Page 1: Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL Dual Camera Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-GH3EX, VPC-GH3GX, VPC-GH3PX, VPC-GH3TA and VPC-GH4. 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”.
Page 2: How To Read This Manual
CONNECTIONS” in this manual. ↓ 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 (page 153). You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS”...
Page 3: Preparing The Camera
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Preparing the camera Insert the battery pack. 2 Open 1 Push out About saving your recorded data h If you wish to use an SD Memory Card, refer to page 25 to install the card in the camera. h An SD Memory Card is not included with your camera.
Page 4 Shooting Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on. h If the screen to set the date and time appears, press the MENU button 2 times to cancel it. For how to set the date and time, see page 33.
Page 5 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.
Page 6 Press the SET button. <To return to the recording mode> h Press the REC/PLAY button. When you are finished using the camera... Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera off. English...
Page 7: Copy Data From Your Camera To The Computer
Copy data from your camera to the computer Connect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired data to the computer. 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.
Page 8 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button. h The screen to select the computer connection mode appears. 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. <If the access menu (page 155) appears>...
Page 9: Dismounting The Camera
For information on how to use Xacti Simple Uploader, please refer to the Xacti Simple Uploader user’s manual, which can be obtained from the SANYO website. <How to install Xacti Simple Uploader> 1 Connect your camera to a computer.
Page 10: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL ... i QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ... 6 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ... 11 How to use the accessories ... 13 ABOUT THE CARD ... 15 Media cards that can be used with this camera ... 15 What “card”...
Page 11  SIMPLE SHOOTING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES ...55 For best results ...55 Using the autofocus ...56 Select the recording size ...59 Select the focus setting ...60 Hints for taking pictures ...61 VIDEO CLIP RECORDING ...62 SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS ...63 Using the flash ...66 SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP ...68 MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) ...70 PLAYBACK...
Page 12  NORMAL SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 1 ... 84 Video setting ... 84 Still image setting ... 88 Scene select setting ... 89 Filter setting ... 89 Self-timer setting ... 90 RECORDING MENU 2 ... 91 Motion compensation (image stabilizer) setting ... 91 Focus range setting ...
Page 13  OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU ...121 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU ...122 Shortcut setting ...128 TV output setting ...131 File No. continued setting ...135 Formatting (initializing) ...137 CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY ...138 Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time ...138 For audio recordings ...139 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE ...140...
Page 14 CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV ... 156 Connecting to a video input terminal ... 157 Connecting to the HDMI terminal ... 157 PLAYING BACK ON A TV ... 158 CONNECTING TO A PRINTER PRINTING ... 159 OTHER CONNECTIONS SCREEN CAPTURE ...
Page 15: Quick Search By Operation
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From creating precisely the photo you want, to viewing images using various techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your purposes in the following table. Basic operation Getting started shooting/recording...
Page 16 Basic operation Shoot in dark conditions • “Exposure compensation” on page 100 • “Using the flash” on pages 44, 48 and 66 • “Scene select setting” (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on pages 48 and 89 Photographing people • “Scene select setting” (portrait mode/night view portrait mode) on pages 48 and 89 •...
Page 17 Basic operation Getting started viewing images • “PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES” on page 72 • “Audio playback” on page 86 Continuous playback • “SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK” on pages 46, 76 and 102 Adjust the monitor brightness • “Adjusting the monitor brightness” on page 64 •...
Page 18 Basic operation Search for image/audio files • “21-image display playback” on page 81 • “Selecting the playback folder” on pages 54 and 82 Delete files • “DELETING FILES” on pages 46, 53 and 78 Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips •...
Page 19 Using with a computer Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Use the camera as a card reader • “SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE” on page 143 • “USING AS A CARD READER” on page 146 Copy files from your camera to a computer •...
Page 20: Checking The Included Accessories
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Li-ion battery pack: 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable (page 143): 1 i Handstrap (page 13): 1 *To prevent from dropping the camera, be sure to attach the handstrap. English i Lithium-ion battery pack charger and power cord: 1 i Dedicated AV interface cable (page 157): 1 i Lens cap (page 14): 1...
Page 21 i GUIDE FOR BASIC OPERATION (VPC-GH3EX, VPC-GH3GX, VPC-GH3PX, VPC-GH3TA only) i QUICK GUIDE i SAFETY MANUAL (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera. i Obtaining the PDF instruction manual and cautions English...
Page 22: How To Use The Accessories
How to use the accessories k Handstrap English...
Page 23 k Lens cap <To remove> 1 Push in 2 Pull * Attach as shown in the illustration. English...
Page 24: About The Card
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”.
Page 25: Getting The Most Out Of Your Camera
Also, the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC standard is used for formatting video files. You get both compact file size and high picture quality in one high- performance camera. * “Full High Definition” by SANYO Dual Camera signifies recording at a resolution of 1920 pixels horizontally ×1080 pixels vertically. English...
