VPC-CG11EX
VPC-CG11EX
VPC-CG11
VPC-CG11GX
VPC-CG11PX
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Dual Camera
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.
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CG11EX, VPC-CG11,
VPC-CG11GX and VPC-CG11PX.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.
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HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL
For first-time users
Please read the sections on “SETUP” and “SIMPLE” in this manual,
as well as the included “GUIDE FOR BASIC OPERATION” to
familiarize yourself with your camera’s operation.
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To use the various camera features
Please read the sections on “NORMAL” and “OPTION SETTINGS” in
this manual. To connect the camera to a computer or view images on
a TV, please read the section on “OTHER DEVICES AND
CONNECTIONS” in this manual.
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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 (page 151).
You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera
operation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS” (page 165)
and “TROUBLESHOOTING” (page 173).
Symbols used in this manual
HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay
attention to.
CAUTION Points that require special attention.
(page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information.
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE
Preparing the camera
1 Insert the battery pack.
2 Insert the SD Memory Card.
h An SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Please
purchase a commercially sold card.
h In this manual, the SD Memory Card is referred to as the “card”.
1 While pressing, push
towards the bottom.
2 Open
3 Insert by matching the
connector markings
4 Close
Battery cover
Connector
markings
Monitor unit
1 Open
Card slot cover
2 Open
Card
3 Insert
4 Close
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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 33.
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.
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ON/OFF button
[] button
[ ] 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
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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 Toggle the SET button
left, right, up or down to
move the orange frame
to the image you wish to
play back.
h The image information
for the framed image is
shown at the bottom of
the screen.
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SET button
REC/PLAY button
Remaining battery power indication
Orange frame
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3 Press the SET button.
h Playback begins.
<To return to the recording mode>
h Press the REC/PLAY button.
When you are finished using the camera...
Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera off.
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Copy files to the computer (Windows XP)
Connect your camera to a computer, and copy files 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 30).
h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.
3 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button.
h The screen to select the computer connection mode appears.
COMPUTER
PRINTER
CANCEL
OKCANCEL
USB CONNECTION
To USB/AV terminalTo USB connector on
the computer
Supplied
dedicated USB
interface cable
SET button
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4 Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button.
h The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray,
showing that the camera is recognized as a drive.
h The card is recognized (mounted) as a disk, and the [XACTI (E:)] icon
appears in the [My Computer] window.
h The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.
<If the access menu (page 153) appears>
h Click on [Exit] to cancel the access menu.
5 Select an action.
h If the [XACTI (E:)] window appears automatically, select the desired
procedure from the window.
6 Copy files from the camera to a computer.
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Dismounting the camera
CAUTION
i To disconnect your camera, be sure to follow the procedure below. Failure
to follow this procedure may cause faulty operation of your computer or
corrupt the files in your camera.
1 Left-click on the icon for safely removing hardware in the task tray.
h A list appears showing the devices connected to the computer’s USB
connector.
2 Left-click on the camera drive (E:).
h The camera can now be disconnected.
h The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.
No software is included with this camera. Instructions for obtaining
the software can be found on page 152.
