Canon VIXIA HF21 User Manual

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HD Camcorder  
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The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable  
to disconnect the plug in case of an accident.  
CAUTION:  
• Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached. Use only the same type of  
batteries.  
• Do not expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the inside of a car under  
direct sunlight, fire, etc.  
Important Warning  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
CAUTION:  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER  
(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING  
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the  
user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may  
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.  
The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence  
of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying  
the product.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder  
VIXIA HF21 A and all its accessories.  
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Read these instructions.  
Keep these instructions.  
Heed all warnings.  
Follow all instructions.  
Do not use this apparatus near water.  
Clean only with dry cloth.  
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
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Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug  
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a  
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the  
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the  
obsolete outlet.  
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Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.  
10 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.  
11 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.  
12 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus  
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has  
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to  
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.  
13 Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the  
product is operated.  
14 Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future  
reference.  
15 Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be  
adhered to.  
16 Follow Instructions — All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.  
17 Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or  
aerosol cleaners. The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual.  
18 Accessories — Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be  
hazardous.  
19 Avoid magnetic or electric fields — Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable  
communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation. They may cause  
picture interference, or permanently damage the camera.  
20 Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric shock — Do not use this product near water or in  
rainy/moist situations.  
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21 Placing or Moving — Do not place on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or  
adult, and serious damage to the product.  
A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,  
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart  
combination to overturn.  
22 Power Sources — The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter should be  
operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not  
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power  
company. Regarding other power sources such as battery power, refer to instructions in this  
manual.  
23 Polarization — The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2-prong  
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into  
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug  
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician  
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.  
24 Power Cord Protection — Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be  
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to plugs  
and the point from which the cords exit the product.  
25 Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an  
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL  
Fig. 1  
outside antenna is connected to the  
ELECTRICAL CODE  
product, be sure the antenna is  
grounded so as to provide some  
ANTENNA LEAD  
IN WIRE  
protection against voltage surges  
and built-up static charges. Section  
810 of the National Electrical Code,  
GROUND  
CLAMP  
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
ANSI / NFPA No. 70—1984,  
provides information with respect to  
proper grounding of the mast and  
supporting structure, grounding of  
the lead-in wire to an antenna  
discharge unit, size of grounding  
conductors, location of antenna  
discharge unit, connection to  
grounding electrodes, and  
ELECTRIC  
SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
NEC - NATIONAL  
ELECTRICAL CODE  
(NEC ART 250. PART H)  
requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure 1.  
26 Lightning — For added protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left  
unattended and unused for long periods of time, disconnect it from the wall outlet and  
disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-  
line surges.  
27 Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of  
fire or electric shock.  
28 Objects and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into this product through  
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a  
fire or electric shock. Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product.  
29 Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers  
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified  
service personnel.  
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30 Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power  
sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the  
following conditions:  
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.  
b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into, the product.  
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
d. If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions.  
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions. Improper  
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work  
by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.  
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.  
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. This indicates a need for  
service.  
31 Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician  
has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same  
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric  
shock or other hazards.  
32 Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service  
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating order.  
33 Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat  
registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
When replacement of the power supply is required, please return it to the responsible  
nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA-570.  
The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. For areas  
where 120 V AC power is not used, you will need a special plug adapter. Contact your  
nearest Canon Service Center for further information.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
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Online product registration for USA Customers only.  
Register your product online at www.registercanon.com  
Protect your product  
We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new  
Canon product on file to help you refer to this information in the event  
of an insurance claim such as loss or theft.  
Receive information on new products and promotions  
Upon your request, we will send you information on Canon new prod-  
ucts and promotions.  
The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attach-  
ment unit of the camcorder. Write down the number and other informa-  
tion here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase  
to aid identification in case of theft.  
Date of Purchase:  
Purchased From:  
Dealer Address:  
Dealer Phone No.:  
Model Name: VIXIA HF21 A  
Serial No.:  
Trademark Acknowledgements  
• The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo is a trademark.  
• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in  
the United States and/or other countries.  
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.  
• x.v.Color and the x.v.Color logo are trademarks.  
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation  
and Sony Corporation.  
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective companies.  
• This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG-4  
compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and non-  
commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant  
video. No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.  
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Enjoying High-Definition Video with  
your Camcorder  
Preserve your most treasured memories, be it unforgettable scenery or  
cherished moments spent with family and friends, with high-definition  
video recordings of a quality second only to actually being there.  
What is High-Definition Video?  
1,080  
lines  
Capture the finest detail, like the  
movement or shine of a single  
strand of hair  
Your camcorder features a full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS)  
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that captures video at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels . This results in  
video recordings of unparalleled high quality, fine detail and lifelike vivid  
colors.  
How does full high definition compare with standard-definition TV  
broadcasts?  
Approximately 6 times the number of pixels.  
More than twice the number of scanning lines.  
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“Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with  
high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels  
(scanning lines).  
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Video is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to MXP or  
FXP mode. In other recording modes, the picture is recorded at 1,440 x 1,080  
pixels.  
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What are the advantages of flash memory?  
Your videos and photos are recorded in the built-in memory or on  
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commercially available SD/SDHC memory cards using AVCHD  
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specifications . 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. In fact, using the Quick Start function  
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48) you can open the LCD panel and start recording within  
approximately one second.  
Any New Functions?  
Pre-recording When pre-recording (  
71) is activated, the camcorder  
starts recording video continuously into a temporary 3-second memory.  
START/STOP  
When you press the  
button, the scene recorded will have  
started 3 seconds before you started shooting. This is especially useful  
when it is difficult to predict when to start recording.  
Face Detection With face detection (  
75), have the camcorder  
automatically detect people's faces and use this information to adjust the  
focus and set the best exposure for beautiful videos and photos.  
Video Snapshot Discover a fun, new way to play back video. Shoot or  
capture (  
67) short scenes about 4 seconds in length and arrange them  
into a video clip set to your favorite background music.  
Cinema Mode Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the  
[
Cine Mode] recording program (  
66) with the 24 fps progressive  
frame rate.  
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For details about memory cards that can be used with this camcorder refer to  
Using a Memory Card ( 41).  
AVCHD is the new standard for recording high-definition video. With AVCHD  
specifications, the video signal is recorded using MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compres-  
sion and the audio signal is recorded in Dolby Digital.  
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Can I play back my high-definition video on  
other devices?  
Needless to say, you can connect your camcorder to an HDTV to enjoy your  
recordings with family and friends (  
124). You also have the following  
options:  
You can easily play back video recorded on the memory card by  
inserting the memory card directly into AVCHD-compatible TV sets  
and HDD or DVD recorders that feature an SD/SDHC memory card  
slot4. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV or digital  
video recorder.  
You can play back AVCHD discs of your recordings created using the  
optional DW-100 DVD Burner (  
126) on the DVD Burner itself or on  
AVCHD-compatible DVD players or Blu-ray Disc players5.  
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Depending on the device used, correct playback may not be possible even if the  
device is AVCHD-compatible. In such case, play back the recordings on the  
memory card using the camcorder.  
AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be created with  
the optional DW-100 DVD burner. Use the software on the supplied Video Tools  
CD-ROM to back up such scenes.  
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About this Manual  
Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF21. Please read this  
manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future  
reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to  
Troubleshooting (  
Conventions Used in this Manual  
IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.  
NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating  
procedures.  
POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the  
function described.  
: Reference page number within this manual.  
To complete some operations you will need to refer also to other  
instruction manuals. This will be indicated with the following icons:  
Refer to the Digital Video Software’ instruction manual,  
included as a PDF file in the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO  
Solution Disk CD-ROM.  
DVSD  
Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW-100  
DVD Burner.  
DW-100  
• 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/STOP  
button to start recording until you press again to pause  
the recording.  
• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with  
a still camera.  
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Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)  
The camcorder offers 5 recording modes. Changing the recording  
mode will change the recording time available on the memory. Select  
MXP or FXP mode for better movie quality; select LP mode for longer  
recording times. The following table gives approximate recording  
times.  
Operating modes:  
Brackets [ ] are used to refer to  
menu options as they are  
displayed on screen.  
FUNC.  
[
Standard Play 7 Mbps]  
Desired recording mode  
FUNC.  
NOTES  
AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be cre-  
ated with the optional DW-100 DVD Burner. Use the software on the  
supplied Video Tools CD-ROM to back up such scenes.  
The names of most buttons and  
switches are indicated within a  
“button” frame.  
The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the  
actual recording times will vary depending on the content of the scenes.  
The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the cam-  
corder to  
mode.  
FUNC.  
For example  
.
The  
explanation on how to use the menus, refer to Using the Menus  
36). For a concise summary of all available menu options and  
settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists ( 137).  
arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For a detailed  
(
indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and  
indicates that the function is not available. For a detailed explanation  
refer to Operating Modes (  
34).  
Introduction Š 17  
Getting to Know the Camcorder  
Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs  
The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:  
XCA-570 Compact Power Adapter  
(incl. power cord)  
BP-809 Battery PackW  
XWL-D88 Wireless Controller  
(incl. CR2025 lithium button battery)  
STV-250N Stereo Video CableW  
Yellow • Red • White plugs  
XCTC-100/S Component Cable  
Red • Green • Blue plugs  
IFC-400PCU USB CableW  
XWS-30 Wrist Strap  
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The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder:  
PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM* and ‘PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE’  
Installation Guide  
- ImageMixer 3 SE Transfer Utility – Software for saving and transferring  
movies.  
- Music Transfer Utility – Software for transferring to the camcorder  
music data for video snapshot playback.  
PIXELA Application - Disc 2 CD-ROM*  
- ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools – Software for managing, editing, and  
playing back movies.  
DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM* and Installation Guide – Soft-  
ware for saving, managing, and printing photos.  
Music Data CD-ROM – Contains music files that can be used as back-  
ground music during playback.  
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 Applica-  
tion - Disc 1 CD-ROM.  
* The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (on PDF file).  
Introduction Š 19  
Names of Parts  
Left side view  
RESET button (  
155)  
VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button  
(
(
67)/  
(print/share) button  
DISP. (on-screen display) button  
80)/  
BATT. INFO button (  
Speaker ( 50)  
Memory card slot cover  
(
Memory card slot (  
42)  
AV OUT terminal (  
120, 122)/  
(headphones) terminal (  
Camera mode dial (  
Right side view  
Strap mount (  
USB terminal (  
HDMI OUT terminal (  
Grip belt (  
30)  
Instant AF sensor (  
Stereo microphone (  
Mini video light (  
81)  
Flash (  
Front view  
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Mini advanced shoe (  
Top view  
PHOTO button (  
Zoom lever (  
94)  
ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator:  
Green – ON  
Orange – Standby (  
Red – Charging (  
48)  
POWER button  
Remote sensor (  
LCD screen (  
Joystick (  
FUNC. button (  
(play/pause) button (  
START/STOP button ( 45)  
(stop) button ( 50)/  
Zoom out W (wide-angle) button  
PLAYLIST button (  
/
(
LCD panel  
Zoom in T (telephoto) button (  
35)  
(camera/play) button (  
MIC terminal (  
COMPONENT OUT terminal  
ACCESS indicator (  
(
27)  
Battery attachment unit (  
START/STOP button (  
DC IN terminal (  
Back view  
Serial number  
The serial number label is located in  
the battery attachment unit. Remove  
the battery pack to find it.  
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Bottom view  
BATTERY RELEASE switch (  
Tripod socket ( 168)  
Wireless Controller WL-D88  
START/STOP button (  
45)  
37, 137)  
FUNC. button (  
MENU button (  
PLAYLIST button (  
Navigation buttons (  
/
/
/
)
(frame reverse) button (  
(fast reverse) button (  
51)  
(play) button (  
(pause) button (  
(stop) button (  
PHOTO button (  
Zoom buttons (  
SET button  
94)  
47)  
(frame advance) button (  
(fast forward) button (  
DISP. (on-screen display) button  
80)  
(
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Screen Displays  
Recording Movies  
Remaining recording time  
On the memory card  
Operating mode (  
Recording program (  
In the built-in memory  
White balance (  
Image effect (  
Digital effect (  
Image stabilizer (  
24F progressive frame rate  
26, 66)  
142)  
77)  
(
Recording mode (  
46)  
Face detection (  
Photo quality/size  
(simultaneous recording) (  
Wind screen off (  
TM  
x.v.Color  
(
Remote sensor off (  
Audio level indicator (  
Mini advanced shoe (  
81)  
Microphone attenuator (  
Pre-recording (  
Memory operation (  
Headphone output (  
Instant AF (  
MF Manual focus (  
Level marker (  
Backlight correction (  
Mini video light ( 66)  
Remaining battery time (  
26)  
While recording/during playback:  
Scene counter (hours : minutes :  
seconds)  
In record pause mode: Total number of  
scenes  
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Recording Photos  
Zoom (  
Exposure  
Light metering mode (  
Drive mode ( 103)  
Photo quality/size (  
Self timer ( 71)  
Number of available photos  
On the memory card  
(
72)  
105)  
In the built-in memory  
Camcorder shake warning (  
AF frame (  
Focus and exposure lock (  
Flash ( 101)  
142)  
Playing Movies (During Playback)  
Joystick guide (  
36)  
Data code (  
Scene number  
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Viewing Photos  
Manual focus (  
File size  
Histogram (  
107)  
Current photo / Total number of  
photos  
Manual exposure (  
Photo size (  
Photo number (  
149)  
Aperture value (  
Shutter speed (  
Protected photo mark (  
108)  
Date and time of recording  
Introduction Š 25  
Memory operation  
Record, Record pause,  
Fast reverse playback,  
Frame advance,  
Playback,  
Slow playback,  
Frame reverse.  
Playback pause,  
Slow reverse playback,  
Fast playback,  
Remaining battery time  
• 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 icon shows a rough estimate  
100%  
75%  
50%  
25%  
0%  
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.  
• When you attach an empty battery pack, the power may turn off without displaying  
• Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are  
used, the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately.  
BATT.INFO  
.
• 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 information may not be displayed.  
Remaining recording time  
When there is no more free space on the memory, “  
End” (built-in memory) or  
End” (memory card) will be displayed and the recording will stop.  
24F progressive frame rate  
Select the 24F progressive frame rate (  
You can combine this frame rate with the [  
enhance the effect.  
66) to give your recordings a cinematic look.  
Cine Mode] recording program to  
Number of available photos  
in red: There is no memory card in the camcorder.  
in green: 6 or more photos in yellow: 1 to 5 photos  
can be recorded.  
• When viewing the photos, the display will always be in green.  
in red: No more photos  
• 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.  
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Preparations  
This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the  
menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your  
camcorder.  
Getting Started  
Charging the Battery Pack  
The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using  
the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use.  
For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a  
fully charged battery pack, refer to the tables on pages 177-178.  
1 Connect the power cord to the  
compact power adapter.  
2
Plug the power cord into a power outlet.  
3 Connect the compact power  
adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN  
terminal.  
DC IN  
terminal  
4 Attach the battery pack to the  
camcorder.  
Press the battery pack softly into the  
battery attachment unit and slide it up  
until it clicks in place.  
ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator  
5 Charging will start when the  
camcorder is turned off.  
• If the camcorder was on, the green  
ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out  
when you turn off the camcorder.  
After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG)  
indicator will start flashing in red  
(battery pack charging). The red ON/  
OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when  
the battery pack is fully charged.  
Preparations Š 27  
       
• If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting (  
To remove the battery pack  
BATTERY RELEASE  
1 Slide  
in the  
direction of the arrow and hold it  
pressed down.  
2 Slide the battery pack down and  
then pull it out.  
BATTERY RELEASE switch  
IMPORTANT  
• Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the com-  
POWER  
pact power adapter. After pressing  
to turn off the camcorder,  
important data is updated in the memory. Be sure to wait until the green  
ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out.  
• We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between  
10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Outside the temperature range of  
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start.  
• Do not connect to the camcorders DC IN terminal or to the compact  
power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recom-  
mended for use with this camcorder.  
To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not con-  
nect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for  
overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and  
ships, DC-AC inverters, etc.  
NOTES  
• The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off.  
• If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder  
using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be con-  
sumed.  
• Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore,  
charge them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full  
charge.  
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• We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times  
longer than you think you might need.  
USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that  
powers the product is recyclable. Please call  
1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this  
battery.  
Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories  
First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wire-  
less controller.  
1 Press the tab in the direction of the  
arrow and pull out the battery  
holder.  
2 Place the lithium button battery with  
the + side facing up.  
3 Insert the battery holder.  
Tab  
To use the wireless controller  
Point the wireless controller at the camcorder’s remote sensor when  
you press the buttons.  
You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller  
from the front of the camcorder.  
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NOTES  
• The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor  
is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight.  
• If the wireless controller does not work, check that  
[Wireless  
Remote Control] is not set to [  
battery.  
Off  
]. Otherwise, replace the  
Accessories  
Fasten the grip belt.  
Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach  
the zoom lever with your index finger, and  
START/STOP  
the  
button with your thumb.  
To remove the grip belt  
1 Lift the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the  
Velcro pad.  
2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the  
camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to  
remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder.  
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To attach the 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.  
You can also attach the wrist strap to the  
strap mount on the grip belt to use both  
for extra convenience and protection.  
To attach a shoulder strap  
Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip  
belt and adjust the length of the strap.  
Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen  
Rotating the LCD Panel  
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.  
You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward.  
You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. Rotating the  
LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful in the following cases:  
- To include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer.  
- To allow the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller  
from the front.  
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180°  
180°  
Subject can monitor the LCD screen  
90°  
NOTES  
About the LCD screen: The screen is produced using extremely high-pre-  
cision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels  
operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasion-  
ally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. This has no  
effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.  
LCD Backlight  
When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD  
screen. Turn on the LCD backlight to make it brighter.  
DISP.  
With the camcorder on, hold  
seconds.  
pressed down for more than 2  
• Repeat this action to switch the LCD backlight between off (normal) and  
on (bright).  
• If  
[LCD Screen Dimmer] is set to [  
On], pressing DISP. for  
more than 2 seconds will turn off the screen dimmer and return the LCD  
screen to its previous brightness setting.  
NOTES  
• The LCD backlight does not affect the brightness of the recordings.  
• Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the bat-  
tery pack.  
You can further adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the  
[LCD Brightness] setting, or dim it with the  
[LCD Screen Dim-  
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mer] setting to use in places where the light from the LCD screen can  
be a nuisance.  
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Basic Operation of the Camcorder  
Operating Modes  
Recording  
When recording video or photos, the camcorder’s  
operating mode is determined by the position of the  
camera mode dial.  
Operating  
mode  
Camera mode  
dial  
Onscreen icon  
Operation  
Easy recording of movies and  
photos (  
Dual Shot Record video and take photos easily, letting the camcorder take care of all the  
settings – Great for beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder  
settings.  
Recording movies (  
Recording photos (  
Flexible recording Use one of the dedicated recording modes to enjoy full access to the  
menus and advanced functions and change the camcorder’s settings to your preference.  
NOTES  
• Only the following buttons/functions are available in  
mode.  
START/STOP  
-
-
for recording movies.  
for recording photos.  
PHOTO  
- Zoom lever and zoom buttons on the LCD panel.  
- Quick Start (  
VIDEO SNAP  
-
for video snapshot (  
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• In  
mode, menus cannot be accessed but the following settings  
can be changed in advance, before setting the camera mode dial to  
.
- Recording mode of movies  
- Size/quality of photos  
- Your selection of recording media for movies/photos  
- Auto slow shutter  
- Backlight correction  
- All settings under the setup menus  
• Even in one of the flexible recording modes (  
corder can help you with the settings. For example, you can use the  
Special Scene recording programs ( 61) to set at once all the optimal  
,
and  
tabs.  
or  
), the cam-  
settings to match special recording conditions.  
Playback  
For playback, the camcorder’s operating mode is  
determined by the position of the camera mode dial  
and the  
(camera/play) button. Press  
to  
switch between camera (recording) mode and play-  
back mode.  
Operating Onscreen  
mode icon  
Camera mode  
dial  
Operation  
Playing back movies  
or  
(index screen) (  
Press  
Viewing photos (single  
photo view) (  
NOTES  
• When switching to a playback mode, the memory selected for playback  
will be the same currently used for recording.  
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Joystick and Joystick Guide  
Use the joystick to operate the camcorder's menus.  
Push the joystick up, down, left or right  
Press the joystick itself (  
the settings or confirm an action. On  
menu screens, this is indicated by the  
) to save  
(
,
) to select an item or  
change settings.  
icon  
.
If the joystick guide does not appear on the screen, press  
the joystick (  
on the operating mode.  
or push  
to  
,
) to display it. The functions that appear depend  
,
or  
mode: Select (  
) a function and press  
change the setting. With some functions, you will need to make  
further adjustments ( ).  
mode: First, select (  
) a “row” of functions; then, press  
to  
operate the function in the middle or push the joystick ( or ) to  
operate the function on the left or right, respectively.  
The joystick guide will minimize after 2 seconds. When the joystick  
guide is minimized, you can still adjust or turn on/off the selected func-  
tion; you can also maximize ( ) the joystick guide to select another  
function or hide ( ) it altogether.  
Using the Menus  
Many of the camcorder’s functions can  
be adjusted from the menus that open  
FUNC.  
after pressing  
. In  
mode,  
menus cannot be accessed and, except  
in a few cases, most menu settings will  
return to their default values.  
For details about the available menu  
options and settings, refer to the appen-  
dix Menu Options Lists (  
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Selecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu  
The following is an example of selecting a FUNC. menu option in  
mode (the operation is similar in  
mode). In playback modes, the  
operation varies depending on the function selected so refer to the rel-  
evant chapter as necessary.  
FUNC.  
1 Press  
.
2 Select (  
) the icon of the function  
you want to change from the left  
side column.  
Menu items not available will appear  
grayed out.  
3 Select (  
) the desired setting from the available options at the  
bottom bar.  
• The selected option will be highlighted in orange.  
• With some settings you will need to make further selections and/or  
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  
to close the menu at any time.  
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus  
FUNC.  
1 Press  
.
2 Select (  
press  
,
) [  
Menu] and  
to open the setup  
menus.  
FUNC.  
You can also hold  
pressed  
down for more than 1 second or  
MENU  
press  
on the wireless  
controller to open directly the setup  
menus screen.  
3 Select (  
4 Select (  
) the tab of the desired menu.  
) the setting you want to change and press  
.
• The orange selection bar indicates the menu setting currently  
selected. Menu items not available appear grayed out.  
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• Move (  
) the orange selection bar to the tabs at the top of the  
screen to select a different menu (step 3).  
5 Select (  
setting.  
,
) the desired option and press  
to save the  
FUNC.  
6 Press  
.
FUNC.  
You can press  
to close the menu at any time.  
NOTES  
• A small font size is used in menu screens so you can see all options and  
current settings in one screen. You can enlarge the font size by setting  
[Font Size] to [ Large] but you may have to scroll down to find  
some menu options and only the icons of the current settings will be  
displayed.  
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First Time Settings  
Setting the Date and Time  
You will need to set the date and time of  
the camcorder before you can start  
using it. The [Date/Time] screen will  
appear automatically when the cam-  
corder’s clock is not set.  
When the [Date/Time] screen appears,  
the year will be selected.  
1 Change (  
) the year and move ( ) to the month.  
2 Change the rest of the fields (month, day, hour and minutes) in the  
same way.  
3 Select ( ) [OK] and press  
setup screen.  
to start the clock and close the  
NOTES  
• When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in  
rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date  
and time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium  
battery (  
171) and set the time zone, date and time again.  
• 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  
month-day-year (for example, [Jan. 1, 2009 12:00 AM]). You can  
change the date format and the clock format (12/24 hours) with the  
[Date Format] setting.  
You can also change the date and time later on (not during the initial  
setup). Open the [Date/Time] screen from the setup menus:  
FUNC.  
[
Menu]  
[Date/Time]  
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Changing the Language  
The default language of the camcorder  
is English. You can set it to one of 22  
other languages.  
Operating modes:  
FUNC.  
[
Menu]  
[Language  
FUNC.  
]
Desired language  
NOTES  
• The displays  
and  
that appear in some menu screens refer to  
the name of buttons on the camcorder and will not change, regardless  
of the language selected.  
Changing the Time Zone  
Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is  
New York.  
Operating modes:  
To set the home time zone  
FUNC.  
[
Menu]  
[Time Zone/DST]  
FUNC.  
*
Your local time zone**  
* When you travel, select the  
local time at your destination.  
**To adjust for daylight saving time, select the area name marked with a  
icon and select the time zone that matches the  
.
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Using a Memory Card  
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder  
You can use commercially available  
SDHC (SD high capacity)  
memory cards and  
SD memory cards with this camcorder. How-  
ever, depending on its Speed Class, you may not be able to record  
movies on the memory card. Refer to the table below.  
As of April 2009, the movie recording function has been tested using  
SD/SDHC memory cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and SanDisk.  
We recommend using memory cards with a Speed Class 4 or 6.  
Memory card  
Capacity  
SD Speed Class  
Recording movies  
64 MB or less  
1,2  
SD  
1
memory cards  
128 MB or more  
or  
1
SDHC  
memory cards  
Over 2 GB  
or  
1
2
Movies cannot be recorded when the recording mode is set to MXP (24 Mbps) or  
FXP (17 Mbps).  
Depending on the memory card used, it may not be possible to record movies.  
About the SD Speed Class:  
The SD Speed Class is a standard that indicates the minimum guaran-  
teed data transfer speed of SD/SDHC memory cards. When you buy a  
new memory card, look for the Speed Class logo on the package.  
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Inserting and Removing a Memory Card  
Make sure to initialize (  
this camcorder.  
43) all memory cards before using them with  
1 Turn off the camcorder.  
Make sure the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator  
is off.  
2 Open the memory card slot cover.  
3 Insert the memory card straight,  
with the label facing up, all the way  
into the memory card slot until it  
clicks.  
4 Close the memory card slot cover.  
Do not force the cover closed if the  
memory card is not correctly inserted.  
IMPORTANT  
• Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable.  
Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a mal-  
function of the camcorder. Be sure to insert the memory card as  
described in step 3.  
NOTES  
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.  
Selecting the Memory for the Recordings  
You can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in mem-  
ory or on a memory card. The built-in memory is the default memory  
for recording both.  
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Operating modes:  
FUNC.  
[
Menu]  
or  
[Rec Media for Movies] or [Rec Media for Photos]  
FUNC.  
Select the built-in memory or memory card*  
* When selecting the memory, you can check the total, used and approximate avail-  
able recording time/number of photos (estimated based on the recording mode  
(movies) or photo size/quality (photos) currently in use).  
Initializing the Built-in Memory 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  
to permanently delete all the recordings it contains.  
At the time of purchase, the built-in memory comes pre-initialized and  
contains music files for use as background music during playback.  
Operating modes:  
Options  
[Quick Initialization] Clears the file allocation table but does not  
physically erase the stored data.  
[Complete Initialization] Erases all data completely.  
FUNC.  
[
Menu]  
[Initialize  
/
]
[Built-in Mem.] or [Mem. Card]  
Initialization method  
FUNC.  
[Yes]*  
[OK]  
* Press  
to cancel the complete initialization while it is in progress. All recordings  
will be erased and the memory can be used without any problem.  
IMPORTANT  
• Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings. Lost origi-  
nal recordings cannot be recovered. Make sure you save important  
recordings in advance using an external device (  
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• When the memory is initialized, music files will be erased as well. Use  
the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to transfer music files from  
the supplied Music Data CD-ROM to the camcorder. For details, refer  
to the ‘Music Transfer Utility Software Guide’ (PDF file).  
• The Music Data CD-ROM includes also extra music tracks that were  
not pre-installed in the built-in memory.  
• Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter before initializ-  
ing the memory. While the initialization is in progress, do not disconnect  
the power source or turn off the camcorder.  
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Video  
This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies,  
including recording, playback, advanced functions and playlist  
and scene operations.  
Basic Recording  
Shooting Video  
Operating modes:  
1 Set the camera mode dial to  
.
or  
2 Turn on the camcorder.  
By default, movies are recorded in  
the built-in memory. Alternatively, you  
can set the memory card as the  
recording media (  
START/STOP  
3 Press  
to begin  
recording.  
START/STOP  
• Press  
the recording.  
again to pause  
START/STOP  
You can also press  
on the LCD panel.  
When you have finished recording  
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.  
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- Do not open the memory card slot cover.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not change the camcorders operating mode.  
• Be sure to save your recordings regularly (  
ing important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or cor-  
ruption of data.  
125), especially after mak-  
NOTES  
About the Power Save mode: If  
[Power Saving Mode] is set to  
[
On], the camcorder will shut off automatically to save power when  
it is powered by a battery pack and is left without any operation for 5  
minutes. Press POWER to turn on the camcorder.  
• When recording in bright places, it may be difficult to use the LCD  
screen. In such cases, you can turn on the LCD backlight (  
32) or  
adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the  
ness] setting.  
[LCD Bright-  
Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)  
The camcorder offers 5 recording modes. Changing the recording  
mode will change the recording time available on the memory. Select  
MXP or FXP mode for better movie quality; select LP mode for longer  
recording times. The following table gives approximate recording  
times.  
Operating modes:  
FUNC.  
[
Standard Play 7 Mbps]  
Desired recording mode  
FUNC.  
NOTES  
• AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be cre-  
ated with the optional DW-100 DVD Burner. Use the software on the  
supplied Video Tools CD-ROM to back up such scenes.  
• The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the  
actual recording times will vary depending on the content of the scenes.  
• The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the cam-  
corder to  
mode.  
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
Approximate recording times  
Default value  
LP  
1
1

