PUB. DIE-0387-000A
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 equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerouvolge” within the product’s enclosure, that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a of eleic shock to persons.
The exclamation point, within teratriangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and ma(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 M40 A / VIXIA HF M41 A / VIXIA HF M400 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 prticularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appaus.
10 Only use attachments/accessories specified by nufacrer.
11 Unplug this apparatus during lightning sor wen unused for long periods of time.
12 Refer all servicing to qualified service peServicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, uch as posupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have falleinto he 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
product, be sure the antenna is
grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges
and built-up static charges. Section
810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI / NFPA No. 70—1984,
ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA LEAD
IN WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
provides information with respect
proper grounding of the ast and
supporting structure, gronding of
the lead-in wire to an antena
discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna
discharge unit, connection to
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC - NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
grounding electrodes, and
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) tat produce heat.
When replacement of the power supply is requirease reurn it to the responsible
nearest Canon Service Center and please e it with the same type number CA-570.
CA-570 identification plate is locateon the bo.
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.
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Trademark Acknowledgements
• SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are ademarks oC, LLC.
• Microsoft and Windows are tradearks oregistered 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 in the United States and other countries.
• “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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Your camcorder’s Full HD CMOS
sensor captures video at a
resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels2.
Videos are then recorded in the
memory, using AVCHD
Transform your movies into
compelling video stories just by
recording video following simple
pre-scripted suggestions,
optimized for various scenarios.
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!
Cinema-Look Filters
Add flare to your movies by adding
text, stamps or freehand drawings
directly in the camcorder.
Use professional cinema-look
filters to create unique movies
with distinctive looks.
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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 automatically selects the best
scene mode for the scene you want to
shoot. You get spectacular recordings
every time without worrying about settings.
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Video Snapshot
Relay Recording
Shoot or capture short scenes
and arrange them into a video
clip set to your favorite
The memory almost full? Use the
doule memory card slot to keep
on reording video without
interruption.
background music.
Face Detection
Image Stabilization
The camcorder automatically
detects people’s faces and
adjusts the focus and other
settings accordingly for beautiful
results.
compensates for camcorder
shake when you shoot video
while walking. Powered IS
when you zoom in on distant
subjects (full telephoto).
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Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices
AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and
digital recorders with a card slot
compatible with the type of
memory card used*.
Connect the camcorder
Play video
directly from
your recorded
memory card
Eye-Fi
Save or upload to
the Web.
to wirelessly uplod
recordings to your cter
or a video sWesite.
Create
discs
Use the supplied PIXELA’s
AVCHD
MPEG-2
High Definition
Standard Definition
Convert your HD
movies, in the camcorder itself, to
* 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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Table of contents
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The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play
Back
Table of contents Š 13
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Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a
Movie
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Table of contents Š 15
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M41 / VIXIA HF M40 /
VIXIA HF M400. Please read this manual carefully before you use the
camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail
Conventions Used in this Manual
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IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.
NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating
procedures.
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POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the
function described.
• 0: Reference page number within this manual.
• rReferences to sections of the ‘Photo Application’ Instruction
Manual, included as a PDF file in the supplied Camcorder
Supplemental Disc.
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: Text that applies only to the models shown in the icon.
• The following terms are used in this manual:
When not specified as “memory card” or “blt-in memory”, the term
“memory” by itself refers to both.
“Scene” refers to one movie um he point you press the
g button to start recg 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
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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.
Self Timer
Operating modes:
[FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self Timer] 8
[A On n] 8 [a]
• n will appear on the screen.
• Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off the self timer.
Movies: In record pause mode, press g.
The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The
countdown appears on the screen.
Photos: In record pause mode, touch [PHOTO].
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.
The names of physical buttons
and switches on the
camcorder are indicated witin
a “button” frame.
For example h.
T8 aw is used to abbreviate menu selections.
etaed explanation on how to use the menus,
sumary of all available menu options and settings,
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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)
Stylus PenW
XHTC-100/S HDMI Cable
STV-250N Stereo o CableW
XQuick uide
IFC-300PCU/S USB CableW
XInstallation Guide for PIXELA’s
Software
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The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder:
• PIXELA’s Transfer Utility CD-ROM*
- Use Transfer Utility for saving and transferring movies and music files
you can use as background music.
• PIXELA’s VideoBrowser CD-ROM*
- In addition to all the functionality of Transfer Utility, you can use
VideoBrowser for managing, editing, and playing back movies.
• Y Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.35*/Music Data/
Image Mix Data CD-ROM (referred in the manual as “Camcorder Sup-
plemental Disc”). Contains the following components.
- Instruction Manual - The full-version instruction manual of the
camcorder (this PDF file).
- Photo Application - Software for saving, managing, and printing
photos.
- Music data - Music files that can be used as background music during
playback. These music files are for exclusive use with the supplied
PIXELA’s software. The disc cannot be played back on CD players.
- Image mix data - Image files that can be used with the image mix
function (image mix frames).
* The CD-ROM includes the instruction al of te software (on PDF file).
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Names of Parts
Left side view
2 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button
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4
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7 COMPONENT OUT terminal
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Right side view
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Aa
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oue memory card slot cover
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Front view
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Aj
Ak
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Ss POWER button
Top view
Sd ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator:
Green – ON
Sa
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Ss
Sd
LCD panel
Sf
Sg
Sh
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Wireless Controller WL-D89
Press and hold for more than 2
seconds to switch between shooting
and playback mode.
4 DISP. (onscreen display) button
5 SET button
9 Navigation buttons ( Z/O/y/A )
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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. The first time you use a battery pack, fully
charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is com-
pletely exhausted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording
time will be displayed accurately.
For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a
fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging, ecording and Playback
1 Connect the power cord to th
compact power adapte.
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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ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator
5 Charging will start when the
camcorder is turned off.
• 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.
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• If the indicator flashes quickly,
To remove the battery pack
1 Slide U in the
direction of the arrow and hold it
pressed down.
2 Slide the battery pack an
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.
• Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the compact
power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recom-
mended for use with this camcorder.
• 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.
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NOTES
• We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between
10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). If either the ambient temperature or
the battery pack’s temperature is outside the range of approx. 0 °C to
40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start.
• The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off.
• If the power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack,
make sure the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator has gone out before restoring
the power supply.
• 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 attery that
powers the product is recyclable. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY for information on to reycle this
battery.
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.
Tab
3 Insert the battery holder.
To use the wireless controller
Point the wireless controller at the camcorder’s remote sensor when
you press the buttons.
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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.
Grip Belt and Straps
ten 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.
You can attach the supplied stylus
pen to the grip belt.
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
Attach the wrist strap to the rear
bracket on the camcorder, adjust
the length 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
Pass the ends of the shouldr strap ugh the strap mount on the grip
belt and adjust the length of he srap.
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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:
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To allow the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use
the viewfinder.
- 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.
180°
180°
Subjet can monitor the LCD screen
90°
(
You can use the viewfinder
at the same time)
NOTES
• About the LCD and viewfinder* screens: The screens are produced using
extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than
99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the
pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green
dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute
a malfunction.
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only.
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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 LD screen with the
6 8 [LCD Brightness] setting, or it wh the 6 8 [LCD
Screen Dimmer] setting to use in placehere the light from the LCD
screen can be a nuisance.
• For details about how to take care touch screen, refer to Handling
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Using the Viewfinder
If it is difficult to use the LCD screen even after turning on the LCD
backlight, you can use the viewfinder. You can also use the viewfinder
when you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to let the subject watch
the recording.
Dioptric adjustment lever
Press
to activate the
viewfinder.
• You can close the LCD panel or rotate
it toward the subject as you prefer.
• Adjust the viewfinder as necessary
with the dioptric adjustment lever.
• The LCD backlight setting is common
to the LCD screen and the viewfinder.
NOTES
• For details about how to take care of the iewfinder, refer to Handling
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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. You can also use the supplied stylus
pen for a more precise operation.
Touch
Press firmly on an element displayed
on the touch screen.
Used to start playing back a scene in
an index screen, to select a setting
from the menus, to select the subject
whom the camcorder will recognize
as the main subject of the scene, etc.
Drag
While applying pressure, swipe y
finger up and down or left and rig
across the screen.
Used to scroll menus, to browse
through index screen pages or to
adjust slider controls like 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.
- Using your fingernails or hard-tipped objects other than the supplied
stylus pen, such as ballpoint pens.
- Operating the touch screen with wet or gloved hands.
- Applying excessive force or forcefully scratching the touch screen.
- Attaching commercially available screen protectors or adhesive film
onto the touch screen’s surface.
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Operating Modes
Recording
In recording mode, the camcorder’s operating mode is determined by
the position of the mode switch.
Operating mode Mode switch
Operation
Let the camcorder take care of all the settings while
beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with
detailed camcorder settings.
Enjoy full access to menus, settings and advanced
Give your recordings a cinematic look and use cinema-
Playback
Press the camera/play buttoS to switch the cam-
corder between camea (reco) mode and playback
mode. You can press S when the camcorder is off to
turn it on directly in playback mode.
Operating mode
Operation
NOTES
• 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.
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Using the Menus
Many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the FUNC.
panel and the setup menus. For details about the available menu
options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists
FUNC. Panel
Operating modes:
The FUNC. panel shows a convenient overview 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. In
functions is limited.
mode, access to
FUNC. panel in
moe
Drag your finger up
and down along the
scroll bar to display
the rest of the panel
Touch the control
button of the
desired function
Edit Panel
Operating modes:
Touch [Edit] to display a panel showing available operations (copying,
deleting, etc.), and then touch the operation you want to perform.
Edit panel in
mode
Touch the control
button of the
desired operation
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Setup Menus
*
Operating modes:
* In
mode setup menus cannot be accessed and most menu settings will be
reset to default values.
1
or
[FUNC.]
mode only: Touch
2 Touch [MENU] to open the setup
menus.
You can also press u on the
wireless controller.
3 Touch the tab of the desired
menu.
4 Drag your finger up and down to bring the setting you want to
change into the orange selection bar.
• Menu items not available appear grayd out.
• You can touch any menu item he sreen to bring it directly into
the selection bar.
5 When the desired menu iinside the selection bar, touch the
orange frame on the right.
6 Touch the desired option and touch [a].
You can touch [a] to close the menu at any time.
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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] tlect he date format you
prefer.
In some screens, the date will blayed in short form (numbers
instead of month names)but it wtill follow the order you selected.
5 Touch [24H] to use 24-hour clock or leave it unselected to use 12-
hour clock (AM/PM).
6 Touch [OK] to start the clock and close the setup screen.
NOTES
• You can adjust the date and time later on with the 6 8 [Date/Time]
setting.
• 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
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Changing the Language
The default language of the camcorder
is English. You can set it to one of 26
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 [ZM], [FNC.] or [MENU], will appear
in English regardless of the uaselected.
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.
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4 Touch [a] to close the menu.
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Using a Memory Card
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
You can use the following types of commercially available Secure Digi-
tal (SD) cards with this camcorder.
As of October 2010, the movie recording function has been tested
using SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba
and SanDisk.
Memory card type:
SD memory card,
SDHC memory card,
SDXC memory card
SD Speed Class*:
Capacity:
128 MB or larger**.
* When using an SD memory card without a speed class rating, you may not be able
to record movies, depending on the memory card used.
**SD memory cards with a capacity of 64 MB or maller cannot be used to record
movies.
NOTES
• About the Speed Class: Spees is a standard that indicates the mini-
mum guaranteed datransfer speed of memory cards. When you buy
a new memory card, look or the Speed Class logo on the package.
We recommend using memory cards rated SD Speed Class 4, 6 or 10.
SDXC Memory Cards
You can use SDXC memory cards with this camcorder. When using
memory cards with other devices, such as digital recorders, computers
and card readers, make sure that the external device is compatible
with SDXC cards. The table below summarizes compatibility by com-
puter operating system, as of October 2010. For the latest information,
however, contact the computer, operating system or memory card
manufacturer.
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Compatible operating systems for SDXC memory cards
Operating system Compatibility
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Mac OS X
Compatible
Compatible (requires Service Pack 1 or later)
Compatible (requires Service Pack 3 and KB955704 update)
Not compatible
IMPORTANT
• If you use an SDXC memory card with a computer OS that is not SDXC-
compatible, you may be prompted to format the memory card. In such
case, cancel the operation to prevent data loss.
• After repeatedly recording, deleting and editing scenes (fragmented
memory), it will take longer to write data on the memory and recording
may stop. Save your recordings and initialize the memory.
Eye-Fi Cards
This product is not guaranteed to suppEye-i card functions
(including wireless transfer). In casof aissue with an Eye-Fi card,
please check with the card manuer.
Also note that an approval s requo use Eye-Fi cards in many
countries or regions. Withot aproval, 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.
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Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
this camcorder.
1 Turn off the camcorder.
Make sure the ON/OFF (CHG)
indicator is off.
2 Open the double memory
card slot cover.
3 Insert the memory card
straight, with the label
facing up, all the way into
one of the memory card
slots until it clicks.
• You can also use two
memory cards, one in each
memory card slot.
• To use the wireless communicn feaures of an Eye-Fi card, insert
it into memory card slot Y. Be e you understand the information
4 Close the double memory d 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.
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Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
You can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in mem-
ory (
recording both is the built-in memory (
).
only) or on a memory card. The default memory for
) or memory card X
(
Operating modes:
POINTS TO CHECK
• Be sure you understand the information provided in Eye-Fi Cards
[FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Rec Media for Movies] or
[Rec Media for Photos] 8 [f] (built-in memory),
[4] (memory card X) or [7] (memorcard Y)* 8 [a]
[FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Rec Media for Movies] or
[Rec Media for Photos] 8 [4] (memory card X) or
[7] (memory card Y)* 8 [a]
* When selecting the memory, you can check the approximate available recording
time/number of photos, based on currently used settings.
NOTES
•
Select to record movies in the built-in memory or memory
card X if you later want to convert the movies to standard definition in
order to upload them to the Web.
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Relay Recording
You can activate the relay recording so if the memory you are using
becomes full while recording movies, the recording will continue unin-
terrupted on a memory card.
When recording on memory card X, you can use memory card Y for
relay recording (497).
only: When recording in the built-in
memory, you can choose to use only memory card X for relay record-
ing (f94), or use both memory cards (f9497).
Operating modes:
1 Insert a memory card that contains no video recordings into the
card slot of the memory card you want to use for relay recording.
• When relay recording from the built-in memory (
only):
memory card slot X or both memory card slots.
• When relay recording from memory card X: memory card slot
Y only.
2 Activate the relay recording.
[FUNC.]
8
[MENU] 8 8 [Rec Media for Movies]
only) o[Relay Recording]
Desired optin*
8
[
f
] (
]
8
8
8
[a]
* The approximate available recording time will now reflect the combined space in
the memories used for relay recording.
NOTES
•
You cannot use relay recording from the built-in memory to
memory card Y. When using a single memory card, be sure to insert it
into memory card slot X.
• There will be a momentary stop in the scene at the point where the
camcorder switches from one memory to another.
• Any of the following actions will deactivate the relay recording function:
- Turning off the camcorder.
- Opening the double memory card slot cover.
- Changing the position of the mode switch.
- Changing the camcorder’s operating mode.
- Changing the memory used for recording movies.
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Initializing the Memory
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
(
only) to permanently delete all the recordings it contains.
At the time of purchase, the built-in memory comes pre-ini-
tialized and contains music files for use as background music and
images for use with the image mix function (image mix frames).
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.
