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1. 1 Index screen button Displays the currently selected memory card and movie format Press to change the index screen Drag your finger left right for the next previous index page Display the next previous index page Scene information Recording date for AVCHD movies or folder name for MP4 movies see About folder names in the following sidebar o gt N 4 Look for the scene you want to play back 5 Touch the desired scene to play it back e The camcorder will play back the scene selected and continue until the end of the last scene in the index screen e Touch the screen to display the playback controls During playback the playback controls will disappear automatically after a few seconds without operation In playback pause touch the screen again to hide the playback controls Playing Back Video About folder names MP4 movies and photos are saved as files in folders The folder names appear in a format such as 101_0501 The first three digits indicate the folder number and the last four digits indicate the month and day May 1 for the example folder above During playback a 50min 101 3 0 00 51 23 AVCHD REL 025 10 00 AM Oct 25 2013 5 6 7 Jump to the beginning of the scene Double tap to jump to the previous scene J
2. EEER Grid Black IR Light CD On 0 Off IR Rec Color E White EE Green 94 Built in Mic Wind Screen H Auto High L Auto Low 2 9 CB Off 83 Built in Mic Att ES Automatic CY On O3 Off 83 Built in Mic Freq AM Normal MES Boost LF Range Bel Low Cut Filter 84 Response B Boost MF Range GTI Boost HF LF Range Built in Mic Directionality 3 Monaural MM Normal E Wide E Zoom 84 MIC Att ES Automatic C On 9x3 Off 85 MIC Low Cut I On Ci Off 06 MIC Terminal Input M3 External Audio M8 Microphone 85 CH2 Input E INPUT 1 QF INPUT 2 IIIS Built in Mic MIC 06 INPUT 1 Mic Trimming EZO 12 dB RTH 6 dB GALE 0 dB Ry 6 dB EED 12 dB 87 INPUT 2 Mic Trimming EZO 12 dB Iff 6 dB GALE 0 dB Ry 6 dB EED 12 dB 87 INPUT 1 Mic Att CX On 0 Off 88 INPUT 2 Mic Att CD On 0 Off 88 INPUT 1 2 ALC Link MM Linked E133 Separated 87 INPUT 1 2 Limiter CN On 0 Off i Wi Fi Smartphone Connection Access Point Connection FTP Server Settings 140 Digital Zoom Determines the operation of the digital zoom The color of the indicator indicates the ZOOM e With the digital zoom the image is digitally processed so the image resolution will deteriorate the more you Zoom in e Digital zoom is available only for movies Focus Assistance When focus assistance is activated the image at the center of the
3. 1 Camcorder Open the desired movie index screen LL 100 2 Camcorder Open the Media Server screen MENU 3 m 93 Wi Fi Media Server 3 Camcorder Touch OK e The camcorder will connect to the access point selected in Wi Fi Connection Using an Access Point LL 137 4 Camcorder When Save the access point appears on the screen touch OK 5 Camcorder Perform the connection in Wi Fi Connection Using an Access Point LL 137 e Connected will appear on the camcorder s screen and the connection will be established e After the connection is established you can touch View Information to view the access point s SSID connection protocol and the camcorder s IP address and MAC address You can also select the access point to which the camcorder will connect 6 Computer Select your camcorder s model number from the list of servers 7 Computer Select the folder for the desired memory card and play back the movies and photos 8 Camcorder Touch End OK when finished Gi NOTES e Depending on the access point s settings and capability playback may take time to start or may not appear smooth For details refer to Troubleshooting LL 156 The following types of MP4 scenes will be recognized as multiple files on other devices Scenes exceeding 4 GB Scenes recorded at 35 Mbps exceeding 30 minutes Scenes recorded with a recording mode other than 35 Mbps exceeding 1 hour Transferring Files to a
4. 18 17 16 15 When the recording program is set to AV Aperture Pri AE MF z SLOT SELECT 10 12 CD Screen selection tab Switch between advanced controls and basic controls 2 Recording program 1 66 73 8 Time code LLI 76 4 Wi Fi Remote connection status Operation Q 155 a key lock Press to lock all the controls on the application s screens When pressed the icon turns orange and the entire screen becomes grayed out D Remaining battery level 1 155 Remote Operation Via the Wi Fi Remote Application Memory card status Remaining recording time The currently selected memory card slot will be indicated with a W mark above it SLOT SELECT memory card slot selection button Exposure mode button 4 69 MF manual focus button LL 54 Exposure compensation value button LL 69 White balance mode and setting buttons LT 71 Aperture button LL 66 68 Shutter speed LL 66 68 Gain LL 68 START STOP button LL 40 LIVE VIEW ON OFF button ZOOM zoom adjustment buttons LL 59 IRIS aperture adjustment buttons LL 66 68 FOCUS focus adjustment buttons LL 54 Live view image area Oc S G G 5 amp 9 9 G2 GS G G S Basic controls Use the basic controls when using the application on devices with smaller screens With the basic controls the following functions are o T Soe available turning live view on and off starting and stopping r
5. Options folder name Copy all the photos taken on a particular date The folder name QJ 101 will appear in the control button with the last four digits indicating the month and day Select Select individual photos to copy All Photos Copy all the photos o IMPORTANT e Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss 7 Do not open the double memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode Gi NOTES e n the following cases you will not be able to copy recordings to the memory card fthe double memory card slot is open If the LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent writing If a file number LL 147 cannot be created because the number of folders and files in the memory card has reached its maximum e f there is not enough space on the memory card as many photos as possible will be copied before stopping the operation 118 Converting Movies to MP4 Format Converting Movies to MP4 Format You can convert AVCHD movies into MP4 movies or even convert MP4 movies into smaller MP4 movies This is convenient for example when you want to upload the MP4 movies to the Web When you convert movies on one memory card they will be saved to the other memory card While converting movies the camcorder can add a cinema look filter to the
6. f you are using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder there may be a problem with the camcorder or battery pack Consult a Canon Service Center Cannot convert scenes recorded at 59 94P Scenes that were recorded with a recording mode of 28 Mbps LPCM 59 94P 28 Mbps 59 94P or 35 Mbps 59 94P cannot be converted 162 Troubleshooting Cannot convert the scene The camcorder cannot convert scenes that were recorded using a video configuration that is not supported PAL or SECAM You cannot convert scenes that were recorded or edited using another device and then transferred to a memory card connected to a computer MP4 scenes recorded with a recording mode of 4 Mbps can only be converted to MP4 movies with a recording mode of 4 Mbps or 3 Mbps Similarly MP4 scenes recorded with a recording mode of 3 Mbps can only be converted to MP4 movies with a recording mode of 3 Mbps Cannot divide the scene Initialize only using the camcorder The scene could not be divided because the camcorder s internal scene management data log is full Save your recordings LL 114 and initialize the memory card M 38 Try dividing the scene again Use the supplied software to save the scene and divide it on the computer Cannot join 23 98P and 29 97P scenes to convert them Cannot join 59 94i and 23 98P scenes to convert them Cannot join PF29 97 and 23 98P scenes to convert them The combination of scenes y
7. 6 Touch 24H to use 24 hour clock or leave it unselected to use 12 hour clock AM PM 7 Touch OK to start the clock and close the setup screen e NOTES e You can adjust the date and time later on with the Date Time setting e 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 i built in lithium battery LZ 170 and set the time zone date and time again Changing the Language The default language of the camcorder is English You can set OK Language Men it to one of 27 languages A ee a Beuth EAAnVIKa Espanol Francais Italiano Magyar vi Melayu Nederlands Norsk a Dee uTO M 1 Open the Language xi screen FUNC 3 MENU amp Language isl e Touching FUNC is necessary only when performing the procedure in mode 36 First Time Settings 2 Touch the desired language and then touch OK 3 Touch 3X to close the menu e NOTES e Some control buttons such as ZOOM FUNC and MENU will appear in English regardless of the language selected Changing the Time Zone Change the time zone to match your location The default setting is New York In addition the camcorder is able to retain the date and time of an additional location This is convenient when you travel so that you can set the camcorder to match t
8. EFE 59 94i GEE PF29 97 PERE 23 98P For MP4 movies FEE 29 97P PERE 23 98P Slow amp Fast When Recording Mode is set to 35 Mbps 59 94P e 51 Motion CB Off PEER 29 97P PER 23 98P When Recording Mode is set to 24 Mbps or 17 Mbps and Frame Rate is set to R 29 97P 0B Off ERE 59 94P PERE 23 98P When Recording Mode is set to 24 Mbps or 17 Mbps and Frame Rate is set to FEX ET 23 98P 0B Off EEE 59 94P FEY 29 97P Video Snapshot fff 2 sec Kf3 4 sec R3 8 sec e 91 Length Time Code ERa Preset GRE Regen e 76 Mode Time Code GE Rec Run E Free Run e 76 Running Mode DF NDF ID DF 0 NDF e 77 Appendix Menu Options Lists Menu item Setting options CAMERA n m Initial Time Reset OK e 76 Code User Bit Output RD Fixed MMM Pulldown 6 78 Mode User Bit Type R Setting EMB Time Dig Date e 78 147 Color Bars G3 Off AAB SMPTE EXT ARIB e 90 1 kHz Tone EZD 12 dB EZD 18 dB EXD 20 dB CH Off e 90 File Numbering amp amp 2 Reset G Continuous e e e Available Space 81 e _ in Memory Used Space in A 8 e e E Memory Initialize SD A Mem Card A 8 Mem Card B e e e 38 File Numbering MP4 movies and photos are saved as files in folders You
9. Charge the battery pack Battery pack is exhausted Charge the battery pack Troubleshooting Check the memory card Cannot access the memory card Check the memory card and make sure it is inserted correctly Amemory card error occurred The camcorder cannot record or display the image Try removing and reinserting the memory card or use a different memory card You inserted a MultiMedia Card MMC into the camcorder Use a recommended memory card A 37 If after the message disappears 8 appears in red perform the following Turn off the camcorder and remove and reinsert the memory card If A B turns back to green you can 163 resume recording playback If the problem persists save your recordings QJ 114 and _ initialize the memory card Q 38 Do not disconnect the power source Do not disconnect the USB cable unless you first use the computer to safely end the connection When the camcorder is in mode and is connected to the computer with the supplied USB cable the camcorder cannot be operated Disconnecting the USB cable or power source while this message appears may result in permanent loss of the recordings on the memory card Use the computer s Safely Remove Hardware function to end the connection and disconnect the USB cable before using the camcorder File name error The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Set amp File Numbering to Reset and delete all the MP4 mo
10. Speaker Volume 10 mum 5106 Q5 e e 101 0 15 8 Notification m High Volume amp 3 gt Low Volume C Off e e Sounds Audio Output CH Sl CH1 CH2 AM CH1 CH1 E CH2 CH2 e e 110 EXE All All Monitor Delay M Line Out MMM Normal 89 Wireless Remote 9 On CB Off OFF e e E Control Tally Lamp R9 On Rid Off e o CUSTOM Dial amp XY Tv Av E Manual Exposure K AGC Limit 96 Button 4 Exposure CH Off Assign Button 1 is Powered IS amp BLC Always On to Face Only AF 97 to BB Video Snapshot WB WB Priority Pre REC Assign Button 5 4 IR Light Audio Output CH EGG AF MF EE Rec Review EINA Rec Programs GUN BLC Always On EINA White Balance GUN AGC Limit GON Focus Ge Exposure GUN Audio Scene GN Mic Level EINA Zoom GUN Image Stabilizer EINA Image Effects GUNS Wi Fi Remote CH Off Appendix Menu Options Lists Menu item Setting options CAMERA n oF Powered IS E Press and Hold R Toggle On Off e Button Set WB Priority MB Automatic 2 Daylight s Shade amp Cloudy e Fluorescent 2 Fluorescent H 24 Tungsten R38 Color Temperature 441 Set 1 x42 Set 2 Focus Zoom Ring MHM Normal R37 Reverse e z E Direction Focus Zoom Ring I Fast 6 Normal BB Sl
11. 3 M manual e he audio level indicator and current audio recording level will appear on the screen e Touch A automatic to return the camcorder to automatic audio recording levels dB 40 20 0 Audio level indicator LETT Current audio level __ 70 Manual audio level adjustment Audio level adjustment bar 2 Touch and hold lt 4 or gt to adjust the audio recording level as necessary e As a guideline adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will go to the right of the 18 dB mark one mark right of the 20 dB mark only occasionally 3 Touch 3 to lock the audio recording level at the current level Recording Audio To display the audio level indicator Usually the audio level indicator will be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the audio recording level You can choose to display it also when the audio level is adjusted automatically 1 Open the automatic audio recording level screen FUNC 3 V Mic Level 9 A automatic 2 Touch Audio Level Indicator and then touch X Gi NOTES a e When the audio level meter reaches the red point O dB the sound may be distorted e We recommend using headphones to check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording level or when the microphone attenuator Is activated Wind Screen Built in Microphone The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors You can
12. 400x with the m 3 Digital Zoom setting 59 This camcorder also features a digital tele converter which allows you to enlarge the image on the screen digitally Digital zoom is not available in mode or when m 3 Conversion Lens is set to WA H58 Using the Focus Zoom Ring 1 Set the focus zoom ring switch to ZOOM Focus zoom ring 2 urn the focus zoom ring to adjust the zoom e urn the focus zoom ring slowly for a slow zoom turn it faster for faster zooms e he zoom bar that appears on the screen indicates the approximate zoom position Gi NOTES e f you turn the focus zoom ring too quickly the camcorder may not be able to zoom immediately In such case the camcorder will zoom after you finish turning the ring 60 Zooming Using the Zoom Rockers or Wireless Controller Move the zoom rocker on the camcorder or handle unit toward W wide angle to zoom out Move it toward T telephoto to zoom in e You can also use the zoom buttons on the wireless controller e By default the camcorder s zoom rocker the rocker near the grip belt operates at a variable speed press gently for a slow zoom press harder for faster zooms Setting the Zoom Speed You can set the zoom speed for the zoom rockers and wireless controller To set the zoom speed of the camcorder s zoom rocker First set the overall zoom speed to one of three levels Next e select whether the zoom rocker operates at a con
13. Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays 152 Troubleshooting 156 List of Messages 161 List of Messages for Wi Fi Functions 165 Handling Precautions 168 Camcorder 168 Battery Pack 169 Memory Card 170 Built in Rechargeable Lithium Battery 170 Lithium Button Battery 171 Disposal 171 Maintenance Others 172 Cleaning 172 Condensation 172 Using the Camcorder Abroad 173 Optional Accessories 174 Specifications 179 Index 183 About this Manual Introduction About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon XA25 XA20 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 LO 156 11 Conventions Used in this Manual e IMPORTANT Precautions related to the camcorder s operation e i NOTES Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures POINTS TO CHECK Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described e T Reference page number within this manual e EZE Used as an abbreviation for the model indicated in the icon The icon refers to text and illustrations that apply only to the indicated model e The following terms are used in this manual Memory card refers to an SD SDHC or SDXC memory card Screen refers to the OLED screen and the viewfinder screen Scene refers to one movie unit from the point you press the START STOP button to start recording until
14. ZOOM 4 Touch M digital tele converter and then touch X e The center of the screen will be enlarged approximately 2 times and the icon will appear e Touch B again before closing the screen to deactivate the digital tele converter Gi NOTES e You can attach the optional tele converter and use it in conjunction with this function to increase the n effect e The digital tele converter cannot be set while recording or when m 3 Conversion Lens is set to WA H58 e he image is digitally processed so the image will deteriorate throughout the zoom range 64 Advanced Image Stabilization Advanced Image Stabilization The image stabilizer reduces camcorder blur blur due to the camcorder moving so you can get nice stable shots Select the image stabilization mode according to the shooting conditions Operating modes CAMERA M 1 Open the Image Stabilizer screen FUNC 63 Image Stabilizer 2 Touch the desired IS mode and then touch XX Options Default value CWS Dynamic Compensates for a higher degree of camcorder shake such as when shooting while walking and is more effective as the zoom approaches full wide angle W Standard Compensates for a lower degree of camcorder shake such as when shooting while remaining stationary and is suitable for shooting natural looking scenes Gp Off Use this setting when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod Powered IS After setting an assignable
15. you can enjoy two channel linear PCM audio recording with a sampling frequency of 79 48 kHz LPCM audio playback is also available for scenes recorded with those recording modes Only available when the handle unit is attached to the camcorder Operating modes GAMERA VEDI AUTO CM ewe Recording Audio to Channel 1 CH1 This camcorder features many convenient options for recording audio The following table provides a summary of selecting the audio recorded to channel 1 which depends on whether the handle unit is attached the position of the INPUT terminal ON OFF switch and whether a microphone or analog audio source is connected to the MIC terminal See Recording Audio to Channel 2 CH2 LL 86 for details about channel 2 Doe IU Audio source connected to Handle unit ON OFF switch Audio source recorded to channel 1 S MIC terminal position ON Yes INPUT 1 terminal No INPUT 1 terminal Attached Yes MIC terminal OFF No Built in microphone Yes MIC terminal Not attached No Built in microphone 80 Recording Audio Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camcorder In order to use the microphone holder and INPUT 1 INPUT 2 terminals the handle unit must be attached to the camcorder Follow the procedure below to attach a microphone refer also to the following illustration To connect an external device to the camcorder plug the device s cable into the desired termina
16. 3 Mbps 4 Mbps 4 Mbps 3 Mbps 3 Mbps 3 Mbps a NOTES e Scenes with a frame rate of 23 98P can be joined only with other scenes with a frame rate of 23 98P They cannot be joined with scenes with other frame rates e While converting movies video and audio signals will not be output from the camcorder s terminals Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder Operating modes In High Definition Connect the camcorder to Blu ray Disc recorders and other AVCHD compatible digital video recorders using the supplied USB cable to make perfect copies of your movies in high definition If the external digital video recorder has an SD memory card slot you can use the memory card to copy your movies without connecting the camcorder Make sure the external device is compatible with the type of memory card used 119 Connecting 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter 2 Open the desired AVCHD movie index screen Q 100 3 Connect the camcorder to the digital video recorder using the supplied USB cable 4 Select the memory card that contains the scenes you want to copy e Select an option other than All for PC only e Camcorder When the connection is successfully established USB Connection appears on the Screen Recording Details will vary depending on the device used so be sure to refer to the instruction manual of the digital video recorder
17. 94P or 59 941 e When recording under dark conditions the focusing range narrows and the picture may appear blurred e While using autofocus you can turn the focus zoom ring to focus manually When you stop turning the ring the camcorder returns to autofocus This is useful in situations such as when focusing on a subject on the other side of a window e When the recording program is set to 3 Fireworks the focus will be set to OO and cannot be changed Focus Adjustment e Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects or in the following cases In such case focus manually Reflective surfaces Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines Fast moving subjects Through dirty or wet windows Night scenes Face Detection amp Tracking The camcorder automatically detects people s faces and uses this information to select the optimal focus and exposure settings You can use tracking to have the camcorder track and optimize settings for a different subject You can also use tracking to optimize settings for moving subjects such as pets You must use the touch screen to select the subject Operating modes CAMERA Mj POINTS TO CHECK e Select a recording program other than 38 Night Scene 8 Low Light or 3 Fireworks By default face detection amp tracking are activated If the function was turned off perform the following procedure to turn it on 1 Open the Face Detection amp Tra
18. 98P e n certain cases faces may not be detected correctly Typical examples include Faces extremely small large dark or bright in relation to the overall picture Faces turned to the side at a diagonal or partially hidden e Face detection amp tracking cannot be used in the following cases When the shutter speed used is slower than 1 30 1 24 if the frame rate is set to 23 98P When the digital zoom is activated at more than 80x zoom e Touching somewhere with a color or pattern unique to the subject will make it easier to track However if there is another subject in the vicinity that shares similar characteristics to the selected subject the camcorder may start tracking the incorrect subject Touch the screen again to select the desired subject e n certain cases the camcorder may not be able to track the subject Typical examples include Subjects extremely small or large in relation to the overall picture Subjects too similar to the background Subjects lacking sufficient contrast Fast moving subjects When shooting indoors with insufficient lighting Zooming Zooming Operating modes CAMERA VEDIA AUTO CM wena To zoom in and out you can use the focus zoom ring the zoom rockers on the camcorder and handle unit the zoom buttons on the wireless controller or the zoom controls on the touch screen In addition to the 20x optical zoom in M mode you can turn on the digital zoom
19. Adjusting the focus 1 Touch MF 2 Press one of the focus controls to adjust the focus as necessary e Press one of the controls on the NEAR side to focus closer or one of the controls on the FAR side to focus farther away e There are three levels of adjustment is the smallest and lt lt lt gt gt gt the largest Adjusting the zoom Press one of the zoom controls to adjust the zoom position as necessary e Press one of the controls on the WIDE side to zoom out or one of the controls on the TELE side to zoom in e There are three levels of adjustment is the slowest and lt lt lt gt gt gt is the fastest Gi NOTES e Depending on the network setup and conditions there may be a delay when using live view and configuring settings e When color bars are being displayed live view updates will stop e When Wi Fi remote is activated Time Zone DST Date Time and GPS Auto Time Setting are not available If GPS Auto Time Setting had previously been set to Auto Update it will automatically be set to Disable and cannot be changed It will return to its previous setting when you deactivate Wi Fi Remote e Only one device may be connected to the camcorder at a time 130 Remote Browse Viewing Recordings Using a Web Browser on Your iOS or Android Device Remote Browse Viewing Recordings Using a Web Browser on Your iOS or Android Device With the Rem
20. Audio Recording Level INPUT Terminals po You can set the audio recording level for audio input to automatic or manual independently for each channel Furthermore when you adjust the audio recording level manually you can set the level from 00 to 18 dB independently for each channel as well 1 Set the audio level switch of the desired channel to A automatic or M manual e f you set the switch to A the audio level will be adjusted automatically and you do not need to perform the rest of the procedure If you set the switch to M continue the procedure to set the audio recording level 2 Turn the corresponding audio level dial e For reference MIN refers to OO the larger mark in the middle of the dial corresponds to O0 dB and MAX corresponds to 18 dB e As a guideline adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will go to the right of the 18 dB mark one mark right of the 20 dB mark only occasionally Gi NOTES e When the audio level meter reaches the red point O dB the sound may be distorted e f the audio level meter display is normal but the sound is distorted activate the microphone s attenuator LT 88 e We recommend using headphones to check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording i level or when the microphone attenuator is activated e When using automatic adjustment if both INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 are set to the same audio input external microphone or external line
21. Computer or FTP Server Transferring Files to a Computer or FTP Server You can wirelessly transfer files recordings directly to a computer or an FIP server You will need a correctly configured FIP server During the manual setup procedure you will need to enter the FIP server s IP address port user name password and file transfer destination where the files will be transferred to To enter text for the various settings use the virtual keyboard LJ 136 195 Qu s oL Jo L J Access point Computer Operating modes 1 Camcorder Open the desired movie index screen A 100 2 Open the FTP Transfer screen MENU 3 m Wi Fi FTP Transfer 3 Enter the FTP server s IP address for FTP Server and the port number for Port 4 Touch Next 5 Enter the user name and password and then touch Next 6 Enter for Destination Folder and then touch OK e Depending on the FIP server s settings the required text for the port number and destination folder may differ Check the settings on your FTP server e The camcorder will connect to the access point selected in Wi Fi Connection Using an Access Point Q 137 7 When Save the access point appears on the screen touch OK and then perform the procedure in Wi Fi Connection Using an Access Point L 137 7 8 Touch the desired memory card and then touch OK e You can select both memory cards e Touch All files to transfer all the recordings
22. FTP Transfer Smartphone Connection Access Point Connection FTP Server Settings Appendix Menu Options Lists Data Code Displays the date and or time when the scene or photo was recorded PE Camera Data Displays the aperture f stop and shutter speed used when recording the scene or photo TV Type When you connect the camcorder to a TV using the supplied STV 250N Stereo Video Cable 146 select the setting according to the type of TV in order to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio 0 4 3 TV TV sets with 4 3 aspect ratio A8 Wide TV TV sets with 16 9 aspect ratio e When the TV type is set to GB 4 3 TV during the playback of video originally recorded with an aspect ratio of 16 9 the picture will not be displayed fullscreen amp Recording Setup Menu item Setting options CAMERA m Movie Format MED AVCHD MLB MP4 e 39 Recording For AVCHD movies e 47 Mode 28 Mbps LPCM 59 94P 28 Mbps 59 94P 24 Mbps LPCM 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 5 Mbps For MP4 movies 35 Mbps 59 94P 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 4 Mbps 3 Mbps Recording P Rec Media for Movies e 39 Media Mem Card A B Mem Card B Rec Media for Photos e e Mem Card A B Mem Card B Dual Relay Standard Recording Dual Recording Relay Recording e 49 Recording Frame Rate For AVCHD movies 50
23. Handling Precautions Regarding the use of non Canon battery packs e For your safety battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs will not be charged even if you attach them to this camcorder or to the optional CG 800 Battery Charger e We recommend using genuine Canon battery packs bearing the Intelligent System mark e f you attach to the camcorder battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs Hj will appear and the remaining battery time will not be displayed CD Intelligent Li ion Battery Memory Card e 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 e o not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt e Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields e Do not leave memory caras in places subject to high humidity and high temperature e Do not disassemble bend drop or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them to water Check the direction before inserting the memory card Forcing a memory card into a 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 Secure Digital SD memory cards have a physical switch to prevent writing on the card so as to avoid the accidental erasure of the card s content To write prot
24. IP address and the name for that address are correctly configured Set the DNS server s IP address in the camcorder f you are not using a DNS server set the DNS address to 0 0 0 0 f you are using a wireless gateway router make sure all of the devices in the network including the camcorder are configured with the correct gateway address Wi Fi authentication unsuccessful Make sure the camcorder and access point are using the same authentication encryption method and encryption key If the access point is using MAC address filtering enter the camcorder s MAC address in the access point s configuration screen Wi Fi cannot be used while the wireless microphone is attached The camcorder s Wi Fi functions cannot be used while the optional WM V1 Wireless Microphone is connected to the camcorder Disconnect the microphone from the MIC terminal and turn it off Wi Fi connection terminated Cordless phones microwave ovens refrigerators and other appliances may interfere with the wireless signal Try using the camcorder in a location farther away from such appliances The camcorder may not be able to connect to the access point if too many devices are accessing it After a short while establish the connection again Wi Fi error Incorrect authentication method Make sure the camcorder and access point are correctly configured Make sure the camcorder and access point are using the same authentication encryption method and
25. Priority Turns white balance priority on off QA 150 Pre REC Turns pre recording on off LJ 92 Default setting for assignable button 2 3t IR Light Turns the infrared light on off J 94 C Audio Output CH Switches the audio output channel between CH1 CH2 CH1 CH1 CH2 CH2 and AI AII QQ 110 FRI AF MF X Switches between autofocus and manual focus LL 54 Default setting for assignable button 1 H Rec Review Reviews the last scene that was recorded Q 46 Default setting for assignable button 5 GUN Rec Programs Functions the same as selecting Rec Programs LL 66 68 73 in the FUNC panel ENA BLC Always On Functions the same as selecting amp BLC Always On QA 70 in the FUNC panel GUNS White Balance Functions the same as selecting WB White Balance QQ 71 in the FUNC panel 98 Assignable Buttons GUN AGC Limit Functions the same as selecting If AGC Limit QA 65 in the FUNC panel GUN Focus Functions the same as selecting Focus 1 54 in the FUNC panel GUN Exposure Functions the same as selecting L4 Exposure LL 68 in the FUNC panel GUN Audio Scene Functions the same as selecting AUD Audio Scene QA 81 in the FUNC panel GUNS Mic Level Functions the same as selecting 4 Mic Level CL 82 in the FUNC panel GIN Zoom Functions the same as selecting ZOOM Zoom LL 59 in the FUNC panel GUNS Image Stabilizer Functions the same as s
26. Set 1 or 15 2 Set 2 Point the camcorder at a white object so it fills the whole screen and touch Set WB When the adjustment is completed 8 stops flashing and disappears The camcorder will retain the custom white balance even if you turn it off Options Default value MB Automatic The camcorder automatically sets the white balance for natural looking colors Daylight To record outdoors on a bright day fix Shade To record in shaded places Cloudy To record on a cloudy day B RYPZ Fluorescent To record under warm white cool white or warm white type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting gt Fluorescent H To record under daylight or daylight type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting Tungsten To record under tungsten and tungsten type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting IK Color Temperature Allows you to set the color temperature between 2 000 K and 15 000 K 41 Set 1 14542 Set 2 Use the custom white balance settings to make white subjects appear white under colored lighting 12 White Balance Gi NOTES e When you select a custom white balance Set m amp Digital Zoom to Q Off Reset the white balance when you change locations or the lighting or other conditions change Depending on the light source a may keep flashing The result will still be better than with AWB Automatic e Using a custom white balance may provide better results in the following
