Canon VIXIA HF R400 Instruction manual

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Introduction

Important Usage Instructions

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN

OR MOISTURE.

COPYRIGHT WARNING:

Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.

The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accident.

CAUTION:

• Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached. Use only the same type of batteries.

• Do not expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the inside of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc.

While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth, and do not place it in confined narrow spaces.

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

FCC/IC NOTICE

HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400 systems

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. equipment.

If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the

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This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept

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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 heating 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)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.


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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

In these safety instructions the word “apparatus” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder

VIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400 and all its accessories.

1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth.

7 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

8 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

9 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

10 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

11 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus

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CA-110 identification plate is located on the bottom.

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REGIONS OF USE

VIXIA HF R42 and VIXIA HF R40 are in compliance (as of January 2013) with the radio signal regulations of the regions listed below. For details on other regions where they can be used, make inquiries with the contacts listed on the back side of this instruction manual.

REGIONS

Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., USA, South Korea, Taiwan

Model

ID0019: VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R42

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Trademark Acknowledgements

• SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

and/or other countries.

• App Store, iPad, iPhone, iTunes and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of

COP trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• Google, Android, Google Play, YouTube are trademarks of Google Inc.

• Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.

• IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under 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 camcorder’s settings, onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected

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 composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).

• This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide

MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.

Exciting Features and New Functions

Baby Mode

(A 64)

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Wi-Fi Functions

(A 122)

Enjoy the freedom of Wi-Fi* by using convenient Wi-Fi functions such as the following.

Using Baby mode, you will not miss out on baby’s precious moments. The camcorder’s settings are optimized to capture the beauty of baby’s skin. You can also add stamps to the video

• You can wirelessly connect the camcorder to your home netto keep track of baby’s growth.

• You can use a smartphone as a remote control and record mov-

ies from a distance (A 125).

work and upload your recordings to CANON iMAGE

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Baby mode is for AVCHD movies only.

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AVCHD and MP4

Recording

(A 60)

You can choose to record movies in AVCHD or MP4 format. Record on YouTube and Facebook also movies in AVCHD and play them by uploading them using an iOS back with fantastic picture quality.

device (A 128).

Alternatively, record movies in

• Enjoying your recordings with

MP4 for uploading to the Web and family and friends has just transferring to mobile devices.

become easier because you can

Depending on the video quality, use the Web browser on a you can also record at 60 frames smartphone or computer to view per second. With video at 60 the camcorder’s recordings frames per second, your videos

(A 126).

will achieve a level of realistic

* Wi-Fi is a connection method for movement that will impress your devices to connect wirelessly and is audience.

certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance.


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Smart AUTO

(A 43)

Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you want to shoot. You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings.

Video Snapshot

(A 74)

Cinema-Look Filters

(A 65)

Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video

Use professional cinema-look filters to create unique movies clip set to your favorite background music.

with distinctive looks.

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Face Detection

(A 76)

The camcorder automatically

Image Stabilization

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Dynamic IS (A 75)

detects people’s faces and adjusts the focus and other compensates for camcorder shake when you shoot video settings accordingly for beautiful results.

while walking. Powered IS

(A 76) will produce stable shots

when you zoom in on distant subjects (full telephoto).

Intelligent IS (A 45) selects the

type of image stabilization for the recording situation.

Enjoying Your Recordings on Other Devices

Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (

A 105).

Copy your recordings to an external video recorder

(

A 119).

Copy the camcorder’s entire memory onto an external hard drive (

A 116).

Upload recordings to your computer (

A 111).

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Save your recordings.

Upload your MP4 movies and photos to the Web

(

A 121).


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Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions

Use your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet to remotely control the camcorder

(

A 125).

Use the Web browser on your iOS or

Android smartphone or tablet to view the recordings on the camcorder (

A 126).

Connect the camcorder to an access point on your home network and then share your recordings on CANON iMAGE

GATEWAY (

A 130). From

there, you can make online albums to enjoy your recordings.

Save your recordings on an back (

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After connecting the camcorder to an iPhone, iPad or CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, you can upload your recordings to other sites.

Table of contents

Introduction

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15

Exciting Features and New Functions

About this Manual

17 Getting to Know the Camcorder

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19

Supplied Accessories and CD-ROM

Names of Parts

Preparations

21 Getting Started

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23

24

29

Charging the Battery Pack

Turning On the Camcorder

Using the Grip Belt

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27

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Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen

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Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

31 First Time Settings

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33

Basic Setup

Changing the Time Zone

33 Initializing the Memory

35 Basic Operation of the Camcorder

35

35

Using the Touch Screen

Using the Menus

39 Operating Modes


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Basic Shooting and Playback

41 Basic Recording

41 Shooting Video

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45

46

47

About the Smart AUTO function

Intelligent IS

Taking Photos

Zooming

50 Basic Playback

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54

56

58

Playing Back Video

Viewing Photos

Deleting Scenes

Deleting Photos

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78

79

80

82

83

84

85

85

69

74

75

76

Advanced Shooting

60

60

63

63

64

65

66

68

Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4)

Selecting the Video Quality

Memory Card) for Recordings

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Baby Mode

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Programmed AE Mode: Adjusting Settings to Match Your

Needs

Decoration: Adding a Personal Touch

Video Snapshot

Advanced Image Stabilization

Powered IS

Face Detection and Tracking

Faders

Adjusting the Exposure

Adjusting the Focus

Pre-Recording

White Balance

Self Timer

Frame Rate

Tele Macro

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Audio Scenes

Audio Recording Level

Using Headphones

Using an External Microphone

Advanced Playback and Editing

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93

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95

97

99

100

101

Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a

Movie

Playing Back Scenes in the Baby Album

Playing Back Video Snapshot Scenes

Playback with Background Music

Selecting the Playback Starting Point

Dividing Scenes

Trimming Scenes

Slideshow

External Connections

102 Terminals on the Camcorder

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107

Connection Diagrams

105 Playback on a TV Screen

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6/4 Copying Movies and Photos to a Memory

Card

6/4 Converting Movies to MP4 Format

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111

116

119

121

Saving Recordings on a Computer

6/4 Memory Save: Saving an Entire Memory onto an External Hard Drive

Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder

Uploading MP4 Movies and Photos to the Web


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6/4 Wi-Fi Functions

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125

126

128

130

136

137

141

Introduction to Wi-Fi

Recording Movies Using a Smartphone as a Remote

Control

Remote Browse: Viewing Recordings Using a Web

Browser on Your iOS Device or Android Smartphone

Uploading Videos Using an iOS Device

Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY

Playback on a Computer

Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point

Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings

Additional Information

144 Appendix: Menu Options Lists

144 [ Main Functions] and [Edit] Panels

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146 [ Other Settings] Menus

158 Trouble?

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164

175

179

Troubleshooting

List of Messages

175 Do’s and Don’ts

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Handling Precautions

Maintenance/Others

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Using the Camcorder Abroad

181 General Information

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182

186

191

Accessories

Optional Accessories

Specifications

Index


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About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 /

VIXIA HF R400. 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 158).

Conventions Used in this Manual

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•

IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.

NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating

• procedures.

POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described.

• A: Reference page number within this manual.

• 6 : Text that applies only to the models shown in the icon.

• The following terms are used in this manual:

When not specified as “memory card” or “built-in memory”, the term

“memory” by itself refers to both.

“Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the the recording.

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indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is not available. The operating modes are divided into the following three groups. For a detailed explanation, refer to

Operating Modes (A 39).

Movie format

Brackets [ ] are used to refer to control buttons and menu options you will touch on the screen and to other onscreen messages and displays.

Shooting mode Playback mode

Self Timer

Operating modes:

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SCN

* For movies only.

[

> i

[ Other Settings]

On ] > [ ]

> p > [Self Timer] >

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<

• Repeat, selecting [ j

Off], to turn off the self timer.

and switches on the

Movies: In record pause mode, press

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The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. The countdown appears on the screen.

Photos: In record pause mode, touch [PHOTO].

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The names of physical buttons The

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For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus,

refer to Using the Menus (A 35). For a concise

summary of all available menu options and settings, camcorder are indicated within a “button” frame.

For example Y.

refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (A 144).


Introduction

Getting to Know the Camcorder

Supplied Accessories and CD-ROM

The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:

X

CA-110 Compact Power Adapter*

BP-718 Battery Pack

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X

IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable

HTC-100/S High Speed HDMI Cable

W

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Quick Guide

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Wi-Fi Basic Setup Guide**

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W

(see below)

* CA-110E including power cord, in Asia.

** 6/4 only.

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Transfer Utility LE Startup Guide: This guide explains how to download

PIXELA’s Transfer Utility LE software, which allows you to save your

AVCHD movies and transfer music data from the supplied Canon VIXIA

CD-ROM (see next page) to the camcorder. For details on using the software, refer to the Transfer Utility LE Software Guide included with the downloaded software.

NOTES

• The camcorder may make a rattling sound if it is shaken (A 161).


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The Canon VIXIA CD-ROM is also supplied with the camcorder. The CD-

ROM contains the following components:

- 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 MP4 movies and photos and upload CANON iMAGE

GATEWAY*, YouTube and Facebook. An Internet connection is required for full installation of the software.

- Music data - Music files that can be used as background music during playback. These music files are for exclusive use with PIXELA’s software. The disc cannot be played back on CD players.

- Image mix data - Image files that can be used with the image mix function (image mix frames).

* CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is an online service that allows you to share movies and photos, make photo albums, and more. This service may not be available in all countries/regions.

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Names of Parts

Right side view

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Left side view

1

4 56 7

8

2 3

1

(playback mode) button (A 40)

2

ON/OFF button (A 23)

3

Memory card slot cover

4

MIC (microphone) terminal (A 91)

5

AV OUT terminal (A 102, 104)/

× (headphones) terminal (A 89)

6

HDMI OUT terminal (A 102, 103)

7

USB terminal (A 102, 104)

8

Memory card slot (A 29)

9

START/STOP button (A 41)

A

DC IN terminal (A 21)

A

Grip belt (A 24)

A

Lens cover switch (A 25)

A

Stereo microphone (A 87)

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Front view


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Top view

A A

A

Speaker (A 52)

A

Zoom lever (A 47)

A

LCD touch screen (A 25, 35)

A

ACCESS indicator (A 41)

A

64Wi-Fi antenna (A 124)

LCD panel

Back view

A A

A

POWER/CHG (charge) indicator:

Green - On

Red - Charging (A 21)

S

Battery attachment unit (A 21)

S

Serial number

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Tripod socket (A 176)

S

BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 22)

Bottom view

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Preparations

This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder.

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter.

For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging, Recording and Playback

Times (A 182).

1 Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

For Asia only: Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter before plugging the

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2 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder’s DC

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IN terminal.

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3 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.

Press the battery pack softly into the battery attachment unit and slide it up until it clicks in place.

DC IN terminal

For Asia only:


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POWER/CHG (charge) indicator

4 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off.

• If the camcorder was on, the green POWER/CHG indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder. After a moment, the POWER/CHG indicator will turn on in red (battery pack charging). The red POWER/

CHG indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully

� charged.

• If the indicator flashes, refer to

Troubleshooting

(A 161).

To remove the battery pack

1 Slide d in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down.

2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out.

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BATTERY RELEASE switch

IMPORTANT

• Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After turning off the camcorder, important data is updated in the memory. Be sure to wait until the green POWER/CHG indicator goes out.

• Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder.

• To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for


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overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc.

NOTES

• We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between

10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). If either the ambient temperature or the battery pack’s temperature is outside the range of approx. 0 °C to

40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start.

• If the ambient temperature or the battery pack’s temperature is low, charging may take longer than usual.

• The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off.

• If the power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack, make sure the POWER/CHG indicator has gone out before restoring the power supply.

• If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed.

• Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge.

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• Battery packs for this camcorder can display the remaining battery time.

The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted. Doing so will

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• USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. Please call

1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

Turning On the Camcorder

You can turn the camcorder on and off by opening and closing the LCD panel. The first time you turn on the camcorder, the initial setup

screens will appear and guide you through the basic settings (A 31).


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Open the LCD panel to turn on the camcorder.

[

To turn off the camcorder

Close the LCD panel or press .

NOTES

• You can use the > q > [Power On Using LCD Panel] setting so that you can turn the camcorder on and off only by pressing

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Using the Grip Belt

.

Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the

Y button with your thumb.

To remove the grip belt

1 Lift the padded handgrip’s flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad.


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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.

Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen

Before you start recording, open the lens cover.

Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover.

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Rotating the LCD Panel

The first time you open the LCD panel, the initial setup screens will

appear and guide you through the basic settings (A 31).

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.

• You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward.

• You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. Rotating the

LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful to allow the camcorder to include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer.


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180°

180°

Subject can monitor the LCD screen

90°

NOTES

• About the LCD screen: The screen is produced using extremely high-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 175),

Cleaning

(A 179).

>

[LCD • You can adjust the screen’s brightness using the

>

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[H Bright].

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Using a Memory Card

Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder

You can use the following types of commercially available Secure Digital (SD) cards with this camcorder.

As of January 2013, the movie recording function has been tested using SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and SanDisk. For the latest information on cards that can be used, visit your local Canon Web site.

Memory card type:

. SD memory card, / SDHC memory card,

0 SDXC memory card

SD Speed Class*:

Capacity: 128 MB or larger**.

* When using an SD memory card without a speed class rating, you may not be able to record movies, depending on the memory card used.

** SD memory cards with a capacity of 64 MB or smaller cannot be used to record movies.

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NOTES mum guaranteed data transfer speed of memory cards. When you buy a new memory card, look for the Speed Class logo on the package.

When you record movies with a video quality of 60P or 35 Mbps, we recommend using memory cards rated SD Speed Class 6 or 10. When you record movies with other video quality options, we recommend using memory cards rated SD Speed Class 4, 6 or 10.

SDXC Memory Cards

You can use SDXC memory cards with this camcorder. When using memory cards with other devices, such as digital recorders, computers and card readers, make sure that the external device is compatible with SDXC cards. For more information on compatibility, contact the computer, operating system or memory card manufacturer.


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IMPORTANT

• If you use an SDXC memory card with a computer OS that is not SDXCcompatible, you may be prompted to format the memory card. In such case, cancel the operation to prevent data loss.

• After repeatedly recording, deleting and editing scenes (fragmented memory), it will take longer to write data on the memory and recording may stop. Save your recordings and initialize the memory.

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Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

If you plan on using a memory card, turn off the camcorder before performing the initial setup and then insert the memory card. After per-

forming the initial setup, initialize the memory card (A 33).

1 Open the LCD panel.

If this is your first time to turn on the camcorder, the language selection screen of the initial setup screens will appear.

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2 Press camcorder.

to turn off the

Make sure the POWER/CHG indicator is off.

3 Open the memory card slot cover.

4 Insert the memory card at a slight angle, with the label facing toward the lens, all the way into the memory card slot until it clicks.

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Memory card

5 Close the memory card slot cover.

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Lens

Top view

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.


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IMPORTANT

• Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable.

Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Be sure to insert the memory card as described in step 4.

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First Time Settings

Basic Setup

The first time you turn on the camcorder, you will be guided by the camcorder’s easy-to-follow setup screens to configure the camcorder’s initial settings. You will set the date and time, movie format, and other basic functions. For details on how to use the touch screen,

refer to Using the Touch Screen (A 35).

1 Touch the language used for onscreen displays and then touch [æ].

Touch [

æ] after selecting a language

• You may need to scroll down to find your language.

• After you select a language, the [Date

Format] screen will appear.

2 Touch [Y.M.D], [M.D,Y] or [D.M.Y] to select

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After you select the date format, the [Date/Time] screen will appear with the first field selected.

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4 Touch [Í] or [Î] to change the field as necessary.

5 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).

6 Touch [OK] and then touch [æ].

• After you select the date and time, the [Movie Format] screen will appear.

7 Touch [·] or [¸] to select the movie format and then touch

[æ].

• 6/4 After you select the movie format, the [v Rec Media for Movies] screen will appear, where you can select the memory to which you want to record movies.


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• 7 Skip to step 10.

8 Touch [&] (built-in memory) or [ ] (memory card) and then touch [æ].

• When selecting the memory, you can check the available recording time based on the video quality setting.

• After you select the memory to which you want to record movies, the

[{ Rec Media for Photos] screen will appear.

9 Touch [&] (built-in memory) or [ ] (memory card) and then touch [æ].

When selecting the memory, you can check the number of photos that can be recorded, based on a photo size of 1920x1080.

10 Touch [OK].

Setup is complete. The settings you selected will appear briefly and then the camcorder will be ready to record.

NOTES

English regardless of the language selected.

• You can change the language later on with the

>

q

>

[Language ] setting. You can adjust the date and time later on with the

>

q

> later on with the

>

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>

[Recording Media]

>

[v Rec Media for Movies] and [{ Rec Media for Photos] settings.

• 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 (A 178). The next time you turn on the camcorder, you will

have to configure the initial settings again.


Preparations

Changing the Time Zone

Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting 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.

Operating modes:

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1 Open the [Time Zone/DST] screen.

>

[ 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.

[$] to adjust for daylight saving time.

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4 Touch [X] to close the menu.

Initializing the Memory

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Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. You can also initialize a memory card or the built-in memory

(6/4 only) to permanently delete all the recordings it contains.

6/4 At the time of purchase, the built-in memory comes preinitialized and contains music files for use as background music and images for use with the image mix function (image mix frames).

Operating modes:

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1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.

Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until the initialization is completed.

2 Initialize the memory.


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6/4

>

[ Other Settings]

>

q

>

[Initialize &/ ]

>

[& Built-in Mem.] or [ Mem. Card]

>

[Initialize]

>

[Complete Initialization]

1

>

[Yes]

2

>

[OK]

>

[X]

7

>

[ Other Settings]

>

q

>

[Initialize ]

>

[Initialize]

>


1

>

[Yes]

2

>

[OK]

>

[X]

1

Touch this option if you want to physically erase all the data rather than just clear the file allocation table of the memory.

2

If you selected the [Complete Initialization] option, you can touch [Cancel] to cancel the initialization while it is in progress. All recordings will be erased and the memory can be used without any problem.

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IMPORTANT

• Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings. Lost origi-

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recordings in advance using an external device (A 107).

• Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files and images you may have transferred to the card. (6/4 The music files and image mix frames that come pre-installed in the built-in memory will be restored after it is initialized.) To transfer music files from the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to the memory card:

- Windows users: Use the supplied software for AVCHD movies,

Transfer Utility LE. For details, refer to the Software Guide (PDF file) of PIXELA’s software.

- Mac OS users: Use Finder to transfer music files from the “MUSIC” folder on the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to the memory card. Refer to

About the music files

(A 190) for the folder structure of the memory

card.


Preparations

Basic Operation of the Camcorder

Using the Touch Screen

The control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynamically depending on the operating mode and the task you are performing. With the intuitive touch screen interface you have all the controls at your fingertips.

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.

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

Y index screen pages or to adjust slider controls like the volume.

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IMPORTANT

• 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

Many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the menus in the (Home) menu. In addition, you will find it useful to learn how to navigate the other menus as well so that you can access all that your camcorder has to offer.


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(Home) Menu

The (Home) menu is the gateway to most of the camcorder’s functions and settings.

Operating modes:

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1 Touch [ ] on the upper left of the screen to open the (Home) menu.

2 Drag your finger left/right to bring the desired menu to the center.

3 Touch the icon of the desired menu to open it.

See below for a description of each menu. The menus that appear depend on whether the camcorder is in recording mode or playback mode.

In recording mode In playback mode

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Menus Available in Recording Mode

Y

Menu

[

Other Settings]

[ Recording Setup]

[Shooting Mode]

Description

Opens the [ Other Settings] menus, which gives you access to various camcorder settings. For details on how to navigate this menu, refer to

Using the [ Other Settings] Menus

(

A 37).

Open this menu to select the movie format (

A 60), video

quality (

A 60), the memory used for recordings* (A 63) and

whether to use dual recording or relay recording (

A 63).

From this menu, you will be able to select the shooting mode.

Each of the 5 modes offers you different functionality and control over the camcorder. For more details, refer to

Recording

(

A 39).


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[

Menu

Main Functions]

[ Remote Control+

Streaming]*

* 6/4 only.

Description

This contains functions commonly used while shooting, such as focus and exposure. For details on how to navigate this menu, refer to

[

Main Functions] Panel (A 38).

After installing the remote control app, use your smartphone as a remote control to record movies with the camcorder (

A 125).

Menus Available in Playback Mode

[

Menu

Other Settings]

Description

Open the [

Other Settings] menus (A 37). The available

functions differ in recording mode and playback mode.

[ Photo Playback] Switches the camcorder to photo playback mode (

A 54).

