Xacti VPC-CG21GX - Camcorder SANYO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Xacti VPC-CG21GX SANYO

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Important note

This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CG21EX, VPC-CG21GX, VPC-CG21PX, VPC-CG21TA and VPC-CG22.

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.

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 42).

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 42).

You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS” (page 49).

Symbols used in this manual

HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to.

CAUTION Points that require special attention.

(page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information.

SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE

Preparing the camera

1 Insert the battery pack.

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    A["②Open"] --> B["①Push out"]
    B --> C["③Insert by matching the connector markings"]
    C --> D["④Close"]
    D --> E["Battery pack"]
    E --> F["Connector markings"]

About saving your recorded data

• If you wish to use an SD Memory Card, refer to page 12 to install the card in the camera.
• An SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Please purchase a commercially sold card.
• This camera has an internal memory, so you can shoot and record without an SD Memory Card installed.

1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on.

- 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:

- Press the [ ] button to begin recording a video clip. - Press the [ ] button again to end the recording.

To take a photo:

- Press the [] button. - A still image is captured.

ON/OFF button [ ] button [ ] button MENU REC/ PLAY MENU button

10m-S 10 Full-HD 000:00:14 INT

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 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.

• The display changes to the Playback Screen.

2 Select the image to play back.

• Toggle the SET button to move the orange frame to the image you wish to play back.
  • The image information for the framed image is shown in the bottom part of the monitor.

3 Press the SET button.

• Playback begins.
  
• Press the REC/PLAY button.

Deleting files

1 On the screen in step 2, move the orange frame to the file you wish to delete, and press the MENU button.
2 Select "DELETE", and press the SET button.

REC/PLAY button MENU REC/ PLAY SET SET button Full-HD 6.5MB 100-0006 00:00:05 SET OK Orange frame Remaining battery power indication

3 Select "DELETE SINGLE", and press the SET button.
4 Select "DELETE", and press the SET button.

- 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.

- 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.

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.

- Connect the cable between the camera's USB/AV terminal and the computer's USB connector.

2 Turn on the camera (page 17).

- The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera's monitor.

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    A["USB CONNECTION"] --> B["COMPUTER"]
    A --> C["PRINTER"]
    A --> D["CANCEL"]
    E["Computer"] --> F["To USB connector"]
    F --> G["Supplied dedicated USB interface cable"]
    G --> H["To USB/AV terminal"]

3 Select "COMPUTER", and press the SET button.

- The screen to select the computer connection mode appears.

USB CONNECTION CARD READER MTP SCREEN CAPTURE PC CAMERA CANCEL

4 Select "CARD READER", and press the SET button.

• The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray, showing that the camera is recognized as a drive.
  
• Click on [Exit] to cancel the access menu.

5 Select an action.

6 Copy files from the camera to a computer.

- The drive name of the card installed in the camera is [Xacti], and that of the camera's internal memory is [Xacti_INT].

CAUTION

For VPC-CG21EX

- It is not possible to copy files from the computer side (a hard disk, etc.) to the camera's internal memory or installed card.

Dismounting the camera

CAUTION

- 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.

- A list appears showing the devices connected to the computer's USB connector.

2 Left-click on the camera drive.

- The camera can now be disconnected.

Uploading camera files to a file-sharing website

- Your camera's internal memory contains the Xacti Simple Uploader application with which you can upload camera files to a file-sharing website.

- 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.

①Connect your camera to a computer.
②Turn on the computer and the camera.
③Select "COMPUTER", and press the SET button.
④On the USB Connection Screen, select "CARD READER", and press the SET button.
- The window for automatic playback of XACTI_INT (internal memory) and XACTI (card) opens, and the Access Menu appears.
- If the Access Menu does not appear, double-click "Autorun.Exe" in XACTI_INT.

⑤In the Access Menu, click on [Install Xacti Simple Uploader].

- The Xacti Simple Uploader installation begins.

- Follow the instructions of the installation wizard to complete the installation.

- On the Xacti Simple Uploader screen, click the [?] icon.

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 6

SETUP

PARTS NAMES 7

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 9

Charging the battery pack 10

INSTALLING THE CARD 12

INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK 14

About the temperature alert icon 📋 16

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF 17

Turning on the camera 17

Turning off the camera 17

Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is active 18

DATE AND TIME SETTING 20

SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE 23

SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE 24

Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes 24

Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen ..... 25

■ SHOOTING

How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image 38

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■ CONNECTING TO A TV

CONNECTING TO A TV 39

Connecting to a video input terminal 40

Connecting to the HDMI terminal 40

PLAYING BACK ON A TV 41

■ OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 42

Contents of the Instruction Manual 42

How to obtain the Instruction Manual ....46

■ About the Eye-Fi transfer feature

About the Eye-Fi transfer feature ....48

■ APPENDICES

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS 49

SPECIFICATIONS ....57

Camera 57

Camera connectors ....61

Battery life 61

Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time ....62

Concerning the multi-indicator 63

Supplied battery pack charger 64

Supplied Li-ion battery pack 64

Others 65

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 .....66

About the MPEG-4 Standard license 66

CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

- Li-ion battery pack: 1

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• Dedicated USB interface cable (page vi): 1

Coiled cable with two USB connectors (no text or symbols visible)

- Lens cap (page 5): 1

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• SAFETY MANUAL (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera.

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• Lithium-ion battery pack charger and power cord: 1

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• Dedicated AV interface cable (page 40): 1

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• GUIDE FOR BASIC OPERATION (VPC-CG21EX, VPC-CG21GX, VPC-CG21PX, VPC-CG21TA only)

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- QUICK GUIDE • Obtaining the PDF instruction

manual and cautions

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How to use the accessories

Lens cap

1

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2

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3

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4

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■Handstrap (Please purchase a commercially available handstrap.)

- To avoid dropping the camera, it is recommended that you attach a handstrap.

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    B --> C["Disassembly: Arrow to device"]
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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:

• SD Memory Card
• SDHC Memory Card
• SDXC Memory Card

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What "card" means in this manual

- 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".