MXP  
FXP  
XP+  
SP  
Recording mode  
Memory  
64 GB  
5 hr.  
55 min.  
8 hr.  
20 min.  
11 hr.  
30 min.  
19 hr.  
10 min.  
24 hr.  
3
3
2
30 min.  
Built-in memory  
20 min.  
40 min.  
30 min.  
1 hr.  
40 min.  
1 hr.  
10 min.  
1 hr.  
30 min.  
4 GB  
Memory card  
1 hr.  
25 min.  
2 hr.  
20 min.  
3 hr.  
8 GB  
Memory card  
1 hr.  
25 min.  
2 hr.  
5 min.  
2 hr.  
50 min.  
4 hr.  
45 min.  
6 hr.  
5 min.  
16 GB  
Memory card  
2 hr.  
55 min.  
4 hr.  
10 min.  
5 hr.  
45 min.  
9 hr.  
35 min.  
12 hr.  
15 min.  
32 GB  
Memory card  
1
2
3
Recorded in 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. Movies recorded using other recording  
modes are recorded in 1,440 x 1,080 resolution.  
At the time of purchase, the built-in memory contains about 170 MB of music  
files.  
Movies can be recorded continuously for about 13 hours.  
Zooming  
Operating modes:  
mode: In addition to the optical zoom, you can turn on the digital  
zoom with the [Digital Zoom] setting.  
Video Š 47  
     
15x Optical Zoom  
Move the zoom lever toward W (wide  
angle) to zoom out. Move it toward T  
(telephoto) to zoom in.  
By default, the zoom lever operates at a  
variable speed – press gently for a slow  
zoom; press harder for faster zooms.  
NOTES  
• Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from  
the subject. At full wide angle, you  
can focus on a subject as close as  
1 cm (0.39 in.).  
• In  
set  
or  
mode, you can also  
[Zoom Speed] to one  
W Zoom out  
T Zoom in  
/
of three constant speeds (3 is the  
fastest, 1 the slowest).  
• When [Zoom Speed] is set to [  
Variable]:  
- When you use the T and W buttons on the wireless controller or LCD  
panel, the zoom speed will be constant at [ Speed 3].  
- The zoom speed will be faster in record pause mode than when  
actually recording, except when pre-recording ( 71) is activated.  
• See Specifications ( 184) for notes about this function when the  
recording program is set to [ Underwater] or [  
Surface].  
Quick Start Function  
When you close the LCD panel with the camcorder on, the camcorder  
enters the standby mode. In standby mode the camcorder consumes  
only about 1/3 the power used when recording, saving energy when  
you are using a battery pack. Additionally, when you open the LCD  
panel, the camcorder is ready to start recording in approximately  
1 second*, allowing you to record the subject right away.  
* The actual time required varies depending on the shooting conditions.  
Operating modes:  
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1 With the camcorder on and in a recording mode, close the LCD  
panel.  
A beep will sound and the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will change  
to orange to indicate the camcorder entered standby mode.  
2 When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel.  
The ON/OFF (CHG) indicator turns back green and the camcorder is  
ready to record.  
IMPORTANT  
• Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while the  
ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is lit in orange).  
NOTES  
• The camcorder will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed  
while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing or while a menu is being  
displayed. The camcorder may also not enter standby mode if the LCD  
panel is closed while the memory card slot cover is open or when the  
battery charge is too low. Check that the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator  
changes to orange.  
• The camcorder will shut off if left in standby mode for 10 minutes,  
regardless of the  
[Power Saving Mode] setting. Press POWER to  
turn on the camcorder.  
You can select the length of time until shut-off or turn off the Quick Start  
function altogether with the [Quick Start] setting.  
• Changing the position of the camera mode dial while the camcorder is  
in standby mode will reactivate the camcorder in the operating mode  
selected.  
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Basic Playback  
Playing Back the Video  
Operating modes:  
1 Set the camera mode dial to  
.
or  
2 Press  
.
• Even if the camcorder is off,  
pressing  
will turn on the  
camcorder in playback mode.  
• The index screen appears after a  
few seconds.  
3 Move (  
,
) the selection  
frame to the scene you want to  
play back.  
When you have recorded a large number of scenes, you can display  
(
) a slidebar below the scene thumbnails and browse (  
) through  
index pages; then, return ( ) to select the desired scene.  
/
4 Press  
or  
to begin the playback.  
• Playback will start from the scene selected and continue until the end  
of the last scene recorded.  
• Press  
• Press  
/
again to pause the playback.  
to stop the playback and return to the index screen.  
Adjusting the Volume  
1 During playback, open ( ) the joystick  
guide.  
2 Select (  
3 Adjust (  
) the top row (  
) the volume.  
).  
IMPORTANT  
• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or  
flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.  
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- Do not open the memory card slot cover.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not change the camcorders operating mode.  
You may not be able to play back with this camcorder movies recorded  
on a memory card using another device.  
NOTES  
• Depending on the recording conditions, you may notice brief stops in  
video or sound playback between scenes.  
Special playback modes  
To enter the special playback modes, use the wireless controller or the  
joystick guide. There is no sound during the special playback modes.  
Fast playback  
Perform the following operation during  
normal playback. Repeat to increase the  
playback speed to approximately 5x  
60x the normal speed.  
Camcorder: Open ( ) the joystick guide  
15x  
Select (  
) the middle row  
Push the joystick (  
) toward  
or  
.
Wireless controller: Press  
or  
.
Slow playback  
Perform the following operation during  
playback pause. Repeat to increase the  
playback speed 1/8  
1/4 the normal speed.  
Camcorder: Open ( ) the joystick guide  
Select (  
* or .  
) the middle row  
Push the joystick (  
Wireless controller: Press  
) toward  
or  
.
* Slow reverse playback will look the same as continuous frame reverse.  
Frame Advance/Reverse  
During playback pause, press  
or  
on the wireless controller to  
reverse a few frames (approx. 0.5 seconds) or to advance one frame.  
Hold the button pressed for continuous playback.  
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Skipping scenes  
Camcorder: Open ( ) the joystick guide  
Select (  
joystick (  
beginning of the current scene or  
) the bottom row  
) toward * to skip to the  
to skip to the next scene.  
Push the  
Wireless controller: Perform the procedure above using the wireless  
controller navigation buttons.  
* Push the joystick/press the button twice to skip to the beginning of the previous  
scene.  
Ending special playback modes  
During any special playback mode, press  
/
on the camcorder or  
on the wireless controller. The camcorder will return to its initial  
mode (playback or playback pause).  
NOTES  
• 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.  
Selecting what Recordings to Play Back  
From the index screen, you can use the tabs on the top of the screen to  
select whether to play back movies or photos. You can also select the  
memory from which you want to play back your recordings.  
Original movies  
Photos  
In the built-in memory  
On the memory card  
Operating modes:  
1 In the index screen, move (  
tabs on the top of the screen.  
) the orange selection frame to the  
2 Select (  
play back.  
) the tab corresponding to the recordings you want to  
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3 Return (  
) to the index screen to select a scene or photo.  
By default, the index screen will show up to 6 items (scenes or photos).  
Move the zoom lever toward W to show up to 15 items per screen.  
Move it toward T to return to the default index screen display.  
W 15 scenes/photos  
T 6 scenes/photos  
Searching for Scenes  
From the original movies index screen, you can search for recordings  
you made on a particular date (for example, to find all the movies you  
shot during a special event). You can also search for scenes in which  
people’s faces were detected.  
Operating modes:  
Selecting from the Calendar Screen  
1 Open the original movies index screen.  
You can select the original movies in the built-in memory or on the  
memory card.  
You can press  
VIDEO SNAP  
to open the index screen for video  
snapshot scenes (  
2 Open the calendar screen.  
FUNC.  
[
Scene Search] [Calendar Screen]  
• 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 still image 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.  
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• You can select (  
) the year or month field and change (  
) the  
year or month to move faster between calendar months.  
4 Press to return to the index screen.  
The orange selection frame will appear on the first scene recorded on  
the selected date.  
NOTES  
You can change on what day to start the week for the calendar display.  
FUNC.  
You can press  
to return to the index screen at any time.  
Selecting from the List of Recordings  
1 Open the original movies index screen.  
• You can select the original movies in the built-in memory or on the  
memory card.  
• You can press  
VIDEO SNAP  
to open the index screen for video  
snapshot scenes (  
67).  
2 Open the list of recordings.  
FUNC.  
[
Scene Search] [Date Selection]  
• The list of recordings displays all dates in which recordings were  
made. An orange selection frame appears on the day.  
• The thumbnail shows a still image 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.  
3 Select (  
) the date, month or year and move (  
) between  
recording dates.  
4 After selecting the desired date, press  
.
The index screen will appear with the selection frame on the first scene  
recorded on the selected date.  
NOTES  
FUNC.  
You can press  
to return to the index screen at any time.  
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Selecting Only Scenes in which People’s Faces Were Detected  
If you recorded movies with the Face Detection function (  
75) acti-  
vated, the camcorder can narrow down the scenes shown in the index  
screen, leaving only those scenes where a face was detected. This  
function is not available from the index screen for video snapshot  
scenes.  
1 Open the movie index screen.  
You can select the original movies in the built-in memory or on the  
memory card.  
2 Narrow down the scenes displayed in the index screen.  
FUNC.  
[
Scene Search]  
[Scenes with Faces]  
• The index screen will display only those scenes that contain peoples  
faces.  
3 Select (  
,
) the scene you want to play back.  
NOTES  
FUNC.  
You can press  
to return to the normal index screen at any time.  
Selecting the Playback Starting Point  
If you have a very long scene, you may  
want to start playing back the scene  
from a certain point. You can use the  
movie timeline to break the scene to  
segments at fixed time intervals rang-  
ing from 6 seconds to 6 minutes. If you recorded movies with the Face  
Detection function (  
75) activated, you can display the scene divided  
into segments every time the camcorder registered a change in the  
main subject of the scene.  
Operating modes:  
Movie Timeline  
1 Open the original movies index screen.  
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You can select the original movies in the built-in memory or on the  
memory card.  
DISP.  
2 Select (  
,
) the scene you want to view and press  
.
• 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.  
• Press  
again to return to the index screen.  
Current scene / Total number  
of scenes  
Scene length  
Recording date and time  
Interval between frames  
Timeline ruler  
Page slidebar  
Frame selected for start of playback  
3 Select (  
4 Press  
) the playback starting point from the timeline ruler.  
or to begin the playback.  
/
To select another scene  
Move (  
select (  
) the orange selection frame to the large thumbnail and  
) another scene.  
To move between timeline ruler pages  
Move (  
) the orange selection frame to the slidebar below the ruler  
and display (  
) the previous/next 5 frames in the scene.  
To change the interval between frames  
FUNC.  
FUNC.  
Desired interval  
Changes in the Scene’s Main Subject  
1 Open the [Scenes with Faces] index screen.  
• Refer to Selecting Only Scenes that Contain People’s Faces (  
55).  
• You can select the original movies in the built-in memory or on the  
memory card.  
DISP.  
2 Select (  
,
) the scene you want to view and press  
.
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• The [Timeline by Faces] screen appears. The large thumbnail shows  
the point at which a face was first detected. Below it, frames are  
taken from the scene every time the main subject detected by the  
camcorder changed.  
DISP.  
• Press  
to return to the [Scenes with Faces] index screen.  
Current scene / Total number  
of scenes  
Scene length  
Recording date and time  
Frame selected for start of  
playback  
Segment ruler  
Page slidebar  
3 Select (  
4 Press  
) the playback starting point from the segment ruler.  
to begin the playback.  
/
You can select another scene and move between segment ruler pages  
in the same way as in the movie timeline screen (  
NOTES  
• For a single scene, up to 100 segments/changes in main subject will  
appear in the [Timeline by Faces] screen.  
Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen  
You can select in advance a number of original movies or photos from  
the index screen in order to perform certain actions on them collec-  
tively, all at once.  
mode: Delete, copy or add the selected scenes to the playlist.  
mode: Delete, copy or protect the selected photos or mark all of  
them with print orders or transfer orders.  
Operating modes:  
1 Open the movie or photo index screen.  
mode: Move the zoom lever toward W to display the index  
screen.  
You can select the original movies or photos in the built-in memory or  
on the memory card.  
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VIDEO SNAP  
• You can press  
snapshot scenes (  
to open the index screen for video  
67).  
2 Open the selection screen.  
FUNC.  
[
Select]  
[Individual Scenes] or [Individual Photos]  
• The selection screen appears.  
3 Move (  
,
) between the scenes or photos in the index  
screen and press  
to select an individual scene/photo.  
• A checkmark  
will appear on the selected scenes/photos. Press  
again to remove the checkmark.  
• 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  
FUNC.  
4 Press  
twice to close the menu.  
To cancel all the selections  
FUNC.  
[
Select]  
[Remove All Selections]  
[Yes]  
[OK]  
FUNC.  
NOTES  
• The pre-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 pre-selection.  
Deleting Scenes  
You can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping.  
Deleting scenes allows you also to free up space on the memory.  
Operating modes:  
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Options  
[All Scenes] Deletes all the scenes.  
[All Scenes (this date)] Deletes all the scenes recorded on the  
same day as the selected scene.  
[This Scene] Deletes only the scene marked with the orange selec-  
tion frame.  
[Selected Scenes] Deletes all the scenes selected in advance  
(marked with a checkmark). Refer to Pre-selecting Recordings  
from the Index Screen (  
1 Open the original movies index screen.  
You can select the original movies in the built-in memory or on the  
memory card.  
You can press  
VIDEO SNAP  
to open the index screen for video  
snapshot scenes (  
2 Select (  
,
) the scene you want to delete, or a scene  
recorded on the date you want to delete.  
This step is not necessary to delete all scenes or previously selected  
scenes.  
3 Delete the scene(s).  
FUNC.  
[
Delete]  
Desired option  
[Yes]*  
[OK]  
FUNC.  
* If you selected any option other than [This Scene], you can press  
to inter-  
rupt the operation while it is in progress. Some scenes will be deleted neverthe-  
less.  
IMPORTANT  
• Be careful when deleting original recordings. Once deleted, original  
scenes cannot be recovered.  
• Save copies of important scenes before deleting them (  
• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or  
flashing (while scenes are being deleted).  
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not change the camcorders operating mode.  
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NOTES  
• Deleting a scene from the original index screen also deletes that scene  
from the playlist.  
To delete all movies and make all recordable space available again you  
may prefer to initialize the memory (  
You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using another  
device.  
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Advanced Functions  
Special Scene Recording Programs  
Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a  
sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special  
Scene recording program.  
Operating modes:  

Options  
(
Default value)  

[
[
[
[
[
[
Portrait]  
The camcorder uses a large  
aperture, to achieve a sharp focus on the sub-  
ject while blurring the background.  
Sports] To record sports scenes such as  
tennis or golf.  
Snow] To record in bright ski resorts without  
the subject being underexposed.  
Beach] To record on a sunny beach without  
the subject being underexposed.  
Sunset] To record sunsets in vibrant colors.  
Night Scene] To record nightscapes with  
lower noise.  
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[
[
[
[
[
Low Light] To record in low-light situations.  
Spotlight] To record spotlit scenes.  
Fireworks] To record fireworks.  
Underwater] To record underwater scenes  
in natural colors.  
Surface] To record after getting out of the  
water, such as on a boat after diving.  
FUNC.  
[
Programmed AE]  
[
Portrait]  
Press  
programs  
to display the Special Scene (SCN) recording  
FUNC.  
Desired recording program  
NOTES  
• [ Portrait]/[ Sports]/[ Beach]/[ Snow]: The picture may not  
appear smooth during playback.  
• [ 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.  
• [ Low Light]:  
- Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.  
- Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.  
- White points may appear on the screen.  
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- Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case,  
adjust the focus manually.  
• [ Fireworks]:  
- To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) we  
recommend using a tripod.  
- In  
mode, slower shutter speeds are used so blur is more likely to  
occur. Stabilize the camcorder, for example, by mounting it on a  
tripod.  
• [ Underwater] and [  
Surface]:  
- Use these recording programs when making recordings while the  
camcorder is in the optional WP-V1 Waterproof Case.  
- The [ Underwater] recording program is for making recordings  
underwater*. When using underwater lighting equipment or making  
recordings while on land, we recommend using the [  
recording program.  
Surface]  
- To switch the recording mode between [ Underwater] and  
[
Surface] while the camcorder is in the waterproof case, turn on  
PHOTO  
the camcorder while holding  
pressed down.  
-
will appear on the screen when the camcorder's temperature  
becomes too high. If this happens, turn off the camcorder, take it out  
of the waterproof case and keep it in a cool place until the  
temperature goes down. If the camcorder becomes too hot, it will turn  
off automatically.  
- When making recordings underwater with the [ Underwater]  
recording program, the image on the LCD screen will appear redder  
than the actual subject. This will not affect the recording.  
- When a commercially available wide-converter or other accessory is  
attached to the waterproof case, the camcorder may focus on the  
accessory. In such case, move the zoom lever toward T to focus on  
the subject.  
• See Specifications (  
184) for additional notes about the  
Surface] recording programs.  
[
Underwater] and [  
* Underwater is a unique environment that is ever-changing, depending on factors  
such as the weather and water conditions. In addition, water absorbs red light,  
which causes objects to appear bluer and greener.  
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Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture  
Select the [ Programmed AE] recording program to use functions like  
the white balance or image effects. Select one of the other automatic  
exposure recording programs to control the shutter speed or aperture.  
Operating modes:  

Options  
(
Default value)  

