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INSTRUCTION MANUAL VPC-E2 Digital Movie Camera Important note This manual explains how to read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference. Please read and understand the separate booklet "SAFETY MANUAL". Make sure to safely operate the VPC-E2.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL VPC-E2 Digital Movie Camera Important note This manual explains how to read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference. Please read and understand the separate booklet "SAFETY MANUAL". Make sure to safely operate the VPC-E2.
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FOR CANADIAN USERS i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Symbols used in the sections "COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS" (page 165) and "TROUBLESHOOTING" (page 172). You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in this manual HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to the page indicated for detailed information. CAUTION Points that require special attention. (page xx) Refer to . English ii
FOR CANADIAN USERS i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Symbols used in the sections "COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS" (page 165) and "TROUBLESHOOTING" (page 172). You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in this manual HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to the page indicated for detailed information. CAUTION Points that require special attention. (page xx) Refer to . English ii
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h In this manual, the SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Lever Battery pack slot 1 Press the latch 1 Push 2 Open Bottom side 2 Insert 2 Insert the SD Memory Card. h An SD Memory Card is referred to as the "card". Card slot 1 Open 2 Insert iii English Please purchase a commercially sold card. SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Install the battery pack and card 1 Insert the battery pack.
h In this manual, the SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Lever Battery pack slot 1 Press the latch 1 Push 2 Open Bottom side 2 Insert 2 Insert the SD Memory Card. h An SD Memory Card is referred to as the "card". Card slot 1 Open 2 Insert iii English Please purchase a commercially sold card. SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Install the battery pack and card 1 Insert the battery pack.
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...application programs Install the following : SERIAL NUMBER: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX ( ↑ input this manual, referred to as Premiere Elements) for creating DVDs. 1 Set the supplied DVD-ROM (Xacti Software DVD) in your original DVD. h After clicking on an application program, follow the instructions shown on...the window. h The installation window opens. 2 Click on the DVD-ROM envelope. It looks similar to the following program from the Xacti Software DVD to your computer: Adobe Premiere Elements 4.0 (in this number) h When the installation is the procedure to use the supplied DVD-...
...application programs Install the following : SERIAL NUMBER: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX ( ↑ input this manual, referred to as Premiere Elements) for creating DVDs. 1 Set the supplied DVD-ROM (Xacti Software DVD) in your original DVD. h After clicking on an application program, follow the instructions shown on...the window. h The installation window opens. 2 Click on the DVD-ROM envelope. It looks similar to the following program from the Xacti Software DVD to your computer: Adobe Premiere Elements 4.0 (in this number) h When the installation is the procedure to use the supplied DVD-...
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... THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 11 How to use the accessories 13 Media cards that can be used with this camera 15 What "card" means in this manual 15 SPECIAL FEATURES 16 Waterproof capability 16 Movable monitor for any shooting angle 17 Capture still shots while recording a video clip 18 Lots of accessories...
... THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 11 How to use the accessories 13 Media cards that can be used with this camera 15 What "card" means in this manual 15 SPECIAL FEATURES 16 Waterproof capability 16 Movable monitor for any shooting angle 17 Capture still shots while recording a video clip 18 Lots of accessories...
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... Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording .......... 91 Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting .......... 91 FOCUS RANGE 94 How to use the manual focus 95 FOCUS MODE 96 LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING 97 ISO SENSITIVITY 98 WHITE BALANCE 99 FACE CHASER 100 HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE 101 DIGITAL ZOOM...
... Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording .......... 91 Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting .......... 91 FOCUS RANGE 94 How to use the manual focus 95 FOCUS MODE 96 LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING 97 ISO SENSITIVITY 98 WHITE BALANCE 99 FACE CHASER 100 HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE 101 DIGITAL ZOOM...
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..." (super macro mode) on page 57 • "FOCUS RANGE" (super macro mode) on page 94 For more accurate focus • "How to use the manual focus" (manual focus) on page 95 Set the focus to viewing images using various techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your photos • "DATE AND...
..." (super macro mode) on page 57 • "FOCUS RANGE" (super macro mode) on page 94 For more accurate focus • "How to use the manual focus" (manual focus) on page 95 Set the focus to viewing images using various techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your photos • "DATE AND...
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...Convenient functions Additional functions Use the camera as a card reader • "USING AS A CARD READER" on page 11 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Copy data from your camera to a computer • "Copy data from your camera to the computer" on page vii •... ENVIRONMENT" on page 5 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL • "SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE" on page 9 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Using with Windows Vista • "SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE" on page 9 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Playback • "About video clip files...
...Convenient functions Additional functions Use the camera as a card reader • "USING AS A CARD READER" on page 11 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Copy data from your camera to a computer • "Copy data from your camera to the computer" on page vii •... ENVIRONMENT" on page 5 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL • "SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE" on page 9 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Using with Windows Vista • "SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE" on page 9 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Playback • "About video clip files...
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Handstrap and soft case (pages 13 and 14): 1 set i Xacti Software DVD (DVDROM) (page 4 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Li-ion battery pack (pages 23 and 25): 1 i Lithium-ion battery pack charger (page 23): 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable (page 157, page 9 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Dedicated AV interface cable (page 155): 1 11 English
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Handstrap and soft case (pages 13 and 14): 1 set i Xacti Software DVD (DVDROM) (page 4 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Li-ion battery pack (pages 23 and 25): 1 i Lithium-ion battery pack charger (page 23): 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable (page 157, page 9 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Dedicated AV interface cable (page 155): 1 11 English
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i QUICK GUIDE i SAFETY MANUAL (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera. English 12
i QUICK GUIDE i SAFETY MANUAL (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera. English 12
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Media cards that can be used with this camera The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is: i SD Memory Card i SDHC Memory Card What "card" means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards that can be used in this digital camera are referred to as "card". 15 English
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Media cards that can be used with this camera The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is: i SD Memory Card i SDHC Memory Card What "card" means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards that can be used in this digital camera are referred to as "card". 15 English
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... 1600 * The indicated ISO value is the standard output sensitivity. 7 Remaining battery power (page 153) 8 S N (page 36) h Set to infinity (normal). -: Set the focus distance manually (manual). +: The camera focuses on the subject within a range of view display. p: Shoot using the still image field of view display. ]: Image stabilizer function off. 2 Photo...
