Sanyo VPC-GH1GX, VPC-GH1TA, VPC-GH1PX, VPC-GH2, VPC-GH1EX User Manual

GUIDE FOR BASIC OPERATION

VPC-GH1EX VPC-GH1GX

Dual Camera

VPC-GH1PX VPC-GH1TA VPC-GH2

Important note

This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-GH1EX, VPC-GH1GX, VPC-GH1PX, VPC-GH1TA and VPC-GH2. 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.

HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL

For first-time users

Please read this manual to familiarize yourself with your camera’s operation.

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To use the various camera features

The Instruction Manual that explains the features in detail can be obtained from our website (page 45).

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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 45).

You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS” (page 52).

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.

2 Open

1 Push out

3 Insert the battery pack.

▲

Battery cover

4 Close the battery cover.

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About saving your recorded data

h If you wish to use an SD Memory Card, refer to page 15 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 inter nal 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 23.

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.

MENU button

ON/OFF button

[] button

[ ] 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

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.

The display changes to the Playback Screen.

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 par t of the monitor.

Press the SET button.

h Playback begins.

h Press the REC/PLAY

button.

REC/PLAY button

SET button

Arrow keys

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.

Select “DELETE”, press the SET button.

and

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Orange frame

6.5MB

Remaining batter y

power indication

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00:00:05

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

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

When you are finished using the camera...

Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to tur n the camera off.

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Copy data from your camera to the computer

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

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

cable to connect your camera to the computer.

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

computer’s USB connector.

2 Turn on the camera (page 20).

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

USB CONNECTION

COMPUTER PRINTER

CANCEL

To USB/AV terminal

CANCEL OK

SET

Supplied dedicated USB interface cable

To USB connector

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

h The screen to select the

computer connection mode appears.

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.

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.

USB CONNECTION

CARD READER MTP SCREEN CAPTURE PC CAMERA CANCEL

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. Please visit our website to obtain the available software.

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HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL ............................................................. i

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

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

ABOUT THE CARD ............................................................................... 9

Media cards that can be used with this camera .............................. 9

What “card” means in this manual .................................................. 9

 SETUP

PARTS NAMES ................................................................................... 10

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ..................................................... 12

Charging the battery pack ............................................................. 13

INSTALLING THE CARD ..................................................................... 15

INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK .................................................... 17

About the temperature alert icon \ ........................................... 19

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ............................................. 20

Turning on the camera .................................................................. 20

Turning off the camera .................................................................. 20

Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is

active ........................................................................................ 21

DATE AND TIME SETTING ................................................................. 23

SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND

PLAYBACK MODE .......................................................................... 26

SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE .............................................. 27

Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes ................ 27

Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen .....28

 SHOOTING

VIDEO CLIP RECORDING .................................................................. 32

SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS .............................................................. 33

SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP .......... 35

MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) .................................................... 37

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 PLAYBACK

PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES ..........................39

How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image .............41

 CONNECTING TO A TV

CONNECTING TO A TV .......................................................................42

Connecting to a video input terminal .............................................43

Connecting to the HDMI terminal ..................................................43

PLAYING BACK ON A TV ....................................................................44

 OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL ........................................45

Contents of the Instruction Manual ................................................45

How to obtain the Instruction Manual ............................................49

 ABOUT THE EYE-FI TRANSFER FEATURE

About the Eye-Fi transfer feature ..........................................................51

 APPENDICES

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS .....................................................52

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................60

Camera ..........................................................................................60

Camera connectors .......................................................................64

Battery life .....................................................................................64

Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/

Possible Recording Time ..........................................................65

Concerning the multi-indicator .......................................................66

Supplied battery pack charger .......................................................67

Supplied Li-ion battery pack ..........................................................67

Others ............................................................................................68

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 ................................................................................69

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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

i Li-ion battery pack: 1 i Lithium-ion battery pack

i Dedicated USB interface

cable (pages vi and 49): 1

i Handstrap (page 5): 1

*To prevent from dropping the

camera, be sure to attach the handstrap.

<VPC-GH2>

charger and power cord: 1

i Dedicated AV interface cable

(page 43): 1

i Lens cap (page 7): 1

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i GUIDE FOR BASIC

OPERATION (VPC-GH1EX, VPC-GH1GX, VPC-GH1PX, VPC-GH1TA only)

i SAFETY MANUAL

(safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera.

i QUICK GUIDE i Obtaining the PDF instruction

manual and cautions

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How to use the accessories

k Handstrap <VPC-GH2>

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Strap holder

Tripod mounting hole

English 6

k Lens cap <VPC-GH2>

1 Push in

2 Pull

* Attach as shown in the

illustration.

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1 Push in

2 Pull

* Attach as shown in the

illustration.