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CONTENTS
HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL ............................................................. i
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ........................................................ 6
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES .................................... 11
How to use the accessories .......................................................... 13
ABOUT THE CARD ............................................................................. 14
Media cards that can be used with this camera ............................ 14
What “card” means in this manual ................................................ 14
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ............................... 15
High-quality images with “High Definition” .................................... 15
Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation ..................16
Image stabilizer for sharp pictures ................................................ 16
Sharp face shots ........................................................................... 17
SYSTEM MAP ..................................................................................... 18
SETUP
PARTS NAMES ................................................................................... 19
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ..................................................... 21
Charging the battery pack ............................................................. 22
INSTALLING THE CARD ..................................................................... 24
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK .................................................... 26
Installing the DC adaptor (sold separately: VAR-A3U/A3EX) ....... 27
About the temperature alert icon \ ........................................... 29
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ............................................. 30
Turning on the camera .................................................................. 30
Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is
active ........................................................................................ 31
Turning off the camera .................................................................. 32
DATE AND TIME SETTING ................................................................. 33
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND
PLAYBACK MODE .......................................................................... 36
SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE .............................................. 37
Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes ................ 37
Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen ..... 38
Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen ............................ 43
Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen .......................... 47
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SIMPLE
SHOOTING
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES .............................................................55
For best results ..............................................................................55
Using the autofocus .......................................................................56
Select the recording size ...............................................................59
Select the focus setting .................................................................60
Hints for taking pictures .................................................................61
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING ...................................................................62
SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS ...............................................................63
Using the flash ...............................................................................65
SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP ..........67
MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) .....................................................69
PLAYBACK
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES ..........................70
How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image .............73
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ....................................................................74
PLAYBACK VOLUME ...........................................................................75
DELETING FILES .................................................................................76
Delete single/delete all ..................................................................76
Delete selected ..............................................................................77
PLAYBACK MODES .............................................................................79
21-image display playback ............................................................79
Selecting the playback folder ........................................................80
Magnifying (zooming in) the image ...............................................81
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NORMAL
SHOOTING
RECORDING MENU 1 ......................................................................... 82
Video setting ................................................................................. 82
Still image setting .......................................................................... 85
Scene select setting ...................................................................... 86
Filter setting .................................................................................. 86
Self-timer setting ........................................................................... 87
RECORDING MENU 2 ......................................................................... 88
Video stabilizer setting .................................................................. 88
Focus range setting ...................................................................... 89
Focus mode setting ...................................................................... 90
Light-measuring mode setting ...................................................... 90
ISO sensitivity setting ................................................................... 91
RECORDING MENU 3 ......................................................................... 92
White balance setting ................................................................... 92
Exposure setting ........................................................................... 93
Face chaser setting ...................................................................... 94
High sensitivity mode setting ........................................................ 95
Exposure compensation ............................................................... 96
PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK MENU 1 ........................................................................... 98
Slideshow settings ........................................................................ 98
File protect setting ........................................................................ 99
Resize ......................................................................................... 102
Rotate ......................................................................................... 102
PLAYBACK MENU 2 ......................................................................... 103
Correcting the image .................................................................. 103
Editing video clips ....................................................................... 104
Printing instructions .................................................................... 115
FILE INFO DISPLAY .......................................................................... 119
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OPTION SETTINGS
DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU .........................................120
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU .......................121
Storage folder setting ..................................................................127
Shortcut setting ...........................................................................128
TV output setting .........................................................................130
File No. continued setting ............................................................135
Formatting (initializing) ................................................................137
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY ...............................138
Checking the remaining number of images and
video recording time ................................................................138
For audio recordings ...................................................................139
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE ..............140
OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT ...........................................................142
When using as a card reader ......................................................142
To access the files in the internal memory ..................................142
SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE ...............................................143
USING AS A CARD READER ............................................................145
For Windows Vista/XP users .......................................................145
For Windows 2000 users .............................................................146
For Mac OS X users ....................................................................147
ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE CARD .........................................148
Configuration of directories in the card ........................................148
File formats ..................................................................................148
Cautions when using as a card reader ........................................149
USING AS A PC CAMERA .................................................................150
For Windows XP ..........................................................................150
Using as a PC camera ................................................................150
USING THE SOFTWARE ...................................................................151
Operating environment ................................................................151
Obtaining the software ................................................................152
SAVE AN IMAGE OF YOUR COMPUTER SCREEN .........................155
Install Screen Capture .................................................................155
How to use Screen Capture ........................................................156
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CONNECTING TO A TV
CONNECTING TO A TV .................................................................... 157
Connecting to a video input terminal .......................................... 158
Connect to the 480p/720p terminal ............................................. 159
Connecting to the HDMI terminal ................................................ 160
PLAYING BACK ON A TV ................................................................. 161
CONNECTING TO A PRINTER
PRINTING .......................................................................................... 162
APPENDICES
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................................... 165
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................... 173
Camera ....................................................................................... 173
Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters ................. 181
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 183
Camera ....................................................................................... 183
Camera connectors .................................................................... 187
Battery life ................................................................................... 187
Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/
Possible Recording Time ....................................................... 188
Concerning the multi-indicator .................................................... 189
Supplied battery pack charger .................................................... 190
Supplied Li-ion battery pack ....................................................... 190
Others ......................................................................................... 191
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 ............................................................................. 192
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES ...................................................... 193
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QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION
Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From
creating precisely the photo you want, to viewing images using various
techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your purposes in the
following table.