27. X Approximate zoom speeds handle unit s zoom rocker Selected Zoom Speed Level setting constant speed E38 Slow 833 Normal BSS Fast 1 slowest 4 min 45 sec 3 min 1 min 16 fastest 4 sec 2 5 Sec 1 9 sec Measured from full wide angle to full telephoto When the zoom speed is too fast approximately 1 9 seconds end to end the camcorder will have more trouble focusing automatically while zooming 62 Zooming To set the zoom speed of the wireless controller For the wireless controller first set the overall Zoom speed to one of three levels The wireless controller operates at a constant speed that you can select Refer to the following table for a summary of the zoom speed 1 Open the Zoom Speed Level screen FUNC MENU 3 Zoom Speed Level 2 Touch A Fast 6 Normal or Rl Slow and then touch e When Zoom Speed Level is set to E33 Fast the sound made by the camcorder s internal machinery will increase and may be recorded in the scene 3 Touch Wireless Ctrlr Zoom Speed 4 Touch 1 or or drag your finger along the bar to select the desired constant speed 5 Touch X Approximate zoom speeds wireless controller Wireless Ctrlr Zoom Speed Level setting Zoom Speed sms BNiSow BB Normal 823 Fast 1 slowest 4 min 45 sec 3 min 1 min 16 fastest 4 sec 2 5 SEC 1 9 S66 Measured from full wide angle to full telephoto When the zoo
28. X e Xs appears on the screen e Alternatively you can set an assignable button to 7g BLC Always On QA 97 In that case press the assignable button to turn the backlight correction on and off Gi NOTES e Setting the exposure compensation is not available during infrared mode e he camcorder will return to automatic exposure if the camcorder is turned off the power switch is operated or the recording program is changed e If youset amp CUSTOM Dial amp Button to L4 Exposure QA 96 you can adjust the exposure compensation value with the CUSTOM dial and button White Balance White Balance The white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions Operating modes CAMERA VEDIA AVCHD MPA 2070 CM GNE G POINTS TO CHECK e Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs 11 1 Open the white balance screen FUNC WB White Balance 2 Touch the desired option and then touch X e When you select IK Color Temperature amp 1 Set 1 or 1 amp 2 Set 2 set the color temperature or a custom white balance with the appropriate procedure below before touching gt lt e he icon of the selected option will appear on the screen To set the color temperature K Color Temperature Touch lt d or gt to set the desired value e You can also drag your finger along the dial To set a custom white balance 4 41
29. YouTube and your movies and photos to Facebook even when you are away from your home network You can even save and play back MP4 movies and photos on the iOS device The Movie Uploader app provided by PIXELA is available for free from the App Store Not available for MP4 movies recorded at 35 Mbps o iOS device Operating modes Gi POINTS TO CHECK e Before you perform this procedure for the first time install the Movie Uploader app on your iOS device The app can be downloaded for free from the following site http appstore com movieuploader 1 Camcorder Open the desired movie index screen 100 2 Camcorder Open the Movie Uploader screen MENU 3 m 3 Wi Fi Movie Uploader e he camcorder s SSID network name will appear e he camcorder will be ready to connect with the iOS device e o set or change the camcorder s password perform the procedure in Setting the Camcorder s Password LL 124 starting from step 2 3 iOS device Activate Wi Fi in the settings screen e he network names of detected access points will appear 4 iOS device Touch the access point with the same SSID displayed in step 2 e f you have performed this procedure before and you have not changed the camcorder s password the connection will be established automatically 5 iOS device Enter the camcorder s password set previously e Connected will appear on the camcorder s screen and the connection will be est
30. a list of detected SSIDs and then enter your password For details see Searching for Access Points LL 138 Manual Setup You manually enter the access point s SSID password and other network settings This method is recommended for advanced users of Wi Fi networks For details see Manual Setup CO 138 WPS which stands for Wi Fi Protected Setup is a standard that makes connecting to a access point easier Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS If your access point is WPS compatible bears the logo shown on the right connecting the camcorder to it can be very easy With WPS you will either use the WPS Button method or WPS PIN Code method see the description in the previous section If you cannot successfully connect the camcorder using WPS try using the Search for Access Points method Refer also to the router s instruction manual Wi Fi PROTECTED SETUP 1 WPS Button method Press and hold the WPS button on the access point e Depending on the access point the amount of time required may differ e Make sure the router s WPS function is activated WPS PIN Code method From a computer or similar device connected to the access point use the Web browser to open the router s WPS settings screen After the 8 digit PIN code appears on the camcorders screen enter it into your router s WPS settings screen 138 Wi Fi Connection Using an Access Point 2 Within 2 minutes touch OK on the camcorder s scre
31. a percentage and the remaining recording time CAMERA mode or playback time MEDIA mode e f the battery pack is exhausted the battery information may not be displayed Appendix Menu Options Lists HDMI Time Code When set to J On the HDMI signal output from the camcorder includes the camcorder s time code HDMI Status Displays a screen where you can verify the standard of the output signal from the HDMI OUT terminal Output Onscreen Displays When set to fS On the camcorder s onscreen displays will appear also on the screen of a TV or monitor connected to the camcorder Distance Units Selects the units to use for the focusing distance display while focusing manually This setting also affects units for GPS information when using the optional GP E2 GPS Receiver GPS Auto Time Setting When the optional GP E2 GPS Receiver is attached to the camcorder you can have the camcorder automatically set the time based on the information acquired from GPS For more details refer to Setting Time from GPS on the Camera in the receiver s instruction manual GPS Information Display When the optional GP E2 GPS Receiver is attached to the camcorder this function allows you to view GPS information For more details refer to Viewing GPS Information in the receiver s instruction manual Demo Mode The demonstration mode displays the camcorder s main features It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with
32. again e f incomplete files remain at the transfer destination check the content and make sure they are safe to delete before deleting them Gi NOTES e Depending on the access point s settings and capability it may take some time to transfer files Wi Fi Connection Using an Access Point Wi Fi Connection Using an Access Point The camcorder can connect to a Wi Fi network using a wireless router access point and even remember the settings for the four most recently used access points General requirements e Correctly configured router that complies with the 802 11a b g n protocol and is d Wi Fi certified bears the logo shown on the right and a home network Ori 137 CERTIFIED Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA AVCHD Select the desired connection method Options WPS Button Simply press and hold the WPS button on your access point and then touch the camcorder s screen This is the easiest connection method if you are using a WPS compatible router For details see Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS LL 137 WPS PIN Code Access the access point s configuration screen using your Web browser The camcorder will give you a PIN code which you will enter into the browser You will need a WPS compatible router and a computer or other device connected to it For details see Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS LL 137 Search for Access Points Following the camcorder s onscreen instructions you select your access point from
33. also to free up space on the memory card Operating modes Deleting a Single Scene 103 1 Play back the scene you wish to delete A 100 2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls 3 Open the Delete screen II FUNC 63 Delete 4 Touch Yes e The scene is deleted 5 Touch OK Deleting Scenes from the Index Screen 1 Open the index screen A 100 e o delete all the scenes recorded on a specific date drag your finger left right until a scene you want to delete appears 2 Open the Delete screen FUNC 3 Delete 3 Touch the desired option e When you touch Select perform the following procedure to select the individual scenes you want to delete before touching Yes 4 Touch Yes e Touch Stop to interrupt the operation while it is in progress Some scenes may be deleted nevertheless n e he selected scenes are deleted 5 Touch OK To select individual scenes 1 Touch on the individual scenes you want to delete e A checkmark v will appear on the scenes you touch The total number of selected scenes will appear next to the v4 icon e ouch a selected scene to remove the checkmark To remove all checkmarks at once touch Remove All 3 Yes 104 Deleting Scenes 2 After selecting all the desired scenes touch OK Options date folder name Delete all the scenes recorded on a particular date For AVCHD movies the date will appear in the control button For MP4 mo
34. and perform the file transfer again Cannot connect a Wi Fi enabled external device wirelessly to the camcorder Use the amp Reset All setting to reset the camcorder The camcorder s SSID will return to the default setting and the password will return to not being configured so set the password again Then delete the previous network settings from the external device and try connect it to the camcorder List of Messages in alphabetical order Refer to List of Messages for Wi Fi Functions Q 165 for a list of messages related to Wi Fi functions Accessing the memory card Do not remove the memory card You opened the double memory card slot cover while the camcorder was accessing the memory card or the camcorder started accessing the memory card as you opened the double memory card slot cover Do not remove the memory card until this message disappears Back up recordings regularly This message may appear when you turn on the camcorder In the event of a malfunction recordings may be lost so back up your recordings regularly i Battery pack is not compatible Turning off the camcorder A battery pack not recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder was attached and the camcorder was turned on The camcorder will automatically turn off in 4 seconds 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
35. data transfer speed of memory cards When you buy a new memory card look for the Speed Class logo on the package To record movies using a recording mode with a video quality of 28 Mbps or 35 Mbps we recommend using memory cards rated SD Speed Class 6 or 10 When you record movies using other recording modes we recommend using memory cards rated SD Speed Class 4 6 or 10 To record movies using slow amp fast motion we recommend using memory cards rated SD Speed Class 10 SDXC Memory Cards You can use SDXC memory cards with this camcorder When using memory cards with other devices such as digital recorders computers and card readers make sure that the external device is compatible with SDXC cards For information about the compatibility of SDXC cards contact the computer operating system or memory card manufacturer E Qo IMPORTANT e f you use an SDXC memory card with a computer OS that is not SDXC compatible you may be prompted to format the memory card In such case cancel the operation to prevent data loss e After repeatedly recording deleting and editing scenes fragmented memory it will take longer to write data on the memory card and recording may stop Save your recordings and initialize the memory card 38 Using a Memory Card Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Make sure to initialize QJ 38 all memory cards before using them with this camcorder 1 Turn off the camcorder e Make sure the POWER CHG in
36. e Do not carry the camcorder by the OLED panel Be careful when closing the OLED panel When using a wrist strap do not allow the camcorder to swing and hit an object e Handle the touch screen with care Do not apply excessive force and do not use ballpoint pens or other hard tipped tools to operate the touch screen This may damage the touch screen s surface e Do not attach protective film on the touch screen The camcorder features a capacitive touch Screen so you may not be able to correctly operate the touch screen with an additional protective layer e Do not hold the camcorder in the same posture for long periods of times as this may cause low temperature contact burns Even if the camcorder does not feel too hot prolonged contact with the same body part may cause skin redness or blistering The use of a tripod is recommended for people with circulation problems or very sensitive skin or when using the camcorder in very hot places e Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures like the inside of a car parked under direct sunlight or high humidity e Do not use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as above TVs near plasma TVs or mobile phones e Do not use the camcorder s Wi Fi functions inside hospitals medical clinics or onboard aircraft In addition do not use them near medical equipment or sensitive electronic devices as it may affect their performance In the case of pacemakers keep the c
37. guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment Model ID0025 including WLAN Module Model RF400 FCC ID AZD400 This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This transmitter must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with
38. may cause condensation water droplets to form on its internal surfaces Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected Continued use may damage the camcorder Condensation may form in the following cases e When the camcorder is moved quickly from cold to warm places e When the camcorder is left in a humid room e When a cold room is heated rapidly To avoid condensation e Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature e Remove the memory card and battery pack Then place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust gradually to temperature changes before removing it from the bag When condensation is detected The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the location and weather conditions As a general rule wait for 2 hours before resuming use of the camcorder Maintenance Others Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Consult a Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use Playback on a TV Screen 173 You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the NTSC system NTSC is used in the following regions countries Americas All of North America and Central America most Caribbean islands except in French territories like Guadeloupe and Martin
39. memory card is currently available for recording or how much is in use If total recording time and total number of photos e Estimated figures about available movie recording time and available number of photos are approximate and based on the recording mode currently in use and a photo size of 1920x1080 e You can also check the memory card s Speed Class 148 Appendix Menu Options Lists System Setup Menu item Setting options D m RA Language 5 Cesky Dansk Deutsch EMnvik English Espa ol e e 35 Francais Italiano Magyar Melayu Nederlands Norsk Polski Portugu s Romana Suomi Svenska T rk e Pycckw Ykpaiuceka 591 28 arate 55 p n x 8889 8x 8t01 AA Time Zone DST f home time zone or 3K travel time zone e e 36 New York list of world time zones 3 DST adjustment Toggle on or off Date Time Date Time e e 35 Date Format Y M D M D Y D M Y Y year M month D day 24H Toggle on 24 hour clock or off 12 hour clock OLED Brightness EMI Bright MMM Normal e e OLED Dimmer Toggle on or off OLED Mirror GI On id Off E 2 Image OLED Color B blue 25 to 25 0 e e Balance R red 25 to 25 0 VF Brightness Ga Bright AM Normal e e Headphone Muo QFF e 89 Volume 0 15 8 119
40. of purchase Labor For a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase labor will be provided free of charge by our factory service centers or designated service facilities located in the United States When returning Equipment under this warranty you must pre pay the shipping charges and you must enclose the Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase with a complete explanation of the problem During the ONE YEAR warranty period repairs will be made and the Equipment will be return shipped to you free of charge For repairs after the warranty period is over you will be given an estimate of the cost of repair and an opportunity to approve or disapprove of the repair expense before it is incurred If you approve repairs will be made and the Equipment will be return shipped to you shipping charges apply If you disapprove we will return ship the equipment at no charge to you 85 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 duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the event of failure or other malfuncti
41. operation while it is in progress External Connections Connecting to an External Monitor When you connect the camcorder to an external monitor for recording or playback use the terminal on the camcorder that matches the one you wish to use on the monitor Then select the video signal output configuration The camcorder will automatically switch between the AV OUT and HDMI 107 OUT terminals based on the external connection Seating nodos uro M Connection Diagram We recommend that you power the camcorder from a household power outlet using the compact power adapter OUT mi HDMI OUT terminal AV OUT terminal 1 HTC 100 S HD SD SDI terminal High Speed HDMI Cable supplied STV 250N BNC cable Stereo Video commercially available Cable Supplied E VIDEO IN SDI IN HDMI IN AUDIO IN EZE only J mo eee 74 108 Connecting to an External Monitor Selecting the Terminal Used For Output To output your recordings on an external monitor you must first select which terminal you will use 1 Open the Output Terminal screen FUNC MENU Output Terminal e Touching FUNC is necessary only when performing the procedure in mode 2 Touch the desired option and then touch X e f you selected Kil HD SD SDI BI HD SD SDI amp HDMI or DII HDMI continue with the relevant procedure below to configure the output signal Options Rid Off There is no output from an
42. or New files to transfer only those recordings that have not been previously transferred e Once connected the wireless transfer will begin e You can touch Stop and then 2 to stop the wireless transfer while it is in progress However depending on when you stop the operation some files will be transferred 9 Touch OK e The wireless transfer will end Transferring Files to a Computer or FTP Server Using the virtual keyboard When you need to enter text for various settings touch the text field and a virtual keyboard will appear on the screen You must use the touch screen to operate the virtual keyboard The illustrations below explain the various keys you can use Cancel 196 owitch between letters and numbers special characters Change the position of the cursor Delete the character to the cursor s left backspace Caps Lock When the numerical keyboard is displayed switches between set 1 and set 2 of special characters gt j IN fe o IMPORTANT e Observe the following precautions when transferring files Failing to do so may interrupt the transfer and incomplete files may remain at the transfer destination Do not open the double memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder e f the file transfer is interrupted select New files and perform the file transfer
43. range of frequencies and channels which also determines whether the camcorder can connect with iOS and Android devices within that range Frequency Channel Connect with iOS and Android devices 2412 to 2462 MHz 1 to 11 Yes 5280 to 5320 MHz 56 to 64 No 5 45 to 5805 MHz 149 to 161 Yes Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted The information in this manual is verified as of April 2013 Subject to change without notice Index A Abroad using the camcorder 173 AGC automatic gain control limit 65 Aperture f number 66 68 Aspect ratio of a connected TU o LM 146 Assignable buttons s 97 Audio equalizer Less 84 Audio output 0000 eee eee 110 Audio recording level 82 Audio reference signal 90 Audio scene select 81 AUTO mode uacosccucesce qiero Rd eee ees 41 Auto slow shutter 0000 145 Av recording program lsus 66 AV OUT terminal 107 109 B Backlight correction 70 Battery pack Battery information 150 Charging 0 cece eee eee 21 Remaining charge indicator 155 Beach recording program 73 Built in backup battery 170 Built in microphone 000000es 79 C Capturing photos from a movie 102 CINEMA MOO
44. selecting the audio scene that matches your surroundings This will greatly enhance the sense of being there Alternatively you can select c Custom Setting in order to adjust the camcorder s various audio settings to your liking See the following table for the settings used by each audio scene Not available in mode Operating modes CAMERA 1 AUTO CM ewe 1 Open the audio scene selection screen FUNC AUDIO Audio Scene 2 Touch the desired option and then touch XX e When you select c Custom Setting customize the audio settings to your preference with the relevant procedures see the reference pages in the following table Options Default value 4s Standard To record most general situations The camcorder records with standard settings Music To vibrantly record music performances and singing indoors 4 amp Speech Best for recording human voices and dialog V Forest and Birds To record birds and scenes in forests The camcorder clearly captures sound as it spreads R Noise Suppression To record scenes while reducing noise from wind passing vehicles and similar ambient sound Ideal for recording at the beach or in places with a lot of noise c Custom Setting Allows you to adjust the audio settings to your liking The settings that you can adjust are the X Mic Level setting in the FUNC panel and the following settings in the m menu Built in Mic Wind Screen Built in
45. the Web browser on your iOS or Android device to view the recordings on the camcorder A 130 aei Use an iOS device to upload your recordings to the Internet QJ 132 i Connect the camcorder to an access point on a li Wi Fi network After doing so you can save your recordings on a computer LT 135 or play back your recordings using the camcorder as a media server LL 134 Table of contents 1 Introduction 11 About this Manual 11 Conventions Used in this Manual 11 Supplied Accessories 13 Names of Parts 14 Preparations 21 Attaching the Ferrite Core 21 Charging the Battery Pack 21 Preparing the Camcorder 24 Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit 24 Attaching the Handle Unit 24 Using the Lens Hood and Lens Cap 25 Using the Viewfinder 25 Adjusting the OLED Screen 26 Grip Belt and Straps 27 Wireless Controller 28 Using a Tripod 29 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 30 Turning the Camcorder On and Off 30 Setting the Shooting Mode 31 Using the Touch Screen 31 Using the FUNC Button and Joystick 32 Using the Menus 33 First Time Settings 35 Setting the Date and Time 35 Changing the Language 35 Changing the Time Zone 36 Using a Memory Card 37 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 37 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 38 Initializing a Memory Card 38 Selecting the Movie Format AVCHD MP4 39 Selecting the Memory Card for Hecordings 39 Recording 40 Recording Movies and Photos 40 Preparing
46. the compact power adapter if you leave it turned on without a memory card for more than 5 minutes e o cancel the demo mode once it has started press any button or turn off the camcorder Firmware You can verify the current version of the camcorder s firmware This menu option is usually unavailable Reset All Resets all of the camcorder s settings 151 Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies 152 10 11 12 13 14 8 oe 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Control button FUNC Open the FUNC panel LL 33 Smart AUTO 1 42 Autofocus mode LL 55 x Face detection QA 57 ito Autofocus only for faces QA 58 Peaking LL 55 Wi Fi Remote function LL 124 Control button PHOTO Take a photo Q 41 102 While recording during playback Time code hours minutes seconds frames Operation LL 155 Remote sensor off LL 150 Pre recording LL 92 CH Video snapshot length 4 91 Image stabilizer LL 64 Frame rate LL 50 Remaining battery time LL 155 LPCM All All 28 15 Remaining recording time a 8 On the memory card a Bb Relay recording LL 49 16 Recording mode LL 47 17 Movie format LZ 39 18 Frame rate recording mode and movie format for dual recording QA 49 19 Audio peak limiter LL 145 20 Zebra pattern LL 68 21 Conversion lens Wide attachment shown LL 145 22 Reco
47. using low power wireless devices There is no proof however that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe Low power wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy RF in the microwave range while being used Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects by heating tissue exposure of low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research This model has been tested and found to comply with FCC IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency RF Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS 102 of the IC radio frequency RF Exposure rules Compliance with FCC requirement 15 407 c Data transmission is always initiated by software which is the passed down through the MAC through the digital and analog baseband and finally to the RF chip Several special packets are initiated by the MAC These are the only ways the digital baseband portion will turn on the RF transmitter which it then turns off at the end of the packet Therefore the transmitter will be on only while one of the aforementioned packets is being transmitted In other words this device automatically discontinue transmission in case of either absence o
48. viewfinder and OLED screen When attaching the lens hood grip belt and straps be careful not to drop the camcorder by placing it on a table or other stable surface Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit Use the supplied screws to attach the microphone holder unit to the handle unit Attaching the Handle Unit 1 Align the handle unit with the handle attachment unit and then slide the handle unit forward until it is in place e Make sure the front and rear screws are raised when you slide the handle unit 2 Firmly tighten the front and rear screws with a coin or similar object Gi NOTES e The camcorder is functional even if you remove the handle unit However some audio options QJ 79 the infrared light and tally lamp will not be available Using the Lens Hood and Lens Cap While recording the supplied lens hood with lens barrier is effective for reducing stray light that can be the cause of lens flare and ghost images Additionally closing the lens barrier can help prevent fingerprints and dirt accumulation on the lens Use the supplied lens cap when carrying the camcorder or storing it after use Note that the lens cap and the lens hood with lens barrier cannot be used simultaneously 1 Remove the lens cap 2 Place the lens hood on the front of the lens so that the groove on the lens hood is aligned with the bottom of the lens and then turn the lens hood clockwise until it stops with a click e Be c
49. you press again to pause the recording iOS device is used in this text to refer to Wi Fi enabled iPhones iPods and iPads while Android device refers to Wi Fi enabled Android smartphones and tablets e he photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera Unless indicated otherwise illustrations and menu icons refer to the EZR e Some screenshots in this manual have been simplified to show only relevant icons 12 About this Manual The three sets of icons indicate the operating mode and whether a function is available in that mode CAMERA Indicates whether the camcorder is in shooting CAMERA or playback MEDIA mode In this example the function is available only in mode For details refer to Turning the Camcorder On and Off LL 30 MP4 Indicates the movie format For details refer to Selecting the Movie Format AVCHD MP4 1 39 M cinema Indicates the shooting mode For details refer to Setting the Shooting Mode LT 31 Focus Adjustment Autofocus When autofocus is activated the can icorder continuously adjusts the focus on the subject in the center of the screen The focusing range is 1 cm 0 39 in at full wide angle measured from the front of the lens barrel to OO and 60 cm p ft throughout the zoom range measured from the front of the lens barrel to OO Perform the following procedure to set the autofocus speed
50. 100 111 Is a memory card correctly inserted into the camcorder LT 38 Does it contain any recordings Other e Does the camcorder make a rattling sound The internal lens fixture can move when the camcorder is turned off or in mode This is not a malfunction Power source The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself The battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly Cannot charge the battery pack Make sure the camcorder is off so charging can start The temperature of the battery pack is outside its operating range approximately 0 40 C 32 104 F Remove the battery pack warm it or let it cool down as necessary and try charging it again Charge the battery pack in temperatures between approximately 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F The battery pack is faulty Replace the battery pack The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached Battery packs not recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder cannot be charged using this camcorder f you are using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder there may be a problem with the camcorder or battery pack Consult a Canon Service Center A noise can be heard from the compact power adapter A faint sound can be heard while the compact power adapter is connected to a power outlet This is not a malfunction The battery pac
51. 11 Strap mount LZ 27 12 Assignable button 3 LL 97 13 Assignable button 4 LZ 97 14 Battery attachment unit LZ 21 15 START STOP button LL 40 16 FUNC button LL 32 Top view oR Co PY QUU Built in stereo microphone LL 79 Handle attachment unit QJ 24 Mode switch Q 31 Zoom rocker LL 59 ACCESS indicator LL 40 Names of Parts ds IA POWER 6 Power switch LL 30 7 POWER CHG battery charging indicator Q 21 18 Names of Parts Bottom view 1 Tripod socket LL 29 2 BATTERY RELEASE switch Q 22 3 Eye cup M 25 Handle unit OM NOOO Ff Microphone holder unit LL 79 Microphone lock screw LL 79 Accessory shoe Cold shoe for attaching accessories Handle zoom rocker LL 60 START STOP lock f lever LL 45 START STOP button LL 40 Sensitivity switches for INPUT 1 CH1 and INPUT 2 CH2 LL 86 INPUT terminal ON OFF switch LL 80 Names of Parts LINE MIC MIC 48V 9 Audio level switches for INPUT 1 CH1 and INPUT 2 CH2 LL 87 10 Audio level dials for INPUT 1 CH1 and INPUT 2 CH2 LL 87 11 Microphone cable clamp A 79 12 INPUT 1 CH1 and INPUT 2 CH2 terminals collectively referred to as INPUT terminals LL 86 13 Infrared light LL 94 7 14 Tally lamp LL 41 15 Handle unit front screw LL 24 16 Handle unit rear screws LZ 24 Names of Parts WL D89 Wi
52. 4 Mbps 17 Mbps 1920 x 1080 pixels 5 Mbps 1440 x 1080 pixels MP4 movies 35 Mbps 59 94P 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 1920 x 1080 pixels 4 Mbps 1280 x 720 pixels 3 Mbps 640 x 360 pixels Size of Photos 1920 x 1080 pixels 1280 x 720 pixels photos captured from MP4 movies at 4 Mbps 640 x 360 pixels photos captured from MP4 movies at 3 Mbps 1920 x 1080 pixels photos captured from movies Specifications Terminals e HD SD SDI Terminal BNC jack output only 0 8 Vp p 75 Q unbalanced HD SDI SMPTE 292M Video 1080i 720P SD SD SMPTE 259M Video 480i Embedded audio time code VITC LTC 181 e HDMI OUT Terminal HDMI mini connector output only e USB Terminal mini B receptacle Hi Speed USB output only e AV OUT Terminal 3 5 mm 4 pole minijack output only Video 1 Vp p 75 Q unbalanced Audio 10 dBV 47 KQ load 3 kQ or less e MIC Terminal 3 5 mm stereo minijack unbalanced 65 dBV auto volume full scale 12 dB 5 KQ or more Microphone attenuator 20 dB e NPUT Terminal INPUT jack pint shield pin2 hot pin3 cold 2 sets balanced Sensitivity For microphone input 60 dBu manual volume center full scale 18 dB 600 Q For line input 4 dBu manual volume center full scale 18 dB 10 kQ Microphone attenuator 20 dB e headphone Terminal 3 5 mm stereo minijack unbalanced 29 dBV 16 Q load Max volume 100 Q e REMOTE Terminal 2 5 mm stereo minijack input only Power