[
Programmed AE]  
The camcorder automatically adjusts the  
aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for  
the subject.  
[
Shutter-Priority AE] Set the shutter speed value. The cam-  
corder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. Use  
faster shutter speeds to record subjects moving quickly; use  
slower shutter speeds to add motion blur, emphasizing the feel of  
movement.  
[
Aperture-Priority AE] Set the aperture value. The camcorder  
automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed. Use low aper-  
ture values (larger lens opening) to softly blur the background in a  
portrait; use high aperture values (smaller lens opening) to get a  
wider depth of field, giving a sharp focus all throughout a land-  
scape.  
FUNC.  
[
Programmed AE]  
Desired recording program*  
FUNC.  
* When you select [  
Shutter-Priority AE] or [  
Aperture-Priority AE], do not  
FUNC.  
press  
and continue instead with the following procedure.  
To set the shutter speed or aperture value  
1 Press  
.
2 Adjust (  
value.  
) the shutter speed or aperture value to the desired  
FUNC.  
3 Press  
, then  
to save the setting and close the menu.  
Shutter speed guidelines  
Note that on screen only the denominator is displayed – [  
cates a shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc.  
250] indi-  
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[1/2]*, [1/4]*, [1/8], [1/15], [1/30] To record in low-light situations.  
[1/60] To record under most ordinary conditions.  
[1/100] To record indoor sports scenes.  
[1/250], [1/500], [1/1000]** To record from within a moving car or  
train or to shoot fast-moving subjects such as roller coasters.  
[1/2000]** To record outdoor sports scenes on sunny days.  
*
mode only. **  
mode, when the frame rate is set to [  
mode only.  
In  
PF24], the shutter speeds  
available will be the following: 1/6, 1/12, 1/24, 1/48, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250,  
1/500, 1/1000 and 1/2000.  
Available Aperture Values  
[F1.8], [F2.0], [F2.4], [F2.8], [F3.4], [F4.0], [F4.8], [F5.6], [F6.7], [F8.0]  
NOTES  
• [  
Shutter-Priority AE]:  
- When recording in dark surroundings, you can obtain a brighter  
picture by using slow shutter speeds; however, image quality may not  
be as good and autofocus may not work well.  
- The image may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds.  
- Recording movies under fluorescent lights: If the screen starts to flicker,  
select [  
Shutter-Priority AE] and set the shutter speed to 1/100.  
• [  
Aperture-Priority AE]: The actual range of values available for selec-  
tion will vary depending on the initial zoom position.  
• When setting a numeric value (aperture or shutter speed), the number  
displayed will flash if the aperture value or shutter speed is not appropri-  
ate for the recording conditions. In such case, select a different value.  
• During exposure lock, the aperture value/shutter speed cannot be  
changed. Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually  
adjusting the exposure.  
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Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings  
Give your recordings a cinematic look by using  
the [  
this recording program with the 24 fps progressive  
frame rate [ PF24] to get the enhanced effect  
Cine Mode] recording program. Combine  
of the 24p Cinema Mode.  
Operating modes:  
To set the [  
Cine Mode] recording program  
Programmed AE] Cine Mode]  
FUNC.  
FUNC.  
[
[
To change the frame rate  
FUNC.  
[
Menu]  
[Frame Rate]  
[
PF24]  
FUNC.  
Mini Video Light  
You can turn on the mini video light to shoot video or take photos in  
dark places.  
Operating modes:  
POINTS TO CHECK  
• Select a recording program other than [ Underwater] or [  
Surface].  
1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.  
Video Light  
2 Select (  
.
) [ Video Light] and press  
appears on the screen.  
• Press  
off.  
again to turn the mini video light  
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NOTES  
• We recommend not using the mini video light while the optional Wide-  
converter or Tele-converter is attached; its shadow can appear on the  
screen.  
Using an External Video Light  
You can use the optional VL-5 Video Light or VFL-2 Video Flash Light  
when you need a video light that is stronger than the built-in mini video  
light.  
Attach the optional video light to the mini advanced shoe.  
• Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (  
appears when you turn on the optional video light (ON or AUTO).  
For details about using the optional video light, refer to the instruction  
manual of the accessory used.  
Video Snapshot  
Record a series of short scenes or capture short scenes from a movie  
you have previously recorded. Then, combine these scenes with music  
to add a new level of enjoyment to your movies. By changing the back-  
ground music, you can give your scenes an entirely new feel.  
Recording Video Snapshot Scenes  
Operating modes:  
VIDEO SNAP  
1 Press  
.
The buttons blue light will turn on  
and a blue border appears on the  
screen.  
START/STOP  
2 Press  
.
• The camcorder records for about 4  
seconds (the blue frame serves as  
a visual progress bar) and then automatically returns to record pause  
mode.  
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• When the camcorder stops recording, the screen will momentarily  
turn black as if a camera shutter had released.  
• In the movie index screen, video snapshot scenes are indicated with  
the  
mark.  
Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie  
Operating modes:  
1 Play back the movie containing the scene you want to capture.  
START/STOP  
2 Press  
at the point you want to capture.  
• The camcorder captures a video snapshot scene (the blue frame  
serves as a visual progress bar) and then automatically changes to  
playback pause mode.  
• When the camcorder finishes capturing, the screen will momentarily  
turn black as if a camera shutter had released.  
NOTES  
• A video snapshot scene can be captured only during playback; it can-  
not be captured during playback pause mode.  
• The captured video snapshot scene is saved to the same memory that  
contains the movie.  
• Video snapshot scenes cannot be captured from any of the following  
types of movies.  
- Movies shorter than 1 second  
- Movies recorded using another device  
- Video snapshot scenes  
- Scenes that were edited using the software on the supplied Video  
Tools CD-ROM and were then written back to the camcorder.  
• Video snapshot scenes cannot be captured if there is not enough space  
available in the memory.  
• When you start capturing a video snapshot scene less than 1 second  
from the end of the scene, the video snapshot scene will be captured  
starting from the beginning of the following scene.  
• During the playback of video snapshot scenes captured from a previ-  
ously recorded movie, you may notice some anomalies in the picture/  
sound at the point where the playback switches to a new scene.  
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Combining Video Snapshot Scenes with Music  
Operating modes:  
VIDEO SNAP  
1 Open the original movies index screen and press  
.
• The buttons blue light will turn on and only the video snapshot  
scenes will appear in the index screen.  
You can select their original movies in the built-in memory or on the  
memory card.  
To play back the video snapshot scenes in the playlist, press  
PLAYLIST  
.
2 Open the list of background music tracks.  
FUNC.  
[
Select Music]  
FUNC.  
twice.  
3 Select (  
) a music track and press  
You can press  
the playback.  
to listen to the track selected. Press  
to stop  
• Select [Off] to play back the video snapshot scenes with their original  
sound.  
4 Back in the index screen, select (  
to start playback.  
,
) the scene from which  
/
5 Press  
or  
to begin the video snapshot playback set to  
the background music selected.  
• Press  
• Press  
to stop the playback.  
VIDEO SNAP  
again to return to the normal index screen.  
To delete a music track  
After step 2 in the previous procedure, select the track you want to  
delete.  
1 Select ( ) the  
icon and press  
.
2 Select ( ) [Yes] and press  
.
FUNC.  
3 Press  
twice.  
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IMPORTANT  
• Music files transferred to the camcorder with the supplied software  
Music Transfer Utility 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.  
NOTES  
You can also add to the playlist just the video snapshot scenes you  
want to watch and arrange their playback order.  
• When the memory is initialized, music files on the recording media that  
was initialized will be erased as well.  
• Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to transfer music files  
from the supplied Music Data CD-ROM to the camcorder. For details,  
refer to the ‘Music Transfer Utility Software Guide’ (PDF file).  
• Video snapshot is deactivated if the camcorder is switched to playback  
mode or if the camera mode dial is set to  
.
• The Music Data CD-ROM includes also extra music tracks that were  
not pre-installed in the built-in memory.  
• Transfer music files to the same memory that contains the video snap-  
shot scenes you want to play back.  
• When music files are transferred to the built-in memory or to a memory  
card after repeatedly recording and deleting recordings (fragmented  
memory), the movies and background music track may not be played  
back correctly. In such case, we recommend saving your recordings on  
a computer (  
125), initializing the memory (  
43), transferring the  
music files and only then writing the video files back to the camcorder.  
• If the USB cable is disconnected while transferring music files to the  
camcorder, it may not be possible to correctly play back those music  
tracks. Delete the music tracks from the camcorder, and transfer the  
music files again.  
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Pre-recording Function  
The camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press  
START/STOP  
, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportuni-  
ties. This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start  
recording.  
Operating modes:  
1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.  
Pre REC  
2 Select (  
) [ Pre REC] and press  
.
appears.  
• Press  
again to turn pre-recording off.  
START/STOP  
3 Press  
.
The scene recorded in the memory will start  
START/STOP  
3 seconds before  
was pressed.  
NOTES  
• While pre-recording is activated, the camcorder will not emit any notifi-  
cation sounds.  
• The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds prior to pressing  
START/STOP  
if the button was pressed within 3 seconds of having  
turned on pre-recording or having finished the previous recording.  
• Any of the following actions will deactivate the pre-recording function.  
- Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 5 minutes.  
FUNC.  
VIDEO SNAP  
- Pressing  
,
or  
.
- Changing the position of the camera mode dial.  
- Setting the camcorder to standby mode.  
Self Timer  
Operating modes:  
FUNC.  
[
Menu]  
or  
[Self Timer]  
[On  
]
FUNC.  
appears.  
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START/STOP  
mode: In record pause mode, press  
.
The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The  
countdown appears on the screen.  
PHOTO  
mode: Press  
and then fully.  
, first halfway to activate the autofocus  
The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown*. The  
countdown appears on the screen.  
* 2 seconds when using the wireless controller.  
NOTES  
• Once the countdown has begun, any of the following actions will cancel  
the self timer.  
PHOTO  
fully (when  
START/STOP  
- Pressing  
recording photos).  
(when recording movies) or  
- Setting the camcorder to standby mode.  
- Changing the camcorders operating mode.  
- Turning off the camcorder.  
Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction  
At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or sub-  
jects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overex-  
posed). To correct this, you can manually adjust the exposure or use  
the automatic backlight correction.  
Operating modes:  
POINTS TO CHECK  
• Select a recording program other than [ Fireworks].  
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Manual Exposure Adjustment  
1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.  
Exposure  
2 Select (  
.
) [  
Exposure] and press  
• The current exposure is locked.  
• 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.  
• If you operate the zoom, the brightness of the image may change.  
3 Adjust the (  
) the brightness of the image as required, then  
hide ( ) the joystick guide.  
• The exposure adjustment indicator will change to white and the  
selected exposure will be locked.  
• During exposure lock, press  
automatic exposure.  
twice to return the camcorder to  
NOTES  
• If the recording program is changed during exposure lock, the cam-  
corder will return to automatic exposure.  
Automatic Backlight Correction  
When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them, you  
can have the camcorder automatically correct for the backlight.  
1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.  
BLC  
2 Select (  
) [  
BLC] and press  
.
appears.  
• Press  
again to turn off the backlight  
correction.  
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Manual Focus Adjustment  
Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case,  
focus manually.  
• Reflective surfaces  
• Subjects with low contrast  
or without vertical lines  
• Fast moving subjects  
• Through wet windows  
• Night scenes  
Operating modes:  
POINTS TO CHECK  
• Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure.  
1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.  
Focus  
2 Select (  
) [  
Focus] and press  
.
The current focus is locked and [MF]  
appears.  
3 Push the joystick ( ) or ( ) once to  
verify if the image is focused.  
• The center of the screen will be magnified to help you focus more  
easily. You can also turn off this function with the  
/
[Focus  
Assist Functions] setting.  
• When face detection is activated, instead of the center of the picture,  
the camcorder will magnify the face of the person identified as the  
main subject. If there is more than one person in the picture, you can  
select the main subject manually.  
4 Adjust (  
) the focus as required.  
• If you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or  
fireworks, push the joystick ( ) toward  
and hold it pressed down  
until [MF] changes to  
.
5 Push the joystick ( ) to hide the joystick guide.  
• The selected focus will be locked.  
• During focus lock, press  
autofocus.  
twice to return the camcorder to  
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Face Detection  
You can have the camcorder automatically detect people’s faces and  
use this information to adjust the focus and set the best exposure for  
beautiful videos and photos. When there are a number of people in the  
picture, one person (with the white face frame) will be determined to  
be the main subject. You can also select the main subject manually, so  
the camcorder optimizes the settings for the person selected.  
Operating modes:  
POINTS TO CHECK  
• Select a recording program other than [  
Fireworks], [ Underwater] or [  
Night Scene], [ Low Light],  
Surface].  
[
1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.  
2 Select ( ) [ Face Detection].  
By default, face detection is activated (  
If the function was turned off, press  
).  
to turn it on.  
3 If there is more than one person in the picture, select (  
main subject.  
) the  
Move the white detection  
frame to the person for  
whom you want to optimize  
the camcorders settings.  
Main subject  
NOTES  
• The camcorder may mistakenly detect the faces of non-human sub-  
jects. In such case, turn face detection off.  
• In certain cases, faces may not be detected correctly. Typical examples  
include:  
- Faces extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation to the overall  
picture.  
- Faces turned to the side, at a diagonal or partially hidden.  
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• Face detection cannot be used when the shutter speed used is slower  
than 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set to [ PF24]) or when the digital  
zoom is activated at more than 60x zoom (dark blue area on the zoom  
bar).  
• When face detection is activated, the slowest shutter speed used by the  
camcorder is 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set to [  
PF24]).  
White Balance  
The white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors  
under different lighting conditions so that white objects will always look  
truly white in your recordings.  
Operating modes:  
POINTS TO CHECK  
• Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording pro-  
grams.  

Options  
(
Default value)  

[
Automatic]  
The camcorder automatically sets the white bal-  
ance for natural looking colors.  
[
[
[
[
Daylight] To record outdoors on a bright day.  
Shade] To record in shaded places.  
Cloudy] To record on a cloudy day.  
Tungsten] To record under tungsten and tungsten-type  
(3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.  
[
[
[
Fluorescent] To record under warm white, cool white or warm-  
white-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.  
Fluorescent H] To record under daylight or daylight-type  
(3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.  
Custom WB] Use the custom white balance setting to make  
white subjects appear white under colored lighting.  
FUNC.  
FUNC.  
[
Automatic]  
Desired option*  
FUNC.  
* When you select [ Custom WB], do not press  
the following procedure.  
and continue instead with  
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To set the custom white balance  
1 Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in until it fills the 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.  
NOTES  
• When you select the custom white balance:  
- Set the custom white balance in a sufficiently illuminated place.  
- Set  
- Reset the white balance when the lighting conditions change.  
- Depending on the light source, may keep flashing. The result will  
[Digital Zoom] to [  
Off].  
still be better than with [ Automatic].  
• Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases:  
- Changing lighting conditions  
- Close-ups  
- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest)  
- Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights  
• Depending on the type of fluorescent light, optimal color balance may  
not be obtained with [  
Fluorescent] or [  
Fluorescent H]. If the color  
looks unnatural, select [ Automatic] or [ Custom WB].  
Image Effects  
You can use the image effects to change the color saturation and con-  
trast to record movies and photos with special color effects.  
Operating modes:  
POINTS TO CHECK  
• Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording pro-  
grams.  
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
Options  
(
Default value)  

[
[
[
[
[
Image Effect Off]  
Records with no image enhancing effects.  
Vivid] Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation.  
Neutral] Tones down the contrast and color saturation.  
Low Sharpening] Records subjects with softened outlines.  
Soft Skin Detail] 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.  
[
Custom Effect] Allows you to adjust the color depth, bright-  
ness, contrast, and sharpness of the image.  
[Color Depth]: (–) Shallower colors, (+) Richer color tonality  
[Brightness]: (–) Darker picture, (+) Brighter picture  
[Contrast]: (–) Flatter picture, (+) More defined light and shade  
[Sharpness]: (–) Vaguer outlines, (+) Sharper outlines  
FUNC.  
FUNC.  
[
Image Effect Off]  
Desired option*  
FUNC.  
and continue instead  
* When you select [  
with the following procedure.  
Custom Effect], do not press  
To set the custom image effect  
1 Press  
and select (  
) the custom setting options.  
2 Adjust (  
) each setting as desired.  
FUNC.  
to save  
3 When you finish all the adjustments, press  
the settings and close the menu.  
then  
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Digital Effects  
Operating modes:  

Options  
(
Default value)  

[
Digital Effect Off]  
Select this setting when you do not intend  
to use the digital effects.  
[
[
[
[
Fade Trigger], [  
Wipe] Select one of the faders to begin or  
end a scene with a fade from or to a black screen.  
Black & White]* Records movies and photos in black and  
white.  
Sepia]* Records movies and photos in sepia tones for an  
“old” look.  
Art] Select this effect to add “flavor” to your recordings.  
* Only these digital effects are available in  
mode.  
FUNC.  
FUNC.  
[
Digital Effect Off]  
Desired fader/effect*  
The icon of the selected digital effect appears.  
* You can preview the digital effect on the screen.  
Applying the Selected Digital Effect  
1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.  
Digital Effect  
2 Select (  
.
) [  
Digital Effect] and press  
• The icon of the selected digital effect turns  
green.  
• Press  
again to deactivate the digital  
effect (its icon will turn white again).  
To fade in/out  
Activate the selected fader in record pause mode (  
), then press  
START/STOP  
to start recording with a fade in. Activate the selected  
START/STOP  
fader while recording ( ), then press  
pause the recording.  
to fade out and  
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To activate an effect  
mode: Activate the selected effect while recording or in record  
pause mode.  
mode: Activate the selected effect and then press  
PHOTO  
to  
record the photo.  
NOTES  
• When you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the sound will fade  
in or out. When you apply an effect, the sound will be recorded normally.  
• Faders cannot be used when recording video snapshot scenes or when  
pre-recording is activated.  
On-Screen Displays and Data Code  
You can turn most on-screen displays on or off.  
Operating modes:  
DISP.  
Repeatedly press  
to turn the on-screen displays on/off in the  
following sequence:  
,
mode:  
• All displays on  
• Most displays off*  
mode:  
• All displays on  
• Data code only  
• All displays off  
mode:  
• All displays on  
• Regular displays only (removes the histogram and information icons)  
• All displays off  
DISP.  
* Pressing  
will turn off most of the icons and displays that appears automati-  
cally but will not remove onscreen displays that were turned on manually (for  
example, onscreen markers, the audio level meter or the joystick guide).  
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About the Data Code  
With every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code  
(date/time of recording, information about the camera setup, etc.). In  
mode, this information is displayed on the bottom bar and as  
information icons; in  
displayed with the  
mode, you can select the information to be  
[Data Code] setting.  
Audio Recording Level  
You can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in or an external  
microphone. You can display the audio level indicator while recording.  
Operating modes:  
POINTS TO CHECK  
• Select a recording program other than [ Underwater] or [  
Surface].  
Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level  
1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.  
Mic. Level  
2 Select (  
) [ Mic. Level] and press  
will appear  
.
The manual adjustment icon  
to the left of the audio level indicator and the  
manual adjustment bar (orange) will appear  
below it.  
3 Adjust (  
necessary.  
) the audio level as  
Manual audio level adjustment  
Audio level  
indicator  
As a guideline, adjust the audio  
recording level so that the audio level  
meter will go to the right of the  
-12 dB (yellow area) mark only  
occasionally.  
Audio level adjustment bar  
4 Hide ( ) the joystick guide.  
• The audio level selected will be locked and the audio level  
adjustment bar will turn white.  
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• Press  
twice to return the camcorder to automatic adjustment of  
the audio recording level.  
To display the audio level indicator  
Usually, the audio level indicator will be displayed only after activating  
the manual adjustment of the audio recording level. You can choose to  
display it also when the audio level is adjusted automatically.  
FUNC.  
[
Menu]  
[Audio Level Indicator]  
[On]  
FUNC.  
NOTES  
• When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB mark), the  
sound may be distorted.  
• If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, activate the  
microphone attenuator (  
• We recommend using headphones (  
82) to check the sound level  
while adjusting the audio recording level or when the microphone atten-  
uator is activated.  
Using Headphones  
Use headphones for playback or to check the audio level while record-  
ing. The headphones are connected to the AV OUT/ terminal, which  
is used for both the headphones and the audio/video output. Before  
connecting the headphones, follow the procedure below to change the  
function of the terminal from AV output to  
(headphones) output.  
*
Operating modes:  
* Headphones can be used also in  
not be changed. Change the setting in advance in  
mode but the function of the terminal can-  
mode or  
mode.  
FUNC.  
[
Menu]  
[Headphones]  
appears.  
[AV/Headphones]  
FUNC.  
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To adjust the volume of the headphones  
In  
mode, adjust (  
[Headphone Volume] setting.  
mode, and in mode during  
) the volume of the headphones with the  
In  
slideshow playback, adjust the headphones  
volume the same way you adjust the  
speaker’s volume (  
50).  
IMPORTANT  
• When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume to an appro-  
priate level.  
• Do not connect the headphones to the AV OUT/ terminal if the  
icon does not appear on the screen. The noise output in such case may  
be harmful to your hearing.  
NOTES  
• Use commercially available headphones with a 3.5 mm minijack.  
• Even if [AV/Headphones] was set to [ Headphones] in a playback  
mode, the function of the AV OUT/ terminal will return automatically to  
AV output when you set the camcorder to a recording mode.  
• If [AV/Headphones] was set to [ Headphones] in  
camcorder retains the terminals setting even if you set the camcorder  
to mode.  
mode, the  
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Using the Mini Advanced Shoe  
Using the mini advanced shoe, you can attach to the camcorder a  
range of optional accessories to expand its functionality. For details  
about optional accessories available for use with your camcorder, refer  
to Accessories (  
175). For details about how to attach and use the  
accessories, refer also to the instruction manual of the accessory used.  
Example: Attaching an optional DM-100  
Directional Stereo Microphone.  
1 Retract the mini advanced shoe  
cover in the direction of the arrow.  
2 Attach the optional accessory to  
the mini advanced shoe.  
When a compatible accessory is  
attached to the mini advanced shoe,  
will appear on the screen.  
NOTES  
• Accessories designed for the Advanced Accessory Shoe  
cannot be used with this camcorder. Look for video  
accessories bearing this logo to ensure compatibility with  
the mini advanced shoe.  
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Using an External Microphone  
When recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphone  
may pick up the sound of the camcorder's internal machinery. In such  
case, we recommend using an external microphone.  
Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone  
Operating modes:  
Attach the optional DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone to the  
mini advanced shoe.  
Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (  
84).  
appears. For details about using the microphone, refer to the  
instruction manual of the DM-100.  
Using other microphones  
You can also use commercially avail-  
able microphones. Connect the exter-  
nal microphone to the MIC terminal.  
Use commercially available condenser  
microphones with their own power  
supply. You can connect almost any  
stereo microphone with a 3.5 mm  
plug but audio recording levels may  
vary.  
NOTES  
• When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder,  
[Wind Screen] will automatically be set to [  
• If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, turn on the  
microphone attenuator ( 143) or adjust the audio recording level  
manually ( 81).  
Off  
].  
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Using a Zoom Remote Controller  
Operating modes:  
By attaching the optional RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter to the mini  
advanced shoe, you can use the optional ZR-2000 or ZR-1000 Zoom  
Remote Controller. Doing so will allow you to use certain functions  
while viewing the picture on an external monitor without touching the  
camcorder. This is particularly useful while the camcorder is mounted  
on a tripod and you want to ensure maximum stability of a shot.  
The functions available with the zoom remote controller are as follows:  
turning the power on/off, starting/stopping a recording, zoom, switch-  
ing between autofocus and manual focus1, focus adjustment, Push  
AF1, 2, focus assist1, and displaying on-screen displays on an external  
monitor.  
1
Available with the ZR-2000 only.  
The Push AF function allows you to switch to autofocus temporarily during manual  
2
focus.  
Attach the optional RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter to the mini  
advanced shoe.  
Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (  
appears. For details about using the adapter, refer to the instruction  
manual of the RA-V1. For details about using the zoom remote controller,  
refer to the instruction manual of the ZR-2000 or ZR-1000.  
NOTES  
• In  
mode, the available functions are turning the power on/off,  
starting/stopping a recording, and zoom.  
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Playlist and Scene Operations  
Dividing Scenes  
You can divide scenes (original scenes only) in order to leave out the  
best parts and later cut out the rest.  
Operating modes:  
1 Open the original movies index screen.  
You can select the original movies in the built-in memory or on the  
memory card (  
52).  
2 Select (  
,
) the scene you want to divide.  
FUNC.  
3 Press  
, select [  
Divide] and press  
.
• The scene selected will start playing back. Pause the playback at the  
point where you want to divide the scene.  
You can use the following icons to bring the scene to a precise point.  
/
/
/
: Search (fast playback) backward/forward.  
: Skip to the beginning/end of the current scene.  
: Frame backward/forward.  
FUNC.  
• Press  
or  
to stop the playback and cancel the division of  
the scene.  
4 Select (  
) the  
icon and press to divide the scene.  
5 Select ( ) [Yes] and press  
.
The video from the division point to the end of the scene will appear as  
a new scene in the index screen.  
NOTES  
• When advancing/reversing frames while dividing the scenes, the interval  
will be longer than in regular frame advance/reverse.  
• If the scene cannot be divided at the point where you paused the play-  
back, advance/reverse a frame and then divide the scene.  
• The following scenes cannot be divided:  
- Scenes included in the scene pre-selection (marked with a  
checkmark). Remove the selection mark in advance.  
- Video snapshot scenes and other scenes that are too short (less than  
3 seconds).  
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- Scenes that were recorded or edited using another device.  
- Scenes that were edited using the software on the supplied Video  
Tools CD-ROM and were then written back to the camcorder.  
• Scenes cannot be divided within 1 second from the beginning or the  
end of the scene.  
• Scenes cannot be divided if there is not enough space available in the  
memory.  
• 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.  
Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing Back  
Create a playlist to play back only the scenes you prefer and in the  
order of your choice.  
Operating modes:  
Adding Scenes to the Playlist  
Options  
[All Scenes (this date)] Adds to the playlist all the scenes that  
were recorded on the same day as the selected scene.  
[This Scene] Adds to the playlist only the scene marked with the  
orange selection frame.  
[Selected Scenes] Adds to the playlist all the scenes selected in  
advance (marked with a  
Recordings from the Index Screen (  
checkmark). Refer to Pre-selecting  
1 Open the original movies index screen.  
• You can select the original movies in the built-in memory or on the  
memory card.  
• You can press  
VIDEO SNAP  
to open the index screen for video  
snapshot scenes (  
67).  
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.  
3 Add the scene(s) to the playlist.  
FUNC.  
[
Add to Playlist]  
Desired option  
[Yes]  
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• When the operation is completed [Scene(s) added to the playlist] will  
be displayed.  
• Scenes are added to the playlist on the same memory they are  
recorded on.  
PLAYLIST  
• Press  
on the camcorder or on the wireless controller to  
switch between the original movies index screen and the playlist.  
Original movies  
Playlist  
NOTES  
• Deleting or moving scenes in the playlist will not affect the original  
recordings.  
You may not be able to add to the playlist scenes that were recorded or  
edited using another device or scenes that were edited using the soft-  
ware on the supplied Video Tools CD-ROM and were then written back  
to the camcorder.  
You may not be able to add scenes to the playlist if there is not enough  
space available in the memory.  
You can copy scenes from the built-in memory to the memory card  
(
92) to include in the memory cards playlist also scenes that were  
originally recorded in the built-in memory.  
Deleting Scenes from the Playlist  
Deleting scenes from the playlist will not affect your original recordings.  
Options  
[All Scenes] Deletes all the scenes from the playlist.  
[This Scene] Deletes from the playlist only the scene marked with  
the orange selection frame.  
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1 Open the playlist index screen.  
PLAYLIST  
• Open the original movies index screen and press  
• Before pressing  
.
PLAYLIST  
, you can select the original movies in the  
built-in memory or on the memory card to open the playlist of the  
respective memory.  
VIDEO SNAP  
• You can press  
to open the playlist index screen for  
video snapshot scenes (  
2 Select (  
,
) the scene you want to delete.  
This step is not necessary to delete all scenes.  
3 Delete the scene.  
FUNC.  
FUNC.  
to interrupt the operation while it  
[
Delete]  
Desired option  
[Yes]*  
[OK]  
* If you selected [All Scenes], you can press  
is in progress. Some scenes will be deleted nevertheless.  
Moving Scenes in the Playlist  
Move the scenes in the playlist to play them back in the order of your  
choice.  
1 Open the playlist index screen.  
PLAYLIST  
• Open the original movies index screen and press  
• Before pressing  
.
PLAYLIST  
, you can select the original movies in the  
built-in memory or on the memory card to open the playlist of the  
respective memory.  
VIDEO SNAP  
• You can press  
to open the playlist index screen for  
video snapshot scenes (  
2 Select (  
,
) the scene you want to move.  
, select [ Move] and press  
FUNC.  
3 Press  
.
4 Move (  
scene and press  
,
) the orange marker to the desired position of the  
.
The original position of the scene and the current position of the marker  
are displayed at the bottom of the screen.  
5 Select ( ) [Yes] and press  
to move the scene.  
NOTES  
You may not be able to move scenes in the playlist if there is not enough  
space available in the memory.  
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Playing Back Scenes in the Playlist with Music  
You can play back the scenes in the playlist set to background music.  
1 Open the playlist index screen.  
PLAYLIST  
• Open the original movies index screen and press  
• Before pressing  
.
PLAYLIST  
, you can select the original movies in the  
built-in memory or on the memory card to open the playlist of the  
respective memory.  
VIDEO SNAP  
You can press  
to display only video snapshot scenes in  
the playlist index screen.  
2 Open the list of background music tracks.  
FUNC.  
[
Select Music]  
FUNC.  
twice.  
3 Select (  
) a music track and press  
You can press  
the playback.  
to listen to the track selected. Press  
to stop  
• Select [Off] to play back the scenes with their original sound.  
4 Back in the index screen, select (  
to start playback.  
,
) the scene from which  
/
5 Press  
or  
to begin the playback set to the background  
music selected.  
• Press to stop the playback.  
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Copying Scenes  
You can copy original movies or the entire playlist only from the built-in  
memory to the corresponding location on the memory card. See Copying  
Photos (  
109) for details on copying photos to the memory card.  
Operating modes:  
Copying Original Movies  
Options  
[All Scenes] 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.  
[This Scene] Copies to the memory card only the scene marked  
with the orange selection frame.  
[Selected Scenes] Copies to the memory card all the scenes  
selected in advance (marked with a  
selecting Recordings from the Index Screen (  
checkmark). Refer to Pre-  
1 Open the index screen of original movies recorded in the built-in  
memory.  
• Select the  
• You can press  
tab under the  
VIDEO SNAP  
icon.  
to open the index screen for video  
snapshot scenes (  
67).  
2 Select ( ) the scene you want to copy to the memory card,  
,
or a scene recorded on the date you want to copy.  
This step is not necessary to copy all scenes or previously selected  
scenes.  
3 Copy the scene(s).  
FUNC.  
[
Copy (  
)]  
Desired option  
[Yes]*  
[OK]  
FUNC.  
* Press  
to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.  
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Copying the Entire Playlist  
1 Open the index screen of the built-in memory's playlist.  
• In the original movies index screen, select the  
tab under the  
PLAYLIST  
icon, and press  
You can press  
.
VIDEO SNAP  
to open the playlist index screen for  
video snapshot scenes (  
2 Copy the playlist.  
FUNC.  
FUNC.  
[
Copy (  
)]  
[Yes]*  
[OK]  
* Press  
to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.  
IMPORTANT  
• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or  
flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.  
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not change the camcorders operating mode.  
NOTES  
• If the memory card slot cover is open, or the LOCK switch on the mem-  
ory card is set to prevent writing, you will not be able to copy movies to  
the memory card.  
• Scenes that were edited using the software on the supplied Video  
Tools CD-ROM and were then written back to the camcorder cannot  
be copied to the memory card. You may also not be able to copy  
scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder.  
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Photos  
Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – taking  
photos and playing them back, capturing photos from video  
and printing photos.  
Basic Recording  
Taking Photos  
Operating modes:  
1 Set the camera mode dial to or  
.
2 Turn on the camcorder.  
By default, photos are recorded in the  
built-in memory. You can set the  
memory card as the recording media  
for photos (  
PHOTO  
3 Press  
halfway.  
Once the focus is automatically  
adjusted, will turn green and one  
or more AF frames will appear.  
PHOTO  
4 Press  
fully.  
The ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded.  
IMPORTANT  
• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or  
flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.  
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not change the camcorders operating mode.  
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NOTES  
• If the subject is not suitable for autofocus,  
turns yellow. Adjust the  
focus manually (  
• When the subject is too bright, [Overexp.] will flash on the screen. In  
such case, use the optional FS-H37U ND filter.  
Selecting Photo Size and Quality  
Photos are recorded as JPG files. As a general rule, select a larger  
photo size for higher quality. Select the [  
with an aspect ratio of 16:9.  
2304x1296] size for photos  
Operating modes:  
Options  
Photo size options and the approximate number of photos that can be  
recorded on memory cards of various sizes are given in the following  
table.  
Approximate number of photos available on a memory card  