1
[FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [Initalize f/g] 8
[f Built-in Mem.], [4 Mem. CA] o[7 Mem. Card B]
2
3
8 [Initialize] 8 [Complettialation] 8 [Yes] 8 [OK]
8 [a]
1
[FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [Initialize g] 8
[4 Mem. Card A] or [7 Mem. Card B] 8 [Initialize] 8
2
3
[Complete Initialization] 8 [Yes] 8 [OK] 8 [a]
1
2
Only when performing the procedure in a recording mode.
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] to cancel
the initialization while it is in progress. All recordings will be erased and the memory
can be used without any problem.
3
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IMPORTANT
• Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings. Lost origi-
nal recordings cannot be recovered. Make sure you save important
• Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files and
images you may have transferred to the card. (
The music files
and image mix frames that come pre-installed in the built-in memory will
be restored after it is initialized.) To transfer music files from the supplied
Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the memory card:
- Windows users: Use the supplied PIXELA’s software. For details, refer
to the Software Guide (PDF file) of the supplied PIXELA’s software.
- Mac OS users: Use Finder to transfer music files from the [MUSIC]
folder on the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the memory
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 itialize the Eye-Fi card prior to
using it with this camcorder.
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AUTO Mode
This chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in
mode, and how to use basic shooting functions like zoom
and Quick Start. To enjoy full access to menus and more
advanced functions, refer to Recording in y (Manual) Mode
Basic Recording
Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode
By default, movies and photos are recorded in the built-in memory
(
only) or on memory card X (
). You can select the
card.
Operating modes:
POINTS TO CHECK
• Before you begin recordig, make a test recording first to check that
the camcorder is operating correctly.
1 Set the mode switch to
2 Turn on the camcorder.
.
To record video
Press g to begin
recording.
• Press g again to pause
the recording.
• The ACCESS indicator will flash
from time to time while the scene
is being recorded.
j
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To take photos
Touch [PHOTO].
• A green icon (h) will appear momentarily on the screen and the
ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is recorded.
• You can record photos simultaneously while recording a movie.
• You can also press j on the wireless controller.
When you have finished recording
1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off.
2 Turn off the camcorder.
3 Close the LCD panel.
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Rating Scenes
You can turn on the scene rating option in recording mode with the
8 8 [Rate Scenes (Recording)] setting. Immediately after
recording a scene, you will have the option to rate it by touching
one of the rating buttons; you can also touch [
] or [a] to
leave the scene unrated. Later you can play back scenes and per-
form other scene operations by rating.
About AUTO mode
• Only the following functions are available in
mode.
walking or to stabilize the shot while zooming in on faraway
subjects (telephoto).
time, tracking the subject even if the person moves.
them in focus and using the bt sengs to record them.
video stories by followng simpcripts for various scenarios.
drawings, image mix and more.
About the Smart AUTO function
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 set-
tings for the scene you want to shoot. The Smart AUTO icon will
change to one of the following icons.
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Smart AUTO icons
Background →
(color of the icon)
Bright2
(grey)
Blue skies2
(light blue)
Vivid colors2 Sunsets
(green/red)
(orange)
Subject ↓
People (stationary)
—
(
(
(
)
)
)
(
(
(
)
)
)
(
(
(
)
)
)
People (moving)
—
Subjects other than people,
such as landscapes
1
1
1
Close objects
/
/
/
/
—
1
1
1
(
)
(
/
)
(
/
)
Background →
(color of the icon)
Drk
(dablue)
Spotlight
—
Night scene
Subject ↓
People (stationary)
People (moving)
—
—
—
Subjects other than people,
such as landscapes
1
Close objects
/
—
—
1
This icon will appear under tele macro conditions.
The icon in parentheses appears under backlight conditions.
2
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 double memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.
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making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or
corruption of data.
• Photos recorded on an Eye-Fi card in memory card slot Y will be
uploaded automatically after setting the camcorder to playback mode, 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
NOTES
• About the power saving 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
adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the 6 8 [LCD Bright-
ness] setting.
• Under certain conditions, the Smart AUTO icothat appears on the
screen may not match the actual scenspecally when shooting
against orange or blue backgrounds, tSunset or one of the Blue
Skies icons may appear and the s may not look natural. In such
case, we recommend recrding i
• In mode, most camcrder settings will return to default values, but
the following settings will be maintained even after setting the mode
switch to
.
- FUNC. panel: [Decoration], [Zoom].
- 7 menu: [AF mode], [Auto Slow Shutter].
- 8 menu: [Video Snapshot Length], [Rate Scenes (Recording)],
[Rec Media for Movies], [Recording Mode], [Rec Media for Photos].
- 6 menu: All settings.
• Photos are recorded as JPG files. The photo size (1920x1080) and
quality cannot be changed. At this size, a 1 GB memory card can hold
approximately 670 photos. However, the actual number of photos that
can be recorded will vary depending on the subject and shooting condi-
tions.
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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 10x optical zoom, in
mode, you can turn on the
digital zoom (40x or 200x) with the 7 8 [Digital Zoom] setting.
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 cor.
W Zoom out
T Zoom in
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Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls
1
Display the zoom controls on the touch screen.
[FUNC.] 8 [ZOOM]
• The zoom controls appear on the left side of the screen.
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; touch closer to the e/d
icons for faster zooms.
3 Touch [a] to hide the zoom controls.
NOTES
• Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from tbjec. At full wide angle, you
can focus on a subject as close a1 c0.39 in.). Using tele macro
telephoto.
• In
or
mode, yocan also set 7 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
recording program is set to [r Underwater] or [s Surface].
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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 or press
(
only), 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.
•
When recording using only the viewfinder (with the LCD panel
closed), you can press to set the camcorder in standby
mode.
2 When you wish to resumcoring, open the LCD panel.
• The ON/OFF (CHG) indicurns back green and the camcorder is
ready to record.
•
You can also pres
LCD panel closed. Press
to standby mode.
to start recording with the
again to return the camcorder
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, while a menu is being dis-
played or while using the viewfinder (
only). The camcorder may
also not enter standby mode when the battery charge is too low. Check
that the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator changes to orange.
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• 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.
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Video
This chapter covers functions related to movies, including play-
back, advanced shooting, using Story Creator and other
advanced functions. For details about basic video shooting,
Basic Playback
Playing Back 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 date index scre
it is not displayed.
[b] 8 [1 Date]
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.
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A Memory being read.
B Recording date.
C Division line between recording dates.
D Drag your finger left for the next index page*.
E Drag your finger right for the previous index page*.
* While browsing through index pges, croll bar will appear at the
bottom of the screen for a fendsWhen you have a large
number of scenes it my be mnvenient 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 to display the playback controls. During playback,
the playback controls will disappear automatically after a few
seconds without operation. In playback pause, touch the screen
again to hide the playback controls.
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During playback:
A Jump to the beginning of the scene. Double-tap to jump
to the previous scene.
B Jump to the beginning of next scene.
C Pause the playback.
D Fast playback* backward/forward.
F Stop the playback.
* Touch several times to ie te playback speed to approxi-
mately 5x → 15x → 60x rmal speed. During fast playback,
touch anywhere n the scrto return to normal playback.
Adjusting the volume
1 During playback, touch the screen to display the playback controls.
2 Touch [ ], drag your finger along the [Speaker Volume]* bar to
adjust the volume and touch [f].
* When 6 8 [AV/Headphones] is set to [J Headphones], adjust the [Head-
phone Volume] bar instead.
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During playback pause:
A Resume playback.
B Slow playback* backward/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.
IMPORTANT
• Observe the following precautionhile he ACCESS indicator is on or
flashing. Failing to do so may repermanent data loss.
- Do not open the double memord slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the power ource or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.
• You may not be able to play back with this camcorder movies recorded
on a memory card using another device.
NOTES
• You can turn off the recording date and time display or change the infor-
mation displayed with the y 8 [Data Code] setting.
• 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.
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3D Flip View
Touch [
] in the date index screen to switch to 3D Flip View. This fun
way of displaying scenes grouped by recording date in a 3D layout can
be useful to flip through a large number of recordings.
A Recording date.
B Drag your finger left to go to the next date with record-
ings.
C Drag your finger up and down to rowse through the
scenes recorded in the diyed date.
D Drag your finger riggo o the previous date with
recordings.
E Return to the date index screen.
F Current scene / Total number of scenes recorded on the
selected date.
G Touch the scene in the front to play it back.
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 by date or by story, or photos, for example).
You can also select the memory from which you want to play back your
recordings.
Operating modes:
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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.
A Touch the tab of the desired memory: built-in memory
(
only), memory card X or memory card Y.
B Touch a control button to select the content you want to
play back.
Options
[1 Date] Scenes organized by recording date.
[2 Photos] Photos’ index .
onhen a memory card is selected)
[
[u SD Movies]
(
Scenes that were covertd to standard definition to upload
NOTES
•
Fast/slow playback modes are not available for scenes con-
verted to standard definition. Scenes in the [SD Movies] index screen
can only be played back at normal speed.
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Two playback modes: the date index screen vs. the gallery
In the date index screen you can find all the movies you have
recorded, conveniently organized by recording date. When you
play back scenes from the date index screen they will be played
back in chronological order.
In the gallery, you can find your scenes grouped as video stories. If
scenes will appear in the story you created; scenes recorded with-
out using this function will appear in the [Unsorted] story (or [Video
Snapshot] story, in the case of video snapshot scenes). When you
play back a story from the gallery, scenes will be played back in the
order of the story’s outline, regardless of their recording date.
Deleting Scenes and Stories
You can delete those scenes and stories hat you are not interested in
keeping. Deleting scenes allows you also o free up space on the mem-
ory.
Operating modes:
Deleting a Single Scene
1 Play back the scene you wish to delete.
2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls.
3 Delete the scene.
[C] 8 [Edit] 8 [Delete] 8 [Yes] 8 [OK]
Deleting Scenes from the Date Index Screen
1 Open the date index screen.
To delete all the scenes recorded on a specific date, drag your finger
left/right until the desired date appears in the title bar.
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2 Delete the scenes.
[Edit] 8 [Delete] 8 Desired option* 8 [Yes]** 8 [OK]
* When you select [Select], perform the following procedure to select the individ-
ual scenes you want to delete before touching [Yes].
**Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. Some scenes may
be deleted nevertheless.
To select individual scenes
1 Touch on the individual scenes you want to delete.
• A checkmark O will appear on the scenes you touch. The total
number of selected scenes will appear next to the o icon.
• Touch a selected scene to remove the checkmark. To remove all
checkmarks at once, touch [Remove All] 8 [Yes].
2 After selecting all the desired scenes, touch [OK].
Options
[date] Delete all the scenes recorded on te date shown in the
control button.
[Select] Select individual sco delete.
[All Scenes] Delete all he sce
Deleting a Single Scene from a Story
1 Open the list of scenes of the story that contains the scene you
want to delete.
[b] 8 [
Gallery] 8 Bring the desired story to the
front 8 [Scene List]
2 In the [Scene List] screen, drag your finger up/down to select the
scene you want to delete.
3 Touch the orange box on the right to open the [Edit Scene]
screen.
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4 Delete the scene.
[d] 8 [Yes] 8 [OK] 8 [f]
Deleting Scenes from a Story by Rating
1 Open the information screen of the story that contains the scenes
you want to delete.
[b] 8 [
Gallery] 8 Bring the desired story to the
front 8 [Story Details]
2 Open the rating selection screen.
[Edit Story] 8 [Delete]
3 Touch one or more of the ratinuttons to select all the
applicable scenes.
A grayed out rating button tes that no scenes in the story have
been given that partcular ra
4 Delete all applicable scnes.
[Set] 8 [Yes]* 8 [OK] 8 [f]
* Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. Some scenes may
be deleted nevertheless.
Deleting Stories
Deleting a story permanently deletes all the scenes it contains. The two
preexisting stories, [Unsorted] and [Video Snapshot], cannot be
deleted.
1 Open the gallery.
[b] 8 [
Gallery]
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2 Select the story you want to delete.
Drag your finger right/left to bring the desired story to the front.
3 Delete the story.
[Story Details] 8 [Edit Story] 8 [Delete Story] 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 recordings. Once deleted, scenes cannot be
recovered.
• Deleting a story permanently deletes all the scenes it contains.
• When deleting scenes, scenes will be removed from the date index
screen and from any stories in the gallery they may have belonged to,
regardless of the method used to delete them
• Observe the following precautions whe ACCESS indicator is on or
flashing (while scenes are being deted
- Do not open the double memod sot cover.
- Do not disconnect the power soor turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the camcrders operating mode.
NOTES
• To delete all movies and make all recordable space available again you
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Video Stories and Cinema Style
Using Story Creator to Create Compelling Stories
Story Creator is a helpful function that offers suggestions for typical
scenes in a number of situations. With Story Creator, creating interest-
ing video stories is as easy as selecting one of the story themes, such
as [Travel], [Party] or [Kids & Pets], and following the suggested cate-
gories to record video. During playback, select your story from the gal-
lery to play back the scenes you recorded as a single, compelling video
Operating modes:
Creating a New Story
1 Press
.
If the memory already contains other stoes, the story selection screen
will appear. In that case, touch [New Sty].
2 Select the desired theme.
• Drag your finger left/righowse through the themes and touch
the thumbnail of te desireme.
• A list of the suggested categories (story scenes) for the selected
theme will appear.
3 Drag your finger up/down to select a category and touch [OK].
4 In the confirmation screen, touch [Yes] to create the story.
• Initially, the current date will be used as the story’s title, but you can
• A new story will be created and the camcorder will enter record
pause mode. The selected story scene category will appear at the
bottom of the screen.
Recording a Scene within a Story
Press g to record movies within the selected story scene
(category).
• Use the displayed recommended length as a reference when recording
scenes.
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• Scenes will be recorded under the story and category currently
selected.
A Return to the list of story scenes (categories).
B Recommended length of scenes in this category.
C Currently selected story scene (category). You can
also touch here to return to the list of story scenes.
To select a different story scene (category)
1 Touch [
] to return to the list of stcens.
When it appears on the screen, caalso touch the button of the
current story scene.
2 Drag your finger up/dowto select another category and touch the
orange frame on the right (number of scenes).
To exit Story Creator mode
Press
and touch [Yes].
NOTES
• When recording video snapshot scenes, you can have the camcorder
automatically link the length of video snapshot scenes to the recom-
mended length of story scenes with the 8 8 [Video Snapshot
Length] setting.
Recording Additional Scenes within an Existing Story
1 Press
.
2 Select the story to which you want to add new scenes.
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The list of story scenes will appear. The orange frame on the right will
show how many scenes you have recorded in each story scene
(category).
3 Drag your finger up/down to select a category and touch the
orange frame on the right (number of scenes).
The camcorder will enter record pause mode and the selected story
scene category will appear at the bottom of the screen.
4 Press g to record a scene within the selected story
scene.
CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters
In
mode, the camcorder will adjust the frame rate and several
other picture-related settings to give your recordings a cinematic look.
In this mode you can also use a variety of professional cinema-look fil-
ters to create unique movies with a distinctive appearance.
Operating modes:
1 Set the mode switch to
.
2 Select the desired cinemk filter.
[FILTER 1] 8 Desired cinema-look filter*8 [OK]
* When you select a cinema-look filter other than [Cinema Standard], you can
change the effect level with the following procedure before touching [OK].
• The selected cinema-look filter will be applied and its number will
appear on the control button.
To select the effect level of the cinema-look filter
[5] 8 [L] (low), [M] (medium) or [H] (high) 8 [f]
Options
(
Default value)
The camcorder offers 9 cinema-look filters. Select the desired filter while
previewing the effect on the screen.
