Canon Camcorder 8455B003 User Manual

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Instruction Manual  
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This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or trans-  
mitter.  
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using  
low-power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are  
absolutely safe. Low-power wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the  
microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heat-  
ing tissue), exposure to low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known  
adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological  
effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings  
have not been confirmed by additional research. This model has been tested and found to comply  
with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC  
radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio  
frequency (RF) Exposure rules.  
Canon U.S.A., Inc.  
One Canon Park, Melville, NY 11747, USA  
Tel No. 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666)  
Battery Charger CB-2LV  
This power unit is intended to be correctly orientatea vertical or floor mount position.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY TRUCTIONS - SAVE  
THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE  
THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CARE-  
FULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.  
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper config-  
uration for the power outlet, if needed.  
This battery charger is for exclusive use with Battery Pack NB-4L. There is a danger of explosion if  
other battery packs are used.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED  
BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION.  
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REGIONS OF USE  
The VIXIA mini is in compliance (as of June 2013) with the radio signal regulations of the  
regions listed below. For details on other regions where it can be used, make inquiries with  
the contacts listed at the end of this instruction manual (A 253).  
REGIONS  
Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., South Korea, USA  
Model  
ID0032: VIXIA mini  
Trademark Acknowledgements  
microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.  
Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United  
States and/or other countries.  
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other countries.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedface ae trademarks or registered trademarks  
of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States theountries.  
Google, Android, Google Play, YouTube are rks of Google Inc.  
Facebook is a registered trademarof Facebc.  
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license.  
The Twitter name and marks are trademarks of Twitter, Inc.  
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.  
Wi-Fi Certified, WPA, WPA2, and the Wi-Fi Certified logo are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.  
WPS as used on the camcorders settings, onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Pro-  
tected Setup.  
The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.  
Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective companies.  
This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.  
“Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video com-  
posed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).  
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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 stan-  
dard.  
Copyright  
If you use copyrighted songs and music tracks in your video creations, remember that music under  
copyright 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.  
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About this Manual  
Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA mini. 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 (A 199).  
Conventions Used in this Manual  
Important precautions related to the camcorders opera-  
tion.  
Additional notes and topics that complement the basic  
operating procedures.  
Restrictions, requirements preconditions regarding the  
function described.  
Reference page number within this manual.  
A
This arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For a  
detailed explanation on how to use the menus, refer to  
>
Using the Menus (A 45).  
• “Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you touch [Ü]  
to start recording until you touch [Ñ] to stop recording.  
• Brackets [ ] are used to refer to onscreen controls you need to  
touch (menus, buttons, etc.) and to messages as they are dis-  
played on the screen.  
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• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures  
taken with a still camera.  
• Illustrations of the camcorders screen or a computers screen  
included in this manual may show only relevant parts of the  
screen.  
Navigation buttons: The navigation bar at the bottom of the  
page offers up to four buttons to let you get quickly to the  
information you want to find.  
Jump to the general table of contents.  
Go to a list of select functions grouped by their uses in  
real-life situations. This alterntive index can be very  
useful for beginners whncounter a particular chal-  
lenge but are not sof what function to use.  
Jump to the aphabal index.  
The button with a number in it will take you to the  
beginning of the current chapter, where you will find an  
overview of the information and related functions cov-  
ered in that chapter. Note that the icon itself will  
change depending on the chapter you are currently  
reading.  
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Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos  
from a Movie .......................................................... 120  
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Using an iOS or Android Dece as a Remote  
Control........................................................... 145  
Remote Browse: Viewing Recordings Using a Web  
Browser on an iOS or Android Device .................... 148  
Saving Recordings and Uploading Movies to the  
Web Using an iOS Device ...................................... 151  
Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE  
GATEWAY ............................................................. 154  
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The Camcorder’s Functions in  
Real-Life Situations  
Unique functions for special cases  
Record a mirror image of your  
dance training so you can practice  
along with the playback scene.  
X Automatic Image Rotation an
Image Flipping (A 108)  
Shoot a cool time-lapse video or use slow motion to check  
your golf swing.  
X Interval Recording (A 94)  
X Slow and Fast Motion Recording (A 98)  
Decorate movies with graphics and stamps.  
X Decoration (A 103)  
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Create a dynamic montage sequence with short cuts.  
X Video Snapshot (A 100)  
Getting the look you want  
Get gorgeous video and photos  
without bothering with settings.  
X N mode (A 54)  
Make the image brighter or darker  
than the exposure set by the  
camcorder.  
X Exposure (A 114)  
Change how smooth or na
movement looks in your videos.  
X Frame Rate (A 182)  
Create a copy of your movies  
applying a unique cinematic filter.  
X Converting and Resizing Movies  
Cinema filter  
(A 128)  
[FILTER 2] (Vivid)  
Change the field of view you record from a fisheye-  
like ultra wide angle to a close-up center view.  
X Field of View (A 57)  
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Challenging subjects and shooting conditions  
Shoot great video of special scene situations with minimal  
settings.  
X Shooting Modes (A 90)  
Obtain natural-looking colors even  
under special lighting conditions.  
X White Balance (A 112)  
Optimize the exposure for the desired subject just by touch-  
ing the screen.  
X Touch AE (A 116)  
Keep the exposure optimized whshooting a moving subject.  
X Face Detection and Trac(A 117)  
Give yourself time to get in the picture.  
X Self Timer (A 102)  
Audio, playback, editing and others  
Record the best sound possible according to your  
shooting situation.  
X Audio Scenes (A 110)  
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Save parts of your video as photos or short video snapshot  
scenes.  
X Capturing Photos/Video Snapshot Scenes (A 120)  
Convert your scenes into a smaller file size to upload to the  
Web.  
X Converting and Resizing Movies (A 128)  
Play a slideshow of your photos.  
X Slideshow (A 84)  
Enjoy your recordings on a TV.  
X HDMI Connection (A 125)  
X Playback (A 127)  
Save recordings on your cuter and upload them to the  
Web.  
X Saving Recordings (ImageBrowser EX) (A 131)  
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Wireless functions  
Use your smartphone or tablet as a remote control while  
recording.  
X Wi-Fi Remote Control (CameraAccess) (A 145)  
Use a Web browser on your smartphone or tablet to access  
and play back the recordings in the camcorder.  
X Remote Browse/Playback via Browser (A 148)  
Use an iOS app to wirelessly transfer recordings to your  
iPhone/iPad and upload them to the Web.  
X Movie Uploader (A 151)  
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Share your recordings with Web albums using CANON  
iMAGE GATEWAY.  
X CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (A 154)  
Connect the camcorder to your home network and wire-  
lessly stream your recordings.  
X Media Server (A 161)  
X Wi-Fi Connection to an Access Point (A 163)  
Review and change Wi-Fi settings (for advanced users).  
X Wi-Fi Settings (A 173)  
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Getting to Know the Camcorder  
Supplied Accessories and CD-ROM  
The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:  
XCB-2LV Battery Charger*  
NB-4L Battery PackW  
XIFC-400PCU USB Cable  
WS-DC11 Wrist StrapW  
XGetting Started aflet  
Canon VIXIA mini CD-ROMW  
* CB-2LVE including power cord, in Asia.  
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The Canon VIXIA mini CD-ROM contains the following compo-  
nents:  
- Instruction Manual - The full-version instruction manual of  
the camcorder (this PDF file).  
- ImageBrowser EX - The CD-ROM contains an automatic  
installer for the software ImageBrowser EX, which allows  
you to save and manage movies and photos and upload  
them to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY*, YouTube and Face-  
book. An Internet connection is required for full installation of  
the software.  
* CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is an online service that allows you to  
share movies and photos, make photo aums, and more. This ser-  
vice may not be available in all coues/regions.  
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Names of Parts  
Left side view  
1
2
3
4
7
8
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Photo button (A 61)  
Memory card slot cover (A 36)  
ACCESS indicator (A 54, 61)  
LCD panel (A 25)  
Adjustable stand (A 25)  
Memory card slot (A 36)  
Strap mount (A 25)  
USB terminal (A 124, 126)  
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Right side view  
9
10 11 12  
13  
14  
(playback mode) button (65, 70)  
15  
9
10 Terminal cover  
11 Power indicator  
12 Power switch (ON/OFF) (A 54, 61)  
13 Strap mount (A 25)  
14 HDMI terminal (A 124, 125)  
15 DC IN terminal  
To use the optional CA-110 Compact Power Adapter.  
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Front view  
Top view  
18  
19  
16  
17  
16 Lens cover  
17 Stereo microphone (A 1)  
18 Speaker (A 67)  
19 LCD touch screen (A 26, 44)  
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Bottom view  
20 21 22 23  
Back view  
24 25  
20 Serial number  
21 Tripod socket (A 228)  
22 Battery compartment cover (A 30)  
23 Wi-Fi antenna (A 138)  
24 Battery release latch (A 30)  
25 Battery compartment (A 30)  
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Adjusting the camcorder’s position  
The camcorder has an adjustable stand (5) and an articu-  
lated LCD panel (4) that allow you to easily adjust its position  
to match your recording conditions.  
Here are typical shooting positions (all degree measure-  
ments are approximate):  
1
2
3
80°  
90°  
95°  
13 Strap mount  
You can attach the supplied wrist  
strap to one side of the camcorder.  
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19 LCD touch screen  
• The screen is produced using extremely high-precision  
manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the  
pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the  
pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red,  
blue or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded  
image and does not constitute a malfunction.  
• For details about how to take care of the touch screen,  
refer to Handling Precautions (A 226), Cleaning  
• You can adjust the screens brightness using the 1 >  
t > [LCD Brightness] a[LCD Backlight] settings.  
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Preparations  
The first step for using your camcorder is to prepare the  
power supply. This section explains how to charge a bat-  
tery pack and how to install it in the camcorder.  
Next, you need to prepare memory card where your  
movies and photos wrecorded. This section explains  
the types of memory cards that can be used and how to  
insert one into the camcorder.  
Now that your camcorder is powered up and has a mem-  
ory card, you can turn it on and complete the basic setup.  
These include selecting the camcorders language and  
setting the date and time.  
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In this section you can learn more about basic operations,  
such as using the touch screen, changing operating  
modes and using the menus.  
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Charging and Inserting the Battery Pack  
Charging and Inserting the Battery  
Pack  
Charge the supplied battery pack in advance, using the supplied  
battery charger.  
1
2
2
3
3
1
Charging the Battery Pack  
1 Attach the battery pack to the battery charger, aligning  
the triangle marks.  
2 Extract the fold-in plug and plug the battery charger  
into a power outlet.  
• For Asia only: Connect the power cord to the battery  
charger and plug the other end into a power outlet.  
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Charging and Inserting the Battery Pack  
• When the CHARGE indicator on the battery charger turns  
green, the battery pack is fully charged.  
3 When the battery pack is fully charged, remove the bat-  
tery pack from the battery charger and unplug the bat-  
tery charger.  
1
2
2
1
3
1
2
Inserting the Battery Pack  
1 Push the battery compartment cover in the direction of  
the arrow to open it.  
2 Insert the battery pack with the Canon label facing the  
bottom of the camcorder.  
• Push the battery pack all the way in, until the battery  
release latch secures it in place.  
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Charging and Inserting the Battery Pack  
3 Close the battery compartment cover.  
• Push the cover until you hear a click. Do not force the  
cover closed if the battery pack is not correctly inserted.  
To remove the battery pack  
Open the battery compartment cover and slide the battery  
release latch in the direction of the arrow so the battery pack  
springs out. Remove the battery pack and close the cover.  
3
2
1, 4  
1
2
4
Turn off the camcorder before removing the battery  
pack. After turning off the camcorder, important  
data is updated on the memory card. Be sure to  
wait until the green power indicator goes out.  
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Charging and Inserting the Battery Pack  
• Do not connect to the camcorders DC IN terminal  
any electrical equipment that is not expressly rec-  
ommended for use with this camcorder.  
To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive  
heating, do not connect the supplied battery  
charger to voltage converters for overseas travels  
or special power sources such as those on aircraft  
and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc.  
• Fully charging a battery pack will take approxi-  
mately 1 hour 30 minutes. The actual charging  
time will vary dependig on charging conditions  
and the initial chge the battery pack.)  
• If remaining batteme is an issue, you can power  
the camcorder sing the optional CA-110 Compact  
Power Adapter. Battery packs cannot be charged  
by the camcorder even when the optional compact  
power adapter is used.  
• For approximate recording/playback times with a  
fully charged battery pack, refer to Approximate  
Usage Times (A 237).  
• Charged battery packs continue to discharge natu-  
rally. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or  
the day before, to ensure a full charge.  
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Charging and Inserting the Battery Pack  
USA and Canada only:  
The Lithium ion/polymer battery that  
powers the product is recyclable.  
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for infor-  
mation on how to recycle this battery.  
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Using a Memory Card  
Using a Memory Card  
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the  
Camcorder  
You can use the following types of commercially available  
microSD cards with this camcorder. We recommend using  
memory cards rated SD Speed Class 10.  
As of June 2013, the movie recording function has been tested  
using microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC cards made by Pana-  
sonic, Toshiba and SanDisk. For the latest information on mem-  
ory cards that can be used, visit your local Canon Web site.  
Memory card type:  
moSD card  
micoSDHC card  
microSDXC card  
SD Speed Class*:  
Capacity:  
**  
**  
**  
128 MB or larger***  
* When using a microSD card without a speed class rating, you may  
not be able to record movies, depending on the memory card used.  
** When using microSD cards with this SD Speed Class rating, we rec-  
ommend recording movies only at a video quality of 4 Mbps.  
***microSD cards with a capacity of 64 MB or smaller cannot be used to  
record movies.  
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Using a Memory Card  
• After repeatedly recording, deleting and editing scenes  
(fragmented memory), it will take longer to write data on  
the memory card and recording may stop. Save your  
recordings and initialize the memory card using the  
[Complete Initialization] option.  
About the Speed Class: Speed Class is a standard  
that indicates the minimum guaranteed data transfer  
speed of memory cards. When you buy a new memory  
card, look for the Speed Class logo on the package.  
microSDXC Cards  
You can use microSDXC carth this camcorder. When using  
microSDXC cards with other devices, such as digital recorders,  
computers and card readers, make sure that the external  
device is compatible with microSDXC cards. For more infor-  
mation on compatibility, contact the computer, operating system  
or memory card manufacturer.  
• If you use a microSDXC card with a computer OS that  
is not SDXC-compatible, you may be prompted to for-  
mat the memory card. In such case, cancel the opera-  
tion to prevent data loss.  
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Using a Memory Card  
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card  
Make sure to initialize all memory cards with the camcorder,  
using the [Complete Initialization] option, before using them  
for the first time. When you turn on the camcorder for the first  
time, you will need to complete the basic setup first (A 38), and  
then initialize the memory card (A 42).  
1
3 2, 4  
4
1
2
3
1 Turn off the camcorder.  
• Set the power switch to OFF and check that the power  
indicator is off.  
2 Open the memory card slot cover.  
3 Insert the memory card with the label facing up and  
push it all the way into the memory card slot until it  
clicks.  
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Using a Memory Card  
4 Close the memory card slot cover.  
• Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not  
correctly inserted.  
To remove the memory card  
Push the memory card once to release it. When the memory  
card springs out, pull it all the way out.  
• Memory cards have front and back sides that are not  
interchangeable. Inserting a memory card facing the  
wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the cam-  
corder. Be sure to insert the memory card as described  
in step 3.  
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First Time Settings  
First Time Settings  
Basic Setup  
The first time you turn on the camcorder, you will be guided by  
the camcorders basic setup screens to select the camcorders  
language and set the date and time. For details on how to use  
the touch screen, refer to Using the Touch Screen (A 44).  
1 Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camcorder.  
• The lens cover will open.  
1
1
• The language selection screen will appear.  
2 Touch the language that you want to be used for  
onscreen displays and then touch [æ].  
• You can select one of 27 languages. You may need to  
scroll down to find your language.  
• After you select a language, the [Date Format] screen will  
appear.  
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First Time Settings  
Touch [æ] after selecting a  
language  
3 Touch [Y.M.D], [M.D,Y] or [D.M.Y] to select the date for-  
mat you prefer and then touch [æ].  
• After you select the date format, the [Date/Time] screen  
will appear with the first field selected.  
4 Touch a field you want to cng(year, month, day,  
hours or minutes).  
5 Touch [Í] or [Î] to change the field as necessary.  
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First Time Settings  
6 Set the correct date and time by changing all the fields  
in the same way.  
Touch [24H] to use 24-hour clock or leave it unselected to  
use 12-hour clock (AM/PM).  
7 Touch [OK] to complete the basic setup and close the  
setup screen.  
• Some buttons, such as [ON]/[OFF] in some screens, will  
appear in English regardless of the language selected.  
You can change the language and adjust the date and  
time later on, using the following menu settings.  
- 1 > q > [Langge H]  
- 1 > q > /Tme]  
• When you do not use the camcorder for about 3  
weeks, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may dis-  
charge completely and the date and time setting may  
be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium bat-  
tery (A 231). The next time you turn on the cam-  
corder, you will have to perform the basic setup again.  
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First Time Settings  
Changing the Time Zone  
Change the time zone to match your location. The default set-  
ting is New York. In addition, the camcorder is able to retain the  
date and time of another location. This is convenient when you  
travel so that you can set the camcorder to match the time of  
your home location or that of your destination.  
This section requires using the camcorders menus. For details  
about how to use the menus, refer to Using the Menus  
Shooting mode  
Playback  
N
J L K  
’ y }  
I
1 Open the [Time Zone/] screen.  
0 > [1 Other Settings] > q > [Time Zone/DST]  
2 Touch ["] to set the home time zone, or [#] to set the  
time zone of your destination when you are traveling.  
3 Touch [Í] or [Î] to set the desired time zone. If nec-  
essary, touch [$] to adjust for daylight saving time.  
4 Touch [X] to close the menu.  
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First Time Settings  
Initializing a Memory Card  
Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder  
for the first time. You can also initialize a memory card to perma-  
nently delete all the recordings it contains.  
Shooting mode  
Playback  
N
J L K  
’ y }  
I
1 Make sure the camcorder has sufficient power to com-  
plete the operation.  
• Insert a fully charged battery pack or use the optional  
CA-110 Compact Power Adapte
2 Set the power switch N to turn on the camcorder.  
• The lens cover wl open
1
1
3 Initialize the memory card.  
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First Time Settings  
0 > [1 Other Settings] > q > [Initialize  
] >  
[Initialize] > [Complete Initialization]1 > [Yes]2 > [OK]  
> [X]  
1
2
Touch this option if you want to physically erase all the data  
rather than just clear the file allocation table of the memory card.  
If you selected the [Complete Initialization] option, you can touch  
[Cancel] to cancel the initialization while it is in progress. All  
recordings will be erased and the memory card can be used  
without any problem.  
• Initializing a memory card will permanently erase all  
recordings. Lost original recordngs cannot be recov-  
ered. Make sure you save mportant recordings in  
advance (A 131).  
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Basic Operation of the Camcorder  
Using the Touch Screen  
The buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen  
change dynamically depending on the operating mode and the  
task you are performing. With the intuitive touch screen interface  
you have all the controls at your fingertips.  
1
2
1 Touch  
Touch on an element displayed on the touch screen.  
Used to start playing back a scene in an index screen, to select  
a setting from the menus, etc.  
2 Drag  
While touching the screen, swipe your finger up and down or left  
and right across the screen.  
Used to scroll menus, to browse through index screen pages or  
to adjust slider controls like the volume.  
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• In the following cases, you may not be able to perform  
touch operations correctly.  
- Using your fingernails or hard-tipped objects, such as  
ballpoint pens.  
- Operating the touch screen with wet or gloved hands.  
- Applying excessive force with your finger.  
Using the Menus  
The 0 (Home) menu is the gateway to most of the camcorders  
functions and settings. In recording mode, the 0 (Home) menu  
offers immediate access to some frequntly used functions. In  
playback mode, it is from the 0 ome) menu that you will  
switch between the movies’ photos’ index screens. In both  
modes, from the 0 (Home) menu you can open the [1Other  
Settings] menus for more detailed settings, and also access the  
camcorders various Wi-Fi functions.  
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0 (Home) Menu  
Recording mode  
Playback mode  
1 Touch [0] on the bottom left corner (recording mode)  
or top left corner (playback mode) of the screen to  
open the 0 (Home) menu.  
2 Drag your finger left/rio bring the desired menu to  
the center.  
3 Touch the icon of the desired menu to open it.  
• See the following table for a description of each menu.  
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Menu item  
Description  
[1 Other Settings]  
Opens the [1 Other Settings] menus, which give you  
access to various camcorder settings.  
[Audio Scene]* (recording mode only)  
Optimize audio settings for your surroundings to get the  
best possible sound.  
[Special Rec Modes]* (recording mode only)  
Enjoy special recording modes, lie slow and fast motion  
and interval recording, to acieve unique effects.  
[Shooting Mode]* (recording de nly)  
The camcorder featurenumber of shooting modes that  
offer the most appropriate settings for a variety of special  
scenes.  
[
Flip/Rotate Image] (recording mode only)  
You can have the camcorder record a mirror image (flipped  
horizontally) or automatically detect its position to rotate the  
image during playback.  
* For these menu items, the icon shown in the 0 (Home) menu indi-  
cates, respectively, the shooting mode, special recording mode or  
audio scene currently selected.  
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Menu item  
