Sanyo Xacti VPC-GH1EX Manual For Basic Operation
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GUIDE FOR
BASIC OPERATION
Dual Camera
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-GH1EX, VPC-GH1GX,
VPC-GH1PX, VPC-GH1TA and VPC-GH2.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet "SAFETY MANUAL".
Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
VPC-GH1EX
VPC-GH1GX
VPC-GH1PX
VPC-GH1TA
VPC-GH2
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- Page 1 BASIC OPERATION Dual Camera Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-GH1EX, VPC-GH1GX, VPC-GH1PX, VPC-GH1TA and VPC-GH2. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
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Page 2: How To Read This Manual
(page 45). ↓ To use additional features Visit the Sanyo website to learn how to adjust the camera settings for various shooting scenes. There you’ll also find information about the software for playing back data recorded with your camera and for burning (recording) DVDs (page 45). -
Page 3: Preparing The Camera
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Preparing the camera Insert the battery pack. 2 Open 1 Push out About saving your recorded data h If you wish to use an SD Memory Card, refer to page 15 to install the card in the camera. h An SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. - Page 4 Shooting Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on. h If the screen to set the date and time appears, press the MENU button 2 times to cancel it. For how to set the date and time, see page 23.
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Page 5: Deleting Files
Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for recorded contents etc. in case of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw. - Page 6 Select “DELETE SINGLE”, and press the SET button. Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button. h If you press [G] or [H], the screen to delete a different file will appear. When you are finished deleting files, press the MENU button. h Pressing the MENU button 3 times will return you to the screen in step When you are finished using the camera...
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Page 7: Copy Data From Your Camera To The Computer
Copy data from your camera to the computer Connect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired data to the computer. Turn on the computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to the computer. h Connect the cable between the camera’s USB/AV terminal and the computer’s USB connector. - Page 8 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button. h The screen to select the computer connection mode appears. Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button. h The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray, showing that the camera is recognized as a drive. h The card is recognized (mounted) as a disk, and the [XACTI (E:)] icon appears in the [My Computer] window.
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Page 9: Dismounting The Camera
Dismounting the camera CAUTION i To disconnect your camera, be sure to follow the procedure below. Failure to follow this procedure may cause faulty operation of your computer or corrupt the files in your camera. Left-click on the icon for safely removing hardware in the task tray. h A list appears showing the devices connected to the computer’s USB connector. -
Page 10: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL ... i CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ... 3 How to use the accessories ... 5 ABOUT THE CARD ... 9 Media cards that can be used with this camera ... 9 What “card” means in this manual ... 9 SETUP PARTS NAMES ... - Page 11 PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES ...39 How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image ...41 CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV ...42 Connecting to a video input terminal ...43 Connecting to the HDMI terminal ...43 PLAYING BACK ON A TV ...44 OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...45...
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Page 12: Checking The Included Accessories
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Li-ion battery pack: 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable (pages vi and 49): 1 i Handstrap (page 5): 1 *To prevent from dropping the camera, be sure to attach the handstrap.English i Lithium-ion battery pack charger and power cord: 1 i Dedicated AV interface cable... - Page 13 GUIDE FOR BASIC OPERATION (VPC-GH1EX, VPC-GH1GX, VPC-GH1PX, VPC-GH1TA only) i QUICK GUIDE i SAFETY MANUAL (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera. i Obtaining the PDF instruction manual and cautions English...
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Page 14: How To Use The Accessories
How to use the accessories k HandstrapEnglish... -
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Strap holder Tripod mounting hole English... -
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k Lens cap
1 Push in 2 Pull * Attach as shown in the illustration. English... -
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1 Push in 2 Pull * Attach as shown in the illustration. English... -
Page 18: About The Card
ABOUT THE CARD Media cards that can be used with this camera The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is: i SD Memory Card i SDHC Memory Card i SDXC Memory Card What “card” means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards that can be used in this dual camera are referred to as “card”. -
Page 19: Setup
PARTS NAMES Front Sub-REC buttons [R] button Video recording button [O] button Photo shooting button Lens Flash SETUP SETUP 1 Insert your hand in the handstrap from the top of the camera. 2 Enfold the camera in the palm of your hand to grip it. 3 Use your thumb to operate the [O] and [R] buttons above the lens. - Page 20 Rear Monitor MENU button REC/PLAY button ON/OFF button English ] button Photo shooting button ] button Video recording button Multi-indicator ZOOM RANGE button Card slot cover DC IN terminal cover Strap holder Battery cover Arrow keys SET button Arrow keys...
