Canon LEGRIA FS37 User Manual

PUB. DIE-0349-000B  
Digital Video Camcorder  
Instruction Manual  
Getting to Know the Camcorder  
What is so special about recording on flash memory?  
Your videos and photos are recorded in the built-in memory (  
/
only) or on a  
memory card (SD or SDHC card). Recording on flash memory means that there are no  
moving parts in the recorder unit of the camcorder. To you, it means a camcorder that is  
smaller, lighter and faster.  
Other features of this camcorder  
Whether you are using a camcorder for the first time or are very experienced, this  
camcorder offers many easy-to-use functions. The following are just but a few examples of  
the many functions that can enrich your shooting experience.  
• Dual Shot (  
21): With Dual Shot (  
mode), recording is as simple as pressing a  
single button and using the zoom lever. The camcorder will take care of the rest!  
• Image Stabilization (  
79): Dynamic IS compensates for camcorder shake when  
shooting video while walking. This gives you more freedom and mobility when recording  
movies.  
• Special Scene recording programs (  
40): When recording in a variety of situations,  
such as at the beach, the camcorder automatically selects the optimal settings for that  
situation.  
• Pre-recording function (  
45): The camcorder records for 3 seconds before you start  
shooting, ensuring that those once-in-a-lifetime moments do not slip by.  
• Video Snapshot (  
play it back.  
43): Create a montage of scenes and even set it to music when you  
3
 
Introduction  
About this Manual  
Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA FS37/FS36/FS307/FS306/FS305*.  
Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for  
future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to  
Troubleshooting (  
85).  
* Availability differs from area to area.  
Conventions Used in this Manual  
IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.  
NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.  
POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function  
described.  
: Reference page number in this manual.  
To complete some operations, you will need to refer also to the instruction  
manual of the optional DW-100 DVD Burner. This will be indicated with the  
icon and the name of the relevant chapter or section.  
: Text that applies only to the model shown in the icon.  
• The following terms are used in this manual:  
When not specified as “memory card” or “built-in memory”, the term “memory” by  
itself refers to both (  
“Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the  
start recording until you press again to pause the recording.  
/
only).  
Start/Stop  
button to  
• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.  
Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to the  
.
8
 
Special Scene Recording Programs  
Names of buttons and switches other  
than the joystick are indicated within  
a “button” frame.  
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. For details about the available  
options, refer to the following sidebar.  
FUNC.  
For example  
.
(
25)  
Brackets [ ] are used to refer to menu  
options as they are displayed on  
screen. In tables in this manual the  
default value is shown in boldface.  
For example [ON], [OFF].  
FUNC.  
[
[
PROGRAM AE]  
PORTRAIT]  
Press  
to display the Special  
Scene (SCN) recording programs  
Desired recording program  
FUNC.  
In this manual, the  
For a detailed explanation refer to Using the Menus (  
arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections.  
23).  
9
Introduction  
Overview  
Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs  
The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder.  
CA-570 Compact Power  
Adapter (incl. power cord)  
BP-808 Battery Pack  
STV-250N  
Stereo Video Cable  
IFC-300PCU USB Cable  
Yellow • Red • White plugs  
Quick Guide  
The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder.  
PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM* and ‘PIXELA Applications Installation Guide’  
- ImageMixer 3 SE Transfer Utility - For saving and transferring movies.  
- Music Transfer Utility - For transferring to a memory card connected to a computer  
music files that can be used during playback on the camcorder.  
PIXELA Application - Disc 2 CD-ROM*  
- ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools - For managing, editing, and playing back movies.  
Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM - Contains the full-length camcorder  
instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file) and music files that can be used as  
background music during playback. This CD-ROM cannot be played back on a CD  
player. The music files on this CD-ROM are for exclusive use with the supplied PIXELA  
applications, Music Transfer Utility and ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools. For more  
details, refer to the ‘Music Transfer Utility Software Guide’ and ‘ImageMixer 3 SE  
Software Guide’ on the PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM.  
* The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on PDF file).  
10  
   
Components Guide  
Left side view  
RESET button (  
VIDEO SNAP (Video Snapshot) button  
(
(
43)/  
(print/share) button  
DISP. (on-screen display) button  
50, 61)/  
BATT. INFO button (  
(
15)  
USB terminal (  
69)  
AV OUT terminal (  
69)  
Speaker (  
Strap mount (  
ACCESS (memory access) indicator  
30, 55)  
(
Grip belt  
Right side view  
DC IN terminal (  
Mini video light (  
Stereo microphone  
Front view  
11  
 
Introduction  
LCD screen (  
ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator  
19)  
Back view  
(
Camera mode dial (  
Start/Stop button (  
21)  
30)  
(camera/play) button (  
22)  
31)  
PLAYLIST button (  
51)/  
Zoom in T (telephoto) button (  
(stop) button (  
Zoom out W (wide-angle) button (  
(play/pause) button ( 34)/  
34)/  
/
START/STOP button (  
30)  
Top view  
FUNC. button ( 23, 77)  
Joystick (  
PHOTO button (  
Zoom lever (  
POWER button  
Tripod socket (  
31)  
Battery release latch (  
Memory card slot (  
27)  
Battery compartment (  
Battery compartment cover/  
Memory card slot cover  
Serial number  
Bottom view  
The serial number label is located on the top  
surface of the battery compartment cover.  
12  
 
Screen Displays  
Recording Movies  
Operating mode (  
21)  
Recording program (  
40, 41)  
White balance (  
Image effects (  
Digital effects (  
Recording mode (  
Manual focus (  
Image stabilizer (  
48)  
79)  
Pre-recording function (  
Memory operation ( 15)  
Playing Movies  
(During Playback)  
Number of scenes recorded (record  
pause)/Time code (hours : minutes :  
seconds, while recording)  
Remaining recording time  
On the memory card  
/
In the built-in memory  
Remaining battery time (  
15)  
Wind screen off (  
Backlight correction (  
46)  
Joystick guide (  
Mini video light (  
Level marker (  
22)  
Audio level indicator (  
81)  
Time code/Playback time  
(hours : minutes : seconds)  
Scene number  
Data code (  
81)  
13  
   
Introduction  
Recording Photos  
Zoom (  
31), Exposure  
(
Recording program (  
White balance (  
Image effect (  
Digital effect (  
48)  
Photo quality/size (  
Manual focus (  
Remaining battery time (  
15)  
Number of photos available (  
On the memory card  
Viewing Photos  
/
In the built-in memory  
Self timer (  
AF frame (  
46)  
80)  
Joystick guide (  
Mini video light (  
22)  
Focus and exposure lock (  
Camcorder shake warning (  
80)  
Photo number (  
Current photo / Total number of photos  
Histogram ( 61)  
15, 84)  
Date and time of recording  
Photo protection mark (  
Manual exposure (  
Photo size (  
File size  
Aperture value  
Shutter speed (  
14  
Memory operation  
• Depending on the conditions under which the  
camcorder and the battery pack are used, the  
actual battery charge may not be indicated  
accurately.  
Record,  
Playback,  
Record pause,  
Playback pause,  
Fast playback,  
BATT.INFO  
Fast reverse playback,  
Slow playback,  
Slow reverse playback  
• When the camcorder is off, press  
to display the charge status of a battery pack.  
The Intelligent System will display the charge  
status (as a percentage) and the remaining  
recording time (in minutes) for 5 seconds. If the  
battery pack is exhausted, the battery  
Remaining recording time  
When there is no more free space on the memory,  
[
END] (built-in memory,  
/
information may not be displayed.  
only) or [  
END] (memory card) will be  
displayed and the recording will stop.  
Remaining battery time  
Number of photos available  
in red: No card  
,
in green: 6 or more photos  
in yellow: 1 to 5 photos  
in red: No more photos can be recorded  
• When viewing the photos, the display will  
always be in green.  
• Depending on the recording conditions, the  
number of available photos displayed may not  
decrease even after a recording has been  
made, or may decrease by 2 photos at once.  
• The icon shows a rough estimate of the  
remaining charge as a percentage of the full  
charge of the battery pack. The remaining  
recording/playback time of the battery pack is  
displayed, in minutes, next to the icon.  
• When  
is displayed in red, replace the  
battery pack with a fully charged one.  
Photo number  
• When you attach an empty battery pack, the  
power may turn off without displaying  
• The first time you use a battery pack, fully  
charge it and then use the camcorder until the  
battery pack is completely exhausted. Doing so  
will ensure that the remaining recording time  
will be displayed accurately.  
.
The photo number indicates the name and  
location of the file on the memory card. For  
example, the file name of photo 101-0107 is  
“IMG_0107.JPG”, stored under the folder  
“DCIM\101CANON”.  
15  
         
Preparations  
This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the  
menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your  
camcorder.  
2 Plug the power cord into a power  
Getting Started  
outlet.  
3 Connect the compact power  
adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN  
terminal.  
Charging the Battery Pack  
The camcorder can be powered with a  
battery pack or directly using the  
compact power adapter. Charge the  
battery pack before use.  
For approximate charging times and  
recording/playback times with a full  
battery pack, refer to the tables on  
4 Slide the battery compartment  
cover away from the lens and  
open it.  
5 Insert the battery pack all the way  
into the compartment and press  
gently until it clicks.  
DC IN terminal  
6 Close the cover and slide it toward  
the lens until you hear a click.  
1 Connect the power cord to the  
compact power adapter.  
16  
       
TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK  
ON/OFF(CHG) indicator  
Battery release latch  
7 Charging will start when the  
camcorder is turned off.  
1 Slide the battery compartment  
cover away from the lens and  
open it.  
• The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator starts  
flashing in red. The indicator will go  
out when the charging is  
completed.  
• If the indicator flashes quickly,  
2 Press the battery release latch and  
pull out the battery pack.  
3 Close the cover and slide it toward  
the lens until you hear a click.  
refer to Troubleshooting (  
85).  
ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED  
IMPORTANT  
• Turn off the camcorder before  
connecting or disconnecting the  
compact power adapter. After turning  
off the camcorder, important data is  
updated in the memory. Be sure to wait  
until the ON/OFF(CHG) indicator turns  
off.  
1 Disconnect the compact power  
adapter from the camcorder.  
2 Unplug the power cord from the  
power outlet and the compact  
power adapter.  
• We recommend charging the battery  
pack in temperatures between 10 °C  
and 30 °C. Outside the temperature  
range of 0 °C to 40 °C, the charging will  
not start.  
• Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC  
IN terminal or to the compact power  
adapter any electrical equipment that is  
not expressly recommended for use  
with this camcorder.  
To prevent equipment breakdowns and  
excessive heating, do not connect the  
17  
   
Preparations  
Start/Stop  
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.  
finger, and the  
your thumb.  
button with  
TO REMOVE THE GRIP BELT  
NOTES  
• Turn off the camcorder before charging  
the battery pack. The battery pack will  
not charge while the camcorder is on.  
• If remaining battery time is an issue, you  
can power the camcorder using the  
compact power adapter so the battery  
pack will not be consumed.  
• Charged battery packs continue to  
discharge naturally. Therefore, charge  
them on the day of use, or the day  
before, to ensure a full charge.  
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.  
• We recommend that you prepare battery  
packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than  
you think you might need.  
Preparing the Accessories  
TO ATTACH A WRIST STRAP  
Pass the attaching end of the wrist  
strap through the back bracket on  
the camcorder, thread the wrist strap  
through the loop and fasten.  
Fasten the grip belt.  
Adjust the grip belt so that you can  
reach the zoom lever with your index  
18  
   
You can also attach the wrist strap to  
the strap mount on the grip belt to use  
both for extra convenience and  
protection.  
Adjusting the Position and Brightness  
of the LCD Screen  
Rotating the LCD Panel  
TO ATTACH A SHOULDER STRAP  
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  
when you wish to include yourself in  
the picture when recording with the  
self timer.  
180°  
Pass the ends of the shoulder strap  
through the strap mount on the grip  
belt and adjust the length of the  
strap.  
90°  
You can also remove the grip belt and  
attach the shoulder strap directly to the  
rear bracket on the camcorder.  
TO REATTACH THE GRIP BELT  
180°  
1 Pass the end of the strap through  
the rear bracket on the  
camcorder.  
Subject can monitor the LCD screen  
2 Thread the strap through the  
padded handgrip and then pass it  
through the front bracket on the  
camcorder.  
NOTES  
About the LCD screen: The screen is  
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  
3 Fasten the grip belt as necessary,  
attach the strap to the Velcro pad  
on the handgrip and close the flap.  
19  
     
Preparations  
no effect on the recorded image and does  
not constitute a malfunction.  
LCD Backlight  
You can set the brightness of the  
screen to dim, normal or bright. To set  
the screen to dim, turn on [LCD  
DIMMER] (s 81). To toggle between  
normal and bright or to turn off [LCD  
DIMMER], perform the following  
procedure.  
While the camcorder is on, hold  
DISP.  
pressed down for more than  
2 seconds.  
Repeat the operation to switch between  
normal and bright.  
NOTES  
• This setting does not affect the  
brightness of the recording.  
• Using the bright setting will shorten the  
effective usage time of the battery pack.  
• When the compact power adapter is  
connected while the brightness of the  
screen is normal, the brightness will  
automatically change to bright.  
20  
you change the camcorder’s settings to  
your preference.  
Basic Operation of the  
Camcorder  
Operating Modes  
The camcorder’s operating mode is  
determined by the  
the position of the camera mode dial. In  
this manual, indicates that a  
function is available in the operating  
mode shown and indicates that  
button and  
the function is not available. See the  
following table for a summary of the  
operating modes.  
Turn the camera mode dial to  
to set  
the camcorder to mode. You do  
not need to worry about any settings  
and can shoot video using just  
Recording: Dual Shot and Flexible  
Recording  
The camcorder offers two basic modes  
for recording video or photos: Dual  
Start/Stop  
or take photos using just  
. You can also use the zoom  
PHOTO  
Shot (  
mode) for beginners or if  
lever, Quick Start (  
Snapshot ( 43).  
33) and Video  
you just prefer not to bother with  
detailed camcorder settings, and  
flexible recording mode, which lets  
To set the camcorder to flexible  
recording mode, turn the camera mode  
dial to  
for movies or  
for photos.  
You can access the menus and change  
Operating mode  
Icon display  
Operation  
Recording movies or photos to the memory (Dual Shot)  
Recording movies to the memory  
(green)  
(blue)  
Recording photos to the memory  
Playing movies from the memory (press  
while the  
while the  
(green)  
(blue)  
camera mode dial is set to  
Viewing photos from the memory (press  
camera mode dial is set to  
or  
)
)
21  
           
Preparations  
advance, [IMG STAB] will be set to  
STANDARD].)  
settings to your preference. Even in  
flexible recording mode, the camcorder  
can help you with the settings. For  
example, you can use the Special  
[
Scene recording programs (  
40) to  
set at once all the optimal settings to  
match special recording conditions.  
Joystick and Joystick Guide  
Playback  
Use the joystick to operate the  
camcorder’s menus.  
Press  
to switch between the  
recording mode indicated by the  
Push the joystick up, down, left or right  
camera mode dial and playback mode  
(
,
) to select an item or change  
settings.  
(
/
the selected media will  
remain the same). When the camera  
mode dial is set to or , pressing  
switches the camcorder to  
movie playback mode. When the  
camera mode dial is set to  
, pressing  
switches the camcorder to  
photo playback mode.  
Even if the camcorder is turned off,  
Press the joystick itself (  
settings or confirm an action. On menu  
screens, this is indicated by the icon  
) to save the  
pressing  
will start the camcorder  
(
).  
in the corresponding playback mode.  
OFF  
OFF  
NOTES  
In  
mode you cannot access the  
menus or joystick guide but you can  
change the following settings in advance,  
before setting the camcorder to  
mode.  
OFF  
A
M
- Recording mode of movies  
- Size/quality of photos  
- Widescreen  
The functions that appear in the joystick  
guide depend on the operating mode.  
By default, the joystick guide is  
minimized. Push the joystick ( ) to  
display it.  
- Auto slow shutter  
- All settings in the [  
menu  
SYSTEM SETUP]  
During  
or  
mode, select (  
)
- LCD screen dimmer  
- Demo mode  
a function and press  
to change the  
setting. With some functions, you will  
need to make further adjustments  
(indicated by small arrows).  
- Image stabilizer (If you select  
DYNAMIC] in advance, [IMG STAB]  
will be set to [ DYNAMIC]; if you  
select [ STANDARD] or [ OFF] in  
[
22  
       
During playback mode, select (  
“row” of functions and press  
operate the function in the middle or  
push the joystick ( ) to operate the  
) a  
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option in  
Recording Mode  
to  
function on the left or right side of the  
row, respectively.  
In either mode, if you wait a few  
seconds, the joystick guide will  
minimize again but the selected  
function can still be operated. You can  
also push the joystick ( ) to hide the  
joystick guide.  
Using the Menus  
FUNC.  
1 Press  
.
Many of the camcorder’s functions can  
be adjusted from the menus that open  
after pressing the FUNC. button  
FUNC.  
2 Select (  
) the icon of the  
function you want to change from  
the left side column.  
(
). To access the menus, set the  
Menu items not available will appear  
grayed out.  
camcorder to flexible recording mode.  
In mode, except for a few  
exceptions, most menu settings will  
return to their default values.  
For details about the available menu  
options and settings, refer to the  
3 Select (  
) the desired setting  
from the available options at the  
bottom bar.  
• The selected option will be  
highlighted in orange.  
appendix Menu Options Lists (  
77).  
• With some settings you will need  
to make further selections and/or  
press  
. Follow the additional  
operation guides that will appear  
on the screen (such as the  
icon, small arrows, etc.).  
FUNC.  
4 Press  
to save the settings  
and close the menu.  
FUNC.  
You can press  
menu at any time.  
to close the  
23  
     
Preparations  
FUNC.  
6 Press  
You can press  
menu at any time.  
.
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus  
FUNC.  
to close the  
FUNC.  
1 Press  
.
2 Select (  
,
) the  
icon and  
press  
to open the setup  
menus.  
FUNC.  
You can also hold  
pressed  
down for more than 1 second to  
open directly the setup menus  
screen.  
3 Select (  
) the desired menu from  
the left side column and press  
.
The title of the selected menu  
appears on top of the screen and  
under it the list of settings.  
4 Select (  
) the setting you want  
to change and press  
.
• The orange selection bar indicates  
the menu setting currently  
selected. Items not available  
appear in black.  
• Push the joystick ( ) to return to  
the menu selection screen (step 3).  
5 Select (  
press  
) the desired option and  
to save the setting.  
24  
 
• The date appears in a year-month-day  
format only in the first setup screen. In  
subsequent screen displays the date  
and time will appear as day-month-year  
(for example, [1.JAN.2010 12:00 AM]).  
First Time Settings  
You can change the date format (  
84).  
Setting the Date and Time  
You can also change the date and time  
later on (not during the initial setup). To  
open the [DATE/TIME] screen:  
FUNC.  
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  
[
MENU]  
[
DATE/TIME SETUP]  
[DATE/TIME]  
camcorder’s clock is not set.  
Changing the Language  
(
When the [DATE/TIME] screen appears,  
the year will be displayed in orange and  
indicated with up/down arrows.  

