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PUB. DIM-879
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HD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
Caméscope HD
Manuel d'instruction
Videocámara HD
Manual de Instrucciones
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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.
WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
COPYRIGHT WARNING:
Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
HD Camcorder, VIXIA HG21 A / VIXIA HG20 A systems
CAUTION:
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
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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
CAUTION:
• 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.
The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital video camcorder must be used with this equipment in order to comply with
Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.
Canon U.S.A. Inc.
Tel No. (516)328-5600
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TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Important Warning 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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In these safety instructions the word “product” refers The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the power to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HG21 A / VIXIA outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,
HG20 A and all its accessories.
try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
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Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
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Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
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Power Cord Protection — Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them.
Pay particular attention to plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product.
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Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
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Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the 4
Follow Instructions — All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.
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Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual.
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Accessories — Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous.
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Avoid magnetic or electric fields — Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable
Fig. 1 antenna is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA No. 70—1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
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Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric shock
— Do not use this product near water or in rainy/ moist situations.
A product and cart with care. Quick stops, surfaces may cause the to overturn.
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combination should be moved excessive force, and uneven product and cart combination
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
EQUIPMENT
GROUND
CLAMP
NEC - NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA LEAD
IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
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Lightning — For added protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, disconnect it from the wall outlet and disconnect 10
Power Sources — The CA-570 Compact Power
Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If the antenna. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. Regarding other power sources such as battery power, refer to instructions in this manual.
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Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
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Polarization — The CA-570 Compact Power
Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).
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Objects and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product.
d. If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal 17
Servicing — Do not attempt to service this operation.
product yourself as opening or removing covers e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other has been damaged.
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in personnel.
performance. This indicates a need for
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Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect this service.
product from the wall outlet and all power water.
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Replacement Parts — When replacement parts sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into, the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or
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Canon or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
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When replacement of the power supply is required, please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA-570.
The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. For areas where 120 V AC power is not
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Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only.
Register your product online at www.registercanon.com
Protect your product
We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Canon product on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft.
Receive information on new products and promotions
Upon your request, we will send you information on Canon new products and promotions.
The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.
Date of Purchase:
Purchased From:
Dealer Address:
Dealer Phone No.:
Model Name: VIXIA HG21 A /
Serial No.:
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Trademark Acknowledgements
• The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo is a trademark.
• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sony
Corporation.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
• This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.
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Enjoying High-Definition Video with your
Camcorder
Preserve your most treasured memories, be it unforgettable scenery or cherished moments spent with family and friends, with high-definition video recordings of a quality second only to actually being there.
What is High-Definition Video?
1,080 lines
Capture the finest detail,
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Your camcorder features a full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) that captures video at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels
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. This results in video recordings of unparalleled high quality, fine detail and lifelike vivid colors.
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How does full high definition compare with standard-definition TV broadcasts?
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“Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).
What is Cinema Mode?
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Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the [ Cine Mode] recording program
(
47). Combine this recording program with the 24 fps progressive frame rate
PF24] to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema Mode.
1 Video is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to MXP or FXP mode.
In other recording modes, the picture is resized to 1,440 x 1,080 pixels before being recorded.
Even in that case, the picture captured is detailed enough to render richly detailed recordings.
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Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder
What are the advantages of a hard disk?
Your videos and photos are recorded on the built-in hard disk or commercially available
SD/SDHC memory cards 2 using AVCHD specifications 3 . This Double Media recording system gives you longer recording times for more high-definition videos and photos.
• You can shoot approximately 11 hours ( 120 GB HDD) or 5.5 hours ( 60 GB
HDD) of video in MXP mode, which offers the highest video quality under AVCHD specifications.
• The camcorder records video and photos in unused space on the recording media so you need not worry about accidentally recording over important videos.
• You can immediately access the scenes you want to play back from an index menu.
• You can easily manage your video and photo collections with the supplied editing software:
ImageMixer 3
(movies) and
DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk
(photos).
Can I play back my high-definition video on other devices?
Needless to say, you can connect your camcorder to an HDTV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends (
81). You also have the following options:
manual of your TV or digital video recorder.
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• You can easily play back video recorded on the memory card by inserting the memory card directly into AVCHD-compatible TV sets and HDD or DVD recorders that feature an SD/SDHC memory card slot 4 . For details, refer to the instruction
• You can play back AVCHD discs of your recordings created using the optional
DW-100 DVD Burner (
82 ) on the DVD Burner itself or on AVCHD-compatible
DVD players or Blu-ray Disc players 5 .
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For details about memory cards that can be used with this camcorder refer to Using a Memory
Card (
AVCHD is the new standard for recording high-definition video. With AVCHD specifications the video signal is recorded using MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression and the audio signal is recorded in Dolby Digital.
Depending on the device used, correct playback may not be possible even if the device is
AVCHD-compatible. In such case, play back the recordings on the memory card using the camcorder.
AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be created with the optional
DW-100 DVD burner. Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 to back up such scenes.
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Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive
Your hard disk camcorder allows you to shoot and store many hours of video.
However, there are differences between recording onto a hard disk and recording onto other media. Make sure to follow the points below when using your camcorder.
(
Back up your recordings periodically
Make sure to transfer your movies and photos to an external device such as a computer or digital video recorder (
up regularly and especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data.
Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts
The hard disk is a high-precision device.
Vibrations, strong impacts or dropping the camcorder may result in permanent data loss.
Keep the drop sensor activated whenever possible
The drop sensor (
camcorder is dropped and activates a protection mechanism to help prevent hard disk damage. Turning this function off will disable the mechanism. Even if this function is set to [
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On] and the camcorder is dropped, hard disk damage can occur.
Do not disconnect the power source
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while the camcorder is on
Always turn the camcorder off before removing the battery or compact power adapter.
Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive
Do not turn off the camcorder while the camcorder is on and the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing or while the camcorder is in standby mode
Doing so may result in hard disk damage or permanent data loss.
If the camcorder's temperature becomes too hot or too cold, recording/playback may stop in order to prevent hard disk damage.
altitudes
Use the camcorder within its operating temperature range
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Turning on or using the camcorder in places with low atmospheric pressure, such as at altitudes higher than 3,000 m (9,800 ft.), may result in hard disk damage.
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Initialize the hard disk when movies cannot be recorded/played back normally
As movies are recorded and deleted over time, hard disk fragmentation may occur, which may reduce performance. Initialize the hard disk should this happen.
Protect personal information on the hard disk
When the hard disk is initialized or recordings are deleted, stored data is not physically erased. Remember this when disposing of the camcorder or giving it to another person.
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Table of contents
Introduction
Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder
Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive
16 Getting to Know the Camcorder
Preparations
23 Getting Started
27 Basic Operation of the Camcorder
Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories
Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen
Mode or Flexible Recording
30 First Time Settings
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31 Using a Memory Card
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
Initializing the Hard Disk or Memory Card
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Video
34 Basic Recording
Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)
Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded
38 Basic Playback
Changing the Index Screen Selection
Selecting Scenes by Recording Date
Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline
Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen
45 Advanced Functions
Special Scene Recording Programs
Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings
Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction
57 Playlist and Scene Operations
Editing the Playlist: Adding, Moving and Deleting Playlist Scenes
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Photos
61 Basic Recording
Selecting Photo Size and Quality
Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It
63 Basic Playback
66 Additional Functions
66 Magnifying Photos during Playback
Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing
Taking Photos while Recording Movies
72 Printing Photos
Other Functions You Can Use when Taking Photos
Printing Photos (Direct Print)
External Connections
78 Terminals on the Camcorder
82 Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings
82 Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer
Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs
Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder
Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer)
Additional Information
90 Appendix: Menu Options Lists
101 Trouble?
116 Do’s and Don’ts
122 General Information
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Table of contents
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Introduction
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HG21/VIXIA HG20. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference.
Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (
Conventions Used in this Manual
• IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.
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NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described.
• : Reference page number within this manual.
To complete some operations you will need to refer also to other instruction manuals. This will be indicated with the following icons:
DVSD
Refer to the “Digital Video Software” instruction manual, included as a
DW-100
PDF file in the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM.
Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW-100 DVD Burner.
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• : Text that applies only to the model shown in the icon.
• The following terms are used in this manual:
“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen ( only).
“Hard disk” and “HDD” are used interchangeably to refer to the camcorder's builtin hard disk drive.
“Media” is used to refer collectively to either the built-in hard disk or an external memory card.
• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.
Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to the .
Special Scene Recording Programs
Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame.
For example
FUNC.
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Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program. For details about the available options, refer to the sidebar on page
50.
FUNC.
Brackets [ ] are used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on
[ Programmed AE]
[ Portrait] screen. In tables in this manual the default value is shown in boldface.
For example
[On]
, [Off].
Press to display the Special
Scene (SCN) recording programs
Desired recording program
For a detailed explanation refer to
FUNC.
Using the Menus
(
the mode dial. In this manual, indicates that a function is available and indicates that the function is not available. When no operating mode icons are given, the function is available in all
The camcorder's operating mode is determined by the position of operating modes.
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Introduction
Getting to Know the Camcorder
Supplied Accessories
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BP-807 Battery Pack
CA-570 Compact Power
Adapter (incl. power cord)
WL-D88 Wireless Controller
CTC-100/S
Lithium Button Battery
CR2025 for Wireless
Controller
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PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE
Software CD-ROM
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STV-250N
Stereo Video Cable
Yellow • Red • White plugs
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Software CD-ROM
2 and Installation Guide
DIGITAL VIDEO
Solution Disk
IFC-400PCU USB Cable
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Software for saving, managing, editing and playing back movies on your computer (
CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on PDF file).
Software for saving, managing, retouching and printing photos (
the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on PDF file).
Components Guide
Front view
Left side view
Right side view
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button (
(print/share) button (
(
DISP. (on-screen display) button
BATT. INFO button (
Speaker (
Memory card slot (
USB terminal (
HDMI OUT terminal (
AV OUT/ terminal (
MIC terminal (
Strap mount (
COMPONENT OUT terminal (
Grip belt
Instant AF sensor (
Flash (
Stereo microphone
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LCD panel
Top view
Back view
VIEWFINDER button* (
Viewfinder* (
Dioptric adjustment lever* (
Battery attachment unit (
RESET button (
ACCESS indicator (
CHG (charge) indicator (
Start/Stop button (
Mode dial
Recording movies (
Taking photos (
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Playing back movies (
Viewing photos (
DC IN terminal (
Remote sensor (
LCD screen (
Joystick (
FUNC. button (
/ (play/pause) button (
START/STOP button (
(fast reverse) button (
Zoom out
W
(wide-angle) button (
(fast forward) button (
Zoom in T (telephoto) button (
(stop) button (
Mini advanced shoe (
BLC (backlight correction) button (
Zoom lever (
PHOTO button (
ON/OFF button
indicator
* only.
Bottom view
Tripod socket (
BATTERY RELEASE switch (
Serial number
The serial number label is located on the top surface of the battery attachment unit.
Remove the battery pack to find it.
Wireless Controller WL-D88
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START/STOP button (
FUNC. button (
MENU button (
PLAYLIST button (
Navigation buttons ( / / / )
(frame reverse) button (
(fast reverse) button (
(play) button (
(pause) button (
(stop) button (
PHOTO button (
Zoom buttons (
SET button
(frame advance) button (
(fast forward) button (
(
DISP. (on-screen display) button
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Screen Displays
Recording Movies
Operating mode
Recording program (
White balance (
Image effect (
Digital effect (
Recording mode (
Playing Movies
(During Playback)
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Photo quality/size
(simultaneous recording) (
Remote sensor off (
MF Manual focus (
While recording/during playback:
On the memory card
Image stabilizer (
24F progressive frame rate (
Backlight correction (
Scene counter (hours : minutes : seconds)
Record pause mode: Total number of scenes
Remaining recording time
On the hard disk
Remaining battery time (
Hard disk/memory card operation (
Instant AF (
Drop sensor off (
Audio level indicator (
Microphone attenuator (
Mini advanced shoe (
Headphone output (
Wind screen off (
Level marker (
Scene number
Data code (
Recording Photos
Zoom (
Recording program (
Light metering mode (
White balance (
Image effect (
Digital effect (
Viewing Photos
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Self timer (
AF frame (
Camcorder shake warning (
Focus and exposure lock (
Flash (
Drive mode (
Photo quality/size (
Instant AF (
MF Manual focus (
Remaining battery time (
Number of available photos
Histogram (
Current photo / Total number of photos
Photo number (
Manual focus (
File size
Protected photo mark (
Date and time of recording
(
Manual exposure (
Photo size (
Aperture value (
Shutter speed (
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Hard disk/memory card operation Remaining recording time
When there is no more free space on the recording media, “ END” (built-in hard disk) or “ END” (memory card) will be displayed and the recording will stop.
Fast playback,
Fast reverse playback,
Slow playback,
Slow reverse playback,
Frame advance,
Frame reverse give your recordings a cinematic look. You can combine this frame rate with the [ Cine
100% 75% 50% 25% 0%
, Remaining battery time
• The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage of the full charge of the battery pack. The remaining recording/playback time of the battery pack is
Mode] recording program to enhance the effect.
Number of available photos in red: No card
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• When viewing the photos, the display will accurately.
displayed, in minutes, next to the icon.
• When is displayed in red, replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.
• When you attach an empty battery pack, the
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• Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be indicated
• When the camcorder is off, press BATT.INFO
to display the charge status of a battery pack.
The Intelligent System will display the charge always be in green.
• Depending on the recording conditions, the number of available photos displayed may not decrease even after a recording has been made, or may decrease by 2 photos at once.
Photo number
The photo number indicates the name and location of the file on the memory card. For example, the file name of a photo numbered
101-0107 is “IMG_ 0107 .JPG”, stored under the folder “DCIM\ 101 CANON”.
status (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time (in minutes) for 5 seconds. If the battery pack is exhausted, the battery information may not be displayed.
24F progressive frame rate
Select the 24F progressive frame rate (
Preparations
This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder.
Getting Started
3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.
CHG (charge) indicator
Charging the Battery Pack
The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use.
For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a full battery pack, refer to the tables on
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(the
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4 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.
Press the battery pack softly into the battery attachment unit and slide it up until it clicks in place.
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Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off
indicator is off).
• The CHG (charge) indicator starts flashing. The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed.
• If the indicator flashes quickly,
1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter.
2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
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Preparations
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• The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off.
• If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed.
1 Slide
BATTERY RELEASE switch
BATTERY RELEASE direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down.
then pull it out.
in the
2 Slide the battery pack down and
• Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge
• We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than
• them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge.
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IMPORTANT
• Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After pressing
ON/OFF
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• We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C
(32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start.
product is recyclable.
Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.
Preparing the Wireless Controller and
Accessories
First, insert the supplied lithium button battery CR2025 into the wireless controller.
• 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 overseas travels or special power sources such as those
Tab
1 Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery holder.
2 Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up.
3 Insert the battery holder.
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O USE THE WIRELESS CONTROLLER
• If the wireless controller does not work, check that [Wireless Remote
Control] is not set to [ Off ]
(
98). Otherwise, replace the battery.
Accessories
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Start/Stop
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Point the wireless controller at the camcorder’s remote sensor when you press the buttons.
You can rotate the LCD panel 180
Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach
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O ATTACH A SHOULDER STRAP degrees to use the wireless controller from the front of the camcorder.
NOTES
• The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight.
Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap.
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Preparations
NOTES
Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen
Rotating the LCD Panel
About the LCD and viewfinder* screen: The screens are produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.
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
• You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward.
• You can rotate the panel 180 degrees recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
toward the lens. Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful in the following cases:
To allow the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder.
- To include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer.
- To allow the camcorder to be operated
LCD Backlight
You can set the brightness of the
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180°
90°
180° with the wireless controller from the front.
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Hold than 2 seconds.
DISP.
pressed down for more
Repeat this action to toggle between the normal and bright settings.
NOTES
• This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording.
• Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack.
Subject can monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder
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LEXIBLE RECORDING
Basic Operation of the
Camcorder
Press the button again to return to the flexible recording mode (the
The Button: Mode or
button's light is off). You can access the menus and change settings to your preference. Even in flexible recording mode, the camcorder can help you with
Flexible Recording
The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video or photos: mode for beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings, and flexible recording
mode which lets you change the camcorder's settings to your preference.
the settings. For example, you can use the Special Scene recording programs
(
) to set at once all the optimal settings to match special recording conditions.
In
NOTES
PY
E
ASY MODE
CO
Press the button to enter the
mode (the button's blue light will be on). You do not need to worry about camcorder to mode.
- Recording mode of movies
- Size/quality of photos
- Auto slow shutter
- All settings under the setup menu’s
, any settings and can shoot video using just the zoom lever (
Start/Stop
(
just the zoom lever and
PHOTO
(
The viewfinder ( only) and Quick
Start function can also be used in mode.
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Preparations
28
Joystick and Joystick Guide
Use the joystick to operate the camcorder's menus.
Push the joystick up, down, left or right (
) to select an item or change settings.
,
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option
Press the joystick itself ( ) to save the settings or confirm an action. On menu screens, this is indicated by the icon .
Press to display/hide the joystick guide. The functions that appear on the joystick guide will change depending on the operating mode.
Using the Menus
CO be adjusted from the menus that open
( after pressing the FUNC. button
FUNC.
). To access the menus set the camcorder to flexible recording mode.
In mode, except for a few exceptions, most menu settings will
2 Select ( ) the icon of the the left side column.
Menu items not available will appear grayed out.
3
Select ( ) the desired setting from the available options at the bottom bar.
• The selected option will be highlighted in orange.
• With some settings you will need to make further selections and/or return to their default values (
Following is an example of selecting a
FUNC. menu option in a recording mode.
PY function you want to change from
1 Press .
press . Follow the additional operation guides that will appear on the screen (such as the
For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix
Menu Options Lists
(
icon, small arrows, etc.).
4 Press FUNC.
to save the settings and close the menu.
You can press FUNC.
menu at any time.
to close the
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus
NOTES
A small font size is used in menu screens so you can see all options and current settings in one screen. You can enlarge the font size by setting [Font Size] to [ Large] but you may have to scroll down to find some menu options and only the icons of the current settings will be displayed.
1
Press .
2 Select ( , ) the icon and
4 press to open the setup menus.
You can also hold menu.
Select (
FUNC.
pressed down for more than 1 second or press MENU on the wireless controller to open directly the setup menus screen.
3
Select ( ) the tab of the desired
The settings available will change as you move between the menu tabs.
CO the menu setting currently selected. Menu items not available appear grayed out.
• Move ( ) the orange selection bar to the tabs at the top of the
PY screen to select a different menu
(step 3).
5 Select ( ) the desired option and press to save the setting.
6 Press .
You can press FUNC.
menu at any time.
to close the
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30
First Time Settings
Setting the Date and Time
• The date appears in a year-month-day format only in the first setup screen. In subsequent screen displays the date and time will appear as month-day-year
(for example, [Jan. 1, 2008 12:00 AM]).