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Page 21: Charging The Battery Pack
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Connect the supplied power cord to the socket on the battery pack charger. h Insert the connector straight and securely. Insert the battery pack in the battery charger. h Insert it in the direction indicated by the [o] mark on the battery pack. -
Page 22: Charging The Battery Pack
Charging the battery pack Be sure to fully charge the supplied or separately sold battery pack before using it in your camera. For charging the battery pack, use the supplied charger. Charge the battery pack if it is being used for the first time, and recharge it whenever the remaining charge is low. - Page 23 About the CHARGE indicator The CHARGE indicator shows the status of the battery pack and the charger. Please refer to the following table if the indicator flashes abnormally. CHARGE indicator Not lit Not connected properly i To recharge the battery pack, the power cord of the charger must be connected to a power outlet, and the plug at the other end inserted in the charger’s power socket (page 12).
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Page 24: Installing The Card
INSTALLING THE CARD Be sure to format a newly purchased card or one that was used in another device before using it in your camera (page 16). If an unformatted card is used, the card itself may become unusable. 1 Open the card slot cover.... - Page 25 CAUTION Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card i Doing so may damage the card or the stored files. If the multi-indicator is flashing red... i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red, as doing so may result in loss of files stored in the card.
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Page 26: Installing The Battery Pack
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. 3 Insert the battery pack 2 Open 1 Push out Battery cover ▲ 4 Close the battery cover. English... - Page 27 CAUTION Does the battery pack appear swollen? i The lithium-ion battery used in this camera may expand slightly when stored in a hot environment or repeatedly used, but this is not a safety hazard. However, a battery that is difficult to insert because it has become swollen may then be impossible to extract from the battery compartment.
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Page 28: About The Temperature Alert Icon
About the temperature alert icon \ During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera (excluding the battery) rises, a temperature alert icon \ will appear as described below. k When the battery or internal camera (excluding battery) temperature rises during use h During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera (excluding the battery) rises, a \ icon lights on the monitor. -
Page 29: Turning The Camera On And Off
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND Turning on the camera Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h If you briefly press the ON/OFF button, once, the camera will switch to the power save mode. h If you press the REC/PLAY button for at least 1 second, the camera turns on in the playback mode. -
Page 30: Turning On The Camera When The Power Save (Sleep) Mode Is Active
Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is active In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function will automatically turn off the camera after about 1 minute of no use during shooting, or about 5 minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset setting). - Page 31 HINT To immediately activate the power save mode i Press the ON/OFF button briefly to activate the power save function. About the standby mode i To turn off the camera only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the camera in the standby mode.
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Page 32: Date And Time Setting
DATE AND TIME SETTING The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set. h To correct the date and time setting, please see under HINT on page 25. - Page 33 Set the clock. 1 Select “TIME”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Time Screen appears. 3 Set the time to “19:30”. h The time is set in the following order: Set the hour → Set the minute. h A 24-hour clock is used for the time display.
- Page 34 Press the MENU button. h The date and time setting is completed. h To display the Recording or Playback Screen, press the MENU button. HINT i Under normal conditions, while the battery pack is being replaced, an internal battery will maintain the date and time settings. However, there is a small chance the settings may be lost (the backup will last for about 7 days).
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Page 35: Switching Between The Recording Mode And Playback Mode
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE Switch between the recording mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for viewing your recorded images). Turn on the camera (page 20). Press the REC/PLAY button. h The mode changes. h The mode changes each time the REC/PLAY button is pressed. 7126 7126 7126... -
Page 36: Switching The Operating Mode
SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE The “SIMPLE mode” comprises only those functions that are most often used and necessary to operate the camera, while the “NORMAL mode” enables full use of all the camera’s many functions. Select the mode that is suitable for your purposes. -
Page 37: Accessing/Exiting The Simple/Normal Mode Menu Screen
Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 26). Select the desired operating mode (page 27). If the Menu Screen is not displayed, press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen appears. h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button. -
Page 38: Using The Simple Mode Menu
Using the SIMPLE Mode Menu Press [I] or [J] to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears. English Select an item to change Select video and photo size Press [I] To keep in HDTV size Press [J]... -
Page 39: Using The Normal Mode Menu
Using the NORMAL Mode Menu Press [I] or [J] to select a tab. h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears. Press [H]. Press [I] RECORDING MENU VIDEO PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER FLASH SELF-TIMER S S N N Option tab Press [J] RECORDING MENU Press [H]... - Page 40 Press [I] or [J] to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears. h To return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button. HINT About the applicable mode indicator i This indicator shows the shooting mode(s) for which the selected setting is effective.
