Sanyo VPC-S1420EX, VPC-S1420GX, VPC-S1420PX, VPC-S1400 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

BASICS

VPC-X1420EX
VPC-X1400

Digital Camera

VPC-X1420GX
VPC-X1420PX

Important note

This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-X1420EX, VPC-X1400,
VPC-X1420GX and VPC-X1420PX.
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 “
Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.

SAFETY MANUAL”.

Warning

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

kFOR AMERICAN USERS

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

WARNING:

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

hands after handling.

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

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

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

which the receiver is connected.

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

i Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

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

Declaration of Conformity

Model number: VPC-X1400
Trade Name: SANYO
Responsible party: SANYO North America Corporation
Address: 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311
Telephone No.: [phone]
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

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FOR USERS IN THE USA

About the battery charger

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER – TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

h For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug

adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet.

h Power Supply Cord:

Use UL Listed detachable power supply cord - No. 18 AWG, two
conductors, rated 10 A, VW-1, 105 ºC, 125/250 V, minimum 1.8 m,
maximum 3 m long. Provided with a molded-on, non-polarized attachment
plug with a 15 A, 250 V (NEMA 2-15P) configuration or a 15 A, 125 V
(NEMA 1-15P) configuration and a molded-on connector which mates with
the Power Inlet.

Cord Type

Basic Cord Type Other Suitable Types

TS TST

SP-2 SPE-2, SPT-2

SP-3 SPE-3, SPT-3

SV SVE, SVO, SVOO, SVT, SVTO, SVTOO

SJ SJE, SJO, SJOO, SJT, SJTO, SJTOO

S SE, SO, SOO, ST, STO, STOO

h This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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PARA LOS USUARIOS DE EE.UU.

Acerca del cargador de baterías

INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTE
SOBRE DE SEGURIDAD - GUARDE
ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES
PELIGRO - PARA REDUCIR EL
RIESGO DE INCENDIO O
DESCARGAS ELÉCTRICAS, SIGA
CUIDADOSAMENTE ESTAS
INSTRUCCIONES

h Para la conexión a una red de alimentación que no sea de EE.UU., utilice

el adaptador de enchufe apropiado para la toma de la red.

h Cable de alimentación:

Utilice el cable de alimentación UL desenchufable indicado en la lista - N.°
18 AWG, dos conductores, amperaje nominal de 10 A, VW-1, 105 ºC, 125/
250 V, mínimo 1,8 m, máximo 3 m de longitud. Provisto de enchufe
moldeado, adaptador de enchufe no polarizado con configuración de 15 A,
250 V (NEMA 2-15P), o configuración de 15 A, 125 V (NEMA 1-15P) y
conector moldeado que se adapta a la toma de corriente de la red.

Tipo de cable

Tipo de cable básico Otros tipos adecuados

TS TST
SP-2 SPE-2, SPT-2

SP-3 SPE-3, SPT-3

SV SVE, SVO, SVOO, SVT, SVTO, SVTOO

SJ SJE, SJO, SJOO, SJT, SJTO, SJTOO

S SE, SO, SOO, ST, STO, STOO

h Este dispositivo cumple con lo estipulado en la Parte 15 de las Normativas

de la FCC. La operación está sujeta a las dos condiciones siguientes: (1)
este dispositivo no puede provocar interferencias nocivas, y (2) este
dispositivo debe aceptar las interferencias recibidas, incluidas las
interferencias que puedan provocar un funcionamiento no deseado.

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kFOR CANADIAN USERS

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

kFOR EU USERS

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

Note:

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

SANYO Sales & Marketing Europe GmbH

Stahlgruberring 4, D-81829 München, Germany

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.

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

kFOR RUSSIAN USERS

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

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HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL

This instruction manual for your camera is organized into the following
sections.

k SETUP

Before taking pictures with your camera, you will need to familiarize
yourself with a few of its functions and complete some setup steps.

k BASIC OPERATION

An explanation of the fundamental operation for capturing images and
viewing images.

k APPENDICES

The camera specifications are found here.

kSymbols 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.

You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera
operation in the ADVANCED INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
For information concerning how to use the accompanying CD-ROM (SANYO
Software Pack), please see the file “SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION
MANUAL.”

kHow to view the “INSTRUCTION MANUAL:

ADVANCED” and “SANYO Software Pack
INSTRUCTION MANUAL” files

attention to.

