Sanyo VPC-HD100 User Manual

FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

Note:

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

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

receiver is connected.

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

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

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Trademark Information

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Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

 Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.  Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.  SD™ is a trademark.  SDHC™ is a trademark.

 Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective owners.

Product Information

 Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This

includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.

 The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from

those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories.

 The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ

from the actual design of your camera.

 The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user

manual.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.

Warnings

If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off and remove the battery.

Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power off and remove the battery.

Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.

This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase.

Do not use the camera in areas near water.

This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the shore.

Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.

This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing damage.

Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

Swallowing the battery might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician.

Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle.

This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.

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Cautions

Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals.

Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.

Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.

This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.

Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.

A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when handling the camera.

This might cause damage to the camera.

Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.

This might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use.

The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns.

Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.

This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a well-ventilated place.

Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside a car.

This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.

Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.

Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.

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Warning:

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

FOR AMERICAN USERS

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

WARNING:

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

zThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designated to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: * Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. * Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. * Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

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

zChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the userís authority to operate the equipment.

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FOR CANADIAN USERS

zThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003

FOR EU USERS

This symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to EU countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world.

Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused.

The symbol mark means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste.

Note: If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol mark, this chemical symbol means that the battery or accumulator contains a heavy metal at a certain concentration.

This will be indicated as follows: Hg: mercury, Cd: cadmium, Pb: lead

In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators.

Please, despose of them correctly at your local community waste collection/recycling centre.

Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!

Manufacturer and Address SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. 5-5, Keihan-hondori, 2-chome, Moriguchi City, Osaka, Japan

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Authorized Representative and Address SANYO FISHER Sales (Europe) GmbH Stahlgruberring 4, D-81829 Munich, Germany

Symbols used in this manual

Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to.

You many find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections “Troubleshooting”.

FCC information

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Declaration of Conformity

Model number: VPC-HD100 Trade Name: SANYO Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address: 21605 Plummer Street

Telephone No.: (818) 998-7322 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

Chatsworth, California 91311

may cause undesired operation.

Canadian ICES-003 information

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Notes on Battery Usage

When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below:

 Use only the specified battery.  Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery

life and reduce camera performance.

 When you are using a new rechargeable battery or a rechargeable battery that has

not been used for an extended period of time, it may affect the number of images that can be captured. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use.

 The battery may feel warm after a long period of continuous use of the camera or

the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.

 The camera may feel warm after a long period of continuous use. This is normal

and not a malfunction.

 If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera

to prevent leakage or corrosion and store it after no battery power is left. Stored for a long time in a fully charged condition, its performance may be impaired.

 Always keep the battery terminals clean.  There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.  Dispose of used battery according to the recycle instructions.  Charge the rechargeable!battery fully before using for the first time.  To prevent short-circuiting or fire, keep the battery away from other metal objects

when carrying or storing.

CAUTION

 Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.  Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

- SANYO Li-ion Battery, NP-61, 3.7V, 1100mAh

- BYD Li-ion Battery, NP60, 3.7V, 1050mAh

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CONTENTS

10 INTRODUCTION

10 Overview 10 Package Contents

12 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

12 Front View 12 Rear View 13 LCD Monitor Display

16 GETTING STARTED

16 Preparation 17 Charging the Battery 18 Turning the Power On/Off 18 LED Indicators 19 Handling the Digital Video Camera 20 Setting the Date and Time 20 Choosing the Language 21 Formatting the Memory Card

22 CAPTURE MODE

22 Recording Video Clips 22 Capturing Still Images 23 Using the Zoom Function 23 Using the Assist Light 24 Recording Shots using Face

Detection Technology

25 Setting Manual White Balance

26 AUDIO MODE

26 Recording Audio Files 26 Playing Back Audio Files

27 PLAYBACK MODE

27 Playing Back Video Clips 27 Playing Back Still Images 28 Playing Back Still Images/Video

Clips on TV

28 Connecting the Digital Video

Camera to HDTV 28 Connecting for Standard TV 29 Thumbnail Display

29 Slide Show Display 30 Protecting Images/Video Clips/

Audio Files

31 Deleting Images/Video Clips/

Audio Files

32 MP3 MODE

33 MENU OPTIONS

33 Video Menu 35 Capture Menu 37 Playback Menu 38 MP3 Menu 39 Setup Menu

41 INSTALLING SOFTWARE

PROGRAM

42 TRANSFERRING FILES TO

YOUR COMPUTER

42 Downloading / Deleting Your Files

via Computer

43 SPECIFICATIONS

44 APPENDIX

44 Possible Number of Shots 45 Troubleshooting

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INTRODUCTION

Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital video camera. Equipped with a 5.0-megapixel sensor, this digital video camera captures still images and video clips with high definition.