Shooting/recording
Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions
Getting started
shooting/recording
• “VIDEO CLIP
RECORDING” on
page 62
• “SHOOTING SINGLE
SHOTS” on page 63
• “Sequential shots” on
page 85
• “Audio recording” on
page 82
Log the date and time
of your photos
• “DATE AND TIME
SETTING” on page 33
Zoom in on the
subject
• “MACRO-
PHOTOGRAPHY
(ZOOM)” on page 69
Close-up
photography
• “Focus range” (super
macro mode) on
pages 44 and 50
• “Select the focus setting”
(super macro mode) on
page 60
For more accurate
focus
• “How to use the manual
focus” (manual focus) on
page 89
Set the focus to a
narrow range
• “Focus mode setting” on
page 90
Reduce noise when
recording
• “NOISE REDUCTION
setting” on page 124
Optimize the photo
quality
• “Select the recording
size” on pages 44 and
59.
• “Video setting” on
pages 48 and 82
• “Still image setting” on
pages 48 and 85
Set the camera’s color/contrast
characteristics
• “Image quality setting” on page 124
Capture fast-moving subjects
• “Scene select” (sports mode) on page 48
Suppress camera shake effect
• “Video stabilizer setting” on pages 50 and 88
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Shoot in dark conditions
• “Exposure compensation” on page 96
• “Using the flash” on pages 44, 48 and 65
• “Scene select setting” (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on pages 48
and 86
Increase the camera’s sensitivity
• “ISO sensitivity setting” on pages 50 and 91
• “High sensitivity mode setting” on pages 52 and 95
Photographing people
• “Scene select setting” (portrait mode/night view portrait mode) on pages 48 and 86
• “Filter setting” (cosmetic filter) on pages 48 and 86
Sharp face shots
• “Face chaser setting” on pages 52 and 94
Simplified operation for shooting/playback
• “SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE” on page 36
Photographing landscapes
• “Scene select” (landscape mode) on page 48
Take a self-photo
• “Self-timer setting” on pages 48 and 87
Make images lighter
or darker
• “Exposure compensation”
on page 96
• “High sensitivity mode
setting” pages 52 and 95
Measure the
brightness of a
specific area
• “Light-measuring mode
setting” on pages 50 and
90
Adjust the camera’s
sensitivity
• “ISO sensitivity setting”
pages 50 and 91
For a more precise
exposure setting
• “Exposure setting”
(manual exposure control)
on pages 52 and 93
Change the color of
the images
• “Filter setting”
(monochrome filter/sepia
filter) on pages 48 and 86
Make white appear
natural
• “White balance setting” on
pages 52 and 92
Shooting/recording
Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions
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Playba ck
Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions
Getting started
viewing images
• “PLAYING BACK VIDEO
CLIPS AND STILL
IMAGES” on page 70
Adjust the speaker
volume
• “PLAYBACK VOLUME”
pages 53 and 75
Search for image/
audio files
• “21-image display
playback” on page 79
• “Selecting the playback
folder” on pages 54 and
80
Magnify an image
• “Magnifying (zooming in)
the image” on page 81
Change the angle of
view
• “Rotate” on pages 53 and
102
Reduce the photo
size
• “Resize” on pages 53
and 102
• “Audio playback” on
page 84
Adjust the speaker volume
• “PLAYBACK VOLUME” on pages 53 and 75
Continuous playback
• “SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK” on pages 46, 74 and 98
Adjust the monitor brightness
• “Adjusting the monitor brightness” on page 64
• “BRIGHTNESS setting” on page 124
Playba ck on a TV
• “PLAYING BACK ON A TV” on page 161
Set the TV system
• “TV output setting” on pages 124 and 130
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File managing/processing
Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions
Search for image/audio files
• “21-image display playback” on page 79
• “Selecting the playback folder” on pages 54 and 80
Delete files
• “DELETING FILES” on
pages 46, 53 and 76
Protect files from accidental erasure
• “File protect setting” on pages 53 and 99
Format a card
• “Formatting (initializing)” on pages 126 and 137
Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips
• “Editing video clips” on pages 54 and 104
Specify the number of prints, index print, and date imprint
• “Printing instructions” on pages 54 and 115
View the settings that were in effect when the image/audio files were
recorded
• “FILE INFO DISPLAY” on page 119
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Using with a computer
Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions
Use the camera as a card reader
• “SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE” on page 143
• “USING AS A CARD READER” on page 145
Use your computer to organize/edit files that were recorded with your
camera
• “USING THE SOFTWARE” on page 151
Copy data from your
camera to a computer
• “Copy files to the
computer (Windows XP)”
on page vi
• “OPERATING
ENVIRONMENT” on
page 142
• “SETTING THE
CONNECTION MODE”
on page 143
Using with Windows Vista
• “SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE” on page 143
Playba ck
• “About video clip files recorded with this camera” on page 149
Using as a webcam
• “USING AS A PC CAMERA” on page 150
Record an image of the computer screen
• “Install Screen Capture” on page 155
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
i Li-ion battery pack: 1 i Lithium-ion battery pack
charger and power cord: 1
i Dedicated USB interface
cable (page 143): 1
i Dedicated AV interface cable
(page 158): 1
i Lens cap (page 13): 1
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i “SAFETY MANUAL”
(safety precautions booklet)
Please read this booklet
carefully before using the
camera.
