SANYO North America Corporation Specifications for VPC-SH1
Model Effective Pixel Image Sensor Recording media Recording file format Photo Video Approx. 4-Megapixels Approx. 3.5-Megapixels (in Full HD/HD mode), Approx. 4-Megapixels (in SD mode) CMOS sensor, 1/3.6 inch Approx.4.3-Megapixels (total) SD, SDHC, SDXC Memory / Internal Memory: Approx. 50MB Photos: JPEG (DCF*1, DPOF*2, Exif Ver2.2*3) Videos: ISO standard MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (.MP4) Audio: 48kHz sampling, 16bit, 2ch, AAC Compression 10M3648 x 2736, 7M [16:9]3584 x 2016, 4M-H2288 x 1712 (low compression), 4M-S 2288 x 1712 (standard compression), 3.5M [16:9] 2496 x 1408 [16:9], 2M [16:9]1920 x 1080 [16:9], 2M1600 x 1200, 0.9M [16:9]1280 x 720 [16:9], 0.3M640 x 480 10M 3648 x 2736, 8fps/Max 16 photos, 4M 2288 x 1712, 8fps/Max 16photos Full-HD 1920 x 1080(60fields per second/16Mbps Full-SHQ 1920 x 1080(30fps/12Mbps) HD-HR 1280 x 720 (60fps/12Mbps) HD-SHQ 1280 x 720 (30fps/9Mbps) (iFrame): 960 x 540 (30fps/24Mbps) TV-SHQ 640 x 480 (30fps/3Mbps) Web-SHR 448 x 336 (300fps Rec/60fps Play, 1/5 Slow, 8Mbps) Web-UHR 192 x 108(600fps Rec/60fps Play, 1/10 Slow, 8Mbps) 23x optical zoom lens; Aperture: F=3.5 (W) - 4.1 (T); Focus distance: f=4.0 to 92.0mm; Galvanometer method structure, Auto focus: 8 groups, 11 elements (2 aspheric elements, 2 aspheric surfaces), Built-in neutral density filter Photos: f=35 - 805mm (=35mm) 23x Optical zoom Videos: f=35 - 1050mm (=35mm) 30x Adv. zoom 50cm to infinity (wide), 1.0m to infinity (tele) / Super macro: 1cm - 1m (wide) Shooting: 50x max, Playback: 58x max (10M mode, varies with resolution) ~ 10 lux (Auto mode, 1/30 sec.), ~ 4 lux (High-sensitivity/ Lamp mode, 1/15 sec.) Auto (ISO50 400), Manual (ISO50/100/200/400/800/1600/3200, Switching system) Photos: Multi-calculation electronic image stabilizer, Videos: Electronic image stabilizer Automatic Eye-Fi uploading On/Off, power management, and access point management Microphone: Built-in stereo (Sound Zoom), Speaker: Built-in monaural (L+R ch output) 2.7 inch, Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color widescreen LCD display, Approx. 230,000 pixels (7-level brightness, 285 degrees rotation) AV output Video: HDMI/Composite video (NTSC/PAL Audio: Stereo sound) USB 2.0 (high-speed mode compatible) Lithium-ion battery x 1(DB-L90 included: 1200mAh) AC-adaptor Using battery: 2.9W (when shooting videos) Photo Video Photos: approx.350 shots (CIPA standard) Continuous video filming: ~ 120 min. , Continuous playback: ~ 330 min. 1.6 (W) x 4.6 (D) x 2.3 (H) (maximum dimension, excluding protruding parts) Volume: ~ 190cc ~ 7.2 oz (Body only), ~ 8.3 oz (including battery and SD card) Video Recording Time (Total Time)*7 Full-HD

4hrs02min 1hr01min

VPC-SH1
Photo Sequential*4 Resolution (pixels) Video*5 High Speed (Slow Motion) Lens
Photo range Digital zoom Minimum Illumination for Video Sensitivity Digital Image Stabilizer Uploading Function Audio LCD monitor Interface Power source Power consumption Approx.Battery Life*6 Dimensions/Volume Weight

