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1. 45 Spotlight recording program 45 Sunset recording program 45 Telephoto 2 aasahan a a GWA KGG AA 36 illa doe eed ed al eee obec 42 Transfer order 89 Transferring to a computer MOVES 624 c 0ueeedenta Sedan ue 82 PHOWS maam BAKA KAPA BULAG WA 86 TIPOA ac sreang Othe cuore ae 2 117 Troubleshooting 101 Tv recording program 46 132 USB terminal 78 Viewfinder Xa sala pba S AA WA ane ace 35 VOLUME 3 2 24 one See e shame abt kg 39 97 White balance 50 Wide angle 0 aaa 36 Wind screen aoaaa nnana 94 95 Wireless controller 24 ZOO ioe oe ete crass rate Lia PANO an aa 36 Digital ZOOM eset eee ecw eee Sow 93 Zoom speed 36 93 CIE only 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 p
2. M D Y Jan 1 2008 12 00 AM D M Y 1 Jan 2008 12 00 AM Calendar Start Day Saturday Sunday Monday Date Format Select the date format to be used for most on screen displays and if selected for the date printed on photos Calendar Start Day Select the day on which the week starts for the calendar display 0 41 EE Information Screens Menu item Setting options o Gd A fF HDD Info eoe o o o Memory Card Info J e Battery Info J J HDMI Status e o cc o HDD Info Memory Card Info Displays a screen where you can verify how much of the hard disk or the memory card is currently in use P total recording time and 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 99 Additional Information Battery Info Displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge as a percentage and the remaining recording time 788 103 mode or playback time P CG mode HDMI Status Displays a screen where you can verify the standard of the video output signal from the HDMI OUT terminal 100 Troubleshooting If you have a pro
3. 85 External Connections 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 Video output will be in standard definition although the original scenes are in high definition E2 N Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection c Refer to Connection Diagrams QQ 79 Recording 1 External device Load a blank cassette or disc and set the device to record pause mode 2 Camcorder Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause playback shortly before the scene 3 Camcorder Resume playback 4 External device Begin recording when the scene you wish to copy appears Stop recording when copying is complete 5 Camcorder Stop playback O NOTES e We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter e By default on screen displays will be embedded in the output video signal You can change the displays by repeatedly pressing co 53 86 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 xv Refer also to the relevant sections in the Digital Video Software instruction manual PDF file o Preparations Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer for the first time Windows users only you al
4. 2 Paper Size Available paper sizes vary depending on the printer model Paper Type Select Photo Fast Photo Plain or Default E Page Layout Select Default Bordered or one of the following page layouts Borderless The photo is enlarged and may be slightly cropped at the edges to fit the paper x photos sheet Refer to the sidebar on page 74 Date print Select On Off or Default M 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 i NOTES Print setting options and Default settings vary depending on the printer model For details refer to the printer s instruction manual Printing after Changing the Print Settings 1 Press t1 to display the joystick guide 2 Push the joystick V toward D 13 Photos The print settings menu appears Trimming settings QA 75 Paper settings Current paper settings paper size paper type and page layout 9x 13cm E Photo W Borderless On 7 3 _ 4 copies Number of copies Print effect ___ Date printing 3 In the print settings menu select AV lt gt the setting you want to change and press 6 4 Select AV the desired setting option and press 7 5 Select AV lt gt Pr
5. The lens cover did not close completely when you set the camcorder to a playback mode Turn the camcorder off and then on again If the problem persists contact a Canon Service Center The lens cover is not fully open Turn the camcorder off then on again The lens cover did not open completely when you set the camcorder to a recording mode Turn the camcorder off and then on again If the problem persists contact a Canon Service Center This On photo could not be deleted Protected photos O n cannot be deleted Remove the protection A 70 This photo cannot be displayed You may not be able to display photos taken with other devices or image files created or edited on a computer Too many photos Disconnect the USB cable Disconnect the USB cable Try using a memory card reader or decrease the number of photos on the memory card Windows fewer than 1 800 photos Macintosh fewer than 1 000 photos If a dialog box appeared on the computer screen close it and then reconnect the USB cable 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 This message can also appear if condensation has formed Z 121 Wait until the camcorder dries completely b
6. e Control Notification Sounds PG High Volume PD gt Low Volume 9 Off Power Saving Mode On Ga Off e Quick Start Ga Off D 10 min e x Mim 20 min gE 30 min Control for HDMI C3 On EB Off e o ee E Initialize XD I HDD Mem Card Cancel e 0o e 33 Quick Initialization Complete Initialization Cancel Photo Numbering 49 Reset Gay Continuous e eo 6 o Drop Sensor On 0B Off ia 8 116 Firmware J 1 Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using the HDMI cable 2 Option available only from the original movies index screen 97 Additional Information Wireless Remote Control Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller Notification Sounds A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder the self timer countdown etc Power Saving Mode In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack it will automatically shut off if left without any operation for 5 minutes 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 MA 37 and the length of time after which the camc