Options  
Default value  
[
]
[MELAYU]  
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
]
1 Change (  
) the year and move  
) to the month.  
[DEUTSCH]  
[NEDERLANDS]  
[POLSKI]  
]
(
[
]

]
2 Change the rest of the fields  
(month, day, hour and minutes) in  
the same way.  
[ENGLISH]  
[ESPAÑOL]  
[PORTUGUÊS]  
]
[
]
]
3 Select ( ) [OK] and press  
to  
[FRANÇAIS]  
[ITALIANO]  
[MAGYAR]  
[TÜRKÇE]  
]
start the clock and close the setup  
screen.  
[
[
]
]
]
IMPORTANT  
FUNC.  
[
[
MENU]  
DISPLAY SETUP]  
• When you do not use the camcorder for  
about 3 months, the built-in  
[LANGUAGE  
Desired language  
]
rechargeable lithium battery may  
discharge completely and the date and  
time setting may be lost. In such case,  
recharge the built-in lithium battery  
FUNC.  
(
99) and set the time zone, date and  
time again.  
25  
         
Preparations  
WHEN YOU TRAVEL  
NOTES  
• If you changed the language by mistake,  
FUNC.  
select the menu item with the  
and change the setting.  
mark  
[
[
MENU]  
DATE/TIME SETUP]  
• The displays  
and  
that  
[T.ZONE/DST]  
Local time at your destination*  
appear in some menu screens refer to  
the name of buttons on the camcorder  
and will not change, regardless of the  
language selected.  
FUNC.  
* To adjust for daylight saving time, select the  
area name marked with a  
.
Changing the Time Zone  
Change the time zone to match your  
location. The default setting is Paris.  
(
TO SET THE HOME TIME ZONE  
FUNC.  
[
[
MENU]  
DATE/TIME SETUP]  
[T.ZONE/DST]  
Your local time zone*  
FUNC.  
26  
   
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card  
Using a Memory Card  
Make sure to initialize all memory cards  
before using them with this camcorder  
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with  
the Camcorder  
(
28).  
You can use commercially available  
SDHC (SD high capacity) memory  
cards and  
SD memory cards with  
this camcorder to record movies and  
photos. However, depending on the  
memory card, you may not be able to  
record movies on it. Refer to the  
following table.  
As of October 2009, the movie  
recording function has been tested  
using SD/SDHC memory cards made  
by Panasonic, SanDisk and Toshiba.  
1 Turn off the camcorder.  
Make sure that the ON/OFF(CHG)  
(power/charge) indicator is off.  
NOTES  
2 Slide the memory card slot cover  
away from the lens and open it.  
About the SD Speed Class: The SD Speed  
Class is a standard that indicates the  
minimum guaranteed data transfer speed  
of SD/SDHC memory cards. When you  
buy a new memory card, look for the  
Speed Class logo on the package.  
3 Insert the memory card straight,  
with the label facing away from the  
lens, all the way into the memory  
card slot until it clicks.  
Memory cards usable for recording movies  
Memory card  
Capacity  
SD Speed Class  
Recording movies  
64 MB or less  
128 MB to 2 GB  
*
SD memory cards  
,
,
,
,
512 MB to 2 GB  
4 GB to 32 GB  
,
,
SDHC memory cards  
* Depending on the memory card, it may not be possible to record movies.  
27  
           
Preparations  
4 Close the cover and slide it toward  
the lens until you hear a click.  
Do not force the cover closed if the  
memory card is not correctly  
inserted.  
/
Selecting the Memory for  
the Recordings  
You can select to record your movies  
and photos in the built-in memory or on  
the memory card. The built-in memory  
is the default media for recording both.  
IMPORTANT  
Memory cards have front and back sides  
that are not interchangeable. Inserting a  
memory card facing the wrong direction  
can cause a malfunction of the camcorder.  
(
FUNC.  
NOTES  
[
[
MENU]  
MEMORY OPER.]  
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.  
[MEDIA:MOVIES] or  
[MEDIA:PHOTOS]  
The memory you want to use*  
Press  
FUNC.  
* For each media, you can check the total,  
used, and approximate available space.  
The approximate available space will  
depend on the recording mode (for movies)  
or size/quality (for photos) currently in use.  
Initializing the Built-In Memory (  
only) or Memory Card  
/
Initialize memory cards when you use  
them with this camcorder for the first  
time. You can also initialize a memory  
card or the built-in memory (  
only) to permanently delete all the  
data it contains.  
/
28  
       
/
At the time of purchase,  
IMPORTANT  
the built-in memory comes pre-  
initialized.  
• Initializing the memory will permanently  
erase all data. Lost original recordings  
cannot be recovered. Make sure you  
save important recordings in advance  
(
using an external device (  
71).  
• When the memory is initialized, music  
files will also be erased.  
Options  
[INITIALIZE]  
- Windows users: Use the supplied  
software Music Transfer Utility to  
transfer the music files on the supplied  
Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc  
CD-ROM to a memory card connected  
to a computer. For details, refer to the  
software’s instruction manual (PDF  
file).  
Clears the file allocation table but does not  
physically erase the stored data.  
[COMPL.INIT.]  
Erases all data completely.  
/
- Mac OS users: Use the Finder to  
transfer the music files on the supplied  
Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc  
CD-ROM to a memory card connected  
to a computer. Refer to Music Files  
FUNC.  
[
[
MENU]  
MEMORY OPER.]  
[INITIALIZE]  
want to initialize  
Initialization method  
[YES]*  
The memory you  
(
101) for the folder structure of the  
memory and CD-ROM.  
[OK]  
• While the initialization is in progress, do  
not disconnect the power source or turn  
off the camcorder. In addition, do not  
perform any operation on the camcorder  
(except canceling initialization, if  
necessary).  
FUNC.  
/
/
FUNC.  
[
[
MENU]  
MEMORY OPER.]  
[INITIALIZE]  
Initialization method  
[YES]*  
[OK]  
FUNC.  
* Press  
to cancel the complete  
initialization while it is in progress. All  
recordings will be erased but the recording  
media can be used without any problem.  
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Video  
This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including  
recording, playback, and memory operations.  
START/STOP  
You can also press  
on  
Basic Recording  
the LCD panel.  
WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING  
Shooting Video  
1 Make sure that the ACCESS  
indicator is off.  
2 Turn off the camcorder.  
3 Close the LCD panel.  
(
IMPORTANT  
Observe the following precautions while  
the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.  
Failing to do so may result in permanent  
data loss or damage to the memory.  
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or  
turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not change the operating mode.  
NOTES  
About the Power Save mode: To save power  
when the camcorder is powered by a  
battery pack, the camcorder will  
1 Set the camera mode dial to  
.
or  
automatically shut off if left without any  
operations for 5 minutes (  
83). Press  
2 Turn on the camcorder.  
to turn on the camcorder.  
/
You can select the  
• When recording in bright places it may  
be difficult to use the LCD screen.  
Conversely, when recording in dark  
places, the LCD panel may be a  
nuisance to others nearby. In such  
cases, change the brightness of the  
memory to be used for recording  
movies ( 28).  
Start/Stop  
3 Press  
recording.  
• Recording starts; press  
again to pause the recording.  
to begin  
Start/Stop  
LCD screen accordingly (  
19, 82).  
30  
         
NOTES  
Selecting the Video Quality  
(Recording Mode)  
• The camcorder uses a variable bit rate  
(VBR) to encode video so the actual  
recording times will vary depending on  
the content of the scenes.  
• The camcorder retains the last setting  
used even if you set the camcorder to  
mode.  
The camcorder offers 3 recording  
modes. Changing the recording mode  
will change the recording time available  
on the memory. Select XP mode for  
better movie quality; select LP mode for  
longer recording times. The following  
table gives approximate recording  
times.  
Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital  
Zoom  
(
The camcorder offers three types of  
zoom: optical (37x), advanced (41x) and  
FUNC.  
[
STANDARD PLAY 6Mbps]  
digital (  
/
/
2000x,  
1800x). In  
Desired recording mode  
FUNC.  
2300x,  
mode, all three types are available. In  
mode, the advanced zoom and  

Approximate recording times for movies  
Default value  

Recording mode  
Memory  
XP  
SP  
LP  
1 GB memory card  
2 GB memory card  
4 GB memory card  
Built-in memory/  
10 min.  
25 min.  
55 min.  
20 min.  
40 min.  
35 min.  
1 hr. 15 min.  
2 hr. 35 min.  
1 hr. 20 min.  
1 hr. 50 min.  
2 hr. 45 min.  
5 hr. 10 min.  
8 GB memory card  
Built-in memory/  
16 GB memory card  
32 GB memory card  
3 hr. 40 min.  
7 hr. 20 min.  
5 hr. 30 min.  
11 hr. 5 min.  
10 hr. 25 min.  
20 hr. 50 min.  
• When a recording exceeds 4 GB, it will be divided and saved as scenes smaller than 4 GB.  
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Video  
optical zoom are available; in  
mode, only the optical zoom is available.  
Move the zoom lever toward W to  
zoom out (wide-angle). Move it  
toward T to zoom in (telephoto).  
Press gently for a slow zoom; press  
harder for faster zooms. You can also  
Using the Zoom  
set [ZOOM SPEED] (  
79) to one of  
three constant speeds (3 is the fastest,  
1 the slowest).  
(
NOTES  
• Keep at least 1 m away from the  
subject. At full wide angle, you can  
focus on a subject as close as 1 cm.  
• While advanced zoom is in use, the  
picture angle will be wider at full wide-  
angle.  
• When [IMG STAB] is set to  
[
DYNAMIC], the maximum zoom  
range is 2100x ( only), 1800x  
only) or 1600x ( only).  
• When [ZOOM SPEED] is set to  
VARIABLE]:  
(
[
- The zoom speed will be faster in  
record pause mode than when actually  
recording.  
W Zoom out  
T Zoom in  
About the Zoom Types  
Optical: The zoom range is limited to the optical magnification ratio of the lens.  
Advanced: In addition to the optical zoom range, the camcorder processes the  
image digitally to obtain a larger zoom range without any deterioration in image  
quality. In  
mode, advanced zoom is used except when [IMG STAB] is set to  
[
DYNAMIC] or when [WIDESCREEN] is set to [  
OFF]. In  
mode,  
advanced zoom is used except when [IMG STAB] is set to [  
either case, the optical zoom will still be available.  
DYNAMIC]. In  
Digital: This is the [D.ZOOM] setting in the [CAMERA SETUP] menu (  
79). When  
this option is selected, the camcorder will switch to digital zoom (light blue area on the  
zoom indicator) when you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range (white area on the  
zoom indicator). With the digital zoom, the image is processed digitally so image  
quality will deteriorate the more you zoom in.  
32  
- When you use the T and W buttons on  
the LCD panel, the zoom speed will be  
IMPORTANT  
constant at [  
SPEED 3].  
Do not disconnect the power source  
during standby mode (while the ON/  
OFF(CHG) indicator is lit in orange).  
NOTES  
Quick Start Function  
• The camcorder will not enter standby  
mode if the LCD panel is closed while  
the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing  
or while a menu is being displayed. The  
camcorder may also not enter standby  
mode if the LCD panel is closed while  
the memory card slot cover is open or  
when the battery charge is too low.  
Check that the ON/OFF(CHG) indicator  
changes to orange.  
When you close the LCD panel with the  
camcorder on, the camcorder enters  
the standby mode. In standby mode the  
camcorder consumes only about half  
the power used when recording, saving  
energy when you are using a battery  
pack. Additionally, when you open the  
LCD panel or change the position of the  
mode dial, the camcorder is ready to  
start recording in approximately  
• The camcorder will shut off if left in  
standby mode for 10 minutes,  
regardless of the [POWER SAVE] setting  
1 second*, allowing you to record the  
subject right away.  
* The actual time required varies depending  
on the shooting conditions.  
(
83). Press  
to turn on the  
camcorder.  
You can select the length of time until  
shut-off or turn off the Quick Start function  
with the [QUICK START] setting (  
83).  
(
1 With the camcorder on and in a  
recording mode, close the LCD  
panel.  
A beep will sound and the ON/  
OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator  
will change to orange to indicate the  
camcorder entered the standby  
mode.  
2 When you wish to resume  
recording, open the LCD panel.  
The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator will  
return to green and the camcorder  
will be ready to record.  
33  
     
Video  
4 Press  
/
or  
to begin the  
Basic Playback  
playback.  
• Playback will start from the scene  
selected and continue until the end  
of the last scene recorded.  
• Press  
playback.  
• Press  
/
again to pause the  
Playing Back the Video  
to stop the playback  
and return to the index screen.  
(
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK  
1 Push the joystick ( ) to display  
the joystick guide.  
2 Push the joystick (  
the top row.  
) to select  
1 Set the camera mode dial to  
or  
3 Adjust (  
) the volume.  
.
To turn off the volume, keep the  
joystick pressed ( ) toward  
the volume bars disappear.  
until  
2 Press  
• Even if the camcorder is off,  
pressing will turn on the  
camcorder in playback mode.  
.
IMPORTANT  
• The original movies index screen  
appears after a few seconds.  
• Observe the following precautions while  
the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.  
Failing to do so may result in permanent  
data loss.  
- Do not open the memory card slot  
cover.  
- Do not disconnect the power source  
or turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not change the operating mode.  
You may not be able to play back with  
another device the movies you recorded  
on the memory card with this  
3 Move (  
,
) the selection  
frame to the scene you want to  
play back.  
Push the joystick (  
selection frame and browse (  
through whole index pages. Push the  
) to extend the  
)
joystick (  
screen.  
) to return to the index  
camcorder. In such case, play back the  
34  
         
movies on the memory card using this  
camcorder.  
To return to the beginning of the current  
scene or skip to the previous scene:  
You may not be able to play back with  
this camcorder movies recorded on a  
memory card using another device.  
Display the joystick guide  
) the bottom row Push the  
joystick ( ) toward  
Select  
(
*.  
* Repeat to skip to the beginning of the  
previous scene.  
NOTES  
Depending on the recording conditions,  
you may notice brief stops in video or  
sound playback between scenes.  
Ending special playback modes  
During any special playback mode,  
press  
to return the camcorder to  
/
its initial playback mode.  
Special playback modes  
To enter the special playback modes,  
NOTES  
use the joystick guide (  
22). There is  
• During some special playback modes,  
you may notice some anomalies (blocky  
video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the  
playback picture.  
• The speed indicated on the screen is  
approximate.  
no sound during the special playback  
modes.  
Fast playback  
From normal playback, play back  
scenes at a faster speed than normal.  
Every time the operation is performed,  
the playback speed is increased  
5x  
Display the joystick guide  
) the middle row Push the  
joystick ( ) toward or  
15x60x.  
select  
Selecting What Recordings to Play Back  
(
.
From the index screen, you can select  
whether to play back movies or photos.  
You can also use the tabs on the top of  
the screen to select the media from  
Slow playback  
From playback pause mode, play back  
scenes at a slower speed than normal.  
Slow playback is 1/8 the normal speed;  
slow reverse playback is 1/12 the  
normal speed.  
which to play back recordings (  
only).  
/
Display the joystick guide  
) the middle row Push the  
joystick ( ) toward  
Select  
(
(
or  
.
1 In the index screen, move (  
) the  
orange selection frame to the tabs  
on the top of the screen.  
Skipping scenes  
To skip to the next scene:  
Display the joystick guide  
Select  
(
) the bottom row  
Push the  
joystick ( ) toward  
.
35  
   
Video  
/
POINTS TO CHECK  
Selecting scenes by recording date is  
available only from the original movies  
index screen.  
Selecting from the List of Recordings  
1 Open the original movies index  
screen.  
/
/
• From this index screen, you can  
also press  
to open the  
VIDEO SNAP  
index screen for Video Snapshot  
scenes.  
/
You can select the  
scenes in the built-in memory or  
on the memory card ( 35).  
Movies  
Photos  
Recordings in the built-in  
memory  
Recordings on the memory  
card  
2 Open the list of recordings.  
FUNC.  
[
SCENE SEARCH]  
[SELECT DATE]  
• The list of recordings displays all  
dates in which recordings were  
made. An orange selection frame  
appears on the day.  
• The thumbnail shows a photo from  
the first scene recorded on that  
day. Below it will appear the  
number of scenes recorded and  
the total recording time for the  
same day.  
2 Select (  
only) and the recording type  
(scenes or photos).  
3 Return ( ) to the index screen to  
) the media (  
/
select the scene or photo.  
3 Change (  
) the day and move  
) to the month or year.  
Selecting Scenes by Recording Date  
(
4 Change the other fields in the  
same way to select the desired  
You can search for all the recordings  
you made on a particular date (for  
example, to find all the movies you shot  
during a special event).  
date and press  
.
The index screen will appear with the  
selection frame on the first scene  
recorded on the selected date.  
(
36  
   
Selecting from the Calendar Screen  
NOTES  
1 Open the original movies index  
screen.  
• From this index screen, you can  
You can change on what day to start the  
week for the calendar display (  
82).  
FUNC.  
You can press  
to return to the  
also press  
to open the  
VIDEO SNAP  
index screen at any time.  
index screen for Video Snapshot  
scenes.  
/
You can select the  
scenes in the built-in memory or  
on the memory card ( 35).  
Selecting the Playback Starting Point  
from the Movie Timeline  
2 Open the calendar screen.  
FUNC.  
[
SCENE SEARCH]  
[CALENDAR]  
You can display a timeline of the scene  
and select where to begin the playback.  
This is very convenient when you want  
to play back a long scene from a  
specific point.  
• The calendar screen appears.  
• Dates that contain scenes (that is,  
movies were recorded on that  
date) appear in white. Dates  
without recordings appear in  
black.  
(
3 Move (  
,
) the cursor to the  
desired date.  
• When you move the cursor to a  
date displayed in white, a  
thumbnail showing a photo from  
the first scene recorded on that  
date will be displayed next to the  
calendar. Below it will appear the  
number of scenes recorded and  
the total recording time for the  
same day.  
1 In the index screen select the  
scene you want to view and press  
You can select (  
month field and change (  
) the year or  
) the  
DISP.  
.
• The timeline screen appears. The  
large thumbnail will show the first  
frame of the scene. Below it, the  
timeline ruler shows frames taken  
from the scene at fixed intervals.  
DISP.  
year or month to move faster  
between calendar months.  
4 Press  
screen.  
to return to the index  
The orange selection frame will  
appear on the first scene recorded  
on the selected date.  
• Press  
again to return to the  
index screen.  
37  
     
