Sanyo VPC-TH1BL User manual

Xacti Software CD 1.1
For Dual Camera
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read these instructions carefully before using. Be sure to keep this manual
for later reference.

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ATTENTION
Regarding permission to use the CD-ROM
hThis CD-ROM may not be reproduced without permission.
hWhen installing the software in this CD-ROM, permission is granted for
its use only if the user agrees to the terms and conditions that are
displayed at the start of installation.
hRegarding products by other manufacturers that are specified on this
CD-ROM, and for service, please inquire of the respective
manufacturer.
iIt is strictly forbidden to copy this manual, wholly or in part, without prior
written permission.
iThe contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
iSanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting
from the use of this product.
iSanyo Electric declines all responsibility for damages due to improper use
of this product, 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 this product other than
those supplied with this product 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 this product.

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COPYRIGHTS
This manual and the software are copyrighted materials from Sanyo Electric
Co., Ltd.
Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks 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, and Microsoft®Windows®Vista operating
system are collectively referred to as “Windows”.
ArcSoft is a registered trademark of ArcSoft, Inc.
All other brand or product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................3
About this manual ............................................................................3
The software ....................................................................................4
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT ...............................................................5
When using as a card reader ..........................................................6
To access the files in the internal memory ......................................6
Concerning recharging while connected to the USB terminal .........6
SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE ...................................................7
USING AS A CARD READER ................................................................9
For Windows Vista/XP users ...........................................................9
For Windows 2000 users ...............................................................10
For Mac OS X users ......................................................................11
ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE CARD ...........................................12
Configuration of directories in the card ..........................................12
File formats ....................................................................................12
Cautions when using as a card reader ..........................................13
USING AS A PC CAMERA ...................................................................15
For Windows XP ............................................................................15
Using as a PC camera ..................................................................15
INSTALLING THE APPLICATION SOFTWARE ..................................16
SCREEN CAPTURE .............................................................................17

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INTRODUCTION
This manual describes how to install and operate the Xacti Software CD.
Please read this manual carefully, in order to use the images and audio
recordings captured with your camera in a wide range of applications.
About this manual
The explanations in this manual conform to the following conventions.
iThe examples given in this manual are generally based on a Windows
environment. For Macintosh users, while the menu names and screen
indications may be different, this is no impediment to understanding the
operation. In those places where the operations for Macintosh users and
Windows users differ, specific explanations are provided.
iIn this manual, the SD Memory Card is referred to as “card”.
hThis manual is designed for users with the following computer skills:
hKnowledge of basic computer operations
hKnowledge of basic mouse operations
hKnowledge of how to open, close, move, minimize and maximize
windows
hKnowledge of how to move from one folder to another folder
Detailed information about the operations listed above can be found in the
printed or online manuals accompanying the computer or operating system
software.
Symbols used in this manual
HINT Extra information about software or cautionary notes.
CAUTION Points requiring special attention.
(page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information.

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The software
The following software applications are in the Xacti Software CD.
iTotalMedia Extreme for SANYO (Windows)
Play back and edit video clips.
iPanorama Maker 4 (Windows)
Use this application for joining multiple images to create a panoramic
photo. Even images captured with the handheld camera can be
automatically joined.
iXacti Screen Capture 1.1 (Windows)
In this manual, referred to as Screen Capture.
Save a window of your computer’s screen display as an image file in your
camera.