Description  
[< Self Timer] (recording mode only)  
Convenient function to give you time to get in the picture  
after setting up the camcorder.  
[4 Remote Control+Streaming] (recording mode only) (A 145)  
Use your smartphone or tablet as a remote control to  
record with the camcorder. You can also stream video from  
the camcorder and record it on the smartphone or tablet.  
[} Photo Playback] (playback mode only)  
Switches the camcorder to hoto playback mode and  
opens the [}] index scree
[y Movie Playback] (playbaode only)  
Switches the camcorder to movie playback mode and  
opens the [y] index screen.  
[¦ Video Snapshot] (playback mode only)  
Switches the camcorder to movie playback mode and  
opens the [¦] index screen, which displays only your  
video snapshot scenes.  
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Menu item  
Description  
[Wi-Fi] (playback mode only)  
Allows you to access the various Wi-Fi functions, such as  
uploading recordings to the Web or playing back record-  
ings using a smartphone.  
Using the Menus  
Changing the camcorders various settings using the menus is  
very easy. You make your selection simply by touching the but-  
ton of the desired option. When they apear on the screen, you  
can touch [K] to return to the prious screen or [X] to close  
the menu.  
In some screens, you will need to scroll to find the desired  
option.  
Some screens provide additional  
information about the options. In  
that case, simply drag your finger  
up and down along the column of  
icons.  
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The [1 Other Settings] Menu  
The [1 Other Settings] menus offer many options to control  
various aspects of the camcorders operation. For details, refer  
to the complete list of settings in the appendix [1 Other Set-  
tings] Menus (A 180).  
In the [1 Other Settings] menus, settings are organized under  
submenus (tabs). For brevitys sake, these settings are refer-  
enced throughout the manual like this: “1 > q >  
[Language H]”. In this example (to change the language), you  
will need to do the following:  
1 Touch [0] to open the 0 (Home) menu.  
2 Drag your finger left/rito bring [1 Other Settings]  
to the center. Then, touthe icon to open the  
[1 Other Settings] menus.  
2
3
4
4
5
4
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3 Touch the tab of the desired menu.  
4 Drag your finger up/down to bring the setting you want  
to change into the orange selection bar.  
• You can also use the [Í] and [Î] icons for scrolling.  
• Menu items not available appear grayed out.  
• You can touch any menu item on the screen to bring it  
directly into the selection bar.  
5 When the desired menu item is inside the selection bar,  
touch [æ].  
6 Touch the desired option and touch [X].  
• You can touch [X] to close menu at any time.  
Operating Modes  
In this manual, the camcorders operating modes are indicated  
with a bar of icons. A full icon in blue (N) indicates that the  
function described can be used in that particular operating  
mode; a grayed-out icon (}) indicates the function is not avail-  
able in that operating mode. Icons are divided into recording and  
playback modes.  
Shooting mode  
Playback  
N
J L K  
’ y }  
I
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Recording  
When you set the power switch to ON, the camcorder will turn  
on in recording mode. In recording mode, the camcorders oper-  
ating mode is determined by the selected shooting mode  
(A 90). The shooting mode icons are the same icons used in  
the shooting mode selection screen.  
Playback  
1
1
Press the ^ button to switch the camcorder between record-  
ing mode and playback mode.  
In the bar of operating mode icons, the y icon refers to playing  
back movies, whether from the [y] index screen (all scenes) or  
from the [¦] index screen (only video snapshot scenes)  
(A 65). The } icon refers to viewing photos from the [}]  
index screen (A 72).  
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This section covers how to easily record video and photos  
in N mode. To record using other shooting modes, use  
more advanced functions and enjoy full access to all menu  
settings, refer to Advanced Fuctions (A 85).  
This section covers ho play back, trim and delete  
movies and how to view photos (including in slideshow  
mode) and delete them.  
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Basic Recording  
Recording Video  
With N mode, you can take great-looking videos by letting  
the camcorder automatically adjust settings. N mode is  
therefore used as an example in the following procedure. You  
can select a different shooting mode according to the shooting  
conditions (A 90).  
Shooting mode  
Playback  
N
J L K  
y }  
I
Before you begin recorg, make a test recording  
first to check that thmorder is operating correctly.  
1
3
2
2
1
3
Shooting mode  
button  
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1 Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camcorder.  
• The lens cover will open.  
• Place and adjust the camcorder as necessary. If shooting  
with the camcorder hand-held, be careful not to obstruct  
the lens.  
2 Set the camcorder to N mode.  
Touch the shooting mode button > [N Auto] > [OK]  
• This step is not necessary the first time you use the cam-  
corder.  
3 If necessary, change the fiof view (ultra wide or  
close-up).  
• Refer to Changing the Field of View (A 57). The default  
field of view is ultra wide angle.  
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4
4
4
4 Touch [Ü] to begin recording.  
• Movies have an aspect ratio of 16:9. When the recording  
starts, the onscreen display will change to letterbox mode.  
• The ACCESS indicator will flash fom time to time while the  
scene is being recorded.  
5 Touch [Ñ] to stop recg.  
When you have finished recording  
Make sure the ACCESS indicator is off and set the power switch  
to OFF.  
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Changing the Field of View  
The camcorder features a ultra wide angle lens so you can cap-  
ture a vast field of view (about 160° for video, about 170° for  
photos), for example to include a large group in a fisheye-like  
image. Alternatively, you can enlarge the center of the screen for  
a closer view.  
Touch [  
Touch [  
] to enlarge the center of the screen (close-up).  
] to return to the default field of view (ultra wide).  
(ultra wide)  
(close up)  
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About AUTO mode  
• Only the following functions are available in N mode.  
- Video snapshot (A 100).  
- Face detection and tracking (A 117) to get the best  
exposure when a persons face is detected.  
- Decoration (A 103) to add a fun personal touch using  
stamps and drawings.  
About the Smart AUTO function  
In N mode, the camcordeill automatically detect cer-  
tain characteristics of the bjet, background, lighting con-  
ditions, etc.* It will ten adthe exposure and color,  
selecting the best settins for the scene you want to shoot.  
The icon in the shooting mode button will automatically  
change to one of the following Smart AUTO icons.  
* Under certain conditions, the Smart AUTO icon that appears on the  
screen may not match the actual scene. Especially when shooting  
against orange or blue backgrounds, the Sunset or one of the Blue  
Skies icons may appear and the colors may not look natural. In such  
case, we recommend recording in mode (A 90).  
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Smart AUTO icons  
Background  
Subject  
Bright*  
Blue skies* Vivid colors*  
People (stationary)  
People (moving)  
(
)
)
)
(
(
(
)
)
)
(
(
(
)
)
)
(
Subjects other than peo-  
ple, such as landscapes  
(
* The icon in parentheses appears under backlight conditions.  
Background  
Subject  
Dark +  
Spotlight  
Sunset  
Dark  
People (stationary)  
People (moving)  
Subjects other than peo-  
ple, such as landscapes  
• In order to protect the lens, turn off the camcorder after  
you have finished recording to keep the lens cover  
closed.  
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• 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 card.  
- Do not remove the memory card.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the  
camcorder.  
- Do not press the ^ button.  
• Be sure to save your recordings regularly (A 131),  
especially after making important recordings. Canon  
shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data.  
• If a subject is too close to the cmcorder, it may not be  
able to focus correctly. Yocan set the shooting mode  
to  
(A 90) to be to focus a subject at a dis-  
tance of only 20 cm (7.9 in.) from the camcorder.  
• If 1 > q > [Auto Power Off] is set to [i 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 3 minutes. Should this happen, set  
the power switch to OFF and then ON again to turn the  
camcorder back on.  
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• When recording in bright places, it may be difficult to  
use the LCD screen. In such cases, you can adjust the  
LCD backlight with the 1 > t > [LCD Back-  
light] setting or adjust the brightness of the LCD screen  
with the 1 > t > [LCD Brightness] setting.  
• In order to save power, the image shown on the screen  
in record standby mode is less detailed than the image  
that will actually be recorded.  
• Using the optional SP-V1 Splashproof Case is recom-  
mended to operate the camcorder with wet hands, for  
example when recording in the kitchen. Available func-  
tions and operations are limited when the camcorder is  
protected by the splahprof case.  
Taking Photos  
You can easily take photos with the camcorder. In the following  
procedure, N mode is used as an example but you can  
select a different shooting mode according to the shooting con-  
ditions (A 90).  
Shooting mode  
Playback  
N
J L K  
y }  
I
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1 Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camcorder.  
• The lens cover will open.  
• Place and adjust the camcorder as necessary. If shooting  
with the camcorder hand-held, be careful not to obstruct  
the lens.  
1
2
2
1
3
Shooting mode  
button  
3
2 Set the camcorder to N mode.  
Touch the shooting mode button > [N Auto] > [OK]  
• This step is not necessary the first time you use the cam-  
corder.  
3 If necessary, change the field of view and photo size.  
• Refer to Changing the Field of View (A 57) and Select-  
ing the Photo Size (A 89).  
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4, 5  
5
5
4, 5  
4 Press the photo button halfway to lock the exposure.  
• The camcorder will beep and automatically adjust the  
exposure.  
and the aperture value and sutter speed will appear  
on the screen.  
5 Press the photo buttoy to take a photo.  
• You will hear the shuter release and another beep. The  
ACCESS indicator will also flash as the photo is recorded.  
• Photos have an aspect ratio of 4:3.  
When you have finished taking photos  
Make sure the ACCESS indicator is off and set the power switch  
to OFF.  
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The information in the sidebars,  
(important precau-  
tions) and  
(additional notes) sections in the previous  
pages (A 58-61) apply also to photo shooting.  
• Photos can only be recorded in record standby mode.  
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Basic Playback  
Playing Back Video  
Shooting mode  
Playback  
N
J L K  
y }  
I
1
1
1 Press the ^ button to turn on the camcorder in play-  
back mode.  
• The [y] index screen will appear.  
To play back only video snapshot scenes, touch 0 >  
[¦] to open the [¦] index screen.  
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Visual bar shows  
the relative loca-  
tion of the cur-  
rent index screen.  
2a  
2b  
2a  
2b  
Folder name. The last four  
digits represent the recording  
date (1103 = 3 November).  
2 Look for the scene you want to play back.  
• Drag your finger right/left (2aor tuch [Ï] or [Ð] (2b) to  
display the previous/net inx screen.  
3 Touch the desired sceno play it back.  
• The camcorder will play back the scene selected and con-  
tinue until the end of the last scene in the index screen.  
Touch the screen to display the playback controls. During  
playback, the playback controls will disappear automati-  
cally after a few seconds without operation.  
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To adjust the volume  
1 During playback, touch the screen to display the play-  
back controls.  
2 Touch [ ], drag your finger along the [Speaker Volume]  
bar, or repeatedly touch the speaker icon on either end  
of it, to adjust the volume and touch [K].  
Playback controls  
Playback  
Playback pause  
1
2
3
4
5
12  
13  
6
7
8 9 10 11  
14  
1
2
3
4
Mirror image playback.  
Repeat playback.  
Stop the playback.  
Jump to the beginning of the scene. Double-tap to jump to  
the previous scene.  
5
Pause the playback.  
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6
7
8
9
Volume control.  
Decoration (A 103).  
Capture a video snapshot scene (A 120).  
Fast playback* backward/forward.  
10 Recording date.  
11 Jump to the beginning of the next scene.  
12 Resume the playback.  
13 Capture the displayed frame as a photo (A 122).  
14 Slow playback** backward/forward.  
* Touch several times to increase the playback speed to 5x 15x →  
60x normal speed.  
** Touch several times to increahe layback speed to 1/8x 1/4x  
normal speed.  
The Scene Information Screen  
On the scene information screen you can check various details,  
including the scenes length, date and time of recording and  
video quality.  
1 In the [y] or [¦] index screen, touch [I] and then  
touch the desired scene.  
• The [Scene Info] screen appears.  
Touch [Ï]/[Ð] to select the previous/next scene.  
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2 Touch [K] twice to return to the index screen.  
Repeat Playback  
During playback of the desired scene:  
Touch the screen to display the playback controls > [Ý] >  
[
] > [Ð]  
• The same scene will be played back in a loop. Repeat the pro-  
cedure to return to normal playback. Stopping the playback  
will also cancel the repeat playback setting.  
Mirror Image Playback  
During playback of the desircene:  
Touch the screen to display the playback controls > [  
]
• The image will be flipped left to right. Repeat the proce-  
dure to end the mirror image playback.  
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The ^ button  
When the camcorder is turned on, press the ^ button to  
switch back and forth between playback and recording  
mode.  
• When the camcorder is off, u can press the ^ button  
to turn it on directly in bak mode.  
• When 1 > q > -V1 Mode] is set to [i On],  
playback mode is not available. Instead, you can press  
the ^ button to review once the last scene recorded  
with the camcorder.  
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• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS  
indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in  
permanent data loss.  
- Do not remove the memory card.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the  
camcorder.  
- Do not press the ^ button.  
You may not be able to play back with this camcorder  
movies recorded on or copied onto a memory card  
using another device.  
You can use the 1 > t > [Display Date/Time]  
setting to choose wr to display the recording date  
when you play back scenes.  
• Depending on the recording conditions, you may notice  
brief stops in video or sound playback between scenes.  
• During fast/slow playback, you may notice some anom-  
alies (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the play-  
back picture. Also, sound will not be output.  
• The speed indicated on the screen is approximate.  
• Slow reverse playback will look the same as continuous  
frame reverse.  
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• Sound will not be output from the built-in speaker while  
the optional HTC-100 High Speed HDMI cable is con-  
nected to the camcorder.  
Viewing Photos  
Shooting mode  
Playback  
N
J L K  
’ y }  
I
1 Press the ^ button to turn on the camcorder in play-  
back mode.  
• The [y] index screen will ear.  
1
1
2 Open the [}] index screen.  
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0 > [} Photo Playback]  
Visual bar shows  
the relative loca-  
tion of the cur-  
3a  
3b  
3a  
3b  
rent index screen.  
Folder name. The last four  
digits repreent the recording  
date (1103 3 November).  
3 Look for the photo yont to view.  
• Drag your finger rght/left (3a) or touch [Ï] or [Ð] (3b) to  
display the previous/next index screen.  
4 Touch the photo you want to view.  
• The photo is displayed in single photo view.  
• Drag your finger left/right to browse through the photos  
one by one.  
To return to the [}] index screen:  
Touch the screen to display the playback controls > [f]  
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Photo Jump Function  
When you have recorded a large number of photos, you can  
jump easily through the photos using a scroll bar.  
1 In single photo view, display the [Photo Jump] scroll  
bar.  
Touch the screen to display the playback controls > [h]  
2 Touch [Ï] or [Ð], or drag your finger along the scroll  
bar to find the desired photo.  
3 Touch [K] to return to sinphoto view.  
Magnifying Photos in Playback  
1 In single photo view, select the photo you want to mag-  
nify.  
2 Magnify the photo.  
Touch the screen to display the playback controls > [  
]
• The center of the photo is magnified approximately 2  
times.  
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Touch [ ] to magnify the image further. Touch [ ] to  
reduce the magnification.  
• Drag your finger along the magnified area to check other  
parts of the photo. The white square within the frame rep-  
resents the approximate location of the portion of the  
photo that is shown magnified.  
3 Touch [K] to cancel the magnified view and return to  
single photo view.  
• You can also touch [ ] repeatedly until the magnified  
view is canceled.  
• Observe the following preautions while the ACCESS  
indicator is on or flasng. ailing to do so may result in  
permanent data loss
- Do not remove the memory card.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the  
camcorder.  
- Do not press the ^ button.  
• The following image files may not be displayed cor-  
rectly.  
- Images not recorded with this camcorder.  
- Images edited on a computer.  
- Images whose file names have been changed.  
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Deleting Scenes  
You can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keep-  
ing. Deleting scenes allows you also to free up space on the  
memory card.  
Shooting mode  
Playback  
N
J L K  
y }  
I
Deleting a Single Scene  
1 Play back the scene you want to delete (A 65).  
2 Pause the playback.  
Touch the screen o disply the playback controls > [Ý]  
3 Delete the scene.  
[Edit] > [Delete] > [Yes] > [OK]  
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Deleting Scenes from the Index Screen  
1 Open the [y] or [¦] index screen (A 65).  
To delete all the scenes saved in the same folder (recorded  
on the same date), drag your finger left/right until a scene  
you want to delete appears.  
2 Delete the scenes.  
[Edit] > [Delete] > Desired option* > [Yes]** > [OK]  
* When you select [Select], perform the following procedure to  
select the individual scenes you wanto delete before touching  
[Yes].  
** Touch [Stop] to interrupt opration while it is in progress.  
Some scenes may be denevertheless.  
To select individual scenes  
1 Touch on the individual scenes you want to delete.  
• A checkmark ! will appear on the scenes you touch. The  
total number of selected scenes will appear next to the "  
icon.  
Touch a selected scene to remove the checkmark. To  
remove all checkmarks at once, touch [Remove All] >  
[Yes].  
2 After selecting all the desired scenes, touch [OK].  
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Options  
[<folder name>]:  
Delete all the scenes recorded on a particular date that are  
stored in the same folder. The last four digits of the folder name  
that appears in the button indicate the date the folder was cre-  
ated (ex. 1103 = 3 November).  
[Select]:  
Select individual scenes to delete.  
[All Scenes]:  
Delete all the scenes.  
• Be careful when deleting rcordngs. Once deleted,  
scenes cannot be reverd.  
• Save copies of imposcenes before deleting them  
• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS  
indicator is on or flashing (while scenes are being  
deleted).  
- Do not remove the memory card.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the  
camcorder.  
- Do not press the ^ button.  
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To delete all movies and make all recordable space  
available again you may prefer to initialize the memory  
card (A 42).  
Trimming Scenes  
You can trim scenes by removing everything up to a certain  
point or everything after a certain point. By doing so, you leave  
only memorable moments to keep for posterity.  
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1 Play back the scene ywant to trim (A 65).  
2 At the point where you want to trim the scene, open the  
scene trimming screen.  
Touch the screen to display the playback controls > [Ý]  
> [Edit] > [Trim]  
3 Bring the scene to a precise point, if necessary.  
• The point at which is movie will be trimmed is indicated by  
the ´ marker.  
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• Playback controls will appear on the screen (A 67). Use  
any special playback modes (fast playback, frame reverse/  
advance) as necessary to locate the desired point.  
4 Trim the scene.  
[Trim] > [Trim Before Marker] or [Trim After Marker] >  
[Save as New] or [Overwrite]  
• You can select whether to trim the part before or after the  
´ marker and whether to save the remaining part of the  
video as a new scene (keeping the original scene) or to  
overwrite the original scene.  
Touch [Stop] to interrupt thperation while it is in  
progress.  
You may not be able to correctly trim scenes that were  
recorded on or copied onto a memory card using  
another device.  
• Interval scenes with the  
icon cannot be trimmed.  
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Deleting Photos  
You can delete those photos that you are not interested in keep-  
ing.  
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Deleting a Single Photo  
1 In single photo view, select the photo you want to  
delete.  
2 Touch the screen to displahe playback controls.  
3 Delete the photo.  
[Edit] > [Delete] > [¸ Proceed] > [Yes]  
4 Drag your finger left/right to select another photo to  
delete or touch [X].  
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Deleting Photos from the Index Screen  
1 Open the [}] index screen (A 72).  
To delete all the photos saved in the same folder (recorded  
on the same date), drag your finger left/right until a photo  
you want to delete appears.  
2 Delete the photos.  
[Edit] > [Delete] > Desired option* > [Yes]** > [OK]  
* When you select [Select], perform the following procedure to  
select the individual photos you wanto delete before touching  
[Yes].  
** Touch [Stop] to interrupt opration while it is in progress.  
Some photos will be deleevertheless.  
To select individual photos  
1 Touch the individual photos you want to delete.  
• A checkmark ! will appear on the photos you touch. The  
total number of selected photos will appear next to the "  
icon.  
Touch a selected photo to remove the checkmark. To  
remove all checkmarks at once, touch [Remove All] >  
[Yes].  
2 After selecting all the desired photos, touch [OK].  
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Options  
[<folder name>]:  
Delete all the photos taken on a particular date. The last four  
digits of the folder name that appears in the button indicate the  
date the folder was created (ex. 1103 = 3 November).  
[Select]:  
Select individual photos to delete.  
[All Photos]:  
Delete all the photos.  
• Be careful when deleting photos. Deleted photos can-  
not be recovered.  
• Photos that were prctewith other devices cannot  
be deleted with this corder.  
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Slideshow  
You can play a slideshow of all the photos.  
Shooting mode  
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1 Open the [}] index screen (A 72).  
2 Touch the photo that will open the slideshow to display  
it in single photo view.  
3 Start the slideshow.  
Touch the screen to display tplayback controls > [Ð]  
• During the photo slideshw, touch the screen and touch  
[Ý] to stop the slideshow.  
To change the slideshow’s transition effects from the index  
screen  
0 > [1 Other Settings] >  
> [Slideshow Transi-  
tion] > [j Off], [k Dissolve] or [l Slide Image] >  
[X]  
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Advanced Functions  
This section explains how to change the video quality of  
your recordings and how to use the camcorders various  
shooting modes to get perfect recordings when you are  
shooting fashion scenes, dance training sessions, night  
scenes or many other spel scenes.  
This section expains how you can use interval recording  
to create time-lapse scenes, slow and fast motion for  
unique recordings, or video snapshot scenes for a fast-  
paced, interesting video clip.  
This section introduces some of the camcorders functions  
that you may find convenient in special situations. For  
example, self timer, fun decorations for your scenes, mirror  
image recording and audio scene selection.  
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This section explains functions you can use when you  
want more control over how your recordings look. It is  
more oriented for advanced users and covers functions  
such as white balance, exposure compensation and frame  
rate.  
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Video Quality and Shooting Modes  
Selecting the Video Quality  
The camcorder offers three video quality options (bit rates*) for  
recording movies. Select 24 Mbps for higher video quality; select  
4 Mbps for longer recording times or smaller file sizes. The table fol-  
lowing the procedure (A 88) gives approximate recording times.  
* Bit rate (measured in Mbps) indicates how much information is  
recorded in 1 second of video and therefore affects also the recording  
time available on the memory card.  
Shooting mode  
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0 > [1 Other Settngs] p > [Video Quality] >  
Desired video quality > [X]  
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Approximate recording times  
Video quality (Resolution)  
Memory card  
24 Mbps  
17 Mbps  
4 Mbps  
(1920x1080)  
(1920x1080)  
(1280x720)  
8 GB  
40 min.  
1 hr.  
4 hr. 20 min.  
8 hr. 40 min.  
16 GB  
32 GB  
64 GB  
1 hr. 25 min.  
2 hr. 55 min.  
5 hr. 55 min.  
2 hr. 5 min.  
4 hr. 10 min. 17 hr. 20 min.*  
8 hr. 20 min. 34 hr. 45 min.*  
* Using the optional CA-110 Compact Power Adapter, a single scene  
can be recorded continuously for 12 hous. After that, recording will  
continue as a separate scene.  
• Depending on the deused, you may not be able to  
play back your recordings on other devices.  
• 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.  
• Long scenes, whose video data exceeds 4 GB, will be  
recognized as multiple files on other devices.  
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Selecting the Photo Size  
Photos are recorded as JPG files. The camcorder offers three  
photo sizes but the photo quality cannot be changed. As a gen-  
eral rule, select a larger photo size for higher quality.  
Shooting mode  
Playback  
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0 > [1 Other Settings] > p > [Photo Size] >  
Desired option > [X]  
Approximate number of photos availble on  
a 4 GB memory card  
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Default value  
Photo size  
Number of photos  
750  