You can change the date format (
• You can also change the date and time later on (not during the initial setup).
You will need to set the date and time of
Open the [Date/Time] screen from the setup menus:
FUNC.
[ Menu]
[Date/Time] the camcorder before you can start using it. The [Date/Time] screen will appear automatically when the camcorder’s clock is not set.
screen.
When the [Date/Time] screen appears, the year will be displayed in orange and indicated with up/down arrows.
1
2
Change (
( ) to the month.
CO
(month, day, hour and minutes) in the same way.
3
Select ( ) [OK] and press to start the clock and close the setup
[
ESPAÑOL
]
[ FRANÇAIS ]
[
ITALIANO
]
FUNC.
[
[
[ ENGLISH ]
Changing the Language
Options
]
[ DEUTSCH ]
]
[
PY
[ MAGYAR ]
[ MELAYU ]
[
POLSKI
]
]
[
[
[
[
Default value
]
]
]
]
[
[
[
TÜRKÇE
]
]
]
[ Menu]
[Language ]
Desired language
[
[
]
]
FUNC.
[ ]
IMPORTANT
• When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery
(
119) and set the time zone, date
and time again.
NOTES
The displays and that appear in some menu screens refer to the name of buttons on the camcorder and will not change, regardless of the language selected.
Changing the Time Zone
Using a Memory Card
Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is New
York.
T
O SET THE HOME TIME ZONE
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
FUNC.
[ Menu]
[Time Zone/DST]
Your local time zone*
FUNC.
W
HEN YOU TRAVEL
FUNC.
[ Menu]
[Time Zone/DST]
Local time at your destination*
FUNC.
CO
You can use commercially available
SDHC (SD high capacity) memory cards and SD memory cards with this camcorder. However, depending on its Speed Class, you may not be able to
As of June 2008, the movie recording function has been tested using SD/
SDHC memory cards made by
Panasonic, Toshiba and SanDisk.
NOTES
PY
We recommend using memory cards with a Speed Class 4 or higher.
About the SD Speed Class: The SD Speed
Class is a standard that indicates the minimum guaranteed data transfer speed of SD/SDHC memory cards. When you buy a new memory card, look for the
Speed Class logo on the package.
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Memory card Capacity
64 MB or less
SD Speed Class
Not applicable
Not compatible SD memory cards
Recording movies
–
1,2
1
128 MB or more
or higher
1
SDHC memory cards
Over 2 GB
or higher
1
2
Movies cannot be recorded when the recording mode is set to MXP (24 Mbps) or FXP
(17 Mbps).
On some memory cards you may not be able to record movies at all.
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder
(
CO
2
PY
3 Insert the memory card straight, with the label facing up, all the way into the memory card slot until it clicks.
4 Close the memory card slot cover.
Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted.
IMPORTANT
Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder.
Recording photos
NOTES
To remove the memory card:
Push the memory card once to release it. When the memory card springs out, pull it all the way out.
1 Turn off the camcorder.
Make sure the indicator is off.
Options
Selecting the Recording Media
[Quick Initialization]
Clears the file allocation table but does not physically erase the stored data.
You can select to record your movies and photos on the built-in hard disk or on a memory card. The hard disk is the default media for recording both.
[Complete Initialization]
Erases all data completely. The complete initialization of the hard disk requires a longer time ( approx. 2 hr., approx.
1 hr.).
T
O CHANGE THE MEDIA FOR RECORDING
MOVIES
FUNC.
[ Menu] or
[Rec Media for Movies] or
[Rec Media for Photos] Select the hard disk or memory card*
FUNC.
FUNC.
[ Menu]
[Initialize / ]
[HDD] or [Mem. Card]
Initialization method
FUNC.
PY
* For each media, you can check the total, used and available space. Available space is estimated based on the recording mode
(movies) or photo size/quality (photos) currently in use.
CO
Initializing the Hard Disk or Memory
Card
* Press to cancel the complete initialization while it is in progress. All recordings will be erased and the recording media can be used without any problem.
IMPORTANT
• Initializing the recording media will permanently erase all recordings. Lost original recordings cannot be recovered.
Make sure you back up important recordings in advance using an external device (
• Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter to initialize the hard disk. While the initialization is in progress, do not disconnect the power source.
Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. You can also initialize a memory card or the hard disk to permanently delete all the recordings it contains.
Initializing the recording media also eliminates fragmentation.
Fragmentation becomes more serious as recordings are repeatedly added and deleted and can eventually result in reduced performance.
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This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including recording, playback, menu options and playlist and scene operations.
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W
HEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING
Basic Recording
1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off.
Shooting Video
CO
1
Set the mode dial to .
2 Turn on the camcorder.
memory card.
- Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts.
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the position of the mode dial.
• Be sure to back up your recordings regularly (
making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data.
By default, movies are recorded on the hard disk. You can also set the memory card as the recording media for movies (
NOTES
• About the Power Save mode: To save power when the camcorder is powered by a 3 Press
2 Turn off the camcorder.
3 Close the LCD panel.
IMPORTANT
PY recording.
battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off if left without any operations for 5 minutes (
ON/OFF to turn on the camcorder.
• Recording starts; press Start/Stop again to pause the recording.
• You can also press
START/STOP
on the LCD panel.
Selecting the Video Quality
(Recording Mode)
• When recording in very loud places
(such as fireworks shows or concerts), sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels. This is not a malfunction.
Using the Viewfinder
The camcorder offers 5 recording modes. Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available.
Select MXP or FXP mode for better movie quality; select LP mode for longer recording times. The table on
page 36 gives approximate recording
When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, change the brightness of the
LCD screen* (
viewfinder instead. Press VIEWFINDER to activate the viewfinder along with the
LCD panel. Close the LCD panel to use only the viewfinder.
FUNC.
FUNC.
times.
[
PY of the viewfinder firmly and pull it out until it clicks.
CO
* The brightness setting is common to the LCD screen and the viewfinder.
NOTES
• AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be created with the optional DW-100 DVD burner. Use the supplied software
ImageMixer 3 to back up such scenes.
• The camcorder uses a variable bit rate
(VBR) to encode video so the actual recording times will vary depending on the content of the scenes.
• The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the camcorder to
• Adjust the viewfinder as necessary with the dioptric adjustment lever.
mode.
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Approximate recording times
Default value
MXP* FXP* XP+ SP
Recording mode
→
Recording media
↓
60 GB Hard disk
120 GB Hard disk
4 GB Memory card
8 GB Memory card
16 GB Memory card
32 GB Memory card
W T
* Recorded in 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. Movies recorded using other recording modes are recorded in 1,440 x 1,080 resolution.
Zooming
PY
W to zoom out (wide angle). Move it
mode: In addition to the optical zoom, digital zoom is also available
(
CO toward T to zoom in (telephoto).
Press gently for a slow zoom; press harder for faster zooms. You can also set / [Zoom Speed] (
to one of three constant speeds (3 is the fastest, 1 the slowest).
NOTES
• Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the subject. At full wide angle, you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm
(0.39 in.).
• When [Zoom Speed] is set to
[ Variable]:
- When you use the T and W buttons on the wireless controller or LCD panel,
[ the zoom speed will be constant at
Speed 3].
- The zoom speed will be faster in record pause mode than when actually recording.
W T
LP
5 hr. 30 min.
7 hr. 50 min.
10 hr. 50 min.
11 hr. 5 min.
15 hr. 45 min. 21 hr. 40 min.
20 min.
30 min.
40 min.
18 hr.
22 hr. 55 min.
36 hr.
45 hr. 55 min.
1 hr. 10 min.
1 hr. 30 min.
40 min.
1 hr. 1 hr. 25 min.
2 hr. 20 min.
3 hr.
1 hr. 25 min.
2 hr. 5 min.
2 hr. 50 min.
4 hr. 45 min.
6 hr. 5 min.
2 hr. 55 min.
4 hr. 10 min.
5 hr. 45 min.
9 hr. 35 min.
12 hr. 15 min.
W Zoom out T Zoom in
IMPORTANT
Quick Start Function
Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while the indicator is lit in orange).
NOTES
When you close the LCD panel with the camcorder on, the camcorder enters the standby mode. In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about half
• If you close the LCD panel under some circumstances (for example, while the
ACCESS indicator is flashing or a menu the power used when recording, saving energy when you are using a battery pack. Additionally, when you open the
LCD panel, the camcorder is ready to start recording in approximately
1 second*, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities.
* The actual time required varies depending on the shooting conditions.
1 With the camcorder on and in a recording mode, close the LCD panel.
• If you are using the viewfinder and the LCD panel is closed, press
CO
2 When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel.
indicate the camcorder entered the standby mode.
• You can select the length of time until shut-off or turn off the Quick Start function altogether with the
[Quick Start] setting (
• Changing the position of the mode dial while the camcorder is in standby mode will reactivate the camcorder in the operating mode selected.
Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene
Recorded
is being displayed), the camcorder may not enter standby mode. Check that the
indicator changes to orange.
• The camcorder will shut off if left in standby mode for 10 minutes, regardless of the [Power Saving
PY
ON/OFF to
• The
•
indicator turns back green and the camcorder is ready to record.
You can also press
VIEWFINDER to resume recording using the viewfinder with the LCD panel closed.
Even in mode you can play back the last scene recorded in order to check it. You can also delete the scene while reviewing it.
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Basic Playback
38
Playing Back the Video
1 Press to display the joystick guide.
If does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [Next] to display it.
The camcorder plays back the last scene (but without sound) and returns to record pause mode.
2 Push the joystick ( ) toward .
Deleting a Scene After Recording It
After recording a scene:
1
Review the scene as described in the previous section.
2 While reviewing the scene, select
( ) the icon and press .
3 Select ( ) [Yes] and press .
NOTES
CO
• Avoid any other operations on the camcorder while the scene is being deleted.
• You will not be able to delete the last scene this way if after the scene was recorded you changed the operating
PY
1
Set the mode dial to .
2 Turn on the camcorder.
The scene index screen appears after a few seconds.
3 Move ( , ) the selection frame to the scene you want to play back.
When you have recorded a large number of scenes, repeatedly press
or to move between index screen pages.
mode or turned the camcorder off.
4
Press / or to begin the playback.
• Playback will start from the scene selected and continue until the end of the last scene recorded.
• Press
/ playback.
again to pause the
• Press to stop the playback and return to the scene index screen.
A
DJUSTING THE
V
OLUME
Special playback modes
To enter the special playback modes, you can use the buttons on the LCD panel or wireless controller (
There is no sound during the special playback modes.
Fast playback
NOTES
1 During playback, press to display the joystick guide.
2 Adjust ( ) the volume.
IMPORTANT
During normal playback, press
. Press again to increase the
or playback speed to approximately 5x →
15x → 60x the normal speed.
Slow playback
In playback pause mode, press
. Press again to increase the playback speed 1/8 speed.
• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.
Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.
- Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts.
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.
CO
Frame Advance/Reverse
In playback pause mode, press playback.
Skipping scenes
mode dial.
• You may not be able to play back with this camcorder movies recorded on a memory card using another device.
During normal playback push the joystick ( ) or press on the wireless controller to skip to the next scene.
Push the joystick ( ) or press on
* or
1/4 the normal
or
on the wireless controller to reverse a few frames (approx.
0.5 seconds) or to advance one frame.
Hold the button pressed for continuous the wireless controller once to return to the beginning of the current scene or twice to skip to the previous scene.
• Depending on the recording conditions, you may notice brief stops in video or sound playback between scenes.
• Sound from the speaker will be muted when you close the LCD panel.
Use a pair of headphones when you want to use the viewfinder for playback.
Ending special playback modes
During any special playback mode, press
/
on the camcorder or on the wireless controller.
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Video
NOTES
During some special playback modes, you may notice some anomalies (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture.
Example of changing the index screen in
mode:
Changing the Index Screen Selection
Use the tabs on top of the index screen to switch between playback of the scenes and photos recorded on the hard disk and those recorded on the memory card. After creating a playlist
(
58), you can switch between the
original movies and the playlist you edited to your liking.
*
Original movies or photos on the hard disk
Original movies or photos on the memory card
Playlist on the hard disk*
Playlist on the memory card*
mode only.
NOTES
PY
In mode, you can press PLAYLIST on the wireless controller to switch between
Selecting the Media for Playback
1
CO
2 Select ( ) the media or location from where you want to play back scenes/photos.
3 Return ( ) to the index screen to the original movies and the playlist of the respective media.
select the scene or photo.
Changing the Number of Items in the
Index Screen
By default, the index screen will show up to 6 items (scenes or photos). Move the zoom lever toward
W
to show up to
15 items per screen. Move it toward
T to return to the default index screen display.
• The list of recordings displays all dates in which recordings were made. An orange selection frame appears on the day.
• The thumbnail shows a still image from the first scene recorded on that day. Below it will appear the number of scenes recorded ( ) and the total recording time for the same day.
W 6 scenes/photos
3 Select ( ) the date, month or
T 15 scenes/photos year and move ( ) between recording dates.
4 After selecting the desired date, press .
The index screen will appear with the selection frame on the first scene recorded on the selected date.
NOTES
PY
to return to the index You can press FUNC.
screen at any time.
Selecting Scenes by Recording Date
CO made on a particular date (for example, to find all the movies you shot during a special event).
Selecting from the Calendar Screen
1 Select the original movies index screen.
2 Open the calendar screen.
Select the (hard disk) or
(memory card) tab (
FUNC.
[ Scene Search]
[Calendar Screen]
Selecting from the List of Recordings
• The calendar screen appears.
• Dates that contain scenes (that is, movies were recorded on that date) appear in white. Dates without recordings appear in black.
1 Select the original movies index screen.
Select the (hard disk) or
(memory card) tab (
2 Open the list of recordings.
FUNC.
[ Scene Search]
[Date Selection]
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42
3 Move ( , ) the cursor to the desired date.
• When you move the cursor to a date displayed in white, a thumbnail showing a still image from the first scene recorded on that date will be displayed next to the calendar. Below it will appear
1 Select ( , ) the scene you the number of scenes recorded
( ) and the total recording time for the same day.
• You can select ( ) the year or month field and change ( ) the year or month to move faster between calendar months.
• You can press or to skip directly to the previous/next date that contains scenes.
4 Press to return to the index screen.
The orange selection frame will appear on the first scene recorded
NOTES on the selected date.
CO week for the calendar display (
• You can press FUNC.
to return to the index screen at any time.
want to view and press from the scene at fixed intervals.
• Press
PY DISP.
.
• The timeline screen appears. The large thumbnail will show the first frame of the scene. Below it, the timeline ruler shows frames taken
Interval between frames
Recording date and time
Scene length
Current scene / Total number of scenes
Frame selected for start of playback
Page slidebar
Timeline ruler
Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline
2 Select ( ) the playback starting point from the timeline ruler.
3
Press / to begin the playback.
You can display a timeline of the scene and select where to begin the playback.
This is very convenient when you want to play back a long scene from a specific point.
T
O SELECT ANOTHER SCENE
Move ( ) the orange selection frame to the large thumbnail and change ( ) the scene.
•
•
mode: Select the (hard disk) or
(
(memory card) tab mode: Move the zoom lever toward
W
to display the index screen.
2 Open the selection screen.
T
O MOVE BETWEEN TIMELINE RULER PAGES
Move ( ) the orange selection frame to the slidebar below the ruler
FUNC.
[ Select]
[Individual Scenes] or
[Individual Photos]
• The selection screen appears.
and display (
FUNC.
) the previous/next 5 frames in the scene.
T
O CHANGE THE INTERVAL BETWEEN FRAMES
FUNC.
Selecting Recordings from the Index
Screen
CO index screen in order to perform certain actions on them collectively, all at once.
mode: Delete (
(
60) or add the selected scenes to
the playlist (
4
Press menu.
3
Move ( , ) between the scenes or photos in the index screen and press to select an individual scene/photo.
PY scenes/photos you want to include in your selection (up to 100).
Total number of scenes selected
FUNC.
Selected scenes
twice to close the
mode: Delete (
(
photos or mark all of them with print orders (
(
T
O CANCEL ALL THE SELECTIONS
FUNC.
[ Select]
[Remove All Selections] [Yes]
FUNC.
1
Select the original movies or the photo index screen.
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Video
NOTES
• The selection of scenes/photos will be canceled if you turn off the camcorder or change the operating mode.
• Scenes in the playlist cannot be included in the selection.
This step is not necessary to delete all scenes or previously selected scenes.
2 Delete the scene(s).
FUNC.
[ Delete]
Desired option [Yes]* [OK]
FUNC.
* If you selected any option other than
[This Scene], you can press to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. Some scenes will be deleted nevertheless.
Deleting Scenes
(
You can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping. Deleting scenes allows you also to free up space on the recording media.
(marked with a checkmark). Refer to
Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen
IMPORTANT
• Be careful when deleting original recordings. Once deleted, original scenes cannot be recovered.
[This Scene]
Options
[All Scenes]
Deletes all the scenes.
[All Scenes (this date)] as the selected scene.
CO
Deletes only the scene marked with the orange selection frame.
[Selected Scenes] the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing
(while scenes are being deleted).
- Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts.
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the position of the mode dial.
• Deleting a scene from the original index screen also deletes that scene from the
Deletes all the scenes selected in advance
NOTES playlist.
• To delete all movies and make all recordable space available again you may prefer to initialize the recording media (
• You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using another device.
1 Select ( , ) the scene you want to delete, or a scene recorded on the date you want to delete.
Advanced Functions
Special Scene Recording Programs
FUNC.
[ Programmed AE]
[ Portrait]
Press to display the Special
Scene (SCN) recording programs
Desired recording program
FUNC.
NOTES
Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program. For details about the available options, refer to the sidebar below.
[ Portrait]
• [ Night]
- Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.
- Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.
[ Sports]
PY
The camcorder uses a large aperture, achieving a focus on the subject while blurring other distracting details.
[ Night]
Use this mode to record in dimly lit places.
CO Use this mode to record sports scenes such as tennis or golf.
[ Snow]
Use this mode to record in bright ski being underexposed.
resorts. It prevents the subject from
[ Sunset]
Use this mode to record sunsets in vibrant colors.
[ Beach]
Use this mode to record on a sunny beach. It prevents the subject from being underexposed.
[ Spotlight]
Use this mode to record spotlit scenes.
[ Fireworks]
Use this mode to record fireworks.
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46 depth of field, giving a sharp focus all throughout a landscape.
- White points may appear on the screen.
- Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.
• [ Fireworks]
- To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Make sure to use a tripod especially in mode, as the shutter speed slows
Options
[ Programmed AE]
Default value
The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal down.
