User manual SANYO VPC-TH1

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL Dual Camera VPC-TH1EX VPC-TH1 VPC-TH1GX Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-TH1EX, VPC-TH1 and VPC-TH1GX. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet "SAFETY MANUAL". Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference. Warning TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. FOR AMERICAN USERS The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of California (USA): WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. [. . . ] i Due to the mechanical characteristics of this function, it may not be possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion. i If the digital zoom (page 69) is being used, the large magnification factor may make it difficult for the motion compensation function to work correctly. i When the scene select function is set to night view portrait / or lamp Q, the motion compensation effect may be insignificant. When motion compensation is enabled, i The following icons are shown on the monitor: NORMAL/SHOOTING HD-SHQ 00:04:30 Image stabilizer icon English 88 RECORDING MENU 2 Focus range setting How to use the manual focus 1 Select -, and press the SET button. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to adjust the focus distance, and press the SET button. h The focus distance is set, and you are returned to the Recording Screen. HD-SHQ 664 00:09:24 2 HINT About the focus range i The focus distance indication shows the distance between the center of the lens and the subject. i In some cases there may be a slight variance between the distance (numerical figure) you set in the manual focus mode and the actual distance. About zoom movement when using the manual focus i If the focus distance is set to 1. 5 m (4. 92 ft. ) or less, the zoom changes to the largest setting that is suitable for that focus distance. i When the focus distance is set to 1. 5 m (4. 92 ft. ) or less, the zoom will function only within the range at which the image is focused. About the super macro mode i When the focus range is set to super macro +, the zoom is temporarily set to the wide end. i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 122 and 126), you can change the focus range setting from the Recording Screen. 89 English Focus mode setting When the spot focus setting is selected, the focus mark + appears in the center of the monitor. 40 00:02:47 HD-SHQ Focus mark NORMAL/SHOOTING Light-measuring mode setting When spot light-measuring is selected, the light-measuring spot mark appears in the center of the monitor. HD-SHQ 40 00:02:47 Light-measuring spot mark English 90 RECORDING MENU 2 ISO sensitivity setting With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. HINT i At the = setting, the ISO sensitivity is set automatically (video clip recording: ISO 50 to 800; still image shooting: ISO 50 to 200). i By setting a higher ISO sensitivity, you can set faster shutter speeds and capture images in darker locations, but noise in the captured images may increase or the images may be irregular. i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 122 and 126), you can change the ISO setting from the Recording Screen. i If recording a video clip under fluorescent lights with the ISO sensitivity set to w or higher, a noticeable flicker may appear in the image. 91 English RECORDING MENU 3 White balance setting This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. How to use the one push setting 1 2 Select the ^ icon. NORMAL/SHOOTING Fill the entire screen with a plain white card (or piece of paper, etc. ), and press the SET button. h This completes the white balance setting. HINT To cancel the white balance setting i Select >, and then press the SET button. English 92 RECORDING MENU 3 Exposure setting The shutter speed and aperture size can be set individually. 1 Select the desired icon from the exposure menu, and press the SET button. <If T, g or , was selected> 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select aperture value or shutter speed. 2 Toggle the SET button left or right to change the setting for the selected parameter. F2. 1 1/250 Shutter speed Aperture 2 Press the SET button. h This completes the exposure setting. HINT i To prevent the effects of camera shake at slow shutter speeds, it is recommended to use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera. i A slow shutter speed may be useful for photographing in a darker environment, but noise in the image may be increased. i To minimize noise in the image, complete the noise reduction setting (page 122). [. . . ] <Advantage of using the manual focus> i Images can be quickly captured without waiting for the autofocus to activate. i Because you are presetting the focus distance, the focus can be more accurate. <Using the manual focus effectively> i When photographing a moving subject, press the [ ] button just before the subject reaches the focus distance, and the shutter will be released when the subject is at the correct distance. i Use manual focus to avoid incorrectly focused images when there is an object between the camera and the subject you wish to focus on. APPENDICES English 178 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Shooting portraits (portrait mode >) Points: i Choose a background that doesn't detract from your subject. [. . . ]