Sanyo VPC-CA100, VPC-CA100PX User Manual

GUIDE FOR
BASIC OPERATION

VPC-CA100EX
VPC-CA100GX

Dual Camera

VPC-CA100PX
VPC-CA100TA
VPC-CA102

Important note

This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CA100EX,
VPC-CA100GX, VPC-CA100PX, VPC-CA100TA and VPC-CA102.
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.

Warning

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

kFOR AMERICAN USERS

The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of
California (USA):

WARNING:

This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash

hands after handling.

i This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

h Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
h Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
h Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

h Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

i Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Model number: VPC-CA102
Trade Name: SANYO
Responsible party: SANYO North America Corporation
Address: 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311
Telephone No.: [phone]
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

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kFOR CANADIAN USERS

i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

kFOR EU USERS

The symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to EU
countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world.
Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality
materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused.
The symbol mark means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries
and accumulators, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from
your household waste.

Note:

If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol mark, this chemical
symbol means that the battery or accumulator contains a heavy metal at a
certain concentration. This will be indicated as follows: Hg: mercury, Cd:
cadmium, Pb: lead
In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used
electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators.
Please, dispose of them correctly at your local community waste collection/
recycling centre.
Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!

SANYO Sales & Marketing Europe GmbH

Stahlgruberring 4, D-81829 München, Germany

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.

1-1, Sanyo-cho, Daito City, Osaka 574-8534, Japan

kFOR RUSSIAN USERS

This product is certified by an official certification company
which is authorized by the Russian Federation.

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HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL

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 42).

↓

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 48).

Symbols used in this manual

HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay

CAUTION Points that require special attention.
(page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information.

attention to.

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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE

Preparing the camera

1 Insert the battery pack.

Battery cover lock

2 Open

Battery
cover

Battery pack

Connector

markings

1 Push the battery cover lock to

the right to release it.

5 Push the battery cover lock to the

left to lock it.
The colored label is visible when
the battery cover lock is not
completely closed. Be sure to close
the lock completely so that the
colored label is not visible.

Colored label

3 Insert the battery pack while

matching the connector markings.

4 Close

About saving your recorded data

h If you wish to use an SD Memory Card, refer to page 9 to install the

card in the camera.

h An SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Please

purchase a commercially sold card.

h This camera has an internal memory, so you can shoot and record

without an SD Memory Card installed.

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Shooting

1 Press the ON/OFF button

for at least 1 second to turn
the camera on.

h If the screen to set the

date and time appears,
press the MENU button 2
times to cancel it.

For how to set the date
and time, see page 20.

2 Record.

To record a video clip:

h Press the [ ] button to

begin recording a video
clip.

h Press the [ ] button

again to end the
recording.

To take a photo:

h Press the [ ] button.
h A still image is captured.

[ ] button

[] button

ON/OFF button

MENU button

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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 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

1

Press the REC/PLAY
button.

h

The display changes to
the Playback Screen.

2

Select the image to play
back.

h Use the arrow keys to

move the orange frame
to the image you wish to
play back.

h The image information

for the framed image is
shown in the bottom part
of the monitor.

3

Press the SET button.

<To return to the
recording mode>

h Press the REC/PLAY

button.

<For slideshow playback
(continuous playback)>

1 While the screen in step

2 (Playback Screen) is
displayed, press the
MENU button.

2 Select the slideshow

setting [ ], and press
the SET button.

3 Select the type of file to

play back, and press the
SET button.

Orange frame

REC/PLAY
button

Arrow keys

SET button

100

6.5

MB

Full-HD

00:00:05

SET

OK

Remaining battery

power indication

-

0006

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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

Select “DELETE”,

and press the SET button.

3 Select “DELETE SINGLE”, and press the SET button.

4

Select “DELETE”,

h If you press [G] or [H] , the screen to delete a different file will appear.

and press the SET button.

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.

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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 Set the supplied CD-ROM in your computer’s DVD drive.

h The installation window opens.

2 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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Copy data from your camera to the computer

Connect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired data to the
computer.

1 Turn on the computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface

cable to connect your camera to the computer.

h Connect the cable between the camera’s USB AV terminal and the

computer’s USB connector.

2 Turn on the camera (page 17).

h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.

USB CONNECTION

COMPUTER
PRINTER
CANCEL

OKCANCEL

Terminal cover

To USB AV terminal

Supplied dedicated
USB interface cable

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To USB connector

How to open the terminal cover

1 Push the battery cover lock.

Terminal cover

2 Open

3 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button.

h The screen to select the

computer connection mode
appears.