53. 4P 30 min 24 Mbps 40 min 17 Mbps 1 hr 4 Mbps 4 hr 20 min 3 Mbps 5 hr 40 min 180 Specifications Image Sensor 1 2 84 inch CMOS 3 090 000 pixels Effective pixels 2 910 000 pixels OLED Touch Screen 3 5 in wide TFT color equivalent to 1 230 000 dots 100 coverage touch operation Viewfinder 0 24 in wide color equivalent to 1 560 000 dots 10096 coverage Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone Lens f 3 67 73 4 mm F 1 8 2 8 20x optical zoom 8 bladed circular aperture 35 mm equivalent 26 8 576 mm 28 8 576 mm when Dynamic IS is activated Lens Configuration 12 elements in 10 groups double sided aspheric element AF System Autofocus TTL external distance sensor when set to Instant AF or Medium AF or Manual focus Filter Diameter 58 mm Minimum Focusing Distance 60 cm 2 ft 1 cm 0 39 in at full wide angle White Balance Auto white balance Custom white balance 2 settings User defined color temperature or Preset white balance settings Daylight Shade Cloudy Fluorescent Fluorescent H Tungsten Minimum Illumination 0 1 Ix Low Light recording program Shutter speed at 1 2 1 2 Ix Programmed AE recording program Auto slow shutter On Shutter speed at 1 30 Recommended Illumination More than 100 Ix Image Stabilization Optical Shift Image Stabilizer Size of Video Recordings AVCHD movies 28 Mbps LPCM 59 94P 28 Mbps 59 94P 24 Mbps LPCM 2
54. 75 Image stabilizer 0 0 cee ee 64 Infrared WOH MP Tr 94 Infrared recording 00 cee eee 94 Initializing amemory card 38 INPUT terminal 0008 79 Intelligent IS ccc eee 43 L Language a4 fouebeadseseaseeeasnecuabes 35 Lens barrier switch 0 00008 40 Lens hood ex E RRREFEREETRERRERZSZEEA 25 Low cut filter 0 0 0 eee 86 Low light recording program 73 M M Manual mode 000 ee eee 45 Maintenance 00 00 cee eee eee 172 Manual exposure Lus 68 Manual focus 0 00 lees 54 UTI CR RETE TT UT TT 145 Memory card nannan naana e te es e e CR 37 170 Menu settings saving and loading 99 MIC terminal esses 80 81 Microphone attenuator 83 88 183 184 Microphone directionality 84 Mode switch 0 0 cece eee eee 31 Monitor delay eee 110 Movie format AVCHD MP4 39 Movie Uploader 0 000 eee eee 132 N IUBET sicat a Ded x te te A ee ela Se OS 145 Night scene recording program 73 Notification sounds 00005 150 O OLED touch Screen 2 4 eee Soe e Sees 31 Onscreen display selection 93 Onscreen icons cee ees 152 P P recording program 66 POKING 22h RECO e ERR 55 Playback MOVIES manea e hee mut
55. 828 Recording mode 28 Mbps LPCM 59 94P 28 Mbps 59 94P 24 Mbps LPCM 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 5 Mbps 28 Mbps LPCM 59 94P 28 Mbps 59 94P 24 Mbps LPCM 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 5 Mbps ETEO Recording MP4 movies Battery pack BP 820 BP 828 Recording mode 35 Mbps 59 94P 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 4 Mbps 3 Mbps 35 Mbps 59 94P 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 4 Mbps 3 Mbps Recording maximum OLED 140 min 150 min 150 min 155 min 210 min 220 min 225 min 230 min Viewfinder 140 min 150 min 150 min 155 min 210 min 220 min 220 min 230 min Recording maximum OLED 140 min 160 min 160 min 170 min 170 min 210 min 240 min 245 min 290 min 260 min Viewfinder 140 min 160 min 160 min 170 min 170 min 210 min 235 min 240 min 290 min 260 min Recording typical OLED Viewfinder 85 min 85 min 90 min 90 min 90 min 90 min 90 min 90 min 130 min 130 min 135 min 135 min 140 min 135 min 140 min 140 min Recording typical OLED Viewfinder 85 min 85 min 95 min 95 min 95 min 95 min 100 min 100 min 100 min 100 min 130 min 130 min 145 min 145 min 145 min 145 min 150 min 150 min 155 min 155 min Playback OLED 220 min 230 min 235 min 240 min 340 min 350 min 350 min 355 min Playback OLED 220 min 235 min 235 min 245 min 255 min 340 min 355 min 355 min 370 min 375 min Optional
56. 9 off settings AE Lock touch Zebra Pattern 70 or Goo zebra pattern Toggle on or off When MI is on exposure adjustment dial AUDIO Audio D Standard e Music 4 amp Speech e e e 81 Scene Forest and Birds 8e Noise Suppression c Custom Setting e e 4 Mic Level A automatic MI manual e e g When A is on Audio Level Indicator Toggle on or off ZOOM Zoom controls START STOP control for movies e e e 62 PHOTO control for photos e e Image Stabilizer CHX Dynamic CHWY Standard GES Off e e 64 Image Effects ON OFF e 15 When ON Color Depth Sharpness Contrast Brightness 0 2 to 2 Appendix Menu Options Lists Control Button Setting options Function AUTO M CINEMA A CE Wi Fi ON OFF e e e 124 Remote 1 Option available only for recording movies The setting is maintained when the camcorder is switched from IM or mode to mode Except for c Custom Setting under AUDIO Audio Scene FUNC Panel wei Mode Movies 143 Control Button Movie Index Screen Playback Pause LI Copy A 8 date folder name gt Select 116 All Scenes Copy 8 a Convert to MP4 A 8 Conversion quality settings 118 Join Scenes Convert to MP4 B A Delete lt date fo
57. Accessories Recording AVCHD movies Recording maximum Recording typical Playback Battery pack Recording mode D OLED Viewfinder OLED Viewfinder OLED eB amc n 145min 145min 85min 85min 230 min BP 820 24 Mbps LPCM 24 Mbps 155 min 150 min 90 min 90 min 240 min 17 Mbps 155 min 155 min 90 min 90 min 245 min uu 5 Mbps 155 min 155 min 95 min 90 min 250 min ai bu Du 215 min 215min 130min 130min 350min BP 828 24 Mbps LPCM 24 Mbps X 230 min 225 min 140 min 140 min 365 min 17 Mbps 230 min 230 min 140 min 140 min 365 min 5 Mbps 235 min 235 min 145 min 145 min 3 0 min Recording MP4 movies Recording maximum Recording typical Playback Battery pack Recording mode A OLED Viewfinder OLED Viewfinder OLED 35 Mbps 59 94P 145 min 140 min 85 min 85 min 230 min 24 Mbps 165 min 165 min 100 min 95 min 245 min BP 820 17 Mbps 165 min 165 min 100 min 100 min 250 min 4 Mbps 175 min 170 min 100 min 100 min 260 min 3 Mbps 175 min 175 min 105 min 105 min 265 min 35 Mbps 59 94P 215 min 215 min 130 min 130 min 350 min 24 Mbps 245 min 245 min 150 min 150 min 370 min BP 828 17 Mbps 245 min 245 min 150 min 150 min 370 min 4 Mbps 260 min 260 min 155 min 155 min 390 min 3 Mbps 2 0 min 270 min 160 min 155 min 400 min Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start stop Zooming and power on off TL H58 Tele con
58. CK e When performing this procedure in mode set the INPUT terminal ON OFF switch to ON 1 Open the Audio Output CH submenu FUNC MENU f Audio Output CH e Touching FUNC is necessary only when performing the procedure in mode 2 Touch the desired option and then touch X Options Default value A CH1 CH2 Audio from INPUT 1 is output from the left audio channel and audio from INPUT 2 is output from the right audio channel SE CH1 CH1 Audio from INPUT 1 is output from both the left and right audio channels S9 CH2 CH2 Audio from INPUT 2 is output from both the left and right audio channels EMANE AI AI Audio from INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 is mixed and output from both the left and right audio channels Gi NOTES e f you set an assignable button to Audio Output CH LL 97 you can press the button to change the audio channel directly Photos Viewing Photos Operating modes 1 Set the power switch to MEDIA 111 e The AVCHD movie index screen will appear 2 Open the photo index screen QQ 63 Tab of the desired memory card or 8 3 f Photos 3 Look for the photo you want to play back Index screen button Displays the currently selected memory card Press to change the index screen Drag your finger left right for the next previous index page Display the next previous i
59. Canon PUB DIM 1071 000 XA20 XA25 HD Camcorder Instruction Manual Cam scope HD Manuel d instruction Videoc mara HD i Manual de Instrucciones English B Francais E Espa ol B NTSC Hom VCHD Progressive CERTIFIED 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 FCC IC NOTICE HD Camcorder XA25 XA20 systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no
60. Certified logo are trademarks of the Wi Fi Alliance WPS as used on the camcorder s settings onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi Fi Protected Setup The Wi Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Javascript is a trademark or registered trademark of Oracle Corporation its affiliates or subsidiaries in the United States and other countries Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft Full HD 1080 refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high definition video composed of 1 080 vertical pixels scanning lines This product is licensed under AT amp T patents for the MPEG 4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG 4 1080 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 amp T patents to provide MPEG 4 compliant video No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG 4 standard Highlights of the XA25 XA20 The Canon XA25 XA20 HD Camcorder is a high performance camcorder whose compact size makes it ideal in a variety of situations The following are just some of the many functions featured in the camcorder HD Recording HD CMOS PRO sensor and DIGIC DV 4 processor The camcorder is equipped with a 1 2 84 inch CMOS senso
61. E 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 CANON U S A INC i 186 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 o
62. Fi networks created by the Wi Fi Alliance 1 Additional Information Appendix Menu Options Lists Menu items not available appear grayed out For details about how to select an item refer to Using the Menus LL 33 For details about each function see the reference page Menu options without a 142 reference page are explained after the tables Underlined menu options indicate default values FUNC Panel FUNC Panel Mode Control Button Setting options Function AUTO M CINEMA I MENU Open the setup menus e e e 34 Rec Programs P Programmed AE TV Shutter Pri AE e e 66 Av Aperture Pri AE IMI Manual Exposure 68 99 Portrait 4 amp Sports 28 Night Scene 384 Snow e 73 Beach ya Sunset O Low Light LA Spotlight 3 Fireworks Xs BLC Always On ON OFF loe o v WB White Balance AWB Automatic Daylight fx Shade amp Cloudy e e 71 gt Fluorescent 2 Fluorescent H 24 Tungsten K Color Temperature 4 amp 1 Set 1 4542 Set 2 E AGC Limit A Automatic MI Manual e e 65 G Focus Touch AF frame MF manual focus Toggle on or off e e 54 ZH peaking Toggle on or off settings Peaking and B amp W Peaking Color When MEF is on SET focus preset When SET is on ON return to preset focus position L4 Exposure Touch AE frame MI exposure compensation Toggle on or e e 6
63. G 2222 waa 50 ER be eh 52 Cinema look filters 000005 52 Color barS 1 deus ee reb RE ERE CREE 90 Compact power adapter 21 Condensation lessen 172 Connection to an external monitor 107 Converting movies to MP4 format 118 Copying recordings to a memory card 116 CUSTOM button ese abb RE ex x4 96 CUSTOM dial 0 0 0 0 cc eee eee 96 D Data code a meson E EE EOER ee ER 93 146 Date and time lllsss 35 Deleting MOVIES 200s cree REA RRREPEREXXR RS 103 PHOTOS ct reruw SE ER ARES EE USES 113 Digital tele converter 63 Dividing SCENES sc see e aree EID exor 105 Dual recording 53 ckxRRRRR RA EE X Gains 49 EZEB only E Error messages 0 ee ees 161 Exposure compensation 69 External microphone 80 F Face detection lslslsss 57 Fireworks recording program 74 FOCUS preset i user E ERROR a ina eden 54 Focus zoom ring 00 eee ees 54 59 Frame rate ce es 50 PUP WanSietics been eden en RE RO Eng 135 FUNC panel uese 33 142 H Handle unit 0 0 cc ee 24 HD SD SDI terminal 108 HDMI OUT terminal 107 108 Fieadpllne9 0 eee 89 headphones terminal 89 High speed ZOOM nananana aana aa 61 Highlight AE uM eee 70 I Image effects ccc eee
64. In Standard Definition You can copy your movies by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video recorder with analog audio video inputs Video output will be in standard definition although the original scenes may be in high definition Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR using the supplied STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Refer to Connection Diagram LL 107 Recording 1 Camcorder Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter 2 External recorder Load a blank cassette or disc and set the recorder to record pause mode 3 Camcorder Open the desired movie index screen A 100 e Verify that 9 Output Terminal is set to ZW AV OUT 4 Camcorder Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause the playback just before the desired scene Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder 5 Camcorder Resume playback e By default the data code will be embedded in the output video signal You can change this using the PR Data Code setting 6 External recorder Start recording when the scene you wish to copy appears stop recording when it ends 7 Camcorder Stop playback 120 O Wi Fi Functions Introduction to Wi Fi When you use the camcorder s Wi Fi function to connect to a smartphone or tablet you can wirelessly save play back and upload your recordings You can even use a smartphone or tablet iOS or Android device as a remote control and record using the device s Web browser Re
65. Mic Att Built in Mic Freq Response audio equalizer and Built in Mic Directionality 82 Recording Audio Settings for each audio scene Built in Mic Built in Mic Built in Mic Wind Screen Freq Response Directionality Js Standard M manual 70 Q Automatic H Auto High IG Normal QW Normal w Music M manual 70 Automatic L Auto Low S e BT Boost F3 Wide 9 Mic Level Built in Mic Att HF LF Range 4 amp Speech M manual 86 E9 Automatic H Auto High IY Boost MF EB Monaural Range amp Forest and MI manual 80 E9 Automatic H Auto High Ee Low Cut FEES wide Birds Filter Eel Noise M manual 70 Automatic H Auto High CU Low Cut EB Monaural Suppression Filter dc Custom Selected by user endl QA 82 A 83 A 83 A 84 QA 84 Gi NOTES e c Custom Setting is not available in mode After setting AUDIO Audio Scene to c Custom Setting if the camcorder is then set to mode this setting will change to m Standard Audio Recording Level You can adjust the audio recording level of the built in microphone or an external microphone connected to the MIC terminal You can display the audio level indicator while recording Operating modes CAMERA MJ Gy POINTS TO CHECK e Set AUD Audio Scene to c Custom Setting A 81 1 Open the manual audio recording level adjustment screen FUNC 3 V Mic Level
66. Names of Parts Names of Parts Left side view OND O CH Lens barrier switch LZ 40 Memory card slot A 38 Memory card slot A 38 review recording button QA 46 Assignable button 5 LZ 97 Lens hood LL 25 Focus Zoom ring LL 54 59 CUSTOM customizable dial LL 96 8 CUSTOM customizable button LL 96 9 INFRARED switch LL 94 10 Double memory card slot cover 11 DISP onscreen display button LL 93 BATT INFO battery information button LL 155 Right side view WD Built in speaker LL 101 MIC terminal LL 81 HDMI OUT terminal LL 107 108 HEMOTE terminal For connecting commercially available remote controllers Names of Parts a COCA ae NE um Canon J 10 5 HD SD SDI terminal LL 108 6 Q headphones terminal LL 89 7 USB terminal LL 114 8 DC IN terminal 1 21 9 AV OUT terminal LL 107 109 10 Grip belt LL 27 15 Names of Parts Front view 16 Back view OND O1 Canon Fo AVCHD Progressive zz Instant AF sensor A 55 172 Remote sensor Q 28 Illumination sensor LL 150 AF MF button LL 54 Assignable button 1 4 97 PRE REC pre recording button LL 92 Assignable button 2 LZ 97 OLED touch screen Q 26 31 Focus Zoom ring switch L 59 1213 14 15 16 8 Viewfinder Q 25 9 Dioptric adjustment lever LL 25 10 Joystick Q 32 SET button Q 32
67. Operating modes 1 LM and cinema md des only Press AF MF 2 Open the AF Mod screen M IAF Mode 3 Touch theLdesixed orltic and H en touch X lt e The icon of the selected option appears on the screen The 3 arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections For details on how to use the menus refer to Using the Menus L 33 For a summary of available menu options and settings refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists Q 142 Brackets are used to refer to control buttons and menu options you will select and to other onscreen messages and displays CAMERA AUTO EM The names of physical buttons and switches on the camcorder are indicated within a button frame For example AF ME Supplied Accessories Supplied Accessories The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder 13 CA 570 Compact Power Adapter BP 820 Battery Pack Microphone holder unit incl power cord and ferrite core incl screws Handle unit incl screws WL D89 Wireless Controller HTC 100 S High Speed HDMI Cable incl CR2025 lithium button battery STV 250N Stereo Video Cable IFC 300PCU S USB Cable Lens hood with lens barrier Lens cap Data Import Utility CD ROM Use Data Import Utility to transfer your scenes to a computer Refer to Saving Recordings to a Computer LL 114 The CD ROM includes the instruction manual of the software on PDF file 14
68. Others e Power supply rated 7 4 V DC battery pack 8 4 V DC compact power adapter e Power consumption CZ 4 8 W EET 4 7 W 17 Mbps AF on OLED normal brightness EZEL 4 9 W EZEN 4 7 W 17 Mbps AF on viewfinder Maximum rated power consumption 13 6 W e Operating temperature O 40 C 32 104 F 182 Specifications e Dimensions W x H x D excluding the grip belt Camcorder only 109 x 84 x 182 mm 4 3 x 3 3 x 7 2 in Camcorder with the lens hood attached 115 x 84 x 231 mm 4 5 x 3 3 x 9 1 in Camcorder with the lens hood and handle unit attached 131 x 180 x 231 mm 5 2 x 7 1 x 9 1 in Weight camcorder with lens hood and handle unit attached j 1160 g 2 6 Ib EZEIN 11559 2 5 b CA 570 Compact Power Adapter e Power supply 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz e Rated output consumption 8 4 V DC 1 5 A 29 VA 100 V 39 VA 240 V e Operating temperature O 40 C 32 104 F e Dimensions 52 x 29 x 90 mm 2 1 X11 33 01 e Weight 135 g 4 8 oz BP 820 Battery Pack e Battery type Rechargeable lithium ion battery compatible with Intelligent System e Rated voltage 7 4 V DC e Operating temperature O 40 C 32 104 F e Battery capacity 1780 mAh typical 13 Wh 1700 mAh minimum e Dimensions 30 7 x 39 4 x 40 2 mm 1 2x 1 6x 1 6 in e Weight 85 g 3 0 oz About available Wi Fi frequencies and channels The camcorder s Wi Fi functions operate in a predetermined
69. System Movies AVCHD Video MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio Linear PCM 16 bits 48 kHz 2ch Dolby Digital 2ch MP4 Video MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio MPEG 2 AAC LC 2ch Photos DCF Design rule for Camera File system compatible with Exif Ver 2 3 Image type JPEG Compatible with AVCHD ver 2 0 specifications 2 Linear PCM is available only when the recording mode is 28 Mbps LPCM 59 94P or 24 Mbps LPCM 3 This camcorder supports Exif 2 3 also called Exif Print Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers By connecting to an Exif Print compliant printer the camcorder s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized yielding extremely high quality prints e Video Signal Configuration AVCHD MP4 e Recording Media SD SDHC SD High Capacity or SDXC SD extended Capacity memory card not included two memory card slots e Maximum Recording Time Commercially available 32 GB memory card AVCHD movies 28 Mbps LPCM 59 94P and 28 Mbps 59 94P 2 hr 30 min 24 Mbps LPCM and 24 Mbps 2 hr 55 min 17 Mbps 4 hr 10 min 5 Mbps 12 hr 15 min i MP4 movies 35 Mbps 59 94P 2 hr 24 Mbps 2 hr 55 min 17 Mbps 4 hr 10 min 4 Mbps 1 hr 20 min 3 Mbps 22 hr 55 min Commercially available 8 GB memory card AVCHD movies 28 Mbps LPCM 59 94P and 28 Mbps 59 94P 35 min 24 Mbps LPCM and 24 Mbps 40 min 17 Mbps 1 hr 5 Mbps 3 hr MP4 movies 35 Mbps 59 9
70. UNC MENU amp amp User Bit Type 3 K3 Setting e To set the time for the user bit select JJ Time instead to set the date for the user bit select Q Date In such case the rest of the procedure is not necessary e The user bit setting screen will appear with the orange selection frame on the leftmost digit e To reset the user bit to OO 00 00 00 touch Reset and then touch 9X e Touch Cancel to close the screen without setting the user bit 2 Touch A or W to change the digit as necessary 3 Touch another digit you want to change 4 Change the rest of the digits in the same way 5 Touch OK and then touch X User Bit Output When the frame rate is set to 23 98P and User Bit Output Mode is set to Pulldown the user bit will be 2 3 pulldown deta e NOTES e When playing back MP4 movies the user bit embedded in the signal output from the HD SD SDI terminal ZE only and HDMI terminal will have a value of O and cannot be changed Recording Audio Recording Audio You can record audio using the built in stereo microphone commercially available external microphone INPUT 1 INPUT 2 terminals MIC terminal or line input INPUT 1 INPUT 2 terminals Using the INPUT 1 INPUT 2 terminals you can select the audio input independently for channel 1 CH1 and channel 2 CH2 When you are recording AVCHD movies and the recording mode is set to 28 Mbps LPCM 59 94P or 24 Mbps LPOM
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72. X lt Using Headphones Using Headphones Use headphones for playback or to check the audio level while recording The following procedure explains how to adjust the volume C modes Mj 89 1 Open the Headphone Volume screen FUNC MENU Headphone Volume e Touching FUNC is necessary only when performing the procedure in mode 2 Touch or QY to adjust the volume and then touch gt K e You can also drag your finger along the volume bar To adjust the volume during playback During playback adjust the headphones volume the same way you agjust the speaker s volume LL 101 o IMPORTANT e When using headphones make sure to lower the volume to an appropriate level Gi NOTES n e Use commercially available headphones with a 3 5 mm minijack e When you are monitoring the audio you can choose to synchronize the audio signal with the video signal or monitor the audio in real time Use the Monitor Delay setting to select the method Note that there will be a slight delay when you monitor in real time Regardless of the setting however the audio and video signals recorded will be synchronized 90 Color Bars Audio Reference Signal Color Bars Audio Reference Signal You can have the camcorder output and record color bars and a 1 kHz audio reference signal and output them from the HDMI OUT terminal AV OUT terminal HD SD SDI terminal Z only and headpho
73. a TE C AS 100 PHOTOS uade Eaux dba BAS Roa 111 Portrait recording program 73 Powered IS W gm 64 Pre recording Q 92 R Recording Movies a asta eoo Inv 41 45 52 PROTOS 4 wired at teint eee X EE 41 45 Recording mode cc eee eee 47 Recording programs 66 68 73 Recording time 00e eee eae 48 Relay recording scve of bosedees pt eeeus RAS 49 Remote Browse 00 cee eens 130 Remote sensor 0 cece eee 28 Resetting all camcorder settings 151 Reviewing recordings 2 05 46 S Saving recordings Using a computer 114 Using external video recorders 119 Selecting the memory card for recording 2eee eee eee 39 Setup menus lllsu 34 143 Shutter Sped nce s etc Hex 66 68 Slow amp fast motion 22022399 x er 51 Smart AUTO cese y px RT 42 Snow recording program 73 Sports recording program 73 Spotlight recording program 74 Sunset recording program 73 T Telephoto x ue cee eee canes ES 59 TIME COE ado AA da ed e ee e i a Pena 76 Time zone DST Lesen 36 TOUCH AB uda ode beds 69 TOU Gh AE e orn d ii en eser antur pe RA 54 Touch screen operations 31 Trimming scenes 22 2 vr RE Rn 106 MOOG EE 29 169 Troubleshooting suce ne et S ee ede a 156 Turni
74. ablished 6 iOS device Use the Movie Uploader app to upload the camcorder s movies and photos if applicable e You can also play back or save MP4 movies 7 Camcorder Touch End OK when finished e After the connection has ended the index screen will appear Uploading Recordings Using an iOS Device Gi NOTES e Depending on factors such as the wireless network conditions it can take some time to upload video files e The procedure above may differ depending on the version of iOS you are using e For details about the Movie Uploader app visit PIXELA s Web site http www pixela co jp oem canon e movieuploader English only e The following types of MP4 scenes will be recognized as multiple files on other devices 133 Scenes exceeding 4 GB Scenes recorded at 35 Mbps exceeding 30 minutes Scenes recorded with a recording mode other than 35 Mbps exceeding 1 hour 134 Playback on a Computer Playback on a Computer Using the Media Server function you can wirelessly view your movies and photos from your computer or similar device You will need an access point connected to your home network and software installed on your computer that can play back movies and photos on the media server We recommend that you connect the computer to the access point using a LAN cable Refer also to the instruction manuals for the computer software and access point LAN cable Access point Computer Operating modes
75. aken with other devices or image files created or edited on a computer and then transferred to a memory card connected to the computer Troubleshooting To record video on this memory card it is recommended to use a video quality setting other than 59 94P Recording When using a memory card rated SD Speed Class 2 or 4 you may not be able to record movies if you use a recording mode of 28 Mbps LPCM 59 94P 28 Mbps 59 94P or 35 Mbps 59 94P To use this function change the camera mode to Manual or Cinema CUSTOM the CUSTOM dial LL 96 and some of the functions that can be assigned to the assignable buttons QJ 97 cannot be used in mode Set the mode switch to M M 165 mode or CINEMA ciNema mode to use them Too many photos and MP4 movies Disconnect the USB cable Disconnect the USB cable Try using a memory card reader or decrease the number of photos and MP4 movies on the memory card to fewer than 2 500 Windows or 1 000 Mac OS If a dialog box appeared on the computer screen close it Disconnect the USB cable and restore the connection after a short while Unable to recognize the data The camcorder cannot recognize data that was recorded using a video configuration that is not supported PAL or SECAM Unable to recover data Could not recover a corrupted file Save your recordings LL 114 and initialize the memory card using the Complete Initialization option LT 38 List of Messages for Wi Fi Fun
76. amcorder at least 22 cm 8 7 in away from the device e The camcorder s Wi Fi functions may be subject to interference from devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens Keeping as much distance as possible from these devices or using the camcorder s Wi Fi functions at a different time of day may reduce such interference e Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a bright subject e Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places The camcorder is not waterproof avoid also water mud or salt If any of the above should get into the camcorder it may damage the camcorder and or the lens e Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment e Do not disassemble the camcorder If the camcorder does not function properly consult qualified service personnel e Handle the camcorder with care Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage Handling Precautions e When mounting the camcorder on a tripod make sure that the tripod s fastening screw is shorter than 6 5 mm 0 26 in Using other tripods may damage the camcorder e 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 stop th
77. anually 1J 64 Shooting method Icon Most general situations Zooming out zooming toward W Following subjects at a distance moving left or right qj Dynamic IS 43 Zooming in zooming toward T up Powered IS Close up of a subject amp Macro IS Remaining stationary such as when using a tripod C Tripod mode With the m Intelligent IS setting you can select whether Powered IS can be set automatically as one of the Intelligent IS modes o IMPORTANT e Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to the memory card Do not open the double memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode e Be sure to save your recordings regularly Q 114 especially after making important recordings Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data Gi NOTES e The START STOP button on the handle unit has a lock lever to prevent accidental operation Set the lock lever to in cases such as when you do not want a recording inadvertently paused or do not olan to use this START STOP button Return the lever to its previous position to enable use of the START STOP button again e When you set the 9 Rec Command setting to fS On and you use the HD SD SDI terminal FZE only or HDMI terminal to connect the camcorder to a dev
78. areful not to deform the lens hood e Make sure that the lens hood is aligned with the thread e o remove the lens hood turn it counterclockwise Using the Viewfinder Preparing the Camcorder If it is difficult to use the OLED screen you can use the viewfinder which can be tilted 45 degrees upward You can also use the viewfinder when you rotate the OLED panel 180 degrees to let the subject watch the recording 1 Pull out the viewfinder 2 Use the power switch to turn on the camcorder 3 Adjust the viewfinder using the dioptric adjustment lever e You can close the OLED panel or rotate it toward the subject as you prefer e You can tilt the viewfinder 45 degrees upward Dioptric adjustment lever 25 26 Preparing the Camcorder e f you wear glasses you may find the viewfinder easier to use if you flip back the outer edge of the eye cup toward the camcorder body Be Gi NOTES e Make sure you keep the eye cup attached when using the camcorder e For details about how to take care of the viewfinder refer to Handling Precautions Q 168 Cleaning LL 172 Adjusting the OLED Screen Open the OLED panel 90 degrees e You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward e You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens Rotating the OLED panel 180 degrees can be useful in the following cases To allow the subject to monitor the OLED screen while you use the viewfinder To allow the camco
79. at The camcorder s sensitivity to such sources is much higher than when shooting video normally If there are such sources in the picture before you switch the camcorder to infrared mode shield the lens first Using the GP E2 GPS Receiver Using the GP E2 GPS Receiver When you attach the optional GP E2 GPS Receiver to the camcorder you can acquire GPS information and add it to your movies and photos For details about how to attach and use the receiver refer also to the receiver s instruction manual Operating modes CAMERA VEDIA AUTO CM wena When connecting the GP E2 GPS Receiver to the camcorder use the connecting cable supplied with the receiver After connecting the receiver we recommend that you attach the receiver to the grip belt or the carrying case supplied with the receiver o IMPORTANT e n certain countries and regions the use of GPS may be restricted Therefore be sure to use GPS in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country or region Be particularly careful when traveling outside your home country e Be careful about using GPS functions where the operation of electronic devices is restricted e Others may be able to locate or identify you by using location data in your geotagged pictures or movies Be careful when sharing these images with others as when posting them online where many others can view them e GPS signal reception may take some time a e Never leave the receiver near any e
80. ause mode the zoom speed will be determined by the Zoom Speed Level setting To use high speed zoom 61 During record pause mode you can use high speed zoom when Zoom Speed Level is set to BS Fast During recording the zoom speed is determined by Zoom Speed Level 1 Open the High Speed Zoom screen FUNC 3 MENU 9 gt 3 High Speed Zoom 2 Touch J On and then touch X Gi NOTES e When you are using an external microphone while recording the sound made by the camcorder s internal machinery while zooming may be recorded in the scene To set the speed of the handle unit s zoom rocker For the zoom rocker on the handle unit first set the overall zoom speed to one of three levels The zoom rocker operates at a constant speed that you can select To use the zoom rocker make sure you attach the handle unit to the camcorder in advance Refer to the following table for a summary of the zoom speed 1 Open the Zoom Speed Level screen FUNC MENU 3 m amp Zoom Speed Level 2 Touch A Fast 23 Normal or BY Slow and then touch e When Zoom Speed Level is set to A Fast the sound made by the camcorder s internal machinery will increase and may be recorded in the scene 3 Touch Handle Rocker Zoom Speed 4 Touch MH 5 Touch f or or drag your finger along the bar to select a constant speed e Alternatively you can touch Q Off to turn off use of the zoom rocker 6 Touch
81. ble with the signal output from the camcorder Set HDMI Output to ES Automatic or an option compatible with the monitor The computer does not recognize the camcorder even though the camcorder is connected correctly Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder After a short while turn it on again and restore the connection Connect the camcorder to a different USB port on the computer Cannot save MP4 movies or photos on my computer When the memory card contains too many MP4 movies and photos combined Windows 2 500 or more Mac OS 1 000 or more you may not be able to transfer photos to a computer Try using a card reader to transfer the photos on the memory card Wi Fi Functions Hefer also to the instruction manual of your access point and other devices you will use Cannot connect with the access point Check that the access point is working correctly The effective communication range between the camcorder and access point may vary depending on the strength of the wireless signal Try using the camcorder closer to the access point Cordless phones microwave ovens refrigerators and other appliances in the line of sight between the access point and the camcorder may interfere with the wireless signal Try using the camcorder in a location farther away from such appliances Wi Fi networks with a stealth function that do not broadcast their network name SSID will not be detected by the camcorder during t