[ y Movie Playback]

Switches the camcorder to movie playback mode (

A 50).

[ Baby Album]

[¦ Video Snapshot]

You can play back the movies you recorded with Baby mode

(

A 93).

Y

A 94).

[ Wi-Fi]*

* 6/4 only.

Allows you to access the various Wi-Fi functions, such as uploading recordings to the Web or playing back recordings

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NOTES

• For brevity’s sake, references to settings in the (Home) menu will include only the icon of the menu, the tab of the desired submenu (for settings in the [ Other Settings] menu) and the setting name. For example, to adjust the screen’s brightness, use the

> >

[LCD Brightness] setting.

Using the [ Other Settings] Menus

Refer to [

Other Settings] Menus (A 146) for available functions.


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Operating modes:

*

* In

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mode, access to functions is limited.

1 Touch [ ] on the upper left of the screen to open the (Home) menu.

2 Drag your finger left/right to bring

[ Other Settings] to the center.

3 Touch the icon to open the

[ Other Settings] menus.

4 Touch the tab of the desired menu.

5 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.

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• You can touch any menu item on the screen to bring it directly into the selection bar.

7 Touch the desired option and touch [X].

You can touch [X] to close the menu at any time.

[ Main Functions] Panel

The [ Main Functions] panel contains frequently used shooting functions. Refer to [

Main Functions] Panel (A 144) for available func-

tions.

Operating modes:

*

SCN

* In mode, access to functions is limited.

Touch [ ] on the lower right of the screen to open the [ Main

Functions] panel.


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Touch to scroll up or down

Drag your finger up and down along the scroll bar to display the rest of the panel

Touch the control button of the desired function

You may need to drag your finger up and down along the scroll bar or touch [Í] and [Î] to find the control button of the desired function.

Operating Modes

Recording

[Shooting Mode] menu in the (Home) menu and the [Movie Format] option in the [ Recording Setup] menu. Perform the following proce-

COP movie format.

1 Touch the shooting mode button on the left side of the screen.

2 Drag your finger up/down to bring the desired shooting mode to the center and then touch [OK].

Shooting mode button

For and

SCN

modes, you will need to make additional selections and then touch [OK].

Shooting mode

(Baby mode)

Operation

Use Baby mode so that you can record all your little one’s precious moments (

A 64).


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Shooting mode

(AUTO mode)

Operation

Let the camcorder take care of most of the settings while you concentrate on recording (

A 41). Great for beginners or if you just

prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings.

Give your recordings a cinematic look and use cinema-look filters to create unique movies (

A 65).

(Cinema mode)

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(Special scene modes)

From nightscapes to beaches, have the camcorder select the best settings that match the situation you are in (

A 66).

(Programmed

AE mode)

Enjoy full access to menus, settings and advanced functions (

A 68).

Playback

Press the button to switch the camcorder between camera

(recording) mode and playback mode. You can press when the camcorder is off to turn it on directly in playback mode.

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Y

Playback mode Operation

Playing back movies (

A 50). You

can also open index screens to play back only video snapshot scenes

(

A 94) or scenes recorded in

Baby mode (

A 93).

Viewing photos (

A 54).

NOTES

• 6/4 When switching to a playback mode, the memory selected for playback will be the same currently used for recording.


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Basic Shooting and Playback

This chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in

mode, play them back, and how to use other basic functions. To enjoy full access to menus and more advanced func-

tions, refer to Advanced Shooting (A 60) and Advanced

Playback and Editing (A 92).

Basic Recording

Shooting Video

With mode, you can take great-looking videos by letting the camcorder automatically adjust settings based on the recording situation.

Operating modes:

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POINTS TO CHECK

Y

• Before you begin recording, make a test recording first to check that COP

1 Open the LCD panel to turn on the camcorder.

�

• 6/4 By default, movies are recorded in the built-in memory. You can select the memory that will be used to record movies

(A 63).

• You can also press .

�

2 Slide the lens cover switch down.

�



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3 Set the camcorder to mode.

(shooting mode button)

>

[N Auto]

>

[OK]

• This step is not necessary the first time you use the camcorder.

• To change the movie format, refer to

Selecting the Movie Format

(AVCHD/MP4)

(A 60).


4 Press Y to begin recording.

• Press Y again to pause the recording.

• The ACCESS indicator will flash from time to time while the scene is being recorded.

When you have finished recording

1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off.

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2 Close the LCD panel to turn off the camcorder.

You can also press .

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About AUTO mode

• Only the following functions are available in

- Zoom (A 47).

mode.

- Video snapshot (A 74).

- Face detection and tracking (A 76) to get beautiful shots of

people every time, tracking the subject even if the person moves.

- Decoration (A 69) to add a fun personal touch using stamps,

drawings, image mix and more.

About the Smart AUTO function

In mode, the camcorder will automatically detect certain characteristics of the subject, background, lighting conditions, etc.

It will then adjust various settings (focus, exposure, color, image stabilization, image quality, among others), selecting the best settings for the scene you want to shoot. The Smart AUTO icon will change to one of the following icons.

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Smart AUTO icons

Background

→

(color of the icon)

Subject

↓

People (stationary)

People (moving)

Subjects other than people, such as landscapes

Close objects

Bright*

(gray)

(

(

/

( /

)

)

Blue skies*

(light blue)

(

(

)

/

( /

)

)

Vivid colors*

(green/red)

(

(

)

/

( /

Sunsets

(orange)

) —

) —

)

—

Background

→

(color of the icon)

Dark

(dark blue)

Subject

↓

People (stationary)

People (moving)

Spotlight

—

—

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Night scene

—

—

Subjects other than people, such as landscapes

Close objects /

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* The icon in parentheses appears under backlight conditions.

—



Intelligent IS

Intelligent IS allows the camcorder to select the best image stabilization option based on your shooting method. During and mode, the Intelligent

IS icon will change to one of the following icons. In other shooting modes, you

can set the image stabilization manually (A 75).

Shooting method

Most general situations; Zooming out (zooming toward

T); Following subjects at a distance moving left or right

Zooming in (zooming toward

S), while remaining stationary, on subjects at a distance

Close-up of a subject

Icon

Ä (dynamic IS)

È (Powered IS)*

When using a tripod

Â (Macro IS)

Ã (tripod mode)

* You can use the

>

p

>

[Intelligent IS] setting to change whether

Powered IS is available when Intelligent IS is activated.

IMPORTANT recording movies and when you are not using the camcorder.

• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or to the memory.

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- Do not open the memory card slot cover.

- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.

• Be sure to save your recordings regularly (A 107), especially after

making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data.

NOTES

• About the power saving mode: If

>

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, turn the camcorder back on.

• 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

>



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>

[LCD Backlight] setting or adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the

> >

[LCD Brightness] setting.

• If you plan on making a long recording while the camcorder is in a fixed position, such as on a tripod, you can record with the LCD panel closed in order to conserve the battery’s power. In such case, make sure

>

q

>

[Power On Using LCD Panel] is set to [Off].

• 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 68).

Taking Photos

You can easily take photos with the camcorder. You can even take photos simultaneously while recording a movie.

Operating modes:

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1 Open the LCD panel to turn on the camcorder.

• 6/4 By default, photos are recorded in the built-in memory. You can

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� select the memory that will

Y be used to record photos

(A 63).

• You can also press .

�

2 Slide the lens cover switch down.

3 Set the camcorder to mode.

>

[Shooting Mode] > [N Auto] > [OK]

• This step is not necessary the first time you use the camcorder.

4 Touch [PHOTO] to take a photo.



A green icon ( ) and {æ& (6/4 only) or {æ will appear momentarily on the screen and the ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is recorded. However, if you record a photo while recording a movie, will not appear.

When you have finished taking photos

1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off.

2 Close the LCD panel to turn off the camcorder.

You can also press .

3 Slide the lens cover switch up.

IMPORTANT

• The information in the sidebars (A 43, 44, 45), IMPORTANT section

(A 45) and NOTES section (A 45) on the previous pages also apply

to photos.

Y

NOTES

• Photos are recorded as JPG files. The photo size is 1920x1080*. At this

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* When the video quality is 4 Mbps for MP4 movies, the photo size is 1280x720.

At this size, a 1 GB memory card can hold approximately 1,490 photos.

• Photos cannot be recorded while fading in or fading out a scene.

Zooming

There are two ways you can zoom in and out: using the zoom lever on the camcorder or using the zoom controls on the touch screen. You can also select the zoom type (optical, advanced or digital).

Operating modes:

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Using the Zoom Lever

Move the zoom lever toward T

(wide angle) to zoom out. Move it toward S (telephoto) to zoom in.

By default, the zoom lever operates at a variable speed – press gently for a slow zoom; press harder for faster zooms.

W T

T Zoom out

S Zoom in

Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls

1 Display the zoom controls on the touch screen.

>

[ZOOM]

Y

• The zoom controls appear on the left side of the screen.

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Touch anywhere within the T area to zoom out or anywhere within the S area to zoom in. Touch closer to the center for a slow zoom; touch closer to the V/U icons for faster zooms.

3 Touch [START] to begin recording.

Touch [STOP] to pause the recording.

4 Touch [X] to hide the zoom controls.

Selecting the Zoom Type

The camcorder offers three types of zoom - optical, advanced and digital.



W T

Operating modes:

*

*

* In

SCN

mode, [Zoom Type] will be set to [ Optical].

>

[Zoom Type]

>

Desired zoom type

>

[X]

Options

[

[

Optical]

For optical zoom, the camcorder uses the optical magnification ratio of the lens.

Advanced]

For advanced zoom, the camcorder processes the image beyond the range of the optical zoom to obtain a larger zoom without any deterioration in image quality. At full wide angle, the angle of view with advanced zoom is wider than the angle of view with optical zoom.

[

the more you zoom in.

NOTES

Digital]

For digital zoom (light blue area on the zoom bar), the image is processed digitally so image quality will deteriorate

Y can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.). Using tele macro

(A 85), you can focus on a subject as close as 50 cm (1.6 ft.) at full

telephoto.

• You can also set

>

p

>

[Zoom Speed] to one of three constant speeds (3 is the fastest, 1 the slowest). When [Zoom Speed] is set to [Y Variable], the zoom speed will be faster in record pause mode

than when actually recording, except when pre-recording (A 82) is

activated.

• When you turn off the camcorder, it “remembers” the zoom position so the next time you turn it on, the zoom position will be the same. You can activate this feature using the

>

p > [Zoom Position at Startup] setting.



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Basic Playback

Playing Back Video

Operating modes:

SCN

1 Press .

Index screen button

(next to [ ])

2 If necessary, change the index screen.

6/4

Y

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Select the memory

) and the movie format of the desired scene (· or ¸)

>

[OK]

7

[ ·] (index screen button)

>

Movie format of the desired scene (· or ¸)

>

[OK]



! Index screen button. Displays the currently selected memory (6/4 only) and movie format. Press to change the index screen.

" Drag your finger left/right for the next/previous index page.

# Display the next/previous index page.

$

Scene’s timeline (A 97; for AVCHD movies).

Y

MP4 movies; A 152).

4 Touch the desired scene to play it back.

• The camcorder will play back the scene selected and continue until the end of the last scene in the index screen.

• Touch the screen to display the playback controls. During playback, the playback controls will disappear automatically after a few seconds without operation. In playback pause, touch the screen again to hide the playback controls.

Displaying scene information for MP4 movies

1 In the [y Movie Playback] index screen for MP4 movies, touch

[I].

2 Touch the desired scene.

• The scene information screen appears.

• Touch Ï/Ð to select the previous/next scene.



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3 Touch [K] twice when finished.

During playback:

! Jump to the beginning of the scene. Double-tap to jump to the previous scene.

" Jump to the beginning of the next scene.

# Pause the playback.

$ Fast playback* backward/forward.

% Display the volume (A 52) and background music mix

balance (A 95) controls.

& Stop the playback.

Y

' Decoration (A 69).

( Recording date (for AVCHD movies) or the date the

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* Touch several times to increase the playback speed to approximately 5x

→ 15x → 60x normal speed.

Adjusting the volume

1 During playback, touch the screen to display the playback controls.

2 Touch [Ý], drag your finger along the [Speaker]* bar to adjust the volume and touch [K].

* When q > [AV/Headphones] is set to [Ó Headphones], adjust the

[Headphones] bar instead.



During playback pause:

! Resume playback.

" Slow playback* backward/forward.

# Capture the displayed frame as a photo (A 93).

$ Decoration (A 69).

* Touch several times to increase the playback speed 1/8

→ 1/4 the normal speed.

IMPORTANT flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.


- Do not press .

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• You may not be able to play back with this camcorder movies recorded on a memory card using another device.

NOTES

• You can use the

> >

[Display Date/Time] setting to choose whether to display the recording date when you play back videos.

• Depending on the recording conditions, you may notice brief stops in video or sound playback between scenes.

• During fast/slow playback, you may notice some anomalies (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture. 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.

• You cannot jump to the previous or next scene with MP4 movies.



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• Sound will not be output from the built-in speaker while the supplied

High Speed HDMI cable or optional STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder.

Viewing Photos

Operating modes:

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1 Press .

2 Open the [ Photo Playback] index screen.

Y

>

[ Photo Playback]

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3 6/4 If necessary, change the index screen.

[&] (index screen button)

>

Memory with the desired photo (& or )

>

[OK]



! 6/4 Index screen button. Displays the currently selected memory. Press to change the index screen.

" Drag your finger left/right for the next/previous index page*.

# Display the next/previous index page.

$ Folder name (A 152)

* While browsing through index pages, a larger scroll bar will appear at the bottom of the screen for a few seconds. When you have a large number of photos it may be more convenient to drag your finger along the scroll bar.

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4 Look for the photo you want to play back.

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• Drag your finger left/right to browse through the photos one by one.

To return to the index screen from single photo view

1 Touch the screen to display the playback controls.

2 Touch [f].

Photo Jump Function

When you have recorded a large number of photos, you can jump easily through the photos using the scroll bar.


2 Jump through the photos using the scroll bar.



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[h]

>

Drag your finger left and right along the scroll bar

>

[K]

IMPORTANT

• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.



- Do not press .

• The following image files may not be displayed correctly.

- Images not recorded with this camcorder.

- Images edited on a computer.

- Images whose file names have been changed.

Deleting Scenes

keeping. Deleting scenes allows you also to free up space on the memory.

Deleting a Single Scene

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Operating modes:

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1 Play back the scene you want to delete.


3 Delete the scene.

[Ý]

>

[Edit]

>

[Delete]

>

[Yes]

>

[OK]



Deleting Scenes from the Index Screen

Operating modes:

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1 Open the desired index screen (A 50, 93, 94).

To delete all the scenes recorded on a specific 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 want to delete before touching [Yes].

** Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. Some scenes may be deleted nevertheless.

To select individual scenes

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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

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>

[Yes].

2 After selecting all the desired scenes, touch [OK].

Options

[date/folder name]

Delete all the scenes recorded on a particular date. For AVCHD movies, the date will appear in the control but-

ton. For MP4 movies, the folder name* (A 152) will appear.

[Select]

Select individual scenes to delete.

[All Scenes]

Delete all the scenes.

* The last four digits of the folder name indicate the date the folder was created.

IMPORTANT

• Be careful when deleting recordings. Once deleted, scenes cannot be recovered.

• Save copies of important scenes before deleting them (A 111).



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• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing (while scenes are being deleted).




NOTES

• To delete all movies and make all recordable space available again you

may prefer to initialize the memory (A 33).

Deleting Photos

You can delete those photos that you are not interested in keeping.

Operating modes:

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Deleting a Single Photo

Y

1 In single photo view, select the photo you want to delete.


3 Delete the photo.

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[Edit]

>

[Delete]

>

[ Proceed]

>

[Yes]

4 Drag your finger left/right to select another photo to delete or touch [X].

Deleting Photos from the Index Screen

1 Open the [

Photo Playback] index screen (A 54).

2 Delete the photos.

[Edit]

>

[Delete]

>

Desired option*

>

[Yes]**

>

[OK]



* When you select [Select], perform the following procedure to select the individual photos you want to delete before touching [Yes].

** Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. Some photos will be deleted nevertheless.

To select individual photos

1 Touch 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].

Options

[folder name]

Delete all the photos taken on a particular date. The

folder name* (A 152) will appear in the control button.

[Select]

Select individual photos to delete.

[All Photos]

Delete all the photos.

Y


IMPORTANT

• Photos that were protected with other devices cannot be deleted with this camcorder.



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Advanced Shooting

This chapter covers advanced shooting functions, such as Special Scene modes and Baby mode. For details about basic

video shooting, refer to Basic Shooting and Playback (A 41).

Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4)

You can choose to record movies in AVCHD or MP4 format. AVCHD movies are ideal for playback with fantastic picture quality. MP4 movies are versatile and can easily be played back on smartphones or uploaded to the Web.

Operating modes:

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>

[ Recording Setup]

>

[Movie Format]

>

Desired movie format

>

[K]

>

[X]

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Selecting the Video Quality

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The camcorder offers several video quality options (measured by bit rate*) for recording movies. For AVCHD movies, select 60P or MXP mode for higher quality and select LP for longer recording times. Similarly, for MP4 movies, select 35 Mbps or 24 Mbps mode for higher quality and 4 Mbps mode for longer recording times. If you select 60P or 35 Mbps, movies will be recorded at 60P frames per second, progressive.

The table after the following procedure gives approximate recording times.

* Bit rate indicates how much information is recorded in 1 second of video and also affects recording time available on the memory. Movies with higher bit rates will have higher video quality while those with lower bit rates will have smaller file sizes, allowing you to record longer and upload more quickly.

Operating modes:

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>

[ Recording Setup]

>

[Video Quality]

>

Desired video quality*

>

[K]

>

[X]

* You can view information on the video quality with the following procedure.

To view information on the video quality

1 Touch [I].

A screen with the resolution, bit rate and frame rate will appear.

2 Touch [K].

NOTES

• Movies recorded in 60P or MXP mode cannot be saved on AVCHD discs. Use an external Blu-ray Disc recorder compliant with AVCHD Ver.

2.0 specifications to copy those movies onto Blu-ray discs.

• Depending on the portable device, you may not be able to play back your recordings.

actual recording times will vary depending on the subject.

• The following types of MP4 scenes will be recognized as multiple files on other devices.

- Scenes exceeding 4 GB

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- Scenes recorded at a video quality other than 35 Mbps exceeding

1 hour

• Depending on the TV, you may not be able to play back movies recorded in 60P or 35 Mbps.

• When the video quality is set to 60P or 35 Mbps, dual recording, decoration and faders are not available.

• When the shooting mode is set to , recording in 60P or 35 Mbps is not available. When the shooting mode is set to , recording in 60P is not available.


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Approximate recording times

For AVCHD movies:

Video quality

→

Memory

↓

8 GB Memory card/

4 Built-in memory

3

60P

1

35 min.

16 GB Memory card

32 GB Memory card/

6 Built-in memory

3

64 GB Memory card

MXP

1

40 min.

FXP

1

1 hr.

1 hr. 15 min.

1 hr. 25 min.

2 hr. 5 min.

6 hr. 5 min.

2 hr. 30 min.

2 hr. 55 min.

4 hr. 10 min.

12 hr. 15 min.

4

5 hr. 5 min.

5 hr. 55 min.

8 hr. 20 min.

Default value

LP

2

3 hr.

24 hr.

30 min.

4

For MP4 movies:

Video quality

→

Memory

↓

8 GB Memory card/

4 Built-in memory

3

16 GB Memory card

32 GB Memory card/

6 Built-in memory

3

64 GB Memory card

35 Mbps

1

24 Mbps

1

30 min.

40 min.

17 Mbps

1

Y

1 hr.

2 hr.

1 hr.

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2 hr. 5 min.

2 hr. 55 min.

4 hr. 10 min.

4 Mbps

5

4 hr. 20 min.

8 hr. 40 min.

17 hr.

20 min.

4

4 hr.

5 hr. 55 min.

8 hr. 20 min.

34 hr.

45 min.

4

1

2

3

4

5

Recorded in 1,920x1,080 resolution.


6/4 At the time of purchase, the built-in memory contains about 70

MB of music files (background music) and 5 MB of image files (image mix frames).

A single scene can be recorded continuously for 12 hours; at that point, the camcorder will stop for about 3 seconds before resuming recording.



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6/4 Selecting the Memory (Built-in Memory/Memory

Card) for Recordings

You can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in memory or on a memory card. The default memory for recording both is the built-in memory.

