INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Dual Camera

VPC-HD2000EX VPC-HD2000 VPC-HD2000GX

Important note

This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-HD2000EX, VPC-HD2000 and VPC-HD2000GX. 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.
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, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: h Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. h Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. h Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. h Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. i Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.
Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-HD2000 Trade Name: SANYO Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address: 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311 Telephone No.: (818) 998-7322 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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FOR CANADIAN USERS
i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

FOR EU USERS

The symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply 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/or reused. The symbol mark means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste. Note: If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol mark, this chemical symbol means that the battery or accumulator contains a heavy metal at a certain concentration. This will be indicated as follows: Hg: mercury, Cd: cadmium, Pb: lead In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators. Please, dispose of them correctly at your local community waste collection/ recycling centre. Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!

NORMAL

SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 1... 96 Video setting... 96 Still image setting.. 100 Scene select setting... 101 Filter setting... 101 Self-timer setting... 102 RECORDING MENU 2... 103 Motion compensation (image stabilizer) setting. 103 Focus range setting... 104 Focus mode setting... 105 Light-measuring mode setting.. 105 ISO sensitivity setting... 106 RECORDING MENU 3... 107 White balance setting... 107 Exposure setting... 108 Face chaser setting... 109 Photo wide D-range setting... 110 High sensitivity mode setting.. 111 Digital zoom setting... 111 Exposure compensation... 112 PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MENU 1... 114 Slideshow settings... 114 File protect setting... 115 Protect selected files.. 116 Resize.... 117 Rotate.... 117 PLAYBACK MENU 2... 118 Correcting the contrast... 118 Editing video clips... 119 Printing instructions... 129 FILE INFO DISPLAY... 133

OPTION SETTINGS

DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU...134 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU..135 Storage folder setting...141 Shortcut setting...142 Screen language...144 TV output setting...145 File No. continued setting..150 Formatting (initializing)...152 CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY.153 Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time...153 For audio recordings..154 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE.155
OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A STANDARD VIDEO INPUT TERMINAL..157 ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY..158 Connect to the S-VIDEO terminal..158 Connect to the 480p/720p/1080i/1080p terminal.159 Connecting to the HDMI terminal..160 PLAYING BACK ON A TV...161 Xacti Library...162 CONNECTING TO A PRINTER PRINTING...163 OTHER CONNECTIONS CONNECTING A MICROPHONE/HEADPHONES..166 SHOE MOUNT...167

APPENDICES

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS... 168 TROUBLESHOOTING... 176 Camera.... 176 Docking station... 186 Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters.. 188 SPECIFICATIONS.... 190 Camera.... 190 Camera connectors... 194 Battery life... 195 Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time.. 196 Docking station... 197 Remote control unit... 197 Concerning the multi-indicator.. 198 Supplied AC adaptor.. 199 Supplied Li-ion battery pack.. 199 Others.... 200 Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to comfirm that your camera is set up and ready to go.... 201 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES.. 202

FILE INFO DISPLAY on page 133
Using with a computer Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Use the camera as a card reader
USING AS A CARD READER on page 9 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Copy files from your camera to a computer
Connect your camera to a computer on page ix
Burn files copied to the computer onto a DVD
Burn video clips onto a DVD (For Windows Vista users) on page xi
About video clip files recorded with this camera on page 13 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Using as a webcam

Using as a PC camera on page 15 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Record an image of the computer screen
SCREEN CAPTURE on page 17 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
i Soft case (page 14): 1 i Handstrap (page 13): 1
i Xacti Software CD (CD-ROM) (page 4 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1
i Li-ion battery pack (page 34): 1
i Docking station (pages 25 and 29): 1
i Dedicated S-AV interface cable (pages 157 and 158): 1
i Dedicated USB interface cable (page 7 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1
i Dedicated component cable (page 159): 1
i AC adaptor and power cord (pages 29, 37 and 38): 1
i Remote control unit (pages 26, 30 to 32 and 83): 1 FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. ONLY Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. The lithium battery used in this camera contains perchlorate material, which may require special handling. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate. i Lens cap (page 13): 1 i Dedicated USB converter cable: 1 h For use with the Xacti Library feature
i Microphone connection cable (page 166): 1
i Cores: 3 For HDMI cable
For microphone connection cable
i SAFETY MANUAL (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera.
i Quick Guide Included with model VPC-HD2000GX. Not included with other models.
i Xacti Library Instruction Manual
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES How to use the accessories

