Sanyo Xacti VPC SH1 User Manual

GUIDE FOR  
BASIC OPERATION  
VPC-SH1EX  
VPC-SH1  
VPC-SH1GX  
VPC-SH1PX  
VPC-SH1TA  
Dual Camera  
Important note  
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-SH1EX, VPC-SH1, VPC-  
SH1GX, VPC-SH1PX and VPC-SH1TA.  
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.  
FOR CANADIAN USERS  
i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
FOR 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  
FOR RUSSIAN USERS  
This product is certified by an official certification company  
which is authorized by the Russian Federation.  
English  
ii  
HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL  
For first-time users  
Please read this manual to familiarize yourself with your camera’s  
operation.  
To use the various camera features  
The Instruction Manual that explains the features in detail can be  
obtained from our website (page 48).  
To use additional features  
Visit the Sanyo website to learn how to adjust the camera settings for  
various shooting scenes. There you’ll also find information about the  
software for playing back data recorded with your camera and for  
burning (recording) DVDs.  
You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera  
operation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS” (page 54).  
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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Preparing the camera  
1
Connect the AC adaptor to the camera.  
AC adaptor  
DC IN terminal cover  
1 Open  
To power outlet  
About saving your recorded data  
h If you wish to use an SD Memory Card, refer to page 12 to install the  
card in the camera.  
h An SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Please  
purchase a commercially sold card.  
This camera has an internal memory, so you can shoot and record  
without an SD Memory Card installed.  
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE  
Shooting  
1
Press the ON/OFF button  
for at least 1 second to  
turn the camera on.  
ON/OFF button  
h If the screen to set the  
date and time appears,  
press the MENU button 2  
times to cancel it.  
For how to set the date  
and time, see page 22.  
2
Record.  
To record a video clip:  
h Press the [  
] button to  
begin recording a video  
clip.  
[
] button  
h Press the [  
again to end the  
recording.  
] button  
[
] button  
To take a photo:  
h Press the [  
] button.  
h A still image is captured.  
MENU button  
10M  
Full-HD  
15  
000:00:22  
v
English  
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
1
2
Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for recorded contents etc. in case  
of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw.  
Playback  
Press the REC/PLAY  
button.  
h The display changes to  
the Playback Screen.  
REC/PLAY button  
Select the image to play  
back.  
h Toggle the SET button  
left, right, up or down to  
move the orange frame  
to the image you wish to  
play back.  
SET button  
h The image information  
for the framed image is  
shown in the bottom  
part of the monitor.  
3
Press the SET button.  
h Playback begins.  
<To return to the  
recording mode>  
h Press the REC/PLAY  
button.  
100-0006  
6.5MB  
00:00:05  
Full-HD  
OK  
Orange frame  
Remaining battery power Indication  
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE  
Deleting files  
1
On the screen in step 2, move the orange frame to the file you wish  
to delete, and press the MENU button.  
2
3
4
Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button.  
Select “DELETE SINGLE”, and press the SET button.  
Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button.  
h If you toggle the SET button to the left or right, the screen to delete a  
different file will appear.  
5
When you are finished deleting files, press the MENU button.  
h Pressing the MENU button 3 times will return you to the screen in step  
2.  
When you are finished using the camera...  
Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera off.  
To continue to the next operation...  
Please confirm that your computer is connected to the Internet.  
vii English  
Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD  
Using the supplied CD-ROM (Xacti Software CD), you can store your  
captured images on a DVD.  
Install application program  
1
2
Set the supplied CD-ROM in your computer’s DVD drive.  
h The installation window opens.  
Click on [TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO].  
h After clicking on the application program, follow the instructions shown  
on the monitor to install the program.  
h When the window appears requesting to restart your computer, click  
the [Finish] button to reboot.  
3
Remove the CD-ROM from the computer’s DVD drive.  
<About the Kodak online service>  
h When the installation window closes, a dialog box to connect to the  
website introducing Kodak’s online service appears. Check the [No  
thanks !] option button, and then click on the [OK] button.  
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Connect your camera to a computer  
Connect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired files to the  
computer.  
1
2
Use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your  
camera to the computer.  
Turn on the camera.  
h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.  
USB CONNECTION  
COMPUTER  
PRINTER  
CANCEL  
CANCEL  
OK  
Supplied dedicated USB  
interface cable  
To USB connector on the  
computer  
To USB/AV  
terminal  
* Connect with the [n] mark facing downwards.  
ix English  
 
3
Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button.  
h The screen to select the computer connection mode appears.  
4
5
Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button.  
Copy the data from the camera to the computer.  
h The CD-ROM (Xacti Software CD) includes “TotalMedia Extreme for  
SANYO” with which photo and video files can be imported en bloc.  
HINT  
i For information on how to copy all the camera’s still image and video clip  
files at once, please see the support pages at the website below:  
English  
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE  
Burn video clips onto a DVD (for Windows Vista users)  
Here’s how to write your recorded data onto a DVD in the MPEG2 format. For  
information on other operations, please see the Help file for TotalMedia  
Extreme.  
1
2
Insert a blank DVD in your computer’s DVD drive.  
Double-click the desktop [TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO] icon.  
h TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO is launched, and the startup page  
appears.  
[Create video] icon  
xi English  
3
Click the [Create video] icon.  
h The TotalMedia Studio screen appears.  
[New DVD project]  
English xii  
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE  
4
Click [New DVD project].  
h The screen to create a video clip to burn to DVD appears.  
[Insert video]  
xiii English  
5
6
Click [Insert video].  
h The screen to select the video clip file to burn to DVD appears.  
h Click on the file you wish to burn to DVD.  
h To select multiple files, keep the [Ctrl] key pressed while selecting  
files.  
Click the [Open] button.  
h The files you selected in step 5 and the total size of the files to burn to  
DVD are shown in the lower part of the window.  
Selected files  
Size of selected files  
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE  
7
Click the [Design] tab.  
h The screen to design the title menu that is shown when the DVD is  
played appears.  
h Select one of the designs.  
[Produce] tab  
xv English  
8
Click the [Produce] tab.  
h The screen to burn files to the DVD appears.  
