Canon Camcorder HFM31 User Manual

PUB. DIE-0339-000  
HD Camcorder  
Instruction Manual  
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The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable  
to disconnect the plug in case of an accident.  
CAUTION:  
• Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached. Use only the same type of  
batteries.  
• Do not expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the inside of a car under  
direct sunlight, fire, etc.  
Important Warning  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
CAUTION:  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER  
(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING  
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the  
user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may  
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.  
The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence  
of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying  
the product.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder  
VIXIA HF M30 A / VIXIA HF M31 A / VIXIA HF M300 A and all its accessories.  
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Read these instructions.  
Keep these instructions.  
Heed all warnings.  
Follow all instructions.  
Do not use this apparatus near water.  
Clean only with dry cloth.  
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
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Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug  
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a  
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the  
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the  
obsolete outlet.  
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Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.  
10 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.  
11 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.  
12 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus  
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has  
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to  
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.  
13 Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the  
product is operated.  
14 Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future  
reference.  
15 Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be  
adhered to.  
16 Follow Instructions — All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.  
17 Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or  
aerosol cleaners. The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual.  
18 Accessories — Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be  
hazardous.  
19 Avoid magnetic or electric fields — Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable  
communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation. They may cause  
picture interference, or permanently damage the camera.  
20 Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric shock — Do not use this product near water or in  
rainy/moist situations.  
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21 Placing or Moving — Do not place on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or  
adult, and serious damage to the product.  
A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,  
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart  
combination to overturn.  
22 Power Sources — The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter should be  
operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not  
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power  
company. Regarding other power sources such as battery power, refer to instructions in this  
manual.  
23 Polarization — The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2-prong  
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into  
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug  
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician  
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.  
24 Power Cord Protection — Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be  
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to plugs  
and the point from which the cords exit the product.  
25 Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an  
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL  
Fig. 1  
outside antenna is connected to the  
ELECTRICAL CODE  
product, be sure the antenna is  
grounded so as to provide some  
ANTENNA LEAD  
IN WIRE  
protection against voltage surges  
and built-up static charges. Section  
810 of the National Electrical Code,  
GROUND  
CLAMP  
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
ANSI / NFPA No. 70—1984,  
provides information with respect to  
proper grounding of the mast and  
supporting structure, grounding of  
the lead-in wire to an antenna  
discharge unit, size of grounding  
conductors, location of antenna  
discharge unit, connection to  
grounding electrodes, and  
ELECTRIC  
SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
NEC - NATIONAL  
ELECTRICAL CODE  
(NEC ART 250. PART H)  
requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure 1.  
26 Lightning — For added protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left  
unattended and unused for long periods of time, disconnect it from the wall outlet and  
disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-  
line surges.  
27 Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of  
fire or electric shock.  
28 Objects and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into this product through  
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a  
fire or electric shock. Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product.  
29 Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers  
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified  
service personnel.  
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30 Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power  
sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the  
following conditions:  
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.  
b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into, the product.  
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
d. If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions.  
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions. Improper  
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work  
by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.  
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.  
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. This indicates a need for  
service.  
31 Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician  
has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same  
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric  
shock or other hazards.  
32 Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service  
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating order.  
33 Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat  
registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
When replacement of the power supply is required, please return it to the responsible  
nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA-570.  
The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. For areas  
where 120 V AC power is not used, you will need a special plug adapter. Contact your  
nearest Canon Service Center for further information.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attach-  
ment unit of the camcorder. Write down the number and other informa-  
tion here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase  
to aid identification in case of theft.  
Model Name: VIXIA HF M30 A / VIXIA HF M31 A / VIXIA HF M300 A  
Date of Purchase:  
Purchased From:  
Dealer Address:  
Dealer Phone No.:  
Serial No.:  
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Trademark Acknowledgements  
• The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo is a trademark.  
• Microsoft and Windows 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.  
• “x.v.Color” and the “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks.  
• 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 Panasonic Corporation  
and Sony Corporation.  
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
• YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.  
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective companies.  
• This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.  
• ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH  
THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY  
PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH  
LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206.  
• 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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Exciting Features and New Functions  
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High-Definition Video  
Your camcorder’s full high-definition  
image sensor (Full HD CMOS) captures  
video at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080  
1,080  
lines  
pixels2. Videos are then recorded in the  
memory in high definition, using AVCHD  
specifications3.  
With your new HD camcorder, capturing  
the special moments in your life with amazing image quality and in lifelike  
vibrant colors is easy and fun!  
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Relay Recording  
You can record in the built-in  
memory or on commercially  
available memory cards (0 37).  
The built-in memory almost full?  
Use the memory card slot to keep  
on recording video without  
interruption (0 39).  
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“Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video  
composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).  
Video is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to MXP or  
FXP mode. In other recording modes, the picture is recorded at 1,440 x 1,080  
pixels.  
AVCHD is a standard for recording high-definition video. With AVCHD specifica-  
tions, the video signal is recorded using MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression and  
the audio signal is recorded in Dolby Digital.  
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Smart AUTO (0 43)  
Smart AUTO automatically selects the best  
scene mode for the scene you want to  
shoot. You get spectacular recordings  
every time without worrying about settings.  
Just point the camcorder  
and it will automatically  
select the best settings for  
your subject  
Video Snapshot  
(0 68)  
Shoot or capture short scenes  
and arrange them into a video  
clip set to your favorite  
background music.  
Face Detection (0 66)  
Image Stabilization  
The camcorder automatically  
detects people’s faces and  
adjusts the focus and other  
settings accordingly for beautiful  
results.  
Dynamic IS (0 64)  
compensates for camcorder  
shake when you shoot video  
while walking. Powered IS  
(0 65) will produce stable shots  
when you zoom in on distant  
subjects (full telephoto).  
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Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices  
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AVCHD discs  
Photo DVDs  
Connect the camcorder to  
the optional DW-100 DVD  
Connect the camcorder  
Burner (0 131, 135)  
to an HDTV (0 124)  
SD  
AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and  
digital recorders with an SD  
Play video directly  
from your recorded  
memory card  
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memory card slot .  
Eye-Fi  
Save or upload to  
the Web.  
Use an Eye-Fi card (0 145) to  
wirelessly upload recordings to your  
computer or a video sharing Web site.  
Use the supplied software  
ImageMixer 3 SE (0 128, 141).  
High Definition  
MPEG-2  
Standard Definition  
AVCHD  
SD-Video  
Standard DVDs  
Convert your HD movies, in the  
camcorder itself, to standard definition  
files (0 136, 142).  
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AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be created with  
the optional DW-100 DVD burner. Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE to  
back up such scenes.  
Refer to the instruction manual of the device. Depending on the device used, cor-  
rect playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. In  
such case, play back the recordings on the memory card using the camcorder.  
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About this Manual  
Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M31 / VIXIA HF M30 /  
VIXIA HF M300. 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 (0 168).  
Conventions Used in this Manual  
IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.  
NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating  
procedures.  
POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the  
function described.  
0: Reference page number within this manual.  
To complete some operations you will need to refer also to other  
instruction manuals. This will be indicated with the following icons:  
r Refer to the Photo Applications’ Instruction Manual,  
included as a PDF file in the supplied Camcorder Supple-  
mental Disc.  
s Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW-100 DVD  
Burner.  
e : Text that applies only to the model(s) shown in the icon.  
• The following terms are used in this manual:  
When not specified as “memory card” or “built-in memory”, the term  
“memory” by itself refers to both.  
“Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the  
g button to start recording until you press again to pause  
the recording.  
• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with  
a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu  
icons refer to the a.  
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indicates that a function is available in the  
operating mode indicated and indicates  
that the function is not available. For a detailed  
Brackets [ ]are used to refer to control  
buttons and menu options you will  
touch on the screen and to other  
onscreen messages and displays.  
explanation refer to Operating Modes (0 31).  
Self Timer  
Operating modes:  
[FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self Timer] 8  
[A On n] 8 [a]  
n appears.  
• Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off the self timer.  
mode: In record pause mode, press g.  
The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The  
countdown appears on the screen.  
mode: Press j, first halfway to activate the autofocus  
and then fully.  
The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown*. The  
countdown appears on the screen.  
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2 seconds when using the wireless controller.  
NOTES  
• Once the countdown has begun, any of the following actions will cancel  
the self timer.  
- Pressing g (when recording movies) or j fully (when  
recording photos).  
- Turning off the camcorder.  
The names of physical buttons  
The 8 arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections.  
For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus,  
refer to Using the Menus (0 32). For a concise  
summary of all available menu options and settings,  
refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 147).  
and switches on the  
camcorder are indicated within  
a “button” frame.  
For example w.  
Introduction Š 17  
Getting to Know the Camcorder  
Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs  
The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:  
XCA-570 Compact Power Adapter  
(incl. power cord)  
BP-808 Battery PackW  
XWL-D89 Wireless Controller  
(incl. CR2025 lithium button battery)  
STV-250N Stereo Video CableW  
Yellow • Red • White plugs  
XCTC-100/S Component Cable  
Red • Green • Blue plugs  
IFC-300PCU USB CableW  
XQuick Guide  
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The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder:  
PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM* and ‘PIXELA Applications’  
Installation Guide  
- ImageMixer 3 SE Transfer Utilities – Software for saving and  
transferring movies and music files you can use as background music.  
PIXELA Application - Disc 2 CD-ROM*  
- ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools – Software for managing, editing, and  
playing back movies.  
Y Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.34.0*/Music Data  
Disc CD-ROM (referred in the manual as the Camcorder Supplemental  
Disc). Contains the following components.  
- Full-version instruction manual of the camcorder (this PDF file).  
- Photo Applications - Software for saving, managing, and printing  
photos*.  
- Music files that can be used as background music during playback**.  
* The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (on PDF file).  
**These music files are for exclusive use with the supplied software ImageMixer 3  
SE. The disc cannot be played back on CD players. For more details, refer to  
‘ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide’ on the PIXELA Application Disc 1 CD-ROM.  
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Names of Parts  
Left side view  
1 DISP. (onscreen display) button  
(0 93)/  
BATT. INFO button (0 167)  
2 2 (camera/play) button (0 31)  
3 Speaker (0 51)  
4 Memory card slot cover  
5 Memory card slot (0 38)  
6 MIC terminal (0 85)  
7 AV OUT terminal (0 121, 123)/  
X (headphones) terminal (0 82)  
8 BATTERY RELEASE switch (0 24)  
9 ACCESS indicator (0 42, 58, 104)  
Aq Strap mount (0 27)  
Right side view  
Aa COMPONENT OUT terminal  
As USB terminal (0 121, 124)  
Ad HDMI OUT terminal (0 121, 122)  
Af Grip belt (0 27)  
Ag Instant AF sensor (0 152)  
Ah Stereo microphone (0 80)  
Aj Mini video light (0 78)  
Ak Flash (0 107)  
Front view  
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Al Mini advanced shoe (0 83)  
Sq Mode switch (0 31)  
Top view  
Sa PHOTO button (0 42, 104)  
Ss Zoom lever (0 46)  
Sd VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button  
Sf POWER button  
Sg ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator:  
Green – ON  
Orange – Standby (0 47)  
Red – Charging (0 23)  
Sh Remote sensor (0 26)  
Sj LCD touch screen (0 28, 30)  
Sk POWERED IS button (0 65)/  
WEB button* (0 141)  
Sl Battery attachment unit (0 23)  
Dq START/STOP button (0 42, 58)  
Da DC IN terminal (0 23)  
LCD panel  
* e only.  
Back view  
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Bottom view  
Ds Serial number  
Dd Tripod socket (0 187)  
Wireless Controller WL-D89  
1 START/STOP button (0 42, 58)  
2 b (index selection) button (0 52)  
Press and hold for more than 2  
seconds to switch between shooting  
and playback mode.  
3 MENU button (0 33, 151)  
4 DISP. (onscreen display) button  
(0 93)  
5 SET button  
6 B (stop) button (0 49)  
7 PHOTO button (0 42, 104)  
8 Zoom buttons (0 46)  
9 Navigation buttons ( Z/O/y/A )  
Aq A/C (play/pause) button (0 49)  
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Preparations  
This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the  
touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to  
help you learn more about your camcorder.  
Getting Started  
Charging the Battery Pack  
The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using  
the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use.  
For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a  
fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging Times (0 195) and  
Recording and Playback Times (0 195).  
1 Connect the power cord to the  
compact power adapter.  
2 Plug the power cord into a power  
outlet.  
3 Connect the compact power  
adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN  
terminal.  
DC IN  
terminal  
4 Attach the battery pack to the  
camcorder.  
Press the battery pack softly into the  
battery attachment unit and slide it up  
until it clicks in place.  
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5 Charging will start when the  
camcorder is turned off.  
ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator  
• If the camcorder was on, the green  
ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out  
when you turn off the camcorder.  
After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG)  
indicator will start flashing in red  
(battery pack charging). The red ON/  
OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when  
the battery pack is fully charged.  
• If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to  
Troubleshooting (0 168).  
To remove the battery pack  
1 Slide U in the  
direction of the arrow and hold it  
pressed down.  
2 Slide the battery pack down and  
then pull it out.  
BATTERY RELEASE switch  
IMPORTANT  
• Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the com-  
pact power adapter. After pressing x to turn off the camcorder,  
important data is updated in the memory. Be sure to wait until the green  
ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out.  
• We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between  
10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Outside the temperature range of  
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start.  
• Do not connect to the camcorders DC IN terminal or to the compact  
power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recom-  
mended for use with this camcorder.  
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To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not con-  
nect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for  
overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and  
ships, DC-AC inverters, etc.  
NOTES  
• The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off.  
• If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder  
using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be con-  
sumed.  
• Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore,  
charge them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full  
charge.  
• We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times  
longer than you think you might need.  
USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that  
powers the product is recyclable. Please call  
1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this  
battery.  
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Preparing the Accessories  
Wireless Controller  
First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wire-  
less controller.  
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.  
Tab  
To use the wireless controller  
Point the wireless controller at the camcorder’s remote sensor when  
you press the buttons.  
You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller  
from the front of the camcorder.  
NOTES  
• The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor  
is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight.  
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Grip Belt and Straps  
Fasten the grip belt.  
Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach  
the zoom lever with your index finger, and  
the g button with your thumb.  
To remove the grip belt  
1 Lift the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the Velcro  
pad.  
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.  
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To attach an optional wrist strap  
Pass the attaching end of the wrist  
strap through the rear bracket on the  
camcorder, thread the wrist strap  
through the loop and fasten.  
You can also attach the wrist strap to the  
strap mount on the grip belt to use both  
for extra convenience and protection.  
To attach an optional shoulder strap  
Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip  
belt and adjust the length of the strap.  
Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen  
Rotating the LCD Panel  
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:  
- To include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer.  
- To allow the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller  
from the front.  
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180°  
180°  
Subject can monitor the LCD screen  
90°  
NOTES  
About the LCD screen: The screen is produced using extremely high-pre-  
cision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels  
operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasion-  
ally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. This has no  
effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.  
LCD Backlight  
When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD  
screen. Turn on the LCD backlight to make it brighter.  
With the camcorder on, hold h pressed down for more than 2  
seconds.  
Repeat this action to switch the LCD backlight between off (normal) and  
on (bright).  
NOTES  
• The LCD backlight does not affect the brightness of the recordings.  
• Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the bat-  
tery pack.  
You can further adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the  
6 8 [LCD Brightness] setting, or dim it with the 6 8 [LCD  
Screen Dimmer] setting to use in places where the light from the LCD  
screen can be a nuisance.  
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Basic Operation of the Camcorder  
Using the Touch Screen  
The control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen  
change dynamically depending on the operating mode and the task  
you are performing. With the intuitive touch screen interface you have  
all the controls at your fingertips.  
Touch  
Touch a menu item to select it, or a  
control button to perform the corre-  
sponding action. For some functions,  
such as Touch & Track (0 68) and face  
detection (0 66), you can touch a sub-  
ject that appears on the touch screen to  
select it and have the camcorder  
choose the optimal settings.  
Drag  
Swipe your finger up and down or left  
and right across the screen to scroll  
menus, to browse through index screen  
pages or to adjust slider controls (for  
example, to adjust the volume).  
IMPORTANT  
• The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. Press firmly  
when using touch operations.  
• In the following cases, you may not be able to perform touch operations  
correctly.  
- Operating the touch screen with wet or gloved hands or using your  
fingernails or other hard-tipped objects such as ballpoint pens.  
- Applying excessive force or forcefully scratching the touch screen.  
- Attaching commercially available screen protectors or adhesive film  
onto the touch screen's surface.  
30 Š Preparations  
     
• For details about how to take care of the touch screen, refer to Handling  
Precautions (0 186), Cleaning (0 191).  
Operating Modes  
Recording  
When recording video or photos, the camcorder’s operating mode is  
determined by the position of the mode switch and the onscreen con-  
trol buttons.  
Operating  
mode  
Mode switch  
Onscreen icon  
Operation  
Dual Shot Record video and take photos easily, letting the camcorder take care of all the  
settings – Great for beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder  
settings.  
Easy recording of movies and  
photos (0 42).  
*
Flexible recording Use one of the dedicated recording modes to enjoy full access to the  
menus and advanced functions and change the camcorder’s settings to your preference.  
Touch [4] to record movies  
Touch [3] to record photos  
* The mode icon displayed will change according to the optimal mode selected by the  
Smart AUTO function (0 43).  
Playback  
Press the camera/play button S to switch the cam-  
corder between camera (recording) mode and playback  
mode. The playback mode you switch into depends on the  
initial recording mode.  
You can press S when the camcorder is off to turn it  
on directly in playback mode.  
Preparations Š 31  
     
Initial mode  
Press S in  
Operating mode  
Operation  
Playing back movies  
or  
mode.  
([Original] index screen) (0 49).  
Viewing photos  
([Photos] index screen) (0 100).  
Press S in  
mode.  
NOTES  
e When switching to a playback mode, the memory selected  
for playback will be the same currently used for recording.  
You can also press and hold B on the wireless controller for more  
than 2 seconds to switch between recording and playback mode.  
Using the Menus  
Many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the FUNC.  
panel and the setup menus. In  
mode, however, menus cannot be  
accessed and, except in a few cases, most menu settings will return to  
their default values.  
For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to the  
appendix Menu Options Lists (0 147).  
Operating modes:  
The FUNC. Panel and Edit Panel  
In  
and  
mode, the FUNC. panel shows a convenient over-  
view of frequently used shooting functions. Touch [FUNC.] to access  
the FUNC. panel and then touch the function you want to set or adjust.  
You may need to drag your finger up and down along the scroll bar to  
find the control button of the desired function.  
Drag your finger up  
Touch the control  
button of the  
desired function  
and down along the  
scroll bar to display  
the rest of the panel  
32 Š Preparations  
     
In  
and  
mode, touch [Edit] to display a similar panel contain-  
ing the various operations that are available after selecting one or more  
scenes or photos (for example, deleting, adding scenes to the playlist,  
protecting photos, etc.). Touch the control button of the desired opera-  
tion.  
Example of the Edit panel in  
mode  
Touch the control  
button of the desired  
operation  
The Setup Menus  
1
or  
mode only: Touch  
[FUNC.]  
2 Touch [MENU] to open the setup  
menus.  
You can also press u on the  
wireless controller to open the setup  
menus.  
3 Touch the tab of the desired  
menu.  
4 Drag your finger up and down along the scroll bar to bring the  
setting you want to change into the orange selection bar.  
Menu items not available appear grayed out.  
5 When the desired menu item is in the orange bar, touch inside the  
frame on the right.  
6 Touch the desired option and touch [a].  
You can touch [a] to close the menu at any time.  
Preparations Š 33  
 
NOTES  
• A small font size is used in menu screens so you can see the options  
currently selected. You can enlarge the font size by setting 6 8  
[Font Size] to [A Large] but only the icons of the currently selected  
options will appear on the screen.  
34 Š Preparations  
First Time Settings  
Setting the Date and Time  
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 cam-  
corder’s clock is not set.  
When the [Date/Time] screen appears,  
the year will be selected.  
1 Touch a field you want to change (year, month, day, hours or  
minutes).  
2 Touch [Z] or [O] to change the field as necessary.  
3 Set the correct date and time by changing all the fields in the  
same way.  
4 Touch [Y.M.D], [M.D,Y] or [D.M.Y] to select the date format you  
prefer.  
5 Touch [24H] to use 24-hour clock or leave this control unchecked  
to use 12-hour clock (AM/PM).  
6 Touch [OK] to start the clock and close the setup screen.  
NOTES  
• 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 (0 189) and set the time zone, date and time again.  
To change the date and time later on (not during the initial setup), open  
the [Date/Time] screen from the setup menus:  
[FUNC.]* 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [Date/Time]  
* Only when performing the procedure in a recording mode.  
Preparations Š 35  
     
Changing the Language  
The default language of the camcorder is English. You can set it to one  
of 22 other languages.  
Operating modes:  
[FUNC.]* 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [Language a] 8  
Desired language 8 [a]  
* Only when performing the procedure in a recording mode.  
NOTES  
• Some control buttons, such as [ZOOM], [FUNC.] or [MENU], will appear  
in English regardless of the language selected.  
Changing the Time Zone  
Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is  
New York.  
Operating modes:  
1 Open the [Time Zone/DST] screen.  
[FUNC.]* 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [Time Zone/DST]  
* Only when performing the procedure in a recording mode.  
2 Touch [S] to set the home time zone, or [V] to set the time zone  
of your destination when you are traveling.  
3 Touch [Z] or [O] to set the desired time zone. If necessary, touch  
[U] to adjust for daylight saving time.  
4 Touch [a] to close the menu.  
36 Š Preparations  
       
Using a Memory Card  
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder  
You can use commercially available  
SDHC (SD high capacity)  
memory cards and  
SD memory cards with this camcorder. How-  
ever, depending on the memory card, you may not be able to record  
movies. Refer to the table below.  
As of October 2009, the movie recording function has been tested  
using SD/SDHC memory cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and  
SanDisk.  
Memory card  
Capacity  
SD Speed Class  
Recording movies  
64 MB or less  
SD  
N*  
memory cards  
128 MB or more  
N
N
SDHC  
memory cards  
Over 2 GB  
* Depending on the memory card used, it may not be possible to record movies.  
About the SD Speed Class:  
The SD Speed Class is a standard that indicates the minimum guaran-  
teed data transfer speed of SD/SDHC memory cards. When you buy a  
new memory card, look for the Speed Class logo on the package.  
We recommend using memory cards rated Speed Class 4, 6 or 10.  
Eye-Fi Cards  
This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions  
(including wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card,  
please check with the card manufacturer.  
Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many  
countries or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permit-  
ted. If it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use in the  
area, please check with the card manufacturer.  
Preparations Š 37  
         
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card  
Make sure to initialize (0 40) all memory cards before using them with  
this camcorder.  
1 Turn off the camcorder.  
Make sure the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator  
is off.  
2 Open the memory card slot cover.  
3 Insert the memory card straight,  
with the label facing up, all the way  
into the memory card slot until it  
clicks.  
4 Close the memory card slot cover.  
Do not force the cover closed if the  
memory card is not correctly inserted.  
To remove the memory card  
Push the memory card once to release it. When the memory card  
springs out, pull it all the way out.  
IMPORTANT  
• Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable.  
Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a mal-  
function of the camcorder. Be sure to insert the memory card as  
described in step 3.  
e Selecting the Memory for the Recordings  
You can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in mem-  
ory or on a memory card. The built-in memory is the default memory  
for recording both.  
Operating modes:  
38 Š Preparations  
       
POINTS TO CHECK  
• Be sure you understand the information provided in Eye-Fi Cards  
(0 37) before using an Eye-Fi card.  
[FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8  
[Rec Media for Movies] or [Rec Media for Photos] 8  
[f] (built-in memory)or [g] (memory card)* 8 [a]  
* When selecting the memory, you can check the approximate available recording  
time/number of photos, based on currently used settings.  
NOTES  
e Select to record movies in the built-in memory if you later  
want to convert the movies to standard definition in order to upload  
them to the Web or to create standard DVDs.  
e Relay Recording of Movies  
You can activate the relay recording so if the built-in memory becomes  
full while recording movies, the recording will continue uninterrupted  
on the memory card.  
Operating modes:  
1 Insert a memory card that contains no video recordings into the  
camcorder.  
2 Activate the relay recording.  
[FUNC.]  
8
[MENU]  
8
8
8
[Rec Media for Movies]  
]*  
8
[f  
]
8
[Relay Recording]  
8
[
G
8
[a]  
* The approximate available recording time will now reflect the combined space in  
the built-in memory and on the memory card.  
Preparations Š 39  
     
NOTES  
• Any of the following actions will deactivate the relay recording function:  
- Turning off the camcorder.  
- Opening the memory card slot cover.  
- Changing the position of the mode switch.  
- Changing the camcorder's operating mode.  
- Selecting the memory card as the memory for recording movies.  
Initializing the Built-in Memory (e only) or Memory Card  
Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the  
first time. You can also initialize a memory card or the built-in memory  
(e only) to permanently delete all the recordings it contains.  
e At the time of purchase, the built-in memory comes pre-ini-  
tialized and contains music files for use as background music during  
playback.  
Operating modes:  
1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.  
Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until the  
initialization is completed.  
2 Initialize the memory.  
e
[FUNC.]* 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [Initialize f/g] 8  
[f Built-in Mem.] or [g Mem. Card] 8 [Initialize] 8  
[Complete Initialization]* 8 [Yes]** 8 [OK] 8 [a]  
d
[FUNC.]* 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [Initialize g] 8  
[Initialize] 8 [Complete Initialization]* 8 [Yes]** 8  
[OK] 8 [a]  
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* Touch this option if you want to physically erase all the data rather than just clear  
the file allocation table of the memory.  
**If you selected the [Complete Initialization] option, you can touch [Cancel] 8 [OK]  
to cancel the initialization while it is in progress. All recordings will be erased and  
the memory can be used without any problem.  
IMPORTANT  
• Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings. Lost origi-  
nal recordings cannot be recovered. Make sure you save important  
recordings in advance using an external device (0 126).  
• Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files you  
may have transferred to the card. (e The music files that come  
pre-installed in the built-in memory will be restored after it is initialized.)  
- Windows users: Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE to  
transfer music files from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc  
to a memory card after it is initialized. For details, refer to the  
‘ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide’ (PDF file).  
- Mac OS users: Use Finder to transfer music files from the [MUSIC]  
folder on the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to a memory  
card after it is initialized. Refer to About the music files (0 203) for the  
folder structure of the memory card.  
• At the time of purchase, Eye-Fi cards contain the necessary network  
configuration software. Be sure to install the software and complete the  
required configuration setup before you initialize the Eye-Fi card prior to  
using it with this camcorder.  
Preparations Š 41  
Dual Shot Mode  
This chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in  
the all-automatic Dual Shot mode, and how to use basic shoot-  
ing functions like zoom and Quick Start. To enjoy full access to  
menus and more advanced functions, refer to the relevant  
chapters for video (0 58) and photos (0 104).  
Basic Recording  
Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Dual Shot Mode  
Operating modes:  
1 Set the mode switch to 5.  
2 Turn on the camcorder.  
e By default, movies and  
photos are recorded in the built-in  
memory. You can select the  
memory that will be used to record  
movies and photos (0 38).  
• Please read the IMPORTANT  
section (0 44) before using an  
Eye-Fi card.  
To record video  
Press g to begin recording.  
Press g again to pause the recording.  
To take photos  
1 Press j halfway.  
Once the focus is automatically adjusted, h will turn green and one or  
more AF frames will appear.  
2 Press j fully.  
The ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded.  
42 Š Dual Shot Mode  
         
