GUIDE FOR BASIC OPERATION Dual Camera
VPC-CG20EX VPC-CG20 VPC-CG20GX VPC-CG20PX VPC-CG20TA

Important note

This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CG20EX, VPC-CG20, VPC-CG20GX, VPC-CG20PX and VPC-CG20TA. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet SAFETY MANUAL. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.

HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL

For first-time users Please read this manual to familiarize yourself with your cameras operation. To use the various camera features The Instruction Manual that explains the features in detail can be obtained from our website (page 41). To use additional features Visit the Sanyo website to learn how to adjust the camera settings for various shooting scenes. There youll also find information about the software for playing back data recorded with your camera and for burning (recording) DVDs (page 41). You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS (page 48).
Symbols used in this manual
HINT CAUTION (page xx) Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to. Points that require special attention. Refer to the page indicated for detailed information.

English

SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE

Preparing the camera

Insert the battery pack. Battery pack Battery cover 1 Push out Connector markings

2 Open

3 Insert by matching the connector markings 4 Close
About saving your recorded data
h If you wish to use an SD Memory Card, refer to page 12 to install the card in the camera. h An SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Please purchase a commercially sold card. h This camera has an internal memory, so you can shoot and record without an SD Memory Card installed.

Shooting

Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on. h If the screen to set the date and time appears, press the MENU button 2 times to cancel it. For how to set the date and time, see page 20. Record. To record a video clip: h Press the [ ] button to begin recording a video clip. h Press the [ ] button again to end the recording. To take a photo: h Press the [ ] button. h A still image is captured.
ON/OFF button [ ] button [ ] button

MENU button

Full-HD

000:00:14

Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go
i Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for recorded contents etc. in case of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw.

Playback

Press the REC/PLAY button. h The display changes to the Playback Screen. Select the image to play back. h Toggle the SET button to move the orange frame to the image you wish to play back. h The image information for the framed image is shown in the bottom part of the monitor. Press the SET button. h Playback begins. <To return to the recording mode> h Press the REC/PLAY button.

REC/PLAY button

SET button

Deleting files

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

Orange frame

SET OK

100-0006 00:00:05

Remaining battery power indication
Select DELETE SINGLE, and press the SET button. Select DELETE, and press the SET button. h If you toggle the SET button to the left or right, the screen to delete a different file will appear. When you are finished deleting files, press the MENU button. h Pressing the MENU button 3 times will return you to the screen in step 2.

When you are finished using the camera.
Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera off.
Copy data from your camera to the computer
Connect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired data to the computer.
Turn on the computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to the computer. h Connect the cable between the cameras USB/AV terminal and the computers USB connector. Turn on the camera (page 17). h The USB Connection Screen appears on the cameras monitor.
USB CONNECTION COMPUTER PRINTER CANCEL CANCEL

To USB connector

Supplied dedicated USB interface cable

To USB/AV terminal

Select COMPUTER, and press the SET button. h The screen to select the USB CONNECTION computer connection mode CARD READER appears.
MTP SCREEN CAPTURE PC CAMERA CANCEL OK
Select CARD READER, and press the SET button. h The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray, showing that the camera is recognized as a drive. h The card is recognized (mounted) as a disk, and the [XACTI (E:)] icon appears in the [My Computer] window. h The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer. <If the access menu (page 46) appears> h Click on [Exit] to cancel the access menu. Select an action. h If the [XACTI (E:)] window appears automatically, select the desired procedure from the window. Copy files from the camera to a computer.

Dismounting the camera

CAUTION i To disconnect your camera, be sure to follow the procedure below. Failure to follow this procedure may cause faulty operation of your computer or corrupt the files in your camera.
Left-click on the icon for safely removing hardware in the task tray. h A list appears showing the devices connected to the computers USB connector. Left-click on the camera drive (E:). h The camera can now be disconnected. h The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.
No software is included with this camera. Please visit our website to obtain the available software.