Page 26: Includes Simple Mode For Quick-And-Easy Operation
Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation (page 37) Select from two recording/playback modes: the “SIMPLE mode” for users new to the camera, and the “NORMAL mode” for full use of all the camera’s many features and functions. Example: Select video and photo size <SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu>...
Page 27: Capture Clear Images Of The Targeted Subject
Wi-Fi network. Also, you can transfer video files if your Eye-Fi card has a video upload function. Instructions for the Eye-Fi transfer feature can be found at the following website: http://sanyo.com/xacti/english/ English...
Page 28: System Map
SYSTEM MAP You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities. Dedicated USB interface cable Dedicated AV interface cable English Computer Printer Commercially available card Internet i Card reader i DPOF-compatible printer i Photo shop...
Page 29: Setup
PARTS NAMES Front Sub-REC buttons [R] button Video recording button [O] button Photo shooting button Lens Flash 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.
Page 30 Rear Monitor MENU button REC/PLAY button ON/OFF button English ] 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 SET button Arrow keys...
Page 31: Charging The Battery Pack
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Connect the supplied power cord to the socket on the battery pack charger. h Insert the connector straight and securely. Insert the battery pack in the battery charger. h Insert it in the direction indicated by the [o] mark on the battery pack.
Page 32: 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.
Page 33 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 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 22).
Page 34: Installing The Card
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 (pages 127 and 137). If an unformatted card is used, the card itself may become unusable. 1 Open the card slot cover.
Page 35 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.
Page 36: Installing The Battery Pack
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. 3 Insert the battery pack 2 Open 1 Push out Battery cover ▲ 4 Close the battery cover. English...
Page 37 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.
Page 38: About The Temperature Alert Icon
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 h During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera (excluding the battery) rises, a \ icon lights on the monitor.
Page 39: Turning The Camera On And Off
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND Turning on the camera 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.
Page 40: Turning On The Camera When The Power Save (Sleep) Mode Is Active
Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is active In order to preserve battery 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).
Page 41 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.
Page 42: Date And Time Setting
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 35.
Page 43 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.
Page 44 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).
Page 45: Switching Between The Recording Mode And Playback Mode
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE Switch between the recording mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for viewing your recorded images). Turn on the camera (page 30). Press the REC/PLAY button. h The mode changes. h The mode changes each time the REC/PLAY button is pressed. 7126 7126 7126...
Page 46: Switching The Operating Mode
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.
Page 47: Accessing/Exiting The Simple/Normal Mode Menu Screen
Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 36). Select the desired operating mode (page 37). 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.
Page 48: Using The Simple Mode Menu
Using the SIMPLE Mode Menu 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. English Select an item to change Select video and photo size Press [I] Press [J] To keep in HDTV size...
Page 49: Using The Normal Mode Menu
Using the NORMAL Mode Menu Press [I] or [J] to select a tab. h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears. Press [H]. Press [I] RECORDING MENU VIDEO PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER FLASH SELF-TIMER S S N N Press [J] RECORDING MENU Press [H] VIDEO...
Page 50 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. English Select an item to RECORDING MENU VIDEO Press [I]...
Page 51 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.
Page 52: Overview Of The Simple Mode Setting Screen
Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu English Select video and photo size...
Page 53 1 Recording size (page 59) h Select the video clip size to record. : The video clip size is 1920 × 1080 pixels, recorded at 60 fields/sec. The captured still image size is 3648 × 2736 pixels (4:3 aspect ratio). &...
Page 54 SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu Start slideshow English...
Page 55 1 Slideshow (page 76) h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow. 2 Playback volume (page 77) h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio file playback. 3 Delete (page 78) h Delete files. (page 37) h Set to the NORMAL mode. 5 Remaining battery power indication (page 140) English...
Page 56: Overview Of The Normal Mode Setting Screen
Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen NORMAL Mode Recording Menu <Tab 1> RECORDING MENU VIDEO PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER FLASH SELF-TIMER English Ful l - HD...
Page 57 1 Video clip settings (page 84) <HD mode> !: Record at 1920 × 1080 pixels, 60 fields/s (60i). Y: Record at 1920 × 1080 pixels, 30 fps (30p). ": Record at 1280 × 720 pixels, 60 fps (60p). &: Record at 1280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps (30p).
Page 58 <Tab 2> RECORDING MENU VIDEO STABILIZER PHOTO STABILIZER FOCUS FOCUS MODE EXP MEASURE English...
Page 59 1 Video stabilizer (page 91) h Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording. \: Record with image stabilizer on. ]: Record without image stabilizer. 2 Photo stabilizer (page 91) h Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting. \: Shoot with image stabilizer ]: Shoot without image stabilizer.
Page 60 <Tab 3> RECORDING MENU WHITE BALANCE TARGET A SUBJECT HIGH SENSITIVITY DIGITAL ZOOM REC FOLDER English...
Page 61 1 White balance (page 95) >: White balance is automatically adjusted depending on the ambient lighting (auto). r: For shooting in sunny conditions (fair). o: For shooting in overcast conditions (cloudy). p: For shooting under fluorescent lighting (fluorescent). q: For shooting under incandescent lighting (incandescent).
