OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A STANDARD VIDEO INPUT TERMINAL..144 ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY..145 Connect to the S-VIDEO terminal..145 Connect to the 480p/720p/1080i/1080p terminal.146 Connecting to the HDMI terminal..147 PLAYING BACK ON A TV...148 Xacti Library...149 CONNECTING TO A PRINTER PRINTING...150

APPENDICES

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS... 153 TROUBLESHOOTING... 161 Camera.... 161 Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters.. 172 SPECIFICATIONS.... 174 Camera.... 174 Camera connectors... 178 Battery life... 179 Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time.. 180 Remote control unit... 181 Concerning the multi-indicator.. 182 Supplied AC adaptor.. 183 Supplied Li-ion battery pack.. 183 Others.... 184 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.... 185 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES.. 186
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION
Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From creating precisely the photo you want, to viewing images using various techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your purposes in the following table. Shooting/recording Basic operation Getting started shooting/recording
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING on page 63 SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS on page 64 Sequential shots on page 89 Audio recording on page 86
Convenient functions Log the date and time of your photos
DATE AND TIME SETTING on page 38
Additional functions For more accurate focus
How to use the manual focus (manual focus) on page 93

Zoom in on the subject

MACROPHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) on page 70
Set the focus to a narrow range
Focus mode setting on page 94

Close-up photography

Focus range (super macro mode) on pages 46 and 52 Select the focus setting (super macro mode) on page 61
Reduce noise when recording
NOISE REDUCTION setting on page 126
Optimize the photo quality
Select the recording size on pages 46 and 60. Video setting on pages 50 and 85 Still image setting on pages 50 and 89
Set the cameras color/contrast characteristics
Image quality setting on page 126
Capture fast-moving subjects
Scene select setting (sports mode) on pages 50 and 90
Suppress camera shake effect
Video stabilizer and Photo stabilizer on page 52 Motion compensation (image stabilizer) setting on page 92
Shooting/recording Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Shoot in dark conditions
Exposure compensation on page 101 Using the flash on pages 46 and 66 Scene select setting (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on pages 50 and 90

i Quick Guide

i Xacti Library Instruction Manual
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES How to use the accessories

k Grip belt

k Lens cap

<To remove>

<After removing> The lens cap can be stowed in the lens cap holder on the grip belt.

1 Depress 2 Pull

Lens cap holder
ABOUT THE SEPARATELY SOLD ACCESSORIES AND THE CARD
Separately sold accessories
i Mini HDMI cable VCP-HDMI02 Cable for connecting to the HDMI terminal on the camera. i Lithium-ion Battery Charger VAR-L50 Battery charger for the supplied or separately sold lithium-ion battery pack (DB-L50A). i Lithium-ion Battery DB-L50 Same model as the supplied lithium-ion battery pack. i Wide Conversion Lens VCP-L07W1 Converts your camera lens to a wide-angle lens. i Tele Conversion Lens VCP-L15T Converts your camera lens to a telephoto lens. i Super Wide Conversion Lens VCP-L04SW This conversion lens has an even wider angle of view than the Wide Conversion Lens. i Filter Set VCP-F03SET C-PL filter and lens protector set.
Media cards that can be used with this camera
The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are: i SD Memory Card i SDHC Memory Card
What card means in this manual
i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards that can be used in this digital camera are referred to as card.
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA
Your dual camera can record video clips in Full High Definition*. It includes an operation mode that lets even novice shutterbugs record and play back without getting flustered, as well as software with which you can easily create your original DVDs. In addition, it comes with the Xacti Library feature for saving recorded data to hard disk and managing files without using a computer.
High-quality images with Full High Definition* (pages 50, 60 and 85)
Your camera can capture full high definition (full HD) 1920 1080-pixel video clips. Also, the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC standard is used for formatting video files. You get both compact file size and high picture quality in one highperformance camera. * Full High Definition by SANYO Dual Camera signifies recording at a resolution of 1920 pixels horizontally 1080 pixels vertically.

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 44), select the delete setting, and press the SET button. DELETE SINGLE: Deletes one file at a time. DELETE SELECTED: Deletes the selected files (page 80). 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.