Operating modes:

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>

[ Recording Setup]

>

[Recording Media]

>

[v Rec Media for Movies] or [{ Rec Media for Photos]

>

Desired memory

>

[K]

>

[K]

>

[X]

6/4 Dual Recording and Relay Recording

Y that has the same image as the scene being recorded. The MP4 movie is saved on the memory not currently selected for recording. Because

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You can activate the relay recording so if the assigned memory becomes full while recording movies, the recording will continue uninterrupted on the other memory.

Operating modes:

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Activate the desired function.

>

[ Recording Setup]

>

[Dual/Relay Recording]

>

Desired function

>

[K] > [X]

NOTES

• Dual recording is not available in the following cases.


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- When the video quality is set to 60P or 35 Mbps.

- When the shooting mode is set to or .

• When dual recording is activated, decoration is not available.

• When you use relay recording, there will be a momentary stop in the scene at the point where the camcorder switches from one memory to another.

Baby Mode

Baby’s first smile, first step, first word. When you use mode, you can easily capture those once-in-a-lifetime moments and keep track of baby’s growth day by day. With the optimized settings, baby’s skin will appear with vibrant clarity. In addition, you can add a stamp to the video to show how much time has passed since baby was born.

Operating modes:

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>

[ Baby]

Y

>

[OK]

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NOTES

• During

mode, pre-recording (A 82) will be activated and cannot

be turned off. That way, you will not miss memorable moments.

• You can play back recordings made in mode from the [ Baby

Album] (A 93) or [y Movie Playback] index screen. The baby album

is particularly convenient because it contains, in chronological order, only the scenes recorded in

• During

mode.

mode, recording in 60P or 35 Mbps is not available.

• During mode, dual recording is not available.

• Refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists

(A 144) for functions avail-

able during mode.


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Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look Filters

In mode, the camcorder will adjust the frame rate and several other picture-related settings to give your recordings a cinematic look.

In this mode you can also use a variety of professional cinema-look filters to create unique movies with a distinctive appearance.

When you convert movies to MP4, you can add cinema-look filters

(A 110).

Operating modes:

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Set the shooting mode to .


>

[† Cinema]

>

[OK]

>

Desired cinema-look filter

>

[OK]

• The selected cinema-look filter will be applied and its number will appear on the control button.

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To change the cinema-look filter

1 Touch [FILTER 1].

2 Select the desired cinemalook filter.

Options

(

Default value)

The camcorder offers 7 cinemalook filters. Select the desired filter while previewing the effect on the screen.

[1. Cinema Standard]

[2. Vivid]

[3. Cool]

[4. Nostalgic]

[5. Sepia]

[6. Old Movies]

[7. Dramatic B&W]

! Filter number (will appear on the control button)

" Filter name

# Preview the effect on the screen

$ Brief description (onscreen guidance)

Y

NOTES

, the following functions are not available.

- Taking photos

- Decoration

- Dual recording

- Recording in 60P or 35 Mbps

Special Scene Modes

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 mode.

Operating modes:

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>

[ƒ Scene]

>

[OK]

>

Desired Special Scene mode

>

[OK]


Options

(

Default value)

[ Portrait]

The camcorder uses a large aperture, to achieve a sharp focus on the subject while blurring the background.

[ Sports]

To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf.

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[ Night Scene]

To record nightscapes with lower noise.

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[ Snow]

To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed.

[ Beach]

To record on a sunny beach without the subject being underexposed.

[ Sunset]

To record sunsets in vibrant colors.


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[ Low Light]

To record in low-light situations.

[ Spotlight]

To record spotlit scenes.

[ Fireworks]

To record fireworks.

NOTES

• [ Portrait]/[ Sports]/[ Snow]/[ Beach]: The picture may not

• [ appear smooth during playback.

zoom in (S).

Y

• [ Snow]/[ Beach]: The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on the screen.

• [ Low Light]:

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- 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 blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) we recommend using a tripod.

Programmed AE Mode: Adjusting Settings to Match Your Needs

Give yourself the most control while shooting by using Programmed AE

(AE: auto exposure) shooting mode. As with other shooting modes, the camcorder automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture. However, this mode offers you the most versatility by allowing you to adjust other settings to achieve the results you are looking for.


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Operating modes:

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>

[’ Programmed AE]

>

[OK]


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 simply using your fingertip.

When you convert movies to MP4,

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Decorating Scenes while Recording

Y

Operating modes:

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1 Open the decoration screen.

>

[Ò Decoration]

2 Use a tool from the toolbar as explained in the following procedures.

3 Press Y to record movies with your decorations.

You can add decorations even while recording a scene.

4 Touch [X] to exit the decoration screen.


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! Canvas - The area where you will draw and see your decorations in action.

" Toolbar.

# [Ó Pens and Stamps] Select the type of pen or stamp and its color. You can also save a single canvas or load a previously saved canvas.

$ [× Animated Stamps] Select animated stamps to add to your

% [ decoration.

& Date/Time] / [ will be included in the recording. In

Y track baby’s age, height and weight.

mode, add stamps to

& [Ü] (Image Mix) Choose one of 26 different frames to add onto

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' [Ý] In recording mode: pause the live video. Touch [Þ] again to restore the live video. You can add decorations to and record the frozen image.

In playback mode: pause the playback. Touch [Ð] to resume playing back the scene.

( [

ß ] Minimize the toolbar to the top of the screen to view almost all of the canvas. Touch [ à ] to restore the toolbar.

To use [Pens and Stamps]

1 Touch [Ó].

The [Pens and Stamps] screen will appear.

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.


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• 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: Touch [Ó]

>

[&Save]

1

or [ Save]

1

>

[Yes]

>

[K].

• To load a previously saved canvas (freehand drawings and stamps only) from the memory: Touch [Ó]

>

[&Load]

2

or [ Load]

2

>

[Yes]

>

[K].

1

2

The freehand drawings and stamps will be saved in the built-in memory (6/

4 only) or on a memory card (7 only).

The camcorder will apply the last freehand drawings and stamps that were saved in the built-in memory (6/4 only) or on a memory card (7 only).

To use [Animated Stamps]

1 Touch [×].

The [Animated Stamps] screen will appear.

Y

2 Touch one of the control buttons.

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To use [Date/Time]

During mode, this screen offers more functionality specific to that mode. See the next section for details.

1 Touch [&].

The [Date/Time] screen will appear.

2 Touch [Date] or [Time] and touch [K].

3 Touch the caption and drag it to the desired location.

To use stamps during mode

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1 Touch [ ].

• The screen with stamps for mode will appear.

2 Select and set the desired stamps.

• To add the age stamp: Touch [0 days]

>

[w]

>

Í/Î to set baby’s date of birth

>

[K].

• To add the height stamp: Touch [20 in.]

>

[w]

>

Í/Î to set baby’s height

>

[K].

• To add the weight stamp: Touch [6 lb. 8 oz.]

>

[w]

>

Í/Î to set baby’s weight

>

[K].

• To add the current date or time: Touch [Date] or [Time].

• To remove a selected stamp, touch it again.

3 Touch [K].

• The selected stamps will appear.

4 Touch the stamp, date or time and drag it to the desired location.

Y

NOTES

• For the age stamp, days will be displayed for 6 days after birth, weeks

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• For the height stamp, only inches will be displayed until 35 inches and feet and inches will be displayed from 3 feet.

• For the weight stamp, pounds and ounces will be displayed until

19 pounds 15 ounces and only pounds will be displayed from

20 pounds.

To use image mix

Operating modes:

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POINTS TO CHECK

• 6/4 Before performing this procedure, make sure the memory

with the image mix data is selected (A 63). At the time of purchase,

image mix data is in the built-in memory.

1 Touch [Ü] to open the [Select Image] screen and then touch [ON].

2 Touch [+] or [-] to select a different image mix frame.

6/4 You can touch one of the memory icons at the bottom of the screen to read image mix frames saved on a different memory (only when recording on or playing back scenes from a memory card).

3 Touch [K] to mix the selected frame with the live video.

Mixing Your Own Images with Live Video

You can use images you make on your computer for the image mix

(Chroma Key) function. Make sure that the image you want to use has a blue or green area, which will be replaced by the live video Y files that can be used and where to transfer them.

Example of an image used for Chroma Key

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Blue/Green area that will be replaced by the live video

To use the Chroma Key function

1 Open the [Select Image] screen of the image mix function (A 72).

2 Touch [+] or [-] to select the image you created.

3 Touch [Ð] to open the [Chroma Key] screen.

4 Touch [Green] or [Blue] depending on the characteristics of the image you want to use and touch [Ï] or [Ð] or drag your finger along the bottom bar to adjust the chroma key setting as necessary.


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5 Touch [K] to mix your image with live video.

Decorating Scenes during Playback

Operating modes:

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1 From the index screen (A 50), play back the scene you want to

decorate.


3 Touch [Ò] to open the decoration screen.

4 Decorate the scene using the tools from the toolbar as explained in the previous section.

NOTES

• Initializing a memory will erase any [Pens and Stamps] drawing canvas and image files you may have saved. (6/4 The image mix after it is initialized.)

Y

• [Animated Stamps] and [Date/Time] cannot be used at the same time.

• Image mix cannot be selected during recording or playback. Select the

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• During recording mode or when dual recording is activated, decoration is not available when the video quality is set to 60P or 35 Mbps.

Video Snapshot

Record a series of short scenes. When you play back your video snap-

shot scenes, you can even set them to your favorite music (A 95) to

create your own fun music video. You will be surprised how by changing the background music, you can give your scenes an entirely new feel.

You can change the length of the video snapshot scene with the

> p >

[Video Snapshot Length] setting.

Operating modes:

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1 Activate video snapshot.

>

[¦ Video Snapshot]

>

[ON]

>

[X]

• Touch [OFF] instead to deactivate video snapshot.

• A blue border appears on the screen.

2 Press Y.

The camcorder records for a few seconds (the blue frame serves as a visual progress bar) and then automatically returns to record pause mode.

NOTES

• Video snapshot scenes recorded in MP4 format can be played back

from the [y Movie Playback] index screen (A 50) while those

recorded in AVCHD format can also be played back from the [¦ Video

Snapshot] index screen (A 94).

• Any of the following actions will deactivate video snapshot.

- Turning off the camcorder.

Y

- Pressing .

- Changing the movie format (AVCHD/MP4), video quality or frame rate.

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Advanced Image Stabilization

The image stabilizer reduces camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) so you can get nice, stable shots. Select the image stabilization mode according to the shooting conditions.

Operating modes:

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>

[ Other Settings]

>

p

>

[Image Stabilizer]

>

Desired IS mode

>

[X]


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Options

(

Default value)

[ Dynamic]

Compensates for a higher degree of camcorder shake, such as when shooting while walking, and is more effective as the zoom approaches full wide angle.

[ Standard]

Compensates for a lower degree of camcorder shake, such as when shooting while remaining stationary, and is suitable for shooting natural-looking scenes.

[

j Off]

Use this setting when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod.

Powered IS

You can use Powered IS to make the image stabilization even more powerful. Holding the LCD panel with your left hand will add to the stability of the shot.

>

[È Powered IS]

>

[ON]

>

[X]

NOTES

• [

[ not be able to fully compensate.

Dynamic] is available only when [Zoom Type] is set to

Optical].

• For surveying and following shots, when you pan the camcorder from side to side or tilt it up and down, we recommend setting the IS mode to [ Dynamic] or [ Standard].

Face Detection and Tracking

The camcorder automatically detects people’s faces and uses this information to select the optimal settings for beautiful videos and photos. You can use tracking to tell the camcorder to track and optimize settings for a different person. You can also use tracking to always keep in focus other moving subjects, such as pets or moving vehicles.


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Operating modes:

*

*

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* Face detection and tracking are always activated in and modes.

POINTS TO CHECK

• Select a shooting mode other than the [ Night Scene], [ Low Light] or [ Fireworks] Special Scene mode in

SCN

mode.

By default, face detection and tracking are 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 and tracking.

>

[ Other Settings]

>

p

>

[Face Detection & Tracking]

>

[i On }]

>

[X]

2 Point the camcorder at a person.

automatically select one person it determines is the main subject. The main subject is indicated by a white face detection frame and the camcorder will optimize the settings for that person. Other faces will have gray frames.

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3 Touch a different face on the touch screen to optimize the camcorder’s settings for that person.

• You can also touch other moving objects, such as a pet.

• A white double frame will appear around the subject and track it as it

Main subject moves.

• Touch [Cancel £] to remove the frame and cancel the tracking.

NOTES

• 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 hidden.

• Face detection cannot be used when the shutter speed used is slower than 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set to [»]), when the digital zoom is activated at more than 212x zoom or when using a smartphone or tablet to remotely control the camcorder.

• When face detection is activated, the slowest shutter speed used by the camcorder is 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set to [»]).

• Touching somewhere with a color or pattern unique to the subject will make it easier to track. However, if there is another subject in the vicinity that shares similar characteristics to the selected subject, the camcorder may start tracking the incorrect subject. Touch the screen again to select the desired subject.

• In certain cases, tracking may not be able to track the subject. Typical examples include:

- Subjects extremely small or large in relation to the overall picture.

- Subjects too similar to the background.

- Subjects lacking sufficient contrast.

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- Fast moving subjects.

- When shooting indoors with insufficient lighting.

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Faders

The camcorder offers two professional looking transition effects to fade-in or fade-out scenes.

Operating modes:

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>

[R Faders]

>

Desired fader*

>

Desired fader color*

>

[X]

* You can preview the transition effect on the screen.

• The icon of the selected fader appears.

• Repeat, selecting [j Off], to turn off faders.


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To fade in/out

Press Y in record pause mode to start recording with a fade in. Press Y while recording to fade out and pause the recording.

NOTES

• When you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the sound will fade in or out.

• Faders cannot be used in the following cases:

mode.

- While using the [Old Movies] cinema-look filter in

- When recording scenes with decorations.

- When recording video snapshot scenes.

- While pre-recording is activated.

- When the video quality is set to 60P or 35 Mbps.

Adjusting the Exposure

jects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). To correct this, you can adjust the exposure manually or use the Touch AE function to automatically set the optimal exposure for the

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Operating modes:

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POINTS TO CHECK

• Select a shooting mode other than the [ Fireworks] Special Scene mode in

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mode.

1 Open the exposure adjustment screen.

>

[y Exposure]

2 Touch a subject that appears inside the y frame.


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• The Touch AE mark (I) will flash and the exposure will be adjusted automatically so the area you touched will be correctly exposed. You have the option to further adjust the exposure manually as necessary.

• You can touch [n] instead to adjust the exposure manually without activating the Touch AE function.

• The manual adjustment dial appears and the adjustment value is set at ±0.

• Touch [n] again to return the camcorder to automatic exposure.

3 Touch [Ï] or [Ð] or drag your finger along the dial to set the exposure adjustment value.

The adjustment range may vary depending on the initial brightness of the image, and some values may be grayed out.

4 Touch [X] to lock the exposure at the selected value.

During exposure lock, y and the selected exposure adjustment value will appear on the screen.

NOTES

Y

• If the shooting mode is changed during exposure lock, the camcorder will return to automatic exposure.

• When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them, the

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>

p

>

[Auto Backlight

Correction] setting. Note that the automatic backlight correction is not available in the following cases.

- In mode, when using a cinema-look filter other than [Cinema

Standard].

- In

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[ mode, when using the [ Night Scene], [ Snow],

[ Beach], [ Sunset] or [ Spotlight] Special Scene mode.

Adjusting the Focus

Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually.


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• Reflective surfaces

• Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines

Operating modes:

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• Fast moving subjects

• Through wet windows

• Night scenes

POINTS TO CHECK

• Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure.

1 Open the manual focus screen.

>

[< Focus]

2 Touch a subject that appears inside the < frame.

• The Touch AF mark (I) will flash and the focusing distance will be adjusted automatically. You have the option to further adjust the focus manually as necessary.

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• You can touch [D] instead to adjust the focus manually without activating the Touch AF function.

• The manual focus controls appear.

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3 Touch and hold [F] or [E] to adjust the focus.

• The focusing distance displayed will change as you adjust the focus.

The focusing distance will be displayed for about 2 seconds. You can change the units used for the distance display with the

>

q

>

[Displayed Units] setting.

• The center of the screen will be magnified to help you focus more easily. You can also turn off this function with the

>

p

>

[Focus Assistance] setting.

• If you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks, touch and hold [F] until the focusing distance changes to G.

4 Touch [X] to lock the focus at the selected distance.

During manual focus, [D] will appear on the screen.


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NOTES

• When you use [E] and [F] to adjust the focus manually, you can touch inside the frame to automatically focus on that spot.

Pre-Recording

The camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press

Y, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities. This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording.

Operating modes:

*

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* Pre-recording is always activated in mode.

1 Activate the pre-recording function.

>

[z Pre REC]

>

[ON]

>

[X]

Y

• z will appear on the screen.

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2 Press Y.

The scene recorded in the memory will start 3 seconds before

Y was pressed.

NOTES

• The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds prior to pressing

Y if the button was pressed within 3 seconds of having turned on pre-recording or having finished the previous recording.

• Any of the following actions will deactivate the pre-recording function.

- Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 5 minutes.

- Changing the operating mode.

- Activating video snapshot.

- Touching the [Ä White Balance] or [R Faders] control button in the

[ Main Functions] panel.

- Opening the [ Other Settings] menus.


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- Changing the shooting mode.

White Balance

The white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects will always look truly white in your recordings.

Operating modes:

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>

[Ä White Balance]

>

Desired option*

>

[X]

* When you select [Å Custom WB], s et the custom white balance with the following procedure before touching [X].

To set the custom white balance

and touch [Set WB].

Options

(

Default value)

Y

When the adjustment is completed, Å stops flashing and disappears.

The camcorder will retain the custom white balance even if you turn it off.

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[

Ã Automatic]

The camcorder automatically sets the white balance for natural looking colors.

[

¼ Daylight]

To record outdoors.

[

É Tungsten]

To record under tungsten and tungsten-type

(3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.

[

Å Custom WB]

Use the custom white balance setting to make white subjects appear white under colored lighting.

NOTES

• When you select the custom white balance:

- Set

[Zoom Type] (A 48) to [

Optical].

- Reset the white balance when you change locations or the lighting or other conditions change.


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- Depending on the light source, Å may keep flashing. 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 (sky, sea or forest)

- Under mercury lamps, certain types of fluorescent lights and LED lights

Self Timer

Operating modes:

*

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* For movies only.

>

[ Other Settings]

>

p

>

[Self Timer]

>

[i On <]

>

[X]

Y

• < will appear on the screen.

• Repeat, selecting [j Off], to turn off the self timer.

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The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. The countdown appears on the screen.

Photos: In record pause mode, touch [PHOTO].

• The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown. The countdown appears on the screen.

• Photos cannot be recorded while the camcorder is set to mode.

NOTES

• Once the countdown has begun, any of the following actions will cancel the self timer.

- Pressing Y, when recording movies.

- Touching [PHOTO], when recording photos.


- Changing the camcorder’s operating mode.


Advanced Shooting

Frame Rate

You can change the frame rate (the number of frames recorded per second) to change the look of your movies.

Operating modes:

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>

[ Recording Setup]

>

[Video Quality]

>

[I]

>

Desired frame rate

>

[K]

>

[K]

>

[X]

Options for AVCHD movies

(

Default value)

[

´

]

60 fields per second, interlaced. Standard frame rate of

NTSC TV signals.

[

·

]

Shooting at 30 frames per second, progressive*. Use this frame rate to easily edit your recordings, for example, to post them on the Web.

* Recorded as 60i.

Y

Options for MP4 movies

(

Default value)

[

½]

[

»

]

24 frames per second, progressive.

Tele Macro

Using tele macro, the camcorder can focus at a shorter distance (up to

50 cm (1.6 ft.) from the subject at full telephoto), allowing you get closer shots of small subjects like flowers and insects. This function also adds a soft focus to the background, so the subject not only looks larger but it also stands out more.

Operating modes:

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* In mode, tele macro will be activated automatically when you zoom in to full telephoto and bring the camcorder up close to the subject.


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POINTS TO CHECK

• Select a shooting mode other than the [ Fireworks] Special Scene mode in

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mode.

1 Activate tele macro.

>

[ZOOM]

>

[W]* (tele macro)

* Touch again to turn off the tele macro function.

• The camcorder will automatically adjust the zoom to the telephoto end.

2 Touch [START].

• Touch [STOP] to pause the recording.

3 Touch [X].

NOTES


- Pressing .

- Setting the shooting mode to mode,

[ Fireworks] Special Scene mode in

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mode or the

mode.

• Tele macro cannot be turned on/off while recording.

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 “being there.”

Operating modes:

* In

*

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mode, the audio scene is always set to [‘ Standard].


Advanced Shooting

>

[ Audio Scene]

>

Desired audio scene

>

[X]

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 dialog.