[
4000x3000]  
[n 1920x1440]  
640x480]  
3,200  
[
23,500  
• Even if the photo size was set to , it will change auto-  
matically to n size when you set the field of view to  
close-up.  
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Selecting the Shooting Mode  
In addition to N mode, the camcorder features a number of  
shooting modes that offer the most appropriate settings for a  
variety of special scenes. You can also use the shooting  
mode when you want the camcorder to set the exposure auto-  
matically but control manually some advanced settings.  
Shooting mode  
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Shooting mode button  
1 Touch the shooting mode button on the top left corner  
of the screen.  
• The button will show the icon of the shooting mode cur-  
rently selected. If the camcorder is set to N mode, the  
button will show one of the Smart AUTO icons (A 59).  
• Alternatively, you can open the shooting mode selection  
screen from the 0 (Home) menu: 0> [Shooting Mode].  
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2 Drag your finger up/down to bring the desired shooting  
mode to the center and then touch [OK].  

Options ( Default value;  
ƒ
- special scene shooting mode)  

[N Auto]  
Let the camcorder take care of most of the set-  
tings while you concentrate on recording (A 54).  
Great for beginners or if you just prefer not to  
bother with detailed camcorder settings.  
[
Food and Fashion] (ƒ)  
To record fashion or food related scenes with  
vivid colors.  
[I Sports] (ƒ)  
To record scenes with lots of movement, such  
as sport events and dance scenes.  
[J Night Scene] (ƒ)  
To record nightscapes with lower noise.  
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[L Beach] (ƒ)  
To record on a sunny beach without the subject  
being underexposed.  
[K Snow] (ƒ)  
To record in bright ski resorts without the sub-  
ject being underexposed.  
[
Macro] (ƒ)  
The camcorder can focus at a shorter distance,  
allowing you to get closer shots of flowrs or  
insects. Close subjects will also d out more  
because of the fisheye effethe ultra wide  
angle lens.  
[Programmed AE]  
The camcorder automatically sets the shutter  
speed and aperture but you have the option to  
adjust the white balance (A 112) and expo-  
sure (A 114), and change the frame rate  
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• [I Sports]/[L Beach]/[K Snow]: The picture may  
not appear smooth during playback.  
• [L Beach]/[K Snow]: The subject may become over-  
exposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check  
the image on the screen.  
• [  
Macro]: The camcorder can focus on a subject as  
close as 20 cm (7.9 in.).  
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Special Recording Modes  
Interval Recording  
You can easily set the camcorder to record half a second of  
video or a photo at fixed intervals from 5 seconds to 10 minutes.  
When recording video using interval recording, you can join all  
these short bits of video (interval scenes) into a single time-lapse  
scene that captures the passage of time.  
Sound is not recorded in this special recording mode.  
Shooting mode  
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1 Make sure the camcohas sufficient power to com-  
plete the operation.  
• Insert a fully charged battery pack or use the optional  
CA-110 Compact Power Adapter.  
2 Activate interval recording.  
0 > [Special Rec Modes] > [  
> [OK]  
Interval Recording]  
• The default recording interval is 5 seconds. Before touch-  
ing [OK], you can change the recording interval with the  
following procedure.  
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and the selected interval length will appear on the  
screen. Also, the remaining video recording time will auto-  
matically be reduced by about half.  
3 Start recording with interval recording.  
• Movies: Touch [Ü] to record the first video.  
Photos: Press the photo button, first halfway, then fully.  
• The camcorder will continue recording interval scenes or  
photos at the set interval. The number of videos/photos  
recorded so far, and a countdown until the next recording  
is made will be displayed on the screen.  
4 Press the ^ button and then tuch [Yes] to end inter-  
val recording mode.  
• Interval recording modend. If you were recording a  
series of photos, the rest of the procedure is not necessary.  
• If you were recording video, continue the procedure to join  
all the interval scenes into a single time-lapse scene.  
5 Touch [Yes] to join the interval scenes.  
• If you prefer to join the interval scenes later on, touch [No]  
instead. The rest of the procedure is not necessary.  
• You can touch [Stop] > [OK] to interrupt the operation  
while it is in progress. The index screen will appear, dis-  
playing the folder where the interval scenes are saved.  
6 Touch [OK].  
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7 Touch [Yes] to delete the original interval scenes.  
• If you prefer to keep the original interval scenes even after  
they were successfully joined, touch [No] instead.  
• You can touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in  
progress.  
8 Touch [OK].  
• A new time-lapse scene, created from all the interval  
scenes, will be added to the [y] index screen.  
To change the recording interval  
You can change the recording interval while activating interval  
recording (from the [  
Interval Rordng] selection screen) or  
from the record standby scrafer interval recording is acti-  
vated.  
[w] > Desired interval > [K]  
To join interval scenes later on  
Even if you did not join videos recorded using interval recording  
immediately after recording them, you can do so at a later date.  
1 Open the [y] index screen (A 65).  
2 Touch an interval scene marked with the  
icon.  
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3 Touch [Join] and continue from step 5 in the previous  
procedure (A 95).  
• Face detection and tracking, decoration, exposure  
adjustment and Wi-Fi functions cannot be used during  
interval recording. In N mode, the Smart AUTO  
function that automatically adjusts the brightness or  
color will be disabled as well.  
• The maximum recording time in interval recording mode  
depends on the selected recording interval.  
Recording interval  
5 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec.  
1 min.  
aximum recording time  
3 hours  
6 hours  
10 min.  
60 hours  
• Depending on the memory card used, writing on the  
memory card may take longer, and the actual recording  
interval may be longer than the recording interval that  
was selected.  
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• When you select a recording interval of 30 seconds or  
longer, the camcorder will enter standby mode when it  
is not recording in order to save power. In standby  
mode the screen will turn off and the power indicator  
will light up in red.  
Slow and Fast Motion  
You can use slow motion or fast motion to record movies with a  
unique look. Sound is not recorded in this special recording  
mode.  
Shooting mode  
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1 Activate slow/fast motion.  
0 > [Special Rec Modes] > [  
Slow Motion] or  
[
Fast Motion] > [OK]  
• Before touching [OK], you can change the playback speed  
with the following procedure.  
or  
and the selected speed will appear on the  
screen.  
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2 Touch [Ü]/[Ñ] to record scenes in slow/fast motion.  
To change the playback speed  
You can change the playback speed while activating slow/fast  
motion (from the [  
Slow Motion]/[  
Fast Motion] selection  
screen) or from the record standby screen after slow/fast motion  
is activated.  
[w] > Desired speed > [K]  
• Using the optional CA-110 Compact Power Adapter,  
the maximum continuous recoding time using slow  
motion is 6 hours ([x1/2] ed) or 3 hours ([x1/4]  
speed). After that, reding will continue as a separate  
scene.  
• When recording using slow motion, the video quality will  
change automatically to 4 Mbps/1280x720 ([x1/2]  
speed) or 3 Mbps/640x360 ([x1/4] speed).  
• Even if the frame rate was set to 24P, it will change  
automatically to 30P when recording using slow/fast  
motion.  
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Video Snapshot  
You can record a series of short scenes, each a few seconds  
long. When you play the video snapshot scenes one after the  
other, this will result in fast-paced, dynamic video. You can also  
record a video snapshot scene every time you record a photo.  
Shooting mode  
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1 Activate video snapshot.  
0 > [Special Rec Modes] > [¦ Video Snapshot] >  
[OK]  
¦ and the video snapt length currently selected, and  
a blue border appear on the screen.  
2 To record only a video snapshot scene: Touch [Ü].  
• The camcorder records for about 4 seconds (the blue  
frame serves as a visual progress bar) and then automati-  
cally returns to record standby mode.  
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3 To record a photo along with a video snapshot scene:  
Press the photo button, first halfway, then fully.  
• The camcorder records a photo and about 4 seconds of  
video after that. Then, the camcorder returns to record  
standby mode.  
You can change the length of the video snapshot  
scenes recorded to 2 or 8 seconds with the 1 >  
p > [Video Snapshot Length] setting.  
• During video snapshot recording, the recording of the  
video snapshot scene will start immediately after a  
photo is recorded. The photo ill not be displayed for  
review, regardless of the > p > [Photo  
Review Time] settin
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Convenient Functions  
Self Timer  
Shooting mode  
Playback  
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0 > [< Self Timer] > [C 2 sec] or [G 10 sec] >  
[K] > [X]  
or  
will appear on the screen.  
• Repeat, selecting [j Off], to turn othe self timer.  
Movies: In record standby od, touch [Ü].  
The camcorder starts rcordinafter a countdown. The count-  
down appears on the screen.  
Photos: In record standby mode, press the photo button,  
first halfway, then fully.  
The camcorder will record the photo after a countdown. The  
countdown appears on the screen.  
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• Once the countdown has begun, any of the following  
actions will cancel the self timer.  
- Touching [Ü] again, when recording movies.  
- Pressing the photo button, when recording photos.  
- Turning off the camcorder.  
- Pressing the ^ button.  
Decoration: Adding a Personal Touch  
Add a new level of enjoyment to your scenes by decorating  
them. You can add animated graphics, stamps and even your  
own freehand drawing easily just by siply using your fingertip.  
You can also add decorations jusefore converting/resizing  
scenes (A 128).  
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Decorating Scenes while Recording  
Shooting mode  
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1 In record standby mode, touch [Ò] to open the deco-  
ration screen.  
2 Use a tool from the toolbar as explained in the follow-  
ing procedures.  
3 Touch [Ü]/[Ñ] to record movies with your decorations.  
• You can add decorations even wile recording a scene.  
4 Touch [X] to exit the ortion screen.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
Canvas - The area where you will draw and see your deco-  
rations in action.  
Toolbar.  
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3
[Ó Pens and Stamps] Select the type of pen or stamp and  
its color. You can also save a single canvas or load a previ-  
ously saved canvas.  
4
5
6
[× Animated Stamps] Select animated stamps to add to  
your decoration.  
[ß] Minimize the toolbar to the top of the screen to view  
almost all of the canvas. Touch [à] to restore the toolbar.  
[Ü] Start recording video with the decorated canvas over-  
laid on the live image.  
• When  
> [  
Mirror Imageis set to [Off], decora-  
tion is not available when u rotate the LCD panel  
toward the lens (so in e viewed from the front of  
the camcorder).  
To Use [Pens and Stamps]  
Shooting mode  
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• The [Pens and Stamps] screen will appear.  
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2 Select the desired pen or stamp from [Tools].  
• The main decoration screen will appear again.  
3 Draw freely on the canvas with your fingertip.  
To select a different pen or stamp: Repeat steps 1 and 2.  
To change color: Touch [Ó] and then touch the white or  
black button under [Colors]. Alternatively, touch [Ó] >  
[Ö] and select a color from the color palette.  
To clear your freehand drawings and stamps: Touch [Ó]  
> [Clear] > [Yes] > [K].  
To save your freehand drawings and stamps on the mem-  
ory card: Touch [Ó] > [  
Sav] > [Yes] > [K].  
To load a previously saved vas (freehand drawings and  
stamps only) from the moy card: Touch [Ó] >  
[
Load] > [Yes] > ]. During playback, you will  
need to pause the playback before loading a previously  
saved canvas file.  
To Use [Animated Stamps]  
Shooting mode  
Playback  
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1 Touch [×].  
• The [Animated Stamps] screen will appear.  
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2 Touch one of the buttons.  
3 Touch anywhere on the canvas to place the selected  
animated stamp. You can also drag some animated  
stamps to a different location.  
Decorating Scenes during Playback  
Have fun decorating movies while playing them back with  
friends and family. Decorations added during playback are not  
recorded with scene. If you want to decorate a previously  
recorded scene and save the decorations, convert the scene  
using the same video quality settings ad decorate it during the  
conversion (A 128). This wilcree a new scene with decora-  
tions, in addition to the origicene.  
Shooting mode  
Playback  
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1 Play back the scene you want to decorate (A 65).  
2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls.  
3 Touch [Ò] to display the decoration toolbar.  
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4 Decorate the scene using the tools from the toolbar as  
explained in the previous sections.  
• In playback mode, the [Ü]/[Ñ] button is replaced by [Ý]/  
[Ð]. Touch [Ý] to pause the playback; touch [Ð] to  
resume.  
Image Rotation and Image Flipping  
The camcorder offers two functions to manipulate how the  
image is recorded or played back. Using mirror image recording,  
the camcorder will record the image reversing left and right.  
When orientation detection is turned o, the camcorder will  
detect if it is turned sideways or uide-down while recording so  
the image can be corrected g playback.  
Shooting mode  
Playback  
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0 > [  
Flip/Rotate Image] > [  
Mirror Image] or  
[
Detect Orientation] > [On] > [X]  
• The icon of the selected function will appear on the screen.  
• Select [Off] instead to turn off the function.  
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Example of image flipping  
[
Mirror Image] set to [Off]  
[
Mirror Image] set to [On]  
Examples of image rotation when [  
set to [On]  
Detect Orientation] is  
Recording  
Playback  
Camcorders  
orientation*  
Oreen  
Movies**  
Photos***  
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Recording  
Playback  
Movies** Photos***  
Camcorders  
orientation*  
Onscreen  
icon  
* As seen from the back of the camcorder, with the lens pointing for-  
ward.  
** Even when orientation detection is turned on, movies recorded with  
the camcorder turned sideways cannot be played back in vertical ori-  
entation using the camcorder.  
***To display photos in the correct oratio, orientation detection  
should be turned on while recing and 1 > s/  
[Auto Rotate] should be set tOn] during playback.  
>
Audio Scenes  
You can have the camcorder optimize the audio settings of the  
built-in microphone by selecting the audio scene that matches  
your surroundings. This will greatly enhance the sense of pres-  
ence of your scenes.  
Shooting mode  
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0 > [Audio Scene] > Desired audio scene > [OK]  
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Options ( Default value)  