k Handstrap

k Lens cap

Depress

Pull <To remove>

k Soft case

ABOUT THE SEPARATELY SOLD ACCESSORIES AND THE CARD
Separately sold accessories
i HDMI cable VCP-HDMI01 Cable for connecting to the HDMI terminal on the docking station. i Lithium-ion Battery Charger VAR-L50 Battery charger for the supplied or separately sold lithium-ion battery pack (DB-L50A). i Lithium-ion Battery DB-L50 Same model as the supplied lithium-ion battery pack. i Wide Conversion Lens VCP-L07W Expand your cameras wide-angle range. i Tele Conversion Lens VCP-L16T Make distant objects appear closer. i Semi Fish-eye Lens VCP-L04F For wide-angle shots close to the fisheye lens. i Wireless microphone HM-W300 Record sound from the stereo microphone located at a distance from the camera. Recommended accessory i External microphone (Product code: 9692) The recommended stereo microphone for this camera.

CAUTION Using the camera when it is set in the docking station. i You can photograph and view images while the camera is set in the docking station. Do not charge the battery pack immediately after the camera has been in continuous use for a long time i 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 multiindicator may flash red and it may not be possible to charge the battery pack. Wait until the battery pack has cooled down before attempting to charge it. Does the battery pack appear swollen? i 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. HINT About the internal backup battery i This cameras 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 i 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 i Although the battery pack is an expendable item, you can maximize the life of the battery by heeding the following suggestions. h Do not leave the battery under the hot summer sun or exposed to other high-temperature environments. h 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. h 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.

CLOCK SET

Y/M/D OK

Y/M/DM/D/YD/M/Y

Toggle the SET button down to change it in the reverse order. 4 Press the SET button.
Press the MENU button. h The date and time setting is completed. h To display the Recording or Playback Screen, press the MENU button.
HINT i 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 1 Turn on the camera. 2 Display the Option Setting Menu [1] (page 134). 3 Select CLOCK SET and press the SET button. h The screen to set the date and time appears. h The current date and time settings are shown. 4 Select 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).
Turn on the camera (page 40). REC/PLAY button Set the REC/PLAY switch to the desired mode. For recording: Set it to REC. For playback: Set it to PLAY.

Recording mode

Playback mode
<Example of the recording mode>
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<Example of the playback mode>

SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE

About the SIMPLE mode and NORMAL 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 cameras many functions. Select the mode that is suitable for your purposes.
<NORMAL Mode Setting Screen>
<SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen>
Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes
Use the SIMPLE/NORMAL switch, located next to the monitor, to switch between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes.
Set the SIMPLE/NORMAL switch to the desired mode. SIMPLE mode: Set it to SIMPLE. NORMAL mode: Set it to NORMAL.

SIMPLE/NORMAL switch

SIMPLE mode

NORMAL mode

SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen
Set the camera to the recording or playback mode. h Use the REC/PLAY switch to select the recording mode or playback mode. To access the Recording Menu: Set the switch to REC. To access the Playback Menu: Set the switch to PLAY. REC/PLAY switch

Delete selected

Delete selected files.
Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 49), select the delete setting, and press the SET button. Select DELETE SELECTED, and press the SET button. h The screen to select files to delete appears.
2009. 12.25 14:25 37.6MB OK DELETE
Select an image you wish to delete. h Toggle the SET button left, right, up or down to move the orange frame to the file you wish to delete.
Press the SET button. h The selected file is marked with the delete icon [ ]. h Up to 100 files can be selected. h To cancel a delete selection and remove the delete icon from a file, move the orange frame to the marked file and press the SET button. Press the [ / ] button. h The Confirm Delete Screen appears.
Select YES, and press the SET button. h The selected files are deleted.
HINT In the NORMAL mode i When you select DELETE from the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu and press the SET button, the Delete Screen appears. CAUTION i Files that are protected from accidental delete cannot be deleted. To delete protected files, set the protect setting for the files to off (pages 65 and 115), and then follow the file delete procedure.

PLAYBACK MODES

21-image display playback
Display the image you wish to play back. Push the zoom switch toward the [W/P] side. h The 21-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Toggle the SET button up, down, left or right to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET button. h Instead of pressing the SET button, you can push the zoom switch toward the [T/]] side to show the 8-image display. h If the zoom switch is pushed toward the [W/P] side while the 21-image display is shown, the display changes to the screen to select the playback folder (page 94). h It is not possible to perform the file delete or file protect settings on the 21-image display.

