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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VPC-HD1EX
VPC-HD1E
VPC-HD1
Digital Movie Camera
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-HD1EX, VPC-HD1E and
VPC-HD1.
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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Warning TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE FOR AMERICAN USERS The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of California (USA): WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the 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
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FOR CANADIAN USERS i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. FOR EU USERS Note: iThis symbol mark and recycle system apply only 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 reused. This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste.
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING Preparing the camera 1 Insert the card. Card slot cover Card Card slot 2 Connect the cable adaptor to the camera, and connect the AC adaptor. Supplied cable adaptor Supplied AC adaptor To power outlet Supplied power cord iii English
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Shooting kVideo clip recording Video clip recording button [ ] 1 Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on. Still image shooting button [ ] 2 Set the main switch to REC. 3 Press the video clip recording button [ ]. h Recording begins. h To stop recording, press the video clip recording button again. kStill image ON/OFF photography button 1 Open the monitor unit, and Main switch press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn t
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Playback kVideo clip playback Main switch 1 Set the main switch to PLAY. h The display switches to the Playback Screen. h Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the video clip you wish to play back. 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 SET button video clip begins. h When the main switch is moved to REC, the display changes to the Shooting Screen. kStill image playb
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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. Convenient Basic operation Additional functions functions Getting started Log the date and For more accurate shooting/recording time of your photos focus “Recording video clips” “DATE AND TIME “FOCUS RANGE” on page 42 SETTING” on
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Convenient Basic operation Additional functions functions Capture fast-moving subjects “SCENE SELECT” (sports mode) on page 73 Shoot in dark conditions “EXPOSURE CORRECTION” on page 63 “SHOOTING WITH THE FLASH” on page 61 “SCENE SELECT” (night view mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 73 Increase the camera’s sensitivity “ISO SENSITIVITY” on page 83 Photographing people “SCENE SELECT” (portrait mode/night view mode) on page 73 “FILTERS” (cosmetic filter) on page 76 “SHOOTING W
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QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Convenient Basic operation Additional functions functions Getting started Adjust the speaker Smooth out video viewing images volume clip playback “Playing back a video “PLAYBACK VOLUME” “SMOOTH PLAYBACK” clip” on page 43 on page 94 on page 116 “Viewing still images” Search for image/ Change the angle of on page 48 audio data view “9-image display “ROTATE IMAGE” on playback” on page 49 page 99 Magnify an image “Magnifying (zooming in) the image” on p
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CONTENTS QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ........................................................1 CONTENTS ............................................................................................4 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ......................................7 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ................................11 SYSTEM MAP ......................................................................................14 SETUP PARTS NAMES ........................................
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CONTENTS SHOOTING DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS ........................ 65 VIDEO CLIP MODE (IMAGE QUALITY) SETTING ............................. 71 STILL IMAGE MODE (RESOLUTION) SETTING ................................ 72 SCENE SELECT .................................................................................. 73 EXPOSURE SETTING ........................................................................ 74 FILTERS ..................................................................
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OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAYING THE OPTION SCREEN ...............................................118 OPERATION SOUNDS ......................................................................121 HELP DISPLAY ..................................................................................123 POST-VIEW SETTING .......................................................................124 WIND NOISE REDUCTION ................................................................125 NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION ......
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Handstrap and camera case: i SANYO Software Pack 1 set (CD-ROM): 2 i Li-ion battery pack: 1 i Docking station: 1 i Dedicated S-AV interface cable: 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable: 1 i Dedicated component cable: 1 i AC adaptor and power cord: 1 7 English
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i Remote control unit: 1 i Lithium battery (CR2025) for remote control unit: 1 i Lens cap and strap: 1 i Cable adaptor: 1 i Microphone connection i Core for external cable: 1 microphone: 1 i “SAFETY MANUAL” i Quick Guide (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the digital camera. English 8
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES How to use the accessories k Handstrap k Lens cap 9 English
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k Camera case 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 English 10
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Your camera is a digital movie camera with the ability to shoot and play back video clips with high image quality. Video clips can be recorded at a 60 fps frame rate with a 16:9 aspect ratio, and in addition, video clips recorded at 30 fps can be played back at 60 fps. Of course, your camera captures high- quality still images, as you would expect, and you can even capture still images while recording a video clip. The docking station makes it simple to co
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Very high image quality with 60 fps shooting (page 71) Compared to the standard 30 fps TV images, the movement of even fast- moving subjects will appear smooth and even in the video clips you record at 60 fps. VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640x480 60fps HR Capture still shots while recording a video clip (page 51) Suppose that while you’re recording a video clip, there’s a scene you’d like to keep as a still photo. Your camera makes it possible to record the still photo without interrupting the video clip
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Docking station for easy connection The docking station simplifies those complicated connections to your TV or computer. Just set the camera in the docking station, and you can view your photos on your TV or computer right away. Docking station Printer Dedicated USB interface cable To AC Computer adaptor Dedicated component cable Dedicated S-AV interface cable TV 13 English
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SYSTEM MAP You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities. TV Remote control unit Computer Cable adaptor Printer Docking station AC adaptor (supplied) ii C Ca ard read rd reader er ii D DP POF-compa OF-compatib tiblle pr e print inte er r ii Phot Photo shop o shop Battery charger (optional) Separately sold or commercially available SD Memory Card English 14