When you have finished recording  
1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off.  
2 Turn off the camcorder.  
3 Close the LCD panel.  
About Dual Shot  
• Only the following functions are available in  
- Zoom (0 46).  
mode.  
- Quick Start (0 47).  
- Video snapshot (0 68).  
- Advanced image stabilization modes (0 64) to shoot video while  
walking or to stabilize the shot while zooming in on faraway  
subjects (telephoto).  
- Face detection (0 66) to get beautiful shots of people every  
time, tracking the subject even if the person moves.  
- Touch & Track (0 68) to track other moving subjects, keeping  
them in focus and using the best settings to record them.  
About the Smart AUTO mode  
When shooting in  
mode, the camcorder will automatically  
detect certain characteristics of the subject, background, lighting  
conditions, etc. It will then adjust various settings (focus, exposure,  
color, image stabilization, image quality, among others), selecting  
the best settings for the scene you want to shoot. The Smart AUTO  
mode icon will change to one of the following icons.  
Dual Shot Mode Š 43  
   
Smart AUTO icons  
Background  
(color of the icon)  
Bright  
(grey)  
Blue skies  
(light blue)  
Vivid colors  
(green/red)  
Sunsets  
(orange)  
Subject ↓  
People (stationary)  
(
(
(
(
)
)
)
)
(
(
(
(
)
)
)
)
(
(
(
(
)
)
)
)
People (moving)  
Subjects other than people,  
such as landscapes  
Close objects  
The icon in parentheses appears under backlight conditions.  
Background →  
(color of the icon)  
Dark  
(dark blue)  
Spotlight  
Night scene  
Subject ↓  
People (stationary)  
People (moving)  
Subjects other than people,  
such as landscapes  
Close objects  
IMPORTANT  
• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or  
flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage  
to the memory.  
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not change the camcorders operating mode.  
44 Š Dual Shot Mode  
 
• Be sure to save your recordings regularly (0 126), especially after  
making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or  
corruption of data.  
• When recording photos on an Eye-Fi card, photos will be uploaded  
automatically if you are within the range of a configured network. Always  
verify that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in the country/region of  
use. See also Using an Eye-Fi card (0 146).  
NOTES  
About the Power Save mode: If 6 8 [Power Saving Mode] 8 [Auto  
Power Off] is set to [A On], the camcorder will shut off automatically  
to save power when it is powered by a battery pack and is left without  
any operation for 5 minutes. Press x to turn on the camcorder.  
• When recording in bright places, it may be difficult to use the LCD  
screen. In such cases, you can turn on the LCD backlight (0 29) or  
adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the 6 8 [LCD Bright-  
ness] setting.  
When taking photos:  
- If the subject is not suitable for autofocus, h turns yellow. Set the  
camcorder to  
mode and adjust the focus manually (0 74).  
- When the subject is too bright, [Overexp.] will flash on the screen. In  
such case, use the optional FS-H37U ND filter.  
• Under certain conditions, the Smart AUTO icon that appears on the  
screen may not match the actual scene. Especially when shooting  
against orange or blue backgrounds, the Sunset or one of the Blue  
Skies icons may appear and the colors may not look natural. In such  
case, we recommend recording in y manual mode (0 58, 104).  
• In  
mode, menus cannot be accessed but the following settings  
can be changed in advance, before setting the mode switch to 5.  
- 7/8 menu: [AF mode], [Auto Slow Shutter], [POWERED IS  
Button].  
- 8 menu: [Video Snapshot Length], [Rec Media for Movies]*,  
[Recording Mode], [Rec Media for Photos]*, [Photo Size/Quality],  
[Simultaneous Recording].  
- 6 menu: All settings.  
* e only.  
Dual Shot Mode Š 45  
 
Zooming  
Operating modes:  
There are three ways you can zoom in and out: using the zoom lever on  
the camcorder, using the zoom buttons on the wireless controller or  
using the zoom controls on the touch screen.  
In addition to the 15x optical zoom*, in  
mode, you can turn on the  
300x digital zoom with the 7 8 [Digital Zoom] setting.  
* When [Image Stabilizer] (FUNC. panel) is set to [P Dynamic], you can use the  
advanced zoom to magnify the image up to 18x.  
Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless Controller  
Move the zoom lever toward Q  
(wide angle) to zoom out. Move it  
toward P (telephoto) to zoom in.  
• By default, the zoom lever operates  
at a variable speed – press gently for  
a slow zoom; press harder for faster  
zooms.  
You can also use the zoom buttons  
on the wireless controller.  
W Zoom out  
T Zoom in  
Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls  
1
Display the zoom controls on the touch screen.  
[FUNC.]* 8 [ZOOM]  
* Not necessary in  
mode.  
• The zoom controls appear on the left side of the screen.  
46 Š Dual Shot Mode  
     
2 Touch the zoom controls to operate  
the zoom.  
Touch anywhere within the Q area to  
zoom out or anywhere within the P area  
to zoom in. Touch closer to the center for  
a slow zoom ([Speed 1]); touch closer to  
the e/d icons for faster zooms ([Speed 3]).  
3 Touch [a] to hide the zoom controls.  
NOTES  
• Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the subject. At full wide angle, you  
can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.).  
• In  
or  
mode, you can also set 7/8 8  
[Zoom Speed] to one of three constant speeds (3 is the fastest, 1 the  
slowest).  
• When [Zoom Speed] is set to [I Variable]:  
- When you use the P and Q buttons on the wireless controller, the  
zoom speed will be constant at [J Speed 3].  
- The zoom speed will be faster in record pause mode than when  
actually recording, except when pre-recording (0 65) is activated.  
• See Specifications (0 202) for notes about this function when the  
recording program is set to [r Underwater] or [s Surface].  
Quick Start Function  
When you close the LCD panel with the camcorder on, the camcorder  
enters the standby mode. In standby mode the camcorder consumes  
only about 1/3 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  
1 second*, allowing you to record the subject right away.  
* The actual time required varies depending on the shooting conditions.  
Operating modes:  
1 With the camcorder on and in a recording mode, close the LCD  
panel.  
A beep will sound and the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will change  
to orange to indicate the camcorder entered standby mode.  
Dual Shot Mode Š 47  
   
2 When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel.  
The ON/OFF (CHG) indicator turns back green and the camcorder is  
ready to record.  
IMPORTANT  
• Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while the  
ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is lit in orange).  
NOTES  
• The camcorder will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed  
while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing or while a menu is being  
displayed. The camcorder may also not enter standby mode if the LCD  
panel is closed while the memory card slot cover is open or when the  
battery charge is too low. Check that the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator  
changes to orange.  
• About standby mode and auto power off:  
- The camcorder will power off automatically if left in standby mode for  
10 minutes. Press x to turn on the camcorder.  
- You can select the length of time until shut-off or turn off the Quick  
Start function altogether with the 68 [Power Saving Mode] 8  
[Quick Start (Standby)] setting.  
- The usual 5-minute auto power off setting of [Power Saving Mode] is  
not applicable while the camcorder is in standby mode.  
• Changing the position of the mode switch while the camcorder is in  
standby mode will reactivate the camcorder in the operating mode  
selected.  
48 Š Dual Shot Mode  
Video  
This chapter covers functions related to movies, including play-  
back, advanced shooting, advanced functions and playlist and  
scene operations. For details about basic video shooting, refer  
to Dual Shot Mode (0 42).  
Basic Playback  
Playing Back the Video  
Operating modes:  
1 Press S.  
You can also press and hold B  
on the wireless controller for more  
than 2 seconds to switch between  
shooting and playback mode.  
2 Open the [Original] index screen, if  
it is not displayed.  
[b]8 [Original]  
3 Look for the scene you want to play back.  
Move the zoom lever toward Q to show 15 scenes per page; move it  
toward P to show 6 scenes per page.  
Video Š 49  
       
A Memory being read  
B Index screen currently displayed  
C Drag your finger left for the next index page*  
D Drag your finger right for the previous index page*  
E Select a different index screen to read different content or  
from a different memory (e only) (0 52)  
F Scene's timeline (0 87) and recording information  
G Narrow down the scenes shown in the index screen  
* While browsing through index pages, a scroll bar will appear at the  
bottom of the screen for a few seconds. When you have a large  
number of scenes it may be more convenient to drag your finger  
along the scroll bar.  
4 Touch the desired scene to play it back.  
• Playback will start from the scene selected and continue until the end  
of the last scene in the index screen.  
Touch the screen during playback to display the playback controls.  
50 Š Video  
A Stop the playback.  
B Jump to the beginning of the scene. Double-tap to jump  
to the previous scene.  
C Pause the playback.  
D Drag your finger left and right along the volume bar to  
adjust the volume.  
E Touch anywhere else to hide the playback controls.  
F Fast playback backward*.  
G Jump to the next scene.  
H Fast playback forward*.  
* Touch several times to increase the playback speed to approxi-  
mately 5x 15x 60x the normal speed. During fast playback,  
touch anywhere on the screen to return to normal playback.  
During playback pause:  
A Resume playback.  
B Slow playback backward*.  
C Slow playback forward*.  
* Touch several times to increase the playback speed 1/8 1/4 the  
normal speed. During slow playback, touch anywhere on the  
screen to return to playback pause.  
Video Š 51  
   
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.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not change the camcorders operating mode.  
You may not be able to play back with this camcorder movies recorded  
on a memory card using another device.  
NOTES  
• Depending on the recording conditions, you may notice brief stops in  
video or sound playback between scenes.  
• During fast/slow playback, you may notice some anomalies (blocky  
video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture.  
• The speed indicated on the screen is approximate.  
• Slow reverse playback will look the same as continuous frame reverse.  
The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back  
From the index selection screen you can select the content you want to  
play back (original scenes, playlist, or photos, for example). e  
only: You can also select the memory from which you want to play  
back your recordings.  
Operating modes:  
In any index screen, touch [b].  
During single photo view, touch the screen once to display the controls  
then touch [Q] to open the [Photos] index screen.  
52 Š Video  
   
A e Touch the tab of the desired memory: built-in  
memory or memory card.  
B Touch a control button to select the content you want to  
play back.  
Options  
[Original] Original movies as you recorded them.  
[Playlist] Scenes that were added to the playlist (0 94) and may  
have been rearranged to your liking.  
[3D Flip View] See the following section (0 54).  
[Photos] Display the photo index screen.  
[SD Scenes] (e Only when the memory card is selected)  
Scenes that were converted to standard definition to upload  
them to the Web (0 141) or to create standard DVD discs  
(0 135). Touch [SD Scenes] and then [For Web (MPEG-2)] or  
[For DVD (SD-VIDEO)] as necessary.  
[Video Snapshot] To display only video snapshot scenes. Touch  
this control button first and then [Original] or [Playlist] as neces-  
sary.  
NOTES  
• Fast/slow playback modes are not available for scenes converted to  
standard definition. Scenes in the [SD Scenes] index screens can only  
be played back at normal speed.  
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3D Flip View  
3D Flip View is a fun way to display your video recordings (original  
scenes) in a 3D layout, organized by recording date.  
In any index screen, touch [b] 8 [3D Flip View].  
During single photo view, touch the screen once to display the controls  
then touch [Q] to open the [Photos] index screen.  
A Drag your finger up and down to browse through the  
scenes recorded in the displayed date.  
B Drag your finger left to go to the next date with record-  
ings.  
C Touch the scene in the front to play it back.  
D Currently selected recording date.  
E Drag your finger right to go to the previous date with  
recordings.  
F Current scene / Total number of scenes recorded on the  
selected date.  
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Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index Screen  
From the [Original] index screen, you can narrow down the scenes  
shown, leaving only scenes that were recorded on a specific date or  
only those scenes in which people's faces were detected.  
Operating modes:  
Showing Only Scenes that Contain People’s Faces  
This will narrow down the scenes shown in the [Original] index screen,  
leaving only scenes that were recorded using face detection (0 66)  
and in which people's faces were detected.  
1 Open the [Original] index screen, if it is not displayed.  
[b] 8 [Original]  
2 Narrow down the scenes shown.  
[y All Scenes] 8 [o Scenes with Faces]  
• [o Faces] appears instead of [All Scenes]. To show all scenes again,  
touch [y o Faces] and then [All Scenes].  
Showing Only Scenes Recorded on a Specific Date  
This will narrow down the scenes shown in the [Original] or [Video  
Snapshot] [Original] index screen, leaving only scenes that were  
recorded on the date you choose.  
1 Open the [Original] or [Video Snapshot] [Original] index screen.  
[b] 8 [Original] or [b] 8 [Video Snapshot] 8  
[Original]  
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2 Open the calendar screen.  
[y All Scenes] 8 [Scenes by Date]  
• Dates that contain scenes (that is, movies were recorded on that  
date) appear in black against a silver background. Dates without  
recordings appear grayed out.  
Touch [y] or [A] to jump to the previous/next calendar month that  
contains recordings.  
3 Touch the desired date.  
The selected date appears instead of [All Scenes]. To show all scenes  
again, touch [y (the date displayed on the screen)] and then [All  
Scenes].  
NOTES  
You can change on what day to start the week for the calendar display  
with the 6 8 [Calendar Start Day] setting.  
Deleting Scenes  
You can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping.  
Deleting scenes allows you also to free up space on the memory. See  
also Deleting Scenes from the Playlist (0 95).  
Operating modes:  
1 Open the index screen that contains the scenes you want to  
delete.  
• [Original] or [Video Snapshot] [Original] index screen: To delete all  
the scenes recorded on a specific date, narrow down the scenes  
shown to scenes recorded on that date (0 55).  
2 Touch [a] to open the scene selection screen.  
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3 Touch on the individual scenes you want to delete.  
• A checkmark O will appear on scenes selected. Touch a selected  
scene again to remove the checkmark.  
To select all the scenes at once: Touch [Select All] instead of  
touching individual scenes. (Remove in advance any checkmarks  
from scenes you may have selected individually.)  
4 Delete the scenes.  
[Edit] 8 [Delete] 8 [Yes]* 8 [OK]  
* Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. Some scenes may  
be deleted nevertheless.  
IMPORTANT  
• Be careful when deleting original recordings. Once deleted, original  
scenes cannot be recovered.  
• Save copies of important scenes before deleting them (0 128).  
• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or  
flashing (while scenes are being deleted).  
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not change the camcorders operating mode.  
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 (0 40).  
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Advanced Functions  
Shooting Video in y Manual Mode  
When the mode switch is set to y (Manual mode), you can enjoy full  
access to the menus and manually adjust the exposure, focus, white  
balance and many more of the camcorder's settings to your prefer-  
ence. Even in  
mode, though, the camcorder can help you with  
the settings. For example, by using Special Scene recording programs  
(0 60).  
Operating modes:  
1 Set the mode switch to y.  
2 Turn on the camcorder.  
e By default, movies are  
recorded in the built-in memory. You  
can select the memory that will be  
used to record movies (0 38).  
3 Press g to begin  
recording.  
Press g again to pause the  
recording.  
IMPORTANT  
• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or  
flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage  
to the memory.  
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not change the camcorders operating mode.  
• Be sure to save your recordings regularly (0 126), especially after  
making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or  
corruption of data.  
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NOTES  
• The zoom, Quick Start function, power saving modes, etc. operate the  
same way in  
mode as in  
mode. For details, refer to Dual  
Shot Mode (0 42).  
Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)  
The camcorder offers 5 recording modes. Changing the recording  
mode will change the recording time available on the memory. Select  
MXP or FXP mode for better movie quality; select LP mode for longer  
recording times. The following table gives approximate recording  
times.  
Operating modes:  
[FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Recording Mode] 8  
Desired recording mode 8 [a]  
NOTES  
• Scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be saved onto AVCHD discs  
using the optional DW-100 DVD Burner. Use the supplied software  
ImageMixer 3 SE to back up such scenes.  
• 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 cam-  
corder to  
mode.  
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
Approximate recording times  
Default value  
LP  
1
1

MXP  
FXP  
XP+  
SP  
Recording mode  
Memory ↓  
20 min.  
40 min.  
30 min.  
1 hr.  
40 min.  
1 hr.  
10 min.  
1 hr.  
30 min.  
4 GB  
Memory card  
1 hr.  
25 min.  
2 hr.  
20 min.  
3 hr.  
8 GB Memory card/  
6 Built-in  
memory  
2
1 hr.  
25 min.  
2 hr.  
5 min.  
2 hr.  
50 min.  
4 hr.  
45 min.  
6 hr.  
5 min.  
16 GB  
Memory card  
2 hr.  
55 min.  
4 hr.  
10 min.  
5 hr.  
45 min.  
9 hr.  
35 min.  
12 hr.  
15 min.  
32 GB Memory card/  
a Built-in  
2
memory  
1
2
Recorded in 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. Movies recorded using other recording  
modes are recorded in 1,440 x 1,080 resolution.  
e At the time of purchase, the built-in memory contains about 75 MB  
of music files.  
Special Scene Recording Programs  
Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a  
sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special  
Scene recording program.  
Operating modes:  
[FUNC.] 8 [Rec. Programs] 8 [F Portrait] 8  
Desired recording program 8 [a]  

Options  
(
Default value)  

[FPortrait]  
The camcorder uses a large aper-  
ture, to achieve a sharp focus on the subject  
while blurring the background.  
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[GSports] To record sports scenes such as  
tennis or golf.  
[q Night Scene] To record nightscapes with  
lower noise.  
[ISnow] To record in bright ski resorts without  
the subject being underexposed.  
[JBeach] To record on a sunny beach without  
the subject being underexposed.  
[KSunset] To record sunsets in vibrant colors.  
[p Low Light] To record in low-light situations.  
[LSpotlight] To record spotlit scenes.  
[MFireworks] To record fireworks.  
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[rUnderwater] To record underwater scenes in  
natural colors.  
[sSurface] To record after getting out of the  
water, such as on a boat after diving.  
NOTES  
• [F Portrait]/[G Sports]/[I Snow]/[J Beach]: The picture may not  
appear smooth during playback.  
• [F Portrait]: The blur effect of the background increases the more you  
zoom in (P).  
• [I Snow]/[J Beach]: The subject may become overexposed on  
cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on the screen.  
• [p Low Light]:  
- 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.  
• [M Fireworks]:  
- To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) we  
recommend using a tripod.  
- In  
mode, slower shutter speeds are used so blur is more likely to  
occur. Stabilize the camcorder, for example, by mounting it on a  
tripod.  
• [r Underwater]/[s Surface]:  
- Use these recording programs when making recordings while the  
camcorder is in the optional WP-V2 Waterproof Case.  
- The [r Underwater] recording program is for making recordings  
underwater*. When using underwater lighting equipment or making  
recordings while on land, we recommend using the [s Surface]  
recording program.  
- To switch the recording program between [r Underwater] and  
[s Surface] while the camcorder is in the waterproof case, turn on  
the camcorder while holding j pressed down.  
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- p will appear on the screen when the camcorder's temperature  
becomes too high. If this happens, turn off the camcorder, take it out  
of the waterproof case and keep it in a cool place until the  
temperature goes down. If the camcorder becomes too hot, it will turn  
off automatically.  
- When making recordings underwater with the [r Underwater]  
recording program, the image on the LCD screen will appear redder  
than the actual subject. This will not affect the recording.  
- When a commercially available wide-converter or other accessory is  
attached to the waterproof case, the camcorder may focus on the  
accessory. In such case, move the zoom lever toward P to focus on  
the subject.  
- See Specifications (0 202) for additional notes about the  
[r Underwater] and [s Surface] recording programs.  
* Underwater is a unique environment that is ever-changing, depending on factors  
such as the weather and water conditions. In addition, water absorbs red light,  
which causes objects to appear bluer and greener.  
Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings  
Give your recordings a cinematic look by using  
the [D Cine Mode] recording program. Combine  
this recording program with the 24 fps progressive  
frame rate [E PF24] to get the enhanced effect  
of the 24p Cinema Mode.  
Operating modes:  
To set the [D Cine Mode] recording program  
[FUNC.] 8 [Rec. Programs] 8 [D Cine Mode] 8 [a]  
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Operating modes:  
To change the frame rate  
[FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Frame Rate] 8  
[E PF24] 8 [a]  
Advanced Image Stabilization  
The image stabilizer reduces camcorder blur (blur due to the cam-  
corder moving) so you can get nice, stable shots. Select the image sta-  
bilization mode according to the shooting conditions.  
Operating modes:  
In  
mode:  
[FUNC.] 8 [Image Stabilizer] 8 Desired IS mode 8 [a]  

Options  
(
Default value in  
mode)  

[P Dynamic]  
(
mode only) Compensates for a higher  
degree of camcorder shake, such as when shooting while walk-  
ing, and is more effective as the zoom approaches full wide  
angle.  
[Q Standard]*, [Q On] Compensates for a lower degree of  
camcorder shake, such as when shooting while remaining sta-  
tionary, and is suitable for shooting natural-looking scenes. Use  
this setting when recording movies with the optional Wide-con-  
verter or Tele-converter.  
[j Off]* Use this setting when the camcorder is mounted on a  
tripod.  
* In  
mode, if you change the IS mode to one of these settings, you may  
notice a slight change in the field of view while zooming in close to the tele-  
photo end.  
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Powered IS  
When shooting video, you can use Powered IS to make the image  
stabilization even more powerful. Powered IS is most effective when  
you are stationary and zooming in on far subjects using high zoom  
ratios (the more you approach the telephoto end). Holding the LCD  
panel with your left hand will add to the stability of the shot.  
Press and hold Y as long as  
you want to activate Powered IS.  
Z appears in yellow, while  
Powered IS is activated.  
You can change the operation of the  
Y button (long press or  
toggle on/off) with the 7 8  
[POWERED IS Button] setting.  
NOTES  
• If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer may  
not be able to fully compensate.  
• Powered IS is not available in  
mode.  
• For surveying and following shots, when you pan the camcorder from  
side to side or tilt it up and down, we recommend setting the IS mode  
to [P Dynamic] or [Q Standard].  
Pre-Recording  
The camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press  
g, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportuni-  
ties. This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start  
recording.  
Operating modes:  
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1 Activate the pre-recording function.  
[FUNC.] 8 [d Pre REC] 8 [A On] 8 [a]  
d appears.  
• Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off pre-recording.  
2 Press g.  
The scene recorded in the memory will start 3 seconds before  
g was pressed.  
NOTES  
• While pre-recording is activated, the camcorder will not emit any notifi-  
cation sounds.  
• The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds prior to pressing  
g if the button was pressed within 3 seconds of having  
turned on pre-recording or having finished the previous recording.  
• Any of the following actions will deactivate the pre-recording function.  
- Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 5 minutes.  
- Pressing S or z.  
- Changing the position of the mode switch.  
- Changing the camcorder's operating mode.  
- Setting the camcorder to standby mode.  
- Changing any of the setup menu settings or changing the following  
settings in the FUNC. panel: [Rec. Programs], [White Balance], [AGC  
Limit], [Digital Effect] or [Image Stabilizer].  
Face Detection  
The camcorder automatically detects people’s faces and uses this  
information to select the optimal settings for beautiful videos and pho-  
tos.  
Operating modes:  
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POINTS TO CHECK  
• Select a recording program other than [q Night Scene],  
[p Low Light], [M Fireworks] or [r Underwater].  
By default, face detection is activated. If the function was turned off, per-  
form the following procedure to turn it on.  
[FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 7/8 8  
[Face Detection & Tracking] 8 [A On o] 8 [a]  
To select the main subject  
If there is more than one person in the picture, the camcorder will auto-  
matically select one person it determines is the main subject. The main  
subject is indicated by a white face detection frame and the camcorder  
will optimize the settings for that person. Other faces will have gray  
frames.  
Touch a different face on the  
touch screen to optimize the  
camcorder's settings for that  
person.  
Main subject  
NOTES  
• The camcorder may mistakenly detect the faces of non-human sub-  
jects. In such case, turn face detection off.  
• In certain cases, faces may not be detected correctly. Typical examples  
include:  
- Faces extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation to the overall  
picture.  
- Faces turned to the side, at a diagonal or partially hidden.  
• Face detection cannot be used when the shutter speed used is slower  
than 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set to [E PF24]) or when the digital  
zoom is activated at more than 60x zoom (dark blue area on the zoom  
bar).  
• When face detection is activated, the slowest shutter speed used by the  
camcorder is 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set to [E PF24]).  
Video Š 67  
Touch & Track  
When recording people, face detection (0 66) will track the main sub-  
ject and keep it always in focus. But also when recording other moving  
subjects such as your pet, a moving vehicle or people not facing the  
camera directly, you can use Touch & Track to keep your subject in  
focus at all times.  
Operating modes:  
1 Make sure face detection is activated (0 66).  
2 Point the camcorder at a moving subject and touch the subject on  
the touch screen.  
• A white double frame will appear around the subject and track it as it  
moves.  
Touch [Cancel z] to remove the frame and cancel the tracking.  
NOTES  
• In certain cases, Touch & Track may not be able to track the subject.  
Typical examples include:  
- Subjects extremely small or large in relation to the overall picture.  
- Subjects too similar to the background.  
- Subjects lacking sufficient contrast.  
- Fast moving subjects.  
- When shooting indoors with insufficient lighting.  
Video Snapshot  
Record a series of short scenes or capture short scenes from a movie  
you have previously recorded. Play your video snapshot scenes set to  
your favorite music (0 89) to create your own fun music video. You  
will be surprised how by changing the background music, you can give  
your scenes an entirely new feel.  
Recording Video Snapshot Scenes  
Operating modes:  
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1 Press z.  
• A blue border appears on the  
screen.  
• Press z again to return  
to normal video recording mode.  
2 Press g.  
• By default, the camcorder records  
for about 4 seconds (the blue frame  
serves as a visual progress bar)  
and then automatically returns to record pause mode. You can  
change the length of video snapshot scenes with the 8 8  
[Video Snapshot Length] setting.  
• When the camcorder stops recording, the screen will momentarily  
turn black as if a camera shutter had released.  
• In index screens, video snapshot scenes are indicated with the Z  
mark.  
NOTES  
• Changing the camcorder's operating mode will deactivate the video  
snapshot mode.  
Digital Effects  
Operating modes:  
[FUNC.] 8 [O Digital Effects] 8 Desired fader/effect* 8  
[a]  
* You can preview the digital effect on the screen.  
• The icon of the selected digital effect appears in green. Effects are  
applied immediately.  
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To fade in/out  
Press g in record pause mode (M) to start recording with  
a fade in. Press g while recording (N) to fade out and pause  
the recording.  