Page 62 NORMAL Mode Playback Menu <Tab 1> PLAYBACK MENU 1 Slideshow (page 102) h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow. 2 Playback volume (page 77) h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio file playback. 3 Protect (page 103) h File protect setting (delete prohibited) English...
Page 63 <Tab 2> PLAYBACK MENU EDIT PHOTO EDIT VIDEO PRINT INSTRUCTIONS SELECT FOLDER COPY 1 Edit photo (page 106) h Repair the “red-eye” caused by the flash, or enhance the contrast (still images only). 2 Video clip edit (page 107) h Edit video clips. 3 Printing instructions (page 116) h Specify the printing...
Page 64: Shooting
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES For best results Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Correct hold <When using the Sub-REC button> <Caution> i Due to the characteristics of the camera, the outer surface may become warm during use, but this does not indicate a malfunction.
Page 65: Using The Autofocus
Using the autofocus The autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work properly. If the autofocus function is not working properly, set the focus range to capture images (page 60).
Page 66 The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work, but not as desired. i When both near and far objects are present Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture.
Page 67 HINT i Still images can be rotated when they are played back (pages 53 and 105). i When the [ ] button is pressed halfway, the image in the monitor may waver vertically. This is the result of internal image processing and is not a malfunction.
Page 68: Select The Recording Size
Select the recording size The larger the image size (number of pixels), the better the image quality will be, but the file size will also be larger. Select the image quality that is correct for the intended purpose. Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 38), select the recording size setting, and press the SET button.
Page 69: Select The Focus Setting
Select the focus setting Select the focus range corresponding to the distance between the camera and the subject. Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 38), select the focus setting, and press the SET button. 7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity (normal).
Page 70: Hints For Taking Pictures
Hints for taking pictures Muting the operation sounds i The audio guidance that sounds when you operate the camera can be muted (page 123). Where are the image and audio files saved? i All the image and sound files are recorded on the card installed in the camera, or in the camera’s internal memory.
Page 71: Video Clip Recording
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING Turn on the camera (page 30), and set it to the recording mode (page 36). Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the ] button pressed while recording. h When the remaining recording time available for the currently recording clip becomes little, a countdown of the remaining...
Page 72: Shooting Single Shots
SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Capture a still image (single-shot). Turn on the camera (page 30), and set it to the recording mode (page 36). Press the [ ] button. 1 Press the [ halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock).
Page 73 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 &...
Page 74 If the camera shake icon > appears... (in the NORMAL mode) i During still image shooting, if the shutter speed is slow and the possibility that the image may be blurred due to camera shake becomes high, the camera shake icon may appear on the monitor. In this case, use a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting, or set the flash operation mode to automatic (pages 44 and 66).
Page 75: Using The Flash
Using the flash The flash is not only used for photographing under dark conditions, but is also convenient for example when the subject is in shadow or lit from behind. The flash is available only when shooting single-shot still images. Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 38), select the flash setting, and press the SET button.
Page 76 CAUTION Do not touch the flash unit when shooting i The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the flash unit when shooting. HINT i The flash cannot be used during video clip recording. i If the photo stabilizer (page 91) is set to ON \, the flash operation setting will change to “no flash”...
Page 77: Shoot A Still Image While Recording A Video Clip
SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip. Turn on the camera (page 30), and set it to the recording mode (page 36). Press the [ ] button.
Page 78 HINT i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not operate. i The photo stabilizer (pages 50 and 91) is inoperative. 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.
Page 79: Macro-Photography (Zoom)
MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. Point the camera lens at the subject. 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.
Page 80 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 Screen. i During video clip recording, the zoom range does not change even when the ZOOM RANGE button is pressed.
Page 81: Playback
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES Set the camera to the playback mode (page 36). 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.
Page 82: Video Clip Playback Operation
Video clip playback operation To do this... Normal forward playback Stop playback Pause To play back Forward one image playback at a time Reverse (single- playback frame step) Forward playback Slow playback Reverse playback Forward playback accelerate playback Reverse playback Return to normal playback speed Adjusting the volume...
Page 83 HINT If the a appears on the playback Screen... i The a icon appears when playing back a file that was saved in segments (page 85). English...
Page 84: How To Save One Frame From A Video Clip As A Still Image
How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to “snap” a photo. Press the [ ] button. h The screen to select the aspect ratio of the still image appears. Select the desired aspect ratio, and press the [ that if the video clip aspect ratio is 4:3, you cannot select 16:9.
Page 85: Slideshow Playback
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK You can play back files in succession with the “slideshow playback” feature. Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 38), select the slideshow setting, and press the SET button. =: Play back all files. 3: Play back video clips and audio files.
Page 86: Playback Volume
PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files. Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 38), select the playback volume setting, and press the SET button. h The volume control bar appears. Press [G] or [H] to set the volume, and press the SET button.
Page 87: Deleting Files
DELETING FILES You can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete single files, selected files or all the files at one time. Delete single/delete all/delete folder Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 38), select the delete setting, and press the SET button.