Video  
Interval between frames  
Recording date and time  
Pre-selecting Recordings from the  
Index Screen  
Scene length  
Current scene / Total number of scenes  
You can select in advance a number of  
movies or photos from the index screen  
in order to perform certain actions on  
them collectively, all at once.  
mode: Delete (  
only;  
39), copy  
54) or add the  
(
/
Frame selected for start of playback  
Page slidebar  
selected scenes to the playlist (  
mode: Delete ( 59), copy  
only; 62) or protect  
61) the selected photos or mark all  
66) or  
52).  
Timeline ruler  
(
(
/
2 Select (  
) the playback starting  
point from the timeline ruler.  
of them with print orders (  
transfer orders ( 74).  
3 Press to begin the playback.  
TO SELECT ANOTHER SCENE  
(
1 Select the movies or the photo  
index screen.  
Move (  
) the orange selection  
frame to the large thumbnail and  
change (  
• From the movies index screen, you  
can also press to open  
) the scene.  
VIDEO SNAP  
the index screen for Video  
Snapshot scenes.  
TO MOVE BETWEEN TIMELINE RULER PAGES  
/
You can select the  
recordings in the built-in memory  
or on the memory card ( 35).  
Move (  
frame to the slidebar below the ruler  
and display ( ) the previous/next 5  
) the orange selection  
2 Open the selection screen.  
frames in the scene.  
FUNC.  
[
SELECT]  
[INDIVIDUAL SCENES] or  
[INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS]  
TO CHANGE THE INTERVAL BETWEEN FRAMES  
• The selection screen appears.  
3 Move ( ) between the  
scenes or photos in the index  
FUNC.  
FUNC.  
Desired interval  
,
screen and press  
to select an  
individual scene/photo.  
• A checkmark  
will appear on the  
selected scenes/photos.  
38  
   
• Repeat this step to add all the  
scenes/photos you want to include  
in your selection (up to 100).  
(
Total number of scenes selected  
Selected scenes  
Options  
[ALL SCENES]  
Deletes all the scenes.  
[ALL SCENES (THIS DATE)]  
Deletes all the scenes recorded on the same day  
as the selected scene.  
[ONE SCENE]  
FUNC.  
4 Press  
menu.  
twice to close the  
Deletes only the selected scene.  
[SELECTED SCENES]  
Deletes all the scenes selected in advance  
TO CANCEL ALL THE SELECTIONS  
(marked with a  
selecting Recordings from the Index Screen  
checkmark). Refer to Pre-  
FUNC.  
(
[
SELECT]  
[REMOVE ALL SELECTIONS]  
[YES] [OK]  
1 Select (  
,
) the scene you  
want to delete, or a scene  
recorded on the date you want to  
delete.  
FUNC.  
NOTES  
This step is not necessary to delete  
all scenes or previously selected  
scenes.  
• The selection of scenes/photos will be  
canceled if you turn off the camcorder  
or change the operating mode.  
• Scenes in the playlist cannot be  
included in the selection.  
2 Delete the scene(s).  
FUNC.  
[
Desired option  
FUNC.  
DELETE]  
[YES]*  
[OK]  
* If you selected any option other than [ONE  
SCENE], you can press to interrupt the  
operation while it is in progress. Some  
Deleting Scenes  
scenes will be deleted nevertheless.  
You can delete original scenes that you  
are not interested in keeping. Deleting  
scenes also allows you to free up space  
on the memory. To delete scenes in the  
playlist, refer to Deleting Scenes from  
IMPORTANT  
• Be careful when deleting original  
recordings. Once deleted, an original  
scene cannot be recovered.  
• Save important scenes before deleting  
the Playlist (  
53).  
them (  
71).  
39  
   
Video  
• Observe the following precautions while  
the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing  
(while scenes are being deleted).  
- Do not open the memory card slot  
cover.  
Advanced Functions  
- Do not disconnect the power source  
or turn off the camcorder.  
Special Scene Recording Programs  
- Do not change the operating mode.  
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. For details about the available  
options, refer to the following sidebar.  
NOTES  
• Deleting a scene from the original  
movies index screen also deletes that  
scene from the playlist.  
To delete all movies and make all  
recordable space available again you  
may prefer to initialize the memory  
(
28).  
(
You may not be able to delete scenes  
recorded or edited using another device  
and then transferred to a memory card  
connected to a computer.  
FUNC.  
[
[
PROGRAM AE]  
PORTRAIT]  
Press  
to display the Special  
Scene (SCN) recording programs  
Desired recording program  
FUNC.  
NOTES  
• [ NIGHT]  
- Moving subjects may leave a trailing  
afterimage.  
- Picture quality may not be as good as  
in other modes.  
- White points may appear on the  
screen.  
- Autofocus may not work as well as in  
other modes. In such case, adjust the  
focus manually.  
• [ FIREWORKS]  
- To avoid camcorder shake, we  
recommend using a tripod. Make sure  
to use a tripod especially in  
mode, as the shutter speed slows  
down.  
40  
     
• [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/  
BEACH]/[ SNOW]  
- The picture may not appear smooth  
during playback.  
Controlling Shutter Speed and Other  
Functions while Shooting  
[
• [ PORTRAIT]  
- The blur effect of the background  
increases the more you zoom in (T).  
• [ SNOW]/[ BEACH]  
- The subject may become  
overexposed on cloudy days or in  
shaded places. Check the image on  
the screen.  
Use the automatic exposure (AE)  
program to use functions like the white  
balance or image effects, or give  
priority to the shutter speed.  
Use faster shutter speeds to record  
subjects moving quickly; use slower  
shutter speeds to add motion blur,  
emphasizing the feel of movement.  
(
[
PORTRAIT]  
[
BEACH]  
The camcorder uses  
a large aperture,  
achieving a focus on  
the subject while  
Use this mode to  
record on a sunny  
beach. It prevents  
the subject from  
blurring other distracting details.  
being underexposed.  
[
SPORTS]  
[
SUNSET]  
Use this mode to  
record sports  
scenes such as  
tennis or golf.  
Use this mode to  
record sunsets in  
vibrant colors.  
[
NIGHT]  
[
SPOTLIGHT]  
Use this mode to  
record in dimly lit  
places.  
Use this mode to  
record spotlit  
scenes.  
[
SNOW]  
[
FIREWORKS]  
Use this mode to  
record in bright ski  
resorts. It prevents  
the subject from  
Use this mode to  
record fireworks.  
being underexposed.  
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Video  

Options  
Default value  
1/2*, 1/3*, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25  
To record in dimly lit places.  
1/50  

[
PROGRAM AE]  
The camcorder automatically adjusts the  
aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal  
exposure for the subject.  
To record under most ordinary conditions.  
1/120  
[
SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]  
To record indoor sports scenes.  
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000**  
Set the shutter speed value. The camcorder  
automatically sets the appropriate aperture  
value.  
To record from within a moving car or train or to  
shoot fast-moving subjects such as roller  
coasters.  
FUNC.  
[
PROGRAM AE]  
Desired  
1/2000**  
recording program*  
FUNC.  
* When you select [  
do not press  
To record outdoor sports scenes on sunny days.  
SHUTTER-PRIO.AE],  
and continue instead  
*
mode only.  
FUNC.  
**  
mode only.  
with the following procedure.  
NOTES  
SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]  
TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED  
[
- When setting the shutter speed, the  
number display will flash if the value is  
not appropriate for the recording  
conditions. In such case, select a  
different value.  
1 Adjust (  
the desired value and then press  
) the shutter speed to  
.
FUNC.  
2 Press  
.
- If you use a slow shutter speed in dark  
places, you can obtain a brighter image,  
but image quality may be lower, and  
autofocus may not work well.  
- The image may flicker when recording  
with fast shutter speeds.  
Shutter speed guidelines  
Note that on screen only the denominator  
is displayed – [  
250] indicates a  
shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc.  
42  
scenes you want to watch and change  
their order.  
Mini Video Light  
You can turn on the mini video light to  
shoot video or take photos in dark  
places.  
(
Recording Scenes  
1 Push the joystick ( ) to display  
the joystick guide.  
(
2 Select (  
press  
) [VID.LIGHT ] and  
VIDEO SNAP  
1 Press  
.
.
• The button’s light illuminates.  
• A blue border appears on the  
screen.  
appears on the screen.  
• Press again to turn the mini  
video light off.  
Start/Stop  
2 Press  
.
• The camcorder records for about 4  
seconds and then automatically  
switches to record pause mode.  
• The blue border changes to black  
and roughly indicates how much  
time has passed. When the  
camcorder has finished recording,  
the screen will momentarily turn  
black as if a camera shutter had  
released.  
Video Snapshot  
Record a series of short scenes and  
combine them with music to add a new  
level of enjoyment to your movies. By  
changing the music, you can give your  
scenes an entirely new feel. You can  
• Video Snapshot scenes are  
indicated in the index screen with a  
mark.  
also add to the playlist (  
51) just the  
43  
       
Video  
Combining Scenes with Music  
Playing Back the Scenes  
(
(
Select a scene from which to start  
playback and press  
POINTS TO CHECK  
/
.
- Windows users: Use the supplied  
software Music Transfer Utility to  
There is no sound during fast playback.  
transfer the music files on the supplied  
Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc  
CD-ROM to a memory card connected  
to a computer. For details, refer to the  
software’s instruction manual (PDF file).  
- Mac OS users: Use the Finder to transfer  
the music files on the supplied  
Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc  
CD-ROM to a memory card connected  
to a computer. Refer to Music Files  
TO DELETE A MUSIC TRACK  
1 In the track selection screen,  
select (  
) a track to delete.  
2 Select (  
)
and press  
.
3 Select ( ) [YES] and press  
.
FUNC.  
Press  
twice to return to the  
index screen.  
(
101) for the folder structure of the  
memory and CD-ROM.  
IMPORTANT  
Music files transferred to the memory may  
not be used without permission from the  
copyright holder, except for cases  
permitted under applicable laws, such as  
for personal use. Make sure to follow  
applicable laws when using music files.  
1 In the original movies index  
VIDEO SNAP  
screen, press  
.
• The button’s light illuminates.  
• An index screen appears that  
contains only the Video Snapshot  
scenes.  
2 Set the background music.  
NOTES  
FUNC.  
[
SELECT MUSIC]  
• Windows users: For details, refer to the  
instruction manual (PDF file) of the  
supplied software Music Transfer  
Utility.  
• Video Snapshot is deactivated if the  
camcorder is switched to playback  
mode.  
FUNC.  
Select (  
twice  
* Press  
) a track*  
Press  
to start/stop the track. Select  
[OFF] to set the original audio of the  
scenes.  
• Make sure the scenes and music  
files are on the memory card.  
• During playback, the selected  
background music will play instead  
of the scene’s original audio.  
• When the memory is initialized, music  
files will also be erased.  
- Windows users: Use the supplied  
software Music Transfer Utility to  
transfer the music files on the supplied  
Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc  
CD-ROM to a memory card connected  
to a computer. For details, refer to the  
44  
     
software’s instruction manual (PDF  
file).  
2 Select (  
press  
) [Pre REC  
] and  
.
- Mac OS users: Use the Finder to  
transfer the music files on the supplied  
Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc  
CD-ROM to a memory card connected  
to a computer. Refer to Music Files  
appears.  
• Press again to turn pre-  
recording off.  
Start/Stop  
3 Press  
The recording will include the 3  
seconds before  
pressed.  
to begin recording.  
(
101) for the folder structure of the  
memory and CD-ROM.  
Start/Stop  
was  
• Before transferring music files, we  
recommend making sure that there is  
enough available space on the memory  
card (about 5 times more than the size  
of the music files). If there is not enough  
available space, the video and audio  
may not play back correctly.  
• If the connection is interrupted while  
transferring music files, playback of  
those files may not be possible. In such  
NOTES  
• While pre-recording is on, all operational  
sounds will be turned off.  
• The camcorder will not record the full  
3 seconds if any of the following  
operations are not performed before  
3 seconds have elapsed.  
case, erase those music files (  
and transfer the files again.  
- Turning on pre-recording  
- Exiting standby mode  
- Stopping a recording  
• Pre-recording will be turned off when  
any of the following operations are  
performed.  
- Opening the FUNC. menu or setup  
menus  
Pre-recording Function  
- Leaving the camcorder without any  
operation for 5 minutes  
- Changing the operating mode  
- Turning on Video Snapshot  
- Setting the camcorder to standby  
mode  
The camcorder will start recording 3  
Start/Stop  
seconds before you press  
,
ensuring you do not miss important  
shooting opportunities. This is  
especially useful when it is difficult to  
predict when to start recording.  
(
1 Push the joystick ( ) to display  
the joystick guide.  
45  
   
Video  
- Setting the camcorder to standby  
mode  
Self Timer  
Automatic Backlight Correction and  
Manual Exposure Adjustment  
(
FUNC.  
[
[
MENU]  
CAMERA SETUP]  
[ON  
At times, backlit subjects may appear  
too dark (underexposed) or subjects  
under very strong lights may appear too  
bright or glaring (overexposed). To  
correct this, you can manually adjust  
the exposure or use the automatic  
backlight correction.  
[SELF TIMER]  
FUNC.  
]
appears.  
mode:  
In record pause mode, press  
Start/Stop  
.
The camcorder starts recording after a  
10-second countdown. The countdown  
appears on the screen.  
(
POINTS TO CHECK  
Select a recording program other than  
mode:  
PHOTO  
Press  
, first halfway to  
[
FIREWORKS].  
activate the autofocus and then fully.  
The camcorder will record the photo  
after a 10-second countdown. The  
countdown appears on the screen.  
Automatic Backlight Correction  
NOTES  
• When the LCD panel is rotated toward  
the lens, we recommend pushing the  
joystick ( ) to hide the joystick guide  
When shooting subjects with a strong  
light source behind them, you can have  
the camcorder automatically correct for  
the backlight.  
1 Push the joystick ( ) to display  
the joystick guide.  
and make the  
icon appear larger.  
• The self timer will be canceled when any  
of the following operations are  
performed.  
Start/Stop  
- Pressing  
movies) or  
(when recording  
(when taking  
2 Select (  
.
) [BLC  
] and press  
PHOTO  
photos) once the countdown has  
begun  
- Turning off the camcorder  
- Changing the operating mode  
appears on the screen.  
• Press again to end the backlight  
correction mode.  
46  
         
Manual Exposure Adjustment  
(
POINTS TO CHECK  
Adjust the zoom before you start the  
procedure.  
1 Push the joystick ( ) to display  
the joystick guide.  
2 Select (  
press  
) [EXPOSURE  
] and  
.
• The exposure adjustment indicator  
and the neutral value [ 0]  
appear on the screen.  
• The adjustment range and the  
length of the exposure adjustment  
indicator will vary depending on  
the initial brightness of the picture.  
1 Push the joystick ( ) to display  
the joystick guide.  
2 Select (  
press  
) [FOCUS  
] and  
.
[MF] appears on the screen.  
3 Adjust ( ) the focus as  
necessary.  
3 Adjust the (  
) the brightness of  
the image as required.  
• The focus will be locked.  
• During focus lock, press  
return the camcorder to autofocus.  
• If you operate the zoom lever during  
exposure lock, the brightness of the  
image may change.  
to  
• During exposure lock, press  
return the camcorder to automatic  
exposure.  
to  
Infinity Focus  
Use this function when you wish to  
focus on faraway subjects such as  
mountains or fireworks.  
Instead of step 3 in the previous  
procedure:  
Manual Focus Adjustment  
Push the joystick ( ) toward  
hold it down.  
and  
Autofocus may not work well on the  
following subjects. In such case, focus  
manually.  
appears.  
• If you operate the zoom or push the  
joystick ( ) and hold it down,  
changes to [MF] and the camcorder  
returns to manual focus.  
• Reflective surfaces  
• Subjects with low contrast or without  
vertical lines  
• Fast moving subjects  
• Through wet windows  
• Night scenes  
47  
   
Video  
TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE  
White Balance  
1 Point the camcorder at a white  
object, zoom in until it fills the  
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.  
whole screen and press  
.
When the adjustment is completed,  
stops flashing and stays on. The  
camcorder retains the custom  
setting even if you turn off the  
camcorder.  
(
FUNC.  
2 Press  
to save the setting  
and close the menu.  
POINTS TO CHECK  
NOTES  
Select a recording program other than  
the Special Scene recording programs.  
• When you select the custom white balance:  
- Set the custom white balance in a  
sufficiently illuminated place.  
- Set [D.ZOOM] to [  
- Reset the white balance when the  
lighting conditions change.  
- Depending on the light source,  
may keep flashing. The result will still  
be better than with [ AUTO].  
• Custom white balance may provide  
better results in the following cases:  
- Changing lighting conditions  
- Close-ups  

Options  
AUTO]  
Default value  

OFF].  
[
The camcorder automatically sets the white  
balance for natural-looking colors.  
[
DAYLIGHT]  
For recording outdoors on a bright day.  
TUNGSTEN]  
[
For recording under tungsten and tungsten type  
(3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.  
- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or  
forest)  
[
SET]  
- Under mercury lamps and certain  
types of fluorescent lights  
Use the custom white balance setting to make  
white subjects appear white under colored  
lighting.  
FUNC.  
[
AUTO]  
Desired option*  
FUNC.  
* When you select [ SET], do not press  
FUNC.  
and continue instead with the  
following procedure.  
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Image Effects  
Digital Effects  
You can use the image effects to  
change the color saturation and  
contrast to record images with special  
color effects.  
(

Options  
Default value  

[
D.EFFECT OFF]  
(
Select this setting when you do not intend to use  
the digital effects.  
POINTS TO CHECK  
[
FADE-T] (fade trigger), [  
WIPE]  
Select a recording program other than the  
Special Scene recording programs.  
Select one of the faders to begin or end a scene  
with a fade from or to a black screen.  

