating, no
condensation)
10 to 90% (storage, no
condensation)
Power supply
Battery pack
(supplied)
Li-ion battery pack (DB-L80) ×1
Power consumption
3.4 W (When using the Li-ion
battery during recording)
Dimensions (excluding protrusions) 63.1 (W) × 22.0 (D) × 110.8 (H) mm
2.48 (W) × 0.87 (D) × 4.36 (H) in.
(Maximum dimensions)
Volumetric capacity: Approx. 104 cc
Weight
Approx. 122 g (4.3 oz.) (including
battery pack and card)
Approx. 105 g (3.7 oz.) (camera
only [without battery pack and
card])
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Camera connectors
USB terminal
Dedicated regrouped jack
USB 2.0 High Speed
mini HDMI terminal
Video output
Total number of scan lines (effective number of
scan lines): 750p (720p)/1125i (1080i)/525p
(480p)
Audio output: L-PCM 48 kHz sampling
Battery life
Shooting
Still image
shooting mode
Approx. 170 images:
CIPA standard (when a SanDisk
2 GB SD Memory Card is used)
Video clip
recording mode
Approx. 65 minutes:
Recorded in Y mode
Playback
Approx. 240 minutes:
Monitor on, continuous playback
i Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a
25 °C (77 °F) ambient temperature.
i The operation time may vary depending on the conditions of the battery
pack and the conditions of use. Especially when used at temperatures
below 10 °C (50 °F), the battery pack operation time is significantly
reduced.
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Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/
Possible Recording Time
Shooting/
recording
mode
SD Memory Card
Resolution
setting
Internal
Memory
8 GB
16 GB
21 images
25 images
50 images
2,000 images
2,390 images
4,690 images
3,910 images
4,670 images
9,160 images
w
v
u
1
t
Still image
mode
124 images 11,300 images 22,700 images
124 images 11,300 images 22,700 images
53 sec.
1 min. 8 sec.
1 min. 8 sec.
3 min. 16 sec.
1 hr. 26 min.
1 hr. 52 min.
1 hr. 52 min.
5 hr. 18 min.
2 hr. 48 min.
3 hr. 38 min.
3 hr. 38 min.
10 hr. 22 min.
Y
"
&
)
Video clip
mode
i The continuous recording time of a video clip is approximately 30 minutes.
i The above values apply when an SD Memory Card by SanDisk is used.
i Even with cards of the same capacity, the amount of data that can actually
be stored may differ depending on the card brand, etc.
i The continuous shooting time for each video clip will differ depending, for
example, on the card capacity, environmental conditions (temperature and
shooting conditions, etc.).
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Concerning the multi-indicator
The camera’s multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the
different camera operations.
Multi-indicator status
Lit
Camera status
Connected to a computer
Charging
Battery charge error or rise in internal
temperature
Slow
Slow/Fast
Flashing
During sleep mode
Connected to a computer
Connected to a TV
Fast
Very fast
Accessing card
Supplied Li-ion battery pack
Model number
Voltage
DB-L80
3.7 V
Capacity
700 mAh
Ambient
environment
Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (during use)
–10 to 30 °C (14 to 86 °F) (storage)
Humidity
10 to 90% (no condensation)
Dimensions
Weight
39.2 (W) × 5.9 (D) × 31.4 (H) mm
1.54 (W) × 0.23 (D) × 1.24 (H) in.
Approx. 15 g (0.5 oz.)
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Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the USA and other countries.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation (USA).
®
®
®
In this manual, the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system, Microsoft
®
®
®
Windows XP operating system, Microsoft Windows Vista operating
®
®
system, and Microsoft Windows 7 operating system are collectively
referred to as “Windows”.
TM
®
Software Red Eye by FotoNation 2003-2005 is a trademark of FotoNation
Inc.
©
Red Eye software 2003-2005 FotoNation In Camera Red Eye - covered by
U.S. Patent No. 6,407,777. Other patents Pending.
SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
Eye-Fi is a registered trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc.
All other company and product names are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective owners.
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CAUTION
i It is forbidden to copy this manual, whole or in part, without prior written
permission.
i All images and illustrations given in this manual are for explanation
purposes and may differ slightly from that of the actual product. Also,
actual specifications are subject to change without prior notice and
therefore may differ from the contents of this manual.
Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a
test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting
from the use of this camera.
i Sanyo Electric declines all responsibility for damages due to improper use
of the camera, failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual, or
repairs or changes done by those other than a technician authorized by the
manufacturer.
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any damage caused by
optional devices or consumable items used with the camera other than
those supplied with the camera or those specified by Sanyo Electric.
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of
revenue resulting from the loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the
repairing of a malfunction, of the camera.
i The images captured with this camera will differ in quality from pictures
taken with a standard film camera.
About the MPEG-4 Standard license
“This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and
may be used only for personal and non-commercial purposes for encoding
video and/or decoding video that was encoded (1) for a personal and non-
commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T
patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted or implied
for any other use.”
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