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Page 41: Shooting
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING Turn on the camera (page 20), and set it to the recording mode (page 26). Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the ] button pressed while recording. h When the remaining recording time available for the currently recording clip becomes little, a countdown of the remaining... -
Page 42: Shooting Single Shots
SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Capture a still image (single-shot). Turn on the camera (page 20), and set it to the recording mode (page 26). Press the [ ] button. 1 Press the [ halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock). - Page 43 HINT Adjusting the monitor brightness i While the Recording Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen for adjusting the brightness of the monitor by pressing the MENU button for at least 1 second. What is the camera focusing on? i A target mark &...
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Page 44: Shoot A Still Image While Recording A Video Clip
SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip. Turn on the camera (page 20), and set it to the recording mode (page 26). Press the [ ] button. - Page 45 HINT i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not operate. i When the remaining video recording time becomes approximately 50 seconds, it will no longer be possible to capture a still image while recording a video clip.
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Page 46: Macro-Photography (Zoom)
MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. Point the camera lens at the subject. Push the zoom switch toward [T/]] or [W/P] to compose the desired image. [T/]]: Zoom in on the subject. [W/P]: Zoom out. h When the zoom switch is pushed, the zoom bar appears on the monitor. - Page 47 HINT When the ZOOM RANGE button is pressed... i The magnification is approximately doubled (double-range zoom). Press the button again to return to normal magnification. i The icon is shown on the Recording Screen during normal magnification, and a Screen. icon on the double-range zoom Recording English...
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Page 48: Playing Back Video Clips And Still Images
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES Set the camera to the playback mode (page 26). Select the image to play back. h Use the arrow keys to move the orange frame to the file you wish to play back. h The image information for the framed image is shown at the bottom of the screen. -
Page 49: Video Clip Playback Operation
Video clip playback operation To do this... Normal forward playback Stop playback Pause To play back Forward one image playback at a time Reverse (single- playback frame step) Forward playback Slow playback Reverse playback Forward playback accelerate playback Reverse playback Return to normal playback speed Adjusting the volume... -
Page 50: How To Save One Frame From A Video Clip As A Still Image
How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to “snap” a photo. Press the [ ] button. h The screen to select the aspect ratio of the still image appears. Select the desired aspect ratio, and press the [ that if the video clip aspect ratio is 4:3, you cannot select 16:9. -
Page 51: Connecting To A Tv
CONNECTING TO A TV By connecting the camera to a TV, you can play back the recorded files on the CAUTION Insert and pull out the cable carefully i 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. -
Page 52: Connecting To A Video Input Terminal
Connecting to a video input terminal Use the supplied dedicated AV interface cable to connect to a TV. To USB/AV terminal Yellow plug:To Video Input terminal White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal Connecting to the HDMI terminal Use a separately sold mini-HDMI cable to connect to a TV. -
Page 53: Playing Back On A Tv
PLAYING BACK ON A TV i After connecting the camera to the television, switch the TV input to the terminal to which the camera is connected. i The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the camera’s monitor. (Use the TV controls to adjust the volume.) i The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is used to play back audio recordings as well. -
Page 54: Obtaining The Instruction Manual
OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL The Instruction Manual that explains the features in detail can be downloaded from our website. i “Adobe Reader” is required to view the Instruction Manual. If Adobe Reader is not already installed on your computer, a link to the website from which you can download it can be found on our website. - Page 55 SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen SIMPLE SHOOTING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES For best results Using the autofocus Select the recording size Select the focus setting Hints for taking pictures...
- Page 56 Light-measuring mode setting ISO sensitivity setting RECORDING MENU 3 White balance setting Exposure setting Subject chaser settings High sensitivity mode setting Digital zoom setting Exposure compensation Storage folder setting PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MENU 1 Slideshow settings File protect setting Resize Rotate PLAYBACK MENU 2 Correcting the image Editing video clips...
- Page 57 ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE CARD Configuration of directories in the card File formats Cautions when using as a card reader USING AS A PC CAMERA For Windows XP Using as a PC camera USING THE SOFTWARE Operating environment Obtaining the software CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV Connecting to a video input terminal...
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Page 58: How To Obtain The Instruction Manual
How to obtain the Instruction Manual Remove the card from the camera. h The program to access the website is stored in your camera’s internal memory. This program cannot be accessed while a card is installed in the camera. Start your computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to the computer. -
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Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button. h The screen to select the computer connection mode appears. Select “CARD READER” and press the SET button.