Options  
IMAGE EFFECT OFF]  
Records with no image enhancing effects.  
VIVID]  
Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation.  
NEUTRAL]  
Tones down the contrast and color saturation.  
SOFT SKIN DETAIL]  
Default value  
[
BLK&WHT]*  
Records images in black and white.  
SEPIA]*  
Records images in sepia tones for an “old” look.  
ART], [ MOSAIC]  

[
[
[
[
Select one of these digital effects to add “flavor”  
to your recordings.  
[
* Only these digital effects are available in  
mode.  
[
Softens the details in the skin tone area for a  
more complimentary appearance. To obtain the  
best effect, use this setting when recording a  
person in close-up. Note that areas similar to the  
skin color may lack in detail.  
Setting  
FUNC.  
[
D.EFFECT OFF]  
Desired fader/effect*  
FUNC.  
FUNC.  
**  
[
IMAGE EFFECT OFF]  
* You can preview the digital effect on the  
screen.  
**The icon of the selected digital effect  
appears.  
Desired option  
FUNC.  
49  
       
Video  
Applying  
NOTES  
• When you apply a fader, not only the  
picture but also the sound will fade in or  
out. When you apply an effect, the  
sound will be recorded normally.  
• The camcorder retains the last setting  
used even if you turn off the digital  
effects or change the recording  
program.  
1 Push the joystick ( ) to display  
the joystick guide.  
2 Select (  
press  
) [D.EFFECT  
] and  
.
• The icon of the selected effect  
turns green.  
• Press  
again to deactivate the  
On-Screen Displays and Data Code  
digital effect (its icon will turn white  
again).  
With every scene or photo recorded,  
the camcorder keeps a data code that  
includes the date, time and information  
about the camera setup at the time of  
recording. While viewing a photo, all the  
data is displayed in the form of  
TO FADE IN  
Activate the selected fader in record  
Start/Stop  
pause mode (  
), then press  
to start recording with a fade in.  
information icons. During movie  
playback you can select what to display  
with the [DATA CODE] setting (  
You can also turn most on-screen  
displays on or off.  
TO FADE OUT  
Activate the selected fader while  
Start/Stop  
recording ( ), then press  
to  
fade out and pause the recording.  
TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT  
mode: Activate the selected effect  
while recording or in record pause  
mode.  
DISP.  
Repeatedly press  
to turn the  
mode: Activate the selected effect  
on-screen displays on/off in the  
following sequence:  
PHOTO  
and then press  
photo.  
to record the  
,
mode:  
• All displays on  
• Most displays off*  
50  
   
mode:  
Playlist and Scene Operations  
• All displays on  
• Data code only  
• All displays off  
mode:  
• All displays on  
Dividing Scenes  
• Regular displays only (removes the  
histogram and information icons)  
• All displays off  
You can divide scenes (original scenes  
only) in order to leave out the best parts  
and later cut out the rest.  
* The following icons will appear even when  
all other on-screen displays are turned off:  
The icons  
icon and AF frames when the autofocus  
is locked (in mode), screen markers  
(both recording modes).  
and  
(in  
mode), the  
(
1 Open the original movies index  
screen.  
/
You can select the  
movies in the built-in memory or on  
the memory card ( 35).  
2 Select ( ) the scene you  
,
want to divide.  
3 Open the scene division screen.  
FUNC.  
[
DIVIDE]  
The scene selected will start playing  
back.  
4 Select (  
where you want to divide the  
scene.  
) the  
icon and press  
You can use the following icons to  
bring the scene to a precise point.  
/
:Fast playback reverse/  
forward.  
/
/
:
:
Skip to the beginning/  
end of the current scene.  
Frame reverse/advance.  
FUNC.  
• Press  
or  
to stop the  
playback and exit the scene  
division screen.  
5 Select ( ) [YES] and press  
.
51  
       
Video  
• A progress bar will be displayed on  
the screen.  
Snapshot scenes to music (  
can also create a playlist that contains  
only Video Snapshot scenes ( 43).  
43). You  
You can press  
to cancel the  
operation while it is in progress.  
Moving or deleting scenes in the playlist  
will not affect the original recordings.  
6 When the confirmation screen  
appears, press  
.
The video from the division point to  
the end of the scene will appear as a  
new scene in the index screen.  
(
Adding Scenes to the Playlist  
NOTES  
Options  
• In this mode, the scene playback will  
pause only at points where the scene  
can be divided.  
• The following scenes cannot be divided:  
- Scenes included in the scene  
selection (marked with a  
[ALL SCENES (THIS DATE)]  
Adds to the playlist all the scenes that were  
recorded on the same day as the selected scene.  
[ONE SCENE]  
checkmark). Remove the selection  
mark in advance.  
- Scenes too short (5 seconds or  
shorter).  
Adds to the playlist only the scene marked with  
the orange selection frame.  
[SELECTED SCENES]  
- Video Snapshot scenes  
Adds to the playlist all the scenes selected in  
advance (marked with a checkmark). Refer to  
Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen  
- Scenes recorded using another device  
and then transferred to a memory card  
connected to a computer.  
• Scenes cannot be divided within  
2 seconds from the beginning or the end  
of 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.  
(
1 Open the original movies index  
screen.  
• From the this index screen, you  
VIDEO SNAP  
can also press  
to open  
the index screen for Video  
Snapshot scenes.  
/
You can select the  
movies in the built-in memory or  
on the memory card (  
35).  
Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting  
and Moving Playlist Scenes  
2 Select (  
,
) the scene you  
want to add to the playlist, or a  
scene recorded on the date you  
want to add to the playlist.  
Create a playlist to play back only the  
scenes you prefer and in the order of  
your choice and even set them to music  
in the same way you can set Video  
This step is not necessary for scenes  
selected in advance.  
3 Add the scene(s) to the playlist.  
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FUNC.  
[
ADD TO PLAYLIST]  
This step is not necessary to delete  
all scenes.  
Desired option [YES]  
• When the operation is completed  
[ADDED TO PLAYLIST] will be  
displayed.  
3 Delete the scene(s).  
FUNC.  
[
DELETE]  
[YES]  
Desired option  
FUNC.  
[OK]  
/
Scenes are added  
to the playlist on the same media  
they are recorded on.  
To check the playlist, press  
PLAYLIST .  
Moving Scenes in the Playlist  
Move the scenes in the playlist to play  
them back in the order of your choice.  
1 Open the playlist index screen.  
NOTES  
In the original movies index screen,  
press PLAYLIST .  
/
You can copy scenes  
from the built-in memory to the memory  
card ( 54) to include in the memory  
2 Select (  
,
) the scene you  
want to move.  
card’s playlist also scenes that were  
originally recorded in the built-in  
memory.  
3 Open the screen to move scenes.  
FUNC.  
[
MOVE]  
You may not be able to add scenes to  
the playlist if they were recorded or  
edited using another device and then  
transferred to a memory card connected  
to a computer, or if there is not enough  
space available in the memory.  
4 Move (  
,
) the orange marker  
to the desired position of the  
scene and press  
.
The original position of the scene  
and the current position of the  
marker are displayed at the bottom  
of the screen.  
Deleting Scenes from the Playlist  
Deleting scenes from the playlist will  
not affect your original recordings.  
5 Select ( ) [YES] and press  
move the scene.  
to  
Options  
NOTES  
[ALL SCENES]  
You may not be able to move scenes in  
the playlist if there is not enough space  
available in the memory.  
Deletes all the scenes from the playlist.  
[ONE SCENE]  
Deletes from the playlist only the scene marked  
with the orange selection frame.  
1 Open the playlist index screen.  
In the original movies index screen,  
PLAYLIST  
press  
.
2 Select (  
,
) the scene you  
want to delete.  
53  
     
Video  
This step is not necessary to copy all  
scenes or previously selected  
scenes.  
/
Copying Scenes  
3 Copy the scene(s).  
You can copy original movies or the  
entire playlist only from the built-in  
memory to the corresponding location  
FUNC.  
[
COPY]  
[YES]*  
Desired option  
FUNC.  
[OK]  
on the memory card.  
/
Use  
this function to copy movies from the  
built-in memory to the memory card in  
order to play them back with music  
tracks.  
* Press  
is in progress.  
to interrupt the operation while it  
Copying the Entire Playlist  
1 Open the index screen of the built-  
in memory’s playlist.  
In the original movies index screen of  
the built-in memory, press PLAYLIST .  
(
Copying Original Movies  
2 Copy the scene(s).  
Options  
FUNC.  
[
COPY]  
FUNC.  
[YES]*  
[OK]  
[ALL SCENES]  
* Press  
is in progress.  
to interrupt the operation while it  
Copies all the scenes to the memory card.  
[ALL SCENES (THIS DATE)]  
Copies to the memory card all the scenes that  
were recorded on the same day as the selected  
scene.  
IMPORTANT  
Observe the following precautions while  
the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.  
Failing to do so may result in permanent  
data loss.  
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or  
turn off the camcorder.  
[ONE SCENE]  
Copies only the scene marked with the orange  
selection frame to the memory card.  
[SELECTED SCENES]  
Copies to the memory card all the scenes  
selected in advance (marked with a  
- Do not change the operating mode.  
checkmark). Refer to Pre-selecting Recordings  
NOTES  
from the Index Screen (  
• If the memory card does not have  
enough free space, you will not be able  
to copy movies.  
• If the memory card slot cover is open, or  
the LOCK switch on the memory card is  
set to prevent writing, you will not be  
able to copy movies to the memory  
card.  
1 Open the original movies index  
screen of the built-in memory.  
2 Select (  
,
) the scene you  
want to copy to the memory card,  
or a scene recorded on the date  
you want to copy.  
54  
       
Photos  
Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from capturing  
and playing back photos to printing them.  
PHOTO  
4 Press  
fully.  
Basic Recording  
The ACCESS indicator will flash as  
the photo is being recorded.  
IMPORTANT  
Taking Photos  
Observe the following precautions while  
the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.  
Failing to do so may result in permanent  
data loss.  
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or  
turn off the camcorder.  
(
- Do not change the operating mode.  
NOTES  
If the subject is not suitable for autofocus,  
turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually  
(
47).  
Selecting Photo Size and Quality  
Photos are recorded as JPG files. As a  
general rule, select a larger photo size  
for higher quality.  
1 Set the camera mode dial to  
.
or  
2 Turn on the camcorder.  
/
You can select the  
memory to be used for recording  
photos ( 28).  
(
Options  
PHOTO  
3 Press  
Once the focus is automatically  
adjusted, will turn green and one  
or more AF frames will appear.  
halfway.  
Photo size options and the approximate  
number of photos that can be recorded  
on memory cards of various sizes are  
given in the following sidebar.  
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Photos  
FUNC.  
Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It  
[
1024x768]  
Desired photo size*  
Desired photo quality*  
FUNC.  
You can erase the photo recorded last  
while reviewing it within the time set for  
the [REVIEW] option or immediately  
after recording it, if [REVIEW] is set to  
* Press  
to move back and forth between  
size and quality selection. The number  
displayed on the right corner indicates the  
approximate number of photos that can be  
recorded with the current quality/size  
setting.  
[
OFF].  
(
NOTES  
• The camcorder retains the last setting  
used even if you set the camcorder to  
mode.  
• When printing photos, use the following  
guidelines as a reference for selecting  
the print size.  
While reviewing the photo immediately  
after recording:  
1 Push the joystick ( ) to display  
the joystick guide.  
Photo size  
Recommended use  
L 1024x768  
To print photos up to L size  
(9 x 13 cm) or postcard size  
(10 x 14.8 cm).  
2 Press  
.
3 Select (  
) [YES] and press  
.
S 640x480  
To send photos as e-mail  
attachments or to post on  
the Web.  
Approximate number of photos on a memory card  

Default value  
Memory card  
128 MB  
512 MB  
1 GB  
1
Photo quality  



Photo size  

L 1024x768  
235  
585  
345  
850  
695  
940  
1,370 2,740 1,885 2,745  
5,490  
2
S 640x480  
1,530 2,320 3,350 6,035 4,645 6,710 12,085  
1
2
: [SUPER FINE],  
: [FINE],  
: [NORMAL]  
Approximate number of photos that can actually be recorded on the memory card.  
(The maximum number of remaining photos displayed on the screen is 9999.)  
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4 Return (  
5 Select (  
) to the index screen.  
) a photo.  
Basic Playback  
,
• Move the orange selection frame  
to the photo you want to view.  
• Push the joystick (  
the selection frame and browse  
) through whole index pages.  
) to extend  
Viewing Photos  
(
Push the joystick (  
the index screen.  
) to return to  
6 Press  
.
(
The index screen closes and the  
selected photo is displayed.  
7 Push the joystick (  
between images.  
) to move  
Push the joystick (  
) and hold it  
down to run quickly through the  
photos.  
When the camera mode dial is set  
to  
1 Press  
• Even if the camcorder is off,  
pressing will turn on the  
camcorder in playback mode.  
• The last photo recorded will  
appear.  
:
.
When the camera mode dial is set  
to or  
1 Press  
• Even if the camcorder is off,  
pressing will turn on the  
camcorder in playback mode.  
:
.
2 Push the joystick (  
between photos.  
) to move  
• The original movies index screen  
appears after a few seconds.  
Push the joystick (  
) and hold it  
down to run quickly through the  
photos.  
2 Move ( ) the orange selection  
frame to the tabs on the top of the  
screen.  
3 Select (  
) the tab that contains  
the photos you want to play back.  
/
You can switch  
between the photos recorded in  
the built-in memory and those  
recorded on the memory card.  
Refer to Selecting What  
Recordings to Play Back (  
35).  
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Photos  
The index screen closes and the  
selected photo is displayed.  
Photo Jump Function  
When you have recorded a large  
number of photos, you can jump 10 or  
100 photos at a time.  
Slideshow  
You can play a slideshow of all the  
photos and even set it to music.  
1 Select the first photo of the  
slideshow.  
2 Press  
/
to play back the photos  
one after another.  
1 Push the joystick ( ) to display  
the joystick guide.  
Press  
to stop the slideshow.  
2 Select (  
)
and press  
.
TO SET THE SLIDESHOW TO MUSIC  
JUMP 10 PHOTOS  
POINTS TO CHECK  
3 Select (  
) [  
JUMP 10  
JUMP 100  
PHOTOS] or [  
PHOTOS].  
- Windows users: Use the supplied  
software Music Transfer Utility to  
transfer the music files on the supplied  
Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc  
CD-ROM to a memory card connected  
to a computer. For details, refer to the  
software’s instruction manual (PDF file).  
- Mac OS users: Use the Finder to transfer  
the music files on the supplied  
4 Jump (  
) the number of photos  
selected and press  
.
Index Screen  
1 Move the zoom lever toward W.  
• The photo index screen appears.  
/
You can switch  
Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc  
CD-ROM to a memory card connected  
to a computer. Refer to Music Files  
between the photos recorded in  
the built-in memory and those  
recorded on the memory card.  
Refer to Selecting What  
(
101) for the folder structure of the  
memory and CD-ROM.  
Recordings to Play Back (  
35).  
1 In the photo index screen, press  
2 Select ( ) a photo.  
,
FUNC.  
.
• Move the orange selection frame  
to the photo you want to view.  
2 Select a track to play with the  
slideshow.  
• Push the joystick (  
the selection frame and browse  
) through whole index pages.  
) to extend  
FUNC.  
[
SELECT MUSIC]  
FUNC.  
Select (  
) a track*  
(
FUNC.  
Push the joystick (  
the index screen.  
) to return to  
* Press  
to start/stop the track.  
You can delete music files to free  
up space in the memory ( 44).  
3 Press  
.
58  
     
• Refer to Adjusting the volume  
34) for details on adjusting the  
(
speaker’s volume.  
(
IMPORTANT  
• Observe the following precautions while  
the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.  
Failing to do so may result in permanent  
data loss.  
- Do not open the memory card slot  
cover.  
- Do not disconnect the power source  
or turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not change the operating mode.  
• The following types of photos that have  
been transferred to a memory card  
connected to a computer may not be  
displayed correctly.  
- Photos not recorded with this  
camcorder.  
- Photos edited on or uploaded from a  
computer.  
- Photos whose file names have been  
changed.  
1 Move the zoom lever toward T.  
• The photo is magnified by 2 times  
and a frame appears indicating the  
position of the magnified area.  
To further enlarge the photo, move  
the zoom lever toward T. To reduce  
the magnification to less than 2  
times, move it toward W.  
will appear for photos that  
cannot be enlarged.  
2 Move (  
,
) the frame to the  
part of the photo you want to see  
enlarged.  
To cancel the magnification, move  
the zoom lever toward W until the  
frame disappears.  
NOTES  
• When playing back a slideshow with  
music, make sure the photos and music  
files are on the memory card.  
• The background music may not be  
played back correctly when playing  
back a slideshow from a memory card  
with slow transfer rates.  
Deleting Photos  
You can delete those photos that you  
are not interested in keeping.  
Magnifying Photos during Playback  
(
During playback, photos can be  
magnified up to 5 times.  
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Photos  
This step is not necessary to delete  
all photos or previously selected  
photos.  
Deleting a Single Photo  
3 Delete the photo(s).  
FUNC.  
[
DELETE]  
[YES]*  
Desired option  
1 Select (  
erase.  
) the photo you want to  
FUNC.  
[OK]  
* If you selected an option other than [ONE  
PHOTO], you can press to interrupt the  
operation while it is in progress. Some  
photos will be deleted nevertheless.  
2 Push the joystick ( ) to display  
the joystick guide.  
3 Select (  
)
and press  
.
4 Select (  
) [YES] and press  
.
IMPORTANT  
Be careful when deleting photos. Deleted  
photos cannot be recovered.  
Deleting Photos from the Index Screen  
Options  
NOTES  
[ALL PHOTOS]  
Protected photos cannot be deleted.  
Deletes all the photos.  
[ONE PHOTO]  
Deletes only the photo marked with the orange  
selection frame.  
[SELECTED PHOTOS]  
Deletes all the photos selected in advance  
(marked with a  
selecting Recordings from the Index Screen  
checkmark). Refer to Pre-  
(
1 Open the photo index screen.  
• Move the zoom lever toward W.  
/
You can switch  
between the photos recorded in  
the built-in memory and those  
recorded on the memory card.  
Refer to Selecting What  
Recordings to Play Back (  
2 Select ( ) the photo you  
want to delete.  
35).  
,
60  
 
Protecting Photos  
Additional Functions  
You can protect photos from accidental  
erasure.  
Histogram Display  
(
Protecting Single Photos  
When viewing photos you can display  
the histogram and the icons of all the  
functions used at the time of recording.  
Use the histogram as a reference to  
verify the correct exposure of the  
photo.  
1 Open the photo selection screen.  
FUNC.  
[
PROTECT]  
[
PROTECT] appears on the  
screen.  
2 Select (  
protect.  
) the photo you want to  
to protect the photo.  
3 Press  
(
appears on the bottom bar and  
the photo cannot be deleted. Press  
again to remove the protection.  
The area to the right of the histogram  
represents highlights and the left side  
represents shadows. A photo whose  
histogram skews to the right is relatively  
bright; while one whose histogram  
peaks to the left, is relatively dark.  
4 Repeat steps 2-3 to protect  
additional photos or press FUNC.  
twice to close the menu.  
Protecting Photos from the Index Screen  
Options  
[INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS]  
Shadows  
Highlights  
Opens the same screen described in Protecting  
Single Photos (  
that procedure to protect the photo.  
61). Continue from step 3 of  
NOTES  
[SELECTED PHOTOS]  
The histogram will appear also after  
recording a photo, while reviewing it within  
the time set for the [REVIEW] option. You  
can choose to turn off the histogram by  
DISP.  
Protects all the photos selected in advance  
(marked with a  
selecting Recordings from the Index Screen  
checkmark). Refer to Pre-  
pressing  
(
50).  
(
[REMOVE ALL SELECTIONS]  
Removes the protection from all photos.  
61  
           
Photos  
FUNC.  
[SELECTED PHOTOS]  
[
PROTECT]  
Copies all the photos selected in advance  
Desired option  
FUNC.  
[YES]  
[OK]  
(marked with a  
selecting Recordings from the Index Screen  
checkmark). Refer to Pre-  
(
IMPORTANT  
1 Open the index screen of the  
photos recorded in the built-in  
memory.  
Initializing the recording media (  
permanently erase all recordings,  
including protected photos.  
28) will  
Move the zoom lever toward W and  
then select the  
tab.  
(built-in memory)  
2 If you want to copy only one  
/
Copying Photos  
photo, select (  
,
) the photo  
you want to copy.  
You can copy photos only from the  
built-in memory to the memory card.  
3 Copy the photo(s).  
FUNC.  
[
Desired option  
FUNC.  
COPY]  
[YES]*  
[OK]**  
(
* If you selected [SELECTED PHOTOS] or  
[ALL PHOTOS], you can press  
interrupt the operation while it is in  
progress.  
**This step is not required when copying a  
single photo.  
to  
Copying Single Photos  
1 Open in single photo view the  
photo you want to copy (  
58).  
2 Copy the photo to the memory  
card.  
IMPORTANT  
FUNC.  
[
COPY]  
Press  
twice  
Observe the following precautions while  
the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.  
Failing to do so may result in permanent  
data loss.  
FUNC.  
[YES]  
Press  
Copying Photos from the Index Screen  
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or  
turn off the camcorder.  
Options  
[ALL PHOTOS]  
- Do not change the operating mode.  
Copies all the photos.  
[ONE PHOTO]  
NOTES  
Copies only the photo marked with the orange  
selection frame.  
• If there is not enough space on the  
memory card, the camcorder will copy  
as many photos as possible before  
stopping the operation.  
62  
     
