When you are finished using the camera.
Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera off.
To continue to the next operation.
Please confirm that your computer is connected to the Internet.
Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD (Windows Vista)
Using the supplied CD-ROM (Xacti Software CD), you can store your captured images on a DVD. Detailed information about the Xacti Software CD can be found on page 4 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
Install application programs
Set the supplied CD-ROM in your computers DVD drive. h The installation window opens. Click on [Nero 8 Essentials]. h After clicking on an application program, follow the instructions shown on the monitor to install the program. h Nero 8 Essentials works with both Windows XP and Windows Vista. For detailed information concerning the operating environment, please see page 5 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL. In the installation window, click on [Finish] and remove the CD-ROM from the computers DVD drive. <Using Blu-ray Disks/AVCHD> h The supplied Nero 8 Essentials cannot be used to record Blu-ray Disks or AVCHD. h To record Blu-ray Disks or AVCHD, please upgrade the Nero 8 Essentials software (a paid-for service). h Note that your computer must be connected to the Internet in order to complete this procedure. h Please see the Sanyo support page (page 16 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL) or visit the following website for more information. http://www.sanyo-dsc.com/ <About the Kodak online service> h When the installation window closes, 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.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Connect your camera to a computer
Connect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired files to the computer.
Use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to the computer. Turn on the camera. h The USB Connection Screen appears on the cameras monitor.
USB CONNECTION COMPUTER PRINTER CANCEL CANCEL
To USB terminal on the docking station Supplied dedicated USB interface cable i Insert the plug with the [n] mark facing up.
To USB connector on the computer
Dedicated USB interface cable
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. 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. Copy the files from the card to the computers hard disk. h The data recorded with your camera are stored in the following folder. You can specify the folder on the hard disk to which to copy the files. XACTI (E:)\DCIM\***SANYO (*** represents numbers [page 12 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL]). h The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.

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

2 Remove the battery.

2 Re-insert the battery slot.
PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT How to use the remote control unit
The remote control unit can be used at an angle that is displaced 15 degrees horizontally from the remote control sensor on the front of the camera, at a distance of up to 7 meters (22.97 ft.). When operating the remote control unit, remove any object that may obstruct the path between it and the remote control sensor.
At a distance of up to 7 meters (22.97 ft.)

Infrared emitter

Remote control sensor
CAUTION i If the remote control unit is operated in sunlight or under inverter lighting, the remote control receiving range may become shorter. This is a characteristic of the infrared remote control unit and is not a defect. To avoid this malfunction when operating the remote control unit, take care to shield the remote control sensor from strong light.
Changing the remote control code
The remote control unit will also work with other Sanyo cameras that can be operated by infrared remote control. When more than one camera is present, it is recommended to change the remote control code to ensure that only the intended camera operates when the remote control unit is used. The remote control code is set to RC CODE 1 at the time of purchase. <Changing the remote control code from RC CODE 1 to RC CODE 2>
Aim the infrared emitter at the remote control sensor on the docking station. Simultaneously press the MENU button and the [ least 3 seconds. ] button for at
Press a button on the remote control unit and check that the camera is receiving correctly. h The remote control codes are retained even if the batteries in the remote control unit or camera are replaced. h If the remote control codes for the remote control unit and the camera and do not match, the remote control unit cannot be used to operate the camera.
<Resetting the remote control code to RC CODE 1>

PREPARING THE POWER

Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Power to the camera can also be supplied from a power outlet if the docking station or the AC adaptor is used.
Charging the battery pack
While pressing the battery cover lock, slide it (1), and pull out the battery cover toward the bottom of the camera (2). h The battery cover comes off.

Battery cover lock

Battery cover
Insert the battery pack. h Take care that it is positioned correctly. Battery pack
Replace the battery cover. <To remove the battery pack.> h Raise the edge of the battery pack to remove it.

