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VPC-CG21EX
VPC-CG21GX
VPC-CG21PX
VPC-CG21TA
VPC-CG22
GUIDE FOR
BASIC OPERATION
Dual 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-CG21EX, VPC-CG21GX,
VPC-CG21PX, VPC-CG21TA and VPC-CG22.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.
iEnglish
HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL
For first-time users
Please read this manual to familiarize yourself with your camera’s
operation.
↓
To use the various camera features
The Instruction Manual that explains the features in detail can be
obtained from our website (page 42).
↓
To use additional features
Visit the Sanyo website to learn how to adjust the camera settings for
various shooting scenes. There you’ll also find information about the
software (page 42).
You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera
operation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS” (page 49).
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.
English ii
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE
Preparing the camera
1 Insert the battery pack.
About saving your recorded data
hIf you wish to use an SD Memory Card, refer to page 12 to install the
card in the camera.
hAn SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Please
purchase a commercially sold card.
hThis camera has an internal memory, so you can shoot and record
without an SD Memory Card installed.
2Open 3Insert by matching
the connector markings
4Close
Battery cover
1Push out
Battery pack Connector
markings
iii English
Shooting
1 Press the ON/OFF button
for at least 1 second to turn
the camera on.
hIf the screen to set the
date and time appears,
press the MENU button 2
times to cancel it.
For how to set the date
and time, see page 20.
2 Record.
To record a video clip:
hPress the [ ] button to
begin recording a video
clip.
hPress the [ ] button
again to end the
recording.
To take a photo:
hPress the [ ] button.
hA still image is captured.
10 000:00:14
Full-HD
10
M
-S
ON/OFF
button
[ ] button
[ ] button
MENU button
English iv
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
i
Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for recorded contents etc. in case
of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw.
Playback
1
Press the REC/PLAY
button.
h
The display changes to
the Playback Screen.
2
Select the image to play
back.
hToggle the SET button to
move the orange frame
to the image you wish to
play back.
hThe image information
for the framed image is
shown in the bottom part
of the monitor.
3
Press the SET button.
hPlayback begins.
<To return to the
recording mode>
hPress the REC/PLAY
button.
Deleting files
1 On the screen in step 2,
move the orange frame to
the file you wish to delete,
and press the MENU
button.
2
Select “DELETE”,
and
press the SET button.
100-0006
6.5MB 00:00:05
SET
Full-HD
OK
REC/PLAY
button
Remaining battery
power indication
Orange frame
SET button
vEnglish
3 Select “DELETE SINGLE”, and press the SET button.
4
Select “DELETE”,
and press the SET button.
hIf you toggle the SET button to the left or right, the screen to delete a
different file will appear.
5 When you are finished deleting files, press the MENU button.
hPressing 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.
English vi
Copy data from your camera to the computer
Connect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired data to the
computer.
1 Turn on the computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface
cable to connect your camera to the computer.
hConnect the cable between the camera’s USB/AV terminal and the
computer’s USB connector.
2 Turn on the camera (page 17).
hThe USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.
SET
USB CONNECTION
COMPUTER
PRINTER
CANCEL
CANCEL OK
To USB/AV terminal
Supplied dedicated
USB interface cable
To USB connector
vii English
3 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button.
hThe screen to select the
computer connection mode
appears.
4 Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button.
hThe message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray,
showing that the camera is recognized as a drive.
<If the access menu (page 47) appears>
hClick on [Exit] to cancel the access menu.
5 Select an action.
6 Copy files from the camera to a computer.
hThe drive name of the card installed in the camera is [Xacti], and that
of the camera’s internal memory is [Xacti_INT].
CAUTION
For VPC-CG21EX
iIt is not possible to copy files from the computer side (a hard disk, etc.) to
the camera’s internal memory or installed card.
USB CONNECTION
MTP
CARD READER
SCREEN CAPTURE
PC CAMERA
CANCEL
OK
English viii
Dismounting the camera
CAUTION
iTo disconnect your camera, be sure to follow the procedure below. Failure
to follow this procedure may cause faulty operation of your computer or
corrupt the files in your camera.
1 Left-click on the icon for safely removing hardware in the task tray.
hA list appears showing the devices connected to the computer’s USB
connector.
2 Left-click on the camera drive.
hThe camera can now be disconnected.
Uploading camera files to a file-sharing website
iYour camera’s internal memory contains the Xacti Simple Uploader
application with which you can upload camera files to a file-sharing
website.
iFor information on how to use Xacti Simple Uploader, please refer to the
Xacti Simple Uploader user’s manual, which can be obtained from the
SANYO website.
<How to install Xacti Simple Uploader>
1Connect your camera to a computer.
2Turn on the computer and the camera.
3Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button.
4On the USB Connection Screen, select “CARD READER”, and press the
SET button.
hThe window for automatic playback of XACTI_INT (internal memory)
and XACTI (card) opens, and the Access Menu appears.
hIf the Access Menu does not appear, double-click “Autorun.Exe” in
XACTI_INT.
5In the Access Menu, click on [Install Xacti Simple Uploader].
hThe Xacti Simple Uploader installation begins.
hFollow the instructions of the installation wizard to complete the
installation.
<How to obtain the manual>
iOn the Xacti Simple Uploader screen, click the [?] icon.