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ABOUT THE CARD

Media cards that can be used with this camera

The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is:

i SD Memory Card i SDHC Memory Card i SDXC Memory Card

What “card” means in this manual

i In this manual, SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC

Memory Cards that can be used in this dual camera are referred to as “card”.

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PARTS NAMES

Front

Sub-REC buttons

[R] button Video recording

button

[O] button Photo shooting button

Lens

SETUP SETUP

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.

Zoom switch

Monitor unit

SETUP

Flash

Stereo microphone

* The tripod mounting hole is on

the bottom.

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Rear

Monitor

MENU button

REC/PLAY button

[ ] button Photo shooting button

[ ] button Video recording button

Multi-indicator

ZOOM RANGE button

Card slot cover

DC IN terminal cover

Strap holder

Battery cover

Arrow keys

ON/OFF button

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SET button

Arrow keys

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.

Battery pack charger

Battery pack

[o] mark

CHARGE indicator

Battery pack charger

SETUP

Power cord

To power outlet

HINT

i Charging takes approximately 120 min.

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Charging the battery pack

Be sure to fully charge the supplied or separately sold battery pack before using it in your camera. For charging the battery pack, use the supplied charger. Charge the batter y pack if it is being used for the first time, and recharge it whenever the remaining charge is low.

Does the battery pack feel hot?

i During charging, the charger and battery pack will be warm. This is normal

and does not indicate a malfunction.

If there is interference to your TV or radio during charging...

i Move the battery pack and charger further away from the TV or radio.

Ambient temperature during charging

i It is recommended that the ambient temperature during charging be

between about 10 °C and 35 °C (50 °F and 95 °F). Due to the characteristics of the battery pack, at temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F), it may not be possible to sufficiently charge it.

i When the battery pack temperature is high, the safety function may be

activated and halt charging.

Charge a battery pack in the following cases

i A battery pack which has not been used for a long time i Newly purchased battery pack

FOR AMERICAN USERS:

i Use a UL Listed, 1.8 to 3 m (6 to 10 ft.), Type SPT-2 or NiSPT-2, AWG

No.18 power supply cord, rated for 125 V 7 A, with a non-polarized NEMA 1-15P plug rated for 125 V 15 A.

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About the CHARGE indicator

The CHARGE indicator shows the status of the battery pack and the charger. Please refer to the following table if the indicator flashes abnormally.

CHARGE indicator

Not lit Not connected properly

Lit Charging

Flashing Problem with the battery pack or battery pack charger

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 safety function may be activated and it may not be possible to charge the battery pack. Wait until the battery pack has cooled down before attempting to charge it.

i To recharge the battery pack, the power cord of the

charger must be connected to a power outlet, and the plug at the other end inserted in the charger’s power socket (page 12).

i The battery pack is not installed, or it is not installed

correctly (page 12).

Charging finished

i Immediately remove the battery pack from the charger. i Do not use an abnormal battery pack. (The usable life of

the battery pack has probably expired.)

SETUP

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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 16). If an unformatted card is used, the card itself may become unusable.

3 Close the card slot cover.

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1 Open the card slot cover. 2 Insert the card.

h To remove the card, press it in, and then release. The card will

protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out.

2 Pull it out

1 Push the card in

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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 15

and 20).

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.

SETUP

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INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK

Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it.

2 Open

1 Push out

▲

Battery cover

4 Close the battery cover.

3 Insert the battery pack

▲

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CAUTION 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.

To prolong the life of the battery pack

i Although the battery pack is an expendable item, you can maximize the life

of the battery by heeding the following suggestions. h Do not leave the battery under the hot summer sun or exposed to other

high-temperature environments.

h Do not continually recharge the battery when it is already fully charged.

After fully charging it once, for example, use it for a while to partially discharge it before recharging it again.

h When the battery is not to be used for a long time, if possible store the

partially charged (not fully charged) battery in a cool environment.

SETUP

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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

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.

h If you briefly press the ON/OFF

button, once, the camera will switch to the power save mode.

h If you press the REC/PLAY button

for at least 1 second, the camera turns on in the playback mode.

Turning off the camera

1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.

h The camera turns off.

SETUP

REC/PLAY button

ON/OFF button

Monitor unit

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Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is active

In order to preserve batter y 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 [ ] button. h Open the monitor unit.

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 (optional) is connected, the power save mode will

become active about 5 minutes after the camera is turned on (factorypreset setting).

i When the camera is connected to a computer or printer, the power save

mode becomes active after about 12 hours.

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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 23), 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.

i Due to the characteristics of the camera, the outer surface may

become warm during use, but this does not indicate a malfunction.

i If the camera starts to feel uncomfortably hot during use, you might

temporarily discontinue use until it cools down, or try holding it in your other hand for a while. Please use a tripod or other suppor t when using the camera for a long time.