• [ Portrait]/[ Sports]/[ Beach]/
• [ Snow]/[ Beach]
- The subject may become
[ Shutter-Priority AE]
[ Snow]
- The picture may not appear smooth during playback.
• [ Portrait]
- The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (
T
).
Set the shutter speed value. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value.
[ Aperture-Priority AE]
Set the aperture value. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed.
FUNC.
FUNC.
PY
[ Programmed AE] Desired recording program overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on
Aperture
the screen.
CO
Use the automatic exposure (AE) program to use functions like the white balance or image effects, or give
T
O SET THE SHUTTER SPEED OR APERTURE
VALUE
When you select [ Shutter-Priority
AE] or [ Aperture-Priority AE], a numeric value will appear next to the recording program icon.
priority to the exposure value or the shutter speed.
1 If the joystick guide appears on the screen, press to hide it.
Use faster shutter speeds to record subjects moving quickly; use slower shutter speeds to add motion blur,
2 Adjust ( ) the shutter speed or aperture value to the desired value.
emphasizing the feel of movement.
exposure for the subject.
Use low aperture values (larger lens opening) to softly blur the background in a portrait; use high aperture values
(smaller lens opening) to get a wider
Shutter speed guidelines
Note that on screen only the denominator is displayed – [ 250] indicates a shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc.
1/2*, 1/4*, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30
To record in dimly lit places.
1/60
To record under most ordinary conditions.
1/100
To record indoor sports scenes.
• When setting a numeric value (aperture or shutter speed), the number displayed will flash if the aperture or shutter speed is not appropriate for the recording conditions. In such case, select a different value.
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000**
Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look
To record from within a moving car or train or to
to your Recordings
shoot fast-moving subjects such as roller coasters.
1/2000**
To record outdoor sports scenes on sunny days.
* mode only. ** mode only.
[
In mode, when the frame rate is set to
PF24], the shutter speeds available will be the following: 1/6, 1/12, 1/24, 1/48, 1/60,
1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 and 1/2000.
[F1.8], [F2.0], [F2.4], [F2.8], [F3.4],
[F4.0], [F4.8], [F5.6], [F6.7], [F8.0]
Available Aperture Values
• [
NOTES
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- If you use a slow shutter speed in dark places, you can obtain a brighter image, but image quality may be lower, and autofocus may not work well.
- The image may flicker when recording
Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the [ Cine Mode] recording program. Combine this recording frame rate [ PF24] to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema
Mode.
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T
O SET THE
[ C
INE
M
ODE
]
RECORDING
PROGRAM
FUNC.
[ Programmed AE]
[ Cine Mode]
FUNC.
T
O CHANGE THE FRAME RATE with fast shutter speeds.
-
Recording movies under fluorescent lights:
If the screen starts to flicker, select
[ Shutter-Priority AE] and set the shutter speed to 1/100.
• [ Aperture-Priority AE]
The actual range of values available for selection will vary depending on the initial zoom position.
FUNC.
[ Menu]
[
[Frame Rate]
PF24]
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Self Timer Manual Exposure Adjustment and
Automatic Backlight Correction
FUNC.
[ Menu] or
[Self Timer] [On ]
FUNC.
appears.
At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). To correct this, you can manually adjust the exposure or use the automatic backlight correction.
mode:
In record pause mode, press
Start/Stop .
The camcorder starts recording after a
10-second countdown*. The countdown appears on the screen.
mode: press press
POINTS TO CHECK
Select a recording mode other than
[ Fireworks].
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Manual Exposure Adjustment
Press PHOTO activate the autofocus and then fully.
The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown*. The countdown appears on the screen.
* 2 seconds when using the wireless controller.
NOTES
, first halfway to CO
Once the countdown has begun, you can
1 Press to display the joystick guide.
Start/Stop
PHOTO
(when recording movies),
fully (when recording
If [Exposure] does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [Next] to display it.
2 Push the joystick ( ) toward photos) or turn off the camcorder to cancel the self timer.
[Exposure].
• The exposure adjustment indicator
and the neutral value “±0” appear on the screen.
• The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will vary depending on the initial brightness of the picture.
• If you operate the zoom, the brightness of the image may change.
3 Adjust the ( ) the brightness of the image as required and press
• Reflective surfaces
• Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines
• Fast moving subjects
• Through wet windows
• Night scenes
.
POINTS TO CHECK
• The exposure adjustment indicator will change to white and the exposure will be locked.
• During exposure lock, press and push the joystick ( ) toward Adjust the zoom before you start the
[Exposure] again to return the camcorder to automatic exposure.
Automatic Backlight Correction
When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them, you can have the camcorder automatically correct for the backlight with the press of a single button.
guide.
procedure.
1 Press
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If [Focus] does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [Next] to display
CO it.
2 Push the joystick ( ) toward
[Focus].
“MF” appears.
3 Push the joystick ( ) or ( ) once
• appears.
• Press BLC again to turn off the backlight correction.
to verify if the image is focused.
The center of the screen will be magnified and outlines will be emphasized to help you focus more easily. You can also turn off the focus assist function (
Manual Focus Adjustment
4 Adjust ( ) the focus as necessary and press .
• The focus will be locked.
• During focus lock, press and push the joystick ( ) toward
[Focus] again to return the camcorder to autofocus.
Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually.
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Infinity Focus
[ Shade]
For recording in shaded places.
[ Cloudy]
For recording on a cloudy day.
Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks.
Instead of step 2 in the previous procedure:
[ Tungsten]
Options
Push the joystick ( ) toward [Focus]
For recording under tungsten and tungsten type and hold it for more than 2 seconds.
(3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.
[ Fluorescent]
For recording under warm white, cool white or
• appears.
• Push the joystick ( ) toward [Focus] again to return the camcorder to autofocus.
• If you operate the zoom or joystick
( ), changes to “MF” and the camcorder returns to manual focus.
warm white type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.
[ Fluorescent H]
For recording under daylight or daylight type
(3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.
[ Custom WB]
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Use the custom white balance setting to make
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.
POINTS TO CHECK
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Select a recording mode other than the
Special Scene recording programs.
white subjects appear white under colored lighting.
FUNC.
[ Automatic]
Desired option*
FUNC.
* When you select [ Custom WB], do not press FUNC.
and continue instead with the following procedure.
T
O SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE
1 Point the camcorder at a white
[ Automatic]
Settings are automatically set by the camcorder.
Use this setting for outdoor scenes.
[ Daylight]
Default value object, zoom in until it fills the whole screen and press .
When the adjustment is completed,
stops flashing and stays on. The camcorder retains the custom setting even if you turn off the camcorder.
For recording outdoors on a bright day.
2 Press FUNC.
to save the setting and close the menu.
Options
NOTES
[ Image Effect Off]
• When you select the custom white balance:
- Set the custom white balance in a sufficiently illuminated place.
- Turn off the digital zoom (
- Reset the white balance when the lighting conditions change.
- Depending on the light source, may keep flashing. The result will still
Records with no image enhancing effects.
[ Vivid]
Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation.
[ Neutral]
Tones down the contrast and color saturation.
[ Low Sharpening] be better than with [ Automatic].
• Custom white balance may provide types of fluorescent lights
• Depending on the type of fluorescent
Records subjects with softened outlines.
better results in the following cases:
- Changing lighting conditions
- Close-ups
- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest)
- Under mercury lamps and certain light, optimal color balance may not be obtained with [ Fluorescent] or
[ Fluorescent H]. If the color looks unnatural, adjust it using [ Automatic] or [ Custom WB].
Image Effects
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You can use the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast to record movies and photos with special color effects.
[ Custom Effect]
Allows you to adjust the color depth, brightness, contrast, and sharpness of the image.
[Color Depth]: (–) Shallower colors,
FUNC.
[ Soft Skin Detail]
Softens the details in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance. To obtain the best effect, use this setting when recording a
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(+) Richer color tonality
(+) Brighter picture
(+) More defined light and shade
(+) Sharper outlines
[ Image Effect Off]
Desired option*
FUNC.
Default value
* When you select [ not press FUNC.
Custom Effect], do
and continue instead with the following procedure.
POINTS TO CHECK
Select a recording mode other than the
Special Scene recording programs.
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O SET THE CUSTOM IMAGE EFFECT
1 Press and select ( ) the custom setting options.
2 Adjust ( desired.
) each setting as
3 When you finish all the adjustments, press then
FUNC.
to save the setting and close the menu.
Setting
FUNC.
[ Digital Effect Off]
Desired fader/effect*
FUNC.
**
* You can preview the digital effect on the screen.
**The icon of the selected digital effect appears.
Applying
Digital Effects
1 Press guide.
If
PY joystick guide, repeatedly push the
Options
[
[ Digital Effect Off]
Select this setting when you do not intend to use the digital effects.
Fade Trigger], [
[ B&W] *
[ Sepia]
*
Default value CO with a fade from or to a black screen.
Records movies and photos in black and white.
joystick ( ) toward [Next] to display it.
2 Push the joystick ( ) toward .
• The icon of the selected effect turns green.
• Push the joystick ( ) again to deactivate the digital effect (its icon will turn white again).
T
O
F
ADE
I
N
Records movies and photos in sepia tones for an
“old” look.
Activate the selected fader in record pause mode ( ), then press Start/Stop to start recording with a fade in.
[ Art]
Select this effect to add “flavor” to your recordings.
T
O
F
ADE
O
UT
* Only these digital effects are available in
mode.
Activate the selected fader while recording ( ), then press Start/Stop fade out and pause the recording.
to
T
O ACTIVATE AN EFFECT
mode:
• All displays on
• Data code only
• All displays off mode: Activate the selected effect while recording or in record pause mode.
mode: Activate the selected effect and then press photo.
PHOTO to record the
mode:
• All displays on
• Regular displays only (removes the histogram and information icons)
• All displays off
NOTES
• When you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the sound will fade in or out. When you apply an effect, the sound will be recorded normally.
• The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you turn off the digital effects or change the recording program.
* The following icons will appear even when all other on-screen displays are turned off:
The icons and (in mode), the
icon and AF frames when the autofocus is locked (in mode), screen markers
(both recording modes).
PY about the camera setup, etc.). In mode, this information is displayed on
On-Screen Displays and Data Code
You can turn most on-screen displays on or off.
the bottom bar and as information icons; in mode, you can select the information to be displayed with the
[Data Code] setting (
Audio Recording Level
You can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in or an external microphone. You can display the audio level indicator while recording.
Repeatedly press DISP.
to turn the on-screen displays on/off in the following sequence: mode:
• All displays on
• Most displays off*
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O DISPLAY THE AUDIO LEVEL METER
Manual Adjustment of the Audio
Recording Level
Usually, the audio level indicator will be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the audio recording level. You can choose to display it also when the audio level is adjusted automatically.
1 Press to display the joystick guide.
FUNC.
If [ MIC] does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [Next] to display it.
2 Push the joystick ( ) toward
[ MIC].
The manual adjustment icon will appear to the left of the audio level indicator and the manual adjustment
FUNC.
NOTES
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Manual audio level adjustment
3 bar (orange) will appear below it.
Adjust ( necessary.
Audio level indicator
Audio level adjustment bar
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Using Headphones
As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will go to the right of the
-12 dB mark only occasionally. microphone attenuator (
• We recommend using headphones
(
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adjusting the audio recording level or when the microphone attenuator is activated.
Use headphones for playback or to check the audio level while recording.
4 Press to save the setting and
The headphones are connected to the
AV OUT/ terminal, which is used for hide the joystick guide.
• The audio level selected will be locked and the audio level
[ Menu]
[Audio Level Indicator] [On] 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 adjustment bar will disappear from the indicator.
• During manual adjustment, press
and push the joystick ( ) toward [ MIC] to return the (headphones) output.
camcorder to automatic audio adjustment.
• Do not connect the headphones to the AV OUT/ terminal if the icon does not appear on the screen. Only noise will be output in such case.
NOTES
• Use commercially available headphones with a ∅ 3.5 mm minijack.
• When you change the operating mode, the [AV/Headphones] setting in
mode will return to [ AV].
FUNC.
[ Menu]
[AV/Headphones]
[Headphones]
FUNC.
In
appears.
T
O ADJUST THE VOLUME OF THE
HEADPHONES
mode, adjust (
CO
[Headphone Volume] setting (
* Only the optional VL-5 Video Light can be used in mode.
1
*
Pull out the viewfinder.
2
Lift and rotate the mini advanced shoe cover.
mode, adjust the headphones volume the same way you adjust the speaker’s volume (
Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
PY optional VL-5 Video Light. For details about how to attach and use the accessories, refer also to the instruction manual of the each accessory.
3 Attach the optional accessory to the mini advanced shoe.
When a compatible accessory is attached to the mini advanced shoe,
will appear on the screen.
IMPORTANT
• When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume to an appropriate level.
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Attach the optional DM-100
Directional Stereo Microphone to the mini advanced shoe.
Refer to
Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
(
appears. For details about using the microphone, refer to the instruction manual of the DM-100.
Using other microphones
NOTES
Accessories designed for the Advanced Accessory
Shoe cannot be used with this camcorder. Look for
You can also use commercially available microphones. Connect the external microphone to the MIC terminal. Use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply. You can connect almost any stereo microphone with a ∅ 3.5 mm plug but audio recording levels may vary.
PY video accessories bearing this logo to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe .
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When recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphone may pick up the sound of the camcorder's internal machinery. In such
• When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder,
[Wind Screen] will automatically be set case, we recommend using an external microphone.
NOTES to [ Off ].
• If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, activate the microphone attenuator (
the audio recording level manually
(
Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo
Microphone
Using a Video Light
Playlist and Scene Operations
Dividing Scenes
You can use the optional VL-5 Video
Light to shoot video or take photos in dark places.
Attach the optional VL-5 Video Light to the mini advanced shoe.
You can divide scenes (original scenes only) in order to leave out the best parts and later cut out the rest.
Refer to
Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
(
appears when you turn on the video light. For details about using the video light, refer to the instruction manual of the VL-5.
1 Select the original movies index
2 screen.
Select the (hard disk) or
(memory card) tab (
Select (
PY want to divide.
FUNC.
[ Divide]
The scene selected will start playing back.
CO 3 Open the scene division screen.
4
Select ( ) the icon and press
where you want to divide the scene.
• You can use the following icons and the special playback modes
(
precise point.
/ :Skip to the beginning/end of the current scene.
/ : Frame advance/reverse.
• Press FUNC.
or division screen.
to stop the playback and exit the scene
5 Select ( ) [Yes] and press .
The video from the division point to the end of the scene will appear as a new scene in the index screen.
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NOTES
• In this mode, the scene playback will pause only at points where the scene can be divided. Advancing/reversing frames will skip only between such points as well, so the interval will be longer than in regular frame advance/ reverse.
• The following scenes cannot be divided:
- Scenes included in the scene selection (marked with a checkmark). Remove the selection mark in advance.
- Scenes too short (3 seconds or shorter).
- Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder.
• Scenes cannot be divided within 0.5 seconds from the beginning or the end of the scene.
• During the playback of a scene that was divided you may notice some anomalies in the picture/sound at the point where the scene was cut. To avoid this, you can use the supplied software
Editing the Playlist: Adding, Moving and
Deleting Playlist Scenes
Create a playlist to play back only the scenes you prefer and in the order of your choice. Moving or deleting scenes in the playlist will not affect the original recordings.
Adding Scenes to the Playlist
Options
[All Scenes (this date)]
Adds to the playlist all the scenes that were recorded on the same day as the selected scene.
[This Scene]
Adds to the playlist only the scene marked with the orange selection frame.
[Selected Scenes]
Adds to the playlist all the scenes selected in advance (marked with a checkmark). Refer to
Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen
(
screen.
1
PY
Select the (hard disk) or
(memory card) tab (
2 Select ( , ) the scene you want to add to the playlist, or a scene recorded on the date you want to add to the playlist.
3 Add the scene(s) to the playlist.
FUNC.
[ Add to Playlist]
Desired option [Yes]
• When the operation is completed
[Scene(s) added to the playlist] will be displayed.
• Scenes are added to the playlist on the same media they are recorded on.
• To check the playlist, select the
(hard disk playlist) or
(memory card playlist) tab (
Moving Scenes in the Playlist
NOTES
• You can copy scenes from the hard disk to the memory card (
the memory card’s playlist also scenes that were originally recorded on the hard disk.
• You may not be able to add scenes to the playlist if they were recorded or edited using another device or if there is not enough space available on the hard disk or memory card.
Move the scenes in the playlist to play them back in the order of your choice.
1
Select the playlist index screen.
Select the (hard disk playlist) or
(memory card playlist) tab
(
2 Select ( , ) the scene you want to move.
3 Open the scene moving screen.
Deleting Scenes from the Playlist
Deleting scenes from the playlist will not affect your original recordings.
Options
1
[All Scenes]
Deletes all the scenes from the playlist.
[This Scene]
Deletes from the playlist only the scene marked with the orange selection frame.
Select the (hard disk playlist) or
(memory card playlist) tab
(
2
Select ( , ) the scene you want to delete.
This step is not necessary to delete all scenes.
FUNC.
[ marker are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Move]
4 Move ( , ) the orange marker to the desired position of the scene and press .
PY
5 Select ( ) [Yes] and press to move the scene.
NOTES
You may not be able to move scenes in the playlist if there is not enough space available on the hard disk or memory card.
3 Delete the scene.
FUNC.
[ Delete]
Desired option [Yes]* [OK]
FUNC.
* If you selected [All Scenes], you can press
to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. Some scenes will be deleted nevertheless.
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Copying Scenes
FUNC.
[ Copy (
Desired option [Yes]*
[OK]
* Press to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.
Copying the Entire Playlist
You can copy original movies or the entire playlist only from the hard disk to the corresponding location on the memory card.
Select the tab (
Copying Original Movies
Options
[All Scenes]
Copies all the scenes to the memory card.
[All Scenes (this date)]
Copies to the memory card all the scenes that were recorded on the same day as the selected
2 Copy the playlist.
FUNC.
[ Copy (
[Yes]*
)]
* Press to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.
PY scene.
[This Scene]
Copies only the scene marked with the orange selection frame to the memory card.
[Selected Scenes]
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1 Select the index screen of original movies recorded on the hard disk.
checkmark). Refer to
Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen ( 43).
• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.
Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.
- Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts.
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the position of the mode dial.
NOTES
Select the tab (
1 Select the index screen of the hard disk's playlist.
2 Select ( , ) the scene you want to copy to the memory card, or a scene recorded on the date you want to copy.
This step is not necessary to copy all scenes or previously selected scenes.
3
Copy the scene(s).
• If the memory card slot cover is open, or the LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent writing, you will not be able to copy movies to the memory card.
• Scenes that were edited using the supplied software ImageMixer 3 and written back to the camcorder cannot be copied to the memory card. You may also not be able to copy scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder.