[ Forest and Birds]

To record birds and scenes in forests. The camcorder clearly captures sound as it spreads.

[ Noise Suppression]

To record scenes while reducing noise from wind, passing vehicles and similar ambient sound. Ideal for recording at the beach or in places with a lot of noise.

Audio Recording Level

microphone. You can display the audio level indicator while recording.

Operating modes:

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Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level

1 Open the manual audio recording level adjustment screen.

>

[

ä

Mic. Level]

>

[n] (manual)

• The audio level indicator and current audio recording level will appear on the screen.

• Touch [m] (automatic) to return the camcorder to automatic audio recording levels.


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Manual audio level adjustment

Audio level indicator

Current audio level

Audio level adjustment bar

2 Touch and hold [Ï] or [Ð] to adjust the audio recording level as necessary.

As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will go to the right of the -12 dB mark (yellow area) only occasionally.

3 Touch [X] to lock the audio recording level at the current level.

To display the audio level indicator

the manual adjustment of the audio recording level. You can choose to display it also when the audio level is adjusted automatically.

>

[ä Mic. Level]

>

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>

[Audio Level Indicator]

>

[X]

Y

NOTES

• When you are using a microphone connected to the MIC terminal, including the WM-V1 Wireless Microphone, the audio level indicator will be displayed automatically.

• When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be distorted.

• We recommend using headphones to check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording level.


Advanced Shooting

Using Headphones

Use headphones for playback or to check the audio level while recording. The headphones are connected to the AV OUT/× terminal, which is used for both the headphones and the audio/video output. Before connecting the headphones, follow the procedure below to change the function of the terminal from AV output to × (headphones) output. Do not connect the headphones to the AV OUT/× terminal if the Ó icon does not appear on the screen. The noise output in such case may be harmful to your hearing.

Operating modes:

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1 Change the function of the terminal to headphones output.

>

[ Other Settings]

>

q

>

[AV/Headphones]

>

[Ó Headphones]

>

[K]

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2 Connect the headphones to the AV OUT/× terminal.

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[Volume]

>

[Ô] or [Õ]* to adjust the volume

>

[X]

* You can also drag your finger along the [Headphones] bar.

• Ó will appear on the screen.


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To adjust the volume during playback

In mode, and in mode during slideshow playback, adjust the headphones volume the same way you adjust the speaker’s vol-

ume (A 52, 101).

IMPORTANT priate level.

NOTES

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• Use commercially available headphones with a

∅ 3.5 mm minijack.

• Even if [AV/Headphones] was set to [Ó Headphones] in a playback mode, the function of the AV OUT/× terminal will return automatically to

AV output when you turn off the camcorder.

• Audio will not be output from the AV OUT/× terminal while Wi-Fi functions are in use.

Using an External Microphone

When recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphone may pick up the sound of the camcorder’s internal machinery. In such case, we recommend using an external microphone.

Operating modes:

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Advanced Shooting

Using the WM-V1 Wireless Microphone

Using the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone, you can reliably record sound even when recording subjects at a distance exceeding the practical range of the built-in microphone. For details on connecting and using the WM-V1, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the microphone.

Using Commercially Available Microphones

You can also use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply. You can connect almost any stereo microphone with a

∅ 3.5 mm plug but audio recording levels may vary.

Connect the external microphone to the MIC terminal.

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NOTES

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• When you are using a microphone connected to the MIC terminal, the audio level indicator will be displayed automatically.

• When referring to the instruction manual of the WM-V1, note that the procedure written for manually adjusting the audio recording level does not apply to this camcorder. Refer to Audio Recording Level

(A 87) for

this camcorder’s correct procedure.


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Advanced Playback and Editing

In this chapter, you can learn how to use functions related to playback and editing, such as capturing video snapshot scenes and photos from your movies and playing back your movies with background music.

Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie

You can capture video snapshot scenes or photos from a previously recorded scene. For example, you may want to print photos from video recorded at a party or create a small video clip using video snapshot scenes from the highlights of an event.

For details on playback, refer to Playing Back Video Snapshot Scenes

(A 94) for AVCHD movies and Playing Back Video (A 50) for MP4

video snapshot scenes.

Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene

Operating modes:

Y

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snapshot scene (A 50).

2 Press Y to capture the video snapshot scene.

The camcorder captures the video snapshot scene for about

4 seconds (the blue frame serves as a visual progress bar), and then enters playback pause mode.

3 Touch the screen and then touch [Ñ] to stop the playback.

NOTES

• You can change the length of the video snapshot scenes you capture to

2 or 8 seconds with the

>

s

>

[Video Snapshot Length] setting.

• A video snapshot scene can be captured only during playback; it cannot be captured during playback pause mode.

• The captured video snapshot scene is saved to the same memory that contains the source scene.



• Video snapshot scenes cannot be captured from scenes shorter than

1 second.

• When the source scene is itself a video snapshot scene, you may not be able to capture a video snapshot scene depending on the length of the source scene and the length currently selected for video snapshot scenes.

• When you start capturing a video snapshot scene less than 1 second from the end of the scene, the video snapshot scene will be captured starting from the beginning of the following scene.

• During the playback of video snapshot scenes captured from a previously recorded movie, you may notice some anomalies in the picture/ sound at the point where the playback switches to a new scene.

Capturing Photos

Operating modes:

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1 Play back the scene from which you want to capture the photo

(A 50).

Y

2 Pause the playback at the point you want to capture.

3 Touch [PHOTO].

NOTES

• The size of captured photos will be 1920x1080.

• The data code of the photos will reflect the date and time of recording of the original scene.

• Photos captured from a scene with a lot of fast movement may be blurred.

• Photos will be recorded on the memory selected for recording photos.

Playing Back Scenes in the Baby Album

The baby album contains, in chronological order, only the movies recorded in mode so you can conveniently play those movies back and enjoy watching baby’s growth. You can also play back those

movies from the [y Movie Playback] index screen (A 50).



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Operating modes:

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1 Open the baby album.

>

[ Baby Album]

2 Select the scene you want to play back.

Drag your finger left/right to bring the desired scene to the front.

3 Touch the scene’s thumbnail to start the playback.


• Playback controls are the same as when playing back scenes from

the [y Movie Playback] index screen (A 50).




- Do not press .

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Playing Back Video Snapshot Scenes

When you record video snapshot scenes in AVCHD, you can play back only those scenes to create an entertaining montage. You can also play

back those scenes from the [y Movie Playback] index screen (A 50).

Video snapshot scenes recorded in MP4 can be played back only from


Operating modes:

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1 Open the [¦ Video Snapshot] index screen for AVCHD scenes.

>

[¦ Video Snapshot]



2 Select the scene you want to play back.

Drag your finger left/right to bring the desired scene to the front.

3 Touch the scene’s thumbnail to start the playback.


• Playback controls are the same as when playing back scenes from


IMPORTANT

• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.




Playback with Background Music

plied music tracks as background music.

Operating modes:

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The supplied VIXIA CD-ROM contains 3 music tracks you can use as background music. 6/4: The music files come pre-installed in the built-in memory.

You can mix the original audio and the background music and adjust the background music mix balance to your preference.

POINTS TO CHECK

• To play back scenes or a slideshow of photos recorded on the memory card, you will need to transfer the music tracks to the memory card in

advance. See the NOTES section (A 97).




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2 Select the music track.

>

[ Other Settings]

>

s

>

[Select Music]

>

[i On]

>

[Í] or [Î] to select the desired music track

! Select the desired music track.

" Adjust the background music balance.

# Play back the original sound (no background music).

$ Delete the music track selected.

% Listen to the music track selected. Touch again (Ñ) to stop the playback.

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3 Adjust the mix balance between the original sound and the background music.

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4 Touch [X] and then touch a scene to start the playback with the selected background music.

To adjust the background music balance during playback

1 During playback, touch the screen to display the playback controls.

2 Touch [Ý], drag your finger along the [Music Balance] bar to adjust the background music balance as desired and touch [K].

To delete a music track

In the [Select Music] screen, touch [Í] or [Î] to select the track you want to delete.



[ ]

>

[Yes]

IMPORTANT

• 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.

NOTES

• Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files you may have transferred to the card. (6/4 The music files that come pre-installed in the built-in memory will be restored after it is initialized.) To transfer music files from the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to the memory card:

- Windows users: Use the supplied software for AVCHD movies,

Y of PIXELA’s software.

- Mac OS users: Use Finder to transfer music files from the “MUSIC” folder on the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to the memory card. Refer to

About the music files

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card.

• Transfer music files to the memory card that contains the recordings you want to play back with background music.

Selecting the Playback Starting Point

If you have a very long scene, you may want to start playing back the scene from a certain point. You can use the movie timeline to break the scene to segments at fixed time intervals ranging from 6 seconds to

6 minutes.

Operating modes:

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1 Open the desired index screen for AVCHD movies (A 50, 93, 94).



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2 Open the scene’s [Timeline] screen.

[ ]

>

Desired scene

• The [Timeline] screen appears. The large thumbnail will show the first frame of the scene. Below it, the timeline ruler shows frames taken from the scene at fixed intervals.

3 Touch the desired frame in the timeline ruler to start playing back the scene from that point.

! Touch twice to return to the index screen.

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" Previous/next scene.

# Drag your finger left along the ruler to display the next 5 frames.

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% Recording date and time.

& Drag your finger right along the ruler to display the previous

5 frames.

' Current scene / Total number of scenes.

( Currently selected interval between frames.

To change the interval between frames

[6 sec]

>

Desired interval

>

[K]



Dividing Scenes

You can divide AVCHD scenes in order to leave out the best parts and later cut out the rest.

Operating modes:

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1 Play back the desired scene (A 50).

2 Touch the screen and then touch [Ý] to pause the playback.

3 Open the screen for dividing scenes.

[Edit]

>

[Divide]

4 Bring the scene to a precise point, if necessary.

Playback controls will appear on the screen (A 52). Use any special

playback modes (fast playback, frame reverse/advance) as necessary to locate the desired point.

Y

5 Divide the scene.

[μ Divide]

>

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• The video from the division point to the end of the scene will appear as a new scene in the index screen.

NOTES

• When advancing/reversing frames while dividing the scenes, the interval between frames is about 0.5 seconds.

• If the scene cannot be divided at the point where you paused the playback, advance/reverse a frame and then divide the scene.

• During the playback of a scene that was divided, you may notice some anomalies in the picture/sound at the point where the scene was cut.

• Video snapshot scenes and other scenes that are too short (less than 3 seconds) cannot be divided.

• Scenes cannot be divided within 1 second from the beginning or the end of the scene.



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Trimming Scenes

You can trim MP4 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.

Operating modes:

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1 Play back the desired scene (A 50).

2 Touch the screen and then touch [Ý] to pause the playback.

3 Open the screen for trimming scenes.

[Edit]

>

[Trim]

4 Bring the scene to a precise point, if necessary.

• The point at which is movie will be trimmed is indicated by the marker.

Y

• Playback controls will appear on the screen (A 52). Use any special

playback modes (fast playback, frame reverse/advance) as necessary to locate the desired point.

5 Trim the scene.

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[Trim]

>

Select whether to trim before or after the marker

>

Select whether to save as a new scene or write over the existing scene

Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.

NOTES

• You may not be able to trim the following types of scenes.

- 6/4 Scenes copied from the built-in memory to an SDXC memory card.

- Scenes recorded or copied using another device.



Slideshow

You can play a slideshow of all the photos and even set it to music.

Operating modes:

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1 Open the [

Photo Playback] index screen (A 54).

2 Select the music track.

>

[ Other Settings]

> >

[Select Music]

>

[i On]

>

[Í] or [Î] to select the desired music track

>

[K]

3 Touch the photo that will open the slideshow to display it in single photo view.

to play back the slideshow set to the selected music track.

During the photo slideshow

bar to adjust the volume.

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• Touch the screen and touch [Ý] to stop the slideshow.

To change the slideshow’s transition effects from the index screen

>

[ Other Settings]

> >

[Slideshow

Transition]

>

[j Off], [k Dissolve] or [l Slide Image]

>

[X]



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External Connections

This chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer. 6/4

You can also use the camcorder’s convenient Wi-Fi functions

(A 122).

Terminals on the Camcorder

Open the LCD panel to access the terminals on the camcorder.

3

1

AV OUT/× Terminal

(cable connector

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Y

2

HDMI OUT Terminal*

The HDMI OUT 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-AB receptacle. You can use the supplied USB cable to connect to a computer or other digital devices with standard-A receptacles; or use the optional UA-100 USB Adapter to connect to the camcorder an external hard drive or similar storage device with a standard-A cable (6/

4 only).

* When connecting the supplied High Speed HDMI cable to the camcorder, make sure to align the triangle marks on the cable’s connector and on the camcorder’s terminal.



Connection Diagrams

In the following connection diagrams, the left side shows the terminals on the camcorder and the right side shows (for reference only) an example of terminals on a connected device.

Connection

!

Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only

Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with an HDMI input terminal.

HDMI

(HDMI mini connector)

HTC-100/S High Speed HDMI Cable

(supplied)

(standard HDMI connector)

About the HDMI

TM

connection

convenient all-digital connection using a single cable for both video and audio. When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV equipped the highest quality.

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- The HDMI OUT terminal on the camcorder is for output only. Do not connect it to an HDMI output terminal on an external device, as this may damage the camcorder.

- While the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using connection !, there will be no video output from the AV OUT/× terminal.

- Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to DVI monitors.

- Depending on the HDTV, correct playback of personal video content may not be possible using connection !. Try using connection ".



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Connection "

Composite Video

Type: Analog Quality: Standard definition Output only

Connect to a standard TV or a VCR with audio/video input terminals. Change the following settings on the camcorder:

- [ Other Settings]

> >

[TV Type] according to the TV set (widescreen or

4:3), if the TV cannot automatically detect and change the aspect ratio

- [ Other Settings]

> q

>

[AV/Headphones] to [ Ò AV]

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

(optional)

Yellow

White

Red

Connection

#

1

Type: Digital data connection

Connect to a computer to save your recordings, to a compatible digital video recorder to entire memory (

6/4 only).

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USB Cable

(supplied)

Mini-B

Standard-A

(computer, digital recorder)

USB

2 6/4 only

Standard-A

USB cable supplied with/ built-into the external storage

UA-100 USB

Adapter (optional)

Mini-B

External hard drive



NOTES

• Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter and only then connect it to the computer using the supplied USB cable in the following cases.

- To write back scenes recorded with this camcorder that were previously saved on a computer. For details, refer to the Software

Guide (PDF file) of PIXELA’s software.

- To transfer music files from the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to a memory card in the camcorder in order to use them as background music. For details, refer to the Software Guide (PDF file) of PIXELA’s software.

- To save your recordings on a computer.

- To save a memory onto an external hard drive.

• Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted while a cable is connected to the HDMI OUT terminal or AV OUT/× terminal.

• Audio and video will not be output from the HDMI terminal while Wi-Fi functions are in use.

Playback on a TV Screen

Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends. Playback on an HDTV using the HDMI OUT terminal will

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Operating modes:

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1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV.

2 Connect the camcorder to the TV.

Refer to

Connection Diagrams

(A 103) and select the most

appropriate connection for your TV.

3 Turn on the connected TV.

On the TV, select as the video input the same terminal to which you connected the camcorder. Refer to the instruction manual of the connected TV.

4 Turn on the camcorder and set it to

Play back the desired movies or photos.

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NOTES

• You can also play video directly from your memory card on AVCHDcompatible HDTVs and digital recorders with a card slot compatible with the type of memory card used*.

• We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter.

• Connection ": When you play back your 16:9 movies on standard TV sets with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the TV set will switch automatically to widescreen mode if it is compatible with the Video ID-1 system. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the TV manually.

* Refer to the instruction manual of the device. Depending on the device used, correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. In such case, play back the recordings on the memory card using the camcorder.

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Saving and Sharing Your Recordings

6/4 Copying Movies and Photos to a Memory Card

You can copy your recordings from the built-in memory to a memory card.

Copying Scenes from the Index Screen

Operating modes:

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1 Open the desired index screen in the built-in memory (A 50, 93,

94).

To copy all the scenes recorded on a specific date, drag your finger left/right until a scene you want to copy appears.

2 Copy the scenes.

[Edit]

>

[Copy (&' )]

>

Y

>

[Yes]**

>

[OK] ual scenes you want to copy before touching [Yes].

** Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.

To select individual scenes

1 Touch the individual scenes you want to copy.

• 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

[date/folder name]

Copy all the scenes recorded on a particular date. For AVCHD movies, the date will appear in the control but-

ton. For MP4 movies, the folder name* (A 152) will appear.

[Select]

Select individual scenes to copy.

[All Scenes]

Copy all the scenes.


Copying a Single Photo

Operating modes:

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1 In single photo view, select the photo you want to copy.


3 Copy the photo.

[Edit]

>

[Copy (&' )]

>

Y

>

[Yes]

4 Drag your finger left/right to select another photo to copy or touch [X].

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Copying Photos from the Index Screen

Operating modes:

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1 Open the [ Photo Playback] index screen in the built-in

memory (A 54).

2 Copy the photos.

[Edit]

>

[Copy (&' )]

>

Desired option*

>

[Yes]**

>

[OK]



* When you select [Select], perform the following procedure to select the individual photos you want to copy before touching [Yes].

** Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.

To select individual photos

1 Touch the individual photos you want to copy.

• 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].

Options

[folder name]

Copy all the photos taken on a particular date. The

folder name* (A 152) will appear in the control button.

[Select]

Select individual photos to copy.

[All Photos]

Copy all the photos.




- Do not press .

NOTES

• In the following cases, you will not be able to copy recordings to the memory card:

- If the memory card slot cover is open.

- If the LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent writing.

- If the file numbering is at maximum (A 152).

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6/4 Converting Movies to MP4 Format

You can convert AVCHD movies into MP4 movies or even convert MP4 movies into smaller MP4 movies. This is convenient, for example, when you want to upload the MP4 movies to the Web.

The movie you want to convert must be in the built-in memory. After conversion, the resulting MP4 movie will be saved on the memory card.

Operating modes:

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1 Open the desired index screen in the built-in memory (A 50, 93,

94).

2 Open the screen for selecting scenes to convert.

[Edit]

>

[Convert to MP4 (&` )]

>

[OK]

>

Desired video quality of converted movies* movies into one movie.

3 Touch the individual scenes you want to convert.

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• 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* (A 65): Touch [FILTER 1] and then

select the desired filter. Touch the button again to deactivate the filter.

• To add decorations* (A 69): Touch [Ò].

• To adjust the volume (A 52) or background music balance (A 96):

Touch [Ý].

* When a cinema-look filter is applied to a movie, you cannot add decorations.

5 Touch [START] to convert the scene.

Touch [STOP] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.

6 Touch [OK].



NOTES

• When you convert movies, the video quality you can choose for the resulting MP4 movie will depend on the video quality of the original movie. Based on the following options, movies in the built-in memory will be converted and then copied to the memory card.

Video quality before conversion (

&)

AVCHD MP4

60P

MXP, FXP, LP

-

35 Mbps

4 Mbps

Video quality after conversion ( )

Cannot be converted.

24 Mbps, 17 Mbps 24 Mbps, 17 Mbps, 4 Mbps

The video quality will remain at

4 Mbps.

• If you convert AVCHD movies with a frame rate of 60i, the frame rate of the resulting MP4 movie will be 30P.

Saving Recordings on a Computer

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Movies recorded with this camcorder are saved in the built-in memory

(6/4 only) or on a memory card. Because space is limited, make sure to save your recordings on a computer on a regular basis.

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AVCHD movies and the supplied software ImageBrowser EX for MP4 movies.

6/4 Refer to Wi-Fi Functions (A 122) for details on saving

your recordings wirelessly.

Saving AVCHD Movies (Windows only)

With the software Transfer Utility LE, you can save to your computer the scenes you have recorded. Download the software and install it before you connect the camcorder to the computer for the first time.

An Internet connection is required to download the software. Perform the following procedures while referring to the supplied ‘Transfer Utility

LE Startup Guide’.



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POINTS TO CHECK

• Before installing the software, make sure your computer is connected to the Internet.

Installation

1 Download the zip file from PIXELA’s Web site.

Visit the PIXELA’s site to download the zip file, which contains the software and instruction manual.

http://pixela.jp/cetule_dl/

2 Uncompress the zip file.

The zip file contains the installer (setup.exe) and the Software Guide

(PDF file).

3 Run the installer to install the software.

For details, refer to the Software Guide (PDF file) of the PIXELA’s software.

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Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer


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2 Camcorder: Open the desired index screen (A 50, 93, 94).

3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable.

Connection #-1. Refer to Connection Diagrams

(A 104).

