Canon LEGRIA FS22 User Manual

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Digital Video Camcorder  
Instruction Manual  
Getting to Know the Camcorder  
What is so special about recording on flash memory?  
Your videos and photos are recorded in the built-in memory (  
/
/
only) or  
on a memory card (SD or SDHC card). Recording on flash memory means the are no  
moving parts in the recorder unit of the camcorder. To you, it means a camchat is  
smaller, lighter and faster.  
Other featureorder  
Whether you are ustime oery experienced, this  
camcorder offers mhe folloe just but a few examples of  
thy functions experie
Dual S
23): W
, recording is as simple as pressing a  
single button and usimcorder will take care of the rest!  
• Special Scene recording p
When recording in a variety of situations,  
such as at the beach, the cammatically selects the optimal settings for that  
situation.  
-recording fu(  
46): The camcorder records for 3 seconds before you start  
ing, ensurat those once-in-a-lifetime moments do not slip by.  
• Vide
play it back.  
44): Create a montage of scenes and even set it to music when you  
3
 
Introduction  
About this Manual  
Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA FS22/FS21/FS20/FS200*. Please read  
this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future refence.  
Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting
).  
* Availability differs from area to area.  
Conventions Used in this Manual  
IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s op
NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operat.  
POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requiregarding the
described.  
: Reference page number in this ma
To complete some operations you will neher instruction  
manuals. This will be indicated with the folhe name of the  
relevant chapter or s
Refer to oftware” n manual, included as a  
PDF file L VIDEution Disk CD-ROM.  
Refer tf the ol DW-100 DVD Burner.  
ext that aown in tn.  
terms
When nospecified a-in memory”, the term “memory” by  
itself refers to both (  
“Scene” refers to one mooint you press the  
start recording until you presause the recording.  
).  
Start/Stop  
button to  
he photos includethis manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.  
ess indicated wise, illustrations and menu icons refer to the  
.
8
 
Special Scene Recording Programs  
Names of buttons and switches other  
than the joystick are indicated within  
a “button” frame.  
Recording in a very bright ski resort or  
capturing the full colors of a sunset or a  
fireworks display becomes as easy as  
selecting a Special Scene recordin
program. For details about the a
options, refer to the sidebar on p
FUNC.  
For example  
.
(
Brackets [ ] are used to refer to menu  
options as they are displayed on  
screen. In tables in this manual the  
default value is shown in boldface.  
For example [ON], [OFF].  
FUNC.  
[
[
PROGRAM
PORTRAIT]  
to display the
N) recording prog
rding program  
In this manual, the  
For a detailed explansing the
arrow is used to abbtions.  
.  
9
Introduction  
Overview  
Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs  
The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder.  
CA-570 Compact Power  
Adapter  
BP-808 Battery Pack  
WL-D88 Wireless Controller Lithium Butto
CR2025 for W
ntroller  
STV-250N  
IFC-400PCU USB Cable  
Stereo Video Cable  
Yellow • Red • White plugs  
CD-ROed with tamcorder.  
PIXELA Application * and ‘PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE Ver.4  
Installation Guide’  
- ImageMixer 3 SE Ver.4 Tsaving and transferring movies.  
- Music Transfer Utility Ver.1 - ing music for Video Snapshot and  
slideshow playbao the camcorder.  
XELA Applicatsc Ver.1 Disc 2 CD-ROM*  
ageMixer 3 S4 Video Tools - For managing, editing, and playing back  
s.  
DIution Disk CD-ROM* - Contains software for saving, managing,  
and pros.  
Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM - Contains the full-length camcorder  
instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file) as well as music files for playing  
back Video Snapshot scenes. This CD-ROM cannot be played back on a CD player.  
The music files on this CD-ROM are for exclusive use with the supplied PIXELA  
applications, Music Transfer Utility and ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools. For more  
details, refer to the ‘Music Transfer Utility Software Guide’ and ‘ImageMixer 3 SE  
Software Guide’ on the PIXELA Application Disc Ver.1 Disc 1 CD-ROM.  
* The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on PDF file).  
10  
   
Components Guide  
Left side view  
RESET button (  
VIDEO SNAP (Video Snapshutton  
(
(
44)/  
67, 77)  
(print/share)
DISP. (on-scresplay) bu
51, 64)/  
BATT. INFO butt
(
Uminal (  
72)  
erminal (  
ed) (  
7
52)  
ry access) indicator  
Right side view  
Drminal (  
Minlight (  
Stereophone  
Front
11  
 
Introduction  
Remote sensor (  
LCD screen ( 21)  
ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator  
Back view  
(
Camera mode dial (  
Start/Stop button (  
23)  
31)  
(camera/play) button
4)  
PLAYLIST button (  
53)/  
Zoom in T (teleph) button (  
(stop) butto
Zoom out W (widetto
y/pause) but
/
Top view  
button (  
3
T(  
102)  
Batease latch (  
Memd slot (  
28)  
Battery artment (  
Battery cment cover/  
Memory caslot cover  
erial number  
The serial number label is located on the top  
surface of the battery compartment cover.  
12  
 
Wireless Controller WL-D88  
START/STOP button (  
31)  
/
FUNC. button (  
MENU button (  
PLAYLIST button (  
25, 83)  
53)  
Navigation buttons (  
/
)
(frame utton (  
(fast rever(  
(play) button (  
utton (  
n (  
35)  
57)  
ance) button (  
rward) button (  
36)  
Dn-screen display) button  
4)  
(
13  
 
Introduction  
Screen Displays  
Recording Movies  
Operating mode (  
23)  
Recording program (  
White balance (  
Image effects (  
Digital effects (  
Recording mode
48)  
Remote senso
( 48)  
83)  
tion (  
16)  
Playing Movies  
(During Playback)  
recorded (record  
(hours : minutes :  
ecording)  
Rerecording time  
memory card  
/
In the built-in  
16)  
memory  
Remaining ry time (  
Headphone output (  
Wind screen off (  
Backlight correction (  
47)  
Joystick guide (  
Mini video light (  
Level marker (  
24)  
Audio level indicator (  
85)  
Time code/Playback time  
(hours : minutes : seconds)  
Scene number  
Data code (  
85)  
14  
   
Recording Photos  
Zoom (  
32), Exposure  
41, 42)  
(
Recording program (  
White balance (  
Image effect (  
Digital effect (  
Drive mode (  
48)  
Photo quality/size (  
57)  
Manual focus (  
Remaining batime (  
Number of phable
On the memo
Viewing Photos  
/
uilt-in  
46)  
)  
24)  
osure lock (  
shake warning (  
emote sensor off (  
84)  
Phomber (  
Curreto / Total number of photos  
Histogr64)  
16, 88)  
Date and ime of recording  
Photo protection mark (  
64)  
Manual exposure (  
Photo size (  
File size  
Aperture value  
Shutter speed (  
15  
Introduction  
Memory operation  
• Depending on the conditions under which the  
camcorder and the battery pack are used, the  
actual battery charge may not be indicated  
accurately.  
Record,  
Record pause,  
Playback,  
Playback pause,  
Fast playback,  
Fast reverse playback,  
Slow playback,  
Slow reverse playback  
only:  
BATT.INFO  
• When the camcorder is off, press  
to display the charge status of a batack.  
The Intelligent System will display ge  
status (as a percentage) and the re
recording time (in mfor 5 secthe  
battery pack is exhaatter
Frame advance,  
Frame reverse  
information may not be di
Remaining recording time  
When there is no more free space on the memory,  
s available  
[
END] (built-in memory,  
only) or [ END] (memory card) will  
be displayed and the recording will stop.  
/
/
photos  
otos  
hotos can be recorded  
• Whphotos, the display will  
alwayreen.  
,
Remaining battery
Dependhe recording conditions, the  
umber ole photos displayed may not  
crease eva recording has been  
de, or may ease by 2 photos at once.  
• The icon shows a rou
reing charge as a
battery pa
recordingback time
displayed, in minutes, next
Photo number  
photo number indicates the name and  
location of the file on the memory card. For  
example, the file name of photo 101-0107 is  
“IMG_0107.JPG”, stored under the folder  
“DCIM\101CANON”.  
• When  
is displayed in red,
battery pack with a fully charged o
When you attach an embattery pack, the  
wer may turn off displaying  
first time you usery pack, fully  
.
t and then ucamcorder until the  
bay exhausted. Doing so  
will ensemaining recording time  
will be displayed accurately.  
16  
         
Preparations  
This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the  
menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your  
camcorder.  
2 Plug the power cord inpower  
Getting Started  
outlet.  
3 Connect the mpact
adapter to cordDC IN  
terminal.  
Charging the Battery Pack  
The camcorder can be powered with a  
battery pack or directly using the  
compact power adapter. Charge the  
battery pack before use.  
For approximate cha
recording/playback
battery pack, refer
Slide the battery compartment  
cover away from the lens and  
open it.  
5 Insert the battery pack all the way  
into the compartment and press  
gently until it clicks.  
DC IN te
6 Close the cover and slide it toward  
the lens until you hear a click.  
1 Connect the power cord to the  
compact power adapter.  
17  
       
Preparations  
TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK  
ON/OFF(CHG) indicator  
tch  
7 Charging will start when the  
camcorder is turned off.  
• The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator starts  
flashing in red. The indicator will go  
out when the chargi
completed.  
• If the indicator f
refer to Trouble
y compartmen
m the lens and  
2 tery release latch and  
puhe battery pack.  
3 Clocover and slide it toward  
the letil you hear a click.  
TTERY PA
IMPORTA
urn off the camcorder before  
onnecting or disconnecting the  
compact power adapter. After turning  
off the camcorder, important data is  
updated in the memory. Be sure to wait  
until the ON/OFF(CHG) indicator turns  
off.  
Disconnect the com
adapter from the cam
Unplug the power cord fr
power outlet and te compact  
ower adapter.  
• We recommend charging the battery  
pack in temperatures between 10 °C  
and 30 °C. Outside the temperature  
range of 0 °C to 40 °C, the charging will  
not start.  
• Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC  
IN terminal or to the compact power  
adapter any electrical equipment that is  
not expressly recommended for use  
with this camcorder.  
To prevent equipment breakdowns and  
excessive heating, do not connect the  
18  
   
supplied compact power adapter to  
voltage converters for overseas travels  
or special power sources such as those  
on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters,  
etc.  
1 Press the tab in the direction of  
the arrow and pull out the battery  
holder.  
2 Place the lithium button battery  
with the + side facing up.  
3 Insert the battery holder
NOTES  
• Turn off the camcorder before charging  
the battery pack. The battery pack will  
not charge while the camcorder is on.  
• If remaining battery time is an issue, you  
can power the camcorder using the  
compact power adapter so the battery  
pack will not be consumed.  
TO USE THE WIRELESS CONTRO
• Charged battery packs continue to  
discharge naturally. Therefore, charge  
them on the day of use, or the day  
before, to ensure a full charge.  
• We recommend that yery  
packs to last 2 to 3
you think you mig
paWirele
(
only) and Acce
Point the wireless controller at the  
camcorder’s remote sensor when  
you press the buttons.  
You can rotate the LCD panel 180  
degrees to use the wireless controller  
from the front of the camcorder.  
irst, insert the supplied lithiu
attery CR2025 inte wireless  
troller.  
NOTES  
• The wireless controller may not work  
properly when the remote sensor is  
situated under strong light sources or  
direct sunlight.  
• If the wireless controller does not work,  
check that [WL.REMOTE] is not set to  
Tab  
[
OFF  
] (  
87). Otherwise,  
replace the battery.  
19  
     
