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1. 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 Lithium Button Battery WARNING e The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled e Do not disassemble modify immerse in water heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerate the battery e Replace with a CR2025 battery made by Panasonic Hitachi Maxell Sony Sanyo or with Duracell2025 Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion e 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 e Keep the battery out of the reach of children e Do not recharge short circuit or insert the battery in the wrong direc tion e Dispose of the used battery according to applicable recycling regula tions e Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short circuit 170 Additional Information e Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure pr
2. 20 e Introduction Back view 21 DC IN terminal M 27 2 Camera mode dial 19 33 a 2 Q 3 AV OUT terminal CQ 120 122 Q headphones terminal V 81 START STOP button QA 44 5 Battery attachment unit 1 27 6 RESET button M 155 27 Remote sensor V 29 LCD screen MI 31 29 Joystick M 35 FUNC button M 36 137 61 P I play pause button 1A 49 START STOP button N 44 G2 W stop button 1 49 Zoom out W wide angle button Q 47 G3 PLAYLIST button A 87 Zoom in T telephoto button LL 47 JP camera play button V 34 G5 Mini advanced shoe 1 83 Pop up flash 1A 100 and mini video light QA 64 69 a OA G7 Zoom lever 1 47 PHOTO button MA 93 Top view ON OFF CHG charge indicator Green ON Orange Standby 1 48 Red Charging 1A 27 POWER button Introduction 21 Bottom view Wireless Controller WL D88 W o STOP PHOTO ZOOM NG BDO 000 22 Introduction D Serial number The serial number label is located on the top surface of the battery attachment unit Remove the battery pack to find it Tripod socket M 167 START STOP button QA 44 FUNC button QA 36 137 3 MENU button V 36 140 PLAYLIST button M 87 5 Navigation buttons A V 4 B 6 Il frame reverse button JA 50 D a4 fast reverse button IA 50 gt play but
3. 61 Power save 45 Pre recording 68 Pre selecting recordings b7 Print order aa Gack eee Sexy 117 Print share button 112 134 Printing photos 111 Protecting photos 107 Q Quick Start function 48 R Recording Ve er 44 Photos 93 Recording mode 45 Recording programs 60 62 64 Recording time 46 Remote sensor 29 RESET reiri ULE AG sy Saas 155 Reviewing photos 145 Rotating photos 105 141 S Saving recordings 125 Screen icons 23 SD SDHC memory card 40 Searching for scenes with faces 54 Searching scenes by date Selecting the memory for playback 51 for recording GSD only Self timer 69 Serial number 22 Setup MENUS 2 7 naaawa 36 140 Shutter speed 62 Simultaneous recording 103 Slideshow 104 Snow recording program 61 Special Scene recording programs 60 Sports recording program 61 Spotlight recording program 61 Sunset recording program 61 T Telephoto 47 TINGING cou oat ae ee ee ele 54 Transfer order 135 Transferring to a computer Movies nananana nanana 125 Photos soa a a where ee tie 131 Tripod amma eet eo oe ca
4. Printing Photos Marked with Print Orders 1 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable Refer to Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer Q 111 Open the print menu FB Meru amp O 5 L Print e The print menu appears e f there are no photos marked with print orders No 4 print orders have been set appears e Depending on the connected printer you may be able to change some print settings M 113 Select AV lt gt Print and press 7 Printing starts The print menu disappears when the printing is completed 118 Photos O NOTES e Canceling a print job Refer to page 115 e Restarting printing Open the print menu as explained in step 2 In the print settings menu select Print or Resume and press GED The remaining photos will be printed Printing cannot be restarted when the print order settings have been changed or if you deleted a photo with print order settings In case the print order was interrupted after the first photo Photos 119 mm External Connections A This chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV VCR or computer Terminals on the Camcorder componenr O COMPONENT OUT Terminal OUT P E v Access Open the side terminal cover The component video terminal is for video only When you use connection 2 do not forget the audio connections using the AV OUT Q terminal USB Terminal
5. External Connections 133 Transferring Photos EILE Automatic Transfer Options All the relevant photos will be transferred to the computer in one batch and their thumbnails will be displayed on the computer E gt All Photos Transfers all photos i New Photos Transfers only those photos that have not yet been transferred to the computer k gt Photos with Transfer Orders Transfers photos marked with transfer orders M 135 Manual Transfer Options You can select the photo s to transfer C gt Select and Transfer Select the photo s to transfer E Set as Desktop Wallpaper Select a photo and set it as your computer s desktop background Direct Transfer VIDES SNAR IE All Photos ie New Photos Photos with Transfer Orders C gt Select and Transfer Set as Desktop Wallpaper Automatic transfer options Select AV a transfer option and press DB e The camcorder returns to the transfer menu once the transfer is com pleted e To cancel the transfer select lt p gt Cancel and press Gen or press FUNG Manual transfer options 1 Select AV a transfer option and press D3 134 External Connections 2 Select lt p the photo you wish to transfer and press Dy e L gt Select and Transfer Repeat this step to select other photos to transfer e The Gw button will flash while the photos are being transferred 3 Press to return to the transfer menu O NO
6. BN Select the photos in the built in memory or on the memory card m 51 and move the zoom lever toward T to return to single photo View 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable e Connection 4 Refer to Connection Diagrams m 123 e f the device type selection screen appears select Computer Printer and press e e The direct transfer menu appears on the camcorder screen and the button lights up First time connection to a computer running Windows Windows users only The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer you also need to select the CameraWindow auto launch setting Refer to Starting CameraWindow IMPORTANT e While the camcorder is connected to the computer do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card 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 memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer Do not change the camcorder s operating mode 132 External Connections e Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications settings of your computer e f you wish to use the image files on your computer make copies of them first Use the copied files retaining the originals e During the following operations even if you connect the camc
7. Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures like the inside of a car parked under direct sunlight or high humidity Do not use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as above TVs near plasma TVs or mobile phones Do not point the lens at strong light sources Do not leave the cam corder pointed at a bright subject Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places The cam corder is not waterproof avoid also water mud or salt If any of the above should get into the camcorder it may damage the camcorder and or the lens Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment Do not disassemble the camcorder If the camcorder does not function properly consult qualified service personnel Handle the camcorder with care Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage When mounting the camcorder on a 5 5 mm tripod make sure that the tripod s fas AA tening screw is shorter than 5 5 mm 0 2 in Using other tripods may dam age the camcorder amp Additional Information 167 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 immediately stop the playback and take a rest break as necessary
8. 4 IFC 400PCU USB Cable 174 Additional Information Optional Accessories Call or visit your local retailer dealer for genuine Canon video accesso ries You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon cam corder by calling 1 800 828 4040 Canon U S A Information Center Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories Canon shall not be liable for any dam age to this product and or accidents such as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories e g a leakage and or explosion of a battery pack Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis 4 Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs select one of the following models BP 808 BP 819 or BP 827 The BP 807 supplied with the camcorder is not available for purchase separately A Intelligent Li ion Battery 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 5 CG 800 Battery Charger Use the battery charger to charge the battery packs It plugs directly into
9. WAI 7 Fluorescent To record under warm white cool white or warm ZINN white type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting bag Fluorescent H To record under daylight or daylight type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting Custom WB Use the custom white balance setting to make white subjects appear white under colored lighting M Automatic Desired option O When you select e Custom WB do not press and continue instead with the following procedure 74 Video To set the custom white balance 1 Point the camcorder at a white object zoom in until it fills the whole screen and press GE When the adjustment is completed stops flashing and stays on The camcorder retains the custom setting even if you turn off the camcorder 2 Press to save the setting and close the menu O NOTES e When you select the custom white balance Set the custom white balance in a sufficiently illuminated place Turn off the digital zoom MI 142 Reset the white balance when the lighting conditions change Depending on the light source may keep flashing The result will still be better than with MB Automatic e Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases Changing lighting conditions Close ups Subjects in a single color sky sea or forest Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights e Depending on the type of fluorescent light optimal color balance may
10. e AV Headphones EM AV Q Headphones e 81 Headphone Volume o sami o e e 82 Speaker Volume PERO TIP Demo Mode CO On Ge Off e i Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using the HDMI cable 2 The output will automatically be set to 480i when TV Type is set to EE Normal TV Font Size Changes the size of the font for the menu and other screens e When the font size is set to A Large some information may be dis played in shortened form icons only etc Some screens will be dis played using the small font size regardless of the setting 146 Additional Information Output Onscreen Displays e When set to g On the camcorder s on screen displays will appear also on the screen of a TV or monitor connected to the camcorder LCD Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen e Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect the bright ness of your recordings or the brightness of the playback image on a TV LCD Screen Dimmer When set to E On the LCD screen is dimmed Doing so is ideal when using the camcorder in locations where the LCD s illumination could become a nuisance to others Hold oressed down for about 2 seconds to restore the LCD s normal brightness e When the camcorder is powered using the compact power adapter If the camcorder is turned off and then on again the dimmer function will
11. e AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be cre ated with the optional DW 100 DVD burner Use the software on the supplied Video Tools CD ROM to save such scenes e While the camcorder is connected to the DVD Burner do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card e Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator on the camcorder is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder or the DVD Burner Do not change the camcorder s operating mode e For important information on handling your discs refer to Cautions on handling O NOTES e f a scene does not fit entirely in one disc it may be divided and con tinue on the next disc e When the camcorder contains a large number of scenes to be saved on discs it may take a long time for the connection to the DVD Burner step 2 above to be completed For best performance we recommend limiting the number of scenes to be saved to 500 or fewer scenes With 500 scenes it will take approximately 3 minutes to complete the con nection e In addition to the JPG image files Photo DVDs contain a slideshow of all the photos saved each played back for approximately 3 seconds 128 External Connections Playing back high definition AVCHD discs created with the DW 10
12. 4 Select gt Yes and press Photos 97 Using the FUNC Menu 1 In single photo view open the photo selection screen T Delete Delete appears on the screen 2 Select lt gt the photo you want to delete and press 67 3 Select BP Yes and press GED to delete the photo 4 Repeat steps 2 3 to delete additional photos or press twice to close the menu Deleting Photos from the Index Screen Options All Photos Deletes all the photos This Photo Deletes only the photo marked with the orange selec tion frame Selected Photos Deletes all the photos selected in advance marked with a v checkmark Refer to Pre selecting Recordings from the Index Screen M 57 1 Open the photo index screen You can select the photos in the built in memory or on the memory card M 51 2 Select AV lt gt the photo you want to delete This step is not necessary to delete all photos or previously selected photos 3 Delete the photo s O T0 Delete Desired option Yes OK If you selected an option other than This Photo you can press GED to interrupt the operation while it is in progress Some photos will be deleted nevertheless a IMPORTANT e Be careful when deleting photos Deleted photos cannot be recovered e Protected photos cannot be deleted 98 Photos Magnifying Photos during Playback In single photo view photos can be magnified up to 5 times x4 will appear for photos t
13. 6 Select AV lt b gt the scene you want to play back and press GED to begin the playback O IMPORTANT e While the camcorder is connected to the DVD Burner do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card O NOTES e Only AVCHD discs created with the DW 100 DVD Burner can be played back using the DVD Burner e The camcorder s menus cannot be accessed while the camcorder is connected to the DVD Burner e With the exception of fast playback at 60x speed special playback modes Mj 50 can be used also for disc playback To play back Photo DVDs Photo DVDs are created using DVD Video specifications standard def inition Play back your Photo DVDs using standard DVD players If your computer has a DVD drive you can play back the slideshow as a DVD and you can also access individual photos as JPG files O NOTES e Photo DVDs cannot be played back using the DW 100 DVD Burner Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device with analog audio video inputs Video output will be in standard definition although the original scenes are in high definition T gt m 33 gn 130 External Connections Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection 3 Refer to Con nection Diagrams Q 122 Recording 1 External device Load a blank cassette or disc and set the device to record p
14. Access Open the side terminal cover USB o HDMI OUT tees pacts batuhin ccess Open the side terminal cover The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high quality digital connection that combines audio and video in a single convenient cable 44 AV OUT Q Terminal nG Access Open the rear terminal cover Sound from the built in speaker will be muted while the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder Adjust the volume on the connected TV When connecting a cable to the camcorder make sure to align the triangle marks on the cable s connector and on the camcorder s terminal gt lt q COMPONENT OUT HDMI OUT 120 External Connections Connection Diagrams In the following connection diagrams the left side shows the terminals on the camcorder and the right side shows for reference only an example of terminals on a connected device Type Digital e Quality High definition e Output only ion 11 CULTS Connect to a high definition TV HDTV with an HDMI input terminal HDMI IN ADMI OUT Ci NG HTC 100 HDMI Cable ON fi HDMI mini optional standard HDMI connector connector About the HDMI connection The HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface connection 1 isa convenient all digital connection using a single cable for both video and audio When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV equipped with an HDMI terminal you can enjoy video and audio playback at the highest qual
15. 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 Warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the Equipment which are sold AS IS without warranty of any kind by Canon USA Please retain this warranty card and your Bill of Sa
16. Long term storage If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time store it ina 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 e Keep it away from fire or it might explode e 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 e Do not try to disassemble or modify it e Do not drop it or subject it to shocks e 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 Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 C 86 F e To extend the battery life of the battery pack discharge it completely before storing it e Charge and discharge all your battery packs fully at least once a year 168 Additional Information Remaining battery time If the remaining battery time displayed is not correct charge the battery pack fully Still the correct time may not be displayed if a fully charged battery pack is used continuously in high temperatures or it is left unused for long periods of time Also the correct remaining time may not be dis played depending on the battery life Use the time shown on the screen as an approximation Regarding the use of non Canon battery packs e For your safety ba
17. Select AV the bottom row Push the joystick lt p toward 4 to skip to the beginning of the current scene or jj to skip to the next scene Wireless controller Press lt to skip to the beginning of the current scene or to skip to the next scene Push the joystick press the button twice to skip to the beginning of the previous scene Ending special playback modes During any special playback mode press on the camcorder or gt on the wireless controller The camcorder will return to its initial mode playback or playback pause O NOTES e During some special playback modes you may notice some anomalies blocky video artifacts banding etc in the playback picture e The speed indicated on the screen is approximate Selecting what Recordings to Play Back From the index screen you can use the tabs on the top of the screen to select whether to play back movies or photos i only You can also select the memory from which you want to play back your recordings gg Original movies Photos In the built in memory 52 On the memory card HE S10 E 6 BE Movies ma r3 m Tim H Movies Built in Mem a 140 CH wo aa Original movies A Photos HF 5100 Video 51 1 In the index screen move AV the orange selection frame to the tabs on the top of the screen 2 Select lt p the tab corresponding to the recordings you want to play back 3 Return AV to the inde
18. VIDEO SNAP to open the index screen for video snapshot scenes M 65 2 Select AV lt p the scene you want to delete or a scene recorded on the date you want to delete This step is not necessary to delete all scenes or previously selected scenes 58 Video 3 Delete the scene s t Delete Desired option Yes OK O If you selected any option other than This Scene you can press GED to inter rupt the operation while it is in progress Some scenes will be deleted neverthe less D IMPORTANT e Be careful when deleting original recordings Once deleted original scenes cannot be recovered e Save copies of important scenes before deleting them M 125 e Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing while scenes are being deleted Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode O NOTES e Deleting a scene from the original index screen also deletes that scene from the playlist X0 87 e To delete all movies and make all recordable space available again you may prefer to initialize the memory MI 42 e You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using another device Video 59 Advanced Functions Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks di
19. e To cancel the demo mode once it has started press any button or turn off the camcorder f7 System Setup 2 Menu item Setting options mao cc 8 A Custom Key Dial EB Off GB Exposure e 84 EJ Focus Assist Functions Mic Level EE AGC Limit Gia Off E Exposure E Focus Assist Functions Wireless Remote CD On C Off m74 Control Notification Sounds Pomp High Volume eo 06 ee Pi Low Volume CB Off Power Saving Mode xj On Gia Off 6 Quick Start CB Off mm 10 min 6 EX 20 min Rm 30 min Control for HDM C3 On 0B Off e eee HFS10 EID Built in Mem o o 43 Initialize 55 1 73H Mem Card HF S100 Quick Initialization Initialize 521 Complete Initialization Photo Numbering Reset C Continuous e o Firmware 1 Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using an HDMI cable 2 Option available only from the original movies index screen Wireless Remote Control Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller Notification Sounds A beep will accompany some operations like turn ing on the camcorder the self timer countdown etc 148 Additional Information Power Saving Mode In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack it will automatically shut off if left without any operatio
20. is set to Off Set it to On TA 149 HDMI CEC is not activated on the connected TV Activate this function on the TV Even with TV sets compatible with HDMI CEC the range of functions available differs depend ing on the type of TV Refer to the instruction manual of the connected TV The computer doesn t recognize the camcorder even though the camcorder is connected correctly PA or USB Connection Type is set to DVD Burner Set it to Computer Printer or to Connect and Set QA 146 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 The printer is not working even though the camcorder and printer are connected correctly PA or GS USB Connection Type is set to DVD Burner Set it to Computer Printer or to Connect and Set QA 146 Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer After a short while turn it on again and restore the connection The camcorder doesn t recognize the DW 100 DVD Burner even though it is connected correctly NG or 3 USB Connection Type is set to Computer Printer Set it to DVD Burner or to Connect and Set QA 146 List of Messages in alphabetical order Following the list of messages for the camcorder you can find separate lists for print related messages M 164 and for messages that appear only when using the optional D
21. to display the Special Scene SCN recording displayed on screen programs Desired recording program NOTES e Night ee iE The names of most buttons and switches are indicated within a button frame For example FUNC ave a trailing afterimage In this manual the O arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections For a detailed explanation refer to Using the Menus I 35 In this manual indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is not available For a detailed explanation refer to Operating Modes 11 33 Introduction 17 Supplied Accessories and CD ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder gt CA 570 Compact Power Adapter incl power cord BP 807 Battery Pack 4 gt WL D88 Wireless Controller incl CR2025 lithium button battery STV 250N Stereo Video Cable 4 Yellow e Red e White plugs gt CTC 100 S Component Cable Red e Green e Blue plugs IFC 400PCU USB Cable 4 18 Introduction The following CD ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder e PIXELA Application Disc 1 CD ROM and PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE Installation Guide ImageMixer 3 SE Transfer Utility Software for saving and transferring movies Music Transfer Utility Software for transferring to the camcorder music data for video snapshot playback e PIXELA Application Disc 2
22. video and more For details about installing the software refer to PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE Installation Guide Saving your Recordings without a Computer The following options are also available e Use the optional DW 100 DVD Burner to create high definition AVCHD discs of your movies and Photo DVDs of your photos m 126 e Connect the camcorder to an external recording device DVD or HDD recorder VCR etc to save standard definition copies of your movies Q 130 IMPORTANT e While the camcorder is connected to a computer do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card e When the camcorder is connected to a computer Do not access change or delete any of the camcorder s folders or files directly from the computer as this may result in permanent data loss Always save your recordings on the computer and restore the files to the camcorder using only the software on the supplied Transfer Utilities CD ROM External Connections 125 Authoring High Definition AVCHD Discs and Photo DVDs You can connect the camcorder to the optional DW 100 DVD Burner to create high definition DVD discs AVCHD specifications This way you can save your video recordings in the highest video quality available You can also create Photo DVDs from your photos that you can play back with most standard DVD players Refer to this section along with the relevant sections in the instruction manual of the DW 1
23. 105 160 325 230 345 695 L 3264x2456 10 15 35 80 120 245 170 260 520 MW 1920x1080 50 75 150 315 470 925 670 1 000 1 970 M 1920x1440 35 55 115 235 355 705 505 760 1 500 S 640x480 340 490 890 2 070 2 995 5 390 4 395 6 350 11 430 1 4 Super Fine d Fine gi Normal 2 This size is only available for recording in mode simultaneous recording eee Approximate number of photos that can actually be recorded on the memory card The maximum number of remaining photos displayed on the screen is 9999 94 Photos AL 3264x2456 Desired photo size Desired photo quality Press GED to move back and forth between size and quality selection The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of photos that can be recorded with the current quality size setting O NOTES e The actual number of photos that can be recorded will vary depending on the subject and shooting conditions e The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the cam corder to 1 mode e When printing photos use the following guidelines as a reference for selecting the print size L 3264x2456 To print photos up to A3 size 29 7 x 42 cm 11 7 xX 10 61 M 1920x1440 To print photos up to L size 9 x 13 cm 3 5 x 5 in or postcard size 10 x 14 8 cm 4 x 6 in 640x480 To send photos as e mail attachments or to post on the Web LW 3264x1840 MW 1920x1080 To print photos with a 16 9 aspect