[
Standard]  
To record most general situations. The camcorder records with  
standard settings.  
[
[
[
Music]  
To vibrantly record music performances and singing indoors.  
Speech]  
Best for recording human voices and ialog.  
Forest and Birds]  
To record birds and scenerests. The camcorder clearly  
captures sound as it preads
[
Noise Suppression]  
To record scenes while reducing noise from wind, passing vehi-  
cles and similar ambient sound. Ideal for recording at the beach  
or in places with a lot of noise.  
• During interval recording and slow/fast motion, there is  
no audio recording and the [Audio Scene] setting can-  
not be changed.  
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White Balance  
The white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce  
colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects  
will always look truly white in your recordings.  
Shooting mode  
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1 Select the [Programmed AE] shooting mode (A 90),  
but do not touch [OK].  
2 Touch [Ä] to open thhibalance selection screen.  
3 Select the desired white balance option.  
• When you select [Å Custom WB], set the custom white  
balance with the following procedure.  
4 Touch [X] to set the shooting mode to and apply  
the selected white balance.  
• The icon of the selected white balance setting will appear  
on the screen.  
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To set the custom white balance  
1 Point the camcorder at a white object, so it fills the  
frame at the center of the screen.  
2 Touch [Set WB].  
When the adjustment is completed, Å stops flashing and  
disappears. The camcorder will retain the custom white bal-  
ance even if you turn it off.  
3 Touch [K].  
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Options ( Default value)  
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[Ã Automatic]  
The camcorder automaticaetthe white balance for natural  
looking colors.  
[¼ Daylight]  
To record outdoors.  
[É Tungsten]  
To record under tungsten and tungsten-type 3-wavelength fluo-  
rescent lighting.  
[Å Custom WB]  
Use the custom white balance setting to make white subjects  
appear white under colored lighting.  
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• When you select the custom white balance:  
- Reset the white balance when you change locations  
or the lighting or other conditions change.  
- Depending on the light source, Å may keep flash-  
ing. The result will still be better than with  
[Ã Automatic].  
• Custom white balance may provide better results in the  
following cases.  
- Changing lighting conditions.  
- Close-ups.  
- Subjects in a single color (sk, sea or forest).  
- Under mercury lamps, crtain types of fluorescent  
lights and LED light.  
Exposure  
The camcorder determines the optimal exposure of a scene  
based on the average brightness of the whole picture. When you  
want to record a subject that is much brighter or darker than its  
surroundings, the automatic exposure obtained by the cam-  
corder may not be best for that specific subject.  
To correct this, you can compensate the exposure to make the  
whole picture brighter or darker, you can use Touch AE to tell the  
camcorder to optimize the exposure for a selected subject, or  
you can use a combination of both.  
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Shooting mode  
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• Select a shooting mode other than [N Auto].  
1 Select the desired shooting mode (A 90), but do not  
touch [OK].  
2 Touch [y] to open the exposure adjustment screen.  
Exposure Compensation  
1 Touch [n].  
• The exposure is locked d the exposure compensation  
dial appears with the compensation value set at 0.  
Touch [n] again to return the camcorder to automatic  
exposure.  
2 Touch [Ï] or [Ð], or drag your finger along the dial to  
compensate the exposure.  
• + values will make the picture brighter; – values will make it  
darker.  
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• The compensation range may vary depending on the initial  
brightness of the image, and some values may be grayed  
out.  
3 Touch [X] to apply the selected shooting mode and  
exposure compensation value.  
• During exposure lock, y and the exposure compensation  
value will appear on the screen.  
Touch AE  
1 Touch a subject that appears inide the y frame.  
• The Touch AE mark (I) wish and the exposure will be  
optimized automaticalr te subject you selected.  
Touch [n] to retrn thmcorder to automatic expo-  
sure.  
2 Touch [X] to apply the selected shooting mode and  
adjusted exposure.  
• Using Touch AE also locks the exposure (the exposure  
compensation dial appears with the compensation value  
set at 0). Before touching [X], you can compensate the  
exposure further (steps 2 and 3 in the previous procedure).  
• During exposure lock, y and the exposure compensation  
value will appear on the screen.  
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• If the shooting mode is changed during exposure com-  
pensation, the camcorder will return to automatic expo-  
sure.  
• By default, the camcorder corrects for backlight condi-  
tions. You can turn off the automatic correction with the  
1 > p > [Auto Backlight Correction] setting.  
Face Detection  
The camcorder automatically detects peoples faces and uses  
this information to set the correct exposure.  
Shooting mode  
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* Face detection is always activated in N mode.  
By default, face detection is activated so you can skip step 1 in  
the following procedure. If the function was turned off, perform  
the following procedure starting from step 1.  
1 Activate face detection.  
0 > [1 Other Settings] > p > [Face Detection &  
Tracking] > [i On }] > [X]  
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2 Point the camcorder at a person.  
• If there is more than one person in the picture, the cam-  
corder will automatically select one person it determines is  
the main subject. The main subject is indicated by a white  
frame and the camcorder will optimize the settings for that  
person. Other faces will have gray frames.  
Main subject  
3 Touch a different face he touch screen to optimize  
the exposure for another person.  
• A white double frame will appear around the selected per-  
sons face.  
Touch [Cancel £] to remove the frame.  
• The camcorder may mistakenly detect the faces of  
non-human subjects. In such case, turn face detection  
off.  
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• 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 hid-  
den.  
• Face detection is not available in the following cases.  
- While recording using interval recording or slow/fast  
motion.  
- While the camcorder is controlled remotely from an  
iOS/Android device.  
- When the exposure was adjuted manually.  
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Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Pho-  
tos from a Movie  
You can capture video snapshot scenes or photos from a previ-  
ously recorded scene. For example, you may want to print pho-  
tos from video recorded at a party or create a small video clip  
using video snapshot scenes from the highlights of an event.  
Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene  
Shooting mode  
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1 Play back the scene fwhich you want to capture  
the video snapsht scen(A 65).  
2 At the point where you want the video snapshot scene  
to start, touch the screen to display the playback con-  
trols.  
3 Touch [¦].  
• The camcorder captures the video snapshot scene for  
about 4 seconds (the blue frame serves as a visual  
progress bar), and then enters playback pause mode.  
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4 Touch [Ñ] to stop the playback.  
• The new video snapshot scene will be saved in a folder  
corresponding to the date when it was captured.  
You can change the length of the video snapshot  
scenes you capture to 2 or 8 seconds with the 1 >  
s > [Video Snapshot Length] setting.  
• A video snapshot scene can be captured only during  
playback; it cannot be captured during playback pause  
mode.  
• Video snapshot scenes cannot be captured from  
scenes shorter than 1 second.  
• When the source scene is tself a video snapshot  
scene, you may not ble to capture a video snap-  
shot scene depending on the length of the source  
scene and the length currently selected for video snap-  
shot scenes.  
• When you start capturing a video snapshot scene less  
than 1 second from the end of the scene, the video  
snapshot scene will be captured starting from the  
beginning of the following scene.  
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Capturing Photos  
Shooting mode  
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1 Play back the scene from which you want to capture  
the photo (A 65).  
2 At the point you want to capture, pause the playback  
and capture the photo.  
Touch the screen to display the plyback controls > [Ý]  
> [PHOTO]  
3 Touch [Ñ] to stop the back.  
• The size of photos captured from a scene is  
1920x1080 (16:9 aspect ratio).  
• 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 move-  
ment may be blurred.  
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External Connections  
This section gives more details about the camcorders output  
terminals and presents connection diagrams for connecting  
your camcorder to other devices.  
This section explains how connect the camcorder to an  
HDTV using the optioHTC-100 High Speed HDMI  
Cable.  
Finally, this section explains how to convert movies to  
smaller video files and how to upload movies and photos  
to a computer using the supplied USB cable.  
* Note that this chapter presents only connections to other  
devices using cables (wired connections). To enjoy the cam-  
corders convenient wireless connections, refer to Wi-Fi Func-  
tions (A 138).  
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Terminals on the Camcorder  
Terminals on the Camcorder  
Open the side terminal covers to access the terminals on the  
camcorder.  
1
2
HDMI Terminal  
The HDMI terminal offers a high-quality digital connection  
that combines audio and video in a single convenient cable.  
This terminal is an HDMI mini receptacle. When using a  
commercially available HDMI cable, make sure the HDMI  
cable is Type A to Type C.  
USB Terminal  
This terminal is a mini-B receptacle. You can use the sup-  
plied USB cable to connect to a computer or other digital  
devices with standard-A receptacles.  
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Connection Diagrams  
In the following connection diagrams, the left side shows the ter-  
minals on the camcorder and the right side shows (for reference  
only) an example of terminals on a connected device.  
Connection 1  
HDMI  
Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only  
Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with an HDMI input termi-  
nal.  
HTC-100 High ed  
HDMI Cabptnal)  
HDMI mini  
connector  
HDMI connector  
(standard)  
TM  
About the HDMI connection  
The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connection  
(1) 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.  
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Connection 2  
USB  
Type: Digital data connection  
Connect to a computer to save your recordings.  
USB Cable (supplied)  
Mini-B  
Standard-A  
(computer)  
• The HDMI terminal on the camcorder is for output only.  
Do not connect it to an HDMI output terminal on an  
external device, as this mdamage the camcorder.  
• Correct operation cabe guaranteed when con-  
necting the camcorder to DVI monitors.  
• Depending on the HDTV, correct playback of personal  
video content may not be possible using connection 1.  
• Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted while a  
cable is connected to the HDMI terminal.  
• Audio and video will not be output from the HDMI termi-  
nal while Wi-Fi functions are in use.  
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Playback on a TV Screen  
Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with  
family and friends.  
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1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV.  
2 Connect the camcorder to the TV.  
• Connection 1. Refer to Connection Diagrams (A 125).  
3 Turn on the connected TV.  
• On the TV, select as the vidinput the same terminal to  
which you connected amcorder. Refer to the instruc-  
tion manual of the connected TV.  
4 Turn on the camcorder and set it to playback mode.  
Open the desired index screen (A 65, 72).  
• Play back the desired movies or photos.  
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Saving and Sharing Your Recordings  
Converting and Resizing Movies  
You can convert scenes to a lower video quality (down-conver-  
sion) to obtain smaller file sizes. This is convenient, for example,  
when you want to upload videos to the Web, as smaller video  
files will upload faster. Additionally, when you convert a scene,  
you can apply unique cinema-look filters and decorations to the  
converted copy.  
The converted movies are saved as new scenes so you always  
keep your original movies.  
Shooting mode  
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1 Open the [y] or [¦] index screen (A 65).  
2 Open the screen for selecting scenes to convert.  
[Edit] > [Convert to MP4] > [OK] > Desired video  
quality of converted movies*  
* Before selecting the video quality, touch [Join Scenes] to join the  
converted movies into a single scene.  
3 Touch the individual scenes you want to convert.  
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• A checkmark ! will appear on the scenes you touch. The  
total number of selected scenes will appear next to the "  
icon.  
Touch a selected scene to remove the checkmark. To  
remove all checkmarks at once, touch [Remove All] >  
[Yes].  
4 After selecting all the desired scenes, touch [OK] and  
then touch [Next].  
To add a cinema-look filter*: The camcorder offers 7 cin-  
ema-look filters. You can read a description of each filter  
and preview its effect on the screen.  
[FILTER 1] > Select tdired filter > [OK]  
To deactivate the cinema-look filter, touch the [FILTER]  
button again.  
To add decorations*:  
[Ò] > Decorate the scene (A 103) > [X]  
* When a cinema-look filter is applied to a movie, you cannot  
add decorations.  
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5 Touch [START] to convert the scene.  
Touch [STOP] to interrupt the operation while it is in  
progress.  
6 Touch [OK].  
Options for converting and resizing movies  
Video quality Video quality and resolution of the converted scene  
and resolu-  
24 Mbps  
(1920x1080)  
17 Mbps  
(1920x1080)  
4 Mbps  
(1280x720)  
tion of the  
original scene  
24 Mbps  
(1920x1080)  
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Ü
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Ü
Ü
17 Mbps  
(1920x1080)  
4 Mbps  
(1280x720)  
• After repeatedly recording, deleting and editing scenes  
(fragmented memory), MP4 conversion may stop work-  
ing correctly.  
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• The following scenes cannot be converted/resized  
using MP4 conversion.  
- Slow motion scenes recorded using 3 Mbps video  
quality ([x1/4] speed).  
- Interval scenes with the  
icon.  
• Scenes recorded using different frame rates cannot be  
joined into a single scene during MP4 conversion.  
Saving Recordings on a Computer  
Make sure to save your recordings on a computer on a regular  
basis. This section explains how to savyour recordings on a  
computer using a USB connectiond the supplied software  
ImageBrowser EX.  
Refer to ‘ImageBrowseEX User Guide’ (PDF file) for the full sys-  
tem requirements and other information.  
Installation  
Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the  
computer for the first time. Make sure to install the software  
even if you have a different version of ImageBrowser EX on  
your computer. The auto-update function of the software may  
make available to you features optimized for this camcorder.  
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The ‘ImageBrowser EX User Guide’ will also be installed with the  
software.  
• Before installing the software, make sure your computer  
is connected to the Internet.  
1 Insert the VIXIA mini CD-ROM into the computer’s disc  
drive.  
2 Windows: Use Windows Explorer to open the drive into  
which you inserted the CD-ROM.  
Mac OS: Use Finder and click on the CD-ROM icon.  
3 Click/Double-click the Discetup icon  
4 Click [ImageBrowser E
.
5 Follow the onscreen instructions to select your area  
(continent), country/region and language.  
• Available options will vary depending on your country/  
region.  
6 In the main installer panel, click [Easy Installation].  
• For Windows users, if a User Account Control dialog box  
appears, follow the instructions.  
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7 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the  
installation.  
• During the installation process, you may be prompted to  
install Microsoft Silverlight. Follow the instructions to do  
so.  
CameraWindow will be installed.  
To check that the software was installed correctly  
You can check that the software was installed correctly by  
looking for the ImageBrowser EX icon in the following  
location.  
Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP:  
The shortcut will be added to the Desktop screen.  
Windows 8: The icon will be added as a tile on the Start screen.  
Mac OS:  
In the Dock.  
If you cannot find the icon, check your Internet connection and  
install the software again.  
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First-time connection to a computer running Windows  
The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer, you  
also need to select the CameraWindow auto-launch setting.  
Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer  
Shooting mode  
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1 Open the desired index screen (A 65, 72).  
2 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the sup-  
plied USB cable.  
• Connection 2. Refer to onection Diagrams (A 126).  
• Camcorder: When the nection is successfully estab-  
lished, [USB Connection] appears on the screen.  
• Computer: CameraWindow will start automatically.  
Windows users only: If you did not set up the auto-launch  
setting, open CameraWindow manually.  
3 Save the recordings onto the computer.  
• Refer to Non-EOS DIGITAL Cameras: Importing Images  
with CameraWindow in the ‘ImageBrowser EX User  
Guide’. This PDF file can be accessed through the ? menu  
on the upper right of the ImageBrowser EX main screen.  
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• When the camcorder is connected to a computer:  
- Do not remove the memory card.  
- Do not change or delete any of the memory cards  
folders or files directly from the computer as this may  
result in permanent data loss. When saving record-  
ings on a computer, we recommend using Image-  
Browser EX.  
• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS  
indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in  
permanent data loss.  
- Do not remove the memory card.  
- Do not disconnect the USB cable.  
- Do not turn off the amrder or the computer.  
- Do not press the utton.  
• If you wish to use the recordings on your computer,  
make copies of them first. Use the copied files, retaining  
the originals.  
• Depending on the computer, the software may not  
work correctly or you may not be able to play back  
movies.  
• Interval scenes with the  
on a computer.  
icon cannot be played back  
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• Regardless of the charge conditions of the battery pack  
in the camcorder, Battery Capacity on the camcorders  
details area of CameraWindows main screen will  
always appear as ‘Full’.  
• Long scenes, whose video data exceeds 4 GB, will be  
recognized as multiple files on other devices.  
Users of Windows 8, Windows 7, 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) sim-  
ply by connecting the camcorder to a computer using  
the supplied USB cable, wthouhaving to install the  
supplied software Imgeowser EX.  
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Uploading Recordings to the Web  
With the supplied software ImageBrowser EX, you can also  
upload your movies to YouTube and photos to Facebook from  
your computer. Additionally, you can use CANON iMAGE GATE-  
WAY* to make photo albums and more.  
* This service may not be available in all countries/regions.  
Installation  
Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the  
computer for the first time. The software is compatible with  
computers running Windows or Mac OS operating systems.  
Refer to Saving Recordings on a Coputer (A 131).  
Connecting to the CompunUploading Your Record-  
ings  
Refer to the relevant sections in the ‘ImageBrowser EX User  
Guide’. This PDF file can be accessed through the ? menu on  
the upper right of the ImageBrowser EX main screen.  
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Wi-Fi Functions  
This is an overview of the Wi-Fi functions offered by the  
camcorder and contains also important information about  
the supported Wi-Fi standards.  
This section covers functios you can use after connecting  
your camcorder direco an iOS or Android device*.  
Connect the camcorder to an access point on your home  
network to share recordings on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY.  
From there you can use a variety of Web services to enjoy  
your recordings.  
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This section explains how to connect your camcorder to  
an access point (wireless router) on an existing Wi-Fi net-  
work, for example, your home wireless network.  
* “iOS device” is used in this text to refer to Wi-Fi-enabled  
iPhones and iPads, while “Android device” refers to Wi-Fi-  
enabled Android smartphones and tablets.  
** The availability of this Web service varies from area to area. For  
the latest information, visit your local Canon Web site.  
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The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions  
You can use the camcorders Wi-Fi functions to connect wire-  
lessly to Wi-Fi enabled devices* like smartphones or tablets and  
save, play back and upload your recordings. Refer to Glossary  
(A 175) for a definition of the frequently used terms in this text.  
* “iOS device” is used in this text to refer to Wi-Fi-enabled iPhones and  
iPads, while “Android device” refers to Wi-Fi-enabled Android smart-  
phones and tablets.  
iOS Devices  
• Install the CameraAccess app and use your iPhone or iPad as a  
remote control to record with the camorder (A 145). You can  
even stream video from the camrder and record it directly on  
your iOS device.  
• Installing the Movie Uploader app, you can save recordings on  
your iOS device and even upload them to YouTube or Facebook  
• Use a Web browser to access the camcorder and play back  
recordings on your iOS device (A 148).  
Movie Upload  
CameraAccess  
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Android Devices  
• Install the CameraAccess app and use your smartphone or tab-  
let as a remote control to record with the camcorder (A 145).  
You can even stream video from the camcorder and record it  
directly on your Android device.  
• Use a Web browser to access the camcorder and play back  
recordings on your Android device. You can also save a local  
copy on your Android device (A 148).  
ameaAccess  
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Computers and Other Wi-Fi Devices  
• On computers with a Wi-Fi receiver, use a Web browser to  
access the camcorder and play back recordings on the device.  
You can also save a local copy on the computer (A 148).  
• Connect the camcorder to an access point as a media server  
and play back your recordings on computers and other devices  
connected to the same home network (A 161).  
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY  
• Connecting the camcorder n access point (home network)  
connected to the Internet, you can also share recordings on  
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and enjoy a number of Web ser-  
vices, including uploading recordings to Facebook and YouTube  
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Before Using Wi-Fi Functions  
Based on the function, the camcorder will wirelessly connect  
directly to a Wi-Fi-enabled device, such as a smartphone, or to a  
Wi-Fi network via an access point (wireless router)*. After select-  
ing the function you want to use, follow the onscreen directions  
to connect the camcorder.  
* Depending on the manufacturer, the access point may be referred to  
using a different name, such as wireless LAN router or wireless net-  
work router.  
About the camcorder’s Wi-Fi standard  
The camcorders Wi-Fi standcomplies with the IEEE  
802.11b/g/n protocol anertes in the 2.4 GHz band. As  
such, the maximum data sfer rate is 11 Mbps for IEEE  
802.11b, 54 Mbps for IEEE 802.11g, and 150 Mbps for  
IEEE 802.11n. Note that these are theoretical values and  
actual data transfer rates may differ.  
• Using an unprotected Wi-Fi network can expose your  
files and data to monitoring by unauthorized third par-  
ties. Be aware of the risks involved.  
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The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions  
• We recommend inserting a fully charged battery pack  
or using the optional CA-110 Compact Power Adapter  
when using Wi-Fi functions.  
• When using the camcorders Wi-Fi functions, do not  
cover the front left corner of the camcorder with your  
hand or other object. The Wi-Fi antenna is located there  
and covering it may interfere with wireless signals.  
• Do not remove the memory card during the wireless  
connection.  
• While using Wi-Fi functions, the camcorders automatic  
power off function will be disabed.  
Wi-Fi antenna  
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Using an iOS or Android Device as a Remote  