Preparations  
Accessories  
TO ATTACH A WRIST STRAP  
g end of the
back bracket
ead the wrist st
tnd fasten.  
Yoch the wrist strap to  
the sunt on the grip belt to use  
both fa convenience and  
rotecti
Fasten the grip belt.  
• Adjust the grip belt so that you can  
reach the zoom lever with your index  
Start/Sto
finger, and the  
your thumb.  
You can remove th
replace it with the
THE GRIP B
O ATTACH A OULDER STRAP  
1 Lift tandgrip's flap  
and detach the strap from the  
Velcro pad.  
2 Pull the strap to remove it first  
from the front bracket on the  
camcorder, then to unthread it  
from the handgrip and finally to  
remove it from the rear bracket on  
the camcorder.  
Pass the ends of the shoulder strap  
through the strap mount on the grip  
belt and adjust the length of the  
strap.  
20  
 
-
To allow the camcorder to be  
operated with the wireless controller  
from the front.  
You can also remove the grip belt and  
attach the shoulder strap directly to the  
rear bracket on the camcorder.  
TO REATTACH THE GRIP BELT  
180°  
1 Pass the end of the strap through  
the rear bracket on the  
camcorder.  
2 Thread the strap through the  
padded handgrip and then pass it  
through the front bracket on the  
camcorder.  
90°  
3 Fasten the grip belt as necessary,  
attach the strap to the Velcro pad  
on the handgrip and close the flap.  
180°  
Adjusting the Posi
of the LCD Screen  
ct can monitor the LCD screen  
NOTE
bout the LCD screen: The screen is  
otating CD Pane
roduced 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.  
Open the LCD panel 9
You can rotate the pane
downward.  
You can rotate tanel 180 degrees  
ward the lensting the LCD  
el 180 degran be useful in  
owing
- include yourself in  
the picwhen recording with the  
self timer.  
21  
     
Preparations  
LCD Backlight  
You can set the brightness of the  
screen to dim, normal or bright. To set  
the screen to dim, turn on [LCD  
DIMMER] (s 85). To toggle between  
normal and bright or to turn off [LCD  
DIMMER], perform the following  
procedure.  
While the camcorder is on, hod  
DISP.  
pressed down f
2 seconds.  
Repeat the operation
normal and bright.  
This settidoes not a
brightness of the recordi
Using the bright setting wil
effective usage time of the ba
hen the compact per adapter is  
nnected while thtness of the  
en is normal, tghtness will  
tically chabright.  
22  
you change the camcorder's settings to  
your preference.  
Basic Operation of the  
Camcorder  
Operating Modes  
The camcorder's operating mode is  
determined by the  
the position of the camera mode dial. In  
this manual, indicates that a  
function is available in the operating  
mode shown and indicates that  
button and  
the function is not available. See the  
following table for a summary of the  
operating modes.  
mode dial to  
to
tto mode. You do  
Recording: Dual Shot a
Recording  
noworry about any settings  
and hoot video using just  
Start/S
The camcorder off
for recording video
31) or take photos using  
57). You can also use  
ust  
PHO
Sh
mode)
he zoom Quick Start (  
deo Snapshot ( 44).  
o set the camcorder to flexible  
ecording mode, turn the camera mode  
dial to for movies or for photos.  
34) and  
er not t
detailed mcorder s
flexible recording mo
perating mode  
Iisplay  
Operation  
Recording movies or photos to the memory (Dual Shot)  
Recording movies to the memory  
(green)  
(blue)  
Recording photos to the memory  
Playing movies from the memory (press  
camera mode dial is set to or  
Viewing photos from the memory (press  
camera mode dial is set to  
while the  
while the  
(green)  
)
(blue)  
)
*
/
/
only.  
23  
           
Preparations  
You can access the menus and change  
settings to your preference. Even in  
flexible recording mode, the camcorder  
can help you with the settings. For  
example, you can use the Special  
Joystick and Joystick Guide  
Use the joystick to operate the  
camcorder's menus.  
Scene recording programs (  
41) to  
set at once all the optimal settings to  
match special recording conditions.  
Push the joystick up, down, lefght  
(
,
) to select an item ge  
settings.  
Playback  
Press  
to switch between the  
recording mode indicated by the  
camera mode dial and playback mode  
(
/
/
the selected  
media will remain the same). When the  
camera mode dial is set to or  
pressing switches the  
self (  
) to save
,
an action. On men
ated by the icon  
camcorder to movie playba.  
When the camera mod
, pressing  
camcorder to photo
Even if the camcord
OFF  
OFF  
pressing  
will s
OFF  
A
ionding
M
NOTES  
he functions that appear in the joystick  
guide depend on the operating mode.  
By default, the joystick guide is  
minimized. Push the joystick ( ) to  
display it.  
mode you cannot acc
nus or joystick guide but you c
nge the following sngs in advance,  
e setting the caer to  
- Rg mode ies  
- Size
- Widescr
During  
a function and press  
or  
mode, select (  
to change the  
)
setting. With some functions, you will  
need to make further adjustments  
(indicated by small arrows).  
During playback mode, select (  
“row” of functions and press  
- Auto slow shutter  
- All settings in the [  
menu  
SYSTEM SETUP]  
) a  
to  
- LCD screen dimmer  
- Demo mode  
- Image stabilizer  
operate the function in the middle or  
push the joystick ( ) to operate the  
function on the left or right side of the  
row, respectively.  
24  
       
FUNC.  
1 Press  
2 Select (  
.
In either mode, if you wait a few  
seconds, the joystick guide will  
minimize again but the selected  
function can still be operated. You can  
also push the joystick ( ) to hide the  
joystick guide.  
) the icon of the  
function you want to change from  
the left side column.  
Menu items not available will appear  
grayed out.  
3 Select ( ) the desireing  
from the available optit the  
bottom bar.  
• The selectwil
highlighted in
Using the Menus  
me settingeed  
urther selecti/or  
Many of the camcorder’s functions can  
be adjusted from the menus that open  
after pressing the FUNC. button  
FUNC.  
Follow the add
ides that will a
n (such as the  
rrows, etc.).  
(
). To access the menus, set the  
camcorder to flexible recode.  
In mode, excep
exceptions, most m
return to their defa
For details about t
options and settin
C.  
4
to save the settings  
se the menu.  
FUNC.  
Yopress  
menny time.  
to close the  
enu Op
electing ation from the Setup Menus  
Selecting a FUNC. Men
Recording Mode  
FUNC.  
1 Press  
.
25  
       
Preparations  
2 Select (  
press  
menus.  
,
) the  
icon and  
First Time Settings  
to open the setup  
MENU  
You can also press  
wireless controller (  
FUNC.  
on the  
only) or  
hold  
pressed down for more  
Setting the Date and Time  
than 1 second or to open directly the  
setup menus screen.  
You will need to set the date ame of  
the camcorder byou ca
using it. The [DATscrell  
appear automatically
3 Select (  
) the desired menu from  
the left side column and press  
.
The title of the selected menu  
appears on top of the screen and  
under it the list of settings.  
camlock is not
4 Select (  
) the setting you want  
to change and press  
.
• The orange selection bar indicates  
the menu setting curre
selected. Items no
appear in black.  
• Push the joystic
the menu selec
When tATE/TIME] screen appears,  
e year displayed in orange and  
icated p/down arrows.  
5 Select (  
) the d
to save
Change (  
) the year and move  
) to the month.  
FC.  
Press  
.
Change the rest of the fields  
(month, day, hour and minutes) in  
the same way.  
FUNC.  
You can press  
menu at any time.  
t
3 Select ( ) [OK] and press  
to  
start the clock and close the setup  
screen.  
IMPORTANT  
• When you do not use the camcorder for  
about 3 months, the built-in  
rechargeable lithium battery may  
discharge completely and the date and  
time setting may be lost. In such case,  
recharge the built-in lithium battery  
(
104) and set the time zone, date  
and time again.  
26  
     
• The date appears in a year-month-day  
format only in the first setup screen. In  
subsequent screen displays the date  
and time will appear as day-month-year  
(for example, [1.JAN.2009 12:00 AM]).  
NOTES  
• If you changed the language by mistake,  
select the menu item with the  
and change the setting.  
mark  
You can change the date format (  
• The displays  
and  
that  
You can also change the date and time  
later on (not during the initial setup). To  
open the [DATE/TIME] screen:  
FUNC.  
appear in some menu screeefer to  
the name of buttons on thcorder  
and will not change, regarf the  
language selec.  
[
MENU]  
[
DATE/TIME SETUP]  
[DATE/TIME]  
ime Zone  
Changing the Language  
zone to match y
ault setting is Paris
(
Options  
[
]
[MELA
[
[
TO SET TME TIME ZONE  
[NEDER
[POLSKI]  
UNC.  
[
]
[
[
MENU]  
DATE/TIME SETUP]  
[ENGLISH]  
[ESPAÑOL]  
[PORTUGUÊS]  
[
]
[T.ZONE/DST]  
Your local time zone*  
RANÇAIS]  
IANO]  
[TÜR
]
FUNC.  
[
[
]
]
WHEN YOU TRAVEL  
FUNC.  
FUNC.  
[
[
MENU]  
DISPLAY SETUP]  
[
[
MENU]  
DATE/TIME SETUP]  
[LANGUAGE  
Desired language  
]
[T.ZONE/DST]  
Local time at your destination*  
FUNC.  
FUNC.  
* To adjust for daylight saving time, select the  
area name marked with a  
.
27  
       