1English
CONTENTS
HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL ............................................................. i
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ...................................... 3
How to use the accessories ............................................................ 5
ABOUT THE CARD ............................................................................... 6
Media cards that can be used with this camera .............................. 6
What “card” means in this manual .................................................. 6
SETUP
PARTS NAMES ..................................................................................... 7
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ....................................................... 9
Charging the battery pack ............................................................. 10
INSTALLING THE CARD ..................................................................... 12
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK .................................................... 14
About the temperature alert icon \ .......................................... 16
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ............................................. 17
Turning on the camera .................................................................. 17
Turning off the camera .................................................................. 17
Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode
is active .................................................................................... 18
DATE AND TIME SETTING ................................................................. 20
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK
MODE .............................................................................................. 23
SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE .............................................. 24
Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes ................ 24
Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen ..... 25
SHOOTING
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING .................................................................. 29
SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS .............................................................. 30
SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP .......... 32
MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) .................................................... 34
PLAYBACK
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES ......................... 36
How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image ............. 38
English 2
CONNECTING TO A TV
CONNECTING TO A TV .......................................................................39
Connecting to a video input terminal .............................................40
Connecting to the HDMI terminal ..................................................40
PLAYING BACK ON A TV ....................................................................41
OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL ........................................42
Contents of the Instruction Manual ................................................42
How to obtain the Instruction Manual ............................................46
About the Eye-Fi transfer feature
About the Eye-Fi transfer feature ..........................................................48
APPENDICES
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS .....................................................49
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................57
Camera ..........................................................................................57
Camera connectors .......................................................................61
Battery life .....................................................................................61
Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/
Possible Recording Time ..........................................................62
Concerning the multi-indicator .......................................................63
Supplied battery pack charger .......................................................64
Supplied Li-ion battery pack ..........................................................64
Others ............................................................................................65
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 ......66
About the MPEG-4 Standard license ............................................66
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
iLi-ion battery pack: 1 iLithium-ion battery pack
charger and power cord: 1
iDedicated USB interface
cable (page vi): 1
iDedicated AV interface cable
(page 40): 1
iLens cap (page 5): 1 iGUIDE FOR BASIC
OPERATION
(VPC-CG21EX, VPC-CG21GX,
VPC-CG21PX, VPC-CG21TA
only)
iSAFETY MANUAL
(safety precautions booklet)
Please read this booklet
carefully before using the
camera.
English 4
iQUICK GUIDE iObtaining the PDF instruction
manual and cautions
5English
How to use the accessories
kLens cap
kHandstrap (Please purchase a commercially available handstrap.)
iTo avoid dropping the camera, it is recommended that you attach a
handstrap.
12
34
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▲
▲
English 6
ABOUT THE CARD
Media cards that can be used with this camera
The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is:
iSD Memory Card
iSDHC Memory Card
iSDXC Memory Card
What “card” means in this manual
iIn this manual, SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC
Memory Cards that can be used in this dual camera are referred to as
“card”.
7English
SETUP
SETUP
PARTS NAMES
Front
Flash
Lens
Monitor unit
Stereo microphone
* The tripod mounting hole is
on the bottom.
ON/OFF button
ZOOM RANGE button
English 8
SETUP
Rear
Multi-indicator
[ ] button
[ ] button
MENU button
Monitor
SET button
ON/OFF button
REC/PLAY button
Card slot cover
Photo shooting
button
DC IN
terminal cover
Battery cover
USB/AV terminal
HDMI terminal
Operation pad
Operation pad
Zoom switch
Video recording
button
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it.
1 Connect the supplied power
cord to the socket on the
battery pack charger.
hInsert the connector straight
and securely.
2 Insert the battery pack in the
battery charger.
hInsert it in the direction
indicated by the [o] mark
on the battery pack.
3 Plug the power plug into a
power outlet (AC 100 V to
240 V).
hCharging begins.
hThe CHARGE indicator is lit
during charging.
4 When the CHARGE indicator
turns off, unplug the power
cord from the power outlet,
and remove the battery pack
from the charger.
HINT
iCharging takes approximately 120 min.
Battery pack charger
Power cord
Battery pack
[o] mark
CHARGE
indicator
Battery pack charger
To power outlet
English 10
SETUP
Charging the battery pack
Be sure to fully charge the supplied or separately sold battery pack before
using it in your camera. For charging the battery pack, use the supplied
charger.
Charge the battery pack if it is being used for the first time, and recharge it
whenever the remaining charge is low.
Does the battery pack feel hot?
iDuring charging, the charger and battery pack will be warm. This is normal
and does not indicate a malfunction.
If there is interference to your TV or radio during charging...
iMove the battery pack and charger further away from the TV or radio.
Ambient temperature during charging
iIt is recommended that the ambient temperature during charging be
between about 10 °C and 35 °C (50 °F and 95 °F). Due to the
characteristics of the battery pack, at temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F), it
may not be possible to sufficiently charge it.
iWhen the battery pack temperature is high, the safety function may be
activated and halt charging.
Charge a battery pack in the following cases
iA battery pack which has not been used for a long time
iNewly purchased battery pack
FOR AMERICAN USERS:
iUse a UL Listed, 1.8 to 3 m (6 to 10 ft.), Type SPT-2 or NiSPT-2, AWG
No.18 power supply cord, rated for 125 V 7 A, with a non-polarized NEMA
1-15P plug rated for 125 V 15 A.
11 English
About the CHARGE indicator
The CHARGE indicator shows the status of the battery pack and the charger.
Please refer to the following table if the indicator flashes abnormally.
CAUTION
Do not charge the battery pack immediately after the camera has been
in continuous use for a long time
iThe 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 safety
function may be activated and it may not be possible to charge the battery
pack. Wait until the battery pack has cooled down before attempting to
charge it.
CHARGE indicator
Not lit Not connected properly
iTo recharge the battery pack, the power cord of the
charger must be connected to a power outlet, and the
plug at the other end inserted in the charger’s power
socket (page 9).
iThe battery pack is not installed, or it is not installed
correctly (page 9).
Charging finished
Lit Charging
Flashing Problem with the battery pack or battery pack charger
iImmediately remove the battery pack from the charger.
iDo not use an abnormal battery pack. (The usable life of
the battery pack has probably expired.)
English 12
SETUP
INSTALLING THE CARD
Be sure to format a newly purchased card or one that was used in another
device before using it in your camera (page 13). If an unformatted card is
used, the card itself may become unusable.
<When removing the card...>
hTo remove the card, press it in, and then release. The card will
protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out.
▲
4 Close
3 Insert the card
Card slot cover
2Swivel
1 Raise up
1Push the card in
2Pull it out
13 English
CAUTION
Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card
iDoing so may damage the card or the stored files.
If the multi-indicator is flashing red...
iNever 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
1Insert the card in the camera, and press the ON/OFF button (pages 12
and 17).
2Set the camera to the NORMAL mode (page 24).
3Press the MENU button.
4Select the [E] tab, and press the SET button.
5Select “FORMAT” and press the SET button.
iThe Format Screen appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to
format the card.
Shooting without a card installed
iWhen 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 camera’s 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 camera’s
internal memory.
English 14
SETUP
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK
Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it.
2Open 3Insert by matching
the connector markings
4Close
Battery cover
1Push out
Battery pack Connector
markings
15 English
CAUTION
Does the battery pack appear swollen?
iThe 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
iDoing so may result in malfunction.
HINT
About the internal backup battery
iThis camera’s 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
iA 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.