Page 88: Delete Selected
Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button. <DELETE SINGLE> h The currently displayed file is deleted. h To delete other files, select the files, select “DELETE” and press the SET button. <DELETE ALL, DELETE FOLDER> h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete the files, select “DELETE”...
Page 89 Press the SET button. h The selected file is marked with the delete icon [ h Up to 100 files can be selected. h To cancel a delete selection and remove the delete icon from a file, move the orange frame to the marked file and press the SET button. Press the [ ]or [ h The Confirm Delete Screen appears.
Page 90: Playback Modes
PLAYBACK MODES 21-image display playback Display the image you wish to play back. Push the zoom switch toward the [W/P] side. h The 21-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Use the arrow keys to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET button.
Page 91: Selecting The Playback Folder
Selecting the playback folder If the card contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you would like to play back. Display the Playback Screen. Push the zoom switch toward the [W/P] side twice. h The screen to select the playback folder appears.
Page 92: Magnifying (Zooming In) The Image
Magnifying (zooming in) the image Display the image that you want to magnify. h For a video clip, pause playback at the place you want to magnify. Push the zoom switch toward the [T/]] side. h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is displayed.
Page 93: Normal
RECORDING MENU 1 Video setting When recording a video clip, smoother motion and better image clarity can be achieved by a higher pixel rate (resolution) and a faster frame rate. However, the file size will also be proportionately larger, requiring longer times to edit and store.
Page 94 Press the [ ] button. h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing the [ button while recording. End the recording. h Press the [ ] button again to stop recording. HINT You can capture a still image during an audio recording ] button during audio recording to capture a [ still image.
Page 95 k Audio playback Select an audio file, and press the SET button. h Playback begins. To do this... Start playback Normal Pause playback Stop playback Fast forward Fast Fast forward/ reverse fast reverse Pause Return to normal playback Do this Press the SET button.
Page 96 CAUTION If no audio is heard... i The audio is not played back when the audio recording is played back in the fast playback or fast reverse mode. English...
Page 97: Still Image Setting
Still image setting For still images, you can select either the 4:3 or 16:9 horizontal to vertical aspect ratio. This menu is also used for shooting sequential shots. Sequential shots Select m or t, and press the SET button. h The camera changes to the sequential shots mode. Press the [ ] button.
Page 98: Scene Select Setting
Scene select setting You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. HINT i To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select menu, and press the SET button. i When capturing images using the lamp Q, fireworks + or night view portrait / setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera.
Page 99: Self-Timer Setting
Self-timer setting By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow key (pages 125 and 128), you can set the self-timer from the Recording Screen. HINT To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the [ ] button or [ released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops.
Page 100: Recording Menu 2
RECORDING MENU 2 Motion compensation (image stabilizer) setting Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion. HINT If the motion compensation does not seem to be working... i Due to the mechanical characteristics of this function, it may not be possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion.
Page 101: Focus Range Setting
Focus range setting How to use the manual focus Select -, and press the SET button. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. Press [G] or [H] to adjust the focus distance, and press the SET button. h The focus distance is set, and you are returned to the Recording Screen.
Page 102: Focus Mode Setting
Focus mode setting When the spot focus setting is selected, the focus mark + appears in the center of the monitor. Light-measuring mode setting When spot light-measuring is selected, the light-measuring spot mark appears in the center of the monitor. English Ful l - HD 7112...
Page 103: Iso Sensitivity Setting
ISO sensitivity setting With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. HINT i By setting a higher ISO sensitivity, you can set faster shutter speeds and capture images in darker locations, but noise in the captured images may increase or the images may be irregular.
Page 104: Recording Menu 3
RECORDING MENU 3 White balance setting This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. How to use the one push setting Select the ^ icon.
Page 105: Subject Chaser Settings
Subject chaser settings Adjust the settings to automatically target a specific color with the color chaser function, or capture sharp face shots with the face chaser function. Shooting with the color chaser function (still images only) Set the color chaser setting to (. h A target mark (+) appears in the center of the monitor.
Page 106 Shooting with the face chaser function Set the face chaser setting to -. h A green frame appears in the center of the monitor. h When the subject is successfully targeted, a green double-frame appears superimposed on the subject. When capturing a still image, press the [O] button halfway. Press the [O] or [R] button.
Page 107 CAUTION About recording with the subject chaser i The chaser function does not work while the digital zoom is being used. i The chaser function does not work when zooming in or out. i The chaser function may not work when the subject in the monitor is relatively small or appears dark.
Page 108: High Sensitivity Mode Setting
High sensitivity mode setting When you shoot in the high sensitivity mode, the captured image appears even brighter than that specified by the ISO sensitivity and exposure compensation settings. CAUTION Limitations of the high sensitivity mode i When the shutter speed is reduced to create a bright image, video clip motion will appear uneven during playback.
Page 109: Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation By assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to an arrow key (pages 125 and 128), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images. Assign the operation shortcut to an arrow key (pages 125 and 128). Press the arrow key to which the operation shortcut was assigned.