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[1: Cinema Standard]
[2: Vivid]
[3: Dream]
[4: Cool]
[5: Nostalgic]
[6: Sepia]
[7: Old Movies]
[8: Memory]
[9: Dramatic B&W]
A Filter number (will appear on the control
button)
B Filter name
C Preview the effect on the screen
D Select the effect level
E Brief description (onscreen guidance)
NOTES
• Photos cannot be recorded while e ccorder is set to
mode.
Video Snapshot
Record a series of short scenes. Then, play back your video snapshot
video. You will be surprised how by changing the background music,
you can give your scenes an entirely new feel.
The default length of a video snapshot scene is 4 seconds but you can
change it to 2 or 8 seconds, or to the length recommended for the
selected story scene (category) in Story Creator, with the 8 8
[Video Snapshot Length] setting.
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.
• The camcorder records for a
few seconds (the blue frame
serves as a visual progress bar) and then automatically returns to
record pause mode.
• When the camcorder stops recording, the screen will momentarily
turn black as if a camera shutter had released.
NOTES
• Changing the camcorder’s operating mode will deactivate the video
snapshot mode.
Decoration: Adding a PersToch
Add a new level of enjyment tyour
scenes by decorating themYou can
add animated graphics, stamps and
even your own freehand drawings. The
supplied stylus pen will be especially
useful for decorating scenes.
You can decorate scenes as they are
being recorded, during playback or just
before converting them to standard def-
inition (
only).
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Decorating Scenes while Recording
Operating modes:
1 Open the decoration screen.
[FUNC.] 8 [
Decoration]
• The decoration screen will open automatically also when you stow
the LCD panel with the touch screen facing out.
2 Use a tool from the toolbar as explained in the following
procedures.
3 Press g to record movies with your decorations.
You can add decorations even while recording a scene.
4 Touch [a] to exit the decoration screen.
A Canvas - The area where you will draw and see your decorations
in action.
B Toolbar.
C [
Pens and Stamps] Select the type of pen or stamp and its
color. You can also save a canvas or load a previously saved
canvas.
D [
decoration.
E [ Captions] Add the date, date and time, story title or story
Animated Stamps] Select animated stamps to add to your
theme as a caption that will be included in the recording.
F [ ]* (Image Mix) Choose one of 27 different frames to add onto
the canvas. Image mix can be used in combination with the
pens, stamps and animated stamps.
G [C]* In recording mode: pause the live video. Touch [C] again to
restore the live video. You can add decorations to and record the
frozen image.
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In playback mode: pause the playback. Touch [A] to resume
playing back the scene.
H [ ] Minimize the toolbar to the top of the screen to view almost
all of the canvas. Touch [ ] to restore the toolbar.
* Not available in
mode.
To use [Pens and Stamps]
1 Touch [ ].
The [Pens and Stamps] screen will appear.
2 Select the desired pen or stamp from [Tools].
3 Select white or black from [Colors].
Alternatively, you can touch [ ] and select a color from the color
palette.
4 Draw freely on the canvas.
Touch [ ] 8 [Clear] 8 [Yes] to clear the canvas and start again.
5 When you finish drawing, save the canas.
[
] 8 [fSave] or [4Se] 8 [Yes] 8 [f]
• The freehand drawings and amps will be saved in the built-in
memory ( onlor on memory card X ( only).
To load a previously saved canvas
In the decoration screen:
[
] 8 [fLoad] or [4Load] 8 [Yes] 8 [f]
• The camcorder will apply the last freehand drawings and stamps that
were saved in the built-in memory (
X ( only).
only) or on memory card
To use [Animated Stamps]
1 Touch [ ].
The [Animated Stamps] screen will appear.
2 Touch one of the control buttons.
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3 Touch anywhere on the canvas to place the selected animated
stamp. You can also drag the animated stamp to a different location.
To use [Captions]
1 Touch [
].
The [Captions] screen will appear.
2 Touch [Date] or [Time].
When recording a scene using Story Creator, you can also select [Title]
(the story’s title) or [Story Scene] (the story scene category).
3 Select the desired text settings and touch [f].
• Touch [ ] (white text on dark background), [ ] (white text) or [
(black text).
]
• The selected caption will appear in the center of the screen.
4 Touch the caption and drag it to the desired location.
To use image mix
1 Open the [Select Image] screen.
[
] 8 [ON]
2 Touch [+] or [-] to select a diffrent image mix frame.
You can touch one of the memory icons at the bottom of the screen to
read image mix frames saved on a different memory ( : only
when recording on or playing back scenes from a memory card).
3 Touch [f] to mix the selected frame with the live video.
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Mixing Your Own Images with Live Video
You can use images you make on your computer for the image mix
(Chroma Key) function. Make sure that the image you want to use
has a blue or green area, which will be replaced by the live video
using Chroma Key mixing. Refer to About the image files for the
files that can be used and where to transfer them.
Example of an image used for Chroma Key
Blue/Green area that will be replaced
by the live video
To use the Chroma Key functio
2 Touch [+] or [-] to select thge you created.
3 Touch [A] to open he [Chroma Key] screen.
4 Touch [Green] or [Blue] depending on the characteristics of the
image you want to use and touch [y] or [A] or drag your finger
along the bottom bar to adjust the chroma key setting as necessary.
5 Touch [A] at the top of the screen to open the [Transparency]
screen.
6 Touch [y] or [A] or drag your finger along the bottom bar to adjust
the overall transparency of the image as necessary.
7 Touch [f] to mix your image with live video.
Decorating Scenes during Playback
Operating modes:
1 Play back the scene you want to decorate.
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2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls.
3 Touch [ ] to open the decoration screen.
4 Decorate the scene using the tools from the toolbar as explained
in the previous section.
In playback mode, the decorations will not be saved with the original
recording.
NOTES
• Initializing a memory will erase any [Pens and Stamps] drawing canvas
and image files you may have saved. (
The image mix frames
that come pre-installed in the built-in memory will be restored after it is
initialized.)
• Animated stamps and captions cannot be used at the same time.
•
When 8 8 [Rec Media for Movies] is set to [f] (the
built-in memory), you will not be able to select image mix fames saved
on a memory card.
• Image mix cannot be selected during playbacor while converting a
scene to standard definition ( only). elect the image mix dur-
ing playback pause or before starting onversion.
Playing Back Stories from the Gary
You can play back recordings made using Story Creator to play them
back as a single compelling video story following the order of the
story’s script. Regular scenes and video snapshot scenes recorded
without using Story Creator, will appear in the gallery under the
[Unsorted] or [Video Snapshot] stories. When playing back stories from
the gallery, you can choose to play back only scenes with a certain rat-
ing.
Operating modes:
1 Open the gallery.
[b] 8 [
Gallery]
• From the date index screen you can also press
gallery on the same memory.
to open the
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A Drag your finger right or left to select a story.
B Story’s theme.
C Selected story (large thumbnail in the front).
F Details about the story (number of scenes, total playback time)
and editing options.
G List of scenes recorded in the selected story.
2 Select the story you want to plbac
Drag your finger right/left to bring e desired story to the front.
3 Select the rating of the syou want to play back.
[Story Details] 8 Play by Rating] 8 Desired rating 8
[f] 8 [f]
4 Touch the story’s thumbnail to start the playback.
• The complete story will be played back from the first scene to the
last. When playback ends, the camcorder will return to the gallery.
• Touch the screen to display the playback controls. Touch [
display the scene's category during playback. Touch [
the story scene display off.
] to
] to turn
• Playback controls are the same as when playing back scenes from
IMPORTANT
• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or
flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.
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- Do not open the double memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.
Rating Scenes
during playback. You can then select multiple scenes with the same
rating, for example, in order to play back or copy only your favorite
scenes.
Operating modes:
Rating Scenes from the List of Scenes
1 Open the list of scenes of the story that contains the scenes you
want to rate.
[b] 8 [
Gallery] 8 Bring thdesired story to the
front 8 [Scene List]
2 In the [Scene List] scren, drag ur finger up/down to select the
scene you want to rate.
3 Touch the orange box on the right to open the [Edit Scene]
screen.
4 Touch the control button of the desired rating and touch [f]
twice to return to the gallery.
Rating Scenes During Playback
1 Play back from the gallery the story that contains the scenes you
want to rate.
2 During playback of a scene you want to rate, pause the playback
and rate the scene.
Touch the screen 8 [C] 8 [Edit] 8 [Rating] 8 Desired
rating 8 [a]
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3 Touch [A] to resume the playback and rate other scenes in the
same way or touch [B] to return to the gallery.
Playback with Background Music
Play back movies (or a photo slideshow) with background music. 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.
pre-installed in the built-in memory.
: The music files come
You can mix the original audio and the background music and adjust
the background music mix balance to your preference.
POINTS TO CHECK
• To play back scenes or a sow of photos recorded on the memory
card, you will need to transfmusic tracks to the memory card in
1 Open the gallery or date index screen.
[b] 8 [
Gallery] or [1 Date]
2 Select the music track.
[MENU]
8
y
8
[Select Music]
8
[A
On]
8
[Z] or [O] to select the desired music track
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A Select the desired music track.
B Adjust the background music balance.
C Play back the original sound (no background music).
D Delete the music track selected.
E Listen to the music track selected. Touch again (B) to
stop the playback.
3 Adjust the mix balance between the original sound and the
background music.
Touch [1] (more of the original sound) or [bmore of the background
music) or drag your finger along the [ic Baance] bar to adjust the
background music balance as desired
4 Touch [a] and then touch a or scene to start the playback
with the selected background ic.
To adjust the background music balance during playback
1 During playback, touch the screen to display the playback controls.
2 Touch [
], drag your finger along the [Music Balance] bar to adjust
the background music balance as desired and touch [f].
To delete a music track
In the [Select Music] screen, touch [Z] or [O] to select the track you
want to delete.
[d] 8 [Yes]
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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 gallery or date index screen.
[b] 8 [
Gallery] or [1 Date]
2 Activate the external audio input.
[MENU] 8 y 8 [External Audio Input] 8
[A On
]
3 Connect the external plao te camcorder’s MIC terminal.
4 Adjust the audio input as ssary.
• Start the music plabacon 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 linked to the external audio
5 Start the music playback on the external player.
• Playback will start from the first scene in the story or index screen.
• When the external audio input stops, video playback will pause.
When the external audio input is restored, video playback will resume
automatically.
• Even when the video playback stops, audio playback on the external
player will not stop automatically.
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Playback with the video not linked to the external audio
5 Touch a story or scene to start the video playback.
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.
NOTES
• Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files you
may have transferred to the card. (
The music files that come
pre-installed in the built-in memory will be restored after it is initialized.)
To transfer music files from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc
to the memory card:
- Windows users: Use the supplied PIXA’s sftware. For details, refer
to the Software Guide (PDF file) of thpplied PIXELA’s software.
- Mac OS users: Use Finder to tr music files from the [MUSIC]
folder on the supplied Cmcordpplemental Disc to the memory
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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Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories
You can copy and move scenes in the gallery within the same story
scene (category), between story scenes in the same story, and
between stories recorded in the same memory.
Operating modes:
1 Open the list of scenes of the story that contains the scene you
want to copy or move.
[b] 8 [
Gallery] 8 Bring the desired story to the
front 8 [Scene List]
2 In the [Scene List] screen, drag your finger up/down to select the
scene you want to copy/move.
3 Touch the orange box on the right to open the [Edit Scene] screen
and touch [Copy] or [Move].
4 Select the destination.
Drag your finger right/left tct he desired story and touch its
thumbnail. Then, drag your up/down to select the desired
category and touch he orange frame on the right (number of scenes).
And last, drag your finger up/down to move the orange bar within the
category to select the position of the scene.
5 Copy or move the scene.
[Set]* 8 [Yes]** 8 [OK] 8 [f]
* This step is not necessary when copying/moving a scene into a story scene
category that contains no other scenes.
**When copying a scene, you can touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it
is in progress.
NOTES
• You cannot copy or move scenes to the two preexisting stories,
[Unsorted] and [Video Snapshot].
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Selecting a Story’s Thumbnail Image
Initially, the image used as the story’s thumbnail is the first frame of the
first scene in the story. You can set your favorite scene as the thumb-
nail that will represent the story in the gallery.
Operating modes:
1 Open the gallery.
[b] 8 [
Gallery]
2 Select the story whose thumbnail you want to change.
Drag your finger right/left to bring the desired story to the front.
3 Open the [Story Thumbnail] screen.
[Story Details] 8 [Edit Story] 8 [Sory Thumbnail]
4 Locate the frame you want to as he story’s thumbnail.
playback modes (fast/slow playback, frame reverse/advance) as
necessary to locate the desireimage.
5 Touch [Set] to change the story’s thumbnail.
6 Touch [f] to return to the gallery.
Changing a Story’s Title
When you first create a story, the current date will be used as the
story’s title but you can change the title later on. The title can be up to
14 characters long (available characters are limited). The title of the two
preexisting stories, [Unsorted] and [Video Snapshot] cannot be
changed.
Operating modes:
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1 Open the gallery.
[b] 8 [
Gallery]
2 Select the story whose title you want to change.
Drag your finger right/left to bring the desired story to the front.
3 Open the [Edit Title] screen.
[Story Details] 8 [Edit Story] 8 [Edit Title]
4 Use the virtual keyboard to change the title.
5 Touch [OK] 8 [f] 8 [f] to return to the gallery.
A Switch between letters and numbers/special characters.
B Change the position of the cursor.
C Delete the character to the cursor’s left (backspace).
D Caps Lock. When the numerical keyboard is displayed,
[#%?] switches between set 1 and set 2 of special char-
acters.
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Advanced Functions
Recording 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
By default, movies and photos are recorded in the built-in memory
(
only) or on memory card X (
). You can select the
Please read the IMPORTANT section before using an Eye-Fi card.
Operating modes:
1 Set the mode switch to y.
2 Turn on the camcorder.
3 Record movies and photos.
The procedure is the same as in
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 double memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.
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making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or
corruption of data.
• Photos recorded on an Eye-Fi card in memory card slot Y will be
uploaded automatically after setting the camcorder to playback mode, 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
NOTES
• The zoom, Quick Start function, power saving modes, etc. operate the
same way in
mode as in
mode. For details, refer to AUTO
• Photos cannot be recorded while the digital zoom is activated or while
fading in or fading out a scene.
Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded
You can review the last 4 seconds of the ast scene recorded with the
camcorder without switching to playback mode. While reviewing the
latest scene, the picture will be plabacwithout sound.
Operating modes:
1 Set the mode switch to y or
.
2 Review the last 4 seconds of the scene.
[FUNC.] 8 [ Review Recording]
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:
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[FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Recording Mode] 8
Desired recording mode 8 [a]
NOTES
• Movies recorded in MXP mode cannot be saved on AVCHD discs. Use
an external Blu-ray Disc recorder to copy MXP movies onto Blu-ray
discs or use the supplied software VideoBrowser to create AVCHD
discs*.
• 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.
* MXP scenes will be converted to an image quality similar to that of FXP scenes.
Approximate recording times
Default value
LP
MXP1
FXP
XP+
SP
Recording mode
→
Memory ↓
20 min.
40 min.
n.
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
1 hr.
25 min.
2 hr.
5 min.
2 hr.
50 min.
4 hr.
45 min.
6 hr.
5 min.
16 GB Memory card/
Built-in memory
2
2 hr.
55 min.
4 hr.
10 min.
5 hr.
45 min.
9 hr.
35 min.
12 hr.
