Cannon Camcorder HF10 User Manual

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3
Enjoying High-Definition Video with Your  
Camcorder  
Preserve your most treasured memories, be it unforgettable scenery or cherished  
moments spent with family and friends, with high-definition video recordings of a  
quality second only to actually being there.  
What is High-Definition Video?  
1,080  
lines  
Cre the finest detail,  
likmovement or shine  
of a e strand of hair  
Your corder features a full n image sensor (Full HD CMOS) that captures  
1
video resolution of 1,20 x 1,08ixels . This results in video recordings of  
unparad high qualine detail and lifelike vivid colors.  
How does gh deon compare with standard-definition TV broadcasts?  
Approximatel5 times the number of pixels.  
Almost 90% more scanning lines.  
5
1.9  
“Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition  
video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).  
1
Video is recorded at this resolution only in FXP mode. In other recording modes, the picture is  
resized to 1,440 x 1,080 pixels before being recorded. Even in that case, the picture captured is  
detailed enough to render richly detailed recordings.  
4
   
What is so special about recording on flash memory?  
Your videos and photos are recorded in the built-in memory (  
card (SD or SDHC card) using AVCHD specifications . Recording flash memory means  
that there are no moving parts in the recorder unit of the camcoTo you, it means a  
only) or on a memory  
2
camcorder that is smaller, lighter and faster. In fact, using the Qutart function (  
you can open the LCD panel and start recording within roximone second.  
If your high-definition TV features an SD memory card slsuts AVCHD  
specifications, you can easily play back your recordings direhe memory card  
(
36).  
Wt is Cinema Mo
Give r recordings nematic look by using the [  
CINE MODE] recording program  
4ombine thcording program with the 25 fps progressive frame rate  
PFo get tnhanced effect of the 25p Cinema Mode.  
(
[
2
AVCHD is the new standard for recording high-definition video. With AVCHD specifications the  
video signal is recorded using MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression and the audio signal is  
recorded in Dolby Digital.  
5
Introduction  
About this Manual  
Thank you for purchasing the Canon HF10/HF100. Please read this manual carefully  
before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your  
camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (  
Conventions Used in this Manual  
IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s opon.  
NOTES: Additional topics that complement thc opng procedures.  
POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements dhe function  
described.  
: Reference page number within th
To complete some operations you will so to other inction  
manuals. This will be indicith the fos and the name the relevant  
chapter or section.  
Refer to the ftwarstruction manual, included as a  
PDF file in AL VISolution Disk CD-ROM.  
Refer to the of the onal DW-100 DVD Burner.  
DVSD  
DW-100  
: Text that appliel(s) shown in the icon.  
• Thllowing terms are unual:  
Wnot specified as “mem” or “built-in memory”, the term “memory” by  
itseers to both
only).  
“Sceefers to omovie unit from the point you press the START/STOP button  
to start rding you press again to pause the recording.  
“Photo” anage” are used interchangeably with the same meaning.  
• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.  
Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to the  
.
FUNC.  
(
32)  
Names of buttons and switches other than the  
joystick are indicated within a buttonframe.  
FUNC.  
For example  
.
FUNC.  
[
[
MENU]  
DISPLAY SETUP]  
[LANGUAGE  
Desired language  
]
Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to  
menu options as they are displayed on screen. In  
tables in this manual the default value is shown in  
boldface.  
FUNC.  
For example [ON], [OFF].  
Buttons and switches to be operated  
10  
 
Getting to Know the Camcorder  
Supplied Accessories  
CA-570 Compact Power  
Adapter (incl. power cord)  
BP-809 Battery Pack  
Button Battery  
or Wireless  
roller  
WL-D88 Wireless Controller  
STV-250N  
Stereo Video Cable  
Yellow • Red • White plugs  
(incl. ferrite core)  
Software CD-ROM1  
and Installation Guide  
PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE  
IFC-4USB Cable  
Software CD-ROM2  
DIGITAL VIDEO  
Solution Disk  
WS-30 Wrist Strap  
1
2
Software for saving, managing , editing and playing back movies on your computer (  
The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on PDF file).  
Software for saving, managing , retouching and printing photos ( 84). The CD-ROM includes  
the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on PDF file).  
80).  
11  
   
Introduction  
Components Guide  
Left side view  
button (  
(print/share) button (  
DISP. (on-screen display) button  
51, 39)/  
BATT. INFO butt
Speak38)  
CARD Owitpen the memory  
(
17)  
rd slot co
ry card slo
NENT OUT nal (  
al ( 24)  
UT mini terminal
terminal ( 78)  
stant AF sensor (  
h ( 63)  
77, 79)  
Right side view  
Smicrophone  
Mini video light (  
Names of buttons and switches other than the  
joystick are indicated within a buttonframe  
FUNC.  
(for example  
).  
Front view  
12  
 
MIC terminal (  
AV OUT/ terminal (  
ACCESS (memory access) indicator  
Back view  
(
(
32, 58)/CHG (charge) indicator  
18)  
Serial number  
START/STOP button (  
Strap mount (  
DC IN termina
RESbutton
Remoor
LCD scree
LCD panel  
stick (  
. button (  
(play/pause) n (  
T/STOP button ( 32)  
(fast reverse) button (  
Zoom out W (wide-angle) button (  
46)  
(fast forward) button (  
om in T (telephoto) button (  
(stop) button (  
BLC (backlight correction) button (  
Zoom lever (  
PHOTO button (  
Top
Mini advanced shoe (  
indicator  
ON/OFF button  
Names of buttons and switches other than the  
joystick are indicated within a buttonframe  
FUNC.  
(for example  
).  
13  
 
Introduction  
Bottom view  
Tripod socket (  
BATTERY RELEASE switch (  
Grip belt  
Wireless Controller WL-
S/STOP button (  
/
FUNC. button (  
MENU button (  
PLAYLIST button (  
25, 88)  
Navigation buttons (  
/
/
)
(frame reverse) button (  
(fast reverse) button (  
37)  
(play) button (  
(pause) button (  
(stop) button (  
PHOTO button (  
Zoom buttons (  
SET button  
(frame advance) button (  
(fast forward) button (  
DISP. (on-screen display) button  
39, 51)  
(
14  
 
Screen Displays  
Recording Movies  
Operating mode (  
24)  
Recording program (  
42, 43)  
White balance (  
Image effect (  
Digital effects
Recmod
Still imaze  
multaneoing) (  
ote sensor o
stant AF (  
anual focus (  
Playing Movies  
(During Playback)  
progressive frame te (  
Memory operation ( 17)  
Time code/Playback time  
ours : minutes : seconds)  
aining recording time  
On the memory card  
In the built-in memory  
Remaining battery time (  
Image stabilizer (  
Wind screen off (  
Headphones output (  
Microphone attenuator (  
Audio level indicator (  
53)  
52)  
Level marker (  
93)  
Mini advanced shoe (  
Backlight correction (  
Scene number  
Data code (  
15  
   
Introduction  
Recording Still Images  
Zoom (  
34), Exposure  
(
Recording program (  
Light metering mod(  
66)  
White balance (  
Image effect (  
Digitas (  
Drive mod
8)  
mage qual
58)  
tant AF (  
ual focus (  
Viewing Still Images  
ng battery time
r of still images available  
On the memory card  
In the built-in memory  
timer (  
46)  
Imstabilizer (  
AF frame ( 91)  
Mini video light (  
91)  
Camcorder shake warning (  
Focus and exposure lock (  
58)  
Flash (  
Image number (  
Current image / Total number of images  
Histogram ( 66)  
Image protection mark (  
67)  
Date and time of recording  
Manual focus (  
Manual exposure (  
Image size (  
File size  
Aperture value (  
Shutter speed (  
43)  
16  
25F progressive frame rate  
Select the 25F progressive frame rate (  
• When you attach an empty battery pack, the  
power may turn off without displaying  
.
give your recordings a cinematic look. You can  
combine this frame rate with the [ CINE  
MODE] recording program to enhance the effect.  
• Depending on the conditions under which the  
camcorder and the battery pack are used, the  
actual battery charge may not be indicated  
accurately.  
BATT.INFO  
Memory operation  
• When the camcors off, press  
Record,  
Playback,  
Fast playback,  
Fast reverse playback,  
Slow playback,  
Record pause,  
Playback pause,  
to display the chatatus of a battery pack.  
The Intgent Sywill display the charge  
status rceand the remaining  
recording ties) for 5 seconds. If the  
ry pack is ed, the battery  
Slow reverse playback,  
Frame advance,  
tion may not played.  
Frame reverse  
er of still imageilable  
red: No card  
Remaining record
When there is no more
in green: 6 or more images  
in yellow: 1 to 5 images  
memory, “  
onl
END” (
D” (me
red: No more images can be recorded  
• When viewing the still images, the display will  
always be in green.  
ayed and he recordi
• Depending on the recording conditions, the  
number of available still images displayed may  
not decrease even after a recording has been  
made, or may decrease by 2 still images at  
once.  
Remaining battery tim
75% 25%  
0%  
• The icon shrough estimate of the  
Image number  
remaining charge as a percentage of the full  
charge of the battery pack. The remaining  
recording/playback time of the battery pack is  
displayed, in minutes, next to the icon.  
The image number indicates the name and  
location of the file on the memory card. For  
example, the file name of image 101-0107 is  
“IMG_0107.JPG”, stored under the folder  
“DCIM\101CANON”.  
• When  
is displayed in red, replace the  
battery pack with a fully charged one.  
17  
       
Preparations  
This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the  
menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your  
camcorder.  
CHG(charge)  
indicator  
Getting Started  
DC IN terminal  
Charging the Battery Pack  
The camcorder can be powered with a  
battery pack or directly using the  
compact power adapter.
battery pack before us
For approximate charg
recording/playback tim
battery er to th
3 Cect the power cord to the  
compact power adapter.  
4 Plug the power cord into a power  
outlet.  
5 Connect the compact power  
adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN  
terminal.  
• The CHG (charge) indicator starts  
flashing. The indicator will stay on  
when the charging is completed.  
• If the indicator flashes quickly,  
1 Turn off the camcorder.  
refer to Troubleshooting (  
2 Attach the battery pack to the  
camcorder.  
ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED  
Press the battery pack softly into the  
battery attachment unit and slide it  
up until it clicks in place.  
1 Disconnect the compact power  
adapter from the camcorder.  
2 Unplug the power cord from the  
power outlet and the compact  
power adapter.  
18  
       
voltage converters for overseas travels  
or special power sources such as those  
on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters,  
etc.  
TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK  
NOTES  
• If remaining battery time is an issue, you  
can power the mcorder using the  
compact powapter so the battery  
pack wll not bnsumed.  
• Charttercks continue to  
dischargTherefore, charge  
m on the se, or the day  
e, to ensurll charge.  
ommend thu prepare battery  
to last 2 to 3 longer than  
ink you might nd.  
BATTERY RELEASE  
switch  
BATTERY REL
1 Slide  
direction of the at  
pressed down.  
2 Slide the battery
thut.  
Prring the Wireless Controller and  
Accessories  
PORTANT  
First, insert the supplied lithium button  
battery CR2025 into the wireless  
controller.  
Tff the camcordr before  
coting or discecting the  
compower ader. After pressing  
ON/OFF n e camcorder,  
important dupdated in the  
memory. Be sure to wait until the  
indicator turns off.  
• We recommend charging the battery  
pack in temperatures between 10 °C  
and 30 °C. Outside the temperature  
range of 0 °C to 40 °C, the charging will  
not start.  
Tab  
• Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC  
IN terminal or to the compact power  
adapter any electrical equipment that is  
not expressly recommended for use  
with this camcorder.  
To prevent equipment breakdowns and  
excessive heating, do not connect the  
supplied compact power adapter to  
1 Press the tab in the direction of  
the arrow and pull out the battery  
holder.  
2 Place the lithium button battery  
with the + side facing up.  
3 Insert the battery holder.  
19  
     
Preparations  
Accessories  
TO USE THE WIRELESS CONTROLLER  
he grip bel
st the grip bethat you can  
ch the zoom levwith your  
ndex finger, and the START/STOP  
button with your thumb.  
ou can remove the grip belt and  
place it with the supplied wrist  
strap.  
Point thless co
camder’s ote s
you ess the buttons.  
You rotate the LCD pan
degrto use the wireess controller  
from tront of the corder.  
TO REMOVE THE GRIP BELT  
NOTES  
• The wireless controller may not work  
properly when the remote sensor is  
situated under strong light sources or  
direct sunlight.  
• If the wireless controller does not work,  
check that [WL.REMOTE] is not set to  
[
OFF  
] (  
95). Otherwise,  
replace the battery.  
1 Lift the padded handgrip's flap  
and detach the strap from the  
Velcro pad.  
20  
     
2 Pull the strap to remove it first  
from the front bracket on the  
camcorder, then to unthread it  
from the handgrip and finally to  
remove it from the rear bracket on  
the camcorder.  
TO ATTACH A SHOULDER STRAP  
TO ATTACH A WRIST STRAP  
he ends of shoulder strap  
the strap nt on the grip  
adjust the lh of the  
u can also remove the grip belt and  
ch the shoulder strap directly to the  
rbracket on the camcorder.  
Pahe attaching en
stthrough the back
the mcorder, thread the p  
throh the loop anfasten.  
You clso attach wrist strap to  
the straunt on grip belt to use  
both for exnience and  
protection.  
TO REATTACH THE GRIP BELT  
1 Pass the end of the strap through  
the rear bracket on the  
camcorder.  
2 Thread the strap through the  
padded handgrip and then pass it  
through the front bracket on the  
camcorder.  
3 Fasten the grip belt as necessary,  
attach the strap to the Velcro pad  
on the handgrip and close the flap.  
21  
Preparations  
NOTES  
Adjusting the Position and Brightness  
of the LCD Screen  
About the LCD screen: The screen is  
produced using extremely high-precision  
manufacturing techniques, with more than  
99.99% of the pixels operating to  
Rotating the LCD Panel  
specification. Less than 0.01% of the  
pixels may occasionally misfire or appear  
as black, red, blue reen dots. This has  
no effect on the reed image and does  
not conste a maction.  
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.  
You can rotate the panel 90 degrees  
downward.  
You can rotate the panel 180 degrees  
toward the lens. Rotating the LCD  
panel 180 degrees can be useful in  
the following cases:  
- When you wish to include yourself in  
the picture when recording with the  
self timer.  
LCD Backlight  
set the briess of the  
normal or bt.  
- To allow the camcorder ated  
with the wireless con
front.  
180°  
DISP.  
Hold  
pressed down for more  
than 2 seconds.  
Repeat this action to toggle between  
the normal and bright settings.  
90°  
NOTES  
180°  
• This setting does not affect the  
brightness of the recording.  
• Using the bright setting will shorten the  
effective usage time of the battery pack.  
Subject can monitor the LCD screen  
22  
       
mode, the camcorder can help you with  
the settings. For example, you can use  
the Special Scene recording programs  
Basic Operation of the  
Camcorder  
(
42) to set at once all the optimal  
settings to match special recording  
conditions.  
The  
Button:  
Mode or  
NOTES  
Flexible Recording  
In  
mode yonnot access the  
menus you caange the following  
settings incfore setting the  
The camcorder offers two basic modes  
for recording video or still images:  
mode for beginners or if you just prefe
not to bother with detailed camcorder  
settings, and flexible recording mode  
which lets you change thrder's  
settings to your prefer
cmcorder to  
de.  
cording mmovies  
quality of sages  
slow shutter  
tings in the [  
UP] menu  
YSTEM  
Pres
butto enter the  
e (the buts blue light will  
be on). Yo not d to worry about  
any settings shoot video using  
just the zoom lever (  
32) or take photos  
using just the zoom lever and PHOTO  
58).  
34) and  
START/STOP  
(
(
Press the  
button again to return  
to the flexible recording mode (the  
button's light is off). You can access the  
menus and change settings to your  
preference. Even in flexible recording  
23  
     
Preparations  
Operating Modes  
Joystick and Joystick Guide  
The camcorder's operating mode is  
determined by the position of the mode  
Use the joystick to operate the  
camcorder's menus.  
dial. In this manual,  
a function is available in the operating  
mode shown and indicates that  
indicates that  
Push the joystick up, down, left or right  
(
,
) to select an item or change  
settings.  
the function is not available. When no  
operating mode icons are given, the  
function is available in all operating  
modes.  
e joystick itself
to save the  
or confirm an acOn menu  
s, this is indicated bthe icon  
.
Thstick can also be used in  
comation with the joystick guide to  
operate additional functions. Press  
to display/hide the joystick guide.  
The functions that appear on the  
joystick guide will change depending  
on the operating mode. In the  
illustrations of this manual, positions  
other than those relevant to the function  
explained are marked with a striped  
pattern.  
Operating mode  
Mode dial  
Icon display  
Operation  
Recording movies in the built-in memory* /  
on the memory card  
* /  
(Green)  
Recording still images in the built-in  
* /  
(Blue)  
memory* / on the memory card  
Playing movies from the built-in memory* /  
memory card  
* /  
(Green)  
Viewing still images from the built-in  
memory* / memory card  
* /  
(Blue)  
*
only.  
24  
         
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option  
Depending on the operating mode,  
these positions may be empty or show a  
different icon than the one on the  
illustration.  
NEXT  
When the guide contains multiple  
“pages”, [NEXT] and the page number  
icon ( ) will appear at the bottom  
position. Push the joystick ( ) toward  
[NEXT] to display the next “page” of the  
guide.  
Using the Menus  
FUNC.  
Press  
.
elect (  
) the icon of the  
ction you want to change from  
the left side column.  
Many amcord
be sted fm the
aftressing the FUNC
F
Menu items not available will appear  
grayed out.  
(
). To access the me
camder to flexible ecording mode.  
In mode, excor a few  
excep, most msettings will  
return to devalues ( 23).  
For details about the available menu  
options and settings, refer to the  
3 Select (  
) the desired setting  
from the available options at the  
bottom bar.  
• The selected option will be  
highlighted in orange.  
• With some settings you will need  
to make further selections and/or  
appendix Menu Options Lists (  
press  
. Follow the additional  
operation guides that will appear  
on the screen (such as the  
icon, small arrows, etc.).  
FUNC.  
4 Press  
to save the settings  
and close the menu.  
FUNC.  
You can press  
menu at any time.  
to close the  
25  
     
Preparations  
FUNC.  
6 Press  
You can press  
menu at any time.  
.
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus  
FUNC.  
to close the  
Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this  
Manual  
In this manual, the  
arrow is used to  
abbreviate menu ctions. Below is  
an example of chng a setting using  
the setup enus.  
FUNC.  
MENU]  
ISPLAY SP]  
UAGE  
]
language  
elections in the FUNC. menu, the  
aeviated form will always show the  
initefault value. In recording mode,  
its icwill appear on the left side  
column when you first open the menu.  
If the setting was changed, the icon of  
the currently selected option will appear  
instead.  
FUNC.  
1 Press  
.
2 Select (  
) the  
he set
FUN
Yoan also hold  
dfor more than 1 se
MENU  
pr
on the wireles
coler to open dctly the setup  
mencreen.  
FUNC.  
[
IMAGE EFFECT OFF]  
3 Select
the red menu from  
Desired image effect  
FUNC.  
the left sidmn and press  
.
The title of the selected menu  
appears on top of the screen and  
under it the list of settings.  
4 Select (  
) the setting you want  
to change and press  
.
• The orange selection bar indicates  
the menu setting currently  
selected. Items not available  
appear in black.  
• Push the joystick ( ) to return to  
the menu selection screen (step 3).  
5 Select (  
press  
) the desired option and  
to save the setting.  
26  
 
