Sanyo VPC HD2 - Xacti Camcorder - 720p User manual

SANYO Software Pack 7.9
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 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.
PowerPC is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp.
(USA).
Mac OS, QuickTime and iTunes 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.
In this manual, the Microsoft®Windows®Millennium Edition operating
system, Microsoft®Windows®2000 operating system, Microsoft®Windows®
XP operating system and Microsoft®Windows®Vista operating system are
collectively referred to as “Windows”.
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
CONTENTS ............................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................3
About this manual ............................................................................3
The software ....................................................................................4
CD-ROM directory map ...................................................................5
For maximum enjoyment of your camera (about the electronic
manual) .......................................................................................5
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT ...............................................................6
BEFORE MOUNTING YOUR CAMERA .................................................7
Cautions when using the camera as an external drive ....................7
Operating environment ....................................................................7
Data file formats ..............................................................................8
Configuration of directories in the card ............................................9
Setting to the card reader mode ....................................................10
To play back an HD mode video clip .............................................11
For Windows XP/Vista users .........................................................12
For Windows 2000 users ...............................................................13
For Mac OS 9.xx users ..................................................................14
For Mac OS X users ......................................................................14
INSTALLING THE APPLICATION SOFTWARE ..................................15
Windows ........................................................................................16
Macintosh ......................................................................................17
HOW TO USE Photo Explorer ..............................................................18
Set up the environment .................................................................18
Copying image data to a computer ...............................................19
SCREEN CAPTURE .............................................................................21
Setting to the Screen Capture mode .............................................21
Save a computer screen display in your camera ..........................23
USING AS A PC CAMERA ...................................................................24
Before connecting your camera to a computer .............................24
Connect your camera to a computer .............................................25
CONNECTING IN THE MTP MODE ....................................................27
ABOUT MovieFactory ...........................................................................29
Main features .................................................................................29
Additional features .........................................................................30

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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 15 for a summary of each software program.
iQuickTime 7.1
In this manual, referred to as QuickTime.
iiTunes 7
In this manual, referred to as iTunes.
iUlead Photo Explorer 8.5 SE Basic (Windows)
In this manual, referred to as Photo Explorer.
iUlead DVD MovieFactory 5.0 SE (Windows)
In this manual, referred to as MovieFactory.
iXacti Screen Capture 1.1 (Windows)
In this manual, referred to as Screen Capture.
* Photo Explorer 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.
For maximum enjoyment of your camera (about
the electronic manual)
Be sure to visit our website for great hints on the many ways to enjoy using
your camera every day. You can access the website from the top page of the
SANYO Software Pack (install page).
Sanyo Disc1 (D:) *
iTunes
Sanyo Disc2 (D:) *
hDisc1 hDisc2
Photo Explorer
DVD MovieFactory
Screen Capture
<Windows>
<Macintosh>
Sanyo Disc
hDisc1
iTunes

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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 video clips,
please see page 11.
* Limited to models with preinstalled OS.
Windows®Macintosh®
Software
Photo Explorer,
DVD MovieFactory,
QuickTime 7.1,
iTunes 7.0
Xacti Screen Capture 1.1
QuickTime 7.1,
iTunes 7.0
OS*
Windows®2000/
Windows®XP/
Windows®Vista
(provided with USB)
Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later
(provided with USB)
CPU Pentium III 800 MHz or later Power PC G3 400 MHz or
later
Memory 512 MB or more (1,024 MB or
more recommended) 128 MB or more
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.
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 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
i
The volume name will be [XACTI HD2] 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 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 7.1 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 151 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 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 “COMPUTER”, and press the
SET button.
hThe screen to select the computer
connection mode appears.
4Select “CARD READER”, and press
the SET button.
USB CONNECTION
COMPUTER
PRINTER
CANCEL
CANCEL OK
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
USB CONNECTION
MTP
CARD READER
SCREEN CAPTURE
PC CAMERA
CANCEL
OK

