Xacti Software DVD 1.1 For Digital Movie Camera INSTRUCTION
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1. To USB terminal on the docking station To USB connector on the computer Dedicated USB interface cable Supplied dedicated USB interface cable e Insert the plug with the A mark facing up English 6 Select COMPUTER and press USB CONNECTION The screen to select the computer connection mode appears CARD READER Use the camera as an external drive of the computer MENU D GOK 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 s card PC CAMERA Use your camera as a PC camera Select the desired connection mode and press the SET button CAUTION Insert and pull out the cable carefully e When 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 e Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables e Please 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 correctly2. Xacti Software DVD 1 1 For Digital Movie Camera INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read these instructions carefully before using Be sure to keep this manual for later reference ATTENTION Regarding permission to use the DVD ROM This DVD ROM may not be reproduced without permission When 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 Regarding products by other manufacturers that are specified on this DVD ROM and for service please inquire of the respective manufacturer e t is strictly forbidden to copy this manual wholly or in part without prior written permission e The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice e Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting from the use of this product e Sanyo 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 e Sanyo 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 e Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of revenue resulting from the loss of d
3. File name begins with SANY SANY m4a recording file AAC compression Consecutive numbers assigned in the order the files were saved 11 English Cautions when using as a card reader e Do 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 e Cards 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 e The 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 e You can use Apple s QuickTime to play back video clips on a computer except for video clips recorded in the mode Playback may be possible using other software that supports the ISO standard MPEG 4 AVC H 264 AAC audio QuickTime 7 1 is supplied with the included DVD ROM Xacti Software DVD Playing back video clips recorded in the mode e These video clips can be played back using the Nero 7 Essentials Windows software that is included in the supplied Xacti Software DVD Note however that Nero 7 Essentials is not compatible with the Mac OS and therefore video clips recorded in the mode cannot be played back on a computer in which the Mac OS is installed About audio files recorded with this
4. camera e f 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 e f 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 164 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 files e f the folders file names or their configuration is modified using a personal computer it will be impossible to play back the files using the camera and the camera may not operate properly English 12 CONNECTING IN THE MTP MODE If Windows Vista is your computer s operating system you can connect your camera in the MTP mode 1 Set the camera to the MTP mode page 6 13 English 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 e Upgrade Windows XP to SP2 Install Windows XP SP2 e Install Windows Messenger 5 0 or later version Download Windows Messenger 5 0 or later version and install it e f using MSN Messenger please install MSN Messenger 7 0 or later version CAUTION e The PC camera function can be u
5. install the driver software Do not exchange data bi directionally e While 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 f English USING AS A CARD READER For Windows Vista XP users Mounting your camera Set the camera to the card reader mode page 6 The message Found New Hardware appears in the task tray showing that the camera is recognized as a drive The card is recognized mounted as a disk and the XACTI E icon appears in the My Computer window The drive name E may be different on your computer O Select an action e If the XACTI E window appears automatically select the desired procedure from the window Dismounting the camera CAUTION e To 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 Left click on the icon for safely removing hardware in the task tray A list appears showing the devices connected to the computers USB connector Windows Vista Close the window O Left click on the camera drive E The camera can now be disconnected The drive name E may be different on your computer Qo English For Windows 2000 users Mounting your camera Q Set the camera to the card reader mode page 6 f a message appears on the computer monitor in
6. In this manual the SD Memory Card is referred to as card This manual is designed for users with the following computer skills Knowledge of basic computer operations Knowledge of basic mouse operations Knowledge of how to open close move minimize and maximize windows Knowledge 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 3 English The software The following software applications are in the Xacti Software DVD Please see page 15 for a summary of each software program e QuickTime 7 1 In this manual referred to as QuickTime e iTunes 7 3 In this manual referred to as iTunes e Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 SE Windows In this manual referred to as MovieFactory e Nero 7 Essentials Windows e Xacti Screen Capture 1 1 Windows In this manual referred to as Screen Capture MovieFactory supports the MPEG 4 format Installing this application software will allow you to view MPEG 4 files English 4 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT QuickTime 73 Ulead DVD QuickTime Software iTunes 7 3 3 MovieFactory 7 1 3 Xacti Screen 5SE iTunes 7 3 Capture 1 1 Essenti