[Burn] button  
9
Click the [Burn] button.  
h A window appears asking if you wish to save the project.  
h Saving the project will save your settings from steps 5 through 7.  
h It is recommended that you save the project if you intend to again edit  
the same video clips that you burned to DVD.  
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE  
10  
Click the [Yes] button.  
h The screen to save the project appears.  
h Assign a suitable file name for the project.  
11  
Click the [Save] button.  
h The current project is saved, and the DVD burn process begins.  
h When the burn process is completed, a window appears to inform you  
that the process is done. Remove the DVD from the computer's DVD  
drive.  
12  
13  
14  
Click the [OK] button.  
h You are returned to the screen to burn files to DVD.  
Click the [n] close button in the upper right corner.  
h You are returned to the top page.  
Click the [n] close button in the upper right corner.  
h TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO is exited.  
HINT  
About software upgrades  
i For information concerning TotalMedia Extreme upgrades, please go to the  
following website:  
h If TotalMedia Extreme is launched while you are connected to the  
Internet, automatic program update notifications may appear.  
To use Blu-ray Disc or AVCHD  
i The version of TotalMedia Extreme that accompanies your camera cannot  
be used to burn these formats. To purchase a different version, please  
refer to the following website.  
xvii English  
CAUTION  
Does the window requesting confirmation to enable the MPEG-2 Codec  
appear?  
When using TotalMedia Extreme for the first time, a window requesting you to  
confirm activation of the MPEG-2 Codec appears during the procedure. The  
MPEG-2 Codec must be activated in order to burn files to a DVD. Complete  
the following procedure to activate the MPEG-2 Codec.  
i Note that your computer must be connected to the Internet in order to  
complete this procedure. Please confirm that your computer is connected  
to the Internet.  
1 When the window requesting confirmation to activate the MPEG-2  
Codec appears, click the [Yes] button.  
h The ArcSoft website appears.  
2 Click on [Special downloads].  
h The window appears for you to enter your email address, name, license  
ID, etc.  
h Enter the correct information.  
h The license ID is located on the back card of the supplied CD-ROM.  
3 Click the [Submit] button.  
h Soon thereafter, the URL for the download to activate the MPEG-2  
Codec will be sent to the email address you entered in step 2.  
4 Click the download URL link.  
h The program will be downloaded to your computer.  
5 Double-click the icon for the downloaded program.  
h Follow the instructions to activate the MPEG-2 Codec.  
h DVD burning via the TotalMedia Extreme program is now enabled.  
h When the procedure above has been completed, continue to the  
procedure to burn to DVD.  
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(Pacific Standard Time, excluding holidays observed by ArcSoft)  
Language: English  
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE  
Europe  
Tel: +353 (0) 61-702087  
Email Support: [email protected]  
Hours: M-Th from 8:30am - 5:30pm GMT  
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(Adjusted for daylight savings time when applicable)  
Language: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Dutch  
China  
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Hours: M-F 8:30am-5:30pm  
(Beijing local time) (excluding holidays observed by ArcSoft)  
Language: Chinese  
xix English  
CONTENTS  
ABOUT THE SEPARATELY SOLD ACCESSORIES  
About the temperature alert icon \ .......................................... 18  
Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is  
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK  
1
English  
PLAYBACK  
Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/  
a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and  
English  
2
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES  
i Handstrap (page 5): 1  
i Xacti Software CD (CD-ROM)  
* To prevent from dropping  
the camera, be sure to  
attach the handstrap.  
i Li-ion battery pack (page 15):  
1
i Dedicated AV interface cable  
i Dedicated USB interface  
cable (page ix): 1  
i AC adaptor (pages iv and 16):  
1
i Lens cap (page 6): 1  
i Core (page 45): 1  
For dedicated AV interface  
cable  
3
English  
 
i “SAFETY MANUAL”  
(safety precautions booklet)  
Please read this booklet  
carefully before using the  
camera.  
i GUIDE FOR BASIC  
OPERATION  
i QUICK GUIDE  
English  
4
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES  
How to use the accessories  
k Handstrap  
Strap holder  
<To use the grip belt...>  
Tripod  
mounting hole  
5
English  
   
k Lens cap  
1
2
3
4
<To remove>  
5
1
Push in  
2 Pull  
* Attach as shown  
in the illustration.  
English  
6
 
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES  
About the power plug  
A power plug suitable for the destination country is provided for the AC  
adaptor.  
VPC-SH1EX  
VPC-SH1TA  
VPC-SH1GX  
VPC-SH1PX  
* No power plug is provided for the VPC-SH1.  
k How to attach  
7
English  
 
ABOUT THE SEPARATELY SOLD  
ACCESSORIES AND THE CARD  
Separately sold accessories  
i Mini HDMI cable VCP-HDMI02  
Cable for connecting to the HDMI terminal on the camera.  
i Lithium-ion Battery Charger VAR-L90  
Battery charger for the supplied or separately sold lithium-ion battery pack  
(DB-L90).  
i Lithium-ion Battery DB-L90  
Same model as the supplied lithium-ion battery pack.  
English  
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ABOUT THE SEPARATELY SOLD ACCESSORIES  
AND THE CARD  
Media cards that can be used with this camera  
The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are:  
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”.  
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SETUP  
SETUP  
PARTS NAMES  
Camera  
Front  
Sub-REC buttons  
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.  
[R] button  
Video recording  
button  
[O] button  
Photo shooting button  
Zoom switch  
Microphone  
Monitor unit  
Lens  
* The tripod mounting hole is on  
the bottom.  
Flash  
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PARTS NAMES  
Rear  
Strap holder  
Multi-indicator  
Speaker  
Rear  
Monitor  
Battery cover  
Operation pad  
USB/AV terminal  
HDMI terminal  
ON/OFF button  
REC/PLAY button  
Operation pad  
SET button  
[O] button  
Photo  
[R] button  
Video  
recording  
button  
shooting  
button  
MENU button  
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INSTALLING THE CARD  
Be sure to format a newly purchased card or one that was used in another  
device before using it in your camera (page 13). If an unformatted card is  
used, the card itself may become unusable.  