32 GB Memory card/
Built-in memory
15 min.3
2
1
2
3
Recorded in 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. Movies recorded using other recording
modes are recorded in 1,440 x 1,080 resolution.
At the time of purchase, the built-in memory contains about 70 MB
of music files (background music) and 5 MB of image files (image mix frames).
A single scene can be recorded continuously for 12 hours; at that point, the
camcorder will stop for about 3 seconds before resuming recording.
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Selecting the Frame Rate
You can change the frame rate (the number of frames recorded per
second) to change the look of your movies.
Operating modes:
[FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Frame Rate] 8
Desired frame rate 8 [a]
Options
[C 60i (Standard)] 60 fields per second, interlaced. Standard
frame rate of NTSC analog TV signals.
[o PF30] Shooting at 30 frames per second, progressive*. Use
this frame rate to easily edit your recordings, for example, to post
them on the Web.
[E PF24] Shooting at 24 frames er second, progressive*.
Using this frame rate will giour rcordings a cinematic look.
Recording in
mode wirther enhance the effect.
* Recorded as 60i.
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]
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Options
(
Default value)
[FPortrait]
The camcorder uses a large aper-
ture, to achieve a sharp focus on the subject
while blurring the background.
[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 bh without
the subject being underex.
[KSunset] To record sunsets in vibrant colors.
[p Low Light] To record in low-light situations.
[LSpotlight] To record spotlit scenes.
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[MFireworks] To record fireworks.
[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 backgund increases the more you
zoom in (P).
• [I Snow]/[J Beach]: Thjecmay become overexposed on
cloudy days or in shaded pCheck the image on the screen.
• [p Low Light]:
- Moving subjects maleae 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.
• [r Underwater]/[s Surface]:
- Use these recording programs when making recordings while the
camcorder is in the optional WP-V3 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 moving the zoom lever toward P or Q. Keep
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pushing the zoom lever until the r or s icon appears on the
screen.
- 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.
[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 additn, water absorbs red light,
which causes objects to appear bluer and greener
Advanced Image Stabilization
The image stabilizer reducecamcorder 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:
[FUNC.] 8 [Image Stabilizer] 8 Desired IS mode 8 [a]
Options
(
Default value)
[
Dynamic]
(Compensates for a higher degree of camcorder
shake, such as when shooting while walking, and is more effec-
tive as the zoom approaches full wide angle.
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[
[
Standard] Compensates for a lower degree of camcorder
shake, such as when shooting while remaining stationary, and is
suitable for shooting natural-looking scenes. Use this setting
when recording movies with the optional Wide-converter or Tele-
converter.
Off] Use this setting when the camcorder is mounted on a tri-
pod.
Powered IS
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.
•
appears in yellow, while Powered
IS is activated. The degree of
camcorder shake will be indicatey
the icon itself (
-
), ou can
turn off this indication with 7
8 [Camcorder Shake Indicator]
setting.
• You can change the operation of the Y button (long press or
toggle on/off) with the 6 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.
• 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 [
Dynamic] or [
Standard].
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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:
1 Activate the pre-recording function.
[FUNC.] 8 [d Pre REC] 8 [A On] 8 [a]
• d will appear on the screen.
• 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
• The camcorder will not record thseconds prior to pressing
g if the button was pressed within 3 seconds of having
turned on pre-recording or havig finished the previous recording.
• Any of the following actions will deactivate the pre-recording function.
- Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 5 minutes.
- Changing the position of the mode switch.
- Pressing S or z.
- Opening the decoration screen.
- Closing the LCD panel to set the camcorder to standby mode.
- Touching any of the following control buttons in the FUNC. panel:
[MENU], [Rec. Programs], [White Balance], [AGC Limit], [Image
Stabilizer], [Faders] or [Review Recording].
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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:
* Face detection is always activated in
mode.
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 [Face Detection & Tracking]
8 [A On o] 8 [a]
To select the main subject
If there is more than one perthe picture, the camcorder will auto-
matically select one prson it determines is the main subject. The main
subject is indicated by a whte 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 using the Touch &
Track function.
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:
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- 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 40x 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]).
Touch & Track
When recording a group of people using face detection, the camcorder
will automatically detect one person as the main subject. You can use
Touch & Track to tell the camcorder to track and optimize settings for a
different person. You can also use Touch & Track to always keep in
focus other moving subjects, such as pets or moving vehicles.
Operating modes:
Face detection is always activa
mode.
2 Point the camcorder at 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
• Touching somewhere with a color or pattern unique to the subject will
make it easier to track. However, if there is another subject in the vicinity
that shares similar characteristics to the selected subject, the cam-
corder may start tracking the incorrect subject. Touch the screen again
to select the desired subject.
• 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.
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- Fast moving subjects.
- When shooting indoors with insufficient lighting.
Faders
The camcorder offers two professional looking transition effects to
fade-in or fade-out scenes. You have the option to activate the fader
only one time or every time you start or stop recording.
Operating modes:
[FUNC.] 8 [O Faders] 8 Desired fader* 8 [a]
* You can preview the transition effect on the screen.
• The icon of the selected fader appears in green.
To fade in/out
Press g in record pausde (M) to start recording with
a fade in. Press g le rcording (N) to fade out and pause
the recording.
NOTES
• When you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the sound will fade
in or out.
• Faders cannot be used in the following cases:
- While using the [Old Movies] cinema-look filter in
- When recording scenes with decorations.
- When recording video snapshot scenes.
- While pre-recording is activated.
mode.
• You can select whether to fade to/from a black screen or a white screen
with the 7 8 [Fader Setting] setting.
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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:
[FUNC.] 8 [Rec. Programs] 8 [B Shutter-Pri. AE] or
[C Aperture-Pri. AE] 8 [y] or [A]* to set the desired
shutter speed (B) or aperture value (C) 8 [a]
* You can also drag your finger along the dial.
Options
(
Default value)
[A Programmed AE]
The camcorder autmatically adjusts the
aperture and shutter speed to obtain thoptimal exposure for
the subject.
[B Shutter-Pri. AE] Set the ter peed value. The camcorder
automatically sets the appe aperture value.
[C Aperture-Pri. AE] Set the aperture value. The camcorder auto-
matically sets the appropate 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.
- 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-Pri. AE] and set the shutter speed to 1/100.
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• [C Aperture-Pri. AE]: The actual range of values available for selection
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.
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
1/8
1/15
1/30
1/60 1/100 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000
Low-light situations
Most ordinary condions
r sports
Ft moving subjects
or sooting from a
moving car or train
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 de he e frame.
• The Touch AE mark (P) will fnd the exposure will be adjusted
automatically so the ara you touched will be correctly exposed. You
have the option to further adust 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 Touch [y] or [A] or drag your finger 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 [Auto Backlight Cor-
rection] setting.
* Except in
dard].
mode when using a cinema-look filter other than [Cinema Stan-
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
[y] or [A]** to set the AGC limit 8 [a]
* Touch [z Automatic] to remove the limit for the automatic gain control.
**You can also drag your finger along the dial.
• The selected AGC limit will appear 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
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Operating modes:
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 an estimate of the current focusing
distance appear.
• Touch [2] again to return the cader tautofocus.
3 Touch and hold [l] or [W] to st he focus.
• The center of the screen will bgnified to help you focus more
easily. You can also turoff 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.
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Tele Macro
Using tele macro, the camcorder can focus at a shorter distance (up to
40 cm (1.3 ft.) from the subject at full telephoto), allowing you get
closer shots of small subjects like flowers and insects. This function
also adds a soft focus to the background, so the subject not only looks
larger but it also stands out more.
*
Operating modes:
* In mode, tele macro will be activated automatically when you zoom in to full
telephoto and bring the camcorder up close to the subject.
POINTS TO CHECK
• Select a recording program other than [M Fireworks].
[FUNC.] 8 [ZOOM] 8 [ ]* (tele macro) 8 [a]
* Touch again to turn off the tele macro ion.
• The camcorder will automay aust the zoom to the telephoto end.
NOTES
• Any of the following actions will deactivate the tele macro function.
- Turning off the camcorder.
- Pressing S.
- Setting the camcorder to
mode.
- Zooming out toward Q (wide angle).
- Changing the recording program to [M Fireworks].
• Tele macro cannot be turned on/off while recording.
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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 objecit fils the whole screen,
and touch [Set WB].
When the adjustment is completetops flashing and disappears.
The camcorder will retain thcustom hite 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 adjust the color depth, briness, contrast, and sharpness of
the image.
Operating modes:
POINTS TO CHECK
• Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording pro-
grams.
1 Open the image effects screen.
[FUNC.] 8 [Image Effects]
2 Touch [ON] and then touch [Color Depth], [Sharpness], [Contrast] or
[Brightness].
Repeat, selecting [OFF], to turn off the image effects.
3 Touch [y] or [A] or drag your finger along the dial to adjust the
effect level.
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+ levels: richer colors, sharper image, stronger contrast, brighter
image.
- levels: shallower colors, softer image, softer contrast, darker image.
4 Touch [a] to save and apply the customized picture settings.
Z will appear on the screen.
Self Timer
Operating modes:
[FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self Timer] 8
[A On n] 8 [a]
• n will appear on the screen.
• Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off the elf timer.
Movies: In record pause mode, press g.
The camcorder starts recording aftea 1econd countdown*. The
countdown appears on the screen
Photos: In record pause mode, touch [PHOTO].
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.
- Pressing j (on the wireless controller) or touching [PHOTO] (on
the screen), when recording photos.
- Turning off the camcorder.
- Changing the camcorder’s operating mode.
- Closing the LCD panel to set the camcorder to standby mode.
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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 adio recording level will appear
on the screen. When 7 8 udio Mix] is set to [A On], two
audio level indicators will appehe top one for the built-in
microphone, and the boone for the external audio.
• Touch [z Automaic] to the camcorder to automatic audio
recording levels.
External audio
Manual audio level adjustment
Audio level indicator
Current audio level
Built-in microphone
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.
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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 (or [Surround Mic Attenuator] when the optional SM-V1 Surround
Microphone is attached to the camcorder).
• We recommend using headphones to check te sound level while
adjusting the audio recording level or when thmicrophone attenuator
is activated.
Built-In Microphone Diretionality
You can change the directionality of the built-in microphone to have
more control over how sound is recorded.
Operating modes:
[FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 7 8 [Built-in Mic Directionality]
8 Desired option 8 [a]
Options
(
Default value)
[
Monaural] Mono recording that emphasizes sound coming
from the front of the camcorder/microphone.
[
Normal]
Standard stereo recording; a middle point between
the [Wide] and [Monaural] settings in reach.
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[
[
Wide] Stereo recording of ambient sound over a more exten-
sive area that adds to the sense of presence of movies.
Zoom] Stereo recording with the sound linked to the zoom
position. The larger the subject appears on the screen, the louder
the sound will be.
NOTES
• Except when using the audio mix function, an external microphone
overrides the built-in microphone. In the following cases, the built-in
microphone’s directionality cannot be changed.
- When an external microphone is attached to the mini advanced shoe.
- When an external microphone is connected to the MIC terminal with
7 8 [Audio Mix] set to [B Off].
Audio Equalizer
You can use the audio equalizer to adjust sound levels by specifically
targeting the high- or low-frequencange and selecting one of 3 avail-
able levels. The audio equalizer segs are only available when
recording sound using the bmcrophone.
Operating modes:
[FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 7 8 [Built-in Mic Freq.
Response] 8 Desired option 8 [a]
Options
(
Default value)
[
Normal]
Appropriate for balanced sound under most normal
recording conditions.
[
[
Boost LF Range] Accentuates the low-frequency range for
more powerful sound.
Low Cut Filter] Filters the low-frequency range to reduce the
noise of blowing wind, a car’s engine and similar ambient
sounds.
[
Boost MF Range] Best for recording human voices and dialog.
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[
Boost HF+LF Range] Best, for example, for recording live
music and clearly capture the special sound characteristics of a
variety of instruments.
Audio Mix
When recording, you can mix audio from the built-in microphone with
external audio from the MIC terminal and adjust the mix balance for
original sound effects. The external audio input can be from the
optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone, a commercially available exter-
nal microphone or from an external audio player (analog Line In).
Operating modes:
1 Connect the external source to the MIC terminal.
2 Select the type of audio input.
[FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 7 8 [MC Terminal Input] 8
[
External Audio] or [
crophone] 8 [f]
• This step is not necessary aftnecting an optional WM-V1
wireless microphone.
3 Activate the audio mix.
[Audio Mix] 8 [A On]
4 Adjust the audio mix balance as necessary.
Touch [INT] (more of the sound from the built-in microphone) or [EXT]
(more of the sound from the external audio) or drag your finger along
the audio mix bar to adjust the mix balance as desired.
5 Touch [a] to set the audio mix and close the menu.
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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.
1 Change the function of the terminal to headphones output.
[FUNC.]* 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [AV/Headphones] 8
[Headphones] 8 [f]
* Only when performing the procedure in a reording mode.
2 Connect the headphones to thV OU/X terminal.
3 Adjust the volume as nery.
[Volume] 8 [c] r [d]** to adjust the volume 8 [a]
**You can also drag your finger along the [Headphones] bar.
• J will appear on the screen.
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-
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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 fuctionality. For details
about optional accessories available foe wityour camcorder, refer
accessories, refer also to the instn manual of the accessory used.
1 Open the mini advance
shoe cover.
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.
Operating modes:
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 so. Usng the DM-100 you can
accurately record audio coming dirtly from the direction you are
recording.
Attach the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone or DM-100
Directional Stereo Microphone to the mini advanced shoe.
Refer to Using the Mini Advanced
will appear on the screen.
For details about using the
optional external microphone,
refer to the instruction manual of
the accessory used.
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Using the WM-V1 Wireless Microphone
Using the WM-V1 you can reliably record sound even when recording
subjects at a distance exceeding the practical range of the built-in
microphone. You can also mix and record audio from the WM-V1 with
audio from the built-in microphone.
1 Attach the receiver to the camcorder’s grip belt.
2 Connect the receiver to the camcorder’s MIC terminal.
MIC
terminal
the audio mix balance.
4 Attach the microphone (transmitterthe ubject.
For details about using the WM-, reto the instruction manual
supplied with the microphone.
Using Commercially Available Micrphones
You can also use commercially available condenser microphones with
their own power supply. You can connect almost any stereo micro-
phone with a ∅ 3.5 mm plug but audio recording levels may vary.
1 Connect the external microphone
to the MIC terminal.
2 Change the audio input to external
microphone.
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[FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 7 8 [MIC Terminal Input] 8
[Microphone] 8 [a]
• If necessary, activate and adjust the audio mix balance with the
7 8 [Audio Mix] setting.
NOTES
• 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
attenuator with the 7 8 [Microphone Attenuator] setting.
• When using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone:
- Change the microphone’s directionality mode with the 7 8
[Surround Mic Directionality] setting.
- If the sound gets distorted, activate the microphone attenuator with
the 7 8 [Surround Mic Attenuatorsetting.
- You can enjoy the full effect of rerdingmade with 5.1ch surround
sound on HDTVs compatible wi.1ch surround sound connected
to the camcorder using tplid HDMI cable. Audio output from
the AV OUT/X terminal (ing headphone output) will be
converted to 2ch streo. The camcorder’s built-in speaker is
monaural.
Using an External Video Light
You can use the optional VL-5 Video Light or VFL-2 Video Flash Light
when you need to record movies in dark locations.
Attach the optional video light to the mini advanced shoe.
•
will appear on the screen 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.
• The optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light cannot be used as a flash with this
camcorder.
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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:
Attach the optional RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter to the mini
advanced shoe.
will appear on the screen. 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.
