Sanyo VPC HD1 - Xacti Camcorder - 720p User manual

SANYO Software Pack 7.7
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
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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.
PowerPC is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp.
(USA)
Macintosh and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
in the USA and other countries.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the USA and other countries.
DirectX is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and
other countries.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation (USA).
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
CD-ROM directory map ...................................................................5
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT ...............................................................6
Windows ..........................................................................................6
Macintosh ........................................................................................7
BEFORE MOUNTING YOUR CAMERA .................................................8
Cautions when using the camera as an external drive ....................8
Operating environment ....................................................................8
Data file formats ..............................................................................9
Configuration of directories in the card ..........................................10
Setting to the card reader mode ....................................................11
To play back in the HD mode or a 60 fps video clip ......................12
For Windows XP users ..................................................................13
For Windows Me/Windows 2000 users .........................................14
For MAC OS 9.xx users ................................................................15
For MAC OS X users .....................................................................15
INSTALLING THE APPLICATION SOFTWARE ..................................16
Windows ........................................................................................17
Macintosh ......................................................................................18
HOW TO USE Photo Explorer ..............................................................19
Set up the environment .................................................................19
Copying image data to a computer ...............................................21
USING AS A PC CAMERA ...................................................................23
Before connecting your camera to a computer .............................23
Connect your camera to a computer .............................................24
ABOUT MovieFactory ...........................................................................26
Main features .................................................................................26
Additional features .........................................................................27
ABOUT Motion Director ........................................................................28
Importing .......................................................................................28
Output format and playback ..........................................................28

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INTRODUCTION
This manual describes how to install and operate the SANYO Software Pack.
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 SANYO Software Pack.
Please see page 16 for a summary of each software program.
iQuickTime 7.0
In this manual, referred to as QuickTime.
iUlead Photo Explorer 8.5 SE Basic (Windows)/Photo Explorer for Mac 2.0
(Macintosh)
In this manual, referred to as Photo Explorer.
iMotion Director SE 1.1 (Windows)
In this manual, referred to as Motion Director.
iUlead DVD MovieFactory 5.0 SE (Windows)
In this manual, referred to as MovieFactory
* PhotoExplorer and MovieFactory both support the MPEG-4 format.
Installing these application software will allow you to view MPEG-4 files.

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CD-ROM directory map
Below is a directory map of the SANYO Software Pack contents.
* The drive name (D:) may be different on your computer.
SanyoDisc1 (D:)*
QuickTime
SanyoDisc2 (D:)*
hDisc1 hDisc2
PhotoExplorer
DVD MovieFactory
MotionDirector
<Windows>
<Macintosh>
SanyoDisc
hDisc1
PhotoExplore
r

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OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
The operating environments for the respective application software are as
shown below.
Concerning the operating environment when handling HD mode or 60 fps
video clips, please see page 12.
Windows
Software CPU Memory Hard drive OS
QuickTime Pentium
or faster 128 MB or more 11 MB or more
Windows
2000 SP4
or later
Windows
XP SP2 or
later
Photo
Explorer
Pentium III
800 MHz
or faster 256 MB or more
(512 MB
recommended) 950 MB
or more
Motion
Director
Pentium III
1GHz
or faster
Movie
Factory
Pentium III
800 MHz
or faster
512 MB or more
Other Direct X9.0 or later

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Macintosh
Software CPU Memory Hard
drive OS
Photo Explorer Power PC
or later
64 MB
or more
20 MB
or more
Mac OS 9.0 or
later (CarbonLib
1.4 or more);
Mac OS X 10.1
or later

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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.
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
Windows
A computer with a standard-equipped USB port, and preinstalled with
Windows 2000, Me or later is required. Correct operation cannot be
guaranteed for models with upgraded Windows systems.
Macintosh
A model with a standard-equipped USB port, and preinstalled with Mac OS
9.0, 9.1, 9.2, Mac OS X 10.1 or later is required.

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Data file formats
The format of the files saved on the card 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 SUND.
Extension is “.m4a”.
SUND****.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
i
The volume name will be [XACTI HD1A] for a card that was formatted with the
camera, 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 6.3 or later version to play back video clips
on a computer. Playback may also be possible using other software that
supports the ISO standard MPEG-4 (AAC audio). QuickTime 7.0 for
Windows is supplied with the included CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack).
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 reset function is set to off, 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
SUND0004.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 the docking station to the computer.
hConnect the docking station’s USB/AV terminal to the computer’s USB
connector.
2Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on, and set the camera
in the docking station.
hThe USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.
3Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button.
hWhen the camera’s monitor unit is closed and the camera is set in the
docking station, press the operation mode button [ ] on the docking
station.
USB CONNECTION
CARD READER
PictBridge
PC CAMERA
CANCEL
To USB connector on the computer
Supplied dedicated USB interface cable
iInsert the plug with the [n] mark facing up.
USB/AV terminal
To AC adaptor