4 Camcorder: Select [All (for PC only)].

Camcorder: When the connection is successfully established, [USB

Connection] appears on the screen.

5 Computer: Click the icon shown on the right.

6 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the procedure.



For details about using the software, refer to the Software Guide (PDF file) of the PIXELA’s software.

Saving MP4 Movies and Photos (Windows/Mac OS)

With the supplied software ImageBrowser EX you can save MP4 movies and photos to your computer and easily organize them. Refer to the ‘ImageBrowser EX User Guide’ (PDF file) for the full system 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 autoupdate function of the software may make available to you features optimized for this camcorder.

The ‘ImageBrowser EX User Guide’ will also be installed with the software.

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POINTS TO CHECK

• Before installing the software, make sure your computer is connected to the Internet.

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1 Insert the VIXIA CD-ROM into the computer’s disc drive.

2 Windows: Open the drive into which you inserted the CD-ROM using Windows Explorer.

Mac OS: Use Finder and click on the CD-ROM icon.

3 Click/Double-click the Disc_Setup.exe icon.

4 Click [ImageBrowser EX].



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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.

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 also be installed.

To check that the software was installed correctly

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Windows: From the Start Menu*, All Programs

>

Canon Utilities

>

Mac OS:

ImageBrowser EX

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If you cannot find the icon, check your Internet connection and install the software again.

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


2 Open the [y Movie Playback] index screen for MP4 movies

(A 50) or [} Photo Playback] index screen (A 54).




• Connection #-1. Refer to Connection Diagrams

(A 104).

• Camcorder: When the connection is successfully established, [USB

Connection] appears on the screen.

4 Save the recordings onto the computer.

Refer to relevant sections in the ‘ImageBrowser EX Instruction Manual’, which can be accessed through the ? menu on the upper right of the software’s screen.

IMPORTANT

• When the camcorder is connected to a computer:

- Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card.

- Do not access, change or delete any of the camcorder’s folders or files directly from the computer as this may result in permanent data loss. When saving recordings on a computer, use Transfer Utility LE for AVCHD movies and ImageBrowser EX for MP4 movies and photos.

flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.


- Do not disconnect the USB cable.

- Do not press .

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• Operation may not work correctly depending on the specifications/settings of your computer.

• If you wish to use the recordings on your computer, make copies of them first. Use the copied files, retaining the originals.

NOTES

• Depending on the computer, you may not be able to play back movies.



- Scenes recorded at 35 Mbps exceeding 30 minutes


1 hour

• Users of Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP and Mac OS X:

Your camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol



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(PTP) allowing you to transfer photos (JPEG only) simply by connecting the camcorder to a computer using the supplied USB cable, without having to install the supplied software ImageBrowser EX.

6/4 Memory Save: Saving an Entire Memory onto an

External Hard Drive

You can easily save all the movies and photos you recorded onto a commercially available external hard drive connected directly to the camcorder*. You can also use the camcorder to play back your record-

ings directly from the hard drive. Initialize the hard drive (A 118) when

you use it with this camcorder for the first time.

* If the USB cable supplied with the external hard drive has a standard-A connector, you will need to use the optional UA-100 USB Adapter.

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Saving a Memory onto an External Hard Drive

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2 Press to set the camcorder to playback mode.

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(A 104).

4 Save the entire contents of the desired memory.

[Save to Hard Drive]

>

Desired memory

>

[Yes]*

>

[OK]

* Touch [Stop]

>

[Yes]

>

[OK] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.

• After selecting the memory, you can check the name of the folder that will be created on the hard drive. Every memory save operation will create a separate memory save folder with the date (in numerical form) used as the folder name; up to 10 memory save folders can be created for any given date and up to 300 memory save folders can be saved on a single hard drive.



Before disconnecting the external hard drive

Before turning off or physically disconnecting the external hard drive, be sure to safely end the connection to the camcorder to avoid damage to your files. From the [External Hard Drive] screen:

[Safely Remove Hard Drive]

>

[Yes]

IMPORTANT

• Make sure you power the camcorder with the compact power adapter before you save a memory to the external hard drive. If the compact power adapter becomes disconnected, the connection between the camcorder and the hard drive will end, which may lead to the corruption of data in the hard drive.

NOTES

• Initialize the external hard drive (A 118) when you use it with this cam-

corder for the first time.

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• You cannot use the following types of external hard drives.

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- USB flash drives or media connected to card readers

• If the external hard drive is partitioned, only the first partition will be recognized.

Playing Back Previously Saved Recordings from the External Hard Drive



3 Connect the camcorder to the external hard drive using the optional UA-100 USB Adapter.

Connection #-2. Refer to

Connection Diagrams

(A 104).

4 Touch [Play Back from Hard Drive] and select the memory save folder you wish to play back.

• If you performed multiple memory save operations on the same day

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card), the folder name of memory save folders following the first one will end in a numerical suffix.

• The index screen will appear.

5 Touch a recording to play it back.

To switch to another memory save folder, touch [ ] and then select the memory save folder you with to play back. Repeat step 5.

6 When you have finished playing back, be sure to safely end the connection to the external hard drive before physically disconnecting it.

[Safely Remove Hard Drive]

>

[Yes]

To delete a memory save folder

With the external hard drive connected to the camcorder:

1 Select the memory save folder you want to delete.

2 Delete the memory save folder.

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>

[ Other Settings]

>

q

>

[Delete Memory

Save Folder]

>

[Yes]

>

[OK]

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3 Safely end the connection to the external hard drive before physically disconnecting it.

• Be careful when deleting recordings. Once deleted, recordings cannot be recovered.

• Observe the following precautions while the external hard drive’s access indicator is on or flashing.

- Do not disconnect the USB cable.

- Do not disconnect the camcorder or the external hard drive.

- Do not press .

Initializing the External Hard Drive


Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until the initialization is completed.




3 Connect the camcorder to the external hard drive using the optional UA-100 USB Adapter.

Connection #-2. Refer to

Connection Diagrams

(A 104).

4 Initialize the external hard drive.

>

[ Other Settings]

>

q

>

[Initialize ']

>

[Initialize]

>


1

>

[Yes]

2

>

[OK]

1

2

Touch this option if you want to physically erase all the data rather than just clear the file allocation table of the hard drive. For large-capacity hard drives this operation can take several hours.

If you selected the [Complete Initialization] option, you can touch [Cancel]

>

[OK] to cancel the initialization while it is in progress. All recordings will be erased and the hard drive can be used without any problem.

5 Safely end the connection to the external hard drive before physically disconnecting it.

IMPORTANT

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• Initializing the external hard drive will permanently erase all the data on the hard drive (including your recordings, previous data

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Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder

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In High Definition

Connect the camcorder to Blu-ray Disc recorders and other AVCHDcompatible digital video recorders using the supplied USB cable to make perfect copies of your movies in high definition. If the external digital video recorder has an SD memory card slot*, you can use the memory card to copy your movies without connecting the camcorder.

* Make sure the external device is compatible with the type of memory card used.



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Connecting



3 Connect the camcorder to the digital video recorder using the supplied USB cable.


(A 104).

4 6/4 Camcorder: Select the memory that contains the scenes you want to copy.

• Select an option other than [All (for PC only)].

• When the connection is successfully established, [USB Connection] appears on the screen.

Recording

Details will vary depending on the device used so be sure to refer to the instruction manual of the digital video recorder.

In Standard Definition

digital video recorder with analog audio/video inputs. Video output will be in standard definition, although the original scenes are in high definition.

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Connecting

Connect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection ". Refer to

Connection Diagrams (A 104).

Recording

1 External recorder: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the recorder to record pause mode.

2 Turn on the camcorder and open the [y Movie Playback] index

screen for AVCHD movies (A 50).

• We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter.

• Verify that

>

q

>

[AV/Headphones] is set to [Ò AV].



3 Camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause the playback shortly just before the desired scene.

4 Camcorder: Resume playback.

By default, the date and time will be embedded in the output video signal. You can change this using the

>

> [Display Date/

Time] setting.

5 External recorder: Start recording when the scene you wish to copy appears; stop recording when it ends.

6 Camcorder: Stop playback.

NOTES

• Use an external Blu-Ray Disc recorder compliant with AVCHD ver. 2.0 specifications to copy onto Blu-Ray discs movies recorded in 60P or

MXP.

Uploading MP4 Movies and Photos to the Web

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MP4 movies to YouTube and photos to Facebook from your computer.

Additionally, you can use CANON iMAGE GATEWAY* to make photo albums and more.

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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 MP4 Movies

and Photos (Windows/Mac OS) (A 113).

Connecting to the Computer and Uploading Your Recordings

Refer to the relevant sections in the ‘ImageBrowser EX Instruction

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Wi-Fi Functions

This chapter contains information about how to operate the

Wi-Fi functions of your camcorder, starting with the Wi-Fi network setup needed to add your camcorder to an existing

Wi-Fi network.

Introduction to Wi-Fi

When you use the camcorder’s Wi-Fi function to connect to a smartphone

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, you can wirelessly save, play back and upload your recordings. You can even use a smartphone as a remote control and

record using the device’s screen. Refer to Glossary (A 143) for a defi-

nition of the frequently used terms in this text.

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For brevity’s sake, “smartphone” is used in this text to refer to Wi-Fi-enabled smartphones and tablets while “iOS device” refers to Wi-Fi-enabled iPhones and iPads.

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Wi-Fi connection

After you download the CameraAccess app

2

, use your iOS device or Android smartphone to remotely control the camcorder and make recordings (

A 125).

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Store (for iOS devices) and Google Play™ (for Android smartphones).

Smartphone


Wi-Fi Functions

Wi-Fi connection

Wirelessly connect the camcorder to your iOS or Android smartphone or computer

3

and use the device’s Web browser to view recordings in the camcorder (

A 126).

3

You can also use a computer connected via an access point.

Smartphone or similar device

Wi-Fi connection

After you download the Movie Uploader app

4

, wirelessly connect the camcorder to an iOS device (

A 128) to save, play back and upload your recordings. You can even use this

connection type if you plan to share videos on YouTube and Facebook on the go.

4

The Movie Uploader app, provided by PIXELA, is available for free from the App

Store.

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Wi-Fi connection

Wirelessly connect the camcorder to a wireless router (access point) on your home network. Use this connection if you plan to connect to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY

(

A 130). After doing so, you can even share videos on YouTube and Facebook.

Wireless router

(Access point)


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IMPORTANT

• Using an unprotected Wi-Fi network can expose your files and data to monitoring by unauthorized third parties. Be aware of the risks involved.

NOTES

• Do not open the memory card slot cover during the wireless connection.

• While using Wi-Fi functions, the camcorder’s automatic power off function will be disabled.

Before Using Wi-Fi Functions

Based on the function, the camcorder will wirelessly connect to a

Wi-Fi-enabled device, such as a smartphone, directly or to a Wi-Fi network via an access point (wireless router)*. After selecting 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

Y to the camcorder. Wi-Fi functions are not available when the microphone is attached.

About the Wi-Fi antenna

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When using the camcorder’s Wi-Fi functions, do not cover the back portion of the camcorder with your hand or other object.

The Wi-Fi antenna is located in the back portion and covering it may interfere with wireless signals.

Wi-Fi antenna


Wi-Fi Functions

About the camcorder’s Wi-Fi standard

The camcorder’s Wi-Fi standard complies with the IEEE 802.11

b/g/n protocol and operates in the 2.4 GHz band. As such, the maximum data transfer 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.

Recording Movies Using a Smartphone as a Remote Control

Using the CameraAccess app* for iOS devices and Android™ smartphones, you can control the camcorder from a distance while you view the camcorder’s image on the smartphone’s screen. Not only can you control the camcorder to start and stop recording, you can also record the camcorder’s image directly onto your smartphone.

* The CameraAccess app, provided by PIXELA, is available for free from the App

Store (for iOS devices) and Google Play™ (for Android smartphones).

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Operating modes:

Smartphone

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POINTS TO CHECK

• Before you perform this procedure for the first time, download and install the CameraAccess app on your smartphone. The app can be downloaded for free from the following sites (English only).

App Store: http://itunes.com/apps/cameraaccess

Google Play™: http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.pixela.cameraaccess

1 Camcorder: Set the camcorder to receive remote control commands.


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>

[ Remote Control+Streaming]

• The camcorder’s SSID (network name) and password will appear.

• The camcorder will be ready to connect with the smartphone.

2 Smartphone: Activate Wi-Fi in the settings screen.

The network names of detected access points will appear.

3 Smartphone: Touch the access point with the same SSID as that of the one from step 1.

4 Smartphone: Enter the password.

[Connected] will appear on the camcorder’s screen and the connection will be established.

5 Smartphone: Start the CameraAccess app.

6 Smartphone: Operate the controls on the screen while viewing the image from the camcorder.

7 Camcorder: Touch [End] when finished.

NOTES

• For details about the CameraAccess app, visit PIXELA’s Web site.

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- When the video quality is 60P.

- When the frame rate is 24P for an MP4 movie.

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- When dual recording or relay recording is activated.

Remote Browse: Viewing Recordings Using a Web Browser on

Your iOS Device or Android Smartphone

With the Remote Browse function, you can use the Web browser on your iOS device, Android smartphone, computer or similar device to show a list of recordings in the camcorder, play them back and even download them.* This conveniently allows you to view your recordings while you are out.

* Depending on the device, OS, browser, movie format and video quality, you may not be able to play back or download recordings. For details, visit your local Canon

Web site.


Wi-Fi Functions

Smartphone or similar device

Operating modes:

SCN

1 Camcorder: From any movie index screen, set the camcorder to connect with the smartphone.

>

[ Wi-Fi]

>

[ Playback via Browser]

>

[OK]


• The camcorder will be ready to connect with the smartphone.

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3 Smartphone: Touch the access point with the same SSID as that of the one from step 1.

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• [Connected] will appear on the camcorder’s screen and the connection will be established.

• If you have already performed this procedure before, the connection will be established automatically without entering the password.

5 Smartphone: Start the Web browser.

6 Smartphone: Enter the URL that appears on the camcorder’s screen into the Web browser’s address bar.

• The Remote Browse screen will appear.

• The URL is always the same so you may find it convenient to bookmark the URL.

7 Smartphone: Touch [&·] on the upper left of the screen and open the desired index screen. Next, touch the desired recording from the list.


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For movies, the selected recording will start playing back. For photos, the photo will be displayed.

8 Smartphone: Touch to save the recording on the smartphone.

9 Smartphone: Touch when finished.


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Uploading Videos Using an iOS Device

camcorder to the device to upload your movies to YouTube and Facebook even when you are away from your home network. You can save** and play back MP4 movies and photos on an iOS device.

Store.

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** Not available for MP4 movies recorded at 35 Mbps.

iOS device

Operating modes:

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POINTS TO CHECK

• 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


Wi-Fi Functions

from the following site.

http://itunes.com/apps/movieuploader

1 Camcorder: From any movie index screen, set the camcorder to connect with the iOS device.

>

[ Wi-Fi]

>

[ Movie Uploader]

>

[OK]


• The camcorder will be ready to connect with the iOS device.

2 iOS device: Touch Settings > Wi-Fi and then turn Wi-Fi on.


3 iOS device: Touch the access point with the same SSID as that of the one from step 1.

4 iOS device: Enter the password.

• [Connected] will appear on the camcorder’s screen and the connection will be established.

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5 iOS device: Use the Movie Uploader app to upload the camcorder’s movies.

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After the connection has ended, the index screen will appear.

NOTES

• Depending on factors such as the wireless network conditions, it can take some time to upload video files.

• The procedure above may differ depending on the version of iOS you are using.

• For details about the Movie Uploader app, visit PIXELA’s Web site.

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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 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 to area.

** “Web services” is used in this text to refer to various Internet services supported by CANON iMAGE GATEWAY.

Wireless router

(Access point)

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CANON iMAGE GATEWAY

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Visit Canon’s Web site for information on registration and countries/regions where you can use this service.

http://canon.com/cig

General requirements

• Computer with the supplied software ImageBrowser EX and

CameraWindow correctly installed. For details on installing the software, refer to

Saving MP4 Movies and Photos (Windows/Mac OS)

(A 113).

• Completed free registration online for CANON iMAGE GATEWAY.


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• Account settings for YouTube, Facebook and Twitter (depending on the services you plan to use).

Setting the Desired Web Services in the Camcorder

Using the supplied software CameraWindow, log in to CANON iMAGE

GATEWAY and set the Web services you want to use. Refer to

‘CameraWindow Instruction Manual’ for details on using the software.

Operating modes:

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1 Camcorder: Open the [y Movie Playback] index screen for MP4

movies (A 50).

Alternatively, you can open the [} Photo Playback] index screen

(A 54).



(A 104).

3 Computer: Start CameraWindow.

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• Windows: If the AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Downloads

Images From Canon Camera to open the main screen.

screen will appear.

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4 Computer: Click Camera Settings > Set Up Web Services.

5 Computer: Enter your account information > click Login.

After you log in, the camera settings screen will appear.


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6 Computer: Click Edit Web Services > Desired Web service > Edit

> Follow the onscreen instructions and enter your account information for the selected Web service > Set > Finish.

The camera settings screen will appear again.

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7 Computer: Select the Web service to set in the camcorder and then click .

• Repeat to select multiple Web services.

• The selected Web services will appear in the camera panel.

• You can click Í and Î to change the order in which the Web services appear in the camcorder.

8 Computer: Click Menu in the upper left.

The selected Web services will be set in the camcorder and the

CameraWindow menu screen will appear.

9 Computer: Exit CameraWindow and then end the connection between the camcorder and computer.


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Available Web services*

Web service What you can do

CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Upload MP4 movies and photos to your online photo albums.

Facebook You can upload movies and photos directly to Facebook.

Twitter

YouTube

E-mail notification

Share recordings on Twitter. You can post a link to your online photo album on your Twitter feed.

You can upload movies directly to YouTube.

You can send e-mail notifications with a link to your online photo album. You can even set up to 20 e-mail addresses.

* The available Web services may be updated. For details, refer to the help module of CANON iMAGE GATEWAY.

NOTES

• If the date set in the camcorder is not correct, the camcorder cannot connect to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Make sure the date is correct before trying to establish a connection.

Y set any more. Delete unnecessary Web services and then set the desired Web service.

• You cannot set multiple accounts for Web services other than e-mail.

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CameraWindow.

Sharing Your Recordings Using Web Services

Conveniently share your recordings with family and friends using Web services. You can upload movies to YouTube and Facebook. Also, you can upload movies and photos to online albums on CANON iMAGE

GATEWAY. Then, you can post links to those online albums on Twitter.

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1 From any movie index screen, set the camcorder to connect with the Web service.


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>

[ Wi-Fi]

>

[ To Web Service]

>

[OK]

2 When [Configuration completed] appears on the screen, touch

[OK].

3 Perform the procedure in Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point

(A 137).


4 Select the desired Web service.

• Select one of the available Web services other than e-mail.

• You can send an e-mail notification of the when your movies and

photos are uploaded (A 135).

5 Touch the type of upload (AVCHD movie, MP4 movie or photo) and the memory on which the desired recordings are saved.

6 Touch [OK].

7 Touch the scene or photo to upload.

8 Touch [OK].

• If you are uploading to YouTube, read the YouTube agreement

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• You can touch [Stop] and then [X] to cancel the wireless transfer while it is in progress.

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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).

NOTES

• Upload limits for movies: The maximum length of movies you can upload is 10 minutes (15 minutes for YouTube); the maximum size is less than 2 GB.


Wi-Fi Functions

• For movies, you can upload one at a time; for photos, up to 10 at a time.

• Depending on the wireless router’s settings and capability, it can take some time to upload files.

Sending Links to Recordings by E-mail

After you upload movies and photos to online albums on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, you can send links to those albums by e-mail to family and friends.

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To set e-mail addresses in the camcorder

You can set up to 20 e-mail addresses in the camcorder.

1 Computer: Start CameraWindow and log in to CANON iMAGE

GATEWAY.

Refer to Setting the Desired Web Services in the Camcorder

(A 131).

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Follow the onscreen instructions and set the e-mail address > Set >

Finish click .

• Repeat to select multiple Web services.

• The selected Web services will appear in the camera panel.

• You can click Í and Î to change the order in which the Web services appear in the camcorder.

4 Computer: Click Menu in the upper left.

The selected Web services will be set in the camcorder and the

CameraWindow menu screen will appear.

5 Computer: Exit CameraWindow and then end the connection between the camcorder and computer.

To set e-mail notifications

1 Set the camcorder to connect with the Web service.


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>

[ Wi-Fi]

>

[ To Web Service]

>

[OK]

2 When [Configuration completed] appears on the screen, touch [OK].

3 Perform the procedure in Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point

(A 137).