24. 7 5 ft e When the Tele converter is attached a shadow may appear in the pic ture when you use the flash Additional Information 177 N 9 WD H58 Wide converter This Wide converter lens decreases focal length by a factor of 0 7 giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or pan oramic views e When the Wide converter is attached a shadow may appear in the picture when you use the flash Protect Filter 58 mm ND4L Filter 58 mm Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to control difficult lighting condi tions di SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories 2 DM 100 Directional Stereo Microphone This highly sensitive super directional microphone attaches to the camcorder s mini advanced shoe It can be used as directional microphone monaural or stereo microphone 43 VL 5 Video Light This video light enables you to record brightly in color even in dark places It attaches to the camcorder s mini advanced shoe for cable free operation 178 Additional Information VFL 2 Video Flash Light P This video flash light allows you to PAT record photos and movies even at night or in dark places It attaches to the cam corder s mini advanced shoe for cable free operation 12 HTC 100 HDMI Cable Use this cable to connect the camcorder to an external device using an all digital connection allowing you to e
25. Audio sampling 48 kHz 16 bits 2 channels Minimum length 1 second File extension WAV The music data is saved in the memory under the following folder structure In the built in memory CANON MY MUSIC Ln MUSIC_01 WAV to MUSIC_99 WAV On the memory card CANON PRIVATE MY_MUSIC E MUSIC_01 WAV to MUSIC_99 WAV The Music Data CD ROM includes extra music tracks under the folder MUSIC1 in addition to the music tracks under the folder MUSIC2 that come pre installed in the built in memory You can replace the pre installed music tracks or transfer additional music files from the CD ROM to enjoy a wider variety of background music tracks 184 Additional Information Index 24F progressive frame rate 26 140 24p Cinema Mode 64 A Abroad using the camcorder 173 AF assist lamp 101 AGC automatic gain limit 143 Aperture f number 62 Aspect ratio of a connected TV TV type 147 Assist functions 144 Audio recording level 80 Auto exposure bracketing 102 Auto slow shutter 143 Autofocus AF AF frame 9 point AiAF Center point 142 Instant AF Normal AF 142 Av recording program 62 AV OUT Q terminal 81 120 122 AVCHD specifications 8 B Backlight correction 71 Battery pack Battery information 26
26. ESPA OL FRAN AIS ITALIANO MAGYAR MELAYU NEDERLANDS POLSKI PORTUGU S ROM N T RK E PYCCKN YKPAIHCbKA 425241 Manna Ra 2x 51201 AA Time Zone DST New York list of world time e 39 zones Date Time 38 Date Format Y M D 2009 1 1 AM 12 00 M D Y Jan 1 2009 12 00 AM D M Y 1 Jan 2009 12 00 AM Calendar Start Day Saturday Sunday Monday T D A Date Format Select the date format to be used for most on screen dis plays and if selected for the date printed on photos Calendar Start Day Select the day on which the week starts for the cal endar display CI 52 150 Additional Information 58 Information Screens Menu item Setting options mao ae AM HF S10 Memory Info Memory Card Info Battery Info eo HDMI Status eo e Memory Info Memory Card Info Displays a screen where you can ver ify how much of the built in memory GX only or the memory card is currently in use we total recording time and 6 total number of photos and how much space remains available for recording e Estimated figures about available movie recording time and available number of photos are approximate and based on the recording mode and photo quality size settings currently in use e In the Memory Card Info screen you can verify also the Speed Class of the memory card
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29. a power outlet without a cable Additional Information 175 Charging Times The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack Battery pack Charging conditions Using the camcorder Using the CG 800 Battery Charger BP 807 BP 808 155 min 105 min Recording and Playback Times BP 819 275 min 190 min BP 827 395 min 260 min Recording and playback times given in the following tables are approxi mate and vary according to recording mode and charging recording or playback conditions The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold surroundings when using the brighter screen settings etc Using the built in memory Battery pack BP 807 BP 808 BP 819 BP 827 176 Additional Information Recording mode Usage time Maximum recording time Typical recording time Playback time Maximum recording time Typical recording time Playback time Maximum recording time Typical recording time Playback time MXP 95 min 60 min 155 min 195 min 130 min 305 min 295 min 190 min 475 min FXP 95 min 60 min 155 min 195 min 130 min 310 min 295 min 195 min 480 min XP 100 min 65 min 160 min 200 min 130 min 320 min 305 min 200 min 495 min SP
30. a different compression or was edited on a computer Cannot trim this photo You attempted to trim a photo that was recorded with another camcorder Check print settings Current print settings cannot be used for printing with the amp button Data transfer error The printer is experiencing a data transfer error Cancel printing disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer After a while turn the printer back on and reconnect the USB cable When you are printing using the button check the print settings You attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of photos Reduce the number of photos 164 Additional Information File error You attempted to print a photo that was recorded with another camcorder has a different compression or was edited on a computer Hardware error Cancel printing Turn off the printer and turn it back on Check the printer status Ink tank errors have occurred Replace the ink tank Incompatible paper size The paper settings of the camcorder conflict with the printer s settings Ink absorber full Select Continue to resume printing Consult a Canon Service Center refer to the list included with the printer to replace the ink absorber Ink error An empty ink cartridge is installed Replace the ink cartridge Low ink level The ink cartridge needs to be replaced soon Select Continue to restart printing No ink The ink cartridge is
31. autofocus will operate e With LAF Instant AF the autofocus adjusts quickly to a new subject This is convenient for example when changing the focus from a near subject to a far subject in the background or when recording fast mov ing subjects e When the optional Wide converter or Tele converter is attached to the camcorder it may partially obstruct the Instant AF sensor Set the AF mode to aF Normal AF Focus Priority When the focus priority is activated the camcorder records a photo only after the focus has been adjusted automatically You can also select which AF frames to use CEB AiAF Frames One or more AF frames out of the nine frames avail able are automatically selected and the focus is fixed on them Center Frame A single focusing frame appears in the center of the screen and the focus is automatically fixed on it EB Off No AF frame will appear and the photo will be recorded immedi ately after you press l matically set to QB Off e When focus priority is activated if face detection MD 72 is also acti vated the camcorder will focus on the face of the main subject white face detection frame when one is detected 142 Additional Information Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto e The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shake e We recommend setting the image stabilizer to QB Off when us
32. be canceled when using only a battery pack the dimmer function will be maintained e Dimming the LCD screen does not affect the brightness of your record ings or the brightness of the playback image on a TV e When the screen dimmer is set to Off the LCD screen will return to the brightness level that was in use before the screen was dimmed Component Output You can select the video specifications to use when connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV using the component video connection 480i To use the 480i specification standard definition 10801 To use the full 1080i high definition specification TV Type In order to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio select the setting according to the type of television to which you will connect the camcorder E68 Normal TV TV sets with 4 3 aspect ratio I Wide TV TV sets with 16 9 aspect ratio e When the TV type is set to E Normal TV during the playback of video originally recorded with an aspect ratio of 16 9 the picture will not be displayed fullscreen Speaker Volume Adjust lt gt the volume of the playback You can also adjust the volume using the joystick guide 1 49 Demo Mode The demonstration mode displays the camcorder s main features It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the compact power adapter if you leave it turned on for more than 5 minutes Additional Information 147
33. can select the photos in the built in memory or on the memory card M 51 2 Open the list of background music tracks O Jd Select Music 3 Select AV a music track and press twice e You can press CE to listen to the track selected Press CE to stop the playback e Select Off to play back slideshow without background music 4 Back in the index screen select AV lt P the first photo of the slideshow 104 Photos 5 Press to play back the slideshow set to the background music selected e Press m to stop the slideshow and return to the photo index screen e During the playback of the slideshow push the joystick lt P to adjust the volume of the background music O NOTES At the time of purchase music files are stored in the built in memory Transfer the music files to the same memory that contains the photos you want to play back as a slideshow For details refer to the Music Transfer Utility Software Guide PDF file e The background music may not be played back correctly when playing back a slideshow from a memory card with slow transfer rates Rotating Photos You can rotate photos 90 degrees clockwise to change their orienta tion LICE 1 In single photo view open the photo selection screen O a Rotate Rotate appears on the screen 2 Select lt gt the photo you want to rotate j 3 Press EF to rotate the photo 4 Repeat steps 2 3 to change the orientation of additio
34. e Set the print orders before connecting the supplied USB cable to the camcorder Marking Single Photos with Print Orders 1 In single photo view open the photo selection screen L Print Orders m 0 appears on the screen 2 Select lt gt the photo you want to mark with a print order 3 Press EF to set the print order The number of copies appears in orange 4 Set AV the number of copies desired and press GED To cancel the print order set the number of copies to O 5 Repeat steps 2 4 to mark additional photos with print orders or press FUNC twice to close the menu F Photos 117 Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen Options Individual Photos Opens the same screen described in Marking Single Photos with Print Orders QQ 117 Continue from step 3 of that procedure to set the print order Selected Photos 1 copy each Sets a print order of 1 copy of each of the photos selected in advance marked with a v check mark Refer to Pre selecting Recordings from the Index Screen Mm 57 Remove All Removes all the print orders Open the photo index screen You can select the photos in the built in memory or on the memory card M 51 Select AV lt gt the photo you want to mark with a print order This step is not necessary to set print orders for previously selected photos or to remove all the print orders Set the print orders O Print Orders Desired option Yes OK
35. in memory or on the memory card M 51 2 Select AV lt gt the photo you want to mark with a transfer order This step is not necessary to set transfer orders for previously selected photos or to remove all the transfer orders 3 Set the transfer orders Er Transfer Orders Desired option Yes OK Transferring photos marked with transfer orders Connect the camcorder to the computer and select k gt Photos with Transfer Orders in the transfer menu M 134 136 External Connections sgp Additional Information 1s This chapter contains troubleshooting advice screen mes sages handling and maintenance tips and other 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 M 35 For details about each function see the reference page Menu options without a reference page are explained after the tables Menu options in boldface indicate default values FUNC Menu FUNC Menu Recording Modes Menu item Setting options u O n Recording programs P Programmed AE 62 Tv Shutter Priority AE AV Aperture Priority AE EH Cine Mode e 64 Portrait Sports J Night 60 38 Snow 293 Beach sate Sunset Za Spotlight siz Fireworks E Light metering mode Evaluative 104 L Center Weighted Average 2 Spot White balance 48 Automatic 8 Daylight
36. in mode and is connected to the computer with the supplied USB cable the camcorder cannot be operated Disconnecting the USB cable or power source while this message appears may result in permanent loss of the recordings in the camcorder Use the computer s Safely Remove Hardware function to end the connection and disconnect the USB cable before using the camcorder Error writing on the memory card Data may be recovered if the memory card has not been removed Attempt recovering the data This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was acci dentally interrupted while the camcorder was writing on the memory card Select Yes to try to recover the recordings If you removed the memory card and used it with another device after this happened we recommend you select No File name error The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Set 6 Photo Number ing to Reset 12 149 and delete all the photos on the memory card A 97 or initialize it LL 42 Initialize only using the camcorder There is a problem with the file system that prevents accessing the selected memory Initial ize the memory with this camcorder A 42 LCD Screen has been dimmed Hold pressed for 2 seconds to restore the LCD screen to its normal brightness CL 31 160 Additional Information May not be possible to record movies on this memory card You may not be able to record movies on a memory c
37. in such case may be harmful to your hearing O NOTES e Use commercially available headphones with a O 3 5 mm minijack e Even if AV Headphones was set to Q Headphones in a playback mode the function of the AV OUT Q terminal will return automatically to AV output when you set the camcorder to a recording mode e f AV Headphones was set to N Headphones in mode the camcorder retains the terminal s setting even if you set the camcorder to 3g mode 82 Video Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using the mini advanced shoe you can attach to the camcorder a range of optional accessories to expand its functionality For details about optional accessories available for use with your camcorder refer to System Diagram V 174 and Optional Accessories V 175 For details about how to attach and use the accessories refer also to the instruction manual of the accessory used 1 Retract the mini advanced shoe Example Attaching an optional DM 100 cover in the direction of the arrow Directional Stereo Microphone 2 Attach the optional accessory to the mini advanced shoe When a compatible accessory is attached to the mini advanced shoe sg Will appear on the screen O NOTES e Accessories designed for the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be used with this camcorder Look for video pp KS r accessories bearing this logo to ensure compatibility with Mini the mini advanced shoe ADVANCED SHOE Video 83 Using an Ext
38. may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 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 The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital video camcorder must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 U S A Tel No 516 328 5600 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT 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 2 CAUTION e Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batterie
39. not be obtained with am Fluorescent or 44 Fluorescent H If the color looks unnatural select 4 Automatic or e Custom WB Video 75 Image Effects You can use the image effects to change the color saturation and con trast to record movies and photos with special color effects EE G POINTS TO CHECK e Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording pro grams Options Default value L Image Effect Off Records with no image enhancing effects amp Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation Gn Neutral Tones down the contrast and color saturation lt Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines lt gt Soft Skin Detail Softens the details in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance To obtain the best effect use this setting when recording a person in close up Note that areas similar to the skin color may lack in detail lt lt Custom Effect Allows you to adjust the color depth bright ness contrast and sharpness of the image Color Depth Shallower colors Richer color tonality Brightness Darker picture Brighter picture Contrast Flatter picture More defined light and shade Sharpness Vaguer outlines Sharper outlines Image Effect Off Desired option When you select Ge Custom Effect do not press and continue instead with the following procedure To set t
40. of the strap 30 Preparations Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD 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 LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful in the following cases To include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer To allow the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller from the front 180 180 90 Subject can monitor the LCD screen O NOTES e About the LCD screen The screen is produced using extremely high pre cision manufacturing techniques with more than 99 99 of the pixels operating to specification Less than 0 01 of the pixels may occasion ally misfire or appear as black red blue or green dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction E LCD Backlight When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen Turn on the LCD backlight to make it brighter BATT INFO With the camcorder on hold pressed down for more than 2 seconds Preparations 31 e Repeat this action to turn the LCD backlight on bright or off normal e If K O LCD Screen Dimmer is set to On 0 147 pressing for more than 2 seconds will turn off the screen dimmer and return the LCD screen to its previous brightness setting O NOTES e The LCD backlight does not affe
41. photos on a TV or monitor set to fullscreen display you may notice that the picture on the TV is slightly broader than the picture normally shown on the camcorder s screen In record pause mode press repeatedly until appears on the screen to display exactly the same picture that can be seen during fullscreen playback 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 In J mode this information is displayed on the bottom bar and as information icons in mode you can select the information to be displayed with the pra Data Code setting QQ 145 Digital Tele Converter When recording video you can enlarge the center of the screen to achieve digitally the same effect of using a tele converter lens without affecting video quality at all Ta m 33 H 1 Open A the joystick guide PAAA sd gt Tele converter i7 AE 2 Select AV E Tele converter and press F appears and the center of the screen wil be enlarged approximately 1 7 times fi O NOTES e You can attach the optional TL H58 Tele converter and use it in con junction with this function to increase the effect e The digital tele converter cannot be turned on while recording Video 79 Gee e While the digital tele converter is activated photos cannot be recorded simultaneously at LW 3264x1840 size Audio Recording Level You can adjus
42. press 7 When you have finished printing Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and printer and turn off the camcorder Print errors If an error occurs while printing an error message for example No paper will appear on the camcorder s screen Solve the problem refer ring to the error message list 4 164 and to the printer s instruction manual e Canon s PictBridge compatible printers If printing does not resume auto matically after you solved the problem select Continue and press to resume printing If that option is not available select Stop and press and then restart printing from the beginning e Other printers or if the error still persists with a Canon printer If printing does not resume automatically disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder After a short while turn on the camcorder and restore the USB connection a IMPORTANT E e You may not be able to print correctly using a PictBridge compatible printer photos whose file names have been changed or that were recorded created edited or changed with any device other than this camcorder e f Busy does not disappear disconnect the USB cable and restore the connection after a short while Photos 115 Trimming Settings Set the paper size and page layout before changing the trimming set tings Trimming settings apply to one photo only Can co 1 Open the print settings menu Refer to steps 1 2 in Printing after Changin
43. screen display 79 only Additional Information 185 FUNC menu 36 137 H HDMI OUT terminal 121 HDMI CEC papa ton ied BALA 149 Headphones saaan 81 Histogram 0000 eee 105 Image effects 76 Image stabilizer 143 Index screen 49 51 Initialization built in memory memory card 42 J Joystick waaa nadia a KAL KA Aa 35 Joystick guide 35 L Language 39 LOD screen nakakahawa aah An KA 31 LCD screen dimmer 147 Light metering mode 104 M Magnifying photos 99 Maintenance 172 Manual exposure adjustment 70 Markers ce eae 145 Memory card 40 169 MIC terminal ca waaa KwwWaLA 84 Microphone 0005 84 Microphone attenuator 143 Mini advanced shoe 83 Mini video light 64 N Night recording program 61 Notification sounds 148 O Onscreen display selection 78 Original recordings 87 186 Additional Information P P recording program 62 Peaking lt 5 hse sae od aes 144 145 Photo numbers 149 Photo quality 94 Photo size 000 eee 94 Playback MOVIES conan ere dn ok dace ds 49 Photos 96 PIAVIISE naaa aa3 BURA ds ote KASI 87 Portrait recording program
44. the other The 2 prong polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug Power Cord Protection Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an Fig 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL outside antenna is connected to the ELECTRICAL CODE product be sure the antenna is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS CLAMP Cf ELECTRIC F i SERVICE supporting structure grounding of i 9 AS NEC SECTION 819 21 the lead in wire to an antenna L com sis discharge unit size of grounding POWER SERVICE GROUNDING conductors location of antenna NEC NATIONAL ELECTRODE SYSTEM discharge unit connection to ELECTRICAL CODE NEC ART 250 PART H grounding electrodes and requirements for t
45. to be effective the subject needs to look at the assist lamp The degree of reduction depends on the distance and on each individual e The flash mode cannot be selected when the exposure is locked e We recommend not using the flash while the optional Wide converter or Tele converter is attached its shadow can appear on the screen Photos 101 Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Take a series of photos of a moving subject or record the same picture in 3 levels of exposure in order to choose later the photo you like the best O CO 33 G POINTS TO CHECK Options Default value O Single Records a single photo Continuous Shooting 4 Hi Speed Continuous Shooting Captures a series of up to 60 photos as long as you hold pressed down There are two continuous shooting speed settings normal approx 3 pho tos second and high speed approx 5 photos second Auto Exposure Bracketing The camcorder records 3 photos using 3 different exposures dark normal light in 1 2 EV steps allowing you to choose the photo you like the best O Single Desired option Continuous Shooting Hi Speed Continuous Shooting 1 Press halfway to activate the autofocus 2 Press fully and hold it pressed down Auto Exposure Bracketing Press PHOTO first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the 3 photos O NOTES e Continuous shooting speeds are approximate and
46. up and the current print settings will be displayed for approx 6 seconds IMPORTANT e f lt continues to flash for more than 1 minute or if g does not appear the camcorder is not correctly connected to the printer In such case disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer After a short while turn them on again set the camcorder to CG mode and restore the connection Photos 111 e During the following operations even if you connect a printer to the camcorder it will not be recognized Deleting all photos Removing all transfer orders Removing all print orders O NOTES e JA will appear for photos that cannot be printed e We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter e Refer also to the printer s instruction manual e f you have no intention to use the optional DW 100 DVD Burner you can set or itr USB Connection Type to A Computer Printer QQ 146 so the device type selection screen does not appear every time you connect the camcorder to a printer e Connection to a PictBridge compatible printer will not work when the memory contains 2 500 photos or more For best performance we rec ommend keeping the number of photos under 100 Printing with the Print Share Button You can print one copy of a photo at a time without changing the set tings simply by pressing D Can a3 1 Select lt gt the photo you wish to print 2 Pres
47. 0 DVD Burner Type of external player gt DVD players or Blu ray Disc DVD players not compatible players compatible with Disc content 4 AVCHD with AVCHD Discs containing only scenes recorded in Can be played back Cannot be played back FXP XP SP LP mode Do not insert a disc into an incompatible device as you may not be able to eject the disc Playing Back AVCHD Discs Using the DW 100 DVD Burner You can use the optional DW 100 DVD Burner and the camcorder also to play back high definition AVCHD discs on a TV This is very convenient for example to play back your discs even in a location where an AVCHD compatible DVD player is not available CR a os 1 Connect the camcorder to the TV Refer to Connection Diagrams QQ 121 Select connection 1 or 2 to enjoy high definition playback 2 Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode 1 49 3 Turn on the DVD Burner and set it to Disc Playback mode Refer to Playing DVDs 4 Connect the camcorder to the DVD Burner using the supplied USB cable e Connection 4 Refer to Connection Diagrams M 123 and Connections e f the device type selection screen appears select DVD Burner and press GE 5 Insert the disc you want to play back into the DVD Burner e Use the OPEN CLOSE button on the DVD Burner to open and close the disc tray External Connections 129 e After the disc is recognized the disc s content will be displayed in an index screen