Default value  
Memory card  
128 MB  
512 MB  
1 GB  
1
Photo quality →  
Photo size ↓  



LW 2304x1296  
35  
30  
50  
55  
50  
45  
75  
80  
105 220 330 655 465 700 1,390  
95 195 295 595 420 630 1,265  

L 2100x1575  
2
MW 1920x1080  
150 315 470 925 670 1,000 1,970  
160 340 505 995 720 1,075 2,115  
M 1600x1200  
3
SW 848x480  
260 370 740 1,585 2,245 4,490 3,360 4,760 9,525  
4
S 640x480  
340 490 890 2,070 2,995 5,390 4,395 6,350 11,430  
1
2
3
: [Super Fine],  
: [Fine],  
: [Normal].  
This size is only available for capturing photos from a playback scene (  
This size is only available for simultaneous recording in  
mode.  
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.)  
mode or  
4
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FUNC.  
[
2100x1575]  
Desired photo size*  
FUNC.  
Desired photo quality*  
* 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.  
NOTES  
• The actual number of photos that can be recorded will vary depending  
on the subject and shooting conditions.  
• The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the cam-  
corder to  
mode.  
• When printing photos, use the following guidelines as a reference for  
selecting the print size.  
- L 2100x1575: To print photos up to A4 size.  
- M 1600x1200: To print photos up to L size (9 x 13 cm, 3.5 x 5 in.) or  
postcard size (10 x 14.8 cm, 4 x 6 in.).  
- S 640x480: To send photos as e-mail attachments or to post on the  
Web.  
- LW 2304x1296, MW 1920x1080, SW 848x480: To print photos with a  
16:9 aspect ratio. Wide-sized photo paper is required.  
Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It  
You can delete the photo recorded last while reviewing it within the  
time set for the  
[Photo Review Time] option (or immediately  
after recording it, if [Photo Review Time] is set to [  
Off]).  
Operating modes:  
While reviewing the photo immediately after recording:  
1 Press  
.
If the joystick guide wasn’t displayed while  
reviewing the photo, it will appear now. Press  
again.  
2 Select (  
) [Yes] and press  
.
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Basic Playback  
Viewing Photos  
Operating modes:  
To start directly in single photo view  
1 Set the camera mode dial to  
.
2 Press  
.
The last photo recorded will be  
displayed in single photo view.  
3 Push the joystick (  
between photos.  
) to move  
Push the joystick (  
) and hold it  
down to run quickly through the  
photos.  
To get to single photo view from the index screen  
Pressing  
when recording with the camera mode dial set to  
or  
will open the movie index screen.  
1 Open the photo index screen.  
You can select the photos in the built-in memory or on the memory  
card.  
You can change the number of photos displayed per index page.  
2 Select (  
,
) a photo.  
• Move the orange selection frame to the photo you want to view.  
• When you have recorded a large number of photos, you can display  
(
) a slidebar below the photo thumbnails and browse (  
)
through whole index pages.  
3 Press  
.
The selected photo is displayed in single photo view.  
To get to the index screen from single photo view  
1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.  
2 Select (  
) the  
icon and press  
.
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You can also move the zoom lever toward W to open the photo index  
screen.  
Photo Jump Function  
When you have recorded a large number of photos, you can jump 10 or  
100 photos at a time.  
1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.  
2 Select (  
) the  
icon and press  
.
3 Select (  
4 Jump (  
) [  
Jump 10 photos] or [  
Jump 100 photos].  
) the number of photos selected and press  
.
IMPORTANT  
• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or  
flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.  
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not change the camcorders operating mode.  
• The following image files may not be displayed correctly.  
- Images not recorded with this camcorder.  
- Images edited on or uploaded from a computer.  
- Images whose file names have been changed.  
Deleting Photos  
You can delete those photos that you are not interested in keeping.  
Operating modes:  
Deleting a Single Photo  
1 In single photo view, select (  
2 Open ( ) the joystick guide.  
) the photo you want to delete.  
3 Select (  
) the  
icon and press  
.
4 Select (  
) [Yes] and press  
.
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Using the FUNC. Menu  
1 In single photo view, open the photo selection screen.  
FUNC.  
[
Delete]  
[
Delete] appears on the screen.  
2 Select ( ) the photo you want to delete and press  
3 Select ( ) [Yes] and press to delete the photo.  
.
FUNC.  
4 Repeat steps 2-3 to delete additional photos or press  
to close the menu.  
twice  
Deleting Photos from the Index Screen  
Options  
[All Photos] Deletes all the photos.  
[This Photo] Deletes only the photo marked with the orange selec-  
tion frame.  
[Selected Photos] Deletes all the photos selected in advance  
(marked with a checkmark). Refer to Pre-selecting Recordings  
from the Index Screen (  
1 Open the photo index screen.  
You can select the photos in the built-in memory or on the memory  
card.  
2 Select (  
,
) the photo you want to delete.  
This step is not necessary to delete all photos or previously selected  
photos.  
3 Delete the photo(s).  
FUNC.  
FUNC.  
[
Delete]  
Desired option  
[Yes]*  
[OK]  
* If you selected an option other than [This Photo], you can press  
to interrupt  
the operation while it is in progress. Some photos will be deleted nevertheless.  
IMPORTANT  
• Be careful when deleting photos. Deleted photos cannot be recovered.  
• Protected photos cannot be deleted.  
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Magnifying Photos during Playback  
In single photo view, photos can be magnified up to 5 times.  
appear for photos that cannot be enlarged.  
will  
Operating modes:  
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 times, move it toward W.  
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.  
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Additional Functions  
Flash  
You can use the flash to take photos in dark places.  
Operating modes:  
POINTS TO CHECK  
• Select a recording program other than [ Fireworks], [ Underwater]  
or [  
Surface].  

Options  
(
Default value)  

(auto)  
The flash fires automatically according to the brightness  
of the subject.  
(red-eye reduction, auto) The flash fires automatically accord-  
ing to the brightness of the subject. The assist lamp lights up to  
reduce the red-eye effect.  
(flash on) The flash always fires.  
(flash off) The flash does not fire.  
1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.  
Flash  
2 Select (  
) [ Flash] and press  
.
• Press  
repeatedly to cycle between the  
flash modes.  
• The icon of the selected flash mode  
appears.  
disappears after 4 seconds.  
Example: selecting red-eye  
reduction flash  
PHOTO  
3 Press  
, first halfway to activate  
the autofocus and then fully to record the  
photo.  
Depending on the setting selected and shooting conditions, the flash  
will fire.  
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Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light  
You can use the optional VFL-2 Video Light Flash as an external flash  
when its POWER switch is set to  
ON. The procedure for setting the  
external flash is the same as for the built-in flash.  
Attach the optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light to the mini advanced  
shoe.  
Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (  
84).  
appears when you turn on the video flash light (  
ON). For  
details about using the video flash light, refer to the instruction manual  
of the VFL-2.  
NOTES  
• The flash will not fire in the following cases:  
- When you manually adjust the exposure in  
reduction) mode.  
(auto) or  
(red-eye  
- During auto exposure bracketing.  
- In  
(auto) or  
(red-eye reduction) mode when the recording  
Night Scene].  
program is set to [  
- When using an optional video light.  
About the AF-Assist Lamp: While you press  
PHOTO  
halfway, if the sur-  
roundings of the subject are too dark, the mini video light may light up  
briefly in order to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately (AF-  
assist lamp).  
- You can also set  
[AF-Assist Lamp] to [  
Off] so the assist  
lamp is not activated.  
- The camcorder may not be able to focus even if the AF-assist lamp is  
on.  
- When the recording mode is set to [ Underwater] or [  
[AF-Assist Lamp] is automatically set to [ Off].  
Surface],  
• The practical range of the flash is approx. 1 to 2 m (3.3 to 6.6 ft.). The  
practical range with the VFL-2 attached is approx. 1 to 4 m (3.3 to  
13.1 ft.). In any case, the actual range will depend on the recording con-  
ditions.  
• The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode.  
• For red-eye reduction to be effective, the subject needs to look at the  
assist lamp. The degree of reduction depends on the distance and on  
each individual.  
• The flash mode cannot be selected when the exposure is locked.  
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• We recommend not using the flash while the optional Wide-converter or  
Tele-converter is attached; its shadow can appear on the screen.  
Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing  
Take a series of photos of a moving subject or record the same picture  
in 3 levels of exposure in order to choose later the photo you like the  
best.  
Operating modes:  
POINTS TO CHECK  
• Select a recording program other than [ Fireworks].  

Options  
(
Default value)  

[
[
Single]  
Records a single photo.  
Continuous Shooting], [ Hi-Speed Continuous Shooting]  
Captures a series of up to 60 photos as long as you hold  
PHOTO  
pressed down. There are two continuous shooting speed set-  
tings: normal (approx. 3 photos/second) and high speed (approx.  
5 photos/second).  
[
Auto Exposure Bracketing] The camcorder records 3 photos  
using 3 different exposures (dark, normal, light in 1/2 EV steps),  
allowing you to choose the photo you like the best.  
FUNC.  
FUNC.  
[
Single]  
Desired option  
Continuous Shooting/Hi-Speed Continuous Shooting  
PHOTO  
1 Press  
halfway to activate the autofocus.  
PHOTO  
2 Press  
fully and hold it pressed down.  
Auto Exposure Bracketing  
PHOTO  
Press  
, first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to  
record the 3 photos.  
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NOTES  
• Continuous shooting speeds are approximate and vary depending on  
recording conditions and subjects.  
• When the flash is used, continuous shooting speed will decrease to  
approx. 2.1 photos/second. Continuous shooting speed will decrease  
also when using slow shutter speeds (1/30 or slower).  
Taking Photos while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording)  
You can record photos even while the camcorder is set to  
mode.  
Moreover, you can capture the photo at the same time you are record-  
ing video. Photos recorded with simultaneous recording will have the  
same aspect ratio of movies (16:9).  
In  
mode, the size/quality of photos taken while recording video  
(simultaneous recording) will be determined by the setting selected  
with this procedure; the size/quality of photos taken in record pause  
mode will be determined by the photo size set in  
mode (  
95).  
Operating modes:  
FUNC.  
[
Simultaneous Recording Off]  
Desired photo size*  
FUNC.  
Desired photo quality*  
* 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.  
Operating modes:  
PHOTO  
While recording, or in record pause mode, press  
the photo.  
to capture  
NOTES  
• The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the cam-  
corder to mode.  
• Photos cannot be recorded simultaneously while the digital zoom or a  
digital effect is activated.  
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• Photo quality will be higher when photos are recorded in  
in mode during record pause.  
• Photos will be recorded on the memory selected for recording photos  
mode or  
(
Light Metering Mode  
The camcorder measures the light reflected from the subject in order to  
calculate the optimal exposure settings. Depending on the subject, you  
may want to change the way the light is measured and evaluated.  
Operating modes:  
POINTS TO CHECK  
• Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording pro-  
grams.  

Options  
(
Default value)  