Your camera has an internal memory, so you can record without a card  
installed.  
Monitor unit  
1 Open  
Card slot  
Card slot cover  
2 Pull and rotate  
Card  
3 Insert  
4 Insert the card until it  
clicks into place  
i After inserting the card,  
colse the card slot cover.  
To extract the card...  
i Press the card in once, and then  
release it. The card will protrude  
slightly, and you can then pull it out.  
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INSTALLING THE CARD  
CAUTION  
Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card  
i Doing so may damage the card or the stored files.  
If the multi-indicator is flashing red...  
i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red, as doing so  
may result in loss of files stored in the card.  
HINT  
To format a card  
1 Insert the card in the camera, and press the ON/OFF button (pages 12  
2 Set the camera to the NORMAL mode (page 27).  
3 Press the MENU button.  
4 Select the [E] tab, and press the SET button.  
5 Select “FORMAT and press the SET button.  
i 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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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK  
Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Install the battery  
pack in the camera, and connect the AC adaptor to charge the battery. Power  
to the camera can also be supplied from a power outlet when the AC adaptor  
is connected.  
1
Open the battery cover.  
Battery cover  
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK  
2
Insert the battery pack, then replace the battery cover.  
Battery pack  
15 English  
 
3
Use the power cord to connect the AC adaptor to a power outlet.  
h Charging begins.  
AC adaptor  
To power outlet  
Multi-indicator  
1 Open  
<During charging...>  
h During charging, the multi-  
indicator is lit red. When charging  
is completed, the indicator turns  
off.  
h The multi-indicator flashes red if  
the battery pack is defective or is  
not installed correctly. Make sure  
that the battery pack is correctly  
installed.  
h The charging time is approx.  
180 minutes.  
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK  
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.  
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.  
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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.  
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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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND  
OFF  
Turning on the camera  
1
Open the monitor unit, and press  
the ON/OFF button for at least  
1 second.  
Monitor unit  
h If you press the REC/PLAY  
button for at least 1 second, the  
camera turns on in the playback  
mode.  
h If you briefly press the ON/OFF  
button, once, the camera will  
switch to the power save mode.  
REC/PLAY button  
ON/OFF button  
Turning off the camera  
1
Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.  
h The camera turns off.  
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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 1 minute of no use during  
shooting, or about 5 minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset  
setting).  
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 [  
] or [  
] button.  
h Press the SET button.  
i After the power save mode has been active for about 1 hour, the camera  
will switch to the standby mode. In this case, you can restore the power by  
pressing the ON/OFF button, or by closing and then opening the monitor  
unit.  
i When the AC adaptor is connected, the power save mode will become  
active about 5 minutes after the camera is turned on (factory-preset  
setting).  
i When the camera is connected to a computer or printer, the power save  
mode becomes active after about 12 hours.  
English 20  
 
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF  
HINT  
To immediately activate the power save mode  
i Press the ON/OFF button briefly to activate the power save function.  
About the standby mode  
i To turn off the camera only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the  
camera in the standby mode. The standby mode uses almost no power.  
When the monitor unit is opened again, the camera turns on immediately  
and you are ready to shoot or view images without any delay.  
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 22),  
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.  
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DATE AND TIME SETTING  
The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is  
taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before  
capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set.  
h To correct the date and time setting, please see under HINT on page 24.  
Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2010  
1
Turn on the camera (page 19),  
and press the SET button.  
h The Clock Set Screen appears.  
h Follow the procedures below to  
enable or disable the date  
display during playback, to set  
the display format for the date,  
and to set the date and time.  
h To display the Recording or  
Playback Screen, press the  
MENU button 2 times.  
CLOCK SET  
DATE  
2010/02/01  
00:00  
TIME  
DISP  
D / M / Y  
OK  
2
Set the date.  
1 Select “DATE”.  
CLOCK SET  
2 Press the SET button.  
h The Set Date Screen  
appears.  
DATE  
2010/12/24  
3 Set the date to “2010/12/24”.  
h The date is set in the  
following order: Set the year  
Set the month Set the  
day.  
OK  
h Toggle the SET button left or  
right to select year, month or  
day. Toggle the SET button up  
or down to increase or  
decrease the number.  
4 Press the SET button.  
English 22  
   
DATE AND TIME SETTING  
3
Set the clock.  
1 Select “TIME”.  
CLOCK SET  
2 Press the SET button.  
h The Set Time Screen  
appears.  
TIME  
19:30  
3 Set the time to “19:30”.  
h The time is set in the  
following order: Set the hour  
Set the minute.  
OK  
h A 24-hour clock is used for  
the time display.  
4 Press the SET button.  
4
Set the order in which the date is  
displayed during playback.  
1 Select “DISP”.  
CLOCK SET  
2 Press the SET button.  
h The Set Date Format Screen  
appears.  
3 Toggle the SET button up or  
down.  
DISP  
D / M / Y  
OK  
h Toggle the SET button up to  
change the displayed date  
order as follows:  
D / M / Y Y / M / D M / D / Y  
Toggle the SET button down to change it in the reverse order.  
4 Press the SET button.  
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5
Press the MENU button.  
h The date and time setting is completed.  
h To display the Recording or Playback Screen, press the MENU button.  
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 Display the Option Menu 1 (page 28).  
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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SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING  
MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE  
Switch between the recording mode (for recording) and the playback mode  
(for viewing your recorded images).  
1
2
Turn on the camera (page 19).  
Press the REC/PLAY  
button.  
h The mode changes.  
h The mode changes each  
time the REC/PLAY button  
is pressed.  
10M  
15
000:00:22  
REC/PLAY button  
<Example of the recording  
mode>  
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100-0006  
00:00:05  
Full-HD  
10.5MB  
OK  
<Example of the playback  
mode>  
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SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE  
About the SIMPLE mode and NORMAL mode  
The “SIMPLE mode” comprises only those functions that are most often used  
and necessary to operate the camera, while the “NORMAL mode” enables  
full use of all the camera’s many functions. Select the mode that is suitable for  
your purposes.  