SD Memory Card Type

32GB 8GB

Full-SHQ HD-HR HD-SHQ

5hrs17min 1hr21min 5hr17min 1hr21min 6hrs55min 1hr46min

(iFrame)* TV-SHQ

2hrs45min 42min 16hrs53min 4hrs19min

Web-SHR Web-UHR

7hrs43min 1hr58min 7hrs43min 1hr58min

Audio Memo*8

262hrs 67hrs
SD Memory Card Type 32GB 8GB

10M 9360 2390

7M [16:9] 12800 3270

4M-H 15700 4010

4M-S 23100 5920
Number of Photographs 3.5M 2M 2M [169] [169] 10800 11300

0.9M [16:9] 81100 20700

0.3M 194000 49800

10M Cont. 9360 2390

4M Cont. 23100 5920
*1 DCF is the abbreviation for Design rule for Camera File system, established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Association (JEITA). *2 The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format for recording on storage media information such as the number of frames and copies desired for printing of images taken on the digital camera. *3 Exif Ver2.2 is an industry standard established for file formatting of digital cameras. *4 Reverse Sequential Shot. *5 The actual frame rates for this model are 59.94 at 60fps, 29.97 at 30fps, 239.76 fps at 240fps and 599.4fps at 600fps *6 Amount of pictures based on CIPA standards. When using a San Disk SD Memory Card (2GB) and bundled Lithium-ion battery. Videos are when filming in Full-HD mode. Playback is when in continuous playback. Through actual operation, time may vary. *7 Figure projects time and amount of stills taken which will fill the recording medium. Amount varies by memory card maker, type of photo subject and photographic conditions. *8 Audio Memo: Maximum 13h00min. for one file, but will save file and continue recording longer, generating a new file after 13hrs., similar to the effects on the video after reaching 4GB. * All product names and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. The and TM designations have been omitted. iFrame logo and iFrame symbols are trademarks of Apple, Inc. * Appearance, features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice or obligations.

GUIDE FOR BASIC OPERATION

Dual Camera

VPC-SH1EX VPC-SH1 VPC-SH1GX VPC-SH1PX VPC-SH1TA

Important note

This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-SH1EX, VPC-SH1, VPCSH1GX, VPC-SH1PX and VPC-SH1TA. 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-SH1 Trade Name: SANYO Responsible party: SANYO North America Corporation 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.

English

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!
SANYO Sales & Marketing Europe GmbH Stahlgruberring 4, D-81829 Mnchen, Germany SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. 1-1, Sanyo-cho, Daito City, Osaka 574-8534, Japan

FOR RUSSIAN USERS

This product is certified by an official certification company which is authorized by the Russian Federation.

HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL

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 left, right, up or down 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

Orange frame

100-0006 00:00:05
Remaining battery power Indication
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 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. 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.
To continue to the next operation.
Please confirm that your computer is connected to the Internet.
Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD
Using the supplied CD-ROM (Xacti Software CD), you can store your captured images on a DVD.
Install application program
Set the supplied CD-ROM in your computers DVD drive. h The installation window opens. Click on [TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO]. h After clicking on the application program, follow the instructions shown on the monitor to install the program. h When the window appears requesting to restart your computer, click the [Finish] button to reboot. Remove the CD-ROM from the computers DVD drive. <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 OK
Supplied dedicated USB interface cable
To USB connector on the To USB/AV computer terminal * Connect with the [n] mark facing downwards.
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. Copy the data from the camera to the computer. h The CD-ROM (Xacti Software CD) includes TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO with which photo and video files can be imported en bloc.
HINT i For information on how to copy all the cameras still image and video clip files at once, please see the support pages at the website below: http://www.sanyo-dsc.com/
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Burn video clips onto a DVD (for Windows Vista users)
Heres how to write your recorded data onto a DVD in the MPEG2 format. For information on other operations, please see the Help file for TotalMedia Extreme.
Insert a blank DVD in your computers DVD drive. Double-click the desktop [TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO] icon. h TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO is launched, and the startup page appears. [Create video] icon
Click the [Create video] icon. h The TotalMedia Studio screen appears. [New DVD project]
Click [New DVD project]. h The screen to create a video clip to burn to DVD appears. [Insert video]
Click [Insert video]. h The screen to select the video clip file to burn to DVD appears. h Click on the file you wish to burn to DVD. h To select multiple files, keep the [Ctrl] key pressed while selecting files. Click the [Open] button. h The files you selected in step 5 and the total size of the files to burn to DVD are shown in the lower part of the window. Selected files