Control  
Using the CameraAccess app* for iOS devices and Android™  
devices, you can control the camcorder from a distance while  
you view the camcorders image on the devices screen. You can  
use your device as a remote control and you can even record  
the image streamed from the camcorder directly onto your  
device.  
* The CameraAccess app, provided PIXELA, is available for free  
from the App Store (iOS deviand Google Play™ (Android  
devices).  
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• Before you perform this procedure for the first time,  
download and install the CameraAccess app on your  
iOS/Android device. The app can be downloaded for  
free from the following Web sites.  
App Store:  
Google Play™:  
http://play.google.com/store/apps/  
1 Camcorder: Turn on the camcorer (recording mode).  
• Adjust the position of camcorder. Change the field of  
view (A 57) or other sgs to make sure you are get-  
ting the image you want to record.  
2 Camcorder: Activate the remote control/streaming  
mode.  
0 > [4 Remote Control+Streaming]  
• The camcorders SSID (network name) and password will  
appear.  
• The camcorder will be ready to connect with the iOS or  
Android device.  
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3 iOS/Android device: In the Wi-Fi settings screen, turn  
on Wi-Fi and select the network name that appears on  
the camcorder’s screen (step 2). If necessary, enter the  
password that appears on the camcorder’s screen.  
• The camcorders network name (SSID) should appear in  
the list of networks/access points detected by the device.  
• As long as you do not reset the camcorders Wi-Fi pass-  
word, you only need to enter the password the first time  
you connect the device.  
• When the Wi-Fi connection is correctly established, [Con-  
nected] will appear on the camcorders screen. To save  
battery power, the camcords sreen will turn off after  
about 1 minute.  
4 iOS/Android devie: Stathe CameraAccess app.  
• Use the apps onscreen controls to operate the camcorder  
while viewing the live image on the device.  
When you have finished recording  
1 Camcorder: Touch [End] to end the wireless connection  
and turn off the camcorder.  
2 iOS/Android device: Close the CameraAccess app.  
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• While commands are being sent from the iOS/Android  
device to the camcorder (start/stop video recording,  
photo recording, field of view change), you may notice  
brief stops in the live view image displayed on the iOS/  
Android device.  
• Using CameraAccess, the image is recorded exactly as  
it appears on the screen, regardless of the 0 >  
[
Flip/Rotate Image] > [  
Detect Orientation] set-  
ting.  
• For details about the CameraAccess app, visit PIXELAs  
Web site.  
• Even if the frame ratas et to 24P, it will change  
automatically to 30P n using CameraAccess.  
Remote Browse: Viewing Recordings Using a  
Web Browser on an iOS or Android Device  
With the Remote Browse function, you can use the Web  
browser on any device equipped with a Wi-Fi receiver (iOS/  
Android devices, computers, etc.) to access the camcorder. You  
can then play back your recordings using the Web browser and  
even save local copies of them on your device*.  
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* Depending on the device, OS, browser and video quality, you may  
not be able to play back or save recordings. For details, visit your  
local Canon Web site.  
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Remote Browse mode.  
0 > [Wi-Fi] > [5 Playback via Browser] > [OK]  
• The camcorders SSID (network ame) and password will  
appear.  
• The camcorder will be y to connect with the wireless  
device.  
2 iOS/Android device: In the Wi-Fi settings screen, turn  
on Wi-Fi and select the network name that appears on  
the camcorder’s screen (step 1). If necessary, enter the  
password that appears on the camcorder’s screen.  
• The camcorders network name (SSID) should appear in  
the list of networks/access points detected by the device.  
• As long as you do not reset the camcorders Wi-Fi pass-  
word, you only need to enter the password the first time  
you connect the device.  
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3 iOS/Android device: Start the Web browser.  
4 iOS/Android device: Enter the URL that appears on the  
camcorder’s screen into the Web browser’s address  
bar.  
• When the Wi-Fi connection is correctly established, the  
Remote Browse screen will appear.  
• The URL is always the same so you may find it convenient  
to bookmark the URL.  
5 iOS/Android device: Touch the desired recording from  
the list.  
• For movies, the selected rerding will start playing back.  
For photos, the photo bdisplayed.  
• Interval scenes wth th
icon will not be shown.  
Touch ö to return to the list of recordings.  
Touch the button on the top left of the screen (8¸ or  
8}) to change the index screen displayed. Touch ¸  
to show movies or } to show photos.  
• Devices other than iOS devices: Touch õ to save a local  
copy of the movie/photo on the device.  
When you have finished  
Camcorder: Touch [End] > [OK] to end the wireless connection  
and turn off the camcorder.  
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• Long scenes, whose video data exceeds 4 GB, will be  
recognized as multiple files on other devices.  
• For details about Wi-Fi connections on computers and  
other devices, refer to the instruction manual of the OS,  
computer or device used.  
Saving Recordings and Uploading Movies to  
the Web Using an iOS Device  
Using the Movie Uploader app*, you can play back and save  
your movies and photos on an iOS devce. You can also upload  
your movies to YouTube and Faceook ven when you are away  
from your home network.  
* The Movie Uploader app, proby PIXELA, is available for free  
from the App Store.  
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• Before you perform this procedure for the first time,  
install the Movie Uploader app on your iOS device. The  
app can be downloaded for free from the following Web  
site.  
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1 Camcorder: From any index screen, set the camcorder  
to connect with the iOS device.  
0 > [Wi-Fi] > [6 Movie Uploader] > [OK]  
• The camcorders SSID (network name) and password will  
appear.  
• The camcorder will be ready to connect with the iOS  
device.  
2 iOS device: In the Wi-Fi settings screen, turn on Wi-Fi  
and select the network name tht appears on the cam-  
corder’s screen (step 1). If cessary, enter the pass-  
word that appears on camcorder’s screen.  
• The camcorders networname (SSID) should appear in  
the list of networks/access points detected by the device.  
• As long as you do not reset the camcorders Wi-Fi pass-  
word, you only need to enter the password the first time  
you connect the device.  
• When the Wi-Fi connection is correctly established, [Con-  
nected] will appear on the camcorders screen.  
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3 iOS device: Use the Movie Uploader app to upload the  
camcorder’s movies.  
• You can also play back or save movies and photos on the  
iOS device.  
• Only movies can be uploaded to YouTube.  
When you have finished  
Camcorder: Touch [End] > [OK] to end the wireless connection  
and turn off the camcorder.  
• Depending on factors such as the wireless network  
conditions, it can take some time to upload video files.  
• The procedure above maiffer depending on the ver-  
sion of iOS you are .  
• For details abot the Movie Uploader app, visit  
PIXELAs Web site.  
• Long scenes, whose video data exceeds 4 GB, will be  
recognized as multiple files on other devices.  
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Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE  
GATEWAY  
After you register for CANON iMAGE GATEWAY*, you will be  
able to access various Web services**. You will be able to  
upload movies and photos to online albums, share links to the  
albums on Twitter, upload movies to Facebook and YouTube,  
send links to your online albums by e-mail to friends and family,  
and more! To use this function, you will need an access point  
connected to the Internet.  
* Availability differs from area t.  
** “Web services” is used n this tto refer to various Internet services  
supported by CANON iMAGE GATEWAY.  
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CANON iMAGE GATEWAY  
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is a Web site that provides vari-  
ous photo-related services for owners of qualified Canon  
products. After you complete the free registration online, you  
can use the Web services, create online photo albums, and  
more. Visit Canons Web site for information on registration  
and countries/regions where you can use this service.  
General requirements  
• Computer with the supplied software ImageBrowser EX and  
CameraWindow correctly installed. For details on installing  
the software, refer to Saving Recordings on a Computer  
(A 131).  
• Completed free registration online for CANON iMAGE GATE-  
WAY.  
• Account settings for the services you plan to use (YouTube,  
Facebook, etc.). Available services may differ by country/  
region.  
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Setting the Desired Web Services in the Cam-  
corder  
Using the supplied software CameraWindow, log in to CANON  
iMAGE GATEWAY and set the Web services you want to use.  
Refer to ‘CameraWindow User Guide’ for details on using the  
software.  
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1 Camcorder: Open any index screen (A 65, 72).  
2 Connect the camcorder to e computer using the sup-  
plied USB cable.  
• Connection 2. Refer to nnection Diagrams (A 126).  
3 Computer: Start CameraWindow.  
• Windows: If the AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Down-  
loads Images From Canon Camera to open the main  
screen.  
• Mac OS: CameraWindow will automatically start and the  
main screen will appear.  
4 Computer: Click Camera Settings > Set Up Web Ser-  
vices.  
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5 Computer: Log in to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and  
complete the setup process.  
• Follow the onscreen instructions to register the services  
you want to use. You will need the account information  
(user name, password, etc.) to register some services.  
• CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and all other selected Web  
services will be set in the camcorder and the CameraWin-  
dow menu screen will appear.  
6 Computer: Exit CameraWindow and then end the con-  
nection between the camcorder and computer.  
• Available Web services ddepending on the country/  
region of use and me pdated from time to time.  
For the latest dtails aut available services and terms  
of use, visit your local CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Web  
site.  
• If the date set in the camcorder is not correct, the cam-  
corder cannot connect to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY.  
Make sure the date is correct before trying to establish  
a connection.  
• Once you have set the maximum number of Web ser-  
vices in the camcorder, you will not be able to set any  
additional services. Delete unnecessary Web services  
and then set the desired Web service.  
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You cannot set multiple accounts for Web services  
other than e-mail.  
Sharing Your Recordings Using Web Services  
Conveniently share your recordings with family and friends using  
Web services.  
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1 From any index screen, set the camcorder to connect  
with the Web service.  
0 > [Wi-Fi] > [7 Web Service] > [OK]  
• If you have previously configured and saved a connection  
to an access point, the camcorder will connect automati-  
cally to the last access point used.  
• If no connections to access points have been saved in the  
camcorder, the message [Save the access point] will  
appear on the screen. Touch [OK] to configure and save a  
new access point connection (step 2 in Wi-Fi Connection  
Using an Access Point (A 164) before continuing with  
this procedure.  
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2 Select the desired Web service.  
• When you select  
(e-mail), the list of registered e-mail  
addresses will appear. Select the e-mail addresses to  
which you want to send an e-mail notification.  
3 Select whether you want to upload MP4 movies, pho-  
tos or video snapshot scenes.  
4 Touch the scene or photo(s) to upload.  
• When uploading photos, you can touch up to 10 photos  
to upload at a time. To cancel the selection, touch  
[Remove All] > [Yes].  
• Interval scenes with the  
ion annot be selected.  
• If you are uploading to ouTbe, read the YouTube agree-  
ment carefully and touAgree] if you agree.  
• The upload will begin automatically.  
• You can touch [Stop] to cancel the wireless transfer while  
it is in progress.  
5 Touch [OK].  
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Checking your uploads using CANON iMAGE  
GATEWAY Library  
You can use the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Library screen  
to see the movies and photos you uploaded. You can also  
check what files you have sent and the various settings for  
the Web services. For details on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY,  
refer to the Help module (in the upper right of the screen).  
Upload limits for movies: The maximum length of  
movies you can upload is 15 mnutes; the maximum file  
size is less than 2 GB.  
• For movies, you can ad one at a time; for photos,  
up to 10 at a time.  
• Depending on the access points (wireless routers) set-  
tings and capabilities, it can take some time to upload  
files.  
• E-mail addresses must consist of single-byte charac-  
ters. Only e-mail addresses with 16 or fewer characters  
before the @ mark can be set in the camcorder.  
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Wireless Playback on a Computer  
Using the Media Server function, you can wirelessly view your  
movies and photos on your computer or similar device. You will  
need an access point connected to your home network and  
software installed on your computer that can play back movies  
and photos from a media server. We recommend that you con-  
nect the computer to the access point using a LAN cable. Refer  
also to the instruction manuals for the computer, software and  
access point.  
N cable  
Accesnt  
Computer  
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1 Camcorder: From any index screen, activate the media  
server function.  
0 > [Wi-Fi] > [8 Media Server] > [OK]  
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• If you have previously configured and saved a connection  
to an access point, the camcorder will connect automati-  
cally to the last access point used.  
• If no connections to access points have been saved in the  
camcorder, the message [Save the access point] will  
appear on the screen. Touch [OK] to configure and save a  
new access point connection (step 2 in Wi-Fi Connection  
Using an Access Point (A 164) before continuing with  
this procedure.  
2 Camcorder: When the wireless connection is success-  
fully established, [Connected] wll appear on the cam-  
corder’s screen.  
• You can touch [View Imaion] to view the access  
points SSID, connectiorotocol, and the camcorders IP  
address and MAC address.  
3 Computer: Start your preferred media player software  
and select your camcorder’s model name (Canon VIXIA  
mini) from the list of media servers.  
• On standalone media players and other devices, connect  
the device to the home network and select your cam-  
corders model name from the list of media servers.  
4 Computer: Play back the movies and photos.  
• Interval scenes with the  
icon will not be shown.  
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5 Camcorder: Touch [End] > [OK] when finished.  
• Depending on the access points (wireless routers) set-  
tings and capabilities, playback may take time to start  
or may not appear smooth. For details, refer to Trou-  
bleshooting (A 207).  
Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point  
The camcorder can connect to a Wi-Fi network using an access  
point (wireless router) and even remember the settings for the 4  
most recently used access points. Whn this is exceeded, the  
access point connection whose -used date is the oldest will  
be replaced.  
General requirements  
• Correctly configured router that complies with the 802.11b/g/n  
protocol and is Wi-Fi certified (bears the logo shown below)  
and a home network.  
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1 From any index screen, open the [Network Setup]  
screen.  
0 > [Wi-Fi] > [w Check/Edit Settings] > [Access  
Point Connection Settings] > [Not configured]  
2 Touch the desired setup method.  
• Depending on the setup method chosen, the procedure  
will be different. Read the driptions below and continue  
with the procedure deed in the relevant page.  
Options  
[WPS: Button]*  
Simply press and hold the WPS button on your wireless router  
and then touch the camcorders screen. This is the easiest con-  
nection method if you are using a WPS-compatible router. Con-  
tinue the procedure as described in Wi-Fi Protected Setup  
(WPS) (A 166).  
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[WPS: PIN Code]*  
Access the access points configuration screen using your Web  
browser. The camcorder will give you a PIN code, which you will  
enter into the browser. You will need a WPS-compatible router  
and a computer or other device connected to it. Continue the  
procedure as described in Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)  
[Search for Access Points]  
Following the camcorders onscreen instructions, you select the  
desired access point from a list and then enter your password.  
Continue the procedure as described in Searching for Access  
Points (A 168)  
[Manual Setup]  
You manually enter the accpoints name, password and  
other network settings. Ths method is recommended only for  
advanced users of Wi-Fi networks. Continue the procedure as  
described in Manual Setup (A 171).  
* WPS, which stands for Wi-Fi Protected Setup, is a standard that  
makes connecting to an access point easier.  
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)  
If your access point is WPS-compatible (bears the logo shown  
below), connecting the camcorder to it can be very easy. If you  
cannot successfully connect the camcorder using WPS, try  
using the [Search for Access Points] method. Refer also to the  
routers instruction manual.  
1 [WPS: Button] method  
• Press and hold the WPS button n the wireless router.  
• Depending on the router, thmount of time required may  
differ.  
• Make sure the roters WPS function is activated.  
[WPS: PIN Code] method  
• From a computer or similar device connected to the  
access point, use the Web browser to open the routers  
WPS settings screen. After the 8-digit PIN code appears  
on the camcorders screen, enter it into your routers WPS  
settings screen.  
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2 Within 2 minutes, touch [OK] on the camcorder’s  
screen.  
• The camcorder will connect to the access point.  
• You can touch [Stop] and then [OK] to interrupt the Wi-Fi  
Protected Setup while it is in progress.  
• When the Wi-Fi Protected Setup is finished, [Configuration  
completed] will appear on the screen.  
3 Touch [OK] to save the configuration.  
• If you were in the process of performing another proce-  
dure, the camcorder will automatically connect to the  
access point. Return to the procdure of the function you  
were previously using:  
Step 2 in Sharing Youcordings Using Web Services  
(A 159); Step 2 in Wirss Playback on a Computer  
• Otherwise, touch [K] > [X] to close the menu.  
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Searching for Access Points  
After you touch [Search for Access Points], the camcorder will  
take a few seconds to detect access points available in the  
vicinity and will display the first one. Make a note in advance of  
the network name (SSID) and password (encryption key) of the  
access point you want to use. (This will usually be the wireless  
router on your home network.)  
To enter text for the various settings, use the virtual keyboard  
(A 170).  
1 Select the desired access point.  
• If the desired access point is not isplayed, you can touch  
[Í] or [Î] to go through tist odetected access  
points. You can also t[Search Again] to have the  
camcorder searcfor aess points again.  
• When the network name (SSID) of the desired access  
point appears, touch [OK].  
2 To enter the [Encryption Key] field, touch [Not config-  
ured]. Enter the access point’s password (encryption  
key) and touch [OK].  
• If the access point selected in step 1 did not have a [C]  
icon, this step is not necessary.  
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3 Touch [OK] to save the configuration.  
• If you were in the process of performing another proce-  
dure, the camcorder will automatically connect to the  
access point. Return to the procedure of the function you  
were previously using:  
Step 2 in Sharing Your Recordings Using Web Services  
(A 159); Step 2 in Wireless Playback on a Computer  
• Otherwise, touch [K] > [X] to close the menu.  
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Using the virtual keyboard  
When you need to enter text for various settings, touch the  
text field and a virtual keyboard will appear on the screen.  
The illustration below explains the various keys you can use.  
2
3
1
4
1
Switch between letters annumbers/special charac-  
ters.  
2
3
4
Change the postion of the cursor.  
Delete the character to the cursors left (backspace).  
Caps Lock. When the numerical keyboard is displayed,  
[#%?] switches between set 1 and set 2 of special char-  
acters.  
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Manual Setup  
Perform this procedure to manually configure the wireless con-  
nection settings. This may be necessary, for example, if your  
access points network name (SSID) cannot be detected due to  
the stealth function being enabled. Manual setup is for advanced  
users of Wi-Fi networks.  
To enter text for the various settings, use the virtual keyboard  
(A 170).  
1 In the [SSID] field, enter the SSID. Touch [OK] and then  
touch [Next].  
2 In the [Authentication/Encrion Method] field, touch  
[OPEN NONE] and theuch the desired method.  
• If you selected [OPEN WEP], the WEP index is 1.  
3 In the [Encryption Key] field, enter the encryption key.  
Touch [OK] and then touch [Next].  
• If you selected [OPEN NONE] in step 2, this step is not  
necessary.  
4 Touch [Automatic] or [Manual] to select how to obtain  
the IP address.  
• If you selected [Automatic], proceed to step 9.  
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5 To enter the [IP Address] field, touch [0.0.0.0]. Touch  
the first field and touch [Í]/[Î] to change the value.  
Change the rest of the fields in the same way and  
touch [OK].  
6 Enter the [Subnet Mask] field in the same way and  
touch [Next].  
7 Enter the [Default Gateway] field in the same way and  
touch [Next].  
8 Enter the [Primary DNS Server] and [Secondary DNS  
Server] fields in the same way ad touch [Next].  
9 Touch [OK] to save the onfguration.  
• If you were in the proceof performing another proce-  
dure, the camcorder will automatically connect to the  
access point. Return to the procedure of the function you  
were previously using:  
Step 2 in Sharing Your Recordings Using Web Services  
(A 159); Step 2 in Wireless Playback on a Computer  
• Otherwise, touch [K] > [X] to close the menu.  
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• The Wi-Fi functions available and the setup method will  
vary depending on the specifications and characteris-  
tics of the Wi-Fi network you want to use.  
Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings  
When the camcorder is connected to an access point or to a  
Wi-Fi-enabled device, you can view the Wi-Fi connection set-  
tings and even change them, if necessary.  
Shooting mode  
Playback  
N
J L K  
y }  
I
1 From any index screepethe [Check Current Con-  
figuration] screen
0 > [Wi-Fi] > [w Check/Edit Settings] > [OK]  
To view the connection settings for iOS/Android devices  
1 Touch [Smartphone Connection Settings].  
• The camcorders SSID and password will appear.  
2 If necessary, change the camcorder’s network name  
(SSID) and password.  
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[Edit] > [OK] > [OK]  
• The next time you make a wireless connection, you will  
need to change the Wi-Fi settings on the iOS/Android  
device.  
3 Touch [K] > [X] to close the menu.  
To view the access point’s connection settings  
1 Touch [Access Point Connection Settings].  
• The 4 access points’ SSID settins in the camcorders  
memory will appear.  
• If there are available coecon slots, you can touch [Not  
configured] to set up a access point (A 163).  
2 Touch the SSID of the access point whose settings you  
want to view.  
• The access points settings will appear.  
Touch [Í] and [Î] to view more information.  
To delete the access point connection displayed, touch  
[Edit] > [Delete] > [Yes].  
To manually change the settings of the access point con-  
nection displayed, touch [Edit] > [Manual Setup] and  
then perform the procedure in Manual Setup (A 171).  
Touch [K] to return to the access point selection screen.  
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3 Touch [K] > [X] to close the menu.  
Glossary  
This is a glossary of some of the basic terms used fre-  
quently in this chapter. The documentation for your access  
point may also contain a glossary you can refer to.  
Access Point  
A wireless access point (WAP) is a device that allows wire-  
less devices, like your camcorder, to connect to a wired net-  
work (including to the Internet) usinthe Wi-Fi standard. In  
most cases, this will be your welesrouter.  
IP Address  
Exclusive number asigneo each device connected to  
the network.  
SSID  
Service Set Identifier. This is simply the public name of a  
Wi-Fi network.  