)]
Photos
Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – taking photos and playing them back, capturing photos from video and printing photos.
Basic Recording
recorded after the autofocus is activated and locked.
4 Press
The ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded.
Taking Photos
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 subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts.
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the position of the mode
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1
Set the mode dial to .
2 Turn on the camcorder.
dial.
NOTES
• If the subject is not suitable for autofocus, turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually (
• When the subject is too bright,
[Overexp.] starts flashing. In such case, use the optional FS-H37U ND filter.
By default, photos are recorded on the hard disk. You can also set the memory card as the recording media for photos (
3 Press
• Once the focus is automatically adjusted, will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear.
• When you press
PHOTO
on the wireless controller, the photo is
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Selecting Photo Size and Quality
FUNC.
[ 2048x1536]
Desired photo size*
Desired photo quality*
FUNC.
Photos are recorded as JPG files. As a general rule, select a larger photo size for higher quality. Select the
[ 1920x1080] size for photos with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
* Press to move back and forth between size and quality selection. The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of photos that can be recorded with the current quality/size setting.
Options
Photo size options and the approximate number of photos that can be recorded on memory cards of various sizes are given in the table below.
Memory card
Photo size
↓
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128 MB
NOTES
• The actual number of photos that can be recorded will vary depending on the subject and shooting conditions.
• The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the camcorder to
512 MB
mode.
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Default value
1 GB
Photo quality
1 →
50 75 150 315 470 925 670 1,000 1,970 LW 1920x1080
L 2048x1536
30 50 100 205 310 625 445 660 1,325
M 1440x1080
SW 848x480
2
S 640x480
65 100 200 420 625 1,225 890 1,325 2,595
260 370 740 1,585 2,245 4,495 3,360 4,760 9,325
340 490 890 2,070 2,995 5,390 4,395 6,350 11,430
3
1
2
3
: [Super Fine], : [Fine], : [Normal].
This size is only available for recording in mode (simultaneous recording) (
Approximate number of photos that can actually be recorded on the memory card.
(The maximum number of remaining photos displayed on the screen is 9999.)
Basic Playback
• When printing photos, use the following guidelines as a reference for selecting the print size.
Photo size
L 2048x1536
M 1440x1080
Viewing Photos
Recommended use
To print photos up to A4 size.
To print photos up to L size
(9 x 13 cm, 3.5 x 5 in.) or postcard size (10 x 14.8 cm,
4 x 6 in.).
S 640x480 To send photos as e-mail
It
LW 1920x1080,
SW 848x480 attachments or to post on the Web.
To print photos with a 16:9 aspect ratio. Wide-sized photo paper is required.
You can delete the photo recorded last while reviewing it within the time set for the [Photo Review Time] option or immediately after recording it, if [Photo
Review Time] is set to [ Off].
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Deleting a Photo Right After Recording
CO
1 Set the mode dial to .
2 Turn on the camcorder.
3 Push the joystick ( ) to move between photos.
Push the joystick ( ) and hold it down to run quickly through the photos.
While reviewing the photo immediately after recording:
1 Push the joystick ( ) toward .
2 Select ( ) [Yes] and press .
Slideshow
You can play a slideshow of all the photos.
1 Select ( ) the first photo of the slideshow.
2
Press / to play back the photos one after another.
Press to stop the slideshow.
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Index Screen
IMPORTANT
1 Move the zoom lever toward W.
• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.
Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.
• The photo index screen appears.
• You can switch to the index screen of the photos recorded on the
- Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts.
memory card or change the number of photos displayed per page (
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.
2 Select ( , ) a photo.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
• Move the orange selection frame to the photo you want to view. press move between index screen pages.
3 Press .
The index screen closes and the selected photo is displayed.
- Do not change the position of the mode dial.
• The following may not be displayed correctly.
- Images not recorded with this camcorder.
- Images edited on or uploaded from a computer.
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When you have recorded a large number of photos, you can jump 10 or guide.
Photo Jump Function
100 photos at a time.
CO
1 Press to display the joystick
2 Push the joystick ( ) toward .
- Images whose file names have been changed.
3 Select ( ) [ Jump 10 photos] or [ Jump 100 photos].
4 Jump ( ) the number of photos selected and press .
Press again to hide the joystick guide.
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Deleting Photos
2 Select ( , ) the photo you want to delete.
This step is not necessary to delete all photos or previously selected photos.
You can delete those photos that you are not interested in keeping.
3 Delete the photo(s).
FUNC.
[ Delete]
Desired option [Yes] [OK]
Deleting a Single Photo
FUNC.
guide.
1 Select ( ) the photo you want to delete.
2 Press to display the joystick
* If you selected an option other than [This
Photo], you can press to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. Some photos will be deleted nevertheless.
NOTES
IMPORTANT
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Options
[All Photos]
[This Photo]
3 Push the joystick ( ) toward .
4 S elect ( ) [Yes] and press .
Deleting Photos from the Index Screen
Deletes all the photos.
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Deletes only the photo marked with the orange
Protected photos cannot be deleted.
selection frame.
[Selected Photos]
Deletes all the photos selected in advance
(marked with a checkmark). Refer to
Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen
(
1
Select the photo index screen.
Move the zoom lever toward
W
and then select the (hard disk) or
(memory card) tab (
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Flash
Additional Functions
You can use the flash to take photos in dark places.
Magnifying Photos during Playback
( auto )
During playback, photos can be magnified up to 5 times. will appear for photos that cannot be enlarged.
The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject.
(flash on)
The flash always fires.
(flash off)
PY
1
Move the zoom lever toward T .
• The photo is magnified by 2 times
CO
T the magnification to less than 2 times, move it toward
W
.
2 Move ( , ) the frame to the part of the photo you want to see
1 Press to display the joystick guide.
2
Push the joystick ( ) toward .
• Repeatedly push the joystick ( ) enlarged.
If does not appear on the joystick guide, push the joystick ( ) toward
[Next] to display it.
to cycle between the flash modes.
• The icon of the flash mode appears. disappears after 4 seconds.
To cancel the magnification, move the zoom lever toward
W
until the frame disappears.
Options
Default value
3
Press PHOTO , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the photo.
NOTES bright; while one whose histogram peaks to the left, is relatively dark.
• The flash will not fire in the following cases:
- When you manually adjust the exposure in (auto) mode.
- During auto exposure bracketing.
- In the [ Fireworks] recording program.
- When using the optional VL-5 Video
Light.
• The practical range of the flash is
Shadows Highlights approx. 1 to 2 m (3.3 to 6.6 ft.). The actual range will depend on the recording conditions.
• The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode.
• The flash mode cannot be selected when the exposure is locked.
• We recommend not using the flash while
Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and
Exposure Bracketing
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Tele-converter is attached; its shadow the histogram and the icons of all the functions used at the time of recording.
The histogram will be displayed also
POINTS TO CHECK can appear on the screen.
Histogram Display
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When viewing photos you can display
Select a recording mode other than
[ Fireworks].
Options
[ Single]
Records a single photo.
Default value
[ Continuous Shooting], immediately after taking a photo.
Use the histogram as a reference to verify the correct exposure of the photo.
[ Hi-Speed Continuous Shooting]
Captures a series of up to 60 photos as long as you hold PHOTO pressed down. There are two continuous shooting speed settings: normal
(approx. 3 photos/second) and high speed
(approx. 5 photos/second).
The area to the right of the histogram represents highlights and the left side represents shadows. A photo whose histogram skews to the right is relatively
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Taking Photos while Recording Movies
(Simultaneous Recording)
[ Auto Exposure Bracketing]
The camcorder records 3 photos using 3 different exposures (dark, normal, light in 1/2 EV steps), allowing you to choose the photo you like the best.
FUNC.
[ Single] Desired option
FUNC.
You can record photos even while the camcorder is set to mode.
Moreover, you can capture the photo at the same time you are recording video.
Photos recorded with simultaneous recording will have the same aspect ratio of movies (16:9).
C
ONTINUOUS
S
HOOTING
/
H
I
-S
PEED
C
ONTINUOUS
S
HOOTING
FUNC.
[ Simultaneous Recording Off]
Desired photo size*
1 Press PHOTO the autofocus.
halfway to activate
2 Press PHOTO fully and hold it pressed down.
slower).
A
UTO
E
XPOSURE
B
RACKETING
Press PHOTO activate the autofocus and then fully to record the photos.
NOTES
, first halfway to
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* Press to move back and forth between size and quality selection. The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of photos that can be recorded with the current quality/size setting.
While recording, or in record pause mode, press photo.
NOTES
PHOTO to capture the
• Continuous shooting speeds are approximate and vary depending on recording conditions and subjects.
• When using the flash, continuous shooting speed will decrease to approx.
2.1 photos/second. Continuous
• Photos cannot be recorded simultaneously while the digital zoom or a digital effect is activated.
shooting speed will decrease also when using slow shutter speeds (1/30 or
• To take photos we recommend using the mode, which offers the best quality for photos.
• Photos will be recorded on the media selected for recording photos (
Light Metering Mode
The camcorder measures the light reflected from the subject in order to calculate the optimal exposure settings.
Depending on the subject, you may want to change the way the light is measured and evaluated.
Capturing a Photo from the Playback
Scene
You can capture frames from a scene as photos. The size of the captured photo will be [ 1920x1080] and it cannot be changed, but you can select the photo quality.
FUNC.
[ Evaluative]
Default value
Options
Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camcorder divides the picture into several areas and the light is measured in all of them to achieve the optimal exposure for the subject.
[ Center-Weighted Average]
Averages the light metered from the entire screen, giving more weight to the subject in the center.
[ Spot] frame. Use this setting to adjust the exposure to match the subject in the center of the screen.
FUNC.
[ Evaluative]
Desired option
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FUNC.
Set
[
POINTS TO CHECK
[TV Type] to [ Wide TV] before using this function (
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[Photo Capture Quality]
Desired photo quality*
FUNC.
* The number displayed at the bottom indicates the approximate number of photos that can be recorded with the current quality setting.
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O CAPTURE THE PHOTO
1 Play back the scene containing the picture you want to capture.
2 Pause the playback at the point you want to capture.
PHOTO
NOTES
• The data code of the photo will reflect the date and time of recording of the original scene.
• A photo captured from a scene with lots of fast movement may be blurred.
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• Photos will be recorded on the media selected for recording photos (
Protecting Photos
[Remove All]
Removes the protection from all photos.
FUNC.
[ Protect]
Desired
FUNC.
IMPORTANT
You can protect photos from accidental erasure.
Initializing the recording media (
permanently erase all recordings,
FUNC.
[ Protect]
[ Protect] appears on the screen.
protect.
Protecting Single Photos
1 Open the photo selection screen.
2 Select ( ) the photo you want to including protected photos.
Copying Photos
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Copying a Single Photo
3 Press to protect the photo.
4
appears on the bottom bar and the photo cannot be deleted. Press
again to remove the protection.
Protecting Photos from the Index Screen
Options
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1
Select to view the photos recorded on the hard disk.
Select the tab (
the zoom lever toward
T
to return to single photo view.
2 Select ( ) the photo you want to copy.
3 Copy the photo to the memory card.
FUNC.
[ Copy (
[Yes]
)]
[Individual Photos]
Opens the same screen described in Protecting
Single Photos (
that procedure to protect the photo.
[Selected Photos]
Protects all the photos selected in advance
(marked with a checkmark). Refer to
Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen
(
Copying Photos from the Index Screen
Options
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the position of the mode dial.
[All Photos]
NOTES
Copies all the photos.
[This Photo] • If there is not enough space on the memory card, as many photos as
Copies only the photo marked with the orange selection frame.
[Selected Photos]
Copies all the photos selected in advance
(marked with a checkmark). Refer to
Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen
(
1 Select the index screen of the photos recorded on the hard disk.
Move the zoom lever toward
W
and then select the (hard disk) tab
(
FUNC.
[ Copy ( )]
Desired option [Yes] [OK]**
FUNC.
2 If you want to copy only one photo, select ( , ) the photo you want to copy.
3 Copy the photo(s).
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* If you selected [Selected Photos] or [All
Photos], you can press to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.
**This step is not required when copying a possible will be copied before stopping the operation.
• If the memory card slot cover is open, or the LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent writing, you will not be able to copy photos to the memory card.
• You may not be able to copy photos that
Other Functions You Can Use when Taking Photos
functions...
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The following functions and features of the camcorder can be used either for shooting video or for taking photos.
The way to set and use them was already explained in detail, so we refer you to the relevant page in the “Video” section.
• Zoom (
•
Quick Start (
• Recording programs (
•
Self timer (
• Manual exposure adjustment and automatic backlight correction (
single photo.
• Manual focus adjustment (
•
White balance (
• Image effects (
•
Digital effects (
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 subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts.
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.
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Printing Photos
• The (print/share) button lights up and the current print settings will be displayed for approx.
6 seconds.
IMPORTANT
Printing Photos (Direct Print)
The camcorder can be connected to any PictBridge-compatible printer. You can mark in advance the photos you want to print and set the desired number of copies as a print order
(
Canon printers:
SELPHY printers of the
CP, DS and ES series and PIXMA printers marked with the PictBridge logo.
1
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Select the (hard disk) or
USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer. After a short while, turn them on again, set the camcorder to
mode and restore the connection.
• During the following operations, even if you connect a printer to the camcorder it will not be recognized.
- Deleting all photos
- Removing all transfer orders
- Removing all print orders
NOTES
• will appear for photos that cannot be printed.
• We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
• Refer also to the printer’s instruction
(memory card) tab (
the zoom lever toward
T
to return to single photo view. manual.
• If you have no intention to use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you can set or [USB Connection
Type] to [ Computer/Printer] (
so the device type selection screen does not appear every time you connect the camcorder to a printer.
• Connection to a PictBridge-compatible
2 Turn on the printer.
3 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable.
camcorder is not correctly connected to the printer. In such case, disconnect the printer will not work when the hard disk or memory card contains 1,800 photos or more. For best performance, we recommend keeping the number of photos under 100.
Refer
Connection Diagrams
(
• If the device type selection screen appears, select [Computer/Printer]
• and press .
appears and changes to .
• If continues to flash (for more than 1 minute) or if does not appear, the
Options Printing with the
Button
(Print/Share)
You can print a photo without changing the settings simply by pressing .
[Paper Settings]
[ Paper Size]: Available paper sizes vary depending on the printer model.
[ Paper Type]: Select [Photo], [Fast Photo],
[Plain] or [Default].
[ Page Layout]: Select [Default], [Bordered] or one of the following page layouts.
[Borderless]: The photo is enlarged and may be print.
1 Select ( ) the photo you wish to
2 Press .
• Printing starts. The button flashes and stays on when the printing is completed.
• To continue printing, select ( ) another photo.
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Selecting the Print Settings
You can select the number of copies
Image Optimize function. Select [On], [Off] or
[Default].
Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS printers: You can also select [Vivid], [NR] and [Vivid+NR].
[ ] (Number of copies)
Select 1-99 copies.
NOTES
Print setting options and [Default] settings vary depending on the printer model. For details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
and other settings for printing. Setting options vary depending on your printer model.
[ slightly cropped at the edges to fit the paper.
[x photos/sheet]: Refer to the sidebar on
[ ] (Date print)
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Printing after Changing the Print Settings
1
Press to display the joystick guide.
2 Push the joystick ( ) toward .
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The print settings menu appears.
Trimming settings (
Paper settings
Current paper settings (paper size, paper type and page layout)
T
O CANCEL THE PRINTING
1 Press while printing.
2 Select ( ) [OK] and press .
W
HEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING
Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer and turn off the camcorder.
Number of copies
Print effect
Date printing
3
In the print settings menu, select
( , ) the setting you want to change and press .
4 Select ( ) the desired setting
P
RINT ERRORS
If an error occurs while printing, an error message (for example, [No paper]) will appear on the camcorder’s screen. Solve the problem referring to the error message list (
113) and to the printer's instruction
manual.
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5 Select ( , ) [Print] and press
.
• Printing starts. The print settings menu disappears when the printing is completed.
• To continue printing, select ( ) another photo.
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[x photos/sheet]: Printing multiple photos on the same sheet
When using Canon printers you can print the same photo multiple times on the same sheet of paper. Use the following table as a guideline for the recommended number of copies depending on the [ Paper Size] setting.
[ Paper Size]
→
Canon printer
↓
PIXMA/SELPHY DS
SELPHY CP/ES
[CreditCard] [9 x 13 cm] [10 x 14.8 cm]
–
2, 4 or 8
2
–
2 or 4
2, 4, 9 or 16
1
2 or 4
[A4]
4
–
1
2
You can also use the special sticker sheets.
With the [8 photos/sheet] setting, you can also use the special sticker sheets.
SELPHY CP: When you use the wide-sized photo paper with the [Default] setting, you can also use [2 photos/sheet] or [4 photos/sheet].
Refer to steps 1-2 in
Printing after
Changing the Print Settings (
•
Canon's PictBridge-compatible printers:
If printing does not resume automatically after you solved the problem, select
[Continue] and press to resume printing. If that option is not available, select [Stop] and press and then restart printing from the beginning.
•
Other printers or if the error still persists with a Canon printer:
If printing does not
2
Select ( , ) [Trimming] and press .
resume automatically, disconnect the
USB cable and turn off the camcorder.
After a short while, turn on the
The trimming frame appears.
camcorder and restore the USB connection.
IMPORTANT
• You may not be able to print correctly with a PictBridge-compatible printer photos whose file names have been changed or that were recorded, created, edited or changed with any device other than this camcorder.
• If [Busy] does not disappear, disconnect the USB cable and restore the connection after a short while.
Trimming Settings
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4 Move ( , ) the trimming
Set the paper size and page layout before changing the trimming settings.
Trimming settings apply to one photo only.
3 Change the size of the trimming frame.
• Move the zoom lever toward
T
to shrink the frame, and move it toward to change the orientation of the frame (portrait/landscape).
• To cancel the trimming settings, move the zoom lever toward
W until the trimming frame disappears.
frame to the area you want to print.
5 Press
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FUNC.
to return to the print settings menu.
1 Open the print settings menu.
• The print area selected will be indicated by a green frame within the thumbnail.
• To change other print settings and print the area you selected refer to steps 3-5 in Printing after
Changing the Print Settings
(
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3 Press to set the print order.
NOTES
• The trimming settings are canceled in the following cases:
- When you turn off the camcorder.
- When you disconnect the USB cable.
- When you expand the trimming frame beyond its maximum size.
The number of copies appears in orange.
4 Set ( ) the number of copies desired and press .
To cancel the print order, set the number of copies to 0.
5 Repeat steps 2-4 to mark
- When you change the [Paper Size] setting. additional photos with print orders or press FUNC.
twice to close the
• You may not be able to set the trimming settings for photos that were not recorded with this camcorder.
Print Orders
You can mark in advance the photos menu.
Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen
Options
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(
Marking
camcorder.
you want to print and set the desired number of copies as a print order. Later, you can easily print out the print orders by connecting the camcorder to a
PictBridge-compatible printer (
You can set print orders for up to 998 photos.
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Selecting Photos for Printing (Print Order)
Set the print orders before connecting the supplied USB cable to the
Continue from step 3 of that procedure to set the print order.
[Selected Photos (1 copy each)]
Sets a print order of 1 copy of each of the photos selected in advance (marked with a checkmark). Refer to
Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen ( 43).
[Remove All]
Removes all the print orders.
FUNC.
[ Print Orders]
Desired
FUNC.
Marking Single Photos with Print Orders
1 Open the photo selection screen.
FUNC.
[ Print Orders]
appears on the screen.
2 Select ( ) the photo you want to mark with a print order.
Printing Photos Marked with Print Orders
1 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable.
Connection . Refer to Connection
Diagrams
(
2 Open the print menu.
FUNC.
[ Menu]
[ Print]
• The print menu appears.
• If there are no photos marked with print orders, [No print orders have been set] appears.
• Depending on the connected printer, you may be able to change some print settings (
3 Select ( , ) [Print] and press
.
Printing starts. The print menu disappears when the printing is completed.
NOTES
• To cancel the printing, refer to page 74.
• Restarting printing: Open the print menu as explained in step 2. In the print settings menu, select [Print]* or
[Resume] and press . The remaining photos will be printed.
settings.
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* In case the print order was interrupted after the first photo.
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External Connections
This chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer.
Terminals on the Camcorder
HDMI OUT Terminal*
Access: Open the rear terminal cover.
The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality digital connection that combines audio and video in a single convenient cable.
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AV OUT/ Terminal
Access: Open the front terminal cover.
Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted while the
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder.
USB Terminal
Access: Open the LCD panel.
* When connecting a cable to the camcorder, make sure to align the triangle marks on the cable's connector and on the camcorder's terminal ( ).
Connection Diagrams
Connections that can be used to connect the camcorder to a TV are listed in falling order of picture quality.
Connection
Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only
Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with an HDMI input terminal.
HDMI IN
(HDMI mini-connector)
HTC-100 HDMI Cable
(optional)
(standard HDMI connector)
Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) or a standard TV with component video input
Connection terminals. Change the following settings on the camcorder:
- [Component Output] according to the TV set (standard or high definition)
(
- [AV/Headphones] to [
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AV] (
Red
Blue
Green
Pr/Cr
Pb/Cb
Y
AUDIO
L
(supplied)
White
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
(supplied)
Red
R
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Connection
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:
- [AV/headphones] to [ AV] (
- [TV Type] according to the TV set (widescreen or 4:3), if the TV cannot automatically detect and change the aspect ratio (
Yellow
White
Red
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
(supplied)
Connection
Type: Digital data connection
Connect to a computer to transfer and back up your recordings, to the optional
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(supplied)
R
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
NOTES
Playback on a TV Screen
Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends.
Playback on an HDTV using one of the high-definition connections will ensure the best playback quality.
• 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.
1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV.
2 Connect the camcorder to the TV.
Refer to Connection Diagrams
(
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 to mode ( mode (
Start the playback of movies or photos.
About the HDMI
TM
connection
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The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connection ( ) is a convenient alldigital connection using a single cable for both video and audio. When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV equipped with an HDMI terminal, you can enjoy video and audio playback at the highest quality.
- The HDMI OUT terminal on the camcorder is for output only. Do not connect it to an
HDMI output terminal on an external device, as this may damage the camcorder.
- Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to DVI monitors.
- Depending on the HDTV, correct playback of personal video content may not be possible using connection . Try one of the other connections.
- While the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using connection , there will be no video output from other terminals.
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(
Saving and Backing Up
Your Recordings
IMPORTANT
Computer
Backing Up Your Recordings on a
Computer
When the camcorder is connected to a computer: 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. Always back up your recordings to the computer and restore the backup files to the
Movies recorded with this camcorder are saved on the hard disk or memory card. Because space is limited, make sure to back up your movies onto a computer on a regular basis.
PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE
With the software supplied on the
PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE
CD-ROM you can select scenes and back them up on your computer's hard disk. If necessary, backup video files previously saved on a computer can be restored back to the camcorder.
ImageMixer 3 offers also many options for organizing your video library, editing video and more.
For details about installing the software refer to
PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE
Installation Guide .
Saving your Recordings without a
camcorder using only the supplied software, ImageMixer 3.
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You can connect the camcorder to the optional DW-100 DVD Burner to create high-definition DVD discs (AVCHD specifications). This way, you can preserve your video recordings in the highest video quality available. You can also create Photo DVDs from your photos that you can play back with most standard DVD players.
Refer to this section along with the relevant sections in the instruction manual of the DW-100.
The following options are also available:
• Use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner to create high-definition (AVCHD) discs of your movies and Photo DVDs of your photos (
• Connect the camcorder to an external recording device (DVD or HDD recorder, VCR, etc.) to save standard-
Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating a Disc (
Options for creating AVCHD discs mode)
[All Scenes]
1 Turn on the DVD Burner.
DW-100
Refer to
Creating DVDs.
Add all the scenes to the disc(s).
2 Connect the camcorder to the
[Remaining Scenes]
Add only those scenes that have not been
(
previously added to a disc.
[Playlist]
Add only the scenes included in the playlist
(
Options for creating Photo DVDs mode)
[All Photos]
Add all the photos to the slideshow on the disc.
[Transfer Orders]
Add only photos marked with transfer orders
(
Preparations on the Camcorder
1 to
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mode to create Photo DVDs of your photos.
• Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
• Select in advance the media that contains the recordings you want
USB cable.
Refer
Connection Diagrams
(
DW-100 Connections
.
• If the device type selection screen
3 appears, select [DVD Burner] and press .
• When the connection is completed, [No disc] will be
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• Use the OPEN/CLOSE button on the DVD Burner to open and close the disc tray.
• After the disc is recognized, an information screen will display the type of DVD you are creating and the estimated time and number of discs it will require (based on the disc you inserted).
• If you inserted a DVD-RW disc that already contains data, [The disc already contains data.] will be displayed. To overwrite the data
(erasing the previous content of the disc), press , select [Yes] to add to the disc (
2 Select the scenes or photos you
DVD Burner using the supplied and press again.
want to add to the disc.
FUNC.
[ Menu]
or
[Add Recordings to Disc]
Desired option
FUNC.
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IMPORTANT
4 Press the start button on the DVD
Burner.
• To create discs that can be played back with AVCHD-compatible devices, add to the playlist in advance the scenes you
• A progress bar will be displayed on the screen.
• After pressing the start button want on the disc, leaving out all scenes recorded in MXP mode. Then, select the
(while the current disc is being written) the operation cannot be canceled.
[Playlist] option to create the disc.
• AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be created with the optional DW-100 DVD
• When the last disc is finalized,
[Task completed] will be displayed.
Take out the disc and close the disc tray.
W
HEN THE DATA REQUIRES MULTIPLE DISCS
After a disc is finalized it will be ejected automatically and a message will appear.
Insert the next disc and close the disc tray.
burner. Use the supplied software
ImageMixer 3 to back up such scenes.
• While the camcorder is connected to the
DVD Burner, do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card.
PY result in permanent data loss.
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O CREATE AN ADDITIONAL COPY OF THE
SAME DISC
After the operation is finished, insert a brand new disc, close the disc tray and repeat the operation.
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- Do not open the memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the USB cable.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder or the DVD
Burner.
- Do not change the position of the mode dial.
• For important information on handling your discs, refer to
DW-100 Cautions on handling
.
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Playing back high-definition (AVCHD) discs created with the DW-100 DVD Burner
Type of external player
→
Disc content
↓
Discs containing only scenes recorded in FXP/XP+/SP/LP mode
DVD players or Blu-ray Disc players compatible with AVCHD
Can be played back
DVD players not compatible with AVCHD*
Cannot be played back*
* Do not insert a disc into an incompatible device, as you may not be able to eject the disc.
NOTES
5 Select ( , ) the scene you want to play back and press to begin the playback. If a scene does not fit entirely in one disc, it may be divided and continue on the next disc.
IMPORTANT
While the camcorder is connected to the
Playing Back AVCHD Discs Using the
DW-100 DVD Burner
DVD Burner, do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory
You can use the optional DW-100 DVD card.
Burner and the camcorder also to play back high-definition (AVCHD) discs on a
NOTES
TV. This is very convenient, for example to play back your discs even in a location where an AVCHD-compatible DVD player is not available.
1 Connect the camcorder to the TV.
• Only AVCHD discs created with the
DW-100 DVD Burner can be played back using the DVD Burner.
• The FUNC. menu and setup menus camcorder is connected to the DVD
Burner.
Refer to Connection Diagrams
(
or to enjoy high-definition playback.
DW-100
2
Turn on the DVD Burner and set it
3 to Disc Playback mode.
Refer to
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.
Connect the camcorder to the
DVD Burner using the supplied
USB cable.
• Connection . Refer to
Connection Diagrams
(
DW-100 Connections
.
• If the device type selection screen appears, select [DVD Burner] and press .
• With the exception of fast playback at
60x speed, special playback modes
(
playback.
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O PLAY BACK
P
HOTO
DVD
S
Photo DVDs are created using DVD-Video specifications (standard definition). Play back your Photo DVDs using standard
DVD players.
If your computer has a DVD drive, you can play back the slideshow as a DVD and you can also access individual photos as JPG files.
4 Insert the disc you want to play back into the DVD Burner.
• Use the OPEN/CLOSE button on the DVD Burner to open and close the disc tray.
• After the disc is recognized, the disc's content will be displayed in an index screen.
NOTES
Photo DVDs cannot be played back using the DW-100 DVD Burner.
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Transferring Photos to a Computer
(Direct Transfer)
Copying your Recordings to an External
Video Recorder
NOTES
With the software supplied on the
DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk
CD-ROM you can transfer photos to a computer simply by pressing .
You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device. Video output will be in standard definition, although the original scenes are in high definition.
Refer also to the relevant sections in the
“Digital Video Software” instruction manual (PDF file).
Connecting
Connect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection . Refer to
Connection Diagrams
(
Recording
1 External device: Load a blank
3 cassette or disc and set the device to record pause mode.
2 Camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause playback
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4 External device: Begin recording when the scene you wish to copy appears. Stop recording when copying is complete.
5
Camcorder: Stop playback.
Preparations
PY also need to select CameraWindow's auto-launch setting.) After that, just connect the camcorder to the computer
(steps 2 and 3) and proceed directly to transfer the photos (
).
1
Install the supplied Digital Video
Software.
Refer to the installation guide
(separate leaflet included with the
CD-ROM).
2 Set the camcorder to mode.
3 Select the media that contains the photos you want to transfer.
• Select the (hard disk) or
(memory card) tab (
move the zoom lever toward
T
to return to single photo view.
• We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
• By default, on-screen displays will be embedded in the output video signal.
You can change the displays by repeatedly pressing DISP.
(
4 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable.
Refer
Connection Diagrams
(
• If the device type selection screen appears, select [Computer/Printer] and press .
• The direct transfer menu appears on the camcorder screen and the
button lights up.
• During the following operations, even if you connect the camcorder to the computer it will not be recognized.
- Deleting all photos
- Removing all transfer orders
- Removing all print orders
NOTES
F
IRST
-
TIME CONNECTION TO A COMPUTER
RUNNING
W
INDOWS
• We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power
Windows users only: The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer, you also need to select the
CameraWindow auto-launch setting.
DVSD
Refer to
Starting
CameraWindow .
IMPORTANT
• While the camcorder is connected to the computer, do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card.
• Observe the following precautions while data loss.
CO vibrations or strong impacts.
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the USB cable.
- Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer.
- Do not change the position of the mode dial.
adapter.
• Refer also to the computer’s instruction manual.
•
Users of Windows Vista, Windows XP and
Mac OS X: Your camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer
PY without having to install the supplied software.
• If you have no intention to use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you can set or [USB Connection
Type] to [ Computer/Printer] (
so the selection screen does not appear every time you connect the camcorder to a computer.
• Depending on the number of photos on the memory card (Windows: 1,800 photos or more; Macintosh: 1,000 photos or more), you may not be able to transfer photos to a computer. Try using a card reader.
• Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications/settings of your computer.
• If you wish to use the image files on your computer, make copies of them first.
Use the copied files, retaining the originals.
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External Connections
Transferring Photos
Automatic Transfer Options
All the relevant photos will be transferred to the computer in one batch and their thumbnails will be displayed on the computer.
A
UTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONS
[ All Photos]
(
Transfers all photos.
[ New Photos]
Transfers only those photos that have not yet been transferred to the computer.
[ Photos with Transfer Orders]
Transfers photos marked with transfer orders
Select ( ) a transfer option and press .
• The camcorder returns to the transfer menu once the transfer is completed.
• To cancel the transfer, select (
[Cancel] and press , or press
FUNC.
.
PY
M
ANUAL TRANSFER OPTIONS press .
)
Manual Transfer Options
You can select the photo(s) to transfer.
[
[ Select and Transfer]
Select the photo(s) to transfer.
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Select a photo and set it as your computer’s desktop background.
1 Select ( ) a transfer option and
2 Select ( ) the photo you wish to transfer and press
• [ Select and Transfer]: Repeat this step to select other photos to transfer.
• The button will flash while the photos are being transferred.
3 Press FUNC.
.
to return to the transfer menu.
NOTES
When the camcorder is connected to the computer and the photo selection screen is displayed, press FUNC.
to return to the transfer menu.
Transfer Orders
Setting Transfer Orders from the Index
Screen
Options
[Individual Photos]
You can mark in advance the photos you want to transfer to the computer as transfer orders. You can set transfer orders for up to 998 photos.
Opens the same screen described in Marking
Single Photos with Transfer Orders (
Continue from step 3 of that procedure to set the transfer order.
Selecting Photos to Transfer
Set the transfer orders before connecting the camcorder to the computer.
(Transfer Order)
Marking Single Photos with Transfer
Orders
1 Open the photo selection screen.
Marks all the photos selected in advance
(marked with a checkmark) with a transfer
order. Refer to Selecting Recordings from the
(
[Remove All]
Removes all the transfer orders.
FUNC.
[ Transfer Orders]
Desired option [Yes] [OK]
FUNC.
FUNC.
3
[ Transfer Orders] appears on the screen.
2 Select ( ) the photo you want to mark with a transfer order.
Press to set the transfer order.
A checkmark appears in the box next to the transfer order icon .
Press again to cancel the transfer order.
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4 Repeat steps 2-3 to mark additional photos with transfer orders or press FUNC.
twice to
(
T
O TRANSFER PHOTOS MARKED WITH
TRANSFER ORDERS
Connect the camcorder to the computer and select [ Photos with
Transfer Orders] in the transfer menu close the menu.
[Selected Photos]
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Additional Information
This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages, handling and maintenance tips, and other information.
Appendix: Menu Options Lists
Drive mode
Digital effects
Menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to select an item, refer to
Using the Menus
(
28). For details about each function, see the reference
page. Menu options without a reference page are explained below the tables.
FUNC. Menu
FUNC. Menu
FUNC. Menu - Recording Modes
Menu item
Recording programs
Setting options
[ Programmed AE],
PY
[ Shutter-Priority AE], [ Aperture-Priority AE] z z z z
– z
Image effects
Light metering mode
White balance
[
[ Cine Mode]
[ Portrait], [ Sports], [ Night], [ Snow],
[ Beach], [ Sunset], [ Spotlight], [ Fireworks]
[
[
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Daylight], [
Spot]
Shade], [ Cloudy],
[
[ Tungsten], [ Fluorescent], [ Fluorescent H],
[ Custom WB]
[ Image Effect Off] , [
Low Sharpening], [
Vivid], [ Neutral],
Soft Skin Detail],
– z z
z z z
[ Custom Effect] z [ Digital Effect Off] , [ Fade Trigger], [ Wipe],
[ B&W], [ Sepia], [ Art]
–
z z
[ Digital Effect Off] , [ B&W], [ Sepia]
[ Single] , [ Continuous Shooting],
[ Hi-Speed Continuous Shooting],
[ Auto Exposure Bracketing]
–
–
Menu item Setting options
Recording mode [ High Quality 24 Mbps],
[ High Quality 17 Mbps],
[ High Quality 12 Mbps],
[ Standard Play 7 Mbps] ,
[ Long Play 5 Mbps]
Simultaneous recording [ Simultaneous Recording Off] , [ 1920x1080],
[ 848x480]
[Print Orders]
[ Super Fine], [ Fine] , [ Normal]
[Protect]
[Move]
2
Photo size/quality [ 1920x1080], [ 2048x1536] , [ 1440x1080],
[Select]
Setup Menus
Menu item
[ 640x480]
FUNC. Menu - Playback Modes
[ Super Fine], [ Fine] , [ Normal]
Setting options
[Individual Scenes], [Remove All Selections]
PY z
– z
– z
– [Copy (
[Divide]
1
[Add to Playlist]
1
From the index screen:
[Individual Photos], [Remove All Selections]
)] Original movies:
[All Scenes], [All Scenes (this date)], [This Scene],
[Selected Scenes]
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[All Photos], [This Photo], [Selected Photos]
From single photo view: [No], [Yes]
[All Scenes (this date)], [This Scene], [Selected Scenes]
–
– z z z
–
–
– z
– z – z From single photo view: –
From the index screen:
[Individual Photos], [Selected Photos], [Remove All]
– z From single photo view: 0-99 copies
From the index screen: [Individual Photos],
[Selected Photos (1 copy each)], [Remove All]
– z z
–
–
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Menu item Setting options
[Transfer Orders] – From single photo view: –
From the index screen:
[Individual Photos], [Selected Photos], [Remove All]
[Delete] z Original movies:
[All Scenes], [All Scenes (this date)], [This Scene],
[Selected Scenes] z Scenes in the playlist:
[All Scenes], [This Scene]
From the index screen:
1
2
[Scene Search]
Setup Menus
Option available only from the original movies index screen.
Option available only from the playlist index screen.
/ Camera Setup 1
[All Photos], [This Photo], [Selected Photos]
[Calendar Screen], [Date Selection]
Setting options
PY z z z z
– z z
–
Menu item
[Rec Media for Movies] [HDD] , [Mem. Card]
[Rec Media for Photos] [HDD] , [Mem. Card]
[Frame Rate]
[Self Timer]
[Onscreen Markers]
[ 60i (Standard)] , [ PF30], [ PF24]
[
[Focus Assist Functions] [
[
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Off]
Off]
Level (White)], [
[Audio Level Indicator] [
[Photo Review Time]*
[
[
[
Grid (White)], [
On], [
Off], [
6 sec], [
Off]
2 sec] , [
Grid (Gray)]
8 sec], [
4 sec],
Level (Gray)],
10 sec] z z z z
– z z z
– z
– z
–
–
–
–
–
–
z
* Option available only when the drive mode is set to [ Single].