RECORDING MENU 1  
1
VIDEO  
Select video and photo size  
2
PHOTO  
10M  
3
SCENE SELECT  
FILTER  
1
2
3
FLASH  
SELF-TIMER  
OK  
S
N
OK  
<SIMPLE Mode Setting  
Screen>  
<NORMAL Mode Setting  
Screen>  
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SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE  
Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL  
modes  
1
2
3
Turn on the camera (page 19).  
h The previous mode is active.  
Press the MENU button.  
h The Menu Screen for the active mode appears.  
Select the operating mode icon,  
and press the SET button.  
h Switch from the SIMPLE mode  
to the NORMAL mode, or from  
the NORMAL mode to the  
Switch to detailed  
normal menu  
OK  
SIMPLE mode.  
h Press the MENU button to  
cancel the Menu Screen.  
S
N
Operating mode icon  
<SIMPLE Mode Menu Screen>  
1
2
3
Press SET button to  
1
switch to Simple Menu  
2
3
OK  
S
N
Operating mode icon  
<NORMAL Mode Menu Screen>  
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Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode  
Menu Screen  
1
2
3
Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 25).  
Select the desired operating mode (page 27).  
If the Menu Screen is not displayed, press the MENU button.  
h The Menu Screen appears.  
h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.  
Switch to detailed  
normal menu  
S
N
OK  
<Example: SIMPLE Mode  
Recording Menu>  
1
2
3
Press SET button to  
switch to Simple Menu  
1
2
3
OK  
S
N
<Example: NORMAL Mode  
Recording Menu>  
MENU button  
Option tab  
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SHOOTING  
SHOOTING  
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING  
1
Turn on the camera (page 19),  
and set it to the recording  
mode (page 25).  
[
] button  
2
Press the [  
h Recording begins.  
] button.  
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.  
3
End the recording.  
h Press the [  
] button again  
to stop recording.  
Recording time  
Full-HD  
RREECC000:00:09  
5
Available recording time  
remaining  
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SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS  
Capture a still image (single-shot).  
1
2
Turn on the camera (page 19),  
and set it to the recording  
mode (page 25).  
[
] 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.  
1
2
10M  
Target mark  
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SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS  
HINT  
Adjusting the monitor brightness  
i While the Recording Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen  
for adjusting the brightness of the monitor by pressing the MENU button for  
at least 1 second.  
What is the camera focusing on?  
i A target mark & on the monitor  
shows the area the camera is  
focusing on.  
Target mark  
-
4
M
S
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.  
F3.5  
1/2  
Camera shake icon  
Shutter speed  
Aperture  
i The large target mark appears when  
the camera focuses on a wide area  
in the center of the screen.  
The shutter speed and aperture are displayed (NORMAL mode)  
i The shutter speed and aperture settings are shown on the Recording  
Screen. You can use them as a reference when shooting.  
If the camera shake icon > appears... (NORMAL mode)  
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, or set the flash operation mode to  
automatic.  
i When shooting with the scene select function set to the fireworks +  
mode, the camera shake icon always appears, but this is normal.  
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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Using the flash  
The flash is not only used for photographing under dark conditions, but is also  
convenient for example when the subject is in shadow or lit from behind. The  
flash is available only when shooting single-shot still images.  
1
Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 28), select the  
flash setting, and press the SET button.  
h The screen to select the flash operation appears.  
Auto flash  
Flash operates automatically  
OK  
9: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only  
when necessary.  
:: The flash operates with every image captured regardless of the  
conditions.  
;: The flash does not operate even in dark situations.  
2
3
Select the desired flash operation, and press the SET button.  
h This completes the flash operation setting.  
Press the [  
] button to take the picture.  
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SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS  
CAUTION  
Do not touch the flash unit when shooting  
i The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the  
flash unit when shooting.  
HINT  
i The flash cannot be used during video clip recording.  
i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 48), you can  
change the flash mode from the Recording Screen (NORMAL mode).  
FIELD OF VIEW (Normal mode)  
You can select whether to display either the Photo View Shooting Screen or  
the Movie View Shooting Screen.  
The field of view is easier to see when the Shooting Screen for the specific  
shooting mode is selected.  
To select the desired field of view, use the Option Setting Screen to set an  
operational shortcut (page 48).  
<Video view>  
<Photo view>  
Video clip recording area  
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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
Turn on the camera  
(page 19), and set it to the  
recording mode (page 25).  
[
] button  
2
3
Press the [  
] button.  
When you see a scene  
you’d like to capture as a  
still image, press the  
[
]
button  
[
] button.  
4
Press the [  
end the video clip  
recording.  
] button to  
Full-HD  
REC 00:00:09  
RREECC000::00:09  
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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.  
i The photo stabilizer (page 48) is inoperative.  
i When the remaining video recording time becomes approximately  
50 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  
(page 48), as well as on the video clip recording mode (page 48). 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.  
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  
+ (16:9)  
!Y  
"&  
)
, (16:9)  
[ (4:3)  
h It is not possible to capture a still image while recording a video clip at a  
high recording speed (X, f) or in the x mode.  
h It is not possible to capture sequential shots.  
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MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)  
Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.  
1
2
Point the camera lens at the  
subject.  
Zoom switch  
[T/]]/[W/P]  
Push the zoom switch toward  
[T/]] or [W/P] to compose  
the desired image.  
[T/]]: Zoom in on the subject.  
[W/P]: Zoom out.  
h When the zoom switch is  
pushed, the zoom bar appears  
on the monitor.  
Monitor  
h When the optical zoom factor  
is at maximum, zooming stops  
temporarily. When the zoom  
switch is pushed toward the  
[T/]] side again, the mode  
changes to the digital zoom  
mode and zooming continues.  
Zoom bar  
When both  
optical and digital  
zoom are enabled  
Optical zoom  
Digital zoom (yellow)  
3
Take the picture.  
For video clip recording, see  
For shooting single shots, see  
When optical  
zoom only is  
enabled  
Pointer  
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MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)  
HINT  
When recording video clips at a high magnification  
i When recording video clips at a high magnification, a moving subject or  
moving camera can cause camera shake, resulting in a distorted playback  
image. This phenomenon is due to the characteristics of the CMOS sensor  
and is not a malfunction.  
i It is recommended that you use a tripod to stabilize the camera when  
recording video clips at a high magnification.  