7. access the user s manual Main features e Create your own movie discs Create your own movies in DVD or Video CD format Download image data from a DV camera digital movie camera digital camera video tapes and TV programs for example add effects and then save the edited data on a disc e Make slideshows Create a slideshow of the still images etc captured with your digital camera and store them to DVD or CD Ideal for sorting and managing your photos e Capture directly to disc Burn DVD discs directly from your DV camera video tapes TV programs etc while you view them in realtime e Disc copy It s easy to make disc to disc copies Works for any kind of disc DVDs music CDs MP3 files your homemade discs data discs CAUTION e Note that MovieFactory cannot be used to successfully record to DVD from media which incorporate copy protect or scrambling technologies to protect copyrights English 18 Additional features e File format conversion Use MovieFactory to convert the file format and image quality then save it e Burn from disc images When burning a DVD video save an image file of the same contents on your computer s hard drive Use this file to burn the data to disc e Labels for your discs Print your own labels for your CDs and DVDs Blank labels for printing are available commercially B For questions about MovieFactory Further information about MovieFactory can be found at http Awww
8. als Mac OS X Windows 2000 Windows 2000 windows xp 10 3 9 Windows XP g2 Windows XP Windows Vista Windows Vista Mac OS X O provided with provided with 10 4 9 or later C USB eae with USB provided with USB Pentium 4 HT Athlon X2 dius 3 2 GHz or 5000 or later later Core 2 Duo or P later Core 2 Duo Core 2 Duo later Athlon 3800 2 40 GHz or 1 86 GHz or or later later later 512 MB or U 1 GB 2 GB or 1 GB 2 GB or eg GE more Memory more more 2 GB or more 1 GB or recommended recommended recommended more Ka recommende 4 GB or more unused disk space DVD ROM DVD ROM Direct X9 0 or above I xl Compatible with Windows Vista Limited to models with preinstalled OS Js Compatible with 720p or lower video clips When using as a card reader Limited to models with the preinstalled OS B Windows Windows 2000 XP Vista B Mac OS Mac OS X 10 3 6 or later 5 English SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE Q Start your computer and use the supplied USB interface cable to connect the docking station to the computer Connect the docking station s USB terminal to the computers USB connector Set the camera in the docking station and press the operation mode button on the docking station The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera s monitor Operation mode button USB CONNECTION COMPUTER PRINTER CANCEL WNJCANCEL SOK
9. ata caused by the malfunction or the repairing of a malfunction of this product English 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 All other brand or product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies 1 English CONTENTS INTRODUCTION reru 3 Abo t t is manual sos tni nec elles dx crt ce Radon tr Fete e 3 The sottware mme NETT IM 4 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT 3 x cte tenses Saeed ete ie deter nt eh 5 When using as a card reader eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 5 SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE nrmmmRHR nn 6 USING AS A CARD READER sessi sit ore oa cocta re Ir prb Evo vbt 8 For Windows Vista XP users eeenR Henne 8 For Windows 2000 users eessee Ree memnmennennen rennen 9 For MACOS X USOS oor secu ert opos dtu Er EE 10 ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE CARD eme 11 Configuration of
10. directories in the card ssessessssssss 11 PUSS TO RI RO 11 Cautions when using as a card reader eeeesssssss 12 CONNECTING IN THE MTP MODE emn 13 USING AS APG CAMERA NS itii dec a REID neta br En 14 For Windows P es attico oed dee e detnr Er etes 14 Using as a PO camera su due bbb oeste tus beri aac neon d s tbeo Vati eot 14 INSTALLING THE APPLICATION SOFTWARE mme 15 Vi lale fel REED NETT 16 WAC OS MM TT END 17 ABOUT MOVISESGIOINF iden aie eor eror noU Eoo n EEUU prose 18 Main features cos eo nati cey te uetenn Peste otv Ue n te cd d dA 18 Additional features esessseseseee me enne nnns 19 SCREEN CGA RTU RE Juseedere ie bud Yes er vemca nA asse ever peat M aaviq dde rer nn 20 English 2 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 e The 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 e
11. g 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 English 20
12. ication 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 Computer Inc s web page at http www apple com 15 English Windows Insert the DVD ROM Xacti Software DVD in your computer s DVD drive The installation window soon appears f the installation window does not appear double click on the DVD ROM icon in the My Computer window and double click on Autorun or Autorun exe in the DVD ROM window Click on the name of the application software you wish to install The window for beginning the installation procedure for the specified application will open When 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 The 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 If a user registration dialog box appears do not enter anything in the Enter your registration information dialog box and click on the Next button If a dialog box prompting you to restart your computer appears restart your computer You can find more information about