PARTS NAMES

Front

ZOOM RANGE button Lens Monitor unit Stereo microphone Flash ON/OFF button

* The tripod mounting hole is on the bottom.

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Rear

Monitor Multi-indicator Operation pad DC IN terminal cover Battery cover Card slot cover ON/OFF button USB/AV terminal HDMI terminal ■ Operation pad

[ ] button Photo shooting button MENU button SET button MENU REC/PLAY Zoom switch [ ] button Video recording button REC/PLAY button

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it.

1 Connect the supplied power cord to the socket on the battery pack charger.

- Insert the connector straight and securely.

2 Insert the battery pack in the battery charger.

- Insert it in the direction indicated by the [] mark on the battery pack.

3 Plug the power plug into a power outlet (AC 100 V to 240 V).

• Charging begins.
  • The CHARGE indicator is lit during charging.

4 When the CHARGE indicator turns off, unplug the power cord from the power outlet, and remove the battery pack from the charger.

Battery pack charger Power cord

Battery pack charger Battery pack [△] mark CHARGE indicator To power outlet

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HINT

- Charging takes approximately 120 min.

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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?

- 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 radio during charging...

- Move the battery pack and charger further away from the TV or radio.

Ambient temperature during charging

- It is recommended that the ambient temperature during charging be between about 10 °C and 35 °C (50 °F and 95 °F). Due to the characteristics of the battery pack, at temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F), it may not be possible to sufficiently charge it.

- When the battery pack temperature is high, the safety function may be activated and halt charging.

Charge a battery pack in the following cases

- A battery pack which has not been used for a long time

- Newly purchased battery pack

FOR AMERICAN USERS:

- Use a UL Listed, 1.8 to 3 m (6 to 10 ft.), Type SPT-2 or NiSPT-2, AWG No.18 power supply cord, rated for 125 V 7 A, with a non-polarized NEMA 1-15P plug rated for 125 V 15 A.

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 properlyTo 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).The battery pack is not installed, or it is not installed correctly (page 9).Charging finished

Lit Charging

Flashing Problem with the battery pack or battery pack chargerImmediately remove the battery pack from the charger.Do not use an abnormal battery pack. (The usable life of the battery pack has probably expired.)

CAUTION

Do not charge the battery pack immediately after the camera has been in continuous use for a long time

- The battery pack becomes hot when the camera is used continuously for a long time. If you attempt to charge the battery pack in this state, the safety function may be activated and it may not be possible to charge the battery pack. Wait until the battery pack has cooled down before attempting to charge it.

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 (page 13). If an unformatted card is used, the card itself may become unusable.

Card slot cover ① Raise up ② Swivel ③ Insert the card ④ Close

• To remove the card, press it in, and then release. The card will protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out.

②Pull it out

①Push the card in

CAUTION

Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card

- Doing so may damage the card or the stored files.

If the multi-indicator is flashing red...

- Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red, as doing so may result in loss of files stored in the card.

HINT

To format a card

① Insert the card in the camera, and press the ON/OFF button (pages 12 and 17).
②Set the camera to the NORMAL mode (page 24).
③Press the MENU button.
④ Select the [→] tab, and press the SET button.
⑤Select "FORMAT" and press the SET button.

- The Format Screen appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to format the card.

Shooting without a card installed

- When a card is installed, images are recorded to and played back from the card. When no card is installed, images are recorded to and played back from the camera's internal memory. When the camera is turned on with no card installed, the internal memory icon is shown on the monitor to let you know that the images you capture will be saved to the camera's internal memory.

INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK

Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it.

Battery cover ①Push out ②Open Battery pack Connector markings ③Insert by matching the connector markings

SETUP

④Close

CAUTION

Does the battery pack appear swollen?

- 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. In this case, please discontinue its use and replace it with a new battery.

Do not use the battery with the outer covering or label removed

- Doing so may result in malfunction.

HINT

About the internal backup battery

- This camera's internal battery serves to maintain the date and time settings, as well as the shooting settings. The backup battery will be fully charged when the battery pack is kept in the camera continuously for about 2 days. In the fully charged state, the backup battery will maintain the camera settings for about 7 days.

When not using the camera for a long time, remove the battery pack

- A small amount of power is still used even if the camera is turned off, and it is therefore recommended that the battery pack be removed from the camera if it is not going to be used for a long time. Note that when the battery pack is removed for a long period, the time and date settings may be cleared. Before using your camera again, be sure to confirm that the camera settings are correct.

To prolong the life of the battery pack

- Although the battery pack is an expendable item, you can maximize the life of the battery by heeding the following suggestions.

- Do not leave the battery under the hot summer sun or exposed to other high-temperature environments.

- Do not continually recharge the battery when it is already fully charged. After fully charging it once, for example, use it for a while to partially discharge it before recharging it again.

- When the battery is not to be used for a long time, if possible store the partially charged (not fully charged) battery in a cool environment.

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.

■When the battery or internal camera (excluding battery) temperature rises during use

• During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera (excluding the battery) rises, a 📋icon lights on the monitor. It is still possible to record and play back even when the 📋icon is lit; however it is advised that you discontinue use as soon as possible and turn the camera off.
• If the temperature rises further, the 📁 icon will start to flash, and the camera will turn off automatically. The camera cannot be turned on until the temperature has dropped (or as long as the 📁 icon remains flashing). Please wait until the temperature has dropped before resuming use.
• During video recording, a countdown indicator will show the time starting about 15 seconds before shutdown. When the indicator shows 0 seconds, recording stops.
• If the camera is turned off while the temperature is high (that is, while the ⏻ icon is flashing), it cannot be turned on again until the temperature has dropped (or as long as the ⏻ icon remains flashing).

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

Turning on the camera

1 Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.

• If you briefly press the ON/OFF button, once, the camera will switch to the power save mode.
• If you press the REC/PLAY button for at least 1 second, the camera turns on in the playback mode.

Monitor unit ON/OFF button REC/PLAY button MENU RE / PLAY SET

Turning off the camera

1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.