82. browser 7 iOS Android device Enter the URL that appears on the camcorder s screen into the Web browser s address bar e The Remote Browse screen will appear e As long as you do not change the port settings the URL is always the same so you may find it convenient to bookmark the URL 8 iOS Android device Touch A MA on the upper left of the screen and open the desired index screen Next touch the desired recording e For movies touch the playback icon to start playback For photos the photo will be displayed 9 Android device Touch Q to save the recording on the device e The icon above will not appear on an iOS device To save recordings using an iOS device use the Movie Uploader app M 132 Remote Browse Viewing Recordings Using a Web Browser on Your iOS or Android Device 10 iOS Android device Touch to return to the index screen 11 Camcorder Touch End 3 OK when finished Gi NOTES e The following types of MP4 scenes will be recognized as multiple files on other devices Scenes exceeding 4 GB Scenes recorded at 35 Mbps exceeding 30 minutes 194 Scenes recorded with a recording mode other than 35 Mbps exceeding 1 hour e Only one device may be connected to the camcorder at a time 132 Uploading Recordings Using an iOS Device Uploading Recordings Using an iOS Device Using the Movie Uploader app for iOS devices you can wirelessly connect the camcorder to the device to upload your movies to
83. button to fp Powered IS you can use Powered IS to make the image stabilization even more powerful Powered IS is most effective when you are stationary and zooming in on far subjects using high zoom ratios the more you approach the telephoto end Holding the OLED panel with your left hand will add to the stability of the shot Donn MJ 1 Set an assignable button to p Powered IS LT 97 2 Press and hold the assignable button as long as you want to activate Powered IS e dp appears in yellow while Powered IS is activated e You can change the operation of the assignable button set to ap Powered IS long press or toggle on off with the Powered IS Button setting e Powered IS is available even when Image Stabilizer is set to Off a NOTES e f the degree of camcorder shake is too high the image stabilizer may not be able to fully compensate e For surveying and following shots when you pan the camcorder from side to side or tilt it up and down we recommend setting Image Stabilizer to X3 Dynamic or W Standard e The angle of view will change when Image Stabilizer is set to XJ Dynamic Automatic Gain Control AGC Limit Automatic Gain Control AGC Limit When recording in dark surroundings the camcorder will automatically increase the gain to try to get a brighter picture However using higher gain values may result in more noticeable video noise You can select the AGC limit to c
84. can select the file numbering method for those files File numbers appear on screens in playback mode in a format such as 101 0107 The first three digits indicate the folder number and the last four digits are different for each file in a folder 6 Reset File numbers will restart from 100 0001 every time you record on a memory card that has been initialized Ed Continuous File numbers will continue from the number following that of the last file recorded with the camcorder e f the memory card you insert already contains a file with a larger number a new file will be assigned a number one higher than that of the last file on the memory card e We recommend using the EJ Continuous setting e When you use a computer to view the contents of a memory card with MP4 movies or photos an MP4 movie with a file number of 100 0107 recorded on May 1st will be saved in the DCIM 100_0501 folder as the file MVI 0107 MP4 a photo with the same file number will be saved in the same folder as the file IMG 0107 JPG Folders can contain up to 500 files MP4 movies and photos combined and a new folder is created every time a folder exceeds this number The first three digits of the file number range from 100 to 999 and the last four digits range from 0001 to 9999 File numbers are automatically assigned consecutive numbers Available Space in Memory Used Space in Memory Displays a screen where you can verify how much of the
85. cases Changing lighting conditions Close ups Subjects in a single color sky sea or forest Under mercury lamps certain types of fluorescent lights and LED lights e Depending on the type of fluorescent light optimal color balance may not be obtained with f Fluorescent or qj Fluorescent H If the color looks unnatural select MB Automatic or a custom white balance setting Special Scene Recording Programs Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program Operating modes CAMERA MJ 1 Open the recording programs screen FUNC Rec Programs Portrait 73 2 Touch the desired recording program and then touch X ES Options f Default value Portrait The camcorder uses a large aperture to achieve a sharp focus on the subject while blurring the background AA Sports To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf 38 Night Scene To record nightscapes with lower noise amp Snow To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed F9 Beach To record on a sunny beach without the subject being underexposed sae Sunset To record sunsets in vibrant colors O Low Light To record in low light situations 14 Special Scene Recording Programs A Spotlight To record spotlit scenes 3 F
86. ce the symptoms set the recording program to Programmed AE or Shutter Pri AE LL 66 This is not a malfunction Viewfinder picture is blurred Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever J 25 No picture appears on the viewfinder Pull out the viewfinder to activate it 159 Audio cannot be recorded When using a microphone connected to the MIC terminal make sure the microphone is turned on Also make sure its battery is not exhausted The INPUT terminal ON OFF switch is not set correctly LL 80 or the audio recording level is not set correctly LL 82 An external microphone that requires phantom power is connected to an INPUT terminal Set the sensitivity switch for that terminal to MIC 48V T 86 Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels When recording near loud sounds such as fireworks shows or concerts sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels Adjust the audio recording level manually J 82 The picture is displayed correctly but there is no sound from the built in speaker Speaker volume is turned off Adjust the volume 1 101 If the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder disconnect it Memory Card and Accessories Cannot insert the memory card he 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 recor
87. ck your recordings e AVCHD scenes recorded at 28 Mbps cannot be saved on AVCHD discs Use an external Blu ray Disc recorder compliant with AVCHD Ver 2 0 specifications to copy those movies onto Blu ray discs e The following types of MP4 scenes will be recognized as multiple files on other devices Scenes exceeding 4 GB Scenes recorded at 35 Mbps exceeding 30 minutes Scenes recorded with a recording mode other than 35 Mbps exceeding 1 hour e Depending on the TV you may not be able to play back scenes recorded at 28 Mbps AVCHD or 35 Mbps MP4 e When the recording mode is set to 28 Mbps AVCHD or 35 Mbps MP4 dual recording is not available e n mode 28 Mbps AVCHD and 35 Mbps MP4 recording modes are not available e The camcorder uses a variable bit rate VBR to encode video so the actual recording times will vary depending on the subject 48 Selecting the Recording Mode Video Quality Recording modes by Em format 28 Mbps LPCM 59 94P E Linear PCM 28 Mbps 69 94P 28 Mbps 69 94P 59 94P Med Digital 24 24MbpsLPCM 24MbpsLPCM 1920x1080 Linear Linear PCM AVCHD 24Mbps 24Mps VMps VMps Dolby Digital 5 a 1440x1080 24Mbps Le in 1920x1080 VMps VMps AAC Approximate recording times Default value For AVCHD movies For MP4 movies 8 GB Memory card ahr 20 min 5 hr 40 min A single scene can be recorde
88. cking screen FUNC 3 MENU 9 m 3 Face Detection amp Tracking 2 Touch fJ On and then touch X To select the main subject If there is more than one person in the picture the camcorder will automatically select one person it determines is the main subject The main subject is indicated by a white face detection frame and the camcorder will optimize the settings for that person Other faces will have gray frames Touch a different face on the touch screen to optimize the a camcorder s settings for that person 4 e You can also touch other moving objects such as a pet e A white double frame will appear around the subject and track it as it moves e Touch Cancel i 1 to remove the frame and cancel the tracking Main subject of 58 Focus Adjustment Limiting Autofocus to Faces While using autofocus you can limit the autofocus function only to cases when a subject s face is detected and use manual focus for all other scenes The camcorder will also adjust the brightness when focusing automatically on the subject s face Set an assignable button to o Face Only AF LL 97 and press the button e to appears on the screen Gi NOTES e The camcorder may mistakenly detect the faces of non human subjects In such case turn face detection amp tracking off e When face detection is activated the slowest shutter speed used by the camcorder is 1 30 1 24 if the frame rate is set to 23
89. clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact e For California USA only The lithium battery included contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate for details Disposal When you delete movies or initialize a memory card only the file allocation table is altered and stored data is not physically erased When you dispose of a memory card or give either to another person initialize it using the Complete Initialization option A 38 Fill it up with unimportant recordings and then initialize it again using the same option This makes recovering the original recordings very difficult 172 Maintenance Others Maintenance Others Cleaning Camcorder Body e Use a soft dry cloth to clean the camcorder body Never use chemically treated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner Lens Viewfinder and Instant AF Sensor e f the lens surface or Instant AF sensor is dirty autofocus may not work properly e Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non aerosol type blower brush e Use a clean soft lens cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder Never use tissue paper OLED Touch Screen e Clean the OLED touch screen using a clean soft lens cleaning cloth e Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly Wipe it with a soft dry cloth Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures
90. converted movie Operating modes 1 Open the desired movie index screen Q 100 2 Open the screen to convert scenes FUNC Convert to MP4 A 8 or Convert to MP4 8 A 3 OK 3 Desired video quality resolution and bit rate of converted movies Before selecting the video quality you can touch Join Scenes to join the converted movies into one movie e When converting movies with a frame rate of 23 98P the converted MP4 movie will also have a frame rate of 23 98P When converting movies with other frame rates the converted MP4 movie will have a frame rate of 29 97P 3 Touch the individual scenes you want to convert e A checkmark v will appear on the scenes you touch The total number of selected scenes will appear next to the MI icon e ouch a selected scene to remove the checkmark To remove all checkmarks at once touch Remove All 3 Yes 4 After selecting all the desired scenes touch OK and then touch Next e To add a cinema look filter LZ 52 Touch FILTER 1 and then select the desired filter Touch the button again to deactivate the filter 5 Touch START to convert the scene e Touch STOP to interrupt the operation while it is in progress 6 Touch OK Recording mode before conversion Video quality options AVCHD MP4 28 Mbps LPCM 59 94P 35 Mbps 59 94P Cannot be converted 28 Mbps 59 94P 24 Mbps LPCM 17 Mbps 5 Mbps 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 4 Mbps
91. corder s operating mode Activating video snapshot Touching any of the following control buttons in the FUNC panel MENU Rec Programs WB White Balance fff AGC Limit AUDIO Audio Scene or Image Stabilizer Onscreen Displays and Data Code Onscreen Displays and Data Code You can turn most onscreen displays on or off SBefeUN Imo AuTo M Repeatedly press to turn the onscreen displays on off in the following sequence mode e All displays on e Onscreen markers e Displays off 93 mode e Only data code on e All displays on The onscreen markers will be displayed only when m 3 Onscreen Markers is set to an option other than 0B Off Pressing has the same effect as touching the screen During single photo view and while playing back a scene the playback controls are displayed only momentarily About the Data Code With every scene or photo recorded the camcorder keeps a data code date time of recording information about the camera setup etc You can select the information to be displayed with the P S amp Data Code setting 94 Infrared Recording Infrared Recording This camcorder features the ability to shoot movies in dark surroundings using the camcorder s infrared light and other sources of infrared light Also you can select whether the lighter areas of the picture appear in green or white To use the infrared light set an assignable bu
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93. ctions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 9 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 10 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 11 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 12 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped CA 570 identification plate is located on the bottom CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B REGIONS OF USE XA25 XA20 are in compliance as of April 2013 with the radio signal regulati
94. ctions Hefer also to the instruction manual of your access point and other devices you will use Another user is already controlling the camcorder Try again later This message appears on the screen of the Wi Fi device Multiple Wi Fi devices are trying to connect with the camcorder Make sure only one Wi Fi device is trying to connect and then touch Retry IP address conflict Change the camcorder s IP address to avoid any conflict with devices connected to the same network Alternatively change the IP address of the conflicting device Memory card cover is open i The double memory card slot cover was opened while the memory card was being accessed Stop the Wi Fi function in use and end the Wi Fi connection Multiple access points detected Try the operation again There are multiple access points sending out a WPS signal at the same time Try the operation again later or perform setup using the WPS PIN Code or Search for Access Points option Q 137 No access points found The access point set in the camcorder could not be found Cordless phones microwave ovens refrigerators and other appliances may interfere with the wireless signal Try using the camcorder in a location farther away from such appliances Make sure that you use the access point s SSID for the camcorder s Wi Fi settings LT 138 f the access point is using MAC address filtering enter the camcorder s MAC address in the access point s configu
95. d continuously for 12 hours at that point the camcorder will stop Dual Recording and Relay Recording Dual Recording and Relay Recording When you record you can use dual recording to record simultaneously on both memory cards so that you can use one of the movies as a backup Alternatively you can use relay recording so that if the memory card being recorded on becomes full the recording will continue uninterrupted on the other memory card Activating dual recording 49 The backup movie is recorded on memory card After you activate dual recording select the p backup movie s recording mode Operating modes CAMERA AUTO M 1 Open the Dual Recording screen FUNC MENU f amp Dual Relay Recording 9 Dual Recording e he screen shows the movie format and recording mode of the movies that will be recorded on each card 2 Select the movie format and recording mode for the backup movie that will be recorded on memory card e he first option is always the same movie format and recording mode of the movie that will be recorded on memory card The second two options are always ff 4Mbps and RIZ 3Mbps which result in small files that are ideal for transferring to a computer 3 Touch X Activating relay recording Operating modes CAMERA c5 AUTO CM iei 1 Open the Dual Relay Recording screen FUNC MENU 63 amp Dual Relay Recording 2 Touch Relay Recordin
96. d with shipping charges prepaid together with a copy of your bill of sale or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem to any of the Canon Service Facilities in Canada LIMITATIONS Except as otherwise required by applicable legislation this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties 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 particular purpose 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 produ
97. detect the surrounding brightness and the camcorder will automatically adjust the screen s brightness accordingly When you need to carefully monitor picture quality when recording keep this setting set to off e Changing the brightness of the OLED screen does not affect the brightness of your recordings or the brightness of the playback image ona TV e Using the EM Bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack e When demo mode is not on or activated and the compact power adapter is connected this setting will automatically change to fI Bright e When OLED Dimmer is set to on the camcorder s screen will automatically become dimmer if the camcorder is left without any operation for 3 minutes Operate any control on the camcorder to return the screen to its previous setting OLED Mirror Image When set to RIB On this function reverses the image on the screen horizontally when you rotate the OLED panel 180 degrees toward the subject In other words the screen will show a mirror image of the subject OLED Color Balance Allows you to adjust the color balance of the OLED screen Adjust the B blue and R red bars by touching and You can check the results on the screen VF Brightness Sets the viewfinder screen to one of two brightness levels You can use this to make the screen brighter if it is difficult to see Notification Sounds A beep will accompany some of the camcorder s opera
98. dicating the month and day Select Select individual photos to delete All Photos Delete all the photos o IMPORTANT e Be careful when deleting photos Deleted photos cannot be recovered e Photos that were protected with other devices cannot be deleted with this camcorder 114 saving Sharing Recordings Saving Recordings to a Computer Using the supplied software Data Import Utility to save your movies you have the additional advantage of automatically joining scenes that were saved as multiple files so you can work with them as single scenes with the editing software of your choice Connection Diagram We recommend that you power the camcorder from a household power outlet using the compact power adapter USB terminal standard A IFC 300PCU S USB Cable Supplied Saving Movies Using Data Import Utility Operating modes e Save scenes to the computer all scenes new scenes only e Join relay scenes either AVCHD or MP4 format that were saved on separate memory cards LL 49 and save them as a single scene e Join multiple video stream files of a single scene either AVCHD or MP4 format split because of the 4 GB maximum file size restriction and save them as a single scene For more details check the Data Import Utility Software Guide a PDF file in the NManualEnglish folder of the supplied Data Import Utility CD ROM Adobe Reader 6 or later is required to view the PDF file Sa
99. dicator is off 2 Open the double memory card slot cover 3 Insert the memory card straight with the label facing the front of the camcorder all the way into one of the memory card slots until it clicks e You can also use two memory cards one in each memory card slot 4 Close the double memory card slot cover e Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted To remove the memory card Push the memory card once to release it When the memory card springs out pull it all the way out o IMPORTANT e Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is flashing Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not remove the memory card e urn off the camcorder before inserting or removing a memory card Inserting or removing the memory card with the camcorder on may result in permanent data loss e Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder Be sure to insert the memory card as described in step 3 Initializing a Memory Card Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time You can also initialize a memory card to permanently delete all the recordings it contains ka nO AUTO M 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter e Do not disconnect the powe
100. dings LL 103 113 to free some space or replace the memory card Initialize the memory card LL 38 when you use it with the camcorder for the first time The LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure Change the position 7 of the LOCK switch Acompatible memory card must be used to be able to record movies on a memory card A 37 The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Set amp File Numbering to Reset and insert a new memory card The wireless controller will not work Set 9 Wireless Remote Control to On Replace the battery of the wireless controller 160 Troubleshooting Connections with External Devices Video noise appears on the TV screen When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the power or antenna cables of the TV Playback looks fine on the camcorder but there is no image on the TV screen The video input on the TV is not set to the video terminal to which you connected the camcorder Select the correct video input The camcorder is connected using the supplied High Speed HDMI cable but there is no picture or sound from the HDTV Disconnect the High Speed HDMI cable and then restore the connection or turn the camcorder off and then on again When HDMI Output is set to an option other than E9 Automatic the external monitor is not compati
101. e Camcorder Setup Menus In this manual navigating the setup menus is explained using the touch panel controls but they can also be navigated using the joystick and other buttons The procedure below explains how to use both methods If necessary refer back to this section for details on using the joystick Sereno AUTO M To use touch panel controls 1 mode only Touch FUNC 2 Touch MENU 3 Touch the tab of the desired menu m 4 Drag your finger up and down to bring the desired setting into the orange selection bar Pme ol re e You can also touch A and WV to scroll up and down __ Date Time e Menu items not available appear grayed out Y OLED Brightness e You can touch any menu item on the screen to bring it 5 directly into the selection bar 5 When the desired menu item is inside the selection bar touch DP 6 Touch the desired option and then touch X e You can touch 9X to close the menu at any time To use the joystick 1 mode only Push the joystick AV M to select FUNC and then press e Alternatively you can press FUNC 2 Push the joystick AV 4 to select MENU and then press 3 Push the joystick 4 to select the desired tab and then press 4 Push the joystick AW to move the selection bar to the desired setting and then press 6 e Menu items not available appear grayed out 5 Push the joystick AV M to select the desired o
102. e control button with the last four digits indicating the month and day Select Select individual scenes to copy All Scenes Copy all the scenes Copying a Single Photo Operating modes 1 In single photo view select the photo you want to copy 2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls 3 Open the screen to copy photos FUNC 3 Copy 4 8 or Copy 81 1 4 Touch le Proceed and then touch Yes e he photo is copied 5 Drag your finger left right to select another photo to copy or touch 9 Copying Recordings Between Memory Cards Copying Photos from the Index Screen Operating modes 1 Open the desired photo index screen LL 111 2 Open the screen to copy photos FUNC 3 Copy A 8 or Copy 8 A 3 Touch the desired option and then touch Yes 117 e When you select Select perform the following procedure to select the individual photos you m want to copy before touching Yes e Touch Stop to interrupt the operation while it is in progress e he selected photos are copied 4 Touch OK To select individual photos 1 Touch on the individual photos you want to copy e A checkmark v will appear on the photos you touch The total number of selected photos will appear next to the v4 icon e ouch a selected photo to remove the checkmark To remove all checkmarks at once touch Remove All 3 Yes 2 After selecting all the desired photos touch OK
103. e playback immediately and take a rest 169 break as necessary po Long term storage If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time store it in a place free of dust in low humidity and at temperatures not higher than 30 C 86 F Battery Pack DANGER Treat the battery pack with care Keep it away from fire or it might explode Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 C 140 F Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather Do not try to disassemble or modify it Do not drop it or subject it to shocks Do not get it wet e Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth Long term storage e o extend the battery life of the battery pack discharge it completely before storing it e Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 C 86 F E e Charge and discharge all your battery packs fully at least once a year Remaining battery time When you are using a battery pack that is compatible with Intelligent System if the remaining battery time displayed is not correct charge the battery pack fully Still the correct time may not be displayed after a large number of repeated uses if a fully charged battery pack is left unused or if a battery pack is used for long periods of time in high temperatures Use the time shown on the screen as an approximation 170
104. e this frame rate to easily edit your recordings for example to post them on the Web PERE 23 98P 23 98 frames per second progressive Recorded as 59 94i Options for MP4 movies Default value PEED 29 97P 29 97 frames per second progressive PERE 23 98P 23 98 frames per second progressive Gi NOTES e The frame rate can be set independently for M and modes Slow amp Fast Motion Recording Slow amp Fast Motion Recording When you record MP4 movies the camcorder can record with a frame rate Shooting frame rate that is different from the playback frame rate When you record with a shooting frame rate that is faster than the playback frame rate overcranking you create a slow motion effect Oppositely a slower frame rate will result in a fast motion effect undercranking Sound is not recorded in this mode Operating modes CAMERA AUTO MJ 1 Open the Slow amp Fast Motion screen FUNC amp MENU amp amp Slow amp Fast Motion 2 Select the desired frame rate e Available frame rates depend on the recording mode and frame rate Refer to the following table 3 Touch X Available frame rates for slow amp fast motion o1 Available shooting frame rates 35 Mbps 59 94P 29 9p WS 09n 29 9 P 09 94P 23 98P 23 98P ESJ O94P 20 875 Recording mode Frame rate 24 Mbps 17 Mbps NOTES e During slow amp fast motion recording mode the following
105. ecessary 139 10 Touch Next 11 Touch OK e After the connection is established continue using the function you were previously using For details refer to the procedure in Playback on a Computer LL 134 Transferring Files to a Computer or FTP Server LL 135 or Viewing and Changing Wi Fi Settings LL 140 as necessary Gi NOTES e The Wi Fi functions available and the setup method will vary depending on the specifications and characteristics of the Wi Fi network you want to use 140 Viewing and Changing Wi Fi Settings Viewing and Changing Wi Fi Settings When the camcorder is connected to an access point or to a Wi Fi enabled device you can view the Wi Fi connection settings and even change them if necessary To enter text for the various settings use the virtual keyboard QJ 136 Operating modes 1 Open the Wi Fi screen MENU n Wi Fi To view the smartphone s connection settings 2 Touch Smartphone Connection e The camcorders SSID will appear e Touch A and W to view more information e You can change the camcorder s password port and operating frequency 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz To view the access point s connection settings 2 ouch Access Point Connection e The four access points SSID settings in the camcorder s memory will appear e To add an access point touch Not configured and then perform the procedure in Wi Fi Connection Using an Access Point A 137 After d
106. ecording zoom and key lock START STOP LIVE VIEW ON OFF Copyright CANON INC 2013 Remote Operation Using Wi Fi Remote Recording movies LIVE VIEW ON OFF 1 Press LIVE VIEW ON OFF to show the camcorder s live view image on the Wi Fi Remote screen 2 Press START STOP to begin recording START STOP e The recording operation indicator changes from STBY to 8 REC the center n of the START STOP button lights up in red and the time code display starts running on the Wi Fi Remote screen e Press START STOP again to pause the recording 127 Remote Operation Via the Wi Fi Remote Application Selecting the recording program 1 Press the recording program button e The recording programs will appear 2 Select the desired recording program Adjusting the exposure compensation value 1 Touch 4 2 Press the exposure compensation value button e he exposure compensation screen will appear 3 Select the desired exposure compensation value e he selected value will be displayed on the Wi Fi Remote screen and will be applied to the camcorder 128 Adjusting the white balance 1 Press the white balance mode button e The white balance modes will appear 2 Select the desired white balance mode If you selected 3 3 Press the color temperature and then select the desired value from the list e The selected value will be displayed on the Wi Fi Remote screen and will be applied to the camcorder I
107. ecordings A 103 113 to free some space Cannot copy scenes photos You may not be able to copy scenes photos recorded or edited using another device and then transferred to a memory card connected to the computer 158 Troubleshooting Cannot mark individual scenes photos in the index screen with a checkmark v You cannot select more than 100 scenes photos individually Select the All Scenes or All Photos option instead of Select Indicators and Onscreen Displays gs lights up in red Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack dg appears on the screen The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached so the remaining battery time cannot be displayed The tally lamp does not light up Change the amp Tally Lamp setting to On The tally lamp flashes quickly 4 flashes per second The battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack The memory card is full Delete some recordings L 103 113 to free some space or replace the memory card A 8 lights up in red The memory card is full Delete some recordings LL 103 113 to free some space or replace the memory card AS 8 amp lights up in red A memory card error occurred Turn off the camcorder Remove and reinsert the memory card Initialize the memory card if the display does not change back to normal Even after stopping recording the ACCESS indicator does not go off The
108. ect the memory card set the switch to the LOCK position m LOCK LOCK switch Built in Rechargeable Lithium Battery The camcorder has a built in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date time and other settings The built in lithium battery is recharged while you use the camcorder however it will discharge completely if you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months To recharge the built in lithium battery Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder and leave it connected for 24 hours with the camcorder off Handling Precautions Lithium Button Battery WARNING The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled Do not disassemble modify immerse in water heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerate the battery Replace with a CR2025 battery made by Panasonic Hitachi Maxell Sony FDK or with Duracell2025 Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion 171 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 e Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short circuit e Wipe the battery with a
109. een FUNC MENU amp 9 DF NDF 2 Select DA DF or MM NDF and then touch XX 77 e The time codes display will differ depending on the setting If you selected A DF the time code will appear as 00 00 00 00 if you select M NDF it will appear as 00 00 00 00 Gi NOTES e When the frame rate is set to 23 98P the frames value in the time code runs from O to 23 For other settings it runs from O to 29 e When you are using pre recording mode Free Run is automatically set and cannot be changed e When you mix drop frame and non drop frame time codes there might be a discontinuity in the time code at the point where the recordings starts e As long as the built in rechargeable lithium battery is charged and you selected the Free Run option the time code continues to run even if you disconnect all other power sources However this is less accurate than when the camcorder is on 78 Setting the User Bit Setting the User Bit The user bit display can be selected from the date or the time of recording or an identification code consisting of 8 characters in the hexadecimal system There are sixteen possible characters the numbers O to 9 and the letters A to F When you record a scene the user bit will be recorded with it The user bit is also output from the HD SD SDI terminal KZE only or HDMI terminal Operating modes CAMERA VEDIA AUTO M 1 Open the user bit Setting screen F