SETUP

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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 25.

Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2010

1 Turn on the camera (page 20),

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.

2 Set the date.

1 Select “DATE”. 2 Press the SET button.

h The Set Date Screen

appears.

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.

h Press [G] or [H] to select

year, month or day. Press [I] or [J] to increase or decrease the number.

4 Press the SET button.

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CLOCK SET

DATE TIME DISP

CLOCK SET

DATE

2010/02/01 00:00 D / M / Y

2010/12/24

3 Set the clock.

1 Select “TIME”. 2 Press the SET button.

h The Set Time Screen

appears.

3 Set the time to “19:30”.

h The time is set in the

following order: Set the hour → Set the minute.

h A 24-hour clock is used for

the time display.

4 Press the SET button.

CLOCK SET

TIME

19:30

SETUP

4 Set the order in which the date is

displayed during playback.

1 Select “DISP”. 2 Press the SET button.

h The Set Date Format Screen

appears.

3 Press [I] or [J].

h Press [I] to change the

displayed date order as follows:

D/M/Y → Y/M/D → M/D/Y

Press [J] to change it in the reverse order.

4 Press the SET button.

CLOCK SET

DISP D / M / Y

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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 Setting Menu 1 (page 30). 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

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MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE

Switch between the recording mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for viewing your recorded images).

1 Turn on the camera (page 20).

2 Press the REC/PLAY button.

h The mode changes. h The mode changes each time the REC/PLAY button is pressed.

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2010.12.24 18:41 100-0006

2010.12.24 18:41

6.5MB 00:00:05

6.5MB

Full-HD

100-0006

00:00:05

SETUP

REC/PLAY button

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SWITCHING THE OPERATING 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.

Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes

1 Turn on the camera (page 20).

h The previous mode is active.

2 Press the MENU button.

h The Menu Screen for the active mode appears.

3 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 SIMPLE mode.

h Press the MENU button to

cancel the Menu Screen.

Switch to detailed normal menu

Operating mode icon

1 2 3

SS NN

Operating mode icon

Press SET button to switch to simple Menu

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Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen

1 Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 26).

2 Select the desired operating mode (page 27).

3 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

<Example: SIMPLE Mode

Recording Menu>

1 2 3

SS NN

<Example: NORMAL Mode

Recording Menu>

Press SET button to switch to simple Menu

MENU button

SETUP

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Using the SIMPLE Mode Menu

4 Press [I] or [J] to select the item you wish to change, and press the

SET button.

h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.

Select an item to change

Description of selected item

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Press [I]

Press [J]

Press SET

Select video and photo size

To keep in HDTV size

HDTV size 14M

[4:3]

Using the NORMAL Mode Menu

4 Press [I] or [J] to select a tab.

h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears.

5 Press [H].

Press [I]

Press [J]

Press [H]

Ta b

RECORDING MENU

VIDEO

PHOTO

SCENE SELECT FILTER

FLASH

SELF-TIMER

SS NN

Option tab

RECORDING MENU

VIDEO

PHOTO

SCENE SELECT FILTER

1 2

FLASH

SELF-TIMER

Full-HD

SETUP

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6 Press [I] or [J] to select the item you wish to change, and press the

SET button.

h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears. h To return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.

Select an item to

change

RECORDING MENU

Press [I]

Press [J]

Press SET

HINT About the applicable mode indicator

i This indicator shows the shooting mode(s) for which the selected setting is

effective.

: This setting is effective during still image shooting. : This setting is effective during video clip recording.

: This setting is effective during still image shooting and video clip

recording.

VIDEO

PHOTO

SCENE SELECT FILTER

FLASH

SELF-TIMER

PHOTO

4640Z3480

4608x2592[16:9]

4352x3264

4352x2448[16:9]

1920x1080[16:9]



Applicable mode

SET

Full-HD

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SHOOTING

REC00:00:09

SHOOTING

VIDEO CLIP RECORDING

1 Turn on the camera (page 20),

and set it to the recording mode (page 26).

2 Press the [ ] button.

h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the

[ ] button pressed while recording.

h When the rema ining 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.

Available recording

[]

button

Recording time

Full-HD

REC00:00:09

REC 000:00:09

time remaining

SHOOTING

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SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS

Capture a still image (single-shot).

1 Turn on the camera (page 20),

and set it to the recording mode (page 26).

2 Press the [ ] button.

1 Press the [ ] button

halfway.

h The autofocus operates,

and the image is focused (focus lock).

2 Continue to gently press

the [ ] button all the way.

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.

