- Frequently asked questions
Digital Cameras
- What is Digital Noise Reduction (3D-DNR)?
- What are pixels?
- What’s the size of the photo I can print?
- What’s face detection?
- Can I change the size of photo?
- How many hours can I use my camera?
- What is Image Stabilization?
- What’s Red-eye Correction?
- What’s Face Chaser?
- Can I take a photo with a date stamp?
- If I use the LCD instead of the view finder, does the battery usage time decrease?
- What’s PictBridge?
- What is Progressive Photoshot and how does it work?
- Can I use my camera with iMac?
- How many photos can I take?
- What is a Dual Camera?
- What’s Sensitivity?
- What is a waterproof qualified camera?
- What is HD?
- What is High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)?
Audio
Public Displays
- How is the Robust and Weatherproof LCD flat panel displays different?
- What does the IP56 Weatherproof rating mean?
- Can weatherproof displays be put outside under sunlight?
- Can the Weatherproof be used in very low temperatures?
- What happens if the signal is disconnected from the Robust and Weatherproof Models?
- Can the Robust and Weatherproof be used for digital signage?
DVD
Batteries
- What is eneloop?
- Do I need to charge eneloop before I use for the first time?
- How low does eneloop self-discharge to compare to rechargeable battery?
- How many times can I recharge eneloop?
- Can I use eneloop for many applications?
- Is eneloop value for money?
- What is the advantage of eneloop compared to disposable battery when I take photos?
- Do I need to charge Eneloop right before I use?
- How to charge eneloop?
TVs & Set Top Boxes
- What is Full HD & how is it different from HD?
- What is the difference between 1080i and 1080p resolutions?
- How is High Definition TV different from Standard Definition TV?
- Are all flat screen televisions High Definition?
- Do I need a set top box to receive High Definition broadcast?
- What is BLU-RAY?
- Currently which TV channels in Australia offer HD broadcast?
- If I get an HDTV now, will I have to upgrade again in a few years time?
- What happens to my analogue TV?
- Plasma or LCD TV – which is better for me?
Massage Chairs
Home Appliances
- How much ventilation space is required for the microwave oven?
- Which kind of utensils can be used in the microwave oven?
- How do I activate the child lock function?
- When the door is open, the light does not come on. Is this normal?
- Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent?
- Why does condensation appear in the oven?
- Can the microwave oven be damaged if it is operated empty?
- Why does noise sometimes come from the turntable when the oven is turned on?
- Why do sparks and crackling (arcing) occur in the oven?
- Why do eggs sometimes pop?
Projectors
- Who do I call to arrange a demonstration or pricing of a Sanyo LCD Projector?
- Why should I choose a Sanyo projector?
- What should I consider when buying a projector?
- What else should I think about when buying?
- I want to run the projector for long periods of time such as in a training room. What advice can you give?
- Stuck or dead pixels, what are they?
- What is the warranty period for Sanyo LCD projectors?
- Who do I call if I suspect my Sanyo LCD Projector requires service?
- What could be the cause if my projector does not come on?
- What should I do if I believe the lamp failure is under warranty?
- The image produced by my Sanyo projector has purple or magenta dots on the screen.
- My Sanyo Projector powers off erratically. What is causing this?
- The image produced by my Sanyo projector has a coloured vertical edge on the left or right.
- My remote mouse is not working.
- What does LCD stand for?
- What is a Liquid Crystal Display?
- What is DLP?
- LCD vs. DLP: Does it matter?
- What is the difference between a Data and a Video projector?
- What is an ANSI lumen?
- How accurate are ANSI lumens measurements?
- So how many ANSI lumens do I need?
- What is contrast ratio?
- How many hours will my projector lamp last?
- What can I do to help my projector lamp last longer?
- How can I tell how many hours my lamp has done?
- What is keystone correction?
- What is optical lens shift?
- What is Power Zoom & Focus?
- What is an aspect ratio?
- What is a universal power supply and do Sanyo projectors have it?
- What is resolution?
- What is native resolution?
- What are VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA?
- What is Anamorphic?
- What is Progressive Scan?
- What size screen should I use?
- Can I use a plain white wall and save the screen expense?
- Are projectors ceiling mountable?
- Can I get a mounting bracket to suit my projector?
- Can I connect my laptop to the projector?
- Can I project from my VCR or DVD player?
- What is a "composite input" on projectors?
- What is S-Video (Separate Video)?
- What is a "component input" on projectors?
- What is a "DVI input" on projectors?
- Can Sanyo projectors display WiFi?
- Can I leave my laptop in the office and still do presentations?
- Can I view my computer monitor and the projected image at the same time?
Solar
- What’s Photovoltaic?
- Can Solar Panel store electricity?
- What’s the advantage of Solar Power?
- What’s the general life expectancy of Solar Panel?
- Does Solar Power generates electricity when it’s cloudy or rainy?
- Why do SANYO HIT Solar Panels performs better than conventional crystalline silicon solar panels?
- What’s HIT?
- What’s Watts?
- What kind of applications does Sanyo Solar Power System suits?
- When did SANYO start to produce solar energy systems?
- What’s “Solar Ark”?
- What is the purpose of the “Solar Lab”?
Vacuums
- Why does my vacuum cleaner no longer pick up as powerfully?
- Should I go in for bag less vacuum cleaners or bag vacuum cleaners?
- When should bags be replaced?
- When should filters be changed?
- Which kind of bags can I use for my vacuum cleaner?
- Can vacuum cleaners be used on wet floors?
- Why does my vacuum cleaner have a musty smell?
Virus Washer
- How does Sanyo Virus Washer work?
- How does the virus suppression by electrolysed water work?
- How does the suppression of pollen by electrolysed water happen?
- What’s the mechanism of odour suppression by electrolysed water?
- What’s Power Mist Mode?
- What percent of contaminants can Sanyo Virus Washer remove?
- Will my furniture affect the effect of Sanyo Virus Washer?
- Is the virus washer safe?
- Does this provide a false sense of security?
- Have the virus washers been properly tested?
- Where are the virus washers currently being used?
- How does it work?
- What makes it different from a regular air purifier?
- Is there something else on the market like it?
- What certification or testing has the ‘Virus Washer’ received?
Digital Radio
- What are the advantages of digital radio?
- What is the best way for me to find out if I can receive a digital radio signal in my suburb?
- After I have purchased a SANYO digital radio and taken it home, what do I do next?
- Is the basic operation of a digital radio more convenient than an analogue radio?
- Are my favourite AM radio stations available as digital radio stations?
- Why do I hear “rambling” sound on some digital radio stations?