Operating modes:
1 Open the date index screen.
2 Open the scene’s [Timeline] screen.
[c] 8 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 timelinruler to start playing back
the scene from that point.
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 Scene’s recording mode and length.
E Recording date and time.
F Drag your finger right along the ruler to display the previous 5
frames.
G Current scene / Total number of scenes.
H Currently selected interval between frames.
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To change the interval between frames
[6 sec] 8 Desired interval 8 [f]
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:
• Only data code on
• All displays on
1
Pressing h will turn off most of the and displays that appear automati-
cally but will not remove controbuttons ([FUNC.], [PHOTO], etc.) and onscreen
displays that were turned on manualy (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.).
You can select the information to be displayed with the y / z
8 [Data Code] setting.
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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 Play back the scene or story from which you want to capture the
video snapshot scene.
2 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 the video
snapshot scenes you capture to 2 or 8 econds with the 8 8
[Video Snapshot Length] setting
3 Touch [B] to stop the plck
NOTES
• A video snapshot scene can be captured only during playback; it can-
not be captured during playback pause mode.
• 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 VideoBrowser
and were then transferred 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.
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• 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 1920x1080 and it cannot be changed.
Please read the IMPORTANT section before using an Eye-Fi card.
To select the photo capture settings
[MENU] 8 8 8 [Photo Capture from Video] 8
[A Single Photo] or [B Photo Sequence] 8 [a]
To capture the photos
1 Play back the scene or story from which you want to capture the
photo.
2 Pause the playback at the point you nt to capture.
3 Touch [PHOTO].
To capture a photo sequence, kuching [PHOTO]. The scene will
be played back frame-byframe and each frame captured as a
separate photo.
4 Touch [B] to stop the playback.
IMPORTANT
• When capturing photos on an Eye-Fi card in memory card slot Y, pho-
tos will be uploaded automatically if you are within the range of a config-
ured network. Always verify that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in
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.
• Photos will be recorded on the memory selected for recording photos.
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• [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 in order to leave out the best parts and later cut
out the rest.
Operating modes:
1 Play back the scene you want to divide.
2 Pause the playback at the point where you want to divide the
scene.
3 Open the scene division screen.
[Edit] 8 [Divide]
4 Bring the scene to precise point, if necessary.
playback modes (fast playback, frame reverse/advance) as necessary
to locate the desired point.
5 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.
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• 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 VideoBrowser
and were then transferred back to the camcorder.
• 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 viewing photos and other
photo-related operations.
Viewing Photos
Operating modes:
1 Press S.
2 Open the [Photos] ndex 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 Drag your finger left for the next index page.*
C Drag your finger right for the previous index page*.
E Division line between recording dates.
* 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 photos
it may be more convenient to drag your finger along the scroll bar.
4 Touch the photo you wish to view.
• The photo is displayed in singhotview.
• Drag your finger left/right to bthrough the photos one by one.
To return to the index screen fom 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 double memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.
• The following image files may not be displayed correctly.
- Images not recorded with this camcorder.
- Images edited on 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 oto you want to delete.
2 Touch the screen to dispe 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]
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2 Delete the photos.
[Edit] 8 [Delete] 8 Desired option* 8 [Yes]** 8 [OK]
* When you select [Select], perform the following procedure to select the individ-
ual photos you want to delete before touching [Yes].
**Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. Some photos will
be deleted nevertheless.
To select individual photos
1 Touch on the individual photos you want to delete.
• A checkmark O will appear on the photos you touch. The total
number of selected photos will appear next to the o icon.
• Touch a selected photo to remove the checkmark. To remove all
checkmarks at once, touch [Remove All] 8 [Yes].
2 After selecting all the desired photos, touch [OK].
Options
[Select] Select individual photos to delete.
[All Photos] Delete all the photos.
IMPORTANT
• Be careful when deleting photos. Deleted photos cannot be recovered.
• Photos that were protected with other devices cannot be deleted with
this camcorder.
Slideshow
You can play a slideshow of all the photos and even set it to music.
Operating modes:
1 Open the [Photos] index screen.
[b] 8 [Photos]
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2 Select the background music to use during the photo slideshow.
Slideshow set to a music track
3 Touch the photo that will open the slideshow to display it in single
photo view.
4 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 photo that will open the slideshow to display it in single
photo view.
4 Touch the screen to display the playback controls, then touch [A]
to start the slideshow.
5 Start the music playback on the external player.
Slideshow linked to the external audio
3 Start the music playback on txternal player.
• Playback will start from trst hoto in the index screen.
• Photos will be displayed uously until the music stops. When
the external audio nput st, the slideshow will stop as well.
During the photo slideshow
• Touch the screen and drag your finger left and right along the volume
bar to adjust the volume.
• Touch the screen and touch [C] to stop the slideshow. Hide the play-
back controls if necessary.
To change the slideshow’s transition effects
[MENU] 8 z 8 [Slideshow Transition] 8
[Off], [Dissolve] or [Slide Image] 8 [a]
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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
Open the LCD panel to access the terminals on the camcorder.
1 USB Terminal
2 AV OUT/X Terminal
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.
3 HDMI OUT Terminal*
The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality digital connection that combines
audio and video in a single convenient cable.
4 COMPONENT OUT Terminal*
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.
* 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. If your HDTV supports
HDMI-CEC or 1080p input, you can activate these functions with the 6 8 [Control
for HDMI] and [HDMI 1080p Output] settings, respectively. You can check the standard of
the current output signal with the 6 8 [HDMI Status] setting.
HTC-100/S HDMI Cable
(supplied)
(HDMI mini connector)
(standard HDMI
connector)
About the HDMITM conne
The HDMI (High-Defiition Mmedia Interface) connection (A) is a
convenient all-digital connction 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 Component Cable
Green
(optional)
White
Red
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
(supplied)
Connection C
Type: Analog Quality: Standard definitutpt only
Composite Video
Connect to a standard TV or a VCR with auo input terminals. Change the following
settings on the camcorder:
- y 8 [TV Type] according to the V 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, or to a compatible digital video recorder
to copy your recordings.
USB Cable
(supplied)
NOTES
• Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter and only then
connect it to the computer using the supplied USB cable in the follow-
ing cases.
- To write back scenes recorded with this camcorder that were
previously saved on a computer.
- To transfer music files from the supplieCamcorder Supplemental
Disc to a memory card in the corder in order to use them as
background music.
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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.
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
r
mode.
Play back the movies or photos.
NOTES
HDTV compatible with this stanard, additional settings may be
required on the connected HDTV. Refer to the TV’s 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
Copying Recordings to a Memory Card
You can copy your recordings only one way: from the built-in memory
(
only) or from memory card X to memory card Y. Scenes
and photos will be copied from the index screen or from a story in the
gallery on the source memory to the same index screen or story on
memory card Y.
card.
Copying Scenes from the Date Index Screen
Operating modes:
1 Open the date index screen.
• Check that you have selected the f tb (built-in memory,
only) or 4 tab (memory card
• To copy all the scenes recrded n a specific date, drag your finger
left/right until the desired appears in the title bar.
2 Copy the scenes.
[Edit] 8 [Copy (f97)] (
only) or
[Copy (497)] 8 Desired option* 8 [Yes]** 8 [OK]
* When you select [Select], perform the following procedure to select the individ-
ual scenes you want to copy before touching [Yes].
**Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.
To select individual scenes
1 Touch on the individual scenes you want to copy.
• A checkmark O will appear on the scenes you touch. The total
number of selected scenes will appear next to the o icon.
• Touch a selected scene to remove the checkmark. To remove all
checkmarks at once, touch [Remove All] 8 [Yes].
2 After selecting all the desired scenes, touch [OK].
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Options
[date] Copy all the scenes recorded on the date shown in the con-
trol button.
[Select] Select individual scenes to copy.
[All Scenes] Copy all the scenes.
Copying Scenes from a Story by Rating
1 Open the gallery and bring the desired story to the front.
[b] 8 [
Gallery] 8 Desired story
• Check that you have selected the f tab (built-in memory,
only) or 4 tab (memory card X).
2 Select the rating of the stories you want to copy.
[Story Details] 8 [Play by Rating] 8 Desired rating 8
[f] 8 [f]
3 Copy all the applicable scene
[Story Details] 8 [Edit Story] 8 [Copy (f97)]
(
only) or [Copy (497)] 8 [Yes*] 8 [OK] 8
[f]
* Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.
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
(
only) or on memory card X. (f or 4 appears next to the
photo number.)
2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls.
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3 Copy the photo.
[Edit] 8 [Copy (f97)] (
(497)] 8 [i Proceed] 8 [Yes]
only) or [Copy
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,
only) or 4 tab (memory card X).
2 Copy the photos.
[Edit] 8 [Copy (f97)] (
only) or [Copy
(497)] 8 Desired op8 Yes]** 8 [OK]
* When you select [Selct], pehe following procedure to select the individ-
ual photos you want o copy before touching [Yes].
**Touch [Stop] to interrupt thoperation while it is in progress.
To select individual photos
1 Touch on the individual photos you want to copy.
• A checkmark O will appear on the photos you touch. The total
number of selected photos will appear next to the o icon.
• Touch a selected photo to remove the checkmark. To remove all
checkmarks at once, touch [Remove All] 8 [Yes].
2 After selecting all the desired photos, touch [OK].
Options
[Select] Select individual photos to copy.
[All Photos] Copy all the photos.
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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 double memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.
• When copying photos onto an Eye-Fi card in memory card slot Y, pho-
tos will be uploaded automatically if you are within the range of a config-
ured network. Always verify that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in
NOTES
• In the following cases, you will not be able to copy recordings to the
memory card:
- If the double memory card slot is open.
- If the LOCK switch on memory card Y is set to prevent writing.
- If there is no memory card in memory card sot Y.
• Scenes that were edited using the supplied stware VideoBrowser
and were then transferred back to the cordr cannot be copied to
the memory card.
• If there is not enough space on y card Y, as many photos as
possible will be copied beore stopg the operation.
Saving Recordings on a Computer
Movies recorded with this camcorder are saved in the built-in memory
(
only) or on a memory card. Because space is limited, make
sure to save your recordings on a computer on a regular basis.
Saving Movies (Windows only)
With the supplied software Transfer Utility or VideoBrowser you can
save to your computer the scenes you have recorded. Additionally, the
supplied software VideoBrowser offers many options for organizing
your video library, editing video, creating discs and more.
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Installation
Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer
for the first time. Refer to the Installation Guide (supplied leaflet) and
follow the instructions in the Software Guide (PDF file) to install the
supplied PIXELA’s software.
Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer
1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
If the camcorder is connected to the computer while it is powered only
by the battery pack, previously saved video files cannot be transferred
back to the camcorder and music files cannot be transferred from the
supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to a memory card in the
camcorder.
2 Open the date index screen.
3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB
cable.
4 Camcorder: Select [All (fC oly)].
Camcorder: When the conn is successfully established, [USB
Connection] appearon the sreen.
5 Computer: Depending on the software you chose to install,
Transfer Utility or VideoBrowser will start up automatically.
• Transfer Utility: Click [Video file import] to start transferring files. For
details about using the software, click [Help] to open the Software
Guide (PDF file).
• VideoBrowser: Click
in the menu panel to start transferring files.
For details about using the software, click
Software Guide (PDF file).
to open the
Saving Photos (Windows/Mac OS)
With the supplied software Photo Application you can save photos to
your computer and easily organize and edit them.
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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 in the
[MANUALS_ENGLISH] folder on the supplied Camcorder Supplemen-
tal Disc).
Install the supplied Photo Application software following the
instructions in the software’s instruction manual.
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.
Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer
1 Power the camcorder using the coct power adapter.
2 Open the [Photos] index scre
Select in advance the memory thontains the photos you want to
save.
3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB
cable.
• Camcorder: When the connection is successfully established, [USB
Connection] appears on the screen.
4 Save the photos onto the computer.
r Refer to Downloading Still Images to the Computer.
IMPORTANT
• When the camcorder is connected to a computer:
- Do not open the double memory card slot cover and do not remove
the memory cards.
- Do not access, change or delete any of the camcorder’s folders or
files directly from the computer as this may result in permanent data
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loss. Always use only the supplied PIXELA’s software to save your
movies on the computer and, if necessary, to transfer back previously
saved video files to the camcorder.
• 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 double memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the USB cable.
- Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer.
- Do not change the camcorder’s 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.
• 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.
NOTES
• Refer also to the computer’s instrn mnual.
• With the supplied PIXELA’s waryou can also choose to save com-
plete stories from the gallerch case, all the scenes in the story will
be merged and saveas a sivideo file.
• Users of Windows 7, WidowVista, 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 Application.
• 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 computer’s 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.
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Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder
Operating modes:
In High Definition
Connect the camcorder to Blu-ray Disc recorders and other AVCHD-
compatible digital video recorders using the supplied USB cable 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.
* Make sure the external device is compatible with the type of memory card used.
Connecting
1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
2 Open the date index screen or gallery.
3 Connect the camcorder to the digital viderecorder using the
supplied USB cable.
4 Camcorder: Select the memot contains the scenes you want
to copy.
• Select an option other tan [All (for PC only)].
• Camcorder: When the connection is successfully established, [USB
Connection] appears on the screen.
Recording
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.
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Connecting
Connect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection C. Refer to
Recording
1 External recorder: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the
recorder to record pause mode.
2 Turn on the camcorder and set it to
mode.
• We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power
adapter.
• Verify that 6 8 [AV/Headphones] is set to [H AV].
3 Camcorder: Locate the scene or story 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 peatedly pressing h
5 External recorder: Start dinwhen the scene you wish to
copy appears; stop recorwhen it ends.
6 Camcorder: Stop payback.
Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites
You can convert your high-definition scenes into standard-definition
movies in the camcorder and then use the supplied PIXELA’s software
in order to upload them to your favorite video sharing Web site. You
can even decorate scenes so your unique decorations will be embed-
ded in the converted SD movies.
If you are using an Eye-Fi card, you can upload the standard-definition
scenes wirelessly, directly from the camcorder. Refer to Eye-Fi’s home-
page for the latest information on compatible Web sites.
Installation
Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer
for the first time. Refer to the Installation Guide (supplied leaflet) and
External Connections Š 139
follow the instructions in the Software Guide (PDF file) to install the
supplied PIXELA’s software.
Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from the Date Index Screen
Operating modes:
1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
2 Make sure there is a memory card in memory card slot Y with
sufficient available space.
3 Open the date index screen.
• Check that you have selected the f tab (built-in memory) or 4 tab
(memory card X).
• To convert all the scenes recorded on a specific date, drag your
finger left/right until the desired date appears in the title bar.
4 Press Z to convert all the scenes recorded in the selected
date. Alternatively, touch [Edit] 8 [Convet HD9SD (f97)] or
[Convert HD9SD (497)] and select one f the options for
converting multiple scenes.
• You can convert all the scene
recorded on the date shown i
the control button, selet
individual scenes to convert or
convert all the scenes.
• When you select [Select],
perform the procedure
described below to select the
individual scenes you want to
convert.
5 Review the conversion settings and touch [Next].
• If a copyright notice appears, read it carefully and touch [OK] if you
agree.
• Before touching [Next], you can touch [5] to change the conversion
settings as described below.
6 Touch [START] to convert the scenes.
140 Š External Connections
• Before touching [START], you can touch [
] to decorate the
] to adjust the volume
• You can also decorate the scenes as they are being converted.
• Touch [STOP] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.
7 When the conversion is completed, a confirmation screen will
appear.
continue uploading the converted videos to the Web or touch [End
Without Connecting] to connect to the computer later.