To prolong the life of the battery pack
iAlthough the battery pack is an expendable item, you can maximize the life
of the battery by heeding the following suggestions.
hDo not leave the battery under the hot summer sun or exposed to other
high-temperature environments.
hDo not continually recharge the battery when it is already fully charged.
After fully charging it once, for example, use it for a while to partially
discharge it before recharging it again.
hWhen the battery is not to be used for a long time, if possible store the
partially charged (not fully charged) battery in a cool environment.
English 16
SETUP
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.
kWhen the battery or internal camera (excluding battery) temperature
rises during use
hDuring 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.
hIf 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.
hDuring video recording, a countdown indicator will show the time
starting about 15 seconds before shutdown. When the indicator shows
0 seconds, recording stops.
hIf 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).
17 English
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND
OFF
Turning on the camera
1 Open the monitor unit, and press the
ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.
hIf you briefly press the ON/OFF button,
once, the camera will switch to the
power save mode.
hIf you press the REC/PLAY button for at
least 1 second, the camera turns on in
the playback mode.
Turning off the camera
1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.
hThe camera turns off.
Monitor unit
ON/OFF button
REC/PLAY
button
English 18
SETUP
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).
iWhen the power save mode is active, you can restore the power by any of
the following methods:
hPress the ON/OFF button.
hPress the [ ] button.
hOpen the monitor unit.
iAfter the power save mode has been active for about 30 minutes, 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.
iWhen the AC adaptor (optional) is connected, the power save mode will
become active about 5 minutes after the camera is turned on (factory-
preset setting).
iWhen the camera is connected to a computer or printer, the power save
mode becomes active after about 12 hours.
19 English
HINT
To immediately activate the power save mode
iPress the ON/OFF button briefly to activate the power save function.
About the standby mode
iTo turn off the camera only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the
camera in the standby mode. The standby mode uses almost no power.
When the monitor unit is opened again, the camera turns on immediately
and you are ready to shoot or view images without any delay.
CAUTION
If the K icon appears...
iWhen a picture is taken, the date and time it was captured are recorded
with it. If the date and time settings have not been completed (page 20),
the date and time cannot be recorded with the captured images. For this
reason, immediately after the camera is turned on, the “Set date and time”
reminder briefly appears, after which the K icon is shown on the
Recording Screen. To have the date and time recorded with the images,
please complete this setting before capturing images.
iDue to the characteristics of the camera, the outer surface may
become warm during use, but this does not indicate a malfunction.
iIf the camera starts to feel uncomfortably hot during use, you might
temporarily discontinue use until it cools down, or try holding it in your
other hand for a while.
Please use a tripod or other support when using the camera for a
long time.
<Caution>
English 20
SETUP
DATE AND TIME SETTING
The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is
taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before
capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set.
hTo correct the date and time setting, please see under HINT on page 22.
Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2010
1 Turn on the camera (page 17),
and press the SET button.
hThe Clock Set Screen appears.
hFollow the procedures below to
enable or disable the date
display during playback, to set
the display format for the date,
and to set the date and time.
hTo display the Recording or
Playback Screen, press the
MENU button 2 times.
2 Set the date.
1Select “DATE”.
2Press the SET button.
hThe Set Date Screen
appears.
3Set the date to “2010/12/24”.
hThe date is set in the
following order: Set the year
→ Set the month → Set the
day.
hToggle the SET button left or
right to select year, month or
day. Toggle the SET button up
or down to increase or
decrease the number.
4Press the SET button.
CLOCK SET
DATE
TIME
DISP
OK
2010/08/01
00:00
D / M / Y
CLOCK SET
DATE
2010/12/24
OK
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3 Set the clock.
1Select “TIME”.
2Press the SET button.
hThe Set Time Screen
appears.
3Set the time to “19:30”.
hThe time is set in the
following order: Set the hour
→ Set the minute.
hA 24-hour clock is used for
the time display.
4Press the SET button.
4 Set the order in which the date is
displayed during playback.
1Select “DISP”.
2Press the SET button.
hThe Set Date Format Screen
appears.
3Toggle the SET button up or
down.
hToggle the SET button up to
change the displayed date
order as follows:
Toggle the SET button down to change it in the reverse order.
4Press the SET button.
19:30
TIME
CLOCK SET
OK
CLOCK SET
OK
DISP D / M / Y
D/M/Y → Y/M/D → M/D/Y
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SETUP
5 Press the MENU button.
hThe date and time setting is completed.
hTo display the Recording or Playback Screen, press the MENU button.
HINT
iUnder 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
1Turn on the camera.
2Display the Option Setting Menu 1 (page 27).
3Select “CLOCK SET” and press the SET button.
hThe screen to set the date and time appears.
hThe current date and time settings are shown.
4Select the line you wish to change, and make the correction.
23 English
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING
MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE
Switch between the recording mode (for recording) and the playback mode
(for viewing your recorded images).
1 Turn on the camera (page 17).
2 Press the REC/PLAY button.
hThe mode changes.
hThe mode changes each time the REC/PLAY button is pressed.
2010.12.24 18:41 100-0006
6.5MB 00:00:05
SET
Full-HD
SD
10 001:00:14
Full-HD
10
M
-S
OK
REC/PLAY button
<Example of the recording mode>
<Example of the playback mode>
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SETUP
SWITCHING THE OPERATING 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 camera’s many functions. Select the mode that is suitable for
your purposes.
Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL
modes
1 Turn on the camera (page 17).
hThe previous mode is active.
2 Press the MENU button.
hThe Menu Screen for the active mode appears.
3 Select the operating mode icon,
and press the SET button.
hSwitch from the SIMPLE mode
to the NORMAL mode, or from
the NORMAL mode to the
SIMPLE mode.
hPress the MENU button to
cancel the Menu Screen.
S
N
3
2
1
2
3
1
S
S
N
N
Switch to detailed
normal menu
Press SET button to
switch to simple Menu
OK
OK
<SIMPLE Mode Menu Screen>
<NORMAL Mode Menu Screen>
Operating mode icon
Operating mode icon
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Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode
Menu Screen
1 Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 23).
2 Select the desired operating mode (page 24).
3 If the Menu Screen is not displayed, press the MENU button.
hThe Menu Screen appears.
hTo cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.
SET
3
2
1
SET
2
3
1
S
N
S
N
Switch to detailed
normal menu
OK
OK
Press SET button to
switch to simple Menu
MENU button
<Example: SIMPLE Mode
Recording Menu>
<Example: NORMAL Mode
Recording Menu>
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SETUP
Using the SIMPLE Mode Menu
4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the item you wish to
change, and press the SET button.
hThe Setting Screen for the selected item appears.