48. 00 CA os Options for creating AVCHD discs PA mode All Scenes Add all the scenes to the disc s Remaining Scenes Add only those scenes that have not been previously added to a disc Playlist Add only the scenes included in the playlist QQ 87 If you have recorded scenes in MXP mode add to the playlist in advance only those scenes recorded in other recording modes and select this option to create the disc Select this option only when no scenes have been recorded in MXP mode Options for creating Photo DVDs 93 mode All Photos Add all the photos to the slideshow on the disc Transfer Orders Add only photos marked with transfer orders q 135 Preparations on the Camcorder 1 Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode to create high definition discs of your movies or mode to create Photo DVDs of your photos e Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter Select in advance the memory that contains the recordings you want to add to the disc Mm 51 126 External Connections 2 Select the scenes or photos you want to add to the disc E Menu Pa or A Add Recordings to Disc Desired option Connecting to the DW 100 DVD Burner and Creating a Disc 1 Turn on the DVD Burner Refer to Creating DVDs 2 Connect the camcorder to the DVD Burner using the supplied USB cable e Connection 4 Refer to Connection Diagrams QQ 123 and Connections e f the device type
49. 100 min 65 min 160 min 205 min 135 min 320 min 305 min 200 min 495 min LP 100 min 65 min 160 min 205 min 135 min 320 min 305 min 200 min 495 min Using a memory card Recording Battery pack mode Usage time Maximum recording time BP 807 Bp 808 Typical recording time Playback time Maximum recording time BP 819 Typical recording time Playback time Maximum recording time BP 827 Typical recording time Playback time MXP 95 min 60 min 150 min 190 min 125 min 300 min 290 min 190 min 460 min FXP 95 min 60 min 155 min 190 min 130 min 305 min 295 min 190 min 475 min XP 100 min 65 min 155 min 200 min 130 min 315 min 305 min 200 min 485 min SP 100 min 65 min 160 min 200 min 130 min 315 min 305 min 200 min 485 min LP 100 min 65 min 160 min 200 min 130 min 315 min 305 min 200 min 485 min Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start stop zooming and power on off TL H58 Tele converter This Tele converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1 5 e The image stabilizer is not as effective when the Tele converter is attached e The minimum focusing distance at full telephoto with the TL H58 is 2 3 m
50. 151 Charging 27 Remaining charge indicator 26 Beach recording program 61 Built in backup battery 170 C Calendar display 52 Capturing photos from video 106 Cine Mode recording program 64 Color bars Test tone 141 COMPONENT OUT terminal 120 122 Condensation 172 Connections to external devices 121 Continuous shooting 102 Copying Movies 00000e 91 Photos ara aa a Beh ee 108 Custom key dial 85 D Data code 78 145 Date and time 38 Date format 150 Daylight saving time 39 TIME ZONE 4 dae Nak baw as 39 Deleting Movies 58 89 Photos 95 97 Digital effects TT Digital tele converter 79 Direct print viauteteea nesses 111 Direct transfer 131 Dividing scenes 86 Drive mode 102 Dual Shot nananana naana 33 DVD authoring 126 E Error messages 157 EXDOSUIG paggawa baci aboard 70 F Face detection Playback Recording Fireworks recording program 61 Pao aed ba a nA aika ka aa 100 Flexible recording 33 Focus Assist functions 144 Focus priority 142 Manual spas Gere ee Peete dS LA 71 Frame rate 64 140 Full
51. A 42 Cannot record There is a problem with the memory This message can also appear if condensation has formed LL 172 Wait until the cam corder dries completely before resuming use MW Cannot record Cannot access the built in memory There is a problem with the built in memory Cannot record Check the memory card There is a problem with the memory card Cannot record movies in MXP FXP mode on this memory card Movies cannot be recorded in MXP or FXP mode on a memory card if it is rated Speed Class 2 Select a different recording mode LL 45 or replace the memory card with one rated Speed Class 4 or higher ASO Cannot record movies in the built in memory Initialize only using the camcorder The camcorder s built in memory was initialized using a computer Initialize the built in mem ory with this camcorder Q 42 Cannot record movies on this memory card Movies cannot be recorded on a 64 MB or smaller memory card Cannot record movies on this memory card Initialize only using the camcorder E The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer Initialize the memory card with this camcorder A 42 Change the battery pack Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack 1 27 Check the memory card Cannot access the memory card Check the memory card and make sure it is inserted cor rectly LL 41 Amemory card error occurred The camcorder cannot record or display the ima
52. Battery Info Displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge as a percentage and the remaining recording time C00 mode or playback time PR mode HDMI Status Displays a screen where you can verify the standard of the video output signal from the HDMI OUT terminal Additional Information 151 Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder refer to this section Some times what you think is a malfunction of the camcorder may have the simplest of solutions please read the CHECK THIS FIRST box before going on to the more detailed problems and solutions Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists CHECK THIS FIRST Power supply e s the battery charged Is the compact power adapter correctly con nected to the camcorder M 27 Recording e Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to a recording mode M 44 93 If you are recording on a memory card is one cor rectly inserted into the camcoder M 41 Playback e Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to playback mode M 49 96 If you are playing back recordings from a memory card is one correctly inserted into the camcorder M 41 Does it contain any recordings 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 LL 27 Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly Cannot
53. CD ROM ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools Software for managing editing and playing back movies e DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD ROM and Installation Guide Soft ware for saving managing and printing photos e Music Data CD ROM Contains music files that can be used as back ground music during playback The music files on this CD ROM are for exclusive use with the supplied PIXELA applications Music Transfer Utility and ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools For more details refer to the Music Transfer Utility Software Guide and ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide on the PIXELA Applica tion Disc 1 CD ROM The CD ROM includes the instruction manual of the software on PDF file Introduction 19 Names of Parts Left side view D Stereo microphone L QA 80 2 Speaker 1 49 3 VIDEO SNAP video snapshot button CL 65 D w print share button N CO 112 134 HEE Car 4 DISP on screen display button 54 78 BATT INFO button CQ 26 CUSTOM dial 1 85 6 CUSTOM button M 85 7 Memory card slot cover Memory card slot 0 41 9 BATTERY RELEASE switch 1 28 ACCESS indicator QQ 44 93 Strap mount A 30 d2 Grip belt QQ 30 13 COMPONENT OUT terminal CO 120 122 USB terminal A 120 123 45 HDMI OUT terminal 1A 120 121 MIC terminal 1 84 47 Stereo microphone R Q 80 Mini video light 1 64 Flash CQ 100 20 Instant AF sensor A 142 10x OPTICAL ZOOM TII
54. D Ona Ga Off Color Bars amp Test EB Off LH Color Bars Tone E79 Color Bars amp Tone Auto Rotate Gy On C3 Off Frame Rate Selects the frame rate to be used when recording 135 105 58 89 97 52 QO 42 e NG GEM PF30 30 frames per second progressive Use this frame rate to easily edit your recordings for example to post them on the Web 140 Additional Information C PF24 24 frames per second progressive Using this frame rate will give your recordings a cinematic look When combined with the FF Cine Mode recording program M 64 the cinematic look will be enhanced x v Color Uses a color space with an extended gamut to achieve deeper colors closer to real life e Use this function to record video only when you intend to play back your recordings on an HDTV compatible with x v Color connected to the camcorder using an HDMI cable If recordings made with x v Color are played back on a non compatible TV colors may not be reproduced correctly Color Bars amp Test Tone Use the color bars to calibrate the colors on an external TV or monitor Color Bars Displays a standard SMPTE color bar pattern Color Bars amp Tone In addition to the color bar pattern a 1 KHZ 12 dB test tone is output e Connect the camcorder to the TV or monitor and display the color bars if desired along with the test tone Check the colors and audio record ing levels
55. ERY RELEASE in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down 2 Slide the battery pack down and then pull it out YON V 5 NGA NG i et BATTERY RELEASE switch O IMPORTANT e Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the com pact power adapter After pressing to turn off the camcorder important data is updated in the memory Be sure to wait until the green ON OFF CHG indicator goes out e We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 C and 30 C 50 F and 86 F Outside the temperature range of O C to 40 C 82 F to 104 F charging will not start e Do not connect to the camcorder s DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recom mended for use with this camcorder e To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating do not con nect 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 The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off 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 con sumed e Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally Therefore charge them on the day of use or the day before to ensure a full charge 28 e Preparations e We recommend that you
56. GE to interrupt the operation while it is in progress Video 91 Copying the Entire Playlist 1 Open the index screen of the built in memory s playlist e In the original movies index screen select the 6 tab under the mi icon M 51 and press PLAYLIST e You can press VIDEO SNAP to open the playlist for video snapshot scenes M 65 2 Copy the playlist IF Copy 3 2 O Yes O OK O Press Ge to interrupt the operation while it is in progress 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 memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode O NOTES e f the memory card slot cover is open or the LOCK switch on the mem ory card is set to prevent writing you will not be able to copy movies to the memory card e Scenes that were edited using the software on the supplied Video Tools CD ROM and were then written back to the camcorder cannot be copied to the memory card You may also not be able to copy scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder 92 Video up Photos Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos taking photos and playing them back capturing photos from video and printing photos Basic Recording Taking Photos Gb Ce 0801 EE 1 Set the camer
57. Histogram Display Capturing Photos from the Playback Scene Protecting Photos Copying Photos Printing Photos Printing Photos Direct Print Selecting the Print Settings Trimming Settings Print Orders 14 Table of contents E External Connections 120 Terminals on the Camcorder 121 Connection Diagrams 124 Playback on a TV Screen 125 Saving Your Recordings 125 Saving Your Recordings on a Computer 126 Authoring High Definition AVCHD Discs and Photo DVDs 130 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder 131 Transferring Photos to a Computer Direct Transfer 135 Transfer Orders E Additional Information 137 Appendix Menu Options Lists 137 FUNC Menu 140 Setup Menus 152 Trouble 152 Troubleshooting 157 List of Messages 167 Do s and Don ts 167 Handling Precautions 172 Maintenance Others 173 Using the Camcorder Abroad 174 General Information 174 System Diagram 175 Optional Accessories 180 Product Codes 181 Specifications 185 Index Table of contents 15 About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S10 VIXIA HF S100 Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference Should your camcorder fail to operate cor rectly refer to Troubleshooting V 152 Conventions Used in this Manual e IMPORTANT Precautions related to the camcorder s operation e G NOTES Additional topics that complement the basic operating p
58. I mini connector output only compatible with HDMI CEC e MIC Terminal 3 5 mm stereo minijack 57 dBV with 600 microphone 5 kQ or more Power Others e Power supply rated 7 4 V DC battery pack 8 4 V DC compact power adapter 182 Additional Information e Power consumption 3 6 W SP mode AF on LCD normal brightness e Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F e Dimensions W x H x D excluding the grip belt 70 x 69 x 136 mm 2 8 x 2 7 x 5 4 in e Weight camcorder body only 450 g 15 9 oz 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 0 40 C 32 104 F e Dimensions 52 x 29 x 90 mm 2 1 x 1 1 x 3 5 in e Weight 135 g 4 8 oz BP 807 Battery Pack e Battery type Rechargeable lithium ion battery compatible with Intelligent System e Rated voltage 7 4 V DC e Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F e Battery capacity 890 mAh e Dimensions 30 7 x 35 2 x 40 2 mm 1 2 x 1 4 x 1 6 in e Weight 49 g 1 7 02 Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted The information in this manual is verified as of January 2009 Subject to change with out notice Additional Information 183 About the music files The specifications of the music files compatible with the camcorder are as follows Audio encoding Linear PCM
59. IXELA customer support details in the PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE Installation Guide a Pour le support technique concernant les logiciels PIXELA fournis veuillez appeler le service clientele de PIXELA les details se trouvent dans le Guide d installation PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE m Para soporte relacionado las aplicaciones de PIXELA suministradas Ilame al centro de atencion al cliente de PIXELA vea los detalles en la Guia de instalacion PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE CANON INC 2009 PUB DIM 0909 000
60. Photo Capture from LI Single Photo Photo Sequence 106 Video Photo Capture LAIN Super Fine ANW Fine gj Normal 106 Quality Data Code E Date Time E Date and Time Pm Camera Data USB Connection DVD Burner L Computer Printer e Type gt Connect and Set Add Recordings to All Scenes Remaining Scenes Playlist 126 Disc All Photos Transfer Orders O Print 118 Data Code Displays the date and or time when the scene was recorded P Camera Data Displays the aperture f stop and shutter speed used when recording the scene Additional Information 145 USB Connection Type Select the connection protocol to use when con necting the camcorder to an external device using the supplied USB cable ssa DVD Burner To connect exclusively to the optional DW 100 DVD Burner L Computer Printer To connect to a computer printer or similar USB peripheral lt Connect and Set To make the selection from a screen that appears at the time of the connection to the external device System Setup 1 Menu item Setting options agoie s Nn Font Size A Large a Small oe ee e o Output Onscreen CD On Ge Off e Displays LCD Brightness 6 LCD Screen CD On 0 Off Dimmer Component E 480i 0 10801 e oe Output 2 TV Type EE Normal TV f amp Wide TV
61. Photos Copies all the photos selected in advance marked with a v checkmark Refer to Pre selecting Recordings from the Index Screen Mm 57 1 Open the index screen of the photos recorded in the built in memory Move the zoom lever toward W and then select the G tab under the icon 51 2 Select AV lt gt the photo you want to copy This step is not necessary to copy all photos or previously selected photos 3 Copy the photo s H fe Copy gt Desired option Yes OK If you selected Selected Photos or All Photos you can press GED to interrupt the operation while it is in progress ap 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 memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode Photos 109 O NOTES e f there is not enough space on the memory card as many photos as possible will be copied before stopping the operation e f the memory card slot cover is open or the LOCK switch on the mem ory card is set to prevent writing you will not be able to copy photos to the memory card e You may not be able to copy photos that were not recorded with this camcorder You can also use the following functions The following functions and features of the camcorder can be used
62. TES e When the camcorder is connected to the computer and the photo selection screen is displayed press to return to the transfer menu Transfer Orders You can mark in advance the photos you want to transfer to the com puter as transfer orders You can set transfer orders for up to 998 pho tos a wa POINTS TO CHECK e Set the transfer orders before connecting the camcorder to the computer Marking Single Photos with Transfer Orders 1 In single photo view open the photo selection screen Br Transfer Orders A appears on the screen 2 Select lt gt the photo you want to mark with a transfer order 3 Press 1 to set the transfer order e A checkmark v appears in the box next to the transfer order icon Gr e Press GED again to cancel the transfer order 4 Repeat steps 2 3 to mark additional photos with transfer orders or press twice to close the menu External Connections 135 Setting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen Options Individual Photos Opens the same screen described in Marking Single Photos with Transfer Orders M 135 Continue from step 3 of that procedure to set the transfer order Selected Photos Marks all the photos selected in advance marked with a v checkmark with a transfer order Refer to Pre selecting Recordings from the Index Screen Q 57 Remove All Removes all the transfer orders 1 Open the photo index screen You can select the photos in the built
63. UT 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 189 CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc Canon Canada with respect to Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment the Equipment purchased in Canada This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for this Equipment to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required The Equipment is warranted under normal non commercial personal use against defective materials or workmanship as follows Parts Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or at Canon Canada s option comparable rebuilt parts for a period of one year from the date of original purchase except Video Heads which will be exchanged for a period of 3 months from the date of purchase Labour For a period of one year from the date of original purchase labour will be provided free of charge by our Canon Service Facili
64. VIXIA HF S10 VIXIA HF S100 PUB DIM 0909 000 p VIDEO Ng 7 18 p58 Ap _ HD Camcorder Instruction Manual English a Camescope HD F 7 Manuel d instruction Tangals Videocamara HD a Manual de Instruccioneg KC Ca PictBridge HWM AVCHD Important Usage Instructions WARNING N 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 AN INTERFERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY COPYRIGHT WARNING Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws HD Camcorder VIXIA HF S10 A VIXIA HF S100 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions
65. W approx 43 5 435 mm Additional Information 181 e Lens Configuration 11 elements in 9 groups 2 aspheric elements e AF System Autofocus TTL external distance sensor when set to Instant AF or Manual focus e Filter Diameter 58 mm e Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m 3 3 ft 1 cm 0 39 in at full wide angle e White Balance Auto white balance custom white balance and preset white balance settings Daylight Shade Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H e Minimum Illumination 0 3 Ix Night recording program Shutter speed at 1 2 4 Ix Programmed AE recording program Auto slow shutter On Shutter speed at 1 30 e Recommended Illumination More than 100 Ix e Image Stabilization Optical Shift Image Stabilizer e Size of Video Recordings MXP FXP mode 1920 x 1080 pixels XP SP LP mode 1440 x 1080 pixels e Size of Photos mode LW 3264 x 1840 L 3264 x 2456 M 1920 x 1440 S 640 x 480 pixels Simultaneous recording LW 3264 x 1840 MW 1920 x 1080 pixels Terminals e AV OUT Terminal 3 5 mm minijack output only dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output Video 1 Vp p 75 Q unbalanced Audio 10 dBV 47 KO load 3 KQ or less e USB Terminal mini B USB 2 0 Hi Speed USB e COMPONENT OUT Terminal proprietary mini D terminal Luminance Y 1 Vp p 75 Q Chrominance Pp Pp Cp Cp 350 mV 75 Q 1080i D3 480i D1 compatible output only e HDMI OUT Terminal HDM
66. W 100 DVD Burner M 163 Access error There was an error when reading the memory or attempting to write onto it This message can also appear if condensation has formed LZ 172 Wait until the cam corder dries completely before resuming use Additional Information 157 Accessing the memory card Do not remove the memory card You opened the memory card slot cover while the camcorder was accessing the memory card or the camcorder started accessing the memory card as you opened the memory card slot cover Do not remove the memory card until this message disappears 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 Buffer overflow Recording was stopped The data transfer rate was too high for the memory card in use and the recording was stopped Replace the memory card with one rated Speed Class 2 or higher MS Built in memory error The built in memory could not be read TAYO Built in memory is full The built in memory is full End appears on the screen Delete some recordings LL 58 97 to free some space MO Cannot access the built in memory There is a problem with the built in memory 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 Cannot copy Th
67. a mode dial to Gor gp 2 Turn on the camcorder EX By default photos are recorded in the built in memory You can set the memory card as the recording media for photos M 42 3 Press halfway Once the focus is automatically adjusted will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear 4 Press fully The ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded 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 memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode Photos 93 O NOTES e f the subject is not suitable for autofocus e turns yellow Adjust the focus manually QQ 71 e When the subject is too bright Overexp will flash on the screen In such case use the optional 58 mm NDAL filter Selecting Photo Size and Quality Photos are recorded as JPG files As a general rule select a larger photo size for higher quality Select the W 3264x1840 size for photos with an aspect ratio of 16 9 6E cn 33 Photo size options and the approximate number of photos that can be recorded on memory cards of various sizes are given in the table below Options Approximate number of photos available on a memory card Default value Memory card 128 MB 512 MB 1 GB TAG mog B4 Gad aaa LW 3264x1840 15 25 50
68. and the sound gets distorted activate the microphone attenuator 1V 143 e We recommend using headphones M 81 to check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording level or when the microphone atten uator is activated e This function can also be assigned to the custom key dial 19 85 In that case the audio level adjustment bar appears in white Using Headphones Use headphones for playback or to check the audio level while record ing The headphones are connected to the AV OUT Q terminal which is used for both the headphones and the audio video output Before connecting the headphones follow the procedure below to change the function of the terminal from AV output to Q headphones output JO CO Ca Kan wa Headphones can be used also in ng mode but the function of the terminal can not be changed in that mode BB Menu fr AV Headphones Headphones Q appears Video 81 To adjust the volume of the headphones In mode adjust lt gt the volume of the headphones with the f Headphone Volume setting 1 146 In mode and in amp mode during slideshow playback adjust the headphones volume the same way you adjust the speaker s volume M 49 a KPA IMPORTANT e When using headphones make sure to lower the volume to an appro priate level e Do not connect the headphones to the AV OUT f terminal if the Q icon does not appear on the screen The noise output
69. angeable Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a mal function of the camcorder Be sure to insert the memory card as described in step 3 O NOTES e 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 Preparations 41 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings You can select to record your movies and photos in the built in mem ory or on a memory card The built in memory is the default memory for recording both Ce EE Func EB Menu O f or 6 O Rec Media for Movies or Rec Media for Photos Select the built in memory or memory card When selecting the memory you can check the total used and approximate avail able recording time number of photos estimated based on the recording mode movies or photo size quality photos currently in use Initializing the Built in Memory C only or Memory Card Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time You can also initialize a memory card or the built in memory GS only to permanently delete all the recordings it contains At the time of purchase the built in memory comes pre initial ized and contains music files for use as background music during play back Ca 06 008 as Options Quick Initialization Clears the file allocation table but does not physically erase the stored data Complete Initialization Eras
70. anual exposure on off and turn the dial to compen sate the exposure Focus Manual focus M 71 Press to turn the manual focus on off and turn the dial to adjust the focus Assist Functions Press to turn the selected camera assist function on off Qi 144 If Assist Functions is set to a Off the zebra pattern 70 will be activated Mic Level Adjust the audio recording level 40 80 Press to turn the manual adjustment of the recording level on off and turn the dial to adjust the audio recording level AGC Limit Press to turn the AGC limit on off and turn the dial to select the maximum value for the automatic gain con E trol 1 143 Available only in mode O B Menu O f O Custom Key Dial Desired function Video 85 Playlist and Scene Operations Dividing Scenes You can divide scenes original scenes only in order to leave out the best parts and later cut out the rest ED a ja 1 Open the original movies index screen BIN You can select the original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card M 51 2 Select AV lt p the scene you want to divide 3 Press FUNC select Divide and press GE e The scene selected will start playing back Pause the playback at the point where you want to divide the scene e You can use the following icons to bring the scene to a precise point 44 b Bp Search fast playback backward forward 44 58 Skip to the beginning end of
