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INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Dual Camera
>(acti
VPC-FHIEX
VPC-FHI
VPC-FHIGX
1.1=--I1-1-11
TM
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-FH1 EX, VPC-FH1
and
VPC-FH1GX.
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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  • Page 1 VPC-FHIEX INSTRUCTION MANUAL VPC-FHI VPC-FHIGX Dual Camera >(acti 1.1=--I1-1-11 Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-FH1 EX, VPC-FH1 VPC-FH1GX. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.

  • Page 2: Slideshow Playback

    SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK You can play back files in succession with the "slideshow playback" feature. Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 44), select the slideshow setting, and press the SET button. Play back all files. Play backvideo clips and audio files.

  • Page 3: Playback Volume

    PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files. 1 ...a..°..., .e °en. s°... '.a.°°°e '".ee., t.ep.aybackvo..mesett,ng, t.e SET b.tton. andpress Toggle the SET button to the left "_ or right to set the volume, press the SET button. •...

  • Page 4: Deleting Files

    DELETING FILES You can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete single files, selected files or all the files at one time. Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 44), select the delete setting, and press the SET button.
  • Page 5 Select "DELETE", and press the SET button. <DELETE SINGLE> • The currently displayed file is deleted. • To delete other files, select the files, select "DELETE" and press the SET button. <DELETE ALL> • The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete the files, select "YES", and press the SET button.
  • Page 6 DELETING FILES Press the SET button. • The selected file is marked with the delete icon [ _ ]. • Up to 100 files can be selected. • To cancel a delete selection and remove the delete icon from a file, move the orange frame to the marked file and press the SET button.

  • Page 7: Playback Modes

    PLAYBACK MODES Display the image you wish to Zoom switch [W/_] play back. Push the zoom switch toward "u the [W/_ ] side. • The 21-image display appears. Select the image to play back. • Toggle the SET button up, down, left or right to move the orange frame to the desired...
  • Page 8 PLAYBACK MODES If the card contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you would like to play back. Display the Playback Screen. Push the zoom switch toward the [W/_ ] side twice. • The screen to select the playback folder appears.
  • Page 9 Display the image that you want to magnify. • For a video clip, pause playback at the place you want to magnify. Push the zoom switch toward the IT/O,..] side once. • Magnification is enabled. • The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is displayed.

  • Page 10: Recording Menu

    RECORDING MENU 1 You can record video clips in either the HD mode (16:9 horizontal to vertical aspect ratio) or the SD mode (4:3 aspect ratio). In addition, the higher the frame rate number, the smoother playback will be. However, as with the recording size, the file size is also proportionately larger, using up more memory.

  • Page 11: Audio Recording

    Audio recording • Audio recording Select and press the SET Remaining time --7 button. • The audio recording mode is enabled. 07:47:54_ • The menu display is canceled if the MENU button is pressed. Press the [ |1_ ] button. •...
  • Page 12 RECORDING MENU 1 _s_II______ ..HINT You can capture a still image during an audio recording • Press the [ I1_ ] button during audio recording to capture a _ still image. About files saved in segments • If the continuous recording time of a voice memo exceeds about 13 hours, the recorded file is saved once, and the recording continues in a new file.
  • Page 13 • Audio playback Select an audio file, and press the SET button. • Playback begins. Start Press the SET button. playback Normal Press the SET button. Pause playback Toggle the SET button up. Stop Toggle the SET button down. playback During playback, toggle the SET button to the right.

  • Page 14: Sequential Shots

    RECORDING MENU 1 For still images, you can select either the 4:3 or 16:9 horizontal to vertical aspect ratio. This menu is also used for shooting sequential shots. Sequential shots Select _ or _, and press the SET button. • The camera changes to the sequential shots mode.
  • Page 15 You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. HINT • To return to normal photography, select _ from the scene select menu, and press the SET button. • When capturing images using the lamp _, fireworks _ or night view portrait _...
  • Page 16 RECORDING MENU 1 By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 126 and 130), you can set the self-timer from the Recording Screen. HINT To pause or cancel the self-timer function... • If the [ 0 ] button or [ I_ ] button is pressed again before the shutter is released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops.
  • Page 17 RECORDING MENU 2 Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion. HINT If the motion compensation does not seem to be working... • Due to the mechanical characteristics of this function, it may not be possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion.