[ ] button

Target mark

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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.

i The camera automatically

determines the correct focus by measuring from 9 different focus points within the shooting area. If the target mark is at a position that is different from the point you wish to focus on, you can refocus, for example, by changing the shooting angle.

i The large target mark appears when

the camera focuses on a wide area in the center of the screen.

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.

Target mark

F3.5 1/2

Camera shake icon

Shutter speed

Aperture

SHOOTING

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SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE

REC 00:00:09

RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP

You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip.

1 Turn on the camera

(page 20), and set it to the recording mode (page 26).

2 Press the [ ] button.

3 When you see a scene

you’d like to capture as a still image, press the [ ] button.

4 Press the [ ] button to

end the video clip recording.

[ ] button

Full-HD

REC 00:00:09

REC 000:00:09

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HINT

i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not

operate.

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. 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

!Y "& ,

)

h It is not possible to capture sequential shots.

[

SHOOTING

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MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)

Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.

1 Point the camera lens at the

subject.

2 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.

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.

3 Take the picture.

For video clip recording, see page 32. For shooting single shots, see page 33.

Zoom switch [T/]]

[W/P]

ZOOM RANGE button

Zoom bar

When both optical and digital zoom are enabled

Digital zoom (yellow)

When optical zoom only is enabled

Optical zoom

Poin ter

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HINT When the ZOOM RANGE button is pressed...

i The magnification is approximately doubled (double-range zoom). Press

the button again to return to normal magnification.

i The icon is shown on the Recording Screen during normal

magnification, and a icon on the double-range zoom Recording Screen.

SHOOTING

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PLAYBACK PLAYBACK

PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES

1 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 26).

2 Select the image to play back.

h Use the arrow keys to move

the orange frame to the file you wish to play back.

h The image information for the

framed image is shown at the bottom of the screen.

3 Press the SET button.

h The image you selected in

step 2 is displayed fullscreen.

h If a video clip was selected,

playback begins.

Press [J].

Orange frame

2010. 12.24 18:41

6.5MB

Full-HD

SET button

100-0006

00:00:05

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Video clip playback operation

To do this... Do this

Normal forward playback Press the SET button.

Stop playback During playback, press [J].

Pause

To p l ay b a ck

one image

at a time

(single-

frame step)

Slow

playback

accelerate

playback

Return to nor mal playback

Adjusting the volume

speed

Forward

playback

Reverse

playback

Forward

playback

Reverse

playback

Forward

playback

Reverse

playback

During playback, press the SET button or press [I]. During accelerated playback, press [I].

After pausing playback, press [H].

After pausing playback, press [G].

After pausing playback, press and hold [H].

After pausing playback, press and hold [G].

During forward playback, press [H]. h The playback speed changes each time [H]

is pressed, as follows: Normal playback

Press [G] to resume normal playback speed. During forward playback, press [G].

h The playback speed changes each time [G]

is pressed, as follows: 15× ← 10× ← 5×

Press [H] to resume normal playback speed.

Press the SET button.

Louder: During playback, push the zoom

switch toward the [T] side.

Softer: During playback, push the zoom

switch toward the [W] side.

PLAYBACK

→ 2× → 5× → 10× → 15×

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

1 Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to

“snap” a photo.

2 Press the [ ] button.

h The screen to select the aspect ratio of the still image appears. Select

the desired aspect ratio, and press the [ ] button. Note, however, that if the video clip aspect ratio is 4:3, you cannot select 16:9.

HINT The file size for a video clip is very large

i Therefore, be aware that if the video clip is uploaded to a computer to be

played back, the computer may not be able to play back the video fast enough, making it appear jerky. (The video will always be displayed properly on the camera monitor or a television.)

i Depending on the card, recording may end even before the possible

recording time indicated.

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, slow-motion, fast playback or reverse playback mode.

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CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV

CONNECTING TO A TV

By connecting the camera to a TV, you can play back the recorded files on the TV.

CAUTION Insert and pull out the cable carefully

i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly

oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in the terminal socket.

i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.

About image output: The image output destination differs depending on the camera status.

Connection

cable

Dedicated AV interface cable

HDMI cable

m: Images are output n: Images are not output

HINT

i HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

Image output

destination

Camera monitor

Camera monitor nmn TV mnm

Recording mode

Standby Recording

NTSC: PA L : m

NTSC: m PA L : n

Playback

mode

CONNECTING TO A TV

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Connecting to a video input terminal

Use the supplied dedicated AV interface cable to connect to a TV.

To USB/AV terminal

Yellow plug:To Video Input terminal White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal Red plug: To Audio Input (R) ter minal

Supplied dedicated AV interface cable

Connecting to the HDMI terminal

Use a separately sold mini-HDMI cable to connect to a TV.

Mini HDMI cable (optional)

To HDMI terminal

To HDMI terminal on the TV

Set the input to

“VIDEO”.