4 Touch [ ].

5 Perform steps 5 to 8 of Sharing Your Recordings Using Web

Services (A 133).

NOTES

• E-mail addresses must consist of single-byte characters. Only e-mail addresses with 16 or less characters before the @ mark can be set in the camcorder.

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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 on the media server. We recommend that you connect the computer to the access point using a LAN cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals for the computer, software and access point.

LAN cable

Access point Computer

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1 Camcorder: Activate the media server function.


Wi-Fi Functions

>

[ Wi-Fi]

>

[ Media Server]

>

[OK]

• If you have already performed this procedure before, the connection will be established automatically. Skip to step 4.

2 Camcorder: When [Save the access point] appears on the screen, touch [OK].

3 Camcorder: Perform the connection in

Wi-Fi Connection Using an

Access Point

(A 137).

• [Connected] will appear on the camcorder's screen and the connection will be established.

• After the connection is established, you can touch [View Information] to view the access point’s SSID, connection protocol, and the camcorder’s IP address and MAC address.

4 Computer: Select your camcorder’s model number from the list.

5 Computer: Select the folder for the camcorder’s built-in memory


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IMPORTANT tion.

NOTES

• Depending on the wireless router’s settings and capability, playback may take time to start or may not appear smooth. For details, refer to

Troubleshooting

(A 163).

Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point

The camcorder can connect to a Wi-Fi network using a wireless router

(access point) and even remember the settings for the 4 most recently used access points. When this is exceeded, the oldest setting will be replaced.


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General requirements

• Correctly configured router that complies with the

802.11b/g/n protocol and is Wi-Fi certified (bears the logo shown on the right) and a home network.

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Touch the desired connection method.

Options

[WPS: Button]*

Simply press and hold the WPS button on your wireless router and then touch the camcorder’s screen. This is the easiest connection method if you are using a WPS-compatible router. For details, see Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

(A 138).

[WPS: PIN Code]*

Access the wireless router’s 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 WPSit. For details, see

Y

(A 138).

[Search for Access Points]

Following the camcorder’s onscreen instructions, you select your wireless router from a list and then enter your password. For details, see Searching for Access

Points

(A 139)

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[Manual Setup]

You manually enter the wireless router’s name, password and other network settings. This method is recommended for advanced users of Wi-Fi networks. For details, see

Manual Setup

(A 140).

* WPS, which stands for Wi-Fi Protected Setup, is a standard that makes connecting to a wireless router easier.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

If your wireless router is WPS-compatible (bears the logo shown on the right), connecting the camcorder to it can be very easy. With WPS, you will either use the [WPS: Button] method or [WPS: PIN

Code] method (see the description in the previous section). If you cannot successfully connect the camcorder using WPS, try using the


Wi-Fi Functions

[Search for Access Points] method. Refer also to the router’s instruction manual.

1 [WPS: Button] method

Press and hold the WPS button on the wireless router.

• Depending on the router, the amount of time required may differ.

• Make sure the router’s WPS function is activated.

[WPS: PIN Code] method

From a computer or similar device connected to the wireless router, use the Web browser to open the router’s WPS settings screen. After the 8-digit PIN code appears on the camcorder’s screen, enter it into your router’s WPS settings screen.

2 Within 2 minutes, touch [OK] on the camcorder’s screen.

• The camcorder will connect to the wireless router.

• You can touch [Stop] and then [OK] to interrupt the Wi-Fi Protected

Setup while it is in progress.

• After the connection is established, continue using the function you

Y


(A 142),

Sharing Your Recordings

Using Web Services

(A 133) or


(A 136)

as necessary.

Searching for Access Points

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The camcorder will automatically detect access points in the vicinity.

After you select the desired access point, you simply enter the password (encryption key) to connect the camcorder.

To enter text for the various settings, use the virtual keyboard (A 140).

1 Note the access point’s network name (SSID) and encryption key.

2 When the detected access points appear, touch the desired access point and then touch [OK].

You can touch [Í] and [Î] to go through the detected access points.

3 In the field for encryption key, enter the encryption key and then touch [OK].

If the access point selected in step 2 did not have a [C] icon, this step is not necessary.


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4 Touch [OK].

After the connection is established, continue using the function you were previously using. For details, refer to Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi

Settings

(A 142) or

Sharing Your Recordings Using Web Services

(A 133), as necessary.

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.

" Change the position of the cursor.

# Delete the character to the cursor’s left (backspace).

$ Caps Lock. When the numerical keyboard is displayed, [#%?]

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Manual Setup

Y

Perform this procedure to manually configure the wireless connection settings. This may be necessary, for example, if your wireless router’s 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 140).

1 In the field for SSID, enter the SSID and then touch [Next].

2 In the authentication/encryption method area, touch [OPEN

NONE] and then touch the desired method.

If you selected [OPEN WEP], the WEP index is 1.

3 In the field for encryption key, enter the encryption key and then touch [Next].


Wi-Fi Functions

In step 2, if you selected [OPEN NONE], 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 11.

5 For both the IP address and subnet mask areas, touch [0.0.0.0] and then touch [Í]/[Î] to change the value.

Touch and next field and change the value, as necessary.

6 Touch [OK] and then touch [Next].

7 In the default gateway area, touch [0.0.0.0] and then touch [Í]/

[Î] to change the value.



9 For both the primary and secondary DNS server areas, touch

[0.0.0.0] and then touch [Í]/[Î] to change the value.



11 Touch [OK].

Y

• After the connection is established, continue using the function you were previously using. For details, refer to the procedure in Viewing

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Sharing Your Recordings

Using Web Services

(A 133), as necessary.

NOTES

• The Wi-Fi functions available and the setup method will vary depending on the specifications and characteristics of the Wi-Fi network you want to use.


When the camcorder is connected to an access point or to a Wi-Fienabled device, you can view the Wi-Fi connection settings and even change them, if necessary.

Operating modes:

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1 From any movie index screen, open the setting selection screen.

>

[ Wi-Fi]

>

[w Check/Edit Settings]

>

[OK]

To view the smartphone’s connection settings

2 Touch [Smartphone Connection Settings].

The camcorder’s SSID and password will appear.

3 If necessary, touch [Edit] > [OK] > [OK] to change the settings and then perform the procedure in

Manual Setup

(A 140).

The next time you make a wireless connection, you will need to change the Wi-Fi settings in the smartphone.

To view the access point’s connection settings

2 Touch [Access Point Connection Settings].

• The 4 access points’ SSID settings in the camcorder’s memory will appear.

procedure in

Y

(A 137).

After doing so, the screen from this step will appear again.

3 Touch the SSID of the access point whose settings you want to view.

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• The access point’s settings will appear.

• Touch [Í] and [Î] to view more information.

• To delete the settings, touch [Edit] > [Delete] > [Yes].

4 If necessary, touch [Edit] > [Manual Setup] to change the settings and then perform the procedure in

Manual Setup

(A 140).


Wi-Fi Functions

Glossary

This is a glossary of some of the basic terms used frequently in this chapter. The documentation for your wireless router may also contain a glossary you can refer to.

Access Point

A wireless access point (WAP) is a device that allows wireless devices, like your camcorder, to connect to a wired network (including to the Internet) using the Wi-Fi standard. In most cases, this will be your wireless router.

IP Address

Exclusive number assigned to each device connected to the network.

SSID

Service Set Identifier. This is simply the public name of a Wi-Fi network.

WPS networks created by the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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Additional Information

This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages, handling and maintenance tips, and other information.

Appendix: Menu Options Lists

The functions that are available depend on the shooting mode. In the following tables, available functions are indicated by z and functions not available are indicated by –. On the camcorder’s screen, menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to select

an item, refer to Using the Menus (A 35). For details about each func-

tion, see the reference page. Menu options without a reference page are explained after the tables. Underlined menu options indicate default values.

[

[ Main Functions] and [Edit] Panels

[ Main Functions] Panel - Recording Modes

Y

Control Button

[¦ Video

Snapshot]

SCN

Setting options/Function

N

[ON], [OFF]

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A z

– z z z

74

z

– z z z

86

Audio [ Standard], [ Music],

Scene] [ Speech],

[ Forest and Birds],

[ Noise Suppression] z z z

– z

69

[Ò Decoration] [Ó Pens and Stamps],

[× Animated Stamps],

[& Date/Time]

[ ] z

– z

– z

– z

– – – z z z

– z

[Ü] (image mix):

Toggle on or off,

[Ý] (pause live video) z z z

– z

[ß] (minimize toolbar)



Control Button

[ZOOM]

[R Faders]

[Zoom Type]

[

[

[

[

Setting options/Function

N

Zoom controls, [START]/[STOP] control

SCN

A z z z z z

48

W] (tele macro): Toggle on or off

– – z z z

85

z

– z z z

78

[ j Off], [T Fade Trigger],

[V Wipe],

[Black Screen], [White Screen]

– – z z z

48

Optical],

Advanced],

Digital]

[ON], [OFF] – – z z z

76

[

È Powered

IS]

[z Pre REC]

[

< Focus]

[ y Exposure]

[

ä Mic. Level]

[ Ä White

Balance]

[ON], [OFF] z

– z z z

82

[

D] (manual focus):

Toggle on or off, Touch AF frame

[ n] (manual exposure): Toggle

Y

– – z z z

80

– – z z z

79

on or off, Touch AE frame

– – z z z

87

[ m] (automatic), [n] (manual)

Toggle on or off

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[ Ã Automatic], [¼ Daylight], – – – z z

83

[

É Tungsten],

[

Å Custom WB]



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[Edit] Panel - Mode

Control Button

6/4

From the built-in memory:

[Copy (

&

`

)]

6/4


[Convert to MP4

(

&

`

)]

[Delete]

[Divide]

[Trim]

Index Screen

<date/folder name>,

[Select],

[All Scenes]

[Select]

<date/folder name>,

[Select],

[All Scenes]

–

–

Playback Pause

–

–

[This Scene]

[Edit] Panel -

Control Button

6/4


[Copy (

&

`

)]

Mode

Index Screen

<date/folder name>,

[Select], [All Photos]

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Y

[Delete] z z z z

[ Other Settings] Menus

p Camera Setup

Menu item

[Self Timer]

[Zoom Speed]

Setting options

[ i On <], [j Off]

[

Y Variable], [Z Speed 3],

[

[ Speed 2], [] Speed 1]

[Zoom Position at

Startup]

[Full Wide Angle], [Last Used Position]

[Focus Assistance] [ i On], [j Off]



A

108

A

107

110

56

99

100

58

–

–

A

84

47

Menu item

[Face Detection &

Tracking]

[ i On

}

], [

Setting options

j Off]

[Auto Backlight

Correction]

[Auto Slow Shutter] [ i On], [j Off]

[Flicker Reduction] [ j Off], [: 50 Hz], [; 60 Hz]

[Image Stabilizer]

[Intelligent IS] [

[

[ i On], [j Off]

Dynamic], [

È With È], [

Standard], [ j Off]

Without

È]

[Video Snapshot

Length]

[C 2 sec], [D 4 sec], [F 8 sec]

[Zoom Position at Startup]:

Allows you to choose the position of the zoom when you turn on the camcorder.

[Full Wide Angle]: The zoom position will be at full wide angle.

[Last Used Position]: The zoom position will be at the same position it was the last time you used zoom.

Y the focus, the focus will be lost and autofocus will be activated the next time you turn on the camcorder.

[Focus Assistance]:

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• Using focus assistance will not affect the recordings. It will be cancelled automatically after 4 seconds or when you start recording.

• This function is available when the shooting mode is set to

SCN

,

or .

• This function is available only for recording movies.

[Auto Slow Shutter]:

The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting.

• Minimum shutter speed used: 1/30; 1/12 when the frame rate is set to

[»]; 1/15 when it is set to [½].

• This function is not available when the shooting mode is set to

• If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [j Off].

.

[Flicker Reduction]:

If the screen starts to flicker when recording movies under fluorescent lights, change the setting to reduce the effect.

• This function is available when the shooting mode is set to

.

or



147

–

–

75

45

74,

92

A

76

80

s /

Menu item

[Select Music]

[Slideshow

Transition]

[Video Snapshot

Length]

Playback Setup

Setting options

y A

[ j Off], [i On]

When [ i On] - list of music tracks,

[Music Balance] [ y]

(Original sound/Background music) z z

95

[ j Off], [k Dissolve], [l Slide Image]

– z

101

[C 2 sec], [D 4 sec], [F 8 sec] z z

74,

92

Display Setup

Menu item Setting options

[Onscreen Markers] [ j Off], [3 Level (White)],

[4 Level (Gray)], [5 Grid (White)],

Y

[6 Grid (Gray)]

[Display Date/Time] [ i On], [j Off]

[Output Onscreen [

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Displays]

[LCD Brightness] v y z

– – –

A

– z z

– z z z

– z z z

–

[LCD Backlight] [H Bright], [M Normal], [L Dim]

[LCD Mirror Image] [ i On], [j Off]

[HDMI Status]

[Demo Mode]

[TV Type]

–

[ i On], [j Off]

[+ 4:3 TV], [, Wide TV] z z z

– z

– – – z z z

– z

– – –

– z z

–

[Onscreen Markers]:

You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the screen. Use the markers as a reference to make sure your subject is framed correctly (vertically and/or horizontally).

• Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings.

[Display Date/Time]:

Select whether to display the date and time during playback. For MP4 movies, only the date will be displayed.



[Output Onscreen Displays]:

When set to [i On], the camcorder’s onscreen displays will appear also on the screen of a TV or monitor connected to the camcorder.

• This function is not available when the shooting mode is set to .

[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 playback image on a

TV.

[LCD Backlight]:

Sets the screen to one of three brightness levels. You can use this to make the screen brighter when recording in bright places, for example.

• Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect the brightness of your recordings or the brightness of the playback image on a

TV.

• Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack.

[LCD Mirror Image]:

When set to [i On], this function reverses the image on the screen horizontally when you rotate the LCD panel

Y mirror image of the subject.

• While the LCD panel is rotated toward the subject you will not be able to decorate the scene.

[HDMI Status]:

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[Demo Mode]:

The demonstration mode displays the camcorder’s main features. It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the compact power adapter if you leave it turned on without a memory card for more than 5 minutes.

• To cancel the demo mode once it has started, press any button or turn off the camcorder.

[TV Type]:

When you connect the camcorder to a TV using the optional

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable, select the setting according to the type of

TV in order to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio.

[+ 4:3 TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio.

[, Wide TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio.

• When the TV type is set to [+ 4:3 TV], during the playback of video originally recorded with an aspect ratio of 16:9, the picture will not be displayed fullscreen.



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• This function is not available when the camcorder is connected to an

HDTV using the supplied High Speed HDMI cable.

q System Setup

Menu item

[Language ]

[Time Zone/DST]

[Date/Time]

[Available Space in

Memory]

[Used Space in

Memory]

Setting options

[

[

[ ], [Dansk], [Deutsch], [ ],

[English], [Español], [Français], [Italiano],

[Magyar], [Melayu], [Nederlands],

[Norsk], [Polski], [Português], [

[

[Suomi], [Svenska], [Türkçe], [

], [ ], [ ],

], [

], [

]

], [ ],

],

], v y A z z z

31

–

["] (home time zone) or [#] (travel time zone): [New York], list of world time zones

[$] (DST adjustment): Toggle on or off

[Date/Time]: –

Y

[Date Format]:

[Y.M.D], [M.D,Y], [D.M.Y] (Y- year, M- month,

D- day)

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6/4

[ &] (built-in memory),

[ ] (memory card)

6/4

[

&] (built-in memory),

[ ] (memory card) z z z

33

z z z

31

z

– – –

– z z

–

– z z

–

6/4

[External Hard Drive

Info]*

[AV/Headphones] [

Ò AV], [Ó Headphones] z z z

89



Menu item

[Volume] [Speaker]:

Setting options

[Headphones]:

, Ö

[Notification Sounds] [

÷ High Volume],

[

ø Low Volume], [j Off]

[Custom Control

Button]

[Battery Info]

[Displayed Units]

Same as the [

–

[. Meters/Grams],

[/ Feet/Pounds]

,

Ú

Main Functions] panel

(Default: [Ò Decoration])

[File Numbering]

[Auto Power Off]

[Power On Using LCD

Panel]

6/4

[Initialize

&/

]

7

[Initialize ]

[m Reset], [n Continuous]

[ i On], [j Off]

–

[Enable], [Off]

6/4

[

& Built-in Mem.],

[ Mem. Card]

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Toggle on or off

Y

6/4

[Initialize

']*

[Firmware]

6/4

[Delete Memory Save

Folder]*

[Reset All]

–

–

[No], [Yes] v y A

– z z

52

z z z

89

z z z

– z

– – – z z z

– z

– – – z z z

– z z z

– z z z

– z z z

33

– z z

118

z

– – –

– z z

118

z z z

–

* Option available only after connecting an external hard drive to the camcorder.

[Available Space in Memory]/[Used Space in Memory]:

Displays a screen where you can verify how much of the built-in memory (6/4 only) or the memory card is currently available for recording or how much is in use (ª indicates photos).



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• Estimated figures about available movie recording time and available number of photos are approximate and based on the currently selected video quality and a photo size of 1920x1080.

• In the information screen of a memory card you can also check its

Speed Class.

• 6/4 The [Total space] shown for the built-in memory indicates actually usable space. It may be slightly smaller than the nominal built-in memory capacity listed in the specifications.

[External Hard Drive Info]:

When the camcorder is connected to an external hard drive, this setting displays information about the hard drive.

[Notification Sounds]:

A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder, the self-timer countdown, etc.

• Set to [j Off] to turn off notification sounds.

• While pre-recording (A 82) is activated, the camcorder will not emit

some notification sounds.

[Custom Control Button]:

On the lower right of the recording screen, a control button that is a shortcut to one of the functions in the [ Main

Functions] panel is constantly displayed. By changing this setting, you can used functions quickly and conveniently.

Y

• In and mode, this function is always set to [Ò Decoration].

[Battery Info]:

When you are using a battery pack that is compatible with

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• If the battery pack is exhausted, the battery information may not be displayed.

[Displayed Units]: Selects the units to use for the focusing distance display during manual focus. This also affects the units used in for height and weight in mode.

[File Numbering]:

MP4 movies and photos are saved as files in folders.

You can select the file numbering method for those files. File numbers appear on various screens in playback mode in a format such as

“101-0107”. The first three digits indicate the folder number and the last four digits are different for each file in a folder.

[m Reset]: File numbers will restart from 100-0001 every time you record on a memory 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.

• We recommend using the [n Continuous] setting.

• Folder names, on the other hand, appear in a format such as

“101_0501”. The first three digits indicate the folder number and the last four digits indicate the month and day (May 1, for the example folder above). In the same example, a recording with a file number of

“101-0107” is saved in the folder DCIM\101_0501 with a file name of

“MVI_0107.MP4” (for MP4 movies) or “IMG_0107.JPG” (for photos).

• Folders can contain up to 500 files (MP4 movies and photos combined) and a new folder is created every time a folder exceeds this number.

• The first three digits of the file number range from 100 to 999 and the last four digits range from 0001 to 9900. File numbers are automatically assigned consecutive numbers.

[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.

• Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, [Auto Power

Y

[Power On Using LCD Panel]:

If set to [Enable], opening the LCD panel turns the camcorder on while closing the LCD panel turns it off. Set to

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[Firmware]:

You can verify the current version of the camcorder’s firm-

.

ware, which is the software that controls the camcorder. This menu option is usually unavailable.

[Reset All]:

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Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays

Recording Movies

and modes

(with the zoom control displayed)

1

Control button [PHOTO]: Take a

8

Control button [START]: Start

photo (A 41, 93)

2

Smart AUTO* (A 43)

3

Zoom controls (A 48)

9

A

recording a movie (A 41)

Y

4

Total number of scenes / Total recording time

5

Memory operation (A 157)

6

Intelligent IS (A 45)

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7

Remaining battery charge (A 157)

* Available only in mode.



Recording Movies

SCN

and modes mode

A

Control button [ ]: Open the

S

Remaining recording time

(Home) menu (A 36)

On the memory card

A

Shooting mode (A 39)

A

Exposure (A 79)

A

Focus (A 80)

A

Face detection (A 76)

A

White balance (A 83)

[

S

Video quality (A 60)

S

Audio scene (A 86)

S

Y

]: Open the

Main Functions] panel (A 38)

A

Audio level indicator (A 87)

A

While recording/during playback:

Scene counter (hours : minutes :

seconds); < Self timer (A 84)

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look filters (A 65)

A

Pre-recording (A 82)

S

Image stabilizer (A 75)

S

Custom control button (A 152)

S

Fader (A 78)

S

Headphone output (A 89)

D

Control button [FILTER 1]: Cinema-

D

Level marker (A 148)

S

Tele macro (A 85)

& In the built-in memory*

(

Relay recording* (A 63)

S

Movie format (A 60)

* 6/4 only.