Delete selected

Delete selected files.
Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 44), select the delete setting, and press the SET button. Select DELETE SELECTED, and press the SET button. h The screen to select files to delete appears.
2009. 12.25 14:25 37.6MB OK DELETE
Select an image you wish to delete. h Toggle the SET button left, right, up or down to move the orange frame to the file you wish to delete.
Press the SET button. h The selected file is marked with the delete icon [ ]. h Up to 100 files can be selected. h To cancel a delete selection and remove the delete icon from a file, move the orange frame to the marked file and press the SET button. Press the [ / ] button. h The Confirm Delete Screen appears. Select YES, and press the SET button. h The selected files are deleted.

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The video stabilizer is active The photo stabilizer is active Both the video stabilizer and the photo stabilizer are active Did the scene select setting change? i When the photo stabilizer is set to \, if the scene select setting is +, it will automatically change to =.
RECORDING MENU 2 Focus range setting How to use the manual focus
Select -, and press the SET button. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to adjust the focus distance, and press the SET button. h The focus distance is set, and you are returned to the Recording Screen.

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HINT About the focus range i The focus distance indication shows the distance between the center of the lens and the subject. i In some cases there may be a slight variance between the distance (numerical figure) you set in the manual focus mode and the actual distance. About zoom movement when using the manual focus i If the focus distance is set to 70 cm (27.56 in.) or less, the zoom changes to the largest setting that is suitable for that focus distance. i When the focus distance is set to 70 cm (27.56 in.) or less, the zoom will function only within the range at which the image is focused. About the super macro mode i When the focus range is set to super macro +, the zoom is temporarily set to the wide end. i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 126 and 130), you can change the focus range setting from the Recording Screen.

Focus mode setting

When the spot focus setting is selected, the focus mark + appears in the center of the monitor.

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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
RECORDING MENU 2 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 126 and 130), 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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PLAYBACK MENU 2 Printing instructions
In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can use the camera to specify the number of prints, whether or not the date is displayed on the print, and also to request an index print.
Display the Printing Instructions Screen
Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 44), select PRINT INSTRUCTIONS, and press the SET button. ALL IMAGES: The specified printing instructions apply to all the images. EACH IMAGE: The printing instructions are specified for each individual image. INDEX: All the still images are printed as miniature images (thumbnail images), several images on one print. ALL CLEAR: Clear all the printing instructions. This cannot be selected if no printing instructions have been specified for the image.
PRINT INSTRUCTIONS ALL IMAGES EACH IMAGE INDEX ALL CLEAR OK

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HINT Printing a single frame from a video clip i To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still image from a video clip, you must first save it (extract still) as a still image (page 76). About the DPOF format i DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format. You can connect your camera to a DPOF-compatible printer to produce your prints. You can also set the printing instructions for the desired images, and then have the requested images printed automatically (page 151). About the finished prints i Rotated images (pages 55 and 106) will be printed in their original orientation. i The quality of the print output will differ depending on the print service and printer used.
Specifying date imprinting and print quantities
You can specify printing instructions for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the printing instructions to all the images (ALL IMAGES).
Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 117). Select ALL IMAGES or EACH IMAGE. ALL IMAGES: The printing instructions are applied to all the images. EACH IMAGE: The printing instructions are applied only to the image currently displayed.

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

Printing instructions

ALL IMAGES :2009/12/24 :2 copies

TV OUTPUT

TV SYSTEM TV TYPE HDMI HDMI-CEC COMPONENT
NTSC 16:9 1080i OFF 1080i

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Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The screen to change the parameter for the selected setting appears. <If TV SYSTEM is selected> NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals. PAL: Outputs PAL video signals. <If TV TYPE is selected> 4:3: Use this setting when a TV having an aspect ratio of 4:3 is connected. 16:9: Use this setting when a TV having an aspect ratio of 16:9 is connected. <If HDMI is selected> AUTO: The output signal is automatically set to match the mode in which the video clip was recorded. 1080p: Choose this setting if the video was recorded in the e or Y mode. 720p: Choose this setting if the video clip was recorded in the & mode. 1080i: Choose this setting if the video clip was recorded in the ! mode. 480p: Choose this setting if the video clip was recorded in the ) mode. h Does not work with 480i connector. <If HDMI-CEC is selected> ON: Sets the HDMI-CEC function to ON. OFF: Sets the HDMI-CEC function to OFF. <If COMPONENT is selected> 1080p: Choose this setting if the video was recorded in the e or Y mode. (Also, choose this setting if your TV is equipped with a 1080p connector.) 720p: Choose this setting if the video clip was recorded in the & mode. (Also, choose this setting if your TV is equipped with a 720p connector.) 1080i: Choose this setting if the video clip was recorded in the ! mode. (Also, choose this setting if your TV is equipped with a 1080i connector.) 480p: Choose this setting if the video clip was recorded in the ) mode. (Also, choose this setting if your TV is equipped with a 480p connector.) h Does not work with 480i connector. h Select the setting that matches the mode in which the video clip was recorded. However, your TV may not support the recorded mode, so please refer to the specifications for the TV type indicated in parentheses.

