Sanyo VPC CA6 - Xacti Camcorder - 6.0 MP User manual

Xacti Software DVD 1.0
For Digital Movie 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 DVD-ROM
hThis DVD-ROM may not be reproduced without permission.
hWhen installing the software in this DVD-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
DVD-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.
Mac OS, QuickTime, iPod and iTunes 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”.
Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0 and Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition
are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems 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
BEFORE MOUNTING YOUR CAMERA .................................................6
Cautions when using the camera as an external drive ....................6
Operating environment ....................................................................6
Data file formats ..............................................................................6
Configuration of directories in the card ............................................7
Setting to the card reader mode ......................................................8
For Windows XP/Vista users .........................................................10
For Windows 2000 users ...............................................................11
For Mac OS X users ......................................................................12
USING AS A PC CAMERA ...................................................................13
Before connecting your camera to a computer .............................13
Connect your camera to a computer .............................................14
CONNECTING IN THE MTP MODE ....................................................16
INSTALLING THE APPLICATION SOFTWARE ..................................18
Windows ........................................................................................19
Mac OS .........................................................................................20
ABOUT Photoshop Album SE ..............................................................21
ABOUT Premiere Elements ..................................................................23
SCREEN CAPTURE .............................................................................26
Activating the Screen Capture mode .............................................26
Saving the computer screen image in your camera ......................27

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INTRODUCTION
This manual describes how to install and operate the Xacti Software DVD.
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 DVD.
Please see page 18 for a summary of each software program.
iQuickTime 7.1
In this manual, referred to as QuickTime.
iiTunes 7.1
In this manual, referred to as iTunes.
iAdobe Premiere Elements 3.0 (Windows)
In this manual, referred to as Premiere Elements.
iAdobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition (Windows)
In this manual, referred to as Photoshop Album SE.
iXacti Screen Capture 1.1 (Windows)
In this manual, referred to as Screen Capture.
iPhotoshop Album SE and Premiere Elements both support the MPEG-4
format. Installing these application software will allow you to view
MPEG-4 files.

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OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
*1Compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
*2Compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista.
*3Limited to models with preinstalled OS.
Windows®Mac OS®
Software
Premiere Elements 3.0,
Photoshop Album SE,
QuickTime 7.1*1,
iTunes 7.1*1,
Xacti Screen Capture 1.1*2
QuickTime 7.1,
iTunes 7.1
OS*3
Windows®XP/
Windows®Vista
(provided with USB)
Mac OS X 10.3.6 or later
(QuickTime 6.5.2 or later)
CPU Pentium 4 3.0 GHz or later Power PC G5 1.6 GHz or later
Memory 512 MB or more (1,024 MB or
more recommended) 256 MB or more
HDD 4 GB or more unused disk
space —
Drive DVD-ROM DVD-ROM
Other Direct X9.0 or above —

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BEFORE MOUNTING YOUR CAMERA
The following is an explanation of the format of data recorded by your
camera, as well as the configuration of directories in the card or internal
memory.
Cautions when using the camera as an external
drive
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.
Operating environment
Limited to models with the preinstalled OS.
kWindows
Windows 2000, XP, Vista
kMac OS
Mac OS X 10.3.6 or later
Data 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 data was saved.
Type of data Data format File name structure
Still image
data JPEG
File name begins with SANY.
Extension is “.jpg”.
SANY****.jpg
Video clip
data MPEG-4
File name begins with SANY.
Extension is “.mp4”.
SANY****.mp4*
Audio
recording
data
MPEG-4 Audio
(AAC compression)
File name begins with SANY.
Extension is “.m4a”.
SANY****.m4a*

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Configuration of directories in the card
* Up 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.
HINT
About the volume name
iThe volume name will be [XACTI] for a card that was formatted with the
camera, [XACTI_INT] for the camera’s internal memory, and [Removable
disc] for a card that was formatted with a computer.
About video clip data recorded with this camera
iYou can use Apple’s QuickTime to play back video clips on a computer.
Playback may also be possible using other software that supports the ISO
standard MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (AAC audio). QuickTime 7.1 for Windows is
supplied with the included DVD-ROM (Xacti Software DVD).
About audio data recorded with this camera
iIf you change the extension (.m4a) of audio data 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 memory 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 141 in the camera’s
instruction manual).
CAUTION
If you intend to view the images on the camera, do not use a computer
to rewrite the card data
iIf the folders, file names, or their configuration is modified using a personal
computer, it will be impossible to play back the data using the camera, and
the camera may not operate properly.
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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Setting to the card reader mode
1Start your computer, and use the supplied USB interface cable to
connect your camera to the computer.
hConnect the camera’s USB/AV terminal to the computer’s USB
connector.
2Turn on the camera (see page 28 in the camera’s instruction
manual).
hThe USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.
3Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button.
hThe screen to select the computer connection mode appears.
4Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button.
hThe camera changes to the card reader mode.
hWhen connecting a mobile viewer, select “MOBILE VIEWER” and
press the SET button.
OK CANCEL
USB CONNECTION
CANCEL
PRINTER
COMPUTER
To USB connector
on the computer
Supplied dedicated
USB interface cable
To the USB/AV terminal
on the camera

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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.