USB CONNECTION

CARD READER
MTP
SCREEN CAPTURE
PC CAMERA
CANCEL

OK

4 Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button.

5 Double-click the [TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO] icon on the

desktop.

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h TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO is launched, and the initial screen

appears.

[Management] icon

6 Click the [Management] icon.

h The ArcSoft MediaImpression for SANYO screen appears.

[Import] icon

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7 Click the [Import] icon.

h The screen to select files to copy (import) to your computer appears.

[mToday’s Date]

[Import] button

8 Click the [mToday’s Date] of the [Subfolder Name], and click

the[Import] button.

h Copying begins.
h When copying is completed, a window showing the result appears.

[Delete Original Files] button

9 Click the [Done] button.

h If desired, you can click the [Delete Original Files] button to delete the

file in the camera from which the copy was made.

[Done] button

10 Click the [×] close button in the upper right corner of the ArcSoft

MediaImpression for SANYO window.

h You are returned to the top page of TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO.

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11 Click the [×] button in the upper right corner of the TotalMedia

Extreme for SANYO window.

h TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO is exited.

Burn video clips onto a DVD

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 Insert a blank DVD in your computer’s DVD drive.

2 Double-click the desktop [TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO] icon.

h TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO is launched, and the startup page

appears.

[Create video] icon

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3 Click the [Create video] icon.

h The TotalMedia Studio screen appears.

[New DVD project]

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4 Click [New DVD project].

h The screen to create a video clip to burn to DVD appears.

[Insert video]

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5 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.

6 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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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

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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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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 Click the [OK] button.

h You are returned to the screen to burn files to DVD.

13 Click the [n] close button in the upper right corner.

h You are returned to the top page.

14 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:
http://www.arcsoft.com/en-us/index.asp
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.
http://sanyo.com/xacti/english/

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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.

United States/Canada

Tel: [phone]
Web: http://www.arcsoft.com/support/
E-mail Support: http://www.arcsoft.com/public/

Hours: M-F from 9:00am - 5:00pm

Language: English

content_page.asp?pageID=83

(Pacific Standard Time, excluding holidays observed by ArcSoft)

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Europe

Tel: [phone]
Web: http://www.arcsoft.com/en/support
Email Support: [e-mail]
Hours: M-Th from 8:30am - 5:30pm GMT

(excluding holidays observed by ArcSofts Affilitate)
F from 8:30am - 5:00pm GMT
(excluding holidays observed by ArcSoft’s Affilitate)
(Adjusted for daylight savings time when applicable)

Language: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Dutch

China

Tel: [phone]
Web: http://www.arcsoft.com.cn/support
E-Mail Support: [e-mail]
Hours: M-F 8:30am-5:30pm

(Beijing local time) (excluding holidays observed by ArcSoft)

Language: Chinese

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Important!

This camera complies with JIS IPX8 (formerly JIS protection grade 8)
waterproof standard and can be used in water. Note, however, that
failing to heed the following precautions may result in damage or injury
that is not covered by the warranty. Please take the time to carefully
read and heed the following cautions.

Concerning your camera’s
waterproof feature

NOTE

k Before using the camera

i

When closing the battery cover and terminal cover,
make sure that no foreign object such as sand, hair,
dust, etc. is caught in the rubber seal.

i

Make sure that the battery cover and terminal cover
are completely and securely closed to prevent water
from getting inside the camera and damaging it.

i

Please note that the camera accessories are not
waterproof.

k Cautions concerning use in water

i

The waterproof properties of the camera apply to fresh
water and saltwater only; they do not apply to cleaning
substances, chemicals or water from spas, etc. In
case of a splash, immediately wipe off any moisture.

i

Do not immerse in water at a depth greater than 3.0 m
(9.84 ft.).

i

Do not subject the camera to high-pressure water.

i

Do not immerse in water for longer than 60 minutes.
After 60 minutes of use in water, allow it to dry for at
least 10 minutes.

i

Do not immerse in water that is warmer than 40°C
(104

°

F).

i

Do not open and close the battery cover or terminal
cover when the camera is wet or while it is immersed
in water.

i

Do not open and close the battery cover or terminal cover with wet hands.

i

Do not open the battery cover or terminal cover on the beach or at the
poolside.

i

Do not jolt the camera while it is immersed in water. Doing so may cause the
battery cover or terminal cover to open.

