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GUIDE FOR
VPC-GH1EX
BASIC OPERATION
VPC-GH1GX
Dual Camera
VPC-GH1PX
VPC-GH1TA
VPC-GH2
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-GH1EX, VPC-GH1GX,
VPC-GH1PX, VPC-GH1TA and VPC-GH2.
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 45). ↓ 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. 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 15 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 23. 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. - 14M 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 Select “DELETE SINGLE”, and press the SET button. 4 Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button. h If you press [G] or [H], 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 20). h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor. USB CONNECTION COMPUTER PRINTER CANCEL SET CANCEL 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 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 ............................................................................... 9 Media cards that can be used with this camera .............................. 9 What “card” means in this manual .............................
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PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES ..........................39 How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image .............41 CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV .......................................................................42 Connecting to a video input terminal .............................................43 Connecting to the HDMI terminal ..................................................43 PLAYING BACK ON A TV ..........................................
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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 (pages vi and 49): 1 (page 43): 1 i Handstrap (page 5): 1 i Lens cap (page 7): 1 *To prevent from dropping the camera, be sure to attach the handstrap. 3 English
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i GUIDE FOR BASIC i SAFETY MANUAL OPERATION (safety precautions booklet) (VPC-GH1EX, VPC-GH1GX, Please read this booklet VPC-GH1PX, VPC-GH1TA carefully before using the only) camera. i QUICK GUIDE i Obtaining the PDF instruction manual and cautions English 4
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How to use the accessories k Handstrap 5 English
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Strap holder Tripod mounting hole English 6
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k Lens cap 1 Push in 2 Pull * Attach as shown in the illustration. 7 English
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1 Push in 2 Pull * Attach as shown in the illustration. English 8
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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”. 9 English
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SETUP SETUP SETUP PARTS NAMES Front Sub-REC buttons [R] button 1 Insert your hand in the Video recording handstrap from the top of button 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 [O] button above the lens. Photo shooting button Zoom switch Monitor unit Lens Flash Stereo microphone * The tripod mounting hole is on the bottom. English 10
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Rear [ ] button Photo shooting button [ ] button Video recording button Multi-indicator Monitor ZOOM RANGE button Card slot cover DC IN terminal cover Strap holder Battery cover Arrow keys MENU button REC/PLAY button ON/OFF button SET button Arrow keys 11 English
