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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VPC-GH3EX
VPC-GH3GX
Dual Camera
VPC-GH3PX
VPC-GH3TA
VPC-GH4
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”.
Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
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HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL For first-time users Please read the sections on “SETUP” and “SIMPLE” in this manual to familiarize yourself with your camera’s operation. ↓ To use the various camera features Please read the sections on “NORMAL” and “OPTION SETTINGS” in this manual. To connect the camera to a computer or view images on a TV, please read the section on “OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS” in this manual. ↓ To use additional features Visit the Sanyo website to learn how to adjust the camera
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Preparing the camera 1 Insert the battery pack. 3 Insert the battery pack. 2 Open 1 Push out Battery cover 4 Close the battery cover. 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. Please purchase a commercially sold card. h This camera has an internal memory, so you can shoot and record without an SD Memory Card installed. English ii
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Shooting 1 Press the ON/OFF button MENU 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. ON/OFF button 2 Record. To record a video clip: h Press the [ ] button to begin recording a video clip. [] h Press the [ ] button button again to end the recording. To take a photo: [ ] button h Press the [ ] button. h A still image is captured. - 10M S Ful
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Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go 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. Playback 1 Press the REC/PLAY button. h The display changes to the Playback Screen. 2 Select the image to play back. h Use the arrow keys to move the orange frame to the image you wish to play back. REC/PLAY bu
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3 Press the SET button. 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. v English
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Copy data from your camera to the computer Connect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired data to the computer. 1 Turn on the computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to the computer. h Connect the cable between the camera’s USB/AV terminal and the computer’s USB connector. 2 Turn on the camera (page 30). h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor. USB CONNECTION COMPUTER PRINTER CANCEL CANCEL SET OK To USB/AV terminal
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3 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button. h The screen to select the USB CONNECTION computer connection mode CARD READER appears. MTP SCREEN CAPTURE PC CAMERA CANCEL OK 4 Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button. h The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray, showing that the camera is recognized as a drive. h Click on [Exit] to cancel the access menu. 5 Select an action. 6 Copy files from the camera to a computer. h The drive n
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Dismounting the camera CAUTION i To disconnect your camera, be sure to follow the procedure below. Failure to follow this procedure may cause faulty operation of your computer or corrupt the files in your camera. 1 Left-click on the icon for safely removing hardware in the task tray. h A list appears showing the devices connected to the computer’s USB connector. 2 Left-click on the camera drive. h The camera can now be disconnected. Uploading camera files to a file-sharing website i Your came
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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 .............
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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 p
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NORMAL SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 1 ......................................................................... 84 Video setting ................................................................................. 84 Still image setting .......................................................................... 88 Scene select setting ...................................................................... 89 Filter setting .................................................................................
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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) ..............................
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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 O
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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. Shooting/recording Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Getting started Log the date and time For more accurate shooting/recording of your photos focus � “VIDEO CLIP � “DATE AND TIME � “How to use the manual RECORDIN
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Shooting/recording Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions 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 Increase the camera’s sensitivity � “ISO sensitivity setting” on pages 50 and 94 � “High sensitivity mode setting” on pages 52 and 99 Photographing people � “Scene select setting” (portrait mode/night view portrait mode)
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Playback Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Getting started Adjust the speaker Change the angle of viewing images volume view � “PLAYING BACK VIDEO � “PLAYBACK VOLUME” � “Rotate” on pages 53 and CLIPS AND STILL pages 53 and 77 105 IMAGES” on page 72 Search for image/ Reduce the photo audio files size � “21-image display � “Resize” on pages 53 playback” on page 81 and 105 � “Selecting the playback folder” on pages 54 and 82 Magnify an image � “Magnifying (zooming in)
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File managing/processing Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Search for image/audio files � “21-image display playback” on page 81 � “Selecting the playback folder” on pages 54 and 82 Delete files Protect files from accidental erasure � “DELETING FILES” on � “File protect setting” on pages 53 and 103 pages 46, 53 and 78 Format a card � “Formatting (initializing)” on pages 127 and 137 Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips � “Editing video clips” on pages 54 and
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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 � “Copy data from your camera to the computer” on page vi Playback � “About video clip files recorded with this camera” on page 150 Using as a webcam � “USING AS A PC CAMERA” on page 152 Record an image of the computer screen � “SCREEN CAPTURE” on page 162 Englis
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Li-ion battery pack: 1 i Lithium-ion battery pack charger and power cord: 1 i Dedicated USB interface i Dedicated AV interface cable cable (page 143): 1 (page 157): 1 i Handstrap (page 13): 1 i Lens cap (page 14): 1 *To prevent from dropping the camera, be sure to attach the handstrap. 11 English