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OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
*1Limited to models with preinstalled OS.
*2NVIDIA GeForce 8400 / AMD (ATI) HD2400 / Intel G35 or above is
recommended when playing back video.
*3A corresponding burner is required when creating a DVD video.
TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO Panorama
Maker 4
Xacti Screen
Capture 1.1
ArcSoft
TotalMedia
Theatre
ArcSoft
TotalMedia
Studio
Others
(Including
MediaImpression)
OS*1Windows XP SP2
Windows Vista
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Vista
CPU
(DXVA
Off)
Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or later
Pentium 4 3.0 GHz or later
Athlon X2 3600+ or later
Core Duo
1.66 GHz or
later
Pentium 4
3.6 GHz
CPU
(DXVA
On)*2
Pentium 4 2.4 GHz or later
Athlon X2 2800+ or later —
Memory 512 MB (1 GB recommended) or more
1 GB or more
(2 GB or more
recommended)
Video memory:
64 MB
(256 MB
recommended)
or more
Video
memory
(When
DXVA is
Off)
128 MB or more —
HDD
120 MB or
more empty
disk space
10 GB or more
empty disk
space
300 MB or
more empty
disk space
—
Drive CD-ROM CD-ROM*3CD-ROM —
Other Direct X9.0 or above USB connector

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When using as a card reader
Limited to models with the preinstalled OS.
kWindows
Windows 2000, XP, Vista
kMac OS
Mac OS X 10.3.6 or later
To access the files in the internal memory
iRemove the card from the camera before connecting the camera to a
computer.
iThe volume name becomes [XACTI_INT].
Concerning recharging while connected to the
USB terminal
iThe battery pack can be recharged (see page 28 in the camera’s
instruction manual) while the camera is in the card reader mode.
iRecharging the battery pack when the camera is turned off or in the power
save mode (see page 31 in the camera’s instruction manual) takes longer
than when the camera is in the card reader mode.
iConnect the dedicated USB interface cable to the USB connector on your
computer. Do not connect it to the USB connector on the monitor or the
keyboard, or to the USB hub.
iWhen the surrounding temperature is high, depending on the camera’s
operating condition and the battery pack temperature, in some cases the
multi-indicator may slowly flash red and the battery pack cannot be
charged.
iIf the camera is not going to be used for an extended period of time, please
disconnect the dedicated USB interface cable from the camera.
HINT
To recharge more quickly...
iRecharging the battery pack while connected to the USB terminal takes
longer than when the battery pack charger is used.
iTo recharge the battery pack more quickly, it is recommended that the
battery pack charger be used.

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SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE
1Start your computer, and use the supplied USB interface cable to
connect the camera to the computer.
hConnect the camera’s USB/AV terminal to the computer’s USB
connector.
2Turn on the camera (see page 30 in the camera’s instruction
manual).
hThe USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.
COMPUTER
PRINTER
CANCEL
OKCANCEL
USB CONNECTION
To USB connector
on the computer
Supplied dedicated
USB interface cable
To USB/AV terminal

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3Select “COMPUTER”, and press
the SET button.
hThe screen to select the
computer connection mode
appears.
CARD READER:
Use the camera as an external
drive of the computer.
MTP:
Connect the camera in the MTP
mode to a Windows Vista
computer.
SCREEN CAPTURE:
Save an image of the computer
screen in your camera.
PC CAMERA:
Use your camera as a PC camera.
4Select the desired connection mode, and press the SET button.
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.
iPlease connect the dedicated USB interface cable to your computer’s USB
connector. Do not connect it to the USB port on your monitor or keyboard,
or to the USB hub. Be especially careful when installing the driver
software. In some instances, it may not be possible to correctly install the
driver software.
Do not exchange data bi-directionally
iWhile copying data from the camera to the computer in the card reader
mode, do not perform any operation that would copy the computer data to
the camera.
USB CONNECTION
MTP
CARD READER
SCREEN CAPTURE
PC CAMERA
CANCEL
OK

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USING AS A CARD READER
For Windows Vista/XP users
Mounting your camera
1Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 7).
hThe message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray,
showing that the camera is recognized as a drive.
hThe card is recognized (mounted) as a disk, and the [XACTI (E:)] icon
appears in the [My Computer] window.
hThe drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.
2Select an action.
hIf the [XACTI (E:)] window appears automatically, select the desired
procedure from the window.
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
loss of card data.
1Left-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.
2Left-click on the camera drive (E:).
3Click on the [OK] button.
hThe camera can now be disconnected.
hThe drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.