Options  
(
Default value)  

[N Off]  
Select this setting when you do not intend to use the dig-  
ital effects.  
[2 Black & White]* Records movies and photos in black and  
white.  
[3 Sepia]* Records movies and photos in sepia tones for an  
“old” look.  
[0 Fade Trigger/Once], [6 Fade Trigger/Always], [1 Wipe/Once],  
[7 Wipe/Always] Select one of the faders to begin or end a  
scene with a fade from or to a black screen. You can choose to  
activate the fader only once, or every time you press  
g to begin or end a scene.  
* Only these digital effects are available in  
mode.  
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.  
• Faders cannot be used when recording video snapshot scenes or when  
pre-recording is activated.  
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture  
[A Programmed AE] is the default automatic exposure (AE) recording  
program; using it, you can change functions like the white balance or  
image effects. Select one of the other AE recording programs to control  
the shutter speed or aperture.  
Operating modes:  
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[FUNC.] 8 [Rec. Programs] 8 [B Shutter-Pri. AE] or  
[C Aperture-Pri. AE] 8 Drag your finger left and right  
along the dial to set the desired shutter speed (B) or  
aperture value (C) 8 [a]  

Options  
(
Default value)  

[A Programmed AE]  
The camcorder automatically adjusts the  
aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for  
the subject.  
[B Shutter-Pri. AE] Set the shutter speed value. The camcorder  
automatically sets the appropriate aperture value.  
[C Aperture-Pri. AE] Set the aperture value. The camcorder auto-  
matically sets the appropriate shutter speed.  
NOTES  
• [B Shutter-Pri. AE]:  
- On screen only the denominator is displayed – [B 250] indicates a  
shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc.  
- In  
mode, when the frame rate is set to [E PF24], the shutter  
speeds available will be the following: 1/6, 1/12, 1/24, 1/48, 1/60,  
1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 and 1/2000.  
- When recording in dark surroundings, you can obtain a brighter  
picture by using slow shutter speeds; however, image quality may not  
be as good and autofocus may not work well.  
- The image may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds.  
- Recording movies under fluorescent lights: If the screen starts to flicker,  
select [B Shutter-Priority AE] and set the shutter speed to 1/100.  
• [C Aperture-Priority AE]: The actual range of values available for selec-  
tion will vary depending on the initial zoom position.  
• When setting a numeric value (aperture or shutter speed), the number  
displayed will flash if the aperture value or shutter speed is not appropri-  
ate for the recording conditions. In such case, select a different value.  
• During exposure lock, the aperture value/shutter speed cannot be  
changed. Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually  
adjusting the exposure.  
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Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines  
XWith slower shutter speed you can add a nice  
motion blur and sense of movement.  
With faster shutter speeds you can “freeze the  
action” for powerful images of moving subjects.W  
mode A  
y
mode  
1/2  
1/4  
1/8  
1/15  
1/30  
1/60 1/100 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000  
Low-light situations  
Most ordinary conditions  
Fast moving subjects  
or shooting from a  
moving car or train  
Indoor sports  
Outdoor sports on sunny days  
XWith small aperture values only the subject is in  
focus and the background is softly blurred. Great  
for portraits or to isolate a single object.  
With large aperture values every part of  
the image is clearly in focus. Good  
for landscapes and architectural shots.W  
F2.0  
F2.8  
F4.0  
F5.6  
F8.0  
F1.8  
F2.4  
F3.4  
F4.8  
F6.7  
More light  
Shallow  
y Lens aperture A  
Less light  
Deep  
y Depth of Field A  
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Manual Exposure Adjustment  
At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or sub-  
jects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overex-  
posed). To correct this, you can adjust the exposure manually or use  
the Touch AE function to automatically set the optimal exposure for the  
subject you select. This is convenient when the brightness of the sub-  
ject you want to shoot is noticeably brighter/darker than the general  
brightness of the image.  
Operating modes:  
POINTS TO CHECK  
• Select a recording program other than [M Fireworks].  
1 Open the exposure adjustment screen.  
[FUNC.] 8 [e Exposure]  
2 Touch a subject that appears inside the e frame.  
• The Touch AE mark (P) will flash and the exposure will be adjusted  
automatically so the area you touched will be correctly exposed. You  
have the option to further adjust the exposure manually as  
necessary.  
You can touch [y] instead to adjust the exposure manually without  
activating the Touch AE function.  
• The manual adjustment dial appears and the adjustment value is set  
at 0.  
Touch [y] again to return the camcorder to automatic exposure.  
3 Drag your finger up and down along the dial to set the exposure  
adjustment value.  
The adjustment range may vary depending on the initial brightness of  
the image, and some values may be grayed out.  
4 Touch [a] to lock the exposure at the selected value.  
During exposure lock, e and the selected exposure adjustment value  
will appear on the screen.  
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NOTES  
• If the recording program is changed during exposure lock, the cam-  
corder will return to automatic exposure.  
• When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them, the  
camcorder automatically corrects for the backlight. You can turn off the  
automatic backlight correction with the 7/8 8 [Auto Backlight  
Correction] setting.  
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit  
When recording in dark surroundings, the camcorder will automatically  
increase the gain to try to get a brighter picture. However, using higher  
gain values may result in more noticeable video noise. You can select  
the AGC limit to curb the amount of noise by setting the maximum gain  
value to be used. The smaller the AGC limit, the picture will be darker  
but will have less the noise.  
Operating modes:  
[FUNC.] 8 [P AGC Limit] 8 [y Manual]* 8  
Drag your finger left and right along the dial to set the AGC  
limit 8 [a]  
* Touch [z Automatic] to remove the limit for the automatic gain control.  
• The AGC limit selected appears on the screen.  
Manual Focus Adjustment  
Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case,  
focus manually.  
• Reflective surfaces  
• Subjects with low contrast  
or without vertical lines  
• Fast moving subjects  
• Through wet windows  
• Night scenes  
Operating modes:  
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POINTS TO CHECK  
• Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure.  
1 Open the manual focus screen.  
[FUNC.] 8 [X Focus]  
2 Touch a subject that appears inside the X frame.  
• The Touch AF mark (P) will flash and the focusing distance will be  
adjusted automatically. You have the option to further adjust the  
focus manually as necessary.  
You can touch [2] instead to adjust the focus manually without  
activating the Touch AF function.  
• The manual focus controls and the current focusing distance appear.  
Touch [2] again to return the camcorder to autofocus.  
3 Touch and hold [l] or [W] to adjust the focus.  
• The center of the screen will be magnified to help you focus more  
easily. You can also turn off this function with the 7 8 [Focus  
Assistance] setting.  
• The focusing distance displayed will change as you adjust the focus.  
You can change the units used for the distance display with the  
6 8 [Distance Units] setting.  
• If you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or  
fireworks, touch and hold [l] until the focusing distance changes to  
V.  
4 Touch [a] to lock the focus at the selected distance.  
During manual focus, [MF] will appear on the screen.  
NOTES  
• While the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is attached, the  
focusing distance displayed will be incorrect.  
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White Balance  
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.  
Operating modes:  
POINTS TO CHECK  
• Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording pro-  
grams.  
[FUNC.] 8 [m White Balance] 8 Desired option* 8 [a]  
* When you select [g Custom WB], set the custom white balance with the follow-  
ing procedure before touching [a].  
To set the custom white balance  
Point the camcorder at a white object, so it fills the whole screen,  
and touch [Set WB].  
When the adjustment is completed, g stops flashing and disappears.  
The camcorder will retain the custom white balance even if you turn it off.  

Options  
(
Default value)  

[Y Automatic]  
The camcorder automatically sets the white bal-  
ance for natural looking colors.  
[a Daylight] To record outdoors on a bright day.  
[b Shade] To record in shaded places.  
[c Cloudy] To record on a cloudy day.  
[e Fluorescent] To record under warm white, cool white or warm-  
white-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.  
[f Fluorescent H] To record under daylight or daylight-type  
(3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.  
[d Tungsten] To record under tungsten and tungsten-type  
(3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.  
[g Custom WB] Use the custom white balance setting to make  
white subjects appear white under colored lighting.  
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NOTES  
• When you select the custom white balance:  
- Set 7 8 [Digital Zoom] to [B Off].  
- Reset the white balance when you change locations or the lighting or  
other conditions change.  
- Depending on the light source, g may keep flashing. The result will  
still be better than with [Y Automatic].  
• 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  
• Depending on the type of fluorescent light, optimal color balance may  
not be obtained with [e Fluorescent] or [f Fluorescent H]. If the color  
looks unnatural, select [Y Automatic] or [g Custom WB].  
Image Effects  
You can use the image effects to change the color saturation and con-  
trast to record movies and photos with special color effects.  
Operating modes:  
POINTS TO CHECK  
• Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording pro-  
grams.  
[FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 7/8 8 [Image Effects] 8  
Desired option* 8 [a]  
* When you select [Z Custom Effect], set the custom image effect with the follow-  
ing procedure before touching [a].  
To set the custom image effect  
1 Touch [U], [V] or [W] to set the desired [Color Depth] level.  
2 Touch [y] or [A] to select [Sharpness], [Contrast] and  
[Brightness] and adjust their levels the same way.  
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
Options  
(
Default value)  

[U Off]  
Records with no image enhancing effects.  
[V Vivid] Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation.  
[W Neutral] Tones down the contrast and color saturation.  
[X Low Sharpening] Records subjects with softened outlines.  
[Y Soft Skin Detail] 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.  
[Z Custom Effect] Allows you to adjust the color depth, bright-  
ness, contrast, and sharpness of the image.  
[Color Depth]: (V) Shallower, (U) Richer.  
[Sharpness]: (V) Softer, (U) Sharper.  
[Contrast]: (V) Softer, (U) Sharper.  
[Brightness]: (V) Darker, (U) Brighter.  
Mini Video Light  
You can turn on the mini video light to shoot video or take photos in  
dark places.  
Operating modes:  
POINTS TO CHECK  
• Select a recording program other than [r Underwater] or  
[s Surface].  
[FUNC.] 8 [Y Video Light] 8 [A On] 8 [a]  
Y appears on the screen.  
• Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off the mini video light.  
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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.  
Using an External Video Light  
You can use the optional VL-5 Video Light or VFL-2 Video Flash Light  
when you need a video light that is stronger than the built-in mini video  
light.  
Attach the optional video light to the mini advanced shoe.  
• Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (0 83).  
appears when you turn on the optional video light (ON or AUTO).  
For details about using the optional video light, refer to the instruction  
manual of the accessory used.  
NOTES  
• When an optional video light is attached to the mini advanced shoe, the  
built-in mini video light will be disabled. To use the built-in mini video  
light, turn off the optional video light.  
Self Timer  
Operating modes:  
[FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self Timer] 8  
[A On n] 8 [a]  
n appears.  
• Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off the self timer.  
mode: In record pause mode, press g.  
The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The  
countdown appears on the screen.  
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mode: Press j, first halfway to activate the autofocus  
and then fully.  
The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown*. The  
countdown appears on the screen.  
* 2 seconds when using the wireless controller.  
NOTES  
• Once the countdown has begun, any of the following actions will cancel  
the self timer.  
- Pressing g (when recording movies) or j fully (when  
recording photos).  
- Turning off the camcorder.  
- Changing the camcorders operating mode.  
- Setting the camcorder to standby mode.  
Audio Recording Level  
You can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in or an external  
microphone. You can display the audio level indicator while recording.  
Operating modes:  
POINTS TO CHECK  
• Select a recording program other than [r Underwater] or  
[s Surface].  
Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level  
1 Open the manual audio recording level adjustment screen.  
[FUNC.] 8 [c Mic. Level] 8 [y Manual]  
• The audio level indicator and current audio recording level will appear  
on the screen.  
Touch [z Automatic] to return the camcorder to automatic audio  
recording levels.  
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Manual audio level adjustment  
Audio level indicator  
Current audio level  
Audio level adjustment bar  
2 Touch and hold [y] or [A] to adjust the audio recording level as  
necessary.  
As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level  
meter will go to the right of the -12 dB mark (yellow area) only  
occasionally.  
3 Touch [a] to lock the audio recording level at the current level.  
To display the audio level indicator  
Usually, the audio level indicator will be displayed only after activating  
the manual adjustment of the audio recording level. You can choose to  
display it also when the audio level is adjusted automatically.  
[FUNC.] 8 [c Mic. Level] 8 [z Automatic] 8  
[Audio Level Indicator] 8 [a]  
NOTES  
• When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may  
be distorted.  
• If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, activate the  
microphone attenuator with the 7 8 [Microphone Attenuator] set-  
ting.  
• We recommend using headphones to check the sound level while  
adjusting the audio recording level or when the microphone attenuator  
is activated.  
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Using Headphones  
Use headphones for playback or to check the audio level while record-  
ing. The headphones are connected to the AV OUT/X terminal, which  
is used for both the headphones and the audio/video output. Before  
connecting the headphones, follow the procedure below to change the  
function of the terminal from AV output to X (headphones) output.  
*
Operating modes:  
* Headphones can be used also in  
mode but the function of the terminal can-  
not be changed in this mode. Change the setting in advance in one of the other  
operating modes.  
[FUNC.]* 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [AV/Headphones] 8  
[Headphones] 8  
To close the menu: 8 [a]  
To continue adjusting the volume:  
8 [f] 8 [Volume] 8 Drag your finger left and right along  
the volume bar to adjust the volume 8 [a]  
* Only when performing the procedure in  
mode.  
J appears.  
To adjust the volume during playback  
In  
mode, and in  
mode during slideshow playback, adjust  
the headphones volume the same way you adjust the speaker’s vol-  
ume (0 51).  
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IMPORTANT  
• When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume to an appro-  
priate level.  
• Do not connect the headphones to the AV OUT/X terminal if the J  
icon does not appear on the screen. The noise output in such case may  
be harmful to your hearing.  
NOTES  
• Use commercially available headphones with a 3.5 mm minijack.  
• Even if [AV/Headphones] was set to [J Headphones] in a playback  
mode, the function of the AV OUT/X terminal will return automatically to  
AV output when you turn off the camcorder.  
Using the Mini Advanced Shoe  
Using the mini advanced shoe, you can attach to the camcorder a  
range of optional accessories to expand its functionality. For details  
about optional accessories available for use with your camcorder, refer  
to Accessories (0 193). For details about how to attach and use the  
accessories, refer also to the instruction manual of the accessory used.  
1 Retract the mini advanced shoe  
cover in the direction of the arrow.  
2 Attach the optional accessory to  
the mini advanced shoe.  
When a compatible accessory is  
attached to the mini advanced shoe,  
will appear on the screen.  
Example: Attaching an optional DM-100  
Directional Stereo Microphone.  
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NOTES  
• Accessories designed for the Advanced Accessory Shoe  
*
cannot be used with this camcorder. Look for video  
accessories bearing this logo to ensure compatibility with  
the mini advanced shoe.  
Using an External Microphone  
When recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphone  
may pick up the sound of the camcorder's internal machinery. In such  
case, we recommend using an external microphone.  
Using the SM-V1 Surround Microphone or DM-100 Directional Stereo  
Microphone  
Using the SM-V1 you can add a sense of depth and presence to your  
recordings with 5.1ch surround sound. Using the DM-100 you can  
accurately record audio coming directly from the direction you are  
recording.  
Operating modes:  
Attach the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone or DM-100  
Directional Stereo Microphone to the mini advanced shoe.  
Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe  
appears. For details about using  
the optional external microphone, refer  
to the instruction manual of the acces-  
sory used.  
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Using other microphones  
You can also use commercially avail-  
able microphones. Connect the exter-  
nal microphone to the MIC terminal.  
Use commercially available condenser  
microphones with their own power  
supply. You can connect almost any  
stereo microphone with a 3.5 mm  
plug but audio recording levels may  
vary.  
NOTES  
• When using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone, change the  
microphone's directionality mode with the 7 8 [Surround Mic  
Directionality] setting.  
Playing back recordings made with the optional SM-V1 Surround Micro-  
phone: You can enjoy 5.1ch surround sound playback on HDTVs com-  
patible with 5.1ch surround sound connected to the camcorder using  
an HDMI cable. Audio output from the AV OUT/X terminal (including  
headphone output) will be converted to 2ch stereo. The camcorders  
built-in speaker is monaural.  
• When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder, 7  
8 [Wind Screen] will automatically be set to [B Off Z].  
• If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, adjust the  
audio recording level manually (0 80) or activate the microphone atten-  
uator with the 7 8 [Microphone Attenuator] setting.  
Using a Zoom Remote Controller  
By attaching the optional RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter to the mini  
advanced shoe, you can use the optional ZR-2000 or ZR-1000 Zoom  
Remote Controller. Doing so will allow you to use certain functions  
while viewing the picture on an external monitor without touching the  
camcorder. This is particularly useful while the camcorder is mounted  
on a tripod and you want to ensure maximum stability of a shot.  
Operating modes:  
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Attach the optional RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter to the mini  
advanced shoe.  
Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (0 83).  
appears. For details about using the adapter, refer to the instruction  
manual of the RA-V1. For details about using the zoom remote controller,  
refer to the instruction manual of the ZR-2000 or ZR-1000.  
Functions Available with the Zoom Remote Controller  
Using the ZR-2000 or ZR-1000: turning the power on/off, starting/  
stopping a recording, zoom, focus adjustment and displaying on-  
screen displays on an external monitor.  
Using the ZR-2000 only: switching between autofocus and manual  
focus, Push AF* and focus assistance (MAGNIFYING button).  
* The Push AF function allows you to switch to autofocus temporarily during  
manual focus.  
NOTES  
• In  
mode, the only available functions are turning the power on/off,  
starting/stopping a recording, and zoom.  
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Selecting the Playback Starting Point  
If you have a very long scene, you may want to start playing back the  
scene from a certain point. You can use the movie timeline to break the  
scene to segments at fixed time intervals ranging from 6 seconds to 6  
minutes. If you recorded movies using face detection (0 66), you can  
display the scene divided into segments every time the camcorder reg-  
istered a change in the main subject of the scene.  
Operating modes:  
1 Open the [Original] or [Playlist] index screen.  
2 Open the scene's [Timeline] screen.  
[c] 8 the desired scene  
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.  
3 Touch the desired frame in the timeline ruler to start playing back  
the scene from that point.  
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A Touch twice to return to the index screen.  
B Previous/next scene.  
C Drag your finger left along the ruler to display the next 5  
frames.  
D Current scene / Total number of scenes.  
E Scene's recording mode and length.  
F Recording date and time.  
G Drag your finger right along the ruler to display the previ-  
ous 5 frames.  
H Currently selected interval between frames (or  
[o Faces]).  
To change the interval between frames  
[6 sec] 8 Desired interval 8 [f]  
To display changes in the scene’s main subject  
[6 sec] 8 [o Faces] 8 [f]  
• The timeline ruler will show frames taken from the scene every time  
the main subject detected by the camcorder changed.  
NOTES  
• For a single scene, up to 100 changes in main subject will appear in the  
[Timeline] screen when [o Faces] is selected.  
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Playing Back Scenes Set to Background Music  
You can play back video snapshot scenes, scenes in the playlist and  
photo slideshows set to background music (instead of the original  
sound). You can use one of the supplied music tracks or connect an  
external audio player to use your favorite songs as background music.  
Operating modes:  
Using One of the Supplied Music Tracks as Background Music  
The supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc contains 3 music tracks  
you can use as background music. e: The music files comes  
pre-installed in the built-in memory.  
POINTS TO CHECK  
To play back scenes or a slideshow of photos recorded on the memory  
card, you will need to transfer the music tracks to the memory card in  
advance. For details, refer to the ‘ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide’  
(PDF file).  
1 Open the [Playlist], [Video Snapshot] [Original]/[Playlist] or  
[Photos] index screen.  
2 Open the music track selection screen.  
[MENU]  
8
y
/
z
8
[Select Music]  
8
[A  
On]  
8
[Z] or [O] to select the desired music track* 8 [a]  
* Touch [B Off] to play back the scenes with the sound recorded originally or  
to play back the photo slideshow without any music.  
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A Select the desired music track.  
B Play back the original sound (no background music).  
C Delete the music track selected.  
D Listen to the music track selected. Touch again (B) to  
stop the playback.  
3 Back in the index screen, touch a scene to start the playback set  
to the selected music track.  
In  
mode, touch a photo to go to single photo view and continue  
with the slideshow procedure (0 113).  
To delete a music track  
In the music track selection screen, touch [Z] or [O] to select the  
track you want to delete.  
[d] 8 [Yes]  
Using an External Audio Player for Background Music  
Use your favorite songs as background music by connecting an exter-  
nal player.  
POINTS TO CHECK  
You will need a commercially available audio cable with at least one  
mini-stereo plug (to connect to the MIC terminal on the camcorder); the  
other end will depend on external player used).  
1 Open the [Playlist], [Video Snapshot] [Original]/[Playlist] or  
[Photos] index screen.  
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2 Activate the external audio input.  
[MENU] 8 y / z 8 [External Audio Input] 8  
[A On  
]
3 Connect the external player to the camcorder's MIC terminal.  
4 Adjust the audio input as necessary.  
• Start the music playback on the external player and adjust its volume  
according to the onscreen indications. When the audio input is in the  
correct range, stop the music playback and touch [a] on the  
camcorder.  
Touch [External Player Link] to link the video playback to the start/  
end of the music from the external player.  
Playback with the video/slideshow linked to the external audio  
5 Start the music playback on the external player.  
• Playback will start from the first scene or photo in the index screen.  
• When the external audio input stops, the video playback will pause.  
When the external audio input is restored, video playback will resume  
automatically.  
• When you play back the slideshow linked to the external audio, the  
photos will be displayed continuously until the music stops. When  
the external audio input stops, the slideshow will stop as well.  
Playback with the video not linked to the external audio  
5 Back in the index screen, touch a scene to start the video  
playback.  
In  
mode, touch a photo to go to single photo view and continue  
with the slideshow procedure (0 113).  
6 Start the music playback on the external player.  
IMPORTANT  
• If you use copyrighted songs and music tracks in your video creations,  
remember that music under copyright may not be used without permis-  
sion from the copyright holder, except for cases permitted under appli-  
cable laws, such as for personal use. Make sure to follow applicable  
laws when using music files.  
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NOTES  
You can also add to the playlist just the video snapshot scenes you  
want to watch and arrange their playback order.  
• Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files you  
may have transferred to the card. (e The music files that come  
pre-installed in the built-in memory will be restored after it is initialized.)  
- Windows useres: Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE to  
transfer music files from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc  
to a memory card after it is initialized. For details, refer to the  
‘ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide’ (PDF file).  
- Mac OS users: Use Finder to transfer music files from the [MUSIC]  
folder on the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to a memory  
card after it is initialized. Refer to About the music files (0 203) for the  
folder structure of the memory card.  
• Transfer music files to the memory card that contains the recordings  
you want to play back with background music.  
• About video playback linked to the external player:  
- In some cases, the video playback may not be correctly linked to the  
external player. For example, if the volume of external player is too low  
or if the audio signal contains a lot of noise, etc.  
- When you connect the MIC terminal to the audio outputs on the  
external player and cannot adjust the strength of the signal, the  
camcorder will automatically decrease the volume of the external  
player when the audio signal is too loud.  
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Onscreen Displays and Data Code  
You can turn most onscreen displays on or off.  
Operating modes:  
Repeatedly press h to turn the onscreen displays on/off in the  
following sequence:  
,
mode:  
• All displays on  
• Most displays off1  
mode2:  
mode2:  
• All displays on  
• Only data code on  
• All displays off  
• All displays on  
• Only recording date  
and time on  
• All displays off  
1
Pressing h will turn off most of the icons and displays that appear automati-  
cally but will not remove onscreen displays that were turned on manually (for  
example, onscreen markers or the audio level meter).  
2
Touch the screen to display the playback controls.  
About the Data Code  
With every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code  
(date/time of recording, information about the camera setup, etc.). In  
mode, this information is displayed within the Exif information  
panel while the playback controls are displayed on the screen; in  
mode, you can select the information to be displayed with the y  
8 [Data Code] setting.  
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Playlist and Scene Operations  
Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing Back  
Create a playlist to play back only the scenes you prefer and in the  
order of your choice. You can play back the scenes in the playlist using  
your favorite song as background music (0 89).  
Operating modes:  
Adding Scenes to the Playlist  
1 Open the [Original] or [Video Snapshot] [Original] index screen.  
To add to the playlist all the scenes recorded on a specific date, narrow  
down the scenes shown to scenes recorded on that date (0 55).  
2 Touch [a] to open the scene selection screen.  
3 Touch on the individual scenes you want to add to the playlist.  
• A checkmark O will appear on scenes selected. Touch a selected  
scene again to remove the checkmark.  
To select all the scenes at once: Touch [Select All] instead of  
touching individual scenes. (Remove in advance any checkmarks  
from scenes you may have selected individually.)  
4 Add the scenes to the playlist.  
[Edit] 8 [Add to Playlist] 8 [Yes] 8 [OK]  
e Scenes are added to the playlist on the same memory  
they are recorded on.  
NOTES  
• Deleting or moving scenes in the playlist will not affect the original  
recordings.  
• Scenes that were edited using the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE  
and were then written back to the camcorder cannot be added to the  
playlist.  
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e You can copy scenes from the built-in memory to the mem-  
ory card (0 126) to include in the memory cards playlist also scenes  
that were originally recorded in the built-in memory.  
Deleting Scenes from the Playlist  
Deleting scenes from the playlist will not affect your original recordings.  
1 Open the [Playlist] index screen.  
You can touch [b] 8 [Video Snapshot] 8 [Playlist] to open the  
playlist of video snapshot scenes.  
2 To delete a single scene, touch [c] and touch the scene you want  
to delete.  
• The [Timeline] screen appears.  
• This step is not necessary to delete the entire playlist.  
3 Delete the scenes from the playlist.  
[Edit] 8 [Delete] 8 [Yes]* 8 [OK]  
* If you selected to delete all the scenes in the playlist, touch [Stop] to interrupt  
the operation while it is in progress. Some scenes will be deleted nevertheless.  
Moving Scenes in the Playlist  
Move the scenes in the playlist to play them back in the order of your  
choice.  
1 Open the [Playlist] index screen.  
You can touch [b] 8 [Video Snapshot] 8 [Playlist] to open the  
playlist of video snapshot scenes.  
2 Touch [c] and touch the scene you want to move.  
The [Timeline] screen appears.  
3 Move the scene.  
[Edit] 8 [Move] 8 Touch an empty box on the screen to  
select the desired position 8 [OK] 8 [Yes]  
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A Destination icon.  
B Move the scene to the position indicated by the destina-  
tion icon.  
C Touch an empty box to select it as the destination.  
D Scene selected to be moved.  
E Original position of the scene and currently selected des-  
tination.  
Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie  
You can capture video snapshot scenes, single photos or a series of  
continuous photos from a previously recorded scene. For example, you  
may want to print photos from video recorded at a party or create a  
small video clip using video snapshot scenes from the highlights of an  
event.  
Operating modes:  
Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene  
1 Open the index screen that contains the scene from which you  
want to capture the video snapshot scene.  
2 Play back the desired scene.  
3 Press g to capture the video snapshot scene.  
The camcorder captures the video snapshot scene for about 4  
seconds (the blue frame serves as a visual progress bar), and then  
enters playback pause mode. You can change the length of video  
snapshot scene you capture with the 8 8 [Video Snapshot  
Length] setting.  
4 Touch [B] to return to the index screen.  
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NOTES  
• A video snapshot scene can be captured only during playback; it can-  
not be captured during playback pause mode.  
e The captured video snapshot scene is saved to the same  
memory that contains the source scene.  
• Video snapshot scenes cannot be captured from any of the following  
types of scenes.  
- Scenes shorter than 1 second  
- Scenes that were edited using the supplied software ImageMixer 3  
SE and were then written back to the camcorder.  
• When the source scene is itself a video snapshot scene, you may not  
be able to capture a video snapshot scene depending on the length of  
the source scene and the length currently selected for video snapshot  
scenes.  
• When you start capturing a video snapshot scene less than 1 second  
from the end of the scene, the video snapshot scene will be captured  
starting from the beginning of the following scene.  
• During the playback of video snapshot scenes captured from a previ-  
ously recorded movie, you may notice some anomalies in the picture/  
sound at the point where the playback switches to a new scene.  
Capturing Photos  
You can capture a single photo or a series of photos. The size of the  
captured photos will be [H 1920x1080] and it cannot be changed,  
but you can select the photo quality.  
Please read the IMPORTANT section (0 98) before using an Eye-Fi  
card.  
Operating modes:  
To select the photo capture settings  
[MENU] 8 8 8 [Photo Capture from Video] 8  
[A Single Photo] or [B Photo Sequence] 8 [f]  
Continue from the same menu:  
[Photo Capture Quality] 8 Desired photo quality* 8 [a]  
* The number displayed indicates the approximate number of photos that can be  
recorded with the current quality setting.  
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To capture the photos  
1 Play back the scene from which you want to capture the photo.  
2 Pause the playback at the point you want to capture.  
3 Press j fully.  
To capture a photo sequence, hold j pressed down. The scene  
will be played back by frames and each frame captured as a separate  
photo.  
4 Touch [B] to return to the index screen.  
IMPORTANT  
• When capturing photos on an Eye-Fi card, photos will be uploaded  
automatically if you are within the range of a configured network. Always  
verify that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in the country/region of  
use. See also Using an Eye-Fi card (0 146).  
NOTES  
• The data code of the photos will reflect the date and time of recording of  
the original scene.  
• Photos captured from a scene with a lot of fast movement may be  
blurred.  
e Photos will be recorded on the memory selected for record-  
ing photos.  
• [B Photo Sequence]:  
- Up to 100 photos can be captured at a time.  
- The photo sequence capture will stop when the end of the scene is  
reached (playback will pause at the beginning of the following scene).  
- Photos will be captured at intervals of 1/30 second (1/24 second, if  
the scene was recorded at a frame rate of [E PF24]).  
Dividing Scenes  
You can divide scenes (original scenes only) in order to leave out the  
best parts and later cut out the rest.  
Operating modes:  
1 Open the [Original] index screen.  
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2 Select the scene you want to divide and touch it to start playing it  
back.  
3 Pause the playback at the point where you want to divide the  
scene.  
4 Open the scene division screen.  
[Edit] 8 [Divide]  
5 Bring the scene to a precise point, if necessary.  
• During playback pause: Touch [A] to play back the scene. Touch  
[F] or [E] to jump a frame backward/forward.  
• During playback: Touch [C] to pause the playback. Touch [J] or  
[I] for fast playback backward/forward.  
6 Divide the scene.  
[A Divide] 8 [Yes]  
• The video from the division point to the end of the scene will appear  
as a new scene in the index screen.  
NOTES  
• When advancing/reversing frames while dividing the scenes, the interval  
between frames is about 0.5 seconds.  
• If the scene cannot be divided at the point where you paused the play-  
back, advance/reverse a frame and then divide the scene.  
• During the playback of a scene that was divided, you may notice some  
anomalies in the picture/sound at the point where the scene was cut.  
• The following scenes cannot be divided:  
- Video snapshot scenes and other scenes that are too short (less than  
3 seconds).  
- Scenes that were edited using the supplied software ImageMixer 3  
SE and were then written back to the memory.  
• Scenes cannot be divided within 1 second from the beginning or the  
end of the scene.  
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Photos  
Refer to this chapter for details on taking photos (advanced  
shooting functions), viewing photos and printing them. For  
details about basic photo shooting, refer to Dual Shot Mode  
Basic Playback  
Viewing Photos  
Operating modes:  
1 Press S.  
2 Open the [Photos] index screen, if it is not displayed.  
[b] 8 [Photos]  
3 Look for the photo you want to play back.  
Move the zoom lever toward Q to show 15 photos per page; move it  
toward P to show 6 photos per page.  
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A Memory being read.  
B Index screen currently displayed.  
C Drag your finger left for the next index page.  
D Drag your finger right for the previous index page.  
E Select a different index screen to read different content or  
from a different memory (e only) (0 52).  
4 Touch the photo you wish to view.  
• The photo is displayed in single photo view.  
• Drag your finger left/right to browse through the photos one by one.  
To return to the index screen from single photo view  
1 Touch the screen to display the playback controls.  
2 Touch [Q].  
Photo Jump Function  
When you have recorded a large number of photos, you can jump eas-  
ily through the photos using the scroll bar.  
1 Touch the screen to display the playback controls.  
2 Jump through the photos using the scroll bar.  
[g] 8 Drag your finger left and right along the scroll  
bar 8 [f]  
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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.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not change the camcorders operating mode.  
• The following image files may not be displayed correctly.  
- Images not recorded with this camcorder.  
- Images edited on or uploaded from a computer.  
- Images whose file names have been changed.  
Deleting Photos  
You can delete those photos that you are not interested in keeping.  
Operating modes:  
Deleting a Single Photo  
1 In single photo view, select the photo you want to delete.  
2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls.  
3 Delete the photo.  
[Edit] 8 [Delete] 8 [d Proceed] 8 [Yes]  
4 Drag your finger left/right to select another photo to delete or  
touch [a].  
Deleting Photos from the Index Screen  
1 Open the [Photos] index screen.  
[b] 8 [Photos]  
2 Touch [a] to open the photo selection screen.  
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3 Touch on the individual photos you want to delete.  
• A checkmark O will appear on photos selected. Touch a selected  
photo again to remove the checkmark.  
To select all the photos at once: Touch [Select All] instead of touching  
individual photos. (Remove in advance any checkmarks from photos  
you may have selected individually.)  
4 Delete the photos.  
[Edit] 8 [Delete] 8 [Yes]* 8 [OK]  
* Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. Some photos will  
be deleted nevertheless.  
IMPORTANT  
• Be careful when deleting photos. Deleted photos cannot be recovered.  
• Protected photos cannot be deleted.  
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Additional Functions  
Taking Photos in y Manual Mode  
Operating modes:  
1 Set the mode switch to y.  
2 Turn on the camcorder.  
e By default, photos are  
recorded in the built-in memory.  
You can select the memory that will  
be used to record photos (0 38).  
• Please read the IMPORTANT  
section before using an Eye-Fi  
card.  
3 Touch [3] to switch to  
mode.  
4 Press j halfway.  
Once the focus is automatically adjusted, h will turn green and one or  
more AF frames will appear.  
5 Press j fully.  
The ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded.  
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.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not change the camcorders operating mode.  
• When recording photos on an Eye-Fi card, photos will be uploaded  
automatically if you are within the range of a configured network. Always  
verify that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in the country/region of  
use. See also Using an Eye-Fi card (0 146).  
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NOTES  
• If the subject is not suitable for autofocus, h turns yellow. Adjust the  
focus manually (0 74).  
• When the subject is too bright, [Overexp.] will flash on the screen. In  
such case, use the optional FS-H37U ND filter.  
Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It  
You can delete a photo you have just recorded while reviewing it within  
the time set for the 8 8 [Photo Review Time] option.  
Operating modes:  
While reviewing the photo immediately after recording:  
[d] 8 [Yes]  
NOTES  
• If you press h during the photo review time, the photo will continue  
to be displayed indefinitely. Press j halfway to return to normal  
shooting mode.  
Selecting Photo Size and Quality  
Photos are recorded as JPG files. As a general rule, select a larger  
photo size for higher quality. Select the [K 2304x1296] size for photos  
with an aspect ratio of 16:9.  
Operating modes:  
[FUNC.]  
Desired photo quality* (top row)  
Desired photo size* (bottom row)  
8
[MENU]  
8
8
8
8
[Photo Quality/Size]  
8
8
[a]  
* The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of  
photos that can be recorded with the current quality/size setting.  
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Options  
Large capacity memory cards, like those usually used for video record-  
ing, can contain a very large number of photos. As a reference, the  
number of photos that can be recorded on a 1 GB memory card is  
given in the following table.  
NOTES  
• The actual number of photos that can be recorded will vary depending  
on the subject and shooting conditions.  
• The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the cam-  
corder to  
mode.  
• When printing photos, use the following guidelines as a reference for  
selecting the print size.  
- L 2100x1575: To print photos up to A4 size (21 x 29.7 cm, 8.3 x 11.7  
in.).  
- M 1600x1200: To print photos up to L size (9 x 13 cm, 3.5 x 5 in.) or  
postcard size (10 x 14.8 cm, 4 x 6 in.).  
- N 640x480: To send photos as e-mail attachments or to post on the  
Web.  
- K 2304x1296, H 1920x1080, S 848x480: To print photos with a  
16:9 aspect ratio. (Wide-sized photo paper is required.)  
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Approximate number of photos available on a 1 GB memory card  