[
Evaluative]  
Appropriate for standard shooting conditions,  
including backlit scenes. The camcorder divides the picture into  
several areas and the light is measured in all of them to achieve  
the optimal exposure for the subject.  
[
[
Center-Weighted Average] Averages the light metered from  
the entire screen, giving more weight to the subject in the center.  
Spot] Meters only the area within the spot AE point frame. Use  
this setting to adjust the exposure to match the subject in the  
center of the screen.  
FUNC.  
FUNC.  
[
Evaluative]  
Desired option  
Slideshow  
You can play a slideshow of all the photos and even set it to music.  
Operating modes:  
1 Open the photo index screen.  
You can select the photos in the built-in memory or on the memory  
card (  
52).  
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2 Open the list of background music tracks.  
FUNC.  
[
Select Music]  
FUNC.  
twice.  
3 Select (  
) a music track and press  
• You can press  
the playback.  
to listen to the track selected. Press  
to stop  
• Select [Off] to play back slideshow without background music.  
4 Back in the index screen, select (  
slideshow.  
,
) the first photo of the  
5 Press  
/
to play back the slideshow set to the background  
music selected.  
• During playback, push the joystick (  
) to adjust the volume.  
• Press  
screen.  
to stop the slideshow and return to the photo index  
To delete a music track  
After step 2 in the previous procedure, select the track you want to  
delete.  
1 Select ( ) the  
icon and press  
.
2 Select ( ) [Yes] and press  
.
FUNC.  
3 Press  
twice.  
NOTES  
• At the time of purchase, music files are stored in the built-in memory.  
Transfer the music files to the same memory that contains the photos  
you want to play back as a slideshow. For details, refer to the ‘Music  
Transfer Utility Software Guide’ (PDF file).  
• The background music may not be played back correctly when playing  
back a slideshow from a memory card with slow transfer rates.  
Rotating Photos  
You can rotate photos 90 degrees clockwise to change their orienta-  
tion.  
Operating modes:  
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1 In single photo view, open the photo selection screen.  
FUNC.  
[
Rotate]  
[
Rotate] appears on the screen.  
2 Select (  
3 Press  
) the photo you want to rotate.  
to rotate the photo.  
4 Repeat steps 2-3 to change the orientation of additional photos or  
FUNC.  
press  
twice to close the menu.  
Histogram Display  
In single photo view, you can display the histogram and the icons of all  
the functions used at the time of recording. The histogram will be dis-  
played also immediately after taking a photo.  
Use the histogram as a reference to verify the correct exposure of the  
photo.  
Operating modes:  
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 rela-  
tively bright; while one whose histo-  
Shadows  
Highlights  
gram peaks to the left, is relatively  
dark.  
Capturing Photos from a Movie  
You can capture a single photo or a series of photos from a previously  
recorded scene. The size of the captured photo(s) will be  
[MW 1920x1080] and it cannot be changed, but you can select the  
photo quality.  
Operating modes:  
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To select the photo capture settings  
FUNC.  
[
Menu]  
Single Photo] or [  
[Photo Capture from Video]  
Photo Sequence]  
[
Continue from the same menu:  
[Photo Capture Quality] Desired photo quality*  
FUNC.  
* The number displayed at the bottom indicates the approximate number of photos  
that can be recorded with the current quality setting.  
To capture the photo(s)  
1 Play back the scene containing the picture you want to capture.  
2 Pause the playback at the point you want to capture.  
PHOTO  
3 Press  
fully.  
PHOTO  
To capture a photo sequence, hold  
pressed down.  
NOTES  
• The data code of the photos will reflect the date and time of recording of  
the original scene.  
• Photos captured from a scene with a lot of fast movement may be  
blurred.  
• Photos will be recorded on the memory selected for recording photos.  
• [  
Photo Sequence]:  
- Up to 100 photos can be captured at a time.  
- The photo sequence capture will stop when the end of the scene is  
reached (playback will pause at the beginning of the following scene).  
- Photos will be captured at intervals of 1/30 second (1/24 second, if  
the scene was recorded at a frame rate of [  
PF24]).  
Protecting Photos  
You can protect photos from accidental erasure.  
Operating modes:  
Protecting Single Photos  
1 In single photo view, open the photo selection screen.  
FUNC.  
[
Protect]  
[
Protect] appears on the screen.  
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2 Select (  
3 Press  
) the photo you want to protect.  
to protect the photo.  
appears on the bottom bar and the photo cannot be deleted. Press  
again to remove the protection.  
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] Opens the same screen described previously  
in Protecting Single Photos. Continue from step 3 of that proce-  
dure to protect the photo.  
[Selected Photos] Protects all the photos selected in advance  
(marked with a checkmark). Refer to Pre-selecting Recordings  
from the Index Screen (  
[Remove All] Removes the protection from all photos.  
1 Open the photo index screen.  
You can select the photos in the built-in memory or on the memory  
card.  
2 Select (  
,
) the photo you want to protect.  
Protect] Desired option [Yes]  
FUNC.  
FUNC.  
[
[OK]  
IMPORTANT  
• Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings, including  
protected photos.  
Copying Photos  
You can copy photos only from the built-in memory to the memory  
card.  
Operating modes:  
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Copying a Single Photo  
1 Select to view the photos recorded in the built-in memory.  
In the index screen, select the  
tab under the  
icon and move the  
zoom lever toward T to return to single photo view.  
2 Open the photo selection screen.  
FUNC.  
[
Copy (  
)]  
[
Copy (  
)] appears on the screen.  
3 Select ( ) the photo you want to copy and press  
4 Select ( ) [Yes] and press to copy the photo.  
.
5 Repeat steps 3-4 to copy additional photos or press FUNC. twice  
to close the menu.  
Copying Photos from the Index Screen  
Options  
[All Photos] Copies all the photos.  
[This Photo] Copies only the photo marked with the orange selec-  
tion frame.  
[Selected Photos] Copies all the photos selected in advance  
(marked with a checkmark). Refer to Pre-selecting Recordings  
from the Index Screen (  
57).  
1 Open the index screen of the photos recorded in the built-in  
memory.  
Move the zoom lever toward W and then select the  
tab under the  
icon.  
2 Select (  
,
) the photo you want to copy.  
This step is not necessary to copy all photos or previously selected  
photos.  
3 Copy the photo(s).  
FUNC.  
[
Copy (  
)]  
Desired option  
[Yes]*  
[OK]  
FUNC.  
* If you selected [Selected Photos] or [All Photos], you can press  
the operation while it is in progress.  
to interrupt  
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IMPORTANT  
• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or  
flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.  
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not change the camcorders operating mode.  
NOTES  
• If there is not enough space on the memory card, as many photos as  
possible will be copied before stopping the operation.  
• If the memory card slot cover is open, or the LOCK switch on the mem-  
ory card is set to prevent writing, you will not be able to copy photos to  
the memory card.  
You may not be able to copy photos that were not recorded with this  
camcorder.  
-
Other Functions You Can Use when Taking Photos  
You can also use the following functions...  
The following functions and features of the camcorder can be used  
either for shooting video or for taking photos. The way to set and use  
them was already explained in detail, so we refer you to the relevant  
page in the “Video” section.  
• Zoom (  
• Quick Start (  
• Recording programs (  
• Mini video light ( 66)  
• Self timer ( 71)  
• Manual exposure adjustment and automatic backlight correction  
• Manual focus adjustment (  
61, 64)  
(
• Face detection (  
• White balance (  
• Image effects (  
• Digital effects (  
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Printing Photos  
Printing Photos (Direct Print)  
The camcorder can be connected to any PictBridge-compatible  
printer. You can mark in advance the photos you want to print and set  
the desired number of copies as a print order ( 117).  
Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the CP, DS and ES series and PIXMA  
printers marked with the PictBridge logo.  
Operating modes:  
Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer  
1 Set the camcorder to  
mode, single photo view.  
You can select the photos in the built-in memory or on the memory  
card. Afterwards, move the zoom lever toward T to return to single  
photo view.  
2 Turn on the printer.  
3 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB  
cable.  
4
• Connection . Refer to Connection Diagrams (  
• If the device selection screen appears, select [Computer/Printer] and  
press  
appears and changes to  
(print/share) button lights up and the current print settings  
.
.
• The  
will be displayed for approx. 6 seconds.  
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.  
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• During the following operations, even if you connect a printer to the  
camcorder it will not be recognized.  
- Deleting all photos  
- Removing all transfer orders  
- Removing all print orders  
NOTES  
will appear for photos that cannot be printed.  
• We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power  
adapter.  
• Refer also to the printers instruction manual.  
• If you have no intention to use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you  
can set  
or  
[USB Connection Type] to [  
Computer/  
Printer] so the device type 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 contains 2,500 photos or more. For best performance, we rec-  
ommend keeping the number of photos under 100.  
Printing with the  
(Print/Share) Button  
You can print one copy of a photo at a time, without changing the set-  
tings, simply by pressing  
.
Operating modes:  
1 Select (  
print.  
) the photo you wish to  
.
2 Press  
• Printing starts. The  
button  
flashes and stays on when the  
printer finishes printing the photo.  
To continue printing, select (  
another photo.  
)
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Selecting the Print Settings  
You can select the number of copies and other settings for printing.  
Setting options vary depending on your printer model.  
Operating modes:  
Options  
[
Paper Size]* Available paper sizes vary depending on the  
printer model.  
[
[
Paper Type]* Select [Photo], [Fast Photo], [Plain] or [Default].  
Page Layout]* Select [Default], [Bordered] or one of the follow-  
ing page layouts.  
[Borderless]: The photo is enlarged and may be slightly cropped  
at the edges to fit the paper.  
[x photos/sheet]: Refer to the following sidebar.  
[
[
] (Date print) Select [On], [Off] or [Default].  
] (Print effect) Available only with printers compatible with the  
Image Optimize function. Select [On], [Off] or [Default].  
Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS printers: You can also select  
[Vivid], [NR] and [Vivid+NR].  
[
] (Number of copies) Select 1-99 copies.  
* Select (  
,
) [Paper Settings] and press  
to change all three settings  
consecutively.  
NOTES  
• Print setting options and [Default] settings vary depending on the printer  
model. For details, refer to the printers instruction manual.  
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[x photos/sheet]: Printing multiple photos on the same sheet  
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 [  
Size] setting.  
Paper  
[
Paper Size]  
[CreditCard]  
[9 x 13 cm] [10 x 14.8 cm]  
[A4]  
Canon printer ↓  
1
PIXMA / SELPHY DS  
SELPHY CP/ES  
2, 4, 9 or 16  
2 or 4  
4
2
2, 4 or 8  
2 or 4  
1
2
You can also use the special sticker sheets.  
SELPHY CP series only:  
- With the [8 photos/sheet] setting, you can also use the special sticker sheets.  
- You can use [2 photos/sheet] or [4 photos/sheet] also when using wide-sized  
photo paper with [Default] settings.  
Printing after Changing the Print Settings  
1 Select (  
2 Open ( ) the joystick guide.  
3 Select ( ) the icon and press  
) the photo you wish to print.  
.
The print settings menu appears.  
Current paper settings (paper  
size, paper type and page layout)  
Date printing  
Print effect  
Paper settings  
Trimming settings (  
116)  
Number of copies  
4 In the print settings menu, select (  
,
) the setting you want  
to change and press  
.
5 Select (  
6 Select (  
) the desired setting option and press  
) [Print] and press  
.
,
.
• Printing starts. The print settings menu disappears when the print job  
is completed.  
To continue printing, select (  
) another photo.  
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To cancel a print job  
1 Press  
([Stop]) while printing.  
2 Select ( ) [OK] and press  
.
When you have finished printing  
Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and printer and turn off  
the camcorder.  
Print errors  
If an error occurs while printing, an error message (for example, [No  
paper]) will appear on the camcorder’s screen. Solve the problem refer-  
ring to the error message list (  
manual.  
165) and to the printer's instruction  
Canon's PictBridge-compatible printers: If printing does not resume auto-  
matically after you solved the problem, select [Continue] and press  
to resume 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.  
IMPORTANT  
You may not be able to print correctly, using a PictBridge-compatible  
printer, photos whose file names have been changed or that were  
recorded, created, edited or changed with any device other than this  
camcorder.  
• If [Busy] does not disappear, disconnect the USB cable and restore the  
connection after a short while.  
Trimming Settings  
Set the paper size and page layout before changing the trimming set-  
tings. Trimming settings apply to one photo only.  
Operating modes:  
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1 Open the print settings menu.  
Refer to steps 1-2 in Printing after Changing the Print Settings  
(
2 Select (  
.
,
) [Trimming] and press  
The trimming frame appears.  
3 Change the size of the trimming frame.  
• Move the zoom lever toward T to  
shrink the frame, and move it toward W  
to enlarge it. Press  
to change the orientation of the frame  
(portrait/landscape).  
To cancel the trimming settings, move the zoom lever toward W until  
the trimming frame disappears.  
4 Move (  
,
) the trimming frame to  
the area you want to print.  
FUNC.  
5 Press  
to return to the print  
settings menu.  
• The print area selected will be indicated  
by a green frame within the thumbnail.  
To change other print settings and print the area you selected, refer  
to steps 3-5 in Printing after Changing the Print Settings (  
NOTES  
• The trimming settings are canceled in the following cases:  
- When you turn off the camcorder.  
- When you disconnect the USB cable.  
- When you expand the trimming frame beyond its maximum size.  
- When you change the [Paper Size] setting.  
You may not be able to set the trimming settings for photos that were  
not recorded with this camcorder.  
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  
Photos Š 117  
   
out the print orders by connecting the camcorder to a PictBridge-com-  
patible printer (  
112). You can set print orders for up to 998 photos.  
Operating modes:  
POINTS TO CHECK  
• Set the print orders before connecting the supplied USB cable to the  
camcorder.  
Marking Single Photos with Print Orders  
1 In single photo view, open the photo selection screen.  
FUNC.  
[
Print Orders]  
appears on the screen.  
2 Select (  
3 Press  
) the photo you want to mark with a print order.  
to set the print order.  
The number of copies appears in orange.  
4 Set ( ) the number of copies desired and press  
To cancel the print order, set the number of copies to 0.  
.
5 Repeat steps 2-4 to mark additional photos with print orders or  
FUNC.  
press  
twice to close the menu.  
Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen  
Options  
[Individual Photos] Opens the same screen described previously  
in Marking Single Photos with Print Orders. Continue from step 3  
of that procedure to set the print order.  
[Selected Photos (1 copy each)] Sets a print order of 1 copy of  
each of the photos selected in advance (marked with a check-  
mark). Refer to Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen  
(
[Remove All] Removes all the print orders.  
1 Open the photo index screen.  
You can select the photos in the built-in memory or on the memory  
card.  
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2 Select (  
,
) the photo you want to mark with a print order.  
This step is not necessary to set print orders for previously selected  
photos or to remove all the print orders.  
3 Set the print orders.  
FUNC.  
[
Print Orders]  
Desired option  
[Yes]  
[OK]  
FUNC.  
Printing Photos Marked with Print Orders  
1 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB  
cable.  
Refer to Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer (  
2 Open the print menu.  
FUNC.  
[
Menu]  
[
Print]  
• The print menu appears.  
• If there are no photos marked with print orders, [No  
print orders  
have been set] appears.  
• Depending on the connected printer, you may be able to change  
some print settings.  
3 Select (  
,
) [Print] and press  
.
Printing starts. The print menu disappears when the printing is  
completed.  
NOTES  
Canceling a print job: Refer to page 116.  
Restarting printing: Open the print menu as explained in step 2. In the  
print settings menu, select [Print]* or [Resume] and press  
remaining photos will be printed.  
. The  
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.  
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External Connections  
This chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an  
external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer.  
Terminals on the Camcorder  
USB Terminal  
Access: Open the side terminal cover.  
HDMI OUT Terminal*  
Access: Open the side terminal cover.  
The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality  
digital connection that combines audio and  
video in a single convenient cable.  
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. Adjust the volume  
on the connected TV.  
COMPONENT OUT Terminal*  
Access: Open the rear terminal cover.  
The component video terminal is for video only.  
2
When you use connection  
do not forget the  
audio connections using the AV OUT/  
terminal.  
* When connecting a cable to the camcorder, make sure to align the triangle marks  
on the cable's connector and on the camcorder's terminal (  
).  
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Connection Diagrams  
In the following connection diagrams, the left side shows the terminals  
on the camcorder and the right side shows (for reference only) an  
example of terminals on a connected device.  
Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only  
Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with an HDMI input terminal.  
1
Connection  
HTC-100 HDMI Cable  
(optional)  
(HDMI mini connector)  
(standard HDMI  
connector)  
About the HDMITM connection  
1
The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connection ( ) is a  
convenient all-digital connection using a single cable for both video  
and audio. When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV equipped  
with an HDMI terminal, you can enjoy video and audio playback at  
the highest quality.  
- The HDMI OUT terminal on the camcorder is for output only. Do not  
connect it to an HDMI output terminal on an external device, as this  
may damage the camcorder.  
- Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the  
camcorder to DVI monitors.  
- Depending on the HDTV, correct playback of personal video content may  
1
not be possible using connection . Try one of the other connections.  
1
- While the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using connection , there  
will be no video output from other terminals.  
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Type: Analog Quality: Depends on the settings Output only  
Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) or a standard TV with  
component video input terminals. Change the following settings on  
the camcorder:  
2
Connection  
-
[Component Output] according to the TV set (standard or  
high definition)  
[AV/Headphones] to [  
-
AV]  
Red  
Blue  
CTC-100/S Component Cable  
(supplied)  
Green  
White  
Red  
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable  
(supplied)  
Type: Analog Quality: Standard definition Output only  
Connect to a standard TV or a VCR with audio/video input terminals.  
Change the following settings on the camcorder:  
3
Connection  
-
[TV Type] according to the TV set (widescreen or 4:3), if  
the TV cannot automatically detect and change the aspect ratio  
-
[AV/headphones] to [  
AV]  
Yellow  
White  
Red  
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable  
(supplied)  
122 Š External Connections  
     
Type: Digital data connection  
Connect to a computer to save your recordings, to the optional  
DW-100 DVD Burner to create DVD discs from them, or to a printer to  
print out photos.  
4
Connection  
USB Cable  
(supplied)  
NOTES  
To be able to write back scenes and to transfer music files from the  
computer to the camcorder, power the camcorder using the compact  
power adapter and only then connect it to the computer using the sup-  
plied USB cable.  
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Playback on a TV Screen  
Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family  
and friends. Playback on an HDTV using one of the high-definition con-  
nections will ensure the best playback quality.  
Operating modes:  
1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV.  
2 Connect the camcorder to the TV.  
Refer to Connection Diagrams (  
121) and select the most  
appropriate connection for your TV.  
3 Turn on the connected TV.  
On the TV, select as the video input the same terminal to which you  
connected the camcorder. Refer to the instruction manual of the  
connected TV.  
4 Turn on the camcorder and set it to  
or  
mode.  
Play back the movies or photos.  
NOTES  
• We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power  
adapter.  
3
• Connection : When you play back your 16:9 movies on standard TV  
sets with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the TV set will switch automatically to wide-  
screen mode if it is compatible with the Video ID-1 system. Otherwise,  
change the aspect ratio of the TV manually.  
To correctly play back movies recorded with x.v.ColorTM  
(
140) on an  
HDTV compatible with this standard, additional settings may be  
required on the connected HDTV. Refer to the TVs instruction manual.  
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Saving Your Recordings  
Saving Your Recordings on a Computer  
Movies recorded with this camcorder are saved in the built-in memory  
or on the memory card. Because space is limited, make sure to save  
your recordings on a computer on a regular basis.  
PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE  
With the software supplied on the Transfer Utilities CD-ROM you can  
save scenes to your computer's hard disk. If necessary, video files  
previously saved on a computer can be restored back to the  
camcorder. The software on the supplied Video Tools CD-ROM offers  
many options for organizing your video library, editing video and more.  
For details about installing the software, refer to ‘PIXELA ImageMixer 3  
SE’ Installation Guide. For details about using the software, refer to the  
software guide on the Transfer Utilities CD-ROM.  
Saving your Recordings without a Computer  
The following options are also available:  
• Use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner to create high-definition  
(AVCHD) discs of your movies* and Photo DVDs of your photos  
(
126).  
• Connect the camcorder to an external recording device (DVD or HDD  
recorder, VCR, etc.) to save standard-definition copies of your  
movies (  
* Not available for scenes recorded in MXP mode.  
IMPORTANT  
• While the camcorder is connected to a computer, do not open the  
memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card.  
• When restoring to the camcorder video files that were saved to the  
computer, do not disconnect the USB cable or turn off the camcorder  
or computer. Doing so may result in scenes that cannot be played back  
on the camcorder.  
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When the camcorder is connected to a computer: Do not access, change or  
delete any of the camcorders folders or files directly from the computer  
as this may result in permanent data loss. Always save your recordings  
on the computer, and restore the files to the camcorder, using only the  
software on the supplied Transfer Utilities CD-ROM.  
Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs  
You can connect the camcorder to the optional DW-100 DVD Burner to  
create high-definition DVD discs (AVCHD specifications). This way, you  
can save your video recordings in the highest video quality available.  
You can also create Photo DVDs from your photos that you can play  
back with most standard DVD players.  
Refer to this section along with the relevant sections in the instruction  
manual of the DW-100.  
Operating modes:  
Options for creating AVCHD discs (  
mode)  
[All Scenes]* Add all the scenes to the disc(s).  
[Remaining Scenes]* Add only those scenes that have not been  
previously added to a disc.  
[Playlist] Add only the scenes included in the playlist. If you have  
recorded scenes in MXP mode, add to the playlist in advance  
only those scenes recorded in other recording modes and select  
this option to create the disc.  
* Select this option only when no scenes have been recorded in MXP mode.  
Options for creating Photo DVDs (  
mode)  
[All Photos] Add all the photos to the slideshow on the disc.  
[Transfer Orders] Add only photos marked with transfer orders.  
Preparations on the Camcorder  
1 Turn on the camcorder and set it to  
definition discs of your movies or  
DVDs of your photos.  
mode to create high-  
mode to create Photo  
• Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.  
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• Select in advance the memory that contains the recordings you want  
to add to the disc.  
2 Select the scenes or photos you want to add to the disc.  
FUNC.  
[
Menu]  
or  
[Add Recordings to Disc]  
FUNC.  
Desired option  
Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating a Disc  
1 Turn on the DVD Burner.  
DW-100 Refer to Creating DVDs.  
2 Connect the camcorder to the DVD Burner using the supplied  
USB cable.  
4
• Connection . Refer to Connection Diagrams (  
123) and  
DW-100 Connections.  
• If the device type selection screen appears, select [DVD Burner] and  
press  
.
• When the connection is completed, [No disc] will be displayed.  
3 Insert a brand new disc into the DVD Burner.  
• Use the OPEN/CLOSE button on the DVD Burner to open and close  
the disc tray.  
• After the disc is recognized, an information screen will display the  
type of DVD you are creating and the estimated time and number of  
discs it will require (based on the disc you inserted).  
• If you inserted a DVD-RW disc that already contains data, [The disc  
already contains data.] will be displayed. To overwrite the data  
(erasing the previous content of the disc), press  
press again.  
, select [Yes] and  
4 Press the start button on the DVD  
Burner.  
• A progress bar will be displayed on the  
screen.  
• After pressing the start button (while the  
disc is being written) the operation  
cannot be canceled.  
• When the last disc is finalized, [Task completed] will be displayed.  
Take out the disc and close the disc tray.  
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When the data requires multiple discs  
After a disc is finalized, it will be ejected automatically and a message  
will appear. Insert the next disc and close the disc tray.  
To create an additional copy of the same disc  
After the operation is finished, insert a brand new disc, close the disc  
tray and repeat the operation.  
IMPORTANT  
• AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be cre-  
ated with the optional DW-100 DVD burner. Use the software on the  
supplied Video Tools CD-ROM to save such scenes.  
• While the camcorder is connected to the DVD Burner, do not open the  
memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card.  
• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator on the  
camcorder is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent  
data loss.  
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.  
- Do not disconnect the USB cable.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder or the  
DVD Burner.  
- Do not change the camcorders operating mode.  
• For important information on handling your discs, refer to  
Cautions on handling.  
DW-100  
NOTES  
• If a scene does not fit entirely in one disc, it may be divided and con-  
tinue on the next disc.  
• When the camcorder contains a large number of scenes to be saved on  
discs, it may take a long time for the connection to the DVD Burner  
(step 2 above) to be completed. For best performance, we recommend  
limiting the number of scenes to be saved to 500 or fewer scenes. (With  
500 scenes, it will take approximately 3 minutes to complete the con-  
nection.)  
• In addition to the JPG image files, Photo DVDs contain a slideshow of  
all the photos saved (each played back for approximately 3 seconds).  
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Playing back high-definition (AVCHD) discs created with the  
DW-100 DVD Burner  
DVD players or Blu-ray Disc  
players compatible with  
AVCHD  
Type of external player →  
DVD players not compatible  
with AVCHD*  
Disc content ↓  
Discs containing only  
scenes recorded in  
FXP/XP+/SP/LP mode  
Can be played back  
Cannot be played back*  
* Do not insert a disc into an incompatible device, as you may not be able to eject  
the disc.  
Playing Back AVCHD Discs Using the DW-100 DVD Burner  
You can use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner and the camcorder also to  
play back high-definition (AVCHD) discs on a TV. This is very convenient,  
for example to play back your discs even in a location where an AVCHD-  
compatible DVD player is not available.  
Operating modes:  
1 Connect the camcorder to the TV.  
1
2
Refer to Connection Diagrams (  
121). Select connection  
or  
to  
enjoy high-definition playback.  
2 Turn on the camcorder and set it to  
3 Turn on the DVD Burner and set it to Disc Playback mode.  
Refer to Playing DVDs.  
mode (  
DW-100  
4 Connect the camcorder to the DVD Burner using the supplied  
USB cable.  
4
• Connection . Refer to Connection Diagrams (  
123) and  
DW-100 Connections.  
• If the device type selection screen appears, select [DVD Burner] and  
press  
.
5 Insert the disc you want to play back into the DVD Burner.  
• Use the OPEN/CLOSE button on the DVD Burner to open and close  
the disc tray.  
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• After the disc is recognized, the disc's content will be displayed in an  
index screen.  
6 Select (  
,
) the scene you want to play back and press  
to begin the playback.  
IMPORTANT  
• While the camcorder is connected to the DVD Burner, do not open the  
memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card.  
NOTES  
• Only AVCHD discs created with the DW-100 DVD Burner can be played  
back using the DVD Burner.  
• The camcorders menus cannot be accessed while the camcorder is  
connected to the DVD Burner.  
• With the exception of fast playback at 60x speed, special playback  
modes (  
51) can be used also for disc playback.  
To play back Photo DVDs  
Photo DVDs are created using DVD-Video specifications (standard def-  
inition). Play back your Photo DVDs using standard DVD players.  
If your computer has a DVD drive, you can play back the slideshow as  
a DVD and you can also access individual photos as JPG files.  
NOTES  
• Photo DVDs cannot be played back using the DW-100 DVD Burner.  
Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder  
You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR  
or a digital video device with analog audio/video inputs. Video output  
will be in standard definition, although the original scenes are in high  
definition.  
Operating modes:  
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Connecting  
3
Connect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection . Refer to Con-  
nection Diagrams (  
Recording  
1 External device: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the device  
to record pause mode.  
2 Turn on the camcorder and set it to  
Verify that [AV/Headphones] is set to [  
mode.  
AV].  
3 Camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause  
playback shortly before the scene.  
4 Camcorder: Resume playback.  
By default, on-screen displays will be embedded in the output video  
DISP.  
signal. You can change the displays by repeatedly pressing  
(
80).  
5 External device: Start recording when the scene you wish to copy  
appears; stop recording when it ends.  
6 Camcorder: Stop playback.  
NOTES  
• We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power  
adapter.  
To make high-definition copies of your recordings, see the instruction  
manual for the digital video device.  
Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer)  
With the software supplied on the DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk  
CD-ROM you can transfer photos to a computer simply by pressing  
.
Refer also to the relevant sections in the ‘Digital Video Software’  
Instruction Manual (PDF file).  
Operating modes:  
External Connections Š 131  
   
Preparations  
Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer  
for the first time. (Windows users only: you also need to select Camer-  
aWindow's auto-launch setting.) After that, just connect the camcorder  
to the computer (steps 2 and 3) and proceed directly to transfer the  
photos ( 133).  
1 Install the software on the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO Solution  
Disk CD-ROM.  
Refer to the installation guide (separate leaflet included with the  
CD-ROM).  
2 Set the camcorder to  
Select the photos in the built-in memory or on the memory card  
52) and move the zoom lever toward T to return to single photo  
mode, in single photo view.  
(
view.  
3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB  
cable.  
4
• Connection . Refer to Connection Diagrams (  
• If the device type selection screen appears, select [Computer/Printer]  
and press  
.
• The direct transfer menu appears on the camcorder screen and the  
button lights up.  
First-time connection to a computer running Windows  
Windows users only: The first time you connect the camcorder to the  
computer, you also need to select the CameraWindow auto-launch  
setting.  
DVSD  
Refer to Starting CameraWindow.  
IMPORTANT  
• While the camcorder is connected to the computer, do not open the  
memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card.  
• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or  
flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.  
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.  
- Do not disconnect the USB cable.  
- Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer.  
- Do not change the camcorders operating mode.  
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• 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.  
- Deleting all photos  
- Removing all transfer orders  
- Removing all print orders  
NOTES  
• We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power  
adapter.  
• Refer also to the computers instruction manual.  
Users of Windows Vista, Windows XP and Mac OS X: Your camcorder is  
equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) allowing you  
to transfer photos (JPEG only) simply by connecting the camcorder to a  
computer using the supplied USB cable, without having to install the  
supplied software.  
• If you have no intention to use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you  
can set  
or  
[USB Connection Type] to [  
Computer/  
Printer] so the selection screen does not appear every time you connect  
the camcorder to a computer.  
• When the memory contains 2,500 photos or more, you may not be able  
to transfer photos to a computer. Try using a card reader to transfer the  
photos on the memory card. To transfer the photos in the built-in mem-  
ory, copy them to the memory card in advance (  
• If you connect the camcorder to the computer while it is set to  
mode, the process of creating scene thumbnails will start automatically.  
In such case, press  
([Skip]) to stop the process and use the com-  
puters Safely Remove Hardware function (Windows) or Eject function  
(Mac OS) to end the connection to the camcorder. Disconnect the USB  
cable, set the camcorder to  
mode and restore the connection.  
Transferring Photos  
Operating modes:  
External Connections Š 133  
   