2009.12.26 14:25

100-0021
Selecting the playback folder
If the card contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you would like to play back.

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Self-timer setting
By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 138 and 142), you can set the self-timer from the Recording Screen. HINT To pause or cancel the self-timer function. i If the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed again before the shutter is released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the [ ] button or [ ] button one more time to restart the self-timer. i To cancel self-timer photography, select the N icon from the self-timer menu, and press the SET button. i The self-timer is automatically reset to off N after the power save mode is activated and the camera turned off. When x is selected. i When the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed, the multi-indicator will blink for about 10 seconds, and then the image is captured. Also, 4 seconds before the shutter releases, the indication shown in the illustration appears on the monitor.
If you swivel the monitor unit to its farthest position, the image on the monitor will be inverted.

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RECORDING MENU 2
Motion compensation (image stabilizer) setting
Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion. HINT If the motion compensation does not seem to be working. i Due to the mechanical characteristics of this function, it may not be possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion. i If the digital zoom (page 81) is being used, the large magnification factor may make it difficult for the motion compensation function to work correctly. i When the scene select function is set to night view portrait / or lamp Q, the motion compensation effect may be insignificant. Cant set the photo stabilizer setting? i The photo stabilizer is automatically turned off ] after any of the following operations. h Pressing the flash button [?] to open the flash unit. h Setting the exposure to T, g or H (pages 64 and 108). h Setting the photo wide D-range setting (pages 64 and 110) to ON. h Setting the still image NR (noise reduction) setting (page 138) to ON. h Starting video clip recording. h Setting the camera to the sequential shots mode (pages 60 and 100). When motion compensation is enabled, i The following icons are shown on the monitor:

00:04:30

The video stabilizer is active The photo stabilizer is active Both the video stabilizer and the photo stabilizer are active Did the scene select setting change? i When the photo stabilizer is set to \, if the scene select setting is +, it will automatically change to =.

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Focus range setting How to use the manual focus
Select -, and press the SET button. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to adjust the focus distance, and press the SET button. h The focus distance is set, and you are returned to the Recording Screen.

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Exposure setting
The shutter speed and aperture size can be set individually.
Select the desired icon from the exposure menu, and press the SET button. <If T, g or , was selected> 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select aperture value or shutter speed. 2 Toggle the SET button left or right to change the setting for the selected parameter.

F1.8 1/250

Shutter speed Aperture
Press the SET button. h This completes the exposure setting.
HINT i To prevent the effects of camera shake at slow shutter speeds, it is recommended to use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera. i A slow shutter speed may be useful for photographing in a darker environment, but noise in the image may be increased. i To minimize noise in the image, complete the noise reduction setting (page 138). i The exposure setting automatically becomes @ if the scene select function is active. i In the sequential shots mode, the shutter speed is faster than 1/30 sec. i Even if the shutter speed is set to slower than 1/29 sec., the shutter speed during video clip recording is 1/30 sec. i If the exposure setting is set to T, g or H, by assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 138 and 142), you can select the T, g or H exposure setting from the Recording Screen.

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RECORDING MENU 3 Face chaser setting
As you record, the face chaser detects the subjects face, and adjusts the brightness and focus in a way that produces a clear and bright photo of the subjects face. HINT When the face chaser is set to ON. i Each face in the Recording Screen is marked with a green frame. i Faces that are in focus are marked with a double green frame. i When shooting begins, the frames marking the faces that are in focus change to orange. i If the scene select function setting was fireworks + or landscape +, it automatically changes to =. i The light measuring mode changes to multi-section light measuring. i When you play back an image that was captured using the face chaser function and magnify it, the magnified image will be centered on the face(s) that were focused on. CAUTION i The face chaser function does not work while the digital zoom is being used. i The face chaser function does not work when zooming in or out. i The face chaser function may not work when the subjects face in the monitor is relatively small or appears dark.

Specifying date imprinting and print quantities
You can specify printing instructions for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the printing instructions to all the images (ALL IMAGES).
Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 129). Select ALL IMAGES or EACH IMAGE. ALL IMAGES: The printing instructions are applied to all the images. EACH IMAGE: The printing instructions are applied only to the image currently displayed.