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Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired parameter. Press the SET button. Press the MENU button. h This completes the TV output setting.

HINT About the HDMI-CEC function i This is a system control function by which, through an HDMI cable, a control signal is output to electronic devices and the operation of multiple devices is coordinated. i The HDMI-CEC function will operate correctly only when the camera is connected to a SANYO TV that incorporates the HDMI-CEC function. i When the HDMI-CEC function is used, your TVs remote control unit can be used to operate the camera playback; however, it does not work to turn the camera ON. In addition, in the playback mode, the cameras power save function is disabled. i For information concerning connecting and operation, please see your TVs instruction manual. (As of May 2008, SANYO TVs that incorcorporate the HDMI-CEC function have not been released.)

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INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Relation between TV TYPE setting and TV display
The tables below show the video signal that is output when the TV TYPE setting is changed. However, note that for some TVs that have an auto-detect function, the output may not conform to the table, or the TV display may not change at all. TV TYPE setting TV type to be connected Image file to be displayed Still image (4:3) TV display

Video clip in SD mode

Video clip in HD mode

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TV TYPE setting

TV type to be connected

Image file to be displayed Still image (4:3)

TV display

CAUTION If the TV display is not correct i If the appearance of the image on the TV monitor is not correct, you can either change the cameras TV TYPE setting, or change the screen size setting on your TV. To change the screen size setting on your TV, please refer to the instruction manual for your TV. The aspect ratio of the output still image does not change to 16:9? i The still image output will be 4:3 for images captured in a 4:3 still image mode.

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INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU File No. continued setting
If a newly formatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again begin from 0001. This is because the file number continued function is set to OFF, and consequently it results in more than one card containing images with the same numbers. By setting the file number continued function to ON, even if the card is reformatted or the card is replaced with another card, the consecutive numbering of file names continues from the last number recorded by the camera. <File number continued function OFF> Card A File name (image number) 0001, 0002. 0012, 0013 Replace card Card B 0001, 0002. 0012, 0013

<File number continued function ON> Card A File name (image number) 0001, 0002. 0012, 0013 Replace card Card B 0014, 0015. 0025, 0026

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i If Card B already has files in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest file number on Card A: the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A. Card A 0001, 0002.. 0012, 0013 Replace card Card B 0001, 0002, 0014, 0015.. 0025, 0026
Previously recorded files When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is higher than the highest file number on Card A: the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card B. Card A 0001, 0002.. 0012, 0013
Replace card Card B 0020, 0021, 0022, 0023.. 0025, 0026
Previously recorded files
HINT i Until the file number continued function is turned OFF, consecutive file names are assigned. It is recommended that the file number continued function be returned to OFF at the end of each photography session.

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INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Formatting (initializing)
A card must be formatted with this camera: i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be formatted if the lock switch is set to the LOCK position. Proceed with the format procedure after setting the lock switch to the unlocked position. CAUTION Caution during formatting i Do not turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during formatting. Formatting erases the data i When a card is formatted, all data recorded on the card is erased. Protected data (pages 55 and 104) is also erased, so before formatting a card, any data you want to keep should be copied to your personal computers hard disk or other storage medium. Caution regarding disposing/transferring the card (recovering data from a reformatted card) i If a card is reformatted or the data is erased from the card using the camera or a computer, the cards control data may be merely modified and the data itself may not be completely erased from the card. i In some cases it may be possible to recover the data from a reformatted card using special software for that purpose. However, if the camera is used to execute a full format, it will be impossible to recover the data even by the use of data recovery software. i If you are disposing of a card, it is recommended that you physically destroy it. If you are transferring the card to someone else to use, it is recommended that you use the cameras full format function to reformat the card, or use commercially available software for erasing card data. Managing data is the responsibility of the user.

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CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY

Connecting to a TV

Can the dedicated S-AV interface cable and the dedicated component cable be connected at the same time and output the image?