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Playing Movies (during playback)

D

Playback control buttons (A 52)

D

Scene playback time

D

Scene number

D

Date/Time (A 148)

Viewing Photos

D

Volume and background music

balance controls (A 52, 96)

D

Decoration (A 69)

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Y

D

Control button [Edit]: Open the Edit

panel (A 146)

D

Current photo / Total number of photos

F

File number (A 152)

F

Control button [h]: Photo jump

(A 55)

F

Control button [Ð]: Slideshow

(A 101)

F

Control button [f]: Return to the

[ Photo Playback] index screen

(A 54)



5

Memory operation

Ü Record, Û Record pause, Ð Playback, Ý Playback pause, × Fast playback,

Ø Fast reverse playback, Õ Slow playback, Ö Slow reverse playback,

Ó Frame advance, Ô Frame reverse.

7

Remaining battery charge

• The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage of the full charge of the battery pack.

100% 75% 50% 25%

• When the battery charge becomes low, replace or charge the battery pack.

0%

Depending on the condition of the camcorder or battery, the actual battery charge may not match what is displayed on the screen.

• When you attach an empty battery pack, the power may turn off without displaying

.

• Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately.

• You can display the charge status of a battery pack with the

> q >

[Battery Info] setting.

S

Remaining recording time

Y

When there is no more free space on the memory, [

&

End] (built-in memory,

6/ stop.

4 only) or [

End] (memory card) will be displayed in red and the recording will

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Trouble?

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Sometimes what you think is a malfunction of the camcorder may have the simplest of solutions - please read the “CHECK THIS FIRST” box before going on to the more detailed problems and solutions. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.

CHECK THIS FIRST

Power supply

• Is the battery charged? Is the compact power adapter correctly con-

nected to the camcorder? (A 21)

Recording

• Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to a recording

mode? (A 41, 46) If you are recording on a memory card, is one cor-

rectly inserted into the camcoder? (A 29)

Playback

• Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to playback mode?

Y any recordings?

Power source

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The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself.

- The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.

- Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly.

The camcorder turns off without the battery warning indicator appearing on the screen.

- The battery charge has become low or the battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.

Cannot charge the battery pack.

- Make sure the camcorder is off so charging can start.

- The temperature of the battery pack is outside its operating range (approximately 0 – 40 °C

(32 – 104 °F)). Remove the battery pack, warm it or let it cool down, as necessary, and try charging it again.

- Charge the battery pack in temperatures between approximately 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F and

104 °F).

- The battery pack is faulty. Replace the battery pack.

- The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached. Battery packs not recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder cannot be charged using this camcorder.



- If you are using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder, there may be a problem with the camcorder or battery pack. Consult a Canon Service Center.

A noise can be heard from the compact power adapter.

- A faint sound can be heard while the compact power adapter is connected to a power outlet.

This is not a malfunction.

The battery pack is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures.

- The battery may have reached the end of its battery life. Buy a new battery pack.

Recording

Pressing

Y will not start recording.

- You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto the memory (while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing). Wait until the camcorder has finished.

- The memory is full or it already contains the maximum number of scenes of AVCHD movies

(3,999 scenes). Delete some recordings (

A 56, 58) or initialize the memory (A 33) to free

some space.

- The file numbers for MP4 movies and photos have reached their maximum value. Set

> q >

[File Numbering] to [Reset] and insert a new memory card.

The point where recording.

Y

- There is a slight interval between pressing

Y and the actual start/end of recording. This is not a malfunction.

The camcorder will not focus.

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A 80).

- The lens is dirty. Clean the lens with a soft lens-cleaning cloth (

A 179). Never use tissue

paper to clean the lens.

When a subject flits across in front of the lens, the image appears slightly bent.

- This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors. When a subject crosses very quickly in front of the camcorder, the image may seem slightly warped. This is not a malfunction.

Changing the operating mode between recording (

Ü)/record pause (Û)/playback (Ð) takes longer than usual.

- When the memory contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than usual. Save your recordings (

A 111) and initialize the memory (A 33).

Movies or photos cannot be recorded properly.

- This may occur as movies and photos are recorded/deleted over time. Save your recordings

(

A 111) and initialize the memory using the [Complete Initialization] option (A 33).

Cannot record a photo while recording movies.

- You cannot take photos in mode or while fading in or fading out a scene (

A 78).



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After using the camcorder for a long time, it becomes hot.

- The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for long periods of time; this is not a malfunction. If the camcorder becomes unusually hot or it becomes hot after using it only for a short while, it may indicate a problem with the camcorder. Consult a Canon Service Center.

Playback

Cannot delete a scene.

- You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using another device.

Deleting scenes takes longer than usual.

- When the memory contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than usual. Save your recordings (


Cannot capture a video snapshot scene from a movie.

- You cannot capture video snapshot scenes from scenes recorded or edited using another device. Also, you cannot capture scenes that are from MP4 movies.

- The memory is full. Delete some recordings (

A 56, 58) to free some space.

When playing back scenes/slideshow with background music, the music track is not played back correctly.

Y and deleting scenes (fragmented memory). Save your recordings (

A 111) and initialize the

memory card using the [Complete Initialization] option (

A 33). Then, transfer the music files

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the music files to a memory card. Delete the music tracks and transfer the music files again.

- The transfer rate of the memory card used is too slow. Use a recommended memory card

(

A 27).

Cannot divide scenes

- You cannot divide scenes recorded or edited using another device.

- The memory is full. Delete some recordings (

A 56, 58) to free some space.

Cannot copy scenes/photos

- You may not be able to copy scenes/photos recorded or edited using another device.

Cannot mark individual scenes/photos in the index screen with a checkmark

!

- You cannot select more than 100 scenes/photos individually. Select the [All Scenes] or [All

Photos] option instead of [Select].



Indicators and Onscreen Displays

lights up in red.

- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.

appears on the screen.

- The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached so the remaining battery charge cannot be displayed.

lights up in red.

- A memory card error occurred. Turn off the camcorder. Remove and reinsert the memory card. Initialize the memory card if the display does not change back to normal.

- The memory card is full. Replace the memory card or delete some recordings (

A 56, 58) to

free some space on the memory card.

Even after stopping recording, the ACCESS indicator does not go off.

- The scene is being recorded in the memory. This is not a malfunction.

one flash at 0.5-second The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator flashes rapidly ( intervals).

- 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.

Y

104 °F).

- The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.

- Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty. Consult a Canon Service Center.

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Picture and Sound

A rattling can be heard from the camcorder.

- If it cannot be heard during camera mode, then the rattling is due to the movement of the internal lens fixture. This is not a malfunction.

The screen appears too dark.

- The LCD screen was dimmed. Change the

>

[Normal] or [Bright].

>

[LCD Backlight] setting to

Screen displays turn on and off repeatedly.

- The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.

- Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly.



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Abnormal characters appear on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly.

- Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time. If the problem still persists, remove the battery pack and disconnect all other power sources from the camcorder. Then, reset all the camcorder’s settings to default values (

A 151).

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 malfunction. To reduce the symptoms, change the

> p >

[Flicker Reduction] setting.

Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels.

- When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, shows or concerts), sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels. Adjust the audio recording level manually (

A 87).

The picture is displayed correctly but there is no sound from the built-in speaker.

- Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume.

- If the HTC-100/S High Speed HDMI Cable or optional STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder, disconnect it.

- The AV terminal is set to headphone output. Set > q > [AV/Headphones] to [AV]

.

There is no sound from the headphones.

Y

- Audio will not be output from the AV OUT/

× terminal while Wi-Fi functions are in use.

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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 56, 58) to free some space or replace

the memory card.

- Initialize the memory card (

A 33) when you use it with the camcorder for the first time.

- The LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the position of the LOCK switch.

- A compatible memory card must be used to be able to record movies on a memory card

(

A 27).

- The folder and file numbers for MP4 movies and photos have reached their maximum value.



Connections with External Devices

Video noise appears on the TV screen.

- When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located, keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the power or antenna cables of the TV.

Playback looks fine on the camcorder but there is no image on the TV screen.

- The video input on the TV is not set to the video terminal to which you connected the camcorder. Select the correct video input.

The camcorder is connected using the supplied High Speed HDMI cable, but there is no picture or sound from the HDTV.

- Disconnect the supplied High Speed HDMI cable and then restore the connection or turn the camcorder off and then on again.

There is no image on the TV screen and there is no sound.

- Video and audio will not be output from the camcorder while Wi-Fi functions are in use.

- Video and audio will not be output from the AV OUT/

× terminal while the supplied High Speed

HDMI cable is connected. Disconnect the cable.

The computer does not recognize the camcorder even though the camcorder is connected correctly.

restore the connection.

- Connect the camcorder to a different USB port on the computer.

Cannot save photos on my computer

COP reader to transfer the photos on the memory card.

6/4 only: To transfer the photos in the built-in memory, copy them to the memory card in advance (

A 107).

6/4 Wi-Fi Functions

Refer also to the instruction manual of your wireless router and other devices you will use.

Cannot connect with the wireless router.

- Check that the wireless router is working correctly.

- The effective communication range between the camcorder and wireless router may vary depending on the strength of the wireless signal. Try using the camcorder closer to the wireless router.

- Cordless phones, microwave ovens, refrigerators and other appliances in the line of sight between the wireless router and the camcorder may interfere with the wireless signal. Try using the camcorder in a location farther away from such appliances.



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- Wi-Fi networks with a stealth function that do not broadcast their network name (SSID) will not be detected by the camcorder during the Wi-Fi network setup. Perform the setup manually (

A 140) or turn off the stealth function of the wireless router.

Wireless playback on a computer or similar device is not smooth.

- Playback may not be smooth depending on the wireless router’s settings and capability.

- 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.

- Switch the wireless access point to IEEE802.11n. 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 supplied High Speed HDMI cable to connect the camcorder to a TV

(

A 105).

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 deleting them.

- Select [New Files] and perform the file transfer again.

- Use the q > [Reset All] setting to reset the camcorder. The camcorder’s SSID will return to the default setting and the password will change. Delete the previous network settings from the external device and try to connect it to the camcorder.

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(in alphabetical order)

List of Messages

Y

6/4 Refer to List of Messages for Connecting to an External

Hard Drive (A 170) for messages related to an external hard drive, List

of Messages for Wi-Fi Functions (A 171) for a list of messages related

to general Wi-Fi functions, and List of Messages for Web Services

(A 173) for messages related to Web services when using Wi-Fi func-

tions.

Back up recordings regularly

- This message may appear when you turn on the camcorder. In the event of a malfunction, recordings may be lost so back up your recordings regularly.

6/4 Built-in memory error

- The built-in memory could not be read. Contact a Canon Service Center.



6/4 Built-in memory is full

- The built-in memory is full ([

& End] appears on the screen). Delete some recordings

(

A 56, 58) to free some space. Alternatively, save your recordings (A 111) and initialize

the built-in memory (

A 33).

6/4 Built-in memory 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 built-in memory. Select [Recover] to try to recover the recordings.

6/4 Cannot access the built-in memory

- There is a problem with the built-in memory. Contact a Canon Service Center.

Cannot communicate with the battery pack. Continue using this battery pack?

- You attached a battery pack that is not recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder.

- If you are using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder, there may be a problem with the camcorder or battery pack. Consult a Canon Service Center.

Cannot convert scenes recorded at 60P

- Scenes that were recorded at 60P cannot be converted to MP4.

Cannot convert the scene

- You cannot convert scenes recorded using another device.

Cannot copy

Y card. Delete some recordings on the memory card (

A 56, 58) or reduce the number of

scenes to copy.

Delete some scenes (

A 56) to free some space.

Cannot divide the scene

- The scene could not be divided because the camcorder’s internal scene management data log is full. Delete some scenes (

A 56) and photos (A 58) and try dividing the scene again.

Cannot divide the scene. Initialize only using the camcorder.

- The scene could not be divided because the camcorder’s internal scene management data log is full. Delete some scenes (

A 56) and photos (A 58) and try dividing the scene again.

Cannot join 24P and 30P scenes to convert them

- Scenes recorded with a frame rate of 24P cannot be joined with those recorded with a frame rate of 30P.

Cannot load canvas

- The canvas file that was saved on the memory is corrupted.

- Canvas data cannot be read from canvas files created using other devices.

Cannot play back

- You may not be able to play back scenes recorded or edited using another device.

- There is a problem with the memory. If this message appears often without apparent reason, contact a Canon Service Center.



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6/4 Cannot play back Cannot access the built-in memory

- There is a problem with the built-in memory. Save your recordings (


built-in memory using the [Complete Initialization] option (

A 33). If the problem persists,

contact a Canon Service Center.

Cannot play back Check the memory card

- There is a problem with the memory card. Save your recordings (



A 33). If the problem persists, use a

different memory card.

6/4 Cannot play the movies in the built-in memory Initialize only using the camcorder

- The camcorder’s built-in memory was initialized using a computer. Initialize the built-in memory with this camcorder (

A 33).

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 27).

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 (

A 33).

Cannot record device.


Y

- There is a problem with the memory. If this message appears often without apparent reason,

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- There is a problem with the built-in memory. Save your recordings (


built-in memory using the [Complete Initialization] option (

A 33). If the problem persists,


Cannot record Check the memory card

- There is a problem with the memory card. Save your recordings (



A 33). If the problem persists, use a

different memory card.

6/4 Cannot record movies in the built-in memory Initialize only using the camcorder

- The camcorder’s built-in memory was initialized using a computer. Initialize the built-in memory with this camcorder (

A 33).

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 27).



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 (

A 33).

Cannot save the canvas

- Cannot save your [Pens and Stamps] drawings on the memory. Save your recordings

(


Cannot trim the scene

- You cannot trim scenes that were recorded using another device or copied to an SDXC memory card.

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 correctly.

- A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record or display the image. Try removing and reinserting the memory card, or use a different memory card.

- You inserted a MultiMedia Card (MMC) into the camcorder. Use a recommended memory card

(

A 27).

- If after the message disappears, appears in red, perform the following: Turn off the camcorder and remove and reinsert the memory card. If

Y

turns back to green you can resume recording/playback. If the problem persists, save your recordings (


memory card (

A 33).

Check whether the lens cover is open

- Slide the lens cover switch down.

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Do not disconnect the power source. Cannot write data with this connection. To write data to the camcorder, connect the compact power adapter then reconnect the camcorder and computer. Do not disconnect the USB cable unless you first use the computer to safely end the connection.

- The camcorder cannot be operated while it is not being powered by the compact power adapter and is connected to a computer with the supplied USB cable. In addition, scenes cannot be written back and music files cannot be transferred to the camcorder. To avoid corrupting the data in the camcorder’s memory, use the computer’s Safely Remove Hardware function to end the connection and disconnect the USB cable before using the camcorder.

- To transfer files to the camcorder, use the computer’s Safely Remove Hardware function to end the connection, disconnect the USB cable, power the camcorder using the compact power adapter and only then connect it to the computer again.



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Do not disconnect the power source. Do not disconnect the USB cable unless you first use the computer to safely end the connection.

- When the camcorder is in mode and is connected to the computer with the supplied

USB cable, the camcorder cannot be operated. Disconnecting the USB cable or power source while this message appears may result in permanent loss of the recordings in the camcorder.

Use the computer’s Safely Remove Hardware function to end the connection and disconnect the USB cable before using the camcorder.

- To transfer files to the camcorder, power the camcorder using the compact power adapter and only then connect it to the computer using the supplied USB cable.

File name error

- The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set > q > [File

Numbering] to [Reset] and delete all the MP4 movies (

A 57) and photos (A 58) on the

memory card or initialize it (

A 33).

Initialize only using the camcorder

- There is a problem with the file system that prevents accessing the selected memory. Initialize the memory with this camcorder (

A 33).

LCD Screen has been dimmed Use the [LCD Backlight] setting to change the brightness

- Change the > > [LCD Backlight] setting to [Normal] or [Bright].

May not be possible to record movies on this memory card

Y

10.

Mem. Card Number of scenes already at maximum

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A 56) to free

some space.

Mem. Card Unable to recognize the data

- The memory card contains scenes recorded using a video configuration that is not supported

(PAL or SECAM). Play back the recordings in the memory card with the device originally used to record them.

Memory card cover is open

- After inserting a memory card, close the memory card slot cover.

Memory card is full

- The memory card is full. Delete some recordings (

A 56, 58) to free some space or replace

the memory card.

Memory card is write-protected

- The LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the position of the LOCK switch.



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. 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].

Need to recover files from the memory card. Change the position of the LOCK switch on the memory card.

- This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was accidentally interrupted while the camcorder was writing on the memory card and later the position of the card’s LOCK switch was changed to prevent erasure. Change the position of the

LOCK switch.

No memory card

- Insert a compatible memory card into the camcorder (

A 29).

- The memory card may not be inserted correctly. Insert the memory card all the way into the memory card slot until it clicks.

6/4 Not enough available space

- Delete some recordings on the memory card (

A 56, 58).

- Select [LP] or [4 Mbps] for the video quality (

A 60).

Number of scenes already at maximum scenes (

A 56) to free some space.

Y

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

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- After repeatedly recording, deleting and editing scenes (fragmented memory), it will take longer to write data on the memory and recording may stop. Save your recordings (

A 111)

and initialize the memory (

A 33).

Scene recorded using another device. Cannot copy the scene.

- Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be copied to the memory card.

- Scenes that were edited using software cannot be copied or divided.

Scene recorded using another device. Cannot divide the scene.

- Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be divided with this camcorder.

- Scenes that were edited using software cannot be copied or divided.

Scene recorded using another device. Cannot play back the scene.

- Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be played back.

Select the desired scene number

- A number of scenes have the same recording date but different file control information. This can occur for example when you record movies in the area of the international date line.

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Some scenes could not be deleted

- Movies that were protected/edited with other devices cannot be deleted with this camcorder.

Some scenes were recorded using another device and cannot be copied.

- Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be copied to the memory card.

Task in progress. Do not disconnect the power source.

- The camcorder is updating the memory. Wait until the operation ends and do not disconnect the compact power adapter or 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, you may not be able to record movies if you use a video quality option other than LP or 4 Mbps..

To record video on this memory card, it is recommended to use a video quality setting other than [60P Recording].

- When using a memory card rated SD Speed Class 2 or 4, you may not be able to record movies if you use a video quality option other than 60P or 35 Mbps.

Too many photos and MP4 movies. Disconnect the USB cable.

Y

- 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 recognize the data

COP ported (PAL or SECAM). Play back the recordings with the device originally used to record them.

Unable to recover data

- Could not recover a corrupted file. Save your recordings (

A 111) and initialize the memory

using the [Complete Initialization] option (

A 33).

6/4 List of Messages for Connecting to an External Hard Drive

Error writing to external hard drive

- 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 external hard drive. Select

[Recover] to try to recover the recordings.

Quickly erases all files and deletes partitions from the external hard drive. Initialize?

- If you initialize the hard drive, all data it contains will be lost, including any partitioned drives.

If necessary, back up data and then initialize the hard drive with the camcorder.



The compact power adapter was disconnected. Could not safely remove the external hard drive.

- While the camcorder was connected to an external hard drive, the camcorder’s compact power adapter was disconnected and the connection was ended. Check whether data in the hard drive was corrupted.

6/4 List of Messages for Wi-Fi Functions

Refer also to the instruction manual of your wireless router 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 camcorder. Make sure only one Wi-Fi device is trying to connect and then touch Retry.

IP address conflict

- Change the camcorder’s IP address to avoid any conflict with devices connected to the same network. Alternatively, change the IP address of the conflicting device.

Memory card cover is open

Wi-Fi function in use and end the Wi-Fi connection.

Multiple access points detected. Try the operation again.

- There are multiple access points sending out a WPS signal at the same time. Try the operation

(

A 137).

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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 appliances.

- Make sure that you use the access point’s SSID for the camcorder’s Wi-Fi settings (

A 139).

- If the access point is using MAC address filtering, enter the camcorder’s MAC address in the access point’s configuration screen.

Unable to access configuration files

- Turn off the camcorder. After a short while, turn it on again. If the problem persists contact a

Canon Service Center.

Unable to complete WPS. Try the operation again.

- Some wireless routers require pressing and holding the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button.

For details, refer to the instruction manual of your wireless router.

- Make sure to touch [OK] on the camcorder’s screen within 2 minutes of activating the Wi-Fi

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Unable to complete WPS.

- Turn off the camcorder and 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 137).