Default value  
Memory card  
Photo size ↓  
L 2100x1575  
Photo quality  

E [Super Fine]  
F
[Fine]  
G [Normal]  
1,265  

420  
465  
630  
700  
K 2304x1296  
M 1600x1200  
H 1920x1080  
N 640x480  
1,390  
720  
1,075  
1,000  
6,350  
4,760  
2,115  
1
670  
1,970  
3
4,395  
3,360  
11,430  
2
S 848x480  
9,525  
1
2
This size is only available for capturing photos from a movie (0 96).  
This size is only available for simultaneous recording in  
mode.  
mode or  
3
Approximate number of photos that can actually be recorded on the memory card.  
(The maximum number of remaining photos displayed on the screen is 9999.)  
Flash  
You can use the flash to take photos in dark places.  
Operating modes:  
POINTS TO CHECK  
• Select a recording program other than [M Fireworks], [r Underwater]  
or [s Surface].  
1 Select the flash mode.  
[FUNC.] 8 [S Flash] 8 Desired option 8 [a]  
• The icon of the selected flash mode appears. U disappears after 4  
seconds.  
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2 Press j, first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully  
to record the photo.  
Depending on the setting selected and shooting conditions, the flash  
will fire.  

Options  
(
Default value)  

[U Automatic]  
The flash fires automatically according to the  
brightness of the subject.  
[V Red-Eye Auto] The flash fires automatically according to the  
brightness of the subject. The assist lamp lights up to reduce the  
red-eye effect.  
[S Flash On] The flash always fires.  
[W Flash Off] The flash does not fire.  
Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light  
You can use the optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light as an external flash  
when its POWER switch is set to n ON. The procedure for setting the  
external flash is the same as for the built-in flash.  
Attach the optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light to the mini advanced  
shoe.  
Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (0 83).  
appears when you turn on the video flash light (n ON). For details  
about using the video flash light, refer to the instruction manual of the  
VFL-2.  
NOTES  
• The flash will not fire in the following cases:  
- When the flash mode is set to [U Automatic] or [V Red-Eye Auto]  
and you manually adjust the exposure.  
- During auto exposure bracketing.  
- When the flash mode is set to [U Automatic] or [V Red-Eye Auto]  
and the recording program is set to [q Night Scene].  
- When using an optional video light.  
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About the AF-Assist Lamp: While you press j halfway, if the sur-  
roundings of the subject are too dark, the mini video light may light up  
briefly in order to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately (AF-  
assist lamp).  
- You can also set 8 8 [AF-Assist Lamp] to [B Off] so the assist  
lamp is not activated.  
- The camcorder may not be able to focus even if the AF-assist lamp is  
on.  
- When the recording program is set to [r Underwater] or  
[s Surface], [AF-Assist Lamp] is automatically set to [B Off].  
• The practical range of the flash is approx. 1 to 2 m (3.3 to 6.6 ft.). The  
practical range with the VFL-2 attached is approx. 1 to 4 m (3.3 to  
13.1 ft.). In any case, the actual range will depend on the recording con-  
ditions.  
• The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode.  
• 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.  
• We recommend not using the flash while the optional Wide-converter or  
Tele-converter is attached; its shadow can appear on the screen.  
Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing  
Take a series of photos of a moving subject or record the same picture  
in 3 levels of exposure in order to choose later the photo you like the  
best.  
Operating modes:  
POINTS TO CHECK  
• Select a recording program other than [M Fireworks].  
[FUNC.] 8 [Drive Mode] 8 Desired option 8 [a]  
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
Options  
(
Default value)  

[A Single]  
Records a single photo.  
[D AE Bracketing] The camcorder records 3 photos using 3 dif-  
ferent exposures (dark, normal, light in 1/2 EV steps), allowing  
you to choose the photo you like the best.  
[B Continuous], [C Hi-Speed Cont.]  
Captures a series of up to 60 photos as long as you hold j  
pressed down. There are two continuous shooting speed set-  
tings: normal (approx. 3 photos/second) and high speed (approx.  
5 photos/second).  
Continuous Shooting/Hi-Speed Continuous Shooting  
1 Press j halfway to activate the autofocus.  
2 Press j fully and hold it pressed down.  
Auto Exposure Bracketing  
Press j, first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to  
record the 3 photos.  
NOTES  
• Continuous shooting speeds are approximate and vary depending on  
recording conditions and subjects.  
• When the flash is used, continuous shooting speed will decrease to  
approx. 2.1 photos/second. Continuous shooting speed will decrease  
also when using slow shutter speeds (1/30 or slower).  
Taking Photos while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording)  
You can record photos even while the camcorder is set to  
mode.  
Moreover, you can capture the photo at the same time you are record-  
ing video. Photos recorded with simultaneous recording will have the  
same aspect ratio of movies (16:9).  
Please read the IMPORTANT section (0 111) before using an Eye-Fi  
card.  
Operating modes:  
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[FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Simultaneous  
Recording] 8 Desired photo quality* (top row)** 8  
Desired photo size* (bottom row) 8 [a]  
* The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of  
photos that can be recorded with the current quality/size setting.  
**Touch [X] if you do not intend to use simultaneous recording.  
Operating modes:  
While recording, or in record pause mode, press j to capture  
the photo.  
In  
mode, the size/quality of photos taken while recording video  
(simultaneous recording) will be determined by the setting selected with  
this procedure; the size/quality of photos taken in record pause mode will  
be determined by the photo size set in  
mode (0 105).  
IMPORTANT  
• When recording photos on an Eye-Fi card, photos will be uploaded  
automatically if you are within the range of a configured network. Always  
verify that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in the country/region of  
use. See also Using an Eye-Fi card (0 146).  
NOTES  
• Photo quality will be higher when photos are recorded in  
in mode during record pause.  
mode or  
e Photos will be recorded on the memory selected for record-  
ing photos.  
• Photos cannot be recorded simultaneously while the digital zoom or a  
digital effect is activated.  
• In  
mode, when the IS mode is set to [P Dynamic], if you zoom  
in to full telephoto you can record video using a zoom ratio larger than  
15x. Photos taken simultaneously at that time, however, will show a  
maximum zoom ratio of 15x so the video and the photo will not show  
exactly the same picture.  
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Light Metering Mode  
The camcorder measures the light reflected from the subject in order to  
calculate the optimal exposure settings. Depending on the subject, you  
may want to change the way the light is measured and evaluated.  
Operating modes:  
POINTS TO CHECK  
• Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording pro-  
grams.  
[FUNC.] 8 [Metering Mode] 8 Desired option 8 [a]  

Options  
(
Default value)  