i Obtaining the PDF instruction
manual and cautions
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How to use the accessories
k How to attach the lens cap
12
3
5
4
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ABOUT THE CARD
Media cards that can be used with this camera
The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is:
i SD Memory Card
i SDHC Memory Card
What “card” means in this manual
i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards that can be
used in this digital camera are referred to as “card”.
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR
CAMERA
Your dual camera can record video clips in High Definition.
High-quality images with “High Definition”
(pages 48, 59 and 82)
Your camera can capture high definition (HD) 1280 × 720-pixel video clips.
Also, the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC standard is used for formatting video files. You
get both compact file size and high picture quality in one high-performance
camera.
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Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy
operation (page 37)
Select from two recording/playback modes: the “SIMPLE mode” for users new
to the camera, and the “NORMAL mode” for full use of all the camera’s many
features and functions.
Example:
Image stabilizer for sharp pictures (pages 50
and 88)
Your camera can compensate for the camera shake that results in blurry
images when you try to capture a fast-moving subject, or when you zoom in
while recording a video clip.
3
2
1
2
3
1
S
N
HD-SHQ
Select video
and photo size
OKEXIT
RECORDING MENU
VIDEO
PHOTO
SCENE SELECT
FILTER
FLASH
SELF-TIMER
OKEXIT
1
<SIMPLE Mode Recording
Menu>
<NORMAL Mode Recording
Menu>
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Sharp face shots (pages 52 and 94)
Your camera is equipped with a face recognition feature which detects the
subject’s face even when slightly lit from behind or in dim surroundings and
automatically adjusts the focus and brightness to compensate. Now those
otherwise perfect photos that are marred by shadowed faces can be
minimized.
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SYSTEM MAP
You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities.
Dedicated USB
interface cable
Dedicated AV
interface cable
Computer
Printer
TV
DC adaptor
(optional)
Commercially available
SD Memory Card
Internet
i Card reader
i DPOF-compatible
printer
i Photo shop
AC adaptor
(optional)
Mini HDMI cable
(optional)
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SETUP
SETUP
PART S NAM E S
Front
Bottom
Flash
Lens
Stereo microphone
Monitor unit
ON/OFF button
HDMI terminal cover
Tripod stand hole
Battery cover
USB/AV terminal
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SETUP
Rear
Multi-indicator
[] button
[] button
Speaker
MENU button
Monitor
SET button
ON/OFF button
REC/PLAY button
Card slot cover
Strap holder
Zoom switch [T/]]/[W/P]
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it.
1 Connect the supplied power
cord to the socket on the
battery pack charger.
h Insert the connector straight
and securely.
2 Insert the battery pack in the
battery charger.
h Insert it in the direction
indicated by the [o] mark
on the battery pack.
3 Plug the power plug into a
power outlet (AC 100 V to
240 V).
h Charging begins.
h The CHARGE indicator is lit
during charging.
4 When the CHARGE indicator
turns off, unplug the power
cord from the power outlet,
and remove the battery pack
from the charger.
HINT
i Charging takes approximately 120 min.
Battery pack
[o] mark
To power outlet
Battery pack charger
Power cord
CHARGE
indicator
Battery pack charger
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