IMPORTANT  
First Time Settings  
• When you do not use the camcorder for  
about 3 months, the built-in  
rechargeable lithium battery may  
discharge completely and the date and  
time setting may be lost. In such case,  
recharge the built-in lithium battery  
Setting the Date and Time  
(
111) and he time zone, date  
You will need to set the date and time of  
the camcorder before you can start  
using it. The [DATE/TIME] screen will  
appear automatically when the  
and time again
• The appen a year-month-day  
forman tst setup screen. In  
subsequedisplays the date  
time will aas day-month-year  
ample, [1.J008 12:00 AM]).  
camcorder’s clock is not set.  
n change the format (  
n also change date and time  
on (not during the initial setup). To  
pen the [DATE/TIME] screen:  
FUNC.  
[
MENU]  
DATE/TIME SETUP]  
TE/TIME]  
WheE/TIM
aps, the year will
ore and indicated wit
arr.  
1 Cnge (  
) the ear and move  
the mont
(
2 Chanhe rethe fields  
(month, ur and minutes) in  
the same way.  
3 Select ( ) [OK] and press  
to  
start the clock and close the setup  
screen.  
27  
     
Preparations  
Changing the Language  
Changing the Time Zone  

Change the time zone to match your  
location. The default setting is Paris.  
Options  
Default value  
[
]
[MAGYAR]  
[MELAYU]  
[POLSKI]  
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
]
FUNC.  
[DEUTSCH]  
]
(
26)  
[
]

]
[ENGLISH]  
[ESPAÑOL]  
[
]
]
TO SET OME TZONE  
[TÜRKÇE]  
]
[FRANÇAIS]  
[
[
]
]
[ITALIANO]  
]
]
ENU]  
TE/TIME SP]  
E/DST]  
ocal time zone*  
FUNC.  
(
26)  
.  
FUNC.  
WYOU TRAVEL  
[
[
M]  
SPLETUP
FUNC.  
[LGUAGE  
]
Ded language  
FUNC
[
[
MENU]  
DATE/TIME SETUP]  
[T.ZONE/DST]  
Local time at your destination*  
FUNC.  
NOT
• If you changuage by mistake,  
follow the mark next to the menu  
item to change the setting.  
• The displays and  
* To adjust for daylight saving time, select the  
area name marked with a  
.
that  
appear in some menu screens refer to  
the name of buttons on the camcorder  
and will not change, regardless of the  
language selected.  
28  
       
NOTES  
Using a Memory Card  
About SDHC Memory Cards: SDHC is the  
new type of SD memory card with  
capacities over 2 GB. Please note that  
the specifications of SDHC memory  
cards are different from those of regular  
SD memory cardand you will not be  
able to use my cards of over 2 GB  
with devices tho not support SDHC.  
HowSDHvices (including this  
camcore kward compatible  
nd suppoSD memory cards.  
t the SD Spss: The SD Speed  
is a standat indicates the  
um guaranteta transfer  
of SD/SDHC ory cards.  
n you buy a new memory card, look  
or the Speed Class logo on the  
Recommended Memory Cards  
You can use commercially available  
SDHC (SD high capacity) memory  
cards and  
SD memory cards with  
this camcorder. However, depending o
its Speed Class, you may not be able
record movies on the memory card.  
Refer to the table below.  
As of January 2008, t
recording function h
using SD/SDHC me
by Panaic, SanD
We mmusing
wiSpeed Class 4 o
ackage.  
Recording  
movies  
Recording  
still images  
Memory card  
Capacity  
SD Speed Class  
64 MB or less  
Not applicable  
Not compatible  
1,2  
SD  
128 MB or  
more  
1
memory cards  
or higher  
or higher  
1
SDHC  
memory cards  
Over 2 GB  
1
2
Except for the [  
HIGH QUALITY 17 Mbps] recording mode.  
On some memory cards you may not be able to record movies.  
29  
     
Preparations  
2 Push the memory card once to  
release it. When the memory card  
springs out, pull it all the way out.  
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card  
3 Close the memory card slot cover.  
Make sure to initialize all memory cards  
before using them with this camcorder  
IMPORTANT  
(
31).  
Memory cards have front and back sides  
that are not interceable. Inserting a  
memory card facine wrong direction  
can causmalfunn of the camcorder.  
ecting the ory for the  
s  
Ycan select to record your movies  
anll images in the built-in memory  
or oe memory card. The built-in  
memory is the default media for  
recording both.  
1 Turn off the camco
2 Open D pan
CARD OPEN  
3 Sl
to
to en the memory c
co.  
(
4 Inshe memorrd straight,  
with label facup, all the  
way intmey card slot  
until it clic
FUNC.  
26)  
(
5 Close the memory card slot cover.  
• Pull the cover down until it clicks.  
• Do not force the cover closed if the  
memory card is not correctly  
inserted.  
TO CHANGE THE MEDIA FOR RECORDING  
MOVIES  
FUNC.  
[
[
MENU]  
MEMORY OPER.]  
TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD  
[MEDIA:MOVIES]*  
The memory you want to use  
FUNC.  
* Select [MEDIA:IMAGES] to change the  
media to be used for recording still images.  
CARD OPEN  
1 Slide  
toward the right  
to open the memory card slot  
cover.  
30  
       
NOTES  
FUNC.  
When selecting the memory for the  
recordings, information about the memory  
currently selected (total capacity, amount  
of memory in use, and available space) will  
be displayed on the screen. Estimated  
figures about available movie recording  
time and available number of still images  
are approximate and based on the  
[
[
MENU]  
MEMORY OPER.]  
[INITIALIZE]  
want to initialize  
Initialization method  
[YES]* [OK
The memory you  
FUNC.  
recording mode and still image quality/  
size settings currently in use.  
FUNC.  
MENU
MEMORY R.]  
ALIZE]  
zation metho
Initializing the Built-In Memory (  
only) or Memory Card  
S]*  
[OK]  
NC.  
Initialize memory ca
them wcamc
timou caso init
* s  
to cancel the complete  
ization while it is in progress. All  
recordings will be erased and the memory  
can be used without any problem.  
car the built-in mem
to manently delete all t
it cins. Initializing the memalso  
elims memory mentation.  
Fragmtion becs more serious  
as recorare atedly added and  
deleted and ventually result in  
reduced performance.  
IMPORTANT  
• Initializing the memory will permanently  
erase all recordings. The lost original  
recordings cannot be recovered. Make  
sure you back up important recordings  
in advance using an external device  
(
80).  
Options  
• While the initialization is in progress, do  
not disconnect the power source or turn  
off the camcorder.  
[INITIALIZE]  
Clears the file allocation table but does not  
physically erase the stored data.  
[COMPL.INIT.]  
Erases all data completely.  
FUNC.  
(
26)  
31  
   
Video  
This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including  
recording, playback, menu options, and memory operations.  
WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING  
Basic Recording  
1 Make sure thae ACCESS  
indicis off
2 Turn off arder.  
se the LCel.  
Shooting Video  
TANT  
(
he following preutions while  
CESS indicator is on or flashing.  
g to do so may result in permanent  
dass or damage to the memory.  
- Dopen the memory card slot cover.  
- Do t disconnect the power source or  
turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not change the position of the mode  
dial.  
NOTES  
About the Power Save mode: To save power  
when the camcorder is powered by a  
battery pack, the camcorder will  
1 Set the mode dial to  
.
automatically shut off if left without any  
2 Turn on the camcorder.  
You can select the memory to  
be used for recording movies  
operations for 5 minutes (  
95). Press  
ON/OFF  
to turn on the camcorder.  
• When recording in bright places it may  
be difficult to use the LCD screen. In  
such case, change the brightness of the  
(
START/STOP  
3 Press  
to begin  
LCD screen (  
22, 93).  
recording.  
• Recording starts; press  
START/STOP  
again to pause the  
recording.  
You can also press  
the LCD panel.  
START/STOP  
on  
32  
         
NOTES  
Selecting the Video Quality  
(Recording Mode)  
• The camcorder uses a variable bit rate  
(VBR) to encode video so the actual  
recording times will vary depending on  
the content of the scenes.  
• The camcorder retains the last setting  
used even if you set the camcorder to  
mode.  
The camcorder offers 4 recording  
modes. Changing the recording mode  
will change the recording time available  
on the memory. Select FXP or XP+  
mode for better movie quality; select LP  
mode for longer recording times. The  
table below gives approximate  
recording times.  
(
FUNC.  
25)  
(
FUNC.  
[
ARD P
ired rerding m
FU

Approximate recording times  
Default value  

Recording mode  
Memory  
FXP*  
XP+  
SP  
LP  
Built-in  
2 hr. 5 min.  
2 hr. 50 min.  
4 hr. 45 min.  
6 hr. 5 min.  
memory  
2 GB memory card  
4 GB memory card  
8 GB memory card  
15 min.  
30 min.  
1 hr.  
20 min.  
40 min.  
35 min.  
45 min.  
1 hr. 30 min.  
3 hr.  
1 hr. 10 min.  
2 hr. 20 min.  
1 hr. 25 min.  
* Recorded in 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. Movies recorded using other recording modes are  
recorded in 1,440 x 1,080 resolution.  
33  
     
Video  
NOTES  
Zooming  
• Keep at least 1 m away from the  
subject. At full wide angle, you can  
focus on a subject as close as 1 cm.  
• When [ZOOM SPEED] is set to  
(
[
VARIABLE]:  
mode: In addition to the optical  
- When you use the T and W buttons on  
the wireless coller or LCD panel,  
the zoom speel be constant at  
zoom, digital zoom is also available  
(
[
ED 3].  
- The zoeel be faster in  
record pauhan when actually  
rding.  
Start Function  
Whou close the LCD panel with the  
camcrder on, the camcorder enters  
the standby mode. In standby mode the  
camcorder consumes only about half  
the power used when recording, saving  
energy when you are using a battery  
pack. Additionally, when you open the  
LCD panel, the camcorder is ready to  
start recording in approximately  
W
W
W Zut  
T Zoom in  
12x Optical Z
1 second, ensuring you do not miss  
important shooting opportunities.  
Move the zoom lever toward W to  
zoom out (wide angle). Move it  
toward T to zoom in (telephoto).  
Press gently for a slow zoom; press  
harder for faster zooms. You can also  
(
24)  
1 With the camcorder on and in a  
recording mode, close the LCD  
panel.  
set [ZOOM SPEED] (  
three constant speeds (3 is the fastest,  
1 the slowest).  
A beep will sound and the  
indicator will change to orange to  
indicate the camcorder entered the  
standby mode.  
34  
         
2 When you wish to resume  
recording, open the LCD panel.  
(
24)  
Within less than 1 second, the  
indicator will return to green and the  
camcorder will be ready to record.  
IMPORTANT  
1 If the joystick uide does not  
Do not disconnect the power source  
during standby mode (while the  
indicator is lit in orange).  
appear on sen, press  
display it.  
to  
If  
guide, rpush the joystick  
) toward to display it.  
s nopear on the joystick  
NOTES  
• If you close the LCD panel under so
circumstances (for example while  
recording, while a menu is being  
displayed, or while the rd slot  
is open), the camcorr  
the standby mode.
indicator changes t
the joyst) toward  
amcorder plback the last  
e (but without nd) and  
urns to record pause mode.  
.
eting a Scene After Recording It  
• The cder will
stby mfor 10
Afecording a scene:  
1 Review the scene as described in  
the previous section.  
rrdless of the [POW
ON/OFF  
(
95). Press  
to
2 While reviewing the scene, select  
corder.  
Yon select the gth of time until  
shuor turn off Quick Start  
(
) the  
icon and press  
.
3 Select ( ) [YES] and press  
.
functith the [CK START] setting  
(
95).  
NOTES  
• Avoid any other operations on the  
camcorder while the scene is being  
deleted.  
You will not be able to delete the last  
scene if after the scene was recorded  
you changed the operating mode or  
turned the camcorder off.  
Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene  
Recorded  
Even in  
mode you can play back  
the last scene recorded in order to  
check it. You can also delete the scene  
while reviewing it.  
35  
   
Video  
• Press  
and return to the scene index  
screen.  
to stop the playback  
Basic Playback  
TO SELECT WHICH SCENES TO PLAY BACK  
Playing Back the Video  
After creating a playlist (  
55), you can  
switch between triginal movies and  
the playlist you eaccording to  
(
your cho
u can also switch  
between tneplaylist recorded  
ibuilt-in and those  
d on the my card.  
ndex screeove (  
) the  
selection frato the tabs  
e top of the screen.  
elect (  
) the location of the  
enes you want to play back.  
3 Rrn (  
) to the index screen to  
select the scene.  
1 See mode dial to  
.
2 Turthe camcer.  
The sindex sn appears  
after a fe
3 Move (  
,
) the selection  
frame to the scene you want to  
play back.  
Original movies in the built-in memory*  
Original movies on the memory card  
Playlist in the built-in memory*  
Playlist on the memory card  
only.  
When you have recorded a large  
number of scenes, press  
or  
to move between index screen  
pages.  
*
/
4 Press  
or  
to begin the  
IMPORTANT  
playback.  
• Observe the following precautions while  
the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.  
Failing to do so may result in permanent  
data loss.  
• Playback will start from the scene  
selected and continue until the end  
of the last scene recorded.  
• Press  
/
again to pause the  
playback.  
36  
           
- Do not open the memory card slot  
cover.  
- Do not disconnect the power source  
or turn off the camcorder.  
You may not be able to play back with  
this camcorder movies recorded using  
another AVCHD device.  
- Do not change the position of the  
mode dial.  
NOTES  
• Depending on the recording conditions,  
you may notice brief stops in video or  
sound playbacetween scenes.  
You may not be able to play back with  
another AVCHD device the movies you  
recorded on the memory card with this  
camcorder. In such case, play back the  
movies on the memory card using this  
camcorder.  
YLIST  
You can press  
on the wireless  
controer to swbetween the original  
movex sn and the playlist of  
the respory.  
Special playback modes  
To enter the special playback modes, ybuttons on thD panel or  
wireless controller (  
14). There is no se special playbmodes.  
Operation on the camcorder (  
)
)
Special playbac
tial mo
or on the wireless controller (  
: Press or  
ess again to increase the playback speed  
5x 15x 60x the normal speed*  
: Press or  
Press again to increase the playback speed  
1/8 1/4 the normal speed  
: Press or to reverse/  
Fast playback  
playbac
,
playback  
k pause  
Playback pause  
,
Framframe play
advance one frame or hold pressed for  
continuous frame-by-frame playback  
Skipping Scenes:  
To the beginning of the next scene  
Normal playback  
: Push the joystick (  
: Press  
)
)
To the beginning of the current scene  
To the previous scene  
: Push the joystick (  
: Press  
: Push the joystick ( ) twice  
: Press  
twice  
End special playback  
Any special  
playback mode  
: Press  
: Press  
/
During some special playback modes, you may notice some anomalies (blocky video  
artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture.  
* The speed indicated on the screen is approximate.  
37  
   
Video  
1 Select the original movies index  
screen.  
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME  
You can select the original  
movies in the built-in memory or on  
the memory card.  
2 Open the list of recordings.  
FUNC.  
[
SELECT DATE]  
• The list of reings displays all  
dates in whiccordings were  
madAn oraselection frame  
appethy.  
The thumws a still image  
m the first e recorded on  
day. Below ll appear the  
er of sceneorded and  
otal recording for the  
me day.  
1 If the joystick guide does not  
appear on screen, press  
display it.  
to  
2 Adjust (  
) the volume.  
To turn off the volume, keep the  
joystick pressed ( ) toward  
until the volume icon changes to  
.
You can press  
ae  
the joystick guide .  
hange (  
) the day and move  
) to the month or year.  
4 Cge the other fields in the  
same way to select the desired  
Seleg Scenes by Rec
date and press  
.
The index screen will appear with the  
selection frame on the first scene  
recorded on the selected date.  
You cearch for all trecordings  
you maon a particdate, for  
example, nd all thovies you shot  
during a sp
Selecting from the Calendar Screen  
(
POINTS TO CHECK  
Selecting scenes by recording date is  
available only from the original movies  
index screen.  
1 Select the original movies index  
screen.  
You can select the original  
movies in the built-in memory or on  
the memory card.  
Selecting from the List of Recordings  
FUNC.  
(
25)  
38  
           
2 Move the zoom lever toward W.  
Selecting the Playback Starting Point  
from the Movie Timeline  
• The calendar screen appears.  
• Dates that contain scenes (that is,  
movies were recorded on that  
date) appear in white. Dates  
without recordings appear in  
black.  
You can display a timeline of the scene  
and select where to begin the playback.  
This is very convenient when you want  
to play back a scene from a  
specific point.  
3 Move (  
,
) the cursor to the  
desired date.  
• When you move the cursor to a  
date displayed in white, a  
(
24)  
thumbnail showing a still image  
from the first scene recorded on  
that date will be displayed next
the calendar. Below it will appear  
the number of scenes rcorded  
and the total recor the  
same day.  
You can select
month field and
nth to
etween calendar
1 the index screen select the  
scene you want to view and press  
DISP.  
.
ou can press  
o
rectly to the previous
t contains sces.  
• The timeline screen appears. The  
large thumbnail will show the first  
frame of the scene. Below it, the  
timeline ruler shows frames taken  
from the scene at fixed intervals.  
DISP.  
4 Pr
scree
to retto the index  
The orangection frame will  
appear on the first scene recorded  
on the selected date.  
• Press  
again to return to the  
index screen.  
NOTES  
You can change on what day to start the  
week for the calendar display (  
FUNC.  
You can press  
to return to the  
index screen at any time.  
39  
   
Video  
Interval between frames  
Recording date and time  
Scene length  
Deleting Scenes  
Current scene / Total number of scenes  
You can delete those scenes that you  
are not interested in keeping. Deleting  
scenes also allows you to free up space  
on the memory.  
(
24)  
Deleting le Sor All Scenes  
from a Select
Frame selected for start of playback  
Page slidebar  
Timeline ruler  
2 Select (  
) the playback starting  
point from the timeline ruler.  
(THIS DATE)]  
l the scenes recorded on the same day  
e selected scene.  
3 Press to begin th.  
[CENE]  
TO SELECT ANOTHER SCE
Delenly the selected scene.  
Move
framo the large thum
chan( ) the scene.  
) thrange
FUNC.  
(
25)  
1 Select (  
,
) the scene you  
TO MOTWEEN TIMRULER PAGES  
want to delete, or a scene  
recorded on the date you want to  
delete.  
Move (  
frame to the slidebar below the ruler  
and display ( ) the previous/next 5  
) tge selection  
Select in advance the memory  
from which you want to delete  
scenes (  
frames in the scene.  
2 Delete the scene(s).  
TO CHANGE THE INTERVAL BETWEEN FRAMES  
FUNC.  
[
Desired option  
FUNC.  
DELETE]  
[YES]  
[OK]  
FUNC.  
FUNC.  
Desired interval  
40  
   
Deleting All Scenes  
Select in advance the memory  
from which you want to delete scenes  
NOTES  
• Deleting a scene from the original index  
screen also deletes that scene from the  
playlist.  
To delete all movies and make all  
recordable space available again you  
may prefer to initialize the memory  
(
FUNC.  
[
[
MENU]  
MEMORY OPER.]  
(
31).  
[DEL.ALL MOVIES]  
You may not ble to delete scenes  
recoror edusing another  
device
[YES]*  
FUNC.  
[OK]  
* Press  
twice to interrupt the operation  
while it is in progress.  
IMPORTANT  
• Be careful when deleting original  
recordings. Once deletnal  
scene cannot be rec
• Back up important
deleting them (  
• Obsefollowin
thCEdicato
(e scenes are bein
- not open the memo
er.  
- ot disconnece power source  
ooff the carder.  
- Do hange tosition of the  
mode
41  
 