• If the memory card slot cover is open, or  
the LOCK switch on the memory card is  
set to prevent writing, you will not be  
able to copy photos to the memory  
card.  
Printing Photos  
Other Functions You Can Use When Taking Photos  
Printing Photos  
You can also use the following  
functions...  
The camcorder can be connected to  
any PictBridge-compatible printer. You  
can mark in advance the photos you  
want to print and set the desired  
number of copies as a print order  
The following functions and features of  
the camcorder can be used either for  
shooting video or for taking photos.  
The way to set and use them was  
already explained in detail, so we refer  
you to the relevant page in the “Video”  
section.  
(
66).  
Zoom (  
Quick Start (  
Recording programs (  
Mini video light ( 43)  
Self timer ( 46)  
Automatic backlight correction and manual  
Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the  
CP, DS and ES series and inkjet printers  
marked with the PictBridge logo.  
exposure adjustment (  
Manual focus adjustment (  
White balance (  
Image effects (  
Digital effects (  
(
Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer  
1 Turn on the printer.  
2 Connect the camcorder to the  
printer using the supplied USB  
cable.  
• Connection  
. Refer to  
Connection Diagrams (  
69).  
• If the device selection screen  
appears, select [PC/PRINTER] and  
press  
.
/
Select in advance  
the memory from which you want  
to print the photos ( 35).  
• If the photo index screen is  
displayed, move the zoom lever  
toward T to display a photo.  
appears and changes to  
.
63  
       
Photos  
• The  
(print/share) button lights  
Printing with the  
Button  
(Print/Share)  
up and the current print settings  
will be displayed for approx.  
6 seconds.  
You can print a photo without changing  
the settings simply by pressing  
.
IMPORTANT  
• If  
continues to flash (for more than 1  
minute) or if  
does not appear, the  
camcorder is not correctly connected to  
the printer. In such case, disconnect the  
USB cable and turn off the camcorder  
and the printer. After a short while, turn  
them on again, set the camcorder to  
mode and restore the connection.  
• During the following operations, even if  
you connect a printer to the camcorder  
it will not be recognized.  
1 Select (  
print.  
) the photo you wish to  
.
2 Press  
• Printing starts. The  
- Erasing all photos  
- Erasing all transfer orders  
- Erasing all print orders  
button  
flashes and stays on when the  
printing is completed.  
To continue printing, select (  
another photo.  
)
NOTES  
will appear for photos that cannot be  
printed.  
• We recommend powering the  
camcorder using the compact power  
adapter.  
Selecting the Print Settings  
• Refer also to the printer’s instruction  
manual.  
• If you have no intention to use the  
optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you can  
set [USB SETTING] to [ PC/PRINTER]  
You can select the number of copies  
and other settings for printing. The  
setting options vary depending on your  
printer model.  
(
83) so the device selection screen  
does not appear every time you connect  
the camcorder to a printer.  
(
• Connection to a PictBridge-compatible  
printer will not work when the memory  
card contains 1,800 photos or more.  
• For best performance, we recommend  
keeping the number of photos on the  
memory card under 100.  
• Disconnect the USB cable before  
changing the operating mode.  
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2 Select (  
)
and press  
.
Options  
The print settings menu appears.  
[PAPER]  
Paper settings  
[
PAPER SIZE]: Available paper sizes vary  
Current paper settings (paper size, paper  
type and page layout)  
depending on the printer model.  
[
PAPER TYPE]: Select [PHOTO], [FAST  
PHOTO], [PLAIN] or [DEFAULT].  
[
PAGE LAYOUT]: Select [DEFAULT],  
[BORDERED] or one of the following page  
layouts.  
[BORDERLESS]: The photo is enlarged and may  
be slightly cropped at the edges to fit the paper.  
[2-UP], [4-UP], [8-UP], [9-UP], [16-UP]: Refer to  
the sidebar on page 66.  
Number of copies  
Print effect  
Date printing  
[
] (Date print)  
Select [ON], [OFF] or [DEFAULT].  
] (Print effect)  
3 In the print settings menu, select  
(
,
) the setting you want to  
change and press  
.
[
4 Select (  
) the desired setting  
Available only with printers compatible with the  
Image Optimize function. Select [ON], [OFF] or  
[DEFAULT].  
Canon inkjet/SELPHY DS printers: You can also  
select [VIVID], [NR] and [VIVID+NR].  
option and press  
.
5 Select (  
press  
,
) [PRINT] and  
.
• Printing starts. The print settings  
menu disappears when the  
printing is completed.  
[
] (Number of copies)  
Select 1-99 copies.  
To continue printing, select (  
)
another photo.  
NOTES  
TO CANCEL THE PRINTING  
Print setting options and [DEFAULT]  
settings vary depending on the printer  
model. For details, refer to the printer’s  
instruction manual.  
1 Press  
while printing.  
2 Select (  
) [OK] and press  
.
Printing after Changing the Print Settings  
WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING  
Disconnect the cable from the camcorder  
and printer and turn off the camcorder.  
1 Push the joystick ( ) to display  
the joystick guide.  
65  
 
Photos  
been transferred to a memory card  
connected to a computer: photos  
whose file names have been changed or  
that were recorded, created, edited or  
changed with any device other than this  
camcorder.  
• If [BUSY] does not disappear,  
disconnect the USB cable and restore  
the connection after a short while.  
PRINT ERRORS  
If an error occurs while printing, an error  
message, for example [NO PAPER], will  
appear on the camcorder. Solve the  
problem referring to the error message list  
95) and to the printer’s instruction  
manual.  
Canon’s PictBridge-compatible printers: If  
(
printing does not resume automatically  
after you solved the problem, select  
[CONTINUE] and press  
printing. If that option is not available,  
select [STOP] and press and then  
restart printing from the beginning.  
Other printers or if the error still persists with  
a Canon printer: If printing does not  
resume automatically, disconnect the  
USB cable and turn off the camcorder.  
After a short while, turn on the  
camcorder and restore the USB  
connection.  
to resume  
Print Orders  
You can mark in advance the photos  
you want to print and set the desired  
number of copies as a print order. Later,  
you can easily print out the print orders  
by connecting the camcorder to a  
PictBridge-compatible printer (  
You can set print orders for up to 998  
photos.  
IMPORTANT  
You may not be able to print correctly  
with a PictBridge-compatible printer the  
following types of photos that have  
(
Printing multiple photos on the same sheet [2-UP], [4-UP], etc.  
When using Canon printers you can print the same photo multiple times on the same  
sheet of paper. Use the following table as a guideline for the recommended number of  
copies depending on the [  
PAPER SIZE] setting.  
[
PAPER SIZE]  
[CREDITCARD]  
[9 x 13 cm]  
[10 x 14.8 cm]  
[A4]  
Canon printer  
Inkjet printers  
SELPHY DS  
1
2, 4, 9 or 16  
4
2
SELPHY CP/ES  
2, 4 or 8  
2 or 4  
2 or 4  
1
2
You can also use the special sticker sheets.  
With the [8-UP] setting, you can also use the special sticker sheets (SELPHY CP printers  
only).  
SELPHY CP: When you use the wide-sized photo paper with the [DEFAULT] setting, you  
can also use [2-UP] or [4-UP].  
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Selecting Photos for Printing (Print Order)  
Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen  
Set the print orders before connecting  
the supplied USB cable to the  
camcorder.  
Options  
[INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS]  
Marking Single Photos with Print Orders  
Opens the same screen described in Marking  
Single Photos with Print Orders (  
Continue from step 3 of that procedure to set the  
print order.  
1 Open the photo selection screen.  
FUNC.  
[
PRINT ORDER]  
appears on the screen.  
[SELECTED PHOTOS(1 COPY)]  
2 Select ( ) the photo you want to  
mark with a print order.  
3 Press to set the print order.  
The number of copies appears in  
orange.  
Sets a print order of 1 copy of each of the photos  
selected in advance (marked with a  
checkmark). Refer to Pre-selecting Recordings  
from the Index Screen (  
[REMOVE ALL]  
4 Set (  
) the number of copies  
Removes all the print orders.  
desired and press  
.
FUNC.  
To cancel the print order, set the  
number of copies to 0.  
[
PRINT ORDER]  
Desired option [YES]  
FUNC.  
[OK]  
5 Repeat steps 2-4 to mark  
additional photos with print orders  
FUNC.  
or press  
menu.  
twice to close the  
Printing the Photos Marked with Print  
Orders  
1 Connect the camcorder to the  
printer using the supplied USB  
cable.  
Connection  
. Refer to Connection  
Diagrams (  
69).  
2 Open the print settings menu.  
FUNC.  
[
MENU]  
[
PRINT]  
• The print settings menu appears.  
• If there are no photos marked with  
print orders, [SET  
ORDER] appears.  
PRINT  
3 Select (  
press  
,
) [PRINT] and  
.
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Photos  
Printing starts. The print settings  
menu disappears when the printing  
is completed.  
NOTES  
• Depending on the connected printer,  
you can change some print settings  
before step 3 (  
64).  
To cancel the printing, refer to page 65.  
Restarting Printing: Open the print  
settings menu as explained in step 2. In  
the print settings menu, select  
[RESUME]* and press  
. The  
remaining photos will be printed.  
Printing cannot be restarted when the  
print order settings have been changed  
or if you deleted a photo with print order  
settings.  
* In case the print order was interrupted  
after the first photo, this menu option  
will appear as [PRINT] instead.  
68  
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  
AV OUT Terminal  
Access: Open the LCD panel.  
Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted while the  
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the  
camcorder.  
USB Terminal  
Access: Open the LCD panel.  
Connection Diagrams  
Type: Analog Output only  
Connect to a TV or VCR with audio/video input terminals. If the TV cannot automatically  
Connection  
detect and change the aspect ratio (  
(widescreen or 4:3).  
83), change [TV TYPE] according to the TV set  
VIDEO  
Yellow  
AUDIO  
L
White  
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable  
Red  
R
(supplied)  
69  
               
External Connections  
In all respects, exactly the same connection as connection  
Connect to a standard TV or VCR with SCART input terminal. Requires a SCART adapter  
(commercially available).  
above.  
Connection  
Red  
White  
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable  
Yellow  
(supplied)  
SCART adapter  
(commercially available)  
Type: Digital data connection Output only  
Connection  
Connect to a computer to transfer and save your recordings, to the optional DW-100  
DVD Burner to create DVD discs from them, or to a printer to print out photos.  
USB Cable (supplied)  
4 Set the camcorder to  
34) or mode (  
mode  
Playback on a TV Screen  
(
Start the playback of movies or  
photos.  
Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy  
your recordings with family and friends.  
NOTES  
• We recommend powering the  
camcorder using the compact power  
adapter.  
(
• Sound from the built-in speaker will be  
muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video  
Cable is connected to the camcorder.  
• Adjust the volume using the TV.  
• 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 widescreen mode if it is compatible  
with the WSS system. Otherwise,  
change the aspect ratio of the TV  
manually.  
1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV.  
2 Connect the camcorder to the TV.  
Refer to Connection Diagrams  
(
69) and select the most  
appropriate connection for your TV.  
3 Turn on the connected TV.  
On the TV, select as the video input  
the same terminal to which you  
connected the camcorder. Refer to  
the instruction manual of the  
connected TV.  
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Saving your Recordings without a  
Computer  
Saving Your Recordings  
If you prefer to save your recordings  
without having to use a computer, you  
can use the optional DW-100 DVD  
Burner to create DVD discs of your  
movies and Photo DVDs of your photos  
Saving Your Recordings on a Computer  
(
71). You can also connect the  
Movies recorded with this camcorder  
are saved on the memory card or in the  
camcorder to an external recording  
device (DVD or HDD recorder, VCR,  
etc.) to save copies of your movies  
built-in memory (  
/
only).  
Because space on the memory is  
limited, make sure to save your movies  
onto a computer on a regular basis.  
(
74).  
IMPORTANT  
PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE  
When the camcorder is connected to  
a computer: Do not access, change or  
delete directly from the computer  
folders and files in the camcorder that  
contain scenes as this may result in  
permanent data loss.  
• While the camcorder is connected to a  
computer, do not open the memory card  
slot cover and do not remove the  
memory card.  
With the supplied software ImageMixer  
3 SE Transfer Utility you can save  
scenes in the camcorder to your  
computer. On the computer, you can  
neatly organize all your video  
recordings into albums and add  
comments for quick and easy searches.  
With the supplied software ImageMixer  
3 SE Video Tools, you can also edit  
scenes, convert and resize them to  
upload them to your Web site or to take  
with you on your portable video player  
and more. For details about the  
functions available, refer to the  
Authoring DVD Discs and Photo DVDs  
software’s instruction manual (PDF file).  
For details about installing the software  
refer to PIXELA Applications  
You can connect the camcorder to the  
optional DW-100 DVD Burner to create  
DVD discs from your movies or Photo  
DVD discs from your photos. For details  
about the connection and operation,  
refer to the instruction manual of the  
DW-100.  
Installation Guide.  
Refer to this section along with the  
relevant sections in the instruction  
manual of the DW-100.  
71  
             
External Connections  
Connecting to the DVD Burner and  
Creating a Disc  
(
1 Turn on the DVD burner.  
Options for creating DVD discs  
Refer to Creating DVDs.  
(
mode)  
2 Connect the camcorder to the  
DVD burner using the supplied  
USB cable.  
[ALL SCENES]  
Add all the scenes to the disc(s).  
[PLAYLIST]  
• Connection  
. Refer to  
Connection Diagrams (  
69) and  
Add only the scenes included in the playlist  
Connections.  
• If the device selection screen  
appears, select [DVD BURNER]  
(
Options for creating Photo DVDs  
and press  
.
(
mode)  
• When the connection is  
completed, [NO DISC] will be  
displayed.  
[ALL PHOTOS]  
Add all the photos to the slideshow on the disc.  
TRANS.ORD]  
Add only photos marked with transfer orders  
3 Insert a brand new disc into the  
DVD burner.  
• Use the OPEN/CLOSE button on  
the DVD burner to open and close  
the disc tray.  
• After the disc is recognized, an  
information screen will display the  
type of DVD you are creating, the  
estimated time and number of  
discs it will require (based on the  
disc you inserted).  
• If you inserted a DVD-RW disc that  
already contains data, [THE DISC  
CONTAINS DATA] will be  
[
(
Preparations on the Camcorder  
1 Set the camcorder to  
mode  
to create DVD discs of your  
movies or  
mode to create  
Photo DVDs of your photos.  
• Power the camcorder using the  
compact power adapter.  
/
Select in advance  
the memory from which you want  
to add the scenes or photos  
displayed. To overwrite the data  
(erasing the previous content of  
(
35).  
the disc), press  
, select [YES]  
2 Select the scenes or photos you  
want to add to the disc.  
FUNC.  
and press again.  
[
MENU]  
[
SYSTEM SETUP]  
[ADD TO DISC]  
Desired option  
FUNC.  
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4 Press the start button on the DVD  
burner.  
• A progress bar will be displayed on  
the screen.  
• After pressing the start button  
(while the current disc is being  
written) the operation cannot be  
canceled.  
• DVD playback software that is  
installed and running (in the case of  
computers)  
Refer to the instruction manual of the  
external device and make sure it is  
compatible.  
IMPORTANT  
• When the disc (or the last disc, if  
the data requires multiple discs) is  
finalized, [TASK COMPLETED] will  
be displayed. Take out the disc  
and close the disc tray.  
• While the camcorder is connected to the  
DVD burner, do not open the memory  
card slot cover and do not remove the  
memory card.  
• Observe the following precautions while  
the ACCESS indicator on the camcorder  
is on or flashing. Failing to do so may  
result in permanent data loss.  
WHEN THE DATA REQUIRES MULTIPLE DISCS  
- Do not open the memory card slot  
cover.  
- Do not disconnect the USB cable.  
- Do not disconnect the power source  
or turn off the camcorder or the DVD  
burner.  
After a disc is finalized it will be ejected  
automatically and [INSERT A NEW/  
BLANK DISC AND CLOSE THE DISC  
TRAY] will appear. Insert the next disc  
and close the disc tray.  
• When creating discs with the optional  
DW-100 DVD Burner, you cannot add,  
using the [PLAYLIST] option, scenes  
recorded while the pre-recording  
function was on or divided scenes.  
• For important information on handling  
TO CREATE AN ADDITIONAL COPY OF THE  
SAME DISC  
After the operation is finished, [INSERT  
A NEW/BLANK DISC] will be displayed  
again. Insert a brand new disc and  
close the disc tray.  
your discs, refer to  
Cautions  
on handling.  
NOTES  
TO PLAY BACK A DVD DISC  
• If the LOCK switch on the memory card  
is set to prevent writing, you will not be  
able to create a disc with movies on the  
memory card.  
• The FUNC. menu and setup menus  
cannot be accessed while the  
camcorder is connected to the DVD  
burner.  
• Disconnect the USB cable before  
changing the operating mode.  
• The amount of time required for step 2  
depends on how many scenes are being  
Discs created with this camcorder and  
the DVD burner can be played back on  
DVD players and computers that meet  
the following requirements:  
• Compatible with the discs you  
created (DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-RW  
discs)  
• Compatible with DVD-Video  
specifications  
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External Connections  
included on a disc. We recommend  
keeping the number of scenes to 2,000  
or less. (In such case, the connection  
time will be about 3 minutes 30  
seconds).  
4 Repeat steps 2-3 to mark  
additional photos with transfer  
FUNC.  
orders or press  
close the menu.  
twice to  
Setting Transfer Orders from the Index  
Screen  
Options  
Transfer Orders  
[INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS]  
Opens the same screen described in Marking  
Using transfer orders, you can mark in  
advance which photos to add when  
creating a Photo DVD disc with the  
optional DW-100 DVD Burner. You can  
set transfer orders for up to 998 photos.  
Single Photos with Transfer Orders (  
Continue from step 3 of that procedure to set the  
transfer order.  
[SELECTED PHOTOS]  
Marks all the photos selected in advance  
(marked with a  
order. Refer to Pre-selecting Recordings from the  
checkmark) with a transfer  
(
Index Screen (  
[REMOVE ALL]  
Selecting Photos to Transfer  
(Transfer Order)  
Removes all the transfer orders.  
Set the transfer orders before connecting  
the camcorder to the DW-100.  
FUNC.  
/
Select in advance the  
memory from which you want to add  
photos ( 35).  
[
TRANSFER ORDER]  
Desired option [YES]  
FUNC.  
[OK]  
Marking Single Photos with Transfer  
Orders  
1 Open the photo selection screen.  
Copying your Recordings to an External  
Video Recorder  
FUNC.  
[
TRANSFER ORDER]  
appears on the screen.  
2 Select ( ) the photo you want to  
mark with a transfer order.  
You can copy your recordings by  
connecting the camcorder to a VCR or  
a digital video device.  
3 Press  
to set the transfer order.  
appears in the box  
next to the transfer order icon  
A checkmark  
.
Press  
transfer order.  
again to cancel the  
(
74  
       