Preparations  
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card  
Using a Memory Card  
Make sure to initialize all memory cards  
before using them with this camcorder  
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with  
the Camcorder  
(
29).  
You can use commercially available  
SDHC (SD high capacity) memory  
cards and  
SD memory cards with  
this camcorder to record movies and  
photos. However, depending on the  
memory card, you may not be able to  
record movies on it. Refer to the  
following table.  
As of December 2008, the
recording function has
using SD/SDHC mem
by Panasonic, SanD
1 Tuhe camcorder.  
Makthat the ON/OFF(CHG)  
(powege) indicator is off.  
NOTES  
Slide thmory card slot cover  
way from the lens and open it.  
t the ed Clas
ass is a standard that
inimum guaranteed dat
eed of SD/SDHC memory
en you buy a new memory ca
for the Speed logo on the  
ge.  
nsert the memory card straight,  
with the label facing away from the  
lens, all the way into the memory  
card slot until it clicks.  
4 Close the cover and slide it toward  
the lens until you hear a click.  
Memore for recording movies  
Memory card  
Capacity  
SD Speed Class  
Recording movies  
64 MB or less  
128 MB to 2 GB  
512 MB to 2 GB  
4 GB to 32 GB  
*
SD memory cards  
SDHC memory cards  
or higher  
or higher  
* Depending on the memory card, it may not be possible to record movies.  
28  
           
depend on the recording mode (for movies)  
or size/quality (for photos) currently in use.  
Do not force the cover closed if the  
memory card is not correctly  
inserted.  
IMPORTANT  
Initializing the Built-In Memory (  
only) or MeCard  
/
/
Memory cards have front and back sides  
that are not interchangeable. Inserting a  
memory card facing the wrong direction  
can cause a malfunction of the camcorder.  
Initialize memods wheuse  
them with this er foirst  
time. You can also ory  
NOTES  
cabuilt-in me
/
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.  
only) to perm
a it contains.  
At the time
t-in memory co
d contains music fi
fshot and slideshow  
pla
/
/
Memory for the Re
(
ptions  
u cat to re
and photos in the buil
the memory card. The b
is the default media for rec
INITIALIZE]  
Clears the file allocation table but does not  
physically erase the stored data.  
[COMPL.INIT.]  
(
Erases all data completely.  
FU
/
/
FUNC.  
[
[
MEMORY OPER.]  
[
[
MENU]  
MEMORY OPER.]  
[MEDIA:MOVIES] or  
[MEDIA:PHOTOS]  
The memory you want to use*  
Press  
[INITIALIZE]  
want to initialize  
Initialization method  
[YES]* [OK]  
The memory you  
FUNC.  
* For each media, you can check the total,  
used, and approximate available space.  
The approximate available space will  
FUNC.  
29  
       
Preparations  
FUNC.  
[
[
MENU]  
MEMORY OPER.]  
[INITIALIZE]  
Initialization method  
[YES]*  
[OK]  
FUNC.  
* Press  
to cancel the complete  
initialization while it is in progress. All  
recordings will be erased but the recording  
media can be used without any problem.  
IMPORTANT  
• Initializing the memory will permanently  
erase all data. Lost original recordings  
cannot be recovered. Make u  
back up important reco
advance using an ex
(
74).  
• Music files for Vide
be erased. Use the
Mansfer Util
the su
Manual/ic Data D
For details, refer to the s
instruction manual (PDF fil
While the initialization is in pr
ot disconnect the poer source o
the camcorder.  
30  
Video  
This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including  
recording, playback, and memory operations.  
STOP  
You can also press  
on  
Basic Recording  
the LCD panel.  
WHEN YOU HAVREC
Shooting Video  
1 re that the
off.  
amcorder.  
panel.  
(
Obfollowing precautions while  
the S indicator is on or flashing.  
Failing so may result in permanent  
data losamage to the memory.  
Do not ohe memory card slot cover.  
Do not dinnect the power source or  
turn off the camcorder.  
Do not change the operating mode.  
NOTES  
About the Power Save mode: To save power  
when the camcorder is powered by a  
battery pack, the camcorder will  
the camede dial to  
or  
automatically shut off if left without any  
operations for 5 minutes (  
87). Press  
2 Turn amcorder.  
to turn on the camcorder.  
/
/
You can select  
• When recording in bright places it may  
be difficult to use the LCD screen.  
Conversely, when recording in dark  
places, the LCD panel may be a  
nuisance to others nearby. In such  
cases, change the brightness of the  
the memory to be used for recording  
movies ( 29).  
Start/Stop  
3 Press  
recording.  
• Recording starts; press  
again to pause the recording.  
to begin  
Start/Stop  
LCD screen accordingly (  
21, 86).  
31  
         
Video  
NOTES  
Selecting the Video Quality  
(Recording Mode)  
• The camcorder uses a variable bit rate  
(VBR) to encode video so the actual  
recording times will vary depending on  
the content of the scenes.  
• The camcorder retains the lasting  
used even if you set the camr to  
mode.  
The camcorder offers 3 recording  
modes. Changing the recording mode  
will change the recording time available  
on the memory. Select XP mode for  
better movie quality; select LP mode for  
longer recording times. The following  
table gives approximate recording  
times.  
Zoocal, Advanctal  
(
rs three types of  
zanced and digital  
FUNC.  
[
STANDARD PLA
zo
avail
ode, all three types are  
mode, only the  
Desired recording
FUNC.  
advanoom is available; in  
ode, oe optical zoom is  
ailable.  
Approximate recording t
Default value  
LP  
Recording mode  
Memory  
SPꢀ  
GB memory card  
memory card  
4 ory card  
10 min.  
25 min.  
55 min.  
20 min.  
40 min.  
35 min.  
1 hr. 15 min.  
2 hr. 35 min.  
1 hr. 20 min.  
ry/  
8 GB memory card  
Built-in memory/  
16 GB memory card  
Built-in memory/  
32 GB memory card  
1 hr. 50 min.  
3 hr. 40 min.  
7 hr. 20 min.  
2 hr. 45 min.  
5 hr. 30 min.  
11 hr. 5 min.  
5 hr. 10 min.  
10 hr. 20 min.  
20 hr. 50 min.  
• When a recording exceeds 4 GB, it will be divided and saved as scenes smaller than 4 GB.  
/
/
The camcorder comes pre-installed with about 170 MB of music  
files.  
32  
       
Selecting the Zoom Type  
[WIDESCREEN] set to [  
ON] (16:9)  
/
/
45x*,  
41x**  
The picture angle will be wider at both full  
telephoto and full wide-angle.  
** The picture angle will be widfull  
wide-angle.  
(
*
Default value  
Options  
[
OPTICAL] (37x)  
[WIDESCREEN] set to [  
OFF
The zoom range is limited to the optical  
magnification ratio of the lens.  
[
ADVANCED](Advanced Zoom)  
ab
In addition to the optical zoom range, the  
camcorder processes the image digitally to  
obtain a larger zoom range without any  
m  
deterioration in image quality. When recording  
movies with a 16:9 aspect ratio, the field of view  
(picture angle) will change. Refeble in  
(
the NOTES section.  
g  
is [  
ADVANCED].  
[
DIGITAL] (200
When this option is sel
ital zoom (
om inwhen yo
optical zoom range (white
indicator). With the digital zoo
processed digitally so image qua
deteriorate the more you zoom in.  
W
T
W
T
C.  
MENU]  
MERUP]  
W Zoom out  
T Zoom in  
[Z
Desired option  
FUNC.  
Move the zoom lever toward W to  
zoom out (wide-angle). Move it  
toward T to zoom in (telephoto).  
NOTES  
Press gently for a slow zoom; press  
harder for faster zooms. You can also  
set [ZOOM SPEED] ( 83) to one of  
three constant speeds (3 is the fastest,  
1 the slowest).  
• The zoom range of the advanced zoom  
will change depending on the aspect  
ratio of the scene (  
83).  
33  
 
Video  
camcorder entered the standby  
mode.  
NOTES  
• Keep at least 1 m away from the  
subject. At full wide angle, you can  
focus on a subject as close as 1 cm.  
• When [ZOOM SPEED] is set to  
2 When you wish to resume  
recording, open the LCD panel.  
The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator will  
return to green and the camcrder  
will be ready to record.  
[
VARIABLE]:  
- The zoom speed will be faster in  
record pause mode than when actually  
recording.  
IMPORTANT  
- When you use the T and W buttons on  
Do not disconnect so
during standby mode (
OFFator is lit in
the wireless controller (  
LCD panel, the zoom speed will be  
constant at [ SPEED 3].  
only) or  
D panel under so
example while  
menu is being  
Quick Start Function  
dile the battery charge is  
lowe the memory card slot cover  
is ope camcorder may not enter  
the stamode. Check that the ON/  
OFF(CHcator changes to orange.  
he camcwill shut off if left in  
andby mode for 10 minutes,  
When you close the
camcorder on, the c
the standby mode. In
camcorder consume
d when
ergy whou are u
ack. Additionally, when
CD panel or change the p
ode dial, the camcorder is r
rt recording in apprximately  
gardless of the [POWER SAVE] setting  
87). Press  
to turn on the  
camcorder.  
You can select the length of time until  
shut-off or turn off the Quick Start function  
cond*, allowing o record the  
t right away.  
with the [QUICK START] setting (  
88).  
* Tal time reqaries depending  
on ns.  
(
1 With the camcorder on and in a  
recording mode, close the LCD  
panel.  
A beep will sound and the ON/  
OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator  
will change to orange to indicate the  
34  
     
4 Press  
/
or  
to begin the  
Basic Playback  
playback.  
• Playback will start from the scene  
selected and continue until the end  
of the last scene recorded.  
• Press  
playback.  
• Press  
/
again to pause the  
Playing Back the Video  
to stop thyback  
and return to the indeen.  
(
ADJUSTING THE VO
1 joystick ( ) to display  
tstick guide.  
2 Pujoystick (  
the tw.  
) to select  
camera
or  
Adjust
) the volume.  
To turn off the volume, keep the  
joystick pressed ( ) toward  
the volume bars disappear.  
until  
2 Press  
• Even if the camcord
pressing will tur
camcorder in pyback mode.  
.
IMPORTANT  
• The original s index screen  
appears aftew seconds.  
• Observe the following precautions while  
the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.  
Failing to do so may result in permanent  
data loss.  
- Do not open the memory card slot  
cover.  
- Do not disconnect the power source  
or turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not change the operating mode.  
You may not be able to play back with  
another device the movies you recorded  
on the memory card with this  
3 (  
,
e selection  
frne you want to  
play b
Push the joystick (  
selection frame and browse (  
through whole index pages. Push the  
) to extend the  
)
joystick (  
screen.  
) to return to the index  
camcorder. In such case, play back the  
35  
           