To select individual scenes (step 4)
1 Touch on the individual scenes you want to convert.
• A checkmark O will appear on the scenes you touch. The total
number of selected scenes will appear next to the o icon.
• Touch a selected scene to remove the checkmark. To remove all
checkmarks at once, touch [Remove All] 8 [Yes].
2 After selecting all the desired scenes, uch [OK].
To select the bit rate (step 5)
Using a higher bit rate will rebtter video quality for the con-
verted scenes, while a lower te will result in smaller file sizes and
faster uploads.
[5] 8 [Bit Rate (Quality)] 8 Desired option 8 [f] 8
[f]
To automatically divide scenes (step 5)
If you are converting a long scene, you can have the camcorder divide
it into 10-minute SD movies to make uploading easier.
[5] 8 [Auto Divide] 8 [On] 8 [f] 8 [f]
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Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos
1 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB
cable.
2 Computer: Depending on the software you chose to install,
Transfer Utility or VideoBrowser will start up automatically.
• Transfer Utility: Click [Web Upload] to upload your SD movies to the
Web. For details about using the software, click [Help] to open the
Software Guide (PDF file).
• VideoBrowser: Click
in the menu panel to upload your SD
movies to the Web. For details about using the software, click
to open the Software Guide (PDF file).
IMPORTANT
• While the camcorder is connected to the computer, do not open the
double memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory cards.
• Observe the following precautions while the ACESS indicator is on or
flashing. Failing to do so may result in manent data loss.
- Do not open the double memory card ot cover.
- Do not disconnect the USB ca
- Do not disconnect the cmpacer adapter or turn off the
camcorder or the compuer.
NOTES
• 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.
• If after converting the scenes you selected the [End Without Connect-
ing] option, you will need to upload the SD movies manually when you
connect the camcorder to the computer. First, open the [SD Movies]
index screen on the memory card that contains the converted SD mov-
PIXELA’s software to upload the SD movies to the Web.
• You can check and play back the converted SD movies from the [SD
Movies] index screen on the memory card used for the conversion.
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Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from a Story by Rating
1 Open the gallery and bring the desired story to the front.
[b] 8 [
Gallery] 8 Desired story
• Check that you have selected the f tab (built-in memory) or 4 tab
(memory card X).
2 Select the rating of the stories you want to convert.
[Story Details] 8 [Play by Rating] 8 Desired rating 8
[f]
3 Press Z and continue the conversion to standard definition
NOTES
• When converting scenes from a sto
- All the scenes are merged o oconverted SD movie.
- If the converted SD movie lage, it will be split into smaller 10-
minute long movies
- The maximum total layback time of the scenes to be converted is 2
hours and 30 minutes.
Converting Only Part of a Scene or Story
1 Play back the scene or story that you want to partially convert.
Check that you have selected a scene recorded in the built-in memory
or on memory card X.
2 Pause the playback where you want the converted SD movie to
begin.
3 Press Z and continue the conversion to standard definition
The video from the playback pause until the end of the scene/story (or
up to a maximum of 10 minutes, in case of longer scenes/stories) will
be converted to standard definition.
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Uploading your Videos Wirelessly
If you are using an Eye-Fi card, you can automatically upload the con-
verted SD movies to your favorite video sharing Web site. You will need
to have installed the software supplied with your Eye-Fi card and com-
pleted all the required configuration setup in advance. Refer to the
instruction manual of the Eye-Fi card.
Please read the IMPORTANT section before using an Eye-Fi card.
1 Insert your Eye-Fi card into memory card slot Y and make sure
there is sufficient available space on the memory card.
• 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 (whit, continuously on)
Wireless upload on standby
- g (animated) Wireless upload in gress
- i [Eye-Fi Communicationt to [B Off]
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.
144 Š External Connections
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.
• Wirelessly uploading files is not possible when the Eye-Fi card is in
memory card slot X (the Eye-Fi icon will not appear on the screen). Be
sure to insert the Eye-Fi card into memory card slot Y.
• While using an Eye-Fi Card, the ACCESS indicator may flash from time
to time.
• Wireless communication is available only in playback mode. Any wire-
less transfer in progress will be stopped iyou set the camcorder to
recording mode.
• Wireless communication is not avle wen the optional WM-V1
Wireless Microphone is attato he camcorder. Any wireless trans-
fer in progress will be stoppmoment you attach the WM-V1 to
the camcorder.
• You can turn off the wieles communication with the 6 8 [Eye-Fi
Communication]* setting.
• 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.
* This menu option will appear only when using an Eye-Fi card.
External Connections Š 145
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
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]
Setting options/Fun
Open the menus
AUTO
y
z
CINEMA
z
0
–
–
[Rec. Programs]
[A Programmd AE], [tter-Pri. AE],
z
z
[C Aperture-ri. AE]
[F Portrait], [G Sports], [q Night Scene],
[I Snow], [J Beach], [K Sunset],
[p Low Light], [L Spotlight], [M Fireworks],
[r Underwater], [s Surface]
–
z
–
87
[
[
[
Pens and Stamps], [ Animated Stamps],
Captions]
z
z
z
z
1
2
Decoration]
[
] (image mix): Toggle on ( ) or off ( ),
–
–
[C] (pause live video)
[
] (minimize toolbar)
z
z
z
z
z
[m White
[Y Automatic], [a Daylight], [b Shade],
[c Cloudy], [e Fluorescent],
[f Fluorescent H], [d Tungsten],
[g Custom WB]
–
Balance]
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Control Button
Setting options/Function
AUTO
y
CINEMA
0
[X Focus]
[2] (manual focus): Toggle on ( ) or
–
z
z
off ( ), Touch AF frame
[e Exposure]
[y] (manual exposure): Toggle on ( ) or
–
z
z
off ( ), Touch AE frame
[ZOOM]
Zoom controls, [START]/[STOP] control
z
–
z
z
z
z
z
z
[
] (tele macro): Toggle on ( ) or off ( )
1
[c Mic. Level]
[z Automatic], [y Manual]
[Audio Level Indicator]: Toggle on ( ) or
off ( )
–
[Image Effects]
[ON], [OFF]
–
z
–
When [ON] - [Color Depth], [Sharpness],
[Contrast], [Brightness]: 0 (-2 to +2)
[P AGC Limit]
[z Automatic], [y Manual]: (0 dB to 24 dB)
–
–
–
z
z
z
z
z
z
[Image Stabilizer]
[
Dynamic], [
Standard[
Off]
1
[O Faders]
[N Off], [0 Fade Trigger/Onc,
[6 Fade Trigger/Alw
[1 Wipe/OncWpe/Always]
1
[d Pre REC]
[A O], [B
–
–
z
z
z
z
[
Review
–
1
Recording]
1
Option available only for recording movies.
Some options are available only when recording a story using Story Creator.
2
Additional Information Š 147
Edit Panel -
Mode
Date Index
Screen
[SD Movies]
Index Screen
Control Button
Playback Pause
0
1
[Copy (497)]
<date>, [Select],
[All Scenes]
–
–
1
[Copy (f97)]
<date>, [Select],
[All Scenes]
–
–
[Convert HD9SD
(497)]
1
[Convert HD9SD
1
(f97)]
[Delete]
[Divide]
<date>, [Select],
[All Scenes]
[This Scene],
[All Scenes]
[This Scene]
–
–
z
[Edit Story] from [Edit Scne] frm
Control Button
the [Story
Details] screen
the [SList]
scren
Playback Pause
0
1
[Copy (497)]
<by scene rting>
–
–
1
[Copy (f97)]
<by scene rating>
–
–
[Convert HD9SD
1
(497)]
[Convert HD9SD
1
(f97)]
[Delete] or [d]
<by scene rating>
[This Scene]
[This Scene]
2
[Delete Story]
z
z
–
–
–
–
2
[Story Thumbnail]
148 Š Additional Information
[Edit Story] from [Edit Scene] from
Control Button
the [Story
Details] screen
the [Scene List]
screen
Playback Pause
0
2
[Edit Title]
z
–
–
–
–
–
z
z
–
–
–
81
[Copy]
[Move]
[Divide]
[Rating]
–
81
z
[
], [
], [
],
[
] (unrated), [
] (others)
1
Operation not available for recordings on memory card Y (7 tab).
Operation not available for the two preexisting stories, [Unsorted] and [Video Snap-
shot].
2
Edit Panel -
Control Button
Mode
Index Screen
Single Photo View
0
[Copy (497)]*
[Select], [All Photos]
z
[Copy (f97)]*
[Delete]
z
* Operation not available for recordings on memory card Y (7 tab).
Setup Menus
7 Camera Setup
Menu item
[Digital Zoom]
[Zoom Speed]
Setting options
y
z
CINEMA
–
0
–
[B Off], [G 40x], [H 200x]
[I Variable], [J Speed 3],
z
z
[K Speed 2], [L Speed 1]
[AF Mode]
[R Instant AF], [S Normal AF]
[A On], [B Off]
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
–
1
[Focus Assistance]
[Face Detection &
Tracking]
[A On o], [B Off]
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Menu item
Setting options
[A On], [B Off]
y
CINEMA
0
[Auto Backlight
Correction]
z
z
[Auto Slow Shutter]
[Conversion Lens]
[A On], [B Off]
Tele-converter], [
[B Off]
Black Screen], [
z
z
z
z
–
–
[
Wide-converter],
White Screen]
1
[Fader Setting]
[
z
z
z
z
–
[Onscreen Markers] [B Off], [e Level (White)],
[f Level (Gray)], [g Grid (White)],
[h Grid (Gray)]
[Camcorder Shake
Indicator]
[A On], [B Off]
z
z
–
1
[Wind Screen]
[O Automatic], [B Off Z]
z
z
z
z
–
–
[Microphone
[O Automatic],[A On V]
1
Attenuator]
1
[MIC Terminal Input]
[
External Audio], [
[B Off], [A On],
[INT] ]
[Internal MicrophoC Terminal Input]
Microhone]
z
z
z
z
1
[Audio Mix]
[Built-in Mic Freq.
Response]
[
[
[
[
Noral], [
Low Cut Filter],
Boost MF Range],
Boost HF+LF Range]
Boost LF Range],
z
z
[Built-in Mic
Directionality]
[
[
Monaural], [
Wide], [
Normal],
Zoom]
Zoom], [
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
[Surround Mic
Directionality]
[
Surround], [
Shotgun]
1, 2
[Surround Mic
[A On V], [B Off]
–
1, 2
Attenuator]
1
2
Option available only for recording movies.
Option available only when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is attached
to the camcorder after having updated the camcorder’s firmware using the mem-
ory card supplied with the SM-V1.
150 Š Additional Information
[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
White
Light
blue
Dark
blue
Up to 10x
10x -
40x
40x -
200x
the image resolution will deteriorate the more you zoom in.
[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 se[r Underwater] or [s Surface],
the AF mode is automaticato S Normal AF].
[Focus Assistance]: When focusistance is activated, the image at the
• 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].
• When the recording program is set to [r Underwater] or [s Surface],
the auto slow shutter is automatically set to [B Off].
[Conversion Lens]: When you attach to the camcorder an optional tele-
converter or wide-converter, set the appropriate conversion lens setting to
obtain optimal image stabilization.
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• When you select a setting other than [B Off], the AF mode is auto-
matically set to [S Normal AF].
[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.
[Camcorder Shake Indicator]: The degree of camcorder shake will be indi-
cated by the POWERED IS icon (5 levels:
you be aware of excessive movement.
,
,
,
,
) to help
[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.
[O Automatic]: The camcorder will automaticay activate the micro-
phone attenuator as necessary for optimal audirecording levels so high
audio levels will not be distorted.
[A On V]: The microphone aatowill be activated at all times to
reproduce more faithfully the sounmics. V will appear on the
screen.
• This menu option is not avilablwhen the optional SM-V1 Surround
Microphone is attached to the camcorder. In that case, activate the
microphone attenuator with the [Surround Mic Attenuator] setting.
• 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 cam-
corder/microphone.
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[Surround Mic Attenuator]: Helps prevent audio distortions due to high
audio recording levels when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is
attached to the camcorder. When set to [A On V], V will appear
on the screen.
y / z Playback Setup
1
2
0
Menu item
Setting options
[B Off], [A On]
When [A On] - list of music tracks,
[1] [b]
(Original sound/Background music)
[External Audio Input] [B Off], [A On
[Select Music]
z
z
]
z
z
When [A On] - [External Player Link]:
Toggle on ( ) or off ( )
[Data Code]
[B Off], [I Date], [J Time],
[K Date and Time], [L Camera Data]
z
–
z
z
z
–
–
[Slideshow
Transition]
[B Off], [i Dissolve], [j Slide Image]
*
[TV Type]
[F Norm[G Wide TV]
z
*
Option not available when the cader is connected to an HDTV using the sup-
plied HDMI cable.
[Data Code]: Displays the date and/or time when the scene or photo was
recorded.
[L Camera Data]: Displays the aperture (f-stop) and shutter speed used
when recording the scene or photo.
[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.
• 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.
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8 Recording & Connections Setup
1
–
2
–
0
Menu item
[Self Timer]
Setting options
y
z
CINEMA
z
[A On n], [B Off]
[Video Snapshot
Length]
[i 2 sec], [j 4 sec],
[l 8 sec], [Story Length-Based]:
Toggle on ( ) or off ( )
z
z
z
–
1
[Rate Scenes
(Recording)]
[A On], [B Off]
z
z
z
z
–
–
–
–
–
1
[Rec Media for
1
Movies]
[f] (built-in memory),
[4] (memory card X),
[7] (memory card Y),
[Relay Recording]: [B Off],
[f94], [f9497],
[497]
[4] (memory card X),
[7] (memory card ),
[Relay Recording]: ff],
[497]
1
[Recording Mode]
[h High Qality 24 Mbps],
[i High Quality 17 Mbps],
[j High Quality 12 Mbps],
[l Standard Play 7 Mbps],
[k Long Play 5 Mbps]
z
z
–
–
1, 2
[Frame Rate]
[C 60i (Standard)],
[o PF30], [E PF24]
z
z
z
–
–
–
42
[Rec Media for
[f]* (built-in memory),
[4] (memory card X),
[7] (memory card Y)
–
z
3
Photos]
*
only.
[Photo Capture from [A Single Photo],
–
–
z
–
3
Video]
[B Photo Sequence]
154 Š Additional Information
1
2
0
Menu item
Setting options
y
CINEMA
[Memory Info]
[f]* (built-in memory),
[4] (memory card X),
[7] (memory card Y)
z
z
z
z
–
*
only.
[x.v.Color]
[A On F], [B Off]
z
z
z
–
–
–
–
3
[Photo Numbering]
[a Reset], [b Continuous]
–
z
z
1
Option available only for recording movies.
2
3
Can be set independently for
and
mode. The default value in
mode is [E PF24].
Option available only for recording photos.
[Rate Scenes (Recording)]: When set to [A On], the scene rating scene
will appear after every scene you record.
[Memory Info]: Displays a screen where you can verify how much of the
built-in memory (
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 ie recording time and available
number of photos are approxmatnd based on the recording mode
and photo quality/size settirrently in use.
• In the information screen of mory card you can also check its
Speed Class.
•
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 the supplied HDMI cable. If recordings made with
x.v.Color are played back on a non-compatible TV, colors may not be
reproduced correctly.
[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.
Additional Information Š 155
[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.
• 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”.