Set the input to

“HDMI”.

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PLAYING BACK ON A TV

i After connecting the camera to the television, switch the TV input to the

terminal to which the camera is connected.

i The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the

camera’s monitor. (Use the TV controls to adjust the volume.)

i The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is

used to play back audio recordings as well.

CAUTION Insert and pull out the cable carefully

i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly

i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.

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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.

HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

How to use the accessories

ABOUT THE CARD

Media cards that can be used with this camera What “card” means in this manual

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 Capture clear images of the targeted subject Eye-Fi smart

SYSTEM MAP

 SETUP

PARTS NAMES CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Charging the battery pack INSTALLING THE CARD INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK

About the temperature alert icon \ TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

Turning on the camera

Turning off the camera

Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is active DATE AND TIME SETTING SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE

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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE

Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen

 SIMPLE

SHOOTING

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

For best results Using the autofocus Select the recording size Select the focus setting

Hints for taking pictures VIDEO CLIP RECORDING SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS

Using the flash SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)

PLAYBACK

PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES

How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK PLAYBACK VOLUME 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

Scene select setting

Filter setting

Self-timer setting RECORDING MENU 2

Motion compensation (image stabilizer) setting

Focus range setting

Focus mode setting

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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 Exposure compensation Storage folder setting

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

Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time For audio recordings

CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE

 OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

When using as a card reader To access the files in the internal memory

SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE USING AS A CARD READER

For Windows Vista/XP/7 users For Windows 2000 users (except for the SDXC card) For Mac OS X users

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ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE CARD

Configuration of directories in the card

File formats

Cautions when using as a card reader USING AS A PC CAMERA

For Windows XP

Using as a PC camera USING THE SOFTWARE

Operating environment

Obtaining the software

CONNECTING TO A TV

Connecting to a video input terminal

Connecting to the HDMI terminal PLAYING BACK ON A TV

CONNECTING TO A PRINTER

PRINTING

OTHER CONNECTIONS

SCREEN CAPTURE

 APPENDICES

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING

Camera

Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters SPECIFICATIONS

Camera

Camera connectors

Battery life

Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time

Concerning the multi-indicator

Supplied battery pack charger

Supplied Li-ion battery pack

Others

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

HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES

OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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How to obtain the Instruction Manual

1 Remove the card from the camera.

h The program to access the website is stored in your camera’s internal

memory. This program cannot be accessed while a card is installed in the camera.

2 Start your computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface

cable to connect your camera to the computer.

h Connect the camera's USB/AV terminal to the computer’s USB

connector.

3 Turn on your camera (page 20).

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

USB CONNECTION

COMPUTER PRINTER

CANCEL

To USB/AV terminal

CANCEL OK

SET

Supplied dedicated USB interface cable

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To USB connector

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

h The screen to select the computer connection mode appears.

5 Select “CARD READER” and press the SET button.

h The screen to access the website for this camera (access menu)

appears.

h If the access menu does not appear, double-click on Autorun or

Autorun.exe.

h When you double-click on the HTML file (index.html) in the camera

drive, the screen to access the website for this camera (access menu) appears.

6 Click on [Go to Xacti GH1/GH2 Web Support Page].

h The screen to select your desired language appears. When you click

on a language selection, the website page introducing this camera opens.

h Select and download the desired instruction manual from the website.

HINT If the Autorun, Autorun.exe or index.html file has been deleted...

i The Autorun or Autorun.exe and index.html files can be created by using

the camera to format the camera’s internal memory.

About the Kodak online service

i When you close the access menu, 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.

To access the Web support page next time...

i When you close the access menu, a shortcut icon is created on your

desktop so that you can easily access the Web support page in the future.

The next time you wish to access the Web support page, just double-click

on the desktop shor tcut icon.

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ABOUT THE EYE-FI TRANS FER FEATURE ABOUT THE EYE-FI TRANS FER 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 suppor ted,

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 49). * “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 the Sanyo website.

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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

Powe r

Shooting

Why doesn’t the power turn on?

Why is the battery pack consumed so quickly even after it was fully recharged?

Why doesn’t recharging end?

Why does the

icon

appear? Why does the

multi-indicator flash red?

Why doesn’t the flash operate?

Due to cold temperatures, the battery pack temporarily lost its power.

The ambient temperature is very low.

The battery pack life has expired.

The remaining battery pack power is low.

A recorded file is being saved on the card or internal memory.

The camera has determined that the image is bright enough and the flash is not necessary.

Place the camera in your pocket to war m it up before using it.

Keep the battery pack in an environment of 10 to 40 °C (50 to 104 °F).

If a battery becomes depleted quickly even after it was sufficiently charged, it should be assumed that the battery has reached the end of its service life. Please replace it with a new battery.