• The camera turns off.

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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).

• When the power save mode is active, you can restore the power by any of the following methods:
• Press the ON/OFF button.
• Press the [] button.
• Open the monitor unit.
• After the power save mode has been active for about 30 minutes, the camera will switch to the standby mode. In this case, you can restore the power by pressing the ON/OFF button, or by closing and then opening the monitor unit.
• When the AC adaptor (optional) is connected, the power save mode will become active about 5 minutes after the camera is turned on (factory-preset setting).
• When the camera is connected to a computer or printer, the power save mode becomes active after about 12 hours.

HINT

To immediately activate the power save mode

- Press the ON/OFF button briefly to activate the power save function.

About the standby mode

- To turn off the camera only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the camera in the standby mode. The standby mode uses almost no power. When the monitor unit is opened again, the camera turns on immediately and you are ready to shoot or view images without any delay.

CAUTION

If the Ⓤ? icon appears...

- When a picture is taken, the date and time it was captured are recorded with it. If the date and time settings have not been completed (page 20), the date and time cannot be recorded with the captured images. For this reason, immediately after the camera is turned on, the “Set date and time” reminder briefly appears, after which the ⏻? icon is shown on the Recording Screen. To have the date and time recorded with the images, please complete this setting before capturing images.

• Due to the characteristics of the camera, the outer surface may become warm during use, but this does not indicate a malfunction.
• If the camera starts to feel uncomfortably hot during use, you might temporarily discontinue use until it cools down, or try holding it in your other hand for a while.
  Please use a tripod or other support when using the camera for a long time.

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.

• To correct the date and time setting, please see under HINT on page 22.

Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2010

1 Turn on the camera (page 17), and press the SET button.

• The Clock Set Screen appears.
- Follow the procedures below to enable or disable the date display during playback, to set the display format for the date, and to set the date and time.
• To display the Recording or Playback Screen, press the MENU button 2 times.

CLOCK SET DATE ▶ 2010/08/01 TIME ▶ 00:00 DISP ▶ D / M / Y NEW SET OK

2 Set the date.

①Select "DATE".
②Press the SET button.
• The Set Date Screen appears.
③Set the date to "2010/12/24".
- The date is set in the following order: Set the year → Set the month → Set the day.
- Toggle the SET button left or right to select year, month or day. Toggle the SET button up or down to increase or decrease the number.

④Press the SET button.

CLOCK SET DATE ▶ 2010/12/24 MEN. OK

3 Set the clock.

①Select "TIME".
②Press the SET button.
• The Set Time Screen appears.
③Set the time to "19:30".
- The time is set in the following order: Set the hour Set the minute. - A 24-hour clock is used for the time display.
④Press the SET button.

CLOCK SET TIME 19:30 OK

4 Set the order in which the date is displayed during playback.

①Select "DISP".
②Press the SET button.
• The Set Date Format Screen appears.
③Toggle the SET button up or down.
- Toggle the SET button up to change the displayed date order as follows:

CLOCK SET DISP D / M/Y NEW OK

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Toggle the SET button down to change it in the reverse order. ④Press the SET button.

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5 Press the MENU button.

• The date and time setting is completed.
• To display the Recording or Playback Screen, press the MENU button.

HINT

- 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). It is recommended to check that the date and time settings are still correct after replacing the battery pack and before shooting or recording of any type (follow step 1).

To correct the date and time settings

①Turn on the camera.
②Display the Option Setting Menu 1 (page 27).
③Select "CLOCK SET" and press the SET button.
- The screen to set the date and time appears.
- The current date and time settings are shown.

④Select the line you wish to change, and make the correction.

SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE

Switch between the recording mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for viewing your recorded images).

1 Turn on the camera (page 17).

2 Press the REC/PLAY button.

• The mode changes.
- The mode changes each time the REC/PLAY button is pressed.

10M-S 10 Full-HD 001:00:14 HD A NT

2010.12.24 18:41 100-000 Full-HD 6.5MB SET OK

REC/PLAY button MENU REE PLAY SET

MENU RE/ PLAY

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.

Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes

1 Turn on the camera (page 17).

• The previous mode is active.

2 Press the MENU button.

- The Menu Screen for the active mode appears.

3 Select the operating mode icon, and press the SET button.

- Switch from the SIMPLE mode to the NORMAL mode, or from the NORMAL mode to the SIMPLE mode.

- Press the MENU button to cancel the Menu Screen.

Switch to detailed normal menu

Operating mode icon

Press SET button to switch to simple Menu

Operating mode icon

Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen

1 Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 23).
2 Select the desired operating mode (page 24).
3 If the Menu Screen is not displayed, press the MENU button.

• The Menu Screen appears.
• To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.

Press SET button to switch to simple Menu MENU button MENU REC/PLAY SET

Using the SIMPLE Mode Menu

4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button.

- The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.

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    G --> H["To set video and photo size"]
    H --> I["OK setting"]

Using the NORMAL Mode Menu

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Toggle the SET button up or down to select a tab.

- The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears.

Push up SET SET Push down Tab RECORDING MENU 1 VIDEO ▶ Full-HD PHOTO ▶ 10m-S SCENE SELECT ▶ AUTC FILTER ▶ FLASH ▶ A SELF-TIMER ▶ S N M ▶ SET OK Option tab

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Toggle the SET button to the right.

Push to the right 1 2 3 1 2 3 VIDEO PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER FLASH SELF-TIMER RECORDING MENU 1 Full-HD 10 M-S AUTO SA SET OK

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Toggle the SET button up or down to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button.

• The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.
• To return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.

Push up SET Select an item to change RECORDING MENU 1 VIDEO PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER FLASH SELF-TIMER MENU SET OK Push down SET Applicable mode Press 12 M 4000x3000 11 M 4480x2520[16:9] ✓10M-H 3648x2736 10M-S 3648x2736 7.5M 3648x2056[16:9] 2 M 1920x1080[16:9] VENU SET OK

HINT

About the applicable mode indicator

- 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.