Page 110: Storage Folder Setting
HINT The exposure compensation setting is canceled in the following cases: i When the pointer is set to the center position. i When the camera is set to the playback mode. i After the power is turned off. Storage folder setting Create or select a recording folder (a folder in which to store recorded files).
Page 111: Playback
PLAYBACK MENU 1 Slideshow settings Specify the settings for playing back files continuously in a “slideshow” format. In a slideshow of still images, you can set the transition time, transition effects and BGM. Changing a setting Select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button.
Page 112: File Protect Setting
File protect setting Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio files. Protect files one by one Display the file that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 38). Select “PROTECT” and press the SET button. Select “PROTECT SINGLE”...
Page 113: Protect Selected Files
Protect selected files Select multiple files to protect. Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 38). Select “PROTECT” and press the SET button. Select “PROTECT SELECTED” and press the SET button. h Use the arrow keys to move the orange frame to the file you wish to protect.
Page 114: Resize
Resize A captured image can be resized to a smaller size and saved as a separate image. HINT Why can’t the image be resized? i An image can be resized only to a smaller (or the same) size, not to a larger size.
Page 115: Playback Menu 2
PLAYBACK MENU 2 Correcting the image Repair the red-eye effect in still images to make the eyes appear more natural, or enhance the contrast. HINT If the “Contrast correction not successful” or “Red-eye correction not successful” message appears... i The camera was not able to successfully repair the image. i The correction function works to automatically edit flaws that the camera detects in captured images.
Page 116: Editing Video Clips
Editing video clips You can trim away unwanted portions from a video clip and save it as a new video clip (video clip cutting [extracting]). You can also join video clips together and save them as one separate clip (“joining”). Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip Specify the frames (1, 2) where the...
Page 117: Procedure To Join Video Clips
Procedure to join video clips Specify the video clip that will come first. Specify the video clip that you wish to append (join). i The video clips are joined. i The original video clips are not affected. (You can also choose to erase the original video clips when the new clip is saved.) CAUTION...
Page 118 Video clip cutting (extracting) Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment. Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 38), select “EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET button. Select “CUT” and press the SET button. h The Cutting Screen appears. English EDIT VIDEO JOIN...
Page 119 Specify the start point of the extract. h Use the procedure below to specify the frame from which the video clip extract will start. h Play the video clip until approximately the desired point, pause the video clip, then play the video clip one frame at a time, stopping at the start point of the extract.
Page 120 Press [I]. h The start point of the video clip extract is set, and the screen to specify the end point appears. h Specify the end point of the extract by following the same procedure as in step 4. <When joining the first and latter portions>...
Page 121 Select the desired option, and press the SET button. h Editing starts. h When editing ends, you are returned to the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu. HINT i You will not be able to overwrite the file if the original file is protected. i If the “Insufficient card memory”...
Page 122: Joining Video Clips
Joining video clips CAUTION i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined. Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 38), select “EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET button. Select “JOIN” and press the SET button. h The 8-image playback display for video clips appears.
Page 123 Press the [O] or [ h A screen appears for you to select either to save the joined video clip as a new (separate) file, or to delete the original video clips and replace them with the joined video clip. SAVE AS NEW: The joined video clip will be saved as a new file.
Page 124 HINT i If the file size of the video clip after editing exceeds 4 GB, it is not possible to either “SAVE AS NEW” or “OVERWRITE”. i You will not be able to overwrite the file if the original file is protected. If you want it to be erased, you will need to first remove the protection (pages 53 and 103).
Page 125: Printing Instructions
Printing instructions In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can use the camera to specify the number of prints, whether or not the date is displayed on the print, and also to request an index print.
Page 126: Specifying Date Imprinting And Print Quantities
HINT Printing a single frame from a video clip i To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still image from a video clip, you must first save it (extract still) as a still image (page 75).
Page 127 Press the SET button. h The Date/Copies Print Screen appears. h If “EACH IMAGE” was selected, press [G] or [H] to display the desired image to print. h The printing instructions that are currently active for the displayed image are shown. You can press [G] or [H] to confirm the printing instructions for each image.
Page 128: Index Print
Press the MENU button. h The printing instructions for the requested print quantities and dated prints are stored. h The display returns to the Printing Instructions Screen. HINT Can’t specify dated prints? i Dated prints are not possible for photos that were captured before the camera’s date and time setting was completed.
Page 129: File Info Display
FILE INFO DISPLAY On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when a file was recorded with your camera. Display the desired file on the camera monitor. Press the MENU button for at least 1 second. h The Information Screen appears.
Page 130: Display The Option Setting Menu
DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU The camera settings are executed via the Option Setting Menu. Turn on the camera, set it to the NORMAL mode, and press the MENU button. Select an Option tab (1, 2 or 3), and press the SET button. h The Option Setting Menu appears.
Page 131: Introduction To The Option Setting Menu
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 1 OPTION MENU CLOCK SET INFO DISPLAY STARTUP DISPLAY OPERATION BEEP POST VIEW English...