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For Windows XP/Vista users
Mounting your camera
1Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 8).
hThe card is recognized (mounted) as a disk, and the [XACTI (E:)] (or
[XACTI_INT (E:)] in case of the camera’s internal memory) window
opens.
* The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.
2Select an action.
hSelect the desired procedure from the [XACTI (E:)] (or [XACTI_INT
(E:)] in case of the camera’s internal memory) 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 data in your camera.
1Left-click on the icon for safely removing hardware.
hA list appears showing the devices connected to the computer’s USB
connector.
<Windows Vista >
hClose the window.
2Left-click on the camera drive (E:).
hThe camera can now be disconnected.
* The 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 8).
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 [XACTI (E:)] (or [XACTI_INT
(E:)] in case of the camera’s internal memory) appears in the [My
Computer] window.
* The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.
hThe card is recognized (mounted) as a disk.
hDouble-click on the [XACTI (E:)] (or [XACTI_INT (E:)] in case of the
camera’s internal memory) icon in [My Computer], and you can
process the contents of the files in your camera’s memory exactly like
you would the data 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.
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:).
* The 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 8).
hThe camera is recognized as a drive and appears as an icon named
[XACTI] (or [XACTI_INT] in case of the camera’s internal memory) on
the Desktop.
hDouble-click on the [XACTI] (or [XACTI_INT] in case of the camera’s
internal memory) icon, and you can process the contents of the files in
your camera’s memory exactly like you would the data 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] (or [XACTI_INT] in case of the camera’s internal
memory) icon for your camera on the Desktop to the trashcan.
hThe [XACTI] (or [XACTI_INT] in case of the camera’s internal
memory) 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 data directly to or from your camera. The
data must first be saved once to your hard disk.

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USING AS A PC CAMERA
If running Windows XP, you can connect the camera to a computer and use it
as a PC camera. Before using your camera as a PC camera, please install
Windows XP SP2.
The PC camera functions can be used with Windows Messenger 5.0 or later
version, with MSN Messenger 7.0 or later version, or with Windows Live
Messenger 8.0 or later version.
Before connecting your camera to a computer
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 was preinstalled. Correct operation cannot be guaranteed for
models that have been upgraded to Windows XP.
iThe zoom cannot be used with the PC camera function. Moreover, only
images can be recorded; audio data 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.

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Connect your camera to a computer
1 Start your computer, and use the supplied USB interface cable to
connect your camera to the computer.
hConnect the camera’s USB/AV terminal to the computer’s USB
connector.
2
Turn on the camera (see page 28 in the camera’s instruction manual).
hThe USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.
3Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button.
hThe screen to select the computer connection mode appears.
4
Select “PC CAMERA”, and press the SET button.
OK CANCEL
USB CONNECTION
CANCEL
PRINTER
COMPUTER
To USB connector
on the computer
Supplied dedicated
USB interface cable
To the USB/AV terminal
on the camera

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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.
HINT
If the [USB Video Device] icon does not appear in the [My Computer]
window...
iThe device driver installation may not have been successful. Open the
[Printer and Other Hardware] folder in [Control Panel], delete [USB Video
Device] from [Scanners and Cameras], and reinstall the device driver.

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CONNECTING IN THE MTP MODE
If Windows Vista is your computer’s operating system, you can connect your
camera in the MTP mode.
1
Start your computer, and use the supplied USB interface cable to
connect your camera to the computer.
hConnect the camera’s USB/AV terminal to the computer’s USB
connector.
2
Turn on the camera (see page 28 in the camera’s instruction manual).
hThe USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.
3Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button.
hThe screen to select the computer connection mode appears.
4Select “MTP”, and press the SET button.
OK CANCEL
USB CONNECTION
CANCEL
PRINTER
COMPUTER
To USB connector
on the computer
Supplied dedicated
USB interface cable
To the USB/AV terminal
on the camera

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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.

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INSTALLING THE APPLICATION
SOFTWARE
The Xacti Software DVD contains the application software indicated below.
Installation of each application will serve to optimize your use of the data
recorded with your camera.
iPhotoshop Album SE
Organizing the data recorded with your camera is easy to understand
using the graphic screen.
iPremiere Elements
Use this integrated tool to edit various file types–such as video and music
files, photo files, data files, etc.–with your computer and store them on
discs.
iiTunes
With this music software, you can use your computer to play and organize
music and other audio files.
iScreen Capture
Save a window of your computer’s screen display as an image file in your
camera.
iQuickTime*
Play back video clips. The recorded audio is played back at the same time.
Be sure to install this application if you are going to view video clips that
were photographed with your camera (Windows). When installing iTunes,
QuickTime can be installed at the same time.
* By upgrading from QuickTime to QuickTime Pro, you will be able to edit
QuickTime movies, among other features. You can upgrade from Apple
Inc.’s web page at http://www.apple.com.