SET
SET
HDTV size
10M
[4:3]
SET
2
M
S
N
10
M
Select video and photo size
To keep in HDTV size
OK
OK
Select an item to change
Description of selected item
<Setting Screen>
Press
Push up
Push down
27 English
Using the NORMAL Mode Menu
4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select a tab.
hThe Menu Screen for the selected tab appears.
5 Toggle the SET button to the right.
3
2
1
SET
2
3
1
S
S
N
N
Full-HD
10
M
-S
OK
RECORDING MENU 1
VIDEO
PHOTO
SCENE SELECT
FILTER
FLASH
SELF-TIMER
Tab
Push up
Push down
Option tab
3
2
1
SET
2
3
1
Full-HD
10
M
-S
RECORDING MENU 1
VIDEO
PHOTO
SCENE SELECT
FILTER
FLASH
SELF-TIMER
OK
Push to
the right
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SETUP
6 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the item you wish to
change, and press the SET button.
hThe Setting Screen for the selected item appears.
hTo return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.
HINT
About the applicable mode indicator
iThis indicator shows the shooting mode(s) for which the selected setting is
effective.
: This setting is effective during still image shooting.
: This setting is effective during video clip recording.
: This setting is effective during still image shooting and video clip
recording.
3
2
1
SET
2
3
1
Full-HD
SET
4000x3000
4480x2520[16:9]
3648x2736
3648x2736
3648x2056[16:9]
1920x1080[16:9]
7.5
M
2
M
12
M
11
M
10
M
-S
10
M
-
S
10
M
-
H
RECORDING MENU 1
VIDEO
PHOTO
SCENE SELECT
FILTER
FLASH
SELF-TIMER
OK
OK
Select an item to
change
Applicable mode
<Setting Screen>
Press
Push up
Push down
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SHOOTING
SHOOTING
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING
1 Turn on the camera (page 17),
and set it to the recording
mode (page 23).
2 Press the [ ] button.
hRecording begins.
hIt is not necessary to keep the
[ ] button pressed while
recording.
hWhen the remaining recording
time available for the currently
recording clip becomes little, a
countdown of the remaining
recording time appears on the
display.
3 End the recording.
hPress the [ ] button again
to stop recording.
REC000:00:09
REC000:00:09
5
REC000:00:09
5
Full-HD
[]
button
Recording
time
Available recording
time remaining
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SHOOTING
SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS
Capture a still image (single-shot).
1 Turn on the camera (page 17),
and set it to the recording
mode (page 23).
2 Press the [ ] button.
1Press the [ ] button
halfway.
hThe autofocus operates,
and the image is focused
(focus lock).
2Continue to gently press
the [ ] button all the
way.
hThe shutter releases and
the image is captured.
hYou can view the captured
image on the monitor by
keeping the [ ] button
depressed when you
capture the image.
10
M
-S
Target mark
[]
button
12
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HINT
Adjusting the monitor brightness
iWhile the Recording Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen
for adjusting the brightness of the monitor by pressing the MENU button for
at least 1 second.
What is the camera focusing on?
iA target mark & on the monitor
shows the area the camera is
focusing on.
iThe camera automatically
determines the correct focus by
measuring from 9 different focus
points within the shooting area. If the
target mark is at a position that is
different from the point you wish to
focus on, you can refocus, for
example, by changing the shooting
angle.
iThe large target mark appears when
the camera focuses on a wide area
in the center of the screen.
Does it seem to take a long time to save images?
iWhen shooting in dimly lit conditions, it may take some time to save the
data to the card.
F3.6
1/2
10
M
-S
Shutter speed
Aperture
Target mark
Camera shake icon
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SHOOTING
SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE
RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP
You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip.
1 Turn on the camera
(page 17), and set it to the
recording mode (page 23).
2 Press the [ ] button.
3 When you see a scene
you’d like to capture as a
still image, press the
[ ] button.
4 Press the [ ] button to
end the video clip
recording.
Full-HD
REC000:00:09
REC000:00:09
REC000:00:09
2
M
[]
button
[ ] button
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HINT
iWhen shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not
operate.
iWhen the remaining video recording time becomes approximately
50 seconds, it will no longer be possible to capture a still image while
recording a video clip. If you intend to capture a still image while recording
a video clip, it is suggested that you take note of the remaining video
recording time.
About the recording size of still images
iThe size of a still image captured during video clip recording depends on
the video clip recording size.
hIt is not possible to capture sequential shots.
Video clip recording size setting Still image recording size
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SHOOTING
MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)
Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.
1 Point the camera lens at the
subject.
2 Push the zoom switch toward
[T/]] or [W/P] to compose
the desired image.
[T/]]: Zoom in on the subject.
[W/P]: Zoom out.
hWhen the zoom switch is
pushed, the zoom bar appears
on the monitor.
hWhen the optical zoom factor
is at maximum, zooming stops
temporarily. When the zoom
switch is pushed toward the
[T/]] side again, the mode
changes to the digital zoom
mode and zooming continues.
3 Take the picture.
For video clip recording, see
page 29.
For shooting single shots, see
page 30.
Zoom switch
Zoom bar
When both optical and
digital zoom are enabled
Digital zoom (yellow)
Optical zoom
When optical zoom only
is enabled
Pointer
ZOOM RANGE button
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HINT
When the ZOOM RANGE button is pressed...
iThe magnification is approximately doubled (double-range zoom). Press
the button again to return to normal magnification.
iThe [W] icon is shown on the Recording Screen during normal
magnification, and a [T] icon on the double-range zoom Recording Screen.
iDuring video clip recording, the zoom range does not change even when
the ZOOM RANGE button is pressed.
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PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND
STILL IMAGES
1 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 23).
2 Select the image to play back.
hToggle the SET button to
move the orange frame to the
file you wish to play back.
hThe image information for the
framed image is shown at the
bottom of the screen.
3 Press the SET button.
hThe image you selected in
step 2 is displayed fullscreen.
hIf a video clip was selected,
playback begins.
<To return to the screen to
select playback files>
Toggle the SET button down.
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SET
Full-HD
SD
OK
Orange frame
SET button
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Video clip playback operation
To do this... Do this
Normal forward playback Press the SET button.
Stop playback During playback, toggle the SET button down.