Video  
movies on the memory card using this  
camcorder.  
You may not be able to play back with  
this camcorder movies recorded using  
another device.  
Frame Advance/Reverse (  
In playback pause mode, press  
on the wireless controller to  
reverse a few frames (approx.  
0.5 seconds) or to advance one frame.  
Hold the button pressed for continuous  
playback.  
only)  
or  
NOTES  
Depending on the recording conditions,  
you may notice brief stops in video or  
sound playback between scenes.  
Skipping scenes  
To skip to the nexene:  
Display the joysti
) the bottom row 
joystoward  
ely, press  
(
Special playback modes  
.
To enter the special playback modes,  
use the wireless controller (  
13) and joystick guide (  
only;  
24). There  
is no sound during the special playback  
modes.  
nning of the curr
se previous scene:  
Disick guide  
) tom row Push the  
joystictoward  
Alively, press  
eless cer.  
Select  
Fast playback  
(
From normal playbac
scenes at a faster sp
Every time the opera
the playback speed
*.  
* on the  
epeat to sthe beginning of the  
evious scene.  
play thstick gu
) the middle row 
ystick ( ) toward 
.  
ding special playback modes  
uring any special playback mode,  
Alternatively, press  
press  
/
on the camcorder or  
the wireless contror.  
on the wireless controller (  
only)  
to return the camcorder to its initial  
playback mode.  
playback  
Fryback pauode, play back  
scenlowed than normal.  
Slow plthe normal speed;  
slow reverse playback is 1/12 the  
normal speed.  
NOTES  
• During some special playback modes,  
you may notice some anomalies (blocky  
video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the  
playback picture.  
• The speed indicated on the screen is  
approximate.  
Display the joystick guide  
) the middle row Push the  
joystick ( ) toward or  
Select  
(
.
or  
Alternatively, press  
on the wireless controller.  
36  
   
3 Return (  
select the scene or photo.  
) to the index screen to  
Selecting What Recordings to Play Back  
From the index screen, you can select  
whether to play back movies or photos.  
You can also use the tabs on the top of  
the screen to select the media from  
Selecting Scenes by RecordinDate  
which to play back recordings (  
only).  
/
You can search for all the rngs  
you made on ular dar  
example, to find oviu shot  
during a special eve
/
(
1 In the index screen, move (  
) the  
orange selection frame to the tabs  
on the top of the screen.  
CK  
/
/
by recording date is  
avfrom the original movies  
indeen.  
Selectim the List of Recordings  
Open iginal movies index  
screen.  
• From this index screen, you can  
also press  
to open the  
VIDEO SNAP  
index screen for Video Snapshot  
44) scenes.  
(
/
/
You can  
select the scenes in the built-in  
memory or on the memory card  
(
37).  
ovi
Recordings in the built-in  
memory  
Recordings on the memory  
card  
2 Open the list of recordings.  
FUNC.  
[
SCENE SEARCH]  
[SELECT DATE]  
• The list of recordings displays all  
dates in which recordings were  
made. An orange selection frame  
appears on the day.  
• The thumbnail shows a photo from  
the first scene recorded on that  
2 Select (  
) the media (  
only) and the  
/
/
recording type (scenes or photos).  
37  
       
Video  
day. Below it will appear the  
number of scenes recorded and  
the total recording time for the  
same day.  
number of scenes recorded and  
the total recording time for the  
same day.  
You can select (  
month field and change (  
) the year or  
) the  
3 Change (  
) the day and move  
) to the month or year.  
year or month to move faster  
between calendar month
(
4 Change the other fields in the  
same way to select the desired  
4 Press  
screen.  
to return to thex  
date and press  
.
The orange sframe
appear on the firred  
on thelected date
The index screen will appear with the  
selection frame on the first scene  
recorded on the selected date.  
Selecting from the Calendar Screen  
1 Open the original movies index  
screen.  
• From this index screen  
what day to sta
dar display (  
8
NC.  
to return to the  
iany time.  
also press  
VIDEO
index screen for
44) scenes.  
(
/
/
select the scen
or on th
lecting tayback Starting Point  
m the MoTimeline  
(
Open the calendar s
u can display a timeline of the scene  
and select where to begin the playback.  
This is very convenient when you want  
to play back a long scene from a  
specific point.  
FUNC.  
[
SCENE S
[CALENDAR]  
The calendar scrn appears.  
Dates that concenes (that is,  
ovies were reed on that  
appear te. Dates  
s appear in  
black
(
3 Move (  
,
) the cursor to the  
desired date.  
• When you move the cursor to a  
date displayed in white, a  
thumbnail showing a photo from  
the first scene recorded on that  
date will be displayed next to the  
calendar. Below it will appear the  
38  
     
1 In the index screen select the  
scene you want to view and press  
TO CHANGE THE INTERVAL BETWEEN FRAMES  
DISP.  
.
FUNC.  
FUNC.  
Desired interval  
• The timeline screen appears. The  
large thumbnail will show the first  
frame of the scene. Below it, the  
timeline ruler shows frames taken  
from the scene at fixed intervals.  
DISP.  
Pre-selecting Recordings he  
Index Screen  
• Press  
again to return to the  
index screen.  
Interval between frames  
You can select in aer of  
mohotos from reen  
form certain on  
, all at once.  
Recording date and time  
Scene length  
Current scene / Total number of scenes  
ete (  
40), co
only; 55
scenes to the play
(
e: Delete (  
62), copy  
only; 65) or  
64) the selected photos or  
mark all em with print orders  
(
/
Frame selected
Page slidebar  
protec
eline ruler  
69) or fer orders (  
80).  
e
) the
point fom the tim
(
3 Press  
to begin t
) the oe selection  
1 Select the movies or the photo  
index screen.  
• From this index screen, you can  
TO SELECT ANOTHEENE  
also press  
to open the  
index screen for Video Snapshot  
44) scenes.  
VIDEO SNAP  
(  
frthe laumbnail and  
chancene.  
(
/
/
You can  
select the scenes in the built-in  
memory or on the memory card  
TO MOVE BETWEEN TIMELINE RULER PAGES  
(
37).  
Move (  
frame to the slidebar below the ruler  
and display ( ) the previous/next 5  
frames in the scene.  
) the orange selection  
2 Open the selection screen.  
FUNC.  
[
SELECT]  
[INDIVIDUAL SCENES] or  
[INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS]  
• The selection screen appears.  
39  
   
Video  
3 Move (  
,
) between the  
Deleting Scenes  
scenes or photos in the index  
screen and press  
to select an  
individual scene/photo.  
You can delete original scenes that you  
are not interested in keeping. Deleting  
scenes also allows you to free uspace  
on the memory. To delete scn the  
playlist, refer to Deleting Sceom  
• A checkmark  
will appear on the  
selected scenes/photos.  
• Repeat this step to add all the  
scenes/photos you want to include  
in your selection (up to 100).  
54)
Total number of scenes selected  
Selected scenes  
[E)]  
FUNC.  
4 Press  
menu.  
twice t
Delenes recorded on the same day  
as the d scene.  
ONE SCE
TO CANCEL ALL THE S
letes only ected scene.  
LECTED SCE
etes all the scenes selected in advance  
[
SELCT]  
[REMOVE ALL SELEC
[YES] [OK]  
arked with a  
checkmark). Refer to Pre-  
(
NC.  
1 Select (  
,
) the scene you  
OTES  
want to delete, or a scene  
recorded on the date you want to  
delete.  
ection of s/photos will be  
caf the camcorder  
or chating mode.  
• Scenes in the playlist cannot be  
included in the selection.  
This step is not necessary to delete  
all scenes or previously selected  
scenes.  
2 Delete the scene(s).  
FUNC.  
[
Desired option  
FUNC.  
DELETE]  
[YES]*  
[OK]  
* If you selected any option other than [ONE  
SCENE], you can press to interrupt the  
40  
   
operation while it is in progress. Some  
scenes will be deleted nevertheless.  
Advanced Functions  
IMPORTANT  
• Be careful when deleting original  
recordings. Once deleted, an original  
scene cannot be recovered.  
Special Scene Recording Programs  
• Back up important scenes before  
Recording in a very bright ort or  
capturing the fors of a et or a  
fireworks displaes y as  
selecting a Special ng  
prr details ablable  
o the sidebae 42.  
deleting them (  
• Observe the following precautions while  
the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing  
(while scenes are being deleted).  
- Do not open the memory card slot  
cover.  
- Do not disconnect the power source  
or turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not change the operating mode.  
(
NOTES  
[
RAM AE]  
RTRAIT]  
• Deleting a scene f
movies index scr
scene from the pl
To delete all movi
le space
ay o initial
Pr
to display the Special  
SceN) recording programs  
Desireording program  
UNC.  
(
29).  
NOTES  
You may not be able to
recorded or edited using
device.  
• [ NIGHT]  
- Moving subjects may leave a trailing  
afterimage.  
- Picture quality may not be as good as  
in other modes.  
- White points may appear on the  
screen.  
- Autofocus may not work as well as in  
other modes. In such case, adjust the  
focus manually.  
• [ FIREWORKS]  
- To avoid camcorder shake, we  
recommend using a tripod. Make sure  
to use a tripod especially in  
mode, as the shutter speed slows  
down.  
41  
     
Video  
[
PORTRAIT]  
[
BEACH]  
The camcorder uses  
a large aperture,  
achieving a focus on  
the subject while  
Use this mode to  
record on a sunny  
beach. It prevents  
the subject from  
blurring other distracting details.  
being underexposed.  
[
SPORTS]  
[
SUNSET]  
Use this mode to  
record sports  
scenes such as  
tennis or golf.  
Use this mode to  
record sunsets in  
vibrant colors.  
[
NIGHT]  
[
Use this mode to  
record in dimly lit  
places.  
s
[
SNOW]  
[
FI
Use this mode to  
record in bright ski  
resorts. It prevents  
the ubject from  
Use this to  
ord fire.  
xposed.  
[ PORTRAIT]/[ SPOR
SNOW]/[ BEACH]  
- The subject may become  
overexposed on cloudy days or in  
shaded places. Check the image on  
the screen.  
[
BEACH]/[ SNOW]  
The picture may not appear s
during playback.  
PORTRAIT]  
blur effect of ackground  
ses the mu zoom in (T).  
balance or image effects, or give  
priority to the shutter speed.  
Use faster shutter speeds to record  
subjects moving quickly; use slower  
shutter speeds to add motion blur,  
emphasizing the feel of movement.  
Controlling Shutter Speed and Other  
Functions while Shooting  
Use the automatic exposure (AE)  
program to use functions like the white  
42  
                     