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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 memory remaining 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.

Printing

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. 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.
There is no more available memory on the card.
The lock switch on the card is in the locked (protect) position. A temporary internal circuitry problem may be the cause.

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Question A problem such as inability to record or play back occurs. Can I use my camera abroad?
Answer The card contains files that were saved using a device other than this camera.
Action After saving your files to a different medium, format the card. 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.
Why does the System error message appear?
A problem has occurred within the camera or card.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem.

Camera

Problem No power. Cause The battery pack is dead. Action Recharge the battery pack, or replace with a new battery pack. Or connect the AC adaptor (supplied). Reinsert the battery pack, making sure to orient it correctly. Wait for the battery pack to cool down.

Reference page

27, 32
Power A blinking temperature warning icon is \ shown, and the camera does not turn on. The camera turns off by itself.
The battery pack has not been inserted correctly. The battery pack is too hot.
The power save function is operating.
Turn on the camera again.

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Problem An image is not captured when the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed.
Cause The power is not turned on.
Action If the power save function was activated, turn on the camera before shooting. If the camera was turned off, press the ON/ OFF button to turn it on. Install a new card. Delete the images that are not necessary.
Shooting The maximum number of images that can be captured or the maximum video clip recording time has been reached.

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Problem The flash does not operate. Cause The flash off mode is selected. The battery pack is dead. Action Set the flash to automatic flash mode or forced flash mode. Recharge the battery pack, or replace with a fully charged battery pack. Or connect the AC adaptor (supplied). Set the still image to U or lower. Set the digital zoom setting to ON.

46, 66

30, 32
The digital zoom does not work.
The still image is set to I. The digital zoom setting is set to OFF.

50, 100

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Problem A warning tone (beep-beepbeep) sounds, and it is not possible to take a picture using the selftimer. When zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops momentarily. There is noise in the captured image. The \ icon appears, and shooting is not possible.
Cause The battery pack is consumed.
Action Recharge the battery pack, or replace with a fully charged battery pack. Or connect the AC adaptor (supplied). Not a malfunction. Release the zoom switch, and push it again. Set the ISO sensitivity to a lower setting. Discontinue shooting, and wait for the camera to cool down before using it again. Set the camera to the playback mode.

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Minimum subject illumination 6 lux (1/30 sec in the scene select AUTO mode) 2 lux (1/15 sec in the HIGH SENSITIVITY or lamp mode) Image stabilizer Video: Electronic Still image: Multi-calculation electronic Monitor 3.0" (7.6 cm) low-temperature polysilicon TFT color wide liquid crystal (transmissive), approx. 230,000 pixels Flash working GN = 4.0 range Approx. 50 cm (19.69 in.) to 4 m (13.12 ft.) (Wide) Approx. 80 cm (31.50 in.) to 2.9 m (9.51 ft.) (Tele) Flash modes Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off Focus TTL-type AF (still image shooting mode: 9-point range finder/spot focus; video clip recording mode: Continuous focus), manual focus (22 steps) Self-timer Approx. 2-second delay, 10-second delay Temperature 0 to 40 C (32 to 104F) (operation) Ambient environment 0 to 35 C (32 to 95F) (when charging) 20 to 60 C (4 to 140F) (storage) Humidity 30 to 90% (operating, no condensation) 10 to 90% (storage, no condensation) Power supply Battery pack Li-ion battery pack (DB-L50) 1 (supplied) AC adaptor VAR-G10 (supplied) Power consumption 4.3 W (When using the Li-ion battery during recording) Dimensions (excluding protrusions) 53.3 (W) 105.0 (D) 57.3 (H) mm 2.10 (W) 4.13 (D) 2.26 (H) in. (Maximum dimensions) Volumetric capacity: Approx. 253 cc Weight Approx. 299 g (10.5 oz.) (camera only [without battery pack and card]) Approx. 342 g (12.1 oz.) (including battery pack and card)