Page 132 1 CLOCK SET setting (page 33) h Set the camera’s clock. 2 INFO DISPLAY setting h Specify the information to display on the playback screen. SHOW ALL: Display the capture date and playback time (video clips). DATE & TIME: Display the capture date. COUNTER: Display the playback time when playing back a video...
Page 133 Tab 2 OPTION MENU SHORTCUTS NOISE REDUCTION IMAGE SETTINGS BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE English...
Page 134 1 SHORTCUTS setting (page 128) 2 NOISE REDUCTION setting h Compared to normal shooting, when the PHOTO NR function is ON, the image processing time after shooting a still image is slightly longer. VIDEO NR: Turn ON/OFF the image noise reduction function during video clip recording.
Page 135 Tab 3 OPTION MENU 3 TV OUTPUT POWER SAVE FILE NO. CONT'D FORMAT RESET SETTINGS English...
Page 136 1 TV OUTPUT setting (page 131) 2 POWER SAVE setting (page 31) h Specify the elapsed period of inactivity before the power save mode (to conserve battery power) is activated. 3 FILE NO. CONT’D setting (page 135) 4 FORMAT (page 137) 5 RESET SETTINGS h Reset the camera settings to the factory-preset settings.
Page 137: Shortcut Setting
Shortcut setting Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the arrow keys when they are pressed while the Recording Screen is displayed. Select “SHORTCUTS”, and press the SET button. : Assign the function when [I] is pressed. : Assign the function when [J] is pressed.
Page 138 PHOTO VIEW: Select the desired field of view (photo view or video <Video view> Press [I] or [J]. h Display the function you wish to assign to the key. Press the SET button. h The selected function is assigned to the key, and you are returned to the Shortcuts Screen.
Page 139 Press the MENU button. h The screen to confirm the shortcut settings appears, and then you are returned to the Option Setting Menu. h This completes the shortcuts setting. <To confirm the assigned shortcuts> h On the screen in step 1, press the MENU button, and the screen to confirm the shortcut settings appears.
Page 140: Tv Output Setting
TV output setting Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV terminal. Select “TV OUTPUT”, and press the SET button. TV SYSTEM: Set the type of TV signal that is output from the USB/AV terminal. TV TYPE: Set the TV’s aspect ratio.
Page 141 ON. In addition, in the playback mode, the camera’s power save function is disabled. i For information concerning connecting and operation, please see your TV’s instruction manual. (As of May 2008, SANYO TVs that incorporate the HDMI-CEC function have not been released.) English...
Page 142 Relation between “TV TYPE” setting and TV display The tables below show the video signal that is output when the “TV TYPE” setting is changed. However, note that for some TVs that have an auto-detect function, the output may not conform to the table, or the TV display may not change at all.
Page 143 “TV TYPE” TV type to be setting connected 16:9 16:9 CAUTION If the TV display is not correct… i If the appearance of the image on the TV monitor is not correct, you can either change the camera’s “TV TYPE” setting, or change the screen size setting on your TV.
Page 144: File No. Continued Setting
File No. continued setting If a newly formatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again begin from 0001.
Page 145 i If Card B already has files in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest file number on Card A: the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A.
Page 146: Formatting (Initializing)
Formatting (initializing) A card must be formatted with this camera: i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be formatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” position. Proceed with the format procedure after setting the lock switch to the unlocked position.
Page 147: Checking The Remaining Card Memory
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY You can check how many images can be captured and how much recording time is available on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for specific cards, please see “Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time”...
Page 148: For Audio Recordings
For audio recordings Set the camera to the audio recording mode (page 84). h The remaining audio recording time is shown. HINT i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording time is “0”, you cannot capture any more images. To capture more images, either install a new card, or save the images to a computer and then delete them (page 78) from the card.
Page 149: Checking The Remaining Battery Pack Charge
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE When using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be checked on the monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery pack operation, see page 185.
Page 150 Battery pack remaining charge indicator HINT i If any file is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 120). i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, the use of the monitor, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10 °C [50 °F]), the number of images that can be...
Page 151: Other Devices And Connections
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT When using as a card reader Limited to models with the preinstalled OS. k Windows Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7 k Mac OS Mac OS X 10.3.6 or later To access the files in the internal memory i When a card is installed, the card and internal memory are both mounted. i The volume name of the card is [XACTI], and that of the internal memory is [XACTI_INT].
Page 152: Setting The Connection Mode
SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE Start your computer, and use the supplied USB interface cable to connect the camera to the computer. h Connect the camera’s USB/AV terminal to the computer’s USB connector. Turn on the camera (page 30). h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor. To USB/AV terminal Supplied dedicated USB interface cable...
Page 153 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button. h The screen to select the computer connection mode appears. CARD READER: Use the camera as an external drive of the computer. MTP: Connect the camera in the MTP mode to a Windows Vista or Windows 7 computer.
Page 154 Select the desired connection mode, and press the SET button. 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.