  • Page 18: How To Use The Manual Focus

    RECORDING MENU 2 How to use the manual focus Select []_], and press the SET button. • The focus distance adjustment bar appears. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to adjust the focus distance, and press the SET button, •...
  • Page 19 When the spot focus setting is selected, the focus mark + appears in the center of the monitor. Focus mark g is selected, the light-measuring spot mark [_ appears in the center of the monitor, _O'_/2 _ _ :I! .e,o L_ght-measuring spot mark English 94...
  • Page 20 RECORDING MENU 2 With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. HINT • At the _ setting, the ISO sensitivity is set automatically (video clip recording: ISO 50 to 800;...
  • Page 21 RECORDING MENU 3 This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. How to use the one push setting Select the _ icon.
  • Page 22 RECORDING MENU 3 The shutter speed and aperture size can be set individually. Select the desired icon from the exposure menu, and press the SET button. <If [_, or _ selected> (_) Toggle the SET button up or down to select aperture value or shutter speed.
  • Page 23 As you record, the face chaser detects the subject's face, and adjusts the brightness and focus in a way that produces a clear and bright photo of the subject's face. HINT When the face chaser is set to ON... • Each face in the Recording Screen is marked with a green frame. •...
  • Page 24 RECORDING MENU 3 By using the photo wide D-range feature, even in an image comprised of both bright and dark subjects, all the subjects will be captured at a natural brightness level. For example, when a strong backlight is created, as can occur when photographing in bright surroundings, a subject in a bright...
  • Page 25 When you shoot in the high sensitivity mode, the captured image appears even brighter than that specified by the ISO sensitivity and exposure compensation settings. CAUTION Limitations of the high sensitivity mode • When the shutter speed is reduced to create a bright image, video clip motion will appear uneven during playback.
  • Page 26 RECORDING MENU 3 By assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 126 and 130), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images. Assign the operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 126 and 130). Toggle the SET button in the direction for which the operation shortcut was...
  • Page 27 HINT The exposure compensation setting is canceled in the following cases: • When the pointer is set to the center position. • When the camera is set to the playback mode. • After the power is turned off. • When the camera is set to the standby mode. By using the shortcut function to assign the field of view setting (photo view) to the SET button (pages 126 and 130), you can select whether the photo view or the video view is shown on the recording screen.

  • Page 28: Playback Menu

    PLAYBACK MENU 1 Specify the settings for playing back files continuously in a "slideshow" format. In a slideshow of still images, you can set the transition time, transition effects and BGM. Changing a setting Select the item you wish to iiiiiiiiili![]ii!i!_ii_i_ii!ii!!!l!! i!!iiiiil,ii_iii!iiiii!i!li!i!li! change, and press the SET...
  • Page 29 Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio files. Protect files one by one Display the file that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 44). Select "PROTECT" and press the SET button. Select "PROTECT SINGLE"...

  • Page 30: Protect Selected Files

    PLAYBACK MENU 1 Protect selected files Select multiple files to protect. Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 44). Select "PROTECT" and press the SET button. Select "PROTECT SELECTED" and press the SET button. • Toggle the SET button left, right, up or down to move the orange frame to the file you wish to protect.
  • Page 32 PLAYBACK MENU 2 Repair the red-eye effect in still images to make the eyes appear more natural, enhance the contrast, or correct a blurry image due to camera shake. HINT If the "Contrast correction not successful", "Red-eye correction successful" or "Blur correction not successful"...
  • Page 33 You can trim away unwanted portions from a video clip and save it as a new video clip (video clip cutting [extracting]). You can also join video clips together and save them as one separate clip ("joining"). Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip Specify the frames ((_), @) where the...

  • Page 34: Procedure To Join Video Clips

    PLAYBACK MENU 2 Procedure to join video clips Specify the video clip that will come first. Specify the video clip that you wish to append (join). Join the video clips. • The video clips are joined, ®oo • The original video clips are not affected. (You can also choose to erase the original video clips when the new clip is •...
  • Page 35 CAUTION Caution when editing video clips • When editing video clips, do not press the REC/PLAY button. If you press the REC/PLAY button while editing video clips, not only will the editing not be properly completed, but the original video clip may also be erased. •...