WPS  
Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Standard for easy and secure setup  
of Wi-Fi networks created by the Wi-Fi Alliance.  
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Additional Information  
This section contains tables of all the camcorders menu set-  
tings and setting options for your reference.  
This section explains the icons and displays that appear  
on the camcorders variouscreens, with reference pages  
to the relevant functi
Consult the troubleshooting advice and list of messages  
when you are experiencing some trouble with your cam-  
corder.  
This section contains important handling precautions and  
maintenance instructions.  
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This section contains information about optional accesso-  
ries that can be used with the camcorder and ends with  
the comprehensive list of technical specifications.  
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Appendix: Menu Options Lists  
The functions that are available depend on the camcorders oper-  
ating mode. On the camcorders screen, menu items not available  
appear grayed out. For details about how to select an item, refer  
to Using the Menus (A 45). For details about each function, see  
the reference page. Menu options without a reference page are  
explained after the tables. Menu options in blue and bold type,  
like this, indicate default values.  
0 (Home) Menu  
Menu item  
Setting options  
[1 Other Settings]  
[Audio Scene]  
[
Standard], [  
Music], [  
Speech],  
[
Forest and Birds], [ Noise Suppression]  
[Special Rec Modes]  
Interval Recording],  
Fast Motion], [¦ Video Snapshot]  
[v Normal Recording], [  
Slow Motion], [  
[
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0 (Home) Menu (cont.)  
Menu item  
Setting options  
[Shooting Mode]  
[N Auto], [ Food and Fashion], [I Sports],  
[J Night Scene], [L Beach], [K Snow], [ Macro],  
[Programmed AE]  
[
Flip/Rotate Image]  
[
[
Mirror Image]: [On], [Off]  
Detect Orientation]: [On], [Off]  
[< Self Timer]  
[j Off], [C 2 secG 10 sec]  
[4 Remote Control+Steamin
[} Photo Playback]  
[y Movie Playback]  
[¦ Video Snapshot]  
[Wi-Fi]  
[6 Movie Uploader], [5 Playback via Browser],  
[7 To Web Service], [8 Media Server],  
[w Check/Edit Settings]  
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[Edit] Functions in Playback Modes  
Button  
Setting options  
[Convert to MP4]  
[Delete]  
[y] or [¦] index screen: <folder name>, [Select],  
[All Scenes]  
[}] index screen: <folder name>, [Select], [All Photos]  
During playback pause: [This Scene]  
In single photo view: [¸ Proceed] (deletes the current photo)  
[Trim]  
[1 Other Settings] Mnus  
p Camera Setup (recording mode only)  
Menu item  
Setting options  
[Video Quality]  
[
[
[
High Quality 24 Mbps],  
Standard (Full HD) 17 Mbps],  
Long Play 4 Mbps]  
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p Camera Setup (recording mode only) (cont.)  
Menu item  
Setting options  
[Frame Rate]  
[½ 30P], [» 24P]  
[Face Detection & Tracking]  
[i On }], [j Off]  
[Auto Backlight Correction]  
[i On], [j Off]  
[Flicker Reduction]  
[j Off], [: 50 Hz], [; 60 Hz]  
[Video Snapshot Length]  
[C 2 sec], [D 4 sec], [F 8 sec]  
[Photo Size]  
[
4000x3000], [n 1920x1440], [ 640x480]  
[Photo Review Time]  
[j Off], [C 2 sec], [D 4 sec], [E 6 sec],  
[F 8 sec], [G 10 sec]  
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[Frame Rate]: Sets the frame rate (the number of frames  
recorded per second). Changing the frame rate will change how  
smooth movement looks in your movies. You can select 30P (30  
frames per second, progressive) or a cinema-like 24P (24 frames  
per second, progressive).  
• The frame rate cannot be changed when the shooting mode is  
set to N.  
[Auto Backlight Correction]: The camcorder automatically cor-  
rects for backlight when shooting subjects with a strong light  
behind them.  
• This function is not available when the shooting mode is set to  
J, K or L.  
[Flicker Reduction]: If the sen tarts to flicker when record-  
ing movies under fluorescent s, change the setting to reduce  
the effect.  
• This function is only available when the shooting mode is set  
to .  
[Photo Review Time]: Selects the time to display a photo after  
it is recorded.  
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s/  
Playback Setup (playback mode only)  
Menu item  
Setting options  
[Video Snapshot Length]  
[C 2 sec], [D 4 sec], [F 8 sec]  
[Slideshow Transition]  
[j Off], [k Dissolve], [l Slide Image]  
[Auto Rotate]  
[i On], [j Off]  
[Auto Rotate]: When set to [i ], the camcorder will display  
in the correct orientation phthat were recorded with the  
camcorder held verticay, if ae time of recording  
Detect Orientation] waset to [On].  
>
[
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t Display Setup  
Menu item  
Setting options  
[Onscreen Markers]  
[j Off], [  
16:9 (White)], [  
16:9 (Gray)],  
[3 Level (White)], [4 Level (Gray)],  
[5 Grid (White)], [6 Grid (Gray)]  
[Display Date/Time]  
[i On], [j Off]  
[Output Onscreen Displays]  
[i On], [j Off]  
[LCD Brightness]  
[LCD Backlight]  
[H Bright], [M Normal], [L Dim]  
[HDMI Status]  
[Demo Mode]  
[i On], [j Off]  
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[Onscreen Markers] (recording mode only): You can display  
16:9 area markers, a grid, or a horizontal line at the center of the  
screen. Use the markers as a reference to make sure your sub-  
ject is framed correctly (vertically and/or horizontally).  
• Movies have a 16:9 aspect ratio, so the 16:9 marker can be  
used as a convenient reference to check the area that will be  
recorded.  
• Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings.  
[Display Date/Time] (playback mode only): Select whether to  
display the recording date and time during playback.  
• During photo playback, both the date and time are displayed.  
During movie playback, only the date is displayed.  
[Output Onscreen Displaylaback mode only): When set  
to [i On], the camcorders creen 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  
brightness of your recordings or the brightness of the play-  
back image on a TV.  
[LCD Backlight]: Sets the screen to one of three brightness lev-  
els. You can use this to make the screen brighter when record-  
ing in bright places, for example.  
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• Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect the  
brightness of your recordings or the brightness of the play-  
back image on a TV.  
• Using the [H Bright] setting will shorten the effective usage  
time of the battery pack.  
[HDMI Status] (playback mode only): Displays a screen where  
you can verify the standard of the output signal from the HDMI ter-  
minal.  
[Demo Mode]: The demonstration mode displays the cam-  
corders main features. It starts automatically when the cam-  
corder is powered using the optional CA-110 Compact Power  
Adapter if you leave it in record stdby mode without a memory  
card for more than 5 minute
To cancel the demo mode e it has started, press any but-  
ton or turn off the camcorder.  
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q System Setup  
Menu item  
Setting options  
[Language H]  
[
], [Dansk], [Deutsch], [  
], [English], [Español],  
[Français], [Italiano], [Magyar], [Melayu], [Nederlands], [Norsk],  
[Polski], [Português], [ ], [Suomi], [Svenska], [Türkçe],  
[
[
], [  
], [  
], [  
], [  
], [  
],  
], [  
], [  
]
[Time Zone/DST]  
["] (home time zone) or [#] (trael time zone):  
[New York], list of wtime zones  
[$] (DST adjustmentglon or off  
[Date/Time]  
[Date/Time]: –  
[Date Format]: [Y.M.D], [M.D,Y], [D.M.Y] (Y- year, M-  
month, D- day)  
[24H]: Toggle on (24-hour clock) or off (12-hour clock)  
[Available Space in Memory]  
[Used Space in Memory]  
[Volume]  
, Ú  
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q System Setup (cont.)  
Menu item  
Setting options  
[Notification Sounds]  
[÷ High Volume], [ø Low Volume], [j Off]  
[File Numbering]  
[m Reset], [n Continuous]  
[Auto Power Off]  
[i On], [j Off]  
[SP-V1 Mode]  
[i On], [j Off]  
[Initialize  
[Complete Initialization]: Toggle on or off  
[Firmware]  
]
[Certification Logo Display]  
[Reset All]  
[No], [Yes]  
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[Available Space in Memory] (recording mode only)/  
[Used Space in Memory] (playback mode only): Displays a  
screen where you can verify how much of the memory card is  
currently available for recording or how much is in use (ª indi-  
cates photos).  
• Estimated figures about available movie recording time and  
available number of photos are approximate and based on the  
currently selected video quality and photo size.  
• The information screen displays also the Speed Class rating of  
the memory card.  
[Notification Sounds]: A beep will accompany some opera-  
tions like turning on the camcorder, the self-timer countdown,  
etc.  
• Set to [j Off] to turn off ication sounds.  
[File Numbering]: Movies and photos are saved on the memory  
card as files in folders, which are assigned consecutive file num-  
bers. This setting determines how files are numbered.  
[m Reset]: File numbers will restart from 100-0001 every time  
you record on a memory card that has been initialized.  
[n Continuous]: File numbers will continue from the number  
following that of the last file recorded with the camcorder.  
• If the memory card you insert already contains a file with a  
larger number, a new file will be assigned a number one higher  
than that of the last file on the memory card.  
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• We recommend using the [n Continuous] setting.  
• Folders can contain up to 500 files (movies and photos com-  
bined).  
• File numbers consist of 7 digits, for example “101-0107”. The  
3 digits before the hyphen indicate the folder where the file is  
saved and can range from 100 to 999. The 4 digits after the  
hyphen are a unique identifier for each file and can range from  
0001 to 9900.  
• The last four digits of the folder name indicate the date when  
the folder was created.  
• The file number and folder name also indicate the location of  
the file on the memory card. A recordng with the file number  
“101-0107”, made on 3 Novemr wilbe found in the folder  
DCIM\101_1103. If it is a e, ts file name will be  
MVI_0107.MP4; if it ia ph, its file name will be  
IMG_0107.JPG.  
• All the interval scenes recorded during one interval recording  
sequence are saved in separate folders indicated by the letter  
I” instead of an underscore (ex. “101I0501”).  
[Auto Power Off]: In order to save power when the camcorder  
is powered by a battery pack, it will automatically shut off if left  
without any operation for 3 minutes.  
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• Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off,  
[Auto Power Off] will appear. Operating any of the camcorders  
controls while the message is displayed will prevent the cam-  
corder from shutting off.  
[SP-V1 Mode]: Activates an alternative operation mode that  
allows the camcorder to be used when it is protected by the  
optional SP-V1 Splashproof Case. Functions available in this  
mode are limited. For details, refer to the instruction manual of  
the SP-V1.  
[Firmware] (playback mode only): You can verify the current ver-  
sion of the camcorders firmware, whicis the software that con-  
trols the camcorder. This menu oon is usually unavailable.  
[Certification Logo Displais displays select certification  
logos that apply to this camcoder.  
• The certification logos apply to Canada only.  
[Reset All]: Resets all of the camcorders settings, including any  
stored access point connections, passwords and other Wi-Fi  
settings.  
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Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Dis-  
plays  
Recording  
9 10 11 12  
13  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
1
2
Scene counter (hours : minutes : seconds, only while  
recording)  
Shooting mode button (A 90)  
In N mode: Smart AUTO (A 58)  
3
4
5
6
Face detection frame (A 117)  
Exposure compensation (A 114)  
Face detection (A 117)  
Orientation detection (A 108)  
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7
8
9
Mirror image recording (A 108)  
White balance (A 112)  
Memory card operation (A 198)  
10 User-selected main subject frame (A 117)  
11 Self timer and countdown (A 102)  
12 Frame rate (A 182)  
13 Remaining battery charge (A 198)  
14 Memory card  
15 Remaining video recording time (A 198)  
16 Video quality (A 87)  
17 Remaining available number photos (A 198)  
18 Audio scene (A 110)  
19 Photo size (A 89)  
20 16:9 area marker (A 185)  
21 [0] button: Open the 0 (Home) menu (A 46)  
22 [Ò] button: Decoration (A 103)  
23 [  
] / [  
] button: Change the field of view (A 57)  
24 [Ü]/[Ñ] button: Start/Stop recording a movie (A 54)  
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Recording Photos and Special Recording Modes  
25  
26 27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
25 Special recording modes  
- Interval recording seected interval (A 94)  
- Slow motion and sed speed (A 98)  
- Fast motion and selected speed (A 98)  
¦ - Video snapshot and selected video snapshot length  
26 During interval recording: Number of recordings made so far  
27 [w] button  
During slow/fast motion: Speed selection (A 98);  
During interval recording: Interval length selection (A 94)  
28 During interval recording: Time left until the next recording  
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Only while recording photos (A 61)  
29 Exposure locked  
30 Aperture value and shutter speed  
Only when 1 > q > [SP-V1 Mode] is set to [i On]  
(A 191)  
31 [ ] button: Cancel the splashproof case mode  
32 [PHOTO] button: Record a photo when the camcorder is in  
the splashproof case  
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Playing Movies (during playback)  
9
16  
13  
37  
38  
39  
33  
34  
35  
36  
40  
41 42  
43  
33 Mirror image playback (A 69)  
34 Repeat playback (A 69)  
35 Slow/Fast motion and plck speed (A 98)  
- Interval scenes that have not yet been joined (A 94)  
36 Playback control buttons (A 67)  
37 Scene playback time  
38 Scene number  
39 File number (A 189)  
40 [ ] button: Volume (A 67)  
41 [Ò] button: Decoration (A 107)  
42 [¦] button: Capture a video snapshot scene (A 120)  
43 Recording date (A 185)  
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Viewing Photos  
46 8  
13  
47  
39  
4
48  
49  
44  
45  
50  
51 52  
53 54  
44 [Edit] button: Open the [Edit] nel (A 180)  
45 Shooting information  
46 Shooting mode (A 90)  
47 Current photo / Total number of photos  
48 File size  
49 Photo size (A 89)  
50 [Ð] button: Slideshow (A 84)  
51 [f] button: Return to the [}] index screen (A 72)  
52 [h] button: Photo jump (A 74)  
53 Recording date and time (A 185)  
54 [ ] button: Magnified playback (A 74)  
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9 Memory card operation  
Ü Record, Ñ Record standby, Ð Playback, Ý Playback  
pause, × Fast playback, Ø Fast reverse playback,  
Õ Slow playback, Ö Slow reverse playback, Ó Frame  
advance, Ô Frame reverse.  
13 Remaining battery charge  
`
`
`
(in red)  
• The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge  
of the battery pack.  
• When the battery charge becomes ow, replace or charge  
the battery pack. Depending the condition of the cam-  
corder or battery, the acbattery charge may not match  
what is displayed on the seen.  
• When you insert an empty battery pack, the power may  
turn off without displaying  
.
15 Remaining video recording time  
When there is no more free space on the memory card,  
and [End] will be displayed (in red) on the screen and the  
recording will stop.  
17 Remaining available number of photos  
Even if the remaining number of photos that can be recorded is  
larger, the maximum number displayed on this screen is [9999].  
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Trouble?  
Trouble?  
Troubleshooting  
If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section.  
Sometimes what you think is a malfunction of the camcorder  
may have the simplest of solutions - please read the “CHECK  
THIS FIRST” box before going on to the more detailed problems  
and solutions. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if  
the problem persists.  
CHECK THIS FIRST  
Power supply  
• Is the battery charged?  
Recording  
• Did you turn the camcordn and correctly set it to record-  
ing mode? (A 54, 1) Is a ompatible memory card cor-  
rectly inserted into the camcorder? (A 36)  
Playback  
• Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to play-  
back mode? (A 65, 72) Is a compatible memory card cor-  
rectly inserted into the camcorder? (A 36) Does it contain  
any recordings?  
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Trouble?  
Power Source  
The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself.  
- The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the bat-  
tery pack.  
- Remove the battery pack and insert it correctly.  
Cannot charge the battery pack.  
- The temperature of the battery pack is outside its operating  
range (approximately 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)). Remove the  
battery pack, warm it or let it cool down, as necessary, and  
try charging it again.  
- Charge the battery pack in tempertures between approxi-  
mately 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F nd 104 °F).  
- If you are using a battery ack ecommended by Canon for  
use with this camcorder, e may be a problem with the  
battery pack. Consult a Canon Service Center.  
- Battery packs cannot be charged with the camcorder even  
when it is powered using the optional CA-110 Compact  
Power Adapter.  
The battery pack is exhausted extremely quickly even at nor-  
mal temperatures.  
- The battery may have reached the end of its battery life. Buy  
a new battery pack.  
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Recording  
Touching [Ü] will not start recording.  
- You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous  
recordings onto the memory card (while the ACCESS indica-  
tor is on or flashing). Wait until the camcorder has finished.  
- The memory card is full. Delete some recordings (A 76, 81)  
or initialize the memory card (A 42) to free some space.  
- The folder and file numbers for movies and photos have  
reached their maximum value. Set 1 >q>[File Num-  
bering] to [Reset] and insert a new memory card.  
The point where [Ü] or [Ñ] was touched does not match the  
beginning/end of the recording.  
- There is a slight interval bwen touching the button and  
the actual start/end of reing. This is not a malfunction.  
When a subject flits acoss 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 cam-  
corder, the image may seem slightly warped. This is not a  
malfunction.  
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Changing the operating mode between recording (Ü)/record-  
ing standby (Ñ)/playback (Ð) takes longer than usual.  
- When the memory card contains a large number of scenes,  
some operations may take longer than usual. Save your  
recordings (A 131) and initialize the memory card (A 42).  
Movies or photos cannot be recorded properly.  
- This may occur as movies and photos are recorded/deleted  
over time. Save your recordings (A 131) and initialize the  
memory card using the [Complete Initialization] option  
After using the camcorder for a long time, it becomes hot.  
- The camcorder may become hot ater using it continuously  
for long periods of time; this ot a malfunction. If the cam-  
corder becomes unusuaot or it becomes hot after using  
it only for a short while, it y indicate a problem with the  
camcorder. Consult a Canon Service Center.  
Playback  
Cannot delete a scene.  
- You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited  
using another device.  
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Deleting scenes takes longer than usual.  
- When the memory card contains a large number of scenes,  
some operations may take longer than usual. Save your  
recordings (A 131) and initialize the memory card (A 42).  
Cannot capture a video snapshot scene from a movie.  
- You cannot capture video snapshot scenes from scenes  
recorded or edited using another device.  
- The memory card is full. Delete some recordings (A 76, 81)  
to free some space.  
Cannot mark individual scenes/photos in the index screen  
with a checkmark !  
- You cannot select more than 100 senes/photos individually.  
Select the [All Scenes] or [All otosoption instead of  
[Select].  
Indicators and Onscreen Displays  
or  
appears (in red) on the screen.  
- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace the battery pack with a  
fully charged one.  
or  
appears (in red) on the screen and the camcorder  
cannot be turned off and on.  
- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace the battery pack with a  
fully charged one.  
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appears (in red) on the screen.  
- 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.  
and [End] appear (in red) on the screen.  
- The memory card is full. Replace the memory card or delete  
some recordings (A 76, 81) to free some space on the  
memory card.  
- The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum  
value. Set 1 > q> [File Numbering] to [Reset] and  
delete all the movies (A 76) and photos (A 81) on the  
memory card or initialize it (A 42)
Even after stopping recording, tACCESS indicator does  
not go off.  
- The scene is being ecordon the memory card. This is not  
a malfunction.  
Picture and Sound  
The screen appears too dark.  
- The LCD screen was dimmed. Change the 1 > t >  
[LCD Backlight] setting to [Normal] or [Bright].  
Screen displays turn on and off repeatedly.  
- The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the bat-  
tery pack.  
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- Remove the battery pack and insert it correctly.  
Abnormal characters appear on the screen and the cam-  
corder does not operate properly.  
- Remove the battery pack and insert it after a few moments.  
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. This is not a malfuntion. To reduce the  
symptoms, change the 1 >p> [Flicker Reduction]  
setting.  
Sound is distorted or is recod at lower levels.  
- When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, shows  
or concerts), sound may become distorted or it may not be  
recorded at the actual levels. This is not a malfunction.  
The picture is displayed correctly but there is no sound from  
the built-in speaker.  
- Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume (A 67).  
- If the optional HTC-100 High Speed HDMI Cable is con-  
nected to the camcorder, disconnect it.  
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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 (A 76, 81)  
to free some space or replace the memory card.  
- Initialize the memory card using the [Complete Initialization]  
option (A 42) when you use it with the camcorder for the  
first time.  
- A compatible memory card must be used to be able to  
record movies on a memory crd (A 34).  
- The folder and file numbfomovies and photos have  
reached their maximum . Set 1 >q>[File Num-  
bering] to [Reset] and insert a new memory card.  
Connections with External Devices  
There is no image on the TV screen and there is no sound.  
- The video input on the TV is not set to the video terminal to  
which you connected the camcorder. Select the correct  
video input.  
- Disconnect the optional HTC-100 High Speed HDMI cable  
and then restore the connection or turn the camcorder off  
and then on again.  
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- The camcorder may be set to recording mode. Disconnect  
the optional HTC-100 High Speed HDMI cable, set the cam-  
corder to playback mode and then restore the connection.  
- Video and audio will not be output from the camcorder while  
Wi-Fi functions are in use.  
The computer does not recognize the camcorder even though  
the camcorder is connected correctly.  
- Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder. After  
a short while, turn it on again and restore the connection.  
- Connect the camcorder to a different USB port on the com-  
puter.  
Cannot save recordings on my compter  
- When the memory card conttoo many recordings (Win-  
dows – 2,500 photos/ms or more, Mac OS – 1,000  
photos/movies or more), may not be able to transfer  
recordings to a computer. Try using a card reader.  
Wi-Fi Functions  
Refer also to the instruction manual of your access point and  
other devices you will use.  
Cannot connect with the access point.  
- Check that the access point is working correctly.  
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- The effective communication range between the camcorder  
and access point may vary depending on the strength of the  
wireless signal. Try using the camcorder closer to the access  
point.  
- Cordless phones, microwave ovens, refrigerators and other  
appliances in the line of sight between the access point and  
the camcorder may interfere with the wireless signal. Try  
using the camcorder in a location farther away from such  
appliances.  
- Wi-Fi networks with a stealth function that do not broadcast  
their network name (SSID) will not be detected by the cam-  
corder during the Wi-Fi network seup. Perform the setup  
manually (A 171) or turn off stealth function of the  
access point.  
Wireless playback on comer or similar device is not  
smooth.  
- Playback may not be smooth depending on the access  
points settings and capabilities.  
- Connect the computer to the access point using a LAN  
cable.  
- Remove any objects between the camcorder and wireless  
access point that may interfere with the wireless signal.  
- Move the camcorder closer to the wireless access point.  
- Turn off the wireless functions of other wireless devices other  
than the computer or similar device being used for playback.  
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- Switch the wireless access point to IEEE 802.11n. Refer to  