1 Insert the CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack) that was included with

your camera in your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

2 Install the Adobe Reader 9 on your computer.
3 On the installation screen, click on “Instruction Manuals (PDF)”.
4 Click on the desired instruction manual.

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Install the battery pack

1 Use the supplied charger to charge the battery pack.

h The CHARGE indicator is lit during charging.
h The CHARGE indicator will turn off when the battery pack is fully charged.
h Charging takes approximately 120 min.

Battery pack charger

Battery pack

[J] mark

CHARGE indicator

To power outlet

2 Open the battery/card compartment cover, and insert the battery pack.

h The battery/card compartment cover is located on the bottom of the

camera.

h Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on.

ON/OFF button

[J] mark

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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE

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

i

Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for recorded contents etc. in case
of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw.

Shooting

1

Toggle the SET button to the left.

h The recording mode menu

appears.

Single-shot

High-speed sequential shots

Sequential shots

Video clip recording

PHOTOGRAPH 1 IMAGE

2

Toggle the SET button to the left or
right to select the recording mode.

3 Press the SET button.

h The recording mode is

indicated by an icon in the
upper left area of the monitor.

4 Press the shutter button.

Single-shot mode:

A still image is captured.

High-speed sequential shots
mode/sequential shots mode:

Shooting begins. Release the
shutter button to discontinue
shooting.

Video clip recording mode:

Recording begins. To stop
recording, press the shutter
button again.

s:

O:
X:

Shutter button

Single-shot mode

:

High-speed sequential shots mode
Sequential shots mode
Video clip recording mode

<Recording mode>

SET
button

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Playback

kStill image playback

1 Press the playback button [=].

h The display switches to the

Playback Screen.

h To view other images, toggle the

SET button to the left or right.

h If the playback button [=] is

pressed, the display returns to
the Shooting Screen.

ON/OFF button

kVideo clip playback

1 Press the playback button [=].

h The display switches to the

Playback Screen.

h Toggle the SET button to the left

or right to display the video clip
you wish to play back.

2 Press the SET button.

h Playback of the selected video

clip begins.

h If the playback button [=] is

pressed again, the display
changes to the Shooting Screen.

<Example: After recording

a video clip>

When you are finished taking pictures...

Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off.

Playback button
[=]

SET button

SET

PLAY

HINT

i To record with the video size set to #, please make sure that a card is

installed in the camera. If there is no card installed, the # setting is not
available. In addition, please use a high-speed (write speed) card for
recording video clips.

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Copying files to a computer (Windows XP)

1 Install the software.

1 Insert the CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack) that was included with

your camera in your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
h The installation screen appears.

2 Click on [ArcSoft MediaImpression 2] in the installation screen.

h Follow the messages on your computer screen to install the

software.

2 Use the supplied USB interface cable to connect your camera to the

computer.

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

connector.

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

USB CONNECT ION

COMPUTER
PRINTER
CANCEL

To USB
connector on
the computer

Supplied
dedicated USB
interface cable

CANCEL    OK

SET

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To the USB/AV terminal

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

h The screen to select the connection mode appears.

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

h The camera is connected in the card reader mode.
h If the Windows automatic playback screen appears on the computer

monitor, close it.

5 Double-click on the desktop [MediaImpression 2] icon to launch

MediaImpression 2.

h The MediaImpression 2 home page appears.

[Import]

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6 Click on [Import].

h The files in the camera are shown on the import screen.

Files in the camera

[Destination Folder] field and [Subfolder Name] field

[Import]

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HINT
You can specify which folder to copy the files to

i When you click on the folder icon in the [Destination Folder] field, the

screen to specify the copy destination appears.

i We suggest that you click on [{Today’s Date] in the [Subfolder Name] field

to select it. When [{Today’s Date] is selected, a subfolder named with the
current date is automatically created in the folder specified in the
[Destination Folder] field, and the files are copied to it.

Folder icon

7 Click on [Import].

h The files in the camera are copied to the computer.

8 When copying is completed, click on [Done].

h You are returned to the MediaImpression 2 home page.

9 Click on the close button to exit MediaImpression 2 and end the

program.

HINT
More about MediaImpression 2

i On the MediaImpression 2 home page, click on [Service & Support] for

more information.

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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
loss of card data.

1 Left-click on the icon for safely removing hardware.

h A list appears showing the devices connected to the computer’s USB

connectors.

2 Left-click on the camera drive (E:).

h The camera can now be disconnected.

hThe drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.