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NOTE

k Storing and maintaining your camera

i Do not leave the camera unwashed after it has been

immersed in salt water or if salt water is adhering to
it. Doing so may cause corrosion and discoloration of
the plating, as well as deterioration of the camera’s
waterproof capability.

i After the camera has been used in water, use fresh

water to wash it. Never use soap or detergent to
clean the camera, as doing so will cause deterioration
of the camera’s waterproof capability.

i After washing the camera, take care to completely drain it, and use a dry

cloth to wipe off any drops of water adhering to it (page 35).

i Do not leave the camera in an environment colder than 0 °C (32°F) or

warmer than 40 °C (104°F), as doing so may cause deterioration of the
camera’s waterproof capability.

i Waterproof seals are used in this camera. It is recommended that the

waterproof seals be replaced every year with new ones. For replacing the
seals, please consult your dealer.
* Please note that there is a fee for replacing the waterproof seal.

k Beware of condensation

i Avoid opening and closing the battery cover and terminal cover in a high

humidity environment, as doing so may cause condensation inside the
camera.

i If condensation has formed inside the camera, as indicated for example by

a cloudy lens, open the covers in a dry environment and leave the camera
to dry.

k Other cautions

i Do not subject the camera to severe jolts, as doing so may deform the

battery cover, terminal cover or the camera body, thus compromising its
waterproof capability. If the camera has been subjected to a strong jolt,
please consult with your dealer.

HINT
What is “JIS IPX8” (formerly “JIS protection grade 8”)?

i “JIS IPX8” specifies that a device is protected against the effects of

continuous immersion in water.

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BEFORE RECORDING IN WATER

Make sure that the battery cover and the terminal cover are closed.
If a cover is open, water will get inside the camera and damage it.
When closing the battery cover and terminal cover, make sure that no foreign
object such as sand, hair, dust, etc. is caught in the rubber seal.

Battery cover

Terminal cover

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CONTENTS

HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL ............................................................ iii

CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ...................................... 3

How to use the accessories ............................................................ 5

About the power plug ...................................................................... 5

ABOUT THE CARD ............................................................................... 6

Media cards that can be used with this camera .............................. 6

What “card” means in this manual .................................................. 6

 SETUP

PARTS NAMES ..................................................................................... 7

INSTALLING THE CARD ....................................................................... 9

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ..................................................... 11

About recharging .......................................................................... 16

About the temperature alert icon \ .......................................... 16

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ............................................. 17

Turning on the camera .................................................................. 17

Turning off the camera .................................................................. 17

Turning on the camera when the power save

(sleep) mode is active .............................................................. 18

DATE AND TIME SETTING ................................................................. 20

SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE

AND PLAYBACK MODE ................................................................. 22

SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE .............................................. 23

Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes ................ 23

Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen ..... 24

 SHOOTING

VIDEO CLIP RECORDING .................................................................. 28

SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS .............................................................. 29

SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP .......... 31

MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) .................................................... 33

AFTER USING THE CAMERA IN WATER .......................................... 35

 PLAYBACK

PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES ......................... 36

How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image ............. 38

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 CONNECTING TO A TV

CONNECTING TO A TV .......................................................................39

Connecting to a video input terminal .............................................40

Connecting to the HDMI terminal ..................................................40

PLAYING BACK ON A TV ....................................................................41

 OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL ........................................42

Contents of the Instruction Manual ................................................42

How to obtain the Instruction Manual ............................................46

 ABOUT THE EYE-FI TRANSFER FEATURE

About the Eye-Fi transfer feature ..........................................................47

 APPENDICES

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS .....................................................48

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................56

Camera ..........................................................................................56

Camera connectors .......................................................................60

Battery life .....................................................................................60

Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/

Possible Recording Time ..........................................................61

Concerning the multi-indicator .......................................................62

Supplied AC adaptor .....................................................................63

Supplied Li-ion battery pack ..........................................................63

Others ............................................................................................64

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 .........................................................................65

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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

i Xacti Software CD (CD-ROM)

(page viii): 1

i AC adaptor: 1 i Plugs: 6

i Dedicated USB interface

cable (page ix): 1

i Handstrap (page 5): 1

* To prevent from dropping the

camera, be sure to attach the
handstrap.

i Li-ion battery pack: 1

i Dedicated AV interface cable

(page 40): 1

i GUIDE FOR BASIC

OPERATION

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