71. ar for example Jan 1 2009 12 00 AMJ You can change the date format 1V 150 e You can also change the date and time later on not during the initial setup Open the Date Time screen from the setup menus O B Menu O O Date Time dee 1 1 AM 12 00 OK 38 Preparations Changing the Language The default language of the camcorder CESTINA MELAYU is English You can set it to one of 22 a other languages PORTUGUES ESPANOL ROMANA FRANCAIS TURKCE ITAUANO PYCCKMA MAGYAR YKPAIHCbKA Da JLo paka O EB Menu O Language Desired language O O NOTES e The displays and that appear in some menu screens refer to the name of buttons on the camcorder and will not change regardless of the language selected Changing the Time Zone Change the time zone to match your location The default setting is New York Ca Go PG cs To set the home time zone B Menu O Time Zone DST O Your local time zone When you travel select the ff icon and select the time zone that matches the local time at your destination To adjust for daylight saving time select the area name marked with a 3 Preparations 39 Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder You can use commercially available SDHC SD high capacity memory cards and S gt SD memory cards with this camcorder How ever depending on its Speed Class you may not be able to record m
72. ard without a Speed Class rating Replace the memory card with one rated Speed Class 2 or higher Mem Card Number of scenes already at maximum The memory card already contains the maximum number of scenes 3 999 scenes no fur ther scenes can be copied onto the memory card Delete some scenes LA 58 to free some space Mem Card Unable to recognize the data The memory card contains scenes recorded in a different television system PAL or SECAM Memory card cover is open After inserting a memory card close the memory card slot cover LL 41 Memory card is full The memory card is full Delete some recordings LL 58 97 to free some space or replace the memory card Memory card is write protected The LOCK switch on an SD or SDHC memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure Change the position of the LOCK switch LZ 170 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 acci dentally interrupted while the camcorder was writing on the memory card and later the posi tion of the card s LOCK switch was changed to prevent erasure Change the position of the LOCK switch LC 170 No memory card There is no memory card in the camcorder No photos There are no photos to play back H No scenes There are no scenes in the memory selected After selecting Scene Sea
73. arging it Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F The battery pack is damaged Use a different battery pack Picture and Sound The screen appears too dark The LCD screen was dimmed Hold pressed down for 2 seconds to restore the LCD screen to its normal brightness LC 31 Screen displays turn on and off repeatedly The battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack LL 27 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 If the problem still persists disconnect the power source and press the RESET button with a pointed item Pressing the RESET button resets all settings Video noise appears on screen Keep a distance between the camcorder and devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields plasma TVs cellular phones etc 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 reduce the symptoms set the recording program to Programmed AE or Shutter Priority AE A 62 This is not a malfunction 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 th
74. ash Light You can use the optional VFL 2 Video Light Flash as an external flash when its POWER switch is set to f3 ON The procedure for setting the external flash is the same as for the built in flash Attach the optional VFL 2 Video Flash Light to the mini advanced shoe 100 Photos Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe M 83 appears when you turn on the video flash light ON For details about using the video flash light refer to the instruction manual of the VFL 2 O NOTES e The flash will not fire in the following cases When you manually adjust the exposure in 344 auto or red eye reduction mode During auto exposure bracketing When using an optional video light e About the AF Assist Lamp While you press halfway if the sur roundings of the subject are too dark the mini video light may pop up and the assist lamp may light up briefly in order to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately AF assist lamp You can also set A AF Assist Lamp to g9 Off so the assist lamp is not activated 1 141 The camcorder may not be able to focus even if the AF assist lamp is on e The practical range of the flash is approx 1 to 2 m 3 3 to 6 6 ft The practical range with the VFL 2 attached is approx 1 to 4 m 3 3 to 13 1 ft In any case the actual range will depend on the recording con ditions e The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode e For red eye reduction
75. audio record ing level 1 80 is set correctly but the audio still sounds distorted When the microphone attenuator is activated appears on the screen Additional Information 143 pas Camera Setup 3 Menu item Setting options u O m Self Timer CD On 9 0 Off eo 69 Focus Assist CD On 03 Off Functions Assist Functions Gia Off 770 Zebra 70 e e Goo Zebra 100 F Peaking ak B amp W and Peaking Peaking Color GB Red GB Blue Yellow e Onscreen Markers B Off E w Level White eo e E5 Level Gray w Grid White EG Grid Gray Audio Level CO On 0 Off 80 Indicator Photo Review Time OB Off EB 2 sec EB 4 sec E 6 sec E 8 sec LA 10 sec Focus Assist Functions When the focus assist functions are activated the image at the center of the screen is magnified to help you focus man ually CQ 71 e When face detection is activated instead of the center of the picture the camcorder will magnify the face of the person identified as the main subject e Using the focus assist functions will not affect the recordings They will be cancelled automatically after 4 seconds or when you start recording Assist Functions The assist functions serve as a reference to help you achieve correct focus and exposure Zebra Overexposed areas in the picture are identified with a zebra pat tern With go Zebra 10096 only a
76. ause mode 2 Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode M 49 Verify that 6 AV Headphones is set to g0 AV 3 Camcorder Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause playback shortly before the scene 4 Camcorder Resume playback By default on screen displays will be embedded in the output video signal You can change the displays by repeatedly pressing qo 78 5 External device Start recording when the scene you wish to copy appears stop recording when it ends 6 Camcorder Stop playback O NOTES e We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter Transferring Photos to a Computer Direct Transfer With the software supplied on the DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD ROM you can transfer photos to a computer simply by pressing By Refer also to the relevant sections in the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual PDF file Can cass External Connections 131 Preparations Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer for the first time Windows users only you also need to select Camer aWindow s auto launch setting After that just connect the camcorder to the computer steps 2 and 3 and proceed directly to transfer the photos m 134 1 Install the software on the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD ROM Refer to the installation guide separate leaflet included with the CD ROM 2 Set the camcorder to 3 mode in single photo view
77. charge the battery pack Make sure the camcorder is off so charging can start The temperature of the battery pack is outside the charging range If the battery pack s tem perature is below 0 C 32 F warm it before charging it if it is above 40 C 104 F let the battery pack cool down before charging it Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 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 Such battery packs can not be charged using this camcorder 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 152 Additional Information 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 Cen ter The battery pack is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures The battery may have reached the end of its battery life Buy a new battery pack Recording Pressing will not start recording You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto the memory while the ACCESS i
78. ct the brightness of the recordings e Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the bat tery pack e You can further adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the fr O LCD Brightness setting QQ 147 or dim it with the Y LCD Screen Dimmer setting M 147 to use in places where the light from the LCD screen can be a nuisance 32 Preparations Basic Operation of the Camcorder Operating Modes Recording When recording video or photos the camcorder s operating mode is determined by the position of the camera mode dial Operating Camera mode mode dial Dual Shot Record video and take photos easily letting the camcorder take care of all the settings Great for beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings Onscreen icon Operation DD Easy recording of movies and D a adi a ai AUTO photos QQ 44 93 Flexible recording Use one of the dedicated recording modes to enjoy full access to the menus and advanced functions and change the camcorder s settings to your preference bid DI Recording movies 2 44 O O O Recording photos CQ 93 O NOTES F e Only the following buttons functions are available in 1g mode START STOP for recording movies for recording photos Zoom lever and zoom buttons on the LCD panel V 47 Quick Start 2 48 VIDEO SNAP video snapshot M 65 Preparations 33 e In 48 mode me
79. ding option in the FUNC menu is set to Simultaneous Recording Off LZ 103 or if either the digital zoom LZ 142 or a digital effect LL 77 is activated Also photos cannot be recorded at LW 3264x1840 size while the digital tele converter QA 79 is activated Additional Information 153 Playback Cannot add scenes to the playlist The playlist can contain a maximum of 999 scenes If the playlist includes scenes recorded in MXP or FXP mode the maximum number of scenes in the playlist may be less than 999 You may not be able to add scenes to the playlist if they were recorded or edited using another device You may not be able to add to the playlist scenes that were edited using the software on the supplied Video Tools CD ROM and were then written back to the camcorder Cannot delete a scene You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using another device Deleting scenes takes longer than usual When the memory contains a large number of scenes some operations may take longer than usual Save your recordings LL 125 and initialize the memory A 42 Cannot delete a photo The photo is protected Remove the protection A 107 When playing back video snapshot scenes or a slideshow with background music the music track is not played back correctly Save your recordings on a computer A 125 and initialize the memory Q 42 Then transfer the music files first and only then write the video f
80. dvance marked with a v checkmark Refer to Pre selecting Recordings from the Index Screen Mm 57 Remove All Removes the protection from all photos Open the photo index screen BIND You can select the photos in the built in memory or on the memory card M 51 Select AV lt gt the photo you want to protect This step is not necessary to protect previously selected photos or to remove the protection from all photos Protect the photo s on Protect Desired option Yes OK O IMPORTANT e Initializing the memory M 42 will permanently erase all recordings including protected photos Copying Photos You can copy photos only from the built in memory to the memory card Can ma Copying a Single Photo 1 Select to view the photos recorded in the built in memory In the index screen select the G tab under the icon M 51 and move the zoom lever toward T to return to single photo view 2 Open the photo selection screen 108 Photos fa Copy CJ fe Copy G s I appears on the screen 3 Select lt b gt the photo you want to copy and press Ge 4 Select BP Yes and press CE to copy the photo 5 Repeat steps 3 4 to copy additional photos or press twice to close the menu Copying Photos from the Index Screen Options All Photos Copies all the photos This Photo Copies only the photo marked with the orange selec tion frame Selected
81. e actual levels Activate the microphone attenuator A 143 or adjust the audio recording level manually 12 80 The picture is displayed correctly but there is no sound from the built in speaker Speaker volume is turned off Adjust the volume LA 49 If the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder disconnect it The AV terminal is set to headphone output Set AV Headphones to AV LZ 81 Additional Information 155 A rattling can be heard from the camcorder The internal lens fixture can move when the camcorder is turned off This is not a malfunc tion Memory Card and Accessories Cannot insert the memory card The memory card was not facing the correct direction Turn the memory card over and insert it 0 41 Cannot record on the memory card The memory card is full Delete some recordings LL 58 97 to free some space or replace the memory card Initialize the memory card LL 42 when you use it with the camcorder for the first time The LOCK switch on an SD or SDHC memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure Change the position of the LOCK switch 1 170 Acompatible SD SDHC memory card must be used to be able to record movies on a memory card LC 40 The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Set 67 Photo Number ing to Reset JA 149 and insert a new memory card The simultaneous recording option in the FUNC menu is set to Simulta
82. e autofocus and then fully The camcorder will record the photo after a 10 second countdown The countdown appears on the screen 2 seconds when using the wireless controller O NOTES e Once the countdown has begun any of the following actions will cancel the self timer Pressing START STOP when recording movies or fully when recording photos Setting the camcorder to standby mode Changing the camcorder s operating mode Turning off the camcorder Video 69 Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction At times backlit subjects may appear too dark underexposed or sub jects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring overex posed To correct this you can manually adjust the exposure or use the automatic backlight correction as G POINTS TO CHECK Manual Exposure Adjustment 1 Open A the joystick guide 2 Select AV 4 Exposure and press Exposure i iw e The current exposure is locked Z e The exposure adjustment indicator o NET e i o and the neutral value 0 appear on the screen e The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will vary depending on the initial brightness of the picture e f you operate the zoom the brightness of the image may change 3 Adjust the lt p the brightness of the image as required then hide W the joystick guide e The exposure adjustment indicator will change to w
83. e the recording Video 77 To activate an effect mode Activate the selected effect while recording or in record pause mode CBN mode Activate the selected effect and then press to record the photo O NOTES e When you apply a fader not only the picture but also the sound will fade in or out When you apply an effect the sound will be recorded normally e The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you deactivate the selected digital effect or change the recording program e Faders cannot be used when recording video snapshot scenes or when pre recording is activated On Screen Displays and Data Code You can turn most on screen displays on or off BG jibe O jos Repeatedly press to turn the on screen displays on off in the following sequence Ca a mode e All displays on e Most displays off e Full screen display 100 mode e All displays on e Data code only e All displays off Li mode e All displays on e Regular displays only removes the histogram and information icons e All displays off BATT INFO 78 Video Pressing will turn off most of the icons and displays that appear automati cally but will not remove onscreen displays that were turned on manually for example onscreen markers the audio level meter or the joystick guide Only displayed in record pause mode not while recording About the Full Screen Display During the playback of movies and
84. e total size of the scenes you selected to copy exceeds the available space on the memory card Delete some recordings on the memory card LL 58 97 or reduce the number of scenes to copy LL 91 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 125 and initialize the memory LL 42 Write back the backup files and try dividing the scene again Cannot edit Could not move a scene in the playlist Cannot enter standby mode now The camcorder cannot enter standby mode if the remaining battery charge is too low Cannot play back There is a problem with the memory MW Cannot play back Cannot access the built in memory There is a problem with the built in memory Cannot play back Check the memory card There is a problem with the memory card 158 Additional Information ASO Cannot play the movies in the built in memory Initialize only using the camcorder The camcorder s built in memory was initialized using a computer Initialize the built in mem ory with this camcorder Q 42 Cannot play the movies on this memory card Movies cannot be played back from a 64 MB or smaller memory card Cannot play the movies on this memory card Initialize only using the camcorder The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer Initialize the memory card with this camcorder
85. ed 8 and the total recording time for the same day e You can select AW the year or month field and change lt gt the year or month to move faster between calendar months 4 Press to return to the index screen The orange selection frame will appear on the first scene recorded on the selected date O NOTES e You can change on what day to start the week for the calendar display m 150 e You can press to return to the index screen at any time Selecting from the List of Recordings 1 Open the original movies index screen You can select the original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card M 51 e You can press VIDEO SNAP to open the index screen for video snapshot scenes M 65 2 Open the list of recordings Scene Search O Date Selection e The list of recordings displays all dates in which recordings were made An orange selection frame appears on the day e The thumbnail shows a still image from the first scene recorded on E that day Below it will appear the number of scenes recorded P l and the total recording time for the same day 3 Select lt p the date month or year and move AV between recording dates 4 After selecting the desired date press 6 The index screen will appear with the selection frame on the first scene recorded on the selected date O NOTES e You can press to return to the index screen at any time Video 53 Selecting Only Scenes
86. ed 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 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 malfunction of such drive Canon USA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of the Equipment in conjunction with incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software
87. either for shooting video or for taking photos The way to set and use them was already explained in detail so we refer you to the relevant page in the Video section e Zoom M 47 e Quick Start 0 48 e Recording programs M 60 62 e Mini video light 0 64 e Self timer V 69 e Manual exposure adjustment and automatic backlight correction DO 70 e Manual focus adjustment 0 71 e Face detection M 72 e White balance M 74 e Image effects N 76 e Digital effects M0 77 110 Photos Printing Photos Printing Photos Direct Print The camcorder can be connected to any PictBridge compatible printer You can mark in advance the photos you want to print and set the desired number of copies as a print order m 117 P4 PictBridge Canon printers SELPHY printers of the CP DS and ES series and PIXMA printers marked with the PictBridge logo Can cass Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer 1 Set the camcorder to 3 mode single photo view You can select the photos in the built in memory or on the memory card M 51 Afterwards move the zoom lever toward T to return to single photo view 2 Turn on the printer 3 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable e Connection 4 Refer to Connection Diagrams MI 123 e f the device type selection screen appears select Computer Printer and press 6 1 E e ec appears and changes to f e The Gu print share button lights
88. enes 54 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 57 Pre selecting Recordings from the Index Screen 58 Deleting Scenes 60 Advanced Functions 60 Special Scene Recording Programs 62 Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture 64 Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings 64 Mini Video Light 65 Video Snapshot 68 Pre recording Function 69 Self Timer 70 Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction 71 Manual Focus Adjustment 72 Face Detection 74 White Balance 76 Image Effects 77 Digital Effects 78 On Screen Displays and Data Code 79 Digital Tele Converter 80 Audio Recording Level 81 Using Headphones 83 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 84 Using an External Microphone 85 Using the Custom Key and Dial Table of contents 13 86 86 87 91 Em Photos 93 93 94 95 96 96 97 99 Playlist and Scene Operations Dividing Scenes Editing the Playlist Adding Deleting Moving and Playing Back Copying Scenes Basic Recording Taking Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It Basic Playback Viewing Photos Deleting Photos Magnifying Photos during Playback 100 Additional Functions 100 102 103 104 104 105 105 106 107 108 111 111 113 116 117 Flash Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Taking Photos while Recording Movies Simultaneous Recording Light Metering Mode Slideshow Rotating Photos
89. eo snapshot scenes you want to watch and arrange their playback order e When the memory is initialized music files will be erased as well Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to transfer music files from the supplied Music Data CD ROM to the camcorder For details refer to the Music Transfer Utility Software Guide PDF file Video snapshot is deactivated if the camcorder is switched to playback mode or if the camera mode dial is set to a The Music Data CD ROM includes also extra music tracks that were not pre installed in the built in memory Transfer music files to the same memory that contains the video snapshot scenes you want to play back When music files are transferred to the built in memory E only or to amemory card after repeatedly recording and deleting recordings fragmented memory the movies and background music track may not be played back correctly In such case we recommend saving your recordings on a computer M 125 initializing the memory 42 transferring the music files and only then writing the video files back to the camcorder If the USB cable is disconnected while transferring music files to the camcorder it may not be possible to correctly play back those music tracks Delete the music tracks from the camcorder and transfer the music files again Video 67 Pre recording Function The camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press START STOP ensur
90. er adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance This indicates a need for service 31 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 32 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating order 33 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat When replacement of the power supply is required please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA 570 The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC For areas where 120 V AC power is not used you will need a special plug adapter Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Online product registration for
91. ernal Microphone When recording in very quiet surroundings the built in microphone may pick up the sound of the camcorder s internal machinery In such case we recommend using an external microphone Using the DM 100 Directional Stereo Microphone TD a EE Attach the optional DM 100 Directional Stereo Microphone to the mini advanced shoe Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe V 83 appears For details about using the microphone refer to the instruction manual of the DM 100 Using other microphones You can also use commercially avail able microphones Connect the exter nal microphone to the MIC terminal Use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply You can connect almost any stereo microphone with a 3 5 mm plug but audio recording levels may vary O NOTES e When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder p Wind Screen will automatically be set to 0B Off N Y e f the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted turn on the microphone attenuator MI 143 or adjust the audio recording level manually 1 80 MIC 84 Video Using the Custom Key and Dial You can assign to the button and dial one of five frequently used functions You can then adjust the selected function using the button and dial without having to access any menus CE Options Default value Exposure Manual exposure adjustment MA 70 Press to turn the m
92. es all data completely HF S10 EB Menu ff Initialize Gj S O Built in Mem or Mem Card Initialization method Yes O OK O 42 Preparations EB Menu O Initialize 521 O Initialization method Yes OK Press 6 to cancel the complete initialization while it is in progress All recordings Will be erased and the memory can be used without any problem IMPORTANT e Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings Lost origi nal recordings cannot be recovered Make sure you save important recordings in advance using an external device MI 125 e When the memory is initialized music files will be erased as well Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to transfer music files from the supplied Music Data CD ROM to the camcorder For details refer to the Music Transfer Utility Software Guide PDF file The Music Data CD ROM includes also extra music tracks that were not pre installed in the built in memory e Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter before initializ ing the memory While the initialization is in progress do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Preparations 43 Video This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies including recording playback advanced functions and playlist and scene operations Basic Recording Shooting Video TD a as 1 Set the camera mode d