[Q Evaluative]  
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.  
[S Center-Wt. Avg.] Averages the light metered from the entire  
screen, giving more weight to the subject in the center.  
[R Spot] 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.  
Slideshow  
You can play a slideshow of all the photos and even set it to music.  
Operating modes:  
1 Open the [Photos] index screen.  
2 Select the background music to use when playing back the photo  
slideshow (0 89).  
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Slideshow set to a music track  
3 Touch the screen to display the playback controls, then touch [A]  
to play back the slideshow set to the selected music track.  
Slideshow not linked to the external audio  
3 Touch the screen to display the playback controls, then touch [A]  
to start the slideshow.  
4 Start the music playback on the external player.  
• Drag your finger left and right along the volume bar to adjust the  
volume.  
Touch [C] to stop the slideshow. Hide the playback controls if  
necessary.  
To change the slideshow’s transition effects  
[MENU] 8 z 8 [Slideshow Transition] 8  
[Off], [Dissolve] or [Slide Image] 8 [a]  
Magnifying Photos during Playback  
In single photo view, photos can be magnified up to 5 times. R will  
appear for photos that cannot be enlarged.  
Operating modes:  
1 Move the zoom lever toward P.  
• The photo is magnified by 2 times and a  
frame appears indicating the position of  
the magnified area.  
To further enlarge the photo, move the  
zoom lever toward P. To reduce the  
magnification times, move it toward  
Q.  
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2 Drag your finger across the photo to display the area you want to  
see enlarged.  
To cancel the magnification, move the zoom lever toward Q until the  
frame disappears.  
Rotating Photos  
You can rotate photos 90 degrees to change their orientation.  
Operating modes:  
1 In single photo view, select the photo you want to rotate.  
2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls.  
3 Rotate the photo.  
[Edit] 8 [Rotate] 8 [q] (90° left) or [r] (90° right)  
4 Drag your finger left/right to select another photo to rotate or  
touch [a].  
Histogram Display  
In single photo view, you can display the histogram and the icons of all  
the functions used at the time of recording (Exif information panel). The  
histogram will be displayed also immediately after taking a photo.  
Use the histogram as a reference to verify the correct exposure of the  
photo.  
*
Operating modes:  
* In  
mode the histogram will be dis-  
played while a photo is reviewed immedi-  
ately after having taken the photo.  
Touch the screen to display the  
playback controls.  
Shadows  
Highlights  
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The histogram and Exif information panel are displayed as well. Press  
h to hide the histogram and Exif information panel.  
The area to the right of the histogram represents highlights and the left  
side represents shadows. A photo whose histogram skews to the right  
is relatively bright; while one whose histogram peaks to the left, is rela-  
tively dark.  
Protecting Photos  
You can protect photos from accidental erasure.  
Operating modes:  
Protecting Single Photos  
1 In single photo view, select the photo you want to protect.  
2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls.  
3 Protect the photo.  
[Edit] 8 [Protect] 8 [B]  
A appears and the photo cannot be deleted. Touch [B] again to  
remove the protection.  
4 Drag your finger left/right to select another photo to protect or  
touch [a].  
Protecting Photos from the Index Screen  
1 Open the [Photos] index screen.  
2 Touch [a] to open the photo selection screen.  
3 Touch on the individual photos you want to protect.  
• A checkmark O will appear on photos selected. Touch a selected  
photo again to remove the checkmark.  
To select all the photos at once: Touch [Select All] instead of touching  
individual photos. (Remove in advance any checkmarks from photos  
you may have selected individually.)  
4 Protect the photos.  
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[Edit] 8 [Protect] 8 [Protect]* 8 [OK]  
* Touch [Remove Protection] to remove the protection from the selected photos.  
IMPORTANT  
• Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings, including  
protected photos.  
-
r
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 taking photos. The way to set and use  
them was already explained in detail, so we refer you to the relevant  
page in the “Video” section.  
• Zoom (0 46)  
• Quick Start (0 47)  
• Recording programs (0 60, 70)  
• Face detection (0 66)  
Touch & Track (0 68)  
• Digital effects (0 69)  
• Manual exposure adjustment (0 73)  
• Manual focus adjustment (0 74)  
• White balance (0 76)  
• Image effects (0 77)  
• Mini video light (0 78)  
• Self timer (0 79)  
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Printing Photos  
Printing Photos (Direct Print)  
The camcorder can be connected to any PictBridge-compatible  
printer. You can mark in advance the photos you want to print and set  
the desired number of copies as a print order (0 119).  
Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the CP,  
DS and ES series and PIXMA printers carry-  
ing the PictBridge logo.  
Operating modes:  
Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer  
1 In single photo view, select a photo you want to print.  
2 Turn on the printer.  
3 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB  
cable.  
• Connection D. Refer to Connection Diagrams (0 124).  
• If the device selection screen appears, touch [Computer/Printer].  
V appears and changes to D.  
IMPORTANT  
• If V continues to flash (for more than 1 minute) or if D 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 connection.  
• During the following operations, even if you connect a printer to the  
camcorder it will not be recognized.  
- Deleting all photos  
- Removing all print orders  
NOTES  
will appear for photos that cannot be printed.  
• We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power  
adapter.  
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• Refer also to the printers instruction manual.  
• If you have no intention to use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you  
can set 8 8 [USB Connection Type] to [N Computer/Printer] so  
the device type selection screen does not appear every time you con-  
nect the camcorder to a printer.  
• For best performance when connecting the camcorder to a PictBridge-  
compatible printer, we recommend keeping the number of photos in the  
memory to no more than 100 photos.  
Printing a Single Photo  
With the camcorder correctly connected to the printer and the photo  
you want to print displayed in single photo view:  
[E] 8 [Yes]  
• Printing starts. When the printer finishes printing the photo, the cam-  
corder will return to single photo view.  
Touch [Stop] 8 [Yes] to interrupt the printing in progress.  
• Drag your finger left/right to select another photo to print.  
To change the paper size  
[MENU] 8 8 8 [Paper Settings] 8  
Desired paper size 8 [a]  
NOTES  
• Print setting options and the [Default] paper size vary depending on the  
printer used. For details, refer to your printer's instruction manual.  
When you have finished printing  
Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and printer and turn off  
the camcorder.  
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Print errors  
If an error occurs while printing, an error message (for example, [No  
paper]) will appear on the camcorder’s screen. Solve the problem refer-  
ring to the error message list (0 183) and to the printer's instruction  
manual.  
Canon's PictBridge-compatible printers: If printing does not resume auto-  
matically after you solved the problem, touch [Continue] to resume  
printing. If that option is not available, touch [Stop] and then restart  
printing from the beginning.  
Other printers or if the error still persists with a Canon printer: If printing  
does not resume automatically, disconnect the USB cable and turn off  
the camcorder. After a short while, turn on the camcorder and restore  
the USB connection.  
Print Orders  
You can mark in advance photos you want to print from those recorded  
on the memory card, and set the desired number of copies as a print  
order. Later, you can easily print out the print orders by inserting the  
memory card into the SD memory card slot of DPOF-compatible print-  
ers or self-serviced digital photo kiosks. You can set print orders for up  
to 998 photos.  
Operating modes:  
Marking Single Photos with Print Orders  
1 In single photo view, select the photo you want to mark with a  
print order.  
Check that you are viewing photos recorded on the memory card. (g  
appears next to the photo number.)  
2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls.  
3 Mark the photo with a print order.  
[Edit] 8 [Print Orders] 8 [Z] or [O] to set the number of  
copies 8 [Set]  
• The total number of copies in the DPOF print order appears next to  
the H icon.  
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To cancel the print order, set the number of copies to 0.  
4 Drag your finger left/right to select another photo to mark with a  
print order or touch [a].  
Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen  
1 Open the [Photos] index screen.  
Check that you have selected the g tab (memory card).  
2 Touch [a] to open the photo selection screen.  
3 Touch on the individual photos you want to mark with a print  
order.  
• A checkmark O will appear on photos selected. Touch a selected  
photo again to remove the checkmark.  
To select all the photos at once: Touch [Select All] instead of touching  
individual photos. (Remove in advance any checkmarks from photos  
you may have selected individually.)  
4 Mark the photos with print orders.  
[Edit] 8 [Print Orders] 8 Desired option 8 [OK]  
Options  
[One Copy Each] Sets a print order of 1 copy of each of the  
selected photos.  
[Remove Print Orders] Removes all the print orders from the  
selected photos.  
NOTES  
e To set print orders for photos recorded in the built-in mem-  
ory, copy the photos to the memory card in advance.  
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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  
1COMPONENT OUT Terminal*  
Access: Open the rear terminal cover.  
The component video terminal is for video only.  
When you use connection B do not forget the  
audio connections using the AV OUT/X  
terminal.  
2USB Terminal  
Access: Open the side terminal cover.  
3HDMI OUT Terminal*  
Access: Open the side terminal cover.  
The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality  
digital connection that combines audio and  
video in a single convenient cable.  
4AV OUT/X Terminal  
Access: Open the LCD panel.  
Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted  
while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is  
connected to the camcorder. Adjust the volume  
on the connected TV.  
* 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.  
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Connection Diagrams  
In the following connection diagrams, the left side shows the terminals  
on the camcorder and the right side shows (for reference only) an  
example of terminals on a connected device.  
Connection A  
HDMI  
Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only  
Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with an HDMI input terminal.  
HTC-100 HDMI Cable  
(optional)  
(HDMI mini connector)  
(standard HDMI  
connector)  
About the HDMITM connection  
The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connection (A) 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 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.  
- While the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using connection  
will be no video output from other terminals.  
A, there  
- 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  
A. Try one of the other connections.  
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Connection B  
Component Video  
Type: Analog Quality: High Definition Output only  
Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with component video input terminals. Change the  
following settings on the camcorder:  
- 6 8 [AV/Headphones] to [H AV]  
Red  
Blue  
CTC-100/S Component Cable  
Green  
(supplied)  
White  
Red  
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable  
(supplied)  
Connection C  
Type: Analog Quality: Standard definition Output only  
Composite Video  
Connect to a standard TV or a VCR with audio/video input terminals. Change the following  
settings on the camcorder:  
- y 8 [TV Type] according to the TV set (widescreen or 4:3), if the TV cannot  
automatically detect and change the aspect ratio  
- 6 8 [AV/headphones] to [H AV]  
Yellow  
White  
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable  
Red  
(supplied)  
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Connection D  
USB  
Type: Digital data connection  
Connect to a computer to save your recordings, to the optional DW-100 DVD Burner to  
create DVD discs from them, or to a printer to print out photos.  
USB Cable  
(supplied)  
NOTES  
To be able to write back scenes and to transfer music files from the  
computer to the camcorder, power the camcorder using the compact  
power adapter and only then connect it to the computer using the sup-  
plied USB cable.  
Playback on a TV Screen  
Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family  
and friends. Playback on an HDTV using one of the high-definition con-  
nections will ensure the best playback quality.  
Operating modes:  
1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV.  
2 Connect the camcorder to the TV.  
Refer to Connection Diagrams (0 122) and select the most  
appropriate connection for your TV.  
3 Turn on the connected TV.  
On the TV, select as the video input the same terminal to which you  
connected the camcorder. Refer to the instruction manual of the  
connected TV.  
4 Turn on the camcorder and set it to  
or  
mode.  
Play back the movies or photos.  
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NOTES  
To correctly play back movies recorded with x.v.Color (0 156) on an  
HDTV compatible with this standard, additional settings may be  
required on the connected HDTV. Refer to the TVs instruction manual.  
• We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power  
adapter.  
• Connection C: When you play back your 16:9 movies on standard TV  
sets with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the TV set will switch automatically to wide-  
screen mode if it is compatible with the Video ID-1 system. Otherwise,  
change the aspect ratio of the TV manually.  
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Saving and Sharing Your Recordings  
e Copying Recordings to a Memory Card  
You can copy your recordings only one-way: from the built-in memory  
to the memory card. Scenes and photos will be copied from the index  
screen you selected to the corresponding index screen on the memory  
card.  
Please read the IMPORTANT section (0 128) before using an Eye-Fi  
card.  
Copying Scenes  
Operating modes:  
1 Open the index screen that contains the scenes you want to copy.  
• Check that you have selected the f tab (built-in memory).  
• [Original] or [Video Snapshot] [Original] index screen: To copy all  
the scenes recorded on a specific date, narrow down the scenes  
shown to scenes recorded on that date (0 55).  
2 Touch [a] to open the scene selection screen.  
When you copy scenes from the [Playlist] index screen (including the  
playlist of video snapshot scenes), you cannot select individual scenes;  
instead, the entire playlist will be copied. Skip directly to step 4.  
3 Touch on the individual scenes you want to copy.  
• A checkmark O will appear on scenes selected. Touch a selected  
scene again to remove the checkmark.  
To select all the scenes at once: Touch [Select All] instead of  
touching individual scenes. (Remove in advance any checkmarks  
from scenes you may have selected individually.)  
4 Copy the scenes.  
[Edit] 8 [Copy (G)] 8 [Yes]* 8 [OK]  
* Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.  
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Copying a Single Photo  
Operating modes:  
1 In single photo view, select the photo you want to copy.  
Check that you are viewing photos recorded in the built-in memory. (f  
appears next to the photo number.)  
2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls.  
3 Copy the photo.  
[Edit] 8 [Copy (G)] 8 [i Proceed] 8 [Yes]  
4 Drag your finger left/right to select another photo to copy or touch  
[a].  
Copying Photos from the Index Screen  
Operating modes:  
1 Open the [Photos] index screen.  
Check that you have selected the f tab (built-in memory).  
2 Touch [a] to open the photo selection screen.  
3 Touch on the individual photos you want to copy.  
• A checkmark O will appear on photos selected. Touch a selected  
photo again to remove the checkmark.  
To select all the photos at once: Touch [Select All] instead of touching  
individual photos. (Remove in advance any checkmarks from photos  
you may have selected individually.)  
4 Copy the photos.  
[Edit] 8 [Copy (G)] 8 [Yes]* 8 [OK]  
* Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.  
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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.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not change the camcorders operating mode.  
• When copying photos onto an Eye-Fi card, photos will be uploaded  
automatically if you are within the range of a configured network. Always  
verify that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in the country/region of  
use. See also Using an Eye-Fi card (0 146).  
NOTES  
• If the memory card slot cover is open, or the LOCK switch on the mem-  
ory card is set to prevent writing, you will not be able to copy recordings  
to the memory card.  
• Scenes that were edited using the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE  
and were then written back to the camcorder cannot be copied to the  
memory card.  
• If there is not enough space on the memory card, as many photos as  
possible will be copied before stopping the operation.  
Saving Recordings on a Computer  
Movies recorded with this camcorder are saved in the built-in memory  
(e only) or on the memory card. Because space is limited,  
make sure to save your recordings on a computer on a regular basis.  
Saving Movies  
With the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE you can save scenes to  
your computer. If necessary, video files previously saved on a  
computer can be restored back to the camcorder. The software also  
offers many options for organizing your video library, editing video and  
more.  
Installation  
See ‘PIXELA Applications’ Installation Guide.  
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Using the software  
See ‘ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide’ (PDF file on the Transfer Utili-  
ties CD-ROM).  
Saving Photos  
With the supplied software Photo Applications you can save photos  
to your computer, and easily organize and edit them.  
Installation  
Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer  
for the first time. See also the relevant sections in the ‘Photo Applica-  
tion’ Instruction Manual (r PDF file).  
Install the Photo Applications module on the supplied Camcorder  
Supplemental Disc.  
r Refer to Installing Photo Application.  
First-time connection to a computer running Windows  
Windows users only: The first time you connect the camcorder to the  
computer, you also need to select the CameraWindow auto-launch  
setting.  
r Refer to Starting CameraWindow.  
Using the software  
1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.  
2 Set the camcorder to  
mode, in single photo view.  
3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB  
cable.  
• Connection D. Refer to Connection Diagrams (0 124).  
• If the device type selection screen appears, touch [Computer/  
Printer].  
4 Save the photos onto the computer.  
r Refer to Downloading Still Images to the Computer.  
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IMPORTANT  
When the camcorder is connected to a computer:  
- Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the  
memory card.  
- Do not access, change or delete any of the camcorders folders or  
files directly from the computer as this may result in permanent data  
loss. Always save your movies on the computer, and restore files to  
the camcorder, using only the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE.  
• Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the  
specifications/settings of your computer.  
• If you wish to use the image files on your computer, make copies of  
them first. Use the copied files, retaining the originals.  
• 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.  
- Do not disconnect the USB cable.  
- Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer.  
- Do not change the camcorders operating mode.  
• When restoring to the camcorder video files that were previously saved  
to the computer, do not disconnect the USB cable or turn off the cam-  
corder or computer. Doing so may result in scenes that cannot be  
played back on the camcorder.  
NOTES  
• Refer also to the computers instruction manual.  
Users of Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP and Mac OS X: Your cam-  
corder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP)  
allowing you to transfer photos (JPEG only) simply by connecting the  
camcorder to a computer using the supplied USB cable, without having  
to install the supplied software Photo Applications.  
• If you have no intention to use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you  
can set 8 8 [USB Connection Type] to [N Computer/Printer] so  
the selection screen does not appear every time you connect the cam-  
corder to a computer.  
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• If you connect the camcorder to the computer while it is set to  
mode, the process of creating scene thumbnails will start automatically.  
If your intention was to save photos to the computer, you can touch  
[Skip] to stop the process and use the computers Safely Remove Hard-  
ware function (Windows) or Eject function (Mac OS) to end the connec-  
tion to the camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable, set the camcorder to  
mode and restore the connection.  
Saving Movies onto High-Definition Discs (AVCHD/Blu-ray Discs)  
You can save your video recordings in high definition by creating  
AVCHD or Blu-ray discs in your computer using the supplied software  
ImageMixer 3 SE.  
Installation  
See ‘PIXELA Applications’ Installation Guide.  
Using the software  
See ‘ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide’ (PDF file on the Transfer Utili-  
ties CD-ROM).  
Even without a computer, you can save your video recordings in high  
definition by creating AVCHD discs using the optional DW-100 DVD  
Burner. Refer to this section along with the relevant sections in the  
instruction manual of the DW-100.  
Operating modes:  
Preparations on the Camcorder  
1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.  
2 Open the [Original], [Playlist] or [Video Snapshot] [Original]/  
[Playlist] index screen.  
AVCHD discs created with the optional DW-100 DVD Burner cannot  
contain scenes recorded in MXP mode. If you have recorded scenes in  
MXP mode, add to the playlist in advance only those scenes recorded  
in other recording modes and create the disc from the [Playlist] index  
screen.  
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3 For original recordings only: Choose whether to add to the disc all  
the scenes or only scenes that have not been previously added to  
a disc.  
When you create the disc from the [Playlist] index screen (including the  
playlist of video snapshot scenes), the disc will contain the entire  
playlist.  
[MENU] 8 8 8 [Add Recordings to Disc] 8  
[All Scenes] or [Remaining Scenes] 8 [a]  
Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating AVCHD Discs  
1 Turn on the DVD Burner.  
s Refer to Creating DVDs.  
2 Connect the camcorder to the DVD Burner using the supplied  
USB cable.  
• Connection D. Refer to Connection Diagrams (0 124) and  
s Connections.  
• If the device type selection screen appears, touch [DVD Burner].  
• When the connection is completed, [No disc] will be displayed.  
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.  
• 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  
already contains data.] will be displayed. To overwrite the data  
(erasing the previous content of the disc), touch [OK] 8 [Yes].  
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  
disc is being written) the operation  
cannot be canceled.  
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• When the last disc is finalized, [Task completed] will be displayed.  
Take out the disc and close the disc tray.  
When the data requires multiple discs  
After a disc is finalized, it will be ejected automatically and a message  
will appear. Insert the next disc and close the disc tray.  
To create an additional copy of the same disc  
After the operation is finished, insert a brand new disc, close the disc  
tray and repeat the operation.  
IMPORTANT  
• AVCHD discs created with the optional DW-100 DVD Burner cannot  
contain scenes recorded in MXP mode. Use the supplied software  
ImageMixer 3 SE to save such scenes.  
• 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 flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent  
data loss.  
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.  
- Do not disconnect the USB cable.  
- Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or turn off the  
camcorder or the DVD Burner.  
• For important information on handling your discs, refer to s Cau-  
tions on handling.  
NOTES  
• If a scene does not fit entirely in one disc, it may be divided and con-  
tinue on the next disc.  
• When the camcorder contains a large number of scenes to be saved on  
discs, it may take a long time for the connection to the DVD Burner  
(step 2 above) to be completed. For best performance, we recommend  
limiting the number of scenes to be saved to 500 or fewer scenes. (With  
500 scenes, it will take approximately 3 minutes to complete the con-  
nection.)  
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Playing back AVCHD discs created with the DW-100 DVD Burner  
DVD players not  
compatible  
with AVCHD*  
AVCHD-compatible  
DVD players, Blu-ray  
Disc players  
DW-100  
AVCHD disc created  
with the DW-100  
(no MXP scenes)  
a
O O  
* Do not insert a disc into an incompatible device, as you may not be able to eject  
the 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 conve-  
nient, for example to play back your discs even in a location where an  
AVCHD-compatible DVD player is not available.  
Operating modes:  
1 Connect the camcorder to the TV.  
Refer to Connection Diagrams (0 122). Select connection A or B to  
enjoy high-definition playback.  
2 Turn on the camcorder and set it to  
mode.  
3 Turn on the DVD Burner and set it to Disc Playback mode.  
s Refer to Playing DVDs.  
4 Connect the camcorder to the DVD Burner using the supplied  
USB cable.  
• Connection D. Refer to Connection Diagrams (0 124) and s  
Connections.  
• If the device type selection screen appears, touch [DVD Burner].  
5 Insert the disc you want to play back into the DVD Burner.  
• Use the OPEN/CLOSE button on the DVD Burner to open and close  
the disc tray.  
• After the disc is recognized, the disc's content will be displayed in an  
index screen.  
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6 Select the scene you want to play back and touch it to start  
playing it back.  
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.  
NOTES  
• Only AVCHD discs created with the DW-100 DVD Burner can be played  
back using the DVD Burner.  
• The camcorders menus cannot be accessed while the camcorder is  
connected to the DVD Burner.  
• With the exception of fast playback at 60x speed, special playback  
modes (0 49) can be used also for disc playback.  
e Saving Movies onto Standard-Definition Discs (DVD)  
You can convert your high-definition video recordings into standard  
definition and save them onto standard DVDs. These are ideal for shar-  
ing your videos with family and friends since, unlike AVCHD or Blu-ray  
discs, standard DVDs can be played back on most DVD players and  
computers’ DVD drives.  
You can complete the conversion to standard definition in the cam-  
corder and then use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE to save  
the converted scenes and burn them onto DVDs in your computer.  
Installation  
See ‘PIXELA Applications’ Installation Guide.  
Using the software  
See ‘ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide’ (PDF file on the Transfer Utili-  
ties CD-ROM).  
Even without a computer, you can convert your video recordings into  
standard definition scenes and create DVDs using the optional DW-100  
DVD Burner. Refer to this section along with the relevant sections in the  
instruction manual of the DW-100.  
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Operating modes:  
Converting Scenes into Standard Definition  
1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.  
2 Make sure there is a memory card in the camcorder with sufficient  
available space.  
3 Open the [Original], [Playlist] or [Video Snapshot] [Original]/  
[Playlist] index screen.  
• Check that you have selected the f tab (built-in memory).  
• [Original] or [Video Snapshot] [Original] index screen: To convert all  
the scenes recorded on a specific date, narrow down the scenes  
shown to scenes recorded on that date (0 55).  
4 Touch [a] to open the scene selection screen.  
When you convert scenes from the [Playlist] index screen (including the  
playlist of video snapshot scenes), you cannot select individual scenes;  
instead, the entire playlist will be converted. Skip directly to step 6.  
5 Touch on the individual scenes you want to convert.  
• A checkmark O will appear on scenes selected. Touch a selected  
scene again to remove the checkmark.  
To select all the scenes at once: Touch [Select All] instead of  
touching individual scenes. (Remove in advance any checkmarks  
from scenes you may have selected individually.)  
6 Touch [Edit] 8 [Convert HDUSD (x DVD)] to open the HDUSD  
conversion screen.  
• If a copyright notice appears, read it carefully and touch [OK] if you  
agree.  
• touch [5] to change the conversion settings as described below.  
7 Touch [Yes] 8 [OK].  
Touch [B] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.  
To embed the recording date and time  
The recording date and time will always be displayed on the converted  
scene.  
[5] 8 [Embed Date/Time] 8 [On] 8 [f] 8 [f]  
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To select the bit rate  
Using a higher bit rate will result in better video quality for the con-  
verted scenes.  
[5] 8 [Bit Rate (Quality)] 8 Desired option 8 [f] 8  
[f]  
NOTES  
• When converting scenes in the [Playlist] or [Video Snapshot] [Original]/  
[Playlist] index screen:  
- The scenes are converted with the selected background music  
(0 89) instead of the original sound.  
• When converting scenes in the [Playlist]:  
- All the scenes are merged into one converted scene.  
- If the converted scene is too large, it will be split into 2 GB-sized  
scenes.  
- The playlist cannot be converted when its total playback time exceeds  
2 hours and 30 minutes.  
• The time required to convert scenes is approximately equal to the total  
playback time of the converted scenes. In most cases this is still faster  
than converting the scenes in the computer so we recommend you  
convert scenes in the camcorder.  
Connecting to the Computer and Creating DVD Discs  
1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.  
2 Open the [For DVD Burning] index screen on the memory card.  
[b] 8 g 8 [SD Scenes] 8  
[For DVD (SD-VIDEO)]  
3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB  
cable.  
• Connection D. Refer to Connection Diagrams (0 124).  
• If the device type selection screen appears, touch [Computer/  
Printer].  
• On the computer, ImageMixer 3 SE will start up automatically and the  
startup screen (ImageMixer 3 Launcher) will appear.  
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4 Click [Disc writing] and continue the operation on the computer  
following the software's indications.  
See also ‘ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide’ (PDF file on the Transfer  
Utilities CD-ROM).  
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.  
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.  
- Do not disconnect the USB cable.  
- Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or turn off the  
camcorder or the computer.  
Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating DVD Discs  
Operating modes:  
1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.  
2 Open the [For DVD Burning] index screen on the memory card .  
[b] 8 g 8 [SD Scenes] 8  
[For DVD (SD-VIDEO)]  
3
In  
mode: Choose whether to add to the disc all the scenes  
or only scenes that have not been previously added to a disc.  
[MENU] 8 8 8 [Add Recordings to Disc] 8  
[All Scenes] or [Remaining Scenes] 8 [a]  
4 Connect the camcorder to the DW-100 DVD Burner and create the  
disc.  
The procedure is the same as that for burning AVCHD discs (0 132).  
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To play back standard-definition DVDs  
Standard-definition DVDs are created using DVD-Video specifications.  
Play back these DVDs using standard DVD players.  
NOTES  
• When the camcorder contains a large number of scenes to be saved on  
discs, it may take a long time for the connection to the DVD Burner  
(0 132, step 2) to be completed. For best performance, we recom-  
mend limiting the number of scenes to be saved to 500 or fewer  
scenes.  
• Standard-definition DVDs cannot be played back using the DW-100  
DVD Burner.  
Saving Photos on Photo DVDs  
Using the optional DW-100 DVD Burner you can save your photos on a  
Photo DVD. The Photo DVD will contain all your photos as JPG files as  
well as a slideshow of all the photos, each displayed for about 3 sec-  
onds, with the selected background music (0 89).  
Refer to this section along with the relevant sections in the instruction  
manual of the DW-100.  
Operating modes:  
1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.  
2 Open the [Photos] index screen.  
3 Connect the camcorder to the DW-100 DVD Burner and create the  
disc.  
The procedure is the same as that for burning AVCHD discs (0 132).  
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To play back Photo DVDs  
Photo DVDs are created using DVD-Video specifications. Play back  
these DVDs using standard DVD players. If you computer has a DVD  
drive, you can play back the slideshow as a DVD and you can also  
access individual photos as JPG files.  
NOTES  
• Photo DVDs cannot be played back using the DW-100 DVD Burner.  
e When creating Photo DVDs from a memory card, if the mem-  
ory card contains SD scenes in the [For Web Upload] index screen, the  
image files of the scene thumbnails will be saved on the DVD as well.  
Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder  
In High Definition  
Connect the camcorder to AVCHD-compatible digital video recorders  
to make perfect copies of your movies in high definition. If the external  
digital video recorder has an SD memory card slot, you can use the  
memory card to copy your movies without connecting the camcorder.  
Details will vary depending on the device used so be sure to refer to  
the instruction manual of the digital video recorder.  
In Standard Definition  
You can copy your movies by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a  
digital video recorder with analog audio/video inputs. Video output will  
be in standard definition, although the original scenes are in high defi-  
nition.  
Operating modes:  
Connecting  
Connect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection C. Refer to  
Connection Diagrams (0 123).  
Recording  
1 External device: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the device  
to record pause mode.  
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2 Turn on the camcorder and set it to  
mode.  
Verify that 6 8 [AV/Headphones] is set to [H AV].  
3 Camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause the  
playback shortly just before the desired scene.  
4 Camcorder: Resume playback.  
By default, onscreen displays will be embedded in the output video  
signal. You can change the displays by repeatedly pressing h  
5 External device: Start recording when the scene you wish to copy  
appears; stop recording when it ends.  
6 Camcorder: Stop playback.  
NOTES  
• We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power  
adapter.  
e Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites  
You can convert your high-definition video recordings into standard  
definition in order to upload them to your favorite video sharing Web  
site.  
If you are using an Eye-Fi card, after converting your video recordings  
into standard definition scenes you can upload your movies wirelessly,  
directly from the camcorder. Refer to Eye-Fi’s homepage for the latest  
information on compatible Web sites.  
You can complete the conversion to standard definition in the cam-  
corder and then use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE to upload  
your videos to the Web.  
Installation  
See ‘PIXELA Applications’ Installation Guide.  
Using the software  
See ‘ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide’ (PDF file on the Transfer Utili-  
ties CD-ROM).  
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Operating modes:  
Converting Scenes into Standard Definition  
1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.  
2 Make sure there is a memory card in the camcorder with sufficient  
available space.  
3 Open the [Original], [Playlist] or [Video Snapshot] [Original]/  
[Playlist] index screen.  
• Check that you have selected the f tab (built-in memory).  
• [Original] or [Video Snapshot] [Original] index screen: To convert all  
the scenes recorded on a specific date, narrow down the scenes  
shown to scenes recorded on that date (0 55).  
4 Touch [a] to open the scene selection screen.  
When you convert scenes from the [Playlist] index screen (including the  
playlist of video snapshot scenes), you cannot select individual scenes;  
instead, the entire playlist will be converted. Skip directly to step 6.  
5 Touch on the individual scenes you want to convert.  
• A checkmark O will appear on scenes selected. Touch a selected  
scene again to remove the checkmark.  
To select all the scenes at once: Touch [Select All] instead of  
touching individual scenes. (Remove in advance any checkmarks  
from scenes you may have selected individually.)  
6 Press Z and touch [Yes].  
• If a copyright notice appears, read it  
carefully and touch [OK] if you agree.  
• Before touching [Yes], you can touch  
[5] to change the conversion  
settings as described below.  
Touch [B] to interrupt the operation  
while it is in progress.  
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7 When the conversion is completed, a confirmation screen will  
appear.  
Connect the camcorder to the computer at this point (0 144) to  
continue uploading the converted videos to the Web or touch [End  
Without Connecting] to connect to the computer later.  
To embed the recording date and time  
The recording date and time will always be displayed on the converted  
scene.  
[5] 8 [Embed Date/Time] 8 [On] 8 [f] 8 [f]  
To select the bit rate  
Using a higher bit rate will result in better video quality for the con-  
verted scenes, while a lower bit rate will result in smaller file sizes and  
faster uploads.  
[5] 8 [Bit Rate (Quality)] 8 Desired option 8 [f] 8  
[f]  
To convert only part of a scene  
Instead of steps 4 and 5 above, touch on the scene you want to con-  
vert to start playing it back. Pause the playback at the point where you  
want the conversion to begin and continue with step 6.  
NOTES  
• When converting scenes in the [Playlist] or [Video Snapshot] [Original]/  
[Playlist] index screen:  
- The scenes are converted with the selected background music  
(0 89) instead of the original sound.  
External Connections Š 143  
• When converting scenes in the [Playlist]:  
- All the scenes are merged into one converted scene.  
- If the converted scene is too large, it will be split into smaller 10-  
minute long scenes.  
- When converting only part of a scene, the maximum length of the  
converted scene will be 10 minutes from the starting (playback pause)  
point.  
- The playlist cannot be converted when its total playback time exceeds  
2 hours and 30 minutes.  
• The time required to convert scenes is approximately equal to the total  
playback time of the converted scenes. In most cases this is still faster  
than converting the scenes in the computer so we recommend you  
convert scenes in the camcorder.  
Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos  
If you are connecting the camcorder to the computer immediately after  
the conversion described in the previous section, start this procedure  
from step 3 below. Otherwise, start this procedure from the beginning.  
1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.  
2 Open the [For Web Upload] index screen on the memory card.  
[b] 8 g 8 [SD Scenes] 8 [For Web (MPEG-2)]  
3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB  
cable.  
• Connection D. Refer to Connection Diagrams (0 124).  
• If the device type selection screen appears, touch [Computer/  
Printer].  
• On the computer, ImageMixer 3 SE will start up automatically and the  
startup screen (ImageMixer 3 Launcher) will appear.  
4 Click [Web upload] and continue the operation on the computer  
following the software's indications.  
See also ‘ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide’ (PDF file on the Transfer  
Utilities CD-ROM).  
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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.  
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.  
- Do not disconnect the USB cable.  
- Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or turn off the  
camcorder or the computer.  
Uploading your Videos Wirelessly  
If you are using an Eye-Fi card, you can automatically upload the mov-  
ies from the [For Web Upload] index screen to your favorite video shar-  
ing Web site. You will need to have installed the software supplied with  
your Eye-Fi card and completed all the required configuration setup in  
advance. Refer to the instruction manual of the Eye-Fi card.  
Please read the IMPORTANT section (0 146) before using an Eye-Fi  
card.  
1 Insert your Eye-Fi card into the camcorder and make sure there is  
sufficient available space on the memory card.  
2 Convert the desired movies (0 142).  
• When the conversion is completed, touch [End Without Connecting].  
• If you are within the range of a configured network, Web upload will  
start automatically.  
• The status of the wireless communication is shown by the Eye-Fi  
icon as follows:  
- g (grayed out) Communication not established  
- g (white, flashing) Connecting; g (white, continuously on)  
Wireless upload on standby  
- g (animated) Wireless upload in progress  
- i [Eye-Fi Communication] is set to [B Off]  
- h Wireless upload stopped by the camcorder (0 173)  
- o Error reading from the Eye-Fi card (0 172)  
External Connections Š 145  
 
IMPORTANT  
Using an Eye-Fi Card  
• This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (includ-  
ing wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please  
check with the card manufacturer. Also note that an approval is required  
to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries or regions. Without approval, use  
of the card is not permitted. If it is unclear whether the card has been  
approved for use in the area, please check with the card manufacturer.  
• Do not use Eye-Fi cards on airplanes and in other places where wireless  
communication is forbidden. Remove the Eye-Fi card from the cam-  
corder beforehand.  
NOTES  
• Depending on the amount of data to be uploaded and the network's  
wireless connection conditions, it can take some time to upload video  
files. If the wireless connection is too weak, the wireless upload may fail  
and the video files will be registered as incomplete uploads.  
• About power saving:  
- Wireless communication drains the power of the battery pack faster  
than usual. We recommend powering the camcorder using the  
compact power adapter.  
- While files are being uploaded wirelessly, the camcorder's automatic  
power off function will be disabled.  
• While recording audio with an external microphone, the interference  
caused by wireless communications may result in noise being picked  
up and recorded with the sound. We recommend turning off the wire-  
less communication while recording.  
[MENU] 8 6 8 [Eye-Fi Communication]* 8  
[B Off] 8 [a]  
* This menu option will appear only when using an Eye-Fi card.  
• If the LOCK switch on the Eye-Fi card is set to prevent writing, you will  
not be able to turn the wireless communication on/off and the status  
icon will change to o. To use wireless communication make sure the  
switch on the Eye-Fi card is not in the LOCK position.  
• While using an Eye-Fi Card, the ACCESS indicator may flash from time  
to time.  
146 Š External Connections  
     
Additional Information  
This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen mes-  
sages, handling and maintenance tips, and other information.  
Appendix: Menu Options Lists  
Menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to  
select an item, refer to Using the Menus (0 32). For details about  
each function, see the reference page. Menu options without a refer-  
ence page are explained after the tables. Underlined menu options  
indicate default values.  
FUNC. Panel  
FUNC. Menu  
FUNC. Panel - Recording Modes  
Control Button  
[MENU]  
[Rec. Programs]  
Setting options/Function  
Open the menus  
4
z
3
z
0
[A Programmed AE], [B Shutter-Pri. AE],  
z
z
[C Aperture-Pri. AE]  
[D Cine Mode]  
z
z
z
z
[F Portrait], [G Sports], [q Night Scene],  
[I Snow], [J Beach], [K Sunset],  
[p Low Light], [L Spotlight],  
[M Fireworks], [r Underwater],  
[s Surface]  
[m White Balance] [Y Automatic], [a Daylight], [b Shade],  
[c Cloudy], [e Fluorescent],  
z
z
z
[f Fluorescent H], [d Tungsten],  
[g Custom WB]  
[c Mic. Level]  
[z Automatic], [y Manual]  
[Audio Level Indicator]: Toggle on (x) or  
off (w)  
Additional Information Š 147  
         
Control Button  
[S Flash]  
Setting options/Function  
4
3
0
[U Automatic], [V Red-Eye Auto],  
z
[S Flash On], [W Flash Off]  
[X Focus]  
[2] (manual focus): Toggle on (x) or  
off (w), Touch AF frame  
z
z
z
z
[e Exposure]  
[y] (manual exposure): Toggle on (x) or  
off (w), Touch AE frame  
[ZOOM]  
Zoom controls, g control  
z
z
z
[P AGC Limit]  
[Metering Mode]  
[z Automatic], [y Manual]]: (0 dB - 24 dB)  
[Q Evaluative], [S Center-Wt. Avg.],  
z
[R Spot]  
[Y Video Light]  
[d Pre REC]  
[Drive Mode]  
[A On], [B Off]  
z
z
z
[A On], [B Off]  
[A Single],[D AE Bracketing],  
z
[B Continuous], [C Hi-Speed Cont.]  
[O Digital Effects]  
[N Off], [2 Black & White], [3 Sepia],  
[0 Fade Trigger/Once],  
z
[6 Fade Trigger/Always], [1 Wipe/Once],  
[7 Wipe/Always]  
[N Off], [2 Black & White], [3 Sepia]  
[P Dynamic], [Q Standard], [j Off]  
[Q On], [j Off]  
z
z
[Image Stabilizer]  
[Image Stabilizer]  
z
148 Š Additional Information  
Setup Menus  
[Edit] Panel -  
Mode  
1: Original scenes  
s: Playlist scenes (including the playlist only of video snapshot scenes)  
Z: Original video snapshot scenes  
u: SD scenes on the memory card (e only)  
Control Button  
Target Scenes/Function  
[Selected Scenes]  
1
z
s Z u  
0
e
[Copy  
(PUg)]  
z
z
z
z
[All Scenes]  
z
[This Scene] (from the Timeline screen)  
z
e
[Convert  
HDUSD  
[Selected Scenes]  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
[All Scenes]  
[This Scene] (from the Timeline screen)  
(x DVD)]  
[Delete]  
[Selected Scenes]  
[All Scenes]  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
[This Scene] (from the Timeline screen  
or playback pause)  
[Add to Playlist] [Selected Scenes], [All Scenes]  
[This Scene] (from the Timeline screen)  
z
z
z
z
[Move]  
[This Scene] (from the Timeline screen)  
z
[Divide]  
[This Scene] (from the Timeline screen  
or playback pause)  
z
Additional Information Š 149  
 