Connecting  
Connect the camcorder to the VCR  
(
mode.  
Select in advance the  
memory from which you want to  
transfer photos ( 35).  
using Connection  
Connection Diagrams (  
or  
. Refer to  
69).  
1 Set the camcorder to  
/
Recording  
1 External device: Load a blank  
cassette or disc and set the device  
to record pause mode.  
2 Connect the camcorder to the  
computer using the USB cable.  
• Connection . Refer to  
Connection Diagrams (  
• If the device selection screen  
appears, select [PC/PRINTER] and  
2 Camcorder: Locate the scene you  
wish to copy and pause playback  
shortly before the scene.  
69).  
3 Camcorder: Resume the movie  
playback.  
press  
• The  
.
button lights up.  
4 External device: Begin recording  
when the scene you wish to copy  
appears. Stop recording when  
copying is complete.  
CONNECTION TO A COMPUTER RUNNING  
WINDOWS 7 OR WINDOWS VISTA  
5 Camcorder: Stop playback.  
3 Open [Computer].  
4 Open [Canon FS37]* and then  
NOTES  
open [Removable Storage].  
• We recommend powering the  
camcorder using the compact power  
adapter.  
• By default, on-screen displays will be  
embedded in the output video signal.  
You can change the displays by  
5 Open the [DCIM] folder and then  
the folder that contains the photos  
to transfer.  
6 Transfer the desired photos.  
* The displayed text varies depending on  
your camcorder model.  
repeatedly pressing DISP.  
(
CONNECTION TO A COMPUTER RUNNING  
WINDOWS XP  
Transferring Photos to a Computer  
3 Open [My Computer] and then  
open [Canon FS37]*.  
You can connect the camcorder to a  
computer using the supplied USB cable  
to transfer photos in the memory. The  
procedure varies depending on your  
computer’s operating system.  
4 Transfer the desired photos.  
* The displayed text varies depending on  
your camcorder model.  
75  
   
External Connections  
• Refer also to the computer’s instruction  
manual.  
• If you have no intention to use the  
optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you can  
set [USB SETTING] to [ PC/PRINTER]  
CONNECTION TO A COMPUTER RUNNING  
MAC OS  
3 Open [Macintosh HD] and then  
open the [Applications] folder.  
(
83) so the selection screen does not  
appear every time you connect the  
camcorder to a computer.  
4 Start the Image Capture program.  
5 Transfer the desired photos.  
• Depending on the number of photos on  
the memory card (Windows: 1,800  
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.  
IMPORTANT  
• While the camcorder is connected to the  
computer, do not open the memory card  
slot cover and do not remove the  
memory card.  
• Observe the following precautions while  
the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.  
Failing to do so may result in permanent  
data loss.  
• Disconnect the USB cable before  
changing the operating mode.  
- Do not open the memory card slot  
cover.  
- Do not disconnect the USB cable.  
- Do not turn off the camcorder or the  
computer.  
- Do not change the operating mode.  
• 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.  
• During the following operations, even if  
you connect the camcorder to the  
computer it will not be recognized.  
- Erasing all photos  
- Erasing all transfer orders  
- Erasing all print orders  
NOTES  
• We recommend powering the camcorder  
using the compact power adapter.  
76  
Additional Information  
This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages,  
handling and maintenance tips, and other information.  
Appendix: Menu Options Lists  
Menu items not available appear grayed out in the FUNC. menu or in black in the  
setup menus. For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus  
(
23). For details about each function, see the reference page. Menu options  
without a reference page are explained below the tables.  
FUNC. Menu  
FUNC. Menu (Recording Modes)  
Menu item  
Setting options  
Recording programs  
[
PROGRAM AE], [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]  
z
z
z
z
[
[
[
PORTRAIT], [ SPORTS], [ NIGHT], [ SNOW],  
BEACH], [ SUNSET], [ SPOTLIGHT],  
FIREWORKS]  
White balance  
Image effects  
[
AUTO], [ DAYLIGHT], [ TUNGSTEN], [ SET]  
z
z
z
z
[
IMAGE EFFECT OFF], [  
VIVID],  
[
NEUTRAL], [ SOFT SKIN DETAIL]  
Digital effects  
[
D.EFFECT OFF], [ FADE-T], [ WIPE],  
z
[
BLK&WHT], [ SEPIA], [ ART], [ MOSAIC]  
[
D.EFFECT OFF], [ BLK&WHT], [ SEPIA]  
z
Recording mode  
[
[
[
HIGH QUALITY 9Mbps],  
STANDARD PLAY 6Mbps],  
LONG PLAY 3Mbps]  
z
Photos size/quality  
[L 1024x768], [S 640x480]  
SUPER FINE], [ FINE], [ NORMAL]  
z
[
77  
         
Additional Information  
FUNC. Menu (Playback Modes)  
Menu item  
Setting options  
1
2
[SELECT MUSIC]  
[SELECT]  
[OFF], list of music files in the camcorder  
z
z
z
[INDIVIDUAL SCENES], [REMOVE ALL SELECTIONS],  
[CANCEL]  
From the index screen:  
[INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS], [REMOVE ALL SELECTIONS],  
[CANCEL]  
z
2
/
[COPY] [ALL SCENES], [ALL SCENES (THIS DATE)], [ONE SCENE],  
[SELECTED SCENES], [CANCEL]  
z
z
3
[NO], [YES]  
From single photo view: [NO], [YES]  
z
z
From the index screen:  
[ALL PHOTOS], [ONE PHOTO], [SELECTED PHOTOS],  
[CANCEL]  
2
[ADD TO PLAYLIST]  
[ALL SCENES (THIS DATE)], [ONE SCENE],  
[SELECTED SCENES], [CANCEL]  
z
4
3
[DIVIDE]  
[MOVE]  
z
z
[PROTECT]  
From single photo view: -  
From the index screen:  
[INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS], [SELECTED PHOTOS],  
[REMOVE ALL SELECTIONS], [CANCEL]  
z
[PRINT ORDER]  
From single photo view: 0-99 copies  
From the index screen:  
[INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS], [SELECTED PHOTOS(1 COPY)],  
[REMOVE ALL], [CANCEL]  
z
z
[TRANSFER ORDER]  
From single photo view: -  
From the index screen:  
[INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS], [SELECTED PHOTOS],  
[REMOVE ALL], [CANCEL]  
78  
Menu item  
[DELETE]  
Setting options  
2
3
[ALL SCENES], [ALL SCENES (THIS DATE)], [ONE SCENE],  
[SELECTED SCENES], [CANCEL]  
z
z
[ALL SCENES], [ONE SCENE], [CANCEL]  
From single photo view: [NO], [YES]  
From the index screen:  
z
[ALL PHOTOS], [ONE PHOTO], [SELECTED PHOTOS],  
[CANCEL]  
2
[SCENE SEARCH]  
[CALENDAR], [SELECT DATE], [CANCEL]  
z
1
2
3
4
Option not available from the original movies index screen.  
Option available from the original movies index screen and Video Snapshot index screen.  
Option available from the playlist index screen and Video Snapshot playlist index screen.  
Option available from the original movies index screen.  
Setup Menus  
Camera Setup (Zoom Type, Image Stabilizer, etc.)  
CAMERA SETUP  
Menu item  
[SELF TIMER]  
Setting options  
OFF]  
[
[
ON ], [  
z
z
z
z
[D.ZOOM]  
ON], [  
OFF]  
[ZOOM SPEED]  
[
[
VARIABLE], [  
SPEED 1]  
SPEED 3], [  
SPEED 2],  
OFF]  
z
[IMG STAB]  
[
DYNAMIC], [  
STANDARD], [  
z
z
[WIDESCREEN]  
[FOCUS PRI.]  
[A.SL SHUTTER]  
[WIND SCREEN]  
[REVIEW]  
[
[
[
[
ON], [  
OFF]  
ON:AiAF], [  
ON:CENTER], [  
OFF]  
z
z
*
ON], [  
OFF]  
OFF  
z
z
AUTO], [  
]
[
[
OFF], [  
6 sec], [  
2 sec], [  
8 sec], [  
4 sec],  
10 sec]  
z
* Option available only when the recording program is set to [ PROGRAM AE].  
[IMG STAB]: The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake. You can select the  
degree of compensation.  
[
DYNAMIC]: This setting compensates for a higher degree of camcorder shake, such  
as when shooting while walking, and is more effective as the zoom approaches full wide  
angle.  
[
STANDARD]: This setting compensates for a lower degree for camcorder shake, such  
as when shooting while remaining stationary, and is suitable for shooting natural-looking  
scenes. The picture angle will be wider at full wide-angle.  
79  
             
Additional Information  
• If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer may not be able to fully  
compensate. The image stabilizer may not be able to successfully eliminate all blur if the  
camcorder or the subject is moving too much.  
• The image stabilizer may not work well on subjects with low contrast, with a recurring,  
repetitive pattern or without vertical lines.  
• When [IMG STAB] is set to [  
appear natural, select [  
• We recommend setting the image stabilizer to [  
DYNAMIC], if the background’s movement does not  
STANDARD] or [ OFF].  
OFF] when using a tripod.  
[WIDESCREEN]: The camcorder uses the full width of the image sensor providing high-  
resolution 16:9 recordings.  
• Since the screen on the camcorder has an aspect ratio of 16:9, recordings with a 4:3  
aspect ratio will appear in the center of the screen with black sidebars.  
Playing back a widescreen recording: TV sets compatible with the WSS system will  
automatically switch to wide (16:9) mode. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the TV  
manually. To play back on a TV with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the [TV TYPE]  
setting accordingly (  
83).  
• The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the camcorder to  
mode.  
[FOCUS PRI.]: When the focus priority is activated, the camcorder records a photo only  
after the focus has been adjusted automatically. You can also select which AF frames to use.  
[
ON:AiAF]: One or more AF frames out of the nine frames available are automatically  
selected and the focus is fixed on them.  
ON:CENTER]: A single focusing frame appears in the center of the screen and the  
focus is automatically fixed on it.  
[
[
OFF]: No AF frame will appear and the photo will be recorded immediately after you  
PHOTO  
press  
.
• When the recording program is set to [ FIREWORKS], focus priority is  
automatically set to [ OFF].  
[A.SL SHUTTER]: The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain  
brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting.  
• The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/25 (1/12 in  
• The setting can be changed when the camcorder is set to  
camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the camcorder to  
• If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [ OFF].  
• If (camcorder shake warning) appears, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for  
mode).  
or  
mode. The  
mode.  
example, by mounting it on a tripod.  
[WIND SCREEN]: The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind  
when recording outdoors.  
• Some low-frequency sounds will be suppressed along with the sound of wind. When  
recording in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low-frequency  
sounds, we recommend setting the wind screen to [  
OFF  
].  
[REVIEW]: Selects the time to display a photo after it has been recorded to the memory.  
DISP.  
• If you press  
Press  
while reviewing a photo it will continue to be displayed indefinitely.  
PHOTO  
halfway to return to the normal display.  
80  
       