Video  
TO CHANGE THE FRAME RATE  
Advanced Functions  
FUNC.  
[
[
MENU]  
CAMERA SETUP]  
[FRAME RATE]  
[
PF25]  
Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look  
to your Recordings  
FUNC.  
Give your recordings a cinematic look  
by using the [  
CINE MODE]  
recording program. Combine this  
recording program with the 25 fps  
progressive frame rate [  
get the enhanced effect of
Cinema Mode.  
PF25] to  
l Scene Recording Programs  
Recng in a very bright ski resort or  
captuing the full colors of a sunset or a  
fireworks display becomes as easy as  
selecting a Special Scene recording  
program. For details about the available  
options, refer to the sidebar on page  
FUNC.  
(
TO SE[  
PROGRA
CINE DE] RECORDING  
(
FUNC.  
[
[
PROGRAM AE]  
CINE MODE]  
FUNC.  
25)  
(
FUNC.  
FUNC.  
[
[
PROGRAM AE]  
PORTRAIT]  
Press  
to display the Special  
Scene (SCN) recording programs  
Desired recording program  
FUNC.  
42  
         
to use a tripod especially in  
mode, as the shutter speed slows  
down.  
NOTES  
• [ NIGHT]  
- Moving subjects may leave a trailing  
afterimage.  
- Picture quality may not be as good as  
in other modes.  
- White points may appear on the  
screen.  
- Autofocus may not work as well as in  
other modes. In such case, adjust the  
focus manually.  
• [ FIREWORKS]  
- To avoid camcorder shake, we  
recommend using a tripod. Make s
• [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/  
[
BEACH]/[ SNOW]  
- The picture may not appear smooth  
during playback.  
• [ PORTRAIT]  
- The blur effef the background  
increases thre you zoom in (T).  
• [ SNW]/[ ACH]  
- The ct mbecome  
overexoudy days or in  
haded plaeck the image on  
screen.  
[
PORTRAIT]  
[
CH]  
The r uses  
a e apertre,  
aeving a focus on  
tubject while  
Use tmode to  
record on a sunny  
beach. It prevents  
the subject from  
blg other distractng details.  
being underexposed.  
[
TS]  
[
SUNSET]  
Use thie to  
record spo
scenes such as  
tennis or golf.  
Use this mode to  
record sunsets in  
vibrant colors.  
[
NIGHT]  
[
SPOTLIGHT]  
Use this mode to  
record in dimly lit  
places.  
Use this mode to  
record spotlit  
scenes.  
[
SNOW]  
[
FIREWORKS]  
Use this mode to  
record in bright ski  
resorts. It prevents  
the subject from  
Use this mode to  
record fireworks.  
being underexposed.  
43  
                   
Video  
FUNC.  
Changing the Shutter Speed and  
Aperture  
[
PROGRAM AE]  
Desired  
recording program  
FUNC.  
Use the automatic exposure (AE)  
program to use functions like the white  
balance or image effects, or give  
priority to the exposure value or the  
shutter speed.  
TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED OR APERTURE  
VALUE  
When you select
SHUTTER-  
Use faster shutter speeds to record  
subjects moving quickly; Use slower  
shutter speeds to add motion blur,  
emphasizing the feel of movement.  
Use low aperture values (larger lens  
opening) to softly blur the background  
in a portrait; Use high aperues  
(smaller lens opening) t
depth of field, giving a
throughout a landscap
PRIO.AARTURE-PRIO.AE],  
a numeric wpear next to the  
ding prog.  
joystick gappears on  
een, press  
to hide it.  
( ) the shspeed or  
ure value to the desired  
lue.  
Shr speed guidelines  
Nott on screen only the denominator  
is displayed – [  
250] indicates a  
shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc.  
Optio
1/2*, 1/3*, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25  
To record in dimly lit places.  
1/50  

[
PAM AE]  
The caer automaticajusts the  
aperture autter speebtain the optimal  
exposure for
To record under most ordinary conditions.  
1/120  
[
SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]  
Set the shutter speed value. The camcorder  
automatically sets the appropriate aperture  
value.  
To record indoor sports scenes.  
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000**  
To record from within a moving car or train or to  
shoot fast-moving subjects such as roller  
coasters.  
[
APERTURE-PRIO.AE]  
Set the aperture value. The camcorder  
automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed.  
1/2000**  
To record outdoor sports scenes on sunny days.  
FUNC.  
(
25)  
*
mode only.  
mode only.  
**  
44  
 
Available Aperture Values  
[1.8], [2.0], [2.4], [2.8], [3.4], [4.0], [4.8],  
[5.6], [6.7], [8.0]  
Mini Video Light  
You can turn on the mini video light to  
shoot video or take photos in dark  
places.  
NOTES  
• When setting a numeric value (aperture  
or shutter speed), the number displayed  
will flash if the aperture or shutter speed  
is not appropriate for the recording  
conditions. In such case, select a  
different value.  
(
• [  
SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]  
- If you use a slow shutter speed in dark  
places, you can obtain a brighter  
image, but image quality may be  
lower, and autofocus may not work  
well.  
joystick gdoes not  
ar on screeess  
ay it.  
to  
does not appear on the joystick  
- The image may flicing  
with fast shutter s
guide, push the joystick ( ) toward  
EXT] to display it.  
• [  
APERTURE-PR
The arange of
seon ry de
il zoom position.  
2 sh the joystick ( ) toward  
appears on the screen.  
• Push the joystick ( ) again to turn  
the mini video light off.  
.
NOTES  
We recommend not using the mini video  
light while the optional Wide-converter or  
Tele-converter is attached; its shadow can  
appear on the screen.  
45  
   
Video  
Self Timer  
Automatic Backlight Correction and  
Manual Exposure Adjustment  
(
At times, backlit subjects may appear  
too dark (underexposed) or subjects  
under very strong lights may appear too  
bright or glaring (exposed). To  
correct this, you cmanually adjust  
the expoe or ue automatic  
backlight tio
FUNC.  
(
26)  
FUNC.  
[
[
MENU]  
CAMERA SETUP]  
(
[SELF TIMER]  
[ON  
]
FUNC.  
TO CHECK  
recording mode other than  
appears.  
mode:  
IREWORKS].  
In record pause mod
START/STOP  
.
Auatic Backlight Correction  
The camcoer starts r
10-secoown*
counwn appears on th
Wheshooting subjects with a strong  
light source behind them, you can have  
the camcorder automatically correct for  
the backlight with the press of a single  
button.  
de:  
OTO  
Press  
, first hway to  
activate autofocnd then fully.  
The camcr will rd the still  
image after a nd countdown*.  
The countdown appears on the screen.  
* 2 seconds when using the wireless  
controller.  
NOTES  
Press BLC .  
Once the countdown has begun, you can  
appears.  
START/STOP  
press  
(when recording  
fully (when  
BLC  
• Press  
again to end the backlight  
movies), press  
PHOTO  
correction mode.  
recording still images) or turn off the  
camcorder to cancel the self timer.  
46  
         
Manual Exposure Adjustment  
Manual Focus Adjustment  
Autofocus may not work well on the  
following subjects. In such case, focus  
manually.  
1 If the joystick guide does not  
• Reflective surfaes  
• Subjects with contrast or without  
vertical lines  
• Fast ng scts  
• Through ows  
ht scene
appear on screen, press  
display it.  
to  
If [EXP] does not appear on the  
joystick guide, repeatedly push the  
joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display  
it.  
2 Push the joystick ( ) toward  
[EXP].  
(
The exposure adjustcator  
and the ne
appear on the scr
NTS TO CHECK  
just the zoom before you start the  
cedure.  
3 Adjust the (  
)
ths req
adjustment rang
he exposure adjust
vary depending on th
btness of the ture.  
1 If the joystick guide does not  
appear on screen, press  
display it.  
to  
4 Pr
.
• The surustment indicator  
will chawhite and the  
exposure will be locked.  
If [FOCUS] does not appear on the  
joystick guide, repeatedly push the  
joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display  
it.  
• If you operate the zoom during  
exposure lock, the brightness of  
the image may change.  
• During exposure lock, press  
and push the joystick ( ) toward  
[EXP] again to return the  
2 Push the joystick ( ) toward  
[FOCUS].  
“MF” appears.  
3 Push the joystick ( ) or ( ) once  
to verify if the image is focused.  
camcorder to automatic exposure.  
The center of the screen will be  
magnified to help you focus more  
easily. You can also turn off the focus  
assist function (  
47  
   
Video  
4 Adjust (  
) the focus as  
POINTS TO CHECK  
necessary.  
Select a recording mode other than the  
Special Scene recording programs.  
5 Press  
.
• The focus will be locked.  
• During focus lock, press  
push the joystick ( ) toward  
[FOCUS] again to return the  
camcorder to autofocus.  
and  

Options  
AUTO]  
Default value  

[
Settings are automatset by the camcorder.  
Use this setting for ouscenes.  
Infinity Focus  
[
DAY
For recording obright day.  
E]  
g in shaded pl
]  
ding on a cloudy day.  
UNGSTEN]  
Use this function when you wish to  
focus on faraway subjects such as  
mountains or fireworks.  
Instead of step 2 in the previous  
procedure:  
Push the joystick ( ) to
[FOCUS] and hold it fo
2 seconds.  
appears.  
Fording under tungsten and tungsten type  
(3-wngth) fluorescent lighting.  
• Push tick ( 
[FOS] agato retu
caorder to autofocus
[
FLUORESCENT]  
For recording under warm white, cool white or  
warm white type (3-wavelength) fluorescent  
lighting.  
• If yoperate the zoom or j
(
changes to “MF” and the  
camer returns tanual focus.  
[
FLUORESCENT H]  
For recording under daylight or daylight type  
(3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.  
White Balance  
[
SET]  
Use the custom white balance setting to make  
white subjects appear white under colored  
lighting.  
The white balance function helps you to  
accurately reproduce colors under  
different lighting conditions so that  
white objects will always look truly  
white in your recordings.  
FUNC.  
(
25)  
(
48  
   
FUNC.  
• Depending on the type of fluorescent  
light, optimal color balance may not be  
obtained with [ FLUORESCENT] or  
[
AUTO]  
Desired option*  
FUNC.  
[
FLUORESCENT H]. If the color looks  
unnatural, adjust it using [ AUTO] or  
SET].  
* When you select [ SET], do not press  
FUNC.  
[
and continue instead with the  
following procedure.  
TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE  
Image Effects  
1 Point the camcorder at a white  
object, zoom in until it fills the  
can use e effects to  
e the color ration and  
to record es with special  
ects.  
whole screen and press  
.
When the adjustment is complete
stops flashing and stays on. Th
camcorder retains the custom  
setting even if you t
camcorder.  
(
FUNC.  
2 Press  
to
POINTS TO CHECK  
and close the me
Set a recording mode other than the  
Special Scene recording programs.  
OTES  

Options  
IMAGE EFFECT OFF]  
Records with no image enhancing effects.  
VIVID]  
Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation.  
NEUTRAL]  
Tones down the contrast and color saturation.  
LOW SHARPENING]  
Records subjects with softened outlines.  
SOFT SKIN DETAIL]  
Default value  
• Wyou select the custom w
- the custom whe balance in a  
sently illumid place.  

[
- Turthe digitom (  
90).  
- Reset hiance when the  
lighting coons change.  
[
- Depending on the light source,  
may keep flashing. The result will still  
be better than with [ AUTO].  
• Custom white balance may provide  
better results in the following cases:  
- Changing lighting conditions  
- Close-ups  
- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or  
forest)  
- Under mercury lamps and certain  
types of fluorescent lights  
[
[
[
Softens the details in the skin tone area for a  
more complimentary appearance. To obtain the  
best effect, use this setting when recording a  
person in close-up. Note that areas similar to the  
skin color may lack in detail.  
49  
   
Video  
[
CUSTOM]  
Digital Effects  
Allows you to adjust the color depth, brightness,  
contrast, and sharpness of the image.  
[COL.DEPTH]: (–) Shallower colors,  
(+) Richer color tonality  
(
[BRIGHTN.]:  
(–) Darker picture,  
(+) Brighter picture  

Options  
Default value  
[CONTRAST]: (–) Flatter picture,  
(+) More defined light and shade  
[SHARPNESS]: (–) Vaguer outlines,  
(+) Sharper outlines  
[
D.EFFECT OFF
Select this setting whu do not intend to use  
the digits.  
[
FADE-T] ([  
WIPE]  
e of the fadegin or end a scene  
from or to a bcreen.  
FUNC.  
(
25)  
WHT]*  
mages in black and white.  
SEPIA]*  
Rs images in sepia tones for an “old” look.  
]  
FUNC.  
[
IMAGE EFFEC
Desired option*  
FUNC.  
[
* When 
C
UNC.  
pres
ancontinu
Select this effect to add “flavor” to your  
recordings.  
follg procedure.  
* Only these digital effects are available in  
mode.  
TO SE CUSTOM IMEFFECT  
Setting  
1 Press  
nd st (  
) the  
custom setions.  
FUNC.  
2 Adjust (  
desired.  
) each setting as  
(
25)  
3 When you finish all the  
adjustments, press  
FUNC.  
FUNC.  
then  
to save the setting and  
[
D.EFFECT OFF]  
close the menu.  
Desired fader/effect*  
FUNC.  
**  
* You can preview the digital effect on the  
screen.  
**The icon of the selected digital effect  
appears.  
50  
   
Applying  
NOTES  
• When you apply a fader, not only the  
picture but also the sound will fade in or  
out. When you apply an effect, the  
sound will be recorded normally.  
• The camcorder retains the last setting  
used even if you turn off the digital  
effects or chahe recording  
program.  
1 If the joystick guide does not  
appear on screen, press  
display it.  
to  
If  
guide, repeatedly push the joystick  
) toward [NEXT] to display it.  
does not appear on the joystick  
(
2 Push the joystick ( ) toward  
• The icon of the selected effect  
turns green.  
• Push the joystick ( to  
deactivate the d
icon will turn w
.
een Displand Data Code  
ery scene or stmage  
ded, the camcorder keeps a data  
de that includes the date, time and  
mation about the camera setup at  
thme of recording. While viewing a  
still image, all the data is displayed in  
the form of information icons. During  
movie playback you can select what to  
display with the [DATA CODE] setting  
TO
Acte the selected fad
pamode (  
), then pres
STATOP  
to start ording with a  
(
93). You can also turn most on-  
fade i
screen displays on or off.  
TO FADE OUT  
Activate the selected fader while  
START/STOP  
recording ( ), then press  
to fade out and pause the recording.  
TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT  
DISP.  
Repeatedly press  
to turn the  
on-screen displays on/off in the  
following sequence:  
mode: Activate the selected  
effect while recording or in record  
pause mode.  
,
mode:  
mode: Activate the selected effect  
• All displays on  
• Most displays off*  
PHOTO  
and then press  
still image.  
to record the  
51  
   
Video  
mode:  
1 If the joystick guide does not  
• All displays on  
• Data code only  
• All displays off  
appear on screen, press  
display it.  
to  
If [ MIC] does not appear on the  
joystick guide, repeatedly push the  
joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display  
it.  
mode:  
• All displays on  
• Regular displays only (removes the  
histogram and information icons)  
• All displays off  
2 Push the joyst( ) toward  
[
MIC].  
The mal adment icon  
will  
* The following icons will appear even when  
appear lethe audio level  
dicator anual adjustment  
reen) will ar below it.  
all other on-screen displays are turned off:  
The icons  
icon and AF frames when the autofocus  
is locked (in mode), screen markers  
(both recording modes).  
and  
(in  
mode), the  
io level adjustm
o level indicator  
Audio level adjustment bar  
Audio Recording Leve
3 ust (  
nssary.  
• Push the joystick ( ) toward  
raise the audio recording level or  
push it ( ) toward to lower it.  
• As a guideline, adjust the audio  
recording level so that the audio  
level meter will go to the right of  
the -12 dB mark only occasionally.  
) the audio level as  
You cadjust e audio
for tuilt-in or for an ex
microne. You can display
level cator while recrding.  
to  
(
Manual Adjustthe Audio  
Recording Level  
4 Press  
to save the setting and  
hide the joystick guide.  
• The audio level selected will be  
locked and the audio level  
adjustment bar will disappear from  
the indicator.  
• During manual adjustment, press  
and push the joystick (  
)
toward [ MIC] to return the  
camcorder to automatic audio  
level.  
52  
   
NOTES  
Using Headphones or an External  
Microphone  
• When the 0 dB mark turns red, the  
sound may be distorted.  
• If the audio level is too high and the  
sound gets distorted, activate the  
Using Headphones  
microphone attenuator (  
• We recommend using headphones  
53) to check the sound level while  
adjusting the audio recording level or  
when the microphone attenuator is  
activated.  
Use headphones for playback or to  
check the audio vel while recording.  
The headphonee connected to the  
AV OUTterm, which is used for  
both thdphs and the audio/  
video outpconnecting the  
phones, fhe procedure  
o change tnction of the  
from AV outo  
(
TO DISPLAY THE AUDIO LEVEL METER  
ones) output.  
Usually, the audio level indicator will be  
displayed only after th
adjustment of the auel.  
You can choose to d
the audio level is adj
(
24)  
auto
FU
(
FUNC
[
[
U]  
DISUP]  
[AUDIO LEVEL]  
[ON]  
FUNC.  
FUNC.  
25)  
(
FUNC.  
[
[
MENU]  
SYSTEM SETUP]  
[AV/PHONES]  
[PHONES]  
FUNC.  
appears.  
53  
         
Video  
Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo  
Microphone  
TO ADJUST THE VOLUME OF THE  
HEADPHONES  
Retract the mini advanced shoe cover  
and attach the optional DM-100  
Directional Stereo Microphone to the  
mini advanced shoe. For details, refer  
to the instruction manual of the  
microphone.  
When a compatibccessory is  
attached the mdvanced shoe,  
will aoe screen.  
In  
headphones with the [PHONES VOL.]  
setting ( 94). In mode, adjust  
the headphones volume the same way  
you adjust the speaker’s volume  
mode, adjust the volume of the  
(
IMPORTANT  
• When using headpho
to lower the volume
level.  
• Do nthe h
the OUT/ termina
donot appear on the s
coct the headphones w
terml is set to AV tput, only  
noise be output
Using other microphones  
NOTES  
You can also use commercially  
available microphones not compatible  
with the mini advanced shoe, by  
connecting the external microphone to  
the MIC terminal. Use commercially  
available condenser microphones with  
their own power supply and a cable no  
longer than 3 m. You can connect  
almost any stereo microphone with a  
3.5 mm plug but audio recording  
levels may vary.  
• Use commercially available headphones  
with a 3.5 mm minijack and a cable  
no longer than 3 m.  
• When you turn off the camcorder or  
change the operating mode, the  
[AV/PHONES] setting in  
return to [ AV].  
mode will  
54  
     
Managing Scenes and the  
Memory  
Creating a Playlist  
Create a playlisplay back only the  
scenes you prend in the order of  
your c. Moor deleting scenes  
in the plaiaffect the original  
rdings.  
NOTES  
• When an external microphone is  
connected to the camcorder, [WIND  
SCREEN] will automatit to  
NES (THIS DATE)]  
o the playlist all the scenes that were  
corded on the same day as the selected scene.  
[
OFF  
].  
• Accessories design
for the Advanced  
SCENE]  
AccesShoe ca
be d wis  
Adnly the selected scene to the playlist.  
ccorder. Look for  
o accessories bearin
ee compatibility with the
aced shoe.  
• If thdio level is high and the  
soundistoractivate the  
(
FUNC.  
(
25)  
microphtor (  
the audio recording level manually  
52).  
90) or adjust  
1 In the original movies index  
screen, select (  
,
) the scene  
(
you want to add to the playlist, or  
a scene recorded on the date you  
want to add to the playlist.  
2 Add the scene(s) to the playlist.  
FUNC.  
[
ADD TO PLAYLIST]  
Desired option [YES]  
• When the operation is completed  
[ADDED TO PLAYLIST] will be  
displayed.  
55  
     