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
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

VIDEO CLIP RECORDING... 29 SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS.. 30 SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP.. 32 MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM).. 34

PLAYBACK

PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES.. 35 How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image. 37

CONNECTING TO A TV

CONNECTING TO A TV...38 Connecting to a video input terminal..39 Connecting to the HDMI terminal..39 PLAYING BACK ON A TV...40
OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL..41 Contents of the Instruction Manual..41 How to obtain the Instruction Manual..45
ABOUT THE EYE-FI TRANSFER FEATURE
About the Eye-Fi transfer feature...47

APPENDICES

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS...48 SPECIFICATIONS...56 Camera...56 Camera connectors...60 Battery life...60 Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time...61 Concerning the multi-indicator..62 Supplied battery pack charger..63 Supplied Li-ion battery pack...63 Others....64 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...65
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
i Li-ion battery pack: 1 i Lithium-ion battery pack charger and power cord: 1
i Dedicated USB interface cable (page vi): 1
i Dedicated AV interface cable (page 39): 1

i Lens cap (page 5): 1

i GUIDE FOR BASIC OPERATION (VPC-CG20EX, VPC-CG20GX, VPC-CG20PX, VPC-CG20TA only)
i SAFETY MANUAL (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera.

i QUICK GUIDE

i Obtaining the PDF instruction manual and cautions
How to use the accessories

k Lens cap 1

k Handstrap (Please purchase a commercially available handstrap.) i To avoid dropping the camera, it is recommended that you attach a handstrap.

ABOUT THE CARD

Media cards that can be used with this camera
The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is: i SD Memory Card i SDHC Memory Card i SDXC Memory Card
What card means in this manual
i In this manual, SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards that can be used in this dual camera are referred to as card.

SETUP SETUP

PARTS NAMES
Monitor unit Lens Stereo microphone

Flash ON/OFF button

* The tripod mounting hole is on the bottom.

Multi-indicator Monitor

Operation pad

DC IN terminal cover

Card slot cover

Battery cover

ON/OFF button
USB/AV terminal Operation pad HDMI terminal Zoom switch
[ ] button Photo shooting button MENU button SET button
[ ] button Video recording button REC/PLAY button

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it.
Connect the supplied power cord to the socket on the battery pack charger. h Insert the connector straight and securely.
Battery pack charger Power cord
Insert the battery pack in the battery charger. h Insert it in the direction indicated by the [o] mark on the battery pack.
Battery pack charger Battery pack [o] mark

CHARGE indicator

To power outlet
Plug the power plug into a power outlet (AC 100 V to 240 V). h Charging begins. h The CHARGE indicator is lit during charging. When the CHARGE indicator turns off, unplug the power cord from the power outlet, and remove the battery pack from the charger.
HINT i Charging takes approximately 120 min.
Charging the battery pack
Be sure to fully charge the supplied or separately sold battery pack before using it in your camera. For charging the battery pack, use the supplied charger. Charge the battery pack if it is being used for the first time, and recharge it whenever the remaining charge is low. Does the battery pack feel hot? i During charging, the charger and battery pack will be warm. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. If there is interference to your TV or radio during charging. i Move the battery pack and charger further away from the TV or radio. Ambient temperature during charging i 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. i When the battery pack temperature is high, the safety function may be activated and halt charging. Charge a battery pack in the following cases i A battery pack which has not been used for a long time i Newly purchased battery pack FOR AMERICAN USERS: i 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 properly i To recharge the battery pack, the power cord of the charger must be connected to a power outlet, and the plug at the other end inserted in the chargers power socket (page 9). i The battery pack is not installed, or it is not installed correctly (page 9). Charging finished Charging Problem with the battery pack or battery pack charger i Immediately remove the battery pack from the charger. i Do not use an abnormal battery pack. (The usable life of the battery pack has probably expired.)

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. k When the battery or internal camera (excluding battery) temperature rises during use h 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. h 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. h During video recording, a countdown indicator will show the time starting about 15 seconds before shutdown. When the indicator shows 0 seconds, recording stops. h 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

Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h If you briefly press the ON/OFF button, once, the camera will switch to the power save mode. h 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

Turning off the camera

Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h The camera turns off.
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). i When the power save mode is active, you can restore the power by any of the following methods: h Press the ON/OFF button. h Press the [ ] button. h Open the monitor unit. i After the power save mode has been active for about 1 hour, 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. i When the AC adaptor (optional) is connected, the power save mode will become active about 5 minutes after the camera is turned on (factorypreset setting). i When the camera is connected to a computer or printer, the power save mode becomes active after about 12 hours.