6 System Setup
1
2
0
Menu item
Setting options
[A On], [B Off]
y
CINEMA
[Output Onscreen
Displays]
z
z
z
z
–
[Language a]
[
[
], [Dansk], [Deutsch],
], [English], [Español],
z
z
z
z
[Français], [Italiano], [Magyar],
[Melayu], [Nederlands], [Norsk],
[Polski], [Português], [
[Suomi], [Svenskakçe
[
[
[
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], [
], [
]
, [
],
],
]
k
l
[LCD Brightness]
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
–
[LCD Screen
Dimmer]
[A On], [B Off]
[LCD Mirror Image] [A On], [B Off]
z
z
–
z
z
–
–
–
–
[AV/Headphones]
[Volume]
[H AV], [J Headphones]
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],
[M Low Volume], [B Off]
[Wireless Remote
Control]
[A On], [B Off L]
–
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1
2
0
Menu item
Setting options
y
CINEMA
[POWERED IS
Button]
[x Press and Hold],
[y Toggle On/Off]
z
z
–
–
[Autostart
Decoration]
[A On], [B Off]
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
–
–
[Power Saving
Mode]
[Auto Power Off]:
[B Off], [A On]
z
[Quick Start (Standby)]:
[Off], [10 min], [20 min], [30 min]
[f Built-in Mem.]*,
[4 Mem. Card A],
[7 Mem. Card B]
z
z
z
z
[Initialize f/g]
*
only.
[Complete Initialization]:
Toggle on ( ) or off ( )
[Initialize g]
[Time Zone/DST]
[S] (home time zone) or [V
(travel time zone): [NYork]ist
of world time zones
[U] (DST ant)Toggle on
( ) ooff ( )
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
[Date/Time]
[DateTime]–
[Date Format]:
[Y.M.D], [M.D,Y], [D.M.Y] (Y- year, M-
month, D- day)
[24H]: Toggle on
(
, 24-hour clock) or
off
(
, 12-hour clock)
[Battery Info]
–
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
–
–
1
[Control for HDMI]
[A On], [B Off]
[HDMI 1080p
[A On], [B Off]
1
Output]
[HDMI Status]
[Distance Units]
[Demo Mode]
[Firmware]
[Video Output], [Audio Output]
[m meters], [n feet]
[A On], [B Off]
–
z
z
z
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1
2
0
Menu item
[Eye-Fi
Communication]
Setting options
y
CINEMA
[O Automatic], [B Off]
z
z
z
z
2
1
Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using the sup-
plied HDMI cable.
Option available only after having inserted an Eye-Fi card into memory card slot Y.
2
[Output Onscreen Displays]: When set to [A On], the camcorder’s
onscreen displays will appear also on the screen of a TV or monitor con-
nected 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 LCD’s
illumination could become a nuisance to others. Hold h pressed
down for about 2 seconds to restore the LCD seen to its previous
brightness setting.
• Dimming the LCD screen does not affehe brightness of your record-
ings or the brightness of the plaimage on a TV.
• When the screen dimmer s set tOff], the LCD screen will return
to the brightness level thawas in use before the screen was dimmed.
[LCD Mirror Image]: When set to [A On], you can rotate the LCD panel
180 degrees to let the subject check the image while you record. While
the LCD panel is rotated toward the subject you will not be able to deco-
rate the scene.
[Notification Sounds]: A beep will accompany some operations like turn-
ing on the camcorder, the self-timer countdown, etc.
any notification sounds.
[Wireless Remote Control]: Allows the camcorder to be operated with the
wireless controller.
[POWERED IS Button]: Determines the operation mode of the POWERED
IS button.
[x Press and Hold]: Powered IS will be activated while you hold the but-
ton pressed down.
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[y Toggle On/Off]: Each press of the button will turn the Powered IS
function on and off.
[Autostart Decoration]: When set to [A On], the decoration screen will
open automatically when you stow the LCD panel with the LCD screen
facing out.
[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
length of time after which the camcorder will end the standby mode and
shut off automatically.
• You can set Quick Start to [Off], for examle, if the camcorder is set on
a fixed position and you want to recrding video with the LCD
panel closed in order to consrve battery’s power.
[Battery Info]: Displays a screere you can verify the battery charge
(as a percentage) and te remaig 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 the supplied HDMI cable, you can control the cam-
corder’s playback using the remote control of the TV.
• If set to [A On], when the camcorder is connected to a compatible
HDTV using the supplied HDMI cable, the video input on the TV will
automatically be set to the camcorder’s video input. Then, you can use
the up/down/left/right buttons and the OK or SET button on the TV’s
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 TV’s 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
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[B Off] and operate the camcorder directly or use the camcorder’s
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 1080p Output]: If set to [A On], when the camcorder is con-
nected to an HDTV that supports the 1080p standard using the supplied
HDMI cable, your video recordings (made in 1080i) will be converted and
output as 1080p.
[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.
[Demo Mode]: The demonstration mode displaythe camcorder’s main
features. It starts automatically when the mcorer is powered with the
compact power adapter if you leave it turd on without a memory card
for more than 5 minutes.
• To cancel the demo mode once istarted, press any button or turn
off the camcorder.
[Firmware]: You can verify the current version of the camcorder’s firm-
ware. This menu option is usually unavailable.
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Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays
Recording Movies (using Story Creator)
1 Control button [FUNC.]: Open the
As Current tory scene (category)
5 Control button [PHOTO]: Take a
65)
Ad commended scene length
6 Control button [
]: Return to th
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,
Recording Movies
y Manual mode
CINEMA mode
Aj R Instant AF/S Normal AF
Ds Control button: Last function used
([ZOOMin this case)
Df versin lens (Tele-converter
Ss While recording/during playback:
Scene counter (hours : mintes :
seconds)
Directionality of the optional SM-V1
Dk AGC (automatic gain control) limit
Dl Control button [FILTER 1]: Cinema-
Sh Remaining recording time
4/7 On the memory card
f In the built-in memory*
Fq In record pause mode:
Total number of scenes
*
only.
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Playing Movies (during playback)
Fh Scene number
Fg Eye-Fi wireless communication
Fk Volume and background music
Viewing Photos
Fl Control button [MENU]: Open the
Gd Control button [g]: Photo jump
Gq Control button [Edit]: Open the Edit
Gf Control button [A]: Slideshow
Ga Current photo / Total number of
Gg Control button [Q]: Return to the
photos
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7 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
9 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
.
• 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 secnds. If the battery pack is
exhausted, the battery information may not be played
Sh Remaining recording time
When there is no more free space on the y, [f End] (built-in memory,
only) or [4 End] (memory c) or [7 End] (memory card Y) will
be displayed in red and the recorng wstop.
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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-
Recording
• Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to a recording
Playback
• Did you turn the camcorder on and corrctly set it to playback mode?
any recordings?
Other
• Does the camcordemake a ttling 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 its operating range (approximately 0 – 40 °C
(32 – 104 °F)). Remove the battery pack, warm it or let it cool down, as necessary, and try
charging it again.
- Charge the battery pack in temperatures between approximately 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F and
104 °F).
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- The battery pack is faulty. Replace the battery pack.
- The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached. Battery packs not rec-
ommended by Canon for use with this camcorder cannot be charged using 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.
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).
The point where g was pressed does noatch e beginning/end of the
recording.
- There is a slight interval between pressing and the actual start/end of record-
ing. This is not a malfunction.
The camcorder will not focus.
- The lens or Instant AF sensor is dirty. Clean the lens or sensor with a soft lens-cleaning cloth
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
Movies or photos cannot be recorded properly.
- This may occur as movies and photos are recorded/deleted over time. Save your recordings
Cannot record a photo while recording movies.
- You cannot take photos in
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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.
Cannot create a new story.
- A memory can contain a maximum of 98 user-created stories. Delete some stories from the
Playback
Cannot copy/move scenes in a story.
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 scenessome operations may take longer than
Cannot capture a video snapshot scene from ie.
- You cannot capture video snapshot es fm scenes recorded or edited using another
device.
When playing back scenes/slidshowith background music, the music track is not played
back correctly.
- This can occur when you transfer the music files to a memory card after repeatedly recording
files.
- Music tracks will not play back correctly if the connection was interrupted while transferring
the music files to a memory card. 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
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.
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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. Select the [All Scenes] or [All
Photos] option instead of [Select].
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.
4/7 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.
to free some space on the memory card.
Even after stopping recording, the ACCESS indicatonot goff.
- The scene is being recorded in the memois is ot a malfunction.
p appears on the screen.
- The camcorder has become hot hile in the [Underwater] or [Surface] recording program.
Turn off the camcorder and let it cool don.
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.
The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator flashes very slowly (
second intervals).
one flash at 2-
- The temperature of the battery pack is outside its operating range (approximately 0 – 40 °C
(32 – 104 °F)). Remove the battery pack, warm it or let it cool down, as necessary, and try
charging it again.
- Charge the battery pack in temperatures between approximately 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.
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- An error occurred when trying to access control data on the 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,
remove the battery pack and disconnect all other power sources from the camcorder. Then,
press the RESET button with a pointed object to reset all the camcorder’s settings to default
values.
Video noise appears on screen.
- Keep a distance between the camcorder anevices hat emit strong electromagnetic fields
(plasma TVs, cellular phones, etc.).
Horizontal bands appear on the scree
- This is a phenomenon typal of CMge sensors when recording under some types of
fluorescent, mercury or soum lamps. To reduce the symptoms, set the recording program to
No picture appears on the viewfinder.
- Press
- No picture will be output to the viewfinder if a cable is connected to the HDMI OUT, COMPO-
NENT OUT or AV OUT/X terminal in playback mode. Remove the cable.
Viewfinder picture is blurred.
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
There are brief stops in the sound recorded with the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone.
- This may occur if the LOCK switch on the Eye-Fi card was set to prevent writing, causing
wireless communication to occur while recording. Change the position of the LOCK switch.
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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.
- 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 vlue. Set 88[Photo Num-
bering] to [Reset] and insert a new memory card.
The wireless controller will not work.
- Set 68[Wireless Remote Control]
- Replace the battery of the wireles control
Cannot upload files wirelessly using n EyeFi card.
- You may have inserted the Eye-Fi card into memory card slot X. Insert it into memory card
slot Y.
- 68 [Eye-Fi Communication] is set to [Off] (i appears onscreen). Set it to [Auto-
matic].
- Wireless communication is not available in recording mode or while the optional WM-V1 Wire-
less Microphone is attached to the camcorder. Set the camcorder to playback mode or
remove the WM-V1.
- Opening the LCD panel may help when the wireless connection is not strong enough.
- During wireless transfer, wireless communication may stop when the wireless signal condi-
tions worsen (h appears onscreen). Perform wireless transfer in a place with good signal
conditions.
- Contact the card manufacturer’s customer care.
The wireless communication status icon does not appear
- You may have inserted the Eye-Fi card into memory card slot X. Insert it into memory card
slot Y.
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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 will be no video output from the AV OUT terminal while the optional CTC-100 Compo-
nent Cable is connected to the camcorder’s COMPONENT OUT terminal. Disconnect the CTC-
100 Component Cable in advance to use the AV OUT terminal.
There is no sound from the TV.
- When connecting the camcorder to an HDTV using the optional CTC-100 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 supplied HDMI cable, but there is no picture or sound
from the HDTV.
- Disconnect the supplied HDMI cable and then restore he connection or turn the camcorder off
and then on again.
The camcorder is connected using the supplMI cale, but HDMI-CEC does not work
(cannot play back using the TV’s remotontr
- Disconnect the HDMI cable and tucamcorder and the TV. After a short while turn
them on again and restore the conn
- 68 [Control for HDI] is seto [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.
- 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.
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.
only: To transfer the photos
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List of Messages (in alphabetical order)
Accessing the memory card. Do not remove the memory card.
- You opened the double memory card slot cover while the camcorder was accessing the mem-
ory card or the camcorder started accessing the memory card as you opened the double
memory card slot cover. Do not remove the memory card until this message disappears.
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 SD Speed Class 2, 4, 6 or 10.
- After repeatedly recording, deleting and editing scenes (fragmented memory), it will take
Built-in memory error
- The built-in memory could not be read. Contact a Canon Service Center.
Built-in memory is full
- The built-in memory is full (“f End” appears on scree. Delete some recordings
Built-in memory writinerror recovering the data?
- This message will appear the netime you turn on the camcorder if power supply was acci-
dentally interrupted while the camcrdewas writing to the built-in memory. Select [Recover]
to try to recover the recordings.
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.
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
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Cannot copy
- The total size of the scenes you selected to copy exceeds the available space on the memory
scenes to copy.
- The memory card already contains the maximum number of scenes (3,999 scenes). Delete
- The gallery already contains the maximum number of stories (98 stories in any one given
Cannot divide the scene. Initialize only using the camcorder.
- The scene could not be divided because the camcorder’s internal scene management data log
backup files and try dividing the scene again.
- Use the supplied software VideoBrowser to save the scene and divide it on the computer.
Cannot enter standby mode now
- The camcorder cannot enter standby mode if the remaining battery charge is too low. Charge
Cannot load canvas
- The canvas file that was saved on the memory is corrupted.
- Canvas data cannot be read from canvas files createusing other devices.
Cannot play back
- There is a problem with the memorythis ssage appears often without apparent reason,
contact a Canon Service Center.
Cannot play bacCannos the built-in memory
contact a Canon Service Center.
Cannot play back Check the memory card
different memory card.
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-
Cannot play the movies on this memory card
- Movies cannot be played back from a 64 MB or smaller memory card. Use a recommended
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
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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.
Cannot record Cannot access the built-in memory
contact a Canon Service Center.
Cannot record Check the memory card
different memory card.
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-
Cannot record movies on this memory card
- Movies cannot be recorded on a 64 MB or smaller memory card. Use a recommended mem-
Cannot record movies on this memory card Initialiy usinthe camcorder
- The memory card in the camcorder was inized ng a computer. Initialize the memory
Cannot save the canvas
- Cannot save your [Pens and Stams] drawings on the memory. Save your recordings
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, 4/7 appears in red, perform the following: Turn off the
camcorder and remove and reinsert the memory card. If 4/7 turns back to green you can
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Do not disconnect the power source. Cannot write data with this connection. To write data to
the camcorder, connect the compact power adapter then reconnect the camcorder and
computer. Do not disconnect the USB cable unless you first use the computer to safely end
the connection.
- 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 power source. Do not disconnect the USB cable unless you first use
the computer to safely end the connection.
- 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 transfr musiiles to the camcorder, power the cam-
corder using the compact power adapter ay then onnect it to the computer using the
supplied USB cable.
File name error
- The folder and file numberhave reached their maximum value. Set 88 [Photo Num-
Initialize only using the camcorder
- There is a problem with the file system that prevents accessing the selected memory. Initialize
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 SD Speed Class 2, 4, 6 or 10.
Mem. Card Number of scenes already at maximum
- The memory card already contains the maximum number of scenes (3,999 scenes); no further
space.
Additional Information Š 175
Mem. Card Unable to recognize the data
- The memory card contains scenes recorded using a video configuration that is not supported
(PAL or SECAM). Play back the recordings in the memory card with the device originally used
to record them.
Memory card A / Memory card B writing error 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 [Recover] 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].
Memory card cover is open
- After inserting a memory card, close the double memory card slot cover.
Memory card is full
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.
Need to recover files from the memory card. Change the potion of the LOCK switch on the
memory card.
- This message will appear the next time you turn camcrder if power supply was acci-
dentally interrupted while the camcorder wwrition the memory card and later the posi-
tion of the card's LOCK switch was chanevet erasure. Change the position of the
LOCK switch.
No memory card
No photos
No scenes
Not enough available space
the conversion to SD.