Replace with a new battery pack. If this is not effective, consult your dealer.

Use the AC adaptor (optional), or rep lace the battery pack with a fully charged one.

Not a malfunction. Wait until the multiindicator turns off.

Not a malfunction. Capture the image; the camera will determine when the flash is necessary.

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Shooting

Question Answer Action

Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off?

Which resolution setting should I use?

— All settings except

— Select the resolution

the self-timer and the exposure compensation are retained even after the camera is turned off.

setting according to the intended use.

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, ::

Appropriate for printing letter-size or larger, and for printing a close-up of part of a photo (trimming). +, G, t: For printing standard photo (photo service) sizes. ,, [: For photos displayed on a web page, or sent as e-mail attachments.

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Shooting

Question Answer Action

What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom?

How can I get the distant view into focus?

— Because shooting

— Set the scene select

with the optical 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.

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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Monitor

Viewing

images

Question Answer Action

When used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves?

Why does the displayed image contain some red, blue and green dots, or why are black spots visible?

Why is the image too bright?

Why is the image out of focus?

Condition due to the monitor characteristics.

The subject was too bright.

The focus is not locked properly.

Not a malfunction. Spots that appear in the monitor only appear in the monitor and will not be recorded with the images.

When capturing an image, devise a way to compensate for a bright subject, for example, by changing the shooting angle.

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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Viewing

images

Question Answer Action

Why is there no image (z is shown)?

Why is the playback image distorted?

This may happen when trying to play back images stored on a card from a different digital camera.

If the subject moves or the camera is moved during recording, a distorted image may sometimes occur.

Play back images that were recorded on a card using this camera.

Not a malfunction. This is a characteristic of the CMOS sensor.

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Viewing

images

Connecting

to a TV

Printing

Question Answer Action

Why isn’t the magnified image clear?

Why isn’t the captured image clear?

Can I play back image and sound files that I edited using my computer?

Why is there a motor-like sound during video clip playback?

Why is there no sound?

Why does a message appear during PictBridge printing?

Due to the characteristics of the camera, magnified images appear less clear.

The image was captured using the digital zoom.

— We cannot

The sound of the camera’s mechanical action was recorded.

The volume on the TV is set to the minimum.

There is a problem with the printer.

Not a malfunction.

guarantee the accurate playback of files that have been edited using a computer.

Not a malfunction.

Adjust the volume on the TV.

Please refer to the instruction manual for your printer.

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Misc.

Question Answer Action

The “Cannot edit video clips with unlike settings” message appears.

Why is a noise heard from a nearby TV or radio during battery recharging?

Why does the “Insufficient card memory” or “Insufficient internal memory” message appear?

Why does the “Card is protected” message appear?

Why can’t the camera be operated?

A problem such as inability to record or play back occurs.

Yo u ha ve attempted to join video clips having different resolutions or frame rates.

Electromagnetic waves are emitted from the charger.

There is no more available memory on the card or in the camera’s internal memory.

The lock switch on the card is in the locked (protect) position.

A temporary internal circuitr y problem may be the cause.

The card contains files that were saved using a device other than this camera.

Select video clips that have the same resolution or frame rate.

Move the AC adaptor fur ther away from the TV or radio when recharging the battery pack.

Delete unnecessary files, or use a card that has more memory available.

Move the lock switch to the unlocked position.

Remove the AC adaptor (optional) and the battery pack from the camera, wait a few minutes, then reinstall the battery pack and tr y again.

After saving your files to a different medium, format the card.

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Misc.

Question Answer Action

Can I use my camera abroad?

Why does the “System error” message appear?

— When the camera is

A problem has occurred within the camera or card.

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.

Check the following items:

1 Remove the

2 Remove the

3 Install a different

If “System error” still appears after performing the above steps, then take the camera to the dealer for service.

card and then install it again.

battery pack and then install it again.

card.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Camera

Recorded image file format

Data storage media

Image sensor/ camera effective number of 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.

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

Internal memory: Approx. 50 MB SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card (up to 32 GB) SDXC Memory Card (up to 64 GB)

1/2.33-inch (1.1 cm) CMOS sensor Still images: Approx. 14.3 million pixels Videos (HD mode): Approx. 11.9 million pixels Videos (SD mode): Approx. 14.3 million pixels

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Still image shooting mode (recording resolution)

Video clip recording mode (recording resolution)

White balance Full-auto TTL; manual setting available Lens Focal length: f = 6.8 mm to 34.0 mm, Optical 5×

Exposure control type

4: 4640 × 3480 pixels (approx. 16 million pixels) 5: 4608 × 2592 pixels (approx. 12 million pixels,

16:9 aspect ratio)

6: 4352 × 3264 pixels (approx. 14 million pixels,

low compression)