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For Windows 2000 users
Mounting your camera
1Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 7).
hIf a message appears on the computer monitor instructing you to load
the Windows CD-ROM, follow the instructions and install the driver.
hThe camera is recognized as a drive, and [Removable disk (E:)]
appears in the [My Computer] window.
hThe drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.
hThe card is recognized (mounted) as a disk.
hDouble-click on the [Removable disk (E:)] icon in [My Computer], and
you can process the contents of the card installed in your camera
exactly like you would the files in the other computer drives.
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
loss of card data.
1Left-click on [Unplug or Eject Hardware] in the task tray.
hA list appears showing the devices connected to the computer’s USB
connector.
2Left-click on the camera drive (E:).
hThe drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.
hThe [Safe to Remove Hardware] dialog box will open.
3Click on the [OK] button.
hYou can now disconnect the camera.

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For Mac OS X users
Mounting your camera
1Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 7).
hThe camera is recognized as a drive and appears as an icon named
[XACTI] on the Desktop.
hDouble-click on the [XACTI] icon, and you can process the contents of
the files in your camera’s memory exactly like you would the files in
the other computer drives.
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
loss of data in your camera.
1Drag the [XACTI] icon for your camera on the Desktop to the
trashcan.
hThe [XACTI] icon disappears from the Desktop.
hYou can now disconnect your camera.
CAUTION
When using in a Mac OS X Classic environment
iIt is not possible to save or load files directly to or from your camera. The
files must first be saved once to your hard disk.

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ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE
CARD
Configuration of directories in the card
hUp to 9,999 files can be stored in folder 100SANYO. If more files are made,
a folder named 101SANYO is created, and they will be stored in there.
New folders will then be named in sequence, i.e., 102SANYO, 103SANYO,
etc.
File formats
The format of the files saved and the method in which the file names are
determined are explained below.
* Consecutive numbers assigned in the order the files were saved.
Type of file File format File name structure
Still image
file JPEG
File name begins with SANY.
Extension is “.jpg”.
SANY****.jpg
Video clip file MPEG-4
File name begins with SANY.
Extension is “.mp4”.
SANY****.mp4*
Audio
recording file
MPEG-4 Audio
(AAC compression)
File name begins with SANY.
Extension is “.m4a”.
SANY****.m4a
ROOT DCIM
MISC
100SANYO
101SANYO
SANY0001.jpg
SANY0001.jpg
SANY0002.jpg
SANY9999.jpg
SANY0002.jpg
SANY0003.mp4
SANY0004.m4a
SANY0005.jpg
102SANYO SANY0001.jpg
SANY0002.jpg
Folder number Image
number
Image or
audio
recording
number
(Location
of DPOF
files)

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Cautions when using as a card reader
iDo not alter files or folders in your camera in any way. Doing so may result
in your camera not recognizing that data.
If you want to edit files, first copy them to your computer’s hard drive.
iCards formatted on your computer cannot be used by your camera. Format
all cards to be used by your camera with your camera.
HINT
About the volume name
iThe volume name will be [XACTI] for a card that was formatted with the
camera and [Removable disc] for a card that was formatted with a
computer.
About video clip files recorded with this camera
iYou can use Apple’s QuickTime to play back video clips on a computer.
Playback may be possible using other software that supports the ISO
standard MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (AAC audio).
QuickTime can be acquired from the Sanyo website support page.
Access the support page from the Xacti Software CD installation screen.
<Video clip file playback operating environment>
* Limited to models with preinstalled OS.
Windows Mac OS
OS* Windows XP
Windows Vista Mac OS X 10.3.6 or later
CPU Core Duo 1.66 GHz or later
Pentium 4 3.6 GHz
Power PC G5 dual 2.3 GHz
or later
Memory
1GB
(2 GB or more
recommended)
512 MB or more
Video
memory
64 MB (256 MB
recommended) or more 64 MB or more
Other USB connector