93. es scenes recorded in MXP or FXP mode the maximum number of scenes in the playlist may be less than 999 Delete some scenes from the playlist LZ 89 Some scenes could not be deleted Movies that were protected edited with other devices cannot be deleted with this camcorder HZS Some scenes were recorded using another device and cannot be copied Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be copied to the memory card Task in progress Do not disconnect the power source The camcorder is updating the memory Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery pack The camcorder is set to photo mode You pressed while recording photos 43 mode This On photo could not be deleted Protected photos On cannot be deleted Remove the protection J2 107 This photo cannot be displayed You may not be able to display photos taken with other devices or image files created or edited on a computer This scene was recorded using another device and cannot be added to the playlist Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be added to the playlist 162 Additional Information ASIDO This scene was recorded using another device and cannot be copied Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be copied to the memory card Too many photos Disconnect the USB cable Disconnect the USB cable Try using a memory card reader or decrease the number of photos on the memor
94. ess fully To capture a photo sequence hold pressed down O NOTES e The data code of the photos will reflect the date and time of recording of the original scene 106 Photos e Photos captured from a scene with a lot of fast movement may be blurred Photos will be recorded on the memory selected for recording photos M 42 e Gy Photo Sequence Up to 100 photos can be captured at a time The photo sequence capture will stop when the end of the scene is reached playback will pause at the beginning of the following scene Photos will be captured at intervals of 1 30 second 1 24 second if the scene was recorded at a frame rate of ff PF24 Protecting Photos You can protect photos from accidental erasure Can cass Protecting Single Photos 1 In single photo view open the photo selection screen on Protect on Protect appears on the screen 2 Select lt gt the photo you want to protect 3 Press F1 to protect the photo On appears on the bottom bar and the photo cannot be deleted Press GED again to remove the protection 4 Repeat steps 2 3 to protect additional photos or press E twice to close the menu Photos 107 Protecting Photos from the Index Screen Options Individual Photos Opens the same screen described in Protect ing Single Photos Mm 107 Continue from step 3 of that proce dure to protect the photo Selected Photos Protects all the photos selected in a
95. ex screen and press PLAYLIST e H Before pressing PLAYLIST you can select the original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card to open the playlist of the respective memory M 51 e You can press VIDEO SNAP to open the playlist for video snapshot scenes M 65 2 Select AV lt p the scene you want to move 3 Press FUNC select Move and press Video 89 4 Move AV lt p gt the orange marker to the desired position of the scene and press 7 The original position of the scene and the current position of the marker are displayed at the bottom of the screen 5 Select BP Yes and press GED to move the scene O NOTES e You may not be able to move scenes in the playlist if there is not enough space available in the memory Playing Back Scenes in the Playlist with Music You can play back the scenes in the playlist set to background music 1 Open the playlist index screen e Open the original movies index screen and press PLAYLIST Before pressing PLAYLIST you can select the original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card to open the playlist of the respective memory M 51 e You can press VIDEO SNAP to display only video snapshot scenes in the playlist index screen 2 Open the list of background music tracks O JJ Select Music 3 Select AV a music track and press twice e You can press GED to listen to the track selected Press GED to stop the
96. exposed E Beach To record on a sunny beach without the subject being underexposed 4 Sunset To record sunsets in vibrant colors LA Spotlight To record spotlit scenes Video 61 Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture Select the P Programmed AE recording program to use functions like the white balance or image effects Select one of the other automatic exposure recording programs to control the shutter speed or aperture TE 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 Priority AE Set the shutter speed value The cam corder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value Use faster shutter speeds to record subjects moving quickly use slower shutter speeds to add motion blur emphasizing the feel of movement Av Aperture Priority AE Set the aperture value The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed Use low aper ture values larger lens opening to softly blur the background in a portrait use high aperture values smaller lens opening to get a wider depth of field giving a sharp focus all throughout a land scape P _Programmed AE Desired recording program When you select TV Shutter Priority AE or AV Aperture Priority AE do not press and continue instead with the following procedure To set the shutter s
97. fh Shade e oe 74 amp Cloudy 34 Tungsten sm Fluorescent 34 Fluorescent H s Custom WB Image effects S Image Effect Off 4 Vivid e 76 Gn Neutral s Low Sharpening p Soft Skin Detail c Custom Effect Additional Information 137 Menu item Setting options Digital effects E23 Digital Effect Off Gi Fade Trigger G2 Wipe GD Black amp White F2 Sepia G9 Art E23 Digital Effect Off Bi Black amp White E2 Sepia Drive mode O Single Continuous Shooting Hi Speed Continuous Shooting 4 Auto Exposure Bracketing Recording mode MXP High Quality 24 Mbps FXP High Quality 17 Mbps XP High Quality 12 Mbps SP Standard Play 7 Mbps LP Long Play 5 Mbps Simultaneous G23 Simultaneous Recording Off recording LW 3264x1840 MW 1920x1080 lt 3 Super Fine dl Fine g Normal Photo size quality LW 3264x1840 L 3264x2456 M 1920x1440 S 640x480 lt 3 Super Fine dl Fine z Normal 138 Additional Information T1 102 45 103 94 FUNC Menu Playback Modes movie playback playback of video snapshot scenes O available only in the original index screen O available only in the playlist index screen avail able in both not available in either C83 photo playback available only in single photo view available only in the photo index screen available in both n
98. g the Print Settings M 114 2 Select AV lt gt Trimming and press The trimming frame appears 3 Change the size of the trimming frame e Move the zoom lever toward T to shrink the frame and move it toward W to enlarge it Press CE to change the orientation of the frame portrait landscape e To cancel the trimming settings move the zoom lever toward W until the trimming frame disappears 4 Move AV lt P the trimming frame to the area you want to print 5 Press to return to the print settings menu e The print area selected will be indicated by a green frame within the thumbnail e To change other print settings and print the area you selected refer to steps 3 5 in Printing after Changing the Print Settings MQ 114 O NOTES e The trimming settings are canceled in the following cases When you turn off the camcorder When you disconnect the USB cable When you expand the trimming frame beyond its maximum size When you change the Paper Size setting e You may not be able to set the trimming settings for photos that were not recorded with this camcorder 116 Photos Print Orders You can mark in advance the photos you want to print and set the desired number of copies as a print order Later you can easily print out the print orders by connecting the camcorder to a PictBridge com patible printer 1V 111 You can set print orders for up to 998 photos Can cass POINTS TO CHECK
99. ge You inserted a MultiMedia Card MMC into the camcorder Replace it with an SD SDHC mem ory card compatible for use with this camcorder LL 40 Additional Information 159 If after the message disappears appears in red perform the following Turn off the cam corder and remove and reinsert the memory card If turns back to green you can resume recording playback Initialize the memory card A 42 Doing so will erase all the recordings on the memory card Connect the compact power adapter When the camcorder is in mode and is connected to a computer this message will appear if the camcorder is being powered by the battery pack Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder Could not add the scene s to the playlist One or more scenes could not be added to the playlist JA 87 The playlist can contain a maximum of 999 scenes If the playlist includes scenes recorded in MXP or FXP mode the maximum number of scenes in the playlist may be less than 999 Delete some scenes from the playlist LZ 89 Data includes scenes in MXP FXP mode Cannot copy to this memory card Movies recorded in MXP or FXP mode cannot be copied onto a memory card if it is rated Speed Class 2 Replace the memory card with one rated Speed Class 4 or higher Do not disconnect the USB cable or the power source while the camcorder is connected to a computer Cannot turn off the camcorder or change the operating mode When the camcorder is
100. gly Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode The camcorder offers 5 recording modes Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the memory Select MXP or FXP mode for better movie quality select LP mode for longer recording times The table on page 46 gives approximate recording times gn A CO 33 SP Standard Play 7 Mbps Desired recording mode O NOTES e AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be cre ated with the optional DW 100 DVD burner Use the software on the supplied Video Tools CD ROM to back up such scenes e The camcorder uses a variable bit rate VBR to encode video so the actual recording times will vary depending on the content of the scenes e The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the cam corder to 1 mode Video 45 Approximate recording times Recording mode gt Memory 4 32 GB Built in memory 4 GB Memory card 8 GB Memory card 16 GB Memory card 32 GB Memory card MXP 2hr 55 min 20 min 40 min 1 hr 25 min 2hr 55 min FXP 4 hr 10 min 30 min 1 hr 2 hr 5 min 4 hr 10 min XP 5 hr 45 min 40 min 1 hr 25 min 2hr 50 min 5 hr 45 min sp 9hr 35 min 1 hr 10 min 2hr 20 min 4hr 45 min 9hr 35 min Default value LP 12 hr 15 min 1 hr 30 min 3 hr 6 hr 5 m
101. hat cannot be enlarged 33 1 Move the zoom lever toward T e The photo is magnified by 2 times anda frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area e To further enlarge the photo move the zoom lever toward T To reduce the magnification times move it toward W 2 Move AV lt P the frame to the part of the photo you want to see enlarged To cancel the magnification move the zoom lever toward W until the frame disappears Photos 99 Additional Functions Flash You can use the flash to take photos in dark places C60 na Options Default value 44 auto The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject red eye reduction auto The flash fires automatically accord ing to the brightness of the subject The assist lamp lights up to reduce the red eye effect 5 flash on The flash always fires flash off The flash does not fire 1 Open A the joystick guide Flash rar 2 Select AV 4 Flash and press i e Press CE repeatedly to cycle between the flash modes e The icon of the selected flash mode appears 4 disappears after 4 seconds Example selecting red eye 3 Press PHOTO first halfway to activate ka the autofocus and then fully to record the photo Depending on the setting selected and shooting conditions the flash will pop up and fire After using the flash gently press the pop up flash to close it p to Using the VFL 2 Video Fl
102. he focus and set the best exposure and color control settings for beautiful videos and photos Video Snapshot Discover a new fun way to shoot video with video snapshot scenes M 65 Shoot short approx 4 second scenes and H arrange them into a video clip set to your favorite background music Cinema Mode Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the HE Cine Mode recording program MA 64 with the 24 fps progressive frame rate 2 For details about memory cards that can be used with this camcorder refer to Using a Memory Card 0 41 3 AVCHD is the new standard for recording high definition video With AVCHD specifications the video signal is recorded using MPEG 4 AVC H 264 compres sion and the audio signal is recorded in Dolby Digital Can play back my high definition video on other devices Needless to say you can connect your camcorder to an HDTV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends V 124 You also have the following options e You can easily play back video recorded on the memory card by inserting the memory card directly into AVCHD compatible TV sets and HDD or DVD recorders that feature an SD SDHC memory card slot For details refer to the instruction manual of your TV or digital video recorder e You can play back AVCHD discs of your recordings created using the optional DW 100 DVD Burner M 126 on the DVD Burner itself or on AVCHD compatible DVD players or Blu ray Disc players a Depending on
103. he custom image effect 1 Press 61 and select AW the custom setting options 2 Adjust lt p each setting as desired 3 When you finish all the adjustments press 627 then to save the settings and close the menu 76 Video Digital Effects TE Options Default value E Digital Effect Off Select this setting when you do not intend to use the digital effects Gi Fade Trigger 3 Wipe Select one of the faders to begin or end a scene with a fade from or to a black screen EJ Black amp White Records movies and photos in black and white G3 Sepia Records movies and photos in sepia tones for an old look Art Select this effect to add flavor to your recordings Only these digital effects are available in mode B Digital Effect Off Desired fader effect O The icon of the selected digital effect appears You can preview the digital effect on the screen Applying the Selected Digital Effect 1 Open A the joystick guide 2 Select AW fad Digital Effect and press P 9tal Effect PYM e The icon of the selected digital effect turns pd E green PET e Press 61 again to deactivate the digital effect its icon will turn white again To fade in out Activate the selected fader in record pause mode II then press START STOP to start recording with a fade in Activate the selected fader while recording then press START STOP to fade out and paus
104. he grounding electrode See figure 1 Lightning For added protection of this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time disconnect it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Objects and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result ina fire or electric shock Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 30 Damage Requiring Service Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d Ifthe product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions Improp
105. he selected scene This Scene Adds to the playlist only the scene marked with the orange selection frame Selected Scenes Adds to the playlist all the scenes selected in advance marked with a v checkmark Refer to Pre selecting Recordings from the Index Screen N 57 1 Open the original movies index screen You can select the original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card M 51 e You can press VIDEO SNAP to open the index screen for video snapshot scenes M 65 2 Select AV lt p the scene you want to add to the playlist or a scene recorded on the date you want to add to the playlist 3 Add the scene s to the playlist O B Add to Playlist Desired option Yes e When the operation is completed Scene s added to the playlist will be displayed Scenes are added to the playlist on the same memory they are recorded on Video 87 e Press PLAYLIST on the camcorder or on the wireless controller to switch between the original movies index screen and the playlist Original movies S Movies fo 7 ES Playlist SP Nov 3 204 at Ab re Hu SP Nov 3 2009 9 20PM 2 24 Playlist O NOTES e Deleting or moving scenes in the playlist will not affect the original recordings You can copy scenes from the built in memory to the memory card MA 91 to include in the memory card s playlist also scenes that were originally recorded in the built in memory e You may n
106. hite and the selected exposure will be locked e During exposure lock press GED twice to return the camcorder to automatic exposure O NOTES e This function can also be assigned to the custom key dial 1 85 e f the recording program is changed during exposure lock the cam coraer will return to automatic exposure 70 Video Automatic Backlight Correction When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them you can have the camcorder automatically correct for the backlight 1 Open A the eas guide BLC ENT 2 Select AV 33g BLC and press F A e 2 appears e Press 6 again to turn off the backlight correction d qo Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects In such case focus manually e Reflective surfaces e Fast moving subjects e Subjects with low contrast e Through wet windows or without vertical lines e Night scenes J as POINTS TO CHECK e Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure 1 Open A the joystick guide 2 Select AV Focus and press 7 The current focus is locked and MF appears FEOF 3 Push the joystick 4 or gt once to ry verify if the image is focused e The center of the screen will be magnified to help you focus more easily You can also turn off the focus assist function 1 144 e When face detection N 72 is activated instead of the center of the picture the camcorder will magnify the face of the per
107. ial to or at 2 Turn on the camcorder By default movies are recorded in the built in memory You can set the memory card as the recording media for movies 1 42 3 Press START STOP to begin oworr cao CD ie recording e Press START STOP again to pause the recording e You can also press START STOP on the LCD panel When you have finished recording 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off 2 Turn off the camcorder 3 Close the LCD panel 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 44 Video Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode e Be sure to save your recordings regularly QQ 125 especially after mak ing important recordings Canon shall not be liable for any loss or cor ruption of data O NOTES e About the Power Save mode If y Power Saving Mode is set to CD On DI 149 the camcorder will shut off automatically to save power when it is powered by a battery pack and is left without any operation for 5 minutes Press to turn on the camcorder e When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen In such cases you can turn on the LCD backlight QQ 31 or adjust the brightness of the LCD screen M 147 accordin
108. iginal movies index screen and press VIDEO SNAP e The button s blue light will turn on and only video snapshot scenes will appear in the index screen You can select the original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card M 51 e To play back the video snapshot scenes in the playlist press PLAYLIST 2 Open the list of background music tracks JJ Select Music 3 Select AV a music track and press twice e You can press GED to listen to the track selected Press GED to stop the playback e Select Off to play back the video snapshot scenes with their original sound 4 Back in the index screen select AV lt p the scene from which to start playback 5 Press or 1 to begin the video snapshot playback set to the background music selected e Press mi to stop the playback e Press VIDEO SNAP again to return to the normal index screen To delete a music track After step 2 in the previous procedure select the track you want to delete 1 Select Bb the icon and press GE 2 Select Yes and press 7 66 Video IMPORTANT e Music files transferred to the camcorder with the supplied software Music Transfer Utility may not be used without permission from the copyright holder except for cases permitted under applicable laws such as for personal use Make sure to follow applicable laws when using music files O NOTES e You can also add to the playlist 40 87 just the vid
109. iles back to the camcorder Indicators and Onscreen Displays lights up in red Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack J 27 d appears on the screen The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached so the remaining battery time cannot be displayed lights up in red A memory card error occurred Turn off the camcorder Remove and reinsert the memory card Initialize the memory card A 42 if the display does not change back to normal The memory card is full Replace the memory card or delete some recordings A 58 97 to free some space on the memory card 5 flashes in red on the screen The camcorder has malfunctioned Consult a Canon Service Center Even after stopping recording the ACCESS indicator does not go off The scene is being recorded on the memory This is not a malfunction 154 Additional Information The red ON OFF CHG indicator flashes rapidly 8 e 8 one flash at 0 5 second intervals Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty Con sult a Canon Service Center The red ON OFF CHG indicator flashes very slowly 8 e one flash at 2 second intervals The temperature of the battery pack is outside the charging range If the battery pack s tem perature is below 0 C 32 F warm it before charging it if it is above 40 C 104 F let the battery pack cool down before ch
110. ilities 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 product has not been used for some time please check all functions with the instruction book before using it 190 DIM 0909 Canon USA CANADA
111. in 12 hr 15 min Recorded in 1 920 x 1 080 resolution Movies recorded using other recording modes are recorded in 1 440 x 1 080 resolution GTI At the time of purchase the built in memory contains about 170 MB of music files 46 Video Zooming CAKE EE mode In addition to the optical zoom digital zoom is also avail able Q 142 10x Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward W wide angle to zoom out Move it toward T FH W TQ m W TQ telephoto to zoom in By default the zoom lever operates at a variable speed press gently for a slow zoom press harder for faster zooms O NOTES Keep at least 1 m 3 3 ft away from z the subject At full wide angle you can focus on a subject as close as Xy i 1 cm 0 39 in Aag A In or mode you can also EA SSE set ans ey Zoom Speed W Zoom out T Zoom in A 141 to one of three constant speeds 3 is the fastest 1 the slowest When Zoom Speed is set to M9 Variable When you use the T and W buttons on the wireless controller or LCD panel the zoom speed will be constant at BS Speed 3 The zoom speed will be faster in record pause mode than when actually recording except when pre recording M 68 is activated Video 47 Quick Start Function When you close the LCD panel with the camcorder on the camcorder enters the standby mode In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about 1 3 the power used
112. ing QA 143 Exposure o f o 70 G7 AF frame MA 142 61 Light metering mode M 104 Focus and exposure lock 1 93 62 Drive mode M 102 Flash QA 100 G3 Photo quality size 19 94 G4 Self timer A 69 5 Number of available photos On the memory card ex C3 In the built in memory Playing Movies During Playback O 9 20 PM Nov 3 2009 42 Data code QA 78 145 4 Joystick guide 1 35 Scene number 24 Introduction CE Viewing Photos O 17 250min Tv SH Ed 0 50 MF 0 85 MB 3264x2456 S 1 60 F28 a z 3 Histogram QA 105 Manual focus Q 71 Current photo Total number of File size photos Manual exposure 1 70 45 Photo number A 149 61 Photo size 1A 94 Protected photo mark MA 107 62 Aperture value 1 62 Date and time of recording 63 Shutter speed A 62 Introduction 25 2 Memory operation Record HE Record pause Bp Playback II Playback pause Pip Fast playback 444 Fast reverse playback Jp Slow playback el Slow reverse playback I gt Frame advance ll Frame reverse Remaining battery time e The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage of the full charge of CEE o o the battery pack The remaining recording playback time of the battery pack is displayed in minutes next to the icon e When dA is displayed in red replace the battery pack with a fully charged one e When you attach an empty battery pack the
113. ing a tripod AGC Limit Sets a maximum value for the automatic gain control e When recording in dark places the lower the maximum AGC limit the darker the scene will be recorded e The highest gain levels will be available when set to EB Automatic e This function can also be assigned to the custom key dial 1 85 Auto Slow Shutter The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting e Minimum shutter speed used 1 30 1 12 when the frame rate is set to GH PF24 1 15 when it is set to ff PF30 e The auto slow shutter can only be activated when the recording pro gram is set to P Programmed AE but the setting will not change even if you set the camcorder to gt mode e f a trailing afterimage appears set the slow shutter to gg Off e f amp camcorder shake warning appears we recommend stabilizing the camcorder for example by mounting it on a tripod Wind Screen The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors 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 the wind screen to Gi Off NY Microphone Attenuator Helos prevent audio distortions in due to high audio recording levels e Set the microphone attenuator to ig On Bw when the
114. ing you do not miss important shooting opportuni ties This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording ne m 33 qn 10 the joystick guide pen A the joystick guide Pre REC gy ore 2 Select AV Pre REC and press 6 e appears e Press 6r again to turn pre recording off 3 Press START STOP The scene recorded in the memory will start 3 seconds before START STOP was pressed O NOTES e While pre recording is activated the camcorder will not emit any notifi cation sounds 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 The thumbnail displayed in the movie index screen is based on when START STOP was pressed e Any of the following actions will deactivate the pre recording function Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 5 minutes Pressing FUNC 0m4 or VIDEO SNAP Changing the position of the camera mode dial Setting the camcorder to standby mode 68 Video Self Timer Cao wa O E Menu O fes or ej Self Timer On 9 O X appears mode In record pause mode press START STOP The camcorder starts recording after a 10 second countdown The countdown appears on the screen ia mode Press PHOTO first halfway to activate th
