Sanyo Xacti VPC-C4 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Make sure to

read and understand the section “USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND

CORRECTLY” on pages 7 to 20. Keep this manual in a safe place for later

reference.

An SD Memory Card is not included with Model VPC-C4GX.

Important note

This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-C4EX, VPC-C4EXS,

VPC-C4E, VPC-C4, VPC-C4S and VPC-C4GX.

Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.

Digital Movie

VPC-C4EX

VPC-C4EXS

VPC-C4E

VPC-C4

VPC-C4S

VPC-C4GX

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Warning

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

FOR AMERICAN USERS

WARNING:

This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of

California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

iThis 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:

hReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

hIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.

hConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

hConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

iChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Model number: VPC-C4, VPC-C4S

Trade Name: SANYO

Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY

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 interfer-

ence that may cause undesired operation.

Declaration of Conformity

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FOR CANADIAN USERS

iThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

FOR EU USERS

Conformity to EC Directives

iThis unit complies with EC Directives 89/336/EEC

and 73/23/EEC.

iThe rating plate can be found inside the set after

the battery cover and battery are removed.

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OUTLINE OF OPERATION

To help you get started enjoying using your camera right away, given below is

an outline of the basic operation, from setup to shooting to playback.

SETUP

1Connect the AC adaptor/charger (page 154).

2Install the SD Memory Card* in the camera

(page 38).

CAUTION

iThis camera uses an SD Memory Card instead

of photographic film to record images. Be sure

to install the SD Memory Card before operating

the camera.

iBe sure to format the SD Memory Card with this

camera before using it. A card that is not

formatted using the camera may limit your full

use of all the camera's capabilities.

SHOOTING

1Turn on the camera (page 40).

2Capture images.

hFor shooting video clips, see page 47.

hFor shooting still photos, see page 49.

The novice photographer may find the section

“HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES” on page 182

of this Instruction Manual to be helpful. Please

use it in conjunction with the explanations under

the main headings in the manual, to capture the

best photos.

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PLAYBACK

1Play back the images (page 55).

* About the SD Memory Card

In this manual, the SD Memory Card is

referred to as “card”.

An SD Memory Card is not included with

Model VPC-C4GX.

Symbols used in this manual

HINT Points that may prove useful when using the camera.

NOTE Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay

attention to.

CAUTION Points that require special attention.

(page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information.

You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera

operation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS” (page 155)

and “TROUBLESHOOTING” (page 162).

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CONTENTS

OUTLINE OF OPERATION ................................................................... 1

USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY ......................... 7

FOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMERA ......................................... 21

CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES .................................... 25

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ............................... 29

PREPARATION

PARTS NAMES ................................................................................... 32

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ..................................................... 35

INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD ................................ 37

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ............................................. 40

OPERATION BUTTONS ...................................................................... 42

BASIC OPERATION

SHOOTING/RECORDING

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES ............................................................. 44

CAPTURING IMAGES ......................................................................... 47

BASIC SHOOTING FUNCTIONS ........................................................ 51

RECORDING AN AUDIO MEMO ......................................................... 53

PLAYBACK

VIEWING IMAGES .............................................................................. 55

VIEWING VIDEO CLIPS ...................................................................... 58

PLAYING BACK AUDIO MEMOS ........................................................ 60

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SHOOTING SETTINGS

PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS)

DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS .........................61

IMAGE QUALITY ..................................................................................67

SCENE SELECT ..................................................................................69

FILTERS ...............................................................................................71

FLASH SETTING ..................................................................................72

SELF-TIMER ........................................................................................74

PAGE 2 (ADVANCED SETTINGS)

MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) .............................76

FOCUS RANGE ...................................................................................77

NOISE-REDUCTION ............................................................................79

FLICKER-REDUCTION ........................................................................80

ISO SENSITIVITY .................................................................................81

WHITE BALANCE ................................................................................82

PLAYBACK SETTINGS

PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS)

DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS .........................83

PLAYBACK MODE ...............................................................................87

VOLUME ...............................................................................................88

LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ............................................................89

IMAGE PROTECT ................................................................................90

ERASING DATA ...................................................................................92

PAGE 2 (ADVANCED SETTINGS)

ROTATE IMAGE ...................................................................................94

EDITING VIDEO CLIPS ........................................................................95

PRINT SETTINGS ..............................................................................103

DISPLAYING IMAGE DATA (INFORMATION SCREEN) ..................110

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CAMERA SETTINGS

OPTION SETTINGS

DISPLAYING THE OPTION SCREEN ............................................... 111

DATE AND TIME ............................................................................... 113

OPERATION SOUNDS ..................................................................... 116

HELP DISPLAY ................................................................................. 118

WIND NOISE REDUCTION ............................................................... 119

DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING ................................................................. 120

SCREEN LANGUAGE ....................................................................... 121

TV OUTPUT SETTING ...................................................................... 122

POWER SAVE FUNCTION ............................................................... 124

FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION ............................................................ 126

FORMATTING A CARD ..................................................................... 129

RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ........................................... 131

CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY .............................. 132

CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE .............. 134

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OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS

DOCKING STATION

DOCKING STATION ..........................................................................136

CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT ..........................................138

PREPARING AND USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT .............140

PLAYBACK WITH THE DOCKING STATION ....................................144

DIRECT PRINTING ............................................................................145

CONNECTIONS .................................................................................154

APPENDICES

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...................................................155

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................162

SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................174

HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES .......................................................182

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USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY

CAMERA

kIf the camera makes a strange noise, emits a

strange odor, or if smoke comes out from it,

immediately turn off the power and remove the

battery pack

iIf the camera is used under these conditions, it may

cause a fire or electric shock. Immediately turn off the

camera, remove the battery pack, and wait to make

sure no more smoke comes from the camera. Then

take it to the dealer for service. Do not try to repair or

open the camera yourself.

kDo not modify or open the cabinet

iHigh voltage circuits are inside, and there is a high risk

of fire or electric shock if they are touched. Any

internal check, setting, or repair should be performed

by the dealer.

kDo not use while driving

iDo not capture images, play back images, or watch

the LCD monitor while driving a vehicle. Doing so may

cause an accident.

iBe careful where you put down the camera inside an

automobile. During sudden stops or turns it may fall

behind the brake pedal and prevent braking.

kBe aware of your surroundings when using the

camera

iPay close attention to your surroundings when using the

camera. Failure to do so may lead to an accident or

injury.

iWhen using the camera while walking, be very careful of

your surroundings and especially the traffic to avoid

accidents.

iDo not use the camera inside an airplane or elsewhere

where its use may be restricted.

WARNING

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