1 Turn on the camera (page 17), and set it to the recording mode (page 23).

2 Press the [ ] button.

• Recording begins.
• It is not necessary to keep the [ ] button pressed while recording.
• When the remaining recording time available for the currently recording clip becomes little, a countdown of the remaining recording time appears on the display.

3 End the recording.

- Press the [] button again to stop recording.

[ ] button Recording time Full-HD • REC000:00:09 5 Available recording time remaining

SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS

Capture a still image (single-shot).

1 Turn on the camera (page 17), and set it to the recording mode (page 23).

2 Press the [] button.

①Press the [ ] button halfway.

• The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock).

② Continue to gently press the [ ] button all the way.

• The shutter releases and the image is captured.

- You can view the captured image on the monitor by keeping the [ ] button depressed when you capture the image.

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②

[ ] button 10mm-S Target mark

HINT

Adjusting the monitor brightness

- 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?

• A target mark [] on the monitor shows the area the camera is focusing on.
• The camera automatically determines the correct focus by measuring from 9 different focus points within the shooting area. If the target mark is at a position that is different from the point you wish to focus on, you can refocus, for example, by changing the shooting angle.
• The large target mark appears when the camera focuses on a wide area in the center of the screen.

Target mark 10x-S F3.6 1/2 Camera shake icon Shutter speed Aperture

Does it seem to take a long time to save images?

- When shooting in dimly lit conditions, it may take some time to save the data to the card.

SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP

You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip.

1 Turn on the camera (page 17), and set it to the recording mode (page 23).
2 Press the [] button.
3 When you see a scene you'd like to capture as a still image, press the [ ] button.
4 Press the [ ] button to end the video clip recording.

[ ] button [ ] button

Technical line drawing of a handheld device with internal components and a screen (no text or symbols)

2M Full-HD ● REC000:00:09

HINT

• When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not operate.
• 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. If you intend to capture a still image while recording a video clip, it is suggested that you take note of the remaining video recording time.

About the recording size of still images

- The size of a still image captured during video clip recording depends on the video clip recording size.

Video clip recording size setting Still image recording size
Full-HD Full-SHQ	2M
HD-HR HD-SHQ 0.9M
TV-SHQ	0.3M

- It is not possible to capture sequential shots.

MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)

Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.

1 Point the camera lens at the subject.

2 Push the zoom switch toward [T/○] or [W/■] to compose the desired image.

[T/○]: Zoom in on the subject. [W/■]: Zoom out.

• When the zoom switch is pushed, the zoom bar appears on the monitor.
• When the optical zoom factor is at maximum, zooming stops temporarily. When the zoom switch is pushed toward the [T/○] side again, the mode changes to the digital zoom mode and zooming continues.

3 Take the picture.

For video clip recording, see page 29. For shooting single shots, see page 30.

Zoom switch ZOOM RANGE button

When both optical and digital zoom are enabled Zoom bar Optical zoom Digital zoom (yellow)

When optical zoom only is enabled

HINT

When the ZOOM RANGE button is pressed...

• The magnification is approximately doubled (double-range zoom). Press the button again to return to normal magnification.
• The [W] icon is shown on the Recording Screen during normal magnification, and a [T] icon on the double-range zoom Recording Screen.
• During video clip recording, the zoom range does not change even when the ZOOM RANGE button is pressed.

PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES

1 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 23).

2 Select the image to play back.

• Toggle the SET button to move the orange frame to the file you wish to play back.
• The image information for the framed image is shown at the bottom of the screen.

3 Press the SET button.

• The image you selected in step 2 is displayed fullscreen.
- If a video clip was selected, playback begins.

Toggle the SET button down.

Orange frame 2010.12.24 18:41 100-000 Full-HD 6.5MB SET OK

MENU REC/ PLAY SET SET button

Video clip playback operation

To do this... Do this
Normal forward playback Press the SET button.
Stop playback During playback, toggle the SET button down.
Pause		During playback, press the SET button or toggle the SET button up.During accelerated playback, toggle the SET button up.
Toplay back one image at a time (single-frame step)	During forward playback	After pausing playback, toggle the SET button to the right.
	During reverse playback	After pausing playback, toggle the SET button to the left.
Slow playback	During forward playback	After pausing playback, press and hold the SET button to the right.
	During reverse playback	After pausing playback, press and hold the SET button to the left.
To accelerate playback	Forward playback	During forward playback, toggle the SET button to the right.The playback speed changes each time the SET button is toggled to the right, as follows: Normal playback → 2× → 5× → 10× → 15× Toggle the SET button to the left to resume normal playback speed.
	Reverse playback	During forward playback, toggle the SET button to the left.The playback speed changes each time the SET button is toggled to the left, as follows: 15× ← 10× ← 5× ← 2× Toggle the SET button to the right to resume normal playback speed.
Return to normal playback speed		Press the SET button.
Adjusting the volume		Louder: During playback, push the zoom switch toward the [T] side.Softer: During playback, push the zoom switch toward the [W] side.

How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image

1 Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to "snap" a photo.

2 Press the [] button.

- The screen to select the aspect ratio of the still image appears. Select the desired aspect ratio, and press the [] button. Note, however, that if the video clip aspect ratio is 4:3, you cannot select 16:9.

HINT

The file size for a video clip is very large

• Therefore, be aware that if the video clip is uploaded to a computer to be played back, the computer may not be able to play back the video fast enough, making it appear jerky. (The video will always be displayed properly on the camera monitor or a television.)
• Depending on the card, recording may end even before the possible recording time indicated.

Display the video clip playback point

• During video clip playback, press the MENU button for at least 1 second to display a bar showing the current playback point in the video clip.
• Press the MENU button for about 1 second to cancel the bar.

CAUTION

During video clip playback, the sound of a motor is audible...

- During recording, the sound of the optical zoom movement or autofocus movement was recorded. This is not a malfunction.

If no audio is heard...

- The audio is not played back when the video clip is played back in the frame-by-frame, slow-motion, fast playback or reverse playback mode.