110. electing Image Stabilizer QJ 64 in the FUNC panel GUNS Image Effects Functions the same as selecting Image Effects QQ 75 in the FUNC panel GUN Wi Fi Remote Functions the same as selecting Ri Wi Fi Remote LL 124 in the FUNC panel Rd Off Does not assign a function to the assignable button Default setting for assignable button 3 and assignable button 4 Even if this function is assigned to an assignable button in M or mode the button will be disabled if you set the camcorder to mode Requires attaching the handle unit in advance Using an Assignable Button After you assign a function to one of the buttons press the button to activate the function Saving and Loading Menu Settings Saving and Loading Menu Settings After you adjust the cinema look filters and other settings in the FUNC panel and setup menus you can save those settings on a memory card You can load those settings at a later date or on another XA25 or XA20 camcorder so that you can use that camcorder in the same way Operating modes CAMERA VEDIA AUTO CM ieu 99 Saving Menu Settings to a Memory Card EE Menu settings must be saved to memory card E If the memory card already has menu settings on it they will be overwritten 1 Insert a memory card into memory card slot 2 Open the Backup Menu Settings 8 screen FUNC MENU Backup Menu Settings 8 e Touching FUNC is necessary only when perf
111. electing the Memory Card for Recordings 7 Movies and photos are recorded on a memory card You can select on which memory card your movies and photos will be recorded Operating modes aig AUTO M cinema 1 Open the Recording Media screen FUNC MENU 3 amp amp Recording Media 2 Touch the desired memory card Mem Card A or 8 Mem Card BJ for recording movies Rec Media for Movies or for taking photos Rec Media for Photos 3 Touch X e After closing the menu the icon of the memory card selected for recording movies will appear on the screen 40 Hecording Recording Movies and Photos You can select the memory card that will be used to record movies and photos Q4 39 For details on recording audio refer to Recording Audio 0 79 G POINTS TO CHECK e Before you begin recording make a test recording first to check that the camcorder is operating correctly Preparing to Record 1 Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder Lens barrier switch LL 21 2 Insert a memory card into a memory card slot S 4 e To use relay recording or dual recording QA 49 insert goef memory cards into both memory card slots TN 3 Open the lens barrier e Set the lens barrier switch to OPEN 4 f you need to use the viewfinder pull it out and adjust it if necessary e You can use the dioptric adjustment lever and tilt the viewfinder 45 degrees upward Recording Movies and Phot
112. em slightly warped This is not a malfunction Changing the operating mode between recording record pause II playback f takes longer than usual When the memory card contains a large number of scenes some operations may take longer than usual Save your recordings L 114 and initialize the memory card 1 38 Movies or photos cannot be recorded properly This may occur as movies and photos are recorded deleted over time Save your recordings LL 114 and initialize the memory card LL 38 Cannot record a photo while recording movies You cannot take photos in mode After using the camcorder for a long time it becomes hot The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for long periods of time this is not a malfunction If the camcorder becomes unusually hot or it becomes hot after using it only for a short while it may indicate a problem with the camcorder Consult a Canon Service Center i Playback Cannot delete a scene You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using another device Deleting scenes takes longer than usual When the memory card contains a large number of scenes some operations may take longer than usual Save your recordings L 114 and initialize the memory card Q 38 Cannot divide scenes You cannot divide scenes recorded or edited using another device and then transferred to a memory card connected to the computer The memory card is full Delete some r
113. en e The camcorder will connect to the access point e You can touch Stop and then OK to interrupt the Wi Fi Protected Setup while it is in progress e After the connection is established continue using the function you were previously using For details refer to the procedure in Playback on a Computer LL 134 Transferring Files to a Computer or FTP Server LL 135 or Viewing and Changing Wi Fi Settings LL 140 as necessary Searching for Access Points The camcorder will automatically detect access points in the vicinity After you select the desired access point you simply enter the password encryption key to connect the camcorder To enter text for the various settings use the virtual keyboard Q 136 1 Note the access point s network name SSID and encryption key 2 When the detected access points appear touch OK e You can touch A and W to go through the detected access points 3 In the Encryption Key field enter the encryption key and then touch OK e f the access point selected in step 2 did not have a fa icon this step is not necessary 4 Touch OK twice e After the connection is established continue using the function you were previously using For details refer to the procedure in Playback on a Computer LL 134 Transferring Files to a Computer or FTP Server LL 135 or Viewing and Changing Wi Fi Settings LL 140 as necessary Manual Setup Perform this procedure to manually configure the
114. en performing the procedure in mode 2 Touch the desired option and then touch XX Connecting to an External Monitor Gi NOTES e FZEB When amp amp Output Terminal is set to QR HD SD SDI amp HDMI the signal output from the HDMI OUT terminal will be determined by the HD SD SDI Output setting e 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 e There will be no video output from the AV OUT terminal while an external monitor is connected to the HDMI OUT terminal 109 e Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to DVI monitors e Video may not be output correctly depending on the monitor In such case use another terminal e f you selected an option other than Kj Automatic and the connected monitor is not compatible with the signal output from the camcorder then HDMI output will stop e By default onscreen displays will be embedded in the output video signal You can change this using the 9 Output Onscreen Displays setting Using the AV OUT Terminal The AV OUT terminal outputs a down converted analog video signal and audio signal for connection to monitors with a composite audio video input Gi NOTES e When you play back a scene on a monitor with a 4 3 aspect ratio the monitor will switch automatically to widescreen mode if it is compatible
115. en you attach an empty battery pack the power may turn off without displaying iE Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately e When the camcorder is off press to display the charge status of a battery pack The Intelligent System will display the charge status as a percentage and the remaining recording time in minutes for 5 seconds If the battery pack is exhausted the battery information may not be displayed 15 Remaining recording time When there is no more free space on a memory card A End memory card 3 or B End memory card will be displayed in red and the recording will stop Troubleshooting 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 ime CHECK THIS FIRST Power supply e Is the battery charged Is the compact power adapter correctly connected to the camcorder LLI 21 Recording e Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to mode LL 40 Is a memory card correctly inserted into the camcorder QJ 38 Playback e Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to mode Q
116. encryption key f the access point is using MAC address filtering enter the camcorder s MAC address in the access point s configuration screen Wi Fi error Incorrect encryption key The encryption key password is case sensitive so make sure to enter it correctly Troubleshooting Wi Fi error Incorrect encryption method Make sure the camcorder and access point are using the same authentication encryption method If the access point is using MAC address filtering enter the camcorder s MAC address in the access point s configuration screen Wireless communication is not working correctly Cordless phones microwave ovens refrigerators and other appliances may interfere with the wireless signal Try using the camcorder in a location farther away from such appliances 167 Turn off the camcorder and access point After a short while turn them on again and perform the Wi Fi network setup again If the problem persists contact a Canon Service Center 168 Handling Precautions Handling Precautions Camcorder Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum performance e Save your recordings periodically Make sure to transfer your recordings to an external device such as a computer or digital video recorder L 114 and save them on a regular basis This will protect your important recordings in case of damage and create more free space on the memory card Canon shall not be liable for any data loss
117. ew scene in the index Screen Gi NOTES e When advancing reversing frames while dividing the scenes the interval between frames is about 0 5 seconds e f the scene cannot be divided at the point where you paused the playback advance reverse a frame and then divide the scene e 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 e Scenes that are too short less than 3 seconds cannot be divided e Scenes cannot be divided within 1 second from the beginning or the end of the scene 106 Trimming Scenes Trimming Scenes You can trim MP4 scenes by removing everything up to a certain point or everything after a certain point Operating modes 1 Play back the desired scene LT 100 2 Pause the playback 3 Open the screen for trimming scenes Edit Trim 4 Bring the scene to a precise point if necessary e The point at which the movie will be trimmed is indicated by the Y marker e Playback controls will appear on the screen Q 102 Use any special playback modes as necessary to locate the desired point 5 Trim the scene Trim Select whether to trim before Trim Before Marker or after Trim After Marker the Y marker 3 Select whether to save as a new scene Save as New or overwrite the existing scene Overwrite e f you chose to save the trimmed scene as a new scene you can touch Stop to interrupt the
118. f 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 iil repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility iv defective batteries or any exposure to water sand or dirt v shipping claim must be presented to the shipper b Any serial number on the video equipment is altered or removed c The Equipment is used for commercial professional or industrial purposes This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet exterior finish of the Equipment media nor does it apply to Equipment purchased outside Canada If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive Canon Canada recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the event of a failure or other malfunction of such drive TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Equipment in its original carton box or equivalent properly packed fully insure
119. f information to transmit or operational failure Frequecncy Tolerance 25 ppm Canon U S A Inc One Canon Park Melville NY 11747 USA Tel No 1 800 OK CANON 1 800 652 2666 The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accident CAUTION e Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached Use only the same type of batteries e Do not expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the inside of a car under direct sunlight fire etc Important Warning The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK to the presence of uninsulated dangerous risu voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of CAUTION electric shock to persons TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT i Tm The exclamation point within an equilateral REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE triangle is intended to alert the user to the PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED presence of important operating and maintenance SERVICE PERSONNEL servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word product refers to the Canon HD Camcorder XA25 XA20 and all its accessories Read these instructions Keep these instru
120. f you selected 1 or 2 3 Point the camcorder at a white object so that it fills the whole screen e Use the same lighting conditions you plan to use when recording e Make sure the white object fills the screen until the procedure is completed 4 Press wm e f a custom white balance has not yet been stored 4 will flash slowly e During the procedure 4 will flash quickly When it stops flashing the procedure is completed and the setting will be applied to the camcorder Adjusting the aperture 1 Press the aperture button e he available aperture values will appear 2 Select the desired aperture value e Alternatively you can press IRIS to open the aperture or IRIS to close the aperture in 1 4 stop increments Onscreen displays will show the closest 1 3 stop aperture value e he selected value will be displayed on the Wi Fi Remote screen and will be applied to the camcorder Remote Operation Via the Wi Fi Remote Application Adjusting the gain 1 Press the gain button e The available gain values will appear 2 Select the desired gain value e The selected value will be displayed on the Wi Fi Remote screen and will be applied to the camcorder Adjusting the shutter speed 1 Press the shutter speed button e The available shutter speed values will appear 2 Select the desired shutter speed value e he selected value will be displayed on the Wi Fi Remote screen and will be applied to the camcorder
121. fer to Glossary JJ 141 121 for a definition of the frequently used terms in this text nm iOS device is used in this text to refer to Wi Fi enabled iPhones iPods and iPads while Android device refers to Wi Fi enabled Android smartphones and tablets iOS or Android device iOS device Android device etc Introduction to Wi Fi 1228 ZT INN YouTube Facebook NAL iOS device i Access point Computer l Access point Computer IMPORTANT e Using an unprotected Wi Fi network can expose your files and data to monitoring by unauthorized third parties Be aware of the risks involved e Using the Wi Fi functions outdoors while the camcorder is operating in the 5 GHz band may be prohibited depending on the laws of the country region you are in Introduction to Wi Fi Gi NOTES e While using Wi Fi functions other than remotely controlling the camcorder using the Wi Fi Remote application do not open the double memory card slot cover Before using Wi Fi functions Based on the function the camcorder will wirelessly connect to a Wi Fi enabled device such as a smartphone or directly to a Wi Fi network via an access point wireless router After selecting the 123 function you want to use follow the onscreen directions to connect the camcorder Depending on the manufacturer the access point may be referred to using a different name suc
122. functions are not available Dual recording Relay recording Pre recording Video snapshot Color bars Face detection amp tracking Taking photos B e During slow amp fast motion recording mode the running mode of the time code QJ 76 is set to Rec Run or Regen and the time code will advance by the number of frames recorded If you activate slow amp fast motion recording mode while the running mode is set to Free Run the running mode will automatically change to Rec Run When you end slow amp fast motion recording mode the running mode will return to its previous setting e For low shooting frame rates it may take approximately 1 second to stop recording e To record movies using slow amp fast motion we recommend using memory cards rated SD Speed Class 10 e he amount of video that can be recorded at one time is approximately 12 hours worth of video at normal playback speed When that amount is exceeded the camcorder will automatically stop recording However when you use slow amp fast motion recording the recording time will change For example when the frame rate is set to 29 97P and you select 59 94P for the shooting frame rate the recording time will be 6 hours playback time will be 12 hours 52 CINEMA Mode and Cinema Look Filters CINEMA Mode and Cinema Look Filters In mode you can use a variety of professional cinema look filters to create unique movies with a distinctive appearance Yo
123. g and then touch X Gi NOTES n e To use neither function select Standard Recording on the Dual Relay Recording screen e When you use relay recording it does not matter which memory card the recording starts on The recording will continue on the other memory card However the camcorder will switch to another memory card only one time e With the supplied software Data Import Utility you can join relay scenes either AVCHD or MP4 format recorded on both memory cards as a single scene and save it on a computer LL 114 e Dual recording is not available when the recording mode is set to 28 Mbps LPCM 59 94P 28 Mbps 59 94P or 35 Mbps 59 94P 50 Selecting the Frame Rate Selecting the Frame Rate You can change the frame rate the number of frames recorded per second to change the look of your movies When the recording mode is set to 28 Mbps LPCM 59 94P or 28 Mbps 59 94P for AVCHD movies or 35 Mbes 59 94P for MP4 movies the frame rate will automatically be set to 59 94P so you will not be able to select the frame rate Operating modes CAMERA VEDA AUTO M 1 Open the Frame Rate screen FUNC 3 MENU amp amp Frame Rate 2 Touch the desired frame rate and then touch XX Options for AVCHD movies Default value EEE 59 94i 59 94 fields per second interlaced Standard frame rate of NTSC analog TV signals PF29 97 29 97 frames per second progressive Us
124. h as wireless LAN router or wireless network router e Make sure the optional WM V1 Wireless Microphone is not attached to the camcorder Wi Fi functions are not available when the microphone is attached About the Wi Fi antenna When using the camcorder s Wi Fi functions do not cover the Wi Fi antenna with your hand or other object Covering it may interfere with wireless signals Wi Fi antenna About the camcorder s Wi Fi standard The specifications of the camcorder s Wi Fi standard are as follows Wi Fi protocol operating frequency IEEE 802 11b g n compliant 2 4 GHz a IEEE 802 11a n compliant 5 GHz Maximum data transfer rate 11 Mbps IEEE 802 1 1b 54 Mbps IEEE 802 11a g 150 Mbps IEEE 802 11n These are theoretical values and actual data transfer rates may differ 124 Remote Operation Via the Wi Fi Remote Application Remote Operation Via the Wi Fi Remote Application You can operate the camcorder remotely via Wi Fi Remote a Web browser application that can be accessed using the Web browser of devices compatible with Wi Fi networks The Wi Fi Remote application lets you monitor the image through live view start and stop recording and remotely control the shooting mode exposure white balance aperture gain shutter soeed focus and zoom A Web browser that has JavaScript and cookies enabled is required For details about compatible devices operating systems Web browsers etc please visit your local Can
125. have been changed Deleting Photos Deleting Photos You can delete those photos that you are not interested in keeping Operating modes Deleting a Single Photo 1 In single photo view select the photo you want to delete 113 2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls 3 Open the Delete screen FUNC 3 Delete 4 Touch i Proceed and then touch Yes e The photo is deleted 5 Drag your finger left right to select another photo to delete or touch XX Deleting Photos from the Index Screen 1 Open the photo index screen 2 Open the Delete screen FUNC 3 Delete 3 Touch the desired option and then touch Yes e When you select Select perform the following procedure to select the individual photos you want to delete before touching Yes e Touch Stop to interrupt the operation while it is in progress Some photos will be deleted nevertheless 4 Touch OK To select individual photos 1 Touch on the individual photos you want to delete e A checkmark v will appear on the photos you touch The total number of selected photos will n appear next to the v4 icon e ouch a selected photo to remove the checkmark To remove all checkmarks at once touch Remove All 3 Yes 2 After selecting all the desired photos touch OK Options folder name Delete all the photos taken on a particular date The folder name A 101 will appear in the control button with the last four digits in
126. he Wi Fi network setup Perform the setup manually LL 138 or turn off the stealth function of the access point The wireless router is using a Wi Fi channel not supported by the camcorder Refer to About available Wi Fi frequencies and channels L 182 and change the channel setting in the wireless router so that it uses a channel supported by the camcorder Troubleshooting Wireless playback on a computer or similar device is not smooth Playback may not be smooth depending on the access point s settings and capability Connect the computer or similar device to the access point using a LAN cable Remove any objects between the camcorder and access point that may interfere with the wireless signal Move the camcorder closer to the access point Turn off the wireless functions of other wireless devices other than the computer or similar device being used for playback Switch the wireless router to IEEE 802 11n Refer to its instruction manual for details 161 If these do not solve the issue the cause may be due the device or conditions unique to the surrounding area Use the supplied High Speed HDMI cable to connect the camcorder to a TV Q 173 The wireless connection was interrupted while transferring files Incomplete files may remain at the transfer destination If incomplete files remain at the transfer destination check the content and make sure they are safe to delete before deleting them Select New Files
127. he time of your home location or that of your travel destination Operating modes AUTO CM eun 1 Open the Time Zone DST screen FUNC MENU f Time Zone DST e Touching FUNC is necessary only when performing the procedure in mode 2 Touch to set the home time zone or 3X to set the time zone of your destination when you are traveling 3 Touch A or V to set the desired time zone If necessary touch X to adjust for daylight saving time 4 Touch X to close the menu Using a Memory Card Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder as of April 2013 You can use the following types of commercially available Secure Digital SD cards with this camcorder The movie recording function has been tested using SD SDHC SDXC memory cards made by Panasonic Toshiba and SanDisk For the latest information on cards that can be used visit your local 27 Canon Web site Memory card type S SD memory card 24 SDHC memory card 22 SDXC memory card SD Speed Class cLass crass cLAss g ciass o Capacity 128 MB or larger When using an SD memory card without a speed class rating or one rated SD Speed Class 2 you may not be able to record movies depending on the memory card used SD memory cards with a capacity of 64 MB or smaller cannot be used to record movies o NOTES e About the Speed Class Speed Class is a standard that indicates the minimum guaranteed
128. hen touch X Options Default value C3 Automatic The camcorder will automatically activate the built in microphone attenuator as necessary for optimal audio recording levels so high audio levels will not be distorted G9 On The built in microphone attenuator will be activated at all times to reproduce more faithfully the sound dynamics Q3 Off The built in microphone attenuator will be deactivated at all times Audio Equalizer Built in Microphone You can use the audio equalizer to adjust sound levels by specifically targeting the high or low frequency range and selecting one of 3 available levels Operating modes CAMERA c AVCHD MPA U70 CMY GNE G POINTS TO CHECK e Set AUD Audio Scene to c Custom Setting A 81 1 Open the Built in Mic Freq Response screen FUNC 3 MENU 9 m 3 Built in Mic Freq Response 2 Touch the desired option and then touch X Options Default value AM Normal Appropriate for balanced sound under most normal recording conditions ET Boost LF Range Accentuates the low frequency range for more powerful sound E Low Cut Filter Filters the low frequency range to reduce the noise of blowing wind a car s engine and similar ambient sounds EI Boost MF Range Best for recording human voices and dialog ELES Boost HF LF Range Best for example for recording live music and clearly capture the special sound characteristics of a variety of instrument
129. ice capable of receiving i recording commands through a connection via the HD SD SDI terminal ZE only or HDMI terminal if you start or stop recording with the camcorder the connected device will also start or stop recording e When the camcorder switches form recording on one memory card to another during relay recording the video will be recorded as two separate relay scenes With the supplied software Data Import Utility you can join relay scenes recorded on both memory cards as a single scene and save it on a computer Q 114 e For scenes with a long recording time the video stream file in a scene will be split approximately every 4 GB Even in such case playback will be continuous With the supplied software Data Import Utility you can join such split files into a single scene and save it on a computer Q 114 e When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the OLED screen In such cases you can adjust the brightness of the OLED screen with the OLED Brightness setting Alternatively you can also use the viewfinder Q 25 Recording Movies and Photos e Under certain conditions the Smart AUTO icon that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene Especially when shooting against orange or blue backgrounds the sunset or one of the blue skies icons may appear and the colors may not look natural In such case we recommend recording in M_ mode LT 45 e Photos are recorded as JPG files Du
130. ime with the camcorder set on a tripod you can close the OLED panel and use only the viewfinder in order to save power when using a battery pack LT 25 Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded You can review the last 4 seconds of the last scene recorded with the camcorder without switching to mode While reviewing the latest scene the picture will be played back without sound By default assignable button 5 is set to MEM Rec Review but you can set another assignable button to this function LJ 97 Operating modes ERE VEDIA AUTO MI inea 1 Record a scene 2 After you finish recording a scene press Selecting the Recording Mode Video Quality Selecting the Recording Mode Video Quality The camcorder offers various recording modes depending on whether the movie format is AVCHD or MP4 When you record an MP4 movie with a recording mode of 3 Mbps you can upload it to an FIP server and begin editing right away In addition for AVCHD movies when the recording mode is set to 28 Mbps LPCM 59 94P or 24 Mbps LPCM you can enjoy two channel linear PCM audio recording with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz Refer to the following tables for details Operating modes CAMERA ico AUTO CM enews 47 1 Open the Recording Mode screen FUNC MENU f c Recording Mode 2 Touch the desired recording mode and then touch X Gi NOTES e Depending on the portable device you may not be able to play ba
131. input you can use the m 3 INPUT 1 2 ALC Link setting to link the audio level adjustment of both channels e f at least one of the channels is set to manual adjustment you can activate the audio peak limiter with the m 3 INPUT 1 2 Limiter setting When activated appears on the screen and the audio peak limiter will limit the amplitude of audio input signals when they exceed 6 dBFS Adjusting the Microphone s Sensitivity INPUT terminals You can adjust the sensitivity of the input of the INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 terminals POINTS TO CHECK e Set the sensitivity switch of the desired INPUT terminal to MIC or MIC 48V 88 Recording Audio 1 Open the desired INPUT terminal s sensitivity submenu FUNC 3 MENU m 3 INPUT 1 Mic Trimming or INPUT 2 Mic Trimming 2 Touch the desired level and then touch gt lt e The available sensitivity levels are 12 dB 6 dB O dB 6 dB and 12 dB Activating the Microphone s Attenuator INPUT terminals You can activate the microphone attenuator 20 dB for microphones connected to the INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 terminals to prevent audio from being distorted if the audio level is too high G POINTS TO CHECK e Set the sensitivity switch of the desired INPUT terminal to MIC or MIC 48V 1 Open the desired INPUT terminal s microphone attenuator submenu FUNC 9 MENU m INPUT 1 Mic Att or INPUT 2 Mic Att 2 Touch fS On and then touch
132. intuitive touch screen interface you have all the controls at your fingertips Touch Press on an element displayed on the touch screen Used to start playing back a scene in an index screen to select a setting from the menus etc Basic Operation of the Camcorder Drag Swipe your finger up and down or left and right across the pages or to adjust slider controls like the volume screen Used to scroll menus to browse through index screen On some screens you can achieve the same effect by touching the triangle control buttons 32 o IMPORTANT e he camcorder features a capacitive touch screen In the following cases you may not be able to perform touch operations correctly Using your fingernails or hard tipped objects such as ballpoint pens Operating the touch screen with wet or gloved hands Applying excessive force or forcefully scratching the touch screen Attaching commercially available screen protectors or adhesive film onto the touch screen s surface Using the FUNC Button and Joystick You can navigate some of the camcorder s menus and screens using the FUNC button and joystick instead of using the touch panel Joystick SET button When making a menu selection push the joystick to move the orange selection frame in the menu Then press the joystick itself amp to select the menu item indicated by the orange selection frame FUNC button Press the button to open the FUNC panel and
133. io Output 110 Synchronizing the Video with the Audio being Monitored 110 Selecting the Audio Channel 110 Photos 111 Viewing Photos 111 Photo Jump Function 112 Deleting Photos 113 Deleting a Single Photo 113 Deleting Photos from the Index Screen 113 10 8 Saving Sharing Recordings 114 Saving Recordings to a Computer 114 Connection Diagram 114 Saving Movies Using Data Import Utility 114 Copying Recordings Between Memory Cards 116 Copying Scenes from the Movie Index Screen 116 Copying a Single Photo 116 Copying Photos from the Index Screen 117 Converting Movies to MP4 Format 118 Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder 119 In High Definition 119 In Standard Definition 119 Wi Fi Functions 121 Introduction to Wi Fi 121 Hemote Operation Via the Wi Fi Remote Application 124 Setting the Camcorder s Password 124 Operating the Camcorder Hemotely 124 Wi Fi Remote Onscreen Controls and Displays 125 Hemote Operation Using Wi Fi Hemote 127 Remote Browse Viewing Recordings Using a Web Browser on Your iOS or Android Device 130 Uploading Recordings Using an iOS Device 132 Playback on a Computer 134 Transferring Files to a Computer or FTP Server 135 Wi Fi Connection Using an Access Point 137 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS 137 Searching for Access Points 138 Manual Setup 138 Viewing and Changing Wi Fi Settings 140 10 Additional Information 142 Appendix Menu Options Lists 142 FUNC Panel 142 Setup Menus 143
134. ique 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 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Availability differs from area to area The following optional accessories are compatible with this camcorder Select accessories are described in more detail in the following pages 174 BP 820 BP 828 CG 800 CA 570 Compact TL H58 Battery Pack Battery Charger Power Adapter Tele converter WA H58 Wide Protect Filter 58 mm HTC 100 S High STV 250N Attachment ND4L Filter 58 mm Speed HDMI Cable Stereo Video Cable ND8L Filter 58 mm IFC 400PCU WM V1 Wireless GP E2 SS 600 SS 650 USB Cable Microphone GPS Receiver Shoulder Strap E WS 20 SC 200 Wrist Strap Soft Carrying Case 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 accesso ries Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and or accidents such as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories e g a leakage and or exp
135. ired exposure Operating modes CAMERA M 1 Activate the M Manual Exposure recording program FUNC 3 Rec Programs 3 M Manual Exposure 2 Touch the control button of the setting you wish to adjust 0 00 00 00 D ZZ x Manual Exposure Aperture F1 8 Adjustment dial 3 Touch lt d or gt to set the desired value e You can also drag your finger along the dial e The exposure will change according to the setting s new value Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other settings e Before touching 3X you can also use the zebra pattern see below 4 Touch X a NOTES e lf youset CUSTOM Dial amp Button to EB Manual Exposure JA 96 you can adjust the aperture shutter speed and gain with the CUSTOM dial and button Using the Zebra Pattern You can use the zebra pattern to identify areas that might be overexposed so you can correct the exposure appropriately The camcorder offers two levels of zebra pattern With 10096 only areas that will lose detail in the highlight areas will be identified while 70 will identify also areas that are dangerously close to losing detail Exposure Adjustment 1 From the exposure adjustment screen touch f to select the zebra level 2 Touch 70 or 10096 and then touch 3 Touch W70 or Goo and then touch gt lt e he zebra pattern will appear on the overexposed areas of the picture e ouch again to turn off the zebra pat