[Frame Rate]:
Selects the frame rate to be used when recording.
[ PF30]: 30 frames per second, progressive. Use this frame rate to easily edit your recordings, for example, to post them on the Web.
[ PF24]: 24 frames per second, progressive. Using this frame rate will give your recordings a cinematic look. When combined with the [ Cine Mode] recording program
(
47), the cinematic look will be enhanced.
[Focus Assist Functions]:
When the focus assist functions are activated, the image at the center of the screen is magnified and outlines are emphasized to help you focus manually
(
• Using the focus assist functions will not affect the recordings - they will be cancelled when you start recording.
[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.
[Photo Review Time]: Selects the time to display a photo after it has been recorded on the hard disk or memory card.
• If you press
Press PHOTO
DISP.
while reviewing a photo it will continue to be displayed indefinitely.
halfway to return to the normal display.
/ Camera Setup 2
Menu item
[Digital Zoom]
[Zoom Speed]
[
[
Off] , [
Variable] , [
40x], [
Setting options
200x]
Speed 3], [
PY z –
Off] z z
– z z z z z
–
[AF Mode]
[Focus Priority]
[Image Stabilizer]
[Auto Slow Shutter]
[Wind Screen]
[
[
[
[
[
[
Speed 1]
Instant AF] , [
AiAF Frames] , [ Center Frame], [
On
CO
] , [
Off]
, [
Off]
[Digital Zoom]:
Determines the operation of
Normal AF]
Off
[Microphone Attenuator] [ On ], [ the digital zoom. The color of the indicator indicates the zoom.
Off]
]
Optical zoom z z z z
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Digital zoom
–
• When activated, the camcorder will switch automatically to digital zoom when you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range.
• With the digital zoom the image is digitally processed, so the image resolution will deteriorate the more you zoom in.
White
Up to 12x
Light blue
12x -
Dark blue
40x -
40x 200x
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[AF Mode]:
Select how fast the autofocus will operate.
• With [ Instant AF] the autofocus adjusts quickly to a new subject. This is convenient for example when changing the focus from a near subject to a far subject in the background, or when recording fast-moving subjects.
• When the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is attached to the camcorder, it may partially obstruct the Instant AF sensor. Set the AF mode to [ Normal AF].
[Focus Priority]: When the focus priority is activated, the camcorder records a photo only after the focus has been adjusted automatically. You can also select which AF frames to
[ use.
AiAF Frames]: One or more AF frames out of the nine frames available are automatically selected and the focus is fixed on them.
[ Center Frame]: A single focusing frame appears in the center of the screen and the
[ focus is automatically fixed on it.
Off]: No AF frame will appear and the photo will be recorded immediately after you press .
• When the recording mode is set to [ Fireworks], focus priority is automatically set to
[ Off].
[Image Stabilizer]: telephoto.
• The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shake.
• We recommend setting the image stabilizer to [
[Auto Slow Shutter]:
The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting.
• The setting will not change even if you set the camcorder to mode.
• In
CO
mode, set the flash mode to with [
PY
Off] when using a tripod.
Operating mode
mode
mode
PF24] frame rate
mode
(flash off).
• If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [ Off].
Shutter speed used
As low as 1/30
As low as 1/12
As low as 1/15
• If (camcorder shake warning) appears, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for example, by mounting it on a tripod.
[Wind Screen]: The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors.
• Some low-frequency sounds will be suppressed along with the sound of wind. When recording in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low-frequency sounds, we recommend setting the wind screen to [ Off ].
[Microphone Attenuator]:
Helps prevent audio distortions in due to high audio recording levels.
• Set the microphone attenuator to [ On] when the audio recording level (
correctly but the audio still sounds distorted. When the microphone attenuator is activated, appears on the screen.
/ Playback Setup
Menu item Setting options
[Rec Media for Photos] [HDD] , [Mem. Card] z z [Photo Capture Quality] [ Super Fine], [ Fine] , [ Normal]
[Data Code]
[ Print]
[ Camera Data]
[ Connect and Set]
[ Date], [ Time], [ Date and Time] ,
[USB Connection Type] [ DVD Burner], [ Computer/Printer],
[Add Recordings to Disc] [All Scenes] , [Remaining Scenes], [Playlist]
[All Photos] , [Transfer Orders]
PY z z z
–
–
– z
– z z –
[Photo Capture Quality]:
Select the quality of a photo captured from a scene.
[Data Code]:
Displays the date and/or time when the scene was recorded.
[ Camera Data]: Displays the aperture (f-stop) and shutter speed used when recording the scene.
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[ DVD Burner]: To connect exclusively to the optional DW-100 DVD Burner.
[ Computer/Printer]: To connect to a computer, printer or similar USB peripheral.
[ Connect and Set]: To make the selection from a screen that appears at the time of the connection to the external device.
–
–
– –
–
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System Setup 1
Menu item
[Font Size]
[Output Onscreen
Displays]
[LCD Brightness]
Setting options
[ Large], [ Small]
[ On] , [ Off] z z z z z z z
– z z
– z
–
–
–
[Language ]
[Component Output]
*
[TV Type]
*
[AV/Headphones]
[Headphone Volume]
[Speaker Volume]
[Demo Mode]
[ ]
[ENGLISH] , [ESPAÑOL], [FRANÇAIS], z z
[ On] , [
[
[
[
[
[ITALIANO], [MAGYAR], [MELAYU],
[POLSKI], [
], [
], [
], [
480i], [
], [TÜRKÇE],
], [
], [
], [
1080i]
]
],
[ Normal TV], [ Wide TV]
], z
–
PY z z
[ AV] , [ Headphones]
Off] z z
– z
–
–
– z z z z z
–
–
–
–
–
– z z
–
–
–
–
[Font Size]:
Changes the size of the font for the menu and other screens.
• When the font size is set to [ Large], some information may be displayed in shortened form (icons only, etc.). Some screens cannot be displayed using the larger font size.
[Output Onscreen Displays]
• When set to [ On], the camcorder’s on-screen displays will appear also on the screen of a TV or monitor connected to the camcorder.
[LCD Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.
• Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect the brightness of your recordings, the brightness of the viewfinder ( playback image on a TV.
only) or the brightness of the
[
[Component Output]:
You can select the video specifications to use when connecting the
[ camcorder to a high-definition TV using the component video connection.
480i]: To use the 480i specification (standard definition).
1080i]: To use the full 1080i high definition specification.
[TV Type]:
In order to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio, select the setting according to the type of television to which you will connect the camcorder.
[
[ Normal TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio.
Wide TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio.
• When the TV type is set to [ Normal TV], during the playback of video originally recorded with an aspect ratio of 16:9, the picture will not be displayed full screen.
• When the TV type is set to [ Normal TV], photos cannot be captured from the playback scene (
Wide TV] before capturing the photos.
[Speaker Volume]: Adjust ( ) the volume of the playback. You can also adjust the volume using the joystick guide (
[Demo Mode]:
The demonstration mode displays the camcorder's main features. It starts
• To cancel the demo mode once it has started, press any button or turn off the camcorder.
automatically when the camcorder is powered with the compact power adapter if you leave it turned on for more than 5 minutes.
System Setup 2
Menu item
[Wireless Remote [
Setting options
On] , [ Off ]
PY
Control]
[Notification Sounds]
[Power Saving Mode]
[Quick Start]
[Control for HDMI]
1
[
[
[
[
[
[
High Volume] ,
Low Volume], [
On] , [
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Off]
Off], [ 10 min] ,
Off]
30 min]
Off]
[Initialize
/
] [HDD], [Mem. Card], [Cancel]
[Quick Initialization],
[Complete Initialization], [Cancel] z z z z z z z z z z z
– z z z
– z z z z z z 2 z z z z [Photo Numbering] [ Reset], [ Continuous]
–
–
–
–
–
–
[Drop Sensor] [ On] , [ Off ] z z z z
[Firmware] – – – – z
1
2
Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using the HDMI cable.
Option available only from the original movies index screen.
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[Wireless Remote Control]:
Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller.
[Notification Sounds]: A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder, the self-timer countdown, etc.
[Power Saving Mode]:
In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, it will automatically shut off if left without any operation for 5 minutes.
• Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, [Auto power off] will appear.
• In standby mode, the camcorder will shut off after the time selected for the
[Quick Start] setting.
[Quick Start]: Select whether to activate the Quick Start function when you close the LCD panel in a recording mode (
37) and the length of time after which the camcorder will
end the standby mode and shut off automatically.
[Control for HDMI]: Activates the HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) function.
When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV compatible with HDMI-CEC using an HDMI cable, you can control the camcorder’s playback using the TV’s remote control. Also, turning on the camcorder will automatically turn on the TV and select the camcorder’s video input and turning off the TV will automatically turn off the camcorder.
• Use the up/down/left/right buttons and the OK or SET button on the TV’s remote control to play back your recordings.
• Depending on the TV set, additional settings may be required on the TV itself to activate the HDMI-CEC function. Refer to the TV’s instruction manual.
• Correct operation of the HDMI-CEC function cannot be guaranteed even when connecting the camcorder to compatible TV sets. If you cannot use the TV’s remote control, operate the camcorder directly or use the camcorder’s wireless controller.
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PY
• The remote control of the TV can only be used to play back movies or photos (
mode only). If the camcorder is connected to the TV while it is set to
or
mode, depending on the TV used, turning off the TV will automatically turn off the camcorder even if it is recording at the time.
[Photo Numbering]: Select the photo numbering method to be used on a new memory card. Photos are automatically assigned consecutive numbers from 0101 to 9900, and stored in folders containing up to 100 photos. Folders are numbered from 101 to 998.
[ Reset]: Photo numbers will restart from 101-0101 every time you insert a new memory card.
[ Continuous]: Photo numbers will continue from the number following that of the last photo recorded with the camcorder.
• If the memory card you insert already contains a photo with a larger number, a new photo will be assigned a number one higher than that of the last photo on the memory card.
• We recommend using the [ Continuous] setting.
[Drop Sensor]:
Detects when the camcorder is dropped and activates a protection mechanism to help prevent hard disk damage. While the mechanism is active, appears in red on the screen and playback/recording may stop.
• Keep the drop sensor set to [ On] in most situations. Deactivating this function can increase the likelihood of hard disk damage should the camcorder be dropped.
• When the drop sensor is set to [ On], recording/playback may stop when the camcorder approaches a weightless state, which the sensor can detect as a fall or drop.
To record under such situations, set the drop sensor to [ Off ].
[Firmware]: You can verify the current version of the camcorder's firmware. This menu option is usually unavailable.
[HDMI Status]
Date/Time Setup
[Battery Info]
Menu item
[Time Zone/DST]
[Date/Time]
[Date Format]
–
Setting options
List of world time zones.
[Y.M.D (2008.1.1 AM 12:00)],
[M.D,Y (Jan. 1, 2008 12:00 AM)] ,
[D.M.Y (1.Jan.2008 12:00 AM)] z z z z z z z z z z z z
[Calendar Start Day]
[Calendar Start Day]: Select the day on which the week starts for the calendar display
(
Menu item
[HDD Info]
[Memory Card Info]
[Saturday], [Sunday], [Monday]
–
–
Setting options
– z z
–
[Date Format]:
Select the date format to be used for most on-screen displays, and (if selected) for the date printed on photos.
CO z z z z z
– z z
–
–
–
– z z z z – – z z z z – –
[HDD Info]/[Memory Card Info]:
Displays a screen where you can verify how much of the hard disk or the memory card is currently in use ( total recording time and total number of photos) and how much space remains available for recording.
• Estimated figures about available movie recording time and available number of photos are approximate and based on the recording mode and photo quality/size settings currently in use.
• In the [Memory Card Info] screen you can verify also the Speed Class of the memory card.
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[Battery Info]:
Displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( , mode) or playback time ( , mode).
[HDMI Status]:
Displays a screen where you can verify the standard of the video output signal from the HDMI OUT terminal.
CO
PY
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
Playback
Power supply
Is the battery charged? Is the compact power adapter correctly connected to the camcorder? (
Recording
Did you turn the camcorder on and set the mode dial to
PY
Did you turn the camcorder on and set the mode dial to or ? If you are playing back recordings from a memory card, is one correctly inserted into the camcorder?
(
32) Does it contain any recordings?
Power source
CO
- Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly.
Cannot charge the battery pack.
- Make sure the camcorder is off so charging can start.
- The battery pack is too hot. Charging will start once the battery pack temperature is below 40 °C (104 °F).
- Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F).
- The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.
A noise can be heard from the compact power adapter.
- A faint sound can be heard while the compact power adapter is connected to a power outlet. This is not a malfunction.
After using the camcorder for a long time, it becomes hot.
- This is not a malfunction. Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use.
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.
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Re cording
Pressing Start/Stop will not start recording.
- You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings on the hard disk/memory card (while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing).
- The recording media is full or it already contains the maximum number of scenes. Delete some recordings
(
44, 65) or initialize the recording media (
- Recording may not be possible while the drop protection mechanism (
appears).
- The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature ( appears). Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use.
- The camcorder has fallen below its operational temperature ( appears). Turn it off and use it in a warmer location. Make sure to avoid rapid temperature changes.
Start/Stop
Start/Stop
The point where malfunction.
was pressed does not match the beginning/end of the recording.
- There is a slight interval between pressing down before resuming use.
The camcorder will not focus.
and the actual start of recording. This is not a
The recording suddenly stops shortly after starting recording.
- If recording near loud sounds or strong vibrations, move to another location.
- The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature (
PY
- Autofocus does not work on the subject. Focus manually (
usual.
Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever (
- The lens or Instant AF sensor is dirty. Clean the lens or sensor with a soft lens-cleaning cloth ( use tissue paper to clean the lens.
When a subject flits across in front of the lens, the image appears slightly bent.
CO
)/record pause (
)/playback ( ) takes longer than
- When the media contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than usual. Back up your recordings (
82) and initialize the recording media (
Reviewing the last scene recorded takes longer than usual.
- When the media contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than usual. Back up your recordings (
82) and initialize the recording media (
Cannot record a photo.
- In mode: You cannot take photos in this mode if the simultaneous recording option in the FUNC. menu is set to [Simultaneous Recording Off] (
68), or if either the digital zoom (
(
Playback
Pressing the playback button does not start playback.
- The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature ( appears). Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use.
- The camcorder has fallen below its operational temperature ( appears). Turn it off and use it in a warmer location. Make sure to avoid rapid temperature changes.
Cannot add scenes to the playlist.
- You cannot add more than 999 scenes to the playlist. If the playlist includes scenes recorded in MXP or FXP mode, the maximum number of scenes in the playlist may be less than 999.
- You may not be able to add scenes to the playlist if they were recorded or edited using another device.
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 media contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than usual. Back up your recordings (
Cannot delete a photo.
82) and initialize the recording media (
- The photo is protected. Remove the protection (
PY
Indicators and Onscreen Displays
lights up in red.
- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack (
appears on the screen.
displayed.
CO
lights up in red.
- A memory card error occurred. Turn off the camcorder. Remove and reinsert the memory card. Initialize the memory card (
33) if the display does not change back to normal.
- The memory card is full. Replace the memory card or delete some recordings ( on the memory card.
lights up in red.
- The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. This is not a malfunction. Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use.
flashes in red on the screen.
- The camcorder has malfunctioned. Consult a Canon Service Center.
Even after stopping recording, the ACCESS indicator does not go off.
- The scene is being recorded on the hard disk/memory card. This is not a malfunction.
The camcorder is on and the ACCESS indictor has been on or flashing longer than usual.
- This is not a malfunction. The camcorder may be recovering data on the hard disk. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
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The CHG (charge) indicator flashes rapidly.
(one flash at 0.5-second intervals)
Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty. Consult a Canon
Service Center.
The CHG (charge) indicator flashes very slowly.
(one flash at 2-second intervals)
The battery pack is too hot. Charging will start once the battery pack temperature is below 40 °C (104 °F).
- Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F).
- The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.
The CHG (charge) indicator does not turn on even though a battery pack is attached.
- The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached. Such battery packs cannot be charged using this camcorder.
Picture and Sound
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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- Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time. If the problem still persists, disconnect the power source and press the RESET button with a pointed item. Pressing the RESET button resets all settings.
Video noise appears on screen.
- Keep a distance between the camcorder and devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields (plasma TVs, cellular phones, etc.).
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No picture appears on the viewfinder.
- Press VIEWFINDER to activate the viewfinder (
Viewfinder picture is blurred.
- Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever (
Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels.
- When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, shows or concerts), sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels. Activate the microphone attenuator ( recording level manually (
Noise can be heard.
- If the camcorder is moved suddenly while recording, sound from the hard disk may be recorded.
The hard disk's rotation can be heard faintly.
Occasionally, the camcorder's operation sound can be heard.
- When recording onto the hard disk or playing back recordings from it, the hard disk is activated from time to time. This is not a malfunction.
The picture is displayed correctly but there is no sound from the built-in speaker.
- Open the LCD panel.
- Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume (
- If the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder, disconnect it.
A rattling can be heard from the camcorder.
- The internal lens fixture can move when the camcorder is turned off. This is not a malfunction.
The camcorder vibrates.
- When recording onto the hard disk or playing back recordings from it, the camcorder may vibrate occasionally. This is not a malfunction.
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 ( card.
- Initialize the memory card (
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- The LOCK switch on an SD or SDHC memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the position of case, the LOCK switch (
- The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set
(
98) and insert a new memory card.
setting to take photos while recording video (
- Photos cannot be captured from the playback scene when
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[Photo Numbering] to [Reset]
- The simultaneous recording option in the FUNC. menu is set to [Simultaneous Recording Off]. Change the
[TV Type] is set to [Normal TV]. In such
- Replace the battery of the wireless controller.
Connections with External Devices
Video noise appears on the TV screen.
- When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located, keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the power or antenna cables of the TV.
Playback looks fine on the camcorder but there is no image on the TV screen.
- The video input on the TV is not set to the video terminal to which you connected the camcorder. Select the correct video input.
There is no sound from the TV.
- When connecting the camcorder to an HDTV using the CTC-100/S Component Cable, make sure to connect also the audio connections using the white and red plugs of the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable.
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The camcorder is connected using the optional HTC-100 HDMI Cable, but there is no picture or sound from the
HDTV.
- Disconnect the HTC-100 HDMI Cable and then restore the connection or turn the camcorder off and then on again.
The camcorder is connected using the optional HTC-100 HDMI Cable, but HDMI-CEC does not work (cannot play back using the TV's remote control).