Page 155: Using As A Card Reader
USING AS A CARD READER CAUTION For VPC-GH3EX i It is not possible to copy files from the computer side (a hard disk, etc.) to the camera’s internal memory or installed card. For Windows Vista/XP/7 users Mounting your camera Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 143). h The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray, showing that the camera is recognized as a drive.
Page 156: For Windows 2000 Users (Except For The Sdxc Card)
For Windows 2000 users (except for the SDXC card) Mounting your camera Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 143). h If a message appears on the computer monitor instructing you to load the Windows CD-ROM, follow the instructions and install the driver. h The camera is recognized as a drive, and [Removable disk] appears in the [My Computer] window.
Page 157: For Mac Os X Users
For Mac OS X users Mounting your camera Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 143). h The camera is recognized as a drive and appears as an icon named [XACTI] on the Desktop. h Double-click on the [XACTI] icon, and you can process the contents of the files in your camera’s memory exactly like you would the files in the other computer drives.
Page 158: About The Contents Of The Card
ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE CARD Configuration of directories in the card ROOT DCIM 100SANYO MISC (Location of DPOF 101SANYO files) 102SANYO h Up to 9999 files can be stored in folder 100SANYO. If more files are made, a folder named 101SANYO is created, and they will be stored in there. New folders will then be named in sequence, i.e., 102SANYO, 103SANYO, etc.
Page 159: Cautions When Using As A Card Reader
Cautions when using as a card reader i Do not alter files or folders in your camera in any way. Doing so may result in your camera not recognizing that data. If you want to edit files, first copy them to your computer’s hard drive. i Cards formatted on your computer cannot be used by your camera.
Page 160 About audio files recorded with this camera i If you change the extension (.m4a) of audio files to “.mp4”, playback may be possible using software that supports the ISO standard MPEG-4 (AAC audio). About file names when the card is replaced... i If the file number continued function is set to on, even when the card is replaced, consecutive numbering of folder numbers and file names continues from the previously installed card (page 135).
Page 161: Using As A Pc Camera
USING AS A PC CAMERA When connected to a Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 computer, the camera can be used as a PC camera. For Windows XP Please perform the following upgrades before connecting the camera to a computer.
Page 162: Using The Software
USING THE SOFTWARE Use the links on the Sanyo website for downloading software that enables you to use the data from your camera on a computer. Before downloading the software, be sure to check the precautions described on the website.
Page 163: Obtaining The Software
Obtaining the software For Windows operating systems 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. Start your computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to the computer.
Page 164 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button. h The screen to select the computer connection mode appears. Select “CARD READER” and press the SET button. <For Windows users> h The screen to access the website for this camera (access menu) appears.
Page 165: Connecting To A Tv
CONNECTING TO A TV By connecting the camera to a TV, you can play back the recorded files on the 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.
Page 166: Connecting To A Video Input Terminal
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) terminal Connecting to the HDMI terminal Use a separately sold mini-HDMI cable to connect to a TV.
Page 167: Playing Back On A Tv
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.
Page 168: Connecting To A Printer
PRINTING Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing). Open the monitor unit to turn on the camera, and turn on the printer. Use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect the camera to the printer.
Page 169 Select “PRINTER”, and press the SET button. The PictBridge printing mode is activated. h The camera switches to the PictBridge printing mode, and the PictBridge Menu Screen appears. Select the desired type of printing, and press the SET button. PRINT 1 IMAGE: PRINT ALL IMAGES: Print all the still images.
Page 170 HINT To cancel printing 1 During printing, press [J]. h The confirmation screen to cancel printing appears. 2 Select “CANCEL” and press the SET button. h If “EXIT” is selected and the SET button is pressed, printing resumes. About printing all the images i Printing is not possible if there are more than 999 images in the memory.
Page 171: Other Connections
The currently displayed active window is saved as a JPEG file in the camera’s memory. h When there is no active window, the entire screen display is saved. h The saved file is stored in the \DCIM\***SANYO folder in the drive for the camera. h To exit Screen Capture, quit the application.
Page 172: 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 Why doesn’t the power turn on? Why is the battery pack consumed so quickly even after it was fully recharged? Power...
Page 173 Question Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? Which resolution setting should I use? Shooting Answer Action — All settings except the self-timer and the exposure compensation are retained even after the camera is turned off. —...
Page 174: Manual Focus
Question What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? Shooting How can I get the distant view into focus? The zoom range does not change when the ZOOM RANGE button is pressed. English Answer — Because shooting with the optical zoom uses the optics of a physical...
Page 175 Question When used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves? Monitor Why does the displayed image contain some red, blue and green dots, or why are black spots visible? Why is the image too bright? Viewing Why is the image...
Page 176 Question Why is there no image (z is shown)? Viewing Why is the images playback image distorted? English Answer This may happen Play back images when trying to that were recorded play back images on a card using this stored on a card camera.
Page 177 Question Why isn’t the magnified image clear? Why isn’t the captured image clear? Viewing Can I play back images 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 Connecting sound? to a TV...
Page 178 Question 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” Misc. message appear? Why does the “Card is protected”...