Press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen for the mode you selected in steps 1 and 2 appears on the monitor. Display the SIMPLE Mode Setting Menu go to page 52, step 4. Display the NORMAL Mode Setting Menu go to page 53, step 4. h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button. MENU button
RECORDING MENU VIDEO 2 PHOTO 3 SCENE SELECT 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER EXIT OK
<Example: NORMAL Mode Recording Menu>
<Example: SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu>
To access the SIMPLE Mode Setting Menu Screen
Toggle the SET button up or down to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.
Select an item to change Description of selected item

To keep in HDTV size

HDTV size 8M [4:3]

EXIT OK

<Setting Screen>
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE To access a NORMAL Mode Setting Menu
Toggle the SET button up or down to select a tab. h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears.
Toggle the SET button to the right.
Toggle the SET button up or down to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears. h To return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.

Select an item to change

Applicable mode

12 M 40003000

32641840 [16:9] 19201080 [16:9] 16001200 OK
HINT About the applicable mode indicator i 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.
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu
1 Recording size (page 71) h Select the video clip size to record.
h: The video clip size is pixels, recorded at 60 fields/sec. The captured still image size is (4:3) pixels.
i: The video clip size is pixels, recorded at 30 frames/sec. The captured still image size is (4:3) pixels. 2 Focus range (page 72) h Select the focus range that corresponds to the distance to the subject. 7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity (normal). 8: The camera focuses on a subject within a range of 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1 m (3.28 ft.) (super macro).
3 Flash (page 77) h Specify how the flash will operate. 9: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only when necessary. :: The flash operates with every image captured regardless of the conditions. ;: The flash does not operate even in dark situations. <: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only when required. At this time the flash operates in a manner that reduces the red reflection (red-eye) in the subjects eyes. 4 Remaining battery power indication (page 155)

Recording time

REC00:00:09 5
Available recording time remaining

SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS

Capture a still image (single-shot).
Turn on the camera (page 40), and set it to the recording mode (page 46). 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 focusing on. i The camera automatically determines the correct focus by measuring from 9 different focus points within the shooting area. If the F1.8 target mark is at a position that is 1/30 different from the point you wish to focus on, you can refocus, for Camera shake icon example, by changing the shooting Shutter speed angle. i The large target mark appears when Aperture the camera focuses on a wide area in the center of the screen. The focus and exposure can be locked (in the NORMAL mode) i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 138 and 142), you can set the autofocus or the exposure to a fixed setting. When the exposure setting is fixed, the P icon appears on the monitor; when the autofocus setting is fixed, the p icon appears on the monitor. i When the focus range (pages 60 and 101) setting or scene select setting is changed, the focus lock is released. The shutter speed and aperture are displayed (in the NORMAL mode) i The shutter speed and aperture settings are shown on the Recording Screen. You can use them as a reference when shooting. If the camera shake icon > appears. (in the NORMAL mode) i During still image shooting, if the shutter speed is slow and the possibility that the image may be blurred due to camera shake becomes high, the camera shake icon may appear on the monitor. In this case, use a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting, or set the flash operation mode to automatic (pages 60 and 77). i When shooting with the scene select function set to the fireworks + mode, the camera shake icon always appears, but this is normal.
SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Using the flash
The flash is not only used for photographing under dark conditions, but is also convenient for example when the subject is in shadow or lit from behind. Your camera is equipped with four flash modes: red-eye reduction, auto flash, forced flash, and no flash. Select the flash mode that is suitable for the shooting conditions. The flash is available only when shooting single-shot still images.

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 moving the optical zoom, push the zoom switch lightly to zoom slowly, and press more strongly to zoom quickly. 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 74. For shooting single shots, see page 75. For shooting sequential shots, see page 100.

Zoom switch

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

Pointer

HINT About the 16x Advanced Zoom i During video clip recording, the 16x Advanced Zoom function makes it possible to electronically magnify the image with no image degradation, and increase the magnification to a maximum 16x.
SHOOTING AND PLAYBACK WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
The remote control sensor on your camera makes it possible to capture images and play them back using the supplied remote control unit.
Prepare the remote control unit (page 30). Turn the camera on, and set the REC/PLAY switch to REC or PLAY. h Set the REC/PLAY switch to REC for shooting, or to PLAY for playback. Aim the remote control unit at the cameras remote control sensor. h Open the monitor unit. Press the buttons on the remote control unit to operate the camera.