- Disconnect the HTC-100 HDMI cable and turn off the camcorder and the TV. After a short while turn them on
again and restore the connection.
[Control for HDMI] is set to [Off]. Set it to [On] (
- HDMI-CEC is not activated on the connected TV. Activate this function on the TV.
- Even with TV sets compatible with HDMI-CEC the range of functions available differs depending on the type of
TV. Refer to the instruction manual of the connected TV.
Set] (
The computer doesn't recognize the camcorder even though the camcorder is connected correctly.
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- Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder. After a short while, turn it on again and restore the
- Connect the camcorder to a different USB port on the computer.
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Set] ( or or
[USB Connection Type] is set to [DVD Burner]. Set it to [Computer/Printer] or to [Connect and
connection.
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Set] ( or
- Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. After a short while turn it on again and restore the connection.
The camcorder doesn't recognize the DW-100 DVD Burner even though it is connected correctly.
[USB Connection Type] is set to [Computer/Printer]. Set it to [DVD Burner] or to [Connect and
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List of Messages
(in alphabetical order)
Following the list of messages for the camcorder you can find separate lists for printrelated messages (
113) and for messages that appear only when using the
optional DW-100 DVD Burner (
Access error
- There was an error when reading the hard disk or attempting to write onto it.
- This message can also appear if condensation has formed ( completely before resuming use.
121). Wait until the camcorder dries
Cannot copy
Accessing the memory card. Do not remove the memory card.
- You opened the memory card slot cover while the camcorder was accessing the memory card or the camcorder started accessing the memory card as you opened the memory card slot cover. Do not remove the memory card until this message disappears.
Avoid moving the camcorder
- Try not to move the camcorder while the image is being recorded.
Back up recordings regularly
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Buffer overflow. Recording was stopped.
- While recording on the hard disk, drops were detected repeatedly and the buffer became full. Move to a more stable location and allow data to be written onto the hard disk. If you are using the camcorder in such a situation that vibrations or drop-like conditions (for example, weightlessness) are likely to occur, set
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- The data transfer rate was too high for the memory card in use and the recording was stopped. Replace the memory card with one rated Speed Class 2 or higher.
Cannot access the HDD
- There is a problem with the hard disk.
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.
- The total size of the scenes you selected to copy exceeds the available space on the memory card. Delete some recordings on the memory card (
44, 65) or reduce the number of scenes to copy (
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. Back up your recordings (
82) and initialize the recording media (
33). Write back the backup files and try
dividing the scene again.
Cannot edit
- Cannot divide original scenes and cannot move/delete original scenes or scenes in the playlist of the selected media.
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Cannot edit Check the memory card
- The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer. Initialize the memory card with this camcorder (
Cannot enter standby mode now
- The camcorder cannot enter standby mode if the remaining battery charge is too low.
Cannot play back
- There is a problem with the hard disk/memory card.
Cannot play back due to high temperature
- The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature ( appears). Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use.
Cannot play back Cannot access the HDD
- There is a problem with the hard disk.
Cannot play back Check the memory card
- There is a problem with the memory card.
Cannot play the movies on the HDD Initialize only using the camcorder
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Cannot play the movies on this memory card
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- Movies cannot be played back from a 64 MB or smaller memory card.
Cannot play the movies on this memory card Initialize only using the camcorder
- The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer. Initialize the memory card with this camcorder (
Cannot read the HDD
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121). Wait until the camcorder dries
- This message can also appear if the camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature ( appears). Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use.
Cannot record
- There is a problem with the recording media.
- This message can also appear if condensation has formed (
121). Wait until the camcorder dries
completely before resuming use.
Cannot record due to high temperature
- The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack. Let the camcorder cool down before resuming use.
Cannot record movies in MXP/FXP mode on this memory card
- Movies cannot be recorded in MXP or FXP mode on a memory card if it is rated Speed Class 2. Select a different recording mode (
35) or replace the memory card with one rated Speed Class 4 or higher.
Cannot record movies on the HDD (Initialize only using the camcorder)
- The camcorder's hard disk was initialized using a computer. Initialize the hard disk with this camcorder
(
Cannot record movies on this memory card
- Movies cannot be recorded on a 64 MB or smaller memory card.
Cannot record movies on this memory card Initialize only using the camcorder
- The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer. Initialize the memory card with this camcorder (
Cannot record Cannot access the HDD
- There is a problem with the hard disk.
Cannot record Check the memory card
- There is a problem with the memory card.
Change the battery pack
- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack (
Check the memory card
- Cannot access the memory card. Check the memory card and make sure it is inserted correctly (
- A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record or display the image.
- You inserted a MultiMedia Card (MMC) into the camcorder. Replace it with an SD/SDHC memory card compatible for use with this camcorder (
- If after the message disappears, remove and reinsert the memory card. If
- Initialize the memory card (
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turns back to green you can resume recording/playback.
33). (Doing so will erase all the recordings on the memory card.)
Connect the compact power adapter
- When the camcorder is in mode and is connected to a computer, this message will appear if the camcorder is being powered by the battery pack. Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder.
Could not add the scene(s) to the playlist
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58). You cannot add more than 999 scenes to the
playlist. If the playlist includes scenes recorded in MXP or FXP mode, the maximum number of scenes in the playlist may be less than 999. Delete some recordings (
Data includes scenes in MXP/FXP mode. Cannot copy to this memory card.
- Movies recorded in MXP or FXP mode cannot be copied onto a memory card if it is rated Speed Class 2.
Replace the memory card with one rated Speed Class 4 or higher.
Data is protected
- Scenes edited or protected using another device cannot be deleted with this camcorder.
Do not disconnect the USB cable or the power source while the camcorder is connected to a computer.
Cannot turn off the camcorder or change the operating mode.
- 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.
Drop detected. Power was turned off.
- When the camcorder is dropped while it is on, the camcorder automatically turns off to protect the hard disk.
This message appears the next time the camcorder is turned on. This is not a malfunction.
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Error writing on the memory card. Data may be recovered if the memory card has not been removed.
Attempt recovering the data?
- This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was accidentally interrupted while the camcorder was writing on the memory card. Select [Yes] to try to recover the recordings.
If you removed the memory card and used it with another device after this happened, we recommend you select [No].
File name error
- The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set
(
98) and delete all the photos on the memory card (
[Photo Numbering] to [Reset]
button's blue light is on). Press
Function not available in mode
- You pressed a button that cannot be used in the
mode (while the
button to set the camcorder to flexible recording mode.
card.
HDD error
- There is a problem with the hard disk. Initialize the hard disk (
HDD is full
- The hard disk is full (“ space.
Initialize only using the camcorder
END” appears on the screen). Delete some recordings (
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- There is a problem with the file system that prevents accessing the selected media. Initialize the recording media with this camcorder (
May not be possible to record movies on this memory card
- You may not be able to record movies on a memory card without a Speed Class rating. Replace the memory card with one rated Speed Class 2 or higher.
Memory card cover is open
Memory card is full
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- The memory card is full. Delete some recordings (
Memory card is write-protected
44, 65) to free some space or replace the memory
- The LOCK switch on an SD or SDHC memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the position of the LOCK switch (
Memory card Number of scenes already at maximum
- The memory card already contains the maximum number of scenes; no further scenes can be copied onto the memory card. Delete some recordings (
Memory card Unable to recognize the data
- The memory card contains scenes recorded in a different television system (PAL or SECAM).
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
- There is no memory card in the camcorder.
No photos
- There are no photos to play back.
No scenes
- There are no scenes in the recording media selected.
Number of scenes already at maximum
- The maximum number of scenes has been reached. Delete some scenes (
Operation canceled
- The operation was canceled following user intervention.
Playlist is full. Cannot divide the scene.
- Scenes cannot be divided when the playlist already contains 999 scenes. Delete some scenes from the playlist (
Reading the HDD
- Reading data from the hard disk.
Reading the memory card
- Reading data from the memory card.
Scene recorded using another device. Cannot divide the scene.
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- Scenes recorded using another device cannot be divided with this camcorder.
Some photos could not be deleted
- Protected photos ( ) cannot be deleted. Remove the protection (
Some scenes could not be deleted
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- The camcorder is updating the hard disk/memory card. Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery pack.
Temperature too high. Turn off the camcorder and wait.
- The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack. Let the camcorder cool down before resuming use.
Temperature too low. Keep the camcorder on and wait.
- The camcorder's temperature is too low. Keep the power on until the icon disappears.
Temperature too low. Use the camcorder in a warmer location.
- The outside temperature is too low and the camcorder will not operate. Move to a location between 0 °C and
40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F).
The camcorder is set to photo mode
- You pressed Start/Stop while recording photos ( mode).
The drop sensor is turned off
- The camcorder was turned on while [Drop Sensor] is set to [Off camcorder can increase the likelihood of hard disk damage.
]. In such case, dropping the
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The lens cover is not fully closed. Turn the camcorder off, then on again.
- The lens cover did not close completely when you set the camcorder to a playback mode. Turn the camcorder off and then on again. If the problem persists, contact a Canon Service Center.
The lens cover is not fully open. Turn the camcorder off, then on again.
- The lens cover did not open completely when you set the camcorder to a recording mode. Turn the camcorder off and then on again. If the problem persists, contact a Canon Service Center.
This photo could not be deleted
- Protected photos ( ) cannot be deleted. Remove the protection (
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.
Too many photos. Disconnect the USB cable.
- Disconnect the USB cable. Try using a memory card reader or decrease the number of photos on the memory card (Windows: fewer than 1,800 photos, Macintosh: fewer than 1,000 photos). If a dialog box appeared on the computer screen, close it and then reconnect the USB cable.
Transfer order error orders.
Unable to recognize the data
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- You transferred data to the camcorder recorded in a different television system (PAL or SECAM).
121). Wait until the camcorder dries
Unable to recover data
- Could not recover a corrupted file.
- This message can also appear if condensation has formed ( completely before resuming use.
If an error message appears while the camcorder is connected to the optional
DW-100 DVD Burner, refer to the following section and also to the instruction manual of the DVD Burner.
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Cannot read the disc. Check the disc.
- During disc recording mode, this message can appear when a commercially available DVD disc (a DVD disc containing movies, software, etc.) or an 8 cm mini DVD disc is inserted.
- During disc playback mode, this message can appear when a commercially available DVD disc or a brand new DVD disc is inserted.
Close the memory card slot cover
- The memory card slot cover is open. Close the cover after correctly inserting the memory card (
Connect the compact power adapter
- The camcorder is being powered by the battery pack. Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder.
Disc access failure. Check the disc.
- There was an error when reading the disc or attempting to write onto it.
- This message can appear also if condensation has formed ( completely before resuming use.
121). Wait until the DVD burner dries
- The disc may not be loaded correctly. Try removing the disc and reinserting it.
Error reading the data
- Error while reading the recordings from the camcorder.
- Check that the USB cable was not accidentally disconnected.
No disc
- Insert a disc into the DVD Burner.
- This message can appear also if condensation has formed ( completely before resuming use.
No photos
- There are no photos to add to the disc.
121). Wait until the DVD burner dries
No scenes
- There are no movies to add to the disc.
No scenes left to add
- There are no scenes that have not already been added to discs created previously.
No transfer orders
- No photos have been marked with transfer orders (
Operation canceled
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Reading the disc
- Reading data from the disc.
Unable to recover data
- Could not recover a corrupted file.
Cannot print this photo
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- You attempted to print a photo that was recorded with another camcorder, has a different compression, or was edited on a computer.
Cannot trim this photo
- You attempted to trim a photo that was recorded with another camcorder.
Check print settings
- Current print settings cannot be used for printing with the button.
Data transfer error
- The printer is experiencing a data transfer error. Cancel printing, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. After a while, turn the printer back on and reconnect the USB cable. When you are printing using the
button, check the print settings.
- You attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of photos. Reduce the number of photos.
File error
- You attempted to print a photo that was recorded with another camcorder, has a different compression, or was edited on a computer.
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Hardware error
- Cancel printing. Turn off the printer and turn it back on. Check the printer status. If the printer is equipped with a battery, it might be exhausted. In such case, turn off the printer, replace the battery and turn it back on.
Incompatible paper size
- The paper settings of the camcorder conflict with the printer’s settings.
Ink absorber full
- Select [Continue] to resume printing. Consult a Canon Service Center (refer to the list included with the printer) to replace the ink absorber.
Ink error
- There is a problem with the ink. Replace the ink cartridge.
Low ink level
No paper
- The ink cartridge needs to be replaced soon. Select [Continue] to restart printing.
No print orders have been set
- No photos have been marked with a print order.
No ink
- The ink cartridge is not inserted or is out of ink.
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- Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper.
Paper error
- There is a problem with the paper. The paper is not correctly loaded or the paper size is wrong. Alternatively, if the paper output tray is closed, open it to print.
Paper jam again and retry printing.
Paper lever error
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- Paper lever error occurred. Adjust the paper selection lever to the proper position.
X photos could not be printed
- You attempted to use the print order settings to print X photos that were recorded with another camcorder, with a different compression or were edited on a computer.
Print head not installed
- No print head is installed in the printer or the print head is defective.
Print order error
- You attempted to set more than 998 photos in the print order.
Printer cover open
- Close the printer cover securely.
Printer error
- A malfunction has occurred that may require repairs. (Canon PIXMA printers: the printer's green power lamp and orange error lamp flash alternately.)
- Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. Unplug the printer's power cord from the power outlet and contact the appropriate customer support center or service center.
Printer in use
- The printer is in use. Check the printer status.
Printing error
- Cancel printing, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. After a while, turn the printer back on and reconnect the USB cable. Check the printer status.
- When you are printing using the button, check the print settings.
Readjust trim settings
- The trimming settings for this photo were lost as a result of changes in the paper-related settings.
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About Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS Printers :
If the printer’s error indicator flashes or an error message appears on the printer’s operation panel, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
• If you cannot solve the problem even after consulting this list and the printer's instruction manual, contact the closest Canon Service Center (refer to the list included with the
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camcorder be dropped or subject to a similar condition, a mechanism
Make sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum performance. Make sure to also observe the precautions pertaining to the hard disk, as hard disk damage may result in permanent data loss.
•
Back up your recordings
• periodically.
Make sure to transfer your recordings to an external device such as a computer or digital video recorder (
on a regular basis and especially after making important recordings. This will protect your important recordings in case of damage and create more free space on the hard disk or memory card. Canon shall not be liable for any data loss.
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Vibrations, strong impacts or dropping the camcorder may result in the hard disk not being recognized or may cause recording/playback to stop unexpectedly. Be especially careful while the ACCESS indicator is
• may turn off. Deactivating this function (
likelihood of hard disk damage should the camcorder be subject to such conditions. Even if this function is set to [ On], hard disk damage can occur if the camcorder is dropped.
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•
Do not disconnect the power source while the camcorder is on.
Always turn the camcorder off before removing the battery pack or compact power adapter.
•
Do not turn off the camcorder while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing or while the camcorder is in standby mode.
While data is being written onto the hard disk, disconnecting the power source or turning off the camcorder may result in hard disk damage or permanent data loss.
on or flashing. Avoid recording in very loud places. When using a shoulder strap, do not allow the camcorder to swing and hit an object.
designed to help prevent hard disk damage will activate and recording/ playback may stop or the camcorder
• Keep the drop sensor activated whenever possible.
This camcorder is equipped with a sensor that detects acceleration. Should the
•
Use the camcorder within its operating temperature range.
If the camcorder’s temperature becomes too hot or too cold, recording/ playback may stop in order to prevent hard disk damage. In such case, a warning will appear on the screen.
•
Do not use the camcorder at high altitudes.
To prevent hard disk 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 damage, do not turn on or use the camcorder at altitudes higher than
3,000 m (9,800 ft.) above sea level or in other places with low atmospheric pressure.
•
Initialize the hard disk when movies cannot be recorded/played back normally.
As movies are recorded and deleted over time, hard disk fragmentation may occur, which may reduce performance. Initialize the hard disk should this happen (
When you initialize the hard disk, all recordings will be erased. Before doing so, back up important
• Do not carry the camcorder by the
LCD panel or the viewfinder ( only). Be careful when closing the
LCD panel.
• Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures (like the inside of a car under direct sunlight), or high humidity.
• Do not use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as above
TVs, near plasma TVs or mobile phones.
properly, consult qualified service personnel.
• Handle the camcorder with care. Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibrations as this may cause damage.
• When mounting the camcorder on a
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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 such scenes may result in visually induced motion sickness. If you experience such a reaction, immediately stop the playback and take a rest break as necessary.
• Do not point the lens or viewfinder
( only) at strong light sources.
Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a bright subject.
• Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places. The
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Long-term storage Remaining battery time
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
If the remaining battery time displayed is not correct, charge the battery pack fully. However, the correct time may not be displayed if a fully charged battery pack is used continuously in high temperatures or it is left unused for long periods of time. Additionally, depending on the battery life, the correct time may not be displayed. Use the time shown on the screen as an approximation.
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
Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packs
• For your safety, battery packs that are
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(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
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• Store battery packs in a dry place at optional CG-800 Battery Charger.
• We recommend using genuine Canon battery packs bearing the
mark.
• If you attach to the camcorder battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs, will appear and the remaining battery time will not be displayed.
Memory Card
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.
• We recommend backing up the recordings on the memory card onto your computer. Data may be corrupted or lost due to memory card defects or exposure to static electricity. Canon shall not be liable for lost or corrupted data.
• Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt.
the camcorder and leave it connected for 24 hours with the camcorder off.
• 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
Lithium Button Battery
WARNING!
• The battery used in this device may 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.
• SD/SDHC memory cards have a physical switch to prevent writing on the card so as to avoid the accidental erasure of the card's content. To write-protect the memory card set the switch to the LOCK position.
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Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery
The camcorder has a built-in present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled.
• Do not disassemble, modify, immerse in water, heat above 100 °C (212 °F) or incinerate the battery.
• Replace with a CR2025 battery made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony,
Sanyo, or with Duracell2025. Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion.
• Do not insert the battery into the mouth. If swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately. The battery case may break and the battery fluids may cause internal injuries.
• Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
• Do not recharge, short-circuit or insert the battery in the wrong direction.
• Dispose of the used battery according to applicable recycling regulations.
• Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools, as this will cause a short circuit.
• Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact.
•
For California, USA only:
The lithium battery included contains Perchlorate rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date/time and other settings. The builtin lithium battery is recharged while you use the camcorder; however, it will become totally discharged if you do not
Material – special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/ hazardouswaste/perchlorate for details.
use the camcorder for about 3 months.
To recharge the built-in lithium battery:
Connect the compact power adapter to
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Disposal
Maintenance/Others
When you delete movies or initialize the hard disk or memory card, only the file allocation table is altered and stored data is not physically erased. Take the
Cleaning
Camcorder Body necessary precautions when you dispose of the camcorder or memory card, for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of private data.
