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FCC STATEMENT 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 interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against ha
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READ THIS FIRST Trademark Information ® ® Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ® Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc. SD™ is a trademark. SDHC™ is a trademark. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Product Information Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product specifications,
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off and remove the battery. Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power off and remove the battery. Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. Do not disassemble, change or repair the c
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Cautions Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals. Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes. This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight. Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact. This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters yo
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Warning: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE FOR AMERICAN USERS 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 States of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur
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FOR CANADIAN USERS This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 FOR EU USERS This symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply 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/or reused. The symbol mark means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of sepa
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Symbols used in this manual Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to. You many find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections “Troubleshooting”. FCC information Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-HD100 Trade Name: SANYO Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address: 21605 Plummer Street Chatsworth, California 91311 Telephone No.: (818) 998-7322 This
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Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Use only the specified battery. Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance. When you are using a new rechargeable battery or a rechargeable battery that has not been used for an extended period of time, it may affect the number of images that can be captured. Therefore, to maximize its
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CONTENTS 10 INTRODUCTION 29 Slide Show Display 10 Overview 30 Protecting Images/Video Clips/ 10 Package Contents Audio Files 31 Deleting Images/Video Clips/ 12 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR Audio Files DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA 32 MP3 MODE 12 Front View 12 Rear View 33 MENU OPTIONS 13 LCD Monitor Display 33 Video Menu 35 Capture Menu 16 GETTING STARTED 37 Playback Menu 16 Preparation 38 MP3 Menu 17 Charging the Battery 39 Setup Menu 18 Turning the Power On/Off 18 LED Indicators 41 INSTALLING SOFTWARE 19 Han
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INTRODUCTION Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital video camera. Equipped with a 5.0-megapixel sensor, this digital video camera captures still images and video clips with high definition. Package Contents Carefully unpack your digital video camera and ensure that you have the following items: Common Product Components: Digital video camera Software CD-ROM USB cable AV cable YPbPr (HD out) cable Earphone Camera strap Camera pouch Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA Front View 1 2 3 7 4 5 6 1. Lens 2. LED assist light 3. Speaker 4. Battery cover 5. Strap holder 6. DC door 7. Tripod mount EN-11
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Rear View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 16 13 14 15 9. W Zoom out (wide-angle) 1. Microphone button / Thumbnail button 2. Status LED 10. Left button 3. Play button Assist light button 4. Up button 11. Power button MODE Mode button 12.USB or AV OUT terminal 5. Right button 13.HDTV terminal O Focus button 6. Down button 14.SD/SDHC memory card slot MENU Menu button 15.Earphone jack 7. OK / Record / Shutter button 16.LCD monitor 8. T Zoom in (telephoto) button EN-12
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LCD Monitor Display Standby Mode Video Mode Camera Mode 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 13 5 16 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 12 11 10 9 15 14 13 12 11 10 1. Video mode icon 2. Available recording time 1. Camera mode icon 3. Storage media 2. Available number of shots [q] SD/SDHC memory card 3. Storage media 4. Battery condition 4. Battery condition [l] Full battery power 5. Focus setting [o] Medium battery power [Blank] Normal [n] Low battery power [m] No battery power [O] Macro 5. Focus setting [Q] Infinity [Blank] Normal [
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Audio Recording Mode (Recording) (Standby) 14 2 3 1 7 5 2 6 1. Audio mode icon 1. Recording indicator 2. Available recording time 2. Status indicator (recording) 3. Storage media 4. Battery condition 5. Elapsed time 6. Recording indicator 7. Status indicator (standby) Playback Mode Video Mode Camera Mode 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 8 5 7 6 4 1. Video playback mode icon 1. Image playback mode icon 2. Elapsed time 2. Storage media 3. Storage media 3. Battery condition 4. Battery condition 4. Folder and file num
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MP3 Mode Audio Playback Mode 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 11 5 8 5 10 6 7 9 8 7 6 1. MP3 mode icon 1. Audio playback mode icon 2. Elapsed time 2. Elapsed time 3. Storage media 3. Storage media 4. Battery condition 4. Battery condition 5. Volume indicator 5. Volume indicator 6. MP3 title 6. File name (ex. 100-0001) 7. MP3 list 7. Playback indicator 8. MP3 menu 8. Audio status bar 9. Playback indicator 10. Play mode indicator 11. MP3 status bar EN-15
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GETTING STARTED Preparation 1. Attach the camera strap. 2. Open the battery cover. 3. Insert the supplied battery with correct orientation as shown. Close the battery cover and make sure it is locked securely. 4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card. The digital video camera does not have built-in memory and cannot operate without an SD/SDHC memory card inserted. Make sure to insert an SD/ SDHC memory card before use. Open the SD card slot cover gently. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (optional) to
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Charging the Battery Charge the battery fully with the supplied battery charger before use. 1. Insert the battery into the battery charger. 2. Connect the power cord to the charger and insert the plug into a wall outlet. 1 The status LED on the charger lights red when charging has started and lights 2 green when charging is completed. The LED also lights green if no battery is inserted into the charger. Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of battery. Remov
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Turning the Power On/Off Load the battery and insert an SD/SDHC memory card before starting. Press the button until the digital video camera turns on. To turn the power off, press the button again. The power is turned off automatically when the digital video camera has not been operated for a defined period of time. To resume operation, turn the power on again. Refer to section in this manual titled “Auto Off” in the setup menu for further details. LED Indicators Indicators State Description/
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Handling the Digital Video Camera 1. Open the panel by pulling it away from the digital video camera. 2. Choose the angle of the monitor that suits you best by rotating the panel. The panel rotates up to 270°. It is useful for self-portrait. Make sure you open the LCD panel at 90 degrees before attempting to rotate it. Rotate the LCD panel carefully with the correct direction. Over rotation or rotating to the wrong direction may damage the hinge that connects the LCD monitor to the digital vi