CONNECTING TO A TV

By connecting the camera to a TV, you can play back the recorded files on the TV.

CAUTION

Insert and pull out the cable carefully

• 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. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in the terminal socket.
• Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.

About image output: The image output destination differs depending on the camera status.

Connection cable	Image output destination	Recording mode		Playback mode
		Standby R	Recording
Dedicated AV interface cable	Camera monitor	NTSC: ×PAL:○	○	×
	TV	NTSC: ○PAL:×	×	○
HDMI cable	Camera monitor	×	○	×
	TV ○	×	○

○: Images are output ×: Images are not output

HINT

- HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

HDMI™ HIGH-DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE

Connecting to a video input terminal

Use the supplied dedicated AV interface cable to connect to a TV.

graph TD
    A["Set the input to "VIDEO"."] --> B["Supplied dedicated AV interface cable"]
    B --> C["To USB/AV terminal"]
    C --> D["White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal"]
    C --> E["Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal"]
    C --> F["Yellow plug: To Video Input terminal"]

Connecting to the HDMI terminal

Use a separately sold mini-HDMI cable to connect to a TV.

graph LR
    A["Set the input to "HDMI"."] --> B["Mini HDMI cable (optional)"]
    B --> C["To HDMI terminal on the TV"]
    C --> D["To HDMI terminal"]

PLAYING BACK ON A TV

• After connecting the camera to the television, switch the TV input to the terminal to which the camera is connected.
• The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the camera's monitor. (Use the TV controls to adjust the volume.)
• The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is used to play back audio recordings as well.

CAUTION

Insert and pull out the cable carefully

• 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. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in the terminal socket.
• Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.

Copying (dubbing) images to a DVD recorder

- Please refer to the section “Dubbing” in the instruction manual for your DVD recorder.

OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

The Instruction Manual that explains the features in detail can be downloaded from our website.

- “Adobe Reader” is required to view the Instruction Manual. If Adobe Reader is not already installed on your computer, a link to the website from which you can download it can be found on our website.

Contents of the Instruction Manual

Explanations for the functions indicated below can be found in the downloadable Instruction Manual.

Please be sure to obtain and use the Instruction Manual.

HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL

CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

How to use the accessories

ABOUT THE CARD

Media cards that can be used with this camera

What "card" means in this manual

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA

High-quality images with "Full High Definition*"

Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation

Image stabilizer for sharp pictures

Capture clear images of the targeted subject

Eye-Fi smart

SYSTEM MAP

SETUP

PARTS NAMES

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Charging the battery pack

INSTALLING THE CARD

INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK

About the temperature alert icon 📋

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

Turning on the camera

Turning off the camera

Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is active

DATE AND TIME SETTING

SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE

SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE

Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes

Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen

Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen

Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen

SIMPLE

SHOOTING

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

For best results

Using the autofocus

Select the recording size

Select the focus setting

Hints for taking pictures

How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image

SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK

PLAYBACK VOLUME

DELETING FILES

Delete single/delete all/delete folder

Delete selected

PLAYBACK MODES

21-image display playback

Selecting the playback folder

Magnifying (zooming in) the image

NORMAL

SHOOTING

RECORDING MENU 1

Video setting

Still image setting

Scene select setting

Filter setting

Self-timer setting

RECORDING MENU 2

Motion compensation (image stabilizer) setting

Focus range setting

Focus mode setting

43 English

Light-measuring mode setting

ISO sensitivity setting

RECORDING MENU 3

White balance setting

Subject chaser settings

High sensitivity mode setting

Digital zoom setting

Exposure compensation

Storage folder setting

PLAYBACK

PLAYBACK MENU 1

Slideshow settings

File protect setting

Resize

Rotate

PLAYBACK MENU 2

Correcting the image

Editing video clips

Printing instructions

FILE INFO DISPLAY

■ OPTION SETTINGS

DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU

INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU

Shortcut setting

TV output setting

File No. continued setting

Formatting (initializing)

CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY

Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time

For audio recordings

CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE

■ OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

When using as a card reader

To access the files in the internal memory

SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE

USING AS A CARD READER

For Windows Vista/XP/7 users

For Windows 2000 users (except for the SDXC card)

For Mac OS X users

ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE CARD

Configuration of directories in the card

File formats

Cautions when using as a card reader

USING AS A PC CAMERA

For Windows XP

Using as a PC camera

USING THE SOFTWARE

Operating environment

Obtaining the software

CONNECTING TO A TV

CONNECTING TO A TV

Connecting to a video input terminal

Connecting to the HDMI terminal

PLAYING BACK ON A TV

CONNECTING TO A PRINTER

PRINTING

OTHER CONNECTIONS

SCREEN CAPTURE

■ APPENDICES

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING

Camera

Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters

SPECIFICATIONS

Camera

Camera connectors

Battery life

Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time

Concerning the multi-indicator

Supplied battery pack charger

Supplied Li-ion battery pack

Others

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

HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES

How to obtain the Instruction Manual

1 Remove the card from the camera.

- 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.

2 Start your computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to the computer.

- Connect the camera's USB/AV terminal to the computer's USB connector.

3 Turn on your camera (page 17).

- The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera's monitor.

graph TD
    A["USB CONNECTION"] --> B["COMPUTER"]
    A --> C["PRINTER"]
    A --> D["CANCEL"]
    E["Computer"] --> F["To USB connector"]
    F --> G["Supplied dedicated USB interface cable"]
    G --> H["To USB/AV terminal"]

4 Select "COMPUTER", and press the SET button.

- The screen to select the computer connection mode appears.

5 Select "CARD READER" and press the SET button.

• The screen to access the website for this camera (access menu) appears.
• If the access menu does not appear, double-click on Autorun or Autorun.exe.
• When you double-click on the HTML file (index.html) in the camera drive, the screen to access the website for this camera (access menu) appears.

6 Click on [Go to Xacti CG21/CG22 Web Support Page].

• The website page introducing this camera opens.
• Select and download the desired instruction manual from the website.