Unable to connect


Unable to obtain an IP address

- If you are not using a DHCP server, connect using the [Manual Setup] option and enter the IP address using the [Manual] option (

A 140).

- 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 sufficient.

- Turn on the DNS server. If it is already on, make sure it is functioning properly.

- Make sure that the DNS server’s IP address and the name for that address are correctly configured.

- Set the DNS server’s IP address in the camcorder.

- If you are not using a DNS server, 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 method and encryption key.


COP connected to the camcorder. Disconnect the microphone from the MIC terminal and turn it off.

Wi-Fi connection terminated


- 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/encryption method and encryption key.


Wi-Fi error Incorrect encryption key

- The encryption key (password) is case sensitive so make sure to enter it correctly.



Wi-Fi error Incorrect encryption method

- Make sure the camcorder and access point are using the same authentication/encryption method.


Wireless communication is not working correctly


- Turn off the camcorder and wireless router. After a short while, turn them on again and perform the Wi-Fi network setup again. If the problem persists contact a Canon Service Center.

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.

Connect to a computer and use supplied software to set up This service may not be available in your region

Y using CANON iMAGE GATEWAY.

Connect to a computer and use the supplied software to set again

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Insufficient space on server

- You have exceeded the amount of data you can save on the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 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.

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.



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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

Handling Precautions

Camcorder

Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum performance.

• Save your recordings periodically. Make sure to transfer your recordings to an external device such as a computer or digital video recorder

(A 107) and save them on a regular basis. This will protect your impor-

tant recordings in case of damage and create more free space on the memory. Canon shall not be liable for any data loss.

• Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel. Be careful when closing the LCD panel.

• Handle the touch screen with 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 screen’s surface.

• Do not hold the camcorder in the same posture for long periods of

Y body part may cause skin redness or blistering. The use of a tripod is recommended for people with circulation problems or very sensitive

COP 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.

• 6/4 Do not use the camcorder’s 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 the case of pacemakers, keep the camcorder at least 22 cm (8.7 in.) away from the device.

• 6/4 The camcorder’s Wi-Fi functions may be subject to interference from devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens.

Keeping as much distance as possible from these devices or using the camcorder’s 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.



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• 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.

• Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment.

• Do not disassemble the camcorder. If the camcorder does not function properly, consult qualified service personnel.

• Handle the camcorder with care. Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage.

• When mounting the camcorder on a tripod, make sure that the tripod’s fastening screw is shorter than 5.5 mm

(0.2 in.). Using other tripods may damage the camcorder.

5.5 mm

• When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture. Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use of fast zooms and panning can result in jittery scenes. In extreme cases, the playback of

Y break as necessary.

Long-term storage

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If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a place free of dust, in low humidity, and at temperatures not higher than

30 °C (86 °F).

Battery Pack

DANGER!

Treat the battery pack with care.

• Keep it away from fire (or it might explode).

• Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 °C

(140 °F). Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather.

• Do not try to disassemble or modify it.

• Do not drop it or subject it to shocks.

• Do not get it wet.



• Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder. Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth.

Long-term storage

• Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 °C

(86 °F).

• To extend the battery life of the battery pack, discharge it completely before storing it.

• Charge and discharge all your battery packs fully at least once a year.

Remaining battery time

When you are using a battery pack that is compatible with Intelligent System, if the remaining battery time displayed is not correct, charge the battery pack fully. Still, the correct time may not be displayed after a large number of repeated uses, if a fully charged battery pack is left unused, or if a battery pack is used for long periods of time in high temperatures. Use the time shown on the screen as an approximation.

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Memory Card

• We recommend backing up the recordings on the memory card onto

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• Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt.

• Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields.

• Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature.

• Do not disassemble, bend, drop, or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them to water.

• Check the direction before inserting the memory card. Forcing a memory card into the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the memory card or the camcorder.

• Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card.



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• Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have a physical switch to prevent writing on the card so as to avoid the accidental erasure of the card’s content. To write-protect the memory card set the switch to the LOCK position.

LOCK switch

Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery

The camcorder has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date/time and other settings. The built-in lithium battery is recharged while you use the camcorder; however, it will discharge completely if you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months.

To recharge the built-in lithium battery: Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder and leave it connected for 24 hours with the camcorder off.

Disposal

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When you delete movies or initialize the memory, only the file allocation COP son, initialize the camcorder’s built-in memory (6/4 only) or

memory card using the [Complete Initialization] option (A 33). Fill it up

with unimportant recordings, and then initialize it again using the same option. This makes recovering the original recordings very difficult.



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

• If the lens surface is dirty, autofocus may not work properly.

• Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower brush.

• Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens. Never use tissue paper.

LCD Touch Screen

• Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.

Condensation

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Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its internal surfaces.

Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected. Continued use may damage the camcorder.

Condensation may form in the following cases:

• When the camcorder is moved quickly from cold to warm places

• When the camcorder is left in a humid room

• When a cold room is heated rapidly

To avoid condensation

• Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature.



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• 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 camcorder.

Using the Camcorder Abroad

Power Sources

You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and

240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult a Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use.

Playback on a TV Screen

Y

You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the NTSC system. NTSC is used in the following regions/countries:

Americas: All of North America and Central America; most Caribbean

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Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan and Myanmar. Oceania: US territories (Guam, American Samoa, etc.) and some Pacific islands like

Micronesia, Samoa and Tonga.



General Information

Accessories

(Availability differs from area to area)

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Y

Card reader/writer

Printer

Computer

External hard drive**

TV/HDTV

Digital video recorder

Optional accessories not listed below are described in more detail in the following pages.

1

5

6

CA-110 Compact Power Adapter

Memory card

IFC-300PCU/S* or IFC-400PCU USB

8

9

HTC-100/S* or HTC-100 High Speed

HDMI Cable

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

Cable

* Supplied with the camcorder; not available as an optional accessory.

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Optional Accessories

Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center.

Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.

This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any 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.

2

Battery Packs

When you need extra battery packs, select one of the following models:

BP-718 or BP-727.

When you use battery packs bearing the

Intelligent System mark, the camcorder will communicate with the battery and

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Y

3

CG-700 Battery Charger

Use the battery charger to charge the battery packs.

Charging, Recording and Playback Times

The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack.



Battery pack

→

Charging conditions

↓

Using the camcorder

Using the CG-700 Battery Charger

BP-718

335 min.

220 min.

BP-727

465 min.

315 min.

Recording and playback times given in the following tables are approximate and vary according to video quality and charging, recording or playback conditions. The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold surroundings, when using the brighter screen settings, etc.

6/4 Recording AVCHD movies using the built-in memory

Battery pack

BP-718

BP-727

Video quality

Recording

(maximum)

90 min.

Recording

(typical)*

50 min.

60P

FXP

LP

60P

FXP

LP

MXP

MXP

95 min.

100 min.

100 min.

135 min.

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155 min.

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55 min.

60 min.

60 min.

80 min.

85 min.

85 min.

85 min.

Playback

145 min.

150 min.

155 min.

160 min.

220 min.

235 min.

235 min.

245 min.

Recording AVCHD movies using a memory card

Battery pack

BP-718

Video quality

60P

MXP

FXP

LP

Recording

(maximum)

90 min.

95 min.

95 min.

100 min.

Recording

(typical)*

50 min.

55 min.

55 min.

60 min.

Playback

140 min.

150 min.

155 min.

160 min.



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Battery pack

BP-727

Video quality

60P

MXP

FXP

LP

Recording

(maximum)

135 min.

145 min.

145 min.

150 min.

Recording

(typical)*

80 min.

85 min.

85 min.

85 min.

Playback

215 min.

230 min.

235 min.

240 min.

6/4 Recording MP4 movies using the built-in memory

Battery pack

BP-718

Video quality

35 Mbps

24 Mbps

17 Mbps

Recording

(maximum)

90 min.

110 min.

110 min.

Recording

(typical)*

50 min.

60 min.

60 min.

4 Mbps

35 Mbps

24 Mbps

115 min.

135 min.

165 min.

65 min.

80 min.

Y

BP-727

17 Mbps

4 Mbps

95 min.

165 min.

175 min.

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Recording MP4 movies using a memory card

100 min.

Recording

(maximum)

Battery pack Video quality

Recording

(typical)*

BP-718

BP-727

35 Mbps

24 Mbps

17 Mbps

4 Mbps

35 Mbps

24 Mbps

17 Mbps

4 Mbps

85 min.

105 min.

110 min.

110 min.

135 min.

160 min.

165 min.

170 min.

50 min.

60 min.

60 min.

65 min.

80 min.

90 min.

95 min.

100 min.

Playback

Playback

140 min.

160 min.

160 min.

165 min.

220 min.

240 min.

240 min.

255 min.

* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and power on/off.



145 min.

160 min.

160 min.

165 min.

220 min.

240 min.

240 min.

255 min.

4

WM-V1 Wireless Microphone

Reliably record rich sound even when shooting subjects at a distance. The transmitter is conveniently equipped with a clothing clip and the receiver can be attached to the camcorder’s grip belt.

7

UA-100 USB Adapter

6/4 Allows you to connect to the camcorder an external hard drive or similar storage device with a standard-A cable. After doing so, you can save an entire memory onto the device. Check in advance the USB cable supplied with your external hard drive.

A

SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case

A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories.

Y

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This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories.

When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark.



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Specifications

VIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400

— Values given are approximate figures.

System

• Recording System

Movies: AVCHD* Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264;

Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch

MP4 Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

Audio: MPEG-2 AAC-LC (2ch)

Photos: DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), compatible with Exif** Ver. 2.3

Image compression: JPEG

* Compatible with AVCHD ver. 2.0 specifications.

** This camcorder supports 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 camcorder’s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.

• Video Signal Configuration

AVCHD, MP4

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• Recording Media

-

6/4Built-in memory: 6 32 GB, 48 GB

• Maximum Recording Time

6 32 GB built-in memory

AVCHD movies:

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60P: 2 hr. 30 min.

MXP: 2 hr. 55 min.

FXP: 4 hr. 10 min.

LP: 12 hr. 15 min.

MP4 movies:

35 Mbps: 2 hr.

4 Mbps: 17 hr. 20 min.

4 8 GB built-in memory

AVCHD movies:

60P: 35 min.

LP: 3 hr.

24 Mbps: 2 hr. 55 min.

MXP: 40 min.

MP4 movies:

35 Mbps: 30 min.

24 Mbps: 40 min.

4 Mbps: 4 hr. 20 min.

Commercially available 16 GB memory card

AVCHD movies:

60P: 1 hr. 15 min.

LP: 6 hr. 5 min.

MXP: 1 hr. 25 min.

17 Mbps: 4 hr. 10 min.

FXP: 1 hr.

17 Mbps: 1 hr.

FXP: 2 hr. 5 min.



MP4 movies:

35 Mbps: 1 hr.

4 Mbps: 8 hr. 40 min.

24 Mbps: 1 hr. 25 min.

17 Mbps: 2 hr. 5 min.

• Image Sensor

1/4.85-in. CMOS, 3,280,000 pixels

Effective pixels: 2,070,000 pixels

(1920 x 1080)

When advanced zoom is on:

1920 x 1080 (wide angle)

1360 x 765 (full telephoto)

• LCD Touch Screen: 3 in., wide, TFT color, 230,000 dots

, touch operation

• Microphone: Stereo electret condenser microphone

• Lens f=2.8-89.6 mm, F/1.8-4.5, 32x optical zoom, 53x advanced zoom

35 mm equivalent: 38.5 – 1,232 mm

32.5 – 1,723 mm

(when advanced zoom is on)

• Lens Configuration: 10 elements in 7 groups (1 aspheric element)

• AF System

Autofocus (TTL) or Manual focus

• Minimum Focusing Distance

1 m (3.3 ft.); 50 cm (1.6 ft.) with tele macro on at full telephoto; 1 cm (0.39 in.) at full wide angle

• White Balance

Y

Daylight, Tungsten

• Minimum Illumination

5 lx ([Programmed AE] shooting mode, Auto slow shutter [On], Shutter speed at 1/30)

• Recommended Illumination: More than 100 lx

• Image Stabilization:

Optical-Shift Image Stabilizer

• Size of Video Recordings

AVCHD movies:

60P, MXP, FXP: 1920 x 1080 pixels; LP: 1440 x 1080 pixels

MP4 movies:

35 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 17 Mbps: 1920 x 1080 pixels; 4 Mbps: 1280 x 720 pixels

• Size of Photos:

1920 x 1080 pixels

1280 x 720 pixels (MP4 movies at 4 Mbps)

1920 x 1080 pixels (photos captured from a movie)

Terminals

• AV OUT/

× Terminal

∅ 3.5 mm minijack; output only (dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output)

Video: 1 Vp-p / 75

Ω unbalanced

Audio: –10 dBV (47 k

Ω load) / 3 kΩ or less



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• USB Terminal: mini-AB, Hi-Speed USB

• HDMI OUT Terminal

HDMI Mini Connector; output only

• MIC Terminal

∅ 3.5 mm stereo minijack

–64 dBV (with 600

Ω microphone) / 5 kΩ or more

Wi-Fi

(

6/4 only)

• 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 - 11

• Encryption methods:

WEP-64/WEP-128, TKIP/AES

Power/Others

• Power supply (rated)

3.6 V DC (battery pack), 5.3 V DC (compact power adapter)

• Power consumption

3.2 W (FXP mode, AF on, LCD normal brightness, memory card)

• Operating temperature

:

0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)

• Dimensions

[W x H x D] (excluding the grip belt)

53 x 57 x 116 mm (2.1 x 2.2 x 4.6 in.)

• Weight

(camcorder body only)

235 g (8.3 oz.)

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CA-110 Compact Power Adapter

• Power supply: 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

• Rated output / consumption:

5.3 V DC, 1.5 A / 17 VA (100 V) – 23 VA (240 V)

• Operating temperature

: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)

• Dimensions

:

49 x 27 x 79 mm (1.9 x 1.1 x 3.1 in.)

• Weight

: 110 g (3.9 oz.)



BP-718 Battery Pack

• Battery type

Rechargeable lithium ion battery

•

Rated voltage:

3.6 V DC

•

Operating temperature

:

0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)

• Battery capacity: 1,840 mAh (typical); 6.5 Wh / 1,790 mAh (minimum)

• Dimensions

: 30.3 x 24.9 x 40.1 mm (1.2 x 0.98 x 1.6 in.)

•

Weight

:

42 g (1.5 oz)

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About the music files

The specifications of the music files compatible with the camcorder are as follows.

Audio encoding: Linear PCM

Audio sampling: 48 kHz, 16 bits, 2 channels

Minimum length: 1 second

File type: WAV

The music data is saved in the memory under the following folders.

6/4 In the built-in memory:

\CANON\MY_MUSIC\MUSIC_01.WAV to MUSIC_99.WAV

On the memory card:

\CANON\PRIVATE\MY_MUSIC\MUSIC_01.WAV to

MUSIC_99.WAV

Sample music tracks can be found in the “MUSIC” folder of the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM.

The specifications of image files that can be used with the image mix function are as follows.

Image size: 1920 x 1080 pixels

File type: Baseline JPEG

Color sampling: 4:2:2 or 4:2:0

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Image files are saved in the memory under the following folders.

6/4 In the built-in memory:

\CANON\MY_PICT\MIX_01.JPG to MIX_99.JPG

On the memory card:

\CANON\PRIVATE\MY_PICT\MIX_01.JPG to MIX_99.JPG

Sample image mix frames can be found in the "MY_PICT" folder of the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM.

Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted.

The information in this manual is verified as of March 2013. Subject to change without notice.



Index

D

60P recording

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

A

Date and time

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Decoration

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Abroad, using the camcorder

. . . . 180

Aspect ratio of a connected

TV (TV type)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Audio recording level

. . . . . . . . . . . 87

Audio scene select

. . . . . . . . . . . . 86

AUTO mode

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Auto slow shutter

. . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Automatic backlight correction

. . . . 80

AV OUT/× terminal

. . . . 89, 102, 104

B

Deleting

Movies

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Photos

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Dividing scenes

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Dual recording

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

E

Edit panel

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Error messages

Exposure

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

External microphone

. . . . . . . . . . . 90

Baby album

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Baby mode

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Background music

. . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Battery pack

Battery information

. . . . 152, 157

Charging

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

F

Face detection

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Facebook

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Faders

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Beach (Special Scene mode)

. . . . . 67

Built-in backup battery

. . . . . . . . 178

C

Remaining charge indicator

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

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CameraAccess*

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Fireworks (Special Scene mode)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Flicker reduction

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Focus

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Folder name

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Frame rate

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

H

CANON iMAGE GATEWAY

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121, 130

Capturing photos/video snapshot

scenes from a movie

. . . . . . . . . . 92

Chroma key

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Cinema mode

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Cinema-look filters

. . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Condensation

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Connections to external devices

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

I

HDMI OUT terminal

. . . . . . . 102, 103

Headphones

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Home menu

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Image mix

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Image stabilizer

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Initializing the memory

. . . . . . . . . 33

Intelligent IS

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Converting movies to

MP4 format*

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Copying recordings to a memory card*

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

L

LCD screen dimmer

LCD touch screen

. . . . . . . . . . 149

. . . . . . . . . . 25, 35

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Low light (Special Scene mode)

. . .68

S

M

Saving recordings

. . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Transferring to a computer

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Main Functions panel

Maintenance

Markers

. . . . . . .38, 144

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Memory card

. . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 177

Memory save*

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

MIC terminal

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Movie format (AVCHD/MP4)

Movie Uploader*

. . . . . .39

. . . . . . . . . . . . .129

N

Night scene

(Special Scene mode)

. . . . . . . . .67

Notification sounds

. . . . . . . . . . .152

O

Using external

video recorders

. . . . . . . . 119

Scene mode

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Self timer

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Serial number

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Shooting mode

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39


. . . . . . . . . 39

Slideshow

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Smart AUTO

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Snow (Special Scene mode)

. . . . . 67

Sports (Special Scene mode)

. . . . . 67

Spotlight (Special Scene mode)

. . . 68

Sunset (Special Scene mode)

. . . . 67

Pre-recording

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

R

Onscreen icons

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Playback

Movies

Photos

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Portrait (Special Scene mode)

Power saving

. . . .67

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Powered IS

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

T

Other Settings menus

. . . . . .37, 146

P

P mode

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Tele macro

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Telephoto

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Time zone/DST

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Timeline

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

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Y

Touch AE

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Touch AF

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Touch screen operations

. . . . . . . . 35

Trimming scenes

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Tripod

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Troubleshooting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Turning off notification sounds

. . . 152

U

Recording

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Movies

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41, 65

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Photos

Recording time

Relay recording

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Remote Browse*

. . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Remote Control+Streaming*

. . . . .125

Uploading movies

. . . . 121, 128, 130

USB terminal

. . . . . . . . . . . 102, 104

V

Video quality

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Video snapshot

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Volume

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Resetting all camcorder settings

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

W

White balance

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Wide angle

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

* 6/4 only.



Wi-Fi functions*

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Y

YouTube

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Z

Zoom

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Advanced zoom

. . . . . . . . . . . 47

Zoom speed

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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Y

* 6/4 only.



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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.

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TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE

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Canon VIXIA HF R400 Instruction manual

HD Camcorder

Instruction Manual

Important Usage Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Exciting Features and New Functions

Baby Mode

Wi-Fi Functions

AVCHD and MP4

Recording

Smart AUTO

Video Snapshot

Cinema-Look Filters

Face Detection

Image Stabilization

Enjoying Your Recordings on Other Devices

Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions

Table of contents

About this Manual

Supplied Accessories and CD-ROM

Names of Parts

Preparations

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

Turning On the Camcorder

Using the Grip Belt

Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen

Rotating the LCD Panel

Using a Memory Card

Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder

SDXC Memory Cards

Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

First Time Settings

Basic Setup

Changing the Time Zone

Initializing the Memory

Basic Operation of the Camcorder

Using the Touch Screen

Using the Menus

(Home) Menu

Using the [ Other Settings] Menus

[ Main Functions] Panel

Operating Modes

Recording

Playback

Basic Shooting and Playback

Basic Recording

Shooting Video

Taking Photos

Zooming

Using the Zoom Lever

Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls

Selecting the Zoom Type

[

[

Optical]

Advanced]

[

Digital]

Basic Playback

Playing Back Video

Viewing Photos

Photo Jump Function

Deleting Scenes

Deleting a Single Scene

Deleting Scenes from the Index Screen

[Select]

[All Scenes]

Deleting Photos

Deleting a Single Photo

Deleting Photos from the Index Screen

[folder name]

[Select]

[All Photos]

Advanced Shooting

Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4)

Selecting the Video Quality

6/4 Selecting the Memory (Built-in Memory/Memory

Card) for Recordings

6/4 Dual Recording and Relay Recording

**[folder name]**