Automatic Transfer Options  
All the relevant photos will be transferred to the computer in one batch  
and their thumbnails will be displayed on the computer.  
[
[
All Photos] Transfers all photos.  
New Photos] Transfers only those photos that have not yet  
been transferred to the computer.  
[
Photos with Transfer Orders] Transfers photos marked with  
transfer orders.  
Manual Transfer Options  
You can select the photo(s) to transfer.  
[
[
Select and Transfer] Select the photo(s) to transfer.  
Set as Desktop Wallpaper] Select a photo and set it as your  
computers desktop background.  
Automatic transfer options  
Select ( ) a transfer option and press  
.
• The camcorder returns to the transfer menu once the transfer is com-  
pleted.  
To cancel the transfer, select (  
) [Cancel] and press  
, or press  
FUNC.  
.
Manual transfer options  
1 Select (  
) a transfer option and press  
.
2 Select (  
) the photo you wish to transfer and press  
.
• [ Select and Transfer]: Repeat this step to select other photos to  
transfer.  
• The  
button will flash while the photos are being transferred.  
134 Š External Connections  
FUNC.  
3 Press  
to return to the transfer menu.  
NOTES  
• When the camcorder is connected to the computer and the photo  
FUNC.  
selection screen is displayed, press  
menu.  
to return to the transfer  
Transfer Orders  
You can mark in advance the photos you want to transfer to the com-  
puter as transfer orders. You can set transfer orders for up to 998 pho-  
tos.  
Operating modes:  
POINTS TO CHECK  
• Set the transfer orders before connecting the camcorder to the computer.  
Marking Single Photos with Transfer Orders  
1 In single photo view, open the photo selection screen.  
FUNC.  
[
Transfer Orders]  
appears on the screen.  
2 Select (  
) the photo you want to mark with a transfer order.  
to set the transfer order.  
3 Press  
• A checkmark  
appears in the box next to the transfer order icon  
.
• Press  
again to cancel the transfer order.  
4 Repeat steps 2-3 to mark additional photos with transfer orders or  
FUNC.  
press  
twice to close the menu.  
External Connections Š 135  
   
Setting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen  
Options  
[Individual Photos] Opens the same screen described previously  
in Marking 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  
checkmark) with a transfer order. Refer to Pre-  
selecting Recordings from the Index Screen ( 57).  
[Remove All] Removes all the transfer orders.  
1 Open the photo index screen.  
You can select the photos in the built-in memory or on the memory  
card.  
2 Select (  
,
) the photo you want to mark with a transfer order.  
This step is not necessary to set transfer orders for previously selected  
photos or to remove all the transfer orders.  
3 Set the transfer orders.  
FUNC.  
[
Transfer Orders]  
Desired option  
[Yes]  
FUNC.  
[OK]  
Transferming photos marked with transfer orders  
Connect the camcorder to the computer and select [  
Photos with  
Transfer Orders] in the transfer menu (  
136 Š External Connections  
Additional Information  
This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen mes-  
sages, handling and maintenance tips, and other information.  
Appendix: Menu Options Lists  
Menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to  
select an item, refer to Using the Menus (  
36). For details about each  
function, see the reference page. Menu options without a reference  
page are explained after the tables. Menu options in boldface indicate  
default values.  
FUNC. Menu  
FUNC. Menu  
FUNC. Menu - Recording Modes  
Menu item  
Setting options  
Programmed AE],  
Shutter-Priority AE],  
Aperture-Priority AE]  
Recording programs  
[
[
[
z
z
[
Cine Mode]  
z
z
[
[
[
[
Portrait], [ Sports], [ Snow],  
Beach], [ Sunset], [  
Low Light], [ Spotlight], [ Fireworks],  
Underwater], [  
z
Night Scene],  
Surface]  
Light metering mode  
White balance  
[
[
Evaluative],  
Center-Weighted Average], [  
z
z
Spot]  
[
[
[
Automatic], [ Daylight], [  
Shade],  
Fluorescent],  
z
Cloudy], [  
Tungsten], [  
Fluorescent H], [ Custom WB]  
Image Effect Off], [ Vivid],  
Neutral], [ Low Sharpening],  
Soft Skin Detail], [ Custom Effect]  
Image effects  
[
[
[
z
z
Additional Information Š 137  
           
Menu item  
Setting options  
Digital effects  
[
[
[
Digital Effect Off], [ Fade Trigger],  
Wipe], [ Black & White], [ Sepia],  
Art]  
z
[
[
Digital Effect Off], [ Black & White],  
Sepia]  
z
z
Drive mode  
[
[
[
Single], [  
Continuous Shooting],  
Hi-Speed Continuous Shooting],  
Auto Exposure Bracketing]  
Recording mode  
[
[
[
[
[
High Quality 24 Mbps],  
High Quality 17 Mbps],  
High Quality 12 Mbps],  
Standard Play 7 Mbps],  
Long Play 5 Mbps]  
z
Simultaneous  
recording  
[
[
Simultaneous Recording Off],  
z
2304x1296], [  
848x480]  
[
Super Fine], [ Fine], [ Normal]  
Photo size/quality  
[
[
2304x1296], [ 2100x1575],  
1600x1200], [ 640x480]  
z
[
Super Fine], [ Fine], [ Normal]  
138 Š Additional Information  
Setup Menus  
FUNC. Menu - Playback Modes  
(movie playback),  
in the original index screen;  
(playback of video snapshot scenes):  
- available only in the playlist index screen; z - avail-  
- available only  
able in both; — - not available in either.  
(photo playback): - available only in single photo view;  
the photo index screen; z - available in both; — - not available in either.  
- available only in  
Menu item  
Setting options  
[Select Music]  
[Off], list of background music tracks  
z
[Select]  
[Individual Scenes],  
[Remove All Selections]  
[Individual Photos],  
[Remove All Selections]  
[Copy (  
)]  
[All Scenes], [All Scenes (this date)],  
[This Scene], [Selected Scenes]  
[No], [Yes]  
[No], [Yes]  
[All Photos], [This Photo],  
[Selected Photos]  
[Add to Playlist]  
[All Scenes (this date)], [This Scene],  
[Selected Scenes]  
[Divide]  
[Move]  
[Protect]  
[Individual Photos], [Selected Photos],  
[Remove All]  
[Print Orders]  
0-99 copies  
[Individual Photos],  
[Selected Photos (1 copy each)],  
[Remove All]  
[Transfer Orders]  
[Individual Photos], [Selected Photos],  
[Remove All]  
Additional Information Š 139  
Menu item  
[Rotate]  
Setting options  
[Delete]  
[All Scenes], [All Scenes (this date)],  
[This Scene], [Selected Scenes]  
[All Scenes], [This Scene]  
[No], [Yes]  
[All Photos], [This Photo],  
[Selected Photos]  
[Scene Search]  
[Calendar Screen], [Date Selection]  
[Scenes with Faces]  
Setup Menus  
/
Camera Setup 1  
Menu item  
Setting options  
[Rec Media for  
Movies]  
[Built-in Mem.], [Mem. Card]  
z
z
z
z
z
[Rec Media for  
Photos]  
[Built-in Mem.], [Mem. Card]  
[Frame Rate]  
[
60i (Standard)], [  
PF30],  
[
PF24]  
[x.v.Color]  
[
On  
], [  
Off]  
z
[Auto Rotate]  
[
On], [  
Off]  
z
[Frame Rate]: Selects the frame rate to be used when recording.  
PF30]: 30 frames per second, progressive. Use this frame rate to  
easily edit your recordings, for example, to post them on the Web.  
PF24]: 24 frames per second, progressive. Using this frame rate will  
give your recordings a cinematic look. When combined with the [ Cine  
Mode] recording program ( 66), the cinematic look will be enhanced.  
[
[
[x.v.Color]: Uses a color space with an extended gamut to achieve  
deeper colors, closer to real life.  
140 Š Additional Information  
       
• Use this function to record video only when you intend to play back your  
recordings on an HDTV compatible with x.v.ColorTM, connected to the  
camcorder using an HDMI cable. If recordings made with x.v.ColorTM  
are played back on a non-compatible TV, colors may not be reproduced  
correctly.  
[Auto Rotate]: Photos that were recorded in portrait orientation (by turning  
the camcorder on its side), will be rotated automatically and displayed  
correctly during playback.  
/
Camera Setup 2  
Menu item  
Setting options  
60x], [ 300x]  
Speed 3],  
Speed 1]  
Normal AF]  
Off]  
Center Frame],  
[Digital Zoom]  
[Zoom Speed]  
[
Off], [  
z
z
[
[
Variable], [  
Speed 2], [  
z
[AF Mode]  
[
[
Instant AF], [  
z
z
z
z
[AF-Assist Lamp]  
[Focus Priority]  
Automatic], [  
[
AiAF Frames], [  
[
Off]  
[Image Stabilizer]  
[
[
[
[
[
Dynamic], [  
Standard], [  
Off]  
Off]  
z
z
On  
], [  
[Auto Slow Shutter]  
[Wind Screen]  
On], [  
Off]  
z
z
z
Automatic], [  
On ], [  
Off  
Off]  
]
[Microphone  
Attenuator]  
[Digital Zoom]: Determines the  
operation of the digital zoom.  
The color of the indicator indi-  
cates the zoom.  
Optical zoom  
Digital zoom  
• When activated, the cam-  
corder will switch automatically  
to digital zoom when you zoom  
in beyond the optical zoom  
range.  
White  
Light  
blue  
Dark  
blue  
Up to 15x  
15x -  
60x  
60x -  
300x  
Additional Information Š 141  
       
• With the digital zoom the image is digitally processed, so the image res-  
olution will deteriorate the more you zoom in.  
[AF Mode]: Select how fast the autofocus will operate.  
• With [  
Instant AF] the autofocus adjusts quickly to a new subject.  
This is convenient for example when changing the focus from a near  
subject to a far subject in the background, or when recording fast-mov-  
ing subjects.  
• When the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is attached to the  
camcorder, it may partially obstruct the Instant AF sensor. Set the AF  
mode to [  
• When the recording mode is set to [ Underwater] or [  
function is automatically set to [ Normal AF].  
Normal AF].  
Surface], this  
[Focus Priority]: When the focus priority is activated, the camcorder  
records a photo only after the focus has been adjusted automatically. You  
can also select which AF frames to use.  
[
AiAF Frames]: One or more AF frames out of the nine frames avail-  
able are automatically selected and the focus is fixed on them.  
Center Frame]: 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 immedi-  
PHOTO  
ately after you press  
.
• When the recording mode is set to [ Fireworks], focus priority is auto-  
matically set to [ Off].  
• When focus priority is activated, if face detection (  
vated, the camcorder will focus on the face of the main subject (white  
face-detection frame) when one is detected.  
[Image Stabilizer]: The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder  
shake. You can select the degree of compensation.  
[
Dynamic]: This setting compensates for a higher degree of cam-  
corder 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 cam-  
corder shake, such as when shooting while remaining stationary, and is  
suitable for shooting natural-looking scenes.  
[
On  
]: This setting compensates for camcorder shake when  
shooting photos.  
• If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer may  
not be able to fully compensate.  
• We recommend setting the image stabilizer to [  
tripod.  
Off] when using a  
142 Š Additional Information  
     
• When recording movies with the optional Wide-converter or Tele-con-  
verter, set the image stabilizer to [ Standard].  
[Auto Slow Shutter]: The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter  
speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting.  
• Minimum shutter speed used: 1/30; 1/12 when the frame rate is set to  
[
PF24]; 1/15 when it is set to [  
PF30].  
• The auto slow shutter can only be activated when the recording pro-  
gram is set to [ Programmed AE], but the setting will not change even  
if you set the camcorder to  
• If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [  
• If (camcorder shake warning) appears, we recommend stabilizing  
mode.  
Off].  
the camcorder, for example, by mounting it on a tripod.  
• When the recording mode is set to [ Underwater] or [  
Surface], this  
function is automatically set to [  
Off].  
[Wind Screen]: The camcorder automatically reduces the background  
sound of wind when recording outdoors.  
• Some low-frequency sounds will be suppressed along with the sound  
of wind. When recording in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you  
want to record low-frequency sounds, we recommend setting the wind  
screen to [  
Off  
].  
[Microphone Attenuator]: Helps prevent audio distortions in due to high  
audio recording levels.  
• Set the microphone attenuator to [  
On  
] when the audio record-  
ing level ( 81) is set correctly but the audio still sounds distorted.  
When the microphone attenuator is activated,  
screen.  
• When the recording mode is set to [ Underwater] or [  
function is automatically set to [ Off].  
appears on the  
Surface], this  
Additional Information Š 143  
       
/
Camera Setup 3  
Menu item  
Setting options  
], [ Off]  
[Self Timer]  
[
On  
z
z
z
z
[Focus Assist  
Functions]  
[
On], [  
Off]  
[Onscreen Markers]  
[
[
[
Off], [  
Level (Gray)], [  
Grid (Gray)]  
Level (White)],  
z
z
Grid (White)],  
[Audio Level  
Indicator]  
[
On], [  
Off]  
z
[Photo Review Time]  
[
[
Off], [  
6 sec], [  
2 sec], [  
8 sec], [  
4 sec],  
10 sec]  
z
[Focus Assist Functions]: When the focus assist functions are activated,  
the image at the center of the screen is magnified to help you focus man-  
ually (  
• When face detection is activated, instead of the center of the picture,  
the camcorder will magnify the face of the person identified as the main  
subject.  
• Using the focus assist functions will not affect the recordings. They will  
be cancelled automatically after 4 seconds or when you start recording.  
[Onscreen Markers]: You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the cen-  
ter of the screen. Use the markers as a reference to make sure your sub-  
ject is framed correctly (vertically and/or horizontally).  
• Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings.  
[Photo Review Time]: Selects the time to display a photo after it has been  
recorded.  
• The review time can only be set when the drive mode is set to [ Sin-  
gle].  
• If you press  
played indefinitely. Press  
mal display.  
DISP.  
while reviewing a photo it will continue to be dis-  
PHOTO  
FUNC.  
halfway or  
to return to the nor-  
144 Š Additional Information  
     
/
Playback Setup  
Menu item  
Setting options  
[Rec Media for  
Photos]  
[Built-in Mem.], [Mem. Card]  
z
z
z
z
z
[Photo Capture from  
Video]  
[
Single Photo], [  
Photo Sequence]  
Fine], [ Normal]  
Date and Time],  
Computer/Printer],  
[Photo Capture  
Quality]  
[
Super Fine], [  
[Data Code]  
[
[
Date], [  
Time], [  
Camera Data]  
[USB Connection  
Type]  
[
DVD Burner], [  
z
[
Connect and Set]  
[Add Recordings to  
Disc]  
[All Scenes], [Remaining Scenes], [Playlist]  
z
[All Photos], [Transfer Orders]  
z
z
[
Print]  
[Data Code]: Displays the date and/or time when the scene was recorded.  
Camera Data]: Displays the aperture (f-stop) and shutter speed used  
[
when recording the scene.  
[USB Connection Type]: Select the connection protocol to use when con-  
necting the camcorder to an external device using the supplied USB  
cable.  
[
DVD Burner]: To connect exclusively to the optional DW-100 DVD  
Burner.  
[
Computer/Printer]: To connect to a computer, printer or similar USB  
peripheral.  
[
Connect and Set]: To make the selection from a screen that appears  
at the time of the connection to the external device.  
Additional Information Š 145  
 
System Setup 1  
Menu item  
Setting options  
[Font Size]  
[
Large], [ Small]  
z
z
z
z
z
z
[Output Onscreen  
Displays]  
[
On], [  
Off]  
[LCD Brightness]  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
[LCD Screen  
Dimmer]  
[
[
On], [  
Off]  
[Component  
480i], [  
1080i]  
1, 2  
Output]  
1
[TV Type]  
[
Normal TV], [  
Wide TV]  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
[AV/Headphones]  
[Headphone Volume]  
[Speaker Volume]  
[Demo Mode]  
[
AV], [ Headphones]  
[
On], [  
Off]  
z
z
1
Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using an HDMI  
cable.  
2
The output will automatically be set to [  
Normal TV].  
480i] when [TV Type] is set to [  
[Font Size]: Changes the size of the font for the menu and other screens.  
• When the font size is set to [ Large], some information may be dis-  
played in shortened form (icons only, etc.). Some screens will be dis-  
played using the small font size regardless of the setting.  
[Output Onscreen Displays]  
• When set to [  
On], the camcorders on-screen displays will appear  
also on the screen of a TV or monitor connected to the camcorder.  
[LCD Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.  
• Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect the bright-  
ness of your recordings or the brightness of the playback image on a  
TV.  
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[LCD Screen Dimmer]: When set to [  
On], the LCD screen is dimmed.  
Doing so is ideal when using the camcorder in locations where the LCDs  
DISP.  
illumination could become a nuisance to others. Hold  
pressed  
down for about 2 seconds to restore the LCDs normal brightness.  
• When the camcorder is powered using the compact power adapter, if  
the camcorder is turned off and then on again, the dimmer function will  
be canceled; when using only a battery pack, the dimmer function will  
be maintained.  
• Dimming the LCD screen does not affect the brightness of your record-  
ings or the brightness of the playback image on a TV.  
• When the screen dimmer is set to [  
Off], the LCD screen will return  
to the brightness level that was in use before the screen was dimmed.  
[Component Output]: You can select the video specifications to use when  
connecting the camcorder to a high-definition TV using the component  
video connection.  
[
[
480i]: To use the 480i specification (standard definition).  
1080i]: To use the full 1080i high definition specification.  
[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], during the playback of  
video originally recorded with an aspect ratio of 16:9, the picture will not  
be displayed fullscreen.  
[Speaker Volume]: Adjust (  
) the volume of the playback. You can also  
adjust the volume using the joystick guide (  
[Demo Mode]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder's main  
features. It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the  
compact power adapter if you leave it turned on without a memory card  
for more than 5 minutes.  
To cancel the demo mode once it has started, press any button or turn  
off the camcorder.  
Additional Information Š 147  
     
System Setup 2  
Menu item  
Setting options  
[Wireless Remote  
Control]  
[
On], [  
Off  
]
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
[Notification Sounds]  
[
High Volume],  
[
Low Volume], [  
Off]  
[Power Saving Mode]  
[Quick Start]  
[
On], [  
Off]  
z
z
z
z
z
z
[
[
Off], [  
20 min], [  
10 min],  
30 min]  
1
[Control for HDMI]  
[
On], [  
Off]  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
2
[Initialize  
/
]
[Built-in Mem.], [Mem. Card]  
z
[Quick Initialization],  
[Complete Initialization]  
[Photo Numbering]  
[Firmware]  
[
Reset], [  
Continuous]  
z
z
z
z
z
1
Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using an HDMI  
cable.  
Option available only from the original movies index screen.  
2
[Wireless Remote Control]: Allows the camcorder to be operated with the  
wireless controller.  
[Notification Sounds]: A beep will accompany some operations like turn-  
ing on the camcorder, the self-timer countdown, etc.  
[Power Saving Mode]: 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.  
[Quick Start]: Select whether to activate the Quick Start function (  
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 auto-  
matically.  
148 Š Additional Information  
   
[Control for HDMI]: Activates the HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Con-  
trol) function. When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV compatible  
with HDMI-CEC using an HDMI cable, you can control the camcorders  
playback using the remote control of the TV.  
• If set to [  
On], when the camcorder is connected to a compatible  
HDTV using an HDMI cable, the video input on the TV will automatically  
be set to the camcorders video input. Then, you can use the up/down/  
left/right buttons and the OK or SET button on the TVs remote control  
to play back your recordings.  
• Depending on the TV set, additional settings may be required on the TV  
itself to activate the HDMI-CEC function. Refer to the TVs instruction  
manual.  
• Correct operation of the HDMI-CEC function cannot be guaranteed  
even when connecting the camcorder to compatible TV sets. If you  
cannot use the remote control of the TV, set [Control for HDMI] to [  
Off] and operate the camcorder directly or use the camcorders wireless  
controller.  
• The remote control of the TV can only be used to play back movies or  
photos (  
or  
mode only). If the camcorder is connected to the  
TV while it is set to a recording mode, depending on the TV used, turn-  
ing off the TV will automatically turn off the camcorder even if it is  
recording at the time.  
[Photo Numbering]: Select the photo numbering method to be used on a  
new memory card. Photos are automatically assigned consecutive num-  
bers from 0101 to 9900, and stored in folders containing up to 100 pho-  
tos. Folders are numbered from 101 to 998.  
[
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.  
• The photo number indicates the name and location of the file on the  
memory card. For example, the file name of a photo numbered 101-  
0107 is “IMG_0107.JPG”, stored under the folder “DCIM\101CANON”.  
[Firmware]: You can verify the current version of the camcorder's firm-  
ware. This menu option is usually unavailable.  
Additional Information Š 149  
   
Language and Date/Time Setup  
Menu item  
Setting options  
[Language  
]
[
[
], [DEUTSCH],  
], [ENGLISH],  
z
z
z
z
[ESPAÑOL], [FRANÇAIS],  
[ITALIANO], [MAGYAR], [MELAYU],  
[NEDERLANDS], [POLSKI],  
[PORTUGUÊS], [  
[TÜRKÇE], [  
],  
],  
[
[
[
], [  
], [  
], [  
],  
],  
], [  
], [  
]
[Time Zone/DST]  
[Date/Time]  
List of world time zones  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
[Date Format]  
[Y.M.D AM/PM (2009.1.1 AM 12:00)],  
[Y.M.D 24H (2009.1.1 0:00)],  
[M.D,Y AM/PM  
(Jan. 1, 2009 12:00 AM)],  
[M.D,Y 24H (Jan. 1, 2009 0:00)],  
[D.M.Y AM/PM  
(1.Jan.2009 12:00 AM)],  
[D.M.Y 24H (1.Jan.2009 0:00)]  
[Calendar Start Day] [Saturday], [Sunday], [Monday]  
z
[Date Format]: Select the date format to be used for most on-screen dis-  
plays, and (if selected) for the date printed on photos.  
[Calendar Start Day]: Select the day on which the week starts for the cal-  
endar display (  
150 Š Additional Information  
 
Information Screens  
Menu item  
Setting options  
[Memory Info]  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
[Memory Card Info]  
[Battery Info]  
[HDMI Status]  
[Memory Info]/[Memory Card Info]: Displays a screen where you can ver-  
ify how much of the built-in memory or the memory card is currently in use  
(
total recording time and  
total number of photos) and how much  
space remains available for recording.  
• Estimated figures about available movie recording time and available  
number of photos are approximate and based on the recording mode  
and photo quality/size settings currently in use.  
• In the [Memory Card Info] screen you can verify also the Speed Class of  
the memory card.  
[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).  
[HDMI Status]: Displays a screen where you can verify the standard of the  
video output signal from the HDMI OUT terminal.  
Additional Information Š 151  
 
Trouble?  
Troubleshooting  
If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Some-  
times what you think is a malfunction of the camcorder may have the  
simplest of solutions - please read the “CHECK THIS FIRST” box  
before going on to the more detailed problems and solutions. Consult  
your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.  
CHECK THIS FIRST  
Power supply  
• Is the battery charged? Is the compact power adapter correctly con-  
nected to the camcorder? (  
27)  
Recording  
• Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to a recording  
mode? ( 45, 94) If you are recording on a memory card, is one cor-  
rectly inserted into the camcoder? (  
42)  
Playback  
• Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to playback mode?  
(
50, 97) If you are playing back recordings from a memory card, is  
one correctly inserted into the camcorder? (  
recordings?  
42) Does it contain any  
Other  
• Does the camcorder make a rattling sound? The internal lens fixture  
can move when the camcorder is turned off or in a playback mode.  
This is not a malfunction.  
Power source  
The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself.  
- The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.  
- Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly.  
Cannot charge the battery pack.  
- Make sure the camcorder is off so charging can start.  
- The temperature of the battery pack is outside the charging range. If the battery pack’s tem-  
perature is below 0 °C (32 °F), warm it before charging it; if it is above 40 °C (104 °F), let the  
battery pack cool down before charging it.  
- Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F).  
- The battery pack is faulty. Replace the battery pack.  
- The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached. Such battery packs can-  
not be charged using this camcorder.  
152 Š Additional Information  
     