  • Page 36: Video Clip Cutting (Extracting)

    PLAYBACK MENU 2 Video clip cutting (extracting) Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment. Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 44), select "EDIT VIDEO", and press the SET button. Select "CUT" and press the SET button.
  • Page 37 Specify the start point of the extract. • Use the procedure below to specify the frame from which the video clip extract will start. • Play the video clip until approximately the desired point, pause the video clip, then play the video clip one frame at a time, stopping at the start point of the extract.
  • Page 38 PLAYBACK MENU 2 Toggle the SET button up. Approximate playback time • The start point of the video clip extract is set, and the screen to specify the end point appears. • Specify the end point of the extract by following the same procedure as in step 4.
  • Page 39 Select the desired option, and press the SET button. • Editing starts. • When editing ends, you are returned to the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu. HINT • You will not be able to overwrite the file if the original file is protected. •...

  • Page 40: Joining Video Clips

    PLAYBACK MENU 2 Joining video clips CAUTION • Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined. Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 44), select "EDIT VIDEO", and press the SET button. Select "JOIN" and press the SET button.
  • Page 41 Press the [ IPI / I_ ] button. • A screen appears for you to select either to save the joined video clip as a new (separate) i !_:_i iiit file, or to delete the original video clips and replace them with the joined video clip.

  • Page 42: Display The Printing Instructions Screen

    PLAYBACK MENU 2 In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can use the camera to specify the number of prints, whether or not the date is displayed on the print, and also to request an index print.
  • Page 43 HINT Printing a single frame from a video clip • To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still image from a video clip, you must first save it (extract still) as a still image (page 76).
  • Page 44 PLAYBACK MENU 2 Press the SET button. • The Date/Copies Print Screen toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the desired image to print. The printing instructions that are currently active for the displayed '_*_*_' image are shown. You can toggle Printing instructions the SET button to the left or right to confirm the printing...

  • Page 45: Index Print

    Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints, <Specify the number of prints> Dated prints • Toggle the SET button up or down. • The quantity indication changes. • Display the desired number of prints. •...

  • Page 46: File Info Display

    FILE INFO DISPLAY On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when a file was recorded with your camera. Display the desired file on the camera monitor. Press the MENU button for at least 1 second. • The Information Screen appears.

  • Page 47: Display The Option Setting Menu

    DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU The camera settings are executed via the Option Setting Menu. Turn on the camera, set it to the NORMAL mode, and press the MENU button. Option tab Select an Option tab (1, 2 or 3), and press the SET button.

  • Page 48: Introduction To The Option Setting Menu

    INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 1 123 English...
  • Page 49 KEY SW: CLOCK SET setting (page 38) • Set the camera's clock. Select the sound that is produced when the SET (D INFO DISPLAY setting button, MENU button, etc. • Specify the information are pressed. display on the playback AUDIO GUIDE: screen.
  • Page 50 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 2 125 English...
  • Page 51 SHORTCUTS setting (page 130) (_) NOISE REDUCTION setting • Compared to normal shooting, when the PHOTO NR function is ON, the image processing time after shooting a still image is slightly longer. VIDEO NR: Turn ON/OFF the image noise reduction function during video clip recording.
  • Page 52 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 3 127 English...
  • Page 53 TV OUTPUT setting (page 132) POWER SAVE setting (page 36) • Specify the elapsed period of inactivity before the power save mode (to conserve battery power) is activated. FILE NO. CONT'D setting (page 137) FORMAT (page 139) RESET SETTINGS • Reset the camera settings to the factory-preset settings.
  • Page 54 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Create or select a recording folder (a folder in which to store recorded files). Select"REC FOLDER", and press the SET button. <Create a new folder> • Select"CREATE FOLDER". <Select an existing folder> • Select the desired folder number. Press the SET button.
  • Page 55 Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the SET button when it is toggled up, down, left or right when the Recording Screen is displayed. Select "SHORTCUTS", press the SET button. (L_: Assign the function when the SET button is toggled up. (:_ : Assign the function when the SET button is toggled down.
  • Page 56 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Toggle the SET button up or down. • Display the function you wish to assign to the key. Press the SET button. • The selected function is assigned to the key, and you are returned to the Shortcuts Screen.
  • Page 57 Specify the t ype o fimage signal that isoutput from your camera's COMPONENT/AV terminal or HDMI terminal. Select "TV OUTPUT", and press the SET button. TV SYSTEM: Set the type of TV signal that is output from the COMPONENT/AV terminal. TV TYPE: Set the TV's aspect ratio.
  • Page 58 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. • The screen to change the parameter for the selected setting appears. <If "TV SYSTEM" is selected> NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals. PAL: Outputs PAL video signals. <If "TV TYPE"...
  • Page 59 • For information concerning connecting and operation, please see your "O TV's instruction manual. (As of May 2008, SANYO TVs that incorcorporate the HDMI-CEC function have not been released.) English134...
  • Page 60 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Relation between "TV TYPE" setting and TV display The tables below show the video signal that is output when the "TV TYPE" setting is changed. However, note that for some TVs that have an auto-detect function, the output may not conform to the table, or the TV display may not change at all.
  • Page 61 Still image (4:3) Video clip in SD 16:9 16:9 mode Video clip in HD mode CAUTION If the TV display is not correct... • If the appearance of the image on the TV monitor is not correct, you can either change the camera's "TV TYPE" setting, or change the screen size setting on your TV.
  • Page 62 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU If a newly formatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again begin from 0001.
  • Page 63 • If Card B already has files in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest file number on Card A: the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A.
  • Page 64 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU A card must be formatted with this camera: • After purchasing, when used for the first time, or • If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be formatted if the lock switch is set to the "LOCK"...