[Edit] Panel -  
Control Button  
Mode  
Single Photo View  
Index Screen  
0
e
[Copy (PUg)]  
[Selected Photos],  
[All Photos]  
z
[Delete]  
z
z
z
z
[Protect]  
[Print Orders]  
[Rotate]  
150 Š Additional Information  
 
Setup Menus  
7 / 8 Camera Setup  
Menu item  
Setting options  
4
z
3
0
[Digital Zoom]  
[Zoom Speed]  
[B Off], [G 60x], [H 300x]  
[I Variable], [J Speed 3],  
z
z
[K Speed 2], [L Speed 1]  
[AF Mode]  
[R Instant AF], [S Normal AF]  
z
z
z
z
[AF-Assist Lamp]  
[Focus Priority]  
[O Automatic], [B Off]  
[U AiAF Frames], [W Center Frame],  
[B Off]  
[Focus Assistance]  
[A On], [B Off]  
z
z
z
z
[Face Detection &  
Tracking]  
[A On o], [B Off]  
[Auto Backlight  
Correction]  
[A On], [B Off]  
z
z
[Auto Slow Shutter]  
[Image Effects]  
[A On], [B Off]  
z
z
[U Off], [V Vivid], [W Neutral],  
[X Low Sharpening], [Y Soft Skin Detail],  
[Z Custom Effect]  
z
[Wind Screen]  
[O Automatic], [B Off Z]  
z
z
[Microphone  
Attenuator]  
[A On V], [B Off]  
[Surround Mic  
Directionality]*  
[z Surround], [w Zoom], [x Shotgun]  
z
z
[Onscreen Markers] [B Off], [e Level (White)],  
[f Level (Gray)], [g Grid (White)],  
[h Grid (Gray)]  
z
[POWERED IS Button] [x Press and Hold], [y Toggle On/Off]  
z
* Option available only when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is attached  
to the camcorder after having updated the camcorders firmware using the mem-  
ory card supplied with the SM-V1.  
Additional Information Š 151  
     
[Digital Zoom]: Determines the  
operation of the digital zoom.  
The color of the indicator indi-  
cates the zoom.  
Optical zoom  
Digital zoom  
• When activated, the cam-  
corder will switch automatically  
to 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 deteri-  
orate the more you zoom in.  
White  
Light  
blue  
Dark  
blue  
Up to 18x*  
18x* -  
60x  
60x -  
300x  
* 15x when [Image Stabilizer] is set to [Q  
Standard] or [j Off].  
[AF Mode]: Select how fast the autofocus will operate.  
• With [R 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 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 [S Normal AF].  
• When the recording program is set to [r Underwater] or [s Surface],  
the AF mode is automatically set to [S Normal AF].  
[Focus Priority]: When the focus priority is activated, the camcorder  
records a photo only after the focus has been adjusted automatically. You  
can also select which AF frames to use.  
[U AiAF Frames]: One or more AF frames out of the nine frames avail-  
able are automatically selected and the focus is fixed on them.  
[W Center Frame]: A single focusing frame appears in the center of the  
screen and the focus is automatically fixed on it.  
[B Off]: No AF frame will appear and the photo will be recorded imme-  
diately after you press j.  
• When the recording program is set to [M Fireworks], focus priority is  
automatically set to [B Off].  
• When focus priority is activated, if face detection (0 66) is also acti-  
vated, the camcorder will focus on the face of the main subject (white  
face-detection frame) when one is detected.  
[Focus Assistance]: When focus assistance is activated, the image at the  
center of the screen is magnified to help you focus manually (0 74).  
152 Š Additional Information  
             
• Using focus assistance will not affect the recordings. It will be cancelled  
automatically after 4 seconds or when you start recording.  
[Auto Slow Shutter]: The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter  
speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting.  
• Minimum shutter speed used: 1/30; 1/12 when the frame rate is set to  
[E PF24]; 1/15 when it is set to [o PF30].  
• The auto slow shutter can only be activated when the recording pro-  
gram is set to [A Programmed AE], but the setting will not change even  
if you set the camcorder to  
mode.  
• If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [B Off].  
• If Y (camcorder shake warning) appears, we recommend stabilizing  
the camcorder, for example, by mounting it on a tripod.  
• When the recording program is set to [r Underwater] or [s Surface],  
the auto slow shutter is automatically set to [B Off].  
[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 [B Off Z].  
[Microphone Attenuator]: Helps prevent audio distortions due to high  
audio recording levels.  
• Set the microphone attenuator to [A On V] when the audio  
recording level (0 80) is set correctly but the audio still sounds dis-  
torted. When the microphone attenuator is activated, V appears on  
the screen.  
• When the recording program is set to [r Underwater] or [s Surface],  
the microphone attenuator is automatically set to [B Off].  
[Surround Mic Directionality]: Sets the directionality mode of the optional  
SM-V1 Surround Microphone.  
[Surround]: Records 5.1ch surround sound.  
[Zoom]: Records 5.1 audio channels. Additionally, the audio is linked to  
the zoom position. The larger the subject appears on the screen, the  
louder the sound will be as well.  
[Shotgun]: Records monaural audio with a highly directional setting that is  
most sensitive to sound coming directly from the front of the camcorder/  
microphone.  
Additional Information Š 153  
           
[Onscreen Markers]: You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the cen-  
ter of the screen. Use the markers as a reference to make sure your sub-  
ject is framed correctly (vertically and/or horizontally).  
• Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings.  
[POWERED IS Button]: Determines the operation mode of the POWERED  
IS button.  
[Press and Hold]: Powered IS will be activated while you hold the button  
pressed down.  
[Toggle On/Off]: Each press of the button will turn the Powered IS function  
on and off.  
8 Recording & Connections Setup  
4
z
3
z
0
1 2  
Menu item  
[Self Timer]  
Setting options  
[A On n], [B Off]  
[Video Snapshot  
Length]  
[i 2 sec], [j 4 sec],  
[l 8 sec]  
z
z
e
[Rec Media for  
Movies]  
[P] (built-in memory), [g]  
(memory card)  
z
z
[Recording Mode]  
[h High Quality 24 Mbps],  
[i High Quality 17 Mbps],  
[j High Quality 12 Mbps],  
[l Standard Play 7 Mbps],  
[k Long Play 5 Mbps]  
[Frame Rate]  
[C 60i (Standard)],  
[o PF30], [E PF24]  
z
z
e
[Rec Media for  
Photos]  
[P] (built-in memory), [g]  
(memory card)  
z
z
[Simultaneous  
Recording]  
[X Off], [K 2304x1296],  
[S 848x480]  
z
[E Super Fine], [F Fine],  
[G Normal]  
154 Š Additional Information  
   
4
3
0
Menu item  
[Photo Quality/Size] [K 2304x1296],  
[L 2100x1575], [M 1600x1200],  
Setting options  
1
2
z
[N 640x480]  
[E Super Fine], [F Fine],  
[G Normal]  
[Photo Capture from [A Single Photo],  
z
z
Video]  
[B Photo Sequence]  
[Photo Capture  
Quality]  
[P Super Fine / 1920x1080],  
[Q Fine / 1920x1080],  
[R Normal / 1920x1080]  
[Memory Info]  
[P] (built-in memory), [g]  
z
z
z
z
(memory card)  
[x.v.Color]  
[A On F], [B Off]  
z
[Auto Rotate]  
[A On], [B Off]  
z
z
[Photo Review Time] [BOff], [i 2 sec],  
[j 4 sec], [k 6 sec],  
[l 8 sec], [m 10 sec]  
[Photo Numbering]  
[a Reset], [b Continuous]  
z
z
z
z
z
z
[USB Connection  
Type]  
[M DVD Burner],  
[N Computer/Printer],  
[V Connect and Set]  
[Add Recordings to  
Disc]  
[All Scenes], [Remaining Scenes]  
z
[Paper Settings]  
[Default], [9 x 13 cm],  
[13 x 18 cm], [10 x 14.8 cm],  
[Credit Card], [4 x 6 in.],  
[8.5 x 11 in.], [A3], [A4],  
[4 x 7.1 in.]  
z
[Frame Rate]: Selects the frame rate to be used when recording.  
[o PF30]: 30 frames per second, progressive. Use this frame rate to  
easily edit your recordings, for example, to post them on the Web.  
[E PF24]: 24 frames per second, progressive. Using this frame rate will  
give your recordings a cinematic look. When combined with the [D Cine  
Mode] recording program (0 63), the cinematic look will be enhanced.  
Additional Information Š 155  
 
[Memory Info]: Displays a screen where you can verify how much of the  
built-in memory (e only) or the memory card is currently in use  
(l total recording time and k total number of photos) and how much  
space remains available for recording.  
• Estimated figures about available movie recording time and available  
number of photos are approximate and based on the recording mode  
and photo quality/size settings currently in use.  
• In the information screen of a memory card you can also check its  
Speed Class.  
e The [Total space] shown for the built-in memory indicates  
actually usable space. It may be slightly smaller than the nominal built-in  
memory capacity listed in the Specifications.  
[x.v.Color]: Uses a color space with an extended gamut to achieve  
deeper colors, closer to real life.  
• Use this function to record video only when you intend to play back your  
recordings on an HDTV compatible with x.v.Color, connected to the  
camcorder using an HDMI cable. If recordings made with x.v.Color are  
played back on a non-compatible TV, colors may not be reproduced  
correctly.  
[Auto Rotate]: Photos that were recorded in portrait orientation (by turning  
the camcorder on its side), will be rotated automatically and displayed  
correctly during playback.  
[Photo Review Time]: Selects the time to display a photo after it has been  
recorded.  
• The review time can only be set when the drive mode is set to  
[A Single].  
[Photo Numbering]: Select the photo numbering method to be used on a  
new memory card. Photos are automatically assigned consecutive num-  
bers from 0101 to 9900, and stored in folders containing up to 100 pho-  
tos. Folders are numbered from 101 to 998.  
[a Reset]: Photo numbers will restart from 101-0101 every time you  
insert a new memory card.  
[b Continuous]: Photo numbers will continue from the number following  
that of the last photo recorded with the camcorder.  
• If the memory card you insert already contains a photo with a larger  
number, a new photo will be assigned a number one higher than that of  
the last photo on the memory card.  
• We recommend using the [b Continuous] setting.  
156 Š Additional Information  
           
• The photo number indicates the name and location of the file on the  
memory card. For example, the file name of a photo numbered 101-  
0107 is “IMG_0107.JPG”, stored under the folder “DCIM\101CANON”.  
[USB Connection Type]: Select the connection protocol to use when con-  
necting the camcorder to an external device using the supplied USB  
cable.  
[M DVD Burner]: To connect exclusively to the optional DW-100 DVD  
Burner.  
[N Computer/Printer]: To connect to a computer, printer or similar USB  
peripheral.  
[V Connect and Set]: To make the selection from a screen that  
appears at the time of the connection to the external device.  
y / z Playback Setup  
0
Menu item  
Setting options  
[B Off], [A On]  
When [A On] - list of music tracks  
[External Audio Input] [B Off], [A On  
1
2
1
[Select Music]  
z
z
]
z
z
When [A On] - [External Player Link]:  
Toggle on (x) or off (w)  
[Data Code]  
[I Date], [J Time], [K Date and Time],  
[L Camera Data]  
z
z
[Slideshow  
Transition]  
[B Off], [i Dissolve], [j Slide Image]  
2
[TV Type]  
[F Normal TV], [G Wide TV]  
z
1
Option available only from the [Playlist] or [Video Snapshot] [Original]/[Playlist]  
index screen.  
2
Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using an HDMI  
cable.  
[Data Code]: Displays the date and/or time when the scene was recorded.  
[L Camera Data]: Displays the aperture (f-stop) and shutter speed used  
when recording the scene.  
[TV Type]: When you connect the camcorder to a TV using the supplied  
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable, select the setting according to the type of  
TV in order to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio.  
[F Normal TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio.  
[G Wide TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio.  
Additional Information Š 157  
     
• When the TV type is set to [F Normal TV], during the playback of  
video originally recorded with an aspect ratio of 16:9, the picture will not  
be displayed fullscreen.  
6 System Setup  
4
z
3
z
0
Menu item  
[Font Size]  
Setting options  
[A Large], [B Small]  
[A On], [B Off]  
1 2  
z
z
z
z
[Output Onscreen  
Displays]  
z
z
[Language a]  
[
], [Deutsch], [  
],  
z
z
z
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[English], [Español], [Français],  
[Italiano], [Magyar], [Melayu],  
[Nederlands], [Polski], [Português],  
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[
], [Türkçe], [  
], [ ], [  
], [  
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],  
],  
], [  
], [  
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k
l
[LCD Brightness]  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
[LCD Screen  
Dimmer]  
[A On], [B Off]  
[AV/Headphones]  
[Volume]  
[H AV], [J Headphones]  
z
z
z
z
z
Speaker:  
q
h
, r  
Headphone:  
c
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
d
, e  
[Notification Sounds] [N High Volume],  
z
z
z
[M Low Volume], [B Off]  
[Wireless Remote  
Control]  
[A On], [B Off L]  
[Power Saving Mode] [Auto Power Off]:  
[A On], [B Off]  
[Quick Start (Standby)]:  
[B Off], [f 10 min],  
[g 20 min], [h 30 min]  
158 Š Additional Information  
4
3
0
Menu item  
Setting options  
[P Built-in Mem.],  
1
2
1
e
z
z
z
z
[Initialize f/g]  
[g Mem. Card]  
[Complete Initialization]:  
Toggle on (x) or off (w)  
d
[Complete Initialization]:  
[Initialize g]  
Toggle on (x) or off (w)  
[Time Zone/DST]  
[S] (home time zone) or [V]  
(travel time zone): [New York], list  
of world time zones  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
[U] (DST adjustment)  
[Date/Time]  
[Date/Time]: –  
[Date Format]:  
[Y.M.D], [M.D,Y], [D.M.Y] (Y- year, M-  
month, D- day)  
[24H]: Toggle On (  
or Off ( , 12-hour clock)  
[Calendar Start Day] [Saturday], [Sunday], [Monday]  
x, 24-hour clock)  
w
z
z
z
z
z
[Battery Info]  
[Control for HDMI]  
[HDMI Status]  
[Distance Units]  
[Demo Mode]  
[Reset All]  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
1
[A On], [B Off]  
[m meters], [n feet]  
[A On], [B Off]  
[Yes], [No]  
z
z
z
z
[Firmware]  
[Eye-Fi  
Communication]  
[O Automatic], [B Off]  
z
z
z
2
1
Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using an HDMI  
cable.  
2
Option available only when using an Eye-Fi card.  
Additional Information Š 159  
[Font Size]: Changes the size of the font for the menu and other screens.  
• When the font size is set to [A Large], some information may be dis-  
played in shortened form (icons only, etc.). Some screens will be dis-  
played using the small font size regardless of the setting.  
[Output Onscreen Displays]  
• When set to [A On], the camcorders onscreen displays will appear  
also on the screen of a TV or monitor connected to the camcorder.  
[LCD Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.  
• Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect the bright-  
ness of your recordings or the brightness of the playback image on a  
TV.  
[LCD Screen Dimmer]: When set to [A On], the LCD screen is dimmed.  
Doing so is ideal when using the camcorder in locations where the LCDs  
illumination could become a nuisance to others. Hold h pressed  
down for about 2 seconds to restore the LCD screen to its previous  
brightness setting.  
• Dimming the LCD screen does not affect the brightness of your record-  
ings or the brightness of the playback image on a TV.  
• When the screen dimmer is set to [B Off], the LCD screen will return  
to the brightness level that was in use before the screen was dimmed.  
[Notification Sounds]: A beep will accompany some operations like turn-  
ing on the camcorder, the self-timer countdown, etc.  
[Wireless Remote Control]: Allows the camcorder to be operated with the  
wireless controller.  
[Power Saving Mode]: Controls the camcorder's automatic power off set-  
tings.  
[Auto Power Off]: 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 selected for  
the [Quick Start (Standby)] setting.  
[Quick Start (Standby)]: Select whether to activate the Quick Start function  
(0 47) when you close the LCD panel in a recording mode and the  
length of time after which the camcorder will end the standby mode and  
shut off automatically.  
160 Š Additional Information  
     
You can set Quick Start to [B Off], for example, if the camcorder is  
set on a fixed position and you want to keep recording video with the  
LCD panel closed in order to conserve the battery's power.  
[Calendar Start Day]: Select the day on which the week in the calendar  
screen (0 55).  
[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).  
[Control for HDMI]: Activates the HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Con-  
trol) function. When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV compatible  
with HDMI-CEC using an HDMI cable, you can control the camcorders  
playback using the remote control of the TV.  
• If set to [A On], when the camcorder is connected to a compatible  
HDTV using an HDMI cable, the video input on the TV will automatically  
be set to the camcorders video input. Then, you can use the up/down/  
left/right buttons and the OK or SET button on the TVs remote control  
to play back your recordings.  
• Depending on the TV set, additional settings may be required on the TV  
itself to activate the HDMI-CEC function. Refer to the TVs instruction  
manual.  
• Correct operation of the HDMI-CEC function cannot be guaranteed  
even when connecting the camcorder to compatible TV sets. If you  
cannot use the remote control of the TV, set [Control for HDMI] to  
[B Off] and operate the camcorder directly or use the camcorders  
wireless controller.  
• The remote control of the TV can only be used to play back movies or  
photos (  
or  
mode only). If the camcorder is connected to the  
TV while it is set to a recording mode, depending on the TV used, turn-  
ing off the TV will automatically turn off the camcorder even if it is  
recording at the time.  
• We recommend not connecting more than 3 HDMI-CEC compatible  
devices at a time.  
[HDMI Status]: Displays a screen where you can verify the standard of the  
output signal from the HDMI OUT terminal.  
[Distance Units]: Selects the units to use for the focusing distance display  
during manual focus.  
Additional Information Š 161  
   
[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 without a memory card  
for more than 5 minutes.  
To cancel the demo mode once it has started, press any button or turn  
off the camcorder.  
[Reset All]: Resets all the camcorder's settings to default values.  
[Firmware]: You can verify the current version of the camcorder's firm-  
ware. This menu option is usually unavailable.  
162 Š Additional Information  
 
Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays  
Recording Movies (in Dual Shot mode)  
7 Zoom (0 46)  
1 Smart AUTO mode (0 43)  
2 Onscreen zoom controls (0 46)  
3 Operating mode (0 31)  
8 Recording mode (0 59)  
9 Control button: Start/Stop video  
recording  
4 In record pause mode:  
Total number of scenes  
Aq Face detection frame (0 66)  
Aa Touch & Track frame (0 68)  
5 Memory operation (0 167)  
6 Remaining battery time (0 167)  
Additional Information Š 163  
   
Recording Movies (in y Manual mode)  
Sg x.v.Color (0 156)  
As Control button: Open the FUNC.  
Sh Face detection (0 66)  
panel (0 32)  
Sj Photo quality/size  
Ad Recording program (0 60, 63, 70)  
(simultaneous recording) (0 110)  
Af R Instant AF (0 152),  
Sk Wind screen off (0 153)  
Sl Microphone attenuator (0 153)  
Dq Audio level indicator (0 80)  
Da Digital effect (0 69)  
MF Manual focus (0 74)  
Ag Manual exposure (0 73)  
Ah AGC (automatic gain) limit (0 74)  
Aj White balance (0 76)  
Ds Level marker (0 154)  
Ak Image effect (0 77)  
Dd Remote sensor off (0 160)  
Df Mini advanced shoe (0 83)  
Dg Headphone output (0 82)  
Dh Mini video light (0 78)  
Al Control button: Last function used  
([ZOOM] in this case)  
Sq While recording/during playback:  
Scene counter (hours : minutes :  
seconds)  
Dj Control button: Switch to photo  
recording (0 104)  
Sa Pre-recording (0 65)  
Ss Image stabilizer (0 64)  
Sd PF24 progressive frame rate  
(0 63, 167)  
Sf Remaining recording time  
g On the memory card  
f In the built-in memory*  
3 Relay recording* (0 39)  
*e only.  
164 Š Additional Information  
Recording Photos (in y Manual mode)  
Fg Photo quality/size (0 105)  
Dk Drive mode (0 109)  
Fh Control button: Switch to movie  
recording (0 58)  
Dl Light metering mode (0 112)  
Fq Control button: Last function used  
([MENU] in this case)  
Fj AF frame (0 152)  
Fk Focus and exposure lock  
Fa Self timer (0 79)  
Fs Flash (0 107)  
Fl Camcorder shake warning (0 153)  
Fd Eye-Fi wireless communication  
Ff Number of available photos  
g On the memory card  
e f In the built-in memory  
Playing Movies (during playback)  
Gd Data code (0 93, 157)  
Gq Playback control buttons (0 49)  
Ga External audio input (0 90)  
Gs Scene number  
Gf Volume (0 49)  
Additional Information Š 165  
Viewing Photos  
Exif information panel  
Hs Control button: Slideshow (0 112)  
Gg Control button: Open the setup  
Hd Control button: Open the Edit panel  
menus (0 151)  
(0 150)  
Gh Protected photo mark (0 115)  
Hf Control button: Switch to [Photos]  
index screen (0 100)  
Gj Current photo / Total number of  
photos  
Hg Manual focus (0 74)  
Hh File size  
Gk Photo number (0 156)  
Gl Histogram (0 114)  
Hj Photo size (0 105)  
Hk Shutter speed (0 70)  
Hl Aperture value (0 70)  
Hq Control button: Photo jump  
Ha Date and time of recording  
166 Š Additional Information  
5 Memory operation  
Record, Record pause,  
Fast reverse playback,  
Frame advance,  
N
J
E
M
A
G
Playback,  
Slow playback,  
Frame reverse.  
C
H
Playback pause,  
Slow reverse playback,  
I
Fast playback,  
F
6 Remaining battery time  
• The icon shows a rough estimate of  
the remaining charge as a  
100%  
75%  
50%  
25%  
0%  
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.  
• When  
is displayed in red, replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.  
When you attach an empty battery pack, the power may turn off without displaying  
.
• The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until  
the battery pack is completely exhausted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining  
recording time will be displayed accurately.  
• Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are  
used, the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately.  
• When the camcorder is off, press R to display the charge status of a  
battery pack. The Intelligent System will display the charge status (as a percentage)  
and the remaining recording time (in minutes) for 5 seconds. If the battery pack is  
exhausted, the battery information may not be displayed.  
Sd PF24 progressive frame rate  
Select the PF24 progressive frame rate (0 63) to give your recordings a cinematic  
look. You can combine this frame rate with the [D Cine Mode] recording program to  
enhance the effect.  
Sf Remaining recording time  
When there is no more free space on the memory, [f End] (built-in memory,  
e only) or [g End] (memory card) will be displayed and the recording will  
stop.  
Ff Number of available photos  
m in red: There is no memory card in the camcorder.  
g in green: 6 or more photos U in yellow: 1 to 5 photos U in red: No more photos  
can be recorded.  
• When viewing the photos, the display will always be in green.  
• Depending on the recording conditions, the number of available photos displayed  
may not decrease even after a recording has been made, or may decrease by 2  
photos at once.  
Additional Information Š 167  
           
Trouble?  
Troubleshooting  
If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Some-  
times 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 Center if the problem persists.  
CHECK THIS FIRST  
Power supply  
• Is the battery charged? Is the compact power adapter correctly con-  
nected to the camcorder? (0 23)  
Recording  
• Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to a recording  
mode? (0 42, 58, 104) If you are recording on a memory card, is one  
correctly inserted into the camcoder? (0 38)  
Playback  
• Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to playback mode?  
(0 49, 100) If you are playing back recordings from a memory card,  
is one correctly inserted into the camcorder? (0 38) Does it contain  
any recordings?  
Other  
• Does the camcorder make a rattling sound? The internal lens fixture  
can move when the camcorder is turned off or in a playback mode.  
This is not a malfunction.  
Power source  
The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself.  
- The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.  
- Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly.  
- When the recording program is set to [Underwater] or [Surface], the camcorder may turn off  
automatically if it becomes too hot. Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down.  
Cannot charge the battery pack.  
- Make sure the camcorder is off so charging can start.  
- The temperature of the battery pack is outside the charging range. If the battery pack’s tem-  
perature is below 0 °C (32 °F), warm it before charging it; if it is above 40 °C (104 °F), let the  
battery pack cool down before charging it.  
- Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F).  
- The battery pack is faulty. Replace the battery pack.  
168 Š Additional Information  
     