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Playing back video clips
iThese video clips can be played back using the “TotalMedia Extreme for
SANYO (Windows)” software that is included in the supplied CD-ROM
(Xacti Software CD). For computers with Mac OS installed, files can be
played back using QuickTime 7.5.5.
About audio files recorded with this camera
iIf you change the extension (.m4a) of audio files to “.mp4”, playback may
be possible using software that supports the ISO standard MPEG-4 (AAC
audio).
About file names when the card is replaced...
iIf the file number continued function is set to on, even when the card is
replaced, consecutive numbering of folder numbers and file names
continues from the previously installed card (see page 150 in the camera’s
instruction manual).

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USING AS A PC CAMERA
When connected to a Windows XP or Windows Vista computer, the camera
can be used as a PC camera.
For Windows XP
Please perform the following upgrades before connecting the camera to a
computer.
iUpgrade Windows XP to SP2.
Install Windows XP SP2.
iInstall Windows Messenger 5.0 or later version.
Download Windows Messenger 5.0 or later version, and install it.
iIf using MSN Messenger, please install MSN Messenger 7.0 or later
version.
CAUTION
iThe PC camera function can be used only with computers in which
Windows XP or Windows Vista was preinstalled.
iThe zoom cannot be used with the PC camera function. Moreover, only
images can be recorded; audio files cannot be recorded.
iAlthough your camera can shoot at a maximum rate of 15 frames per
second, the rate at which you can broadcast in the PC camera mode may
be less than this depending on the speed of your Internet connection.
Using as a PC camera
1 Set the camera to the PC CAMERA mode (page 7).

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INSTALLING THE APPLICATION
SOFTWARE
1Insert the CD-ROM (Xacti Software CD) in your computer’s CD-ROM
drive.
hThe installation window soon appears.
hIf the installation window does not appear, double-click on the
[XACTI DISC (D:)] in the [My Computer] window, and double-click on
[Autorun] or [Autorun.exe] in the [XACTI DISC (D:)] window.
hThe drive name (D:) may be different on your computer.
2Click on the name of the application software you wish to install.
hThe window for beginning the installation procedure for the specified
application will open.
hThe installer program for each application is preset to properly install
the software. If you are unfamiliar with the computer, we recommend
clicking the [Next] button at each screen.
hIf a user registration dialog box appears, do not enter anything in the
[Enter your registration information] dialog box, and click on the [Next]
button.
hIf a dialog box prompting you to restart your computer appears, restart
your computer.
3Click on [EXIT].

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SCREEN CAPTURE
Individual windows on your computer’s monitor display can be saved in the
camera.
1Set the camera to the SCREEN CAPTURE mode (page 7).
2Run Screen Capture.
hScreen Capture is automatically launched when you start your
computer.
<To quit Screen Capture>
hRight-click on [Xacti Screen Capture 1.1] in the task tray, and then left-
click on [Exit]. When the screen to confirm appears, left-click on [Yes].
hTo launch Screen Capture again, click [Start]→[Programs]→[Xacti
Screen Capture 1.1].
3On the computer’s monitor, display the window you wish to save.
hMake the window you wish to save the active (selected) window.
4Press the [ ] button.
hThe currently displayed active window is saved as a JPEG file in the
camera’s memory.
hWhen there is no active window, the entire screen display is saved.
hThe saved file is stored in the \DCIM\***SANYO folder in the drive for
the camera.
hTo exit Screen Capture, quit the application.
HINT
iTo use Screen Capture, only one camera should be connected to the
computer.
iThe maximum file size that can be saved for any one screen capture is
10 MB.
iWhen running Screen Capture, do not turn off the camera or remove the
card from the camera, as doing so may result in the loss of data. Also, do
not use the computer to process the contents of the files in the camera’s
card, or the camera may not operate normally.

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