Size of selected files

Click the [Design] tab. h The screen to design the title menu that is shown when the DVD is played appears. h Select one of the designs. [Produce] tab
Click the [Produce] tab. h The screen to burn files to the DVD appears.

[Burn] button

Click the [Burn] button. h A window appears asking if you wish to save the project. h Saving the project will save your settings from steps 5 through 7. h It is recommended that you save the project if you intend to again edit the same video clips that you burned to DVD.
10 Click the [Yes] button.
h The screen to save the project appears. h Assign a suitable file name for the project.
11 Click the [Save] button.
h The current project is saved, and the DVD burn process begins. h When the burn process is completed, a window appears to inform you that the process is done. Remove the DVD from the computer's DVD drive.
12 Click the [OK] button.

CONTENTS

HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL..iii CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES.. 3 How to use the accessories.. 5 About the power plug... 7 ABOUT THE SEPARATELY SOLD ACCESSORIES AND THE CARD... 8 Separately sold accessories... 8 Media cards that can be used with this camera.. 9 What card means in this manual.. 9
PARTS NAMES... 10 Camera.... 10 INSTALLING THE CARD... 12 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK... 14 About recharging... 18 About the temperature alert icon \.. 18 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF.. 19 Turning on the camera... 19 Turning off the camera... 19 Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is active... 20 DATE AND TIME SETTING... 22 SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE.... 25 SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE... 26 About the SIMPLE mode and NORMAL mode.. 26 Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes. 27 Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen.. 28

SHOOTING

VIDEO CLIP RECORDING... 29 SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS.. 30 Using the flash... 32 SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP.. 34 MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM).. 36

PLAYBACK

PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES.38 How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image.41 SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK...42 PLAYBACK VOLUME...43

CONNECTING TO A TV

CONNECTING TO A STANDARD VIDEO INPUT TERMINAL.44 ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY..46 Connecting to the HDMI terminal..46 PLAYING BACK ON A TV...47
OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL..48 Contents of the Instruction Manual..48 How to obtain the Instruction Manual..52
ABOUT THE EYE-FI TRANSFER FEATURE
About the Eye-Fi transfer feature...53

APPENDICES

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS...54 SPECIFICATIONS...62 Camera...62 Camera connectors...67 Battery life...68 Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time...69 Concerning the multi-indicator..71 Supplied AC adaptor...72 Supplied Li-ion battery pack...72 Others....73 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...74
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
i Handstrap (page 5): 1 * To prevent from dropping the camera, be sure to attach the handstrap. i Xacti Software CD (CD-ROM) (page viii) : 1
i Li-ion battery pack (page 15): 1
i Dedicated AV interface cable (page 44): 1
i Dedicated USB interface cable (page ix): 1
i AC adaptor (pages iv and 16): 1

i Lens cap (page 6): 1

i Core (page 45): 1 For dedicated AV interface cable
i SAFETY MANUAL (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera.
i GUIDE FOR BASIC OPERATION

i QUICK GUIDE

CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES How to use the accessories

