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GUIDE FOR
VPC-CG20EX
BASIC OPERATION
VPC-CG20
Dual Camera
VPC-CG20GX
VPC-CG20PX
VPC-CG20TA
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CG20EX, VPC-CG20,
VPC-CG20GX, VPC-CG20PX and VPC-CG20TA.
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 this manual to familiarize yourself with your camera’s operation. ↓ To use the various camera features The Instruction Manual that explains the features in detail can be obtained from our website (page 41). ↓ 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 for playing back data recorded with your camera and
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Preparing the camera 1 Insert the battery pack. Battery pack Connector markings Battery cover 1 Push out 3 Insert by matching 2 Open the connector markings 4 Close About saving your recorded data h If you wish to use an SD Memory Card, refer to page 12 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 Memor
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Shooting 1 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 20. 2 Record. To record a video clip: h Press the [ ] button to begin recording a video ON/OFF button clip. h Press the [ ] button [ ] button again to end the [ ] button recording. To take a photo: h Press the [ ] button. h A still image is captured. MENU button 10M-S Full
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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 REC/PLAY button. button h The display changes to the Playback Screen. 2 Select the image to play back. h Toggle the SET button to SET button move the orange frame to the image you w
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3 Select “DELETE SINGLE”, and press the SET button. 4 Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button. h If you toggle the SET button to the left or right, the screen to delete a different file will appear. 5 When you are finished deleting files, press the MENU button. h Pressing the MENU button 3 times will return you to the screen in step 2. 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 17). h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor. USB CONNECTION COMPUTER PRINTER CANCEL SET CANCEL OK To USB connector To USB
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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 The card is recognized (mounted) as a disk, and the [XACTI (E:)] icon appears in the [My Computer] window. h The drive name (E:) may be different on your compu
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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 (E:). h The camera can now be disconnected. h The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer
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CONTENTS HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL ............................................................. i CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ...................................... 3 How to use the accessories ............................................................ 5 ABOUT THE CARD ............................................................................... 6 Media cards that can be used with this camera .............................. 6 What “card” means in this manual .............................
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CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV .......................................................................38 Connecting to a video input terminal .............................................39 Connecting to the HDMI terminal ..................................................39 PLAYING BACK ON A TV ....................................................................40 OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL ........................................41 Contents of the
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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 vi): 1 (page 39): 1 i Lens cap (page 5): 1 i GUIDE FOR BASIC OPERATION (VPC-CG20EX, VPC-CG20GX, VPC-CG20PX, VPC-CG20TA only) i SAFETY MANUAL (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera. 3 English
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i QUICK GUIDE i Obtaining the PDF instruction manual and cautions English 4
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How to use the accessories k Lens cap 12 34 k Handstrap (Please purchase a commercially available handstrap.) i To avoid dropping the camera, it is recommended that you attach a handstrap. 5 English
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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”. English 6
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SETUP SETUP PARTS NAMES Front Monitor unit Stereo microphone Lens Flash ON/OFF button * The tripod mounting hole is on the bottom. 7 English
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SETUP Rear Multi-indicator Monitor Operation pad DC IN terminal cover Battery cover Card slot cover ON/OFF button USB/AV terminal HDMI terminal Operation pad Zoom switch [ ] button [ ] button Photo shooting Video recording button button MENU button REC/PLAY button SET button English 8
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. 1 Connect the supplied power Battery pack charger cord to the socket on the Power cord battery pack charger. h Insert the connector straight and securely. 2 Insert the battery pack in the Battery pack charger battery charger. Battery pack h Insert it in the direction [o] mark indicated by the [o] mark on the battery pack. CHARGE indicator To power outlet 3 Plug the power plug into a power outlet (AC 100 V t
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SETUP 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 r
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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 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 9). i The battery pack is not installed, or it is not installed correctly (page 9). Charging fini