136. ireworks To record fireworks Gi NOTES R Portrait amp Sports 8 Snow F96 Beach The picture may not appear smooth during playback Portrait The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in T 38 Snow E Beach The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places Check the image on the screen 6 Low Light Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes White points may appear on the screen Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes In such case adjust the focus manually 3 Fireworks To avoid camcorder blur blur due to the camcorder moving we recommend using a tripod Image Effects Image Effects You can adjust the color depth brightness contrast and sharpness of the image Operating modes CAMERA MJ Gi POINTS TO CHECK e Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs 75 1 Open the image effects screen FUNC 3 Image Effects 2 Touch ON and then touch Color Depth Sharpness Contrast or Brightness e Select OFF to turn off the image effects 3 Touch 4 or gt or drag your finger along the dial to adjust the effect level e levels richer colors sharper image stronger contrast brighter image levels shallower colors softer image softer contrast darker image e To adjust other parameters touch to return to
137. ist strap Attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt adjust the length and fasten e You can use both for extra convenience and protection 28 Preparing the Camcorder Attaching an optional shoulder strap Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap Wireless Controller First insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller 1 Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery holder 2 Place the lithium button battery with the side facing up 3 Insert the battery holder To use the wireless controller Point the wireless controller at the camcorder s remote sensor when you press the buttons e You can rotate the OLED panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller from the front of the camcorder Preparing the Camcorder Gi NOTES e When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller or when it can only be operated at very close range replace the battery e The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight Using a Tripod _ You can mount the camcorder on a tripod but do not use tripods with mounting screws longer than 6 5 mm 0 26 in as this may cause damage to the camcorder 30 Basic Operation of the Camcorder Basic Operation of the Camcorder Turni
138. itch to MIC 48V instead Make sure to connect the microphone first before turning the phantom power on Keep the microphone connected when turning off the phantom power MIC LINE sag LINE MIC MIC 448 Recording Audio to Channel 2 CH2 You can select the audio source that will be recorded to channel 2 1 Open the CH2 Input screen FUNC 9 MENU 6 m CH2 Input 2 Touch the desired option and then touch X Options Default value Ip INPUT 1 The audio signal input through the INPUT 1 terminal will be recorded to channel 1 and channel 2 You can use this setting when recording audio for backup purposes MIA INPUT 2 The audio signal input through the INPUT 2 terminal will be recorded to channel 2 while the audio signal input through the INPUT 1 terminal will be recorded to channel 1 Mig Built in Mic MIC The audio captured by the built in microphone or audio signal input through the MIC terminal will be recorded to channel 2 while the audio signal input through the INPUT 1 terminal will be recorded to channel 1 You can use this setting when recording audio for backup purposes Recording Audio Gi NOTES e Even if you select ME INPUT 1 the audio recording level will be determined by the audio level switch and dial for INPUT 2 e f you select MMI Built in Mic MIC the camcorder will record monaural sound In such case AUDIO Audio Scene will be set to Js Standard 87
139. justment range may vary depending on the initial brightness of the image and some values may be grayed out e Before touching 3X you can also use the zebra pattern LT 68 4 Touch XX to lock the exposure at the selected value e During exposure lock and the selected exposure compensation value will appear on the Screen TO Exposure Adjustment To adjust the Touch AE function for highlights Highlight AE Certain subjects like clouds or white objects are easily overexposed and can end up appearing as bright areas where all detail is lost Using the Highlights setting you can touch the brightest area inside the 4 frame and the camcorder will automatically make corrections so that area is not overexposed When you touch a dark area in the picture or the highlights are too bright the camcorder may not be able to correctly adjust the exposure After step 1 above 1 Touch f 2 Touch Highlights and then touch e Touch Normal to return the camcorder to normal Touch AE settings To use backlight correction When recording in situations in which the subject is constantly backlit you can use backlight correction to make the entire picture brighter especially dark areas This will take precedence over the m 63 Auto Backlight Correction setting which is useful in situations in which the subject is not constantly backlit 1 Open the BLC Always On screen FUNC a BLC Always On 2 Touch ON and then touch
140. k is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures The battery may have reached the end of its battery life Buy a new battery pack Troubleshooting Recording Pressing START STOP will not start recording You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto a memory card while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Wait until the camcorder has finished The memory card is full or it already contains 3 999 scenes the maximum number of scenes for AVCHD movies Delete some recordings A 103 113 or initialize the memory card LL 38 to free some space The file numbers have reached their maximum value Insert a new memory card in to the 157 camcorder and set File Numbering to Reset mE The point where START STOP was pressed does not match the beginning end of the recording There may be a slight interval between pressing START STOP and the actual start end of recording This is not a malfunction The camcorder will not focus Autofocus does not work on the subject Focus manually LT 54 The lens or Instant AF sensor is dirty Clean the lens or sensor with a soft lens cleaning cloth LL 172 Never use tissue paper to clean the lens When a subject flits across in front of the lens the image appears slightly bent This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors When a subject crosses very quickly in front of the camcorder the image may se
141. ker when recording with fast shutter speeds 67 Recording movies under fluorescent lights If the screen starts to flicker select TV Shutter Pri AE and set the shutter speed to 1 100 e AV Aperture Pri AE The actual range of values available for selection will vary depending on the initial zoom position e When setting a numeric value aperture or shutter speed the number displayed will flash if the aperture value or shutter speed is not appropriate for the recording conditions In such case select a different value e During exposure lock the aperture value shutter speed cannot be changed Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure e If youset amp CUSTOM Dial amp Button to Tv Av A 96 you can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value with the CUSTOM dial and button 68 Exposure Adjustment Exposure Adjustment At times backlit subjects may appear too dark underexposed or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring overexposed In such cases adjusting the exposure will correct this This camcorder features a dedicated recording program Ml Manual Exposure for adjusting the exposure manually However you can also compensate the exposure when using other recording programs Using the Manual Exposure Recording Program Using the Ml Manual Exposure recording program you can adjust the aperture shutter speed and gain to achieve the des
142. l 4 1 Loosen the microphone lock screw open the microphone holder and insert the microphone 2 Tighten the lock screw and put the microphone cable through the microphone cable clamp under the microphone holder 3 3 Plug the microphone cable into the desired INPUT terminal or the MIC terminal INPUT 1 INPUT 2 terminals CN 9 EQS T gt LG ZK U SS Cable clamp MIC terminal Using the Built in Microphone or an External Microphone Connected to the MIC Terminal Follow the step below to use the built in microphone or an external microphone connected to the MIC terminal Use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply and a 3 5 mm mini stereo plug Set the INPUT terminal ON OFF switch to OFF e f you connect a microphone to the MIC terminal while the INPUT terminal ON OFF switch is set to OFF the camcorder will switch automatically from the built in microphone to the external microphone Recording Audio Using the WM V1 Wireless Microphone Using the optional WM V1 Wireless Microphone you can reliably record sound even when recording subjects at a distance exceeding the practical range of the built in microphone For details about using the WM V1 refer to the instruction manual supplied with the microphone 81 Audio Scenes and Other Audio Settings You can have the camcorder optimize the audio settings of the built in microphone by
143. lay scenes With the supplied software Data Import Utility you can join relay scenes recorded on both memory cards as a single scene and save it on a computer LD 114 For scenes with a long recording time the video stream file in a scene will be split approximately every 4 GB Even in such case playback will be continuous With the supplied software Data Import Utility you can join such split files into a single scene and save it on a computer LZ 114 When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the OLED screen In such cases you can adjust the brightness of the OLED screen with the 1 OLED Brightness setting Alternatively you can also use the viewfinder LL 25 Photos are recorded as JPG files During and M modes the camcorder can take photos during record pause mode or capture photos from a movie during playback Q 102 The photo size and number of photos that can be saved on a 1 GB memory card are summarized in the following table However the actual number of photos that can be recorded will vary depending on the subject and shooting conditions Movie Format Recording mode Photo size Number of photos AVCHD Any 1920x1080 660 35 Mbps 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 1920x1080 660 MP4 4 Mbps 1280x720 1 490 3 Mbps 640x360 5 800 Photos cannot be recorded while the digital zoom is activated or during dual recording You can capture a photo from a scene during playback QA 102 When you need to record for a long t
144. lder name gt Select This Scene 103 All Scenes Divide e 105 Trim e 106 FUNC Panel Mode Photos Control Button Photo Index Screen Single Photo View I Copy A 8 folder name Select e 116 All Photos Copy 8 A Delete 113 Setup Menus a im Camera Setup Menu item Setting options RA Digital Zoom Ca off EDT 400x E39 Digital Tele conv Soft Zoom Control Ca Off SEG Start Eid Stop E Start amp Stop 63 Zoom Speed Level BSS Fast R33 Normal EY Slow 60 Zoom Rocker Zoom Speed M variable speed RIS constant speed 60 When KH 1 16 8 Handle Rocker Zoom G3 off IN constant 61 Speed When KH 1 16 8 Wireless Ctrlr Zoom 1 16 8 62 Speed High Speed Zoom On Cad Off 61 AF Mode LAF Instant AF MAF Medium AF LAF Normal AF 55 144 Appendix Menu Options Lists Menu item Setting options I Focus Assistance CD On Cid Off Face Detection amp Tracking Sg On 03 Off 57 Auto Backlight Correction fs On QB Off 70 Auto Slow Shutter CD On Cid Off ND Filter ES Automatic Q Off Conversion Lens ES TL H58 MEB WA H58 CB Off Intelligent IS WD With CW p Without qp 43 Onscreen Markers OB Off 2 Level Gray E Level Black Ele Grid Gray
145. lete some recordings LL 103 113 to free some space or replace the memory card Memory card is write protected The LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure Change the position of the LOCK switch 164 Troubleshooting Need to recover files from the memory card Change the position of the LOCK switch on the memory card This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was accidentally interrupted while the camcorder was writing on the memory card and later the position of the card s LOCK switch was changed to prevent erasure Change the position of the LOCK switch No memory card Insert a compatible memory card into the camcorder LL 38 No photos There are no photos to play back No scenes There are no scenes on the memory card selected Not enough available space Delete some recordings to free some space 103 113 Set the recording mode to 5 Mbps for AVCHD movies or 3 Mbps for MP4 movies The available space on the memory card is less than the size of the recordings you are trying to copy Delete some recordings to free some space A 103 113 or reduce the number of recordings to copy Number of scenes already at maximum The number of scenes on the memory card has reached 3 999 the maximum number of scenes for AVCHD movies Delete some scenes 103 to free some space Recording was stopped due to insufficient write speed of the mem
146. losion of a battery pack Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis 175 Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs select one of the following models BP 820 or BP 828 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 Use the battery charger to charge the battery packs It plugs directly into a power outlet without a cable Charging Recording and Playback Times The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack Battery pack BP 820 BP 828 Charging conditions Using the camcorder 275 min 405 min Using the CG 800 Battery Charger 190 min 260 min 7 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 176 Optional Accessories Recording AVCHD movies Battery pack BP 820 BP
147. m speed is too fast approximately 1 9 seconds end to end the camcorder will have more trouble focusing automatically while zooming Using the Touch Screen s Zoom Controls 1 Display the zoom controls on the touch screen FUNC 3 ZOOM e he zoom controls appear on the left side of the screen 2 Touch the zoom controls to operate the zoom e Touch anywhere within the W area to zoom out or anywhere within the T area to zoom in Touch closer to the center for a slow zoom touch closer to the M E icons for faster zooms 3 Touch 3X to hide the zoom controls Zooming Soft Zoom Control Soft zoom control allows you to start and or stop the zoom gradually 1 Open the Soft Zoom Control screen FUNC MENU 3 mn 3 Soft Zoom Control 2 Touch the desired option and then touch X Options Default value 63 G3 Off Use this setting if you do not intend to use soft zoom control GG Start Zoom starts gradually E0 Stop Zoom stops gradually E Start amp Stop Zoom start and stops gradually Digital Tele Converter Using the digital tele converter you can digitally increase the focal length of the camcorder by a factor of approx 2 and record the enlarged image at full HD resolution Operating modes CAMERA AVCHD MJ cinema 1 Open the Digital Zoom screen FUNC 3 MENU m 3 Digital Zoom 2 Touch M Digital Tele conv and then touch X 3 Open the zoom controls FUNC 3
148. mcorder is compatible with Wi Fi you have access to a variety of convenient functions such as using a smartphone or tablet as a remote control LL 124 using the Web browser on a smartphone or tablet to view the camcorder s recordings Q 130 and using an iOS device to share your videos on the Internet LT 132 OLED screen and LCD viewfinder The OLED screen and LCD viewfinder both have 10096 frame coverage which will ensure that you can accurately check that your shots are framed how you want them The OLED screen has incredible clarity which is indispensible in checking the details of those important shots The viewfinder can be tilted 45 degrees upward which gives you additional range and versatility while you shoot Touch AE By simply touching the screen you can make dark areas in the picture appear brighter LL 69 This operation is simple yet allows you to shoot with the desired exposure Added and improved functionality Other functions include relay recording LL 49 and conversion to MP4 Q 118 Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices e Connect the camcorder to an Copy your recordings to an external external monitor QA 107 video recorder LL 119 Save your recordings LL 114 Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder s Wi Fi Functions all Use your iOS or Android device to remotely control ald Ld the camcorder and view the image on its screen LO 124 Use
149. n mode LIL 41 OFF CAMERA e e MEDIA C77 o IMPORTANT e Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to the memory card Do not open the double memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode 7 e Be sure to save your recordings regularly Q 114 especially after making important recordings Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data Gi NOTES e The START STOP button on the handle unit has a lock lever to prevent accidental operation Set the lock lever to in cases such as when you do not want a recording inadvertently paused or do not olan to use this START STOP button Return the lever to its previous position to enable use of the START STOP button again e When you set the amp 9 Rec Command setting to fs On and you use the HD SD SDI terminal FZE only or HDMI terminal to connect the camcorder to a device capable of receiving recording commands through a connection via the HD SD SDI terminal FZE only or HDMI terminal if you start or stop recording with the camcorder the connected device will also start or stop recording 46 Recording Movies and Photos When the camcorder switches form recording on one memory card to another during relay recording the video will be recorded as two separate re
150. n the camcorder stops recording the screen will momentarily turn black as if a camera shutter had released Gi NOTES e The default length of a video snapshot scene is 4 seconds but you can change it to 2 or 8 seconds with the amp 3 Video Snapshot Length setting e Any of the following will deactivate video snapshot mode Turning off the camcorder Changing the camcorder s operating mode Changing the movie format or frame rate 91 92 Pre Recording Pre Recording The camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press START STOP ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording By default the pre recording function is assigned to assignable button 2 Operating modes AVERA VEDIA AUTO CM enema 1 Press PRE REC e will appear on the screen e Press again to turn off pre recording 2 Press START STOP e The scene recorded on the memory card will start 3 seconds before START STOP was pressed o Gi NOTES e The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds prior to pressing START STOP if the button was pressed within 3 seconds of having turned on pre recording or having finished the previous recording e Any of the following actions will deactivate the pre recording function Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 1 hour Changing the cam
151. nd charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 C and 30 C 50 F and 86 F If either the ambient temperature or the battery pack s temperature is outside the range of approx O C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F charging will not start e The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off e f the power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack make sure the POWER CHG indicator has gone out before restoring the power supply e f remaining battery time is an issue you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed Charging the Battery Pack Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally Therefore charge them on the day of use or the day before to ensure a full charge The first time you use a battery pack fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be displayed accurately We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need USA and Canada only The Lithium ion polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable Please call 1 800 8 BAT TERY for information on how to recycle this battery 24 Preparing the Camcorder Preparing the Camcorder This section covers the basic preparations for the camcorder such as attaching the handle unit and lens hood and adjusting the
152. ndex page Folder name Q 101 While browsing through index pages a scroll bar will appear at the bottom of the screen for a few seconds When you have a large number of photos it may be more convenient to drag your finger along the scroll bar n2 ow AB 4 Touch the photo you wish to view e The photo is displayed in single photo view e Drag your finger left right to browse through the photos one by one e f the optional GP E2 Receiver was attached to the camcorder during recording GPS information will also appear To return to the index screen from single photo view 1 Touch the screen to display the playback controls 2 Touch Gea 112 Viewing Photos Photo Jump Function When you have recorded a large number of photos you can jump easily through the photos using the scroll bar 1 Touch the screen to display the playback controls 2 Touch 4 3 Drag your finger left and right along the scroll bar and then touch IMPORTANT e Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the double memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode e he following image files may not be displayed correctly Images not recorded with this camcorder Images edited on a computer Images whose file names
153. ne terminal audio reference signal only Operating modes GAMERA VEDIA AUTO M Recording Color Bars You can choose between SMPTE standard definition color bars and ARIB multi format HDTV color bars 1 Open the Color Bars menu FUNC MENU f amp Color Bars 2 Touch the desired option and then touch X e The selected color bars appear on the screen and will be recorded when you press START STOP Recording an Audio Reference Signal The camcorder can output a 1 kHz audio reference signal with the color bars 1 Open the 1 kHz Tone submenu FUNC MENU f amp 9 1 kHz Tone 2 Select the desired level and then touch gt lt e Available levels are 12 dB 18 dB and 20 dB e Select M Off to turn off the signal e The signal is output at the selected level and will be recorded when you press START STOP Video Snapshot Video Snapshot Record a series of short scenes To record a video snapshot scene set an assignable button to EE Video Snapshot in advance Operating modes CAMERA UM J 1 Set an assignable button to BIB Video Snapshot 9 97 2 Press the assignable button to activate video snapshot mode EH the default length of a video snapshot scene appears on the screen e Press the button again to deactivate video snapshot mode 3 Press START STOP e The camcorder records for a few seconds and then automatically returns to record pause mode e Whe
154. ng off notification sounds 150 Tv recording program 66 U Uploading movies 132 USB terminal 107 114 119 User bit M ut 78 V Video snapshot sses 91 Viewfinder reca toni cheek E ERR pida 25 Volume soci dare as tate t 101 W White balance lesse 71 WIFI adieu nie eevee pu ERU Sets 121 WI FI Remote vss ux qo Ru Eurer 124 Wideangle e n 222 ve RR RO xe SR 59 Wind screen 2 bossaatcx p ers MERE 83 Wireless controller Lll 20 28 Z Zebra pattern 0 eee 68 ZOOM Rp 59 Digital ZOOM 5exxxxvcis eR ERRASSE 144 Soft zoom control 63 Zoom speed esses 60 CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U S A Inc Canon USA with respect to Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment the Equipment purchased in the United States This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase The Equipment is warranted under normal non commercial personal use against defective materials or workmanship as follows Parts Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or comparable rebuilt parts for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase except for a defective Video Head which will be exchanged for a period of three months from the date
155. ng the Camcorder On and Off You can choose to turn the camcorder on in CAMERA CAMERA mode for making recordings or MEDIA MEDIA mode for playing back recordings Select the mode using the power switch To turn on the camcorder Set the power switch to CAMERA for mode Q 40 or MEDIA for mode A 100 OFF OFF CAMERA e e e MEDIA CAMERA e e e MEDIA CAMERA mode mode To turn off the camcorder Set the power switch to OFF OFF CAMERA e e e MEDIA ZAD gt 4 Basic Operation of the Camcorder Setting the Shooting Mode In mode you can change the shooting mode to match your shooting style 31 Auto mode Set the mode switch to UWM With this mode the camcorder takes care of all a the settings while you concentrate on recording LL 41 This operating mode is suitable if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings P you just p g MD e CINEMA CM Manual mode Set the mode switch to MI With this mode you can enjoy full access to menus Ez 4 settings and advanced functions LZ 45 4 2 MID iy CINEMA Cinema mode Set the mode switch to CINEMA With this mode you can give your recordings gt a cinematic look and use cinema look filters to create unique movies Q 52 i a AUTO M CINEMA Using the Touch Screen The control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynamically depending on the operating mode and the task you are performing With the
156. oing so the screen from this step will appear again 3 Touch f next to the SSID of the access point whose settings you want to view e he access point s settings will appear e Touch A and W to view more information e To delete the settings touch Edit 9 Delete 3 Yes 4 If necessary touch Edit Manual Setup to change the settings and then perform the procedure in Manual Setup LL 138 To view the FTP server s connection settings 2 ouch FTP Server Settings e The FIP server s settings will appear e Touch A and W to view more information 3 If necessary touch Edit to change the settings Viewing and Changing Wi Fi Settings Glossary This is a glossary of some of the basic terms used frequently in this chapter The documentation for your access point may also contain a glossary you can refer to Access Point A wireless access point WAP is a device that allows wireless devices like your camcorder to connect to a wired network including to the Internet using the Wi Fi standard In most cases this will be your wireless router 141 FTP Server An FIP server is an application running on a computer that allows users to transfer files to and from that computer IP Address Exclusive number assigned to each device connected to the network SSID Service Set Identifier This is simply the public name of a Wi Fi network WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Standard for easy and secure setup of Wi
157. on Web site Operating modes CAMERA AUTO M cinema iOS or Android device Setting the Camcorder s Password For Wi Fi functions that require an iOS or Android device you will need to set the camcorder s password After you enter the password once you will not need to enter it again unless you reset or overwrite the camcorder s settings 1 Open the Smartphone Connection screen FUNC MENU 63 P m O Wi Fi 9 Smartphone Connection Touch f f for the Remote Browse and Media Server functions 2 ouch the camcorder s password 3 Enter an 8 character password and touch OK e To enter a password use the virtual keyboard LZ 136 4 Touch and then touch XX Gi NOTES e After setting the camcorder s password it will not be displayed on the screen for you to check Please make a note of your password so that you do not forget it To change the password perform the procedure above again Operating the Camcorder Remotely 1 Camcorder Open the Wi Fi Remote screen FUNC Q MAB Wi Fi Remote 2 Camcorder Touch ON e The camcorder s SSID network name and the URL to be entered in the Web browser will appear e he camcorder will be ready to connect with the device Remote Operation Via the Wi Fi Remote Application 3 iOS Android device Activate Wi Fi in the settings screen e The network names of detected access points will appear 4 iOS Android device Touch the acces
158. on of such drive Canon USA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of the Equipment in conjunction with incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software In order to obtain warranty service contact the authorized Canon retail dealer from whom you purchased the Equipment or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1 800 OK CANON You will be directed to the nearest service facility for your Equipment This Limited Warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Equipment and does not apply in the following cases A Loss or damage to the Equipment due to abuse mishandling accident improper maintenance or failure to follow operating instructions B If the Equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries sand dirt or water damage C If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than by Canon USA s factory service centers or authorized service facilities D If the Equipment is used for commercial or industrial use This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet exterior finish video cassette tape head cleanings nor does it apply to Equipment purchased outside the United States This warranty does not cover units sold to rental firms military operations hotels schools hospitals or for other commercial industrial or institutional applications These uses are covered only by such specific warranty as Canon may issue with such sales This Limited
159. one attenuator 20 dB for a microphone connected to the MIC terminal to prevent audio from being distorted if the audio level is too high Operating modes CAMERA MJ a 1 Open the MIC Att screen FUNC MENU f m 9 MIC Att 2 Touch the desired option and then touch X Options Default value E Automatic The camcorder will automatically activate the microphone attenuator as necessary for optimal audio recording levels so high audio levels will not be distorted Si On The microphone attenuator will be activated at all times to reproduce more faithfully the sound dynamics will appear on the screen Q3 Off The microphone attenuator will be deactivated at all times 86 Recording Audio Low Cut Filter MIC Terminal When you are recording using a microphone connected to the MIC terminal you can activate the low cut filter to reduce the sound of blowing wind a car s engine and similar ambient sounds Operating modes CAMERA VEDIA AUTO CM anew 1 Open the MIC Low Cut screen FUNC MENU 1 3 MIC Low Cut 2 Touch On and then touch X Using Line Input or an External Microphone Connected to an INPUT Terminal Follow the steps below to use an external microphone connected to an INPUT terminal 1 Set the INPUT terminal ON OFF switch to ON 2 Setthe sensitivity switches for INPUT 1 INPUT 2 to LINE or MIC e To supply a microphone with phantom power set the sw
160. ons of the regions listed below For details on other regions where they can be used make inquiries with the contacts listed on the back side of this instruction manual REGIONS Canada Hong Kong S A R USA South Korea NO FP WD Co Models ID0025 XA25 XA20 Trademark Acknowledgements SD SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD 3C LLC Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries App Store iPad iPhone iPod iTunes and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries AVCHD AVCHD Progressive and the AVCHD Progressive logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation Il DOLBY Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories DIGITAL Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories STEREO CREATOR Google Android Google Play YouTube are trademarks of Google Inc Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U S and other countries and is used under license The Twitter name and marks are trademarks of Twitter Inc Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance Wi Fi Certified WPA WPA2 and the Wi Fi
161. orming the procedure in mode 3 Touch Save and then touch Yes e The current settings are saved to the memory card 4 Touch OK and then touch X Loading Menu Settings from a Memory Card 1 Insert a memory card with menu settings into memory card slot B 2 Open the Backup Menu Settings l screen FUNC MENU Backup Menu Settings 5 e Touching FUNC is necessary only when performing the procedure in mode 3 Touch Load and then touch Yes e After the camcorders current settings are replaced with the settings saved on the memory card the screen will turn black momentarily and the camcorder will restart Gi NOTES y e The camcorder can load settings from other XA25 and XA20 camcorders After settings are loaded settings common to both camcorders are overwritten while settings not common to both are returned to default values 100 Playback Playing Back Video This section explains how to play back scenes For details on playing back scenes using an external monitor refer to Connecting to an External Monitor LL 107 Operating modes 1 Set the power switch to MEDIA e The AVCHD movie index screen will appear 2 If necessary change the index screen MB Tab of the desired memory card A or 8 3 Control button of the content you want to play back ua Movies or PR Movies 3 Look for the scene you want to play back MENU co 45min