115. is in use Check the printer status Printing error Cancel printing disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer After a while turn the printer back on and reconnect the USB cable Check the printer status When you are printing using the amp button check the print settings Readjust trim settings The trimming settings for this photo were lost as a result of changes in the paper related set tings O NOTES About Canon PIXMA SELPHY DS Printers If the printer s error indicator flashes or an error message appears on the printer s operation panel refer to the printer s instruction manual e f you cannot solve the problem even after consulting this list and the printer s instruction manual contact the closest Canon Service Center refer to the list included with the printer 166 Additional Information Handling Precautions Camcorder Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum per formance Save your recordings periodically Make sure to transfer your record ings to an external device such as a computer or digital video recorder mM 125 and save them on a regular basis This will protect your impor tant recordings in case of damage and create more free space on the memory Canon shall not be liable for any data loss Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel Be careful when closing the LCD panel When using the wrist strap do not allow the camcorder to swing and hit an object
116. ity The HDMI OUT terminal on the camcorder is for output only Do not connect it to an HDMI output terminal on an external device as this may damage the camcorder Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to DVI monitors E Depending on the HDTV correct playback of personal video content may not be possible using connection 1 Try one of the other connections While the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using connection 1 there will be no video output from other terminals External Connections 121 Pr Cr OM EEN Red r fp pad Pb Cb Blue os CTC 100 S Component Cable Y supplied Green iF AUDIO AV Q White TIP NO STV 250N Stereo Video Cable supplied Red mg ii gt VIDEO Yellow mem gt O Whit ET Ot AV Q Ite T STV 250N Stereo Video Cable supplied Red Gp R 122 External Connections USB eo o mE px A I USB Cable SH supplied External Connections 123 Playback on a TV Screen Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends Playback on an HDTV using one of the high definition con nections will ensure the best playback quality CEB wo 1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV 2 Connect the camcorder to the TV Refer to Connection Diagrams Q 121 and select the most appropriate connection for your TV 3 Turn on the con
117. l Oe KAL 167 Troubleshooting 152 Tv recording program 62 U USB terminal 120 123 V Video snapshot 65 Volume 49 81 147 W White balance 74 Wide angle 47 Wind screen 143 Wireless controller 29 Z Zebra pattern 144 ZOOM lt 6 Ho 63 5 6 50554 bebe ex 47 Digital Zoom 142 Zoom speed 47 141 GHD only Additional Information 187 CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U S A Inc Canon USA with respect to Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment the Equipment purchased in the United States This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase The Equipment is warranted under normal non commercial personal use against defective materials or workmanship as follows Parts Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or comparable rebuilt parts for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase except for a defective Video Head which will be exchanged for a period of three months from the date of purchase Labor For a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase labor will be provided free of charge by our factory service centers or designated service facilities locat
118. le as a permanent record of your purchase This card is most important in order to be sure you are contacted right away should there be a safety inspection modification or product recall under applicable laws or regulations NO IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLIES TO THIS EQUIPMENT AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE GIVEN BY ANY PERSON FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS EQUIPMENT SHALL BIND THE UNDERSIGNED SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU CANON USA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE STORAGE CHARGES 188 LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA STORED ON THE EQUIPMENT S HARD DRIVE OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED AND EVEN IF CANON USA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CANON USA BE GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE EQUIPMENT SOLD BY CANON USA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING O
119. let before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual Accessories Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous Avoid magnetic or electric fields Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation They may cause picture interference or permanently damage the camera Water and Moisture Hazard of electric shock Do not use this product near water or in rainy moist situations 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Placing or Moving Do not place on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops e excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn ww Power Sources The CA 570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company Regarding other power sources such as battery power refer to instructions in this manual Polarization The CA 570 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2 prong plug a plug having one blade wider than
120. n for 5 minutes e Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off Auto power off will appear e In standby mode the camcorder will shut off after the time selected for the Quick Start setting Quick Start Select whether to activate the Quick Start function when you close the LCD panel in a recording mode M 48 and the length of time after which the camcorder will end the standby mode and shut off automatically Control for HDMI Activates the HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Con trol function When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV compatible with HDMI CEC using an HDMI cable you can control the camcorder s playback using the remote control of the TV e f set to g On when the camcorder is connected to a compatible HDTV using an HDMI cable the video input on the TV will automatically be set to the camcorder s video input Then you can use the up down left right buttons and the OK or SET button on the TV s remote control to play back your recordings Depending on the TV set additional settings may be required on the TV itself to activate the HDMI CEC function Refer to the TV s instruction manual Correct operation of the HDMI CEC function cannot be guaranteed even when connecting the camcorder to compatible TV sets If you cannot use the remote control of the TV set Control for HDMI to CB Off and operate the camcorder directly or use the camcorder s wireless controller The remote control of
121. nal photos or press twice to close the menu Histogram Display In single photo view you can display the histogram and the icons of all the functions used at the time of recording The histogram will be dis played also immediately after taking a photo Use the histogram as a reference to verify the correct exposure of the photo Photos 105 The area to the right of the histogram represents highlights and the left side represents shadows A photo whose Le LO LG os histogram skews to the right is rela tively bright while one whose histo Paang gram peaks to the left is relatively Shadows lt lt gt gt Highlights dark Pixel Count Capturing Photos from the Playback Scene You can capture a single photo or a series of photos from a previously recorded scene The size of the captured photo s will be MW 1920x1080 and it cannot be changed but you can select the photo quality J gt m 33 qn To select the photo capture settings EB Menu f Photo Capture from Video O Single Photo or Gi Photo Sequence Continue from the same menu Photo Capture Quality Desired photo quality The number displayed at the bottom indicates the approximate number of photos that can be recorded with the current quality setting To capture the photo s 1 Play back the scene containing the picture you want to capture 2 Pause the playback at the point you want to capture 3 Pr
122. ndicator is on or flashing The memory is full or it already contains the maximum number of scenes 3 999 scenes Delete some recordings LC 58 97 or initialize the memory QA 42 to free some space The point where was pressed does not match the beginning end of the recording There is a slight interval between pressing and the actual start of recording This is not a malfunction The camcorder will not focus Autofocus does not work on the subject Focus manually 19 71 The lens or Instant AF sensor is dirty Clean the lens or sensor with a soft lens cleaning cloth A 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 seem slightly warped This is not a malfunction Changing the operating mode between recording record pause playback P takes longer than usual When the memory contains a large number of scenes some operations may take longer than usual Save your recordings A 125 and initialize the memory LQ 42 Movies or photos cannot be recorded properly This may occur as movies and photos are recorded deleted over time Save your recordings QA 125 and initialize the memory QA 42 Cannot record a photo In mode You cannot take photos in this mode if the simultaneous recor
123. nected TV On the TV select as the video input the same terminal to which you connected the camcorder Refer to the instruction manual of the connected TV 4 Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode Mm 49 or 8 mode mM 96 Play back the movies or photos O NOTES e We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter e Connection 3 When you play back your 16 9 movies on standard TV sets with a 4 3 aspect ratio the TV set will switch automatically to wide screen mode if it is compatible with the Video ID 1 system Otherwise change the aspect ratio of the TV manually e To correctly play back movies recorded with x v Color QQ 141 on an HDTV compatible with this standard additional settings may be required on the connected HDTV Refer to the TV s instruction manual 124 External Connections Saving Your Recordings Saving Your Recordings on a Computer Movies recorded with this camcorder are saved in the built in memory CSD only or on the memory card Because space is limited make sure to save your recordings on a computer on a regular basis PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE With the software supplied on the Transfer Utilities CD ROM you can select scenes and save them on your computer s hard disk If necessary video files previously saved on a computer can be restored back to the camcorder The software on the supplied Video Tools CD ROM offers many options for organizing your video library editing
124. neous Recording Off Change the setting to take photos while recording video LZ 103 The wireless controller will not work Set g Wireless Remote Control to On Replace the battery of the wireless controller Connections with External Devices Video noise appears on the TV screen When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the power or antenna cables of the TV Playback looks fine on the camcorder but there is no image on the TV screen The video input on the TV is not set to the video terminal to which you connected the cam corder Select the correct video input There is no sound from the TV When connecting the camcorder to an HDTV using the CTC 100 S Component Cable make sure to connect also the audio connections using the white and red plugs of the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable 156 Additional Information The camcorder is connected using the optional HTC 100 HDMI Cable but there is no picture or sound from the HDTV Disconnect the HTC 100 HDMI Cable and then restore the connection or turn the camcorder off and then on again The camcorder is connected using the optional HTC 100 HDMI Cable but HDMI CEC does not work cannot play back using the TV s remote control Disconnect the HTC 100 HDMI cable and turn off the camcorder and the TV After a short while turn them on again and restore the connection 1 Control for HDMI
125. nes with Faces index screen Current scene Total number of scenes Scene length Timeline by Faces Recording date and time Frame selected for start of Timeline ruler playback Page slidebar 3 Select lt p the playback starting point from the segment ruler 4 Press to begin the playback You can select another scene and move between segment ruler pages in the same way as in the movie timeline screen M 55 O NOTES e For a single scene up to 100 segments changes in main subject will appear in the Timeline by Faces screen 56 Video Pre selecting Recordings from the Index Screen You can select in advance a number of original movies or photos from the index screen in order to perform certain actions on them collec tively all at once mode Delete M 58 copy 1 91 or add the selected scenes to the playlist 1 87 83 mode Delete M 98 copy 1 109 or protect N 108 the selected photos or mark all of them with print orders M 117 or trans fer orders V 135 a only SG ws 1 Open the movie or photo index screen e By mode Move the zoom lever toward W to display the index screen You can select the original movies or photos in the built in memory or on the memory card M 51 e You can press VIDEO SNAP to open the index screen for video snapshot scenes M 65 2 Open the selection screen MM Select Individual Scenes or Individual Photos e The selection
126. nging the position of the camera mode dial while the camcorder is in standby mode will reactivate the camcorder in the operating mode selected 48 Video Basic Playback Playing Back the Video a a jes 1 Set the camera mode dial to or a 2 Press BG gt e Even if the camcorder is off pressing 4 gt will turn on the camcorder in playback mode e The index screen appears after a few seconds 3 Move AV lt p the selection frame to the scene you want to D play back When you have recorded a large number of scenes you can display Y a slidebar below the scene thumbnails and browse jp through index pages then return A to select the desired scene 4 Press or G1 to begin the playback e Playback will start from the scene selected and continue until the end of the last scene recorded e Press again to pause the playback e Press to stop the playback and return to the index screen E gt Il E PLAYLIST BSE ep CD T STAR STOP W Adjusting the Volume 1 During playback open A the joystick guide BO ant ns 2 Select AW the top row af 3 Adjust lt p the volume 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 Video 49 Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s o
127. nition compare with standard definition TV broadcasts EG Approximately 6 times the number of pixels IP More than twice the number of scanning lines Full HD 1080 refers to Canon camcorders compliant with FULL FD high definition video composed of 1 080 vertical pixels 1080 scanning lines 1 Video is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to MXP or FXP mode In other recording modes the picture is recorded at 1 440 x 1 080 pixels What are the advantages of flash memory Your videos and photos are recorded in the built in Memory CIK only o on commercially available SD SDHC memory cards using AVCHD specifications Recording on flash memory means that there are no moving parts in the recorder unit of the camcorder To you it means a camcorder that is smaller lighter and faster In fact using the Quick Start function M 48 you can open the LCD panel and start recording within approximately one second Any New Functions Pre recording When pre recording M 68 is activated the camcorder starts recording video continuously into a temporary 3 second memory When you press the START STOP button the scene recorded will have started 3 seconds before you started shooting This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording Face Detection With face detection M 72 have the camcorder automatically detect people s faces and use this information to adjust t
128. njoy play back at the highest quality This cable sends both video and audio signals This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you use Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand accessories or products bearing the same mark Additional Information 179 Product Codes Provided Accessories CA 570 Compact Power Adapter BP 807 Battery Pack WL D88 Wireless Controller STV 250N Stereo Video Cable 8468A002AA D85 1792 000 D83 0770 000 3067A002AA D82 0590 002 IFC 400PCU USB Cable Optional Accessories 9370A001AA BP 819 Battery Pack 2589B002AA BP 827 Battery Pack 3185B002AA CG 800 Battery Charger 2590B002AA TL H58 Tele converter 3573B001AA WD H58 Wide converter 3572B001AA Protect Filter 58 mm 2592A002AA ND4L Filter 58 mm 2596A002AA VL 5 Video Light 3186B001AA VFL 2 Video Flash Light 3574B001AA DM 100 Directional Stereo Microphone 2591B002AA HTC 100 HDMI Cable 2384B001AA CTC 100 Component Cable 1719B001AA 55 650 Shoulder Strap 3123A001AA 55 600 Shoulder Strap 3122A001AA WS 30 Wrist Strap D81 1530 00 SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case 9389A001AA 180 Additional Information Specifications VIXIA HF S10 VIXIA HF S100 System e Recording System Movies AVCHD Video compression MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio compression Dolby Digital 2ch Photos DCF Design rule for camera system compatible with Exif Ver 2 2 and with DPOF Image compression JPEG Super Fine Fine Normal This camcorder
129. nnot be recorded simultaneously at IW 3264x1840 size while the digital tele converter N 79 is activated e f while recording video photos are recorded simultaneously at IW 3264x1840 size you may notice a very brief stop during the playback of the video at the point where was pressed e Photo quality will be higher when photos are recorded in Bs mode or in 1g mode during record pause Photos will be recorded on the memory selected for recording photos M 42 Photos 103 Light Metering Mode The camcorder measures the light reflected from the subject in order to calculate the optimal exposure settings Depending on the subject you may want to change the way the light is measured and evaluated ea CD 39 Options Default value fs Evaluative Appropriate for standard shooting conditions including backlit scenes The camcorder divides the picture into several areas and the light is measured in all of them to achieve the optimal exposure for the subject O Center Weighted Average Averages the light metered from the entire screen giving more weight to the subject in the center CJ Spot Meters only the area within the spot AE point frame Use this setting to adjust the exposure to match the subject in the center of the screen G Evaluative Desired option Slideshow You can play a slideshow of all the photos and even set it to music 05 Tag a 1 Open the photo index screen You
130. not inserted or is out of ink No paper Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper No amp print orders have been set No photos have been marked with a print order Paper error There is a problem with the paper The paper is not correctly loaded or the paper size is wrong If the paper output tray is closed open it to print A Paper jam The paper jammed during printing Select Stop to cancel printing After removing the paper set some paper again and retry printing Paper lever error Paper lever error occurred Adjust the paper selection lever to the proper position X photos could not be printed You attempted to use the print order settings to print X photos that were recorded with another camcorder have a different compression or were edited on a computer Print head not installed No print head is installed in the printer or the print head is defective Additional Information 2 165 amp Print order error You attempted to set more than 998 photos in the print order Printer cover open Close the printer cover securely Printer error A malfunction has occurred that may require repairs Canon PIXMA printers the printer s green power lamp and orange error lamp flash alternately Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer Unplug the printer s power cord from the power outlet and contact the appropriate customer support center or service center Printer in use The printer
131. ns like brightness and volume settings need to be adjusted by pushing the joystick lt gt 6 Press FUNC You can press FUNC to close the menu at any time O NOTES e A small font size is used in menu screens so you can see all options and current settings in one screen You can enlarge the font size by setting 6 Font Size to A Large but you may have to scroll down to find some menu options and only the icons of the current settings will be displayed Preparations 37 First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of ot ag na the camcorder before you can start using it The Date Time screen will appear automatically when the cam corder s clock is not set When the Date Time screen appears the year will be selected 1 Change AV the year and move gt to the month 2 Change the rest of the fields month day hour and minutes in the same way 3 Select BP OK and press CE to start the clock and close the setup screen O NOTES 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 built in lithium battery 1A 170 and set the time zone date and time again e The date appears in a year month day format only in the first setup screen In subsequent screen displays the date and time will appear as month day ye
132. nto it This message can appear also if condensation has formed LL 172 Wait until the DVD burner dries completely before resuming use The disc may not be loaded correctly Try removing the disc and reinserting it Error reading the data An error occurred while reading the recordings from the camcorder Additional Information 163 Check that the USB cable was not accidentally disconnected No disc Insert a disc into the DVD Burner This message can appear also if condensation has formed LL 172 Wait until the DVD burner dries completely before resuming use No photos There are no photos to add to the disc No scenes There are no scenes to add to the disc No scenes left to add There are no scenes that have not already been added to discs created previously No transfer orders No photos have been marked with transfer orders Q 135 Operation canceled The USB cable was disconnected and the operation was canceled Check the USB connection The scenes selected to be written on the disc include scenes recorded in MXP mode Add to the playlist in advance only those scenes recorded in other recording modes and select the Playlist option to create the disc Reading the disc Reading data from the disc Unable to recover data Could not recover a corrupted file Direct Print Related Messages Cannot print this photo You attempted to print a photo that was recorded with another camcorder has
133. nus cannot be accessed but the following settings can be changed in advance before setting the camera mode dial to Recording mode of movies Size quality of photos Your selection of recording media for movies photos Auto slow shutter Image stabilizer Backlight correction All settings under the setup menu s f and tabs e Even in one of the flexible recording modes C or the cam corder can help you with the settings For example you can use the Special Scene recording programs MA 60 to set at once all the optimal settings to match special recording conditions Playback For playback the camcorder s operating mode is determined by the position of the camera mode dial a lt and the BP Camera Play button Press m s gt to aS gt switch between camera recording mode and play Eb back mode Operating Onscreen Camera mode mode icon dial Operation NG A or mm Playing back movies z a Press index screen CX 49 AS Viewing photos single UI A a photo view QQ 96 O NOTES e When switching to a playback mode the memory selected for playback will be the same currently used for recording M 42 34 Preparations Joystick and Joystick Guide Use the joystick to operate the camcorder s menus O N SET 2 Press the joystick itself Ge7 to save Push the joystick up down left or right AV lt p to select an item or change settings the settings
134. o multiple times on the same sheet of paper Use the following table as a guideline for the recommended number of copies depending on the H Paper Size setting Paper Size CreditCard 9x13cm 10x 14 8 cm A4 Canon printer J PIXMA SELPHY DS 2 4 9 or 16 4 SELPHY CP ES 2 4 or 8 20r4 2 or 4 1 You can also use the special sticker sheets 2 SELPHY CP series only With the 8 photos sheet setting you can also use the special sticker sheets You can use 2 photos sheet or 4 photos sheet also when using wide sized photo paper with Default settings Printing after Changing the Print Settings 1 Select lt gt the photo you wish to print 2 Open A the joystick guide 3 Select AV the icon and press GED B The print settings menu appears B39x13cm TT Current paper settings paper ex B Photo size paper type and page layout Date printing SE na Bananas Print effect mm anna P i 5 pa said Number of copies Heopies 2 a IN Sere ee 4 In the print settings menu select AV lt gt the setting you want to change and press CE 5 Select AV the desired setting option and press 69 114 Photos 6 Select AV lt gt Print and press e Printing starts The print settings menu disappears when the print job is completed e To continue printing select lt gt another photo To cancel a print job 1 Press EF Stop while printing 2 Select 4 OK and
135. on the external monitor and adjust as necessary Auto Rotate Photos that were recorded in portrait orientation by turning the camcorder on its side will be rotated automatically and displayed correctly during playback pa Camera Setup 2 Menu item Setting options u O n Digital Zoom Ca Off C03 40x aM 200x Zoom Speed H Variable BS Speed 3 47 BY Speed 2 BY Speed 1 AF Mode 1 AF Instant AF AF Normal AF e AF Assist Lamp ES Automatic Q3 Off 101 Focus Priority 003 AiAF Frames 2 Center Frame Gia Off Image Stabilizer CD On W Ga Off eo AGC Limit Automatic 0dB O dB 6dB 6 dB e 12dB 12 dB 18dB 18 dB Auto Slow Shutter j On C3 Off e Additional Information 141 Menu item Setting options amo Ci Wind Screen ES Automatic C3 Off N b Microphone CO On Cua Ga Off Attenuator Digital Zoom Determines the operation of the digital zoom The color of the indicator indi cates the zoom NO tma e When activated the cam corder will switch automatically Optical zoom Digital zoom to digital zoom when you zoom White Light Dark in beyond the optical zoom blue mga range e With the digital zoom the Up to 10x 10x 40x image is digitally processed so 40x 200x the image resolution will deteri orate the more you zoom in AF Mode Select how fast the