PLAYBACK SIMPLE/PLAYBACK

PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES
Set the REC/PLAY switch to PLAY. Select the image to play back. h Toggle the SET button left, right, up or down 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 Playback begins. <To return to the screen to select playback files> During still image playback: Toggle the SET button down. During video clip playback: Toggle the SET button down once to stop video clip playback, and toggle the SET button down again.

Orange frame

SIMPLE/PLAYBACK

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SET button
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES Video clip playback operation
To do this. Normal forward playback Stop playback Pause Do this Press the SET button. During playback, toggle the SET button down. During playback, press the SET button or toggle the SET button up. During accelerated playback, toggle the SET button up.

SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK

You can play back files in succession with the slideshow playback feature.
Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 49), select the slideshow setting, and press the SET button. =: Play back all files. 3: Play back video clips and audio files. c: Play back still image files.
SLIDESHOW ALL VIDEO PHOTO START
Select the type of file to play back, and press the SET button. h Slideshow playback begins. h To stop slideshow playback, press the SET button or MENU button.
HINT About the slideshow settings i The slideshow settings can be changed from the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 114).

PLAYBACK VOLUME

Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files.
Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 49), select the playback volume setting, and press the SET button. h The volume control bar appears.

PLAY VOLUME

VOLUME SETTING
Toggle the SET button to the left or right to set the volume, and press the SET button. h The playback volume is set, and the display returns to the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu.
HINT The volume can be adjusted during playback i During video clip or audio file playback, if you push the zoom switch toward [T/]] or [W/P], the volume control bar will appear, allowing you to adjust the volume. In the NORMAL mode i When you select PLAY VOLUME from the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu and press the SET button, the volume control bar appears.

DELETING FILES

You can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete single files, selected files or all the files at one time.

Delete single/delete all

Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 49), select the delete setting, and press the SET button. DELETE SINGLE: Deletes one file at a time. DELETE SELECTED: Deletes the selected files (page 91). DELETE ALL: Deletes all files.
DELETE DELETE SINGLE DELETE SELECTED DELETE ALL OK
Select the desired delete mode, and press the SET button. h The Delete Confirmation Screen appears. <DELETE SINGLE> h Toggle the SET button to the left or right to select the file you wish to delete. h There is no confirmation screen when deleting single files. Please make sure that the displayed image is one you wish to delete. <DELETE ALL> h Toggle the SET button to the left or right to confirm the files to delete.
Select DELETE, and press the SET button. <DELETE SINGLE> h The currently displayed file is deleted. h To delete other files, select the files, select DELETE and press the SET button. <DELETE ALL> h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete the files, select YES, and press the SET button. When file delete is completed, No image is shown.

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RECORDING MENU 2 Focus mode setting
When the spot focus setting is selected, the focus mark + appears in the center of the monitor.

00:02:47

Focus mark
Light-measuring mode setting
When spot light-measuring is selected, the light-measuring spot mark appears in the center of the monitor.
Light-measuring spot mark

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ISO sensitivity setting
With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. HINT i At the = setting, the ISO sensitivity is set automatically (video clip recording: ISO 50 to 800; still image shooting: ISO 50 to 200). i When the ISO sensitivity is set to z, video clips, as well as still images captured during video clip recording, will be recorded at ISO -. i By setting a higher ISO sensitivity, you can set faster shutter speeds and capture images in darker locations, but noise in the captured images may increase or the images may be irregular. i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 138 and 142), you can change the ISO setting from the Recording Screen. CAUTION Does the image appear to flicker when recording a video clip? i If recording a video clip under fluorescent lights with the ISO sensitivity set to w or higher, a noticeable flicker may appear in the image.

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RECORDING MENU 3

White balance setting

This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set.
How to use the one push setting
Select the ^ icon. Fill the entire screen with a plain white card (or piece of paper, etc.), and press the SET button. h This completes the white balance setting.
HINT To cancel the white balance setting i Select >, and then press the SET button.