Number of scenes already at maximum
- The maximum number of scenes (3,999 scenes) has been reached. Delete some scenes
Number of stories already at maximum
- The gallery already contains the maximum number of stories (98 stories in any one given
176 Š Additional Information
Recording program: Underwater / Surface
Turn on the camcorder while holding the zoom lever toward T or W 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-V3 Waterproof Case.
Scene recorded using another device. Cannot divide the scene.
- Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be divided with this camcorder.
Scene recorded using another device. Cannot play back the scene.
- Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be played back.
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.
Some scenes could not be converted
- Some scenes selected for conversion to SD were recorded using another device. These
scenes were not 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 devices.
Some scenes could not be deleted
- Movies that were protected/edited otheevices cannot be deleted with this camcorder.
Some scenes were recorded using anvicand cannot be copied.
- Scenes that were not recoded with tamcorder cannot be copied to memory card Y.
Task in progress. Do not disconecthe 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.
There are no scenes with the selected rating
- The criteria you used to select scenes by rating resulted in no applicable scenes. Change the
criteria used to select scenes by rating.
This memory card contains scenes. Delete all scenes to use relay recording.
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 scene was recorded using another device and cannot be copied.
- Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be copied to memory card Y.
Additional Information Š 177
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
To use the wireless function, insert the Eye-Fi card into slot B.
- You may have inserted the Eye-Fi card into memory card slot X. Insert it into memory card
slot Y.
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 (Windows), or 1,000 photos (Mac OS).
- If a dialog box appeared on the computer screen, close it. Disconnect the USB cable, and
restore the connection after a short while.
Total play time is too long
- When converting scenes from a story, the maximum total playback time of the scenes to be
converted is 2 hours and 30 minutes. Reduce the number of scenes to be converted to SD.
Unable to recognize the data
- You transferred data to the camcorder recorded using a video configuration that is not sup-
ported (PAL or SECAM). Play back the recordings with the dvice originally used to record
them.
Unable to recover data
Unsupported gallery data detected. annot rer edit. Delete gallery data?
- The gallery data of the movies in te selcted memory card is not supported. The movies can
be played back but you cannot edit them or record additional scenes to this gallery. Select
[Yes] to delete the unsupported gallery data. Note that after doing so, you will not be able to
play back the movies with the device originally used to record the unsupported gallery data.
178 Š Additional Information
Do’s 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
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,
with the exception of the supplied stylus pen, do not use ballpoint pens
or other hard-tipped tools to operate the ouch screen. This may dam-
age the touch screen’s surface or the presure-sensitive layer beneath
it.
• Do not attach protective film the ouch screen. The touch screen’s
operation is based on detepplied pressure, so you may not be
able to correctly opeate 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 or viewfinder (
only) at strong light sources.
Do not leave the camcorder 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.
Additional Information Š 179
• 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.
• Do not insert the supplied stylus pen into the mouth. If swallowed, seek
medical assistance immediately.
• Handle the supplied stylus pen with extreme care and keep it out of the
reach of children. If mishandled, the stylus pen can present a risk of
severe eye injury and even blindness.
Long-term storage
If you do not intend to use the camcorder a long time, store it in a
place free of dust, in low humidity, t tmperatures 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.
180 Š Additional Information
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.
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 after a large number
of repeated uses, if a fully charged battery pack is left unused, or if a bat-
tery pack is used for long periods of time in high temperatures. 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 Cabattey
packs bearing the Intelligentem mark.
• If you attach to the camcorttery packs
that are not genuine anon 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.
Additional Information Š 181
• 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.
• 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 moths.
To recharge the built-in lithium battery: Conct thcompact power
adapter to the camcorder and leave it cocted for 24 hours with the
camcorder off.
182 Š Additional Information
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, FDK, 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 zers r other metal tools, as this
will cause a short circuit.
• Wipe the battery with a clecloth to ensure proper contact.
• For California, USA onl: The lithium battery included contains Perchlorate
Material – special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for details.
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 (
only) or memory card using the [Complete
then initialize it again using the same option. This makes recovering the
original recordings very difficult.
Additional Information Š 183
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, Viewfinder (
only) and Instant AF
• 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 or view-
finder (
only). Never use tissue paper.
LCD Touch Screen
• Clean the LCD touch screen using a clean, solens-cleaning cloth.
• Condensation may form on the surfacthe screen when the temper-
ature changes suddenly. Wipe it a ft 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.
184 Š Additional Information
• 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 rdinon TVs compatible with the NTSC
system. NTSC is used in the ng regions/countries:
Americas: All of North America d Central America; most Caribbean
islands (except in French terrories 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.
Additional Information Š 185
General Information
Accessories (Availability differs from area to area)
Computer
Card
reader/writer
TV/HDTV
VCR/DVD
recorder
Optional accessories not listed below are described in more detail in
the following pages.
1
2
3
6
Aq
Aa
Ak
Al
Sq
Sa
Ss
Sd
SS-600/SS-650 Shoulder Strap
WS-20 Wrist Strap
WL-D89 Wireless Controller
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
Memory card
ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller
ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller
HTC-100/S* or HTC-100 HDMI Cable
DTC-100 D Terminal Cable
CTC-100 Component Cable
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
IFC-300PCU/S* or IFC-300PCU USB
Cable
*
Supplied with the camcorder; not available as an optional accessory.
186 Š Additional Information
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 malfuncton of non-genuine Canon
accessories, although you may reqt such repairs on a chargeable
basis.
4 Battery Packs
When you need extra bttery 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.
Additional Information Š 187
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, Recording and Playback 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 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 he battery pack may
decrease when recording in cold surrouns, wen using the brighter
screen settings, etc.
Using the built-in memory
Recording (maximum)
Recording (typical)*
Playback
LCD
Battery
pack
Recording
mode
LCD
LCD
Viewfinder
Viewfinder
MXP
FXP
XP+
SP
120 min. 120 min.
120 min. 125 min.
125 min. 125 min.
125 min. 125 min.
125 min. 125 min.
75 min.
75 min.
80 min.
80 min.
80 min.
80 min.
80 min.
80 min.
80 min.
80 min.
185 min.
190 min.
190 min.
195 min.
195 min.
BP-808
BP-809
LP
MXP
FXP
XP+
SP
240 min. 250 min. 150 min. 160 min. 375 min.
245 min. 250 min. 150 min. 160 min. 380 min.
255 min. 260 min. 160 min. 165 min. 385 min.
255 min. 260 min. 160 min. 165 min. 390 min.
255 min. 260 min. 160 min. 165 min. 390 min.
BP-819
LP
188 Š Additional Information
Recording (maximum)
Recording (typical)*
Playback
LCD
Battery
pack
Recording
mode
LCD
LCD
Viewfinder
Viewfinder
MXP
FXP
XP+
SP
375 min. 380 min. 230 min. 240 min. 575 min.
375 min. 380 min. 235 min. 240 min. 580 min.
385 min. 390 min. 240 min. 255 min. 595 min.
385 min. 395 min. 240 min. 255 min. 600 min.
385 min. 395 min. 245 min. 255 min. 600 min.
BP-827
LP
Using a memory card
Recording (maximum)
Recording (typical)*
Playback
LCD
Battery
pack
Recording
mode
LCD
LCD
Viewfinder
Viewfinder
MXP
FXP
XP+
SP
115 min. 120 min.
120 min. 120 min
125 min. 1.
125 mi25 in.
25 min. 5 min.
70 min.
75 min.
0 min.
80 min.
80 min.
80 min.
80 min.
80 min.
80 min.
80 min.
185 min.
185 min.
190 min.
195 min.
195 min.
BP-808
BP-809
LP
MXP
FXP
XP+
SP
25 m. 250 min. 145 min. 155 min. 375 min.
240 min. 250 min. 150 min. 160 min. 375 min.
250 min. 255 min. 160 min. 165 min. 385 min.
255 min. 260 min. 160 min. 165 min. 390 min.
255 min. 260 min. 160 min. 165 min. 390 min.
370 min. 375 min. 230 min. 240 min. 575 min.
375 min. 380 min. 230 min. 240 min. 580 min.
380 min. 390 min. 240 min. 255 min. 590 min.
385 min. 395 min. 240 min. 255 min. 595 min.
385 min. 395 min. 240 min. 255 min. 600 min.
BP-819
LP
MXP
FXP
XP+
SP
BP-827
LP
* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop,
zooming, and power on/off.
Additional Information Š 189
7 TL-H43 Tele-converter
This Tele-converter lens increases the
focal length of the camcorder lens by a
factor of 1.7.
• The image stabilizer is not as effective
when the Tele-converter is attached.
• The minimum focusing distance at full
telephoto with the TL-H43 is 3.3 m (10.8 ft.).
8 WD-H43 Wide-converter
This Wide-converter lens decreases the
focal length by a factor of 0.7, giving you
a wide perspective for indoor shots or
panoramic views.
9 FS-H43U II Filter Set
Neutral density and MC protector filters
help you to control difficult lighting condi-
tions.
As WM-V1 Wireless Microphone
Reliably record rich sound even when
shooting subjects at a distance. The
transmitter is conveniently equipped with
a clothing clip and the receiver can be
attached to the camcorder’s grip belt.
Ad 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).
190 Š Additional Information
Af DM-100 Directional Stereo
Microphone
This highly sensitive, super-directional
microphone attaches to the camcorder’s
mini advanced shoe. It can be used as
directional microphone (monaural) or
stereo microphone.
Ag VL-5 Video Light
This video light enables you to record
brightly in color even in dark places. It
attaches to the camcorder’s mini
advanced shoe for cable-free operation.
Ah 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 cm-
corder’s mini advanced shoe for ca
free operation.
• The VFL-2 cannot be used ash
with this camcorder.
Aj 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.
Sf WP-V3 Waterproof Case
This case allows you to record movies
and take photos underwater without get-
ting the camcorder wet.
Additional Information Š 191
Sg SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case
A handy camcorder bag with padded
compartments and plenty of space for
accessories.
This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories.
When you use Canon video equipment, we
recommend Canon-brand accessories or products
bearing the same mark.
192 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
D83-0790-000
3067A002AA (D82-0590-002)
Optional Accessories
BP-809 Battery Pack
2588B003AA (silver),
2588B004AA (black)
2589B002AA
3185B002AA
2590B002AA
2071B001AA
2072B001AA
7150A004AA
186B001AA
574B001AA
5068B001AA
4464B001AA
BP-819 Battery Pack
BP-827 Battery Pack
CG-800 Battery Charger
TL-H43 Tele-converter
WD-H43 Wide-converter
FS-H43U II Filter Set
VL-5 Video Light
VFL-2 Video Flash Light
WM-V1 Wireless Microphone
SM-V1 Surround Microphon
DM-100 Directional Stereo Mhone 2591B002AA
RA-V1 Remote ControAdapter
ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller
ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller
WP-V3 Waterproof Case
HTC-100 HDMI Cable
CTC-100 Component Cable
IFC-300PCU USB Cable
SS-650 Shoulder Strap
3924B001AA
3089A002AA
0973B002AA
5090B002AA
2384B001AA
1719B001AA
6906A001AA
3123A001AA
3122A001AA
3118A002AA
9389A001AA
SS-600 Shoulder Strap
WS-20 Wrist Strap
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case
Additional Information Š 193
Specifications
VIXIA HF M41 / VIXIA HF M40 / VIXIA HF M400
— Values given are approximate figures.
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
Image compression: JPEG
*
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.
• Video Signal Configuration
1080/60i*
*
Recordings made with the [PF24], [PF30] frame rate are conerted arecorded on the memory as 60i.
• Recording Media
Built-in memory:
-
32 GB,
16 B
- SD, SDHC (SD High Capacity) or SDXC (SD eapaity) memory card (not included)
• Maximum Recording Time
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.
16 GB built-in memory:
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.
Commercially available 8 GB memory card:
MXP mode: 40 min.
FXP mode: 1 hr.
XP+ mode: 1 hr. 25 min.
SP mode: 2 hr. 20 min. LP mode: 3 hr.
• Image Sensor
1/3-inch CMOS, 2,370,000 pixels
Effective pixels: 2,070,000 pixels
• LCD Touch Screen: 3 inch, wide, TFT color, 230,000 dots , touch operation
•
Viewfinder: 0.24 inch, wide, color, equivalent to 260,000 dots
• Microphone: Stereo electret condenser microphone with multiple directionality settings
• Lens
f=6.1-61 mm, F/1.8-3.0, 10x optical zoom, iris aperture
35 mm equivalent: 43.6 – 436 mm
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• 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: 43 mm
• Minimum Focusing Distance
1 m (3.3 ft.); 40 cm (1.3 ft.) with tele macro on at full telephoto; 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
0.1lx ([Low Light] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/2)
1.5 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: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Terminals
• AV OUT/X Terminal
∅ 3.5 mm minijack; output only (dual purpose tel also for headphones stereo output)
Video: 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω unbalanced
Audio: –10 dBV (47 kΩ load) / 3 kΩ
• USB Terminal: mini-B, USB 2(Hi-Speed USB)
• COMPONENT OUT Terminal (propritary mini-D terminal)
Luminance (Y): 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω; Chrominance (PB/PR): 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 Ω microphone) / 5 kΩ or more
Power/Others
• Power supply (rated)
7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter)
• Power consumption
2.9 W (SP mode, AF on, LCD normal brightness)
2.8 W (SP mode, AF on, viewfinder)
Maximum rated power consumption: 9.4 W
• Operating temperature : 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
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• Dimensions [W x H x D] (excluding the grip belt)
74 x 71 x 137 mm (2.9 x 2.8 x 5.4 in.)
74 x 71 x 131 mm (2.9 x 2.8 x 5.2 in.)
• Weight (camcorder body only)
360 g (12.7 oz.)
350 g (12.3 oz.)
• When the recording program is set to [Underwater] or [Surface]
- The following functions are not available: face detection (available only for [Surface]), Instant AF, auto
slow shutter, manual audio recording level adjustment, microphone attenuator, zoom speed
adjustment (zoom speed is faster than [Speed 3] when [Zoom Speed] is set to [Variable])
- The following settings are adjusted: white balance, image effects
- 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 (typical); 6.3 Wh / 850 mAh (minimum)
• Dimensions : 30.7 x 23.3 x 40.2 mm (1.2 x 0.9 x 1.6 in.)
• Weight : 46 g (1.6 oz)
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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 type: WAV
The music data is saved in the memory under the following folders.
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
About the image files for the Image Mix function
The specifications of image files that cabe used with the image
mix function are as follows.
Image size: 1920x1080 pix
File type: Baseline JPEG
Color sampling: 4:22 or 4:2:
Image files are saved in the memory under the following folders.
In the built-in memory:
\CANON\MY_PICT\MIX_01.JPG to MIX_99.JPG
On the memory card:
\CANON\PRIVATE\MY_PICT\MIX_01.JPG to MIX_99.JPG
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted.
The information in this manual is verified as of November 2011. Subject to
change without notice.
Additional Information Š 197
Index
D
Decoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Deleting
A
Aspect ratio of a connected
Autofocus (AF):
E
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Eye-Fi card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
F
B
Battery pack
G
H
HDMI OUT terminal . . . . . . . 126, 127
Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
C
Capturing photos/video snapshot
scenes from a movie . . . . . . . . . 117
Copying recordings to a memory
I
Image mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Index screen selection . . . . . . . . . . 59
Initializing the memory . . . . . . . . . . 44
*
only.
198 Š Additional Information
Recording
L
Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
M
S
Using external
Selecting the memory
for playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
hutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Smart AUTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
N
O
P
Playback
T
Time zone/DST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Q
R
Additional Information Š 199
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