SHOOTING SHOOTING

VIDEO CLIP RECORDING
Turn on the camera (page 17), and set it to the recording mode (page 23). Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the [ ] button pressed while recording. h When the remaining recording time available for the currently recording clip becomes little, a countdown of the remaining recording time appears on the display. End the recording. h Press the [ ] button again to stop recording. [ ] button

Recording time

REC000:00:09 5
Available recording time remaining

SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS

Capture a still image (single-shot).
Turn on the camera (page 17), and set it to the recording mode (page 23). Press the [ ] button. 1 Press the [ ] button halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock). 2 Continue to gently press the [ ] button all the way. h The shutter releases and the image is captured. h You can view the captured image on the monitor by keeping the [ ] button depressed when you capture the image. 1 2

[ ] button

Target mark
HINT Adjusting the monitor brightness i 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? Target mark i A target mark & on the monitor shows the area the camera is 10M-S focusing on. i 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 F3.6 1/2 different from the point you wish to focus on, you can refocus, for Camera shake icon example, by changing the shooting Shutter speed angle. Aperture i The large target mark appears when the camera focuses on a wide area in the center of the screen. Does it seem to take a long time to save images? i 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.
Turn on the camera (page 17), and set it to the recording mode (page 23). Press the [ ] button.

] button [ ] button

When you see a scene youd like to capture as a still image, press the [ ] button. Press the [ ] button to end the video clip recording.

REC000:00:09

HINT i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not operate. i 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 i The size of a still image captured during video clip recording depends on the video clip recording size. Video clip recording size setting !Y "& ) h It is not possible to capture sequential shots. Still image recording size + , [

MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)

Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.
Point the camera lens at the subject. Push the zoom switch toward [T/]] or [W/P] to compose the desired image. [T/]]: Zoom in on the subject. [W/P]: Zoom out. h When the zoom switch is pushed, the zoom bar appears on the monitor. h 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. Take the picture. For video clip recording, see page 29. For shooting single shots, see page 30.

Zoom switch

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

Pointer

PLAYBACK PLAYBACK
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES
Set the camera to the playback mode (page 23). Orange frame Select the image to play back. h Toggle the SET button to move the orange frame to the file you wish to play back. h The image information for the framed image is shown at the bottom of the screen. Press the SET button. h The image you selected in step 2 is displayed fullscreen. h If a video clip was selected, playback begins. <To return to the screen to select playback files> Toggle the SET button down.

OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
The Instruction Manual that explains the features in detail can be downloaded from our website. i 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 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION 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 VIDEO CLIP RECORDING SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Using the flash SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES 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
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
Remove the card from the camera. h The program to access the website is stored in your cameras internal memory. This program cannot be accessed while a card is installed in the camera. Start your computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to the computer. h Connect the camera's USB/AV terminal to the computers USB connector. Turn on your camera (page 17). h The USB Connection Screen appears on the cameras monitor.
Select COMPUTER, and press the SET button. h The screen to select the computer connection mode appears. Select CARD READER and press the SET button. <For Windows users> h The screen to access the website for this camera (access menu) appears. h If the access menu does not appear, double-click on Autorun or Autorun.exe. <For Mac OS users> h 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.
Click on [Go to Xacti CG20 Web Support page]. h The screen to select your desired language appears. When you click on a language selection, the website page introducing this camera opens. h Select and download the desired instruction manual from the website.
HINT If the Autorun, Autorun.exe or index.html file has been deleted. i The Autorun or Autorun.exe and index.html files can be created by using the camera to format the cameras internal memory. About the Kodak online service i When you close the access menu, a dialog box to connect to the website introducing Kodaks online service appears. Check the [No thanks!] option button, and then click on the [OK] button. To access the Web support page next time. i 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. i Eye-Fi automatic transfer ON/OFF i Automatic halt of Eye-Fi operation when battery is low i AC adaptor connection restrictions (may or may not be supported, depending on the camera) i SSID setup/delete HINT i The Instruction Manual for the Eye-Fi transfer feature can be obtained from the Sanyo website (page 45). * 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.