About the “30x Advanced Zoom”  
i During video clip recording, the “30x Advanced Zoom” function makes it  
possible to electronically magnify the image with no image degradation,  
and increase the magnification to a maximum 30x.  
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PLAYBACK  
PLAYBACK  
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND  
STILL IMAGES  
1
2
Set the camera to the playback mode (page 25).  
Select the image to play back.  
h Toggle the SET button left, right,  
up or down to move the orange  
frame to the file you wish to play  
back.  
Orange frame  
h The image information for the  
framed image is shown at the  
bottom of the screen.  
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100-0006  
00:00:05  
Full-HD  
10.5MB  
OK  
3
Press the SET button.  
h Playback begins.  
<To return to the screen to  
select playback files>  
Toggle the SET button down.  
SET button  
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PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES  
Video clip playback operation  
To do this...  
Do this  
Normal forward playback Press the SET button.  
Stop playback  
Pause  
During playback, toggle the SET button down.  
During playback, press the SET button or  
toggle the SET button up.  
During accelerated playback, toggle the SET  
button up.  
To play back  
one image  
at a time  
(single-  
frame step)  
During forward After pausing playback, toggle the SET button  
playback to the right.  
Duringreverse After pausing playback, toggle the SET button  
playback to the left.  
During forward After pausing playback, press and hold the  
playback SET button to the right.  
Duringreverse After pausing playback, press and hold the  
Slow  
playback  
playback  
SET button to the left.  
During forward playback, toggle the SET  
button to the right.  
h The playback speed changes each time the  
SET button is toggled to the right, as  
follows:  
Forward  
playback  
Normal playback 2× 5× 10× 15×  
Toggle the SET button to the left to resume  
normal playback speed.  
During forward playback, toggle the SET  
button to the left.  
To  
accelerate  
playback  
h The playback speed changes each time the  
SET button is toggled to the left, as follows:  
15× ← 10× ← 5×  
Toggle the SET button to the right to resume  
normal playback speed.  
Reverse  
playback  
Return to normal playback  
speed  
Press the SET button.  
Louder: During playback, push the zoom  
switch toward the [T] side.  
Softer: During playback, push the zoom  
Adjusting the volume  
switch toward the [W] side.  
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HINT  
If the a icon appears on the playback Screen...  
i The a icon appears when playing back a file that was saved in segments  
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PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES  
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 [  
h The screen to select the aspect ratio of the still image appears. Select  
the desired aspect ratio, and press the [ ] button. Note, however,  
] button.  
that if the video clip aspect ratio is 4:3, you cannot select 16:9.  
h It is not possible to save a frame from a video clip that was recorded in  
the f mode.  
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, shooting may end even before the possible  
shooting time indicated.  
Display the video clip playback point  
i During video clip playback, press the MENU button for at least 1 second to  
display a bar showing the current playback point in the video clip.  
i Press the MENU button for about 1 second to cancel the bar.  
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, fast playback or reverse playback mode.  
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SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK  
You can play back files in succession with the “slideshow playback” feature.  
1
Display the SIMPLE Mode  
Playback Menu (page 28), select  
the slideshow setting, and press  
the SET button.  
SLIDESHOW  
ALL  
VIDEO  
PHOTO  
=: Play back all files.  
3: Play back video clips and audio  
files.  
START  
c: Play back still image files.  
2
Select the type of file to play back,  
and press the SET button.  
h Slideshow playback begins.  
h To stop slideshow playback, press  
the SET button or MENU button.  
HINT  
About the slideshow settings  
i The slideshow settings can be changed from the NORMAL Mode Playback  
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PLAYBACK VOLUME  
Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files.  
1
Display the SIMPLE Mode  
PLAY VOLUME  
Playback Menu (page 28), select  
the playback volume setting, and  
press the SET button.  
h The volume control bar appears.  
4
VOLUME SETTING  
2
Toggle the SET button to the left  
or right to set the volume, and  
press the SET button.  
h The playback volume is set, and  
the display returns to the SIMPLE  
Mode Playback Menu.  
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 to  
adjust the volume.  
In the NORMAL mode  
i When you select “PLAY VOLUME” from the NORMAL Mode Playback  
Menu and press the SET button, the volume control bar appears.  
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CONNECTING TO A TV  
CONNECTING TO A TV  
CONNECTING TO A STANDARD  
VIDEO INPUT TERMINAL  
About image output: The image output destination differs depending on the  
connection cable.  
Recording mode  
Connection  
cable  
Image output  
destination  
Playback  
mode  
Standby  
Recording  
NTSC:  
n
n
m
Camera monitor  
TV  
m
PAL: m  
Dedicated AV  
interface cable  
NTSC: m  
n
PAL: n  
Camera monitor  
TV  
n
m
n
HDMI cable  
m
n
m
m: Images are output n: Images are not output  
Supplied dedicated  
AV interface cable  
To USB/AV terminal  
* Connect with the [  
downwards.  
n] mark facing  
Set the input to  
“VIDEO”.  
White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal  
Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal  
Yellow plug: To Video Input terminal  
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CONNECTING TO A STANDARD VIDEO INPUT  
TERMINAL  
* Please affix the core.  
Core  
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ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY  
Connecting to the HDMI terminal  
Mini HDMI cable  
(optional)  
To HDMI terminal  
* Connect with the [n] mark  
facing downwards.  
Set the input to  
To HDMI terminal on the TV  
“HDMI”.  
NOTE  
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.  
HINT  
i HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.  
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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 When the camera is connected to a TV, no image appears on the camera’s  
monitor.  
i The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the  
camera’s monitor.  
i Use the TV controls to adjust the playback volume. The camera’s controls  
will not work to adjust the volume.  
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OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION  
MANUAL  
The Instruction Manual that explains the features in detail can be downloaded  
from our website.  
i “Adobe Reader” is required to view the Instruction Manual. If Adobe  
Reader is not already installed on your computer, a link to the website from  
which you can download it can be found on our website.  
Contents of the Instruction Manual  
Explanations for the functions indicated below can be found in the  
downloadable Instruction Manual.  
