VPC-CS1EXVPC-CS1VPC-CS1GXVPC-CS1PXVPC-CS1TAGUIDE FOR BASIC OPERATIONDual CameraPlease read these instructions carefully before using the camera.Make s

ix English2 Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button.3 Select “DELETE SINGLE”, and press the SET button.4 Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button.

English xBurn 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

xi EnglishCopy data from your camera to the computerConnect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired data to the computer.1 Turn on the comput

English xii3 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button.h The screen to select the computer connection mode appears.4 Select “CARD READER”, and pre

xiii EnglishBurn video clips onto a DVD (for Windows Vista users)Here’s how to write your recorded data onto a DVD in the MPEG2 format. For informatio

English xiv3 Click the [Create video] icon.h The TotalMedia Studio screen appears.[New DVD project]

xv English4 Click [New DVD project].h The screen to create a video clip to burn to DVD appears.[Insert video]

English xvi5 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

xvii English7 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.[

English xviii8 Click the [Produce] tab.h The screen to burn files to the DVD appears.9 Click the [Burn] button.h A window appears asking if you wish

i EnglishWarning TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTUREkFOR AMERICAN USERSThe following advis

xix English10 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

English xxCAUTIONDoes the window requesting confirmation to enable the MPEG-2 Codec appear?When using TotalMedia Extreme for the first time, a window

xxi EnglishEuropeTel: +353 (0) 61-702087Web: http://www.arcsoft.com/en/supportEmail Support: [email protected]: M-Th from 8:30am - 5:30pm G

1 EnglishCONTENTSHOW TO READ THIS MANUAL ... vCHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ...

English 2 PLAYBACKPLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES ...39How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image ...

3 EnglishCHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIESi Xacti Software CD (CD-ROM) (page x): 1i Li-ion battery pack: 1i Lithium-ion battery pack charger and powe

English 4i SAFETY MANUAL(safety precautions booklet)Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera.i QUICK GUIDE

5 EnglishHow to use the accessoriesk Handstrap通りにくい時は先の細いもので引き出してください。If it is difficult to thread the loop through the eyelet, use a fine-tipped obje

English 6k How to attach the lens cap1234▲▲

English iiFOR USERS IN THE USAAbout the battery chargerIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSDANGER – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR E

7 EnglishABOUT THE CARDMedia cards that can be used with this cameraThe type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is:i SD Memor

English 8SETUPSETUPSETUPPARTS NAMESFrontBottomLensMonitor unitBattery coverTerminal coverLED light unitStereo microphonei In contrast to a flash, the

9 EnglishRearMulti-indicator[ ] button[ ] buttonMENU buttonMonitorSET buttonON/OFF buttonREC/PLAY buttonCard slot coverZoom switch [T]/[W]Arrow keysPh

English 10SETUPCHARGING THE BATTERY PACKPlease charge the supplied battery pack before using it.1 Connect the supplied power cord to the socket on th

11 EnglishCharging the battery packBe sure to fully charge the supplied or separately sold battery pack before using it in your camera. For charging t

English 12SETUPAbout the CHARGE indicator The CHARGE indicator shows the status of the battery pack and the charger.Please refer to the following tabl

13 EnglishINSTALLING THE CARDBe sure to format a newly purchased card or one that was used in another device before using it in your camera (page 14).

English 14SETUPCAUTIONDo not attempt to forcibly remove the cardi Doing so may damage the card or the stored files.If the multi-indicator is flashing

15 EnglishINSTALLING THE BATTERY PACKPlease charge the supplied battery pack before using it.▲2 Open the battery cover.3 Insert the battery pack.*The

English 16SETUPInstalling the DC adaptor (sold separately: VAR-A3U/A3EX)3 Close1 Insert2 Set the cord in the groove

iii EnglishPARA LOS USUARIOS DE EE.UU.Acerca del cargador de bateríasINSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTE SOBRE DE SEGURIDAD - GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONESPELIGRO -

17 EnglishCAUTIONDoes the battery pack appear swollen?i The lithium-ion battery used in this camera may expand slightly when stored in a hot environme

English 18SETUPAbout the temperature alert icon \During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera (excluding the battery) ris

19 EnglishTURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFFTurning on the camera1 Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.h If you brief

English 20SETUPTurning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is activeIn order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) functio

21 EnglishHINTTo immediately activate the power save modei Press the ON/OFF button briefly to activate the power save function.About the standby modei

English 22SETUPDATE AND TIME SETTINGThe camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during

23 English3 Set the clock.1 Select “TIME”.2 Press the SET button.h The Set Time Screen appears.3 Set the time to “19:30”.h The time is set in the fol

English 24SETUP5 Press the MENU button.h The date and time setting is completed.h To display the Recording or Playback Screen, press the MENU button.

25 EnglishSWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODESwitch between the recording mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for viewing y

English 26SETUPSWITCHING THE OPERATING MODEThe “SIMPLE mode” comprises only those functions that are most often used and necessary to operate the came

English ivkFOR CANADIAN USERSi This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.kFOR EU USERSThe symbol mark and recycling systems descr

27 EnglishAccessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen1 Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 25).2 Select the desired oper

English 28SETUPUsing the SIMPLE Mode Menu4 Press [I] or [J] to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button.h The Setting Screen for

29 EnglishUsing the NORMAL Mode Menu4 Press [I] or [J] to select a tab.h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears.5 Press [H].321231SS NNOKRECOR

English 30SETUP6 Press [I] or [J] to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button.h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.