APPENDICES APPENDICES

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 Why doesnt the power turn on? Answer Due to cold temperatures, the battery pack temporarily lost its power. The ambient temperature is very low. The battery pack life has expired. Action 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?
Why doesnt recharging end?
The battery pack life has expired.
Why does the icon appear? Why does the multi-indicator flash red? Shooting Why doesnt the flash operate?
The remaining battery pack power is low. A recorded file is being saved on the card or internal memory. The camera has determined that the image is bright enough and the flash is not necessary.
Keep the battery pack in an environment of 10 to 40 C (50 to 104 F). 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. Replace with a new battery pack. If this is not effective, consult your dealer. Use the AC adaptor (optional), or replace the battery pack with a fully charged one. Not a malfunction. Wait until the multiindicator turns off. Not a malfunction. Capture the image; the camera will determine when the flash is necessary.

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 Internal memory: Approx. 30 MB media SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card (up to 32 GB) SDXC Memory Card (up to 64 GB) Image sensor/ 1/2.33-inch (1.1 cm) CMOS sensor camera effective Still images: Approx. 10 million pixels number of pixels Videos (HD mode): Approx. 8.3 million pixels Videos (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)
Video clip recording mode (recording resolution)

White balance Lens

I: pixels (approx. 12 million pixels) ;: pixels (approx. 11 million pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio) o: pixels (approx. 10 million pixels, low compression) p: pixels (approx. 10 million pixels, normal compression) N: pixels (approx. 7.5 million pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio) +: pixels (approx. 2 million pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio) G: pixels (approx. 2 million pixels) ,: pixels (approx. 900,000 pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio) [: pixels (approx. 300,000 pixels) m: pixels (approx. 10 million pixels, sequential shots) t: pixels (approx. 2 million pixels, sequential shots) !: pixels, 60 fields/s (60i) Y: pixels, 30 fps (30p) ": pixels, 60 fps (60p) &: pixels, 30 fps (30p) ): pixels, 30 fps (30p) h The 60 fps frame rate of this camera is 59.94 fps, and the 30 fps frame rate is 29.97 fps. Full-auto TTL; manual setting available Focal length: f = 6.8 mm to 34.0 mm, Optical 5 zoom Open: F = 3.5 (wide) to 3.7 (tele) 8 groups, 11 elements (including three with six aspheric surfaces) 2-step aperture mechanism Internal ND filter 35 mm film camera conversion Still image shooting: 38 mm to 190 mm (5) Video clip recording: 40 mm to 200 mm (5) 0 1.8 EV in 0.3 EV steps Multi-section measuring, center-weighted measuring, spot measuring

Concerning the multi-indicator
The cameras multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the different camera operations. Multi-indicator Multi-indicator Color Camera status status Connected to a Lit computer or printer Green Power save Flashing mode active Connected to a Orange Lit TV Rise in internal Slow temperature During selfRed Flashing Fast timer photography Very Accessing card fast
Supplied battery pack charger
Part No. Power source Rated output Compatible batteries Ambient environment Dimensions Weight (without power cord) Temperature Humidity VAR-L80 AC 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz, 5 W DC 4.2 V, 550 mA Supplied or separately sold Lithium-ion battery pack (DB-L80) 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F) (when charging) 20 to 60 C (4 to 140 F) (storage) 20 to 80% (no condensation) 84.0 (W) 50.5 (D) 22.5 (H) mm 3.31" (W) 1.99" (D) 0.89" (H) Approx. 49 g (1.7 oz.)
i 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 Voltage Capacity Ambient Temperature environment Humidity Dimensions Weight DB-L80 3.7 V 700 mAh 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F) (during use) 10 to 30 C (14 to 86 F) (storage) 10 to 90% (no condensation) 39.2 (W) 5.9 (D) 31.4 (H) mm 1.54 (W) 0.23 (D) 1.24 (H) in. 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 FotoNationTM 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.
SDXC logo is a trademark.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

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 i It is forbidden to copy this manual, whole or in part, without prior written permission. i 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.
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting from the use of this camera. i 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. i 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. i 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. i The images captured with this camera will differ in quality from pictures taken with a standard film camera.

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.