7. Press FUNC Select AV lt gt the E icon and press CE to open the setup menus You can also hold pressed down for more than 1 second or press on the wireless controller to open directly the setup menus screen 3 Select lt p the tab of the desired menu The settings available will change as you move between the menu tabs 4 Select AV the setting you want to change and press 67 e The orange selection bar indicates the menu setting currently selected Menu items not available appear grayed out 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 AW the desired option and press EF to save the setting 6 Press FUNC You can press to close the menu at any time NI 29 Preparations First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it The Date Time screen will appear automatically when the camcorder s clock is not set Date Time 1 1 AM 12 00 OK When the Date Time screen appears the year will be displayed in orange and indicated with up down arrows 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 gt OK and press E to start the clock and close the setup screen IMPORTANT e When you do not use the camc
8. You attempted to use the print order settings to print X photos that were recorded with another camcorder with a different compression or were edited on a computer Print head not installed No print head is installed in the printer or the print head is defective 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 Amalfunction 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 114 Printer in use The printer is in use Check the printer status Printing error Cancel printing disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer After a while turn the printer back on and reconnect the USB cable Check the printer status When you are printing using the 2 button check the print settings Readjust trim settings The trimming settings for this photo were lost as a result of changes in the paper related settings DN i 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 aft
9. 121 Aperture f number 46 Aspect ratio of a connected TV TIV TYPE wada KAPAG wie Cm 97 Audio recording level 53 Auto exposure bracketing 67 Auto slow shutter 94 Autofocus AF AF frame 9 point AiAF Center point 94 Instant AF Normal AF 94 Av recording program 46 AV OUT Q terminal 54 78 AVCHD specifications 6 LB Backing up recordings 82 Backlight correction 49 Battery pack Battery information 22 Charging waa ERA NENA NGA Wa 23 Remaining charge indicator 22 Beach recording program 45 Built in backup battery 119 Calendar display 41 Capturing photos from video 69 Cine Mode recording program 47 COMPONENT OUT terminal 79 Condensation 121 Connections to external devices 79 Continuous shooting 67 130 Copying MOVES ama KA KANA BE au 60 Photos pa MANA KANAN Ba oe 70 De Data code Laan eee es 53 95 Date and time 30 Date format 99 Daylight saving time 31 Time zone 31 Deleting Movies 37 44 59 Photos nada 0T GG cee ute 63 65 Digital effects 2 sc pama h aay cade da 52 Direct print a 72 Direct transfer 86 Dividing sce
10. 60 70 58 57 59 70 76 91 Additional Information Menu item Setting options Gd A Transfer Orders From single photo view J 89 From the index screen Individual Photos Selected Photos Remove All Delete Original movies e 44 All Scenes All Scenes this date This Scene Selected Scenes Scenes in the playlist 59 All Scenes This Scene From the index screen 65 All Photos This Photo Selected Photos Scene Search Calendar Screen Date Selection e 41 Option available only from the original movies index screen Option available only from the playlist index screen p Camera Setup 1 Menu item Setting options u 6O N Rec Media for Movies HDD Mem Card J J 33 Rec Media for Photos HDD Mem Card J J Frame Rate EH 60i Standard GED PF30 GPR PF24 Self Timer CD On J 0B Off J J 48 Focus Assist Functions 9 On C3 Off e Onscreen Markers LEB Off Ew Level White F3 Level Gray w Grid White EEG Grid Gray Audio Level Indicator CO Onl Gp Off o 54 Photo Review Time EB Off EA 2 sec LEB 4 sec EA 6 sec EM 8 sec ICE 10 sec Option available only when the drive mode is set to Single Frame Rate Selects the frame rate to be used when recording QD PF30 30 frames per second progressive Use this frame rate to easily edit
11. Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs select one of the following models BP 808 BP 819 or BP 827 amp 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 CG 800 Battery Charger Use the battery charger to charge the battery packs It plugs directly into a power outlet without a cable Charging Times The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack Battery pack BP 807 BP 808 BP 819 BP 827 Charging conditions Using the camcorder 155 min 155 min 275 min 395 min Using the CG 800 Battery Charger 105 min 105 min 190 min 260 min 123 Additional Information Recording and Playback Times Recording and playback times given in the following tables are approximate and vary according to recording mode and charging recording or playback conditions The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold surroundings when using the brighter screen settings etc Using the hard disk Recording mode Battery pack MXP FXP XP SP LP Usage time Maximum recording time 80 min 85 min 90 min 95 min 95 min sigan Typical recording
12. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder or the DVD Burner Do not change the position of the mode dial e For important information on handling your discs refer to Cautions on handling Playing back high definition AVCHD discs created with the DW 100 DVD Burner Type of external player gt Disc content 4 Discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode DVD players or Blu ray Disc players compatible with AVCHD Cannot be played back as of June 2008 DVD players not compatible with AVCHD Cannot be played back at all Play back such discs using the DW 100 DVD Burner 9 85 Discs containing only scenes recorded in other modes FXP XP SP LP Can be played back Cannot be played back at all Do not insert a disc into an incompatible device as you may not be able to eject the disc 84 O NOTES If a scene does not fit entirely in one disc it may be divided and continue on the next 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 qn 1 Connect the camcorder to the TV Refer to Connection Diagrams M 79 Select connection A or to enjoy high definition playback 2 Turn on the DVD Burner and set it to
13. LL 68 3 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 62 e When printing photos use the following guidelines as a reference for selecting the print size Photo size Recommended use L 2048x1536 To print photos up to A4 size M 1440x1080 To print photos up to L size 9x 13 cm 3 5 x 5 in or postcard size 10 x 14 8 cm 4x6in S 640x480 To send photos as e mail attachments or to post on the Web LW 1920x1080 To print photos with a 16 9 SW 848x480 aspect 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 Photo Review Time option or immediately after recording it if Photo Review Time is set to 53 Off gt ti While reviewing the photo immediately after recording 1 Push the joystick V toward Ti 2 Select BP Yes and press Basic Playback Viewing Photos ON OFF O CEB 1 Set the mode dial to 3 2 Turn on the camcorder 3 Push the joystick lt gt to move between photos Push the joystick lt gt and hold it down to run quickly through the photos Slideshow You can play a slideshow of all the photos 1 Select lt gt the first photo of the slideshow 2 Press to play back the photos one after another Press m to sto
14. Resume and press e1 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 T1 gt EEE A mm External Connections a This chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external Terminals on the Camcorder A dam v 1NO INAH 1no 1NINOdINO I 7N device such as a TV VCR or computer 1 HDMI OUT Terminal Access Open the rear terminal cover The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high quality digital connection that combines audio and video in a single convenient cable 2 COMPONENT OUT Terminal Access Open the front terminal cover The component video terminal is for video only When you use connection do not forget the audio connections using the AV OUT 4 terminal 3 AV OUT Q Terminal Access Open the front terminal cover Sound from the built in speaker will be muted while the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder 4 USB Terminal Access Open the LCD panel When connecting a cable to the camcorder make sure to align the triangle marks on the cable s connector and on the camcorder s terminal gt 4 a S o7 Sg m 2 78 Connection Diagrams Connections that can be used to connect the camcorder to a TV are listed in falling order
15. 40 gt Or a Next 1 Press t1 to display the joystick guide If Exposure does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick W toward Next to display it 2 Push the joystick A toward Exposure e The exposure adjustment indicator 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 If you operate the zoom the brightness of the image may change 3 Adjust the lt p the brightness of the image as required and press e The exposure adjustment indicator will change to white and the exposure will be locked e During exposure lock press 6E and push the joystick A toward Exposure again to return the camcorder to automatic exposure Automatic Backlight Correction When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them you can have the camcorder automatically correct for the backlight with the press of a single button Press BLC e 2 appears e Press again to turn off the backlight correction Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects In such case focus manually e Reflective surfaces e Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines e Fast moving subjects e Through wet windows e Night scenes a GO a QF POINTS TO CHECK Adjust the zoom before yo
16. 9 20 PM Nov 3 2008 20 1 Operating mode 2 Recording program M 45 46 3 White balance A 50 4 Image effect V 51 5 Digital effect 1A 52 6 Recording mode V 35 7 Photo quality size simultaneous recording LL 68 Remote sensor off A 98 9 Hard disk memory card operation 11 22 WG Instant AF 2 94 MF Manual focus LC 49 1 Remaining battery time M 22 2 While recording during playback Scene counter hours minutes seconds Record pause mode Total number of scenes 13 Remaining recording time On the hard disk On the memory card Image stabilizer 19 94 5 24F progressive frame rate 19 22 Backlight correction N 49 Drop sensor off LZ 99 Audio level indicator LZ 53 Microphone attenuator LL 95 Mini advanced shoe iN 55 Headphone output 0 54 Wind screen off LL 94 Level marker N 93 Scene number Data code Z 53 BDODTVOBOADO 103 Recording Photos PAF 4 101 0112 s5 P Svs BA 0 00 MF 0 31 MB 2048x1536 e 1 60 F2 4 Nov 3 2008 9 20 PM 26 Zoom A 36 Exposure oto 1 48 d Recording program M 45 46 Light metering mode A 69 DN 9 White balance 1 50 Image effect 1 51 61 Digital effect 1A 52 62 Drive mode M 67 G3 Photo quality size 1A 62 IG Instant AF M 94 MF Manual focus V 49 G5 Remaining battery time A 22 Number of available photos On the hard disk On the memor
