Sanyo VPC-X1200EX, VPC-X1200GX, VPC-X1200 User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BASICS
VPC-X1200EX
VPC-X1200
Digital Camera
VPC-X1200GX
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-X1200EX, VPC-X1200
and VPC-X1200GX.
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.
Two additional instruction manuals (both PDF files) are stored in the included CDROM (SANYO Software Pack).
• “INSTRUCTION MANUAL: ADVANCED” explains detailed particulars of the
camera functions.
• “SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL” explains how to use your
camera in conjunction with a computer.
SAFETY MANUAL”.
Warning
Declaration of Conformity
Model number: VPC-X1200
Trade Name: SANYO
Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY
Address: 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311
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 may cause undesired operation.
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.
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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
SANYO FISHER Sales (Europe) GmbH
Stahlgruberring 4, D-81829 München, Germany
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
1-1, Sanyo-cho, Daito City, Osaka 574-8534, Japan
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!
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.
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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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE
CHARGE indicator
Battery pack
To power outlet
[o] mark
Battery pack charger
[o] mark
ON/OFF button
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.
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.
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE
Shutter button
[l] / [m]
buttons
s:
Single-shot mode
:
High-speed sequential shots mode
O:
Sequential shots mode
X:
Video clip recording mode
<Recording mode>
PHOTOGRAPH 1 IMAGE
Single-shot
Video clip recording
Sequential shots
High-speed sequential shots
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 Press the [m] button.
h The recording mode menu
appears.
2 Press the [l] or [m] button 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.
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Playback
ON/OFF button
Video clip pattern
[l] / [m] buttons
<Video Clip Playback
Screen>
Playback button
[=]
kStill image playback
1 Press the playback button [=].
h The display switches to the
Playback Screen.
h To view other images, press the
[l] or [m] button.
h If the playback button [=] is
pressed, the display returns to
the Shooting Screen.
kVideo clip playback
1 Press the playback button [=].
h The display switches to the
Playback Screen.
h Press the [l] or [m] button to
display the video clip you wish to
play back.
h Video clips are indicated by a
video clip pattern along the top
and bottom of the screen.
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.
When you are finished taking pictures...
Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off.
PLAY
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS ........................................................................................... 1
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)
SETUP
PARTS NAMES ..................................................................................... 6
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ....................................................... 8
Charging the battery pack .................................................................. 9
INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD ...................................... 12
Installation ........................................................................................ 12
Warning concerning battery pack temperature ................................ 13
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ............................................. 14
Turning on the camera ..................................................................... 14
Turning off the camera ..................................................................... 14
About the auto power off function .................................................... 15
DATE AND TIME SETTING ................................................................. 16
BASIC OPERATION
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES ............................................................. 19
Switching between the recording mode and playback mode ........... 19
How to switch the recording mode ................................................... 20
Switching the display mode ............................................................. 21
Adjust the monitor brightness .......................................................... 22
Hints for taking pictures ................................................................... 23
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES .......................... 24
Shooting single shots ....................................................................... 24
Shooting sequential shots ................................................................ 26
Viewing still images ......................................................................... 28
9-image/20-image display playback ................................................29
Folder playback ............................................................................... 30
Magnifying (zooming in) the image .................................................. 31
Zoom jump playback ........................................................................ 32
Deleting files .................................................................................... 33
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK ..................................... 35
Recording a video clip ..................................................................... 35
Playing back the video clip .............................................................. 36
......................................................................................... 5
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USING THE SCENE FUNCTION .........................................................39
Capture a still image with a voice memo ..........................................41
How to use the best shot feature ......................................................42
How to use the face chaser feature ..................................................43
How to shoot using Smile Detection .................................................44
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ....................................................46
Using the zoom ................................................................................46
Flash setting .....................................................................................48
Self-timer ..........................................................................................50
Focus range .....................................................................................52
APPENDICES
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................55
Camera ............................................................................................. 55
Camera connectors ..........................................................................58
Battery life ........................................................................................58
Possible Number of Images/Video Recording Time/Audio
Recording Time ................................................................................59
Supplied battery pack charger ..........................................................60
Supplied Li-ion battery pack .............................................................60
Others ...............................................................................................61
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 .............62
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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:
1
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
i Dedicated AV interface
cable: 1
i Quick Guide
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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
What “card” means in this manual
i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards that can be
used in this digital camera are referred to as “card”.
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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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Lens
Self-timer indicator
Battery/card compar tment cover
ON/OFF button
Flash
Shutter button
USB/AV terminal
Tripod stand hole
Bottom
Microphone
Speaker
SETUP
PARTS NAMES
Front
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PARTS NAMES
Zoom switch
Monitor
SET button
Playback button [=]
[n] button
[o] button
[l] button
[m] button
Strap holder
SCENE button
MENU button
Rear
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Battery pack
[o] mark
To power outlet
Battery pack charger
Power cord
CHARGE
indicator
Battery pack charger
Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it.
1 Connect the supplied power
2 Insert the battery pack in the
3 Plug the power plug into a
4 When the CHARGE indicator
cord to the socket on the
battery pack charger.
h Insert the connector straight
and securely.
battery charger.
h Insert it in the direction
indicated by the [o] mark
on the battery pack.
power outlet (AC 100 V to
240 V).
h Charging begins.
h The CHARGE indicator is lit
during charging.
turns off, unplug the power
cord from the power outlet,
and remove the battery pack
from the charger.
HINT
i Charging takes approximately 120 min.
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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, 1.8-3m (6-10ft), Type SPT-2 or NiSPT-2, AWG No.18
power supply cord, rated for 125V 7A, with a non-polarized NEMA 1-15P
plug rated for 125V 15A.
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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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INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD
Open battery/card compartment cover
on the bottom of the camera.
Insert the bat tery pack.
Insert the card all the way until it
clicks.
3 Pull out
2 Push down
1 Open
[o] mark
2 Push
<Battery pack>
Close the battery/card compartment
cover.
To remove...
<Card>
1 Open
3 Pull out
Installation
i The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera.
i Make sure that the battery pack and card orientation are correct.
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INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD
CAUTION
Be careful when removing the card
i Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card.
i Never remove the card when the camera is connected to a computer or
printer, or when the self-timer indicator is flashing quickly. In doing so, you
risk losing the data stored in the card.
Keep your finger on the card until it is completely inserted or released
i If you remove your finger too soon, the card may spring out and become
lost or hit someone in the eye.
HINT
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.
Warning concerning battery pack temperature
i If the battery pack in the camera becomes too hot, a blinking temperature
warning icon \ will appear on the monitor. If the blinking icon does
appear, the camera should be turned off as soon as possible and the
battery pack allowed to cool before the camera is turned on again.
i Note that the camera will turn off automatically if it continues to be used
with the battery pack temperature elevated.
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