Card slot cover 2 Pull and rotate

Card 3 Insert

4 Insert the card until it clicks into place i After inserting the card, colse the card slot cover.
To extract the card. i Press the card in once, and then release it. The card will protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out.
CAUTION Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card i Doing so may damage the card or the stored files. If the multi-indicator is flashing red. i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red, as doing so may result in loss of files stored in the card. HINT To format a card 1 Insert the card in the camera, and press the ON/OFF button (pages 12 and 19). 2 Set the camera to the NORMAL mode (page 27). 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Select the [E] tab, and press the SET button. 5 Select FORMAT and press the SET button. i The Format Screen appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to format the card. Shooting without a card installed i When a card is installed, images are recorded to and played back from the card. When no card is installed, images are recorded to and played back from the cameras internal memory. When the camera is turned on with no card installed, the internal memory icon is shown on the monitor to let you know that the images you capture will be saved to the cameras internal memory.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Install the battery pack in the camera, and connect the AC adaptor to charge the battery. Power to the camera can also be supplied from a power outlet when the AC adaptor is connected.

Open the battery cover.

Battery cover
Insert the battery pack, then replace the battery cover. Battery pack
Use the power cord to connect the AC adaptor to a power outlet. h Charging begins.
1 Open <During charging.> h During charging, the multiindicator is lit red. When charging is completed, the indicator turns off. h The multi-indicator flashes red if the battery pack is defective or is not installed correctly. Make sure that the battery pack is correctly installed. h The charging time is approx. 180 minutes.

Multi-indicator

CAUTION 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. However, a battery that is difficult to insert because it has become swollen may then be impossible to extract from the battery compartment. In this case, please discontinue its use and replace it with a new battery. Do not use the battery with the outer covering or label removed i Doing so may result in malfunction. 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. Recharging when connected to the USB terminal i The battery can be recharged while the camera is connected to a computer. i Note, however, that the time it takes to recharge will differ depending on the cameras operating condition. i Connect the dedicated USB interface cable to the USB connector on your computer. Do not connect it to the USB connector on the monitor or the keyboard, or to the USB hub. i If the camera is not going to be used for an extended period of time, please disconnect the dedicated USB interface cable from the camera.

About recharging

Recharging takes place only when the camera is turned off, or when the power save function or the sleep function has been activated. Recharging does not take place when the camera is in the recording mode or playback mode.
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 press the REC/PLAY button for at least 1 second, the camera turns on in the playback mode. h If you briefly press the ON/OFF button, once, the camera will switch to the power save mode.

Monitor unit

REC/PLAY button 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 [ ] or [ ] button. h Press the SET button. 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 is connected, the power save mode will become active about 5 minutes after the camera is turned on (factory-preset setting). i When the camera is connected to a computer or printer, the power save mode becomes active after about 12 hours.

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 Menu 1 (page 28). 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 19). Press the REC/PLAY button. h The mode changes. h The mode changes each time the REC/PLAY button is pressed.

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<Example of the recording mode>
2010.12.25 14:25 Full-HD 10.5MB OK
<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.
Select video and photo size
RECORDING MENU VIDEO PHOTO SCENE SELECT 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER OK
<SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen>
<NORMAL Mode Setting Screen>
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes
Turn on the camera (page 19). h The previous mode is active. Press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen for the active mode appears. Select the operating mode icon, and press the SET button. h Switch from the SIMPLE mode to the NORMAL mode, or from the NORMAL mode to the SIMPLE mode. h Press the MENU button to cancel the Menu Screen.
Switch to detailed normal menu
Operating mode icon <SIMPLE Mode Menu Screen>
Press SET button to switch to Simple Menu
Operating mode icon <NORMAL Mode Menu Screen>
Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen
Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 25). Select the desired operating mode (page 27).
If the Menu Screen is not displayed, press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen appears. h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.