  • Page 65: Checking Memory

    CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY You can check how many images can be captured and how much recording time is available on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for specific cards, please see "Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time"...

  • Page 66: Checking The Remaining Card Memory

    CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY Set the camera to the audio Remaining time -- recording mode (page 86). • The remaining audio recording time is shown. _s_ii_¸______ HINT • When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording time is "0", you cannot capture any more images.

  • Page 67: Checking The Remaining Battery Pack Charge

    CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE When using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be checked on the monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery pack operation, see page 179.
  • Page 68 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE Battery pack remaining Battery remaining charge charge indicator Approx. full. Sufficient power for recording and playback. Power is low. It will soon be impossible to capture or play back images..If this icon flashes when the [ I_i ] button or ..
  • Page 69 CONNECTING TO A STANDARD VIDEO INPUT TERMINAL About image output: The image output destination differs depending on the connection cable. Connection Image output Recording mode Playback cable destination Standby Recording mode Camera monitor NTSC: X © Dedicated S-AV PAL: © interface cable NTSC: O ©...

  • Page 70: Enjoy Higher Image Quality

    ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY <When connecting to an S-VIDEO input terminal> Supplied dedicated S-AV interface cable White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal Yellow plug: Not connected* * When connected, the images are not produced normally on the TV monitor.
  • Page 71 If your TV has a 480p/720p/1080i/1080p input terminal, you can enjoy the high video quality of component output from your camera. Supplied dedicated component cable To 480p/720p/lO80i/lO80p input terminals NOTE £ If your TV does not have 480p/720p/1080i/1080p video input capability •...
  • Page 72 ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY - To reduce spurious radiation- . Please affix the cores (included) <Camera end> <TV end> HINT • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. 147 English...

  • Page 73: Playing Back On A Tv

    PLAYING BACK ON A TV • After connecting the camera to the television, switch the TV input to the terminal to which the camera is connected. • When the camera is connected to a TV, no image appears on the camera's monitor.

  • Page 74: Xacti Library

    Xacti Library Connect all the devices. • Please make sure that the camera and all devices are turned OFF before proceeding. For detailed information about using Xacti Library, please see the separate Xacti Library Instruction Manual. AC adaptor To power outlet Hard disk Use the USB cable and the Use the cable included with your...
  • Page 75 PRINTING Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera's monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing). Open the monitor unit to turn on the camera, and turn on the printer. Use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect the...
  • Page 76 PRINTING Select "PRINTER", and press the SET button. The PictBridge printing mode is activated. • The camera switches to the PictBridge printing mode, and the PictBridge Menu Screen appears. Select the desired type of printing, and press the SET button. PRINT 1 IMAGE: Select the still images you wish to print.
  • Page 77 HINT To cancel printing During printing, toggle the SET button down. • The confirmation screen to cancel printing appears. (_) Select "CANCEL" and press the SET button. • If "EXIT" is selected and the SET button is pressed, printing resumes. About printing all the images •...

  • Page 78: Asked Questions

    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 Due to cold Place the camera in power turn on? temperatures, your pocket to warm battery pack...
  • Page 79 Question Answer Action Are the settings All settings except retained even the self-timer and after the camera the exposure is turned off? compensation retained even after the camera is turned off. Which resolution Select the resolution setting should I setting according to use? the intended use.