HINT

If the Autorun, Autorun.exe or index.html file has been deleted...

- The Autorun or Autorun.exe and index.html files can be created by using the camera to format the camera's internal memory.

About the Kodak online service

- When you close the access menu, a dialog box to connect to the website introducing Kodak's online service appears. To skip this option, check the [No thanks!] option button, and then click on the [OK] button.

To access the Web support page next time...

- When you close the access menu, a shortcut icon is created on your desktop so that you can easily access the Web support page in the future. The next time you wish to access the Web support page, just double-click on the desktop shortcut icon.

ABOUT THE EYE-FI TRANSFER FEATURE

By inserting a commercially sold Eye-Fi card (SD card with wireless LAN) in your camera, you can easily upload photos to your computer, a sharing site, etc. automatically via a Wi-Fi network. Also, you can transfer video files if your Eye-Fi card has a video upload function. The Eye-Fi card settings can be performed using the Eye-Fi Manager, but in addition, the settings below can be performed with this camera.

• Eye-Fi automatic transfer ON/OFF
  • Automatic halt of Eye-Fi operation when battery is low
• AC adaptor connection restrictions (may or may not be supported, depending on the camera)
• SSID setup/delete

HINT

• The Instruction Manual for the Eye-Fi transfer feature can be obtained from the Sanyo website (page 46).
  * “Adobe Reader” is required to view the Instruction Manual. If Adobe Reader is not already installed on your computer, a link to the website from which you can download it can be found on the Sanyo website.

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 Answer Action
Power	Why doesn't the power turn on?	Due to cold temperatures, the battery pack temporarily lost its power.	Place the camera in your pocket to warm it up before using it.
	Why is the battery pack consumed so quickly even after it was fully recharged?	The ambient temperature is very low.	Keep the battery pack in an environment of 10 to 40 °C (50 to 104 °F).
		The battery pack life has expired.	If a battery becomes depleted quickly even after it was sufficiently charged, it should be assumed that the battery has reached the end of its service life. Please replace it with a new battery.
	Why doesn't recharging end?	The battery pack life has expired.	Replace with a new battery pack. If this is not effective, consult your dealer.
	Why does the icon appear?	The remaining battery pack power is low.	Use the AC adaptor (optional), or replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.
Shooting	Why does the multi-indicator flash red?	A recorded file is being saved on the card or internal memory.	Not a malfunction. Wait until the multi-indicator turns off.
	Why doesn't the flash operate?	The camera has determined that the image is bright enough and the flash is not necessary.	Not a malfunction. Capture the image; the camera will determine when the flash is necessary.
Shooting	Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off?	— All settings except the self-timer and the exposure compensation are retained even after the camera is turned off.
	Which resolution setting should I use?	— Select the resolution setting according to the intended use. 12M , 11M , 10M-H , 10M-S , 7.5M , 10M-U :Appropriate for printing letter-size or larger, and for printing a close-up of part of a photo (trimming). 2M , 2M , 2M-U : For printing standard photo (photo service) sizes. 0.9M , 0.3M : For photos displayed on a web page, or sent as e-mail attachments.
Shooting	What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom?	— Because	shooting with the optical zoom uses the optics of a physical lens, you can shoot without losing minute details in the image. The digital zoom, on the other hand, works by magnifying a portion of the image that hits the image sensor and may produce a coarser image.
	How can I get the distant view into focus?	— Set the scene select function to the landscape mode when photographing. Or, set the focus range setting to manual focus MF, and set the distance to∞.
	The zoom range does not change when the ZOOM RANGE button is pressed.	The ZOOM RANGE button was pressed while the digital zoom was engaged.	Not a malfunction. Use the optical zoom. The zoom range cannot be changed while the digital zoom is engaged.
Monitor	When used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves?	Condition due to the monitor characteristics.	Not a malfunction. Spots that appear in the monitor only appear in the monitor and will not be recorded with the images.
	Why does the displayed image contain some red, blue and green dots, or why are black spots visible?
Viewing images	Why is the image too bright?	The subject was too bright.	When capturing an image, devise a way to compensate for a bright subject, for example, by changing the shooting angle.
	Why is the image out of focus?	The focus is not locked properly.	Hold the camera correctly and slowly press the [button halfway to lock the focus. Then press the [button all the way to capture the image.
Viewing images	Why is there no image (☐ is shown)?	This may happen when trying to play back images stored on a card from a different digital camera.	Play back images that were recorded on a card using this camera.
	Why is the playback image distorted?	If the subject moves or the camera is moved during recording, a distorted image may sometimes occur.	Not a malfunction. This is a characteristic of the CMOS sensor.
Viewing images	Why isn't the magnified image clear?	Due to the characteristics of the camera, magnified images appear less clear.	Not a malfunction.
	Why isn't the captured image clear?	The image was captured using the digital zoom.	Not a malfunction.
	Can I play back image and sound files that I edited using my computer?	— We cannot guarantee the accurate playback of files that have been edited using a computer.
	Why is there a motor-like sound during video clip playback?	The sound of the camera's mechanical action was recorded.	Not a malfunction.
Connecting to a TV	Why is there no sound?	The volume on the TV is set to the minimum.	Adjust the volume on the TV.
Printing	Why does a message appear during PictBridge printing?	There is a problem with the printer.	Please refer to the instruction manual for your printer.
Misc.	The “Cannot edit video clips with unlike settings” message appears.	You have attempted to join video clips having different resolutions or frame rates.	Select video clips that have the same resolution or frame rate.
	Why is a noise heard from a nearby TV or radio during battery recharging?	Electromagnetic waves are emitted from the charger.	Move the AC adaptor further away from the TV or radio when recharging the battery pack.
	Why does the “Insufficient card memory” or “Insufficient internal memory” message appear?	There is no more available memory on the card or in the camera’s internal memory.	Delete unnecessary files, or use a card that has more memory available.
	Why does the “Card is protected” message appear?	The lock switch on the card is in the locked (protect) position.	Move the lock switch to the unlocked position.
	Why can’t the camera be operated?	A temporary internal circuitry problem may be the cause.	Remove the AC adaptor (optional) and the battery pack from the camera, wait a few minutes, then reinstall the battery pack and try again.
	A problem such as inability to record or play back occurs.	The card contains files that were saved using a device other than this camera.	After saving your files to a different medium, format the card.
Misc.	Can I use my camera abroad?	— 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 advice.
	Why does the “System error” message appear?	A problem has occurred within the camera or card.	Check the following items:1Remove the card and then install it again.2Remove the battery pack and then install it again.3Install a different card. If “System error” still appears after performing the above steps, then take the camera to the dealer for service.