... 1600 * The indicated ISO value is the standard output sensitivity. 7 Remaining battery power (page 153) 8 S N (page 36) h Set to infinity (normal). -: Set the focus distance manually (manual). +: The camera focuses on the subject within a range of view display. p: Shoot using the still image field of view display. ]: Image stabilizer function off. 2 Photo...
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.... h This completes the focus range setting. English 94 h When shooting a subject at a medium to far distance, by setting the focus range to *, you can be manually set to any distance from 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 8 m (26.25 ft.), as well as to infinity...
.... h This completes the focus range setting. English 94 h When shooting a subject at a medium to far distance, by setting the focus range to *, you can be manually set to any distance from 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 8 m (26.25 ft.), as well as to infinity...
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... distance, and press the SET button. h The focus distance adjustment 362 bar appears. TV-SHQ 00:05:07 3 Press the [G] or [H] button to use the manual focus 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select "FOCUS", and press the SET button. 2 Select -, and press the SET button. i When the focus... less, the zoom will function only within the range at which the image is set to the Shooting Screen. About zoom movement when using the manual focus i If the focus distance is set , and you set to 70 cm (27.56 in .) or less, the zoom changes to the largest setting...
... distance, and press the SET button. h The focus distance adjustment 362 bar appears. TV-SHQ 00:05:07 3 Press the [G] or [H] button to use the manual focus 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select "FOCUS", and press the SET button. 2 Select -, and press the SET button. i When the focus... less, the zoom will function only within the range at which the image is set to the Shooting Screen. About zoom movement when using the manual focus i If the focus distance is set , and you set to 70 cm (27.56 in .) or less, the zoom changes to the largest setting...
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... push). h This completes the white balance setting. 2 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button. Please use it when the light source cannot be manually set. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select "WHITE BALANCE", and press the SET button. >: The camera will make the white balance adjustment...
... push). h This completes the white balance setting. 2 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button. Please use it when the light source cannot be manually set. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 37), select "WHITE BALANCE", and press the SET button. >: The camera will make the white balance adjustment...
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... cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on "Dubbing" in the instruction manual for your DVD recorder. 155 English
... cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on "Dubbing" in the instruction manual for your DVD recorder. 155 English
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... is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? Set the scene select function to ∞. Or, set the focus range setting to manual focus -, and set the distance to the landscape + mode when photographing. Set the flickerreduction setting to off. 167 English Action Because shooting with the optical...
... is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? Set the scene select function to ∞. Or, set the focus range setting to manual focus -, and set the distance to the landscape + mode when photographing. Set the flickerreduction setting to off. 167 English Action Because shooting with the optical...
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Printing Misc. Question Why does a message appear during PictBridge printing? Answer There is no more memory available. Move the lock switch to the instruction manual for your printer. APPENDICES English 170 The "Cannot edit video clips with the printer. There is a problem with unlike settings" message appears. Select video clips ...
Printing Misc. Question Why does a message appear during PictBridge printing? Answer There is no more memory available. Move the lock switch to the instruction manual for your printer. APPENDICES English 170 The "Cannot edit video clips with the printer. There is a problem with unlike settings" message appears. Select video clips ...
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Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible Optical 5.0× zoom lens f = 6.3 mm to 31.7 mm (35 mm film camera conversion 38 mm to 190 mm) Autofocus, 9 groups, 12 elements (including three with five aspheric surfaces) Galvanometer iris Internal ND filter Open F = 3.5 (Wide) to 4.7 (Tele) 185 English SPECIFICATIONS Still image shooting mode (recording resolution) ...
Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible Optical 5.0× zoom lens f = 6.3 mm to 31.7 mm (35 mm film camera conversion 38 mm to 190 mm) Autofocus, 9 groups, 12 elements (including three with five aspheric surfaces) Galvanometer iris Internal ND filter Open F = 3.5 (Wide) to 4.7 (Tele) 185 English SPECIFICATIONS Still image shooting mode (recording resolution) ...
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... Approx. 4 lux: ), high sensitivity mode or scene select Q function, 1/15 sec Approx. 15 lux: :, scene select . 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 ...= 3 Approx. 10 cm (3.94 in.) to 1.7 m (5.58 ft.) (Wide) Approx. 80 cm (31.50 in.) to tests conducted in-house by Sanyo) Power supply Battery pack Li-ion battery pack (DB-L20): (supplied) 1 supplied AC adaptor (sold separately) VAR-G8 For use with DC adaptor VAR-A2...
... Approx. 4 lux: ), high sensitivity mode or scene select Q function, 1/15 sec Approx. 15 lux: :, scene select . 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 ...= 3 Approx. 10 cm (3.94 in.) to 1.7 m (5.58 ft.) (Wide) Approx. 80 cm (31.50 in.) to tests conducted in-house by Sanyo) Power supply Battery pack Li-ion battery pack (DB-L20): (supplied) 1 supplied AC adaptor (sold separately) VAR-G8 For use with DC adaptor VAR-A2...