A noise can be heard from the compact power adapter.  
- A faint sound can be heard while the compact power adapter is connected to a power outlet.  
This is not a malfunction.  
After using the camcorder for a long time, it becomes hot.  
- The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for long periods of time; this is not  
a malfunction. If the camcorder becomes unusually hot or it becomes hot after using it only  
for a short while, it may indicate a problem with the camcorder. Consult a Canon Service Cen-  
ter.  
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). Wait until the camcorder has finished.  
- The memory is full or it already contains the maximum number of scenes (3,999 scenes).  
Delete some recordings (  
58, 98) or initialize the memory (  
43) to free some space.  
START/STOP  
The point where  
recording.  
was pressed does not match the beginning/end of the  
START/STOP  
- There is a slight interval between pressing  
ing. This is not a malfunction.  
and the actual start/end of record-  
The camcorder will not focus.  
- Autofocus does not work on the subject. Focus manually (  
- The lens or Instant AF sensor is dirty. Clean the lens or sensor with a soft lens-cleaning cloth  
173). 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 (  
takes longer than usual.  
)/playback (  
)
- When the memory contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than  
usual. Save your recordings ( 125) and initialize the memory ( 43).  
Movies or photos cannot be recorded properly.  
- This may occur as movies and photos are recorded/deleted over time. Save your recordings  
125) and initialize the memory ( 43).  
(
Additional Information Š 153  
Cannot record a photo.  
- In mode: You cannot take photos in this mode if the simultaneous recording option in  
the FUNC. menu is set to [Simultaneous Recording Off] ( 104), or if either the digital zoom  
141) or a digital effect ( 79) is activated.  
(
Playback  
Cannot add scenes to the playlist.  
- The playlist can contain a maximum of 999 scenes. If the playlist includes scenes recorded in  
MXP or FXP mode, the maximum number of scenes in the playlist may be less than 999.  
- You may not be able to add scenes to the playlist if they were recorded or edited using  
another device.  
- You may not be able to add to the playlist scenes that were edited using the software on the  
supplied Video Tools CD-ROM and were then written back to the camcorder.  
Cannot delete a scene.  
- You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using another device.  
Deleting scenes takes longer than usual.  
- When the memory contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than  
usual. Save your recordings (  
125) and initialize the memory (  
Cannot delete a photo.  
- The photo is protected. Remove the protection (  
When playing back video snapshot scenes or a slideshow with background music, the music  
track is not played back correctly.  
- Save your recordings (  
125) and initialize the memory (  
43). Then, transfer the music  
files first and only then write the video files back to the camcorder.  
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 if the display does not change back to normal.  
- The memory card is full. Replace the memory card or delete some recordings (  
free some space on the memory card.  
58, 98) to  
154 Š Additional Information  
flashes in red on the screen.  
- The camcorder has malfunctioned. Consult a Canon Service Center.  
Even after stopping recording, the ACCESS indicator does not go off.  
- The scene is being recorded in the memory. This is not a malfunction.  
appears on the screen.  
- The camcorder has become hot while in the [Underwater] or [Surface] recording program.  
Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down. If the camcorder becomes too hot while in either  
recording program, it may automatically turn off.  
The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator flashes rapidly (  
intervals).  
one flash at 0.5-second  
- Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty. Con-  
sult a Canon Service Center.  
The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator flashes very slowly (  
second intervals).  
one flash at 2-  
- The temperature of the battery pack is outside the charging range. If the battery pack’s tem-  
perature is below 0 °C (32 °F), warm it before charging it; if it is above 40 °C (104 °F), let the  
battery pack cool down before charging it.  
- Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F).  
- The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.  
Picture and Sound  
The screen appears too dark.  
- The LCD screen was dimmed. Hold DISP. pressed down for 2 seconds to restore the LCD  
screen to its normal brightness.  
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.  
- Keep a distance between the camcorder and devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields  
(plasma TVs, cellular phones, etc.).  
Horizontal bands appear on the screen.  
- This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors when recording under some types of  
fluorescent, mercury or sodium lamps. To reduce the symptoms, set the recording program to  
[Programmed AE] or [Shutter-Priority AE] (  
Additional Information Š 155  
 
Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels.  
- When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, shows or concerts), sound may become  
distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels. Activate the microphone attenuator  
(
143) or adjust the audio recording level manually (  
The picture is displayed correctly but there is no sound from the built-in speaker.  
- Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume.  
- If the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder, disconnect it.  
- The AV terminal is set to headphone output. Set  
[AV/Headphones] to [AV].  
Memory Card and Accessories  
Cannot insert the memory card.  
- The memory card was not facing the correct direction. Turn the memory card over and insert  
it.  
Cannot record on the memory card.  
- The memory card is full. Delete some recordings (  
the memory card.  
58, 98) to free some space or replace  
- Initialize the memory card (  
43) when you use it with the camcorder for the first time.  
- The LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the posi-  
tion of the LOCK switch.  
- A compatible SD/SDHC memory card must be used to be able to record movies on a memory  
card (  
- The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set  
ing] to [Reset] and insert a new memory card.  
[Photo Number-  
- The simultaneous recording option in the FUNC. menu is set to [Simultaneous Recording Off].  
Change the setting to take photos while recording video (  
104).  
The wireless controller will not work.  
- Set  
[Wireless Remote Control] to [On].  
- Replace the battery of the wireless controller.  
Connections with External Devices  
Video noise appears on the TV screen.  
- When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located, keep a distance between the  
compact power adapter and the power or antenna cables of the TV.  
Playback looks fine on the camcorder but there is no image on the TV screen.  
- The video input on the TV is not set to the video terminal to which you connected the cam-  
corder. Select the correct video input.  
156 Š Additional Information  
There is no sound from the TV.  
- When connecting the camcorder to an HDTV using the CTC-100/S Component Cable, make  
sure to connect also the audio connections using the white and red plugs of the STV-250N  
Stereo Video Cable.  
The camcorder is connected using the optional HTC-100 HDMI Cable, but there is no picture or  
sound from the HDTV.  
- Disconnect the HTC-100 HDMI Cable and then restore the connection or turn the camcorder  
off and then on again.  
The camcorder is connected using the optional HTC-100 HDMI Cable, but HDMI-CEC does not  
work (cannot play back using the TV's remote control).  
- Disconnect the HTC-100 HDMI cable and turn off the camcorder and the TV. After a short  
while turn them on again and restore the connection.  
-
[Control for HDMI] is set to [Off]. Set it to [On].  
- HDMI-CEC is not activated on the connected TV. Activate this function on the TV.  
- Even with TV sets compatible with HDMI-CEC the range of functions available differs depend-  
ing on the type of TV. Refer to the instruction manual of the connected TV.  
The computer doesn't recognize the camcorder even though the camcorder is connected  
correctly.  
-
or  
[USB Connection Type] is set to [DVD Burner]. Set it to [Computer/Printer] or  
to [Connect and Set].  
- Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder. After a short while, turn it on again and  
restore the connection.  
- Connect the camcorder to a different USB port on the computer.  
The printer is not working even though the camcorder and printer are connected correctly.  
-
or  
[USB Connection Type] is set to [DVD Burner]. Set it to [Computer/Printer] or  
to [Connect and Set].  
- Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. After a short while turn it on again and  
restore the connection.  
The camcorder doesn't recognize the DW-100 DVD Burner even though it is connected  
correctly.  
-
or  
[USB Connection Type] is set to [Computer/Printer]. Set it to [DVD Burner] or  
to [Connect and Set].  
Additional Information Š 157  
List of Messages (in alphabetical order)  
Following the list of messages for the camcorder you can find separate  
lists for print-related messages (  
165) and for messages that appear  
only when using the optional DW-100 DVD Burner (  
164).  
Access error  
- There was an error when reading the memory or attempting to write onto it.  
- This message can also appear if condensation has formed (  
corder dries completely before resuming use.  
173). Wait until the cam-  
Accessing the memory card. Do not remove the memory card.  
- You opened the memory card slot cover while the camcorder was accessing the memory card  
or the camcorder started accessing the memory card as you opened the memory card slot  
cover. Do not remove the memory card until this message disappears.  
Back up recordings regularly  
- This message may appear when you turn on the camcorder. In the event of a malfunction,  
recordings may be lost so back up your recordings regularly.  
Buffer overflow. Recording was stopped.  
- The data transfer rate was too high for the memory card in use and the recording was  
stopped. Replace the memory card with one rated Speed Class 2, 4 or 6.  
Built-in memory error  
- The built-in memory could not be read.  
Built-in memory is full  
- The built-in memory is full (“  
58, 98) to free 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 (  
scenes to copy.  
58, 98) or reduce the number of  
- The memory card already contains the maximum number of scenes (3,999 scenes). Delete  
some scenes ( 58) to free some space.  
158 Š Additional Information  
   
Cannot divide the scene. Initialize only using the camcorder.  
- The scene could not be divided because the camcorder’s internal scene management data log  
is full. Save your recordings (  
125) and initialize the memory (  
43). Write back the  
backup files and try dividing the scene again.  
Cannot edit  
- Could not move a scene in the playlist.  
Cannot enter standby mode now  
- The camcorder cannot enter 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 memory card  
- There is a problem with the memory card.  
Cannot play the movies in the built-in memory Initialize only using the camcorder  
- The camcorder's built-in memory was initialized using a computer. Initialize the built-in mem-  
ory with this camcorder (  
Cannot play the movies on this memory card  
- Movies cannot be played back from a 64 MB or smaller memory card.  
Cannot play the movies on this memory card Initialize only using the camcorder  
- The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer. Initialize the memory  
card with this camcorder (  
43).  
Cannot record  
- There is a problem with the memory.  
Cannot record Cannot access the built-in memory  
- There is a problem with the built-in memory.  
Cannot record Check the memory card  
- There is a problem with the memory card.  
Cannot record movies in MXP/FXP mode on this memory card  
- Movies cannot be recorded in MXP or FXP mode on a memory card if it is rated Speed Class  
2. Select a different recording mode (  
Speed Class 4 or 6.  
46) or replace the memory card with one rated  
Cannot record movies in the built-in memory Initialize only using the camcorder  
- The camcorder's built-in memory was initialized using a computer. Initialize the built-in mem-  
ory with this camcorder (  
Additional Information Š 159  
Cannot record movies on this memory card  
- Movies cannot be recorded on a 64 MB or smaller memory card.  
Cannot record movies on this memory card Initialize only using the camcorder  
- The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer. Initialize the memory  
card with this camcorder (  
Change the battery pack  
- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.  
Check the memory card  
- Cannot access the memory card. Check the memory card and make sure it is inserted cor-  
rectly.  
- A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record or display the image.  
- You inserted a MultiMedia Card (MMC) into the camcorder. Replace it with an SD/SDHC mem-  
ory card compatible for use with this camcorder (  
- If after the message disappears, appears in red, perform the following: Turn off the cam-  
corder and remove and reinsert the memory card. If  
recording/playback.  
turns back to green you can resume  
- Initialize the memory card (  
card.)  
43). (Doing so will erase all the recordings on the memory  
Could not add the scene(s) to the playlist  
- One or more scenes could not be added to the playlist. The playlist can contain a maximum of  
999 scenes. If the playlist includes scenes recorded in MXP or FXP mode, the maximum num-  
ber of scenes in the playlist may be less than 999. Delete some scenes from the playlist  
(
Data includes scenes in MXP/FXP mode. Cannot copy to this memory card.  
- Movies recorded in MXP or FXP mode cannot be copied onto a memory card if it is rated  
Speed Class 2. Replace the memory card with one rated Speed Class 4 or 6.  
Do not disconnect the USB cable or the power source until you safely end the connection from  
the computer. Cannot write data with this connection. To write data to the camcorder,  
connect the compact power adapter then reconnect the camcorder and computer.  
- The camcorder cannot be operated while it is not being powered by the compact power  
adapter and is connected to a computer with the supplied USB cable. In addition, scenes can-  
not be written back and music files cannot be transferred to the camcorder. To avoid corrupt-  
ing the data in the camcorder's memory, use the computer's Safely Remove Hardware  
function to end the connection and disconnect the USB cable before using the camcorder.  
- To be able to write back scenes and to transfer music files to the camcorder, use the com-  
puter's Safely Remove Hardware function to end the connection, disconnect the USB cable,  
power the camcorder using the compact power adapter and only then connect it to the com-  
puter again.  
160 Š Additional Information  
Do not disconnect the USB cable or the power source until you safely end the connection from  
the computer. Connect the compact power adapter  
- When the camcorder is in  
mode and is connected to the computer with the supplied  
USB cable, the camcorder cannot be operated. Disconnecting the USB cable or power source  
while this message appears may result in permanent loss of the recordings in the camcorder.  
Use the computer's Safely Remove Hardware function to end the connection and disconnect  
the USB cable before using the camcorder.  
- To be able to write back scenes and to transfer music files to the camcorder, power the cam-  
corder using the compact power adapter and only then connect it to the computer using the  
supplied USB cable.  
Error writing on the memory card. Data may be recovered if the memory card has not been  
removed. Attempt recovering the data?  
- This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was acci-  
dentally interrupted while the camcorder was writing on the memory card. Select [Yes] to try  
to recover the recordings. If you removed the memory card and used it with another device  
after this happened, we recommend you select [No].  
File name error  
- The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set  
[Photo Number-  
ing] to [Reset] and delete all the photos on the memory card (  
98) or initialize it ( 43).  
Initialize only using the camcorder  
- There is a problem with the file system that prevents accessing the selected memory. Initial-  
ize the memory with this camcorder (  
LCD Screen has been dimmed  
- Hold DISP. pressed for 2 seconds to restore the LCD screen to its normal brightness.  
May not be possible to record movies on this memory card  
- You may not be able to record movies on a memory card without a Speed Class rating.  
Replace the memory card with one rated Speed Class 2, 4 or 6.  
Mem. Card Number of scenes already at maximum  
- The memory card already contains the maximum number of scenes (3,999 scenes); no fur-  
ther scenes can be copied onto the memory card. Delete some scenes (  
space.  
58) to free some  
Mem. Card Unable to recognize the data  
- The memory card contains scenes recorded in a different television system (PAL or SECAM).  
Memory card cover is open  
- After inserting a memory card, close the memory card slot cover (  
Memory card is full  
- The memory card is full. Delete some recordings (  
the memory card.  
58, 98) to free some space or replace  
Additional Information Š 161  
Memory card is write-protected  
- The LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the posi-  
tion of the LOCK switch (  
Need to recover files from the memory card. Change the position of the LOCK switch on the  
memory card.  
- This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was acci-  
dentally interrupted while the camcorder was writing on the memory card and later the posi-  
tion of the card's LOCK switch was changed to prevent erasure. Change the position of the  
LOCK switch.  
No memory card  
- There is no memory card in the camcorder.  
No photos  
- There are no photos to play back.  
No scenes  
- There are no scenes in the memory selected.  
- After selecting [Scene Search]  
[Scenes with Faces]: No scenes contain people’s faces or  
no scenes were recorded using the face detection function.  
Not available in Dual Shot  
- You pressed a button that cannot be used in  
mode. Set the camera mode dial to  
or to set the camcorder to flexible recording mode.  
Number of scenes already at maximum  
- The maximum number of scenes (3,999 scenes) has been reached. Delete some scenes  
(
58) to free some space.  
- The playlist can contain a maximum of 999 scenes.  
Operation canceled  
- The operation was canceled following user intervention.  
Playlist is full. Cannot divide the scene.  
- Scenes cannot be divided when the playlist already contains 999 scenes. Delete some scenes  
from the playlist (  
Print order error  
- You attempted to set more than 998 photos in the print order.  
Reading the built-in memory  
- Reading data from the built-in memory.  
Reading the memory card  
- Reading data from the memory card.  
162 Š Additional Information  
Recording program: Underwater / Surface  
Turn on the camcorder while holding PHOTO pressed down to change the recording program  
.
- The camcorder was turned on while in the [Underwater] or [Surface] recording program.  
- To switch the recording mode between [Underwater] and [Surface], turn on the camcorder  
PHOTO  
while holding  
pressed down.  
Scene recorded using another device. Cannot divide the scene.  
- Scenes recorded using another device cannot be divided with this camcorder.  
Some  
- Protected photos (  
Some scenes could not be added to the playlist  
photos could not be deleted  
) cannot be deleted. Remove the protection (  
108).  
- Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be added to the playlist.  
- The playlist can contain a maximum of 999 scenes. If the playlist includes scenes recorded in  
MXP or FXP mode, the maximum number of scenes in the playlist may be less than 999.  
Delete some scenes from the playlist (  
Some scenes could not be deleted  
- Movies that were protected/edited with other devices cannot be deleted with this camcorder.  
Some scenes were recorded using another device and cannot be copied.  
- Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be copied to the memory card.  
Task in progress. Do not disconnect the power source.  
- The camcorder is updating the memory. Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or  
remove the battery pack.  
The camcorder is set to photo mode  
START/STOP  
- You pressed  
while recording photos (  
mode).  
The lens cover is not fully open. Turn the camcorder off, then on again.  
- The lens cover did not open fully. Turn the camcorder off, then on again. If this does not solve  
the problem, consult a Canon Service Center.  
This  
- Protected photos (  
This photo cannot be displayed  
photo could not be deleted  
) cannot be deleted. Remove the protection (  
108).  
- You may not be able to display photos taken with other devices or image files created or  
edited on a computer.  
This scene was recorded using another device and cannot be added to the playlist.  
- Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be added to the playlist.  
This scene was recorded using another device and cannot be copied.  
- Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be copied to the memory card.  
Additional Information Š 163  
Too many photos. Disconnect the USB cable.  
- Disconnect the USB cable. Try using a memory card reader or decrease the number of photos  
on the memory card to fewer than 2,500 photos.  
- 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  
- You transferred data to the camcorder recorded in a different television system (PAL or  
SECAM).  
Unable to recover data  
- Could not recover a corrupted file.  
Messages Related to the Optional DW100 DVD Burner  
If an error message appears while the camcorder is connected to the  
optional DW-100 DVD Burner, refer to the following section and also to  
the instruction manual of the DVD Burner.  
Cannot read the disc. Check the disc.  
- During disc recording mode, this message can appear when a commercially available DVD  
disc (a DVD disc containing movies, software, etc.) or an 8 cm mini DVD disc is inserted.  
- 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  
(
Connect the compact power adapter  
- The camcorder is being powered by the battery pack. Connect the compact power adapter to  
the camcorder.  
Disc access failure. Check the disc.  
- There was an error when reading the disc or attempting to write onto it.  
- This message can appear also if condensation has formed (  
burner dries completely before resuming use.  
173). Wait until the DVD  
- The disc may not be loaded correctly. Try removing the disc and reinserting it.  
Error reading the data  
- An error occurred while reading the recordings from the camcorder.  
- Check that the USB cable was not accidentally disconnected.  
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No disc  
- Insert a disc into the DVD Burner.  
- This message can appear also if condensation has formed (  
burner dries completely before resuming use.  
173). Wait until the DVD  
No photos  
- There are no photos to add to the disc.  
No scenes  
- There are no scenes to add to the disc.  
No scenes left to add  
- There are no scenes that have not already been added to discs created previously.  
No transfer orders  
- No photos have been marked with transfer orders (  
Operation canceled  
- The USB cable was disconnected and the operation was canceled. Check the USB connection.  
- The scenes selected to be written on the disc include scenes recorded in MXP mode. Add to  
the playlist in advance only those scenes recorded in other recording modes and select the  
[Playlist] option to create the disc.  
Reading the disc  
- Reading data from the disc.  
Unable to recover data  
- Could not recover a corrupted file.  
Direct Print Related Messages  
Cannot print this photo  
- You attempted to print a photo that was recorded with another camcorder, has a different  
compression, or was edited on a computer.  
Cannot trim this photo  
- You attempted to trim a photo that was recorded with another camcorder.  
Check print settings  
- Current print settings cannot be used for printing with the  
button.  
Data transfer 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.  
- You attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of photos. Reduce  
the number of photos.  
Additional Information Š 165  
   
File error  
- You attempted to print a photo that was recorded with another camcorder, has a different  
compression, or was edited on a computer.  
Hardware error  
- Cancel printing. Turn off the printer and turn it back on.  
- Check the printer status.  
- Ink tank errors have occurred. Replace the ink tank.  
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  
- An empty ink cartridge is installed. Replace the ink cartridge.  
Low ink level  
- The ink cartridge needs to be replaced soon. Select [Continue] to restart printing.  
No print orders have been set  
- No photos have been marked with a print order.  
No ink  
- The ink cartridge is not inserted or is out of ink.  
No paper  
- Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper.  
Paper error  
- There is a problem with the paper. The paper is not correctly loaded or the paper size is  
wrong.  
- If the paper output tray is closed, open it to print.  
Paper jam  
- The paper jammed during printing. 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.  
X photos could not be printed  
- You attempted to use the print order settings to print X photos that were recorded with  
another camcorder, have a different compression, or were edited on a computer.  
Print head not installed  
- No print head is installed in the printer or the print head is defective.  
166 Š Additional Information  
Print order error  
- You attempted to set more than 998 photos in the print order.  
Printer cover open  
- Close the printer cover securely.  
Printer error  
- A malfunction has occurred that may require repairs. (Canon PIXMA printers: the printer's  
green power lamp and orange error lamp flash alternately.)  
- Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. Unplug the printer's power cord from the  
power outlet and contact the appropriate customer support center or service center.  
Printer in use  
- The printer is in use. Check the printer status.  
Printing 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.  
Readjust trim settings  
- The trimming settings for this photo were lost as a result of changes in the paper-related set-  
tings.  
NOTES  
About Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS Printers: If the printers error indicator  
flashes or an error message appears on the printers operation panel, refer  
to the printers instruction manual.  
• If you cannot solve the problem even after consulting this list and the  
printer's instruction manual, contact the closest Canon Service Center  
(refer to the list included with the printer).  
Additional Information Š 167  
Dos and Don’ts  
Handling Precautions  
Camcorder  
Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum per-  
formance.  
Save your recordings periodically. Make sure to transfer your record-  
ings to an external device such as a computer or digital video recorder  
(
125) and save them on a regular basis. This will protect your impor-  
tant recordings in case of damage and create more free space on the  
memory. Canon shall not be liable for any data loss.  
• Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel. Be careful when closing  
the LCD panel. When using the wrist strap, do not allow the camcorder  
to swing and hit an object.  
• Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures (like  
the inside of a car parked under direct sunlight), or high humidity.  
• Do not use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as  
above TVs, near plasma TVs or mobile phones.  
• Do not point the lens at strong light sources. Do not leave the cam-  
corder pointed at a bright subject.  
• Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places. The cam-  
corder is not waterproof – avoid also water, mud or salt. If any of the  
above should get into the camcorder it may damage the camcorder  
and/or the lens.  
• Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment.  
• Do not disassemble the camcorder. If the camcorder does not function  
properly, consult qualified service personnel.  
• Handle the camcorder with care. Do not subject the camcorder to  
shocks or vibration as this may cause damage.  
• When mounting the camcorder on a  
5.5 mm  
tripod, make sure that the tripod's fas-  
tening screw is shorter than 5.5 mm  
(0.2 in.). Using other tripods may dam-  
age the camcorder.  
168 Š Additional Information  
     
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.  
Long-term storage  
If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a  
place free of dust, in low humidity, and at temperatures not higher than  
30 °C (86 °F).  
Battery Pack  
DANGER!  
Treat the battery pack with care.  
• Keep it away from fire (or it might explode).  
• Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 °C  
(140 °F). Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather.  
• Do not try to disassemble or modify it.  
• Do not drop it or subject it to shocks.  
• Do not get it wet.  
• Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and  
the camcorder. Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth.  
Long-term storage  
• Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 °C  
(86 °F).  
To extend the battery life of the battery pack, discharge it completely  
before storing it.  
• Charge and discharge all your battery packs fully at least once a year.  
Remaining battery time  
If the remaining battery time displayed is not correct, charge the battery  
pack fully. Still, the correct time may not be displayed if a fully charged  
battery pack is used continuously in high temperatures or it is left unused  
for long periods of time. Also, the correct remaining time may not be dis-  
Additional Information Š 169  
played, depending on the battery life. Use the time shown on the screen  
as an approximation.  
Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packs  
• For your safety, battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs  
will not be charged even if you attach them to this camcorder or to the  
optional CG-800 Battery Charger.  
• We recommend using genuine Canon battery  
packs bearing the Intelligent System mark.  
• If you attach to the camcorder battery packs  
that are not genuine Canon battery packs,  
will appear and the  
remaining battery time will not be displayed.  
Memory Card  
• We recommend backing up the recordings on the memory card onto  
your computer. Data may be corrupted or lost due to memory card  
defects or exposure to static electricity. Canon shall not be liable for lost  
or corrupted data.  
• Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt.  
• Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields.  
• Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high  
temperature.  
• Do not disassemble, bend, drop, or subject memory cards to shocks  
and do not expose them to water.  
• Check the direction before inserting the memory card. Forcing a mem-  
ory card into the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the mem-  
ory card or the camcorder.  
• Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card.  
• 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.  
LOCK switch  
170 Š Additional Information  
   