Video  
To check the playlist, select (  
,
2 Select (  
,
) the scene you  
) the playlist index screen from  
want to delete.  
the tabs on top of the index screen  
3 Delete the scene.  
(
FUNC.  
[
DELETE]  
[YES]  
NOTES  
The playlist is created on the  
Deleting the Entire Playlist  
same memory you are playing back  
from. Select in advance the location of  
FUNC.  
[
[
MENU]  
ORY ER.]  
the scenes to play back (  
can also copy scenes from the built-in  
memory to the memory card ( 57) to  
36). You  
[DEL.PLT
S]  
include in your playlist movies recorded  
on both.  
You may not be able to add scenes to  
the playlist if they were recorded or  
edited using another devire is  
not enough space avai
memory.  
ng Scenes in the Playlist  
Move scenes in the playlist to play  
them back in the order of your choice.  
DeleScenes from the
(
Deletinenes from playlist will  
not affeur origincordings.  
FUNC.  
(
25)  
(
1 Select (  
,
) the playlist index  
screen from the tabs on top of the  
index screen.  
Deleting a Single Scene  
You can select the playlist in  
the built-in memory or the playlist on  
FUNC.  
(
25)  
the memory card (  
2 Select ( ) the scene you  
want to move.  
,
1 Select (  
,
) the playlist index  
screen from the tabs on top of the  
index screen.  
3 Open the scene moving screen.  
You can select the playlist in  
FUNC.  
[
MOVE]  
the built-in memory or the playlist on  
the memory card (  
56  
         
4 Move (  
to the desired position of the  
scene and press  
,
) the orange marker  
FUNC.  
(
25)  
.
The original position of the scene  
and the current position of the  
marker are displayed at the bottom  
of the screen.  
1 Select one of the index screens of  
movies recorded in the built-in  
memory (original movies or  
playlist).  
5 Select ( ) [YES] and press  
move the scene.  
to  
Refer to To st which scenes to  
play back (  
.  
2 Sele
,
the scene you  
NOTES  
want to he memory card,  
a scene ed on the date  
want to co
You may not be able to move scenes in  
the playlist if there is not enough space  
available in the memory.  
the scene(
.  
[
COP
[YES]**  
esired option*  
FUNC.  
[OK]  
Copying Sce
* y when copying original movies. From  
taylist index screen, only the entire  
playlist can be copied so this step is not  
necessary.  
You copy iginal m
plafrom the built-in m
coponding location on t
car
**Press  
twice to interrupt the operation  
while it is in progress.  
IMPORTANT  
(
• Observe the following precautions while  
the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.  
Failing to do so may result in permanent  
data loss.  
- Do not open the memory card slot  
cover.  
Options for ginal movies  
[ALL SCENES]  
Copies all the scenes to the memory card.  
[ALL SCENES (THIS DATE)]  
- Do not disconnect the power source  
or turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not change the position of the  
mode dial.  
• If the memory card slot cover is open, or  
the LOCK switch on the memory card is  
set to prevent writing, you will not be  
able to copy movies to the memory  
card.  
Copies all the scenes that were recorded on the  
same day as the selected scene to the memory  
card.  
[ONE SCENE]  
Copies only the selected scene to the memory  
card.  
57  
   
Photos  
Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from capturing  
and playing back images to printing them.  
recorded after the autofocus is  
activated and cked.  
Basic Recording  
PHOTO  
4 Press  
y.  
The ASS inator will flash as  
the still ing recorded.  
Taking Photos  
RTANT  
e following putions while  
SS indicator is r flashing.  
do so may result in permanent  
oss.  
(
- not open the memory card slot cover.  
- Dt disconnect the power source or  
turthe camcorder.  
- Do not change the position of the mode  
dial.  
NOTES  
• If the subject is not suitable for  
autofocus,  
focus manually (  
turns yellow. Adjust the  
47).  
• When the subject is too bright,  
“OVEREXP.” starts flashing. In such  
case, use the optional FS-H37U ND  
filter.  
1 Set the mode dial to  
.
2 Turn on the camcorder.  
You can select the memory to  
be used for recording still images  
(
Selecting Photo Size and Quality  
PHOTO  
3 Press  
• Once the focus is automatically  
adjusted, will turn green and  
halfway.  
Still images are recorded as JPG files.  
As a general rule, select a larger image  
size for higher quality. Select the  
[LW 1920x1080] size for photos with an  
aspect ratio of 16:9.  
one or more AF frames will appear.  
PHOTO  
• When you press  
on the  
wireless controller, the still image is  
58  
           
NOTES  
(
• Depending on the number of images on  
the memory card (Windows: 1,800  
images or more; Macintosh: 1,000  
images or more), you may not be able to  
transfer images to a computer. Try using  
a card reader.  
Options  
Image size options and the approximate  
number of still images that can be  
recorded on memory cards of various  
sizes are given in the table below.  
• Connection to ctBridge-compatible  
printer will not k when the memory  
card tains 1images or more. For  
best panwe recommend  
keeping tof images on the  
mory card 100.  
amcorder rs the last setting  
ven if you scamcorder to  
mode.  
FUNC.  
(
25)  
FUNC.  
[
2048x1536]  
Desired image size*  
Desired image quality*  
FUNC.  
* Press  
to move baen  
size and quality selec
displayed on the righ
approxnumber
rece curr
sg.  
Appmate numbstill images on a memory card  

Default value  
Memory ca
128 MB  
512 MB  
1 GB  
1
Image quality →  
Image size ↓  



LW 1920x1080  
85  
55  
130  
85  
260  
175  
345  
350  
230  
470  
525  
345  
700  
1,035  
700  
705  
470  
940  
1,055  
700  
2,080  
1,400  
2,740  

L 2048x1536  
M 1440x1080  
115 175  
1,365  
1,400  
2
3
3
SW 848x480  
450 635 1,275 1,775 2,515 5,030 3,550 5,030 10,060  
585 845 1,525 2,315 3,350 6,030 4,640 6,705 12,070  
S 640x480  
1
2
: [SUPER FINE],  
: [FINE],  
: [NORMAL].  
This size is only available for recording a still image at the same time you are recording  
video (simultaneous recording) ( 65).  
Approximate number of still images that can actually be recorded on the memory card.  
(The maximum number of remaining still images displayed on the screen is 9999.)  
3
59  
Photos  
• When printing still images, use the  
following guidelines as a reference for  
selecting the print size.  
Basic Playback  
Image size  
L 2048x1536  
M 1440x1080  
Recommended use  
To print photos up to A4 size.  
Viewing Photos  
To print photos up to L size  
(9 x 13 cm) or postcard size  
(10 x 14.8 cm).  
(
S 640x480  
To send images as e-mail  
attachments or to post on  
the Web.  
LW 1920x1080,  
SW 848x480  
To print photos with a 16:9  
aspect ratio. Wide-sized  
photo paper is required.  
Erasing a o Right
You erase the still imag
last wreviewing it within the t  
for the VIEW] optir immediately  
after reng it, if [REW] is set to  
1 Set the mode dial to  
2 Turn on the camcorder.  
.
3 Push the joystick (  
) to move  
[
OFF].  
between images.  
Push the joystick (  
down to run quickly through the still  
images.  
) and hold it  
(
Image Jump Function  
When you have recorded a large  
number of still images, you can jump 10  
or 100 still images at a time.  
While reviewing the image immediately  
after recording:  
1 Push the joystick ( ) toward  
2 Select ( ) [ERASE] and press  
.
.
60  
           
1 If the joystick guide does not  
Slideshow  
appear on screen, press  
display it.  
to  
You can play a slideshow of all the still  
images.  
2 Push the joystick ( ) toward  
.
1 Select (  
) the first still image of  
the slideshow.  
2 Press  
/
to play back the still  
images one afer another.  
3 Select (  
IMAGES] or [  
IMAGES].  
) [  
JUMP 10  
JUMP 100  
Press  
top the slideshow.  
Index n  
4 Jump (  
) the number of images  
selected and press  
.
ove the ver toward W.  
You can press  
again to hide the  
still images x screen appears.  
joystick guide.  
t (  
,
mage.  
ve the orange ction frame  
o the image you want to view.  
IMPORTANT  
• Observe the followinle  
the ACCESS indica
Failing to do so may
data
- not opthe me
ver.  
- not disconnect the p
urn off the camcorder.  
- ot change thosition of the  
mdial.  
• The fog mabe displayed  
correctly.  
• Repeatedly press  
or  
to  
extend the selection frame and  
browse through whole index  
pages.  
3 Press  
.
The index screen closes and the  
selected image is displayed.  
TO SELECT WHICH STILL IMAGES TO  
PLAY BACK  
- Images not recorded with this  
camcorder.  
- Images edited on or uploaded from a  
computer.  
- Images whose file names have been  
changed.  
You can switch between the still images  
recorded in the built-in memory and  
those recorded on the memory card.  
1 In the index screen, move ( ) the  
orange selection frame to the tabs  
on the top of the screen.  
2 Select (  
) the location of the still  
images you want to play back.  
61  
       
Photos  
3 Return ( ) to the index screen to  
select the still image.  
2 Move (  
,
) the frame to the  
part of the image you want to see  
enlarged.  
To cancel the magnification, move  
the zoom lever toward W until the  
frame disappears.  
Erasing Ptos  
Still images in the built-in memory  
Still images on the memory card  
n erase thll images that  
ot interestkeeping.  
(
Magnifying Photos durin
OINTS TO CHECK  
Select in advance the memory  
from ich you want to erase the still  
During playback, still i
magnifitimes
images (  
61).  
Erasing a Single Image  
1
If the joystick guide does not appear  
on screen, press to display it.  
1 Move the zoom lever toward T.  
2 Push the joystick ( ) toward  
3 Select ( ) [ERASE] and press  
.
• The image is magnified by 2 times  
and a frame appears indicating the  
position of the magnified area.  
To further enlarge the image, move  
the zoom lever toward T. To reduce  
the magnification to less than 2  
times, move it toward W.  
.
Erasing All Images  
FUNC.  
(
26)  
will appear for images that  
cannot be enlarged.  
62  
         
FUNC.  
Additional Functions  
[
[
MENU]  
MEMORY OPER.]  
[ERASE ALL IMAGES]  
[YES]*  
[OK]  
FUNC.  
Flash  
* Press  
twice to interrupt the operation  
while it is in progress.  
You can use thsh to record still  
images in dark es. The flash  
featurredreduction function.  
IMPORTANT  
Be careful when erasing images. Erased  
images cannot be recovered.  
(
NOTES  

Default value  
Protected images cannot be erased.  

o)  
e flash fires automatically according to the  
htness of the subject.  
ed-eye reduction, auto)  
The flash fires automatically according to the  
brightness of the subject. The assist lamp lights  
up to reduce the red-eye effect.  
(flash on)  
The flash always fires.  
(flash off)  
The flash does not fire.  
1 If the joystick guide does not  
appear on screen, press  
display it.  
to  
If  
does not appear on the joystick  
guide, push the joystick ( ) toward  
[NEXT] to display it.  
63  
     
Photos  
• The range of the flash decreases in  
continuous shooting mode.  
2 Push the joystick ( ) toward  
• Repeatedly push the joystick (  
.
)
• For red-eye reduction to be effective,  
the subject needs to look at the assist  
lamp. The degree of reduction depends  
on the distance and on each individual.  
• The flash mode cannot be selected  
when the exposure is locked.  
to cycle between the flash modes.  
• The icon of the flash mode  
appears.  
seconds.  
disappears after 4  
PHOTO  
3 Press  
, first halfway to  
activate the autofocus and then  
• We recommend using the flash while  
the optional Widnverter or  
fully to record the still image.  
Tele-conerter is ched; its shadow  
can apn theen.  
NOTES  
• The flash will not fire in the following  
cases:  
- When you manually adjust the  
e: Continuouooting and  
Bracketing  
exposure in  
reduction) mode.  
- During auto exposure
(auto) or  
(red-eye  
- In the [  
program.  
About the AF-Assist Lam
FIREWOR
Taa series of pictures of a moving  
subor record the same picture in 3  
levels of exposure in order to choose  
later the picture you like the best.  
PHO
if the
dae assist lamp ma
in r to enable the cam
focmore accurately (AF-as
- Yon also set [AF ST LAMP] to  
(
[
F] so the aslamp does not  
POINTS TO CHECK  
Select a recording mode other than  
light 90).  
- The camnot be able to  
focus even if AF-assist lamp is on.  
• The practical range of the flash is  
approx. 1 to 2 m. The actual range will  
depend on the recording conditions.  
[
FIREWORKS].  
Maximum number of continuous shots  
Number of shots per second  
Maximum number of continuous shots  
60 images  
Normal speed  
High speed  
2.5 frames  
4.1 frames  
1.7 frames  
Using the flash  
These figures are approximate and vary with the recording conditions and subjects.  
The actual number of frames per second will be lower when the shutter speed is 1/25 or  
slower.  
64  
       

Options  
SINGLE]  
Records a single still image.  
Default value  
AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING  

[
PHOTO  
Press  
, first halfway to  
activate the autofocus and then fully  
to record the still images.  
Three still images in different exposures  
will be recorded.  
[
[
CONT.SHOOT.] (Continuous Shooting),  
HISPEED CONT.SHOOT. ]  
(High-Speed Continuous Shooting)  
Captures a series of still images as long as you  
hold  
pressed down. For the number of  
PHOTO  
shots per second, refer to the sidebar on  
page 64.  
Capturing l ge while Recording  
es (Simuls Recording)  
[
AEB] (Auto Exposure Bracketing)  
The camcorder records a still image in three  
different exposures (dark, normal, light in 1/2 E
steps), allowing you to choose the shot you like  
the best.  
record still is even while  
mcorder is set to  
mode.  
eover, you can capture the still  
age at the same time you are  
rrding video.  
Stages recorded with simultaneous  
recording will have the same aspect  
ratio of movies (16:9).  
FUNC.  
(
25)  
FU
SINGLE]  
red option  
FUN
(
FUNC.  
25)  
CONTINUOG/  
HIGH-SPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING  
(
FUNC.  
PHOTO  
1 Press  
halfway to activate  
[
STILL I.REC OFF]  
the autofocus.  
Desired image size*  
Desired image quality*  
PHOTO  
2 Press  
fully and hold it  
pressed down.  
FUNC.  
A series of still images will be  
recorded as long as you hold the  
button pressed.  
* Press  
to move back and forth between  
size and quality selection. The number  
displayed on the right corner indicates the  
approximate number of images that can be  
recorded with the current quality/size  
setting.  
65  
     
Photos  
While recording, or in record pause  
[
SPOT]  
PHOTO  
mode, press  
still image.  
to capture the  
Meters only the area within the spot AE point  
frame. Use this setting to adjust the exposure to  
match the subject in the center of the screen.  
NOTES  
• The still image cannot be recorded  
simultaneously while the digital zoom or  
a digital effect is activated.  
FUNC.  
(
25)  
To record still images we recommend  
FUNC.  
using the  
best quality for still images.  
The still image will be recorded  
to the memory selected for recording  
still images ( 30).  
mode, which offers the  
[
EVTIV
Desired op
ram Display  
Light Metering Mode  
Whiewing still images you can  
displthe histogram and the icons of  
all the functions used at the time of  
recording. Use the histogram as a  
reference to verify the correct exposure  
of the still image.  
The caeasur
reflecfrom te subjec
calce the optimal expo
Depng on the subject, yo
want hange the wahe light is  
measuand evalua
(
(
The area to the right of the histogram  
represents highlights and the left side  
represents shadows. A still image  
whose histogram skews to the right is  
relatively bright; while one whose  
histogram peaks to the left, is relatively  
dark.  

Options  
EVALUATIVE]  
Default value  

[
Appropriate for standard shooting conditions,  
including backlit scenes. The camcorder divides  
the picture into several areas and the light is  
measured in all of them to achieve the optimal  
exposure for the subject.  
[
CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGE]  
Averages the light metered from the entire  
screen, giving more weight to the subject in the  
center.  
Shadows  
Highlights  
66  
       
TO CAPTURE THE STILL IMAGE  
NOTES  
The histogram will appear also after  
recording a still image, while reviewing it  
within the time set for the [REVIEW] option  
(or immediately after recording it, if  
1 Play back the scene containing  
the picture you want to capture.  
2 Pause the playback at the point  
you want to capture.  
PHOTO  
[REVIEW] is set to [  
OFF]). You can  
choose to turn off the histogram by  
3 Press  
ully.  
DISP.  
pressing  
(
51).  
NOTES  
• The dae e still image will  
eflect the time of recording of  
original sc
image captfrom a scene with  
fast movemay be blurred.  
Capturing a Still Image from the  
Playback Scene  
The still imagbe recorded  
e memory selected for recording  
You can capture as still rames  
from a scene. The sized  
still image will be LW t  
cannot be changed,
the imaality.  
till images (  
Protecting Photos  
NTS TO CHECK  
You can protect still images from  
accidental erasure.  
Set [YPE] to [  
WIDE TV]  
before this fuon (  
(
FUNC.  
(
26)  
FUNC.  
25)  
(
FUNC.  
[
[
MENU]  
SYSTEM SETUP]  
1 Open the image selection screen.  
FUNC.  
[
PROTECT]  
[IMG QUALITY]  
Desired image quality*  
[
PROTECT] appears on the  
screen.  
FUNC.  
2 Select (  
) the still image you  
want to protect.  
* The number displayed at the bottom  
indicates the approximate number of  
images that can be recorded with the  
current quality setting.  
67  
       
Photos  
3 Press  
image.  
to protect the still  
Copying Images from the Index Screen  
Options  
appears on the bottom bar and  
the image cannot be erased. Press  
again to cancel the image  
protection.  
[ALL IMAGES]  
Copies all the still images.  
[ONE IMAGE]  
4 Repeat steps 2-3 to protect  
additional images or press FUNC.  
twice to close the menu.  
Copies only the selectill image.  
FUNC.  
IMPORTANT  
(
25)  
Initializing the memory (  
31) will  
permanently erase all recordings,  
including protected still images.  
the zoom r toward W.  
image indeeen appears.  
the memory fwhich you  
t to copy the still images.  
efer to To select which still images  
Copying Photo
lay back (  
3 If u want to copy only one  
image, select ( ) the still  
You ccopy simage
in mry to the memory
vers
,
image you want to copy.  
4 Copy the still image(s).  
FUNC.  
[
Desired option  
FUNC.  
COPY]  
[YES]*  
(
[OK]**  
POINTS
Select in advance the memory from which  
* When copying all the still images, press  
twice to interrupt the operation while it is in  
progress.  
you want to copy the still images (  
61).  
**Only when copying all still images.  
Copying a Single Image  
IMPORTANT  
FUNC.  
Observe the following precautions while  
the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.  
Failing to do so may result in permanent  
data loss.  
(
25)  
FUNC.  
[
COPY]  
[YES]  
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or  
turn off the camcorder.  
FUNC.  
- Do not change the position of the mode  
dial.  
68  
   
NOTES  
Printing Photos  
• If there is not enough space on the  
destination memory, the camcorder will  
copy as many still images as possible  
before stopping the operation.  
• If the memory card slot cover is open, or  
the LOCK switch on the memory card is  
set to prevent writing, you will not be  
able to copy still images to the memory  
card.  
Printing Photos (Direct Print)  
The camcorder be connected to  
any PictBridge-patible printer. You  
can madve the still images  
you want nd set the desired  
ber of coa print order  
Other Functions You Can Use when Taking Photos  
You can also use the following  
functions...  
The following functions and features of  
the camcorder can be used either for  
shooting video or for tas.  
The way to set and u
already explained in
you to the relevant p
secti
non printers: SELPHY printers of the  
DS and ES series and inkjet printers  
med with the PictBridge logo.  
(  
ck Start (  
ording programs (  
video light ( 45)  
mer ( 46)  
Autic backlight ction and manual  
(
Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer  
1 Insert the memory card containing  
the still images you want to print.  
Select in advance the memory  
from which you want to print the still  
expodjustme
Manual fent (  
White balance (  
Image effects (  
Digital effects (  
50)  
images (  
2 Turn on the printer.  
3 Connect the camcorder to the  
printer using the supplied USB  
cable.  
• Connection  
Connection Diagrams (  
• If the device type selection screen  
appears, select [ PC/PRINTER]  
and press  
appears and changes to  
. Refer to  
.
.
69  
       