1/2*, 1/3*, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25  
To record in dimly lit places.  
1/50  
(
Default value  
Options  
To record under most ordinary conditions.  
1/120  
[
PROGRAM AE]ꢀ  
The camcorder automatically adjusts the  
aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal  
exposure for the subject.  
To record indoor sports scenes.  
1/250, 1/500, 1/100*  
[
SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]  
To record from wng can or to  
shoot fast-moving suba
coa
Set the shutter speed value. The camcorder  
automatically sets the appropriate aperture  
value.  
orts scenes on su.  
FUNC.  
[
PROGRAM AE]  
Desired  
recording program*  
FUNC.  
* When you select [  
do not press  
SER-PRIO.AE]  
FUNC.  
with the following p
[
- When g the shutter speed, the  
number y will flash if the value is  
not approte for the recording  
conditions. In such case, select a  
different value.  
- If you use a slow shutter speed in dark  
places, you can obtain a brighter image,  
but image quality may be lower, and  
autofocus may not work well.  
E SHUTTER
1 Adjust (  
) the sh
the desired value an
.
FUNC.  
Press  
.
tter speed guid
hat on screey the denominator  
- The image may flicker when recording  
with fast shutter speeds.  
is ed – [  
] indicates a  
shutt50 second, etc.  
Mini Video Light  
You can turn on the mini video light to  
shoot video or take photos in dark  
places.  
43  
   
Video  
CD-ROM. For details, refer to the  
software’s instruction manual (PDF file).  
(
1 Push the joystick ( ) to display  
the joystick guide.  
2 Select (  
press  
) [VID.LIGHT ] and  
.
Recorenes  
appears on the screen.  
• Press again to turn the mini  
video light off.  
(
AP  
1
.
on’s light illuminates.  
• A border appears on the  
scr
Video Snapshot  
Record a series of s
op  
Press  
.
cohem with m
ent to
anging tmusic, yo
cenes an entirely new fe
so add to the playlist (  
enes you want to watch and
r order.  
The carder records for about 4  
seconds and then automatically  
switches to record pause mode.  
• The blue border changes to black  
and roughly indicates how much  
time has passed. When the  
camcorder has finished recording,  
the screen will momentarily turn  
black as if a camera shutter had  
released.  
Use the sud software  
MTransfer Uttransfer in  
ade musion the supplied  
Instruusic Data Disc  
• Video Snapshot scenes are  
indicated in the index screen with a  
mark.  
Combining Scenes with Music  
(
44  
     
1 In the original movies index  
Transfer Utility may not be used  
without permission from the copyright  
holder, except for cases permitted  
under applicable laws, such as for  
personal use. Make sure to follow  
applicable laws when using music files.  
VIDEO SNAP  
screen, press  
.
• The button’s light illuminates.  
• An index screen appears that  
contains only the Video Snapshot  
scenes.  
2 Set the background music.  
NOTES  
FUNC.  
[
SELECT MUSIC]  
FUNC.  
Select (  
* Press  
) a track*  
• If the memory nitializemusic  
files in the mill als
erased. Use the re  
Mransfer Utir the  
n the suppl
anual/Music
to the camcor
to start/stop the track. Select  
[OFF] to set the original audio of the  
scenes.  
/
/
Make sure  
the music files are in the same  
media (built-in memory or memory  
card) that contains the scenes. For  
details, refer to the instruction  
manual (PDF file) of tplied  
software Music
The Instr
Data Disc CD-R
acks pre-installed in  
memory as well as tracks  
the not. You can change the  
tracthe memory and try out new  
comns.  
Playing Back the Sc
For deefer to the instruction  
manual (F file) of the supplied  
software Music Transfer Utility.  
Video Snapshot is deactivated if the  
camcorder is switched to playback  
mode.  
Select a cene from
playback and press  
There is no sound during
• Before transferring music files, we  
recommend making sure that there is  
enough available space in the  
memory (about 5 times more than the  
size of the music files). If there is not  
enough available space, the video  
and audio may not play back  
correctly.  
• If the USB cable is disconnected  
while transferring music files to the  
camcorder, playback of those files  
may not be possible. In such case,  
erase those music files in the  
O DELETE A MUSIK  
1 e track sion screen,  
s
ck to delete.  
2 Select 
and press  
.
3 Select ( ) [YES] and press  
.
FUNC.  
Press  
twice to return to the  
index screen.  
IMPORTANT  
Music files transferred to the camcorder  
with the supplied software Music  
45  
   
Video  
- Turning on pre-recording  
- Exiting standby mode  
- Stopping a recording  
camcorder (  
files again.  
45) and transfer the  
• Pre-recording will be turned off when  
any of the following operations are  
performed.  
- Opening the FUNC. menu or up  
menus  
Pre-recording Function  
- Leaving the camcorder witny  
operation for 5 nutes  
- Changing thg mo
- Turning on Videot  
- Setting the camcord
The camcorder will start recording 3  
Start/Stop  
seconds before you press  
,
ensuring you do not miss important  
shooting opportunities. This is  
especially useful when it is difficult to  
predict when to start recording.  
(
(
1 Puthe joystick
k guide
NC.  
MEN]  
CAMERA SETUP]  
Select (  
press  
) [Pre RE
.
[SELF TIMER]  
UNC.  
[ON  
]
appears.  
• Press again to turn pre-  
recording off.  
appears.  
mode:  
Start/Stop  
ss  
gin recording.  
In record pause mode, press  
Start/Stop  
cording wlude the 3  
.
t/Stop  
se
presse
was  
The camcorder starts recording after a  
10-second countdown*. The  
countdown appears on the screen.  
NOTES  
mode:  
• While pre-recording is on, all operational  
sounds will be turned off.  
• The camcorder will not record the full  
3 seconds if any of the following  
operations are not performed before  
3 seconds have elapsed.  
PHOTO  
Press  
, first halfway to  
activate the autofocus and then fully.  
The camcorder will record the photo  
after a 10-second countdown*. The  
countdown appears on the screen.  
46  
       
Automatic Backlight Correction  
*
2 seconds when using the wireless  
controller.  
NOTES  
• When the LCD panel is rotated toward  
the lens, we recommend pushing the  
joystick ( ) to hide the joystick guide  
When shooting subjects wstrong  
light source behind them, n have  
the camcorder automaticalect for  
the backlight.  
1 Push the joy) to lay  
the joystick guid
and make the  
icon appear larger.  
• The self timer will be canceled when any  
of the following operations are  
performed.  
Start/Stop  
- Pressing  
movies) or  
(when recording  
(when taking  
PHOTO  
) [BLC  
] s  
photos) once the countdown has  
begun  
- Turning off the camcorder  
- Changing the operating mode  
- Setting the camcorder by  
mode  
the screen.  
to end the bac
e.  
Mure Adjustment  
Automatic Backlig
osure A
Push the joystick ( ) to display  
the joystick guide.  
At times, backlit subject
too dark (underexposed) or
nder very strong lighs may appo  
ght or glaring (xposed). To  
ect this, you canually adjust  
posure or e automatic  
baorr
2 Select (  
press  
) [EXPOSURE  
] and  
.
• The exposure will be locked.  
• The exposure adjustment indicator  
and the neutral value [ 0]  
appear on the screen.  
• The adjustment range and the  
length of the exposure adjustment  
indicator will vary depending on  
the initial brightness of the picture.  
(
POINTS TO CHECK  
Select a recording program other than  
3 Adjust the (  
) the brightness of  
the image as required.  
[
FIREWORKS].  
• If you operate the zoom lever during  
exposure lock, the brightness of the  
image may change.  
47  
     
Video  
• During exposure lock, press  
to  
Infinity Focus  
return the camcorder to automatic  
exposure.  
Use this function when you wish to  
focus on faraway subjects such as  
mountains or fireworks.  
Instead of step 3 in the previous  
procedure:  
Manual Focus Adjustment  
Push the joystick ( ) towa
hold it down.  
and  
appears.  
Autofocus may not work well on the  
following subjects. In such case, focus  
manually.  
• If you operate tor pe  
joystick ( ) and hon
cha[MF] and th
ual focus.  
• Reflective surfaces  
• Subjects with low contrast or without  
vertical lines  
• Fast moving subjects  
• Through wet windows  
• Night scenes  
W
The wlance function helps you to  
ccuratroduce colors under  
ferent lig conditions so that  
te objecalways look truly  
te in your ecordings.  
S TO CHECK  
ust thm befor
ocedure.  
(
POINTS TO CHECK  
Select a recording program other than  
the Special Scene recording programs.  
1 the joysti) to display  
tck g
Default value  
Options  
AUTO]ꢀ  
2 Select
press  
CUS  
] and  
.
[
[MF] appears on the screen.  
3 Adjust ( ) the focus as  
necessary.  
• The focus will be locked.  
• During focus lock, press  
The camcorder automatically sets the white  
balance for natural-looking colors.  
[
DAYLIGHT]  
For recording outdoors on a bright day.  
to  
return the camcorder to autofocus.  
48  
       
• Custom white balance may provide  
better results in the following cases:  
- Changing lighting conditions  
- Close-ups  
[
TUNGSTEN]  
For recording under tungsten and tungsten type  
(3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.  
- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or  
forest)  
- Under mercury lamps and tain  
types of fluorescent ligh
[
SET]  
Use the custom white balance setting to make  
white subjects appear white under colored  
lighting.  
FUNC.  
[
AUTO]  
Image Effects  
Desired option*  
FUNC.  
* When you select [ SET], do not press  
and continue instead with the  
following procedure.  
image effects
saturation and  
images with sp
FUNC.  
TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE
1 Point the camc
object, zoom i
(
whole screen
POIO CHECK  
When the adjus
flashin
camcr retains
setting even if you t
camcorder.  
elect a ring program other than  
e Special Scene recording programs.  
Default value  
ptions  
IMAGE EFFECT OFF]ꢀ  
Records with no image enhancing effects.  
VIVID]  
Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation.  
NEUTRAL]  
Tones down the contrast and color saturation.  
SOFT SKIN DETAIL]  
FUNC.  
[
2 Press  
to save the
and close the mu.  
[
OTES  
stom white balance:  
- Sewhite balance in a  
sufficiently illuminated place.  
[
- Select a zoom type other than  
[
[
DIGITAL] (  
32).  
Softens the details in the skin tone area for a  
more complimentary appearance. To obtain the  
best effect, use this setting when recording a  
person in close-up. Note that areas similar to the  
skin color may lack in detail.  
- Reset the white balance when the  
lighting conditions change.  
- Depending on the light source,  
may keep flashing. The result will still  
be better than with [ AUTO].  
49  
   
