User manual SANYO XACTI VPC-TH1GX

[. . . ] 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. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet "SAFETY MANUAL". [. . . ] 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. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. 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. CAUTION Does the image appear to flicker when recording a video clip?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). i The exposure setting automatically becomes @ if the scene select function is active. i In the sequential shots mode, the shutter speed is faster than 1/15 sec. i Even if the shutter speed is set to slower than 1/29 sec. , the shutter speed during video clip recording is 1/30 sec. i If the exposure setting is set to T, g or H, by assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 122 and 126), you can select the T, g or H exposure setting from the Recording Screen. 93 English Face chaser setting As you record, the face chaser detects the subject's face, and adjusts the brightness and focus in a way that produces a clear and bright photo of the subject's face. HINT When the face chaser is set to ON. . . i Each face in the Recording Screen is marked with a green frame. [. . . ] NOTE i If the background is distracting, it will not show your subject to his best advantage. Move in closer to your subject or zoom in so that the background does not compete with the subject. i In portrait photography your subject is clearly the central figure, so try techniques that allow the subject to stand out. i If light is coming from behind your subject (backlit), his face will appear dark. [. . . ]