its instruction manual for details.  
- If these do not solve the issue, the cause may be due the  
device or conditions unique to the surrounding area. Use the  
optional HTC-100 High Speed HDMI cable to connect the  
camcorder to a TV (A 127).  
The wireless connection was interrupted while transferring  
files.  
- Incomplete files may remain at the transfer destination. If  
incomplete files remain at the transfer destination, check the  
content and make sure they are safe to delete before delet-  
ing them.  
- Select [New Files] and perforhe fie transfer again.  
Cannot complete a wirelesnnection to the camcorder.  
- Resetting the camcorderettings using 1 > q >  
[Reset All] will reset the camcorders SSID (network name)  
and change the network passwords. Erase the camcorders  
previous network settings from the iOS or Android device  
and connect the device to the camcorder again.  
The Remote Browse screen does not appear correctly on the  
Web browser.  
- The device, operating system or Web browser used may not  
be supported. For the latest information about supported  
systems, visit your local Canon Web site.  
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- Enable JavaScript and cookies in your Web browsers set-  
tings. For details, refer to the help modules or online docu-  
mentation of the Web browser used.  
List of Messages (in alphabetical order)  
Refer to List of Messages for Wi-Fi Functions (A 218) for a  
list of messages related to general Wi-Fi functions, and List of  
Messages for Web Services (A 223) for messages related to  
Web services when using CANON iMAGE GATEWAY.  
Back up recordings regularly  
- This message may appear when yu turn on the cam-  
corder. In the event of a malfution, recordings may be lost  
so back up your recordregularly.  
Cannot convert scenes recorded using interval recording.  
- Interval scenes with the  
icon cannot be converted or  
resized. Join the interval scenes into a single scene (A 96).  
Cannot convert the scene  
- Scenes that were recorded or edited with other devices  
cannot be converted to MP4 scenes.  
Cannot join 24P and 30P scenes to convert them  
- Scenes that were recorded using different frame rates can-  
not be joined to a single scene when converted or resized.  
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Cannot load canvas  
- The canvas file that was saved on the memory card is cor-  
rupted.  
- Canvas data cannot be read from canvas files created using  
other devices.  
Cannot play back  
- You may not be able to play back scenes that were  
recorded with other devices or created or edited on a com-  
puter.  
- There is a problem with the memory card. If this message  
appears often without apparent reason, contact a Canon  
Service Center.  
Cannot play back Check the mmory card  
- There is a problem with memory card. Save your  
recordings (A 131) and initialize the memory card using  
the [Complete Initialization] option (A 42). If the problem  
persists, use a different memory card.  
Cannot play the movies on this memory card  
- Movies cannot be played back from a 64 MB or smaller  
memory card. Use a recommended memory card (A 34).  
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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  
Cannot record  
- You cannot capture video snapshot scenes from scenes  
recorded or edited using another device.  
- There is a problem with the memory card. If this message  
appears often without apparent reason, contact a Canon  
Service Center.  
Cannot record Check the memory card  
- There is a problem with the mmory card. Save your  
recordings (A 131) analize the memory card using  
the [Complete Initilization] option (A 42). If the problem  
persists, use a different memory card.  
Cannot record movies on this memory card  
- Movies cannot be recorded on a 64 MB or smaller memory  
card. Use a recommended memory card (A 34).  
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  
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Cannot save the canvas  
- Cannot save your [Pens and Stamps] drawings on the  
memory card. Save your recordings (A 131) and initialize  
the memory card (A 42).  
Cannot trim the scene  
- Scenes that were recorded or edited with other devices  
cannot be trimmed with this camcorder.  
Charge the battery pack  
- Battery pack is exhausted. Charge the battery pack.  
Check the memory card  
- Cannot access the memory card. Check the memory card  
and make sure it is inserted correcly.  
- A memory card error occurreThe camcorder cannot  
record or display the imTry removing and reinserting  
the memory card, or use a different memory card.  
- If after the message disappears,  
form the following: Turn off the camcorder and remove and  
reinsert the memory card. If turns back to green you can  
appears in red, per-  
resume recording/playback. If the problem persists, save  
your recordings (A 131) and initialize the memory card  
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File name error  
- The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum  
value. Set 1 > q> [File Numbering] to [Reset] and  
delete all the movies (A 76) and photos (A 81) on the  
memory card or initialize it (A 42).  
Initialize only using the camcorder  
- There is a problem with the file system that prevents  
accessing the memory card. Initialize the memory card with  
this camcorder (A 42).  
LCD Screen has been dimmed Use the [LCD Backlight] set-  
ting to change the brightness  
- Change the 1 > t > [LCD Backlight] setting to  
[Normal] or [Bright].  
May not be possible to recmovies on this memory card  
- You may not be abe to record movies on a memory card  
without a Speed Class rating or with one rated SD Speed  
Class 2, 4 or 6. Replace the memory card with one rated  
SD Speed Class 10.  
Memory card is full  
- The memory card is full. Delete some recordings  
(A 76, 81) to free some space or replace the memory  
card.  
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Memory card writing error Attempt to recover the data?  
- This message will appear the next time you turn on the  
camcorder if power supply was accidentally interrupted  
while the camcorder was writing to the memory card.  
Select [Recover] to try to recover the recordings. If you  
inserted a memory card that contains scenes recorded  
using another device, we recommend that you select [No].  
No memory card  
- Insert a compatible memory card into the camcorder  
- The memory card may not be inserted correctly. Insert the  
memory card all the way into the emory card slot until it  
clicks.  
Not enough available spac
- Delete some recordings on the memory card (A 76, 81) or  
select [4 Mbps] for the conversion.  
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Recording was stopped due to insufficient write speed of the  
memory card  
- The data transfer rate was too high for the memory card in  
use and the recording was stopped. Replace the memory  
card with one rated SD Speed Class 10.  
- After repeatedly recording, deleting and editing scenes  
(fragmented memory), it will take longer to write data on the  
memory card and recording may stop. Save your record-  
ings (A 131) and initialize the memory card using the  
[Complete Initialization] option (A 42).  
Scene recorded using another device. Cannot play back the  
scene.  
- Scenes that were not recordwith this camcorder cannot  
be played back.  
Select the desired scene number  
- A number of scenes have the same recording date but dif-  
ferent file control information. This can occur for example  
when you record movies in the area of the international date  
line. Select a number to display the corresponding group of  
scenes.  
Some scenes could not be deleted  
- Movies that were protected/edited with other devices can-  
not be deleted with this camcorder.  
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Task in progress. Do not disconnect the power source.  
- The camcorder is updating the memory card. Wait until the  
operation ends and do not remove the battery pack.  
This photo cannot be displayed  
- You may not be able to display photos taken with other  
devices or image files created or edited on a computer.  
To record video on this memory card, it is recommended to  
use [Long Play] video quality.  
- When using a memory card rated SD Speed Class 2, 4 or  
6, you may not be able to record movies using a video qual-  
ity option other than 4 Mbps.  
Too many photos and MP4 movies. Disconnect the USB  
cable.  
- Disconnect the USB cary using a memory card reader  
or decrease the number of photos and movies on the mem-  
ory card to fewer than 2,500 (Windows), or 1,000 (Mac OS).  
- If a dialog box appeared on the computer screen, close it.  
Disconnect the USB cable, and restore the connection after  
a short while.  
Unable to recover data  
- Could not recover a corrupted file. Save your recordings  
(A 131) and initialize the memory card using the [Com-  
plete Initialization] option (A 42).  
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List of Messages for Wi-Fi Functions  
Refer also to the instruction manual of your access point and  
other devices you will use.  
Another user is already controlling the camcorder. Try again  
later.  
- This message appears on the screen of the Wi-Fi device.  
Multiple Wi-Fi devices are trying to connect with the cam-  
corder. Make sure only one Wi-Fi device is trying to connect  
and then touch Retry.  
IP address conflict  
- Change the camcorders IP addres to avoid any conflict  
with devices connected to tame network. Alternatively,  
change the IP address e onflicting device.  
Multiple access pointdeteced. Try the operation again.  
- There are multiple access points sending out a WPS signal  
at the same time. Try the operation again later or perform  
setup using the [WPS: PIN Code] or [Search for Access  
Points] option (A 163).  
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Trouble?  
No access points found  
- The access point set in the camcorder could not be found.  
- Cordless phones, microwave ovens, refrigerators and other  
appliances may interfere with the wireless signal. Try using  
the camcorder in a location farther away from such appli-  
ances.  
- Make sure that you use the access points SSID for the  
camcorders Wi-Fi settings (A 168).  
- If the access point is using MAC address filtering, enter the  
camcorders MAC address in the access points configura-  
tion screen.  
Unable to access configuration files  
- Turn off the camcorder. After short while, turn it on again.  
If the problem persists ct a Canon Service Center.  
Unable to complete WPS.  
- Turn off the camcorder and access point (wireless router).  
After a short while, turn them on again and try again. If the  
problem persists, perform setup using the [Search for  
Access Points] option (A 163).  
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Unable to complete WPS. Try the operation again.  
- Some access points require pressing and holding the Wi-Fi  
Protected Setup (WPS) button. For details, refer to the  
instruction manual of your access point.  
- Make sure to touch [OK] on the camcorders screen within  
2 minutes of activating the Wi-Fi Protected Setup signal on  
the access point, whether by pressing the button or by  
entering the PIN code.  
Unable to connect  
- Cordless phones, microwave ovens, refrigerators and other  
appliances may interfere with the wireless signal. Try using  
the camcorder in a location fartheaway from such appli-  
ances.  
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Unable to obtain an IP address  
- If you are not using a DHCP server, connect using the [Man-  
ual Setup] option and enter the IP address using the [Man-  
ual] option (A 171).  
- Turn on the DHCP server. If it is already on, make sure it is  
functioning properly.  
- Make sure the address range for the DHCP server is suffi-  
cient.  
- Turn on the DNS server. If it is already on, make sure it is  
functioning properly.  
- Make sure that the DNS servers IP address and the name  
for that address are correctly confured.  
- Set the DNS servers IP adds in the camcorder.  
- If you are not using a Derver, set the DNS address to  
[0.0.0.0].  
- If you are using a wireless gateway router, make sure all of  
the devices in the network, including the camcorder, are  
configured with the correct gateway address.  
Wi-Fi authentication unsuccessful  
- Make sure the camcorder and access point are using the  
same authentication/encryption method and encryption  
key.  
- If the access point is using MAC address filtering, enter the  
camcorders MAC address in the access points configura-  
tion screen.  
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Trouble?  
Wi-Fi connection terminated  
- Cordless phones, microwave ovens, refrigerators and other  
appliances may interfere with the wireless signal. Try using  
the camcorder in a location farther away from such appli-  
ances.  
- The camcorder may not be able to connect to the access  
point if too many devices are accessing it. After a short  
while, establish the connection again.  
Wi-Fi error. Incorrect authentication method.  
- Make sure the camcorder and access point are correctly  
configured.  
- Make sure the camcorder and access point are using the  
same authentication/encryptmethod and encryption  
key.  
- If the access point is using MAC address filtering, enter the  
camcorders MAC address in the access points configura-  
tion screen.  
Wi-Fi error. Incorrect encryption key.  
- The encryption key (password) is case sensitive so make  
sure to enter it correctly.  
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Trouble?  
Wi-Fi error. Incorrect encryption method.  
- Make sure the camcorder and access point are using the  
same authentication/encryption method.  
- If the access point is using MAC address filtering, enter the  
camcorders MAC address in the access points configura-  
tion screen.  
Wireless communication is not working correctly  
- Cordless phones, microwave ovens, refrigerators and other  
appliances may interfere with the wireless signal. Try using  
the camcorder in a location farther away from such appli-  
ances.  
- Turn off the camcorder and accespoint (wireless router).  
After a short while, turn them n again and perform the Wi-  
Fi network setup again. e problem persists contact a  
Canon Service Ceter.  
List of Messages for Web Services  
Check network settings  
- The network settings in the camcorder are not correctly  
configured. Check the connection point, SSID and other  
network settings.  
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Trouble?  
Connect to a computer and use supplied software to set up  
This service may not be available in your region  
- To use Web services, set in the camcorder the settings  
saved on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Install ImageBrowser  
EX and CameraWindow in your computer and configure the  
settings using CANON iMAGE GATEWAY.  
Connect to a computer and use the supplied software to set  
again  
- An error occurred when connecting to the CANON iMAGE  
GATEWAY server. Check the settings saved on CANON  
iMAGE GATEWAY and set them again in the camcorder.  
Insufficient space on server  
- You have exceeded the amot of data you can save on  
the CANON iMAGE GAAY server. Delete some data to  
free some space.  
Movie must be less than X min.  
- You attempted to send a movie whose length exceeds the  
maximum length allowed by the Web service (the maximum  
length differs according to the Web service). Shorten the  
movie and try sending it again.  
Server busy Try again later  
- The CANON iMAGE GATEWAY server is busy due to a high  
number of users trying to connect to the server. End the Wi-  
Fi connection and try again later.  
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Trouble?  
This image cannot be sent  
- You attempted to send a type of recording or a file with a  
size that is not supported by the selected Web service.  
Check the recording before sending.  
Try again  
- An error occurred when connecting to the CANON iMAGE  
GATEWAY server or the server is temporarily down. End the  
Wi-Fi connection and try again.  
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Do’s and Don’ts  
Dos and Don’ts  
Handling Precautions  
Camcorder  
Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maxi-  
mum performance.  
Save your recordings periodically. Make sure to transfer  
your recordings to an external device, such as a computer  
(A 131), and save them on a regular basis. This will protect  
your important recordings in case of damage and create more  
free space on the memory card. Canon shall not be liable for  
any data loss.  
• Do not carry the camcorder by e LCD panel. Be careful  
when closing the LCD pan
Handle the touch screen care. Do not apply excessive  
force and do not use ballpoint pens or other hard-tipped tools  
to operate the touch screen. This may damage the touch  
screens surface.  
• Do not allow contact with metallic objects. If metallic objects  
come in contact with the touch screen, this may inadvertently  
cause incorrect operation of the camcorder.  
• Do not hold the camcorder in the same posture for long peri-  
ods of times as this may cause low-temperature contact  
burns. Even if the camcorder does not feel too hot, prolonged  
contact with the same body part may cause skin redness or  
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blistering. The use of a tripod is recommended for people with  
circulation problems or very sensitive skin, or when using the  
camcorder in very hot places.  
• Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high tempera-  
tures (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 or near plasma TVs.  
• Do not use the camcorders Wi-Fi functions inside hospitals,  
medical clinics or onboard aircraft. In addition, do not use  
them near medical equipment or sensitive electronic devices  
as it may affect their performance. In he case of pacemakers,  
keep the camcorder at least 22 m (8.7 in.) away from the  
device.  
• The camcorders Wi-i funcns may be subject to interfer-  
ence from devices such as cordless phones and microwave  
ovens. Keeping as much distance as possible from these  
devices or using the camcorders Wi-Fi functions at a different  
time of day may reduce such interference.  
• Do not point the lens at strong light sources. Do not leave the  
camcorder pointed at a bright subject.  
• Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places.  
The camcorder is not waterproof – avoid also water, mud or  
salt. If any of the above should get into the camcorder it may  
damage the camcorder and/or the lens.  
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• 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 cam-  
corder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage.  
• When mounting the camcorder on a tripod, make sure that the  
tripods fastening screw is shorter than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.). Using  
other tripods may damage the camcorder.  
5.5 mm  
When recording movies, o get a calm, stable picture.  
Excessive camcorder movement while shooting can result in  
jittery scenes. In extreme cases, the playback of such scenes  
may result in visually induced motion sickness. If you experi-  
ence such a reaction, stop the playback immediately and take  
a rest break as necessary.  
Long-Term Storage  
If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it  
in a place free of dust, in low humidity, and at temperatures not  
higher than 30 °C (86 °F).  
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Do’s and Don’ts  
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 pocontact between the battery  
pack and the camcorder oattry charger. Wipe the termi-  
nals 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.  
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Do’s and Don’ts  
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 mag-  
netic 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 inserng the memory card. Forcing  
a memory card into the slois not correctly oriented may  
damage the memory card or the camcorder.  
• Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card.  
• When you delete movies or initialize the memory card, only the  
file allocation table is altered and stored data is not physically  
erased. When you dispose of the memory card or give either  
to another person, initialize the memory card using the [Com-  
plete Initialization] option (A 42). Fill it up with unimportant  
recordings, and then initialize it again using the same option.  
This makes recovering the original recordings very difficult.  
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Do’s and Don’ts  
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 dis-  
charge completely if you do not use the camcorder for about 3  
months.  
To recharge the built-in lithium battery: Insert a fully charged  
battery pack into the camcorder or power it using the optional  
CA-110 Compact Power Adapter. Then, leave the camcorder 24  
hours without turning it on.  
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Maintenance/Others  
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  
• Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type  
blower brush.  
• Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth o gently wipe the lens.  
Never use tissue paper.  
LCD Touch Screen  
• Clean the LCD touch screen using a clean, soft lens-cleaning  
cloth.  
• Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the  
temperature changes suddenly. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.  
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Maintenance/Others  
Condensation  
Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold tempera-  
tures 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 camcoto sudden or extreme changes  
in temperature.  
• 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 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 cam-  
corder.  
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Maintenance/Others  
Using the Camcorder Abroad  
Power Sources  
You can use the supplied battery charger 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 infor-  
mation 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 or 60-Hz digital TV broadcasts. These are  
used in the following regions/countries:  
Americas: All of North America and Cntral America; most Car-  
ibbean islands (except in French itories like Guadeloupe and  
Martinique); most of South Aca (except in Argentina, Brazil  
and Uruguay). Asia: Ony 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.  
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General Information  
General Information  
Optional Accessories  
The following optional accessories are compatible with this cam-  
corder but their availability may differ from area to area. Select  
accessories are described in more detail in the following pages.  
NB-4L Battery Pack  
CB-2LV ery  
rg*  
CA-110 Compact  
Power Adapter  
HTC-100 High Speed  
HDMI Cable  
IFC-400PCU  
USB Cable  
WS-DC11  
Wrist Strap  
* CB-2LVE (incl. power cord) in Asia.  
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General Information  
SP-V1  
Splashproof Case  
Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video  
accessories. You can also obtain genune accessories for your  
Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-82-4040, 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 damage to this product and/or accidents  
such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine  
Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a  
battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply  
to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine  
Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs  
on a chargeable basis.  
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Battery Packs  
When you need extra battery packs, use only the NB-4L.  
CB-2LV or CB-2LVE Battery Charger  
Use the battery charger to charge the battery packs. Fully  
charging a battery pack will take approximately 1 hour 30 min-  
utes. (The actual charging time will vary depending on charging  
conditions and the initial charge of the battery pack.)  
Approximate Usage Times  
Recording and playback times given in the following table are  
approximate and vary according to vido quality and charging,  
recording or playback conditions. he eective usage time of the  
battery pack may decrease when ecording in cold surround-  
ings, when using the brighteeen settings, etc.  
Recording  
(maximum)  
Recording  
(typical)*  
Video quality  
Playback  
24 Mbps  
17 Mbps  
4 Mbps  
65 min.  
65 min.  
70 min.  
45 min.  
45 min.  
50 min.  
110 min.  
110 min.  
115 min.  
* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as  
start/stop, and power on/off.  
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General Information  
This mark identifies genuine Canon video acces-  
sories. When you use Canon video equipment,  
we recommend Canon-brand accessories or  
products bearing the same mark.  
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Specifications  
VIXIA mini  
 — Values given are approximate figures.  
System  
• Recording System  
Movies:  
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264  
Audio: MPEG-2 AAC-LC (2ch)  
Photos:  
DCF (Design rule for Camera File sstem), compatible with  
Exif* Ver. 2.3  
Image compression: JP
* This camcorder suppors Exif 2.3 (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  
camcorders image data at the time of shooting is used and opti-  
mized, yielding extremely high quality prints.  
• Video Signal Configuration: MP4  
• Recording Media  
microSD, microSDHC (SD High Capacity) or microSDXC  
(SD eXtended Capacity) memory card (not included)  
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
• Maximum Recording Time  
Commercially available 16 GB memory card  
24 Mbps: 1 hr. 25 min.  
17 Mbps: 2 hr. 5 min.  
4 Mbps: 8 hr. 40 min.  
Commercially available 32 GB memory card  
24 Mbps: 2 hr. 55 min.  
17 Mbps: 4 hr. 10 min.  
4 Mbps: 17 hr. 20 min.  
• Image Sensor  
1/2.3-in. CMOS, 12,800,000 pixels  
Effective pixels (ultra wide) :  