Video  
FUNC.  
* You can preview the digital effect on the  
screen.  
[
IMAGE EFFECT OFF]  
**The icon of the selected digital effect  
appears.  
Desired option  
FUNC.  
Applying  
Digital Effects  
1 Push the joysticdy  
the ick guide.  
(
D.EFFECT  
Default value  
Options  
selected effec
[
D.EFFECT OFF]ꢀ  
Select this setting when you do not intend to use  
the digital effects.  
in to deactivate the  
(its icon will turn white  
[
FADE-T] (fade trigge
Select one of the faders t
with a fade from or to a b
TO FADE
vate the lected fader in record  
[
WHT]*  
black an
SEPIA]*  
ecords images in sepia tones fo
ART], [ MOSAIC]  
Start/Stop  
se mode (  
), then press  
start recording with a fade in.  
TO FADE OUT  
ct one of these digitcts to add “flavor”  
recordings.  
Activate the selected fader while  
Start/Stop  
recording ( ), then press  
to  
* Odigital are available in  
fade out and pause the recording.  
Setting  
TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT  
FUNC.  
[
D.EFFECT OFF]  
mode: Activate the selected effect  
while recording or in record pause  
mode.  
Desired fader/effect*  
FUNC.  
**  
mode: Activate the selected effect  
PHOTO  
and then press  
photo.  
to record the  
50  
   
mode:  
NOTES  
• All displays on  
• Data code only  
• All displays off  
• When you apply a fader, not only the  
picture but also the sound will fade in or  
out. When you apply an effect, the  
sound will be recorded normally.  
• The camcorder retains the last setting  
used even if you turn off the digital  
effects or change the recording  
program.  
mode:  
• All displays on  
• Regular displays only (res the  
histogram and informations)  
• All displays off  
* The following icpeawhen  
all other on-screen rd off:  
Th
F frames whocus  
mode), scrers  
odes).  
and  
), the  
On-Screen Displays and Data Code  
With every scene or photo recorded,  
the camcorder keeps a data code that  
includes the date, time ion  
about the camera s
recording. While vi
data is displayed i
Uones  
Use hones for playback or to  
check thio level while recording.  
he heads are connected to the  
V OUT/ H terminal, which is used for  
oth the headphones and the audio/  
ideo output. Before connecting the  
headphones, follow the procedure  
below to change the function of the  
terminal from AV output to  
information icons.
plk you can s
A COD
You can o turn mo
displays on or off.  
(headphones) output.  
*
(
* If recording in  
terminal’s setting and headphone volume in  
advance.  
mode, change the  
DISP.  
Repeatedly press  
to turn the  
on-screen displays on/off in the  
following sequence:  
FUNC.  
,
mode:  
[
[
MENU]  
SYSTEM SETUP]  
• All displays on  
• Most displays off*  
[AV/PHONES]  
[PHONES]  
FUNC.  
51  
         
Video  
appears.  
When recording in very quiet  
surroundings, the built-in microphone  
may pick up the sound of the  
camcorder’s internal machinery. In such  
case, we recommend using an external  
microphone.  
TO ADJUST THE VOLUME OF THE  
HEADPHONES  
In  
mode, adjust the volume of the  
headphones with the [PHONES VOL.]  
setting ( 87). In mode, adjust  
the headphone’s volume the same way  
you adjust the speaker’s volume  
Connecting a Mic
(
35). During slideshow playback,  
Connect the external the  
MIUse comme
ser microphoh  
pply and a ca
u can connect  
icrophone with
audio recording  
lev
push the joystick (  
volume.  
) to adjust the  
IMPORTANT  
• When using headphones, make sure to  
lower the volume to an ap
level.  
• Do not connect the
AV OUT/ H terminal
not appear on the s
will be output in suc
NOT
Use commercially availa
with a 3.5 mm minijack
no longer than 3 m.  
ven if the AV OUT/ H erminal is se
PHONES] durayback mode,  
etting will cha[ AV] when  
rating modhanged to  
or de.  
IMPORTANT  
Make sure to check the audio recording  
level before recording with the external  
microphone (  
85).  
Using an External Microphone  
NOTES  
When an external microphone is  
connected to the camcorder,  
[WIND SCREEN] will automatically be set  
You can attach a commercially available  
microphone for recording movies.  
to [  
OFF  
].  
52  
     
• A progress bar will be displayed on  
the screen.  
Playlist and Scene Operations  
You can press  
to cancel the  
operation while it is in progress.  
6 When the confirmation screen  
appears, press  
.
Dividing Scenes  
The video from the divisoint to  
the end of the scene wilar as a  
new scene in the index .  
You can divide scenes (original scenes  
only) in order to leave out the best parts  
and later cut out the rest.  
NOTES  
• Ide, the scenwill  
points wherne  
(
enes cannot be d:  
d in the scene  
ed with a  
Remove the selection  
vance.  
- too short (5 seconds or  
s.  
- Vidapshot scenes  
- Scent were not recorded with  
this cader.  
Scenes cannot be divided within  
2 seconds from the beginning or the end  
of the scene.  
1 Open the original movies index  
screen.  
/
/
Yselect  
the movies in the br  
on the memory c
2 Select ( 
,
want to divide
3 the scen
DI
The scne selecte
back.  
• During the playback of a scene that was  
divided, you may notice some  
anomalies in the picture/sound at the  
point where the scene was cut.  
4 Select (  
where you wnt to divid
scene.  
You can use llowing icons to  
ing the sca precise point.  
) the  
ico
layback reverse/  
ward.  
Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting  
and Moving Playlist Scenes  
/
/
:
:
Skip to the beginning/  
end of the current scene.  
Frame reverse/advance.  
FUNC.  
• Press  
playback and exit the scene  
division screen.  
or  
to stop the  
Create a playlist to play back only the  
scenes you prefer and in the order of  
your choice and even set them to music  
5 Select ( ) [YES] and press  
.
(
44). You can also create a playlist  
that contains only Video Snapshot  
53  
           
Video  
FUNC.  
scenes (  
44). Moving or deleting  
[
ADD TO PLAYLIST]  
scenes in the playlist will not affect the  
original recordings.  
Desired option [YES]  
• When the operation is completed  
[ADDED TO PLAYLIST] will be  
displayed.  
/
/
Scenes are  
(
added to the playlist on tame  
media they are recorde
Adding Scenes to the Playlist  
To check the playlist, pr
PLAYLIST .  
Options  
[ALL SCENES (THIS DATE)]  
NOTES  
Adds to the playlist all the scenes that were  
recorded on the same day as the selected scene.  
You
built-in memor
55) to include i
[ONE SCENE]  
ylist also scenes
orded in the built-i
Yable to add scenes to the  
plaey were recorded or edited  
using er device or if there is not  
enouge available in the memory.  
Adds to the playlist only the scene marked with  
the orange selection frame.  
[SELECTED SCENES]  
Adds to the playlist all the
advance (marked with a 
PLAYLIST  
on the  
Yn press  
(
ireless cer to switch between  
e original ovies index screen and the  
aylist of the respective memory.  
pen iginal
screen.  
• From the this index s
eleting Scenes from the Playlist  
VIDEO SN
can also press  
Deleting scenes from the playlist will  
not affect your original recordings.  
the index screen fr Video  
Snapshot (  
/
enes.  
/ You can  
Options  
ct the movthe built-in  
y or memory card  
[ALL SCENES]  
(
Deletes all the scenes from the playlist.  
[ONE SCENE]  
2 Select (  
,
) the scene you  
want to add to the playlist, or a  
scene recorded on the date you  
want to add to the playlist.  
Deletes from the playlist only the scene marked  
with the orange selection frame.  
This step is not necessary for scenes  
selected in advance.  
1 Open the playlist index screen.  
In the original movies index screen,  
3 Add the scene(s) to the playlist.  
PLAYLIST  
press  
.
54  
   
2 Select (  
,
) the scene you  
/
/
Copying Scenes  
want to delete.  
This step is not necessary to delete  
all scenes.  
You can copy original movies or the  
entire playlist only from the built-in  
memory to the correspondinocation  
on the memory card.  
3 Delete the scene(s).  
FUNC.  
[
DELETE]  
[YES]  
Desired option  
[OK]  
FUNC.  
Moving Scenes in the Playlist  
Move the scenes in the playlist to play  
them back in the order of your choice.  
1 Open the playlist index screen.  
In the original movies index screen,  
press PLAYLIST .  
Copying Original Movi
to the memory card.  
DATE)]  
2 Select (  
,
) the scene you  
want to move.  
3 Open the scree
Comemory card all the scenes that  
wered on the same day as the selected  
scene.  
FUNC.  
[
4 Move (  
,
[ONE SCE
to the desired
nd pres
opies only cene marked with the orange  
election frame to the memory card.  
The oal positi
and the current pos
marker are displayed
of the screen.  
[SELECTED SCENES]  
Copies to the memory card all the scenes  
selected in advance (marked with a  
checkmark). Refer to Pre-selecting Recordings  
Select ( ) [YEnd press  
move the sce
to  
1 Open the original movies index  
screen of the built-in memory.  
S  
You male to move scenes in  
the playlist if there is not enough space  
available in the memory.  
2 Select (  
,
) the scene you  
want to copy to the memory card,  
or a scene recorded on the date  
you want to copy.  
This step is not necessary to copy all  
scenes or previously selected  
scenes.  
55  
       
Video  
3 Copy the scene(s).  
FUNC.  
[
COPY]  
[YES]*  
Desired option  
FUNC.  
[OK]  
* Press  
to interrupt the operation while it  
is in progress.  
Copying the Entire Playlist  
1 Open the index screen of the built-  
in memory's playlist.  
In the original movies index screen of  
the built-in memory, press PLAYLIST .  
2 Copy the scene(s).  
FUNC.  
[
COPY]  
FUNC.  
[YES]*  
[OK]  
* Press  
to interrupt the operation while it  
is in progress.  
IMPORTANT  
Observe the following
the ACCESS indicato
Fso may re
os
Do not opn the memo
Do not disconnect the po
urn off the camcorder.  
o not change the operating m
OTES  
emory cars not have  
enu will not be able  
to cop
• If the memory card slot cover is open, or  
the LOCK switch on the memory card is  
set to prevent writing, you will not be  
able to copy movies to the memory  
card.  
56  
 