17. LL 121 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 movies to add to the disc No scenes left to add There are no scenes that have not already been added to discs created previously No transfer orders No photos have been marked with transfer orders JJ 89 Operation canceled The USB cable was disconnected and the operation was canceled Check the USB connection 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 a different compression or was edited on a computer Cannot trim this photo You attempted to trim a photo that was recorded with another camcorder Check print settings Current print settings cannot be used for printing with the button Data transfer error The printer is experiencing a data transfer error Cancel printing disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer After a while turn the printer back on and reconnect the USB cable When you are printing using the mw button check the print settings You attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of photos Reduce the number of photos File error You attempted to print a photo that was recorded with another camcorder
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19. To record in dimly lit places 1 60 1 100 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 a mode only mode only In mode when the frame rate is set to GZ 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 i NOTES e TV Shutter Priority AE If you use a slow shutter speed in dark places you can obtain a brighter image but image quality may be lower and autofocus may not work well The image may flicker when recording 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 actual range of values available for selection will vary depending on the initial zoom position e When setting a numeric value aperture or shutter speed the number displayed will flash if the aperture or shutter speed is not appropriate for the recording conditions In such case select a different value Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the FE Cine Mode recording program
20. accessories This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you use Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand accessories or products bearing the same mark 126 Oo 0 Mini ADVANCED SHOE Product Codes Provided Accessories CA 570 Compact Power Adapter BP 807 Battery Pack WL D88 Wireless Controller CTC 100 Component Cable STV 250N Stereo Video Cable IFC 400PCU USB Cable Optional Accessories BP 808 Battery Pack BP 819 Battery Pack BP 827 Battery Pack CG 800 Battery Charger TL H37 Tele converter WD H37 II Wide converter FS H37U Filter Set HTC 100 HDMI Cable SS 650 Shoulder Strap SS 600 Shoulder Strap WS 20 Wrist Strap SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case 8468A002AA D85 1792 000 D83 0770 000 1719B001AA 3067A002AA D82 0590 002 9370A001AA 3185B002AA 2589B002AA 3185B002AA 2590B002AA 8835A001AA 3187B001AA 8837A001AA 2384B001AA 3123A001AA 3122A001AA 3118A002AA D81 0190 202 9389A001AA 127 Additional Information Specifications HG21 HG20 System Recording System Movies AVCHD Video compression MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio compression Dolby Digital 2ch Photos DCF Design rule for camera system compatible with Exif Ver 2 2 and with DPOF Image compression JPEG Super Fine Fine Normal Size of Video Recordings MXP FXP mode 1920 x 1080 pixels Other recording modes 1440 x 1080 pixels Size of Photos CI mode 2048 x 1536 1920 x 1080 1440 x 1080 640 x 480 pixe
21. continuous shooting speed settings normal approx 3 photos second and high speed approx 5 photos second 67 Photos 4n 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 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 photos i NOTES e Continuous shooting speeds are approximate and vary depending on recording conditions and subjects e When using the flash 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 68 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 recording video Photos recorded with simultaneous recording will have the same aspect ratio of movies 16 9 an Simultaneous Recording Off Desired photo size Desired photo quality Press CE to move back and forth between size and quality selection The number displayed on the right corner indicates the
22. cover Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer Do not change the position of the mode dial Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications settings of your computer If you wish to use the image files on your computer make copies of them first Use the copied files retaining the originals e During the following operations even if you connect the camcorder to the computer it will not be recognized Deleting all photos Removing all transfer orders Removing all print orders i NOTES m e We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter e Refer also to the computer s instruction manual e 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 g USB Connection Type to L Computer Printer 1 95 so the selection screen does not appear every time you connect the camcorder to a computer Depending on the number of photos on the memory card Windows 1 800 photos or more Macintosh 1 000 photos or more you may not be able to transfer photos to a computer Try u
23. 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 FUNC 5 MXP Nov 3 2008 9 20PM 4 Press FUNC twice to close the menu TO CANCEL ALL THE SELECTIONS FUNC MJ Select Remove All Selections Yes 43 Video O NOTES e The 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 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 recording media ILR gn 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 selection frame Selected Scenes Deletes all the scenes selected in advance marked with a v checkmark Refer to Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen O 43 1 Select AV lt p the scene you want to delete or a scene recorded on the date you want to delete 44 This step is not necessary to delete all scenes or previously selected scenes 2 Delete the scene s Delete Desired option Yes OK If you selected any option other than This Scene you can press GED to interrupt the