SPECIFICATIONS

Camera

Recorded image file format	Still images:JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant)Note: Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) is standard for digital still camera image files to provide interoperability between digital photography devices for the images stored on removable memory cards. However, it is not guaranteed that all devices will support the DCF standard.Video clips:Conforms to ISO-standard MPEG-4 AVC/H.264*Audio:MPEG-4 audio (AAC compression)48 kHz sampling rate, 16-bit stereo format
Data storage media	Internal memory: Approx. 80 MBSD Memory CardSDHC Memory Card (up to 32 GB)SDXC Memory Card (up to 64 GB)
Image sensor/camera effective number of pixels	1/2.33-inch (1.1 cm) CMOS sensorStill images: Approx. 10 million pixelsVideos (HD mode): Approx. 8.3 million pixelsVideos (SD mode): Approx. 10 million 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.

Still image shooting mode (recording resolution)	12M: 4000 × 3000 pixels (approx. 12 million pixels)11M: 4480 × 2520 pixels (approx. 11 million pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio)10MH: 3648 × 2736 pixels (approx. 10 million pixels, low compression)10MS: 3648 × 2736 pixels (approx. 10 million pixels, normal compression)7.5M: 3648 × 2056 pixels (approx. 7.5 million pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio)2M: 1920 × 1080 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio)2M: 1600 × 1200 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels)0.9M: 1280 × 720 pixels (approx. 900,000 pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio)0.3M: 640 × 480 pixels (approx. 300,000 pixels)10MS: 3648 × 2736 pixels (approx. 10 million pixels, sequential shots)2MS: 1600 × 1200 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels, sequential shots)
Video clip recording mode (recording resolution)	Full-HD: 1920 × 1080 pixels, 60 fields/s (60i)Full-SHQ: 1920 × 1080 pixels, 30 fps (30p)HD-HR: 1280 × 720 pixels, 60 fps (60p)HD-SHQ: 1280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps (30p)TV-SHQ: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps (30p)• The 60 fps frame rate of this camera is 59.94 fps, and the 30 fps frame rate is 29.97 fps.
White balance Full-auto TTL; manual setting available
Lens	Focal length: f = 6.8 mm to 34.0 mm, Optical 5× zoomOpen: F = 3.5 (wide) to 3.7 (tele)8 groups, 10 elements (including three with four aspheric surfaces)35 mm film camera conversionStill image shooting: 38 mm to 190 mm (5×)Video clip recording:Double-range zoom W mode: f = 40 mm to 200 mm (5×)Double-range zoom T mode: f = 80 mm to 400 mm (5×)
Exposure control type	0 ±1.8 EV in 0.3 EV steps
Light-measuring mode	Multi-section measuring, center-weighted measuring, spot measuring
Range Normal mode:50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinitySuper macro mode:1 cm (0.39 in 80 cm (31.50 in.) (wide end only)
Digital zoom For shooting:1× to approx. 12×For playback:1× to 62.5× (varies with resolution)
Shutter speed Still image shooting mode: 1/2 to 1/1,500 sec.(Approx. 1 sec. max. when scene select function is set to lamp [IMAGE](During flash: 1/30 to 1/1,500 sec.)Sequential shots mode: 1/30 to 1/1,500 sec. (no flash)Video clip recording mode: 1/30 to 1/10,000 sec.(1/15 sec. max. when scene select function is set to lamp [IMAGE] or the high sensitivity mode)
Sensitivity Still image shooting (standard output sensitivity*)/video clip recording mode:Auto (video clip recording: Double-range zoom W mode: ISO 200 to 1600; double-range zoom T mode: ISO 50 to 400; still image shooting: ISO 50 to 400)/ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, and ISO 1600 (switchable from the Recording Menu)• Sensitivity measured in compliance with the ISO standard (ISO 12232:2006).• Maximum ISO sensitivity up to 1600 equivalent when Scene Select function is set to [IMAGE].
Minimum subject illumination	Double-range zoom W modeApprox. 16 lux (1/30 sec. in the scene select AUTO mode)Approx. 4 lux (1/15 sec. in the HIGH SENSITIVITY or lamp mode)Double-range zoom T modeApprox. 64 lux (1/30 sec. in the scene select AUTO mode)Approx. 16 lux (1/15 sec. in the HIGH SENSITIVITY or lamp mode)
Image stabilizer Video: ElectronicStill image: Multi-calculation electronic

Monitor 2.7" (6.9 cm)	low-temperature polysilicon TFT colorwide liquid crystal (transmissive), approx.230,000 dots
Flash working range	GN = 4.0Approx. 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 TTL-type AF (still image shooting mode: 9-pointrange finder/spot focus; video clip recording mode:Continuous focus), manual focus
Self-timer Approx. 2-second delay, 10-second delay
Ambient environment	Temperature 0	to 40 °C (32 to 104°F) (operation)-20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140°F) (storage)
	Humidity 30 to 90% (operating, no condensation)10 to 90% (storage, no condensation)
Power supply Battery pack (supplied)		Li-ion battery pack (DB-L80) ×1
AC adaptor (optional)		VAR-G 9
Power consumption 3.5 W (When using the Li-ion battery during recording)
Dimensions (excluding protrusions)		85.7 (W) × 37.4 (D) × 110.3 (H) mm3.37 (W) × 1.47 (D) × 4.34 (H) in.(Maximum dimensions)Volumetric capacity: Approx. 175 cc
Weight		Approx. 171 g (6.0 oz.) (including battery pack and card)Approx. 154 g (5.4 oz.) (camera only [without battery pack and card])