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Page 60: About The Eye-Fi Transfer Feature
Sanyo website (page 49). * “Adobe Reader” is required to view the Instruction Manual. If Adobe Reader is not already installed on your computer, a link to the website from which you can download it can be found on the Sanyo website. English... -
Page 61: Appendices
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilation of commonly asked questions. Question Why doesn’t the power turn on? Why is the battery pack consumed so quickly even after it was fully recharged? Power... - Page 62 Question Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? Which resolution setting should I use? Shooting English Answer Action — All settings except the self-timer and the exposure compensation are retained even after the camera is turned off.
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Page 63: Manual Focus
Question What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? Shooting How can I get the distant view into focus? Answer Action — Because shooting with the optical zoom uses the optics of a physical lens, you can shoot without losing minute details in the image. - Page 64 Question When used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves? Monitor Why does the displayed image contain some red, blue and green dots, or why are black spots visible? Why is the image too bright? Viewing Why is the image...
- Page 65 Question Why is there no image (z is shown)? Viewing Why is the images playback image distorted? Answer This may happen Play back images when trying to that were recorded play back images on a card using this stored on a card camera.
- Page 66 Question Why isn’t the magnified image clear? Why isn’t the captured image clear? Viewing Can I play back images image and sound files that I edited using my computer? Why is there a motor-like sound during video clip playback? Why is there no Connecting sound? to a TV...
- Page 67 Question The “Cannot edit video clips with unlike settings” message appears. Why is a noise heard from a nearby TV or radio during battery recharging? Why does the “Insufficient card memory” or “Insufficient internal memory” Misc. message appear? Why does the “Card is protected”...
- Page 68 Question Can I use my camera abroad? Why does the “System error” message appear? Misc. English Answer — When the camera is connected to a TV, you can switch the camera’s video output to NTSC or PAL. If you have questions about accessories etc., please consult with...
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Page 69: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Camera Recorded image Still images: file format Video clips: Audio: Data storage Internal memory: Approx. 50 MB media SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card (up to 32 GB) SDXC Memory Card (up to 64 GB) Image sensor/ 1/2.33-inch (1.1 cm) CMOS sensor camera effective Still images: Approx. - Page 70 Still image shooting mode (recording resolution) Video clip recording mode (recording resolution) White balance Lens Exposure control type English 4: 4640 × 3480 pixels (approx. 16 million pixels) 5: 4608 × 2592 pixels (approx. 12 million pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio) 6: 4352 ×...
- Page 71 Light-measuring Multi-section measuring, center-weighted mode measuring, spot measuring Range Normal mode: 50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity Super macro mode: 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm (31.50 in.) (wide end only) Digital zoom For shooting: 1× to approx. 10× For playback: 1×...
- Page 72 Focus Self-timer Ambient environment Power supply Power consumption Dimensions (excluding protrusions) Weight English TTL-type AF (still image shooting mode: 9-point range finder/spot focus; video clip recording mode: Continuous focus), manual focus Approx. 2-second delay, 10-second delay Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104°F) (operation) –20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140°F) (storage) Humidity 30 to 90% (operating, no...
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Page 73: Camera Connectors
Camera connectors USB/AV (communication/audio and video output) terminal HDMI terminal Battery life Shooting Still image shooting mode Video clip recording mode Playback i Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a 25 °C (77 °F) ambient temperature. i The operation time may vary depending on the conditions of the battery pack and the conditions of use. -
Page 74: Possible No. Of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time
Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time Shooting/ Resolution recording setting mode Still image mode Video clip " mode & Audio < recording mode i If the continuous recording time of a voice memo exceeds about 13 hours, the recorded file is saved once, and then recording continues in a new file. -
Page 75: Concerning The Multi-Indicator
Concerning the multi-indicator The camera’s multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the different camera operations. Multi-indicator Color status Green Flashing Orange Slow Flashing Fast Very fast Camera status Connected to a computer or printer Power save mode active Connected to a Rise in internal temperature... -
Page 76: Supplied Battery Pack Charger
Supplied battery pack charger Part No. Power source Rated output Compatible batteries Ambient Temperature environment Humidity Dimensions Weight (without power cord) i When using the supplied battery pack charger abroad, the power cord may need to be replaced in accordance with local requirements. Please contact your local dealer for details. -
Page 77: Others
Others Mac OS is a trademark 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). ®... -
Page 78: Before Capturing Those Important Shots, Be Sure To First Take A Test Shot To Confirm That Your Camera Is Set Up And Ready To Go
Sanyo Electric. i Sanyo 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 the camera. - Page 79 SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.