Memory Operations (Initialization, etc.)  
/
MEMORY OPER.  
Menu item  
Setting options  
/
z
z
z
z
[MEMORY INFO]  
[CARD INFO]  
z
z
z
z
z
z
/
[BUILT-IN MEM], [CARD]  
[MEDIA:MOVIES]  
/
[BUILT-IN MEM], [CARD]  
z
z
z
z
[MEDIA:PHOTOS]  
*
[INITIALIZE]  
/
[BUILT-IN MEM],  
z
z
[CARD], [CANCEL]  
[INITIALIZE], [COMPL.INIT.], [CANCEL]  
* Option available from the original movies index screen and Video Snapshot index screen.  
[MEMORY INFO]/[CARD INFO]: Displays a screen where you can verify how much of the  
built-in memory ( only) or the memory card is currently in use (total  
/
recording time and total number of photos) and approximately how much memory remains  
available for recording.  
• Estimated figures about available movie recording time and available number of photos  
are approximate and based on the recording mode and photo quality/size settings  
currently in use.  
/
The total space for the built-in memory may be less than the capacity  
listed in Specifications ( 105).  
• In the [CARD INFO] screen you can also verify the Speed Class of the memory card.  
• The maximum number of remaining photos displayed on the screen is 99999.  
Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)  
DISPLAY SETUP  
Menu item  
[BRIGHTNESS]  
Setting options  
z
z
z
z
[LCD DIMMER]  
[AUDIO LEVEL]  
[TV SCREEN]  
[DATA CODE]  
[
[
[
ON], [  
ON], [  
ON], [  
OFF]  
OFF]  
OFF]  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
[
DATE], [ TIME],  
z
[
DATE & TIME], [ CAMERA DATA]  
[MARKERS]  
[
[
[
OFF], [  
LEVEL(GRY)], [  
GRID(GRY)]  
LEVEL(WHT)],  
GRID(WHT)],  
z
z
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Additional Information  
Menu item  
Setting options  
],[DEUTSCH], [  
[LANGUAGE  
]
[
]
z
z
z
z
[ENGLISH], [ESPAÑOL], [FRANÇAIS],  
[ITALIANO], [MAGYAR], [MELAYU],  
[NEDERLANDS], [POLSKI], [PORTUGUÊS],  
[
[
[
[
], [TÜRKÇE], [  
],  
],  
], [  
], [  
], [  
], [  
],  
], [  
]
[START WEEK]  
[DEMO MODE]  
[SATURDAY], [SUNDAY], [MONDAY]  
ON], [ OFF]  
z
[
z
z
[BRIGHTNESS]: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.  
• Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect the brightness of your  
recordings or that of the playback image on a TV.  
[LCD DIMMER]: When set to [  
ON], this function dims the LCD screen. Doing so is  
ideal when using the camcorder in environments where the LCD’s illumination could be an  
annoyance.  
DISP.  
To turn off the LCD screen dimmer, change this setting to [  
2 seconds or more.  
OFF] or press  
for  
• Dimming the LCD screen does not affect the brightness of your recordings or that of the  
playback image on a TV.  
• When the LCD screen dimmer is turned off, the screen’s brightness returns to the  
previous setting.  
[AUDIO LEVEL]: Displays the audio level indicator on the LCD screen so you can check  
the audio recording level while recording.  
Low  
High  
Audio level  
[TV SCREEN]: When set to [  
ON], the camcorder’s on-screen displays will appear also  
on the screen of a TV or monitor connected using the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable.  
[DATA CODE]: Displays the date and/or time when the scene was recorded.  
[
CAMERA DATA]: Displays the aperture (f-stop) and shutter speed used when  
recording.  
[MARKERS]: You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the screen. Use the  
markers as a reference to make sure your subject is framed correctly (vertically and/or  
horizontally).  
• Using the markers will not affect the recordings.  
[START WEEK]: Select the day on which the week starts for the calendar display (  
36).  
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[DEMO MODE]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder’s main features. It starts  
automatically when the camcorder is powered with the compact power adapter if you  
leave it turned on for more than 5 minutes.  
To cancel the demo mode once it has started, press any button or turn off the  
camcorder.  
System Setup (Speaker Volume, Beep, etc.)  
SYSTEM SETUP  
Menu item  
[BATTERY INFO]  
[BEEP]  
Setting options  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
[
[
HIGH VOLUME],  
LOW VOLUME], [  
OFF]  
[POWER SAVE]  
[QUICK START]  
[
ON], [  
OFF]  
10 min],  
30 min]  
z
z
z
z
z
z
[
[
OFF], [  
20 min], [  
[SPEAKER VOL.]  
[TV TYPE]  
z
z
z
z
z
z
[
NORMAL TV], [  
WIDE TV]  
[USB SETTING]  
[
DVD BURNER], [ PC/PRINTER],  
[
CONNECT&SET]  
[ADD TO DISC]  
[ALL SCENES], [PLAYLIST]  
[ALL PHOTOS], [ TRANS.ORD]  
CONTINUOUS]  
z
z
z
z
[PHOTO NOS.]  
[FIRMWARE]  
[
RESET], [  
z
[BATTERY INFO]: Displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge (as a  
percentage) and the remaining recording time ( mode) or playback time  
mode).  
,
(
,
[BEEP]: A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder, the self-  
timer countdown, etc.  
[POWER SAVE]: In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery  
pack, it will automatically shut off if left without any operation for 5 minutes.  
• Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, [AUTO POWER OFF] will appear.  
• In standby mode, the camcorder will shut off after the time selected for the [QUICK  
START] setting.  
• The Power Save mode cannot be set while the compact power adapter is connected to  
the camcorder.  
[QUICK START]: Select whether to activate the Quick Start function (  
33) when you  
close the LCD panel in a recording mode and the length of time after which the camcorder  
will end the standby mode and shut off automatically.  
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[SPEAKER VOL.]: Adjust (  
volume using the joystick guide (  
) the volume of the playback. You can also adjust the  
[TV TYPE]: In order to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio, select the  
setting according to the type of television to which you will connect the camcorder.  
[
[
NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio.  
WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio.  
• When the TV type is set to [  
NORMAL TV], the picture displayed on the LCD screen  
will be smaller than the full display area.  
[USB SETTING]: Select the connection protocol to use when connecting the camcorder to  
an external device using the USB cable.  
[
[
[
DVD BURNER]: To connect exclusively to the optional DW-100 DVD Burner.  
PC/PRINTER]: To connect to a computer, a printer or similar USB peripherals.  
CONNECT&SET]: To make the selection from a screen that appears at the time of the  
connection to the external device.  
[PHOTO NOS.]: Select the photo numbering method to be used on a new memory card.  
Photos are automatically assigned consecutive photo numbers from 0101 to 9900, and  
stored in folders containing up to 100 photos. Folders are numbered from 101 to 998.  
[
RESET]: Photo numbers will restart from 101-0101 every time you insert a new  
memory card.  
[
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 [  
CONTINUOUS] setting.  
[FIRMWARE]: You can verify the current version of the camcorder’s firmware. This menu  
option is usually unavailable.  
Date/Time Setup  
DATE/TIME SETUP  
Menu item  
[T.ZONE/DST]  
Setting options  
List of world time zones.  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
[DATE/TIME]  
[DATE FORMAT]  
[Y.M.D (2010.1.1 AM 12:00)],  
[M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2010 12:00 AM)],  
[D.M.Y (1.JAN.2010 12:00 AM)]  
[DATE FORMAT]: Select the date format to be used for most on-screen displays, and (if  
selected) for the date printed on photos.  
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Trouble?  
Troubleshooting  
If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Sometimes what you  
think is a malfunction of the camcorder may have the simplest of solutions - please  
read the “CHECK THIS FIRST” box before going on to the more detailed problems  
and solutions. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.  
CHECK THIS FIRST  
Power supply  
Is the battery charged? Is the compact power adapter correctly connected to the  
camcorder? (  
Recording  
Did you turn the camcorder on and set it to recording mode? (  
If you are recording to a memory card, is one correctly inserted into the camcorder?  
27)  
(
Playback  
Did you turn the camcorder on and set it to playback mode? (  
21)  
If you are playing back recordings from a memory card, is one correctly inserted into the  
camcorder? (  
27) Does it contain any recordings?  
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.  
Cannot charge the battery pack  
- Make sure the camcorder is off so charging can start.  
- The battery pack’s temperature has either fallen below 0 °C or risen above 40 °C. If the battery pack is too  
cold, warm it up. If the battery pack is too hot, let it cool down until its temperature is below 40 °C.  
- Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C.  
- The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.  
- The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached. Such battery packs cannot be charged  
using this camcorder.  
A noise can be heard from the compact power adapter.  
- A faint sound can be heard while the compact power adapter is connected to a power outlet. This is not a  
malfunction.  
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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 it becomes hot very quickly or it becomes too hot to touch, it may indicate a problem with the camcorder.  
Consult a Canon Service Center.  
The battery pack is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures.  
- The battery may have reached the end of its battery life. Buy a new battery pack.  
Recording  
Start/Stop  
Pressing  
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).  
- The memory is full or it already contains 3,999 scenes (the maximum number of scenes). Delete some  
recordings (  
39) or initialize the memory (  
28) to free some space.  
Start/Stop  
The point where  
was pressed does not match the beginning/end of the recording.  
Start/Stop  
- There is a slight interval between pressing  
malfunction.  
and the actual start of recording. This is not a  
Start/Stop  
- When the pre-recording function is used, the beginning of the scene will differ from when  
pressed.  
was  
The camcorder will not focus.  
- Autofocus does not work on the subject. Focus manually (  
- Lens is dirty. Clean the lens with a soft lens-cleaning cloth (  
47).  
100). Never use tissue paper to clean the lens.  
When a subject flits across in front of the lens, the image appears slightly bent.  
- This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors. When a subject crosses very quickly in front of the  
camcorder, the image may seem slightly warped. This is not a malfunction.  
Changing the operating mode between recording ( )/record pause (  
usual.  
)/playback ( ) takes longer than  
- When the memory contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than usual. Save  
your recordings ( 71) and initialize the memory ( 28).  
Movies or photos cannot be recorded properly.  
- This may occur as movies and photos are recorded/deleted over time. Save your recordings (  
initialize the memory ( 28).  
71) and  
Playback  
Cannot add scenes to the playlist.  
- The playlist cannot contain more than 99 scenes or 100 hours of scenes.  
- You may not be able to add scenes to the playlist if they were recorded or edited using another device and  
then transferred to a memory card connected to a computer.  
Cannot delete a scene.  
- You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using another device and then transferred to a  
memory card connected to a computer.  
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Deleting scenes takes longer than usual.  
- When the memory contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than usual. Save  
your recordings (  
71) and initialize the memory (  
Cannot erase a photo  
- The photo is protected. Remove the protection (  
Cannot play back a music track.  
- If the music tracks were erased when the memory was initialized, transfer music files back to the memory.  
Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to transfer the music files on the supplied  
Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM to a memory card connected to a computer. For details, refer  
to the software’s instruction manual (PDF file). Mac OS users: Use the Finder to transfer the music files on the  
supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM to a memory card connected to a computer. Refer to  
Music Files (  
101) for folder structure of the memory and CD-ROM.  
When playing back recordings combined with music, the video and audio do not play back correctly (playback  
skips or stops).  
- This occurs when music files are transferred and there is not enough available space in the memory (about  
5 times more than the size of the music files). Make sure there is enough space and then transfer the music  
files again.  
When playing a slideshow, it takes longer than usual for the photos to advance or there are brief stops in the  
audio.  
- This may occur when using a memory card with no Speed Class rating or playing back photos recorded with  
another device and then transferred to a memory card connected to a computer. Play back photos taken with  
this camcorder from a memory card rated Speed Class 2 or higher.  
Indicators and Onscreen Displays  
lights up in red.  
- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack (  
appears on the screen.  
- The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached so the remaining battery time cannot be  
displayed.  
lights up in red.  
- A memory card error occurred. Turn off the camcorder. Remove and reinsert the memory card. Initialize the  
memory card (  
28) if the display does not change back to normal.  
- The memory card is full. Replace the memory card or delete some recordings (  
on the memory card.  
39, 59) to free some space  
The ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator flashes rapidly while the camcorder is charging.  
-
(one flash at 0.5-second intervals)  
Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty. Consult a Canon  
Service Center.  
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The ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator flashes very slowly while the camcorder is charging.  
-
(one flash at 2-second intervals)  
The battery pack’s temperature has either fallen below 0 °C or risen above 40 °C. If the battery pack is too  
cold, warm it up. If the battery pack is too hot, let it cool down until its temperature is below 40 °C.  
- Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C.  
- The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.  
Picture and Sound  
The LCD screen appears dim.  
DISP.  
- The LCD screen dimmer is on. To turn it off, press  
for 2 seconds or more.  
Screen displays turn on and off repeatedly.  
- The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack (  
- Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly.  
Abnormal characters appear on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly.  
- Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time. If the problem still persists, disconnect the  
power source and press the RESET button with a pointed item. Pressing the RESET button resets all settings.  
Video noise appears on screen.  
- When using the camcorder close to devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields (plasma TVs, cellular  
phones, etc.), keep a distance between the camcorder and these devices.  
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. This is not a malfunction.  
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.  
Memory Card and Accessories  
Cannot insert the memory card.  
- The memory card was not facing the correct direction. Turn the memory card over and insert it (  
Cannot record on the memory card.  
- The memory card is full. Erase some recordings to free some space or replace the memory card.  
- Initialize the memory card (  
28) when you use it with the camcorder for the first time.  
- The LOCK switch on the SD or SDHC memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the position of  
the LOCK switch.  
- In order to record movies, a compatible memory card must be inserted (  
- The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set [PHOTO NOS.] to [RESET] (  
insert a new memory card.  
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- The camcorder may not be able to record on a memory card that was recorded on with another device.  
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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 camcorder. Select the  
correct video input.  
The computer doesn’t recognize the camcorder even though the camcorder is connected correctly.  
- [USB SETTING] is set to [DVD BURNER]. Set it to [PC/PRINTER] or to [CONNECT&SET] (  
- Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder. After a short while, turn it on again and restore the  
connection.  
- Connect the camcorder to a different USB port on the computer.  
The printer is not working even though the camcorder and printer are connected correctly.  
- [USB SETTING] is set to [DVD BURNER]. Set it to [PC/PRINTER] or to [CONNECT&SET] (  
- Disconnect the USB cable. Turn the printer off and then on again and restore the connection.  
The camcorder doesn’t recognize the DW-100 DVD Burner even though it is connected correctly.  
- [USB SETTING] is set to [PC/PRINTER]. Set it to [DVD BURNER] or to [CONNECT&SET] (  
List of Messages (in alphabetical order)  
Following the list of messages for the camcorder you can find separate lists for  
printing-related messages (  
optional DW-100 DVD Burner (  
95) and for messages that appear only when using the  
94).  
ACCESSING THE CARD DO NOT REMOVE THE CARD  
- You opened the memory card slot cover while the camcorder was accessing the memory card or the  
camcorder started accessing the memory card as you opened the memory card slot cover. Do not remove the  
memory card until this message disappears.  
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 save your recordings regularly (  
BUFFER OVERFLOW RECORDING WAS STOPPED  
- The data transfer rate was too high for the memory card in use and the recording was stopped. Replace the  
memory card with one rated Speed Class 2, 4, 6 or 10.  
/
BUILT-IN MEM INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE CAMCORDER  
- There is a problem that prevents accessing the built-in memory. Initialize the built-in memory with this  
camcorder ( 28).  
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BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR  
- The built-in memory could not be read. This may indicate a problem with the camcorder. Consult a Canon  
Service Center.  
/
BUILT-IN MEMORY FULL  
- The built-in memory is full ([  
some space.  
END] appears on the screen). Delete some recordings (  
/
CANNOT ACCESS THE BUILT-IN MEMORY  
- There is a problem with the built-in memory.  
CANNOT COMMUNICATE WITH THE BATTERY PACK CONTINUE USING THIS BATTERY PACK?  
- You attached a battery pack that is not recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder.  
- 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 COPY  
- The total size of the scenes you selected to copy exceeds the available space on the memory card. Delete  
some recordings on the memory card ( 39, 59) or reduce the number of scenes to copy.  
CANNOT DIVIDE THE SCENE. INITIALIZE ONLY USING THE CAMCORDER.  
- The scene could not be divided because data could not be added to the camcorder’s file management data.  
Save the recordings (  
71) and initialize the memory (  
- Use the supplied supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE Transfer Utility to transfer the scene to a computer and  
divide it.  
CANNOT EDIT  
- Cannot move or delete original scenes or scenes in the playlist.  
CANNOT EDIT CHECK THE CARD  
- The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer. Initialize the memory card with this  
camcorder (  
CANNOT ENTER THE STANDBY MODE NOW  
- The camcorder cannot enter the standby mode if the remaining battery charge is too low.  
CANNOT PLAY BACK  
- There is a problem with the memory.  
/
CANNOT PLAY BACK CANNOT ACCESS THE BUILT-IN MEMORY  
- There is a problem with the built-in memory.  
CANNOT PLAY BACK CHECK THE CARD  
- There is a problem with the memory card.  
/
CANNOT PLAY THE MOVIES IN THE BUILT-IN MEMORY INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE  
CAMCORDER  
- The camcorder’s built-in memory was initialized using a computer. Initialize the built-in memory with this  
camcorder (  
CANNOT PLAY THE MOVIES ON THIS CARD  
- Movies cannot be played back from a memory card with a capacity of 64 MB or less.  
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CANNOT PLAY THE MOVIES ON THIS CARD INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE CAMCORDER  
- The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer. Initialize the memory card with this  
camcorder (  
CANNOT RECORD  
- There is a problem with the memory.  
- This message can also appear if condensation has formed (  
completely before resuming use.  
100). Wait until the camcorder dries  
/
CANNOT RECORD CANNOT ACCESS THE BUILT-IN MEMORY  
- There is a problem with the built-in memory.  
CANNOT RECORD CHECK THE CARD  
- There is a problem with the memory card.  
/
CANNOT RECORD MOVIES IN THE BUILT-IN MEMORY INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE  
CAMCORDER  
- The camcorder’s built-in memory was initialized using a computer. Initialize the built-in memory with this  
camcorder ( 28).  
CANNOT RECORD MOVIES ON THIS CARD  
- Movies cannot be recorded on a memory card with a capacity of 64 MB or less.  
CANNOT RECORD MOVIES ON THIS CARD INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE CAMCORDER  
- The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer. Initialize the memory card with this  
camcorder (  
CARD FULL  
- The memory card is full. Erase some recordings (  
CARD REACHED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SCENES  
- The memory card already contains 3,999 scenes (the maximum number of scenes); no further scenes can be  
39, 59) to free some space or replace the memory card.  
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copied onto the memory card. Delete some recordings (  
39) to free some space.  
CARD INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE CAMCORDER  
- There is a problem that prevents accessing the memory card. Initialize the memory card with this camcorder  
(
CARD UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE DATA  
- The memory card contains scenes recorded in a different television system (NTSC).  
CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK  
- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack (  
CHECK THE CARD  
- Cannot access the memory card. Check the memory card and make sure it is inserted correctly (  
- A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record or display the image.  
- You inserted a MultiMedia Card (MMC) into the camcorder. Replace it with an SD/SDHC memory card  
compatible for use with this camcorder.  
- If after the message disappears,  
remove and reinsert the memory card. If  
- Initialize the memory card ( 28). (Doing so will erase all the recordings on the memory card.)  
appears in red, perform the following: Turn off the camcorder and  
turns back to green you can resume recording/playback.  
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CONNECT THE COMPACT POWER ADAPTER  
- When the camcorder is in  
mode and is connected to the computer, this message will appear if the  
camcorder is being powered by the battery pack. Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder.  
COULD NOT ADD TO PLAYLIST  
- The playlist cannot contain more than 100 hours of scenes.  
LCD SCREEN HAS BEEN DIMMED  
DISP.  
- Hold  
pressed down for 2 seconds or more.  
MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO RECORD MOVIES ON THIS CARD  
- You may not be able to record movies on a memory card without a Speed Class rating. Replace the memory  
card with one rated Speed Class 2 or higher.  
NAMING ERROR  
- The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set [PHOTO NOS.] to [RESET] (  
erase all the photos on the memory card or initialize it.  
83) and  
NEED TO RECOVER FILES FROM THE CARD. CHANGE THE POSITION OF THE CARD’S LOCK SWITCH.  
- This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was accidentally  
interrupted while the camcorder was writing to the memory card and later the position of the card’s LOCK  
switch was changed to prevent erasure. Change the position of the LOCK switch.  
NO CARD  
- There is no memory card in the camcorder.  
NO PHOTOS  
- There are no photos to play back.  
NO SCENES  
- There are no scenes recorded in the memory selected.  
NOT AVAILABLE IN DUAL SHOT  
- You pressed a button that cannot be used in  
mode. Turn the camera mode dial to a flexible recording  
mode (  
or ).  
NOT ENOUGH AVAILABLE SPACE CANNOT DIVIDE THE SCENE  
- The scene could not be divided because there was not enough available space in the memory. Delete some  
scenes (  
PLAYLIST IS FULL. CANNOT DIVIDE THE SCENE.  
- Scene could not be divided. The playlist cannot contain more than 99 scenes. Delete some scenes (  
39).  
PRINT ORDER ERROR  
- You attempted to set more than 998 photos in the print order.  
PROCESS CANCELED  
- The process was canceled following user intervention.  
REACHED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SCENES  
- The maximum number of scenes has been reached. Delete some scenes (  
- Scene could not be added to the playlist ( 52). The playlist cannot contain more than 99 scenes. Delete  
some scenes ( 53).  
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READING THE BUILT-IN MEMORY  
- Reading data from the built-in memory.  
READING THE CARD  
- Reading data from the memory card.  
SCENE RECORDED USING ANOTHER DEVICE. CANNOT DIVIDE THE SCENE.  
- Scenes recorded with another device and then transferred to a memory card connected to a computer cannot  
be divided using this camcorder.  
SOME  
PHOTOS COULD NOT BE DELETED  
- Protected photos cannot be deleted. Cancel the protection setting before deleting.  
SOME SCENES COULD NOT BE ADDED  
- Scene could not be added to the playlist. The playlist cannot contain more than 99 scenes. Delete some  
scenes from the playlist (  
SOME SCENES COULD NOT BE DELETED  
- Movies that were protected/edited with other devices and then transferred to a memory card connected to a  
computer cannot be deleted.  
TASK IN PROGRESS DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER SOURCE  
- The camcorder is updating the memory. Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery  
pack.  
THE CAMCORDER IS SET TO MOVIE MODE  
PHOTO  
- You pressed  
while the camera mode dial was set to  
.
THE CAMCORDER IS SET TO PHOTO MODE  
Start/Stop  
- You pressed  
while the camera mode dial was set to  
.
THE CARD IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION  
- The LOCK switch on the SD or SDHC memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the position of  
the LOCK switch.  
THE MEMORY CARD COVER IS OPEN  
- After inserting a memory card, close the memory card slot cover (  
THIS PHOTO COULD NOT BE DELETED  
- Protected photos cannot be deleted. Cancel the protection setting before deleting.  
TOO MANY PHOTOS DISCONNECT USB CABLE  
- Disconnect the USB cable and decrease the number of photos on the memory card to fewer than 1,800.  
If a dialog box appeared on the computer screen, close it. Disconnect the USB cable, and restore the  
connection after a short while.  
TRANSFER ORDER ERROR  
- You attempted to set more than 998 transfer orders. Reduce the number of photos marked with transfer  
orders.  
UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE DATA  
- A memory card with data recorded in a different television system (NTSC) was inserted into the camcorder.  
UNABLE TO RECOVER DATA  
- Could not recover a corrupted file.  
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WHILE THE CAMCORDER IS CONNECTED TO A PC DO NOT DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE OR POWER SOURCE  
CANNOT TURN OFF POWER OR CHANGE MODES  
- When the camcorder is in  
mode and is connected to the computer with a USB cable, the camcorder  
cannot be operated. Disconnecting the USB cable or power source while this 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.  
Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner  
If a message appears while the camcorder is connected to the optional DW-100 DVD  
Burner, refer to the following section and also to the instruction manual of the DVD  
burner.  
CANNOT READ THE DISC CHECK THE DISC  
- During disc recording mode, this message can appear when a commercially available DVD disc (a DVD disc  