Pause
During playback, press the SET button or
toggle the SET button up.
During accelerated playback, toggle the SET
button up.
To p lay ba ck
one image
at a time
(single-
frame step)
During forward
playback
After pausing playback, toggle the SET button
to the right.
During reverse
playback
After pausing playback, toggle the SET button
to the left.
Slow
playback
During forward
playback
After pausing playback, press and hold the
SET button to the right.
During reverse
playback
After pausing playback, press and hold the
SET button to the left.
To
accelerate
playback
Forward
playback
During forward playback, toggle the SET
button to the right.
h
The playback speed changes each time the
SET button is toggled to the right, as follows:
Normal playback → 2× → 5× → 10× → 15×
Toggle the SET button to the left to resume
normal playback speed.
Reverse
playback
During forward playback, toggle the SET
button to the left.
hThe playback speed changes each time the
SET button is toggled to the left, as follows:
15× ← 10× ← 5× ← 2×
Toggle the SET button to the right to resume
normal playback speed.
Return to normal playback
speed Press the SET button.
Adjusting the volume
Louder: During playback, push the zoom
switch toward the [T] side.
Softer: During playback, push the zoom
switch toward the [W] side.
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PLAYBACK
How to save one frame from a video clip as a
still image
1 Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to
“snap” a photo.
2 Press the [ ] button.
hThe 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.
HINT
The file size for a video clip is very large
iTherefore, 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.)
iDepending on the card, recording may end even before the possible
recording time indicated.
Display the video clip playback point
iDuring 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.
iPress the MENU button for about 1 second to cancel the bar.
CAUTION
During video clip playback, the sound of a motor is audible...
iDuring recording, the sound of the optical zoom movement or autofocus
movement was recorded. This is not a malfunction.
If no audio is heard...
iThe audio is not played back when the video clip is played back in the
frame-by-frame, slow-motion, fast playback or reverse playback mode.
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CONNECTING TO A TV
CONNECTING TO A TV
CONNECTING TO A TV
By connecting the camera to a TV, you can play back the recorded files on the
TV.
CAUTION
Insert and pull out the cable carefully
iWhen 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.
iDo not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.
About image output: The image output destination differs depending on the
camera status.
m: Images are output n: Images are not output
HINT
iHDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
Connection
cable
Image output
destination
Recording mode Playback
mode
Standby Recording
Dedicated AV
interface cable
Camera monitor NTSC: n
PA L : mmn
TV NTSC: m
PA L : nnm
HDMI cable Camera monitor nmn
TV mnm
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CONNECTING TO A TV
Connecting to a video input terminal
Use the supplied dedicated AV interface cable to connect to a TV.
Connecting to the HDMI terminal
Use a separately sold mini-HDMI cable to connect to a TV.
Supplied dedicated
AV interface cable
To USB/AV terminal
Set the input to
“VIDEO”.
Yellow plug:To Video Input terminal
White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal
Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal
Mini HDMI cable
(optional)
To HDMI terminal
To HDMI terminal
on the TV
Set the input to
“HDMI”.
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PLAYING BACK ON A TV
iAfter connecting the camera to the television, switch the TV input to the
terminal to which the camera is connected.
iThe playback method is the same as when viewing images on the
camera’s monitor. (Use the TV controls to adjust the volume.)
iThe same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is
used to play back audio recordings as well.
CAUTION
Insert and pull out the cable carefully
iWhen 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.
iDo not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.
Copying (dubbing) images to a DVD recorder
iPlease refer to the section “Dubbing” in the instruction manual for your
DVD recorder.
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OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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.
Contents of the Instruction Manual
Explanations for the functions indicated below can be found in the
downloadable Instruction Manual.
Please be sure to obtain and use the Instruction Manual.
HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
How to use the accessories
ABOUT THE CARD
Media cards that can be used with this camera
What “card” means in this manual
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA
High-quality images with “Full High Definition*”
Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation
Image stabilizer for sharp pictures
Capture clear images of the targeted subject
Eye-Fi smart
SYSTEM MAP
SETUP
PARTS NAMES
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Charging the battery pack
INSTALLING THE CARD
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK
About the temperature alert icon \
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF
Turning on the camera
Turning off the camera
Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is active
DATE AND TIME SETTING
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE
Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes
Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen
Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen
Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen
SIMPLE
SHOOTING
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES
For best results
Using the autofocus
Select the recording size
Select the focus setting
Hints for taking pictures
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING
SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS
Using the flash
SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP
MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)
PLAYBACK
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES
How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK VOLUME
DELETING FILES
Delete single/delete all/delete folder
Delete selected
PLAYBACK MODES
21-image display playback
Selecting the playback folder
Magnifying (zooming in) the image
NORMAL
SHOOTING
RECORDING MENU 1
Video setting
Still image setting
Scene select setting
Filter setting
Self-timer setting
RECORDING MENU 2
Motion compensation (image stabilizer) setting
Focus range setting
Focus mode setting
OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Light-measuring mode setting
ISO sensitivity setting
RECORDING MENU 3
White balance setting
Subject chaser settings
High sensitivity mode setting
Digital zoom setting
Exposure compensation
Storage folder setting
PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK MENU 1
Slideshow settings
File protect setting
Resize
Rotate
PLAYBACK MENU 2
Correcting the image
Editing video clips
Printing instructions
FILE INFO DISPLAY
OPTION SETTINGS
DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU
Shortcut setting
TV output setting
File No. continued setting
Formatting (initializing)
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY
Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time
For audio recordings
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE
OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
When using as a card reader
To access the files in the internal memory
SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE
USING AS A CARD READER
For Windows Vista/XP/7 users
For Windows 2000 users (except for the SDXC card)
For Mac OS X users
ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE CARD
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Configuration of directories in the card
File formats
Cautions when using as a card reader
USING AS A PC CAMERA
For Windows XP
Using as a PC camera
USING THE SOFTWARE
Operating environment
Obtaining the software
CONNECTING TO A TV
CONNECTING TO A TV
Connecting to a video input terminal
Connecting to the HDMI terminal
PLAYING BACK ON A TV
CONNECTING TO A PRINTER
PRINTING
OTHER CONNECTIONS
SCREEN CAPTURE
APPENDICES
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING
Camera
Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters
SPECIFICATIONS
Camera
Camera connectors
Battery life
Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time
Concerning the multi-indicator
Supplied battery pack charger
Supplied Li-ion battery pack
Others
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
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES
OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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How to obtain the Instruction Manual
1 Remove the card from the camera.
hThe program to access the website is stored in your camera’s internal
memory. This program cannot be accessed while a card is installed in
the camera.