31 EnglishSHOOTINGSHOOTINGVIDEO CLIP RECORDING1 Turn on the camera (page 19), and set it to the recording mode (page 25).2 Press the [ ] button.h Re

English 32SHOOTINGSHOOTING SINGLE SHOTSCapture a still image (single-shot).1 Turn on the camera (page 19), and set it to the recording mode (page 25)

33 EnglishHINTAdjusting the monitor brightnessi While the Recording Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen for adjusting the brightness o

English 34SHOOTINGUsing the LED lightThe LED light can be used for macro photography to illuminate close-up subjects in dimly lit surroundings.When us

35 EnglishCAUTIONIs the recorded image dark?i In contrast to a flash, the LED light does not emit a strong light. It is useful for illuminating subjec

English 36SHOOTINGSHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIPYou can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip.1 Turn o

v EnglishHOW TO READ THIS MANUALFor first-time usersPlease read this manual to familiarize yourself with your camera’s operation.↓To use the various c

37 EnglishHINTi When the remaining video recording time becomes approximately 50 seconds, it will no longer be possible to capture a still image while

English 38SHOOTINGMACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.1 Point the camera lens at the subject.2

39 EnglishPLAYBACKPLAYBACKPLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES1 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 25).2 Select the image to play back.h

English 40PLAYBACKVideo clip playback operationHINTIf the a appears on the playback Screen...i The a icon appears when playing back a file that was sa

41 EnglishHow to save one frame from a video clip as a still image1 Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to “snap” a ph

English 42CONNECTING TO A TVCONNECTING TO A TVCONNECTING TO A TVCONNECTING TO A TVBy connecting the camera to a TV, you can play back the recorded fil

43 EnglishConnecting to a video input terminalUse the supplied dedicated AV interface cable to connect to a TV.Connecting to the HDMI terminalUse a se

English 44CONNECTING TO A TVPLAYING BACK ON A TVi After connecting the camera to the television, switch the TV input to the terminal to which the came

45 EnglishOBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUALOBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUALOBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUALThe Instruction Manual that explains the fea

English 46OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUALSWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODESWITCHING THE OPERATING MODESwitching between the SIMP

English viSHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVEPreparing the camera1 Insert the battery pack.2 Insert the SD Memory Card.h An SD Memory Card is not included wit

47 EnglishFocus mode settingLight-measuring mode settingISO sensitivity settingRECORDING MENU 3White balance settingExposure settingSubject chaser set

English 48OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL APPENDICESCOMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONSTROUBLESHOOTINGCameraNotes regarding the Scene Select feature and filter

49 EnglishHow to obtain the Instruction ManualThe Instruction Manual that explains the camera functions in detail can be obtained from the SANYO websi

English 50ABOUT THE EYE-FI TRANSFER FEATUREABOUT THE EYE-FI TRANSFER FEATUREABOUT THE EYE-FI TRANSFER FEATUREABOUT THE EYE-FI TRANSFER FEATUREBy inser

51 EnglishAPPENDICESAPPENDICESCOMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONSIf you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilation

APPENDICESEnglish 52ShootingAre the settings retained even after the camera is turned off?— All settings except the self-timer and the exposure compen

53 EnglishShootingWhat is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom?— Because shooting with the optical zoom uses the optics of a p

APPENDICESEnglish 54MonitorWhen used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves?Condition due to the monitor characteristics

55 EnglishViewing imagesWhy is there no image (z is shown)?This may happen when trying to play back images stored on a card from a different digital c

APPENDICESEnglish 56Viewing imagesWhy isn’t the magnified image clear?Due to the characteristics of the camera, magnified images appear less clear.Not

vii EnglishShooting1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on.h If the screen to set the date and time appears, press the

57 EnglishMisc.The “Cannot edit video clips with unlike settings” message appears.You have attempted to join video clips having different resolutions

APPENDICESEnglish 58Misc.Can I use my camera abroad?— When the camera is connected to a TV, you can switch the camera’s video output to NTSC or PAL. I

59 EnglishSPECIFICATIONSCameraRecorded image file formatStill images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant)Note: Designed mainly by the Japan El

APPENDICESEnglish 60Still image shooting mode (recording resolution)J: 3264 × 2448 pixels (approx. 8 million pixels)]: 3328 × 1872 pixels (approx. 6 m

61 EnglishExposure control typeProgrammable AE/Shutter speed priority AE/Aperture priority AE/Manual exposure controlExposure compensation available (

APPENDICESEnglish 62Monitor 2.7" (6.9 cm) low-temperature polysilicon TFT color wide liquid crystal (transmissive), approx. 230,000 pixelsBuilt-i

63 EnglishCamera connectorsBattery lifei Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a 25 °C (77 °F) ambient temperature.i

APPENDICESEnglish 64Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Timei If the continuous recording time of a voice memo exceeds ab

65 EnglishConcerning the multi-indicatorThe camera’s multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the different camera operations.ColorM

APPENDICESEnglish 66Supplied battery pack chargeri When using the supplied battery pack charger abroad, the power cord may need to be replaced in acco

English viiiBefore capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to goiSanyo decl

67 EnglishOthersMac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Mic

APPENDICESEnglish 68CAUTIONi It is forbidden to copy this manual, whole or in part, without prior written permission.i All images and illustrations gi

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