Photos  
Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from capturing  
and playing back photos to printing them.  
OTO  
on  
When you pres
Basic Recording  
the wireless controllerhoto is  
recorded after the auts is  
activated cked.  
PHOTO  
4 Press  
Taking Photos  
TCESS indicas  
s being reco
(
ing precautions w
cator is on or flashin
Fmay result in permanent  
dat
- Do en the memory card slot cover.  
- Do nonnect the power source or  
turn ofamcorder.  
Do not cthe operating mode.  
NOTES  
If the subject is not suitable for autofocus,  
turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually  
(
48).  
the camede dial to  
or  
Selecting Photo Size and Quality  
2 Turn camcorder.  
/
/
You can select  
Photos are recorded as JPG files. As a  
general rule, select a larger photo size  
the memory to be used for recording  
photos ( 29).  
for higher quality.  
/
/
PHOTO  
3 Press  
• Once the focus is automatically  
adjusted, will turn green and  
one or more AF frames will appear.  
halfway.  
Select the [LW 1152x648] size for  
photos with an aspect ratio of 16:9.  
57  
               
Photos  
NOTES  
(
• The camcorder retains the last setting  
used even if you set the camcorder to  
mode.  
Options  
Photo size options and the approximate  
number of photos that can be recorded  
on memory cards of various sizes are  
given in the table below.  
• When printing photos, use the following  
guidelines as a reference for sting  
the print size.  
Photo size  
Recommen
FUNC.  
LW 1152x648  
otos o
sizeer ew  
photos o9  
aspect ratio.  
[
1152x864] (  
only) or  
/
/
[
1024x768] (  
only)  
Desired photo size*  
Desired photo quality*  
print photos up to
13 cm) or postcar
x 14.8 cm).  
FUNC.  
* Press  
to move back and forth between  
S
send photos as e-mail  
ttachments or to post on  
the Web.  
size and quality selection.
displayed on the right c
approximate number o
recorded with the cur
setting.  
number
Default value  
Memory card  
12 MB  
1 GB  
1
Photo quality  
hoto size  
1152x648  
85  
360  
280  
345  
695  
545  
695  
970  
735  
940  
1,435 2,740 1,945 2,875  
1,115 2,155 1,470 2,235  
1,370 2,740 1,885 2,745  
5,490  
4,315  
5,490  
/
/
/
y)  
L 115
(
/
only)  
L 1024x768ꢀ  
235  
585  
(
only)  
2
S 640x480  
850  
1,530 2,320 3,350 6,035 4,645 6,710 12,085  
1
2
: [SUPER FINE],  
: [FINE],  
: [NORMAL]  
Approximate number of photos that can actually be recorded on the memory card.  
(The maximum number of remaining photos displayed on the screen is 9999.)  
58  
Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It  
Basic Playback  
You can erase the photo recorded last  
while reviewing it within the time set for  
the [REVIEW] option or immediately  
after recording it, if [REVIEW] is set to  
Viewing Photos  
[
OFF].  
(
While reviewing the photo idiately  
after recording:  
1 Push the joysti
the joystick gu
2 Press  
.
(  
) [YE
When the era mode dial is set  
or  
Press  
• Even if the camcorder is off,  
pressing will turn on the  
camcorder in playback mode.  
:
.
• The original movies index screen  
appears after a few seconds.  
2 Move ( ) the orange selection  
frame to the tabs on the top of the  
screen.  
3 Select (  
) the tab that contains  
the photos you want to play back.  
/
/
You can  
switch between the photos  
recorded in the built-in memory  
and those recorded on the  
memory card. Refer to Selecting  
(
37).  
59  
           
Photos  
4 Return (  
5 Select (  
• Move the orange selection frame  
to the photo you want to view.  
) to the index screen.  
) a photo.  
1 Push the joystick ( ) to display  
the joystick guide.  
,
2 Select (  
)
and press  
.
JUMP 10 PHOTOS  
• Push the joystick (  
the selection frame and browse  
) through whole index pages.  
) to extend  
(
3 Select (  
) [  
JUMP
JUMP
Push the joystick (  
the index screen.  
) to return to  
PHOTOS] or [  
PHOTOS].  
6 Press  
The index screen closes and the  
selected photo is displayed.  
.
4 Jump (  
) thr of os  
selected and pres
7 Push the joystick (  
between images.  
Push the joystick (  
down to run quickly through the  
photos.  
) to move  
lever toward
x screen appear
) and hold it  
You can  
en the photos  
n the built-in memory  
ase recorded on the  
mcard. Refer to Selecting  
When the camera mo
to  
1 Press  
• En if the cam
:
.
(
3
Select (  
Move the orange selection frame  
to the photo you want to view.  
,
) a photo.  
camcer in play
• The last photo reco
appear.  
• Push the joystick (  
the selection frame and browse  
) through whole index pages.  
) to extend  
Push the joystick (  
etween photos.  
) to m
(
sh the joystick
n to run quicrough the  
p
) and hold it  
Push the joystick (  
the index screen.  
) to return to  
3 Press  
.
The index screen closes and the  
selected photo is displayed.  
Photo Jump tion  
When you have recorded a large  
number of photos, you can jump 10 or  
100 photos at a time.  
Slideshow  
You can play a slideshow of all the  
photos and even set it to music.  
1 Select the first photo of the  
slideshow.  
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2 Press  
/
to play back the photos  
one after another.  
NOTES  
/
/
When playing  
Press  
to stop the slideshow.  
back a slideshow, make sure the music  
files are in the same media (built-in  
memory or memory card) that contains  
the photos. For details, refethe  
instruction manual (PDF fihe  
supplied software Music Ter  
Utility.  
• When playinslidesom a  
memory card, weng a  
mecard that is Class  
When using ards  
Class rating, ake  
al for photos to ce  
brief stops in the
TO SET THE SLIDESHOW TO MUSIC  
1 In the photo index screen, press  
FUNC.  
.
2 Select a track to play with the  
slideshow.  
FUNC.  
[
SELECT MUSIC]  
FUNC.  
Select (  
) a track*  
FUNC.  
* Press  
to start/stop the track.  
You can delete music files to free  
up space in the memory ( 45).  
• Refer to Adjusting
35) for deta
(
speaker’s volu
Mag Photos during Playback  
IMPORTANT  
During pck, photos can be  
agnified o 5 times.  
he follow
the Aindica
Failing to do so may r
data loss.  
(
- Do not open the memor
cover.  
- Do not disconnehe power source  
or turn off the rder.  
o not change perating mode.  
llowing mt be displayed  
c
- Phoorded with this  
camcorder.  
- Photos edited on or uploaded from a  
computer.  
- Photos whose file names have been  
changed.  
1 Move the zoom lever toward T.  
• The photo is magnified by 2 times  
and a frame appears indicating the  
position of the magnified area.  
To further enlarge the photo, move  
the zoom lever toward T. To reduce  
the magnification to less than 2  
times, move it toward W.  
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Photos  
will appear for photos that  
[ONE PHOTO]  
cannot be enlarged.  
Deletes only the photo marked with the orange  
selection frame.  
2 Move (  
,
) the frame to the  
part of the photo you want to see  
enlarged.  
[SELECTED PHOTOS]  
Deletes all the photos selected in advan
To cancel the magnification, move  
the zoom lever toward W until the  
frame disappears.  
(marked with a  
checkmark). Ree-  
(
1 Open the phoscr
• Move the zoom l.  
Deleting Photos  
/
een the phot
e built-in mem
rded on the  
Refer to Selectin
You can delete those photos that you  
are not interested in keeping.  
2 Se
wanelete.  
,
) the photo you  
Deleting a Single Pho
This stnot necessary to delete  
all photopreviously selected  
photos.  
Delete the photo(s).  
FUNC.  
[
DELETE]  
[YES]*  
Select (  
erase.  
) the photo
Desired option  
[OK]  
FUNC.  
ush the joystic) to display  
e joystick gui
* If you selected an option other than [ONE  
PHOTO], you can press to interrupt the  
operation while it is in progress. Some  
photos will be deleted nevertheless.  
3 t (  
4 Se
)
press  
.
and press  
.
IMPORTANT  
Deleting Photos from the Index Screen  
Be careful when deleting photos. Deleted  
photos cannot be recovered.  
Options  
[ALL PHOTOS]  
NOTES  
Deletes all the photos.  
Protected photos cannot be deleted.  
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Default value  
Options  
Additional Functions  
[
SINGLE]ꢀ  
Records a single photo.  
[
[
CONT.SHOOT.] (Continuous Shooting),  
HISPEED CONT.SHOOT. ]  
/
/
Drive Mode:  
(High-Speed Continuous Shootin
Continuous Shooting and Exposure  
Bracketing  
Captures a series of photos as lou hold  
pressed dn. For the of  
PHOTO  
shots per seconde sidebage 63.  
Take a series of photos of a moving  
subject or record the same photo in 3  
levels of exposure in order to choose  
later the photo you like the best.  
[
AEB] (Auto Exposu
records a photerent  
ormal, light in 1/s),  
se the shot you likst.  
(
on  
FU
POINTS TO CHECK  
Select a recording
[
FIREWORKS].  
CONTISHOOTING/  
HIGH-SPONTINUOUS SHOOTING  
PHOTO  
Press  
halfway to activate  
the autofocus.  
PHOTO  
2 Press  
fully and hold it  
pressed down.  
A series of photos will be recorded  
as long as you hold the button  
pressed.  
Maf continuous shots  
Number of photos per second  
Maximum number of continuous shots  
Normal speed  
High speed  
2.5 photos  
4.1 photos  
LW 1152 x 648,  
L 1152 x 864  
10 photos  
S 640 x 480  
20 photos  
These figures are approximate and vary with the recording conditions and subjects.  
The actual number of frames per second will be lower when the shutter speed is 1/25 or  
slower.  
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Photos  
AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING  
Protecting Photos  
PHOTO  
Press  
, first halfway to  
activate the autofocus and then fully  
to record the photos.  
You can protect photos from accidental  
erasure.  
Three photos in different exposures will  
be recorded.  
Protecting Singl
1 Open the photo n n.  
Histogram Display  
PROT
T] appears o
When viewing photos you can display  
the histogram and the icons of all the  
functions used at the time of recording.  
Use the histogram as a reference to  
verify the correct expos
photo.  
photo you wa
rotect the photo.  
3
on the bottom bar and  
the cannot be deleted. Press  
to remove the protection.  
Repeas 2-3 to protect  
additionotos or press FUNC.  
wice to close the menu.  
e right
resentlights a
presents shadows. A p
stogram skews to the rig
ight; while one whose histo
aks to the left, is relaively dark.  
tecting Photos from the Index Screen  
Options  
[INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS]  
Opens the same screen described in Protecting  
64). Continue from step 3 of  
that procedure to protect the photo.  
[SELECTED PHOTOS]  
Shadows  
Highlights  
Protects all the photos selected in advance  
(marked with a  
checkmark). Refer to Pre-  
NOTES  
The histogram will appear also after  
recording a photo, while reviewing it within  
the time set for the [REVIEW] option. You  
can choose to turn off the histogram by  
DISP.  
(
[REMOVE ALL SELECTIONS]  
Removes the protection from all photos.  
pressing  
(
51).  
64  
         