Package Contents

Carefully unpack your digital video camera and ensure that you have the following items:

Common Product Components:

 Digital video camera  Software CD-ROM  USB cable  AV cable  YPbPr (HD out) cable  Earphone  Camera strap  Camera pouch  Rechargeable lithium-ion battery  Battery charger  Quick start guide  Instruction manual

Common (Optional) Accessories:

 SD/SDHC memory card

 Accessories and components may vary by retailer.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

Front View

1. Lens

2. LED assist light

3. Speaker

4. Battery!cover

5. Strap holder

6. DC door

7. Tripod mount

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Rear View

1. Microphone

2. Status LED

3. Play button

4. S Up button

MODE Mode button

5. X Right button

O Focus button

6. T Down button

MENU Menu!button

7. OK!/!Record!/!Shutter button

8. T Zoom in (telephoto) button

4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11

13 14 15

9. W Zoom out (wide-angle)

button / Thumbnail button

10. W Left button

Assist light button

11. Power button

12. USB or AV OUT terminal

13. HDTV terminal

14. SD/SDHC memory card slot

15.Earphone jack

16. LCD monitor

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LCD Monitor Display

e2s] 2 sec.

Standby Mode

Video Mode

1 2 3 4

Camera Mode

1 2 3 4

11 10

] Macro

VGA

] Normal

] 10 sec.

] 640 x 480

1. Video mode icon

2. Available recording time

3. Storage media [q] SD/SDHC memory card

4. Battery condition [

l] Full battery power o] Medium battery power

[ [

n] Low battery power m] No battery power

[

5. Focus setting [

Blank

[ [Q] Infinity

6. Assist light ON

7. Scene mode [Blank] Auto [ O ] Portrait [ C ] Night [ F ] Sports [ N ] Landscape [ K ] Sunset [ X ] Beach/Snow [ Y ] Spotlight [ N ] User Setting

8. Self-timer [e10s [

9. Exposure compensation

10. White balance [Blank] Auto [%] Daylight [#] Cloudy [&] Fluoresc.1 [*] Fluoresc.2 [$] Tungsten [(] Manual WB

11. Image quality [y] Fine [x] Standard [w] Economy

12. Video size [ ] 1440 x 1080 [ ] 1280 x 720 [

13. Zoom status bar

1. Camera mode icon

2. Available number of shots

3. Storage media

4. Battery condition

5. Focus setting

[Blank] Normal [O] Macro [Q] Infinity [Z] Face detection

6. Assist light ON

7. Scene mode

8. Image stabilization icon

9. Self-timer

10. Capture mode icon [

Blank

[U] AEB [T] Continuous

11. IS O [Blank] Auto [:] 64 [5] 100 [7] 200 [9] 400

12. Exposure compensation

13. White balance

14. Image quality

15. Image size [7.7

[

5m] 2560 x 1920

[

3m] 2048 x 1536

[

1m] 1280 x 960

VGA

] 640 x 480

[

16. Zoom status bar

1011121314

] Single

] 3200 x 2400 (FW interpolation)

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Audio Recording Mode (Standby)

2 3

(Recording)

1. Audio mode icon

2. Available recording time

3. Storage media

4. Battery condition

5. Elapsed time

6. Recording indicator

7. Status indicator (standby)

Playback Mode

Video Mode

8 7

1. Video playback mode icon

2. Elapsed time

3. Storage media

4. Battery condition

5. Folder and file number

6. Volume indicator

7. Video status bar

8. Playback indicator

321 4

1. Recording indicator

2. Status indicator (recording)

Camera Mode

5 6

1. Image playback mode icon

2. Storage media

3. Battery condition

4. Folder and file number

21 3

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