136. oper 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 the built in memory E only or memory card only the file allocation table is altered and stored data is not physically erased Take the necessary precautions when you dis pose of the camcorder or memory card for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of private data If giving the camcorder or memory card to another person initialize the built in memory i only or memory card using the Complete Ini tialization option QQ 42 Fill it up with unimportant recordings and then initialize it again using the same option This makes recovering the original recordings very difficult Additional Information 171 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 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 view finder Never use tissue paper LCD Screen e Clean the LCD screen using a clean soft lens cleaning cloth e Condensation may f
137. or confirm an action On menu screens this is indicated by the icon If the joystick guide does not appear on the screen press or push the joystick AV lt p to display it The functions that appear depend on the operating mode e S 0 or eS mode Select aw a function and press 7 to change the setting With some functions you will need to make further adjustments lt p mode First select AW a row of functions then press 7 to operate the function in the middle or push the joystick 4 or jp to operate the function on the left or right respectively The joystick guide will minimize after 2 seconds When the joystick guide is minimized you can still adjust or turn on off the selected func tion you can also maximize A the joystick guide to select another function or hide V it altogether Using the Menus Many of the camcorder s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing FUNC In 1g mode menus cannot be accessed and except for a few exceptions most menu set tings will return to their default values For details about the available menu options and settings refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists o 137 Preparations 35 Selecting an Option from the FUNC Menu Following is an example of selecting a FUNC menu option in mode the operation is similar in 4 mode In playback modes the operation varies depending on the function selected so refe
138. order to the computer it will not be recognized Deleting all photos Removing all transfer orders Removing all print orders O NOTES e We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter Refer also to the computer s instruction manual Users of Windows Vista Windows XP and Mac OS X Your camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol PTP allowing you to transfer photos JPEG only simply by connecting the camcorder to a computer using the supplied USB cable without having to install the supplied software If you have no intention to use the optional DW 100 DVD Burner you can set or I8 USB Connection Type to L Computer Printer m 146 so the selection screen does not appear every time you connect the camcorder to a computer When the memory contains 2 500 photos 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 To transfer the photos in the built in memory copy them to the memory card in advance m 108 If you connect the camcorder to the computer while it is set to mode the process of creating scene thumbnails will start automatically In such case press CE Skip to stop the process and use the com puter s Safely Remove Hardware function Windows or Eject function Mac OS to end the connection to the camcorder Disconnect the USB cable set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection
139. orm on the surface of the screen when the temper ature changes suddenly Wipe it with a soft dry cloth Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its internal surfaces Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected Continued use may damage the camcorder Condensation may form in the following cases 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 tem perature e Place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust gradually to temperature changes before removing it from the bag 172 Additional Information When condensation is detected The camcorder automatically shuts off The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the location and weather conditions As a general rule wait for 2 hours before resuming use of the camcorder Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Consult a Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use Playback on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the NTSC
140. ot available in either Menu item Setting options d gt G Select Music Off list of background music tracks o 66 90 104 Select Individual Scenes 5 Remove All Selections Individual Photos 9 Remove All Selections HF 510 All Scenes All Scenes this date 91 Copy 3 655 This Scene Selected Scenes No Yes 0 9 No Yes 108 All Photos This Photo Selected Photos Add to Playlist All Scenes this date This Scene 87 Selected Scenes Divide O 86 Move 7 aja 8g E Protect 10 Individual Photos Selected Photos 9 Remove All Print Orders 0 99 copies 117 Individual Photos mil te Selected Photos 1 copy each Remove All Additional Information 139 Menu item Setting options Transfer Orders Individual Photos Selected Photos Remove All Rotate Delete All Scenes All Scenes this date This Scene Selected Scenes All Scenes This Scene No Yes All Photos This Photo Selected Photos Scene Search Calendar Screen Date Selection Scenes with Faces Setup Menus pas 03 Camera Setup 1 Menu item Setting options asi Rec Media Built in Mem Mem Card for Movies TIISIN Rec Media Built in Mem Mem Card for Photos Frame Rate EH 60i Standard fF PF30 07X PF24 x v Color C
141. ot be able to add to the playlist scenes that were recorded or edited using another device or scenes that were edited using the soft ware on the supplied Video Tools CD ROM and were then written back to the camcorder e You may not be able to add scenes to the playlist if there is not enough space available in the memory 88 Video Deleting Scenes from the Playlist Deleting scenes from the playlist will not affect your original recordings Options All Scenes Deletes all the scenes from the playlist This Scene Deletes from the playlist only the scene marked with the orange selection frame 1 Open the playlist index screen e Open the original movies index screen and press PLAYLIST Before pressing PLAYLIST you can select the original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card to open the playlist of the respective memory 1 51 e You can press VIDEO SNAP to open the playlist for video snapshot scenes M 65 2 Select AV lt p the scene you want to delete This step is not necessary to delete all scenes 3 Delete the scene Delete Desired option Yes OK O If you selected All Scenes you can press G to interrupt the operation while it is in progress Some scenes will be deleted nevertheless Moving Scenes in the Playlist Move the scenes in the playlist to play them back in the order of your choice 1 Open the playlist index screen e Open the original movies ind
142. ovies on the memory card Refer to the table below As of December 2008 the movie recording function has been tested using SD SDHC memory cards made by Panasonic Toshiba and SanDisk We recommend using memory cards with a Speed Class 4 or higher Memory card Capacity SD Speed Class Recording movies 64 MB or less S gt SD o memory cards 128 MB or more cLass cLass or higher Ss cLass alas Over 2 GB memory cards cLrass or higher 1 Movies cannot be recorded when the recording mode is set to MXP 24 Mbps or FXP 17 Mbps 2 Depending on the memory card used it may not be possible to record movies About the SD Speed Class The SD Speed Class is a standard that indicates the minimum guaran teed data transfer soeed of SD SDHC memory cards When you buy a new memory card look for the Speed Class logo on the package 40 Preparations Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder M 42 1 Turn off the camcorder Make sure the ON OFF CHG indicator is off ON OFF CHG Power 2 Open the memory card slot cover 3 Insert the memory card straight with the label facing up all the way into the memory card slot until it Clicks 4 Close the memory card slot cover Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted amp IMPORTANT e Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interch
143. peed or aperture value 1 Press F 2 Adjust lt p the shutter speed or aperture value to the desired value 3 Press E1 then to save the setting and close the menu 62 Video Shutter speed guidelines Note that on screen only the denominator is displayed Tv 250 indi cates a shutter speed of 1 250 second etc 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 30 To record in low light situations 1 60 To record under most ordinary conditions 1 100 To record indoor sports scenes 1 250 1 500 1 1000 To record from within a moving car or train or to shoot fast moving subjects such as roller coasters 1 2000 To record outdoor sports scenes on sunny days CN mode only mode only In mode when the frame rate is set to QE PF24 the shutter speeds available will be the following 1 6 1 12 1 24 1 48 1 60 1 100 1 250 1 500 1 1000 and 1 2000 Available Aperture Values F1 8 F2 0 F2 4 F2 8 F3 4 F4 0 F4 8 F5 6 F6 7 F8 0 O NOTES e Tv Shutter Priority AE 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 flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds Recording movies under fluorescent lights If the screen starts to flicker select Tv Shutter Priority AE and set the shutter speed to 1 100 e Av Aperture Priority AE The ac
144. perating mode e You may not be able to play back with this camcorder movies recorded on a memory card using another device O NOTES e Depending on the recording conditions you may notice brief stops in video or sound playback between scenes Special playback modes To enter the special playback modes use the wireless controller Mm 22 or the joystick guide M 35 There is no sound during the spe cial playback modes Fast playback Perform the following operation during normal playback Repeat to increase the BB gt gt playback speed to approximately 5x gt 15x 60x the normal speed Camcorder Open A the joystick guide Select AW the middle row Push the joystick jp toward 44 or pp Wireless controller Press lt lt or gt Slow playback Perform the following operation during playback pause Repeat to increase the playback speed 1 8 1 4 the normal speed Camcorder Open A the joystick guide Select AW the middle row Push the joystick qp toward lt 4 or J Wireless controller Press lt lt or gt Slow reverse playback will look the same as continuous frame reverse Frame Advance Reverse During playback pause press a or ins on the wireless controller to reverse a few frames approx 0 5 seconds or to advance one frame Hold the button pressed for continuous playback 50 Video Skipping scenes Camcorder Open A the joystick guide
145. playback e Select Off to play back the scenes with their original sound 4 Back in the index screen select AV lt p gt the scene from which to start playback 5 Press or G1 to begin the playback set to the background music selected e Press W to stop the playback 90 Video Copying Scenes You can copy original movies or the entire playlist only from the built in memory to the corresponding location on the memory card a jes Copying Original Movies Options All Scenes Copies all the scenes to the memory card All Scenes this date 7 Copies to the memory card all the scenes that were recorded on the same day as the selected scene This Scene Copies to the memory card only the scene marked with the orange selection frame Selected Scenes Copies to the memory card all the scenes selected in advance marked with a v checkmark Refer to Pre selecting Recordings from the Index Screen MI 57 1 Open the index screen of original movies recorded in the built in memory e Select the 5 tab under the UM icon M 51 e You can press VIDEO SNAP to open the index screen for video snapshot scenes M 65 2 Select AV lt p the scene you want to copy to the memory card or a scene recorded on the date you want to copy This step is not necessary to copy all scenes or previously selected scenes 3 Copy the scene s Im Copy G 1 Desired option Yes OK O Press
146. power may turn off without displaying 4 e 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 e 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 100 75 50 25 0 Remaining recording time When there is no more free space on the memory G End built in memory GE only or End memory card will be displayed and the recording will stop 8 24F progressive frame rate Select the 24F progressive frame rate A 60 to give your recordings a cinematic look You can combine this frame rate with the FH Cine Mode recording program to enhance the effect 5 Number of available photos Se4 in red There is no memory card in the camcorder in green 6 or more photos in yellow 1 to 5 photos in red No more photos can be recorded e When viewing the photos the display will always be in green e Depending on the recording conditions the number of available photos displayed ma
147. prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need e USA and Canada only The Lithium ion polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories First insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wire less controller 1 Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery gt holder LP 2 Place the lithium button battery with a the side facing up 3 Insert the battery holder a TO Tab To use the wireless controller Point the wireless controller at the camcorder s remote sensor when you press the buttons You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller from the front of the camcorder O NOTES e The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight Preparations 29 e f the wireless controller does not work check that 67 O Wireless Remote Control is not set to 0Gp Off tty M 148 Otherwise replace the battery Accessories Fasten the grip belt Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger and the START STOP button with your thumb To attach a shoulder strap Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length
148. r to the rel evant chapter as necessary 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AV the icon of the function you want to change from the left side column SP programmed AE Menu items not available will appear a R grayed out 3 Select lt p the desired setting from the available options at the bottom bar e The selected option will be highlighted in orange e With some settings you will need to make further selections and or press GE Follow the additional operation guides that will appear on the screen such as the icon small arrows etc 4 Press to save the settings and close the menu You can press to close the menu at any time Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AV lt b gt FE Menu and press EF to open the setup Language Time Zone DST menus Date Time Date Format You can also hold FUNC pressed ja a ioe down for more than 1 second or Nov 3 2009 9 20 PM press on the wireless controller to open directly the setup menus screen 3 Select lt p the tab of the desired menu 4 Select AV the setting you want to change and press Gen e The orange selection bar indicates the menu setting currently selected Menu items not available appear grayed out 36 Preparations e Move AV the orange selection bar to the tabs at the top of the screen to select a different menu step 3 5 Select AV the desired option and press CE to save the setting Some optio
149. ratio Wide sized photo paper is required Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It You can delete the photo recorded last while reviewing it within the time set for the 63 Photo Review Time option or immediately after E recording it if Photo Review Time is set to gg Off O CO 33 While reviewing the photo immediately after recording 1 Press 7 EJ If the joystick guide wasn t displayed while reviewing the photo it will appear now Press CE again 2 Select Yes and press F Photos 95 Basic Playback Viewing Photos To start directly in single photo view 1 2 5 Gag a Set the camera mode dial to 6B Press SP The last photo recorded will be displayed in single photo view Push the joystick lt gt to move between photos Push the joystick lt gt and hold it down to run quickly through the photos To get to single photo view from the index screen Pressing 5 gt when recording with the camera mode dial set to Or ng will open the movie index screen 1 Open the photo index screen M 51 You can select the photos in the built in memory or on the memory card e You can change the number of photos displayed per index page Select AV lt gt a photo e Move the orange selection frame to the photo you want to view e When you have recorded a large number of photos you can display AV a slidebar below the photo thumbnails and b
150. rch Scenes with Faces No scenes contain people s faces or no scenes were recorded using the face detection function Not available in Dual Shot You pressed a button that cannot be used in wg mode Set the camera mode dial to a or to set the camcorder to flexible recording mode Number of scenes already at maximum The maximum number of scenes 3 999 scenes has been reached Delete some scenes LL 58 to free some space The playlist can contain a maximum of 999 scenes Additional Information 161 Operation canceled The operation was canceled following user intervention Playlist is full Cannot divide the scene Scenes cannot be divided when the playlist already contains 999 scenes Delete some scenes from the playlist LT 89 Print order error You attempted to set more than 998 photos in the print order SID Reading the built in memory Reading data from the built in memory Reading the memory card Reading data from the memory card Scene recorded using another device Cannot divide the scene Scenes recorded using another device cannot be divided with this camcorder Some Or photos could not be deleted Protected photos On cannot be deleted Remove the protection J2 107 Some scenes could not be added to the playlist Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be added to the playlist The playlist can contain a maximum of 999 scenes If the playlist includ
151. reas that will lose detail in the high light areas will be identified while 779 Zebra 70 will identify also areas that are dangerously close to losing detail 00 Peaking The outlines of the subject are emphasized and shown in color to make it easier to verify that the subject is in focus Ea B amp W and Peaking In addition to activating the peaking function the picture will be shown in black and white to create an even greater con trast e The assist functions will not affect your recordings 144 Additional Information e This function can also be assigned to the custom key dial 1 85 Peaking Color Select the color of the emphasized outlines when Assist Functions is set to fi Peaking or E B amp W and Peaking Onscreen Markers You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the cen ter of the screen Use the markers as a reference to make sure your sub ject is framed correctly vertically and or horizontally e Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings Photo Review Time Selects the time to display a photo after it has been recorded e The review time can only be set when the drive mode is set to O Sin gle e f you press while reviewing a photo it will continue to be dis played indefinitely Press halfway or to return to the nor mal display bo amp Playback Setup Menu item Setting options AG NG N Maa Rec Media Built in Mem Mem Card 42 for Photos
152. rocedures e POINTS TO CHECK Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described e TI Reference page number within this manual To complete some operations you will need to refer also to other instruction manuals This will be indicated with the following icons Refer to the Digital Video Software instruction manual included as a PDF file in the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD ROM Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW 100 DVD Burner Text that applies only to the model shown in the icon e The following terms are used in this manual When not specified as memory card or built in memory the term memory by itself refers to both Scene refers to one movie unit from the point you press the START STOP button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording e The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera Unless indicated otherwise illustrations and menu icons refer to the i 16 Introduction Advanced Functions 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 For details about the available options refer to page 62 Lo jl Brackets are used to refer So FUNC P Programmed AE Portrait O to menu options as they arg Press
153. rowse lt gt through whole index pages Press e7 The selected photo is displayed in single photo view To get to the index screen from single photo view 1 2 Open A the joystick guide Select AV the fl icon and press Ge mi 96 Photos You can also move the zoom lever toward W to open the photo index screen Photo Jump Function When you have recorded a large number of photos you can jump 10 or 100 photos at a time 1 Open A the joystick guide 2 Select AV the f icon and press f ain Jump 10 photos a a 3 Select AV Gj Jump 10 photos or 495 Jump 100 photos 4 Jump lt gt the number of photos selected and press Ge 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 memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode e The following image files may not be displayed correctly Images not recorded with this camcorder Images edited on or uploaded from a computer Images whose file names have been changed Deleting Photos E You can delete those photos that you are not interested in keeping Can cass Deleting a Single Photo 1 In single photo view select lt gt the photo you want to delete 2 Open A the joystick guide 3 Select AV the icon and press Ge gt
154. s e Printing starts The Di button flashes and stays on when the printer finishes printing the photo e To continue printing select lt gt another photo VIDEO SNAP 112 Photos Selecting the Print Settings You can select the number of copies and other settings for printing Setting options vary depending on your printer model Can 08 Paper Size Available paper sizes vary depending on the printer model Ej Paper Type Select Photo Fast Photo Plain or Default 5 Page Layout Select Default Bordered or one of the follow ing page layouts Borderless The photo is enlarged and may be slightly cropped at the edges to fit the paper x photos sheet Refer to the sidebar on page 114 Date print Select On Off or Default Ry Print effect Available only with printers compatible with the Image Optimize function Select On Off or Default Canon PIXMA SELPHY DS printers You can also select Vivid NR and Vivid NR 2 Number of copies Select 1 99 copies Options Select MW lt b Paper Settings and press 6 to change all three settings consecutively O NOTES E e Print setting options and Default settings vary depending on the printer model For details refer to the printer s instruction manual Photos 113 x photos sheet Printing multiple photos on the same sheet When using Canon printers you can print the same phot
155. s 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 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word product refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF S10 A VIXIA HF 100 A and all its accessories 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Read these instructions Keep these instructions 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 defea
156. s settings O NOTES e The camcorder may mistakenly detect the faces of non human sub jects In such case turn face detection off e n certain cases faces may not be detected correctly Typical examples include Faces that appear at the edges of the picture 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 cannot be used when the shutter speed used is slower than 1 30 1 24 if the frame rate is set to REB PF24 or when the digital zoom is activated at more than 40x zoom dark blue area on the zoom bar 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 Gz PF24 Main subject Video 73 White Balance The white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects will always look truly white in your recordings EE POINTS TO CHECK e Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording pro grams Options Default value m Automatic The camcorder automatically sets the white bal ance for natural looking colors 8 Daylight To record outdoors on a bright day fa Shade To record in shaded places 2 Cloudy To record on a cloudy day 34 Tungsten To record under tungsten and tungsten type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting
157. screen appears 3 Move AV lt p between the scenes or photos in the index screen and press CE to select an individual scene photo e A checkmark y will appear on the selected scenes photos Press A again to remove the checkmark e Repeat this step to add all the scenes photos you want to include in your selection up to 100 Total number of scenes selected Selected scenes as S IS 5 SP Nov 3 2009 4 Press FUNC twice to close the menu Video 57 To cancel all the selections M Select Remove All Selections Yes OK O O NOTES e The pre selection of scenes photos will be canceled if you turn off the camcorder or change the operating mode e Scenes in the playlist cannot be included in the pre selection Deleting Scenes You can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping Deleting scenes allows you also to free up space on the memory T gt m 33 Options All Scenes Deletes all the scenes All Scenes this date Deletes all the scenes recorded on the same day as the selected scene This Scene Deletes only the scene marked with the orange selec tion frame Selected Scenes Deletes all the scenes selected in advance marked with a v checkmark Refer to Pre selecting Recordings from the Index Screen N 57 1 Open the original movies index screen You can select the original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card 51 e You can press
158. selection screen appears select DVD Burner and press GE e When the connection is completed No disc will be displayed 3 Insert a brand new disc into the DVD Burner e Use the OPEN CLOSE button on the DVD Burner to open and close the disc tray e After the disc is recognized an information screen will display the type of DVD you are creating and the estimated time and number of discs it will require based on the disc you inserted e f you inserted a DVD RW disc that already contains data The disc already contains data will be displayed To overwrite the data erasing the previous content of the disc press GE select Yes and press CE again 4 Press the start button on the DVD Disc Authoring Mode Burner kal G All Scenes 1 disc s e A progress bar will be displayed on the a teres screen Press the start button on the DVD Burner e After pressing the start button while the disc is being written the operation cannot be canceled e When the last disc is finalized Task completed will be displayed Take out the disc and close the disc tray When the data requires multiple discs After a disc is finalized it will be ejected automatically and a message will appear Insert the next disc and close the disc tray External Connections 127 To create an additional copy of the same disc After the operation is finished insert a brand new disc close the disc tray and repeat the operation IMPORTANT