13. onnect 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 Q Drag the XACTI icon for your camera on the Desktop to the trashcan The XACTI icon disappears from the Desktop You can now disconnect your camera CAUTION When using in a Mac OS X Classic environment e t 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 English 10 ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE CARD Configuration of directories in the card ROOT Dem 100SANYO SANY0001 P9__ Image Folder number SANYO002 pg number MISC SANY0003 mp4 Location SANY0004 m4a T fes OF L oTSANYO SANY0001 jpg SANYOO05jpg auda SANY0002 jpg recording number sANY9999 jpg T SANY0001 jpg SANY0002 jpg Up to 9 999 files can be stored in folder 1OOSANYO 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 1028ANYO 103SANYO etc File formats The format of the files saved and the method in which the file names are determined are explained below Type of file Fileformat File name structure Still image File name begins with SANY file g JPEG Extension is jpg SANY jpg File name begins with SANY Video clip file MPEG 4 Extension is mp4 SANY mp4 l
14. sed only with computers in which Windows XP or Windows Vista was preinstalled Correct operation cannot be guaranteed for models that have been upgraded to Windows XP e The zoom cannot be used with the PC camera function Moreover only images can be recorded audio files cannot be recorded e Although 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 6 English 14 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 files recorded with your camera e Nero 7 Essentials Play back video clips Video clips recorded in the mode can also be played back e MovieFactory 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 e iTunes With this music software you can use your computer to play and organize music and other audio files e Screen Capture Save a window of your computer s screen display as an image file in your camera e QuickTime Play back video clips except video clips recorded in the mode The recorded audio is played back at the same time Be sure to install this appl
15. structing you to load the Windows CD ROM follow the instructions and install the driver The 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 The card is recognized mounted as a disk Double 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 e To 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 Q Left click on Unplug or Eject Hardware in the task tray e A list appears showing the devices connected to the computers USB connector O Left click on the camera drive E The drive name E may be different on your computer The Safe to Remove Hardware dialog box will open O Click on the OK button You can now disconnect the camera 9 English For Mac OS X users Mounting your camera Q Set the camera to the card reader mode page 6 The camera is recognized as a drive and appears as an icon named XACTI on the Desktop Double 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 e To disc
16. the respective applications at iTunes http www apple com lt Installing Nero ShowTime Essentials gt Click on Nero 7 Essentials on the installation screen to install Nero ShowTime Essentials Click on EXIT HINT About Kodak online service e When 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 English 16 Mac OS Q Insert the DVD ROM Xacti Software DVD in your computer s DVD drive The DVD ROM window will open after a few seconds If the window does not open double click on the DVD ROM icon Xacti Disc on the Desktop O Install the application D Double click on iTunes dmg in the iTunes folder The window opens Double click on iTunes mpkg e Installation begins Follow the instructions in the dialog box to complete the installation 17 English ABOUT MovieFactory MovieFactory is an integrated tool for processing and storing video music photo and data files to disc with your computer The limited edition contained in the Xacti Software DVD comprises DVD authoring functions only For information concerning how to use MovieFactory click on Program gt Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 User Manual and select DVD MovieFactory User Guide to
17. ulead com lt Where to find the serial number gt e From the MovieFactory environment icons ix select About Ulead DVD MovieFactory The program version as well as the serial number are shown 19 English SCREEN CAPTURE Individual windows on your computer s monitor display can be saved in the camera Set the camera to the SCREEN CAPTURE mode page 6 Run Screen Capture Screen Capture is automatically launched when you start your computer lt To quit Screen Capture gt Right 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 To launch Screen Capture again click Start 5 Programs Xacti Screen Capture 1 1 On the computer s monitor display the window you wish to save Make the window you wish to save the active selected window Press the I button e The currently displayed active window is saved as a bitmap file in the camera s memory When there is no active window the entire screen display is saved e The saved file is stored in the DCIMV SANYO folder in the drive for the camera To exit Screen Capture quit the application HINT e To use Screen Capture only one camera should be connected to the computer e The maximum file size that can be saved for any one screen capture is 10 MB e When running Screen Capture do not turn off the camera or remove the card from the camera as doin
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