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Camera connectors
[COMPONENT/ AV] (480p/ 1080i/720p/ 1080p output) terminal Regrouped jack Audio 265 mVrms (9 dBs), 12 k or less, stereo output Video 1.0 Vp-p, 75 unbalanced, sync negative, output composite video NTSC color TV system/PAL color TV system (switchable from the Option Screen) S-video Y signal: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 , unbalanced, sync output negative C signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 , unbalanced NTSC color TV system/PAL color TV system (switchable from the Option Setting Menu) For 480p/1080i/720p/1080p video output Y signal: 1.0 Vp-p/75 unbalanced, tri-level sync Pb and Pr signals: 0.7 Vp-p/75 unbalanced 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)/1125p (1080p) Audio output: L-PCM 48 kHz sampling DC 5 V (for exclusive use with the supplied AC adaptor [VAR-G10])
[USB] terminal [HDMI] terminal
DC IN (external DC power input) terminal

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SPECIFICATIONS Battery life
Shooting Still image shooting mode Video clip recording mode Playback Approx. 420 images: CIPA standard (when a SanDisk 2 GB SD Memory Card is used) Approx. 150 minutes: Recorded in ! mode Approx. 380 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.

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
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, and Microsoft Windows Vista operating system are collectively referred to as Windows. Software Red Eye by FotoNationTM 2003-2005 is a trademark of FotoNation Inc. ArcSoft is a registered trademark of ArcSoft, Inc. Red Eye software 2003-2005 FotoNation In Camera Red Eye - covered by U.S. Patent No. 6,407,777. Other patents Pending.

SDHC is a trademark.

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

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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.

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HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES
Taking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think. By keeping a few points in mind and choosing the correct settings, you can create photos that youll be proud to display and share.
If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used
Your camera employs an autofocus function. When you snap a picture using the autofocus, the camera automatically adjusts the settings so that the image will be in focus. If you are getting blurred images even when using the autofocus, one or more of the following might be the reason. k How the autofocus works The autofocus is activated when the [ ] button is gently pressed halfway. Press the [ ] button slightly, and the target mark will appear on the monitor to indicate that the autofocus has been activated. Next, continue to gently press the [ ] button all the way to snap the picture. This two-step method is the way to ensure that your photos are perfectly focused. k Reasons for unfocused images 1 The [ ] button was pressed all the way in one step. 2 After the image was focused, the subject moved. h Even if camera focuses the subject once, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed, the subject may become out of focus. 3 The focus setting is not set for the correct distance. h If you shoot a close-up subject with the camera set to the normal focus mode, or if you shoot a subject at normal distance with the camera set to the super macro (close-up) mode (pages 52, 61 and 93), the image will not be in focus. k Preventing blurred images 1 Confirm that the camera is set to the correct focus mode for your subject. 2 Hold the camera correctly, and press the [ ] button halfway. 3 Wait for the target mark to appear in the monitor, and holding the camera steady, gently continue to press the [ ] button all the way down. Following these steps for a gentle but firm pressing of the [ ensure that you get beautifully focused photos. ] button will

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HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Photographing a moving subject
Situation: You would like to snap an action shot of a moving child or pet. The autofocus is activated, but because the subject is moving, the image may be blurred. In particular, when the distance between the camera and the subject is changing, it is difficult to lock the focus on the subject. Here are some hints for successfully capturing images of moving subjects. k Reasons for unfocused images When the [ ] button is gently pressed halfway, the cameras autofocus works by determining the distance between the camera and the subject. Once the subject is in focus, if it then moves before the picture is snapped, the image may be out of focus. This often happens when you once lock the focus on a subject and then wait for the right moment to snap the picture. And, conversely, a blurred image may result if you press the [ ] button all the way in one step in an attempt to quickly capture an action scene, thus failing to activate the autofocus in time. k Preventing blurred images (How to use the manual focus [page 93]) In addition to the autofocus, a manual focus mode is also incorporated in your camera. In the autofocus mode, the distance between the camera and the subject is automatically determined when you press the [ ] button halfway. In contrast to this, with the manual focus mode, you manually set the focus by specifying the correct distance between the camera and the subject before taking the picture. k How to photograph a moving subject 1 Set the cameras focus mode to the manual focus. Set the focus distance to the correct distance between the camera and the subject. 2 When the subject is at the set focus distance, gently press the [ ] button all the way down. <Advantage of using the manual focus> i Images can be quickly captured without waiting for the autofocus to activate. i Because you are presetting the focus distance, the focus can be more accurate. <Using the manual focus effectively> i When photographing a moving subject, press the [ ] button just before the subject reaches the focus distance, and the shutter will be released when the subject is at the correct distance. i Use manual focus to avoid incorrectly focused images when there is an object between the camera and the subject you wish to focus on.