162. ory card The write speed of the memory card was too slow so recording was stopped Replace the memory card with one rated SD Speed Class 4 6 or 10 When the recording mode is 28 Mbps LPCM 59 94P 28 Mbps 59 94P or 35 Mbps 59 94P you must use a memory card rated SD Speed Class 6 or 10 When recoding movies using slow amp fast motion you must use a memory card rated SD Speed Class 10 After repeatedly recording deleting and editing scenes fragmented memory it will take longer to write data on the memory card and recording may stop Save your recordings LL 114 and initialize the memory card LZ 38 Scene recorded using another device Cannot copy the scene Scene recorded using another device Cannot divide the scene Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be copied or divided with this camcorder Some scenes could not be deleted Movies that were protected edited with other devices and then transferred to a memory card connected to the computer cannot be deleted with this camcorder Some scenes were recorded using another device and cannot be copied Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be copied Task in progress Do not disconnect the power source The camcorder is updating the memory card Wait until the operation ends and do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery pack This photo cannot be displayed You may not be able to display photos t
163. os Recording in AUTO Mode When you use mode to shoot video and take photos the camcorder will automatically adjust various settings for you g Operating modes CAMERA SS C START 1 Set the mode switch to Vf STOP 2 Set the power switch to CAMERA a MO yy CINEMA 41 To record video Press START STOP to begin recording e During recording will appear on the screen Additionally if the handle unit is attached to the camcorder the tally lamp will illuminate e The ACCESS indicator will flash from time to time while the scene is being recorded e Press START STOP again to pause the recording will change to GI and the scene will be recorded on the memory card selected for recording movies The tally lamp will also go Out e You can also press START STOP on the handle unit or wireless controller PHOTO OFF CAMERA e e e MEDIA To take photos Touch PHOTO e n the lower center of the screen a green icon will appear Also in the upper right of the screen C wil appear with the icon of the memory card selected for recording photos The ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded e You can record photos simultaneously while recording a movie In that case the green icon will not appear e You can also press PHOTO on the wireless controller 7 When you have finished recording 1 Set the lens barrier switch
164. ote Browse function you can use the Web browser on your iOS device Android device computer or similar device to show a list of recordings in the camcorder play them back and even download them This conveniently allows you to view your recordings while you are out Depending on the device OS browser movie format and recording mode you may not be able to play back or download recordings For details visit your local Canon Web site gt WELL iOS device Android device etc Operating modes 1 Camcorder Open the desired index screen QA 100 2 Camcorder Open the Playback via Browser screen MENU 3 m 3 Wi Fi Playback via Browser e The camcorder s SSID network name will appear e The camcorder will be ready to connect with the device e To set or change the camcorder s password perform the procedure in Setting the Camcorder s Password Q 124 starting from step 2 3 iOS Android device Activate Wi Fi in the settings screen e he network names of detected access points will appear 4 iOS Android device Touch the access point with the same SSID displayed in step 2 e f you have performed this procedure before and you have not changed the camcorder s password the connection will be established automatically 5 iOS Android device Enter the camcorder s password set previously e Connected will appear on the camcorder s screen and the connection will be established 6 iOS Android device Start the Web
165. ou are trying to convert do not allow for joining scenes due to the scenes frame rate settings Convert the scenes to MP4 without joining them Cannot play back Movies cannot be played back from a 64 MB or smaller memory card Use a recommended memory card LI 37 Cannot play back Check the memory card There is a problem with the memory card Save your recordings LL 114 and initialize the memory card using the Complete Initialization option LJ 38 If the problem persists use a different memory card Cannot play back Initialize only using the camcorder The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer Initialize the memory card with this camcorder LJ 38 Cannot record There is a problem with the memory card If this message appears often without apparent reason contact a Canon Service Center Cannot record Check the memory card There is a problem with the memory card Save your recordings J 114 and initialize the memory card using the Complete Initialization option LT 38 If the problem persists use a different memory card Cannot record movies on this memory card Movies cannot be recorded on a 64 MB or smaller memory card Use a recommended memory card LL 37 Cannot trim the scene MP4 movies that were copied to a memory card with a larger cluster size than the memory card they were recorded on cannot be trimmed MP4 movies that were recorded or copied using other devices cannot be trimmed
166. ouch MF 4 Touch a subject that appears inside the 9 frame e The Touch AF mark 1 will flash and the focusing distance will be adjusted automatically You have the option to further adjust the focus manually as necessary 5 If necessary turn the focus zoom ring to further adjust the focus e The center of the screen will be magnified to help you focus more easily You can also turn off this function with the m 63 Focus Assistance setting e The focusing distance displayed will change as you adjust the focus with the focus zoom ring You can change the units used for the distance display with the 9 Distance Units setting e You can use the f amp Focus Zoom Ring Response setting to adjust the sensitivity of the focus zoom ring e You can use the f amp 9 9 Focus Zoom Ring Direction setting to select which direction to turn the focus zoom ring Focus Preset When focusing manually you can set a preset position for the focus in advance so that you can later return to that preset focus position instantly 1 Open the focus zoom controls FUNC Focus 2 Touch MF Focus Adjustment 3 Use Touch AF or turn the focus zoom ring to obtain the desired focus position 4 Touch SET to set the preset focus position 5 After adjusting the focus touch ON to return to the preset focus position e Touch SET again to cancel the current preset focus position e ON will be grayed ou
167. over Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode e You may not be able to play back with this camcorder movies recorded on a memory card using another device Gi NOTES e You can turn off the recording date and time display or change the information displayed with the PR Data Code setting e Depending on the recording conditions you may notice brief stops in video or sound playback between scenes e During fast slow playback you may notice some anomalies blocky video artifacts banding etc in the playback picture e he speed indicated on the screen is approximate e Slow reverse playback will look the same as continuous frame reverse Capturing Photos During Movie Playback You can capture a photo while a movie is being played back 1 Play back the scene from which you want to capture the photo 2 Pause the playback at the point where you want to capture the photo 3 Touch PHOTO 4 Touch W to stop the playback Gi NOTES e The size of the captured photos will be 1920x1080 e The date of the photos will reflect the date and time of recording of the original scene e Photos captured from a scene with a lot of fast movement may be blurred e Photos will be recorded on the memory card selected for recording photos Deleting Scenes Deleting Scenes You can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping Deleting scenes allows you
168. ow e Response Focus Preset BSS Fast B3 Normal B Slow e Speed Battery Info e e e XA 25 CB off E HD SD SDI HAW HD SD SDI amp HDMI e e e 108 Output Terminal GD HDMI ENA AV OUT Rec Command CO On vid Off e E 43 EZEL EX 480i E 720P MEW 10801 e e e 108 HD SD SDI Output HDMI Output ZY Automatic CEMA 480i Er 480P EAT 720P e e e 108 QE 10801 E 1080P HDMI Time Code fs On Giz Off e e e HDMI Status e o e Output Onscreen s On eid Off e e e Displays Distance Units iil meters E9 feet e e e Backup Menu Save Load e 99 Settings 5 GPS Auto Time Disable Auto Update e E Setting GPS Information e z Display Demo Mode CN On Cid Off Firmware Reset All No Yes e e e The default settings are as follows Assign Button 1 MIG AF MF Assign Button 2 PRE REC Assign Button 3 QB Off Assign Button 4 QB Off Assign Button 5 EGE Rec Review Option available only when the optional GP E2 GPS Receiver is attached to the camcorder 149 150 Appendix Menu Options Lists OLED Brightness Sets the OLED screen to one of two brightness levels You can use this to make the screen brighter when recording in bright places for example OLED Dimmer When set to on the illumination sensor will
169. perture value AV and then touch X e You can also drag your finger along the dial e he selected shutter speed or aperture value will appear on the screen next to the recording program icon Options Default value P Programmed AE The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject TV Shutter Pri AE Set the shutter speed value The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value AV Aperture Pri AE Set the aperture value The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed Available shutter speed settings 1 8 1 15 1 30 1 60 1 100 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 Available shutter speed settings when the frame rate is set to 23 98P 1 6 1 12 1 24 1 48 1 60 1 100 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 Available aperture value settings ND filter settings will be available when the aperture value is F4 0 F1 8 F2 0 F2 2 F2 4 F2 6 F2 8 F3 2 F3 4 F3 7 F4 0 F4 4 F4 8 F5 2 F5 6 F6 2 F6 7 F7 3 F8 0 Automatic Exposure Recording Programs Gi NOTES e TV Shutter Pri AE On screen only the denominator is displayed TV 250 indicates a shutter speed of 1 250 second etc When recording in dark surroundings you can obtain a brighter picture by using slow shutter speeds however image quality may not be as good and autofocus may not work well The image may flic
170. phone 84 Switching the Input MIC Terminal 85 Microphone Attenuator MIC Terminal 85 Low Cut Filter MIC Terminal 86 Using Line Input or an External Microphone Connected to an INPUT Terminal 86 Recording Audio to Channel 2 CH2 86 Audio Recording Level INPUT Terminals 87 Adjusting the Microphone s Sensitivity INPUT terminals 87 Activating the Microphone s Attenuator INPUT terminals 88 Using Headphones 89 Color Bars Audio Reference Signal 90 Recording Color Bars 90 Recording an Audio Reference Signal 90 Video Snapshot 91 Pre Recording 92 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 93 Infrared Recording 94 Activating Infrared Mode 94 Using the GP E2 GPS Receiver 95 Customization 96 CUSTOM Dial and Button 96 Assignable Buttons 97 Changing the Assigned Function 97 Using an Assignable Button 98 Saving and Loading Menu Settings 99 Saving Menu Settings to a Memory Card 99 Loading Menu Settings from a Memory Card 99 Playback 100 Playing Back Video 100 Adjusting the volume 101 Displaying scene information 102 Capturing Photos During Movie Playback 102 Deleting Scenes 103 Deleting a Single Scene 103 Deleting Scenes from the Index screen 103 Dividing Scenes 105 Trimming Scenes 106 External Connections 107 Connecting to an External Monitor 107 Connection Diagram 107 ECEL Selecting the Terminal Used For Output 108 Using the HD SD SDI Terminal 108 Using the HDMI OUT Terminal 108 Using the AV OUT Terminal 109 Aud
171. ption and then press 6 Push the joystick AV 4M to select XX and then press e You can press to close the menu at any time Gi NOTES e For brevity s sake references in the text to settings in the setup menus will include only the tab of the desired menu and the setting name For example You can adjust the date and time later on with the Date Time setting e You can also press MENU on the wireless controller to open the setup menus First Time Settings First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it The Date Time screen will appear automatically when the camcorder s clock is not set Jon eee EE 35 Date Format EA DY IDA C2 a Imes Mj 1 Use the power switch to turn on the camcorder e The Date Time screen will appear 2 Touch a field you want to change year month day hours or minutes e You can also push the joystick B to move between the fields 3 Touch A or W to change the field as necessary e You can also push the joystick A W to change the field 4 Set the correct date and time by changing all the fields in the same way 5 Touch Y M D M D Y or D M Y to select the date format you prefer e n some screens the date will be displayed in short form numbers instead of month names or only the day and month but it will still follow the order you selected
172. quipment that generates a strong magnetic field such as magnets or electric motors Gi NOTES e The camcorder is not compatible with the receiver s digital compass and positioning interval functions Also Set Now is not available for 9 GPS Auto Time Setting e The GPS receiver s time will be set once when the receiver is attached to the camcorder While recording movies and or when Wi Fi Remote is activated the time will not be set e You cannot add GPS information to the following types of recordings Photos captured from a movie MP4 movies that were converted from another movie 96 4 Customization CUSTOM Dial and Button You can assign to and the CUSTOM dial one of several frequently used functions You can then adjust the selected function using and the CUSTOM dial without having to access the menu Operating modes CAMERA UM J 1 Open the CUSTOM Dial amp Button screen FUNC MENU 3 f amp CUSTOM Dial amp Button 2 Touch the desired option and then touch X Options Default value W Tv Av When you set the recording program to Tv Shutter Pri AE or Av Aperture Pri AE you can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value with the CUSTOM dial A Manual Exposure When you set the recording program to M Manual Exposure repeatedly press to toggle between the aperture value shutter speed and gain Next use the CUSTOM dial to adjust the setting K AGC Limit Adj
173. r source or turn off the camcorder until the initialization is completed Using a Memory Card 2 Open the initialization screen for the desired memory card FUNC amp MENU amp amp Initialize SD 3 A Mem Card A or E Mem Card B Initialize e Touching FUNC is necessary only when performing the procedure in mode e n the initialization screen touch Complete Initialization to physically erase all the data rather than just clear the file allocation table of the memory card 3 Touch Yes e f you selected the Complete Initialization option you can touch Cancel to cancel the 99 initialization while it is in progress All recordings will be erased and the memory card can be used without any problem 4 Touch OK and then touch gt aD IMPORTANT e nitializing a memory card will permanently erase all recordings Lost original recordings cannot be recovered Make sure you save important recordings in advance using an external device LT 114 Selecting the Movie Format AVCHD MP4 You can choose to record movies in AVCHD or MP4 format AVCHD movies are ideal for playback with fantastic picture quality MP4 movies are versatile and can easily be played back on smartphones and tablets or uploaded to the Web Operating modes CAMERA AVCHD AUTO M J cinema 1 Open the Movie Format screen FUNC MENU amp amp Movie Format 2 Select the desired movie format 3 Touch X S
174. r that captures video at an effective pixel count of approximately 2 91 megapixels 2136x1362 The video is then processed by the state of the art DIGIC DV 4 image processor This allows the camcorder to excel in low light situations and achieve improved image stabilization Wide zoom lens With a focal length at full wide angle of 26 8 mm 35 mm equivalent the camcorder has superb wide angle shooting capability The newly developed lens is also capable of 20x optical zoom 28 8 mm when using Dynamic IS Shoot cinematic video Using CINEMA mode and the cinema look filters Q 52 you can make recordings that truly look and feel cinematic Operability Emphasis on versatility This camcorder has features to make it usable as a main camera but is also small enough to be very portable The advanced image stabilization QJ 64 will let you shoot in a variety of situations in the field The handle unit is removable so you can detach it when you need improved portability and then reattach it when you need extra functionality Manual controls at your fingertips The focus zoom ring helps you achieve the focus you are looking for You can also easily change the ring s functionality so that you can operate the zoom Furthermore you can assign certain frequently used functions to a customizable button and adjust those functions with the accompanying dial LJ 96 If those were not enough the camcorder also features 5 assignable bu
175. ration screen Unable to access configuration files Turn off the camcorder After a short while turn it on again If the problem persists contact a Canon Service Center 166 Troubleshooting Unable to complete WPS Turn off the camcorder and access point After a short while turn them on again and try again If the problem persists perform setup using the Search for Access Points option Q 137 Unable to complete WPS Try the operation again Some access points require pressing and holding the Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS button For details refer to the instruction manual of your access point Make sure to touch OK on the camcorder s screen within 2 minutes of activating the Wi Fi Protected Setup signal on the access point whether by pressing the button or by entering the PIN code Unable to connect Cordless phones microwave ovens refrigerators and other appliances may interfere with the wireless signal Try using the camcorder in a location farther away from such appliances Unable to obtain an IP address f you are not using a DHCP server connect using the Manual Setup option and enter the IP address using the Manual option 1 138 Turn on the DHCP server If it is already on make sure it is functioning properly Make sure the address range for the DHCP server is sufficient Turn on the DNS server If it is already on make sure it is functioning properly Make sure that the DNS server s
176. rder to be operated with the wireless controller from the front Subject can monitor the OLED screen you can use the viewfinder at the same time Gi NOTES e When you rotate the OLED panel video noise may appear on the screen momentarily This is not a malfunction e You can adjust the brightness of the OLED screen with the 9 OLED Brightness setting or by holding pressed down for more than 2 seconds You can also adjust the brightness of the viewfinder with the VF Brightness setting e Adjusting the brightness does not affect the brightness of the recordings e Using a brighter setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack e For details about how to take care of the touch screen refer to Handling Precautions LL 168 Cleaning LL 172 Preparing the Camcorder e About the OLED and viewfinder screens The screens are produced using extremely high precision manufacturing techniques with more than 99 99 of the pixels operating to specification Less than 0 01 of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black dots Misfired pixels in the viewfinder may appear instead as white dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction Grip Belt and Straps 2f Fasten the grip belt e Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom rocker with your index finger and the START STOP button with your thumb Attaching an optional wr
177. rding command 23 Face detection frame 24 Level marker LZ 145 25 Tracking frame LL 57 26 Audio level indicator INPUT terminals LL 87 2 Linear POM audio LQ 47 28 Audio channel LL 110 LL 149 LL 57 Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies M mode mode 36 8 9 1216 14 8 1a CRE T Cones 15 1na 29 3 0h20m 44 Lx MP4 30 2997P 59 94 in 453 153 31 Bt 31 32 zd UL EM 30 3 BR 4 40 lt M 3 A LEN 3 10 0 46 34 T M 35 47 iuil 41 42 43 29 Recording program LL 66 68 73 39 Audio scene select L 81 ELS infrared mode N 94 AO External audio input from the MIC dit Morr Infrared light on off LL 94 terminal A 85 30 Exposure compensation A 69 41 Digital tele converter QA 63 31 AGC limit QJ 65 Gain during the 42 Microphone attenuator LL 83 M Manual Exposure recording 43 Audio level indicator built in program LL 68 microphone MIC terminal QA 82 32 Manual focus LL 54 44 Aperture value QA 66 68 33 Backlight correction LL 70 45 Shutter speed LLI 66 68 34 White balance LL 71 46 ND filter QQ 145 35 GPS LL 95 A7 Control button FILTER 1 Cinema look 36 Image effects LL 75 filters LL 52 3 Slow amp fast motion recording shooting frame rate playback frame rate LL 51 38 Wind screen LZ 83 7 i During slow amp fast motion recording mode the shooting frame rate and playback frame rate
178. reless Controller A T MENU l 9 D CO 5A AS I lt Ke TS START STOP button LL 40 GIES mode selection button LL 100 MENU button LL 34 143 DISP onscreen display button A 93 SET button W stop button QA 100 PHOTO button Q 40 Zoom buttons LZ 59 Navigation buttons A W W O gt II play pause button QA 100 10 OONOOOAWDND Preparations Attaching the Ferrite Core Attach the enclosed ferrite core before you connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder Attaching the ferrite core to the compact power adapter cable is necessary to suppress RF interference 21 Attach the ferrite core to the cable about 6 cm 2 4 in from the plug end the plug to be connected to the camcorder of the compact power adapter cable Pass the cable through the center of the core and wrap it around the core then close the unit until it clicks shut Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter For approximate charging times and recording playback times with a fully charged battery pack refer to Charging Recording and Playback Times LL 175 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter 2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder s DC IN terminal 4 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder e Press the battery pack softly in
179. ring and M modes the camcorder can take photos during record pause mode or capture photos from a movie during playback LL 102 The photo size and number of photos that can be saved on a 1 GB memory card are summarized in the following table However the actual number of photos that can be recorded will vary depending on the subject and shooting conditions Movie Format Recording mode Photo size Number of photos AVCHD Any 1920x1080 660 35 Mbps 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 1920x1080 660 MP4 4 Mbps 1280x720 1 490 3 Mbps 640x360 5 800 e Photos cannot be recorded while the digital zoom is activated or during dual recording e You can capture a photo from a scene during playback QA 102 e When you need to record for a long time with the camcorder set on a tripod you can close the OLED panel and use only the viewfinder in order to save power when using a battery pack LZ 25 Recording Movies and Photos Recording in M Manual Mode When the mode switch is set to M Manual you can enjoy full access to the menus and manually adjust the exposure focus white balance and many more of the camcorder s settings to your preference Even in M mode though the camcorder can help you with the settings for example by using Special Scene recording programs LL 73 Operating modes CAMERA MJ 1 Set the mode switch to M 2 Set the power switch to CAMERA CUT 3 Record movies and photos QU y CINEMA e The procedure is the same as i
180. s Microphone Directionality Built in Microphone You can change the directionality of the built in microphone to have more control over how sound is recorded Operating modes CAMERA M G POINTS TO CHECK e Set AUD Audio Scene to c Custom Setting A 81 Recording Audio 1 Open the Built in Mic Directionality screen FUNC MENU m Built in Mic Directionality 2 Touch the desired option and then touch X Options Default value A Monaural Mono recording that emphasizes sound coming from the front of the camcorder microphone 85 I Normal Standard stereo recording a middle point between the A Wide and EN KZ Monaural settings in reach EA Wide Stereo recording of ambient sound over a more extensive area that adds to the sense of presence of movies Zoom Stereo recording with the sound linked to the zoom position The larger the subject appears on the screen the louder the sound will be Switching the Input MIC Terminal You can switch the input of the MIC terminal depending on whether you are using an external microphone or an external audio source such as a digital audio player Operating modes AMERA VEDI AUTO CM Cema 1 Open the MIC Terminal Input screen FUNC MENU 3 m 93 MIC Terminal Input 2 Touch MB External Audio or M9 Microphone and then touch gt lt Microphone Attenuator MIC Terminal You can activate the microph
181. s point with the same SSID displayed in step 2 e f you have performed this procedure before and you have not changed the camcorder s password the connection will be established automatically 5 iOS Android device Enter the camcorder s password set previously 6 iOS Android device Enter the URL displayed on the camcorder s screen into the Web 125 browser to start the Wi Fi Remote application fL e The Wi Fi Remote screen will appear e As long as you do not change the port settings the URL is always the same so you may find it convenient to bookmark it 7 Camcorder Touch X e When the connection has been established HH appears on the camcorder s screen If an iOS or Android device is not connected the icon will appear in yellow 8 iOS Android device Operate the controls on the screen while viewing the image from the camcorder 9 Camcorder Touch FUNC Wi Fi Remote and then touch Off when finished e The Wi Fi Remote application will end Wi Fi Remote Onscreen Controls and Displays The Wi Fi Remote application features advanced controls for devices with larger screens and basic controls for devices with smaller screens For more details on each of the functions see the reference page in parentheses after the function name Remote Operation Via the Wi Fi Remote Application Advanced controls 1 2 9 4 9 6 Basic Control 126 8 22 SLOT SELECT 9 10 12 13 LIVE VIEW ON OFF 21 14 20 START STOP 19
182. scene is being recorded on the memory card This is not a malfunction The red POWER CHG indicator flashes rapidly one flash at 0 5 second intervals The temperature of the battery pack is outside its operating range approximately 0 40 C 32 104 F Remove the battery pack warm it or let it cool down as necessary and try Charging it again Charge the battery pack in temperatures between approximately 0 C and 40 C 82 F and 104 F The battery pack is damaged Use a different battery pack Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty Consult a Canon Service Center Picture and Sound The screen appears too dark Adjust the brightness with the 9 OLED Brightness or VF Brightness setting Screen displays turn on and off repeatedly The battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly Abnormal characters appear on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time Video noise appears on screen Keep a distance between the camcorder and devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields plasma TVs cellular phones etc Troubleshooting Horizontal bands appear on the screen This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors when recording under some types of fluorescent mercury or sodium lamps To redu
183. screen is magnified to help you focus manually J 54 e Using focus assistance will not affect the recordings It will be cancelled automatically after 4 seconds or when you start recording e Focus assistance is available only for movies Appendix Menu Options Lists Auto Slow Shutter The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting e Minimum shutter soeed used 1 30 1 15 when the frame rate is set to PF29 97 or 29 97P 1 12 when the frame rate is set to 23 98P e The auto slow shutter can be activated only during mode when the recording program is set to P Programmed AE or during infrared mode e lf atrailing afterimage appears set the slow shutter to eig Off e f Gy camcorder shake warning appears we recommend stabilizing the camcorder for example 145 by mounting it on a tripod m ND Filter Available in any recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs When set to EB Automatic ND filter settings will be available when the aperture value is F4 0 Conversion Lens When you attach to the camcorder the optional TL H58 Tele converter or WA H58 Wide Attachment set the appropriate conversion lens setting The camcorder will then optimize the image stabilization and adjust the minimum object distance The minimum object distance throughout the entire zoom range will be 130 cm 4 ft 3 in for the Tele converter and abo
184. select from two levels or turn off the auto wind screen Operating modes CAMERA VEDIA AVCHD MPA AUTO ME wea Gi POINTS TO CHECK e Set AUD Audio Scene to c Custom Setting A 81 1 Open the Built in Mic Wind Screen screen FUNC MENU P 3 Built in Mic Wind Screen 2 Touch the desired option and then touch XX Options Default value H Auto High The camcorder will automatically activate the built in microphone wind screen at a high level as necessary L Auto Low X4 The camcorder will automatically activate the built in microphone wind screen at a low level as necessary 7 Gd Off 33 The built in microphone wind screen will be deactivated at all times Gi NOTES e 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 Built in Mic Wind Screen to 0E Off 33 8 Microphone Attenuator Built in Microphone If the audio level is too high and the audio sounds distorted while recording with the built in microphone activate the microphone attenuator 12 dB Operating modes CAMERA VEDIA AVCHD MPA AUTO CM Ceva 84 Recording Audio G POINTS TO CHECK e Set AUDI Audio Scene to Ae Custom Setting A 81 1 Open the Built in Mic Att screen FUNC MENU 9 m 3 Built in Mic Att 2 Touch the desired option and t
185. stant or m ad variable speed Refer to the following table for a summary of the Wr ap ee A zoom speed A gt y W Zoom out T Zoom in 1 Open the Zoom Speed Level screen FUNC MENU 3 m amp Zoom Speed Level 2 Touch A Fast 6 Normal or Rl Slow and then touch e When Zoom Speed Level is set to BS Fast the sound made by the camcorder s internal machinery will increase and may be recorded in the scene 3 Touch Zoom Rocker Zoom Speed 4 Touch M for variable speed or WMH for constant speed e f you selected WMH touch 4 or or drag your finger along the bar to select a constant speed 5 Touch X Approximate zoom speeds camcorder s zoom rocker Zoom Rocker Zoom Speed Level setting Zoom Speed pelevied setting constant speed EB Slow By Normal BSS Fast CN variable 4 sec to 4 min 45 sec 2 5 sec to 3 min 1 9 sec to 1 min Si constant 1 slowest 4 min 45 sec 3 min 1 min 16 fastest 4 sec 2 5 Sec 1 9 sec Measured from full wide angle to full telephoto When the zoom speed is too fast approximately 1 9 seconds end to end the camcorder will have more trouble focusing automatically while zooming Zooming Gi NOTES e When High Speed Zoom is set to fs On and Zoom Rocker Zoom Speed is set to 7X Zoom Speed Level during record pause mode will automatically be set to A Fast Also when pre recording is activated during record p
186. stment 1 M and modes only Press AFM 2 Open the AF Mode screen FUNC MENU m 3 AF Mode 3 Touch the desired option and then touch XX e he icon of the selected option appears on the screen Options Default value LAF Instant AF Sets the autofocus to Instant AF The focus is adjusted at the highest speed This mode is useful even when recording in very bright or low light surroundings This mode uses both the TTL system and external sensor for focusing MAF Medium AF Sets the autofocus to Medium AF The camcorder focuses more smoothly on the subject than when using the LAF Instant AF setting This mode uses both the TTL system and external sensor for focusing LaF Normal AF Sets the autofocus to Normal AF The autofocus adjustment is made at a stable speed Gi NOTES e When recording in bright surroundings the camcorder closes down the aperture This may cause the picture to appear blurred and is more noticeable toward the wide angle end of the zoom range In such case in M and modes select P Programmed AE TV Shutter Pri AE AV Aperture Pri AE or Ml Manual Exposure recording program and set m 3 ND Filter to ZY Automatic e When you set m 69 Conversion Lens to a setting other than fed Off the LAF Instant AF and MAF Medium AF settings are not available e Autofocus takes longer to focus when the frame rate is PF29 97 or 23 98P than when it is 59