Photos  
• The  
(print/share) button lights  
Printing with the  
Button  
(Print/Share)  
up and the current print settings  
will be displayed for approx.  
6 seconds.  
You can print a still image without  
changing the settings simply by  
pressing  
.
IMPORTANT  
• If  
continues to flash (for more than 1  
minute) or if  
does not appear, the  
camcorder is not correctly connected to  
the printer. In such case, disconnect the  
USB cable and turn off the camcorder  
and the printer. After a short while, turn  
them on again, set the camcorder to  
mode and restore the connectio
• During the following operations, even if  
you connect a printer to the camcorder  
it will not be recognized.  
(  
) the stiage you  
.
o print.  
- Erasing all still image
- Erasing all transfer o
- Erasing all print ord
ess  
Printing starts. The  
shes and stays on when the  
nting is completed.  
To continue printing, select (  
another still image.  
button  
NS  
)
appear for images t
pri.  
• We mmend poweg the  
camcr using the mpact power  
adapte
• Refer also r’s instruction  
manual.  
Selecting the Print Settings  
• If you have no intention to use the  
optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you can  
You can select the number of copies  
and other settings for printing. The  
setting options vary depending on your  
printer model.  
set [USB SETTING] to [  
PC/PRINTER]  
(
94) so the device type selection  
screen does not appear every time you  
connect the camcorder to a printer.  
(
70  
   
Options  
NOTES  
[PAPER]  
Print setting options and [DEFAULT]  
settings vary depending on the printer  
model. For details, refer to the printer’s  
instruction manual.  
[
PAPER SIZE]: Available paper sizes vary  
depending on the printer model.  
[
PAPER TYPE]: Select [PHOTO], [FAST  
PHOTO], [PLAIN] or [DEFAULT].  
Printing after Changing the Print Settings  
[
PAGE LAYOUT]: Select [DEFAULT],  
[BORDERED] or one of the following page  
layouts.  
[BORDERLESS]: The image is enlarged and may  
be slightly cropped at the edges to fit the paper.  
[2-UP], [4-UP], [8-UP], [9-UP], [16-UP]: Refer t
the sidebar below.  
e joystick e does not  
ar on screeress  
ay it.  
to  
[
] (Date print)  
Select [ON], [OFF] or [DEFA
] (Print Effect)  
sh the joystick ( ) toward  
The print settings menu appears.  
.
[
Available only with printe
Image nction.
[DELT].  
Cainkjet/SELPHY DS pri
seVIVID], [NR] and [VIVID+N
[
mber of Copies)  
Select copies.  
Printing multiple images on the same sheet [2-UP], [4-UP], etc.  
When using Canon printers you can print the same still image multiple times on the  
same sheet of paper. Use the following table as a guideline for the recommended  
number of copies depending on the [  
PAPER SIZE] setting.  
[
PAPER SIZE]→  
[CREDITCARD]  
[9 x 13 cm]  
[10 x 14.8 cm]  
[A4]  
Canon printer ↓  
Inkjet printers  
SELPHY DS  
1
2, 4, 9 or 16  
4
2
SELPHY CP/ES  
2, 4 or 8  
2 or 4  
2 or 4  
1
2
You can also use the special sticker sheets.  
With the [8-UP] setting, you can also use the special sticker sheets.  
SELPHY CP: When you use the wide-sized photo paper with the [DEFAULT] setting, you  
can also use [2-UP] or [4-UP].  
71  
 
Photos  
Trimming settings (  
PRINT ERRORS  
Paper settings  
If an error occurs while printing, an error  
message, for example [NO PAPER], will  
appear on the camcorder. Solve the  
problem referring to the error message list  
Current paper settings (paper size, paper  
type and page layout)  
(
106) and to the printer's instruction  
manual.  
Canon's PictBridgepatible printers: If  
printing does not me automatically  
after yed toblem, select  
Number of copies  
Print effect  
[CONTINU
ing. If that s not available,  
STOP] and and then  
inting from eginning.  
to resume  
Date printing  
3 In the print settings menu, select  
ters or if the erill persists with  
rinter: If printines not  
e automatically, disconnect the  
B cable and turn off the camcorder.  
r a short while, turn on the  
corder and restore the USB  
coction.  
(
,
) the setting you want to  
change and press  
4 Select (  
) the de
option and press  
5 Select
pre
,
) [P
.
ting starts. The p
nu disappears when
ing is completed.  
IMPORTANT  
You may not be able to print correctly  
with a PictBridge-compatible printer still  
images whose file names have been  
changed or that were recorded, created,  
edited or changed with any device other  
than this camcorder.  
Tntinue printselect (  
anstill imag
)
TO CANCEL THE PRINTING  
• If [BUSY] does not disappear,  
disconnect the USB cable and restore  
the connection after a short while.  
1 Press  
2 Select ( ) [OK] and press  
while printing.  
.
WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING  
Disconnect the cable from the camcorder  
and printer and turn off the camcorder.  
72  
 
FUNC.  
5 Press  
to return to the print  
Trimming Settings  
settings menu.  
• The print area selected will be  
indicated by a green frame within  
the still image's thumbnail.  
To change other print settings and  
print the area you selected refer to  
steps 3-5 in rinting after  
Set the paper size and page layout  
before changing the trimming settings.  
1 Open the print settings menu.  
Refer to steps 1-2 in Printing after  
Changing the Print Settings (  
Changing Print Settings  
(
NOTES  
rimming ss apply to one  
only.  
mming settine canceled in  
lowing cases:  
hen you turn off the camcorder.  
When you disconnect the USB cable.  
When you expand the trimming frame  
eyond its maximum size.  
- hen you change the [PAPER SIZE]  
setting.  
You may not be able to set the trimming  
settings for a still image not recorded  
with this camcorder.  
2 Select (  
press  
The trimming fram
,
) [TRIMING] and  
.
3 Change the size
fra
ove thzoom le
hrink the frame, an
ward W to enlarge it
change the orintation of the  
e (portraitdscape).  
Tcel the tming settings,  
movever toward W  
until the trimming frame  
Print Orders  
disappears.  
You can mark in advance the still  
images you want to print and set the  
desired number of copies as a print  
order. Later, you can easily print out the  
print orders by connecting the  
camcorder to a PictBridge-compatible  
4 Move (  
,
) the trimming  
printer (  
69). You can set print orders  
frame to the area of the picture  
you want to print.  
for up to 998 still images.  
(
73  
     
Photos  
2 Open the print settings menu.  
Selecting Still Images for Printing  
(Print Order)  
FUNC.  
[
MENU]  
[
PRINT]  
• The print settings menu appears.  
• If there are no still images marked  
POINTS TO CHECK  
with print orders, [SET  
ORDER] appears.  
PRINT  
Set the print orders before connecting  
the USB cable to the camcorder.  
3 Select (  
press  
Printintarts. print settings  
menu deahen the printing  
complet
,
[PRINT] and  
FUNC.  
.
(
25)  
1 Open the image selection screen.  
FUNC.  
[
PRINT ORDER]  
appears on the screen.  
2 Select (  
) the still image you  
want to mark with a pr.  
ng on the cond printer,  
n change some print settings  
ore step 3 (  
3 Press  
The number of cop
orange.  
to set th
cancel the printing, refer to page 72.  
rting Printing: Open the print  
ses menu as explained in step 2. In  
the print settings menu, select  
4 Se
) thumbe
[RESUME]* and press  
. The  
ded and press  
remaining images will be printed.  
Printing cannot be restarted when the  
print order settings have been changed  
or if you deleted a still image with print  
order settings.  
* In case the print order was interrupted  
after the first still image, this menu option  
will appear as [PRINT] instead.  
To ncel the print order,
nur of copies to .  
5 Repsteps 2-4 mark  
additiimageh print orders  
or press  
menu.  
ice to close the  
Printing the Still Images Marked with  
Print Orders  
Erasing All Print Orders  
FUNC.  
FUNC.  
(
25)  
(
26)  
FUNC.  
1 Connect the camcorder to the  
printer using the supplied USB  
cable.  
[
[
MENU]  
MEMORY OPER.]  
[ERASE ALL  
[YES]  
FUNC.  
ORD]  
Connection  
Diagrams (  
. Refer to Connection  
74  
 
External Connections  
This chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external  
device such as a TV, VCR, or computer.  
Terminals on the Camcorder  
COMPONENT O
n the LCD pthe terminal cover.  
t video terminor video only. When  
ion  
do not the audio  
ng the AV OUT/ inal.  
Terminal  
Acpen the rear terminal cover.  
Sounm the built-in speaker will be muted while the  
STV-25tereo Video Cable is connected to the  
amcorde
HDMI OUT Mini Terminal*  
Access: Move the grip belt and open the terminal cover.  
The HDMI OUT mini terminal offers a high-quality digital  
connection that combines audio and video in a single  
convenient cable.  
USB Terminal  
Access: Move the grip belt and open the terminal cover.  
* When connecting a cable to the camcorder, make sure to align the triangle marks on the cable's  
connector and on the camcorder's terminal (  
).  
75  
       
External Connections  
Attaching the Ferrite Core  
Attach the enclosed ferrite core before you connect the STV-250N Stereo Video  
Cable to the camcorder.  
Attach the ferrite core to the cable about 10 mm from  
the plug end (the plug to be connected to the  
camcorder) of the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable.  
10 mm  
Pass the cable through the centre of the core and wrap it  
around the core, then close the unit until it clicks shut.  
76  
Connection Diagrams  
Connections that can be used to connect the camcorder to a TV are listed in falling  
order of picture quality. Connections that require cables or accessories not supplied  
with the camcorder are marked with an asterisk; prepare the necessary equipment in  
advance.  
Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only  
Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with an DMI inpminal.  
Connection  
*
Typepends settings Output only  
ConTV (HDa standard TV with component video input  
termg settinthe camcorder:  
Connection  
- [COTV set (stdard or high definition) (  
- [AV/P94)  
Pr/Cr  
Pb/Cb  
Y
Red  
Blue  
CTC-100/S Component Cable  
(supplied)  
Green  
AUDIO  
L
White  
Red  
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable  
(supplied)  
R
77  
   
External Connections  
Type: Analog Quality: Standard definition Output only  
Connect to a standard TV or a VCR with audio/video input terminals. Change the  
following settings on the camcorder:  
- [TV TYPE] according to the TV set (widescreen or 4:3), if the TV cannot automatically  
Connection  
detect and change the aspect ratio (  
- [AV/PHONES] to [ AV] ( 94)  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
w  
e  
L
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable  
(supplied)  
R
In all respects, exactly the sconnection  
ve.  
Connection  
*
Connect to a standard TV or VCterminal. RequiCART adapter  
(commerci.  
Red  
White  
eo Cable  
Yellow  
SCART adapter  
(commercially available)  
Type: al data connection  
Connectio
Conna computer to transfer and back up your recordings, to the optional DW-  
D Burner to create DVD discs from them, or to a printer to print out photos.  
USB Cable  
(supplied)  
78  
 
NOTES  
Playback on a TV Screen  
• We recommend powering the  
camcorder using the compact power  
adapter.  
• Sound from the built-in speaker will be  
muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video  
Cable is connected to the camcorder.  
Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy  
your recordings with family and friends.  
Playback on an HDTV using one of the  
high-definition connections will ensure  
the best playback quality.  
• Connection  
: When you play  
back your 16:9 vies on standard TV  
sets a 4:3 ect ratio, the TV set  
will swutocally to widescreen  
mode if it ble with the WSS  
em. Othehange the aspect  
f the TV mly.  
(
1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV.  
2 Connect the camcorder to the T
Refer to Connection Diagrams  
(
77) and select the most  
appropriate connecTV.  
3 Turn on the conn
On the TV, select
the sterminal
cectee cam
instruction manu
nected TV.  
4 Ton the camcrder and set it  
to  
mo
mode (  
Start thof movies or still  
images.  
About the HDMI terminal  
The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connection (  
) is a convenient all-  
digital connection using a single cable for both video and audio. When you connect the  
camcorder to an HDTV equipped with an HDMI terminal, you can enjoy video and audio  
playback at the highest quality.  
- The HDMI OUT mini terminal on the camcorder is for output only. Do not connect it to  
an HDMI output terminal on an external device, as this may damage the camcorder.  
- Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to DVI  
monitors.  
- Depending on the HDTV, correct playback of personal video content may not be possible  
using connection  
. Try one of the other connections.  
- While the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using connection  
output from other terminals.  
, there will no video  
79  
   
External Connections  
Saving your Recordings without a  
Computer  
Saving and Backing Up  
Your Recordings  
The following options are also available  
if you prefer to save your recordings  
without having to use a computer.  
• Use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner  
to create high-definition (AVCHD)  
Backing Up Your Recordings on a  
Computer  
discs of your ms and Photo DVDs  
of your still ima(  
• Connehe camder to an external  
recordinice D or HDD  
corder, Vo save standard-  
ion copieour movies  
Movies recorded with this camcorder  
are saved on the memory card or in the  
built-in memory (  
only). Because  
space on the memory is limited, make  
sure to back up your movies onto a  
computer on a regular basi
TANT  
the camcorder is connected to a  
PIXELA ImageMixer 3 S
cuter: Do not access, change or delete  
foland files in the camcorder directly  
from computer as this may result in  
permanent data loss. Always back up your  
recordings to the computer and restore  
the backup files to the camcorder using  
only the supplied software ImageMixer 3.  
With the software sup
PIXELA Mixer 3
you cselect enes a
up oour computer's ha
restoour backup files ba
camcer if necessary. On the  
compuyou can neorganize all  
your vidcordings o albums and  
add commor k and easy  
searches; you clso edit scenes,  
convert and resize them to upload them  
to your Web site or to take with you on  
your portable video player and more.  
For details about the functions  
available, refer to the software's  
instruction manual (PDF file). For details  
about installing the software refer to  
PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE Installation  
Guide.  
Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD)  
Discs and Photo DVDs  
You can connect the camcorder to the  
optional DW-100 DVD Burner to create  
high-definition DVD discs (AVCHD  
specifications). This way, you can  
preserve your video recordings in the  
highest video quality available. You can  
also create Photo DVDs from your still  
images that you can play back with  
most standard DVD players.  
80  
           
Refer to this section along with the  
relevant sections in the instruction  
manual of the DW-100.  
2 Select the scenes or still images  
you want to add to the disc.  
FUNC.  
[
MENU]  
[
SYSTEM SETUP]  
(
[ADD TO DISC]  
Desired option  
FUNC.  
Options for creating AVCHD discs  
(
mode)  
Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner  
and Creating a D
[ALL SCENES]  
1 Turn n the Burner.  
Add all the scenes to the disc(s).  
[REM.SCENES]  
DW-10efeCreating DVDs.  
onnect tcorder to the  
Burner uthe USB cable.  
Add only those scenes that have not been  
previously added to a disc.  
nnection  
nnection Diags (  
W-100 Connectons.  
• If the device type selection screen  
appears, select [ DVD BURNER]  
fer to  
[PLAYLIST]  
Add only the scenes included ilist  
(
Options for creating P
and press  
.
(
mode)  
hen the connection is  
completed, [NO DISC] will be  
displayed.  
[ALAGES]  
Adthe still images to the sl
dis
3 Insert a brand new disc into the  
DVD Burner.  
• Use the OPEN/CLOSE button on  
the DVD Burner to open and close  
the disc tray.  
[TRARD]  
Add onlimages mawith transfer orders  
(
• After the disc is recognized, an  
information screen will display the  
type of DVD you are creating and  
the estimated time and number of  
discs it will require (based on the  
disc you inserted).  
• If you inserted a DVD-RW disc that  
already contains data, [THE DISC  
CONTAINS DATA] will be  
Preparations on the Camcorder  
1 Turn on the camcorder and set it  
to  
mode to create high-  
definition discs of your movies or  
mode to create Photo DVDs  
of your still images.  
• Power the camcorder using the  
compact power adapter.  
displayed. To overwrite the data  
(erasing the previous content of  
Select in advance the  
memory from which you want to  
the disc), press  
and press again.  
, select [YES]  
add the scenes (  
images ( 61).  
36) or still  
81  
External Connections  
IMPORTANT  
• While the camcorder is connected to the  
DVD Burner, do not open the memory  
card slot cover and do not remove the  
memory card.  
• Observe the following precautions while  
the ACCESS indicator on the camcorder  
is on or flashinging to do so may  
result in permanata loss.  
- Do npen thmory card slot  
cover.  
Do not dise USB cable.  
ot discone power source  
off the caer or the DVD  
4 Press the start button on the DVD  
Burner.  
• A progress bar will be displayed on  
the screen.  
• After pressing the start button  
(while the current disc is being  
written) the operation cannot be  
canceled.  
change the pn of the  
dial.  
WHEN THE DATA REQUIRES
h-definition (AVCHD) discs created  
ng the optional DW-100 DVD Burner  
be played back only with AVCHD-  
cotible DVD players. Do not insert a  
high-definition disc into a DVD player  
that is not compatible with AVCHD  
specifications as you may not be able to  
eject the disc.  
• After a disc is finaliz
ejected maticall
NELANSC A
DITRAY] will appear
neisc and close the di
• Whhe last disc is finalized, K  
COETED] will bsplayed. Take  
out thc and clohe disc tray.  
• For important information on handling  
your discs, refer to  
on handling.  
Cautions  
DW-100  
TO CREATE AN ADDITIONAL COPY OF THE  
SAME DISC  
Playing Back AVCHD Discs Using the  
DW-100 DVD Burner  
You can use the optional DW-100 DVD  
Burner and the camcorder also to play  
back high-definition (AVCHD) discs on a  
TV. This is very convenient, for example to  
play back your discs even in a location  
where an AVCHD-compatible DVD player  
is not available.  
After the operation is finished, [INSERT  
A NEW/BLANK DISC] will be displayed  
again. Insert a brand new disc and  
close the disc tray.  
(
82  
1 Connect the camcorder to the TV.  
Refer to Connection Diagrams  
IMPORTANT  
While the camcorder is connected to the  
DVD Burner, do not open the memory card  
slot cover and do not remove the memory  
card.  
(
77). Select connection  
or  
to enjoy high-definition playback.  
2 Turn on the DVD Burner and set it  
to Disc Playback mode.  
Refer to Playing DVDs.  
DW-100  
NOTES  
3 Connect the camcorder to the  
DVD Burner using the USB cable.  
• Only AVCHD dcreated with the  
DW-1DVD Ber can be played  
back he Burner.  
• The FUNd setup menus  
not be acwhile the  
order is coed to the DVD  
.  
• Connection  
. Refer to  
Connection Diagrams (  
DW-100 Connections.  
• If the device type selection scre
appears, select [ DVD BURNE
and press  
.
of the special back modes  
e advance/revers, slow playback,  
st playback at 60x speed, etc.) cannot  
e used for disc playback.  
4 Insert the disc you y  
back into the DV
• Use the OPEN/
the DVD Burner
y.  
fter the disc is re
isc's content will b
index screen.  
Copying your Recordings to an External  
Video Recorder  
5 St (  
,
e scene you  
waplay band press  
begin playk.  
to  
You can copy your recordings by  
connecting the camcorder to a VCR or  
a digital video device. Video output will  
be in standard definition, although the  
original scenes are in high definition.  
TO PLAY BACK PHOTO DVDS  
Photo DVDs are created using DVD-Video  
specifications (standard definition) and  
cannot be played back using the DVD  
Burner. Play back your Photo DVDs using  
standard DVD players.  
If your computer has a DVD drive, you can  
play back the slideshow as a DVD and you  
can also access the individual still images  
as JPG files.  
(
Connecting  
Connect the camcorder to the VCR  
using Connection or . Refer to  
Connection Diagrams ( 77).  
83  
 