Please be sure to obtain and use the Instruction Manual.  
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION  
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA  
High-quality images with “Full High Definition*”  
Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation  
Image stabilizer for sharp pictures  
Sharp images of targeted subjects  
Eye-Fi smart  
Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images  
SYSTEM MAP  
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OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen  
Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen  
SHOOTING  
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES  
For best results  
Using the autofocus  
Select the recording size  
Select the focus setting  
Hints for taking pictures  
PLAYBACK  
DELETING FILES  
Delete single/delete all/delete folder  
Delete selected  
PLAYBACK MODES  
21-image display playback  
Selecting the playback folder  
Magnifying (zooming in) the image  
NORMAL  
SHOOTING  
RECORDING MENU 1  
Video setting  
Still image setting  
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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 view  
PLAYBACK  
PLAYBACK MENU 1  
Slideshow settings  
File protect setting  
Resize  
Rotate  
PLAYBACK MENU 2  
Correcting the image  
Editing video clips  
Printing instructions  
FILE INFO DISPLAY  
OPTION SETTINGS  
DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU  
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU  
Shortcut setting  
TV output setting  
File No. continued setting  
Formatting (initializing)  
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY  
Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time  
For audio recordings  
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE  
English 50  
How to obtain the Instruction Manual  
The Instruction Manual that explains the camera functions in detail can be  
obtained from the SANYO website.  
1
2
3
Insert the supplied Xacti Software CD in your computer's CD drive.  
On the installation screen, click [Go to Xacti SH1 Web Support Page].  
Follow the instructions on the screen to download the Instruction  
Manual.  
h “Adobe Reader” is required to view the Instruction Manual.  
Adobe Reader can be found in the Xacti Software CD.  
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ABOUT THE EYE-FI TRANSFER FEATURE  
ABOUT THE EYE-FI TRANSFER  
FEATURE  
By inserting a commercially sold Eye-Fi card (SD card with wireless LAN) in  
your camera, you can easily upload photos to your computer, a sharing site,  
etc. automatically via a Wi-Fi network. Also, you can transfer video files if your  
Eye-Fi card has a video upload function. The Eye-Fi card settings can be  
performed using the Eye-Fi Manager, but in addition, the settings below can  
be performed with this camera.  
i Eye-Fi automatic transfer ON/OFF  
i Automatic halt of Eye-Fi operation when battery 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 the Eye-Fi transfer feature can be obtained from  
the Sanyo website (page 52).  
*
“Adobe Reader” is required to view the Instruction Manual. Adobe  
Reader can be found in the Xacti Software CD.  
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APPENDICES  
APPENDICES  
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS  
If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer  
in this compilation of commonly 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  
Power  
assumed that the  
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  
The remaining  
battery pack  
power is low.  
Use the supplied AC  
adaptor, or replace  
the battery pack with  
a fully charged one.  
icon  
appear?  
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS  
Question  
Answer  
Action  
Why does the  
multi-indicator  
flash red?  
A recorded file is  
being saved on  
the card or  
Not a malfunction.  
Wait until the multi-  
indicator turns off.  
internal memory.  
Why doesn’t the  
flash operate?  
The camera has  
determined that  
the image is bright the camera will  
Not a malfunction.  
Capture the image;  
enough and the  
flash is not  
determine when the  
flash is necessary.  
necessary.  
Are the settings  
retained even  
after the camera  
is turned off?  
All settings except  
the self-timer and  
the exposure  
compensation are  
retained even after  
the camera is turned  
off.  
Which resolution  
setting should I  
use?  
Select the resolution  
setting according to  
the intended use.  
E, 3, M, L,  
*, m, c:  
Appropriate for  
printing letter-size or  
larger, and for  
Shooting  
printing a close-up  
of part of a photo  
(trimming).  
+, G: For  
printing standard  
photo (photo  
service) sizes.  
,, [: For  
photos displayed on  
a web page, or sent  
as e-mail  
attachments.  
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Question  
What is the  
difference  
Answer  
Action  
Because shooting  
with the optical  
between the  
digital zoom and  
the optical zoom?  
zoom uses the  
optics of a physical  
lens, you can shoot  
without losing  
minute details in the  
image. The digital  
zoom, on the other  
hand, works by  
magnifying a portion  
of the image that  
hits the image  
sensor and may  
produce a coarser  
image.  
Shooting  
How can I get the  
distant view into  
focus?  
Set the scene select  
function to the  
landscape +  
mode when  
photographing.  
Or, set the focus  
range setting to  
manual focus -,  
and set the distance  
to .  
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS  
Question  
Answer  
Action  
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?  
Why is the image The subject was  
too bright? too bright.  
When capturing an  
image, devise a way  
to compensate for a  
bright subject, for  
example, by  
changing the  
shooting angle.  
Viewing  
images  
Why is the image The focus is not  
out of focus? locked properly.  
Hold the camera  
correctly and slowly  
press the [  
]
button halfway to  
lock the focus. Then  
press the [  
]
button all the way to  
capture the image.  
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Question  
Answer  
Action  
Why is there no  
image (z is  
shown)?  
Playback error  
may occur when  
trying to play back card using this  
files that were  
recorded with a  
different digital  
camera.  
Play back files that  
were recorded on a  
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.  
Why isn’t the  
magnified image  
clear?  
Due to the  
characteristics of  
the camera,  
magnified images  
appear less clear.  
Not a malfunction.  
Not a malfunction.  
Viewing  
images  
Why isn’t the  
captured image  
clear?  
The image was  
captured using  
the digital zoom.  
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?  
Why is there a  
motor-like sound  
during video clip  
playback?  
The sound of the  
camera’s  
mechanical action  
Not a malfunction.  
was recorded.  
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS  
Question  
Answer  
Action  
Why is there no  
sound?  
The volume on  
the TV is set to  
the minimum.  
Adjust the volume  
on the TV.  
What is the  
Normal video  
difference among  
the normal video  
(composite video)  
output and HDMI  
output?  
(composite video)  
output: Combines Y  
(luminance) signal  
and chrominance  
signal and outputs  
the combined signal.  