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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.
To play back an HD mode video clip
The computer or application software operating environment to play back
video clips recorded in the Uor Vmode is as shown below.
* Limited to models with the operating system pre-installed.
Windows®Macintosh®
OS* Windows®2000/Windows®XP
(QuickTime 7.0.1 or later)/
Windows®Vista (provided with
USB)
Mac OS X 10.3.6 or later
(QuickTime 6.5.2 or later)
(provided with USB)
CPU Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz or more Power PC G5 1.6 GHz or
more
Memory 512 MB or more (1,024 MB or
more recommended)
512 MB or more
Video
memory
64 MB or more (256 MB or more
recommended)
64 MB or more

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For Windows XP/Vista users
Mounting your camera
1Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 10).
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 HD2 (E:)]
window opens.
* The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.
2Select an action.
hSelect the desired procedure from the [XACTI HD2 (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.
<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 10).
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.
* The 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 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 the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon on the task tray,
and then right-click on [Unplug or eject hardware] in the submenu.
hThe remove hardware dialog box appears.
2Left-click on [USB Mass Storage Device] in the list of devices, and
then left-click on [Stop].
hThe [Stop a Hardware device] dialog box appears.
3Left-click on [SANYO HD2 USB Device] and then left-click on the
[OK] button.
hThe remove hardware dialog box appears.
4Left-click 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 10).
hThe camera is recognized as a drive and appears as an icon named
[XACTI HD2] on the Desktop.
hDouble-click on the [XACTI HD2] 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 HD2] icon for your camera on the Desktop to the
trashcan.
hThe [XACTI HD2] 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.
iPhoto Explorer*1
Organizing the data recorded with your camera is easy to understand
using the graphic screen.
iMovieFactory*1
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.
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*2
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.
*1 If Photo Explorer 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/
*2 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.

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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.
hWhen you click on [Let’s shoot more movies!], your computer will
connect to our website, where you’ll find lots of hints for having fun
with your camera.
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:
iTunes: http://www.apple.com
Photo Explorer/ MovieFactory: http://www.ulead.com
3Click on [EXIT].
HINT
About Kodak online service
iWhen you complete the installation, 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
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 [Sanyo
Disc1] on the Desktop.
2Install the iTunes.
1Double-click on [iTunes-1.dmg] in the [iTunes] folder.
hThe [iTunes7.0.2] window opens.
2Double-click on [iTunes.mpkg].
hInstallation begins.
hFollow the instructions in the dialog box to complete the
installation.

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HOW TO USE Photo Explorer
To copy data from your camera to your computer, when you open the drive for
your camera from [My Computer], options are shown for copying data to your
computer and for using Photo Explorer to copy data. Explained in this section
is how to use Photo Explorer to copy the camera’s data to your computer. For
a detailed explanation of Photo Explorer, please see the Help menu of Photo
Explorer.
Set up the environment
Specify the source of the data (data location in your camera) to be copied.
1Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 10).
hOpen the [Ulead AutoDetector] dialog box.
hIf the window showing the contents of the card installed in the camera
(XACTI HD2 (E:)) is open, click on the [Close] button to close it.
2In the [Ulead AutoDetector] dialog box, check the box [Always open
with the selected program], and click on the [OK] button.
hThe [Copy file to...] dialog box will open.
hIf you check the [Always open with the selected program] box, the
[Ulead AutoDetector] dialog box step will be skipped from the next
time.
3Turn ON the [Open Ulead Photo Explorer to view photos] option
button, and click on the [OK] button.
4Click on the digital camera wizard icon on the toolbar.
hThe [Digital Camera Wizard] dialog box will open.
5Click on the drive name (A:\) to the right of [Camera drive or card
reader].
hThe [Select Image Source] dialog box will open.
6Turn ON the [Camera drive or memory card reader] option button,
select the camera drive from the [Location] list box, and click on the
[OK] button.
hThe drive name to the right of [Camera drive or card reader] is
changed to the drive specified in step 6.
hIf you wish to now read the data from the card installed in the camera,
click on the [Start] button. The data from the card will be copied to My
Documents\SANYO_PEX.
hIf instead you wish to discontinue after changing the settings, click on
the [Cancel] button.
hThe [Digital Camera Wizard] dialog box will close.