  • Page 80: Commonly Asked Questions

    COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Answer Action What is the Because shooting difference with the optical between the zoom uses the digital zoom and optics of a physical the optical zoom? lens, you can shoot without losing minute details in the image.
  • Page 81 Question Answer Action When used in Condition due to Not a malfunction. the monitor cold weather, why Spots that appear in characteristics. does the image the monitor only seem to leave appear in the traces as it monitor and will not moves? be recorded with the Monitor...
  • Page 82 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Answer Action Why is there no This may happen Play back images image (._ is when trying to that were recorded shown)? play back images on a card using this stored on a card camera. from a different digital camera.
  • Page 83 Question Answer Action Why is there no The volume on Adjust the volume sound? the TV is set to on the TV. the minimum. What is the Normal video difference among (composite video) the normal video output: Combines (composite video) (luminance) signal and chrominance...
  • Page 84 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Answer Action Why does a There is a Please refer to the message appear problem with the instruction manual Printing during PictBridge printer, for your printer. printing? The "Cannot edit You have Select video clips video clips with attempted to join that have the same...
  • Page 85 Question Answer Action A problem such The card contains After saving your as inability to files that were files to a different record or play saved using a medium, format the back occurs, device other than card. this camera. When the camera is Can I use my camera abroad? connected...

  • Page 86: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. Problem Cause Action Reference page No power. The battery Recharge the pack is dead. battery pack, or replace with a new battery pack.
  • Page 87 Problem Action Reference Cause page An image is The power is If the power not turned on. save function not captured when the was activated, turn on the ] button or camera before [ ml_] button is pressed. shooting. If the camera was turned off, press the ON/ OFF button to...
  • Page 88 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Action Reference page The flash does The flash off Set the flash to mode is automatic flash not operate. 46, 66 selected. mode or forced flash mode. The battery Recharge the pack is dead. battery pack, or replace with a fully charged 30, 32...
  • Page 89 Problem Action Reference Cause page A warning tone The battery Recharge the (beep-beep- pack is battery pack, or consumed. beep) sounds, replace with a and it is not fully charged 30, 32 possible to battery pack. Or connect the take a picture using the self- AC adaptor timer.
  • Page 90 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Action Reference page The flash was Hold the The image is too dark. camera blocked by a finger or other correctly, and make sure the object. flash is not obstructed. The subject Capture the was too far image in the away.
  • Page 91 Cause Action Reference Problem page The forced Select a The image is flash mode is different flash 46, 66 too bright. selected. mode. Use the The subject was too bright. exposure compensation function. The ISO Set the ISO sensitivity sensitivity to 52, 95 setting is incorrect.
  • Page 92 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Action Reference page The colors of This is due to Capture the ambient the images image using 46, 66 the forced flash captured lighting. indoors are not mode. correct. The white Set the white balance setting balance setting 54, 96 is incorrect.
  • Page 93 Problem Cause Action Reference page There is no Select the The TV output color in the correct TV 128, 132 setting is not correct. image. output setting. The image is Both the Make the distorted. dedicated correct S-AV interface connection. cable and the dedicated component...
  • Page 94 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Action Reference page Make sure that The battery Correctly insert the pack is not the battery charging. battery pack in pack is Charging the charger. correctly oriented when inserting it in the charger. The remote The remote Aim the remote control unit control unit is...
  • Page 95 Problem Cause Action Reference page The remote The remote Operate the control unit control unit is remote control does not seem too far from the unit from a to work. camera's position up to 27,28 remote control 7 meters sensor. (22.97 ft.) Remote away.
  • Page 96 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Action Reference page The audio The audio Set the audio guide does not guide setting is guide setting to sound, set to "OFF". "ON". The recording The recording Depending on capacity is less capacity is less the card, the than that than the value capacity may...

  • Page 97: Scene Select

    Scene Select Remarks Setting Sports Focus range: Fixed at _]. Exposure: Fixed at [i_]. Video setting: If set to _ or _, automatically Portrait changes to _. Focus range: Fixed at _]. Face chaser: Fixed at "OFF". Landscape Exposure: Fixed at []_]. Video setting: If set to _ or _, automatically...
  • Page 98 TROUBLESHOOTING Filter Remarks Setting Monochrome Still image mode: _ cannot be selected. Sepia About the scene select function and focus range settings • The scene select function changes to _ when the focus range is set to • Even if you set the focus range to [_ or [_, it changes to _ when the...