HDMI signal:  
Connecting  
to a TV  
Outputs the Y  
signal, B-Y signal  
and R-Y signal  
separately.  
The picture quality  
becomes  
increasingly higher,  
in order from normal  
video output, to  
HDMI output.  
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Question  
Why does a  
message appear  
during PictBridge printer.  
printing?  
Answer  
There is a  
problem with the  
Action  
Please refer to the  
instruction manual  
for your printer.  
Printing  
The “Cannot edit  
video clips with  
unlike settings”  
message  
You have  
attempted to join  
video clips having resolution or frame  
different  
resolutions or  
frame rates.  
Select video clips  
that have the same  
rate.  
appears.  
Why is a noise  
heard from a  
nearby TV or  
radio during  
battery  
Electromagnetic  
waves are emitted adaptor further away  
from the AC  
adaptor.  
Move the AC  
from the TV or radio  
when recharging the  
battery pack.  
recharging?  
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  
Misc.  
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  
locked (protect)  
to the unlocked  
position.  
message appear? position.  
Why can’t the  
camera be  
operated?  
A temporary  
Remove the AC  
internal circuitry  
problem may be  
the cause.  
adaptor and the  
battery pack from  
the camera, wait a  
few minutes, then  
reinstall the battery  
pack and try again.  
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS  
Question  
Answer  
Action  
A problem such  
as inability to  
record or play  
back occurs.  
The card or  
After saving your  
files to a different  
internal memory  
contains files that medium, format the  
were saved using card or internal  
a device other  
than this camera.  
memory.  
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.  
Misc.  
Why does the  
“System error”  
A problem has  
occurred within  
Check the following  
items:  
message appear? the camera or  
card.  
1 Remove the  
card and then  
install it again.  
2 Remove the  
battery pack and  
then install it  
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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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:  
Conforms to ISO-standard MPEG-4 AVC/H.264*  
Audio:  
MPEG-4 audio (AAC compression)  
48 kHz sampling rate, 16-bit stereo format  
Data storage  
media  
Internal memory: Approx. 50 MB  
SD Memory Card  
SDHC Memory Card (up to 32 GB)  
SDXC Memory Card (up to 64 GB)  
Image sensor/  
camera effective  
1/3.6-inch (0.7 cm) CMOS sensor  
Still images: Approx. 4 million pixels  
number of 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 this model. However, such files cannot be  
played back, since they are not compatible due to differences such as the  
data compression method.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Still image  
E: 3648 × 2736 pixels (approx. 10 million pixels).  
shooting mode  
(recording  
3: 3584 × 2016 pixels (approx. 7 million pixels,  
16:9 aspect ratio).  
resolution)  
M: 2288 × 1712 pixels (approx. 4 million pixels,  
low compression).  
L: 2288 × 1712 pixels (approx. 4 million pixels,  
normal compression).  
*: 2496 × 1408 pixels (approx. 3.5 million pixels,  
16:9 aspect ratio).  
+: 1920 × 1080 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels,  
16:9 aspect ratio)  
G: 1600 × 1200 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels)  
,: 1280 × 720 pixels (approx. 900,000 pixels, 16:9  
aspect ratio)  
[: 640 × 480 pixels (approx. 300,000 pixels)  
m: 3648 × 2736 pixels (approx. 10 million pixels,  
sequential shots)  
c: 2288 × 1712 pixels (approx. 4 million pixels,  
sequential shots)  
Video clip  
HD mode  
recording mode  
(recording  
!: 1920 × 1080 pixels, 60 field/s (60i)  
Y: 1920 × 1080 pixels, 30 fps (30p)  
": 1280 × 720 pixels, 60 fps (60p).  
&: 1280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps (30p)  
x: 960 × 540 pixels, 30 fps (30p).  
SD mode  
resolution)  
): 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps (30p)  
X: 448 × 336 pixels, 300 fps (High-speed  
recording)  
f: 192 × 108 pixels, 600 fps (High-speed  
recording)  
h The 60 fps frame rate of this camera is 59.94 fps,  
the 30 fps frame rate is 29.97 fps, the 300 fps  
frame rate is 299.7 fps and the 600 fps frame rate  
is 599.4 fps.  
White balance  
Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible  
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Lens  
Focal length: f = 4.0 mm to 92.0 mm, Optical 23×  
zoom  
Open: F = 3.5 (wide) to 4.1 (tele)  
8 groups, 11 elements (including two with two  
aspheric surfaces)  
Galvanometer iris  
Internal ND filter  
35 mm film camera conversion  
Still image shooting: 35 mm to 805 mm (23×)  
Video clip recording: 35 mm to 1050 mm (30×  
Advanced Zoom)  
Exposure control  
type  
Programmable AE/Shutter speed priority AE/  
Aperture priority AE/Manual exposure control  
Exposure compensation available (0 1.8 EV in  
0.3 EV steps)  
Light-measuring  
mode  
Multi-section measuring, center-weighted  
measuring, spot measuring  
Range  
Normal mode:  
50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity  
Super macro mode:  
1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1 m (3.28 ft.) (wide end only)  
Digital zoom  
Shutter speed  
For shooting:  
1× to approx. 50×  
For playback:  
1× to approx. 58× (varies with resolution)  
Still image shooting mode: 1/2 to 1/1,000 sec.  
(Maximum approx. 4 seconds when scene select  
function set to lamp Q)  
(During flash: 1/30 to 1/1,000 sec.)  
Sequential shots mode: 1/15 to 1/1,000 sec. (no  
flash)  
Video clip recording mode: 1/30 to 1/10,000 sec.  
(1/15 sec. max.: when scene select function is set  
to the lamp Qhigh sensitivity mode)  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Sensitivity  
Still image shooting (standard output sensitivity*)/  
video clip recording mode:  
Auto (video clip recording: ISO 50 to 1600; still  
image shooting: ISO 50 to 400)/ISO 50, ISO 100,  
ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, and  
ISO 3200 (switchable from the Recording Menu)  
h Sensitivity measured in compliance with the  
ISO standard (ISO 12232:2006).  
h Maximum ISO sensitivity up to 2400 equivalent  
when Scene Select function is set to Q.  
h Recorded at ISO 2400 in the video clip  
recording mode, even if ISO sensitivity setting  
is z.  