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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.
i Please connect the dedicated USB interface cable to your computer’s USB

connector. Do not connect it to the USB port on your monitor or keyboard,
or to the USB hub. Be especially careful when installing the driver
software. In some instances, it may not be possible to correctly install the
driver software.

To access the data in the camera’s internal memory...

i Remove the card from the camera.

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CONTENTS

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

Attaching the handstrap ..................................................................... 4

Media cards that can be used with this camera ................................. 4

What “card” means in this manual .....................................................4

Installing/removing the DC adaptor (Model VAR-A3:

sold separately) ............................................................................. 5

 SETUP

PARTS NAMES ..................................................................................... 6

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ....................................................... 8

Charging the battery pack .................................................................. 9

INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD ...................................... 12

Installation ........................................................................................ 12

To format a card .............................................................................. 14

Warning concerning battery pack temperature ................................ 15

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ............................................. 16

Turning on the camera ..................................................................... 16

Turning off the camera ..................................................................... 16

About the auto power off function .................................................... 17

DATE AND TIME SETTING ................................................................. 18

 BASIC OPERATION

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES ............................................................. 21

Switching between the recording mode and playback mode ........... 21

How to switch the recording mode ................................................... 22

Switching the display mode ............................................................. 23

Adjust the monitor brightness .......................................................... 24

Hints for taking pictures ................................................................... 25

CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES .......................... 26

Shooting single shots ....................................................................... 26

Shooting sequential shots ................................................................28

Viewing still images ......................................................................... 30

12-image/20-image display playback .............................................. 31

Folder playback ............................................................................... 32

Magnifying (zooming in) the image .................................................. 33

Zoom jump playback ........................................................................ 34

Deleting files .................................................................................... 35

VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK ..................................... 37

Recording a video clip .....................................................................37

Playing back the video clip .............................................................. 38

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USING THE SCENE FUNCTION .........................................................41

Capture a still image with a voice memo ..........................................43

How to use the best shot feature ......................................................44

How to create a panorama photo .....................................................45

How to use the face chaser feature ..................................................47

How to shoot using Smile Detection .................................................48

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ....................................................50

Using the zoom ................................................................................50

Flash setting .....................................................................................52

Self-timer ..........................................................................................54

Focus range .....................................................................................56

ACCESSING THE MENUS ..................................................................59

How to display the menus ................................................................59

How to operate the menus ...............................................................60

 APPENDICES

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................61

Camera .............................................................................................61

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

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

Possible Number of Images/Video Recording Time/

Audio Recording Time .................................................................65

Supplied battery pack charger ..........................................................66

Supplied Li-ion battery pack .............................................................66

Others ...............................................................................................67

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 ...................................................................................68

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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

i Handstrap: 1 i SANYO Software Pack

i Lithium-ion battery pack

(battery pack): 1

i Dedicated USB interface cable: 1i Dedicated AV interface

i SAFETY MANUAL

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

(CD-ROM): 1

i Lithium-ion battery pack

charger and power cord

cable: 1

i QUICK GUIDE

i INSTRUCTION MANUAL

BASICS
(VPC-X1420EX,
VPC-X1420GX,
VPC-X1420PX only)

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Attaching the handstrap

Media cards that can be used with this camera

The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are:

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 digital camera are referred to as
“card”.

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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

Installing/removing the DC adaptor (Model VAR-A3: sold separately)

Install in the camera’s battery slot, and connect the AC adaptor. Use in
conjunction with the AC adaptor.

Attaching the DC adaptor

1 Open the camera’s battery/card

compartment cover.

2 Insert the DC adaptor into the battery slot.

h Make sure that the DC adaptor is correctly oriented when inserting,

and insert it firmly all the way.

3 Close the battery/card

compartment cover.

4 Connect the AC adaptor.

Removing the DC adaptor

1 Turn off the camera.
2 Remove the AC adaptor.
3 Open the camera’s battery/card compartment cover, and remove the

DC adaptor.

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PARTS NAMES

Front

Flash

Lens

Self-timer indicator

Bottom

Battery/card compar tment cover

SETUP

SCENE button

Shutter button

ON/OFF button

Tripod stand hole

Speaker

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PARTS NAMES
Rear

USB/AV terminal cover

Monitor

Strap holder

Zoom switch

Playback button [=]

SET button

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MENU button

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

r

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 [J] 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

[J] mark

CHARGE
indicator

Battery pack charge

Power cord

To power outlet

HINT

i Charging takes approximately 120 min.

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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

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 battery 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.

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.

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 8).

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

correctly (page 8).

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.)

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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

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 digital 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 charging 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.

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