- The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached. Such battery packs can-  
not be charged using this camcorder.  
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.  
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.  
Recording  
Pressing g will not start recording.  
- You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto the memory  
(while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing). Wait until the camcorder has finished.  
- The memory is full or it already contains the maximum number of scenes (3,999 scenes).  
Delete some recordings (0 56, 102) or initialize the memory (0 40) to free some space.  
The point where g was pressed does not match the beginning/end of the  
recording.  
- There is a slight interval between pressing g and the actual start/end of record-  
ing. This is not a malfunction.  
The camcorder will not focus.  
- Autofocus does not work on the subject. Focus manually (0 74).  
- The lens or Instant AF sensor is dirty. Clean the lens or sensor with a soft lens-cleaning cloth  
(0 191). Never use tissue paper to clean the lens.  
When a subject flits across in front of the lens, the image appears slightly bent.  
- This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors. When a subject crosses very quickly in  
front of the camcorder, the image may seem slightly warped. This is not a malfunction.  
Changing the operating mode between recording (N)/record pause (M)/playback (A)  
takes longer than usual.  
- When the memory contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than  
usual. Save your recordings (0 128) and initialize the memory (0 40).  
Movies or photos cannot be recorded properly.  
- This may occur as movies and photos are recorded/deleted over time. Save your recordings  
(0 128) and initialize the memory (0 40).  
Cannot record a photo in  
mode.  
- You cannot take photos in this mode if 8 8 [Simultaneous Recording] is set to [Off]  
(0 110), or if either the digital zoom (0 152) or a digital effect (0 69) is activated.  
Additional Information Š 169  
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 Cen-  
ter.  
Playback  
Cannot add scenes to the playlist.  
- The playlist can contain a maximum of 999 scenes. If the playlist includes scenes recorded in  
MXP or FXP mode, the maximum number of scenes in the playlist may be less than 999.  
- You may not be able to add to the playlist scenes recorded or edited using another device.  
- The memory is full. Delete some recordings (0 56, 102) or initialize the memory (0 40) to  
free some space.  
Cannot move scenes in the playlist.  
- The memory is full. Delete some recordings (0 56, 102) or initialize the memory (0 40) to  
free some space.  
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. Save your recordings (0 128) and initialize the memory (0 40).  
Cannot delete a photo.  
- The photo is protected. Remove the protection (0 115).  
Cannot capture a video snapshot scene from a movie.  
- You cannot capture video snapshot scenes from scenes recorded or edited using another  
device.  
- The memory is full. Delete some recordings (0 56, 102) or initialize the memory (0 40) to  
free some space.  
When playing back scenes/slideshow with background music, the music track is not played  
back correctly.  
- This can occur when you transfer the music files to a memory after repeatedly recording and  
deleting scenes (fragmented memory). Save your recordings (0 128) and initialize the  
memory (0 40). Then, transfer the music files first and only then write the video files back  
to the memory.  
- Music tracks will not play back correctly if the connection was interrupted while transferring  
the music files. Delete the music tracks and transfer the music files again.  
- The transfer rate of the memory card used is too slow. Use a recommended memory card  
170 Š Additional Information  
When playing scenes/a slideshow linked to external audio, the video playback is not correctly  
linked to the external player.  
- The volume of external player may be too low. Try increasing the volume of the external  
player.  
Cannot divide scenes  
- You cannot divide scenes recorded or edited using another device.  
- The memory is full. Delete some recordings (0 56, 102) or initialize the memory (0 40) to  
free some space.  
e Cannot copy scenes/photos  
- You may not be able to copy scenes/photos recorded or edited using another device.  
Cannot mark individual scenes/photos in the index screen with a checkmark O  
- You cannot select more than 100 scenes/photos individually. Reduce the number of selected  
scenes/photos or use the [Select All] option.  
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.  
g lights up in red.  
- A memory card error occurred. Turn off the camcorder. Remove and reinsert the memory  
card. Initialize the memory card if the display does not change back to normal.  
- The memory card is full. Replace the memory card or delete some recordings (0 56, 102)  
to free some space on the memory card.  
S flashes in red on the screen.  
- The camcorder has malfunctioned. Consult a Canon Service Center.  
Even after stopping recording, the ACCESS indicator does not go off.  
- The scene is being recorded in the memory. This is not a malfunction.  
p appears on the screen.  
- The camcorder has become hot while in the [Underwater] or [Surface] recording program.  
Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down.  
The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator flashes rapidly (  
intervals).  
one flash at 0.5-second  
- Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty. Con-  
sult a Canon Service Center.  
Additional Information Š 171  
The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator flashes very slowly (  
second intervals).  
one flash at 2-  
- The temperature of the battery pack is outside the charging range. If the battery pack’s tem-  
perature is below 0 °C (32 °F), warm it before charging it; if it is above 40 °C (104 °F), let the  
battery pack cool down before charging it.  
- Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F).  
- The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.  
o appears on the screen  
- The LOCK switch on the Eye-Fi card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the position  
of the LOCK switch.  
- An error occurred when trying to read data from an Eye-Fi card. Turn the camcorder off then  
on again. If the icon appears often, there might be a problem with the Eye-Fi card. Contact the  
card manufacturer’s customer care.  
Picture and Sound  
The screen appears too dark.  
- The LCD screen was dimmed. Hold h pressed down for 2 seconds to restore the LCD  
screen to its previous brightness setting.  
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,  
use the 6 8 [Reset All Settings] menu option to reset all the camcorder’s settings to  
default values.  
Video noise appears on screen.  
- Keep a distance between the camcorder and devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields  
(plasma TVs, cellular phones, etc.).  
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 recording program to  
[Programmed AE] or [Shutter-Pri. AE] (0 70). This is not a malfunction.  
Noise can be heard along with the recorded sound  
- When recording sound with an external microphone, the interference caused by wireless  
communications may be picked up and recorded as noise. We recommend turning off the  
wireless communication while recording (0 146).  
172 Š 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  
(0 153) or adjust the audio recording level manually (0 80).  
The picture is displayed correctly but there is no sound from the built-in speaker.  
- Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume.  
- If the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder, disconnect it.  
- The AV terminal is set to headphone output. Set 88 [AV/Headphones] to [AV].  
Memory Card and Accessories  
Cannot insert the memory card.  
- The memory card was not facing the correct direction. Turn the memory card over and insert  
it.  
Cannot record on the memory card.  
- The memory card is full. Delete some recordings (0 56, 102) to free some space or replace  
the memory card.  
- Initialize the memory card (0 40) when you use it with the camcorder for the first time.  
- The LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the posi-  
tion of the LOCK switch.  
- A compatible memory card must be used to be able to record movies on a memory card  
- The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set 88[Photo Num-  
bering] to [Reset] and insert a new memory card.  
The wireless controller will not work.  
- Set 68[Wireless Remote Control] to [On].  
- Replace the battery of the wireless controller.  
Cannot upload files wirelessly using an Eye-Fi card.  
- 68 [Eye-Fi Communication] is set to [Off] (i appears onscreen). Set it to [Auto-  
matic].  
- Opening the LCD panel may help when the wireless connection is not strong enough.  
- If certain conditions occur while uploading files, such as the camcorder becoming too hot or  
the wireless connection getting too weak, the camcorder may stop the wireless upload (h  
appears onscreen). Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down or move to a location with a  
stronger wireless signal.  
- Contact the card manufacturer’s customer care.  
Additional Information Š 173  
 
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 cam-  
corder. 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.  
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 camcorder is connected using the optional HTC-100 HDMI Cable, but HDMI-CEC does not  
work (cannot play back using the TV's remote control).  
- Disconnect the HTC-100 HDMI cable and turn off the camcorder and the TV. After a short  
while turn them on again and restore the connection.  
- 68 [Control for HDMI] is set to [Off]. Set it to [On].  
- HDMI-CEC is not activated on the connected TV. Activate this function on the TV.  
- Even with TV sets compatible with HDMI-CEC the range of functions available differs depend-  
ing on the type of TV. Refer to the instruction manual of the connected TV.  
The computer does not recognize the camcorder even though the camcorder is connected  
correctly.  
- 88 [USB Connection Type] is set to [DVD Burner]. Set it to [Computer/Printer] or to  
[Connect and Set].  
- Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder. After a short while, turn it on again and  
restore the connection.  
- Connect the camcorder to a different USB port on the computer.  
- The camcorder will not be correctly recognized if you connected the USB cable to the com-  
puter while the camcorder was deleting all the photos. Disconnect the USB cable and restore  
the connection once the operation is completed.  
The printer is not working even though the camcorder and printer are connected correctly.  
- 88 [USB Connection Type] is set to [DVD Burner]. Set it to [Computer/Printer] or to  
[Connect and Set].  
- Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. After a short while turn it on again and  
restore the connection.  
- Cannot connect to a PictBridge-compatible printer if the memory contains 2,500 photos or  
more.  
174 Š Additional Information  
After connecting the camcorder to a printer, the message [Busy] continues to appear on the  
screen  
- Disconnect the USB cable and restore the connection after a short while.  
Photos are not correctly printed  
- You may not be able to print correctly, using a PictBridge-compatible printer, photos whose  
file names have been changed or that were recorded, created, edited or changed using  
another device.  
Cannot save photos on my computer  
- When the memory contains too many photos (Windows – 2,500 photos or more, Macintosh –  
1,000 photos or more), you may not be able to transfer photos to a computer. Try using a card  
reader to transfer the photos on the memory card. e only: To transfer the photos in  
the built-in memory, copy them to the memory card in advance (0 126).  
The camcorder does not recognize the DW-100 DVD Burner even though it is connected  
correctly.  
- 88 [USB Connection Type] is set to [Computer/Printer]. Set it to [DVD Burner] or to  
[Connect and Set].  
List of Messages (in alphabetical order)  
Following the list of messages for the camcorder you can find separate  
lists for print-related messages (0 183) and for messages that appear  
only when using the optional DW-100 DVD Burner (0 182).  
Accessing the memory card. Do not remove the memory card.  
- You opened the memory card slot cover while the camcorder was accessing the memory card  
or the camcorder started accessing the memory card as you opened the memory card slot  
cover. Do not remove the memory card until this message disappears.  
AVCHD discs cannot include MXP scenes  
- AVCHD discs created with the optional DW-100 DVD Burner cannot contain scenes recorded  
in MXP mode. Select only those scenes recorded in other recording modes to create the disc  
Back up recordings regularly  
- This message may appear 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, 4, 6 or 10.  
e Built-in memory error  
- The built-in memory could not be read. Contact a Canon Service Center.  
Additional Information Š 175  
   
e Built-in memory is full  
- The built-in memory is full (“f End” appears on the screen). Delete some recordings  
(0 56, 102) to free some space. Save your recordings (0 128) and initialize the built-in  
memory (0 40).  
e Cannot access the built-in memory  
- There is a problem with the built-in memory. Contact a Canon Service Center.  
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.  
- If you are using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder, there  
may be a problem with the camcorder or battery pack. Consult a Canon Service Center.  
e Cannot convert  
- Cannot access the memory card. Check the memory card and make sure it is inserted cor-  
rectly.  
- You inserted a MultiMedia Card (MMC) into the camcorder. Use a recommended memory card  
- There was an error creating the file name. Set 8 8 [Photo Numbering] to [Reset] and  
initialize the memory card or delete all the photos (0 102) and all the scenes in the [For Web  
Upload] and [For DVD Burning] index screens (0 56).  
e 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 (0 56, 102) or reduce the number of  
scenes to copy.  
- The memory card already contains the maximum number of scenes (3,999 scenes). Delete  
some scenes (0 56) to free some space.  
Cannot divide the scene. Initialize only using the camcorder.  
- The scene could not be divided because the camcorder’s internal scene management data log  
is full. Save your recordings (0 126) and initialize the memory (0 40). Write back the  
backup files and try dividing the scene again.  
Cannot edit  
- Could not move a scene in the playlist. Delete some scenes from the playlist (0 95).  
Cannot enter standby mode now  
- The camcorder cannot enter standby mode if the remaining battery charge is too low. Charge  
or replace the battery pack (0 23).  
Cannot play back  
- There is a problem with the memory. If this message appears often without apparent reason,  
contact a Canon Service Center.  
176 Š Additional Information  
e Cannot play back Cannot access the built-in memory  
- There is a problem with the built-in memory. Save your recordings (0 128) and initialize the  
built-in memory using the [Complete Initialization] option (0 40). If the problem persists,  
contact a Canon Service Center.  
Cannot play back Check the memory card  
- There is a problem with the memory card. Save your recordings (0 128) and initialize the  
memory card using the [Complete Initialization] option (0 40). If the problem persists, use a  
different memory card.  
e Cannot play the movies in the built-in memory Initialize only using the camcorder  
- The camcorder's built-in memory was initialized using a computer. Initialize the built-in mem-  
ory with this camcorder (0 40).  
Cannot play the movies on this memory card  
- Movies cannot be played back from a 64 MB or smaller memory card. Use a recommended  
memory card (0 37).  
Cannot play the movies on this memory card Initialize only using the camcorder  
- The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer. Initialize the memory  
card with this camcorder (0 40).  
Cannot record  
- You cannot capture video snapshot scenes from scenes recorded or edited using another  
device.  
- There is a problem with the memory. If this message appears often without apparent reason,  
contact a Canon Service Center.  
e Cannot record Cannot access the built-in memory  
- There is a problem with the built-in memory. Save your recordings (0 128) and initialize the  
built-in memory using the [Complete Initialization] option (0 40). If the problem persists,  
contact a Canon Service Center.  
Cannot record Check the memory card  
- There is a problem with the memory card. Save your recordings (0 128) and initialize the  
memory card using the [Complete Initialization] option (0 40). If the problem persists, use a  
different memory card.  
e Cannot record movies in the built-in memory Initialize only using the camcorder  
- The camcorder's built-in memory was initialized using a computer. Initialize the built-in mem-  
ory with this camcorder (0 40).  
Cannot record movies on this memory card  
- Movies cannot be recorded on a 64 MB or smaller memory card. Use a recommended mem-  
ory card (0 37).  
Cannot record movies on this memory card Initialize only using the camcorder  
- The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer. Initialize the memory  
card with this camcorder (0 40).  
Additional Information Š 177  
Change the battery pack  
- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.  
Check the memory card  
- Cannot access the memory card. Check the memory card and make sure it is inserted cor-  
rectly.  
- A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record or display the image. Try remov-  
ing and reinserting the memory card, or use a different memory card.  
- You inserted a MultiMedia Card (MMC) into the camcorder. Use a recommended memory card  
- If after the message disappears, g appears in red, perform the following: Turn off the cam-  
corder and remove and reinsert the memory card. If g turns back to green you can resume  
recording/playback. If the problem persists, save your recordings (0 128) and initialize the  
memory card (0 40).  
Could not add the scene(s) to the playlist  
- One or more scenes could not be added to the playlist. The playlist can contain a maximum of  
999 scenes. If the playlist includes scenes recorded in MXP or FXP mode, the maximum num-  
ber of scenes in the playlist may be less than 999. Delete some scenes from the playlist  
Do not disconnect the USB cable or the power source until you safely end the connection from  
the computer. Cannot write data with this connection. To write data to the camcorder,  
connect the compact power adapter then reconnect the camcorder and computer.  
- The camcorder cannot be operated while it is not being powered by the compact power  
adapter and is connected to a computer with the supplied USB cable. In addition, scenes can-  
not be written back and music files cannot be transferred to the camcorder. To avoid corrupt-  
ing the data in the camcorder's memory, use the computer's Safely Remove Hardware  
function to end the connection and disconnect the USB cable before using the camcorder.  
- To be able to write back scenes and to transfer music files to the camcorder, use the com-  
puter's Safely Remove Hardware function to end the connection, disconnect the USB cable,  
power the camcorder using the compact power adapter and only then connect it to the com-  
puter again.  
Do not disconnect the USB cable or the power source until you safely end the connection from  
the computer. Connect the compact power adapter  
- When the camcorder is in  
mode and is connected to the computer with the supplied  
USB cable, the camcorder cannot be operated. Disconnecting the USB cable or power source  
while this message appears may result in permanent loss of the recordings in the camcorder.  
Use the computer's Safely Remove Hardware function to end the connection and disconnect  
the USB cable before using the camcorder.  
- To be able to write back scenes and to transfer music files to the camcorder, power the cam-  
corder using the compact power adapter and only then connect it to the computer using the  
supplied USB cable.  
178 Š Additional Information  
Error writing on the memory card. Data may be recovered if the memory card has not been  
removed. Attempt recovering the data?  
- This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was acci-  
dentally interrupted while the camcorder was writing on the memory card. 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].  
File name error  
- The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set 88 [Photo Num-  
bering] to [Reset] and delete all the photos on the memory card (0 102) or initialize it  
Initialize only using the camcorder  
- There is a problem with the file system that prevents accessing the selected memory. Initial-  
ize the memory with this camcorder (0 40).  
LCD Screen has been dimmed  
- Hold h pressed for 2 seconds to restore the LCD screen to its previous brightness set-  
ting.  
May not be possible to record movies on this memory 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, 4, 6 or 10.  
e Mem. Card Number of scenes already at maximum  
- The memory card already contains the maximum number of scenes (3,999 scenes); no fur-  
ther scenes can be copied onto the memory card. Delete some scenes (0 56) to free some  
space.  
Mem. Card Unable to recognize the data  
- The memory card contains scenes recorded in a different television system (PAL or SECAM).  
Play back the recordings in the memory card with the device originally used to record them.  
Memory card cover is open  
- After inserting a memory card, close the memory card slot cover (0 38).  
Memory card is full  
- The memory card is full. Delete some recordings (0 56, 102) to free some space or replace  
the memory card.  
Memory card is write-protected  
- The LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the posi-  
tion of the LOCK switch.  
Additional Information Š 179  
Need to recover files from the memory card. Change the position of the LOCK switch on the  
memory card.  
- This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was acci-  
dentally interrupted while the camcorder was writing on the memory card and later the posi-  
tion of the card's LOCK switch was changed to prevent erasure. Change the position of the  
LOCK switch.  
No faces were detected in this scene  
- The camcorder did not detect any faces in the scene displayed. Be sure to turn on face detec-  
tion (0 66) when shooting movies.  
No memory card  
- Insert a compatible memory card into the camcorder (0 38).  
No photos  
- There are no photos to play back. Have fun taking some photos (0 42, 58).  
No scenes  
- There are no scenes in the memory selected. Have fun shooting some video (0 42).  
- After selecting [Scenes with Faces] when narrowing down the scenes shown in the index  
screen: No scenes contain people’s faces or no scenes were recorded using the face detec-  
tion function.  
e Not enough available space  
- Delete some recordings on the memory card (0 56, 102) or select the [3Mbps] bit rate for  
the conversion to SD.  
Number of scenes already at maximum  
- The maximum number of scenes (3,999 scenes) has been reached. Delete some scenes  
(0 56) to free some space.  
- The playlist can contain a maximum of 999 scenes.  
Playlist is full. Cannot divide the scene.  
- Scenes cannot be divided when the playlist already contains 999 scenes. Delete some scenes  
from the playlist (0 95).  
Recording program: Underwater / Surface  
Turn on the camcorder while holding PHOTO pressed down to change the recording program  
rXs.  
- Follow the instructions to switch the recording program between [Underwater] and [Surface]  
while the camcorder is secured inside the optional WP-V2 Waterproof Case.  
Scene recorded using another device. Cannot divide the scene.  
- Scenes recorded using another device cannot be divided with this camcorder.  
Select the desired scene number  
- A number of scenes have the same recording date but different file control information. This  
can occur for example when you edit photos and write the files back to the camcorder. Select  
a number to display the corresponding group of scenes.  
180 Š Additional Information  
Some B photos could not be deleted  
- Protected photos (B) cannot be deleted. Remove the protection (0 115).  
Some scenes could not be added to the playlist.  
- You may not be able to add to the playlist scenes recorded using another device.  
- The playlist can contain a maximum of 999 scenes. If the playlist includes scenes recorded in  
MXP or FXP mode, the maximum number of scenes in the playlist may be less than 999.  
Delete some scenes from the playlist (0 95).  
e Some scenes could not be converted  
- Among the scenes selected for conversion to SD there are scenes recorded with another  
device using 24p frame rate. When converting scenes to SD, leave out scenes recorded using  
another device.  
Some scenes could not be deleted  
- Movies that were protected/edited with other devices cannot be deleted with this camcorder.  
e Some scenes were recorded using another device and cannot be copied.  
- Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be copied to the memory card.  
Task in progress. Do not disconnect the power source.  
- The camcorder is updating the memory. Wait until the operation ends and do not disconnect  
the compact power adapter or remove the battery pack.  
The camcorder is set to photo mode  
- You pressed g while recording photos (  
or mode to record movies.  
mode). Set the camcorder to  
The lens cover is not fully open. Turn the camcorder off, then on again.  
- The lens cover did not open fully. Turn the camcorder off, then on again. If this does not solve  
the problem, consult a Canon Service Center.  
This memory card contains scenes. Delete all scenes to use relay recording.  
- Save your movies (0 128) if necessary, and delete all the movies from the memory card  
This photo cannot be displayed  
- You may not be able to display photos taken with other devices or image files created or  
edited on a computer.  
This B photo could not be deleted  
- Protected photos (B) cannot be deleted. Remove the protection (0 115).  
This scene was recorded using another device and cannot be added to the playlist.  
- Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be added to the playlist.  
e This scene was recorded using another device and cannot be copied.  
- Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be copied to the memory card.  
Additional Information Š 181  
To record video on this memory card, it is recommended to use only the XP+/SP/LP recording  
modes  
- Movies may not be recorded correctly on this memory card if the recording mode is set to  
MXP or FXP mode (0 59).  
To use this function change the camcorder's mode from 5 to y  
- You pressed a button that cannot be used in  
the camcorder to flexible recording mode.  
mode. Set the mode switch to y to set  
Too many photos. Disconnect the USB cable.  
- Disconnect the USB cable. Try using a memory card reader or decrease the number of photos  
on the memory card to fewer than 2,500 photos (printers, Windows computers), or 1,000  
photos (Macintosh computers).  
- If a dialog box appeared on the computer screen, close it. Disconnect the USB cable, and  
restore the connection after a short while.  
e Total play time is too long  
- The playlist cannot be converted when its total playback time exceeds 2 hours and 30 min-  
utes. Reduce the number of scenes in the playlist.  
Unable to recognize the data  
- You transferred data to the camcorder recorded in a different television system (PAL or  
SECAM). Play back the recordings with the device originally used to record them.  
Unable to recover data  
- Could not recover a corrupted file. Save your recordings (0 128) and initialize the memory  
using the [Complete Initialization] option (0 40).  
Messages Related to the Optional DW100 DVD Burner  
If an error message appears while the camcorder is connected to the  
optional DW-100 DVD Burner, refer to the following section and also to  
the instruction manual of the DVD Burner.  
Cannot read the disc. Check the disc.  
- During disc recording mode, this message can appear when a commercially available DVD  
disc (a DVD disc containing movies, software, etc.) or an 8 cm mini DVD disc is inserted.  
Replace with a brand new disc.  
- During disc playback mode, this message can appear when a commercially available DVD  
disc or a brand new DVD disc is inserted. Replace with an AVCHD disc created with the DVD  
Burner.  
Close the memory card slot cover  
- The memory card slot cover is open. Close the cover after correctly inserting the memory card  
182 Š Additional Information  
 
Connect the compact power adapter  
- The camcorder is being powered by the battery pack. Connect the compact power adapter to  
the camcorder.  
Disc access failure. Check the disc.  
- There was an error when reading the disc or attempting to write onto it.  
- This message can appear also if condensation has formed (0 191). Wait until the DVD  
burner dries completely before resuming use.  
- The disc may be dirty or not correctly loaded. Try removing the disc and reinserting it after  
cleaning the recording surface with a clean, soft cloth. If the problem persists, replace with a  
different disc.  
Error reading the data  
- Check that the USB cable was not accidentally disconnected.  
No disc  
- Insert a disc into the DVD Burner.  
- This message can appear also if condensation has formed (0 191). Wait until the DVD  
burner dries completely before resuming use.  
No photos  
- There are no photos to add to the disc.  
No scenes  
- There are no scenes to add to the disc.  
No scenes left to add  
- There are no scenes that have not already been added to discs created previously.  
Operation canceled  
- The USB cable was disconnected and the operation was canceled. Check the USB connection.  
- The scenes selected to be written on the disc include scenes recorded in MXP mode. Add to  
the playlist in advance only those scenes recorded in other recording modes and create the  
disc from the [Playlist] index screen.  
Unable to recover data  
- Could not recover a corrupted file. Save your recordings (0 128) and initialize the memory  
using the [Complete Initialization] option (0 40).  
Direct Print Related Messages  
Data transfer error  
- Cancel printing, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. After a while, turn the  
printer back on and reconnect the USB cable.  
- You attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of photos. Reduce  
the number of photos.  
Additional Information Š 183  
   
File error  
- You attempted to print a photo 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.  
- Ink tank errors have occurred. Replace the ink tank.  
Ink absorber full  
- Touch [Continue] to resume printing. Consult a Canon Service Center (refer to the list included  
with the printer) to replace the ink absorber.  
Ink error  
- The ink level cannot be detected correctly or the ink cartridge is out of ink. Replace the ink  
cartridge.  
Low ink level  
- The ink cartridge needs to be replaced soon. Touch [Continue] to restart printing.  
No ink  
- The ink cartridge is not inserted or is out of ink. Replace the ink cartridge.  
No paper  
- Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper.  
Paper error  
- There is a problem with the paper. The paper is not correctly loaded or the paper size is  
wrong.  
- If the paper output tray is closed, open it to print.  
Paper jam  
- The paper jammed during printing. Touch [Stop] to cancel printing. After removing the paper,  
set some paper again and retry printing.  
Paper lever error  
- Paper lever error occurred. Adjust the paper selection lever to the proper position.  
Print head not installed  
- No print head is installed in the printer or the print head is defective.  
Printer cover open  
- Close the printer cover securely.  
Printer error  
- A malfunction has occurred that may require repairs. (Canon PIXMA printers: the printer's  
green power lamp and orange error 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.  
184 Š Additional Information  
Printer in use  
- The printer is in use. Check the printer status.  
Printing error  
- The printer does not support the paper size selected for [Paper Settings]. Set [Paper Settings]  
to [Default] or a paper size supported by the printer used.  
- Cancel printing, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. After a while, turn the  
printer back on and reconnect the USB cable. Check the printer status.  
NOTES  
About Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS Printers: If the printers error indicator  
flashes or an error message appears on the printers operation panel, refer  
to the printers 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).  
Additional Information Š 185  
Dos and Don’ts  
Handling Precautions  
Camcorder  
Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum per-  
formance.  
Save your recordings periodically. Make sure to transfer your record-  
ings to an external device such as a computer or digital video recorder  
(0 126) and save them on a regular basis. This will protect your impor-  
tant recordings in case of damage and create more free space on the  
memory. Canon shall not be liable for any data loss.  
• Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel. Be careful when closing  
the LCD panel. When using a wrist strap, do not allow the camcorder to  
swing and hit an object.  
Handle the touch screen with care. Do not apply excessive force and  
do not use ballpoint pens or other hard-tipped tools to operate the  
touch screen. This may damage the touch screens surface or the pres-  
sure-sensitive layer beneath it.  
• Do not attach protective film on the touch screen. The touch screens  
operation is based on detecting applied pressure, so you may not be  
able to correctly operate the touch screen with an additional protective  
layer.  
• Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures (like  
the inside of a car parked under direct sunlight), or high humidity.  
• Do not use the camcorder 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 cam-  
corder pointed at a bright subject.  
• Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places. The cam-  
corder 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.  
• Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment.  
• Do not disassemble the camcorder. If the camcorder does not function  
properly, consult qualified service personnel.  
• Handle the camcorder with care. Do not subject the camcorder to  
shocks or vibration as this may cause damage.  
186 Š Additional Information  
     
• When mounting the camcorder on a  
tripod, make sure that the tripod's fas-  
tening screw is shorter than 5.5 mm  
(0.2 in.). Using other tripods may dam-  
age the camcorder.  
5.5 mm  
When recording movies, try to get a  
calm, stable picture. Excessive cam-  
corder 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 expe-  
rience such a reaction, stop the playback immediately and take a rest  
break as necessary.  
Long-term storage  
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 (86 °F).  
Battery Pack  
DANGER!  
Treat the battery pack with care.  
• Keep it away from fire (or it might explode).  
• Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 °C  
(140 °F). Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather.  
• Do not try to disassemble or modify it.  
• Do not drop it or subject it to shocks.  
• Do not get it wet.  
• Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and  
the camcorder. Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth.  
Long-term storage  
• Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 °C  
(86 °F).  
To extend the battery life of the battery pack, discharge it completely  
before storing it.  
• Charge and discharge all your battery packs fully at least once a year.  
Additional Information Š 187  
 
Remaining battery time  
If the remaining battery time displayed is not correct, charge the battery  
pack fully. Still, the correct time may not be displayed if a fully charged  
battery pack is used continuously in high temperatures or it is left unused  
for long periods of time. Also, the correct remaining time may not be dis-  
played, depending on the battery life. Use the time shown on the screen  
as an approximation.  
Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packs  
• 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-800 Battery Charger.  
• We recommend using genuine Canon battery  
packs bearing the Intelligent System mark.  
• If you attach to the camcorder battery packs  
that are not genuine Canon battery packs,  
remaining battery time will not be displayed.  
will appear and the  
Memory Card  
• 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 electricity. Canon shall not be liable for lost  
or corrupted 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.  
• 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 mem-  
ory card into the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the mem-  
ory card or the camcorder.  
• Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card.  
188 Š Additional Information  
 