24. 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 M 73 19 Photos 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 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 compatible printer 1V 72 You can set print orders for up to 998 photos te Selecting Photos for Printing Print Order Set the print orders before connecting the supplied USB cable to the camcorder Marking Single Photos with Print Orders 1 Open the photo selection screen L Print Orders D 0 appears on the screen 2 Select lt gt the photo you want to mark with a print order 76 3 Press 7 to set the print order The number of copies appears in orange 4 Set AV the number of copies desired and press 6E To cancel the print order set the number of copies to 0 5 Repeat steps
25. except for a few exceptions most menu settings will return to their default values MD 27 For details about the available menu options and settings refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists V 90 28 Selecting a FUNC Menu Option Following is an example of selecting a FUNC menu option in a recording mode ell LAF 060 ke 35h43m Aa Programmed AE so P Tv Av O 9 h Press FUNC 2 Select AV the icon of the function you want to change from the left side column Menu items not available will appear 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 61 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 FUNC to close the menu at any time Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus O NOTES G A small font size is used in menu screens so you can see all options and current settings in one screen You can enlarge Font Size Eg the font size by setting f Font Size Output Onscreen Diay D On to Large but you may have to scroll O ie down to find some menu options and only aano Ay the icons of the current settings will be Demo Mode ON oa displayed
26. has a different compression or was edited on a computer 113 Additional Information Hardware error Cancel printing Turn off the printer and turn it back on Check the printer status If the printer is equipped with a battery it might be exhausted In such case turn off the printer replace the battery and turn it back on Incompatible paper size The paper settings of the camcorder conflict with the printer s settings Ink absorber full Select Continue to resume printing Consult a Canon Service Center refer to the list included with the printer to replace the ink absorber Ink error There is a problem with the ink Replace the ink cartridge Low ink level The ink cartridge needs to be replaced soon Select Continue to restart printing No amp print orders have been set No photos have been marked with a print order No ink The ink cartridge is not inserted or is out of ink No paper Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper Paper error There is a problem with the paper The paper is not correctly loaded or the paper size is wrong Alternatively if the paper output tray is closed open it to print Paper jam 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
27. 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 82 on the DVD Burner itself or on AVCHD compatible DVD players or Blu ray Disc players 2 For details about memory cards that can be used with this camcorder refer to Using a Memory Card Q 31 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 compression and the audio signal is recorded in Dolby Digital Depending on the device used correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD compatible In such case play back the recordings on the memory card using the camcorder 3 Discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be played back on other devices as of June 2008 Use the DVD Burner to play back such discs Z 82 Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive Your hard disk camcorder allows you to shoot and store many hours of video However there are differences between recording onto a hard disk and recording onto other media Make sure to follow the points below when using your camcorder For more details refer to Handling Precautions V 116 Back up your recordings periodically Make sure to transfer your movies and photos to an external device such as a computer or digital video recorder 1A 82 and back them up regularly and especially after making important recor
28. set the camcorder to 83 mode and restore the connection During the following operations even if you connect a printer to the camcorder it will not be recognized Deleting all photos Removing all transfer orders Removing all print orders i NOTES JA will appear for photos that cannot be printed We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter Refer also to the printer s instruction manual If you have no intention to use the optional DW 100 DVD Burner you can set or USB Connection Type to 1 Computer Printer 1N 98 so the device type selection screen does not appear every time you connect the camcorder to a printer Connection to a PictBridge compatible printer will not work when the hard disk or memory card contains 1 800 photos or more For best performance we recommend keeping the number of photos under 100 Printing with the Print Share Button You can print a photo without changing the settings simply by pressing D 1 Select lt gt the photo you wish to print 2 Press e Printing starts The button flashes and stays on when the printing is completed e To continue printing select lt gt another photo Selecting the Print Settings You can select the number of copies and other settings for printing Setting options vary depending on your printer model BS Options Paper Settings
29. to mode to create high definition discs of your movies or a _ mode to create Photo DVDs of your photos e Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter e Select in advance the media that contains the recordings you want to add to the disc qj 40 2 Select the scenes or photos you want to add to the disc FUNC Menu ita 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 DN e Connection D Refer to Connection Diagrams M 79 and DW 100 gt Connections e f the device type selection screen appears select DVD Burner and press E 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 If you inserted a DVD RW disc that already contains data The disc already contains data will be displayed To overwrite the data erasing the previous content of the disc press G select Yes and press F again Disc Authoring Mode amang All Scenes 1 dis