7: 4352 × 3264 pixels (approx. 14 million pixels,

normal compression)

8: 4352 × 2248 pixels (approx. 10 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) :: 4352 × 3264 pixels (approx. 14 million pixels,

sequential shots)

t: 1600 × 1200 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels,

sequential shots)

!: 1920 × 1080 pixels, 60 fields/s (60i)

Y: 1920 × 1080 pixels, 30 fps (30p) ": 1280 × 720 pixels, 60 fps (60p)

&: 1280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps (30p)

): 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps (30p)

h The 60 fps frame rate of this camera is 59.94 fps,

and the 30 fps frame rate is 29.97 fps.

zoom Open: F = 3.5 (wide) to 3.7 (tele) 8 groups, 11 elements (including three with six aspheric surfaces) Galvanometer iris Internal ND filter

35 mm film camera conversion Still image shooting: Video clip recording: 40 mm to 240 mm (binning mode, 6× Advanced Zoom) 80 mm to 480 mm (cropping mode, 12× Advanced Zoom)

Programmable AE/Shutter speed priority AE/ Aperture prior ity AE/Manual exposure control Exposure compensation available (0 ±1.8 EV in

0.3 EV steps)

mm to 190mm (5×)

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Light-measuring mode

Range Normal mode:

Digital zoom For shooting:

Shutter speed Still image shooting mode: 1/2 to 1/1,500 sec.

Sensitivity Still image shooting (standard output sensitivity*)/

Minimum subject illumination

Image stabilizer Video: Electronic

Monitor 2.7" (6.9 cm) low-temperature polysilicon TFT color

Flash working range

Flash modes Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off

Multi-section measuring, center-weighted measuring, spot measuring

50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity

Super macro mode:

1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm (31.50 in.) (wide end only)

1× to approx. 10×

For playback:

1× to 72.5× (varies with resolution)

(Approx. 1 sec. max. when scene select function is set to lamp Q) (During flash: 1/30 to 1/1,500 sec.)

Sequential shots mode: 1/30 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 lamp Q or the high sensitivity mode)

video clip recording mode:

Auto (video clip recording: ISO 50 to 800; still image shooting: ISO 50 to 200)/ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, and ISO 1600 (switchable from the Recording Menu) h Sensitivity measured in compliance with the

ISO standard (ISO 12232:2006).

h Maximum ISO sensitivity up to 1600 equivalent

when Scene Select function is set to Q.

Approx. 17 lux (1/30 sec. in the scene select AUTO mode) Approx. 5 lux (1/15 sec. in the HIGH SENSITIVITY or lamp mode)

Still image: Multi-calculation electronic

wide liquid crystal (transmissive), approx. 230,000 pixels

GN = 4.0

Approx. 50 cm (19.69 in.) to 2.3 m (7.55 ft.) (wide) Approx. 80 cm (31.50 in.) to 2.2 m (7.22 ft.) (tele)

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Focus TTL-type AF (still image shooting mode: 9-point

Self-timer Approx. 2-second delay, 10-second delay Ambient

environment

Power supply Battery pack

Power consumption 3.5 W (When using the Li-ion

Dimensions (excluding protrusions) 38.5 (W) × 109.6 (D) × 55.0 (H) mm

Weight Approx. 155 g (5.5 oz.) (camera

range finder/spot focus; video clip recording mode: Continuous focus), manual focus

Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104°F) (operation)

Humidity 30 to 90% (operating, no

(supplied) AC adaptor

(optional)

–20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)

condensation) 10 to 90% (storage, no condensation)

Li-ion battery pack (DB-L80) ×1

VAR -G 9

battery during recording)

1.52 (W) × 4.31 (D) × 2.17 (H) in. (Maximum dimensions) Volumetric capacity: Approx. 158 cc

only [without batter y pack and card]) Approx. 172 g (6.1 oz.) (including battery pack and card)

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Camera connectors

USB/AV (communication/audio and video output) terminal

HDMI terminal Video output

Dedicated regrouped jack Audio

output Video

output

USB USB 2.0 High Speed

Stereo

Composite video, NTSC color TV system/PAL TV system (switchable from the Option Setting Menu)

PC camera: USB video class

Total number of scan lines (effective number of scan lines): 750p (720p)/ 1125i (1080i)/525p (480p) Audio output: L-PCM 48 kHz sampling

Battery life

Shooting Still image

Playback Approx. 210 minutes:

i Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged batter y 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.

shooting mode

Video clip recording mode

Approx. 200 images:

CIPA standard (when a SanDisk 2 GB SD Memory Card is used)

Approx. 60 minutes:

Recorded in & mode

Monitor on, continuous playback

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Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time

Shooting/ recording

mode

Still image

mode

Video clip

mode

Audio

recording

mode

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.).