External Connections  
Recording  
Preparations  
1 External device: Load a blank  
cassette or disc and set the device  
to record pause mode.  
Install the software before you connect  
the camcorder to the computer for the  
first time. (Windows users only: you  
also need to select CameraWindow's  
auto-launch setting.) After that, just  
connect the camcorder to the computer  
(steps 2 and 3) anroceed directly to  
transfer the still imes ( 85).  
2 Camcorder: Locate the scene you  
wish to copy and pause playback  
shortly before the scene.  
3 Camcorder: Resume the movie  
playback.  
1 Instasupd Digital Video  
Softwar
4 External device: Begin recording  
when the scene you wish to copy  
appears. Stop recording when  
copying is complete.  
D  
Refstalling the  
re.  
camcorde
Select in advanthe memory  
which you want to transfer still  
ages ( 61).  
mode.  
5 Camcorder: Stop playback.  
NOTES  
• We recommend powe
camcorder using the
adap
• By ult, on-screen di
emded in the output v
3 nect the camcorder to the  
cputer using the USB cable.  
• Connection  
Connection Diagrams (  
• If the device type selection screen  
appears, select [ PC/PRINTER]  
and press  
. Refer to  
Yon change the displays
DIP.  
repdly pressing  
(
51).  
.
• The direct transfer menu appears  
on the camcorder screen and the  
button lights up.  
Transferring Photos to a Computer  
(Direct Transfer)  
FIRST-TIME CONNECTION TO A COMPUTER  
RUNNING WINDOWS  
With the software supplied on the  
DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk  
CD-ROM you can transfer still images  
to a computer simply by pressing  
.
Refer also to the relevant sections in the  
“Digital Video Software” instruction  
manual (PDF file).  
Windows users only: The first time you  
connect the camcorder to the  
computer, you need also to select the  
CameraWindow auto-launch setting.  
DVSD  
Refer to When Connecting the  
Camcorder to a Computer.  
(
84  
   
computer using the USB cable without  
having to install the supplied software.  
• If you have no intention to use the  
optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you can  
IMPORTANT  
• While the camcorder is connected to the  
computer, do not open the memory card  
slot cover and do not remove the  
memory card.  
• Observe the following precautions while  
the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.  
Failing to do so may result in permanent  
data loss.  
set [USB SETTING] to [  
PC/PRINTER]  
(
94) so the selection screen does not  
appear every time you connect the  
camcorder to a computer.  
Transferring Stilges  
- Do not open the memory card slot  
cover.  
- Do not disconnect the USB cable.  
- Do not turn off the camcorder or the  
computer.  
- Do not change the position of the  
mode dial.  
• Operation may not wor
depending on the so
specifications/settin
computer.  
• If you o use th
couter, e copi
Uthe copied files, re
nals.  
• Dg the following operatioif  
yonnect the caorder to the  
comer it will norecognized.  
- Erasll still is  
(
atic Transfeons  
elevant still ges will be  
ed to the coter in one  
nd their thumbls will be  
ayed on the computer.  
ALL IMAGES]  
Trrs all still images.  
NEW IMAGES]  
[
Transfers only those still images that have not  
yet been transferred to the computer.  
[
TRANSFER ORDERS]  
Transfers still images marked with transfer  
orders ( 86).  
- Erasing orders  
- Erasing all print orders  
Manual Transfer Options  
You can select the still image(s) to  
transfer.  
NOTES  
• We recommend powering the  
camcorder using the compact power  
adapter.  
• Refer also to the computer’s instruction  
manual.  
[
SELECT & TRANSFER]  
Select the still image(s) to transfer.  
WALLPAPER]  
[
Select a still image and set it as your computer’s  
desktop background.  
Users of Windows Vista, Windows XP and  
Mac OS X: Your camcorder is equipped  
with the standard Picture Transfer  
Protocol (PTP) allowing you to transfer  
still images (JPEG only) simply by  
connecting the camcorder to a  
85  
   
External Connections  
NOTES  
When the camcorder is connected to the  
computer and the image selection screen  
FUNC.  
is displayed, press  
transfer menu.  
to return to the  
Transfer Orders  
n mark in ce the still  
ou want to sfer to the  
as transfer rs. You can  
r orders for 998 still  
AUTOMATIC TRANSFER O
(
Seleg Still Images to Transfer  
(Transfer Order)  
Select (  
press  
transfe
.
• Thamcorder returns t
meonce the transfer is
Set the transfer orders before connecting  
the camcorder to the computer.  
Select in advance the memory  
from which you want to transfer still  
To el the transfer, select (  
)
[CANL] and pres
, or press  
FUNC
images (  
61).  
FUNC.  
MANUAL TRANSFER OPTIONS  
(
25)  
1 Select (  
press  
) a transfer option and  
.
1 Open the image selection screen.  
FUNC.  
2 Select (  
transfer and press  
• [ SELECT & TRANSFER]:  
Repeat this step to select other still  
images to transfer.  
) the image you wish to  
[
TRANSFER ORDER]  
.
appears on the screen.  
2 Select (  
) the still image you  
want to mark with a transfer order.  
• The  
button will flash while the  
3 Press to set the transfer order.  
A checkmark appears in the box  
next to the transfer order icon  
Press again to cancel the  
transfer order.  
images are being transferred.  
FUNC.  
3 Press  
transfer menu.  
to return to the  
.
86  
   
4 Repeat steps 2-3 to mark  
additional images with transfer  
FUNC.  
orders or press  
close the menu.  
twice to  
TO TRANSFER THE STILL IMAGES MARKED  
WITH TRANSFER ORDERS  
Connect the camcorder to the  
computer and select [  
TRANSFER  
ORDERS] in the transfer menu (  
Erasing All Transfer Orders  
FUNC.  
(
26)  
FUNC.  
[
[
MENU]  
ORY O
[SE A
S]  
O
FU
87  
 
Additional Information  
This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages,  
handling and maintenance tips, and other information.  
Appendix: Menu Options Lists  
Menu items not available appear grayed out in the FUNnu n black in the  
setup menus. For details about how to select em, refer the Menus  
(
25). For details about each function, ence pagnu options  
without a reference page are explained s.  
FUNC. Menu  
FUNC. Menu  
FUNC. Menu - Recording Mo
Menu item  
ting os  
Recording programs  
z
z
[
APER-PRIO.AE]  
[
z
z
[
[
POTS], [ NIGHT], [ SNOW],  
BEACH], ET], [ SPOTLIGHT],  
FIREWORKS]  
z
Light metmode  
White balance  
EVALUATIVE],  
CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGE], [ SPOT]  
z
z
[
[
[
AUTO], [ DAYLIGHT], [ SHADE], [ CLOUDY],  
TUNGSTEN], [ FLUORESCENT],  
FLUORESCENT H], [ SET]  
z
Image effects  
Digital effects  
[
[
[
IMAGE EFFECT OFF], [  
NEUTRAL], [ LOW SHARPENING],  
SOFT SKIN DETAIL], [ CUSTOM]  
VIVID],  
z
z
z
[
D.EFFECT OFF], [ FADE-T], [ WIPE],  
[
BLK&WHT], [ SEPIA], [ ART]  
[
D.EFFECT OFF], [ BLK&WHT], [ SEPIA]  
z
z
Drive mode  
[
SINGLE], [  
CONT.SHOOT.],  
[
HISPEED CONT.SHOOT.], [  
AEB]  
88  
         
Menu item  
Setting options  
HIGH QUALITY 17 Mbps],  
HIGH QUALITY 12 Mbps],  
STANDARD PLAY 7 Mbps],  
LONG PLAY 5 Mbps]  
Recording mode  
[
[
[
[
z
Still image simultaneous  
recording  
[
STILL I.REC OFF], [LW 1920x1080],  
z
[SW 848x480]  
[
SUPER FINE], [ FINE], [ NORMAL]  
Still image size/quality  
[LW 1920x1080], [L 2048x1536], [M 0x108
z
[S 640x480]  
[
SUPER FINE], [ FINRMAL]  
Setup Menus  
FUNC. Menu - Playback Modes  
Menu item  
Se
[COPY]  
CENES S DATE)], [ONE SCENE],  
z
[
From
z
[ALL IMAIMAGE], [CANCEL]  
hile displaying a single still image:  
O], [YES]  
1
[ADD TO P
[ALL SCENES (THIS DATE)], [ONE SCENE], [CANCEL]  
z
z
z
2
[MOVE]  
[DELETE]  
Original movies:  
[ALL SCENES (THIS DATE)], [ONE SCENE], [CANCEL]  
Scenes in the playlist:  
[NO], [YES]  
z
1
[SELECT DATE]  
z
[PROTECT]  
z
z
z
[PRINT ORDER]  
[TRANSFER ORDER]  
1
2
Option available only from the original movies index screen.  
Option available only from the playlist index screen.  
89  
Additional Information  
Setup Menus  
Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)  
CAMERA SETUP  
Menu item  
Setting options  
[SELF TIMER]  
[D.ZOOM]  
z
z
z
z
[
ON ], [  
OFF]  
[
OFF], [  
40X], [  
200X]  
[ZOOM SPEED]  
[
VARIABLE], [  
SPEED 3], [  
SPEED 2],  
z
[
SPEED 1]  
[AF MODE]  
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
INSTANT AF], [  
NORMAL AF]  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
[FOCUS ASSIST]  
[AF AST LAMP]  
[FOCUS PRI.]  
[IMG STAB]  
ON], [  
OFF]  
OFF]  
AUTO], [  
ON:AiAF], [  
ON ], [  
50i NORMAL], [  
OFF]  
z
[FRAME RATE]  
[A.SL SHUTTER]  
[REVIEW]*  
F]  
z
z
], [  
c],  
c]  
, [  
[WIND S
[MIC
z
z
[
]
[
* Opavailable only when the set to [  
SINGLE].  
[D.ZO]: Determines te operation of the  
digital m. The color he indicator  
indicates zoom.  
Optical zoom  
Digital zoom  
• When ac, thmcorder will switch  
automatically digital zoom when you  
zoom in beyond the optical zoom range.  
• With the digital zoom the image is digitally  
processed, so the image resolution will  
deteriorate the more you zoom in.  
White  
Light  
blue  
Dark  
blue  
Up to 12x  
12x -  
40x  
40x -  
200x  
[AF MODE]: Select how fast the autofocus  
will operate.  
• With [  
INSTANT AF] the autofocus adjusts quickly to a new subject. This is  
convenient for example when changing the focus from a near subject to a far subject in  
the background, or when recording fast-moving subjects.  
• When the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is attached to the camcorder, it may  
partially obstruct the Instant AF sensor. Set the AF mode to [  
NORMAL AF].  
90  
             