2 Start your computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface
cable to connect your camera to the computer.
hConnect the camera's USB/AV terminal to the computer’s USB
connector.
3 Turn on your camera (page 17).
hThe USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.
SET
USB CONNECTION
COMPUTER
PRINTER
CANCEL
CANCEL OK
To USB/AV terminal
Supplied dedicated
USB interface cable
To USB connector
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4 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button.
hThe screen to select the computer connection mode appears.
5 Select “CARD READER” and press the SET button.
<For Windows users>
hThe screen to access the website for this camera (access menu)
appears.
hIf the access menu does not appear, double-click on Autorun or
Autorun.exe.
<For Mac OS users>
hWhen you double-click on the HTML file (index.html) in the camera
drive, the screen to access the website for this camera (access menu)
appears.
6 Click on [Go to Xacti CG21/CG22 Web Support Page].
hThe website page introducing this camera opens.
hSelect and download the desired instruction manual from the website.
HINT
If the Autorun, Autorun.exe or index.html file has been deleted...
iThe Autorun or Autorun.exe and index.html files can be created by using
the camera to format the camera’s internal memory.
About the Kodak online service
iWhen you close the access menu, a dialog box to connect to the website
introducing Kodak’s online service appears. To skip this option, check the
[No thanks!] option button, and then click on the [OK] button.
To access the Web support page next time...
iWhen you close the access menu, a shortcut icon is created on your
desktop so that you can easily access the Web support page in the future.
The next time you wish to access the Web support page, just double-click
on the desktop shortcut icon.
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ABOUT THE EYE-FI TRANSFER FEATURE
ABOUT THE EYE-FI TRANSFER FEATURE
ABOUT THE EYE-FI TRANSFER FEATURE
ABOUT THE EYE-FI TRANSFER
FEATURE
By inserting a commercially sold Eye-Fi card (SD card with wireless LAN) in
your camera, you can easily upload photos to your computer, a sharing site,
etc. automatically via a Wi-Fi network. Also, you can transfer video files if your
Eye-Fi card has a video upload function. The Eye-Fi card settings can be
performed using the Eye-Fi Manager, but in addition, the settings below can
be performed with this camera.
iEye-Fi automatic transfer ON/OFF
iAutomatic halt of Eye-Fi operation when battery is low
iAC adaptor connection restrictions (may or may not be supported,
depending on the camera)
iSSID setup/delete
HINT
iThe Instruction Manual for the Eye-Fi transfer feature can be obtained from
the Sanyo website (page 46).
* “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 the Sanyo website.
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APPENDICES
APPENDICES
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer
in this compilation of commonly asked questions.
Question Answer Action
Power
Why doesn’t the
power turn on?
Due to cold
temperatures, the
battery pack
temporarily lost its
power.
Place the camera in
your pocket to warm
it up before using it.
Why is the battery
pack consumed
so quickly even
after it was fully
recharged?
The ambient
temperature is
very low.
Keep the battery
pack in an
environment of 10 to
40 °C (50 to 104 °F).
The battery pack
life has expired.
If a battery becomes
depleted quickly even
after it was sufficiently
charged, it should be
assumed that the
battery has reached
the end of its service
life. Please replace it
with a new battery.
Why doesn’t
recharging end?
The battery pack
life has expired.
Replace with a new
battery pack. If this
is not effective,
consult your dealer.
Why does the
icon
appear?
The remaining
battery pack
power is low.
Use the AC adaptor
(optional), or replace
the battery pack with
a fully charged one.
Shooting
Why does the
multi-indicator
flash red?
A recorded file is
being saved on
the card or
internal memory.
Not a malfunction.
Wait until the multi-
indicator turns off.
Why doesn’t the
flash operate?
The camera has
determined that
the image is bright
enough and the
flash is not
necessary.
Not a malfunction.
Capture the image;
the camera will
determine when the
flash is necessary.
APPENDICES
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Shooting
Are the settings
retained even
after the camera
is turned off?
— All settings except
the self-timer and
the exposure
compensation are
retained even after
the camera is turned
off.
Which resolution
setting should I
use?
— Select the resolution
setting according to
the intended use.
I, ;, o, p,
N, m:
Appropriate for
printing letter-size or
larger, and for
printing a close-up
of part of a photo
(trimming).
+, G, t: For
printing standard
photo (photo
service) sizes.
,, [: For
photos displayed on
a web page, or sent
as e-mail
attachments.
Question Answer Action
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Shooting
What is the
difference
between the
digital zoom and
the optical zoom?
— Because shooting
with the optical
zoom uses the
optics of a physical
lens, you can shoot
without losing
minute details in the
image. The digital
zoom, on the other
hand, works by
magnifying a portion
of the image that
hits the image
sensor and may
produce a coarser
image.
How can I get the
distant view into
focus?
— Set the scene select
function to the
landscape +
mode when
photographing.
Or, set the focus
range setting to
manual focus -,
and set the distance
to ∞.
The zoom range
does not change
when the ZOOM
RANGE button is
pressed.
The ZOOM
RANGE button
was pressed while
the digital zoom
was engaged.
Not a malfunction.
Use the optical
zoom. The zoom
range cannot be
changed while the
digital zoom is
engaged.
Question Answer Action
APPENDICES
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Monitor
When used in
cold weather, why
does the image
seem to leave
traces as it
moves?
Condition due to
the monitor
characteristics.
Not a malfunction.
Spots that appear in
the monitor only
appear in the
monitor and will not
be recorded with the
images.
Why does the
displayed image
contain some red,
blue and green
dots, or why are
black spots
visible?
Viewing
images
Why is the image
too bright?
The subject was
too bright.
When capturing an
image, devise a way
to compensate for a
bright subject, for
example, by
changing the
shooting angle.
Why is the image
out of focus?
The focus is not
locked properly.
Hold the camera
correctly and slowly
press the [ ]
button halfway to
lock the focus. Then
press the [ ]
button all the way to
capture the image.
Question Answer Action
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Viewing
images
Why is there no
image (z is
shown)?
This may happen
when trying to
play back images
stored on a card
from a different
digital camera.
Play back images
that were recorded
on a card using this
camera.
Why is the
playback image
distorted?