Page 179 Question Can I use my camera abroad? Why does the “System error” message appear? Misc. Answer — When the camera is 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...
Page 180: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. Camera Problem No power. Power A blinking temperature warning icon is \ shown, and the camera does not turn on. The camera turns off by itself.
Page 181 Problem An image is not captured when the ] button or ] button is pressed. Shooting The flash does not operate. Cause Action The power is If the power not turned on. save function was activated, turn on the camera before shooting.
Page 182 Problem The digital zoom does not work. A warning tone (beep-beep- beep) sounds, and it is not possible to take a picture using the self- timer. When zooming Shooting in or out, the zoom movement stops momentarily. There is noise in the captured image.
Page 183 Problem No playback image Monitor appears. The image is too dark. Viewing images Cause Action The camera is Set the camera not set to the to the playback playback mode. mode. The flash was Hold the blocked by a camera finger or other correctly, and object.
Page 184 Problem The image is too bright. The image is not in focus. Viewing images English Cause Action The forced Select a flash mode is different flash selected. mode. The subject Use the was too bright. exposure compensation function. The ISO Set the ISO sensitivity sensitivity to...
Page 185 Problem The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. A part of the image is missing. Viewing images “No image” is shown. During audio playback, there is no sound. There is no color in the Connecting image. to a TV The image is distorted.
Page 186 Problem No image or sound. Connecting to a TV The edge of the image is cut off. You cannot Image edit or rotate editing an image. The battery pack is not charging. Charging The “Image is protected” message Misc. appears and the file cannot be deleted.
Page 187 Problem The audio guide does not sound. The recording capacity is less than that indicated in the section “Possible No. of Images/ Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time” (page 186). The battery Misc. pack appears to be swollen. Cause Action The audio Set the audio guide setting is...
Page 188: Notes Regarding The Scene Select Feature And Filters
Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters Scene Select Setting Sports Portrait > Landscape Night view portrait Snow & beach Fireworks Lamp* * In some cases, the shutter speed may decrease to 1/15 sec. English Remarks Focus range: Fixed at *. Focus range: Fixed at *.
Page 189 Filter Setting Monochrome Still image mode: I and ; cannot be selected. Color chaser: Fixed at ). Sepia About the scene select function and focus range settings i The scene select function changes to = when the focus range is set to + or -.
Page 190: Specifications
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.
Page 191 I: 4000 × 3000 pixels (approx. 12 million pixels) Still image ;: 4480 × 2520 pixels (approx. 11 million pixels, shooting mode (recording o: 3648 × 2736 pixels (approx. 10 million pixels, resolution) p: 3648 × 2736 pixels (approx. 10 million pixels, N: 3648 ×...
Page 192 Range Digital zoom Shutter speed Sensitivity Minimum subject illumination Image stabilizer English Normal mode: 50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity Super macro mode: 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm (31.50 in.) (wide end only) For shooting: 1× to approx. 12× For playback: 1×...
Page 193 Monitor 2.7" (6.9 cm) low-temperature polysilicon TFT color wide liquid crystal (transmissive), approx. 230,000 dots Flash working GN = 4.0 range 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) Flash modes Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off Focus...
Page 194: Camera Connectors
Camera connectors USB/AV (communication/audio and video output) terminal HDMI terminal Battery life Shooting Still image shooting mode Video clip recording mode Playback * When the image stabilizer setting is \ i Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a 25 °C (77 °F) ambient temperature.
Page 195: Possible No. Of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time
Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time Shooting/ Resolution recording setting 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 and recording ends.
Page 196: Concerning The Multi-Indicator
Concerning the multi-indicator The camera’s multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the different camera operations. Multi-indicator Color status Green Flashing Orange Slow Flashing Fast Very English Camera status Connected to a computer or printer Power save mode active Connected to a Rise in internal temperature...
Page 197: Supplied Battery Pack Charger
Supplied battery pack charger Part No. Power source Rated output Compatible batteries Ambient Temperature environment Humidity Dimensions Weight (without power cord) 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.
Page 198: Others
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). ®...
Page 199: 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 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.
Page 200: Hints For Taking Pictures
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Taking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think. By keeping a few points in mind and choosing the correct settings, you can create photos that you’ll be proud to display and share. If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used Your camera employs an autofocus function.
Page 201 Photographing a moving subject Situation: You would like to snap an action shot of a moving child or pet. The autofocus is activated, but because the subject is moving, the image may be blurred. In particular, when the distance between the camera and the subject is changing, it is difficult to lock the focus on the subject.
Page 202 Shooting portraits (portrait mode >) Points: i Choose a background that doesn’t detract from your subject. i Move in close to your subject. i Pay attention to lighting and how it affects your subject. NOTE i If the background is distracting, it will not show your subject to his best advantage.
Page 203: Photographing Scenery (Landscape Mode)
Night photography (night view portrait mode /) Points: i Avoid camera shake. i Increase the ISO sensitivity. NOTE i Camera shutter speed during night photography is considerable slower, so there is a much greater chance that your photographed images will be blurry.
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