159. son identified as the main subject If there is more than one person in the picture you can select the main subject manually Focus ONES Video 71 4 Adjust lt gt the focus as required e f you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks push the joystick Bb toward a and hold it pressed down until MF changes to 5 Push the joystick W to hide the joystick guide e The selected focus Will be locked e During focus lock press 6E1 twice to return the camcorder to autofocus O NOTES e This function can also be assigned to the custom key dial 1 85 Face Detection You can have the camcorder automatically detect people s faces and use this information to adjust the focus and set the best exposure and color control settings for beautiful videos and photos When there are a number of people in the picture one person with the white face frame will be determined to be the main subject You can also select the main subject manually so the camcorder optimizes the settings for the per son selected TE G POINTS TO CHECK 1 Open A the joystick guide 2 Select AV Face Detection By default face detection is activated I9 If the function was turned off press G to turn it on 72 Video 3 If there is more than one person in the picture select lt gt the main subject Move the white detection frame to the person for whom you want to optimize the camcorder
160. splay becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program For details about the available options refer to page 61 J EE O P Programmed AE O Portrait Press GED to display the Special Scene SCN recording programs Desired recording program O NOTES e Night Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes White points may appear on the screen Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes In such case adjust the focus manually To avoid camcorder blur blur due to the camcorder moving we recommend using a tripod IN a mode slower shutter speeds are used so blur is more likely to occur Stabilize the camcorder for example by mounting it on a tripod e Portrait X Sports amp Beach sg Snow The picture may not appear smooth during playback e 9 Portrait The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in T e 8 amp Snow Eg8 Beach The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places Check the image on the screen 60 Video Options Default value D Portrait The camcorder uses a large aperture to achieve a sharp focus on the sub ject while blurring the background A Sports To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf D Night To record in low light situations 8 Snow To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being under
161. supports Exif 2 2 also called Exif Print Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers By connecting to an Exif Print compliant printer the camcorder s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized yielding extremely high quality prints e Television System 1080 60i Recordings made with the PF24 PF30 frame rate are converted and recorded on the memory as 60i e Recording Media Built in flash memory 32 GB SD or SDHC SD High Capacity memory card not included SD or SDHC SD High Capacity memory card not included e Maximum Recording Time approximate figures 32 GB built in memory MXP mode 2 hr 55 min FXP mode 4 hr 10 min XP mode 5 hr 45 min SP mode 9 hr 35 min LP mode 12 hr 15 min Commercially available 16 GB memory card MXP mode 1 hr 25 min FXP mode 2 hr 5 min XP mode 2 hr 50 min SP mode 4 hr 45 min LP mode 6 hr 5 min e Image Sensor 1 2 6 inch CMOS approx 8 590 000 pixels Effective pixels Movies approx 6 010 000 pixels using Digital Tele converter approx 2 070 000 pixels Photos L M S approx 8 020 000 pixels Photos LW MW approx 6 010 000 pixels e LCD Screen 2 7 in wide TFT color approx 211 000 dots e Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone e Lens f 6 4 64 mm F 1 8 3 0 10x optical zoom 35 mm equivalent Movies 43 5 435 mm Photos L M S approx 39 9 399 mm Photos LW M
162. 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 Martinique most of South America except in Argentina Brazil and Uruguay Asia Only in Japan the Philippines South Korea Taiwan and Myanmar Oceania US territories Guam American Samoa etc and some Pacific islands like Micronesia Samoa and Tonga Additional Information 173 System Diagram availability differs from area to area Optional accessories not listed below are described in more detail in the following pages DEEP io iD o D D AVCHD discs Photo DVDs o OD o DN a ee ee pe ye PictBridge compatible printers Card reader writer l Computer I O dD da TV HDTV Oo x 90 Mini ADVANCED SHOE VCR DVD recorder Accessories that are compatible with the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be attached to this camcorder Look for the Mini ADVANCED SHOE logo to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe SS 600 S5 650 Shoulder Strap SD SDHC memory card WS 30 Wrist Strap DTC 100 D Terminal Cable 3 WL D88 Wireless Controller CTC 100 Component Cable 6 CA 570 Compact Power Adapter CTC 100 S Component Cable DW 100 DVD Burner 0 STV 250N Stereo Video Cable
163. t the audio recording level of the built in or an external microphone You can display the audio level indicator while recording Ta CO 33 an Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level 2 Select AW 8 Mic Level and press 6 The manual adjustment icon M will appear to the left of the audio level indicator and the manual adjustment bar orange will appear D m t 1 Open A the joystick guide pen ca M ta las Mic Level ROWEN below it 3 Adjust lt P gt the audio level as Manual audio level adjustment necessary mY 0 As a guideline adjust the audio EU Audio level indicator recording level so that the audio level meter will go to the right of the 12 dB mark yellow area only occasionally 4 Hide V the joystick guide e The audio level selected will be locked and the audio level adjustment bar will turn white e Press GED twice to return the camcorder to automatic adjustment of the audio recording level Audio level adjustment bar 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 EB Menu O fe Audio Level Indicator On O 80 Video O NOTES e When the audio level meter reaches the red point O dB mark the sound may be distorted e f the audio level is too high
164. t 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 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 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 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall out
165. that Contain People s Faces If you recorded movies with the Face Detection function M 72 acti vated the camcorder can narrow down the scenes shown in the index screen leaving only those scenes where a face was detected 1 Open the movie index screen BIN You can select the original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card M 51 2 Narrow down the scenes displayed in the index screen O Scene Search Scenes with Faces e The index screen will display only those scenes that contain people s faces 3 Select AV lt p the scene you want to play back O NOTES e You can press to return to the normal index screen at any time Selecting the Playback Starting Point If you have a very long scene you may want to start playing back the scene from a certain point You can use the movie timeline to break the scene to segments at fixed time intervals rang ing from 6 seconds to 6 minutes If you recorded movies with the Face Detec tion function activated you can display the scene divided into segments every time the camcorder registered a change in the main subject of the scene M 72 T gt m 33 BATT INFO an 54 Video Movie Timeline 1 Open the original movies index screen BIN You can select the original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card M 51 2 Select AV lt p the scene you want to view and press e The Timeline screen appears The large thumbnail
166. the TV can only be used to play back movies or photos PB or gH Mode only If the camcorder is connected to the TV while it is set to a recording mode depending on the TV used turn ing off the TV will automatically turn off the camcorder even if it is recording at the time Photo Numbering Select the photo numbering method to be used ona new memory card Photos are automatically assigned consecutive num bers from 0101 to 9900 and stored in folders containing up to 100 pho tos Folders are numbered from 101 to 998 E Reset Photo numbers will restart from 101 0101 every time you insert anew memory card Additional Information 149 Gd Continuous Photo numbers will continue from the number following that of the last photo recorded with the camcorder e f the memory card you insert already contains a photo with a larger number a new photo will be assigned a number one higher than that of the last photo on the memory card e We recommend using the Gg Continuous setting e The photo number indicates the name and location of the file on the memory card For example the file name of a photo numbered 101 0107 is IMG 0107 JPG stored under the folder DCIM 101 CANON Firmware You can verify the current version of the camcorder s firm ware This menu option is usually unavailable Language and Date Time Setup Menu item Setting options Language CESTINA DEUTSCH EAAHNIKA ENGLISH
167. the current scene G1 ll b Frame backward forward e Press or to stop the playback and cancel the division of the scene 4 Select lt p the icon and press GED to divide the scene 5 Select Yes and press 7 The video from the division point to the end of the scene will appear as a new scene in the index screen O NOTES e When advancing reversing frames while dividing a scene the interval will be longer than in regular frame advance reverse e f the scene cannot be divided at the point where you paused the play back advance reverse a frame and then divide the scene e The following scenes cannot be divided Scenes included in the scene pre selection marked with a v checkmark Remove the selection mark in advance Video snapshot scenes and other scenes that are too short less than 3 seconds 86 Video Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder e Scenes cannot be divided within 0 5 seconds from the beginning or the end of 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 Editing the Playlist Adding Deleting Moving and Playing Back Create a playlist to play back only the scenes you prefer and in the order of your choice T gt um 33 an Adding Scenes to the Playlist Options All Scenes this date Adds to the playlist all the scenes that were recorded on the same day as t
168. the device used correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD compatible In such case play back the recordings on the memory card using the camcorder 9 AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be created with the optional DW 100 DVD burner Use the software on the supplied Video Tools CD ROM to back up such scenes 10 11 Table of contents E Introduction 8 16 18 18 20 23 Enjoying High Definition Video with your Camcorder About this Manual Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD ROMs Names of Parts Screen Displays m Preparations 27 27 29 31 Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Basic Operation of the Camcorder Operating Modes Joystick and Joystick Guide Using the Menus First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time Changing the Language Changing the Time Zone Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Selecting the Memory for the Recordings Initializing the Built in Memory M only or Memory Card 12 Table of contents E Video 44 Basic Recording 44 Shooting Video 45 Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode 47 Zooming 48 Quick Start Function 49 Basic Playback 49 Playing Back the Video 51 Selecting what Recordings to Play Back 52 Searching for Sc
169. ties in Canada This limited warranty covers all defects except where a The loss or damage to the product results from i accident natural disaster mishandling abuse neglect unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions contained in the instruction manual ii the use of accessories attachments products supplies parts or devices with the Equipment that do not conform to Canon specifications or that cause abnormally frequent service problems iii repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility iv defective batteries or any exposure to water sand or dirt v shipping claim must be presented to the shipper b Any serial number on the video equipment is altered or removed c The Equipment is used for commercial professional or industrial purposes This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet exterior finish of the Equipment media nor does it apply to Equipment purchased outside Canada If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive Canon Canada recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the event of a failure or other malfunction of such drive TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Equipment in its original carton box or equivalent properly packed fully insured with shipping charges prepaid together with a copy of your bill of sale or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem to any of the Canon Service Fac
170. ton 1 49 HH pause button M 49 E stop button M 49 PHOTO button CQ 93 12 Zoom buttons 1 47 3 SET button IIb frame advance button Q 50 15 PP fast forward button JA 50 DISP on screen display button M 54 78 Screen Displays Recording Movies BOO DAG 0 Q ae 1 6 2 GG 2 o D i LG 1G D ESA 2 Basraa 1 Operating mode 1 33 Remaining recording time On the memory card 5 In the built in memory 17 Image stabilizer 19 143 24F progressive frame rate 2 Recording program M 60 62 64 3 White balance 1 74 4 Image effect A 76 5 Digital effect A 77 CO 26 64 6 Recording mode M 45 Face detection 1 72 Photo ue gg Vara sereen of 8 aea 9 x v Color EQ 141 R t ff 148 eer o a Audio level indicator QA 80 9 AGC automatic gain limit QQ 143 i l Microphone attenuator V 143 Si Un and Mini advanced shoe M 83 Has 4 Pre recording A 68 5 Headphone output M 81 M ti 26 F ee 6 Level marker QA 145 A LAF Insta Backlight correction 1 71 MF Manual focus N 71 a Remaining battery time A 26 Digita Teleconverter LU 79 5 While recording during playback 29 Mini video light LL 64 Scene counter hours minutes seconds In record pause mode Total number of scenes Introduction 23 C6 Recording Photos LAF 218min 65 GD G W O 6 B7 G2 83 G9 Zoom M 47 Camcorder shake warn
171. ttery 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 W will appear and the remaining battery time will not be displayed 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 Do 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 cards 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 e Check the direction before inserting the memory card Forcing a mem ory card into the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the mem ory card or the camcorder e Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card Additional Information 169 e SD SDHC memory cards have a physical switch to prevent writing on the card so as to avoid the accidental erasure of the card s content To write protect the memory card set the switch to the LOCK position
172. tual range of values available for selec tion 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 appropri ate 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 Video 63 Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the FF Cine Mode recording program Combine this recording program with the 24 fps progressive cere A frame rate G23 PF24 to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema Mode ro m 33 qn To set the H Cine Mode recording program P Programmed AE H Cine Mode To change the frame rate O E Menu fm Frame Rate E PF24 O Mini Video Light You can turn on the mini video light to shoot video or take photos in dark places CE EE 1 Open A the joystick guide dab cae alanis Video Light IF ET 2 Select AV Video Light and press EG e The mini video light pops up and K appears on the screen on e Press GED again to turn the mini video light off and gently press the pop up mini video light to close it O NOTES e We recommend not using the mini video light while the optional Wide con
173. ured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies This product is licensed under AT amp T patents for the MPEG 4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG 4 compliant video and or decoding MPEG 4 compliant video that was encoded only 1 for a personal and non commercial purpose or 2 by a video provider licensed under the AT amp T patents to provide MPEG 4 compliant video No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG 4 standard e About the music files License number R 0801324 Composer Keita Miyahara Track names The new legend Speed rock Amazing story Hit the ceiling The techno light Enjoying High Definition Video with your Camcorder Preserve your most treasured memories be it unforgettable scenery or cherished moments spent with family and friends with high definition video recordings of a quality second only to actually being there What is High Definition Video 1 080 lines Capture the finest detail like the movement or shine of a single strand of hair Your camcorder features a full high definition image sensor Full HD CMOS that captures video at a resolution of 1 920 x 1 080 pixels This results in video recordings of unparalleled high quality fine detail and lifelike vivid colors How does full high defi
174. vary depending on recording conditions and subjects e When the flash is used continuous shooting speed will decrease to approx 2 1 photos second Continuous shooting speed will decrease also when using slow shutter speeds 1 30 or slower 102 Photos Taking Photos while Recording Movies Simultaneous Recording You can record photos even while the camcorder is set to mode Moreover you can capture the photo at the same time you are record ing video Photos recorded with simultaneous recording will have the same aspect ratio of movies 16 9 In 1g mode the size quality of photos taken while recording video simultaneous recording will be determined by the setting selected with this procedure the size quality of photos taken in record pause mode will be determined by the photo size set in mode M 94 Te CO 33 TV Simultaneous Recording Off Desired photo size Desired photo quality Press G to move back and forth between size and quality selection The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of photos that can be recorded with the current quality size setting CPCT o TE While recording or in record pause mode press to capture the photo O NOTES e The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the cam H corder to 1 mode e Photos cannot be recorded simultaneously while the digital zoom or a digital effect is activated e Photos ca
175. verter or Tele converter is attached its shadow can appear on the screen e The mini video light cannot be turned on while recording 64 Video Using an External Video Light You can use the optional VL 5 Video Light or VFL 2 Video Flash Light when you need a video light that is stronger than the built in mini video light Attach the optional video light to the mini advanced shoe e Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe N 83 e g appears when you turn on the optional video light ON or AUTO For details about using the optional video light refer to the instruction manual of the accessory used Video Snapshot Record a series of short scenes and combine them with music to add a new level of enjoyment to your movies By changing the background music you can give your scenes an entirely new feel Recording Video Snapshot Scenes TIEDET EE 1 Press VIDEO SNAP The button s blue light will turn on and a blue border appears on the screen VIDEO SNAP 2 Press START STOP e The camcorder records for about 4 seconds the blue frame serves as a visual progress bar and then automatically returns to record pause mode e When the camcorder stops recording the screen will momentarily turn black as if a camera shutter had released e In the movie index screen video snapshot scenes are indicated with the mark Video 65 Combining Video Snapshot Scenes with Music CF a es 1 Open the or
176. when recording saving energy when you are using a battery pack Additionally when you open the LCD panel the camcorder is ready to start recording in approximately 1 second allowing you to record the subject right away The actual time required varies depending on the shooting conditions COLE wa With the camcorder on and in a recording mode close the LCD panel A beep will sound and the green ON OFF CHG indicator will change to orange to indicate the camcorder entered standby mode 2 When you wish to resume recording open the LCD panel The ON OFF CHG indicator turns back green and the camcorder is ready to record O IMPORTANT e Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode while the ON OFF CHG indicator is lit in orange O NOTES e The camcorder will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing or while a menu is being displayed The camcorder may also not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the memory card slot cover is open or when the battery charge is too low Check that the ON OFF CHG indicator changes to orange e The camcorder will shut off if left in standby mode for 10 minutes regardless of the f7 Power Saving Mode setting 1 149 Press to turn on the camcorder e You can select the length of time until shut off or turn off the Quick Start function altogether with the 6 Quick Start setting MD 149 e Cha
177. will show the first frame of the scene Below it the timeline ruler shows frames taken from the scene at fixed intervals e Press again to return to the index screen Current scene Total number of scenes Timeline _ KET scene length bee 0 01 31 1 I Nov 3 2009 9 20PM Recording date and time 6sec Interval between frames Timeline ruler Ya sf al go a Page slidebar Frame selected for start of playback 3 Select lt p the playback starting point from the timeline ruler 4 Press to begin the playback To select another scene Move AV the orange selection frame to the large thumbnail and select lt p another scene To move between timeline ruler pages F Move AV the orange selection frame to the slidebar below the ruler and display lt p the previous next 5 frames in the scene To change the interval between frames O Desired interval O Video 55 Changes in the Scene s Main Subject 1 Open the Scenes with Faces index screen e Refer to Selecting Only Scenes that Contain People s Faces M 54 e You can select the original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card 51 2 Select AV lt p the scene you want to view and press l e The Timeline by Faces screen appears The large thumbnail shows the point at which a face was first detected Below it frames are taken from the scene every time the main subject detected by the camcorder changed e Press to return to the Sce
178. x screen to select a scene or photo By default the index screen will show up to 6 items scenes or photos Move the zoom lever toward W to show up to 15 items per screen Move it toward T to return to the default index screen display Movies mp Movies pata o Pita sip LO tel KAT A SP Nov 3 2009 9 20PM 2 45 W 15 scenes photos oa T 6 scenes photos am PG SP Nov 3 2009 9 20 A 2 45 Searching for Scenes From the original movies index screen you can search for recordings you made on a particular date for example to find all the movies you shot during a special event You can also search for scenes that con tain people s faces S sas Selecting from the Calendar Screen 1 Open the original movies index screen You can select the original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card M 51 e You can press VIDEO SNAP to open the index screen for video snapshot scenes M 65 2 Open the calendar screen O Scene Search Calendar Screen e The calendar screen appears e Dates that contain scenes that is movies were recorded on that date appear in white Dates without recordings appear in black 3 Move AV lt p the cursor to the desired date 52 Video e When you move the cursor to a date displayed in white a thumbnail showing a still image from the first scene recorded on that date will be displayed next to the calendar Below it will appear the number of scenes record
179. y card to fewer than 2 500 photos lf a dialog box appeared on the computer screen close it Disconnect the USB cable and restore the connection after a short while Cr Transfer order error You attempted to set more than 998 transfer orders Reduce the number of photos marked with transfer orders Unable to recognize the data You transferred data to the camcorder recorded in a different television system PAL or SECAM Unable to recover data Could not recover a corrupted file Messages Related to the Optional DW 100 DVD Burner If an error message appears while the camcorder is connected to the optional DW 100 DVD Burner refer to the following section and also to the instruction manual of the DVD Burner Cannot read the disc Check the disc During disc recording mode this message can appear when a commercially available DVD disc a DVD disc containing movies software etc or an 8 cm mini DVD disc is inserted During disc playback mode this message can appear when a commercially available DVD disc or a brand new DVD disc is inserted The memory card slot cover is open Close the cover after correctly inserting the memory card O 41 Connect the compact power adapter The camcorder is being powered by the battery pack Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder Close the memory card slot cover i Disc access failure Check the disc There was an error when reading the disc or attempting to write o
180. y not decrease even after a recording has been made or may decrease by 2 photos at once 26 Introduction 3a Preparations NG This chapter describes basic operations such as navigating the menus and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter Charge the battery pack before use For approximate charging times and recording playback times with a fully charged battery pack refer to the tables on pages 176 177 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 Press the battery pack softly into the battery attachment unit and slide it up until it clicks in place ON OFF CHG charge indicator E 5 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off e f the camcorder was on the green ON OFF CHG indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder After a moment the ON OFF CHG indicator will start flashing in red battery pack charging The red ON OFF CHG indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged ON OFF CHG POWER Preparations 27 e f the indicator flashes quickly refer to Troubleshooting 1V 152 To remove the battery pack 1 Slide BATT

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