If the subject
moves or the
camera is moved
during recording,
a distorted image
may sometimes
occur.
Not a malfunction.
This is a
characteristic of the
CMOS sensor.
Question Answer Action
APPENDICES
English 54
Viewing
images
Why isn’t the
magnified image
clear?
Due to the
characteristics of
the camera,
magnified images
appear less clear.
Not a malfunction.
Why isn’t the
captured image
clear?
The image was
captured using
the digital zoom.
Not a malfunction.
Can I play back
image and sound
files that I edited
using my
computer?
— We cannot
guarantee the
accurate playback of
files that have been
edited using a
computer.
Why is there a
motor-like sound
during video clip
playback?
The sound of the
camera’s
mechanical action
was recorded.
Not a malfunction.
Connecting
to a TV
Why is there no
sound?
The volume on
the TV is set to
the minimum.
Adjust the volume
on the TV.
Printing
Why does a
message appear
during PictBridge
printing?
There is a
problem with the
printer.
Please refer to the
instruction manual
for your printer.
Question Answer Action
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Misc.
The “Cannot edit
video clips with
unlike settings”
message
appears.
You have
attempted to join
video clips having
different
resolutions or
frame rates.
Select video clips
that have the same
resolution or frame
rate.
Why is a noise
heard from a
nearby TV or
radio during
battery
recharging?
Electromagnetic
waves are emitted
from the charger.
Move the AC
adaptor further away
from the TV or radio
when recharging the
battery pack.
Why does the
“Insufficient card
memory” or
“Insufficient
internal memory”
message appear?
There is no more
available memory
on the card or in
the camera’s
internal memory.
Delete unnecessary
files, or use a card
that has more
memory available.
Why does the
“Card is
protected”
message appear?
The lock switch on
the card is in the
locked (protect)
position.
Move the lock switch
to the unlocked
position.
Why can’t the
camera be
operated?
A temporary
internal circuitry
problem may be
the cause.
Remove the AC
adaptor (optional)
and the battery pack
from the camera,
wait a few minutes,
then reinstall the
battery pack and try
again.
A problem such
as inability to
record or play
back occurs.
The card contains
files that were
saved using a
device other than
this camera.
After saving your
files to a different
medium, format the
card.
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Misc.
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. If you have
questions about
accessories etc.,
please consult with
a dealer near you for
advice.
Why does the
“System error”
message appear?
A problem has
occurred within
the camera or
card.
Check the following
items:
1Remove the
card and then
install it again.
2Remove the
battery pack and
then install it
again.
3Install a different
card.
If “System error” still
appears after
performing the
above steps, then
take the camera to
the dealer for
service.
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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
media
Internal memory: Approx. 80 MB
SD Memory Card
SDHC Memory Card (up to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card (up to 64 GB)
Image sensor/
camera effective
number of pixels
1/2.33-inch (1.1 cm) CMOS sensor
Still images: Approx. 10 million pixels
Videos (HD mode): Approx. 8.3 million pixels
Videos (SD mode): Approx. 10 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.
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Still image
shooting mode
(recording
resolution)
I: 4000 × 3000 pixels (approx. 12 million pixels)
;: 4480 × 2520 pixels (approx. 11 million pixels,
16:9 aspect ratio)
o: 3648 × 2736 pixels (approx. 10 million pixels,
low compression)
p: 3648 × 2736 pixels (approx. 10 million pixels,
normal compression)
N: 3648 × 2056 pixels (approx. 7.5 million pixels,
16:9 aspect ratio)
+: 1920 × 1080 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels,
16:9 aspect ratio)
G: 1600 × 1200 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels)
,: 1280 × 720 pixels (approx. 900,000 pixels, 16:9
aspect ratio)
[: 640 × 480 pixels (approx. 300,000 pixels)
m: 3648 × 2736 pixels (approx. 10 million pixels,
sequential shots)
t: 1600 × 1200 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels,
sequential shots)
Video clip
recording mode
(recording
resolution)
!: 1920 × 1080 pixels, 60 fields/s (60i)
Y: 1920 × 1080 pixels, 30 fps (30p)
": 1280 × 720 pixels, 60 fps (60p)
&: 1280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps (30p)
): 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps (30p)
hThe 60 fps frame rate of this camera is 59.94 fps,
and the 30 fps frame rate is 29.97 fps.
White balance Full-auto TTL; manual setting available
Lens Focal length: f = 6.8 mm to 34.0 mm, Optical 5×
zoom
Open: F = 3.5 (wide) to 3.7 (tele)
8 groups, 10 elements (including three with four
aspheric surfaces)
35 mm film camera conversion
Still image shooting: 38 mm to 190 mm (5×)
Video clip recording:
Double-range zoom W mode: f = 40 mm to 200
mm (5×)
Double-range zoom T mode: f = 80 mm to 400
mm (5×)
Exposure control
type
0 ±1.8 EV in 0.3 EV steps
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Light-measuring
mode
Multi-section measuring, center-weighted
measuring, spot measuring
Range Normal mode:
50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity
Super macro mode:
1cm (0.39in.) to
80 cm (31.50 in.)
(wide end only)
Digital zoom For shooting:
1× to approx. 12×
For playback:
1× to 62.5× (varies with resolution)
Shutter speed Still image shooting mode: 1/2 to 1/1,500 sec.
(Approx. 1 sec. max. when scene select function
is set to lamp Q)
(During flash: 1/30 to 1/1,500 sec.)
Sequential shots mode: 1/30 to 1/1,500 sec. (no
flash)
Video clip recording mode: 1/30 to 1/10,000 sec.
(1/15 sec. max. when scene select function is set
to lamp Q or the high sensitivity mode)
Sensitivity Still image shooting (standard output sensitivity*)/
video clip recording mode:
Auto (video clip recording: Double-range zoom W
mode: ISO 200 to 1600; double-range zoom T
mode: ISO 50 to 400; still image shooting: ISO 50
to 400)/ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400,
ISO 800, and ISO 1600 (switchable from the
Recording Menu)
hSensitivity measured in compliance with the
ISO standard (ISO 12232:2006).
hMaximum ISO sensitivity up to 1600 equivalent
when Scene Select function is set to Q.