HINT If the a icon appears on the playback Screen. i The a icon appears when playing back a file that was saved in segments (page 48).
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image
Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to snap a photo. Press the [ ] button. h The screen to select the aspect ratio of the still image appears. Select the desired aspect ratio, and press the [ ] button. Note, however, that if the video clip aspect ratio is 4:3, you cannot select 16:9. h It is not possible to save a frame from a video clip that was recorded in the f mode.
HINT The file size for a video clip is very large i Therefore, be aware that if the video clip is uploaded to a computer to be played back, the computer may not be able to play back the video fast enough, making it appear jerky. (The video will always be displayed properly on the camera monitor or a television.) i Depending on the card, shooting may end even before the possible shooting time indicated. Display the video clip playback point i During video clip playback, press the MENU button for at least 1 second to display a bar showing the current playback point in the video clip. i Press the MENU button for about 1 second to cancel the bar. CAUTION During video clip playback, the sound of a motor is audible. i During recording, the sound of the optical zoom movement or autofocus movement was recorded. This is not a malfunction. If no audio is heard. i The audio is not played back when the video clip is played back in the frame-by-frame, fast playback or reverse playback mode.

SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK

You can play back files in succession with the slideshow playback feature.
Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 28), 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 48).

PLAYBACK VOLUME

Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files.
Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 28), select the playback volume setting, and press the SET button. h The volume control bar appears.

PLAY VOLUME

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.

VOLUME SETTING

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.
CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV
CONNECTING TO A STANDARD VIDEO INPUT TERMINAL
About image output: The image output destination differs depending on the connection cable. Connection cable Dedicated AV interface cable Image output destination Camera monitor TV Camera monitor TV Recording mode Standby NTSC: n PAL: m NTSC: m PAL: n n m n: Images are not output Recording m n m n Playback mode n m n m

HDMI cable

m: Images are output
Supplied dedicated AV interface cable
To USB/AV terminal * Connect with the [n] mark facing downwards. White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal Yellow plug: To Video Input terminal

Set the input to VIDEO.

* Please affix the core.
ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY
Connecting to the HDMI terminal
Mini HDMI cable (optional)
To HDMI terminal * Connect with the [n] mark facing downwards. To HDMI terminal on the TV Set the input to HDMI.
NOTE 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 i HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

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. i Use the TV controls to adjust the playback volume. The cameras controls will not work to adjust the volume.
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.

Answer Playback error may occur when trying to play back files that were recorded with 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 files 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.
Question Why is there no sound? What is the difference among the normal video (composite video) output and HDMI output? Connecting to a TV 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. 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 HDMI output.

Printing

Question Why does a message appear during PictBridge printing? The Cannot edit video clips with unlike settings message appears. Why is a noise heard from a nearby TV or radio during battery recharging? Why does the Insufficient card memory or Insufficient internal memory message appear? Why does the Card is protected message appear? Why cant the camera be operated?
Answer There is a problem with the printer. You have attempted to join video clips having different resolutions or frame rates. Electromagnetic waves are emitted from the AC adaptor.
Action Please refer to the instruction manual for your printer. Select video clips that have the same resolution or frame rate.
Move the AC adaptor further away from the TV or radio when recharging the battery pack. Delete unnecessary files, or use a card that has more memory available.
There is no more available memory on the card or in the cameras internal memory. The lock switch on the card is in the locked (protect) position. A temporary internal circuitry problem may be the cause.
Move the lock switch to the unlocked position. Remove the AC adaptor and the battery pack from the camera, wait a few minutes, then reinstall the battery pack and try again.
Question A problem such as inability to record or play back occurs. Answer The card or internal memory contains files that were saved using a device other than this camera. Action After saving your files to a different medium, format the card or internal memory. When the camera is connected to a TV, you can switch the cameras video output to NTSC or PAL. If you have questions about accessories etc., please consult with a dealer near you for advice. Check the following items: 1 Remove the card and then install it again. 2 Remove the battery pack and then install it again. 3 Install a different card. If System error still appears after performing the above steps, then take the camera to the dealer for service.

Can I use my camera abroad?
Why does the System error message appear?
A problem has occurred within the camera or card.