30. 2 4 to mark additional photos with print orders or press FUNC twice to close the menu Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 6 0 000 0 0 9 6 60 0 0 O HG Options Individual Photos Opens the same screen described in Marking Single Photos with Print Orders Q 76 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 checkmark Refer to Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen 0 43 Remove All Removes all the print orders O Print Orders Desired option Yes OK Printing Photos Marked with Print Orders 1 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable Connection D Refer to Connection Diagrams 79 2 Open the print menu FUNC EB Menu a O gt O Print e The print menu appears e f there are no photos marked with print orders No print orders have been set appears e Depending on the connected printer you may be able to change some print settings M 73 3 Select AV lt gt Print and press Printing starts The print menu disappears when the printing is completed i NOTES e To cancel the printing refer to page 74 e Restarting printing Open the print menu as explained in step 2 In the print settings menu select Print or
31. 3 of that procedure to protect the photo Selected Photos Protects all the photos selected in advance marked with a v checkmark Refer to Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen O 49 70 Remove All Removes the protection from all photos on Protect Desired option Yes OK GD IMPORTANT Initializing the recording media 1A 33 will permanently erase all recordings including protected photos Copying Photos You can copy photos only from the hard disk to the memory card o Copying a Single Photo 1 Select to view the photos recorded on the hard disk Select the a tab 1 40 and move the zoom lever toward T to return to single photo view 2 Select lt gt the photo you want to copy 3 Copy the photo to the memory card FUNC IG Copy gt F1 Yes FUNC Copying Photos from the Index Screen Options All Photos Copies all the photos This Photo Copies only the photo marked with the orange selection frame Selected Photos Copies all the photos selected in advance marked with a v checkmark Refer to Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen O 49 1 Select the index screen of the photos recorded on the hard disk Move the zoom lever toward W and then select the ka hard disk tab DO 40 2 If you want to copy only one photo select AV lt gt the photo you want to copy 3 Copy
32. 7 3 5 mm stereo minijack 57 dBV with 600 ohm microphone 5 kohms or more 7 4 V DC battery pack 8 4 V DC compact power adapter 3 8 W LCD screen normal brightness recording on the hard disk 3 7 W LCD screen normal brightness recording on a memory card CIFA 3 7 W viewfinder normal brightness recording on the hard disk 3 5 W viewfinder normal brightness recording on a memory card 0 40 C 32 104 F CIFA 80 x 77 x 139 mm 3 1 x 3 0 x 5 5 in Glee 80 x 77 x 138 mm 3 1 x 3 0 x 5 4 in CIFA 4909 1 1 1b CIS 4659 1 0 Ib CA 570 Compact Power Adapter Power supply Rated output consumption Operating temperature Dimensions Weight 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 8 4 V DC 1 5 A 29 VA 100 V 39 VA 240 V 0 40 C 32 104 F 52 X 29 x 90 mm 2 1 x 1 1 x 3 5 in 135 g 4 8 02 BP 807 Battery Pack Battery type Rated voltage Operating temperature Battery capacity Dimensions Weight Rechargeable lithium ion battery compatible with Intelligent System 7 4V DC 0 40 C 32 104 F 890 mAh 30 7 x 35 2 x 40 2 mm 1 2 x 1 4 x 1 6 in 49 g 1 7 02 Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted The information in this manual is verified as of June 2008 Subject to change without notice 129 Additional Information Index 24F progressive frame rate 22 92 24p Cinema Mode 47 KY Abroad using the camcorder
33. KIND AGAINST CANON USA BE GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE EQUIPMENT SOLD BY CANON USA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CANON USA SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS EQUIPMENT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state CANON U S A INC 133 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
34. LCD and viewfinder screen The screens are produced using extremely high precision manufacturing techniques with more than 99 99 of the pixels operating to specification Less than 0 01 of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black red blue or green dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction CIE only LCD Backlight You can set the brightness of the screen to normal or bright This changes the brightness of both the LCD and viewfinder screen CIE only Hold pressed down for more than 2 seconds Repeat this action to toggle between the normal and bright settings i NOTES e This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording e Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack Basic Operation of the Camcorder The Button Mode or Flexible Recording The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video or photos mode for beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings and flexible recording mode which lets you change the camcorder s settings to your preference EASY MODE Press the button to enter the mode the button s blue light will be on You do not need to worry about any settings and can shoot video using just the zoom lever M 36 and 1 34 or take photos using just the zoom lever and m 61 The viewfinde