• Secure Digital (SD) memory cards  
have a physical switch to prevent writ-  
ing on the card so as to avoid the  
accidental erasure of the card's con-  
tent. To write-protect the memory card  
set the switch to the LOCK position.  
LOCK switch  
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery  
The camcorder has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the  
date/time and other settings. The built-in lithium battery is recharged  
while you use the camcorder; however, it will discharge completely 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.  
Lithium Button Battery  
WARNING!  
• The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn  
hazard if mishandled.  
• Do not disassemble, modify, immerse in water, heat above 100 °C  
(212 °F) or incinerate the battery.  
• Replace with a CR2025 battery made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell,  
Sony, Sanyo, or with Duracell2025. Use of other batteries may  
present a risk of fire or explosion.  
• Do not insert the battery into the mouth. If swallowed, seek medical  
assistance immediately. The battery case may break and the battery  
fluids may cause internal injuries.  
• Keep the battery out of the reach of children.  
• Do not recharge, short-circuit or insert the battery in the wrong direc-  
tion.  
• Dispose of the used battery according to applicable recycling regula-  
tions.  
• Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools, as this  
will cause a short circuit.  
Additional Information Š 189  
 
• Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact.  
For California, USA only: The lithium battery included contains Perchlorate  
Material – special handling may apply.  
Disposal  
When you delete movies or initialize the memory, only the file allocation  
table is altered and stored data is not physically erased. Take the nec-  
essary 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 or memory card to another person, initialize the  
built-in memory (e only) or memory card using the [Complete  
Initialization] option (0 40). Fill it up with unimportant recordings, and  
then initialize it again using the same option. This makes recovering the  
original recordings very difficult.  
190 Š Additional Information  
Maintenance/Others  
Cleaning  
Camcorder Body  
• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically  
treated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner.  
Lens and Instant AF Sensor  
• If the lens surface or Instant AF sensor is dirty, autofocus may not work  
properly.  
• Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower  
brush.  
• Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens. Never use  
tissue paper.  
LCD Touch Screen  
• Clean the LCD touch screen using a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth.  
• Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temper-  
ature changes suddenly. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.  
Condensation  
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.  
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 humid room  
• When a cold room is heated rapidly  
To avoid condensation  
• Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in tem-  
perature.  
Additional Information Š 191  
       
• Remove the memory card and battery pack. Then, place the camcorder  
in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust gradually to temperature  
changes before removing it from the 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.  
Using the Camcorder Abroad  
Power Sources  
You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to  
charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and  
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult a Canon Service Center for information on  
plug adapters for overseas use.  
Playback on a TV Screen  
You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the NTSC  
system. NTSC is used in the following regions/countries:  
Americas: All of North America and Central America; most Caribbean  
islands (except in French territories like Guadeloupe and Martinique); most  
of South America (except in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay). Asia: Only in  
Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan and Myanmar. Oceania: US  
territories (Guam, American Samoa, etc.) and some Pacific islands like  
Micronesia, Samoa and Tonga.  
192 Š Additional Information  
   
General Information  
Accessories (Availability differs from area to area)  
AVCHD discs/  
Photo DVDs  
D PictBridge-  
compatible printers  
Card  
reader/writer  
Computer  
TV/HDTV  
VCR/DVD  
recorder  
Optional accessories not listed below are described in more detail in  
the following pages.  
1
2
3
6
7
Aj  
Ak  
Al  
Sq  
Ss  
Sd  
SS-600/SS-650 Shoulder Strap  
WS-20 Wrist Strap  
WL-D89 Wireless Controller  
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter  
DW-100 DVD Burner  
IFC-300PCU USB Cable  
Memory card  
DTC-100 D Terminal Cable  
CTC-100 Component Cable  
CTC-100/S Component Cable*  
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable  
Sf  
ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller  
ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller  
*
Supplied with the camcorder; not available as an optional accessory.  
Additional Information Š 193  
     
NOTES  
• Accessories that are compatible with the Advanced Accessory Shoe  
cannot be attached to this camcorder. Look for the Mini ADVANCED  
SHOE logo to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe.  
Optional Accessories  
Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accesso-  
ries. You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon cam-  
corder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center.  
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 dam-  
age to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the  
malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or  
explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not  
apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon  
accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable  
basis.  
4 Battery Packs  
When you need extra battery packs,  
select one of the following models:  
BP-808, BP-809(B)*, BP-809(S)*,  
BP-819, or BP-827.  
* Please note that the shape/color of this bat-  
tery does not match the external design of  
the camcorder.  
When you use battery packs bearing the Intelligent System mark, the  
camcorder will communicate with the battery and display the remaining  
usage time (accurate to 1 minute). You can only use and charge these  
battery packs with camcorders and chargers compatible with Intelligent  
System.  
194 Š Additional Information  
 
5 CG-800 Battery Charger  
Use the battery charger to charge the  
battery packs. It plugs directly into a  
power outlet without a cable.  
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  
BP-827  
Charging conditions↓  
Using the camcorder  
150 min.  
105 min.  
260 min.  
190 min.  
385 min.  
260 min.  
Using the CG-800 Battery Charger  
Recording and Playback Times  
Recording and playback times given in the following tables are approxi-  
mate 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.  
e Using the built-in memory  
Recording mode  
Battery pack Usage time  
MXP  
FXP  
XP+  
SP  
LP  
Recording (maximum) 100 min. 100 min. 100 min. 105 min. 105 min.  
Recording (typical)* 65 min. 65 min. 65 min. 65 min. 65 min.  
BP-808  
BP-809  
Playback  
160 min. 160 min. 165 min. 165 min. 165 min.  
Recording (maximum) 200 min. 200 min. 205 min. 210 min. 210 min.  
Recording (typical)* 130 min. 130 min. 135 min. 135 min. 135 min.  
BP-819  
BP-827  
Playback  
325 min. 325 min. 325 min. 335 min. 335 min.  
Recording (maximum) 305 min. 305 min. 310 min. 315 min. 315 min.  
Recording (typical)* 200 min. 200 min. 205 min. 205 min. 205 min.  
Playback  
495 min. 500 min. 505 min. 515 min. 515 min.  
Additional Information Š 195  
   
Using a memory card  
Recording mode  
XP+  
Battery pack Usage time  
MXP  
FXP  
SP  
LP  
Recording (maximum) 95 min. 95 min. 100 min. 100 min. 105 min.  
Recording (typical)* 60 min. 60 min. 65 min. 65 min. 65 min.  
BP-808  
BP-809  
Playback  
160 min. 160 min. 160 min. 165 min. 165 min.  
Recording (maximum) 200 min. 200 min. 205 min. 205 min. 205 min.  
Recording (typical)* 125 min. 130 min. 135 min. 135 min. 135 min.  
BP-819  
BP-827  
Playback  
315 min. 320 min. 325 min. 330 min. 330 min.  
Recording (maximum) 300 min. 300 min. 310 min. 310 min. 310 min.  
Recording (typical)* 195 min. 195 min. 200 min. 205 min. 205 min.  
Playback  
485 min. 495 min. 500 min. 505 min. 505 min.  
* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop,  
zooming, and power on/off.  
8 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 2.3 m (7.5 ft.).  
• When the Tele-converter is attached, a shadow may appear in the pic-  
ture when you use the flash.  
9 WD-H37ll Wide-converter  
This Wide-converter 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 use the flash.  
196 Š Additional Information  
Aq FS-H37U Filter Set  
Neutral density and MC protector filters  
help you to control difficult lighting condi-  
tions.  
Aa SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case  
A handy camcorder bag with padded  
compartments and plenty of space for  
accessories.  
As SM-V1 Surround Microphone  
Use 5.1ch surround sound to add a  
sense of presence to your movies. You  
can link the surround sound to the zoom  
position or use the microphone as a  
highly directional shotgun microphone  
(monaural).  
Ad DM-100 Directional Stereo  
Microphone  
This highly sensitive, super-directional  
microphone attaches to the camcorders  
mini advanced shoe. It can be used as  
directional microphone (monaural) or  
stereo microphone.  
Af VL-5 Video Light  
This video light enables you to record  
brightly in color even in dark places. It  
attaches to the camcorders mini  
advanced shoe for cable-free operation.  
Additional Information Š 197  
Ag VFL-2 Video Flash Light  
This video flash light allows you to  
record photos and movies even at night  
or in dark places. It attaches to the cam-  
corders mini advanced shoe for cable-  
free operation.  
Ah RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter  
Attaching this adapter to the mini  
advanced shoe allows you to use the  
optional ZR-2000 or ZR-1000 Zoom  
Remote Controller, which is useful when  
operating the camcorder while it is  
mounted on a tripod.  
Sa HTC-100 HDMI Cable  
Use this cable to connect the camcorder  
to an external device using an all-digital  
connection, allowing you to enjoy play-  
back at the highest quality. This cable  
sends both video and audio signals.  
Sg WP-V2 Waterproof Case  
This case allows you to record movies  
and take photos underwater without get-  
ting the camcorder wet.  
This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories.  
When you use Canon video equipment, we  
recommend Canon-brand accessories or products  
bearing the same mark.  
198 Š Additional Information  
Product Codes  
Provided Accessories  
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter  
BP-808 Battery Pack  
8468A002AA  
2740B002AA  
WL-D89 Wireless Controller  
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable  
IFC-300PCU USB Cable  
D83-0790-000  
3067A002AA (D82-0590-002)  
6906A001AA  
Optional Accessories  
BP-809 Battery Pack  
2588B003AA (silver),  
2588B004AA (black)  
2589B002AA  
3185B002AA  
2590B002AA  
8835A001AA  
3187B001AA  
8837A001AA  
BP-819 Battery Pack  
BP-827 Battery Pack  
CG-800 Battery Charger  
TL-H37 Tele-converter  
WD-H37ll Wide-converter  
FS-H37U Filter Set  
VL-5 Video Light  
3186B001AA  
VFL-2 Video Flash Light  
SM-V1 Surround Microphone  
3574B001AA  
4464B001AA  
DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone 2591B002AA  
RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter  
ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller  
ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller  
WP-V2 Waterproof Case  
HTC-100 HDMI Cable  
CTC-100 Component Cable  
SS-650 Shoulder Strap  
SS-600 Shoulder Strap  
3924B001AA  
3089A002AA  
0973B002AA  
4433B002AA  
2384B001AA  
1719B001AA  
3123A001AA  
3122A001AA  
3118A002AA  
9389A001AA  
WS-20 Wrist Strap  
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case  
Additional Information Š 199  
 
Specifications  
VIXIA HF M31 / VIXIA HF M30 / VIXIA HF M300 /  
System  
• Recording System  
Movies: AVCHD Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264;  
Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch; Dolby Digital 5.1ch*  
*
Only when using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone.  
Photos: DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), compatible with Exif* Ver. 2.2 and with DPOF  
Image compression: JPEG (Super Fine, Fine, Normal)  
*
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.  
• Television System  
1080/60i*  
*
Recordings made with the [PF24], [PF30] frame rate are converted and recorded on the memory as 60i.  
• Recording Media  
- e Built-in memory: a 32 GB, 6 8 GB  
- SD or SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory card (not included)  
• Maximum Recording Time (approximate figures)  
a 32 GB built-in memory:  
MXP mode: 2 hr. 55 min. FXP mode: 4 hr. 10 min. XP+ mode: 5 hr. 45 min.  
SP mode: 9 hr. 35 min. LP mode: 12 hr. 15 min.  
6 8 GB built-in memory:  
MXP mode: 40 min.  
FXP mode: 1 hr.  
XP+ mode: 1 hr. 25 min.  
SP mode: 2 hr. 20 min. LP mode: 3 hr.  
Commercially available 16 GB memory card:  
MXP mode: 1 hr. 25 min. FXP mode: 2 hr. 5 min. XP+ mode: 2 hr. 50 min.  
SP mode: 4 hr. 45 min. LP mode: 6 hr. 5 min.  
• Image Sensor  
1/4-inch CMOS, approx. 3,890,000 pixels  
Effective pixels:  
Movies:  
[Dynamic] IS mode:  
Other IS modes:  
Photos (L, M, S):  
Photos (LW, MW, SW):  
approx. 2,990,000 (T) / 2,070,000 (W) pixels*  
approx. 2,990,000 pixels  
approx. 3,310,000 pixels  
approx. 2,990,000 pixels  
*
When two values are given, the first indicates the value at full telephoto (T) and the second the value at full  
wide-angle (W).  
• LCD Touch Screen: 2.7 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 211,000 dots, touch operation  
• Microphone: Stereo electret condenser microphone  
200 Š Additional Information  
 
• Lens  
f=4.1-61.5 mm, F/1.8-3.2, 15x optical zoom  
35 mm equivalent: Movies:  
[Dynamic] IS mode: 39.5 – 711 mm  
Other IS modes:  
Photos:  
39.5 – 592.5 mm  
39.5 – 592.5 mm  
• Lens Configuration: 11 elements in 9 groups (1 double-sided aspheric element)  
• AF System  
Autofocus (TTL + external distance sensor when set to [Instant AF]) or Manual focus  
• Filter Diameter: 37 mm  
• Minimum Focusing Distance  
1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in.) at full wide angle  
• White Balance  
Auto white balance, Custom white balance or Preset white balance settings:  
Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H  
• Minimum Illumination  
0.4 lx ([Low Light] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/2)  
5.5 lx ([Programmed AE] recording program, Auto slow shutter [On], Shutter speed at 1/30)  
• Recommended Illumination: More than 100 lx  
• Image Stabilization: Optical-Shift Image Stabilizer  
• Size of Video Recordings  
MXP, FXP mode: 1920 x 1080 pixels; XP+, SP, LP mode: 1440 x 1080 pixels  
• Size of Photos  
mode: LW 2304x1296, L 2100x1575, M 1600x1200, S 640 x 480 pixels  
Simultaneous recording: LW 2304x1296, SW 848x480 pixels  
Capturing photos from a playback scene: MW 1920x1080 pixels  
Terminals  
• AV OUT/X Terminal  
3.5 mm minijack; output only (dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output)  
Video: 1 Vp-p / 75 unbalanced  
Audio: –10 dBV (47 kload) / 3 kor less  
• USB Terminal: mini-B, USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB), input/output  
• COMPONENT OUT Terminal (proprietary mini-D terminal)  
Luminance (Y): 1 Vp-p / 75 ; Chrominance (PB/PR (CB/CR)): 350 mV / 75 Ω  
1080i (D3) compatible; output only  
• HDMI OUT Terminal  
HDMI mini connector; output only; compatible with HDMI-CEC and x.v.Color  
• MIC Terminal  
3.5 mm stereo minijack  
–57 dBV (with 600 microphone) / 5 kor more  
Additional Information Š 201  
Power/Others  
• Power supply (rated)  
7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter)  
• Power consumption: 3.5 W (SP mode, AF on, LCD normal brightness)  
• Operating temperature: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)  
• Dimensions [W x H x D] (excluding the grip belt): 68 x 60 x 123 mm (2.7 x 2.4 x 4.8 in.)  
• Weight (camcorder body only): 320 g (11.3 oz.)  
• When the recording program is set to [Underwater] or [Surface]  
- The following functions are not available: mini video light, flash, face detection (available only for  
[Surface]), Instant AF, auto slow shutter, AF-assist lamp, manual audio recording level adjustment,  
microphone attenuator, zoom speed adjustment (zoom speed is faster than [Speed3] when [Zoom  
Speed] is set to [Variable])  
- The following settings are adjusted: white balance, image effects, light metering  
- Minimum focusing distance from the waterproof case lens window  
In the water: approx. 75 cm (2.5 ft.) at full telephoto; approx. 5 cm (2 in.) at full wide angle  
In the air: approx. 1 m (3.3 ft.) at full telephoto; approx. 5 cm (2 in.) at full wide angle  
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter  
• Power supply: 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
• Rated output / consumption: 8.4 V DC, 1.5 A / 29 VA (100 V) – 39 VA (240 V)  
• Operating temperature: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)  
• Dimensions: 52 x 29 x 90 mm (2.1 x 1.1 x 3.5 in.)  
• Weight: 135 g (4.8 oz.)  
BP-808 Battery Pack  
• Battery type  
Rechargeable lithium ion battery, compatible with Intelligent System  
Rated voltage: 7.4 V DC  
Operating temperature: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)  
Battery capacity: 890 mAh  
Dimensions: 30.7 x 23.3 x 40.2 mm (1.2 x 0.92 x 1.6 in.)  
Weight: 46 g (1.6 oz)  
202 Š Additional Information  
 
About the music files  
The specifications of the music files compatible with the camcorder  
are as follows.  
Audio encoding: Linear PCM  
Audio sampling: 48 kHz, 16 bits, 2 channels  
Minimum length: 1 second  
File extension: WAV  
The music data is saved in the memory under the following folder  
structure.  
e In the built-in memory:  
CANON  
MY_MUSIC  
MUSIC_01.WAV to MUSIC_99.WAV  
On the memory card:  
CANON  
PRIVATE  
MY_MUSIC  
MUSIC_01.WAV to MUSIC_99.WAV  
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted.  
The information in this manual is verified as of January 2010. Subject to change with-  
out notice.  
Additional Information Š 203  
 
Index  
Connections to external  
Continuous shooting . . . . . . . . . . 109  
Copying*  
A
Abroad, using the camcorder . . . .192  
AGC (automatic gain) limit . . . . . . .74  
Aperture (f number) . . . . . . . . . . . .70  
Aspect ratio of a connected TV  
Audio recording level . . . . . . . . . . .80  
Auto exposure bracketing . . . . . .109  
Autofocus (AF)  
D
Deleting  
AF frame  
(9-point AiAF/  
Instant AF/Normal AF . . . . . .152  
Automatic backlight correction . . . .74  
Av (recording program) . . . . . . . . .70  
AV OUT/X terminal . . . .82, 121, 123  
AVCHD specifications . . . . . . . . . . .8  
E
External microphone . . . . . . . . . . . 84  
B
Battery pack  
F
Face detection  
Battery information . . . .161, 167  
Remaining charge  
Fireworks (recording program) . . . . 61  
Beach (recording program) . . . . . . .61  
Built-in backup battery . . . . . . . . .189  
C
Camcorder supplemental disc . . . .19  
Capturing photos/video snapshot  
scenes from a movie . . . . . . . . . .96  
Cine Mode (recording program) . . .63  
COMPONENT OUT  
H
HD to SD conversion* . . . . . 136, 142  
HDMI OUT terminal . . . . . . . 121, 122  
* e only.  
204 Š Additional Information  
 
I
Index screen selection . . . . . .52  
Showing some/  
all of the scenes . . . . . . . . . .55  
Initialization (built-in memory*/memory  
Playback  
Portrait (recording program) . . . . . 60  
Progressive frame rates  
L
LCD screen dimmer . . . . . . . . . . .160  
Light metering mode . . . . . . . . . . 112  
Low light (recording program) . . . .61  
Q
M
R
Microphone attenuator . . . . . . . .153  
Mini advanced shoe . . . . . . . . . . .83  
Recording  
Recording programs . . . . . 60, 63, 70  
Resetting all camcorder settings . 162  
N
S
Night scene (recording program) . .61  
Notification sounds . . . . . . . . . . .160  
Transferring to a computer . . 128  
Using external video  
O
Onscreen display selection . . . . . .93  
Selecting the memory*  
P
P (recording program) . . . . . . . . . .70  
PF25 progressive  
* e only.  
Additional Information Š 205  
Simultaneous recording . . . . . . . . 110  
Snow (recording program) . . . . . . .61  
Sports (recording program) . . . . . .61  
Spotlight (recording program) . . . . .61  
Sunset (recording program) . . . . . .61  
Surface (recording program) . . . . . .62  
U
Underwater (recording program) . . 62  
Uploading movies to  
video sharing Web sites* . . . . . . 141  
V
W
T
Tv (recording program) . . . . . . . . . .70  
Z
* e only.  
206 Š Additional Information  
USA  
CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED  
WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES  
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“Canon USA”) with respect to Canon Consumer  
Digital Video Equipment (the “Equipment”) purchased in the United States. This limited warranty is only effective  
upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase.  
The Equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective materials or  
workmanship as follows:  
Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or comparable rebuilt parts for a period of ONE YEAR from  
the date of original purchase, except for a defective Video Head, which will be exchanged for a period of three  
months from the date of purchase.  
Labor: For a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase, labor will be provided free of charge by our  
factory service centers or designated service facilities located in the United States.  
When returning Equipment under this warranty, you must pre-pay the shipping charges, and you must enclose the  
Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase with a complete explanation of the problem. During the ONE-YEAR warranty  
period, repairs will be made and the Equipment will be return-shipped to you free of charge. For repairs after the  
warranty period is over, you will be given an estimate of the cost of repair and an opportunity to approve or  
disapprove of the repair expense before it is incurred. If you approve, repairs will be made and the Equipment will  
be return-shipped to you. (shipping charges apply). If you disapprove, we will return-ship the equipment at no  
charge to you.  
Non-Canon brand peripheral equipment and software which may be distributed with, or factory loaded on,  
the Equipment, are sold “AS IS” without warranty of any kind by Canon USA, including any implied  
warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The sole warranty with respect to  
such non-Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof. If the Equipment contains  
a hard disk drive, Canon USA recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or backed up to  
prevent its loss in the event of failure or other malfunction of such drive.  
Canon USA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of the Equipment in conjunction with  
incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software.  
In order to obtain warranty service, contact the authorized Canon retail dealer from whom you purchased the  
Equipment or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1-800-OK-CANON). You will be directed to the nearest  
service facility for your Equipment.  
This Limited Warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Equipment and does not apply in the  
following cases:  
A) Loss or damage to the Equipment due to abuse, mishandling, accident, improper maintenance, or failure  
to follow operating instructions;  
B) If the Equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries, sand, dirt or water damage;  
C) If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than by Canon  
USA's factory service centers or authorized service facilities;  
D) If the Equipment is used for commercial or industrial use.  
This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet (exterior finish), video cassette tape, head cleanings, nor does it  
apply to Equipment purchased outside the United States. This warranty does not cover units sold to rental firms,  
military operations, hotels, schools, hospitals or for other commercial, industrial, or institutional applications.  
These uses are covered only by such specific warranty as Canon may issue with such sales.  
This Limited Warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the Equipment, which are sold “AS IS”,  
without warranty of any kind by Canon USA.  
Please retain this warranty card and your Bill of Sale as a permanent record of your purchase. This card is most  
important in order to be sure you are contacted right away should there be a safety inspection, modification or  
product recall under applicable laws or regulations.  
NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLIES TO  
THIS EQUIPMENT AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS  
MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS EQUIPMENT SHALL  
BIND THE UNDERSIGNED (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY  
LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU). CANON USA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE  
FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS, EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE, STORAGE CHARGES,  
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LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA STORED ON  
THE EQUIPMENT’S HARD DRIVE, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY  
THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE  
CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF CANON USA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR  
SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CANON USA BE GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE  
EQUIPMENT SOLD BY CANON USA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING,  
YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO  
OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT NOT CAUSED  
DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CANON USA. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION  
OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU).THIS  
WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS EQUIPMENT OR  
THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
CANON U.S.A., INC.  
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CANADA  
CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED  
WARRANTY  
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) with respect to Canon Consumer  
Digital Video Equipment (the “Equipment”) purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of  
a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for this Equipment to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required.  
The Equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective materials or workmanship as  
follows:  
Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or, at Canon Canada’s option, comparable rebuilt parts for a period of  
one year from the date of original purchase, except Video Heads which will be exchanged for a period of 3 months from the  
date of purchase.  
Labour: For a period of one year from the date of original purchase, labour will be provided free of charge by our Canon  
Service Facilities in Canada.  
This limited warranty covers all defects except where:  
(a) The loss or damage to the product results from:  
i) accident, natural disaster, mishandling, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification or failure to follow  
instructions contained in the instruction manual;  
ii) the use of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with the Equipment that do not conform  
to Canon specifications or that cause abnormally frequent service problems;  
iii) repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility;  
iv) defective batteries or any exposure to water, sand or dirt;  
v) shipping (claim must be presented to the shipper);  
(b) Any serial number on the video equipment is altered or removed.  
(c) The Equipment is used for commercial, professional or industrial purposes.  
This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet (exterior finish) of the Equipment, media, nor does it apply to Equipment  
purchased outside Canada.  
If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive, Canon Canada recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or  
backed up to prevent its loss in the event of a failure or other malfunction of such drive.  
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE  
Ship your Equipment in its original carton, box or equivalent, properly packed, fully insured with shipping charges prepaid,  
together with a copy of your bill of sale or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem to any of the Canon  
Service Facilities in Canada.  
LIMITATIONS  
Except as otherwise required by applicable legislation, this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, conditions, guarantees  
or representations, express or implied, statutory or otherwise, relative to the Equipment, including implied warranties or  
conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.  
Canon Canada assumes no liability for special, consequential or incidental damages, loss or corruption of data including,  
without limitation, data stored on the hard disk drive of the Equipment or loss that may arise, whether on account of  
negligence or otherwise, from the use, misuse or inability to use the Equipment (including loss of profit, revenue, media or  
enjoyment) or from failure to conform to any express or implied warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations. Any  
recovery under this limited warranty shall not exceed the purchase price of the equipment. Canon Canada does not assume  
or authorize any other person to assume for Canon Canada any other liability with respect to this equipment.  
This warranty does not extend to any person other than the original purchaser of the Equipment or the person for whom it  
was purchased as a gift and states your exclusive remedy.  
NOTICE TO CONSUMER  
If you plan to take important videos or if the product has not been used for some time, please check all functions with the  
instruction book before using it.  
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USA  
CANON U.S.A., INC. NEW JERSEY OFFICE  
100 Jamesburg Road, Jamesburg, NJ 08831 USA  
CANON U.S.A., INC. CHICAGO OFFICE  
100 Park Blvd., Itasca, IL 60143 USA  
CANON U.S.A., INC. LOS ANGELES OFFICE  
15955 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA  
CANON U.S.A., INC. HONOLULU OFFICE  
210 Ward Avenue, Suite 200, Honolulu, Hl 96814 USA  
If you have any questions, call the Canon U.S.A.  
Information Center toll-free at 1-800-828-4040 (USA only).  
CANADA  
CANON CANADA INC.  
6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, ON L5T 1P7  
CANON CANADA INC. CALGARY  
2828 16th Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7K7  
CANON CANADA INC. MONTREAL  
8801 Route Transcanadienne, Saint-Laurent, QC H4S 1Z6  
If you have any questions, call the Canon Canada Information Center toll  
free (in Canada only) at 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666).  
Si vous avez des questions, veuillez téléphoner 1-800-OK-CANON  
(1-800-652-2666, sans frais au Canada seulement).  
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CANON U.S.A., INC. NEW JERSEY OFFICE  
100 Jamesburg Road, Jamesburg, NJ 08831 USA  
CENTRO Y  
CANON LATIN AMERICA, INC.  
SURAMÉRICA  
703 Waterford Way, Suite 400, Miami, FL 33126 USA  
ASIA  
CANON HONGKONG COMPANY LTD.  
19/F, The Metropolis Tower, 10 Metropolis Drive,  
Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong  
Tel: +852 3191 2333, Fax: +852 2428 3963  
For support concerning the supplied PIXELA applications, please call PIXELA customer  
support (details in the 'PIXELA Applications' Installation Guide).  
© 2010 CANON INC.  
PUB. DIE-0339-000  
30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan  

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