187. t while adjusting the focus or zoom e You can use the 99 Focus Preset Speed setting to adjust the speed at which the camcorder returns to the preset focus position p Gi NOTES mM e The preset focus position will be canceled when the camcorder is turned off Peaking When peaking is activated the edges of objects in focus will be highlighted in red blue or yellow on the screen In addition you can choose to switch the screen to black amp white further emphasizing the edges 1 Open the focus controls FUNC amp Focus 2 Touch f For the black amp white setting Touch Off or On For the peaking color Touch Red Blue or Yellow 3 Touch 5 4 Touch EN e Peaking is activated and edges are highlighted You can turn the focus zoom ring on this screen or touch X to hide the focus controls e Touch N again to turn off the peaking effect Gi NOTES e The peaking effect and black amp white picture will not appear in your recordings Autofocus When autofocus is activated the camcorder continuously adjusts the focus on the subject in the center of the screen The focusing range is 1 cm 0 39 in at full wide angle measured from the front of the lens barrel to OO and 60 cm 2 ft throughout the zoom range measured from the front of the lens barrel to OO Perform the following procedure to set the autofocus speed Operating modes GAMERA VEDI AUTO CM ewe 56 Focus Adju
188. ter you select this option select a Time Code Running Mode option With GEG Rec Run the time code runs only when recording and scenes on the same memory card will have a continuous time code with REHN Free Run the time code runs regardless of the camcorder s operation You can also choose to set the time codes initial value for either Time Code Running Mode option zea Regen The time code runs while recording Use this running mode to continue from the last time code recorded on the memory card Setting the Time Code s Initial Value If you set the running mode to AR Preset you can set the initial value of the time code 1 Open the Initial Time Code screen FUNC MENU amp Initial Time Code e he time code setting screen will appear with the orange selection frame indicating the hours e To reset the time code to 00 00 00 00 select Reset instead e Touch Cancel to close the screen without setting the time code 2 Touch A or W to change the field as necessary 3 Touch another field you want to change hours minutes seconds frames 4 Change the rest of the fields in the same way 5 Touch OK Setting the Time Code Selecting Drop Frame or Non Drop Frame You can select between a drop frame DF or non drop frame NDF time code depending on how you plan to use your recording When the frame rate is set to 23 98P the time code will be set to non drop frame 1 Open the DF NDF scr
189. tern Gi NOTES 69 e Using the zebra pattern will not affect your recordings Exposure Compensation When you use a recording program other than MI Manual Exposure the camcorder will adjust the exposure automatically However you can compensate and lock the exposure or use the Touch AE function to automatically set the optimal exposure for the subject you select This is convenient when the brightness of the subject you want to shoot is noticeably brighter darker than the general brightness of the image Operating modes CAMERA VEDIA AVCHD MBA AUTO ERAT ENE G POINTS TO CHECK e Select a recording program other than 3 Fireworks or MI Manual Exposure 1 Open the exposure adjustment screen FUNC 4 Exposure 2 Touch a subject that appears inside the Z4 frame e The Touch AE mark 1 will flash and the exposure will be adjusted automatically so the area you touched will be correctly exposed You have the option to further adjust the exposure manually as necessary Depending on the subject you may want to use the Highlights setting as described below e You can touch M instead to compensate the exposure without activating the Touch AE function 7 e The manual adjustment dial appears and the adjustment value is set at 0 e Touch M again to return the camcorder to automatic exposure 3 Touch lt 4 or gt or drag your finger along the dial to set the exposure compensation value e The ad
190. the image effects screen Touch the desired control button and repeat step 3 4 Touch XX to save and apply the customized picture settings e Ac will appear on the screen Gi NOTES e Image effects are not available during infrared mode e Brightness cannot be adjusted in M mode or when Ld Exposure is set to M 76 Setting the Time Code Setting the Time Code The camcorder can generate a time code signal and embed it in your recordings In addition the time code will appear in the recordings output from the HD SD SDI terminal ZE only and HDMI terminal You can select whether the time code is output from the HDMI terminal QJ 151 You can also select between a drop frame and non drop frame time code Operating modes CAMERA VEDIA AUTO MI wena Selecting the Running Mode You can select the running mode of the camcorder s time code 1 Open the Time Code Mode screen FUNC 3 MENU amp Time Code Mode 2 Touch the desired option e f you selected HB Preset touch and continue to step 3 If you selected fay Regen touch 3X you do not need to perform the rest of this procedure 3 Touch Time Code Running Mode e f you would like to set the time codes initial value see the following section Setting the Time Code s Initial Value 4 Touch the desired option and then touch XX e f you selected ff Free Run the time code will start running Options ial Preset Af
191. then press again to close the menu after adjusting desired settings Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Menus Many of the camcorder s functions can be adjusted from the FUNC panel and the setup menus For details about the available menu options and settings refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists LD 142 FUNC Panel In mode Od Operating modes GAMERA VEDIA AUTO Wi There are three ways to access the FUNC panel by touching FUNC on the OLED screen by pressing or by pushing the joystick AV lt d gt to select FUNC and then pressing 67 After the FUNC panel is open select the function you want to use You may need to scroll up and down the screen or touch A V to find the control button of the desired function In mode access to functions is limited FUNC panel in M mode MENU 0 00 00 00 1 WD 4 x Pl i OFF Rec Programs BLC Always On Touch the control WB ANB MN A White Balance AGC Limit button of the O AF 4 A desired function Exposure In mode Operating modes Just like during mode you can open the FUNC panel by touching FUNC on the OLED screen by pressing or by pushing the joystick AV lt d gt to select FUNC and then pressing After the FUNC panel is open select the function you want to use FUNC panel in mode ANE ZZZ Touch the control CET button of the EL NN desired operation 34 Basic Operation of th
192. tility to save the movies onto the computer e Follow the onscreen instructions and refer to the Data Import Utility Software Guide PDF file 116 Copying Recordings Between Memory Cards Copying Recordings Between Memory Cards You can copy recordings from one memory card to the other Copying Scenes from the Movie Index Screen Operating modes 1 Open the desired movie index screen LT 100 e To copy all the scenes recorded on a specific date drag your finger left right until a scene you want to copy appears 2 Open the screen to copy scenes FUNC 3 Copy 8 or Copy 8 A 3 Touch the desired option and then touch Yes e When you select Select perform the following procedure to select the individual scenes you want to copy before touching Yes e Touch Stop to interrupt the operation while it is in progress 4 Touch OK To select individual scenes 1 Touch on the individual scenes you want to copy e A checkmark v will appear on the scenes you touch The total number of selected scenes will appear next to the v4 icon e Touch a selected scene to remove the checkmark To remove all checkmarks at once touch Remove All 3 Yes 2 After selecting all the desired scenes touch OK Options date folder name Copy all the scenes recorded on a particular date For AVCHD movies the date will appear in the control button For MP4 movies the folder name Q 101 will appear in th
193. tions e While pre recording QJ 92 is activated the camcorder will not emit any notification sounds Wireless Remote Control Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller Tally Lamp Activates the tally lamp when the camcorder is recording the wireless controller is being operated the battery level is low or a memory card is full When set to QB Off the tally lamp will not turn on in these cases The tally lamp is located on the handle unit so make sure you attach it to the camcorder in advance Powered IS Button Determines the operation mode of the assignable button set to ap Powered IS LL 64 A Press and Hold Powered IS will be activated while you hold the button pressed down G49 Toggle On Off Each press of the button will turn the Powered IS function on and off Set WB Priority You can press an assignable button set to WB WB Priority to switch between the current white balance and the white balance setting selected for Set WB Priority Focus Zoom Ring Direction Changes the direction the focus zoom ring needs to be turned Focus Zoom Ring Response Selects the sensitivity of the response when operating the focus zoom ring Focus Preset Speed Determines the speed at which the focus changes to the preset position Battery Info When you are using a battery pack that is compatible with Intelligent System this option displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge as
194. to CLOSED to close the lens barrier 2 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off 3 Set the power switch to OFF 4 Close the OLED panel and return the viewfinder to its retracted position 42 Recording Movies and Photos Smart AUTO In mode the camcorder will automatically detect certain characteristics of the subject background lighting conditions etc It will then adjust various settings focus exposure color image stabilization image quality among others selecting the best settings for the scene you want to shoot The Smart AUTO icon will change to one of the icons in the following table Smart AUTO icons Close objects a E ORI aia BE People hota edi other than people such as landscapes Close object E The icon in parentheses appears under backlight conditions This icon will appear under tele macro conditions Tele macro is activated automatically when you zoom toward the telephoto end and close in on the subject Tele macro allows you to get closer shots of small subjects and adds a soft focus to the background so the subject not only looks larger but also stands out more Recording Movies and Photos Intelligent IS Intelligent IS allows the camcorder to select the best image stabilization option based on your shooting method The Intelligent IS icon will change to one of the following icons In M and modes you can set the image stabilization mode m
195. to Record 40 Recording in AUTO Mode 41 Recording in M Manual Mode 45 Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded 46 Selecting the Recording Mode Video Quality 47 Dual Recording and Relay Recording 49 Selecting the Frame Rate 50 Slow amp Fast Motion Recording 51 CINEMA Mode and Cinema Look Filters 52 Focus Adjustment 54 Manual Focus 54 Autofocus 55 Face Detection amp Tracking 5 7 Zooming 59 Using the Focus Zoom Ring 59 Using the Zoom Rockers or Wireless Controller 60 Using the Touch Screen s Zoom Controls 62 Soft Zoom Control 63 Digital Tele Converter 63 Advanced Image Stabilization 64 Automatic Gain Control AGC Limit 65 Automatic Exposure Recording Programs 66 Exposure Adjustment 68 Using the Manual Exposure Recording Program 68 Exposure Compensation 69 White Balance 71 Special Scene Recording Programs 73 Image Effects 75 Setting the Time Code 76 Selecting the Running Mode 76 Selecting Drop Frame or Non Drop Frame 77 Setting the User Bit 78 User Bit Output 78 Recording Audio 79 Recording Audio to Channel 1 CH1 79 Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camcorder 80 Using the Built in Microphone or an External Microphone Connected to the MIC Terminal 80 Audio Scenes and Other Audio oettings 81 Audio Recording Level 82 Wind Screen Built in Microphone 83 Microphone Attenuator Built in Microphone 83 Audio Equalizer Built in Microphone 84 Microphone Directionality Built in Micro
196. to the battery attachment unit and slide it forward until it clicks in place 22 Charging the Battery Pack 5 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off POWER CHG battery charging indicator e f the camcorder was on the green POWER CHG indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder After a moment the POWER CHG indicator will turn on in red battery pack charging The red POWER CHG indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged e f the indicator flashes refer to Troubleshooting LL 158 POWER CHG C To remove the battery pack 1 Slide BATTERY RELEASE in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down 2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out BATTERY RELEASE switch BATTERY ME ni RELEASE Portant e Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter After you turn off the camcorder important data is updated on the memory card Be sure to wait until the green POWER CHG indicator goes out e 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 e o 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 on aircraft and ships DC AC inverters etc o NOTES e We recomme
197. tton to IR Light or use the menu as described below Make sure you attach the handle unit to the camcorder in advance Operating modes CAMERA AUTO M Activating Infrared Mode Follow the procedure below to set the camcorder to infrared IR mode and to set the color of highlights in the picture 1 Set the INFRARED switch to ON GES and Morr appear on the screen 2 Open the IR Rec Color screen to select a color FUNC MENU 3 m 3 IR Rec Color 3 Touch MB White or 0E Green and then touch XX 4 Set an assignable button to IR Light A 97 5 Press the assignable button to turn on the built in infrared light e Alternatively you can use the m 3 IR Light setting e gor changes to W n INFRARED me p ON Gi NOTES e When the camcorder is in infrared mode the following adjustments are made automatically Gain shutter soeed and aperture are set to automatic levels Autofocus is activated However you can change the focus mode to manual focus AGC limit white balance image effects exposure backlight correction recording program and face detection amp tracking cannot be set Also LAF Instant AF and MAF Medium AF cannot be set for the AF mode ND filters are not available e Depending on the light source autofocus may not work well while Zooming e When switching the camcorder to infrared mode do not point the lens at strong sources of light or he
198. ttons to which you can assign a variety of functions so that you can access them with ease LT 97 Face detection When a subject s face is detected the camcorder can track and focus on it QJ 57 Furthermore you can have the camcorder in manual focus but switch to autofocus only when a face is detected ensuring that important subjects are in focus Infrared recording Record in darkness using infrared recording LL 94 With the built in infrared light on the handle unit you can record nocturnal animals in their natural environment or other such Scenes AVCHD MPA recording and dual recording When you record you can choose between AVCHD and MP4 formats LZ 39 You can also use dual recording Q 49 to record the same scene to both memory cards and even record on both memory cards using different formats Dual recording is convenient for example to create a backup of your recording Other Features Versatile audio connectivity You can use the built in microphone MIC audio input terminal or the two INPUT terminals when recording When using the INPUT terminals you can even use microphones that require phantom power Audio scene select With the audio scene select function LZ 81 you can optimize the audio settings of the built in microphone by selecting the audio scene that matches your Surroundings Your audience will feel even more immersed in the scene during playback Wi Fi functions Because the ca
199. u can also use cinema look filters when you convert movies to MP4 CO 118 Operating modes CAMERA CINEMA 1 Set the mode switch to CINEMA 2 Touch FILTER 1 to open the cinema look filter selection screen 3 Drag your finger up and down along the photos to select the desired cinema look filter and then touch OK e You can change the effect level before touching OK Cinema Standard offers different adjustment options than the other cinema look filters e The selected cinema look filter will be applied and its number will appear on the control button To select the effect level of Cinema Standard 1 Open the parameter selection screen t ON 2 Touch Color Depth Softening Filter Key Brightness or Contrast 3 Touch the desired level or touch lt 4 or B to adjust the parameter e You can also drag your finger along the dial e he picture will change immediately according to the adjustment e To adjust other parameters touch to return to the previous screen Touch the desired control button and repeat step 3 4 Touch and then touch OK To select the effect level of the other cinema look filters 1 Touch f to open the adjustment screen 2 Touch L low M medium or H high 3 Touch and then touch OK CINEMA Mode and Cinema Look Filters Options Default value The camcorder offers 9 cinema look filters Select the desired filter while previe
200. ump to the beginning of the next scene Pause the playback Fast playback backward forward Display the volume controls J 101 Stop the playback Data code LJ 93 Touch several times to increase the playback speed to approximately 5x 15x 60x normal speed N jou A jo N Adjusting the volume 1 During playback touch the screen to display the playback controls 2 Touch 1t 3 Touch 1 or 1 0 to adjust the volume and then touch n During playback pause za 50min L DRU ORTARA AVCHD ELLs NR Ps Hesume playback Slow playback backward forward Capture the displayed frame as a photo Q 102 Touch several times to increase the playback speed 1 8 1 4 the normal speed n2 Co 102 Playing Back Video Displaying scene information 1 In either the AVCHD or MP4 movie index screen touch i 2 Touch the desired scene e The scene information screen appears e f the optional GP E2 Receiver was attached to the camcorder during recording GPS information will also appear e Touch lt 4 to select the previous next scene 3 Touch twice when finished o IMPORTANT e Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the double memory card slot c
201. urb the amount of noise by setting the maximum gain value to be used The smaller the AGC limit the darker the picture but the less noise it will contain Operating modes HHM Mj Gi POINTS TO CHECK e Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs or M Manual Exposure 65 1 Open the AGC limit adjustment screen FUNC M AGC Limit M Manual e Touch A Automatic to remove the AGC limit 2 Touch lt 4 or gt to set the AGC limit e You can also drag your finger along the dial 3 Touch X e The selected AGC limit will appear on the screen Gi NOTES e lf youset amp CUSTOM Dial amp Button to M AGC Limit QA 96 you can adjust the AGC limit with the CUSTOM dial and button e Setting the AGC limit is not available in the following cases When L4 Exposure is set to MI During infrared mode 66 Automatic Exposure Recording Programs Automatic Exposure Recording Programs With the automatic exposure AE recording programs the camcorder will adjust the shutter speed and or aperture value to obtain the optimal exposure When using the AE recording programs you can change functions like the white balance and image effects Operating modes CAMERA M 1 Open the screen of the desired recording program FUNC Rec Programs 3 Tv Shutter Pri AE or Av Aperture Pri AE 2 Touch lt d or B to set the desired shutter speed TV or a
202. usts the AGC limit Press to display the current AGC limit value and then use the CUSTOM dial to adjust it 4 Exposure When using a recording program other than 3 Fireworks or MI Manual Exposure you can compensate the automatic exposure set by the camcorder Press to display the exposure compensation value and then use the CUSTOM dial to adjust it Rid Off Use this setting if you do not intend to use or the CUSTOM dial Gi NOTES e Instead of the procedure above you can press and hold to display a quick menu of the options Use the CUSTOM dial to select an option and then press CUSTOM f LLLLLLLL Sat LL LLLLLLLL LLLLLLLLL C CUSTOM Assignable Buttons Assignable Buttons The camcorder conveniently features 5 buttons to which you can assign various functions By assigning often used functions you can quickly access them with a single press of a button Operating modes CAMERA VEDA AUTO CM anew 97 PRE REC Changing the Assigned Function 1 Open the selection screen for the desired assignable button FUNC amp MENU f Select from Assign Button 1 to Assign Button 5 2 Select the desired option and then touch X Options d Powered IS Turns Powered IS on off LL 64 a BLC Always On Turns backlight correction on off LL 70 o Face Only AF Turns face only autofocus on off LL 58 BIB Video Snapshot Turns video snapshot on off Q 91 WB WB
203. ut 60 cm 2 ft for the Wide Attachment When you select MB WA H58 and you zoom in the zoom position marker will stop before reaching the end of the zoom bar e his Wide Attachment decreases the focal length by a factor of 0 75 e When you select a setting other than QB Off the AF mode is automatically set to AF Normal AF e he approximate subject distance displayed on the screen will change depending on the setting If you are not using an optional lens select Off 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 e Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings IR Light Turns the infrared light on and off The light is located on the handle unit so make sure you attach it to the camcorder in advance e f set to fS On the infrared light is always on when the camcorder is in infrared mode INPUT 1 2 Limiter If set to J On the limiter will limit the amplitude of audio signals to prevent 7 audio distortions 3 amp Playback Setup Menu item Setting options n m5 Data Code For AVCHD movies e e Ca Off E Date Time EX Date and Time PE Camera Data For MP4 movies CB Off E Date TV Type CE 4 3 TV ER Wide TV d o Wi Fi Movie Uploader Playback via Browser Media Server e 121
204. verter This Tele converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1 5 e he Tele converter cannot be used together with the supplied lens hood with lens barrier e The image stabilizer is not as effective when the Tele converter is attached e The minimum focusing distance at full telephoto with the Tele converter is 1 3 m 4 3 ft 178 Optional Accessories WA H58 Wide Attachment This Wide Attachment lens decreases the focal length by a factor of 0 75 giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views e The Wide Attachment cannot be used together with the supplied lens hood with lens barrier Protect Filter 58 mm ND4L Filter 58 mm ND8L Filter 58 mm Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to control difficult lighting conditions WM V1 Wireless Microphone Reliably record rich sound even when shooting subjects at a distance The transmitter is conveniently equipped with a clothing clip and the receiver can be attached to the camcorder s grip belt 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 Specifications Specifications XA25 XA20 Values given are approximate figures System 179 e Recording
205. vies LT 103 and photos LL 113 on the memory card or initialize it LL 38 Initialize only using the camcorder Initialize the memory card with this camcorder L 38 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 or rated SD Speed Class 2 Replace the memory card with one rated SD Speed Class 4 6 or 10 Mem Card Number of scenes already at maximum The memory card already contains 3 999 scenes the maximum number of scenes for AVCHD movies no further scenes can be copied onto the memory card Delete some scenes A 103 to free some space Mem Card Unable to recognize the data The memory card contains scenes recorded using a video configuration that is not supported PAL or SECAM Play back the recordings in the memory card with the device originally used to record them Memory card A B writing error Attempt to recover the data Can take up to 3 min This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was accidentally interrupted while the camcorder was writing to the memory card Select Recover to try to recover the recordings If you inserted a memory card that contains scenes recorded using another device we recommend that you select No Memory card cover is open After inserting a memory card close the double memory card slot cover Memory card is full The memory card is full De
206. vies the folder name LZ 101 will appear with the last four digits indicating the month and day Select Select individual scenes to delete All Scenes Delete all the scenes Q IMPORTANT e Be careful when deleting recordings Once deleted scenes cannot be recovered e Save copies of important scenes before deleting them LZ 114 e Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing while scenes are being deleted Do not open the double memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode Gi NOTES e To delete all movies and make all recordable space available again you may prefer to initialize the memory card LL 38 Dividing Scenes Dividing Scenes You can divide AVCHD scenes in order to leave out the best parts and later cut out the rest Operating modes 1 Play back the desired scene Q 100 2 Pause the playback at the point where you want to divide the scene 3 Open the screen for dividing scenes 105 FUNC 3 Divide 4 Bring the scene to a precise point if necessary e The point at which the movie will be divided is indicated by the Y marker e Playback controls will appear on the screen LL 102 Use any special playback modes as necessary to locate the desired point 5 Divide the scene Divide 3 Yes e he video from the division point to the end of the scene will appear as a n
207. ving Recordings to a Computer Installing the Software See nstallation and System requirements in the Data Import Utility Software Guide PDF file for step by step installation instructions and full system requirements Below are the main system requirements Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP2 OS Windows 72 SP1 Mac OS X 10 6 10 7 or 10 8 115 Windows 8 Intel CPU amp M ii d ia SUIVIE not compatible with Power PC RAM 1 GB 2 GB for Windows 7 and 8 64 bit version and Mac OS X 10 7 and 10 8 Display 1024 x 768 pixels 1 32 bit version only 2 39 bit and 64 bit versions o IMPORTANT e Before saving scenes to your computer with Data Import Utility using a memory card reader or your computer s memory card slot do not access or manipulate the files on the memory card with other software Failing to do so may result in not being able to save the files to your computer Transferring Movies to the Computer After you install the supplied software Data Import Utility you can save movies to your computer 1 Camcorder Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter 2 Camcorder Set the power switch to MEDIA 3 Camcorder Open the desired movie index screen LL 100 4 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable 5 Camcorder Touch All for PC only 6 Computer Click the icon on the desktop to start Data Import Utility 7 Computer Use Data Import U
208. will be displayed When dual recording is activated information for both memory cards will be displayed Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays Playing Movies during playback f 0 00 51 23 AVCHD ELLE 025 154 10 00 AM Oct 25 2013 48 Playback control buttons QJ 101 50 Data code LZ 93 146 49 Scene number 51 Volume controls LZ 101 es Viewing Photos 52 1 7A 50min 10 00 AM TLE 50 OD 56 52 Control button MENU Open the setup 55 Control button E Return to the menus LL 34 143 photo index screen Q 1 11 53 Current photo Total number of photos 56 Control button G Photo jump 54 File number QA 147 LL 112 e NOTES e You can press to turn off most icons and displays Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays 9 Operation Record eI Record pause Playback IM Playback pause gt Fast playback lt q Fast reverse playback I gt Slow playback f Slow reverse playback ll Frame advance dll Frame reverse 14 Remaining battery time e The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining 100 75 50 25 0 ine charge as a percentage of the full charge of the battery pack The remaining recording playback time of the Qu gt dr dm m ds battery pack is displayed in minutes next to the icon e When the battery charge becomes low WE will appear in yellow When the battery pack is exhausted SI will appear in red Replace or charge the battery pack e Wh
209. wing the effect on the Screen 1 Cinema Standard 2 Vivid 1 2 3 Dream 4 Cool 5 Nostalgic mem et 6 Sepia 53 S xS Accentuate primary colors 7 Old Movies SSS fora bright cheerful look 8 Memory 9 Dramatic B amp W Filter number will appear on the control button and name Preview the effect on the screen Select the effect level Brief description onscreen guidance gt j IN 1 notes e During mode the following functions are not available Taking photos Dual recording Recording movies at 28 Mbps or 35 Mbps 54 Focus Adjustment Focus Adjustment You can adjust the focus manually and use the peaking function to assist you or you can let the camcorder focus for you by using autofocus With autofocus you can set the autofocus speed The camcorder also features face detection amp tracking Gi POINTS TO CHECK e Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure Manual Focus Use the focus zoom ring to focus manually You can also use peaking to help you focus more accurately Operating modes CAMERA M 1 Set the focus zoom ring switch to FOCUS Focus zoom ring 2 Open the focus controls FUNC amp Focus e To switch to autofocus without opening the focus controls press AFM In such case Touch AF step 4 will not be available Skip directly to step 5 3 T
210. wireless connection settings This may be necessary for example if your access point s network name SSID cannot be detected due to the stealth function being enabled Manual setup is for advanced users of Wi Fi networks To enter text for the various settings use the virtual keyboard LZ 136 1 In the SSID field enter the SSID and then touch OK Next 2 In the Authentication Encryption Method field touch OPEN NONE and then touch the desired method e f you selected OPEN WEP the WEP index is 1 3 In the Encryption Key field enter the encryption key and then touch OK Next e n step 2 if you selected OPEN NONE entering the encryption key is not necessary 4 Touch Automatic or Manual to select how to obtain the IP address e f you selected Automatic proceed to step 11 5 For the IP Address and Subnet Mask fields touch 0 0 0 0 and then touch A V to change the value and then touch Next e ouch the next field to change the value as necessary 6 Touch Next Wi Fi Connection Using an Access Point 7 In the Default Gateway field touch 0 0 0 0 and then touch A W to change the value and then touch Next e ouch the next field to change the value as necessary 8 Touch Next 9 For the Primary DNS Server and Secondary DNS Server fields touch 0 0 0 0 and then touch AT W to change the value and then touch Next e Touch the next field to change the value as n
211. with the Video ID 1 system e f you are connecting the camcorder to a standard definition monitor without widescreen mode make sure to change the PR TV Type setting 110 Audio Output Audio Output The camcorder can output audio from the HD SD SDI terminal ZE only HDMI OUT terminal AV OUT terminal or headphone terminal When audio is output from the AV OUT terminal or headphone terminal you can configure the following settings Synchronizing the Video with the Audio being Monitored When audio is output from the AV OUT terminal or Q headphone terminal you can choose to synchronize the audio signal with the video signal or have the camcorder output the audio in real time When the audio is output in real time there will be a slight delay Regardless of the setting however the audio and video signals recorded will be synchronized Operating modes CAMERA VEDIA AUTO M 1 Open the Monitor Delay submenu FUNC MENU 9 Monitor Delay e Touching FUNC is necessary only when performing the procedure in mode 2 Touch the desired option and then touch X Options Default value Line Out Synchronizes the audio and video signals Normal Allows you to monitor the audio in real time Selecting the Audio Channel You can select the audio channel that is output from the AV OUT terminal or headphone terminal Operating modes AUTO CM neun Gi POINTS TO CHE
212. y terminal EJ HD SD SDI There is output only from the HD SD SDI terminal Ef HD SD SDI amp HDMI There is output from the HD SD SDI and HDMI OUT terminals E HDMI There is output only from the HDMI OUT terminal ENA AV OUT There is output only from the AV OUT terminal EZE Using the HD SD SDI Terminal The digital signal output from the HD SD SDI terminal includes the video signal audio signal and time code signal If necessary perform the following procedure to change the output to HD or SD 1 Open the HD SD SDI Output screen FUNC MENU f HD SD SDI Output e Touching FUNC is necessary only when performing the procedure in mode 2 Touch the desired option and then touch X Gi NOTES e By default onscreen displays will be embedded in the output video signal You can change this using the f 9 Output Onscreen Displays setting Using the HDMI OUT Terminal The HDMI M OUT terminal also offers a digital connection and outputs both a video and audio signal If you selected ZY Automatic the output signal will automatically switch to HD or SD depending on the capability of the external monitor In mode when the recording mode is set to 28 Mbps LPCM 59 94P or 24 Mbps LPCM the HDMI OUT terminal outputs two channel linear PCM audio with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz 1 Open the HDMI Output screen FUNC MENU f amp HDMI Output e Touching FUNC is necessary only wh

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