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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.

KEY SW: Select the sound that is produced when the SET button, MENU button, etc. are pressed. AUDIO GUIDE: Mute or enable the cameras audio help guide. OPERATION VOL: Adjust the volume of the operation sounds. 5 POST VIEW setting h Specify the duration that the captured image is shown on the monitor (post-view) after the [ ] button is pressed. 6 REC FOLDER setting (page 141) 7 Remaining battery charge display (page 155)

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INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 2
OPTION MENU 2 SHORTCUTS NOISE REDUCTION IMAGE SETTINGS 1 BRIGHTNESS 2 EXT MIC VOLUME 3 LANGUAGE EXIT OK

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1 SHORTCUTS setting (page 142) 2 NOISE REDUCTION setting h Compared to normal shooting, when the PHOTO NR function is ON, the image processing time after shooting a still image is slightly longer. VIDEO NR: Turn ON/OFF the image noise reduction function during video clip recording. PHOTO NR: Turn ON/OFF the image noise reduction function during still image shooting. h If the photo stabilizer and/ or photo Wide-D range setting is ON, the PHOTO NR setting is automatically turned OFF. In addition, it is turned off during sequential shots shooting. WIND SOUND NR: Turn ON/OFF the wind noise reduction function during video clip/audio recording. 3 Image quality setting h Set the vividness and sharpness of the images. 4 BRIGHTNESS setting h Adjust the brightness of the cameras monitor display. 5 EXT MIC VOLUME setting h Adjust the input level of a microphone connected to the camera. 6 LANGUAGE setting (page 144) 7 Remaining battery charge display (page 155)

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INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 3
OPTION MENU 3 TV OUTPUT POWER SAVE FILE NO. CONT'D FORMAT RESET SETTINGS EXIT OK

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1 TV OUTPUT setting (page 145) 2 POWER SAVE setting (page 41) h Specify the elapsed period of inactivity before the power save mode (to conserve battery power) is activated. 3 FILE NO. CONTD setting (page 150) 4 FORMAT (page 152) 5 RESET SETTINGS h Reset the camera settings to the factory-preset settings. h The following settings do not change with this procedure: Date and time setting Language setting TV system setting 6 Remaining battery charge display (page 155)

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ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY
Connect to the S-VIDEO terminal
<When connecting to an S-VIDEO input terminal>
Dedicated S-AV interface cable Yellow plug: Not connected* To AC adaptor
Set the input to VIDEO. S-terminal

CONNECTING TO A TV

White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal
* When connected, the images are not produced normally on the TV monitor.

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ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY Connect to the 480p/720p/1080i/1080p terminal
If your TV has a 480p/720p/1080i/1080p input terminal, you can enjoy the high video quality of component output from your camera. Dedicated component cable
White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal To AC adaptor
COMPONENT/AV terminal i Insert the plug with the [n] mark facing up. Set the input to VIDEO. To 480p/720p/1080i/1080p input terminals
NOTE If your TV does not have 480p/720p/1080i/1080p video input capability i The images will not appear on the TV. Camera Menu Screen and TV Menu Screen i The Menu Screen appears only on the TV monitor, so please operate the camera while looking at the TV monitor. 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.

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Connecting to the HDMI terminal
HDMI cable (recommended accessory) To AC adaptor
HDMI terminal Set the input to HDMI. To reduce spurious radiation i Please affix the cores (included) <Docking station end> <TV end> To HDMI terminal
Core (large) Core (small)
HINT i HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

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.

68, 75

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.

140, 145

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.

157 to 160

Image editing

65, 115

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Problem The camera is set in the docking station but the installed battery is not being recharged.
Cause The AC adaptor is not connected to the docking station. The camera is not correctly connected to the docking station.
Action Check that the power cord of the AC adaptor is connected correctly. When inserting the camera in the docking station, push down on it to make sure that the connection between the camera and the docking station is secure. Turn the camera off. Alternatively, press the docking stations operation mode button [ ] to light the multiindicator red. Turn off the power and insert a card. Set the protect setting for the file to UNLOCK.