If giving the camcorder to another person, initialize the built-in hard disk or memory card using the [Complete
Initialization] option (
with unimportant recordings, and then initialize it again using the same option.
This makes recovering the original recordings very difficult.
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LCD Screen
• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner.
Lens, Viewfinder (
Sensor
only) and Instant AF
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• Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower brush.
• Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder.
Never use tissue paper.
• Clean the LCD screen using a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth.
• Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.
Condensation Using the Camcorder Abroad
Power Sources
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.
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
• 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 adapters for overseas use.
Condensation may form in the following cases:
T
O AVOID CONDENSATION
• Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature.
• Place the camcorder in an airtight
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W
HEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED
The camcorder automatically shuts off.
Playback on a TV Screen
You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the NTSC system. NTSC is used in the following
Americas:
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Guadeloupe and Martinique); most of
South America (except in Argentina,
Brazil and Uruguay).
Asia:
Only in
Japan, the Philippines, South Korea,
Taiwan and Myanmar.
Oceania:
US territories (Guam, American Samoa, etc.) and some Pacific islands like
Micronesia, Samoa and Tonga.
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.
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General Information
System Diagram
(Availability differs from area to area)
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CG-800
Battery Charger
SS-600/SS-650 Shoulder Strap
WS-20 Wrist Strap
BP-807 ** , BP-808,
BP-819, BP-827
Battery Pack
WL-D88
Wireless Controller
WD-H37 II
Wide-converter
TL-H37
Tele-converter
CO HTC-100 HDMI Cable
DTC-100 D Terminal Cable
CTC-100 Component Cable
CTC-100/S** Component Cable
STV-250N
Stereo Video Cable
IFC-400PCU
USB Cable
CA-570 Compact
Power Adapter
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TV/HDTV
VCR/DVD recorder
DW-100 DVD Burner
SC-2000
Soft Carrying
Case
*
AVCHD discs/
Photo DVDs
SD/SDHC memory card
DM-100
Directional Stereo Microphone
Card reader/writer
*
Computer PictBridgecompatible printers
VL-5 Video Light
* Accessories that are compatible with the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be attached to this camcorder.
Look for the Mini ADVANCED SHOE logo to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe.
** Supplied with the camcorder; not available as an optional accessory.
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 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.
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
Battery Packs
When you need extra battery packs, select one of the following models: BP-808,
BP-819 or BP-827.
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When you use battery packs bearing the
Intelligent System mark, the camcorder will communicate with the battery and display the remaining usage time (accurate to 1 minute). You can only use and charge these battery packs with camcorders and chargers compatible with Intelligent
System.
CG-800 Battery Charger
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Use the battery charger to charge the battery packs. It plugs directly into a power outlet without a cable.
Charging Times
The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack.
Battery pack
→
Charging conditions
↓
Using the camcorder
Using the CG-800 Battery Charger
BP-807
155 min.
105 min.
BP-808
155 min.
105 min.
BP-819
275 min.
190 min.
BP-827
395 min.
260 min.
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BP-827
Recording and Playback Times
Recording and playback times given in the following tables are approximate and vary according to recording mode and charging, recording or playback conditions. The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold surroundings, when using the brighter screen settings, etc.
Using the hard disk
Battery pack MXP FXP XP+ SP
Recording mode
→
Usage time
↓
Maximum recording time 80 min.
85 min.
90 min.
95 min.
95 min.
BP-807
BP-827
Typical recording time*
Maximum recording time
Typical recording time*
50 min.
50 min.
55 min.
60 min.
60 min.
BP-808
BP-819
BP-807
BP-808
BP-819
Playback time
Maximum recording time
Typical recording time*
Playback time
100 min.
115 min.
115 min.
120 min.
120 min.
170 min.
170 min.
185 min.
190 min.
190 min.
105 min.
105 min.
115 min.
115 min.
115 min.
205 min.
265 min.
170 min.
235 min.
270 min.
170 min.
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245 min.
295 min.
180 min.
Battery pack
Playback time
Using a memory card
Recording mode
→
Usage time
↓
CO 325 min.
360 min.
370 min.
380 min.
380 min.
MXP FXP XP+ SP
Typical recording time*
Playback time
Maximum recording time
Typical recording time*
LP
90 min.
95 min.
95 min.
95 min.
95 min.
55 min.
55 min.
60 min.
60 min.
60 min.
125 min.
125 min.
130 min.
130 min.
130 min.
185 min.
190 min.
200 min.
200 min.
200 min.
110 min.
115 min.
120 min.
120 min.
120 min.
LP
Playback time
Maximum recording time
Typical recording time*
Playback time
260 min.
260 min.
265 min.
265 min.
265 min.
285 min.
290 min.
295 min.
295 min.
295 min.
175 min.
175 min.
180 min.
180 min.
180 min.
380 min.
380 min.
380 min.
385 min.
385 min.
* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and power on/off.
TL-H37 Tele-converter
This Tele-converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of
1.5.
• The image stabilizer is not as effective when the Tele-converter is attached.
• The minimum focusing distance at full telephoto with the TL-H37 is 3 m (9.8 ft.).
• When the Tele-converter is attached, a shadow may appear in the picture when you use the flash.
WD-H37 II Wide-converter
This lens decreases focal length by a factor of 0.7, giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views.
• When the Wide-converter is attached, a shadow may appear in the picture when you use the flash.
FS-H37U Filter Set
Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to control difficult lighting conditions.
HTC-100 HDMI Cable
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VL-5 Video Light
This video light enables you to record brightly in color even in dark places. It attaches to the camcorder’s mini advanced shoe for cable-free operation.
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DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
This highly sensitive, super-directional microphone attaches to the camcorder’s mini advanced shoe. It can be used as directional microphone (monaural) or stereo microphone.
Shoulder Strap
You can attach a shoulder strap for more security and portability.
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case
A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories.
This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use
Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark.
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Product Codes
Provided Accessories
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
BP-807 Battery Pack
WL-D88 Wireless Controller
CTC-100 Component Cable
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
IFC-400PCU USB Cable
Optional Accessories
BP-808 Battery Pack
BP-819 Battery Pack
BP-827 Battery Pack
CG-800 Battery Charger
TL-H37 Tele-converter
WD-H37 II Wide-converter
FS-H37U Filter Set
HTC-100 HDMI Cable
SS-650 Shoulder Strap
SS-600 Shoulder Strap
WS-20 Wrist Strap
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8468A002AA
D85-1792-000
D83-0770-000
1719B001AA
3067A002AA (D82-0590-002)
9370A001AA
8835A001AA
3187B001AA
8837A001AA
2384B001AA
3123A001AA
3122A001AA
3118A002AA (D81-0190-202)
9389A001AA
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Specifications
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HG21/HG20
System
Recording System Movies: AVCHD
Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch
Photos: DCF (Design rule for camera system), compatible with Exif
1
Ver. 2.2 and with DPOF
Image compression: JPEG (Super Fine, Fine, Normal)
Size of Video Recordings
Size of Photos
Television System
Recording Media
Maximum Recording Time
(approximate figures)
1080/60i
2
MXP, FXP mode: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Other recording modes: 1440 x 1080 pixels mode: 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 pixels
Simultaneous recording: 1920 x 1080, 848 x 480 pixels
Built-in hard disk:
SD or SDHC memory card (not included)
Built-in hard disk:
SP mode: 36 hr.
120 GB, 60 GB
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Built-in hard disk:
LCD Screen
Microphone
Lens
Image Sensor
Viewfinder
CO MXP mode: 5 hr. 30 min. FXP mode: 7 hr. 50 min.
XP+ mode: 10 hr. 50 min.
SP mode: 18 hr.
32 GB memory card:
MXP mode: 2 hr. 55 min. FXP mode: 4 hr. 10 min.
XP+ mode: 5 hr. 45 min.
SP mode: 9 hr. 35 min.
LP mode: 12 hr. 15 min.
1/3.2-inch CMOS, approx. 3,310,000 pixels
Effective pixels:
35 mm equivalent:
Movies:
Movies:
LP mode: 22 hr. 55 min.
Photos ( LW ):
Photos ( L, M, S ):
0.27 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 123,000 dots
Stereo electret condenser microphone f=4.8-57.6 mm, F/1.8-3.0, 12x optical zoom
Photos ( LW ):
Photos ( L, M, S ): approx. 2,070,000 approx. 2,070,000 approx. 2,760,000
42.9 – 514.8 mm
42.9 – 514.8 mm
39.3 – 471.6 mm
Lens Configuration
AF System
Filter Diameter
Minimum Focusing Distance
White Balance
Minimum Illumination
11 elements in 9 groups (2 aspheric elements)
Autofocus (TTL + external distance sensor when set to [Instant AF]) or Manual focus
37 mm
1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in.) at full wide angle
Auto white balance, custom white balance and preset white balance settings:
Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H
0.2 lx ([Night] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/2)
3 lx ([Programmed AE], Auto slow shutter [On], Shutter speed at 1/30)
Recommended Illumination
Image Stabilization
1
2
More than 100 lx
Optical-Shift Image Stabilizer
This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camcorder’s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.
Recordings made with the [PF24], [PF30] frame rate are converted and recorded on the hard disk/memory card as 60i.
Terminals
AV OUT/ Terminal
USB Terminal
COMPONENT OUT Terminal
(Proprietary mini-D terminal)
HDMI OUT Terminal
MIC Terminal
∅
3.5 mm minijack; Output only (dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output)
Video: 1 Vp-p / 75 ohms unbalanced
Audio: –10 dBV (47 kohm load) / 3 kohm or less mini-B, USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB)
Luminance (Y): 1 Vp-p / 75 ohms; Chrominance (P
B
1080i (D3) / 480i (D1) compatible; Output only
/P
R
(C
B
/C
R
)): ±350 mV
HDMI mini connector; Output only; compatible with HDMI-CEC
∅
3.5 mm stereo minijack
–57 dBV (with 600 ohm microphone) / 5 kohms or more
Power/Others
Power supply (rated)
Power consumption
(SP mode, AF on)
Operating temperature
Dimensions [W x H x D]
(excluding the grip belt)
Weight (camcorder body only)
7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter)
3.8 W (LCD screen, normal brightness, recording on the hard disk)
3.7 W (LCD screen, normal brightness, recording on a memory card)
3.7 W (viewfinder, normal brightness, recording on the hard disk)
3.5 W (viewfinder, normal brightness, recording on a memory card)
0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
80 x 77 x 138 mm (3.1 x 3.0 x 5.4 in.)
490g (1.1 lb.)
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CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
Power supply
Rated output / consumption
Operating temperature
Dimensions
Weight
BP-807 Battery Pack
100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
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Battery type
Rated voltage
Operating temperature
Battery capacity
Dimensions
Weight
Rechargeable lithium ion battery, compatible with Intelligent System
7.4 V DC
0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
890 mAh
30.7 x 35.2 x 40.2 mm (1.2 x 1.4 x 1.6 in.)
49 g (1.7 oz)
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted.
The information in this manual is verified as of June 2008. Subject to change without notice.
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Index
Copying
Movies
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Photos
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
24F progressive frame rate
24p Cinema Mode
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
D
Data code
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 ,
A
Date and time
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Date format
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Daylight saving time
Abroad, using the camcorder
Aperture (f number)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Time zone
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Aspect ratio of a connected TV Deleting
(TV type)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Audio recording level
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Auto exposure bracketing
Auto slow shutter
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Autofocus (AF)
AF frame
(9-point AiAF/Center point)
Instant AF/Normal AF
Av (recording program)
Movies
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 ,
Photos
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 ,
Digital effects
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Direct print
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Direct transfer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Dividing scenes
Drive mode
Drop sensor
DVD authoring
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Battery pack
AV OUT/ terminal
AVCHD specifications
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
B
Backing up recordings
Backlight correction
Battery information
Charging
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Remaining charge indicator
Beach (recording program)
Built-in backup battery
E
EASY mode
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Error messages
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Exposure
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
F
Fireworks (recording program)
Flash
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Flexible recording
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Focus
Assist functions
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Focus priority
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Manual
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Frame rate
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 ,
FUNC. menu
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 ,
C
Calendar display
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Capturing photos from video
Cine Mode (recording program)
COMPONENT OUT terminal
Condensation
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Connections to external devices
Continuous shooting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
H
Hard disk precautions
HDMI OUT terminal
HDMI-CEC
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Headphones
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Histogram
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
I
Image effects
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Image stabilizer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Index screen
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
,
Initialization (hard disk/memory card)
Playback
Movies
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Photos
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Playlist
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Portrait (recording program)
Power save
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Print order
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Print/share button
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
,
Printing photos
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Protecting photos
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
J
Joystick
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
M
Joystick guide
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
L
Language
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
LCD screen
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Light metering mode
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Magnifying photos
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
N
Maintenance
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Manual exposure adjustment
Markers
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Memory card
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
MIC terminal
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Microphone
Microphone attenuator
Mini advanced shoe
Night (recording program)
Notification sounds
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Q
Quick Start function
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
R
Recording
Movies
Photos
Recording programs
,
Recording time
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Remote sensor
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
RESET
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Reviewing
S
Movies (Record review)
Photos
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Screen icons
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
SD/SDHC memory card
Searching scenes by date
Selecting recordings
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
O
Onscreen display selection
Original recordings
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
P
P (recording program)
Photo numbers
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Photo quality
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Photo size
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Selecting the media for playback
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
for recording
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Self timer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Serial number
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setup menus
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
,
Shutter speed
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Simultaneous recording
Slideshow
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Snow (recording program)
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Additional Information
U
USB terminal
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Special Scene
(recording programs)
Sports (recording program)
Spotlight (recording program)
Sunset (recording program)
V
Viewfinder*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Volume
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 ,
T
Telephoto
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
W Timeline
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
White balance
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Transfer order
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Wide angle
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Transferring to a computer
Movies
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Photos
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Tripod
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Troubleshooting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Tv (recording program)
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Wind screen
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 ,
Wireless controller
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Z
Zoom
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Digital zoom
Zoom speed
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When returning Equipment under this warranty, you must pre-pay the shipping charges, and you must enclose the Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase with a complete explanation of the problem. During the ONE-YEAR warranty period, repairs will be made and the
Equipment will be return-shipped to you free of charge. For repairs after the warranty period is over, you will be given an estimate of the cost of repair and an opportunity to approve or disapprove of the repair expense before it is incurred. If you approve, repairs will be made and the Equipment will be return-shipped to you. (shipping charges apply). If you disapprove, we will return-ship the equipment at no charge to you.
Non-Canon brand peripheral equipment and software which may be distributed with, or factory loaded on, the Equipment, are sold “AS IS” without warranty of any kind by Canon USA, including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The sole warranty with respect to such non-Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof. If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive, Canon USA recommends that data stored on that drive be equipment and incompatible software.
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In order to obtain warranty service, contact the authorized Canon retail dealer from whom you purchased the Equipment or call the
CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1-800-OK-CANON). You will be directed to the nearest service facility for your Equipment.
This Limited Warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Equipment and does not apply in the following cases:
A) Loss or damage to the Equipment due to abuse, mishandling, accident, improper maintenance, or failure to follow operating instructions;
B) If the Equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries, sand, dirt or water damage;
C) If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than by Canon USA's factory service centers or authorized service facilities;
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Canon may issue with such sales.
This Limited Warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the Equipment, which are sold “AS IS”, without warranty of any kind by Canon USA.
Please retain this warranty card and your Bill of Sale as a permanent record of your purchase. This card is most important in order to be sure you are contacted right away should there be a safety inspection, modification or product recall under applicable laws or regulations.
NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLIES TO THIS EQUIPMENT
AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM
OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS EQUIPMENT SHALL BIND THE UNDERSIGNED (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON
HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU). CANON USA SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS, EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE, STORAGE CHARGES, LOSS
OR CORRUPTION OF DATA, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA STORED ON THE EQUIPMENT’S HARD
DRIVE, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE
EQUIPMENT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF CANON USA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CANON USA BE GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE
PRICE OF THE EQUIPMENT SOLD BY CANON USA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU
ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY
ARISING OUT OF USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CANON USA.
(SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU).THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF
THIS EQUIPMENT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) with respect to Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment (the
“Equipment”) purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for this
Equipment to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required.
The Equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective materials or workmanship as follows:
Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or, at Canon Canada’s option, comparable rebuilt parts for a period of one year from the date of original purchase, except Video Heads which will be exchanged for a period of 3 months from the date of purchase.
Labour: For a period of one year from the date of original purchase, labour will be provided free of charge by our Canon Service Facilities in Canada.
This limited warranty covers all defects except where:
(a) The loss or damage to the product results from: i) accident, natural disaster, mishandling, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions contained in the instruction manual; ii) the use of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with the Equipment that do not conform to Canon specifications or that cause abnormally frequent service problems; iii) repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility; iv) defective batteries or any exposure to water, sand or dirt; v) shipping (claim must be presented to the shipper);
(b) Any serial number on the video equipment is altered or removed.
(c) The Equipment is used for commercial, professional or industrial purposes.
This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet (exterior finish) of the Equipment, media, nor does it apply to Equipment purchased outside Canada.
in the event of a failure or other malfunction of such drive.
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
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particular purpose.
using it.
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Except as otherwise required by applicable legislation, this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations, express or implied, statutory or otherwise, relative to the Equipment, including implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a
Canon Canada assumes no liability for special, consequential or incidental damages, loss or corruption of data including, without limitation, data stored on the hard disk drive of the Equipment or loss that may arise, whether on account of negligence or otherwise, from the use, misuse or inability to use the Equipment (including loss of profit, revenue, media or enjoyment) or from failure to conform to any express or implied warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations. Any recovery under this limited warranty shall not exceed the purchase price of the equipment. Canon
Canada does not assume or authorize any other person to assume for Canon Canada any other liability with respect to this equipment.
This warranty does not extend to any person other than the original purchaser of the Equipment or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift and states your exclusive remedy.
NOTICE TO CONSUMER
If you plan to take important videos or if the product has not been used for some time, please check all functions with the instruction book before
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For support concerning Pixela ImageMixer 3 SE, please call Pixela customer support (details in the PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE Installation Guide).
Pour le support technique concernant Pixela ImageMixer 3 SE, veuillez appeler le service clientèle de Pixela (les détails se trouvent dans le Guide d'installation
PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE).
Para soporte relacionado con Pixela ImageMixer 3 SE, llame al centro de atencion al cliente de Pixela (vea los detalles en la Guía de instalación PIXELA
ImageMixer 3 SE).
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Key Features
- 3.31 MP CMOS 25.4 / 3.2 mm (1 / 3.2") Black
- Optical zoom: 12x
- Internal storage capacity: 60 GB
- Built-in flash
- LCD 6.86 cm (2.7")
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Dolby Digital Built-in microphone
- HDMI
- Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)