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Press the SET button. h The Date/Copies Print Screen appears. h If EACH IMAGE was selected, toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the desired image to print. h The printing instructions that are currently active for the displayed image are shown. You can toggle the SET button to the left or right to confirm the printing instructions for each image.
ALL IMAGES ----/--/-:0 copy COPIES OK 3 DATE

Printing instructions

ALL IMAGES :2009/12/24 :2 copies

COPIES OK

2 DATE
<Completed printing instructions>

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Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints. <Specify the number of prints> h Toggle the SET button up or down. h The quantity indication changes. h Display the desired number of prints. h Press the SET button. h The number of prints is set. <Specify dated prints> h From the screen on which the number of prints is set, press the zoom switch. h Press the SET button.

Dated prints Quantity

ALL IMAGES :2009/12/24 :0 copy

1 DATE

Press the MENU button. h The printing instructions for the requested print quantities and dated prints are stored. h The display returns to the Printing Instructions Screen.
HINT Cant specify dated prints? i Dated prints are not possible for photos that were captured before the cameras date and time setting was completed.

Index print

Printing out many small images on one sheet is called an index print. This is convenient for use as a list of the images you have captured.

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FILE INFO DISPLAY
On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when a file was recorded with your camera.
Display the desired file on the camera monitor.
Press the MENU button for at least 1 second. h The Information Screen appears. h If the MENU button is pressed again, the Information Screen is canceled. 1 Video clip mode settings 2 Image or sound number 3 Protect setting 4 File size 5 Shooting or recording time 6 Exposure compensation setting 7 Aperture value 8 Shutter speed 9 Remaining battery charge 0 Date and time of image A Still image resolution settings B ISO sensitivity setting
HD-SHQ 1280x720 30fps SHQ MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

EXPOSE +0.3

100-0001 11.9MB 00:00:03
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Formatting (initializing)
A card must be formatted with this camera: i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be formatted if the lock switch is set to the LOCK position. Proceed with the format procedure after setting the lock switch to the unlocked position. CAUTION Caution during formatting i Do not turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during formatting. Formatting erases the data i When a card is formatted, all data recorded on the card is erased. Protected data (pages 65 and 115) is also erased, so before formatting a card, any data you want to keep should be copied to your personal computers hard disk or other storage medium. Caution regarding disposing/transferring the card (recovering data from a reformatted card) i If a card is reformatted or the data is erased from the card using the camera or a computer, the cards control data may be merely modified and the data itself may not be completely erased from the card. i In some cases it may be possible to recover the data from a reformatted card using special software for that purpose. However, if the camera is used to execute a full format, it will be impossible to recover the data even by the use of data recovery software. i If you are disposing of a card, it is recommended that you physically destroy it. If you are transferring the card to someone else to use, it is recommended that you use the cameras full format function to reformat the card, or use commercially available software for erasing card data. Managing data is the responsibility of the user.

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CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY
You can check how many images can be captured and how much recording time is available on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for specific cards, please see Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time on page 196.
Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time
Set the REC/PLAY switch to REC, and turn on the camera. h The remaining number of images appears in the upper left of the monitor. h The remaining video recording time appears in the upper right of the monitor. h The remaining number of images and video recording time will differ depending on the resolution and compression settings.
Remaining number of images Remaining video recording time

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For audio recordings
Set the camera to the audio recording mode (page 97). h The remaining audio recording time is shown.

Core (large) Core (small)
HINT i HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

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PLAYING BACK ON A TV
i After connecting the camera to the television, switch the TV input to the terminal to which the camera is connected. i When the camera is connected to a TV, no image appears on the cameras monitor. i The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the cameras monitor. Audio playback: see page 98 i The remote control unit can be used for playback (page 83). i The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is used to play back audio recordings as well. i Use the TV controls to adjust the playback volume. The cameras controls will not work to adjust the volume. i If the camera set in the docking station is in the sleep mode, press the operation mode button [ ] on the docking station, or the ON/OFF button on the remote control unit, to turn the camera on. CAUTION Insert and pull out the cable carefully i 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. i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables. HINT About the display when the PAL TV system is selected (page 145) and the supplied S-AV interface cable is used to connect the camera to the TV During recording: The image appears on the monitor only; it does not appear on the TV. During playback: The image appears on the TV only; it does not appear on the monitor.

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Xacti Library
Connect all the devices. h Please make sure that the camera and all devices are turned OFF before proceeding. For detailed information about using Xacti Library, please see the separate Xacti Library Instruction Manual.
Use the cable included with your camera to connect a TV to the docking station.
Use the USB cable and the dedicated USB converter cable included with your camera to connect the hard disk to the docking station.