Resolution

setting

4 5 6 7 8

+ 69 images 10,800 images 21,700 images

G 74 images 11,300 images 22,700 images

, 138 images 20,700 images 41,600 images

[ 318 images 49,800 images 99,800 images

t 74 images 11,300 images 22,700 images

! 21 sec. 1 hr. 1 min. 2 hr. 4 min.

Y "

& 37 sec. 1 hr. 46 min. 3 hr. 33 min.

)

< 26 min. 67 hr. 134 hr.

Internal

Memory

7 images 1,200 images 2,410 images 9 images 1,480 images 2,970 images

7 images 1,130 images 2,280 images 10 images 1,690 images 3,390 images 14 images 2,240 images 4,490 images

10 images 1,690 images 3,390 images

28 sec. 1 hr. 21 min. 2 hr. 43 min. 28 sec. 1 hr. 21 min. 2 hr. 43 min.

1 min. 31 sec. 4 hr. 19 min. 8 hr. 39 min.

SD Memory Card

8 GB 16 GB

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Concerning the multi-indicator

The camera’s multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the different camera operations.

Color

Green

Orange Lit

Multi-indicator

status

Flashing

Red Flashing

Lit

Slow

Fast

Ver y

fast

Camera status

Connected to a computer or printer

Power save mode active

Connected to a TV

Rise in internal temperature

During selftimer photography

Accessing card

Multi-indicator

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Supplied battery pack charger

Part No. VAR-L80 Power source AC 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz, 5 W Rated output DC 4.2 V, 550 mA Compatible batteries Supplied or separately sold Lithium-ion

Ambient environment

Dimensions 84.0 (W) × 50.5 (D) × 22.5 (H) mm

Weight (without power cord) Approx. 49 g (1.7 oz.)

i When using the supplied battery pack charger abroad, the power cord may

need to be replaced in accordance with local requirements. Please contact your local dealer for details.

Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (when charging)

Humidity 20 to 80% (no condensation)

battery pack (DB-L80)

–20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140 °F) (storage)

3.31" (W) × 1.99" (D) × 0.89" (H)

Supplied Li-ion battery pack

Model number DB-L80 Vol ta ge 3. 7 V Capacity 700 mAh Ambient

environment

Dimensions 39.2 (W) × 5.9 (D) × 31.4 (H) mm

Weight Approx. 15 g (0.5 oz.)

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)

1.54 (W) × 0.23 (D) × 1.24 (H) in.

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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

XP operating system, Microsoft® Windows® Vista operating system, and Microsoft referred to as “Windows”.

Software Red Eye by FotoNation Inc. Red Eye software

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.

Eye-Fi is a registered trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc. All other company and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

Windows® 2000 operating system, Microsoft®

Windows® 7 operating system are collectively

2003-2005 is a trademark of FotoNation®

2003-2005 FotoNation In Camera Red Eye - covered by

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CAUTION

i It is forbidden to copy this manual, whole or in part, without prior written

permission.

i All images and illustrations given in this manual are for explanation

purposes and may differ slightly from that of the actual product. Also, actual specifications are subject to change without prior notice and therefore may differ from the contents of this manual.

Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go

i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting

from the use of this camera.

i Sanyo Electric declines all responsibility for damages due to improper use

of the camera, failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual, or repairs or changes done by those other than a technician authorized by the manufacturer.

i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any damage caused by

optional devices or consumable items used with the camera other than those supplied with the camera or those specified by Sanyo Electric.

i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of

revenue resulting from the loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the repairing of a malfunction, of the camera.

i The images captured with this camera will differ in quality from pictures

taken with a standard film camera.

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SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.

Sanyo VPC-GH1GX, VPC-GH1TA, VPC-GH1PX, VPC-GH2, VPC-GH1EX User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL

CONTENTS

CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

How to use the accessories

ABOUT THE CARD

Media cards that can be used with this camera

What “card” means in this manual

PARTS NAMES

SETUP

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Charging the battery pack

INSTALLING THE CARD

INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

Turning on the camera

Turning off the camera

Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is active

DATE AND TIME SETTING

SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE

Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes

Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen

SHOOTING

VIDEO CLIP RECORDING

SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS

MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)

PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES

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

CONNECTING TO A TV

CONNECTING TO A TV

Connecting to a video input terminal

Connecting to the HDMI terminal

PLAYING BACK ON A TV

OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Contents of the Instruction Manual

How to obtain the Instruction Manual

ABOUT THE EYE-FI TRANSFER FEATURE

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

APPENDICES

SPECIFICATIONS

Camera

Camera connectors

Battery life

Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time

Concerning the multi-indicator

Supplied battery pack charger

Supplied Li-ion battery pack

Others

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