Camera connectors

USB/AV(communication/audio and video output) terminal	Dedicated regrouped jack
	Audio output	Stereo
	Video output	Composite video, NTSC color TV system/PAL TV system (switchable from the Option Setting Menu)
	USB USB	2.0 High SpeedPC camera: USB video class
HDMI terminal Video output		Total number of scan lines (effective number of scan lines): 750p (720p)/1125i (1080i)/525p (480p)Audio output: L-PCM 48 kHz sampling

Battery life

Shooting Still	image shooting mode	Approx. 190 images: CIPA standard (when a SanDisk 2 GB SD Memory Card is used)*
	Video clip recording mode	Approx. 60 minutes: Recorded in Full-HD mode
Playback Approx. 210 minutes:		Monitor on, continuous playback

* When the image stabilizer setting is [Figure]

• Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a 25^ (77 °F) ambient temperature.
• The operation time may vary depending on the conditions of the battery pack and the conditions of use. Especially when used at temperatures below 10 °C (50 °F), the battery pack operation time is significantly reduced.

Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time

Shooting/ recording mode	Resolution setting	Internal Memory	SD Memory Card
			8 GB 16 GB
Still image mode	12M	21 images	2,000 images 3,910 images
	11M	22 images	2,120 images 4,150 images
	10M-H	17 images	1,600 images 3,130 images
	10M-S	25 images	2,390 images 4,670 images
	7.5M	34 images	3,150 images 6,150 images
	2M 116	images 10,800 images	21,100 images
	2M 124	images 11,300 images	22,000 images
	0.9M 233	images 20,700 images	40,400 images
	0.3M 536	images 49,800 images	97,100 images
	10M-U	25 images	2,390 images 4,670 images
	2M-U 124	images 11,300 images	22,000 images
Video clip mode	Full-HD 38 sec. 1 hr. 1 min. 2 hr.
	Full-SHQ	49 sec.	1 hr. 19 min. 2 hr.	35 min.
	HD-HR	49 sec.	1 hr. 19 min. 2 hr.	35 min.
	HD-SHQ 1 min. 3 sec. 1 hr. 43 min. 3 hr. 22 min.
	TV-SHQ	2 min. 30 sec.	4 hr. 3 min. 7 hr.	56 min.
Audio recording mode	43 min.	67 hr.	130 hr.

• If the continuous recording time of a voice memo exceeds about 13 hours, the recorded file is saved and recording ends. In the video clip recording mode, when the size of the file being recorded exceeds 4 GB, the recorded file is saved once, and then recording continues in a new file. (These 4 GB segments are automatically created. The recording session continues until you stop recording, but sound recording is temporarily interrupted while the file is being saved.)
• The above values apply when an SD Memory Card by SanDisk is used.
• Even with cards of the same capacity, the amount of data that can actually be stored may differ depending on the card brand, etc.
• The continuous shooting time for each video clip will differ depending, for example, on the card capacity, environmental conditions (temperature and shooting conditions, etc.).

Concerning the multi-indicator

The camera's multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the different camera operations.

Color	Multi-indicator status		Camera status
Green	Lit		Connected to a computer or printer
	Flashing		Power save mode active
Orange Lit			Connected to a TV
Red Flashing		Slow	Rise in internal temperature
		Fast	During self-timer photography
		Very fast	Accessing card

Multi-indicator

Supplied battery pack charger

Part No. VAR-L80
Power source		AC 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz, 5 W
Rated output DC 4.2 V, 550 mA
Compatible batteries Supplied or separately sold Lithium-ion battery pack (DB-L80)
Ambient environment	Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (when charging) -20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140 °F) (storage)
	Humidity 20 to 80% (no condensation)
Dimensions		84.0 (W) × 50.5 (D) × 22.5 (H) mm 3.31" (W) × 1.99" (D) × 0.89" (H)
Weight (without power cord) Approx. 49 g (1.7 oz.)

- 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.

Supplied Li-ion battery pack

Model number DB-L80
Voltage		3.7 V
Capacity		700 mAh
Ambient environment	Temperature 0	to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (during use)-10 to 30 °C (14 to 86 °F) (storage)
	Humidity	10 to 90% (no condensation)
Dimensions		39.2 (W) × 5.9 (D) × 31.4 (H) mm1.54 (W) × 0.23 (D) × 1.24 (H) in.
Weight		Approx. 15 g (0.5 oz.)

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).

In this manual, the Microsoft ^® Windows ^® 2000 operating system, Microsoft ^® Windows ^® XP operating system, Microsoft ^® Windows ^® Vista operating system, and Microsoft ^® Windows ^® 7 operating system are collectively referred to as “Windows”.

Software Red Eye by FotoNation™ 2003-2005 is a trademark of FotoNation® Inc.

Red Eye software© 2003-2005 FotoNation In Camera Red Eye - covered by U.S. Patent No. 6,407,777. Other patents Pending.

Red™ FotoNation™

SDXC logo is a trademark.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

HDMI™ HIGH-DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE

Eye-Fi is a registered trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc.

All other company and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

CAUTION

• It is forbidden to copy this manual, whole or in part, without prior written permission.
• All images and illustrations given in this manual are for explanation purposes and may differ slightly from that of the actual product. Also, actual specifications are subject to change without prior notice and therefore may differ from the contents of this manual.

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 shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting from the use of this camera.
• Sanyo Electric declines all responsibility for damages due to improper use of the camera, failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual, or repairs or changes done by those other than a technician authorized by the manufacturer.
• Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any damage caused by optional devices or consumable items used with the camera other than those supplied with the camera or those specified by Sanyo Electric.
• 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.
• The images captured with this camera will differ in quality from pictures taken with a standard film camera.

About the MPEG-4 Standard license

"This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used only for personal and non-commercial purposes for encoding video and/or decoding video that was encoded (1) for a personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted or implied for any other use."

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