[FOCUS ASSIST]  
• The focus assist function magnifies the image that appears at the center of the screen to  
help you focus manually (  
47).  
• Using the focus assist function will not affect the recordings. The focus assist function  
will be cancelled when you start recording.  
[FOCUS PRI.]: When the focus priority is activated, the camcorder records a still image  
only after the focus has been adjusted automatically. You can also select which AF frames  
to use.  
[
ON:AiAF]: One or more AF frames out of the nine frames aable are automatically  
selected and the focus is fixed on them.  
ON:CENTER]: A single focusing frame appears in enter e screen and the  
focus is automatically fixed on it.  
[
[
OFF]: No AF frame will appear and the stage will bd immediately after  
PHOTO  
you press  
.
• When the recording mode is set to [ focus prioriautomatically set  
to [ OFF].  
[IMG STAB]: The image stcompencorder shake evat full  
telephoto.  
• The image stabilizer mpenor a normal degree of camcorder  
shake.  
• We recommend seter to [  
[FRRASelece used when recording.  
F25]: 25 frames psive. Using this frame rate will give your  
recngs a cinematic looed with the [ CINE MODE] recording  
prom ( 42), the cinematibe enhanced.  
OFF] when using a tripod.  
[
[A.SUTTER]: Tamcorder  
automlly uses slhutter speeds to  
obtain br recogs in places with  
insufficient li
• The setting will not change even if  
you set the camcorder to  
Operating mode  
Shutter speed used  
As low as 1/25  
mode  
mode  
with [  
PF25] frame rate  
As low as 1/12  
mode  
mode.  
• In  
(flash off).  
• If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [  
• If (camcorder shake warning) appears, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for  
mode, set the flash mode to  
OFF].  
example, by mounting it on a tripod.  
[REVIEW]: Selects the time to display a still image after it has been recorded to the  
memory.  
• If you press  
DISP.  
while reviewing a still image it will continue to be displayed  
PHOTO  
indefinitely. Press  
halfway to return to the normal display.  
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Additional Information  
[WIND SCREEN]: The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind  
when recording outdoors.  
• Some low-frequency sounds will be suppressed along with the sound of wind. When  
recording in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low-frequency  
sounds, we recommend setting the wind screen to [  
OFF  
].  
Memory Operations (Initialization, etc.)  
MEMORY OPER.  
Menu item  
Setting options  
z
z
z
[MEMORY INFO]  
[CARD INFO]  
z
z
z
[BUILT-IN MEM], [CARD]  
[MEDIA:MOVIES]  
[BUILT-IN MEM], [CARD
z
z
[MEDIA:IMAGES]  
1
[DEL.ALL MOVIES]  
[N
z
z
2
[DEL.PLAYLIST]  
[ERASE ALL  
[ERASL  
ORD]  
[
z
z
z
z
[N
[ERALL IMAGES]  
[INITI]  
[NO],
1
[BUILT-IN MD], [CANCEL]  
IALIZE], [COMPL.INIT.], [CANCEL]  
z
z
z
1
2
Option able only fthe original movies index screen.  
Option avam the playlist index screen.  
[MEMORY INFO]/[CARD INFO]: Displays a screen where you can verify how much of the  
built-in memory ( only) or the memory card is currently in use (total recording time  
and total number of still images) and how much memory remains available for recording.  
• Estimated figures about available movie recording time and available number of still  
images are approximate and based on the recording mode and still image quality/size  
settings currently in use.  
• In the [CARD INFO] screen you can also verify the Speed Class of the memory card.  
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Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)  
DISPLAY SETUP  
Menu item  
[BRIGHTNESS]  
Setting options  
z
z
z
z
[AUDIO LEVEL]  
[TV SCREEN]  
[DATA CODE]  
[
ON], [  
OFF]  
z
z
z
[
ON], [  
OFF]  
[
DATE], [ TIME],  
z
[
DATE & TIME], [ CAMERA D
[MARKERS]  
[LANGUAGE  
[
[
[
OFF], [  
LEVEL(GRY)], [  
GRID(GRY)]  
LEVEL(WHT)],  
z
z
T)],  
]
[
],[DEUTSCH
z
z
[ENGLISH], [ESPAÑOL
[IGYAR], [
, [TÜRK
], [  
]
[SWEEK]  
[DMODE]  
[MONDAY]  
z
[
z
z
[BRINESS]: Adjthe brightness of the LCD screen.  
• Chag the brighss of the LCD screen does not affect the brightness of your  
recordor thahe playback image on a TV.  
[TV SCREEN]  
• When set to [  
ON], the camcorder’s on-screen displays will appear also on the  
screen of a TV or monitor connected using the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable.  
[DATA CODE]: Displays the date and/or time when the scene was recorded.  
[
CAMERA DATA]: Displays the aperture (f-stop) and shutter speed used when recording  
the image.  
[MARKERS]: You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the screen. Use the  
markers as a reference to make sure your subject is framed correctly (vertically and/or  
horizontally).  
• Using the markers will not affect the recordings.  
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Additional Information  
[START WEEK]: Select the day on which the week starts for the calendar display (  
[DEMO MODE]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder's main features. It  
starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the compact power adapter if  
you leave it turned on for more than 5 minutes.  
To cancel the demo mode once it has started, press any button or turn off the  
camcorder.  
System Setup (Speaker Volume, Beep, etc.)  
SYSTEM SETUP  
Menu item  
[BATTERY INFO]  
[WL.REMOTE]  
[BEEP]  
Setting options  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
[
ON], [  
OFF  
]
[
HIGH VOLUME],  
[
LOW VOLUME], [  
[POWER SAVE]  
[QUICK START]  
[
ON], [  
OFF]  
10 min
30
ES]  
z
z
z
z
z
[
[
[AV/PHONES]  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
[PHONES
[SPEAVOL.]  
[IMG BERS]  
[IMG ITY]  
[
R
NUOUS]  
z
z
z
[
SUPE], [  
NORMAL]  
FINE],  
[TV TYPE]
NORMAL TV], [  
WIDE TV]  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
[COMP.OUT]*  
[HDMI STATUS]  
[USB SETTING]  
576i], [  
1080i]  
z
z
z
[
DVD BURNER], [ PC/PRINTER],  
[
CONNECT&SET]  
[ADD TO DISC]  
[FIRMWARE]  
[ALL SCENES], [REM.SCENES],  
[PLAYLIST]  
z
[ALL IMAGES], [TRANS.ORD]  
z
z
* Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using the HDMI cable.  
[BATTERY INFO]: Displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge (as a  
percentage) and the remaining recording time (  
,
mode) or playback time (  
,
mode).  
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[WL.REMOTE]: Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller.  
[BEEP]: A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder, the self-  
timer countdown, etc.  
[POWER SAVE]: In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery  
pack, it will automatically shut off if left without any operation for 5 minutes.  
• Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, [AUTO POWER OFF] will  
appear.  
• In standby mode, the camcorder will shut off after the time seled for the  
[QUICK START] setting.  
[QUICK START]: Select whether to activate the Quick t funcwhen you close the  
LCD panel in a recording mode (  
34) and the length oafthich the camcorder  
will end the standby mode and shut off automatically.  
[SPEAKER VOL.]: Adjust (  
) the volumack. You so adjust the  
volume using the joystick guide (  
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[IMG NUMBERS]: Select the image numo be used on w memory card.  
Images are automatically consecumbers from 01to 9900, and  
stored in folders contaimages are numbered from 101 to 998.  
[
RESET]: Image nfrom 1101 every time you insert a new  
memory card.  
[
CONTINUOUS]: Intinue m the number following that of the  
last ied wi
• Imemory card yotains an image with a larger number, a new  
ie will be assigned a her than that of the last image on the memory  
c
• Wcommend usinthe [  
CONTINUOUS] setting.  
[IMG LITY]: Selhe quality of a still image captured from a scene.  
[TV TYPorddisplay the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio, select the  
setting accorthe type of television to which you will connect the camcorder.  
[
[
NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio.  
WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio.  
• When the TV type is set to [  
will be smaller than the full display area.  
• When the TV type is set to [ NORMAL TV], still images cannot be captured from the  
playback scene ( 67).  
NORMAL TV], the picture displayed on the LCD screen  
[COMP.OUT]: You can select the video specifications to use when connecting the  
camcorder to a high-definition TV using the component video connection.  
[
[
576i]: To use the 576i specification (standard definition).  
1080i]: To use the full 1080i high definition specification.  
[HDMI STATUS]: You can verify the specification of the video output signal from the HDMI  
OUT mini terminal.  
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Additional Information  
[USB SETTING]: Select the connection protocol to use when connecting the camcorder to  
an external device using the USB cable.  
[
[
[
DVD BURNER]: To connect exclusively to the optional DW-100 DVD Burner.  
PC/PRINTER]: To connect to a computer, a printer or similar USB peripherals.  
CONNECT&SET]: To make the selection from a screen that appears at the time of the  
connection to the external device.  
[FIRMWARE]: You can verify the current version of the camcorder's firmware. This menu  
option is usually unavailable.  
Date/Time Setup  
DATE/TIME SETUP  
Menu item  
[T.ZONE/DST]  
Setting options  
List of world time zones.  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
[DATE/TIME]  
[DATE FORMAT]  
[Y.M.D (2008.1.1 AM 12
[M.D,Y , 2008 12:0
[D12:00
[DATE FORMAT]: Selecbe usr most on-screen displays, and (if  
selected) for the date pr
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Trouble?  
Troubleshooting  
If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Sometimes what you  
think is a malfunction of the camcorder may have the simplest of solutions - please  
read the “CHECK THIS FIRST” box before going on to the more detailed problems  
and solutions. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Centehe problem persists.  
CHECK THIS FIRST  
Power supply  
Is the battery charged? Is the compact powter correcected to the  
camcorder? (  
Recording  
Did you turn the camcorder and set th
recording to a memory orrectinto the camcorder? (  
or  
? (  
Playback  
Did you turn the came modl to  
or  
? (  
playinecordinrd, is oorrectly inserted into the  
carder?
30) Dcordings?  
Powource  
The order will noon or it turns off by itself.  
- Thy pack austed. Replace or charge the battery pack (  
- Removpack and reattach it correctly.  
Cannot charge the battery pack.  
- The battery pack is too hot. The charging will start once the battery pack temperature is below 40 °C.  
- Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C.  
- The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.  
A noise can be heard from the compact power adapter.  
- A faint sound can be heard while the compact power adapter is connected to a power outlet. This is not a  
malfunction.  
After using the camcorder for a long time, it becomes hot.  
- The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for long periods of time; this is not a malfunction.  
If the camcorder becomes unusually hot or it becomes hot after using it only for a short while, it may indicate  
a problem with the camcorder. Consult a Canon Service Center.  
The battery pack is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures.  
- The battery may have reached the end of its battery life. Buy a new battery pack.  
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Additional Information  
Recording  
START/STOP  
Pressing  
will not start recording.  
- You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recording onto the memory (while the ACCESS  
indicator is on or flashing).  
- The memory is full or it already contains the maximum number of scenes. Delete some recordings  
(
40, 62) or initialize the memory (  
31) to free some space.  
START/STOP  
The point where  
was pressed does not match the beginning/end of the recording.  
START/STOP  
- There is a slight interval between pressing  
malfunction.  
and the actual start of ring. This is not a  
The camcorder will not focus.  
- Autofocus does not work on the subject. Focus manually (  
47).  
- Lens or Instant AF sensor is dirty. Clean the lens or sena soft lens-h (  
tissue paper to clean the lens.  
112). Never use  
When a subject flits across in front of the lens, thtly bent.  
- This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sect crosses very qin front of the  
camcorder, the image may setly warped. unction.  
Changing the operating mog ( )/use (  
usual.  
)/playback ( ) takes longer than  
- When the memory connes, soerations may take longer than usual. Back up  
your redings ( 8( 31
Revig the lcene recsual.  
- en the memory contains es, some operations may take longer than usual. Back up  
r recordings (  
Cancord a still image.  
- In mode: You crecord a still image if simultaneous recording (FUNC. menu) is set to [STILL I. REC  
OFF65), or if eihe digital zoom ( 90) or a digital effect ( 50) is activated.  
80) and iy (  
Playback  
Cannot add scenes to the playlist.  
- You cannot add more than 999 scenes to the playlist.  
- You may not be able to add scenes to the playlist if they were recorded or edited using another device.  
Cannot delete a scene.  
- You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using another device.  
Deleting scenes takes longer than usual.  
- When the memory contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than usual. Back up  
your recordings (  
80) and initialize the memory (  
Cannot erase a still image.  
- The still image is protected. Remove the protection (  
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Indicators and Onscreen Displays  
lights up in red.  
- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack (  
appears on the screen.  
- The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached so the remaining battery time cannot be  
displayed.  
lights up in red.  
- A memory card error occurred. Turn off the camcorder. Remove and reinsermemory card. Initialize the  
memory card (  
31) if the display does not change back to normal.  
- The memory card is full. Replace the memory card or delete sordingee some space on the  
memory card.  
flashes in red on the screen.  
- The camcorder has malfunctioned. Consult ter.  
The CHG (charge) indicator flashes rapidly.  
-
(one flash at 0.5-second interv
Charging has stopped bpact powe battery pack is faulty. Consult a Canon  
Service Center.  
The CHG (charge) indica
tervals)  
ack is tort once thttery pack temperature is below 40 °C.  
-
arge thttery pac0 °C and 40 °C.  
he battery pack is damatery pack.  
HG (charge) indicator does n though a battery pack is attached.  
e camcorder cannoommunicate with the battery pack attached. Such battery packs cannot be charged  
g this camcord
Picture and S
Screen displays turn on and off repeatedly.  
- The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack (  
- Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly.  
Abnormal characters appear on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly.  
- Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time. If the problem still persists, disconnect the  
power source and press the RESET button with a pointed item. Pressing the RESET button resets all settings.  
Video noise appears on screen.  
- When using the camcorder close to devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields (plasma TVs, cellular  
phones, etc.), keep a distance between the camcorder and these devices.  
Horizontal bands appear on the screen.  
- This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors when recording under some types of fluorescent,  
mercury or sodium lamps. To reduce the symptoms set the camcorder to  
malfunction.  
mode. This is not a  
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Additional Information  
Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels.  
- When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, shows or concerts), sound may become distorted or it  
may not be recorded at the actual levels. Activate the microphone attenuator or adjust the audio recording  
level manually (  
The picture is displayed correctly but there is no sound from the built-in speaker.  
- Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume ( 38).  
52).  
- If the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder, disconnect it.  
A rattling can be heard from the camcorder.  
- The internal lens fixture can move when the camcorder is turned off. This is nalfunction.  
Memory Card and Accessories  
Cannot insert the memory card.  
- The memory card was not facing the correct mory card over sert it (  
Cannot record on the memory card.  
- The memory card is full. Erascordings to or replace the memcard.  
- Initialize the memory car
- The LOCK switch on an rd is seevent accidental erasure. Change the position of  
the LOCK switch ( 
u use it mcorder for the first time.  
- The folder and file numimum vSet [IMG NUMBERS] to [RESET] (  
insmory ca
95) and  
- till imamultaneFUNC. menu is set to [STILL I.REC OFF]. Change the  
ing to take photos while 5).  
- images cannot be capturescene when [TV TYPE] is set to [NORMAL TV]. In such case,  
appears. Set [TV TYPE] to [WI
The wss controller wwork.  
- Set EMOTE] to [
- Replacattery wireless controller.  
Connections with External Devices  
Video noise appears on the TV screen.  
- When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located, keep a distance between the compact power  
adapter and the power or antenna cables of the TV.  
Playback looks fine on the camcorder but there is no image on the TV screen.  
- The video input on the TV is not set to the video terminal to which you connected the camcorder. Select the  
correct video input.  
There is no sound from the TV.  
- When connecting the camcorder to an HDTV using the CTC-100/S Component Cable, make sure to connect  
also the audio connections using the white and red plugs of the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable.  
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The camcorder is connected using the optional HTC-100 HDMI Cable, but there is no picture or sound from the  
HDTV.  
- Disconnect the HTC-100 HDMI Cable and then restore the connection or turn the camcorder off and then on  
again.  
The computer doesn't recognize the camcorder even though the camcorder is connected correctly.  
- [USB SETTING] is set to [DVD BURNER]. Set it to [PC/PRINTER] or to [CONNECT&SET] (  
- Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder. After a short while, turn it on again and restore the  
connection.  
The printer is not working even though the camcorder and printer are conneorrectly.  
- [USB SETTING] is set to [DVD BURNER]. Set it to [PC/PRINTER] or to [CONNEET] (  
- Disconnect the USB cable. Turn the printer off and then on agestore onnection.  
The camcorder doesn't recognize the DW-100 DVD Burner even thouged correctly.  
- [USB SETTING] is set to [PC/PRINTER]. Set it to [] or to [CON] (  
List of Messages (in alp
Following the list of mcorou can find separate lists for print-  
relatees ( ages thppear only when using the  
optal DW-00 DVD
SSING THE CARD DO NOD  
u opened the memory card sle the camcorder was accessing the memory card or the  
mcorder started asing the memory card as you opened the memory card slot cover. Do not remove the  
ory card until essage disappears.  
BACK ORDINGULARLY  
- This mppear when you turn on the camcorder. In the event of a malfunction, recordings may be  
lost so back up your recordings regularly.  
BUFFER OVERFLOW RECORDING WAS STOPPED  
- The data transfer rate was too high for the memory card in use and the recording was stopped. Replace the  
memory card with one rated Speed Class 2 or higher.  
BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR  
- The built-in memory could not be read.  
BUILT-IN MEMORY FULL  
- The built-in memory is full (“  
some space.  
END” appears on the screen). Delete some recordings (  
CANNOT ACCESS THE BUILT-IN MEMORY  
- There is a problem with the built-in memory.  
CANNOT COMMUNICATE WITH THE BATTERY PACK CONTINUE USING THIS BATTERY PACK?  
- You attached a battery pack that is not recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder.  
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Additional Information  
CANNOT COPY  
- The total size of the scenes you selected to copy exceeds the available space on the memory card. Delete  
some recordings on the memory card (  
40, 62) or reduce the number of scenes to copy (  
CANNOT EDIT  
- Cannot move or delete original scenes or scenes in the playlist of the selected memory.  
CANNOT EDIT CHECK THE CARD  
- The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer. Initialize the memory card with this  
camcorder ( 31).  
CANNOT ENTER THE STANDBY MODE NOW  
- The camcorder cannot enter the standby mode if the remaining bacharge low.  
CANNOT PLAY BACK  
- There is a problem with the memory.  
CANNOT PLAY BACK CANNOT ACCESS RY  
- There is a problem with the built-in memory.  
CANNOT PLAY BACK CHECK THE CARD  
- There is a problem with th
CANNOT PLAY THIN MEINITIALIZE USING ONLY THE CAMCORDER  
- The camcorder's built-using a uter. Initialize the built-in memory with this  
camcorder (  
CANLAY OVIES O
- ies cannot be played bller memory card.  
CAPLAY THE MOVIES ON THIZE USING ONLY THE CAMCORDER  
- memory card in the mcorder watialized using a computer. Initialize the memory card with this  
crder (  
CANNOT RD  
- There is the memory.  
CANNOT RECORD MOVIES IN THE BUILT-IN MEMORY  
- The camcorder's built-in memory was initialized using a computer. Initialize the built-in memory with this  
camcorder (  
CANNOT RECORD MOVIES ON THIS CARD  
- Movies cannot be recorded on a 64 MB or smaller memory card.  
CANNOT RECORD MOVIES ON THIS CARD INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE CAMCORDER  
- The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer. Initialize the memory card with this  
camcorder (  
CANNOT RECORD ON THIS CARD USING FXP MODE  
- Movies cannot be recorded in FXP mode on a memory card if it is rated Speed Class 2. Select a different  
recording mode (  
CANNOT RECORD CANNOT ACCESS THE BUILT-IN MEMORY  
- There is a problem with the built-in memory.  
33) or replace the memory card with one rated Speed Class 4 or higher.  
102  
CANNOT RECORD CHECK THE CARD  
- There is a problem with the memory card.  
CARD FULL  
- The memory card is full. Erase some recordings to free some space or replace the memory card.  
CARD REACHED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SCENES  
- The memory card already contains the maximum number of scenes; no further scenes can be copied onto the  
memory card. Delete some recordings (  
40, 62) to free some space.  
CARD UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE DATA  
- The memory card contains scenes recorded in a different television system ).  
CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK  
- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack (  
CHECK THE CARD  
- Cannot access the memory card. Check thake sure it is id correctly (  
- A memory card error occurred. The camcorisplay the imag
- If after the message disappears,  
remove and reinsert the md. If  
- Initialize the memory cg so wile still images on the memory card.)  
appears following: Turn oamcorder and  
tun you can resume reing/playback.  
CONNECT THE COMPAC
- When the camcorde
onnecthe computer, this message will appear if the  
cais being pConneccompact power adapter to the camcorder.  
CNOT ATO PLAYL
cene could not be adde
elete some recordings ( 
). You cannot add more than 999 scenes to the playlist.  
DATA INCLUDES XP SCENES CANNOT COPY TO THIS CARD  
- es recorded in mode cannot be copied onto a memory card if it is rated Speed Class 2. Replace the  
my card with ated Speed Class 4 or higher.  
ERROR WRRD DATA MAY BE RECOVERED IF CARD WAS NOT REMOVED RECOVER FILES?  
- If power supply was accidentally interrupted while the camcorder was writing to the memory card, this  
message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder. Select [YES] to try to recover the recordings. If  
you removed the memory card and used it with another device after this happened, we recommend you  
select [NO].  
INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE CAMCORDER  
- There is a problem with the file system that prevents accessing the selected memory. Initialize the built-in  
memory (  
only) or memory card with this camcorder (  
MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO RECORD MOVIES ON THIS CARD  
- You may not be able to record movies on a memory card without a Speed Class rating. Replace the memory  
card with one rated Speed Class 2 or higher.  
NAMING ERROR  
- The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set [IMG NUMBERS] to [RESET] (  
erase all the images on the memory card or initialize it.  
95) and  
103  
Additional Information  
NEED TO RECOVER FILES FROM THE CARD. CHANGE THE POSITION OF THE CARD'S LOCK SWITCH.  
- This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was accidentally  
interrupted while the camcorder was writing to the memory card and later the position of the card's LOCK  
switch was changed to prevent erasure. Change the position of the LOCK switch (  
NO CARD  
- There is no memory card in the camcorder.  
NO IMAGES  
- There are no still images to play back.  
NO SCENES  
- There are no scenes recorded in the memory selected.  
NOT AVAILABLE IN  
- You pressed a button that cannot be used in  
the button to set the camcorder to flexib.  
MODE  
ile the  
blue light is on). Press  
40, 62) to free some space.  
PROCESS CANCELED  
- The process was canceled following user interve
REACHED THE MAXIMUM NUMS  
- The maximum number ched. Dme recordings (  
READING THE BU
- Reading data from the
REAHE C
- ding data from the mem
SOCENES COULD NOT BE DEL
- es that were protectd/edited witer devices cannot be deleted.  
TASK OGRESS DO ISCONNECT THE POWER SOURCE  
- The rder is updthe memory. Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery  
pack.  
THE CAMCORDER IS SET TO STILL IMAGE MODE  
START/STOP  
- You pressed  
while recording still images (  
mode).  
THE CARD IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION  
- The LOCK switch on an SD or SDHC memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the position of  
the LOCK switch ( 111).  
THE MEMORY CARD COVER IS OPEN  
- After inserting a memory card, close the memory card slot cover by pulling it down until it clicks (  
TOO MANY STILL IMAGES DISCONNECT USB CABLE  
- Disconnect the USB cable and decrease the number of still images on the memory card to fewer than 1,800.  
If a dialog appeared on the computer screen, close it and then reconnect the USB cable.  
TRANSFER ORDER ERROR  
- You attempted to set more than 998 transfer orders. Reduce the number of still images marked with transfer  
orders.  
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UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE DATA  
- You transferred data to the camcorder recorded in a different television system (NTSC).  
UNABLE TO RECOVER DATA  
- Could not recover a corrupted file.  
WHILE THE CAMCORDER IS CONNECTED TO A PC DO NOT DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE OR POWER SOURCE  
CANNOT TURN OFF POWER OR CHANGE MODES  
- When the camcorder is in  
mode and is connected to the computer with a USB cable, the camcorder  
cannot be operated. Disconnecting the USB cable or power source while this ssage appears may result in  
permanent loss of the recordings in the camcorder. Use the computer's Safmove Hardware function to  
end the connection and disconnect the USB cable before using the camcord
Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner  
If an error message appears while the cas connecthe optional  
DW-100 DVD Burner, refer to the follnd also to tstruction manual  
of the DVD Burner.  
CLOSE THE MEMORY CARD SLOER  
- The memory card slot e the corectly inserting the memory card (  
CONNECT THE COMPAC
- The camcorder is bepack. ct the compact power adapter to the camcorder.  
DISC ILURE
ere was error whmpting to write onto it.  
his message can appeaas formed. Wait until the DVD burner dries completely before  
esuming use.  
e disc may not be loaded corremoving the disc and reinserting it.  
EREADING THE D
- Ehile reading ecordings from the camcorder.  
- Chethe Uble was not accidentally disconnected.  
LOADING THE DISC  
- Reading data from the disc.  
NO DISC  
- Insert a disc into the DVD Burner.  
- This message can appear also if condensation has formed. Wait until the DVD burner dries completely before  
resuming use.  
NO IMAGES  
- There are no still images to add to the disc.  
NO SCENES  
- There are no movies to add to the disc.  
NO SCENES LEFT TO ADD  
- You selected to create a DVD with the [REM.SCENES] setting, but all the scenes have already been added to  
discs created in the past; there are no applicable scenes.  
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Additional Information  
NO TRANSFER ORDERS  
- You selected to create a DVD with the [TRANS.ORD] setting, but no still images have been marked with  
transfer orders (  
86).  
OPERATION CANCELED  
- The USB cable was disconnected and the operation was canceled. Check the USB connection.  
PLEASE USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED DISCS  
- Cannot record on the disc you inserted into the DVD Burner. Refer to the instruction manual of the DVD Burner.  
UNABLE TO RECOVER DATA  
- Could not recover a corrupted file.  
Direct Print Related Messages  
CANNOT PRINT!  
- You attempted to print an image that was recmcorder, has a ent compression, or  
was edited on a computer.  
CANNOT TRIM  
- You attempted to trim an iecorded mcorder.  
CHECK PRINT SETTINGS  
- Current print settings cwith th
button.  
COMMUNERROR  
- rinter eriencincel printing, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the  
ter. After a while, turn tconnect the USB cable. When you are printing using the  
button, check the print
ou attempted to print from a hat contains a large number of images. Reduce the number of  
es.  
COULD PRINT X IMAG
- You ad to usprint order settings to print X images that were recorded with another camcorder,  
with a difssion or were edited on a computer.  
FILE ERROR  
- You attempted to print an image that was recorded with another camcorder, has a different compression, or  
was edited on a computer.  
HARDWARE ERROR  
- Cancel printing. Turn off the printer and turn it back on. Check the printer status. If the printer is equipped with  
a battery, it might be exhausted. In such case, turn off the printer, replace the battery and turn it back on.  
INCOMPATIBLE PAPER SIZE  
- The paper settings of the camcorder conflict with the printer’s settings.  
INK ABSORBER FULL  
- Select [CONTINUE] to resume printing. Consult a Canon Service Center (refer to the list included with the  
printer) to replace the ink absorber.  
INK ERROR  
- There is a problem with the ink. Replace the ink cartridge.  
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LOW INK LEVEL  
- The ink cartridge needs to be replaced soon. Select [CONTINUE] to restart printing.  
NO INK  
- The ink cartridge is not inserted or is out of ink.  
NO PAPER  
- Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper.  
NO PRINTHEAD  
- No print head is installed in the printer or the print head is defective.  
PAPER ERROR  
- There is a problem with the paper. The paper is not correctly lthe pize is wrong. Alternatively,  
if the paper output tray is closed, open it to print.  
PAPER JAM  
- The paper jammed during printing. Select [ng. After remove paper, set some paper  
again and retry printing.  
PAPER LEVER ERROR  
- Paper lever error occuraper selehe proper position.  
PRINT ERROR  
- Cancel printing, discturn off rinter. After a while, turn the printer back on and  
reconnect the USB cs.  
- printing
eck the psettings.  
INT ORDER ERROR  
ou attempted to set more in the print order.  
PER COVER OPEN  
e the printer cecurely.  
PRINROR  
- A maurred that may require repairs. (Canon inkjet printers: the printer's green power lamp  
and orange lamp flash alternately.)  
- Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. Unplug the printer's power cord from the power outlet and  
contact the appropriate customer support center or service center.  
PRINTER IN USE  
- The printer is in use. Check the printer status.  
READJUST TRIMMING  
- You changed the [PAPER] settings after applying the trimming settings.  
SET PRINT ORDER  
- No still image has been marked with a print order.  
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Additional Information  
NOTES  
About Canon Inkjet/SELPHY DS Printers: If the printer’s error indicator flashes or an error  
message appears on the printer’s operation panel, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.  
• If you cannot solve the problem even after consulting this list and the printer's instruction  
manual, contact the closest Canon Service Center (refer to the list included with the  
printer).  
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Do’s and Don’ts  
Handling Precautions  
• Be careful of heat generated by  
lighting equipment.  
Camcorder  
• Do not disassemble the camcorder. If  
the camcordeoes not function  
properly, conqualified service  
personel.  
• Handcarder with care. Do  
not subjemcorder to shocks  
ibration amay cause  
ge.  
mounting tmcorder on a  
, make sure the tripod's  
ning screw is shorter than  
.5 mm and that its camera-  
ositioning pin is retractable (not  
d). Using other tripods may  
dage the camcorder.  
Be sure to observe the following  
precautions to ensure maximum  
performance.  
Back up your recordings  
periodically. Make sure to transfer  
your recordings to an external devic
such as a computer or digital video  
recorder (  
80) and back them up  
on a regular basis. This otect  
your important recoof  
damage and creat
on the memory. C
liable fany data
• Dt cahe ca
Lpanel. Be carefu
tLCD panel.  
Camera positioning pin  
5.5 mm  
• Dot leave the camcordees  
sut to high teeratures (like the  
insif a car undirect sunlight),  
or higmidity.  
• Do not usmcorder near strong  
electromagnetic fields such as above  
TVs, near plasma TVs or mobile  
phones.  
• Do not point the lens at strong light  
sources. Do not leave the camcorder  
pointed at a bright subject.  
When recording movies, try to get a  
calm, stable picture.  
Excessive camcorder movement while  
shooting and extensive use of fast zooms  
and panning can result in jittery scenes. In  
extreme cases, the playback of such  
scenes may result in visually induced  
motion sickness. If you experience such a  
reaction, immediately stop the playback  
and take a rest break as necessary.  
• Do not use or store the camcorder in  
dusty or sandy places. The  
camcorder is not waterproof – avoid  
also water, mud or salt. If any of the  
above should get into the camcorder  
it may damage the camcorder and/or  
the lens.  
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Additional Information  
Long-term storage  
Regarding the use of non-Canon battery  
packs  
If you do not intend to use the  
camcorder for a long time, store it in a  
place free of dust, in low humidity, and  
at temperatures not higher than 30 °C.  
• For your safety, battery packs that are  
not genuine Canon battery packs will  
not be charged even if you attach  
them to this camcorder or to the  
optional CG-800E Battery Charger.  
• We recommend ng genuine Canon  
battery packs bng the  
Battery Pack  
rk.  
• If you ato tamcorder battery  
cks that nuine Canon  
DANGER!  
y packs,  
ill appear and  
Treat the battery pack with care.  
• Keep it away from fire (or it might  
explode).  
aining battme will not be  
d.  
• Do not expose the batt
temperature higher th
not leave it near a he
car in hot weather.  
Mry Card  
• Do nodisasse
• Do drop r subje
• Dot get it wet.  
• We recommend backing up the  
recordings on the memory card onto  
your computer. Data may be  
corrupted or lost due to memory card  
defects or exposure to static  
• Attthe terminal coer whenever a  
batteack is not se. Contact  
with mic objectay cause a  
short circage the battery  
pack.  
• Dirty terminals may cause a poor  
contact between the battery pack  
and the camcorder. Wipe the  
terminals with a soft cloth.  
electricity. Canon makes no  
warranties for corrupted or lost data.  
• Do not touch or expose the terminals  
to dust or dirt.  
• Do not use memory cards in places  
subject to strong magnetic fields.  
• Do not leave memory cards in places  
subject to high humidity and high  
temperature.  
Long-term storage  
• Store battery packs in a dry place at  
temperatures no higher than 30 °C.  
To extend the battery life of the  
battery pack, discharge it completely  
before storing it.  
• Do not disassemble, bend, drop, or  
subject memory cards to shocks and  
do not expose them to water.  
• Check the direction before inserting  
the memory card. Forcing a memory  
card into the slot if it is not correctly  
• Charge and discharge all your battery  
packs fully at least once a year.  
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oriented may damage the memory  
card or the camcorder.  
Lithium Button Battery  
• Do not attach any labels or stickers  
on the memory card.  
• SD/SDHC memory cards have a  
physical switch to prevent writing on  
the card so as to avoid the accidental  
erasure of the card's content. To  
write-protect the memory card set the  
switch to the LOCK position.  
WARNING!  
• The battery used in this device may  
present a fire or chemical burn hazard  
if mishandled.  
• Do not disasble, modify, immerse  
in water, heat ve 100 °C or  
incthe ery.  
• Replaca 2025 battery made  
y Panasochi Maxell, Sony,  
yo, or with cell2025. Use of  
batteries mesent a risk of  
explosion.  
ot insert the batinto the  
uth. If swallowed, seek medical  
assistance immediately. The battery  
ase may break and the battery fluids  
ay cause internal damage.  
LOCK switc
ep the battery out of the reach of  
children.  
BuiltReeable
• Do not recharge, short-circuit or insert  
the battery in the wrong direction.  
• The used battery should be returned  
to the supplier for safe disposal.  
Thmcorder has a built-i
receable lithium ttery to keep the  
date/and othetings. The built-  
in lithiuttery is harged while you  
use the cowever, it will  
become totally discharged if you do not  
use the camcorder for about 3 months.  
To recharge the built-in lithium battery:  
Connect the compact power adapter to  
the camcorder and leave it connected  
for 24 hours with the camcorder off.  
• Do not pick up the battery using  
tweezers or other metal tools, as this  
will cause a short circuit.  
• Wipe the battery with a clean dry  
cloth to ensure proper contact.  
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Additional Information  
Disposal  
Maintenance/Others  
When you delete movies or initialize the  
built-in memory (  
only) or  
memory card, only the file allocation  
table is altered and stored data is not  
physically erased. Take the necessary  
precautions when you dispose of the  
camcorder or memory card, for  
example by physically damaging it to  
prevent the leakage of private data.  
If giving the camcorder to  
Cleaning  
Camcordy  
• Use a socto clean the  
corder bver use  
cally treatths or volatile  
such as pthinner.  
another person, initialize the built-in  
memory using the [COMPL.INIT.]  
tant AF Sensor  
setting (  
31). Fill it up with  
s surface or Instant AF sensor  
ty, the autofocus may not work  
perly.  
• Rove any dust or dirt particles  
usa non-aerosol type blower  
brush.  
unimportant recordings,
initialize it again using
method. This makes r
original recordings ver
• Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth  
to gently wipe the lens. Never use  
tissue paper.  
LCD Screen  
• Clean the LCD screen using a clean,  
soft lens-cleaning cloth.  
• Condensation may form on the  
surface of the screen when the  
temperature changes suddenly. Wipe  
it with a soft dry cloth.  
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Condensation  
Using the Camcorder Abroad  
Moving the camcorder rapidly between  
hot and cold temperatures may cause  
condensation (water droplets) to form  
on its internal surfaces. Stop using the  
camcorder if condensation is detected.  
Continued use may damage the  
camcorder.  
Power Sources  
You can use the compact power  
adapter to operate the camcorder and  
to charge battery packs in any country  
with power supbetween 100 and  
240 V AC, 50/6. Consult a Canon  
Servicenter formation on plug  
adapterves use.  
Condensation may form in the following cases:  
• When the camcorder is moved  
quickly from cold to warm places  
• When the camcorder is left in a hum
room  
ack on a Tn  
n only play your recordings  
ompatible the PAL  
The PAL systs used in the  
ng countries/areas:  
• When a cold room is hpidly  
eria, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh,  
gium, Brunei, China, Croatia, Czech  
Rblic, Denmark, Finland, Germany,  
HoKong Special Administrative  
Region, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran,  
Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya,  
Kuwait, Liberia, Malaysia, Malta,  
Montenegro, Mozambique, the  
Netherlands, New Zealand, North  
Korea, Norway, Oman, Pakistan,  
Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania,  
Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore,  
Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain,  
Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Sweden,  
Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey,  
Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab  
TO AVOID CONDENSAT
• Do ethe
sden or extreme c
tperature.  
• Pe the camcorder in an
plc bag and leadjust to  
temature chanslowly before  
remot from bag.  
WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED  
The camcorder automatically shuts off.  
The precise time required for water  
droplets to evaporate will vary  
depending on the location and weather  
conditions. As a general rule, wait for 2  
hours before resuming use of the  
camcorder.  
Emirates, United Kingdom, Yemen,  
Zambia.  
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Additional Information  
General Information  
System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)  
CG-800E  
Battery Charger  
SS-600/SS-650 Shoulder Strap  
WS-30 Wrist Strap  
BP-808, BP-809,  
P-819 Battery Pack  
WL-D88  
Wireless Controller  
570 Compact  
r Adapter  
WD-H37C  
Wide-converter  
TV/HDTV  
ble  
e-converer  
VCR/DVD recorder  
D Terminal Cable  
FS-H37U Filter Set  
DW-100 DVD Burner  
CTC-100 Component Cable  
STV-250N Stereo  
SC-2000  
Soft Carrying  
Case  
Video Cable  
SCART  
Adapter  
AVCHD discs/  
Photo DVDs  
IFC-400PCU  
USB Cable  
*
SD/SDHC  
memory card  
DM-100  
Directional Stereo Microphone  
Card reader/writer  
PictBridge-  
compatible printers  
Computer  
*
Accessories that are compatible with the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be attached to this camcorder.  
Look for the logo to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe.  
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Optional Accessories  
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.  
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine  
Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to ts product and/or  
accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-ine Canon  
accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack)ase note that this  
warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the ction on-genuine Canon  
accessories, although you may request such repairs on gebasis.  
Battery Packs  
When you need extra battery packs,
one of the following models: BP-808,  
BP-809 or BP-819.  
When you use battehe  
Intelligent System mwill cmunicate with the battery and  
display tremaining e to 1 ute). You can only use and charge  
thesattecks wchargers compatible with Intelligent  
Sym.  
CG-Battery Charger  
Use battery chato charge the  
battecks.  
Charging Times  
The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according  
to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack.  
Battery pack→  
BP-808  
BP-809  
BP-819  
Charging conditions↓  
Using the camcorder  
155 min.  
105 min.  
155 min.  
105 min.  
275 min.  
190 min.  
Using the CG-800E Battery Charger  
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Additional Information  
Recording and Playback Times  
The recording and playback times given in the following table are approximate and  
vary according to recording mode and charging, recording or playback conditions.  
The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold  
surroundings, when using the brighter screen settings, etc.  
Using a memory card  
Recording mode→  
Battery pack  
FXP  
XP+  
SP  
LP  
Usage time↓  
Maximum recording time  
Typical recording time*  
Playback time  
80 min.  
50 min.  
90 in.  
55
min.  
min.  
90 min.  
55 min.  
BP-808  
BP-809  
110 m
22
115 min.  
min.  
min.  
min.  
min.  
1n.  
110
235 mi
115 min.  
180 min.  
110 min.  
235 min.  
Maximum recording time  
Typical recording time*  
Playback time  
BP-819  
Using the inter
Recording
Battery pac
XP  
XP+  
SP  
LP  
ge time
Maximum rec
Typical recording
Playback t
min.  
0 min.  
90 min.  
55 min.  
90 min.  
55 min.  
90 min.  
55 min.  
BP-8
BP-8
115 min.  
170 min.  
105 min.  
235 min.  
120 min.  
180 min.  
115 min.  
240 min.  
120 min.  
185 min.  
115 min.  
245 min.  
120 min.  
185 min.  
115 min.  
245 min.  
Maximum ording time  
picarding time*  
Playback time  
BP-819  
* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and  
power on/off.  
TL-H37 Tele-converter  
This Tele-converter lens increases the focal  
length of the camcorder lens by a factor of  
1.5.  
• The image stabilizer is not as effective  
when the Tele-converter is attached.  
• The minimum focusing distance at full  
telephoto with the TL-H37 is 3 m.  
• When the Tele-converter is attached, a shadow may appear in the picture when  
you record with flash or mini video light.  
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WD-H37C Wide-converter  
This lens decreases focal length by a factor  
of 0.7, giving you a wide perspective for  
indoor shots or panoramic views.  
• When the Wide-converter is attached, a  
shadow may appear in the picture when  
you record with flash or mini video light.  
• When taking photos with a 4:3 aspect ratio with the Wide-coverter attached,  
depending on the position of the zoom, the Wide-converterame may appear in  
the picture.  
FS-H37U Filter Set  
Neutral density and MC protector filters hel
you to control difficult lighting conditio
HTC-100 HDMI Cable  
Use this cable to coer to  
an external device u
connwing ck  
at highest quality. Toth  
vidand audio signals.  
DM-Directional SterMicrophone  
This y sensitiveper-directional  
micropattacho the camcorder’s  
mini advanIt can be used as  
directional microphone (monaural) or  
stereo microphone.  
Shoulder Strap  
You can attach a shoulder strap for more  
security and portability.  
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Additional Information  
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case  
A handy camcorder bag with padded  
compartments and plenty of space for  
accessories.  
This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When yuse  
Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand acceses  
or products bearing the same mark.  
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Specifications  
HF10/HF100  
System  
Recording System  
Movies:  
AVCHD  
Video cn: MPVC/H.264,  
Audio compolal 2ch  
F (Design rule stem), compatible with Exif  
and with DP
1
Still images:  
e compression: uper Fine, Fine, Normal)  
Size of Video Recordings  
Size of Still Images  
FXP mode: 1
Other recordinxels  
mode: 2080, 1440 x 1080, 640 pixels  
eous recor0, 848 x 480 pixels  
Television System  
Recording Media  
lt-in flasory, 16 GB; SD or SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory card  
ncluded
SDHC (SD Capacity) memory card (not included)  
MaxiTime  
(apmate figus)  
emory:  
FXP mode: 2 hr. 5 min.  
SP mode: 4 hr. 45 min.  
XP+ mode: 2 hr. 50 min.  
LP mode: 6 hr. 5 min.  
d:  
FXP mode: 30 min.  
XP+ mode: 40 min.  
SP mode: 1 hr. 10 min.  
LP mode: 1 hr. 30 min.  
Imagor  
1/3.2-inch CMOS, approx. 3,310,000 pixels  
Effective pixels:  
Movies:  
approx. 2,070,000  
approx. 2,070,000  
Still images (LW):  
Still images (L, M, S): approx. 2,760,000  
LCD Screen  
Microphone  
Lens  
2.7 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 211,000 pixels  
Stereo electret condenser microphone  
f=4.8-57.6 mm, F/1.8-3.0, 12x optical zoom  
35 mm equivalent:  
Movies:  
42.9-514.8 mm  
42.9-514.8 mm  
Still images (LW):  
Still images (L, M, S): 39.3-471.6 mm  
Lens Configuration  
Filter Diameter  
AF System  
11 elements in 9 groups (2 aspheric elements)  
37 mm  
Autofocus (TTL + external distance sensor when set to [INSTANT AF]); Manual focus  
available  
Minimum Focusing Distance  
White Balance  
1 m; 1 cm at full wide angle  
Auto white balance, custom white balance and preset white balance settings:  
DAYLIGHT, SHADE, CLOUDY, TUNGSTEN, FLUORESCENT, FLUORESCENT H  
Minimum Illumination  
0.2 lx ([NIGHT] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/2)  
2.5 lx ([PROGRAM AE], Auto slow shutter [ON], Shutter speed at 1/25)  
Recommended Illumination  
Image Stabilization  
More than 100 lx  
Optical-Shift Image Stabilizer  
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Additional Information  
1
This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between  
camcorders and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camcorder’s image data at the time of shooting is  
used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.  
Recordings made with the [PF25] frame rate are converted and recorded on the memory as 50i.  
2
Terminals  
AV OUT/ Terminal  
3.5 mm minijack; Output only (dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output)  
Video: 1 Vp-p / 75 ohms unbalanced  
Audio: –10 dBV (47 kohm load) / 3 kohm or less  
USB Terminal  
mini-B, USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB)  
COMPONENT OUT Terminal  
(Proprietary mini-D terminal)  
Luminance (Y): 1 Vp-p / 75 ohms  
Chrominance (P /P (C /C )): 350 mV
B
R
B
R
1080i (D3) / 576i (D1) compatible  
HDMI OUT Terminal  
MIC Terminal  
HDMI mini, type C connector (19 pins); Output
3.5 mm stereo mi
–57 dBV (with 6kohms or more  
Power/Others  
Power supply (rated)  
attery packct power adapter)  
Power consumption  
(SP mode, AF on)  
en, normss, recording in the built-in memory*) *  
, normaness, recording on a memory card)  
only  
Operating temperature  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
Weight (y only)  
cluding thbelt  
CA-57ompact Powedapter  
Power supply  
100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Rated output / con
Operating temperature  
Dimensions  
8.4 V DC, 1.5 A / 29 VA (100 V) – 39 VA (240 V)  
0 – 40 °C  
52 x 29 x 90 mm  
135 g  
Weight  
120  
BP-809 Battery Pack  
Battery type  
Rechargeable lithium ion battery, compatible with Intelligent System  
Rated voltage  
Operating temperature  
Battery capacity  
Dimensions  
7.4 V DC  
0 – 40 °C  
890 mAh  
30.7 x 27.5 x 40.2 mm  
47 g  
Weight  
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and missioxcepted. Subject to  
change without notice.  
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Additional Information  
Copying*  
Index  
25F progressive frame rate . . . . . . . 17, 91  
D
Daylight saving . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Deleting/E
A
Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . 113  
AEB - Auto exposure bracketing . . . . . 64  
Aspect ratio of a connected TV  
Audio recording level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Autofocus (AF)  
AF frame  
(9-point AiAF/Cen
Instant AF/Normal A
Av (recorogram)
E
B
F
Fireworks (recording program) . . . . . . . 43  
Focus  
Battery p
Battery a. . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Remaining charge indicator . . . . . . 17  
Beach (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Built-in backup battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 111  
C
H
Cine Mode (recording program) . . . . . . 42  
COMPONENT OUT terminal . . . . . . . . . 77  
Connections to external devices . . . . . 77  
HDMI OUT mini terminal . . . . . . . . 77, 79  
*
only.  
122  
 