35. Off J e Auto Slow Shutter CD On Ca Off Wind Screen E9 Automatic Ga Off M 4 Microphone Attenuator 9 On Gus Gia Off Digital Zoom Determines the operation of the digital zoom The color of the indicator indicates the zoom e When activated the camcorder will switch wo automatically to digital Zoom when you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range Optical zoom Digital zoom e With the digital zoom the image is digitally White Light Dark processed so the image resolution will blue blue deteriorate the more you zoom in Up to 12x 12x 40x 40x 200x 93 Additional Information AF Mode Select how fast the autofocus will operate e With NG Instant AF the autofocus adjusts quickly to a new subject This is convenient for example when changing the focus from a near subject to a far subject in the background or when recording fast moving subjects 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 FB 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 available are automatically selected and the focus is fixed on them L Center Frame A single focusing frame ap
36. Saving Mode setting MA 98 Press to turn on the camcorder You can select the length of time until shut off or turn off the Quick Start function altogether with the 67 O Quick Start setting 1 98 Changing the position of the mode dial while the camcorder is in standby mode will reactivate the camcorder in the operating mode selected Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded Even in mode you can play back the last scene recorded in order to check it You can also delete the scene while reviewing it qn 37 Video kai Basic Playback S 1 Next ki 1P to display the joystick ress 1 to display the joystic Playing Back the Video guide If does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick V toward Next to display it 2 Push the joystick 4 toward S The camcorder plays back the last scene but without sound and returns to record pause mode Deleting a Scene After Recording It After recording a scene 1 Review the scene as described in the previous section l 2 While reviewing the scene select co a era gt the t icon and press D 3 Select gt Yes and press E 1 Set the mode dial to S O NOTES 2 Turn on the camcorder The scene index screen appears e Avoid any other operations on the camcorder while the scene is being deleted e You will not be able to delete the last scene this way if after the scene was recorded you cha
37. Sepia G9 Art E23 Digital Effect Off ED B amp W EA Sepia Drive mode O Single Continuous Shooting 67 Hi Speed Continuous Shooting Auto Exposure Bracketing 90 Menu item Recording mode Simultaneous recording Photo size quality Setting options 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 23 Simultaneous Recording Off LW 1920x1080 SW 848x480 a Super Fine Fine g Normal LW 1920x1080 L 2048x1536 IM 1440x1080 S 640x480 43 Super Fine Fine a Normal FUNC Menu Playback Modes Menu item Select Copy No mp 521 Add to Playlist Divide Move Protect Print Orders Setting options Individual Scenes Remove All Selections From the index screen Individual Photos Remove All Selections Original movies All Scenes All Scenes this date This Scene Selected Scenes Playlist No Yes From the index screen All Photos This Photo Selected Photos From single photo view No Yes All Scenes this date This Scene Selected Scenes From single photo view From the index screen Individual Photos Selected Photos Remove All From single photo view 0 99 copies From the index screen Individual Photos Selected Photos 1 copy each Remove All 35 68 62 43
38. USB Cable supplied 80 Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends Playback on an HDTV using one of the h Playback on a TV Screen i nores e We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter Connection c When you play back your 16 9 movies on standard TV sets with a 4 3 aspect ratio the TV set will switch automatically to widescreen igh definition connections will ensure the best playback quality mode if it is compatible with the Video NI ID 1 system Otherwise change the aspect ratio of the TV manually Turn off the camcorder and the TV Connect the camcorder to the TV Refer to Connection Diagrams QQ 79 and select the most appropriate connection for your TV 3 Turn on the connected TV On the TV select as the video input the same terminal to which you connected the camcorder Refer to the instruction manual of the connected TV 4 Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode M 38 or 7 mode m 63 Start the playback of movies or photos About the HDMI connection The HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface connection A is a 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 quality The HDMI OUT terminal on the camcorder is for output only Do not
39. after starting recording If recording near loud sounds or strong vibrations move to another location The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature 93 appears Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use The camcorder will not focus Autofocus does not work on the subject Focus manually Q 49 E Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever 10 35 The lens or Instant AF sensor is dirty Clean the lens or sensor with a soft lens cleaning cloth Q3 120 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 gt takes longer than usual When the media contains a large number of scenes some operations may take longer than usual Back up your recordings LL 82 and initialize the recording media LL 33 Reviewing the last scene recorded takes longer than usual When the media contains a large number of scenes some operations may take longer than usual Back up your recordings LL 82 and initialize the recording media LZ 33 Cannot record a photo In mode You cannot take photos in this mode if the simultaneous recording option in th