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery  
The camcorder has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the  
date/time and other settings. The built-in lithium battery is recharged  
while you use the camcorder; however, it will discharge completely if  
you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months.  
To recharge the built-in lithium battery: Connect the compact power  
adapter to the camcorder and leave it connected for 24 hours with the  
camcorder off.  
Lithium Button Battery  
WARNING!  
• The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn  
hazard if mishandled.  
• Do not disassemble, modify, immerse in water, heat above 100 °C  
(212 °F) or incinerate the battery.  
• Replace with a CR2025 battery made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell,  
Sony, Sanyo, or with Duracell2025. Use of other batteries may  
present a risk of fire or explosion.  
• Do not insert the battery into the mouth. If swallowed, seek medical  
assistance immediately. The battery case may break and the battery  
fluids may cause internal injuries.  
• Keep the battery out of the reach of children.  
• Do not recharge, short-circuit or insert the battery in the wrong direc-  
tion.  
• Dispose of the used battery according to applicable recycling regula-  
tions.  
• Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools, as this  
will cause a short circuit.  
• Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact.  
For California, USA only: The lithium battery included contains Perchlorate  
Material – special handling may apply.  
Additional Information Š 171  
 
Disposal  
When you delete movies or initialize the memory, only the file allocation  
table is altered and stored data is not physically erased. Take the nec-  
essary precautions when you dispose of the camcorder or memory  
card, for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of  
private data.  
If giving the camcorder or memory card to another person, initialize the  
built-in memory or memory card using the [Complete Initialization]  
option (  
43). Fill it up with unimportant recordings, and then initialize  
it again using the same option. This makes recovering the original  
recordings very difficult.  
172 Š Additional Information  
Maintenance/Others  
Cleaning  
Camcorder Body  
• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically  
treated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner.  
Lens and Instant AF Sensor  
• If the lens surface or Instant AF sensor is dirty, autofocus may not work  
properly.  
• Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower  
brush.  
• Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens or view-  
finder. Never use tissue paper.  
LCD Screen  
• Clean the LCD screen using a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth.  
• Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temper-  
ature changes suddenly. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.  
Condensation  
Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may  
cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its internal surfaces.  
Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected. Continued use  
may damage the camcorder.  
Condensation may form in the following cases:  
• When the camcorder is moved quickly from cold to warm places  
• When the camcorder is left in a humid room  
• When a cold room is heated rapidly  
To avoid condensation  
• Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in tem-  
perature.  
Additional Information Š 173  
       
• Remove the memory card and battery pack. Then, place the camcorder  
in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust gradually to temperature  
changes before removing it from the bag.  
When condensation is detected  
The camcorder automatically shuts off.  
The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary  
depending on the location and weather conditions. As a general rule, wait  
for 2 hours before resuming use of the camcorder.  
Using the Camcorder Abroad  
Power Sources  
You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to  
charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and  
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult a Canon Service Center for information on  
plug adapters for overseas use.  
Playback on a TV Screen  
You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the NTSC  
system. NTSC is used in the following regions/countries:  
Americas: All of North America and Central America; most Caribbean  
islands (except in French territories like Guadeloupe and Martinique); most  
of South America (except in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay). Asia: Only in  
Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan and Myanmar. Oceania: US  
territories (Guam, American Samoa, etc.) and some Pacific islands like  
Micronesia, Samoa and Tonga.  
174 Š Additional Information  
   
General Information  
Accessories (Availability differs from area to area)  
AVCHD discs/  
Photo DVDs  
PictBridge-  
compatible printers  
Card  
reader/writer  
Computer  
TV/HDTV  
VCR/DVD  
recorder  
Optional accessories not listed below are described in more detail in  
the following pages.  
SS-600/SS-650 Shoulder Strap  
WS-30 Wrist Strap*  
IFC-400PCU USB Cable  
SD/SDHC memory card  
WL-D88 Wireless Controller  
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter  
DW-100 DVD Burner  
ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller  
ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller  
DTC-100 D Terminal Cable  
CTC-100 Component Cable  
CTC-100/S Component Cable*  
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable  
*
Supplied with the camcorder; not available as an optional accessory.  
Additional Information Š 175  
     
NOTES  
• Accessories that are compatible with the Advanced Accessory Shoe  
cannot be attached to this camcorder. Look for the Mini ADVANCED  
SHOE logo to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe.  
Optional Accessories  
Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accesso-  
ries. You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon cam-  
corder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center.  
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.  
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used  
with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any dam-  
age to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the  
malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or  
explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not  
apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon  
accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable  
basis.  
Battery Packs  
When you need extra battery packs,  
select one of the following models:  
BP-808*/BP-809(B)*/BP-809(S)*/  
BP-819/BP-827  
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.  
* Please note that the shape/color of this battery does not match the external design  
of the camcorder.  
176 Š Additional Information  
 
CG-800 Battery Charger  
Use the battery charger to charge the  
battery packs. It plugs directly into a  
power outlet without a cable.  
Charging Times  
The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary  
according to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack.  
Battery pack  
Charging conditions  
BP-808/BP-809  
155 min.  
BP-819  
275 min.  
190 min.  
BP-827  
395 min.  
260 min.  
Using the camcorder  
Using the CG-800 Battery Charger  
105 min.  
Recording and Playback Times  
Recording and playback times given in the following tables are approxi-  
mate and vary according to recording mode and charging, recording or  
playback conditions. The effective usage time of the battery pack may  
decrease when recording in cold surroundings, when using the brighter  
screen settings, etc.  
Using the built-in memory  
Recording mode  
Battery pack Usage time  
MXP  
FXP  
XP+  
SP  
LP  
Recording (maximum) 95 min. 95 min. 100 min. 100 min. 100 min.  
Recording (typical)* 60 min. 60 min. 65 min. 65 min. 65 min.  
BP-808/  
BP-809  
Playback  
155 min. 155 min. 160 min. 160 min. 160 min.  
Recording (maximum) 195 min. 195 min. 200 min. 205 min. 205 min.  
Recording (typical)* 125 min. 130 min. 130 min. 130 min. 130 min.  
BP-819  
BP-827  
Playback  
305 min. 310 min. 320 min. 320 min. 320 min.  
Recording (maximum) 295 min. 295 min. 305 min. 305 min. 305 min.  
Recording (typical)* 190 min. 195 min. 200 min. 200 min. 200 min.  
Playback  
475 min. 480 min. 495 min. 495 min. 495 min.  
Additional Information Š 177  
 
Using a memory card  
Recording mode  
XP+  
Battery pack Usage time  
MXP  
FXP  
SP  
LP  
Recording (maximum) 95 min. 95 min. 100 min. 100 min. 100 min.  
Recording (typical)* 60 min. 60 min. 65 min. 65 min. 65 min.  
BP-808/  
BP-809  
Playback  
150 min. 155 min. 155 min. 160 min. 160 min.  
Recording (maximum) 190 min. 190 min. 200 min. 200 min. 200 min.  
Recording (typical)* 125 min. 130 min. 130 min. 130 min. 130 min.  
BP-819  
BP-827  
Playback  
300 min. 305 min. 315 min. 315 min. 315 min.  
Recording (maximum) 290 min. 295 min. 305 min. 305 min. 305 min.  
Recording (typical)* 190 min. 190 min. 195 min. 200 min. 200 min.  
Playback  
460 min. 475 min. 485 min. 485 min. 485 min.  
* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop,  
zooming, and power on/off.  
TL-H37 Tele-converter  
This Tele-converter lens increases the  
focal length of the camcorder lens by a  
factor of 1.5.  
• The image stabilizer is not as effective  
when the Tele-converter is attached.  
• The minimum focusing distance at full  
telephoto with the TL-H37 is 2.3 m (7.5 ft.).  
• When the Tele-converter is attached, a shadow may appear in the pic-  
ture when you use the flash.  
WD-H37ll Wide-converter  
This Wide-converter lens decreases focal  
length by a factor of 0.7, giving you a  
wide perspective for indoor shots or pan-  
oramic views.  
• When the Wide-converter is attached,  
a shadow may appear in the picture  
when you use the flash.  
178 Š Additional Information  
 
FS-H37U Filter Set  
Neutral density and MC protector filters  
help you to control difficult lighting condi-  
tions.  
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case  
A handy camcorder bag with padded  
compartments and plenty of space for  
accessories.  
DM-100 Directional Stereo  
Microphone  
This highly sensitive, super-directional  
microphone attaches to the camcorders  
mini advanced shoe. It can be used as  
directional microphone (monaural) or  
stereo microphone.  
VL-5 Video Light  
This video light enables you to record  
brightly in color even in dark places. It  
attaches to the camcorders mini  
advanced shoe for cable-free operation.  
VFL-2 Video Flash Light  
This video flash light allows you to  
record photos and movies even at night  
or in dark places. It attaches to the cam-  
corders mini advanced shoe for cable-  
free operation.  
Additional Information Š 179  
RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter  
Attaching this adapter to the mini  
advanced shoe allows you to use the  
optional ZR-2000 or ZR-1000 Zoom  
Remote Controller, which is useful when  
operating the camcorder while it is  
mounted on a tripod.  
HTC-100 HDMI Cable  
Use this cable to connect the camcorder  
to an external device using an all-digital  
connection, allowing you to enjoy play-  
back at the highest quality. This cable  
sends both video and audio signals.  
WP-V1 Waterproof Case  
This case allows you to record movies  
and take photos underwater without get-  
ting the camcorder wet.  
This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories.  
When you use Canon video equipment, we  
recommend Canon-brand accessories or products  
bearing the same mark.  
180 Š Additional Information  
Product Codes  
Provided Accessories  
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter  
BP-809 Battery Pack  
8468A002AA  
D85-1882-000  
WL-D88 Wireless Controller  
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable  
IFC-400PCU USB Cable  
WS-30 Wrist Strap  
D83-0770-000  
3067A002AA (D82-0590-002)  
9370A001AA  
D81-1530-00  
Optional Accessories  
BP-808 Battery Pack  
BP-809 Battery Pack  
2740B002AA  
2588B003AA (silver),  
2588B004AA (black)  
2589B002AA  
3185B002AA  
2590B002AA  
3573B001AA  
3572B001AA  
8837A001AA  
BP-819 Battery Pack  
BP-827 Battery Pack  
CG-800 Battery Charger  
TL-H37 Tele-converter  
WD-H37ll Wide-converter  
FS-H37U Filter Set  
VL-5 Video Light  
3186B001AA  
VFL-2 Video Flash Light  
3574B001AA  
DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone 2591B002AA  
HTC-100 HDMI Cable  
CTC-100 Component Cable  
SS-650 Shoulder Strap  
2384B001AA  
1719B001AA  
3123A001AA  
3122A001AA  
9389A001AA  
3924B001AA  
3089A002AA  
0973B002AA  
3922B002AA  
SS-600 Shoulder Strap  
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case  
RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter  
ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller  
ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller  
WP-V1 Waterproof Case  
Additional Information Š 181  
 
Specifications  
VIXIA HF21  
System  
• Recording System  
Movies: AVCHD Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264;  
Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch  
Photos: DCF (Design rule for camera system), compatible with Exif* Ver. 2.2 and with DPOF  
Image compression: JPEG (Super Fine, Fine, Normal)  
*
This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the  
communication between camcorders and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer,  
the camcorder’s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high  
quality prints.  
• Size of Video Recordings  
MXP, FXP mode: 1920 x 1080 pixels  
XP+, SP, LP mode: 1440 x 1080 pixels  
• Size of Photos  
mode: LW 2304x1296, L 2100x1575, M 1600x1200, S 640 x 480 pixels  
Simultaneous recording: LW 2304x1296, SW 848x480 pixels  
Capturing photos from a playback scene: MW 1920x1080 pixels  
• Television System  
1080/60i*  
*
Recordings made with the [PF24], [PF30] frame rate are converted and recorded on the memory as 60i.  
• Recording Media  
Built-in flash memory, 64 GB; SD or SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory card (not included)  
• Maximum Recording Time (approximate figures)  
64 GB built-in memory:  
MXP mode: 5 hr. 55 min. FXP mode: 8 hr. 20 min. XP+ mode: 11 hr. 30 min.  
SP mode: 19 hr. 10 min. LP mode: 24 hr. 30 min.  
Commercially available 16 GB memory card:  
MXP mode: 1 hr. 25 min. FXP mode: 2 hr. 5 min. XP+ mode: 2 hr. 50 min.  
SP mode: 4 hr. 45 min. LP mode: 6 hr. 5 min.  
• Image Sensor  
1/4-inch CMOS, approx. 3,890,000 pixels  
Effective pixels:  
Movies:  
16:9 photos:  
4:3 photos:  
approx. 2,990,000 pixels  
approx. 2,990,000 pixels  
approx. 3,310,000 pixels  
• LCD Screen: 2.7 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 211,000 dots  
• Microphone: Stereo electret condenser microphone  
182 Š Additional Information  
 
• Lens  
f=4.1-61.5 mm, F/1.8-3.2, 15x optical zoom  
35 mm equivalent: 39.5 – 592.5 mm  
• Lens Configuration: 11 elements in 9 groups (1 double-sided aspheric element)  
• AF System  
Autofocus (TTL + external distance sensor when set to [Instant AF]) or Manual focus  
• Filter Diameter: 37 mm  
• Minimum Focusing Distance  
1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in.) at full wide angle  
• White Balance  
Auto white balance, custom white balance and preset white balance settings:  
Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H  
• Minimum Illumination  
0.4 lx ([Low Light] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/2)  
5.5 lx ([Programmed AE] recording program, Auto slow shutter [On], Shutter speed at 1/30)  
• Recommended Illumination: More than 100 lx  
• Image Stabilization: Optical-Shift Image Stabilizer ([Dynamic] setting available when recording  
movies)  
Terminals  
• AV OUT/ Terminal  
3.5 mm minijack; output only (dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output)  
Video: 1 Vp-p / 75 unbalanced  
Audio: –10 dBV (47 kload) / 3 kor less  
• USB Terminal: mini-B, USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB)  
• COMPONENT OUT Terminal (proprietary mini-D terminal)  
Luminance (Y): 1 Vp-p / 75 ; Chrominance (PB/PR (CB/CR)): 350 mV / 75 Ω  
1080i (D3) / 480i (D1) compatible; output only  
• HDMI OUT Terminal  
HDMI mini connector; output only; compatible with HDMI-CEC and x.v.ColorTM  
• MIC Terminal  
3.5 mm stereo minijack  
–57 dBV (with 600 microphone) / 5 kor more  
Power/Others  
• Power supply (rated)  
7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter)  
• Power consumption: 3.6 W (SP mode, AF on, LCD normal brightness)  
• Operating temperature: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)  
• Dimensions [W x H x D] (excluding the grip belt): 70 x 62 x 124 mm (2.8 x 2.4 x 4.9 in.)  
• Weight (camcorder body only): 340 g (12 oz.)  
Additional Information Š 183  
• When the recording program is set to [Underwater] or [Surface]  
- The following settings are adjusted: white balance, image effects, light metering  
- The following functions are not available: mini video light, flash, face detection, Instant AF, auto slow  
shutter, AF-assist lamp, manual audio recording level adjustment, microphone attenuator, zoom  
speed adjustment (zoom speed is locked at [Speed 3])  
- Minimum focusing distance from the waterproof case lens window  
In the water: approx. 75 cm (2.5 ft.); approx. 5 cm (2 in.) at full wide angle  
In the air: approx. 1 m (3.3 ft.); approx. 5 cm (2 in.) at full wide angle  
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter  
• Power supply: 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
• Rated output / consumption: 8.4 V DC, 1.5 A / 29 VA (100 V) – 39 VA (240 V)  
• Operating temperature: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)  
• Dimensions: 52 x 29 x 90 mm (2.1 x 1.1 x 3.5 in.)  
• Weight: 135 g (4.8 oz.)  
BP-809 Battery Pack  
• Battery type  
Rechargeable lithium ion battery, compatible with Intelligent System  
Rated voltage: 7.4 V DC  
Operating temperature: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)  
Battery capacity: 890 mAh  
Dimensions: 30.7 x 27.5 x 40.2 mm (1.2 x 1.1 x 1.6 in.)  
• Weight: 47 g (1.7 oz)  
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted.  
The information in this manual is verified as of June 2009. Subject to change without  
notice.  
184 Š Additional Information  
 
About the music files  
The specifications of the music files compatible with the camcorder  
are as follows.  
Audio encoding: Linear PCM  
Audio sampling: 48 kHz, 16 bits, 2 channels  
Minimum length: 1 second  
File extension: WAV  
The music data is saved in the memory under the following folder  
structure.  
In the built-in memory:  
CANON  
MY_MUSIC  
MUSIC_01.WAV to MUSIC_99.WAV  
On the memory card:  
CANON  
PRIVATE  
MY_MUSIC  
MUSIC_01.WAV to MUSIC_99.WAV  
The Music Data CD-ROM includes extra music tracks (under the  
folder MUSIC1) in addition to the music tracks (under the folder  
MUSIC2) that come pre-installed in the built-in memory. You can  
replace the pre-installed music tracks or transfer additional music  
files from the CD-ROM to enjoy a wider variety of background  
music tracks.  
Additional Information Š 185  
Index  
Copying  
24F progressive frame rate . . .26, 140  
A
D
Abroad, using the camcorder . . . .174  
Aperture (f number) . . . . . . . . . . . .64  
Aspect ratio of a connected TV  
Audio recording level . . . . . . . . . . .81  
Auto exposure bracketing . . . . . .103  
Autofocus (AF)  
Daylight saving time . . . . . . . . 40  
Deleting  
AF frame  
(9-point AiAF/Center point) .142  
Instant AF/Normal AF . . . . . .142  
Av (recording program) . . . . . . . . .64  
AV OUT/ terminal . . . .82, 120, 122  
AVCHD specifications . . . . . . . . . . .8  
B
E
Backlight correction . . . . . . . . . . . .73  
Battery pack  
Battery information . . . . .26, 151  
Remaining charge indicator . . .26  
Beach (recording program) . . . . . . .61  
Built-in backup battery . . . . . . . . .171  
F
Face detection  
Fireworks (recording program) . . . . 62  
Focus  
Assist functions . . . . . . . . . . 144  
C
Capturing photos from video . . . .107  
Cine Mode (recording program) . . .66  
COMPONENT OUT  
Connections to external  
Continuous shooting . . . . . . . . . .103  
H
186 Š Additional Information  
 
Playback  
I
Initialization  
Portrait (recording program) . . . . . 61  
Pre-selecting recordings . . . . . . . . 57  
Print/share button . . . . . . . . 113, 133  
(built-in memory/memory card) . .43  
J
L
Q
LCD screen dimmer . . . . . . . . . . .147  
Light metering mode . . . . . . . . . .105  
Low light (recording program) . . . .62  
Quick Start function . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
R
Recording  
Recording programs . . . . . 61, 64, 66  
M
Manual exposure adjustment . . . . .72  
Microphone attenuator . . . . . . . .143  
Mini advanced shoe . . . . . . . . . . .84  
S
SD/SDHC memory card . . . . . . . . 41  
Searching for scenes with faces . . 55  
Searching scenes by date . . . . . . . 53  
Selecting the memory  
N
Night scene (recording program) . .61  
Notification sounds . . . . . . . . . . .148  
O
Onscreen display selection . . . . . .80  
Original recordings . . . . . . . . . . . .88  
P
P (recording program) . . . . . . . . . .64  
Additional Information Š 187  
Simultaneous recording . . . . . . . .104  
Snow (recording program) . . . . . . .61  
Special Scene  
U
Underwater (recording program) . . 62  
(recording programs) . . . . . . . . . .61  
Sports (recording program) . . . . . .61  
Spotlight (recording program) . . . . .62  
Sunset (recording program) . . . . . .61  
Surface (recording program) . . . . . .62  
V
W
T
Transferring to a computer  
Z
Tv (recording program) . . . . . . . . . .64  
188 Š Additional Information  
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WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES  
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“Canon USA”) with respect to Canon Consumer  
Digital Video Equipment (the “Equipment”) purchased in the United States. This limited warranty is only effective  
upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase.  
The Equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective materials or  
workmanship as follows:  
Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or comparable rebuilt parts for a period of ONE YEAR from  
the date of original purchase, except for a defective Video Head, which will be exchanged for a period of three  
months from the date of purchase.  
Labor: For a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase, labor will be provided free of charge by our  
factory service centers or designated service facilities located in the United States.  
When returning Equipment under this warranty, you must pre-pay the shipping charges, and you must enclose the  
Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase with a complete explanation of the problem. During the ONE-YEAR warranty  
period, repairs will be made and the Equipment will be return-shipped to you free of charge. For repairs after the  
warranty period is over, you will be given an estimate of the cost of repair and an opportunity to approve or  
disapprove of the repair expense before it is incurred. If you approve, repairs will be made and the Equipment will  
be return-shipped to you. (shipping charges apply). If you disapprove, we will return-ship the equipment at no  
charge to you.  
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warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The sole warranty with respect to  
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a hard disk drive, Canon USA recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or backed up to  
prevent its loss in the event of failure or other malfunction of such drive.  
Canon USA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of the Equipment in conjunction with  
incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software.  
In order to obtain warranty service, contact the authorized Canon retail dealer from whom you purchased the  
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This Limited Warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Equipment and does not apply in the  
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A) Loss or damage to the Equipment due to abuse, mishandling, accident, improper maintenance, or failure  
to follow operating instructions;  
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C) If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than by Canon  
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D) If the Equipment is used for commercial or industrial use.  
This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet (exterior finish), video cassette tape, head cleanings, nor does it  
apply to Equipment purchased outside the United States. This warranty does not cover units sold to rental firms,  
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These uses are covered only by such specific warranty as Canon may issue with such sales.  
This Limited Warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the Equipment, which are sold “AS IS”,  
without warranty of any kind by Canon USA.  
Please retain this warranty card and your Bill of Sale as a permanent record of your purchase. This card is most  
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CANADA  
CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED  
WARRANTY  
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) with respect to Canon Consumer  
Digital Video Equipment (the “Equipment”) purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of  
a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for this Equipment to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required.  
The Equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective materials or workmanship as  
follows:  
Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or, at Canon Canada’s option, comparable rebuilt parts for a period of  
one year from the date of original purchase, except Video Heads which will be exchanged for a period of 3 months from the  
date of purchase.  
Labour: For a period of one year from the date of original purchase, labour will be provided free of charge by our Canon  
Service Facilities in Canada.  
This limited warranty covers all defects except where:  
(a) The loss or damage to the product results from:  
i) accident, natural disaster, mishandling, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification or failure to follow  
instructions contained in the instruction manual;  
ii) the use of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with the Equipment that do not conform  
to Canon specifications or that cause abnormally frequent service problems;  
iii) repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility;  
iv) defective batteries or any exposure to water, sand or dirt;  
v) shipping (claim must be presented to the shipper);  
(b) Any serial number on the video equipment is altered or removed.  
(c) The Equipment is used for commercial, professional or industrial purposes.  
This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet (exterior finish) of the Equipment, media, nor does it apply to Equipment  
purchased outside Canada.  
If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive, Canon Canada recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or  
backed up to prevent its loss in the event of a failure or other malfunction of such drive.  
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Ship your Equipment in its original carton, box or equivalent, properly packed, fully insured with shipping charges prepaid,  
together with a copy of your bill of sale or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem to any of the Canon  
Service Facilities in Canada.  
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Except as otherwise required by applicable legislation, this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, conditions, guarantees  
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recovery under this limited warranty shall not exceed the purchase price of the equipment. Canon Canada does not assume  
or authorize any other person to assume for Canon Canada any other liability with respect to this equipment.  
This warranty does not extend to any person other than the original purchaser of the Equipment or the person for whom it  
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NOTICE TO CONSUMER  
If you plan to take important videos or if the product has not been used for some time, please check all functions with the  
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For support concerning the supplied PIXELA applications, please call PIXELA  
customer support (details in the 'PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE' Installation Guide).  
Pour le support technique concernant les logiciels PIXELA fournis, veuillez  
appeler le service clientèle de PIXELA (les details se trouvent dans le Guide  
d'installation 'PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE').  
Para soporte relacionado las aplicaciones de PIXELA suministradas, llame al  
centro de atención al cliente de PIXELA (vea los detalles en la Guía de  
instalación 'PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE').  
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