Set input to VIDEO

Hard disk CAUTION Caution when disconnecting cables i When using the Xacti Library, do not remove the camera from the docking station, or disconnect the USB cable. If the USB cable is disconnected while accessing the media, not only may the stored files be damaged, but it may also become necessary to reformat the media, and in doing so, lose all the data. i Be sure to turn off the camera before removing it from the docking station. By turning off the camera, you will be able to safely disconnect the drive.

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Question When used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves? Why does the displayed image contain some red, blue and green dots, or why are black spots visible? Why is the image too bright? Answer Condition due to the monitor characteristics. Action Not a malfunction. Spots that appear in the monitor only appear in the monitor and will not be recorded with the images.
The subject was too bright.
Why is the image out of focus? Viewing images
The focus is not locked properly.
Why is a part of the image missing?
The image was captured at close range.
When capturing an image, devise a way to compensate for a bright subject, for example, by changing the shooting angle. 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. When capturing an image at close range, compose the image using the monitor.

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Question Why is there no image (z is shown)?
Why is the playback image distorted?

Viewing images

Why isnt the magnified image clear?
Why isnt the captured image clear? Can I play back image and sound files that I edited using my computer? Why is there a motor-like sound during video clip playback?
Answer This may happen when trying to play back images stored on a card from a different digital camera. If the subject moves or the camera is moved during recording, a distorted image may sometimes occur. Due to the characteristics of the camera, magnified images appear less clear. The image was captured using the digital zoom.
Action Play back images that were recorded on a card using this camera.
Not a malfunction. This is a characteristic of the CMOS sensor.

Not a malfunction.

The sound of the cameras mechanical action was recorded.
We cannot guarantee the accurate playback of files that have been edited using a computer. Not a malfunction.

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Question Why is there no sound? What is the difference among the normal video (composite video) output, S-video output and component/HDMI output? Answer The volume on the TV is set to the minimum. Action Adjust the volume on the TV. Normal video (composite video) output: Combines Y (luminance) signal and chrominance signal and outputs the combined signal. S-video output: Outputs the Y signal and chrominance signal separately. Component/HDMI signal: Outputs the Y signal, B-Y signal and R-Y signal separately. The picture quality becomes increasingly higher, in order from normal video output, to S-video output, to component output, to HDMI output. You cannot output the image when both cables are connected at the same time. Connect only one of the cables.

Action Hold the camera correctly, and make sure the flash is not obstructed. Capture the image in the range of operation of the flash. Use the forced flash mode. Use the exposure compensation function. Use the spot light-measuring mode. Adjust the ISO sensitivity setting.
The subject was too far away. Viewing images
The subject was lit from behind.

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There is not enough light.

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Problem The image is too bright. Cause The forced flash mode is selected. The subject was too bright. Action Select a different flash mode. Use the exposure compensation function. Set the ISO sensitivity to =. Capture the image with the subject within the photographable range. Select the correct focus setting for your needs. 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. Clean the lens.
The image is not in focus.
The ISO sensitivity setting is incorrect. The subject is too close to the camera. The focus setting is not correct.

62, 72, 105

The camera moved when the [ ] button was pressed. (camera shake) The focus is not locked properly.

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The lens is dirty.

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Problem The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct.
Cause This is due to ambient lighting. The white balance setting is incorrect. The strap or a finger was blocking the lens.
Action Capture the image using the forced flash mode. Set the white balance setting correctly. Hold the camera correctly, and make sure the lens is not obstructed. Play back after capturing images or making audio recordings. Adjust the playback volume.

64, 107

A part of the image is missing. Viewing images No image is shown.
There is no file in the installed card.
During audio playback, there is no sound.
The playback volume setting on the camera is too low.

65, 85, 89

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Problem There is no color in the image. The image is distorted. Cause The TV output setting is not correct. Both the dedicated S-AV interface cable and the dedicated component cable are connected. The camera is not correctly connected to the TV. The TV input is not set correctly. The edge of the image is cut off. You cannot edit or rotate an image. This is a characteristic of the TV. The protect mode is set. Action Select the correct TV output setting. Make the correct connection.

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No image or sound.
Follow the instructions to make the connection correctly. Set the input on the TV to VIDEO or HDMI. Not a malfunction. Cancel the protect mode.