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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.
To play back in the HD mode or a 60 fps video clip
The computer or application software operating environment to play back
video clips recorded in the U, Vor Tmode is as shown below.
*: Limited to models with the operating system pre-installed.
Windows®Macintosh®
OS* Windows®2000 SP4 or later/
Windows®XP SP2 or later
(QuickTime 7.0.1 or later)
Mac OS X 10.3.6 or later
(QuickTime 6.5.2 or later)
CPU UV
Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz or more
T
Pentium 4, 2.4 GHz or more
Power PC G5 1.6 GHz or
more
Memory 512 MB or more (1024 MB or
more recommended)
512 MB or more
Video
memory
64 MB or more (128 MB or more
recommended)
64 MB or more

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For Windows XP users
Mounting your camera
1Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 11).
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 HD1A
(E:)] window opens.
* The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.
2Select an action.
hSelect the desired procedure from the [XACTI HD1A (E:)] 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.
hA list appears showing the devices connected to the computer’s USB
connector.
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 Me/Windows 2000 users
Mounting your camera
1Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 11).
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 HD1A (E:)] 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 HD1A (E:)] icon in [My Computer], and
you can process the contents of the card installed in your camera
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 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:).
* 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 9.xx users
Mounting your camera
1Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 11).
hThe camera is recognized as a drive and appears as an icon named
[XACTI HD1A] on the Desktop.
hDouble-click on the [XACTI HD1A] icon, and you can process the
contents of the card installed in your camera 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 card data.
1Drag the [XACTI HD1A] icon for your camera on the Desktop to the
trashcan.
hThe [XACTI HD1A] icon disappears from the Desktop.
hYou can now disconnect your camera.
For MAC OS X users
Use the same mounting and dismounting procedure as for the MAC OS
9.xx. However, if an application which automatically recognizes camera
images is installed, it will be activated.
CAUTION
When using in a Mac OS X Classic environment
iIt is not possible to save or load data directly to or from the card installed in
the camera. The data must first be saved once to your hard disk.

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INSTALLING THE APPLICATION SOFTWARE
The SANYO Software Pack contains the application software indicated below.
Installation of each application will serve to optimize your use of the data
recorded with your camera.
iQuickTime*1
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).
iPhoto Explorer*2
Organizing the data recorded with your camera is easy to understand
using the graphic screen.
iMovieFactory*2
Use this integrated tool to store various files–such as video and music files,
photo files, data files, etc.– to disc for processing with your computer.
iMotion Director
Use Motion Director to remove motion blur from video clips captured with
your camera and to make a single panorama still shot from a video clip
recorded while panning.
*1 By upgrading from QuickTime to QuickTime Pro, you will be able to edit
QuickTime movies, among other features. You can upgrade from Apple
Computer, Inc.’s web page at http://www.apple.com.
*2 If PhotoExplorer or MovieFactory is installed on your computer, you can
use Windows Media Player to play back video clips (MPEG-4) that were
recorded with your camera.
For information about software updates, please refer to the following
website:
http://www.ulead.com/

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Windows
1Insert the CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack Disc 1 or 2) in your
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
hThe installation window soon appears.
hIf the installation window does not appear, double-click on the CD-
ROM icon in the My Computer window, and double-click on [Autorun]
or [Autorun.exe] in the CD-ROM window.
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.
You can find more information about the respective applications at:
QuickTime: http://www.apple.com
Photo Explorer: http://www.ulead.com
3Click on [DONE].
HINT
About Kodak online service
iWhen the installation window closes, a dialog box to connect to the
website introducing Kodak’s online service appears. To go to the website,
select the [Tell me more now !] option button. If you do not wish to go to the
website, select on the [No thanks !] option button. Click on the [OK] button.

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Macintosh
Photo Explorer installation
1Insert the CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack Disc 1) in your
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
hThe CD-ROM window will open after a few seconds.
hIf the window does not open, double-click on the CD-ROM icon
[SanyoDSC] on the Desktop.
2Install the Photo Explorer.
hOpen the [Photo Explorer] folder and copy the [English] folder (or
whatever other language you prefer) to your hard disk.
hWhen the folder has been copied, installation of the application is
completed.
HINT
About the [Carbon Lib] folder
iIf your computer’s CarbonLib file (extension file) is earlier than version 1.4,
please install the CarbonLib file (in the [Carbon Lib] folder) to the extension
folder.