  • Page 99: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Recorded image Still images: file format 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...
  • Page 100 SPECIFICATIONS Still image 4000 x 3000 pixels (approx. 12 million pixels) 3264 x 2448 pixels (approx. 8 million pixels, shooting mode (recording low compression) 3264 x 2448 pixels (approx. 8 million pixels, resolution) normal compression) 3264 x 1840 pixels (approx. 6 million pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio) 1920 x 1080 pixels (approx.

  • Page 101: Digital Zoom

    Exposure control Programmable AE/Shutter speed priority type Aperture priority AE/Manual exposure control Exposure compensation available from the Shooting Setting Screen +1.8 EV in 0.3 EV steps) Light-measuring Multi-section measuring, center-weighted mode 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...
  • Page 102 SPECIFICATIONS Minimum subject 6 lux (1/30 sec in the scene select AUTO mode) illumination 2 lux (1/15 sec in the HIGH SENSITIVITY or lamp mode) Video: Electronic Image stabilizer Still image: Multi-calculation electronic Monitor 3.0" (7.6 cm) low-temperature polysilicon TFT color wide liquid crystal (transmissive), approx.
  • Page 103 [COMPONENT/ Regrouped jack AV] (480p/ Audio 265 mVrms (-9 dBs), 12 kC_) or less, stereo 1080i/720p/ output 1080p output) terminal Video 1.0 Vp-p, 75 _--) unbalanced, sync negative, output composite video NTSC color TV system/PAL color TV system (switchable from the Option Screen) S-video Y signal: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 `2-), u nbalanced,...
  • Page 104 SPECIFICATIONS Shooting Still image Approx. 420 images: shooting mode CIPA standard (when a SanDisk 2 GB SD Memory Card is used) Video clip Approx. 150 minutes: recording mode Recorded in _ mode Playback Approx. 380 minutes: Monitor on, continuous playback •...
  • Page 105 Shooting/ SD Memory Card Resolution recording setting 16 GB mode 4 GB 8 GB 1,000 images 2,000 images 4,020 images 1,000 images 2,000 images 4,020 images 1,470 images 2,960 images 5,940 images 1,960 images 3,950 images 7,920 images images Stillimage 5,390 images 10,800 images 21,700...
  • Page 106 SPECIFICATIONS • Even with cards of the same capacity, the amount of data that can actually be stored may differ depending on the card brand, etc. • The continuous shooting time for each video clip will differ depending, example, on the card capacity, environmental conditions (temperature shooting conditions, etc.).
  • Page 107 The camera's multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the different camera operations. Multi-indicator Connected to a computer or Green printer Power save Flashing mode active Connected to a Orange Charging Battery charge error or rise in Slow internal temperature Flashing...
  • Page 108 SPECIFICATIONS Part number VAR-G10 Power source AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Rated output DC 5 V, 2.0 A Ambient I Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (operation), -20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140 °F) (storage) environment I Humidity 20 to 80% (no condensation)
  • Page 109 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 the USA and other countries. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation (USA). In this manual, the Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000 operating s_stem, Microsoft ® Windows ®...
  • Page 110 DVD for example, of the files in the hard disk you are using for the Xacti Library. Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for loss of files/data due to failure of your hard disk.

  • Page 111: Hints For Taking Pictures

    HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Taking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think. By keeping a few points in mind and choosing the correct settings, you can create photos that you'll be proud to display and share. If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used Your camera employs an autofocus function.
  • Page 112 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Photographing a moving subject Situation: You would like to snap an action shot of a moving child or pet. The autofocus is activated, but because the subject is moving, the image may be blurred. In particular, when the distance between the camera and the subject is changing, it is difficult to lock the focus on the subject.
  • Page 113 Shooting portraits (portrait mode |) Points: • Choose a background that doesn't detract from your subject. • Move in close to your subject. • Pay attention to lighting and how it affects your subject. NOTE • If the background is distracting, it will not show your subject to his best advantage.
  • Page 114 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Night photography (night view portrait mode _]) Points: • Avoid camera shake. • Increase the ISO sensitivity. NOTE • Camera shutter speed during night photography is considerable slower, so there is a much greater chance that your photographed images will be blurry.
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