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. 50 MB media SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card (up to 32 GB) SDXC Memory Card (up to 64 GB) Image sensor/ 1/3.6-inch (0.7 cm) CMOS sensor camera effective Still images: Approx. 4 million pixels number of pixels Videos (HD mode): Approx. 3.5 million pixels Videos (SD mode): Approx. 4 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) E: pixels (approx. 10 million pixels). 3: pixels (approx. 7 million pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio). M: pixels (approx. 4 million pixels, low compression). L: pixels (approx. 4 million pixels, normal compression). *: pixels (approx. 3.5 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) c: pixels (approx. 4 million pixels, sequential shots) HD mode !: pixels, 60 field/s (60i) Y: pixels, 30 fps (30p) ": pixels, 60 fps (60p). &: pixels, 30 fps (30p) x: pixels, 30 fps (30p). SD mode ): pixels, 30 fps (30p) X: pixels, 300 fps (High-speed recording) f: pixels, 600 fps (High-speed recording) h The 60 fps frame rate of this camera is 59.94 fps, the 30 fps frame rate is 29.97 fps, the 300 fps frame rate is 299.7 fps and the 600 fps frame rate is 599.4 fps. Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible

Battery pack (supplied) AC adaptor (supplied)
Li-ion battery pack (DB-L90) 1 VAR-G11 2.9 W (When using the Li-ion battery during recording) 42.8 (W) 117.9 (D) 59.2 (H) mm 1.69 (W) 4.64 (D) 2.33 (H) in. (Maximum dimensions) Volumetric capacity: Approx. 190 cc Approx. 204 g (7.2 oz.) (camera only [without battery pack and card]) Approx. 235 g (8.3 oz.) (including battery pack and card)
Power consumption Dimensions (excluding protrusions)

Weight

SPECIFICATIONS Camera connectors
USB/AV terminal Regrouped jack Audio Stereo output Video Composite video output NTSC color TV system/PAL color TV system (switchable from the Option Screen) USB 2.0 High Speed PC camera: USB video class Video output Total number of scan lines (effective number of scan lines): 750p (720p)/1125i (1080i)/525p (480p) Audio output: L-PCM 48 kHz sampling DC 5 V (for exclusive use with the supplied AC adaptor [VAR-G11])

HDMI terminal

DC IN (external DC power input) terminal

Battery life

Shooting Still image shooting mode Video clip recording mode Playback Approx. 350 images: CIPA standard (when the cameras internal memory is used) Approx. 110 minutes: Recorded in ! mode Approx. 330 minutes: Monitor on, continuous playback
i Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a 25 C (77F) ambient temperature. i The operation time may vary depending on the conditions of the battery pack and the conditions of use. Especially when used at temperatures below 10 C (50F), the battery pack operation time is significantly reduced.
SPECIFICATIONS Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time
Shooting/ Resolution recording setting mode E 3 M L * + t , [ m c ! Y " & x ) X f Internal memory 15 images 21 images 26 images 38 images 43 images 71 images 76 images 142 images 327 images 15 images 38 images 22 sec. 29 sec. 29 sec. 38 sec. 15 sec. 1 min. 34 sec. 43 sec. 43 sec. 26 min. SD Memory Card 8 GB 2,390 images 3,270 images 4,010 images 5,920 images 6,550 images 10,800 images 11,300 images 20,700 images 49,800 images 2,390 images 5,920 images 1 hr. 1 min. 1 hr. 21 min. 1 hr. 21 min. 1 hr. 46 min. 42 min. 4 hr. 19 min. 1 hr. 58 min. 1 hr. 58 min. 67 hr. 16 GB 4,800 images 6,570 images 8,050 images 11,800 images 13,100 images 21,700 images 22,700 images 41,600 images 99,800 images 4,800 images 11,800 images 2 hr. 4 min. 2 hr. 43 min. 2 hr. 43 min. 3 hr. 33 min. 1 hr. 24 min. 8 hr. 39 min. 3 hr. 57 min. 3 hr. 57 min. 134 hr.

Still image mode

Video clip mode

Audio recording mode