containing movies, software, etc.) or an 8 cm mini DVD disc is inserted.  
- During disc playback mode, this message can appear when a commercially available DVD disc or a brand  
new DVD disc is inserted.  
CLOSE THE MEMORY CARD SLOT COVER  
- The memory card slot cover is open. Close the cover after correctly inserting the memory card (  
27).  
CONNECT THE COMPACT POWER ADAPTER  
- The camcorder is being powered by the battery pack. Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder.  
DISC ACCESS FAILURE CHECK THE DISC  
- There was an error when reading the disc or attempting to write onto it.  
- This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait until the DVD burner dries completely before  
resuming use (  
- The disc may not be loaded correctly. Try removing the disc and reinserting it.  
ERROR READING THE DATA  
- Error while reading the recordings from the camcorder.  
- Check that the USB cable was not accidentally disconnected.  
LOADING THE DISC  
- Reading data from the disc.  
NO DISC  
- Insert a disc into the DVD burner.  
- This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait until the DVD burner dries completely before  
resuming use (  
NO PHOTOS  
- There are no photos to add to the disc.  
NO SCENES  
- There are no movies to add to the disc.  
NO TRANSFER ORDERS  
- You selected to create a DVD with the [TRANS.ORD] setting, but no photos have been marked with transfer  
orders (  
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OPERATION CANCELED  
- The USB cable was disconnected and the operation was canceled. Check the USB connection.  
UNABLE TO RECOVER DATA  
- Could not recover a corrupted file.  
Direct Print Related Messages  
CANNOT PRINT!  
- You attempted to print a photo that has a different compression. Alternatively, you attempted to print a photo  
that was edited on a computer or recorded with another camcorder and then transferred to a memory card  
connected to a computer.  
CHECK PRINT SETTINGS  
- Current print settings cannot be used for printing with the  
button.  
COMMUNICATION ERROR  
- The printer is experiencing a data transfer error. Cancel printing, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the  
printer. After a while, turn the printer back on and reconnect the USB cable. When you are printing using the  
button, check the print settings.  
Or, you attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of photos. Reduce the number of  
photos.  
COULD NOT PRINT X PHOTOS  
- You attempted to use the print order settings to print X photos that have a different compression. Alternatively,  
you attempted to print X photos that were edited on a computer or recorded with another camcorder and then  
transferred to a memory card connected to a computer.  
FILE ERROR  
- You attempted to print a photo that has a different compression. Alternatively, you attempted to print a photo  
that was edited on a computer or recorded with another camcorder and then transferred to a memory card  
connected to a computer.  
HARDWARE ERROR  
- Cancel printing. Turn off the printer and turn it back on. Check the printer status. If the printer is equipped with  
a battery, it might be exhausted. In such case, turn off the printer, replace the battery and turn it back on.  
INCOMPATIBLE PAPER SIZE  
- The paper settings of the camcorder conflict with the printer’s settings.  
INK ABSORBER FULL  
- Select [CONTINUE] to resume printing. Consult a Canon Service Center (refer to the list included with the  
printer) to replace the ink absorber.  
INK ERROR  
- There is a problem with the ink. Replace the ink cartridge.  
LOW INK LEVEL  
- The ink cartridge needs to be replaced soon. Select [CONTINUE] to restart printing.  
NO INK  
- The ink cartridge is not inserted or is out of ink.  
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Additional Information  
NO PAPER  
- Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper.  
NO PRINTHEAD  
- No print head is installed in the printer or the print head is defective.  
PAPER ERROR  
- There is a problem with the paper. The paper is not correctly loaded or the paper size is wrong. Alternatively,  
if the paper output tray is closed, open it to print.  
PAPER JAM  
- The paper jammed during printing. Select [STOP] to cancel printing. After removing the paper, set some paper  
again and retry printing.  
PAPER LEVER ERROR  
- Paper lever error occurred. Adjust the paper selection lever to the proper position.  
PRINT ERROR  
- Cancel printing, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. After a while, turn the printer back on and  
reconnect the USB cable. Check the printer status.  
- When you are printing using the  
button, check the print settings.  
PRINTER COVER OPEN  
- Close the printer cover securely.  
PRINTER ERROR  
- A malfunction has occurred that may require repairs. (Canon inkjet printers: the printer’s green power lamp  
and orange error lamp flash alternately.)  
- Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. Unplug the printer’s power cord from the power outlet and  
contact the appropriate customer support center or service center.  
PRINTER IN USE  
- The printer is in use. Check the printer status.  
SET PRINT ORDER  
- No photo has been marked with a print order.  
NOTES  
About Canon Inkjet/SELPHY DS Printers: If the printer’s error indicator flashes or an error  
message appears on the printer’s operation panel, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.  
• If you cannot solve the problem even after consulting this list and the printer’s instruction  
manual, contact the closest Canon Service Center (refer to the list included with the  
printer).  
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Dos and Don’ts  
it may damage the camcorder and/or  
the lens.  
• Be careful of heat generated by  
lighting equipment.  
Handling Precautions  
• Do not disassemble the camcorder. If  
the camcorder does not function  
properly, consult qualified service  
personnel.  
Camcorder  
• Handle the camcorder with care. Do  
not subject the camcorder to shocks  
or vibration as this may cause  
damage.  
• When mounting the camcorder on a  
tripod, make sure that the tripod’s  
fastening screw is shorter than  
5.5 mm. Using other tripods may  
damage the camcorder.  
Be sure to observe the following  
precautions to ensure maximum  
performance.  
Save your recordings periodically.  
Make sure to transfer your recordings  
to an external device such as a  
computer or digital video recorder  
(
71) and back them up on a  
regular basis. This will protect your  
important recordings in case of  
damage and create more free space  
on the memory. Canon shall not be  
liable for any data loss.  
5.5 mm  
• When using a wrist strap or a  
shoulder strap, do not allow the  
camcorder to swing and hit an object.  
• Do not carry the camcorder by the  
LCD panel. Be careful when closing  
the LCD panel.  
• Do not leave the camcorder in places  
subject to high temperatures (like the  
inside of a car under direct sunlight),  
or high humidity.  
When recording movies, try to get a  
calm, stable picture. Excessive  
camcorder movement while shooting  
and extensive use of fast zooms and  
panning can result in jittery scenes. In  
extreme cases, the playback of such  
scenes may result in visually induced  
motion sickness. If you experience  
such a reaction, immediately stop the  
playback and take a rest break as  
necessary.  
• Do not use the camcorder near strong  
electromagnetic fields such as above  
TVs, near plasma TVs or mobile  
phones.  
• Do not point the lens at strong light  
sources. Do not leave the camcorder  
pointed at a bright subject.  
• Do not use or store the camcorder in  
dusty or sandy places. The  
camcorder is not waterproof – avoid  
also water, mud or salt. If any of the  
above should get into the camcorder  
Long-term Storage  
If you do not intend to use the  
camcorder for a long time, store it in a  
place free of dust, in low humidity, and  
at temperatures not higher than 30 °C.  
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Additional Information  
To extend the battery life of the  
battery pack, discharge it completely  
before storing it.  
Battery Pack  
• Charge and discharge all your battery  
packs fully at least once a year.  
DANGER!  
Treat the battery pack with care.  
• Keep it away from fire (or it might  
explode).  
Regarding batteries that do not bear the  
Intelligent System mark  
• Do not expose the battery pack to  
temperature higher than 60 °C. 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.  
• For your safety, battery packs that do  
not bear the Intelligent System mark  
(
103) will not  
be charged even if you attach them to  
this camcorder or to the optional  
CG-800E Battery Charger.  
• If you use with the camcorder battery  
packs that are not genuine Canon  
battery packs,  
will appear and  
CAUTION:  
the remaining battery time will not be  
displayed.  
Danger of explosion if battery is  
incorrectly attached. Attach only with  
the same type.  
• Dirty terminals may cause a poor  
contact between the battery pack  
and the camcorder. Wipe the  
terminals with a soft cloth.  
Memory Card  
• We recommend saving 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  
makes no warranties for corrupted or  
lost data.  
Remaining Battery Time  
If the remaining battery time displayed  
is not correct, charge the battery pack  
fully. However, the correct time may not  
be displayed if a fully charged battery  
pack is used continuously in high  
temperatures or it is left unused for long  
periods of time. Additionally, depending  
on the battery life, the correct time may  
not be displayed. Use the time shown  
on the screen as an approximation.  
• 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.  
Long-term Storage  
• Store battery packs in a dry place at  
temperatures no higher than 30 °C.  
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• Check the direction before inserting  
the memory card. Forcing a memory  
card into the slot if it is not correctly  
oriented may damage the memory  
card or the camcorder.  
Disposal  
When you delete movies or initialize the  
built-in memory (  
/
only) or  
• Do not attach any labels or stickers  
on the memory card.  
memory card, only the file allocation  
table is altered and stored data is not  
physically erased. Take the necessary  
precautions when you dispose of the  
camcorder or memory card, for  
• SD/SDHC memory cards have a  
physical switch to prevent writing on  
the card so as to avoid the accidental  
erasure of the card’s content. To write  
protect the memory card, set the  
switch to the LOCK position.  
example by physically damaging it to  
prevent the leakage of private data.  
/
If giving the camcorder  
to another person, initialize the built-in  
memory using the [COMPL.INIT.]  
setting (  
28), fill it up with  
unimportant recordings, and then  
initialize it again using the same  
method. This makes recovering the  
original recordings very difficult.  
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  
become totally discharged if you do not  
use the camcorder for about 3 months.  
To recharge the built-in lithium battery:  
Connect the compact power adapter to  
the camcorder and leave it connected  
for about 24 hours with the camcorder  
off.  
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Additional Information  
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  
Maintenance/Others  
• When a cold room is heated rapidly  
Cleaning  
TO AVOID CONDENSATION  
Camcorder Body  
• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the  
camcorder body. Never use  
chemically treated cloths or volatile  
solvents such as paint thinner.  
• Do not expose the camcorder to  
sudden or extreme changes in  
temperature.  
• Place the camcorder in an airtight  
plastic bag and let it adjust to  
temperature changes slowly before  
removing it from the bag.  
Lens  
If the lens surface is dirty, the autofocus  
may not work properly.  
• Remove any dust or dirt particles  
using a non-aerosol type blower  
brush.  
WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED  
• Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth  
to gently wipe the lens. Never use  
tissue paper.  
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.  
LCD Screen  
• Clean the LCD screen using a clean,  
soft lens-cleaning cloth.  
• Condensation may form on the  
surface of the screen when the  
temperature changes suddenly. Wipe  
it with a soft dry cloth.  
Using the Camcorder Abroad  
Condensation  
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.  
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.  
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The music files are saved in the  
memory under the following folder  
structure.  
Playback on a TV Screen  
You can only play back your recordings  
on TVs compatible with the PAL  
system. PAL (or the compatible SECAM  
system) is used in the following regions/  
countries:  
[CANON]  
[PRIVATE]  
[MY_MUSIC]  
Europe: All of Europe and Russia.  
Americas: Only in Argentina, Brazil,  
Uruguay and French territories (French  
Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, etc.).  
Asia: Most of Asia (except in Japan, the  
Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan and  
Myanmar). Africa: All of Africa and  
African islands. Australia/Oceania:  
Australia, New Zealand, Papua New  
Guinea; most Pacific islands (except for  
Micronesia, Samoa, Tonga and US  
territories like Guam and American  
Samoa).  
MUSIC_01.WAV to  
MUSIC_99.WAV  
The supplied Instruction Manual/Music  
Data Disc CD-ROM contains a folder  
called [MUSIC].  
- Windows users: This folder contains two  
folders called [MUSIC 1] and [MUSIC 2].  
Use tracks from both folders to your  
liking. Transfer the music files on the CD-  
ROM to the [MY_MUSIC] folder on the  
memory card.  
- Mac users: This folder contains the  
tracks to transfer to the memory card.  
Use the Finder to transfer the music files  
in the [MUSIC] folder on the CD-ROM to  
the [MY_MUSIC] folder on the memory  
card.  
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: 10 seconds  
File extension: WAV  
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Additional Information  
General Information  
System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)  
SS-600/SS-650 Shoulder Strap  
WS-20 Wrist Strap  
TV  
VCR/DVD recorder  
SCART  
Adapter  
CG-800E  
Battery Charger  
DW-100 DVD Burner  
STV-250N  
Stereo Video Cable  
DVD discs  
BP-808  
Battery Pack  
IFC-300PCU  
USB Cable  
CA-570 Compact  
Power Adapter  
PictBridge-  
compatible printers  
SD/SDHC  
memory card  
Card reader/writer  
SC-2000  
Soft Carrying  
Case  
Computer  
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Optional Accessories  
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.  
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine  
Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or  
accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon  
accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this  
warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon  
accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.  
Battery Packs  
When you need extra battery packs, make  
sure you select the BP-808.  
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.  
CG-800E Battery Charger  
Use the battery charger to charge the  
battery packs.  
Charging Times  
The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according  
to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack.  
Charging conditions  
Charging time  
140 min.*  
Using the camcorder  
Using the CG-800E Battery Charger  
105 min.  
* When the camcorder charges an exhausted battery pack for the first 20 minutes, it can be used  
for 3 times longer than it was charged. In other words, you can record with the camcorder for  
60 minutes after a 20-minute charge.  
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Additional Information  
Recording and Playback Times  
The recording and playback times given in the following table are approximate and  
vary according to recording mode and charging, recording or playback conditions.  
The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold  
surroundings, when using the brighter screen settings, etc.  
Using the built-in memory (  
/
only)  
Recording mode  
Usage time  
XP  
SP  
LP  
Maximum recording time  
Typical recording time*  
Playback time  
210 min.  
105 min.  
295 min.  
210 min.  
105 min.  
295 min.  
210 min.  
105 min.  
295 min.  
Using a memory card  
Recording mode  
Usage time  
XP  
SP  
LP  
Maximum recording time  
Typical recording time*  
Playback time  
205 min.  
100 min.  
285 min.  
210 min.  
105 min.  
290 min.  
205 min.  
105 min.  
290 min.  
* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and  
power on/off.  
Shoulder Strap  
You can attach a shoulder strap for more  
security and portability.  
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.  
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Specifications  
LEGRIA FS37/FS36/FS307/FS306/FS305  
System  
Recording System  
Movies:  
Photos:  
SD-Video  
Video compression: MPEG-2  
Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3)  
DCF (Design rule for camera file system), compatible with  
1
Exif Ver. 2.2 and with DPOF  
Photo compression: JPEG (Super Fine, Fine, Normal)  
Television System  
Recording Media  
CCIR standard (625 lines, 50 fields) PAL color signal  
Built-in flash memory, 16 GB; SD or SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory card  
(not included)  
Built-in flash memory, 8 GB; SD or SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory card (not  
included)  
/
/
SD or SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory card (not  
included)  
Maximum Recording Time  
(approximate figures)  
Built-in memory, 16 GB  
XP: 3 hr. 40 min., SP: 5 hr. 30 min., LP: 10 hr. 25 min.  
Built-in memory, 8 GB  
XP: 1 hr. 50 min., SP: 2 hr. 45 min., LP: 5 hr. 10 min.  
4 GB memory card  
XP: 55 min., SP: 1 hr. 20 min., LP: 2 hr. 35 min.  
Image Sensor  
1/6-type CCD, approx. 800,000 pixels  
Effective pixels (all figures are approximate values)  
2
16:9 Movies (advanced zoom, [IMG STAB] set to [OFF] or [STANDARD])  
440,000 (T) / 540,000 (W) pixels  
(optical zoom, [IMG STAB] set to [DYNAMIC])  
440,000 pixels  
4:3 Movies (optical zoom)  
Photos  
400,000 pixels  
530,000 pixels  
LCD Screen  
Microphone  
Lens  
6.7 cm (2.7 in.), wide, TFT color, approx. 123,000 dots  
Stereo electret condenser microphone  
f=2.6-96.2 mm, F/2.0-5.2, 37x optical zoom  
35 mm equivalent (all figures are approximate values)  
16:9 Movies (advanced zoom, [IMG STAB] set to [OFF] or [STANDARD])  
40.5-1,676 mm  
(optical zoom, [IMG STAB] set to [DYNAMIC])  
45.3-1,676 mm  
4:3 Movies (advanced zoom)  
49.8-1,843 mm  
Photos  
43.6-1,613 mm  
Lens Configuration  
AF System  
Minimum Focusing Distance  
White Balance  
10 elements in 8 groups (1 double-sided, aspheric element)  
TTL autofocus, manual focus available  
1 m; 1 cm at full wide angle  
Auto white balance, preset white balance (DAYLIGHT, TUNGSTEN) or custom white  
balance  
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Additional Information  
Minimum Illumination  
[NIGHT] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/6:  
1.1 lx  
[PROGRAM AE], Auto slow shutter [ON], Shutter speed at 1/25:  
4.5 lx  
Recommended Illumination  
Image Stabilization  
Size of Photos  
1
More than 100 lx  
Electronic ([DYNAMIC] setting available when recording movies)  
1024 x 768, 640 x 480 pixels  
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.  
2
When two values are given, the first indicates the value at full telephoto (T) and the second indicates the value at full wide-angle  
(W).  
Terminals  
AV OUT Terminal  
3.5 mm minijack; Output only  
Video:  
Audio: –10 dBV (47 kΩ load) / 3 kΩ or less  
1 Vp-p / 75 Ω unbalanced  
USB Terminal  
mini-B, USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB); Output only  
Power/Others  
Power supply (rated)  
Power consumption  
(SP mode, AF on)  
7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter)  
1.8 W (LCD screen, normal brightness)  
Operating temperature  
0 - 40 °C  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
Weight (camcorder body only)  
55 x 59 x 121 mm excluding the grip belt  
225 g excluding the grip belt  
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter  
Power supply  
100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Rated output / consumption  
Operating temperature  
Dimensions  
8.4 V DC, 1.5 A / 29 VA (100 V) – 39 VA (240 V)  
0 – 40 °C  
52 x 29 x 90 mm  
135 g  
Weight  
106  
BP-808 Battery Pack  
Battery type  
Rechargeable lithium ion battery, compatible with Intelligent System  
Rated voltage  
Operating temperature  
Battery capacity  
Dimensions  
7.4 V DC  
0 - 40 °C  
890 mAh  
30.7 × 23.3 × 40.2 mm  
46 g  
Weight  
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. The  
information in this manual is verified as of March 2010. Subject to change without  
notice.  
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Additional Information  
Deleting/Erasing  
Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 53  
Index  
Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 59  
Digital effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Direct print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
Dividing scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Dual Shot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
DVD authoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71  
A
Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . 100  
Aspect ratio of a connected TV  
(TV type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83  
Audio level indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81  
Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80  
Autofocus (AF): AF frame  
(9-point AiAF/Center point) . . . . . . . . 80  
AV OUT terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69  
E
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89  
Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
F
Fireworks (recording program) . . . . . . . 41  
Focus  
Focus priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79  
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
FUNC. menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 77  
B
Backing up recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71  
Backlight correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Battery pack  
Battery information . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Remaining charge indicator . . . . . . 15  
Beach (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83  
Built-in backup battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99  
H
Histogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
I
Image effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79  
Index screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 58  
Initializing the memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
C
Calendar display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100  
Connections to external devices . . . . . 69  
Copying*  
J
Joystick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Joystick guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
L
D
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
LCD screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Data code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82  
Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Date format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84  
Daylight saving time . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Time zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
*
/
only.  
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Recording programs . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 41  
Recording time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
RESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88  
Reviewing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80  
M
Magnifying photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100  
Manual exposure adjustment . . . . . . . .46  
Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82  
Memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98  
Mini video light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43  
Music files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101  
S
Screen icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
SD/SDHC memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Searching scenes by date . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Selecting the media*  
N
for playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Self timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 80  
Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
Snow (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Special Scene (recording programs) . . 40  
Sports (recording program) . . . . . . . . . 41  
Spotlight (recording program) . . . . . . . . 41  
Sunset (recording program) . . . . . . . . . 41  
Night (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . .41  
O
Onscreen display selection . . . . . . .50, 61  
P
P (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
Photo numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83  
Photo quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55  
Photo size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55  
Playback  
Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57  
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51  
Portrait (recording program) . . . . . . . . .41  
Power save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Pre-recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Print order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66  
Print/share button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64  
Printing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63  
Protecting photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61  
T
Telephoto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Timeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Transfer order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74  
Transferring to a computer  
Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71  
Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85  
Tv (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Q
U
Quick Start function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
USB terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69  
R
V
Recording  
VIDEO SNAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Video Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 84  
Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55  
Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
*
/
only.  
109  
Additional Information  
W
Z
White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Wide angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80  
Zoom  
Advanced zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Zoom speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 79  
Trademark Acknowledgements  
• The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo is a trademark.  
• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.  
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.  
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective companies.  
• 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.  
110  
Canon Europa N.V.  
Bovenkerkerweg 59-61, 1185 XB Amstelveen, The Netherlands  
www.canon-europa.com  
Canon UK Ltd.  
CCI Service Centre, Unit 130  
Centennial Park, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3SE, England  
Telephone 0870-241-2161  
Canon Australia Pty Ltd  
Tel: 13-13-83 (within Australia only)  
(61) 02-9805-2555  
www.canon.com.au  
Canon New Zealand Ltd  
Tel: 800-222-666 (within New Zealand only)  
(64) 02-9805-2555  
www.canon.co.nz  
Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd  
1 HarbourFront Avenue, #04-01 Keppel Bay Tower, Singapore 098632  
Tel: (65) 6799 8888  
Fax: (65) 6799 8882  
Canon Hongkong Company Ltd  
19/F, The Metropolis Tower, 10 Metropolis Drive,  
Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong  
Tel: +852 3191 2333, Fax: +852 2428 3963  
Canon Latin America, Inc.  
Sales & Enquiries: 703 Waterford Way, Suite 400, Miami, FL 33126 USA  
For support concerning the supplied PIXELA software, please call  
PIXELA customer support (details in the PIXELA Applications Installation  
Guide).  
PUB. DIE-0349-000B  
CANON Inc.  
© CANON INC. 2010  
30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan  

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