FUNC.  
[SELECTED PHOTOS]  
[
PROTECT]  
Copies all the photos selected in advance  
Desired option  
FUNC.  
[YES]  
[OK]  
(marked with a  
checkmark). Refer to Pre-  
(
IMPORTANT  
1 Open the index screee  
photos recorded in the -in  
memory.  
Initializing the recording media (  
permanently erase all recordings,  
including protected photos.  
29) will  
Move the zr towand  
then select the  
ta
t-mory)  
to copy onl
/
/
Copying Photos  
(  
,
) tho  
opy.  
You can copy photos only from the  
built-in memory to the memory card.  
o(s).  
ion  
COPY]  
[YES]*  
[OK]**  
* If yocted [SELECTED PHOTOS] or  
[ALL S], you can press  
interrupperation while it is in  
progress
This step inot required when copying a  
single photo.  
to  
Copying Single Pho
1 in single
want
2 Copy the photo to
card.  
IMPORTANT  
FUNC.  
[
COPY]  
twice  
Observe the following precautions while  
the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.  
Failing to do so may result in permanent  
data loss.  
FUNC.  
[YES]  
Pres
ying Photos froIndex Screen  
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or  
turn off the camcorder.  
Op
[ALL PHOTO
- Do not change the operating mode.  
Copies all the photos.  
[ONE PHOTO]  
NOTES  
Copies only the photo marked with the orange  
selection frame.  
• If there is not enough space on the  
memory card, the camcorder will copy  
as many photos as possible before  
stopping the operation.  
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Photos  
• If the memory card slot cover is open, or  
the LOCK switch on the memory card is  
set to prevent writing, you will not be  
able to copy photos to the memory  
card.  
Printing Photos  
Other Functions You Can Use When Taking Photos  
Printing Photos  
You can also use the following  
functions...  
The camcorder can be conneto  
any PictBridge-ctible prYou  
can mark in advahotu  
want to print and set
numpies as a pr
The following functions and features of  
the camcorder can be used either for  
shooting video or for taking photos.  
The way to set and use them was  
already explained in detail, so we refer  
you to the relevant page in the “Video”  
section.  
Zoom (  
Quick Start (  
Recording programs (  
Mini video light ( 43)  
Self timer ( 46)  
Automatic backlight c
CaPHY printers of the  
CP, series and inkjet printers  
markthe PictBridge logo.  
exposure adjustment
Manual focus adjustm
Walance (  
(  
Digital ef(  
(
necting the Camcorder to the Printer  
Turn on the printer.  
2 Connect the camcorder to the  
printer using the supplied USB  
cable.  
• Connection  
. Refer to  
Connection Diagrams (  
72).  
• If the device type selection screen  
appears, select [PC/PRINTER] and  
press  
.
/
/
Select in  
advance the memory from which  
you want to print the photos  
(
37).  
• If the photo index screen is  
displayed, move the zoom lever  
toward T to display a photo.  
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appears and changes to  
.
Printing with the  
Button  
(Print/Share)  
• The  
(print/share) button lights  
up and the current print settings  
will be displayed for approx.  
6 seconds.  
You can print a photo without changing  
the settings simply by pressing  
.
IMPORTANT  
• If  
continues to flash (for more than 1  
minute) or if  
does not appear, the  
camcorder is not correctly connected to  
the printer. In such case, disconnect the  
USB cable and turn off the camcorder  
and the printer. After a short while, turn  
them on again, set the camcorder to  
mode and restore the connection.  
• During the following operations, even if  
you connect a printer to the camcorder  
it will not be recognized.  
he photo you to  
ts. The  
nd stays on when the  
ng is completed.  
ntinue printing, select (  
anphoto.  
button  
- Erasing all photos  
- Erasing all transf
- Erasing all print
)
NOTES  
ear for p
printed
• We recommend powe
camcorder using the co
adapter.  
electing the Print Settings  
Refer also to the printer’s instru
manual.  
you have no inn to use the  
onal DW-10Burner, you can  
B SETTo [ PC/PRINTER]  
You can select the number of copies  
and other settings for printing. The  
setting options vary depending on your  
printer model.  
(
ice type selection  
screen dnot appear every time you  
connect the camcorder to a printer.  
• Connection to a PictBridge-compatible  
printer will not work when the memory  
card contains 1,800 photos or more.  
• For best performance, we recommend  
keeping the number of photos on the  
memory card under 100.  
(
• Disconnect the USB cable before  
changing the operating mode.  
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Photos  
2 Select (  
)
and press  
.
Options  
The print settings menu appears.  
[PAPER]  
Paper settings  
[
PAPER SIZE]: Available paper sizes vary  
Current paper settings (paper size, paper  
type and page layout)  
depending on the printer model.  
[
PAPER TYPE]: Select [PHOTO], [FAST  
PHOTO], [PLAIN] or [DEFAULT].  
[
PAGE LAYOUT]: Select [DEFAULT],  
[BORDERED] or one of the following page  
layouts.  
[BORDERLESS]: The photo is enlarged and may  
be slightly cropped at the edges to fit the paper.  
[2-UP], [4-UP], [8-UP], [9-UP], [16-UP]: Refer to  
the sidebar on page 69.  
er of copies  
[
] (Date print)  
Select [ON], [OFF] or [DEFAULT].  
] (Print effect)  
ngs menu, sel
tting you want t
ess  
.
[
4 S
the desired setting  
Available only with printer
Image Optimize function.
[DEFAULT].  
Canon inkjet/SELPHY D
NR] and [V
opnd press  
.
5 Sele
press  
,
) [PRINT] and  
• Printints. The print settings  
menu diappears when the  
printing is completed.  
] (Numbcopies)  
elect 1-99 copies.  
To continue printing, select (  
)
another photo.  
NOTES  
TO CANCEL THE PRINTING  
setting options DEFAULT]  
s vary dependn the printer  
mr details, rthe printer’s  
instr
1 Press  
while printing.  
2 Select (  
) [OK] and press  
.
Printing after Changing the Print Settings  
WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING  
Disconnect the cable from the camcorder  
and printer and turn off the camcorder.  
1 Push the joystick ( ) to display  
the joystick guide.  
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changed or that were recorded, created,  
edited or changed with any device other  
than this camcorder.  
• If [BUSY] does not disappear,  
disconnect the USB cable and restore  
the connection after a short while.  
PRINT ERRORS  
If an error occurs while printing, an error  
message, for example [NO PAPER], will  
appear on the camcorder. Solve the  
problem referring to the error message list  
(
100) and to the printer’s instruction  
manual.  
Canon’s PictBridge-compatible printers: If  
printing does not resume automatically  
after you solved the problem, select  
Print Orders  
[CONTINUE] and press  
printing. If that option is not available,  
select [STOP] and press and then  
restart printing from the beginning.  
Other printers or if the error still persists with  
a Canon printer: If printing does not  
resume automatically, disconnect the  
USB cable and turn off der.  
After a short while,
camcorder and re
connection.  
to resume  
You rk in advanos  
int and set td  
s as a print orter,  
nt out the prins  
camcorder to a  
atible printer (  
t orders for up to 998  
ph
(
IMPORTANT  
be abl
with a PtBridge-co
photos whose file nam
Printing multiple photos on th2-UP], [4-UP], etc.  
When using Canon nters you can print the same photo multiple times on the same  
heet of paper. Ue following table as a guideline for the recommended number of  
ies dependinhe [  
PAPER SIZE] setting.  
PER SI
C
[CREDITCARD]  
[9 x 13 cm]  
[10 x 14.8 cm]  
[A4]  
Inkjet printers  
SELPHY DS  
1
2, 4, 9 or 16  
4
2
SELPHY CP/ES  
2, 4 or 8  
2 or 4  
2 or 4  
1
2
You can also use the special sticker sheets.  
With the [8-UP] setting, you can also use the special sticker sheets (SELPHY CP printers  
only).  
SELPHY CP: When you use the wide-sized photo paper with the [DEFAULT] setting, you  
can also use [2-UP] or [4-UP].  
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Photos  
Selecting Photos for Printing (Print Order)  
Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen  
Set the print orders before connecting  
the supplied USB cable to the  
camcorder.  
Options  
[INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS]  
Marking Single Photos with Print Orders  
Opens the same screen described in Maring  
Continue from step 3 of that procedet the  
print order.  
1 Open the photo selection screen.  
FUNC.  
[
PRINT ORDER]  
appears on the screen.  
[SELECTED PHOTO
2 Select ( ) the photo you want to  
mark with a print order.  
3 Press to set the print order.  
The number of copies appears in  
orange.  
Sets a print order of 1 coof tos  
selectance (marked
o Pre-selecting
4 Set (  
) the number of copies  
ders.  
desired and press  
.
FU
To cancel the print o
number of copies
[
ORDER]  
Desption [YES]  
UNC.  
[OK]  
5 Repeat steps 2-
additional photo
FUNC.  
or press  
t
ting the s Marked with Print  
ers  
Connect the camcorder to the  
printer using the supplied USB  
cable.  
Connection  
. Refer to Connection  
Diagrams (  
72).  
2 Open the print settings menu.  
FUNC.  
[
MENU]  
[
PRINT]  
• The print settings menu appears.  
• If there are no photos marked with  
print orders, [SET  
ORDER] appears.  
PRINT  
3 Select (  
press  
,
) [PRINT] and  
.
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