Protecting still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67  
I
Initializing the memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Q
J
R
Recordi
L
programs . . . . . . . . 42, 43  
ewing  
M
Magnifying a still imag.62  
Manual exposure adju
Michone attenuator . . . . . . . . .52  
ovies (Record review) . . . . . . . . . 35  
images (Review) . . . . . . . . . . . 91  
S
SD/SDHC memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Searching scenes by date . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Selecting the memory*  
Simultaneous recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 65  
Snow (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Special Scene  
N
Night (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . .43  
O
Onscreen display selection . . . . . . . . . .51  
P
P (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43  
(recording programs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Sports (recording program) . . . . . . . . . 43  
Spotlight (recording program) . . . . . . . . 43  
Playback  
Portrait (recording program) . . . . . . . . .43  
*
only.  
123  
Additional Information  
Sunset (recording program) . . . . . . . . . 43  
V
T
W
Transferring to a computer  
Tv (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Z
U
Trademark Acknowledgements  
• The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo is a trademark.  
• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or  
other countries.  
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.  
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks  
of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sony  
Corporation.  
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.  
• This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or  
decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider  
licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4  
standard.  
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Canon Europa N.V.  
P.O. Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, thers  
Canon UK Ltd.  
CCI Service Centre,
Centennial Park, Borrdshire, WD, England  
Telephone 0870-241-2
Caty. Ltd.  
In
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Ca.  
Cust0470  
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Con Singapore Pte. Ltd  
bourFront Avenue, #04-01 Keppel Bay Tower, Singapore 098632  
65) 6799 8888  
x: (65) 6799 8882  
Canon Hongkong Company Ltd  
19/F, The Metropolis Tower, 10 Metropolis Drive,  
Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong  
Canon Latin America, Inc.  
Sales & Enquiries: 703 Waterford Way, Suite 400, Miami, FL 33126 USA  
The information in this manual is verified as of January 2008.  
0116W144  
PUB. DIE-300  
© CANON INC. 2008  

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