29, 35

Charging

The camera is turned on.

Shooting/ recording mode Resolution setting I U V ] + t , [ R c e ! Y & ) X f SD Memory Card 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 4,020 images 4,020 images 5,940 images 7,920 images 21,700 images 22,700 images 41,600 images 99,800 images 5,940 images 11,800 images 1 hr. 28 min. 2 hr. 11 min. 2 hr. 54 min. 3 hr. 50 min. 11 hr. 4 hr. 19 min. 4 hr. 19 min. 261 hr.

Still image mode

Video clip mode
1,000 images 2,000 images 1,000 images 2,000 images 1,470 images 2,960 images 1,960 images 3,950 images 5,390 images 10,800 images 5,640 images 11,300 images 10,300 images 20,700 images 24,800 images 49,800 images 1,470 images 2,960 images 2,950 images 5,920 images 21 min. 50 sec. 43 min. 50 sec. 32 min. 40 sec. 1 hr. 5 min. 43 min. 20 sec. 1 hr. 27 min. 57 min. 30 sec. 1 hr. 50 min. 2 hr. 45 min. 5 hr. 32 min. 1 hr. 4 min. 2 hr. 9 min. 1 hr. 4 min. 2 hr. 9 min. 64 hr. 50 min. 130 hr.

Audio recording mode

i If the continuous recording time of a voice memo exceeds about 13 hours, the recorded file is saved once, and then recording continues in a new file. 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 video clip or voice memo recording is temporarily interrupted while the file is being saved.) i The above values apply when an SD Memory Card by SanDisk is used.

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i Even with cards of the same capacity, the amount of data that can actually be stored may differ depending on the card brand, etc. i The continuous shooting time for each video clip will differ depending, for example, on the card capacity, environmental conditions (temperature and shooting conditions, etc.).
Part number Power supply Rated output Ambient environment Dimensions Weight PDS-HD2000 DC 5V DC 5V 0 to 35 C (32 to 95 F) (recharge), 20 to 60 C (4 to 140 F) (storage) 20 to 80% (no condensation) 105.5 (W) 80.5 (D) 44.4 (H) mm 4.15 (W) 3.17 (D) 1.75 (H) in. Approx. 83 g (2.9 oz.)

Temperature Humidity

Part number Power supply Dimensions Weight BRC-C3 Lithium battery (CR2025) 35 (W) 6.5 (D) 56.6 (H) mm 1.38 (W) 0.26 (D) 2.23 (H) in. Approx. 11 g (0.4 oz.) (including battery)

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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 Lit Charging Battery charge error or rise in Slow internal temperature Red During selfFlashing Fast timer photography Very Accessing card fast

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SPECIFICATIONS Supplied AC adaptor
Part number Power source Rated output Ambient environment Dimensions Weight (without power cord) VPCHD2000 VPCPower cord HD2000EX rated value VPCHD2000GX Temperature Humidity VAR-G9 AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz DC 5 V, 2.0 A 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F) (operation), 20 to 60 C (4 to 140 F) (storage) 20 to 80% (no condensation) 46.0 (W) 77.8 (D) 24.0 (H) mm 1.81 (W) 3.06 (D) 0.94 (H) in. Approx. 140 g (4.9 oz.) AC 125 V, 7 A AC 250 V, 2.5 A Differs depending on the country
i When using the supplied AC adaptor 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-L50 3.7 V 1,900 mAh (Typ.) 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F) (during use) 10 to 30 C (14 to 86 F) (storage) 10 to 90% (no condensation) 53.1 (W) 35.3 (D) 11.4 (H) mm 2.09 (W) 1.39 (D) 0.45 (H) in. Approx. 41 g (1.4 oz.)

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Others
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SPECIFICATIONS 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
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 As a precaution against losing data in case of a problem with your hard disk that prevents you from accessing your saved files, its a good practice to regularly make backup copies, on a DVD for example, of the files in the hard disk you are using for the Xacti Library. Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for loss of files/data due to failure of your hard disk. 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.