Minimum subject  
illumination  
Approx. 10 lux (1/30 sec in the scene select AUTO  
mode)  
Approx. 4 lux (1/15 sec in the HIGH SENSITIVITY or  
lamp mode)  
Image stabilizer  
Monitor  
Video: Electronic  
Still image: Multi-calculation electronic  
2.7" (6.9 cm) low-temperature polysilicon TFT color  
wide liquid crystal (transmissive), approx.  
230,000 pixels  
Flash working  
range  
GN = 4.0  
Approx. 50 cm (19.69 in.) to 2.3 m (7.55 ft.) (wide)  
Approx. 1 m (3.28 ft.) to 2 m (6.56 ft.) (tele)  
Flash modes  
Focus  
Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off  
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)  
0 to 35 °C (32 to 95°F) (when  
charging)  
–20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)  
Humidity  
30 to 90% (operating, no  
condensation)  
10 to 90% (storage, no  
condensation)  
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Power supply  
Battery pack  
(supplied)  
Li-ion battery pack (DB-L90) ×1  
AC adaptor  
(supplied)  
VAR-G11  
Power consumption  
2.9 W (When using the Li-ion  
battery during recording)  
Dimensions (excluding protrusions) 42.8 (W) × 117.9 (D) × 59.2 (H) mm  
1.69 (W) × 4.64 (D) × 2.33 (H) in.  
(Maximum dimensions)  
Volumetric capacity: Approx. 190 cc  
Weight  
Approx. 204 g (7.2 oz.) (camera  
only [without battery pack and  
card])  
Approx. 235 g (8.3 oz.) (including  
battery pack and card)  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Camera connectors  
USB/AV  
terminal  
Regrouped jack  
Audio  
Stereo  
output  
Video  
output  
Composite video  
NTSC color TV system/PAL color TV system  
(switchable from the Option Screen)  
USB 2.0 High Speed  
PC camera: USB video class  
HDMI terminal  
DC IN (external  
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  
DC 5 V (for exclusive use with the supplied AC adaptor  
DC power input) [VAR-G11])  
terminal  
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Battery life  
Shooting  
Still image  
shooting mode  
Approx. 350 images:  
CIPA standard (when the camera’s  
internal memory is used)  
Video clip  
recording mode  
Approx. 110 minutes:  
Recorded in ! mode  
Playback  
Approx. 330 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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SPECIFICATIONS  
Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/  
Possible Recording Time  
Shooting/  
recording  
mode  
SD Memory Card  
Resolution  
setting  
Internal  
memory  
8 GB  
16 GB  
15 images  
21 images  
26 images  
38 images  
43 images  
2,390 images  
3,270 images  
4,010 images  
4,800 images  
6,570 images  
8,050 images  
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5,920 images 11,800 images  
6,550 images 13,100 images  
Still image  
mode  
71 images 10,800 images 21,700 images  
76 images 11,300 images 22,700 images  
142 images 20,700 images 41,600 images  
327 images 49,800 images 99,800 images  
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38 images  
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4,800 images  
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5,920 images 11,800 images  
1 hr. 1 min.  
1 hr. 21 min.  
1 hr. 21 min.  
1 hr. 46 min.  
42 min.  
2 hr. 4 min.  
2 hr. 43 min.  
2 hr. 43 min.  
3 hr. 33 min.  
1 hr. 24 min.  
8 hr. 39 min.  
3 hr. 57 min.  
3 hr. 57 min.  
29 sec.  
29 sec.  
38 sec.  
Video clip  
mode  
15 sec.  
1 min. 34 sec.  
43 sec.  
4 hr. 19 min.  
1 hr. 58 min.  
1 hr. 58 min.  
43 sec.  
Audio  
recording  
mode  
26 min.  
67 hr.  
134 hr.  
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i If the continuous recording time of a voice memo exceeds about 13 hours,  
the recorded file is saved once, and then recording continues in a new file.  
In the video clip recording mode, when the size of the file being recorded  
exceeds 4 GB, the recorded file is saved once, and then recording  
continues in a new file. (These 4 GB segments are automatically created.  
The recording session continues until you stop recording, but voice memo  
recording is temporarily interrupted while the file is being saved.)  
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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SPECIFICATIONS  
Concerning the multi-indicator  
The camera’s multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the  
different camera operations.  
Multi-indicator  
Multi-indicator  
Color  
Green  
Orange  
Camera status  
status  
Connected to a  
computer or  
printer  
Lit  
Power save  
mode active  
Flashing  
Connected to a  
TV  
Lit  
Lit  
Charging  
Battery charge  
error or rise in  
internal  
Slow  
temperature  
Red  
Flashing  
During self-  
Fast timer  
photography  
Very Accessing  
fast memory  
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Supplied AC adaptor  
Part number  
Power source  
Rated output  
VAR-G11  
AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
DC 5 V, 2.0 A  
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (operation),  
–20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140 °F) (storage)  
Temperature  
Humidity  
Ambient  
environment  
20 to 80% (no condensation)  
35.6 (W) × 77.8 (D) × 57.1 (H) mm  
Dimensions  
Weight  
1.40 (W) × 3.06 (D) × 2.25 (H) in.  
Approx. 128 g (4.5 oz.)  
Supplied Li-ion battery pack  
Model number  
Voltage  
DB-L90  
3.7 V  
Capacity  
1,200 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  
40.9 (W) × 25.9 (D) × 14.6 (H) mm  
1.61 (W) × 1.02 (D) × 0.57 (H) in.  
Approx. 29 g (1.0 oz.)  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Others  
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”.  
Software Red Eye by FotoNationTM 2003-2005 is a trademark of FotoNation®  
Inc.  
ArcSoft is a registered trademark of ArcSoft, Inc.  
Eye-Fi is a registered trademark of Eye-Fi, 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.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and  
High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks  
of HDMI Licensing, LLC.  
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“x.v.Color” and the “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
All other company and product names are registered trademarks or  
trademarks of their respective owners.  
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.  
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