Minimum subject
illumination
Double-range zoom W mode
Approx. 16 lux (1/30 sec. in the scene select
AUTO mode)
Approx. 4 lux (1/15 sec. in the HIGH
SENSITIVITY or lamp mode)
Double-range zoom T mode
Approx. 64 lux (1/30 sec. in the scene select
AUTO mode)
Approx. 16 lux (1/15 sec. in the HIGH
SENSITIVITY or lamp mode)
Image stabilizer Video: Electronic
Still image: Multi-calculation electronic
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Monitor 2.7" (6.9 cm) low-temperature polysilicon TFT color
wide liquid crystal (transmissive), approx.
230,000 dots
Flash working
range
GN = 4.0
Approx. 50 cm (19.69 in.) to 2.3 m (7.55 ft.) (wide)
Approx. 80 cm (31.50 in.) to 2.2 m (7.22 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
Self-timer Approx. 2-second delay, 10-second delay
Ambient
environment
Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104°F) (operation)
–20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)
Humidity 30 to 90% (operating, no
condensation)
10 to 90% (storage, no
condensation)
Power supply Battery pack
(supplied)
Li-ion battery pack (DB-L80) ×1
AC adaptor
(optional)
VAR-G9
Power consumption 3.5 W (When using the Li-ion
battery during recording)
Dimensions (excluding protrusions) 85.7 (W) × 37.4 (D) × 110.3 (H) mm
3.37 (W) × 1.47 (D) × 4.34 (H) in.
(Maximum dimensions)
Volumetric capacity: Approx. 175 cc
Weight Approx. 171 g (6.0 oz.) (including
battery pack and card)
Approx. 154 g (5.4 oz.) (camera
only [without battery pack and
card])
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Camera connectors
Battery life
* When the image stabilizer setting is \
iUntil battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a
25 °C (77 °F) ambient temperature.
iThe 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 (50 °F), the battery pack operation time is significantly
reduced.
USB/AV
(communication/audio
and video output)
terminal
Dedicated regrouped jack
Audio
output
Stereo
Video
output
Composite video, NTSC color TV
system/PAL TV system (switchable
from the Option Setting Menu)
USB USB 2.0 High Speed
PC camera: USB video class
HDMI terminal 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
Shooting Still image
shooting mode
Approx. 190 images:
CIPA standard (when a SanDisk
2 GB SD Memory Card is used)*
Video clip
recording mode
Approx. 60 minutes:
Recorded in ! mode
Playback Approx. 210 minutes:
Monitor on, continuous playback
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Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/
Possible Recording Time
iIf the continuous recording time of a voice memo exceeds about 13 hours,
the recorded file is saved and recording ends. In the video clip recording
mode, when the size of the file being recorded exceeds 4 GB, the recorded
file is saved once, and then recording continues in a new file. (These 4 GB
segments are automatically created. The recording session continues until
you stop recording, but sound recording is temporarily interrupted while the
file is being saved.)
iThe above values apply when an SD Memory Card by SanDisk is used.
iEven with cards of the same capacity, the amount of data that can actually
be stored may differ depending on the card brand, etc.
iThe continuous shooting time for each video clip will differ depending, for
example, on the card capacity, environmental conditions (temperature and
shooting conditions, etc.).
Shooting/
recording
mode
Resolution
setting
Internal
Memory
SD Memory Card
8 GB 16 GB
Still image
mode
I21 images 2,000 images 3,910 images
;22 images 2,120 images 4,150 images
o17 images 1,600 images 3,130 images
p25 images 2,390 images 4,670 images
N34 images 3,150 images 6,150 images
+116 images 10,800 images 21,100 images
G124 images 11,300 images 22,000 images
,233 images 20,700 images 40,400 images
[536 images 49,800 images 97,100 images
m25 images 2,390 images 4,670 images
t124 images 11,300 images 22,000 images
Video clip
mode
!38 sec. 1 hr. 1 min. 2 hr.
Y49 sec. 1 hr. 19 min. 2 hr. 35 min.
"49 sec. 1 hr. 19 min. 2 hr. 35 min.
& 1 min. 3 sec. 1 hr. 43 min. 3 hr. 22 min.
) 2 min. 30 sec. 4 hr. 3 min. 7 hr. 56 min.
Audio
recording
mode
<43 min. 67 hr. 130 hr.
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Concerning the multi-indicator
The camera’s multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the
different camera operations.
Color Multi-indicator
status Camera status
Green
Lit
Connected to a
computer or
printer
Flashing Power save
mode active
Orange Lit Connected to a
TV
Red Flashing
Slow Rise in internal
temperature
Fast
During self-
timer
photography
Very
fast Accessing card
Multi-indicator
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Supplied battery pack charger
iWhen using the supplied battery pack charger 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
Part No. VAR-L80
Power source AC 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz, 5 W
Rated output DC 4.2 V, 550 mA
Compatible batteries Supplied or separately sold Lithium-ion
battery pack (DB-L80)
Ambient
environment
Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (when charging)
–20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140 °F) (storage)
Humidity 20 to 80% (no condensation)
Dimensions 84.0 (W) × 50.5 (D) × 22.5 (H) mm
3.31" (W) × 1.99" (D) × 0.89" (H)
Weight (without power cord) Approx. 49 g (1.7 oz.)
Model number DB-L80
Voltage 3.7 V
Capacity 700 mAh
Ambient
environment
Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (during use)
–10 to 30 °C (14 to 86 °F) (storage)
Humidity 10 to 90% (no condensation)
Dimensions 39.2 (W) × 5.9 (D) × 31.4 (H) mm
1.54 (W) × 0.23 (D) × 1.24 (H) in.
Weight Approx. 15 g (0.5 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, Microsoft® Windows® Vista operating
system, and Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system are collectively
referred to as “Windows”.
Software Red Eye by FotoNationTM 2003-2005 is a trademark of FotoNation®
Inc.
Red Eye software© 2003-2005 FotoNation In Camera Red Eye - covered by
U.S. Patent No. 6,407,777. Other patents Pending.
SDXC logo is a trademark.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
Eye-Fi is a registered trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc.
All other company and product names are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective owners.
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CAUTION
iIt is forbidden to copy this manual, whole or in part, without prior written
permission.
iAll 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.
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
iSanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting
from the use of this camera.
iSanyo 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.
iSanyo 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.
iSanyo 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.
iThe images captured with this camera will differ in quality from pictures
taken with a standard film camera.
About the MPEG-4 Standard license
“This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and
may be used only for personal and non-commercial purposes for encoding
video and/or decoding video that was encoded (1) for a personal and non-
commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T
patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted or implied
for any other use.”
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.

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