Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2 User manual
VPC-HD2EX
VPC-HD2
VPC-HD2GX
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Digital Movie Camera
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.
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-HD2EX, VPC-HD2 and VPC-HD2GX.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.
iEnglish
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.
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.
Declaration of Conformity
Model number: VPC-HD2
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.
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FOR CANADIAN USERS
iThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
FOR EU USERS
Note:
iThis symbol mark and recycle system apply only 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 reused.
This symbol means that electrical and electronic
equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of
separately from your household waste.
Please dispose of this equipment at your local community
waste collection/recycling centre.
In the European Union there are separate collection
systems for used electrical and electronic products.
Please help us to conserve the environment we live in!
Symbols used in this manual
HINT 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 176)
and “TROUBLESHOOTING” (page 184).
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Preparing the camera
1 Insert the SD Memory Card.
hAn SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Please
purchase a commercially sold card.
hIn this manual, the SD Memory Card is referred to as the “card”.
2 Connect the cable adaptor to the camera, and connect the AC
adaptor.
Card slot cover Card slot
SD Memory Card
To power outlet
Supplied cable adaptor
Supplied AC adaptor
Supplied power cord
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Shooting
kVideo clip recording
1 Open the monitor unit, and
press the ON/OFF button
for at least 1 second to turn
the camera on.
2 Set the main switch to REC.
3 Press the video clip
recording button [ ].
hRecording begins.
hTo stop recording, press
the video clip recording
button again.
kStill image
photography
1 Open the monitor unit, and
press the ON/OFF button
for at least 1 second to turn
the camera on.
2 Set the main switch to REC.
3 Press the still image
shooting button [ ].
hThe image is captured.
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F3.5
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ON/OFF
button
Main switch
Video clip recording
button [ ]
Still image shooting
button [ ]
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Playback
kVideo clip playback
1 Set the main switch to PLAY.
hThe display switches to the
Playback Screen.
hToggle the SET button to
the left or right to display the
video clip you wish to play
back.
hVideo clips are indicated by
a video clip pattern along
the top and bottom of the
screen.
2 Press the SET button.
hPlayback of the selected
video clip begins.
hWhen the main switch is
moved to REC, the display
changes to the Shooting
Screen.
kStill image playback
1 Set the main switch to PLAY.
hThe display switches to the
Playback Screen.
hTo view other images,
toggle the SET button to the
left or right.
hWhen the main switch is
moved to REC, the display
changes to the Shooting
Screen.
When you are finished using the camera...
Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera off.
Main switch
SET button
<Example: After recording a
video clip>
Video clip pattern
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Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD
(Windows XP)
Using the supplied CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack), you can import the
captured images to your computer and store them on a DVD. Detailed
information about the SANYO Software Pack can be found on page 4 in
the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
Install application programs
1 Set the supplied CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack) in your
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
hThe installation window opens.
2 Click on the application program you wish to install.
hInstall the application program with which you can import images to a
computer (Photo Explorer).
hInstall the application program with which you can create DVDs
(MovieFactory).
hAfter clicking on an application program, follow the instructions shown
on the monitor to install the program.
hWhen the installation is complete, the product registration window will
appear, but click on the [Exit] button to close the window.
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3 In the installation window, click on [Finish] and remove the CD-ROM
from the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
<About the Kodak online service>
hWhen the installation window closes, a dialog box to connect to the
website introducing Kodak’s online service appears. Check the [No
thanks!] option button, and then click on the [OK] button.
Connect your camera to a computer
Use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to a
computer (page 7 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL).
Copy a video clip to your computer
Run PhotoExplorer, set the location of the camera’s data as the copy source,
and copy the video clip(s) to your computer (page 18 in the SANYO Software
Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL).
SET
USB CONNECTION
COMPUTER
PRINTER
CANCEL
CANCEL OK
To USB connector on the computer
Supplied dedicated USB interface cable
iInsert the plug with the [n] mark facing up.
USB/AV terminal
To AC adaptor
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Burn video clips onto a DVD
1 Click on your desktop’s [Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 Launcher] icon
to run MovieFactory.
hThe MovieFactory launcher appears.
hIf the product registration screen appears, select [Register Later].
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2 Click on [New Project].
hThe [Create Video Disc] window opens.
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