Movies: 8,990,000 pixels  
Effective pixels (close-up) 
Movies: 2,070,000 pixels  
Photos: 12,000,000 pixels  
Photos: 2,760,000 pixels  
• LCD Touch Screen  
2.7 in., TFT color, 230,000 dots , capacitive touch screen  
operation  

• Microphone  
Stereo electret condenser microphone  
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Lens  
f=2.7 mm, F/2.8  

35mm-equivalent focal length (ultra wide) :  
Movies: 16.8 mm Photos: 15.4 mm  
35mm-equivalent focal length (close-up) :  

Movies: 35.0 mm  
Photos: 32.1 mm  
• Lens Configuration  
6 elements in 5 groups (1 double-sided aspheric element)  
Focusing Distance  
Deep focus, 0.4 m (1.3 ft.) to infinity  
White Balance  
Auto white balance, Custom wbalance or Preset white  
balance settings: Daylightgsten  
Minimum Illumination  
10 lx ([Programmed AE] shooting mode, Shutter speed at  
1/30)  
Recommended Illumination: More than 100 lx  
• Size of Video Recordings  
24 Mbps, 17 Mbps: 1920 x 1080 pixels  
4 Mbps: 1280 x 720 pixels  
3 Mbps: 640x360 (only during [x1/4] slow motion)  
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• Size of Photos  
4000x3000 pixels, n 1920x1440 pixels, 640x480 pixels  
Photos captured from movies: 1920x1080 pixels  
Terminals  
USB Terminal: mini-B, Hi-Speed USB  
HDMI Terminal: HDMI Mini Connector; output only  
Wi-Fi  
• Standard  
Complies with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n protocol; Wi-Fi Protected  
Setup (connection methods: WPS button, PIN code)  
Frequency: 2.4 GHz  
Supported channels: 1 -
Encryption methods: WEP-64/WEP-128, TKIP/AES  
Power/Others  
Power supply (rated)  
3.7 V DC (battery pack), 5.3 V DC (compact power adapter)  
Power consumption (17 Mbps video quality, normal  

brightness)  
2.4 W  

Operating temperature : 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)  
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
• Dimensions [W x H x D] (excluding the wrist strap)  
76 x 22 x 96 mm (3.0 x 0.9 x 3.8 in.)  

• Weight (camcorder body only)  
160 g (5.6 oz.)  
NB-4L Battery Pack  
• Battery type  
Rechargeable lithium ion battery  
Rated voltage: 3.7 V DC  

Operating temperature : 0 – 40 °C 32 – 104 °F)  
Battery capacity: 760 mA(tycal)  

Dimensions : 35.4 x 40.3 .9 mm (1.4 x 1.6 x 0.23 in.)  

Weight : 17 g (0.60 oz)  
CB-2LV Battery Charger  
Rated input  
100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.1 A (100 V) – 0.06 A (240 V)  
• Rated output: 4.2 V DC, 0.65 A  

Charging time (NB-4L Battery Pack) : 1 hr. 30 min.  
CHARGE indicator: Orange - charging; Green - fully charged  
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
Operating temperature : 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)  

Dimensions : 53.0 x 86.0 x 19.5 mm (2.1 x 3.4 x 0.77 in.)  

Weight : 60 g (2.1 oz.)  
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions  
excepted.  
The information in this manual is verified as of June 2013. Spec-  
ifications and outer appearance are subject to change without  
previous notice.  
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Index  
CANON iMAGE  
Capturing photos/video  
A
Abroad, using the  
Automatic backlight  
snapshot scenes from a  
nema-look filters.........128  
Connections to external  
B
Battery pack  
Charging ......................29 Converting/Resizing  
Remaining charge  
Beach (shooting mode).....90  
Built-in backup battery....231  
D
Deleting  
C
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I
Image rotation/flipping....108  
Initializing a  
Interval recording............. 94  
E
Error messages.............210  
Exposure  
compensation .............114  
L
LCD screen dimmer.......185  
LCD touch screen ...........44  
F
Face detection ..............117  
File numbering ..............18
Flicker reduction............182  
Food and Fashion  
M
Macr(shooting mode)..... 90  
agnified playback.......... 74  
Memory card..........34, 230  
Mirror image playback......69  
Mirror image recording ... 108  
Movie Uploader............. 151  
(shooting mode).............90  
H
N
HDMI terminal.......124, 125  
Night scene (shooting  
Notification sounds ........ 189  
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Resetting all camcorder  
O
Onscreen icons .............192  
Orientation detection ......108  
Other Settings  
S
Saving recordings.......... 131  
Shooting mode ............... 90  
Shooting mode button ..... 90  
P
P (Programmed AE shooting  
Photo review time..........182  
Playback  
Movies.........................6now (shooting mode) ..... 90  
Special recording  
Sports (shooting mode) .... 90  
R
Recording  
T
Remote Browse ............148  
Remote Control+  
Repeat playback .............69  
Time zone/DST ............... 41  
Touch screen  
Trimming scenes............. 79  
Troubleshooting ............199  
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Turning off notification  
Video  
U
Ultra wide angle...............57  
Uploading  
W
Wi-Fi functions..............138  
USB terminal ........124, 126  
Y
V
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USA  
CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY  
FOR THE UNITED STATES  
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“Canon USA”) with respect to Canon  
Consumer Digital Video Equipment (the “Equipment”) purchased in the United States. This limited warranty  
is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase.  
The Equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective materials or  
workmanship as follows:  
Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or comparable rebuilt parts for a period of ONE  
YEAR from the date of original purchase, except for a defective Video Head, which will be exchanged for a  
period of three months from the date of purchase.  
Labor: For a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase, labor will be provided free of charge by  
our factory service centers or designated service facilities located in the United States.  
When returning Equipment under this warranty, you must pre-pay the shipping charges, and you must  
enclose the Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase with a complete explanation of the problem. During the  
ONE-YEAR warranty period, repairs will be made and the Equipent will be return-shipped to you free of  
charge. For repairs after the warranty period is over, you will be en an estimate of the cost of repair and  
an opportunity to approve or disapprove of the repair e befe it is incurred. If you approve, repairs  
will be made and the Equipment will be return-sed tou. (shipping charges apply). If you disapprove,  
we will return-ship the equipment at no charge
Non-Canon brand peripheral equipent and are which may be distributed with, or factory  
loaded on, the Equipment, are sold “S IS” without warranty of any kind by Canon USA, including  
any implied warranty regarding merchanbility or fitness for a particular purpose. The sole warranty  
with respect to such non-Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof. If the  
Equipment contains a hard disk drive, Canon USA recommends that data stored on that drive be  
duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the event of failure or other malfunction of such drive.  
Canon USA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of the Equipment in conjunction  
with incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software.  
In order to obtain warranty service, contact the authorized Canon retail dealer from whom you purchased  
the Equipment or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1-800-OK-CANON). You will be directed to  
the nearest service facility for your Equipment.  
This Limited Warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Equipment and does not apply in  
the following cases:  
A) Loss or damage to the Equipment due to abuse, mishandling, accident, improper maintenance,  
or failure to follow operating instructions;  
B) If the Equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries, sand, dirt or water damage;  
C) If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than by  
Canon USA’s factory service centers or authorized service facilities;  
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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, military operations, hotels, schools, hospitals or for other commercial, industrial, or institutional appli-  
cations. These uses are covered only by such specific warranty as Canon may issue with such sales.  
This Limited Warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the Equipment, which are sold “AS  
IS”, without warranty of any kind by Canon USA.  
Please retain this warranty card and your Bill of Sale as a permanent record of your purchase. This card is  
most important in order to be sure you are contacted right away should there be a safety inspection, modi-  
fication or product recall under applicable laws or regulations.  
NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-  
POSE APPLIES TO THIS EQUIPMENT AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY OR  
GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH  
RESPECT TO THIS EQUIPMENT SHALL BIND THE UNDERSIGNED (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW  
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLU-  
SION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU). CANON USA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR  
PROFITS, EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE, STORAGE CHARGES, LOSS OR  
CORRUPTION OF DATA, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA STORED  
ON THE EQUIPMENT’S HARD DRIVE, OR ANY OTHER SPECAINCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABTO USTHE EQUIPMENT, REGARDLESS OF  
THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS ASEND EVEN IF CANON USA HAS BEEN ADVISED  
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CANON  
USA BE GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRTHE EQUIPMENT SOLD BY CANON USA AND  
CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WTHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU ASSUME ALL RISK  
AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OINJRY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS  
AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT NOT  
CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CANON USA. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE  
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITA-  
TION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU).THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE  
ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS EQUIPMENT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS  
A GIFT.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to  
state.  
CANON U.S.A., INC.  
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CANADA  
CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY  
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) with respect to  
Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment (the “Equipment”) purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is  
only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for this Equipment to a Canon  
Service Facility when repairs are required.  
The Equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective materials or  
workmanship as follows:  
Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or, at Canon Canadas 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 fail-  
ure to follow instructions contained in the instructiomnual;  
ii) the use of accessories, attachments, producpplieparts or devices with the Equipment  
that do not conform to Canon specifications t causabnormally frequent service problems;  
iii) repairs or services performed by any thethan a Canon Service Facility;  
iv) defective batteries or any exposure tsand or dirt;  
v) shipping (claim must be prented to tpper);  
(b) Any serial number on the video equiment s altered or removed.  
(c) The Equipment is used for commercial, professional or industrial purposes.  
This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet (exterior finish) of the Equipment, media, nor does it apply  
to Equipment purchased outside Canada.  
If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive, Canon Canada recommends that data stored on that drive be  
duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the event of a failure or other malfunction of such drive.  
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE  
Ship your Equipment in its original carton, box or equivalent, properly packed, fully insured with shipping  
charges prepaid, together with a copy of your bill of sale or other proof of purchase and a description of the  
problem to any of the Canon Service Facilities in Canada.  
LIMITATIONS  
Except as otherwise required by applicable legislation, this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, condi-  
tions, guarantees or representations, express or implied, statutory or otherwise, relative to the Equipment,  
including implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.  
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Canon Canada assumes no liability for special, consequential or incidental damages, loss or corruption of  
data including, without limitation, data stored on the hard disk drive of the Equipment or loss that may arise,  
whether on account of negligence or otherwise, from the use, misuse or inability to use the Equipment  
(including loss of profit, revenue, media or enjoyment) or from failure to conform to any express or implied  
warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations. Any recovery under this limited warranty shall not  
exceed the purchase price of the equipment. Canon Canada does not assume or authorize any other per-  
son 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 per-  
son for whom it was purchased as a gift and states your exclusive remedy.  
NOTICE TO CONSUMER  
If you plan to take important videos or if the product has not been used for some time, please check all  
functions with the instruction book before using it.  
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USA  
CANON U.S.A., INC. NEW JERSEY OFFICE  
100 Jamesburg Road, Jamesburg, NJ 08831 USA  
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210 Ward Avenue, Suite 200, Honolulu, Hl 96814 USA  
If you have any questions, call the Canon U.S.A.  
Information Center toll-free at 1-800-828-4040 (USA only).  
CANADA  
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6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, ON L5T 1
If you have any questions, call the CanCanada Information Center toll free  
(in Canada only) at 1-800-OK-N (1-800-652-2666).  
Si vous avez des questions, veuiéléphoner 1-800-OK-CANON  
(1-800-652-2666, sans fris aCanada seulement).  
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CENTRO Y SURAMÉRICA  
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