40. approximate number of photos that can be recorded with the current quality size setting While recording or in record pause mode press to capture the photo O NOTES e Photos cannot be recorded simultaneously while the digital zoom or a digital effect is activated e To take photos we recommend using the 43 mode which offers the best quality for photos e Photos will be recorded on the media selected for recording photos M 33 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 LO Options Default value 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 C Center Weighted Average Averages the light metered from the entire screen giving more weight to the subject in the center Le 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 Le Evaluative Desired option Capturing a Photo from the Playback Scene You can capture frames from a scene as photos The size of the captured photo will be W 1920x1080 and it m c
41. battery 2 Place the lithium button battery M 98 Otherwise replace the battery 3 Insert the battery holder TO USE THE WIRELESS CONTROLLER Fasten the grip belt Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger and the button with your thumb TO ATTACH A SHOULDER STRAP 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 Pass the ends of the shoulder strap situated under strong light sources or through the strap mount on the grip direct sunlight belt and adjust the length of the strap 25 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 CICPID To allow the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder To include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer To allow the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller from the front CIPI Subject can monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder 26 O NOTES About the
42. chapter covers functions related to shooting movies including recording playback menu options and playlist and scene operations WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off 2 Turn off the camcorder 3 Close the LCD panel IMPORTANT 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 hard disk memory card Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the mode dial Be sure to back up your recordings regularly 1V 82 especially after making important recordings Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data O NOTES About the Power Save mode To save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack the camcorder will automatically shut off if left without any operations for 5 minutes 1 98 Press to turn on the camcorder e When recording in very loud places such as fireworks shows or concerts Selecting the Video Quality sound may become distorted or it may Recording Mode not be recorded at the actual levels This is not a malfunction The camcorder offers 5 recording CIF Using the Viewfinder modes Changing the recording mode nen ieeactre in tient mass N mey will change the record
43. digital effect appears Applying bad C 10 v Next 1 Press to display the joystick guide If Ea does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick V toward Next to display it 2 Push the joystick A toward Fei e The icon of the selected effect turns green e Push the joystick A again to deactivate the digital effect its icon will turn white again To FADE IN Activate the selected fader in record pause mode I then press to start recording with a fade in To FADE OUT Activate the selected fader while recording then press to fade out and pause the recording TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT mode Activate the selected effect while recording or in record pause mode 1G mode Activate the selected effect and then press to record the photo i 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 turn off the digital effects or change the recording program On Screen Displays and Data Code You can turn most on screen displays on or off Repeatedly press to turn the on screen displays on off in the following sequence CH Ga mode e All displays on e Most displays off mode e All displays on e Data code only e All displays off La mode e All displays o
44. dioptric adjustment lever Q 35 Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels When recording near loud sounds such as fireworks shows or concerts sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels Activate the microphone attenuator LL 95 or adjust the audio recording level manually QA 53 Noise can be heard If the camcorder is moved suddenly while recording sound from the hard disk may be recorded The hard disk s rotation can be heard faintly Occasionally the camcorder s operation sound can be heard When recording onto the hard disk or playing back recordings from it the hard disk is activated from time to time This is not a malfunction 104 The picture is displayed correctly but there is no sound from the built in speaker Open the LCD panel Speaker volume is turned off Adjust the volume LU 39 If the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder disconnect it A rattling can be heard from the camcorder The internal lens fixture can move when the camcorder is turned off This is not a malfunction The camcorder vibrates When recording onto the hard disk or playing back recordings from it the camcorder may vibrate DN occasionally This is not a malfunction Memory Card and Accessories Cannot insert the memory card The memory card was not facing the correct direction Turn the memory card over and insert it LL 32 Cannot record on t
45. directly using the compact power adapter Charge the battery pack before use For approximate charging times and recording playback times with a full battery pack refer to the tables on 3 Kasapi lao BARA ka to the pages 123 124 compact power adapter 4 Plug the power cord into a power outlet 5 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder s DC IN terminal e The CHG charge indicator starts flashing The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed e f the indicator flashes quickly 1 Attach the battery pack to the refer to Troubleshooting MI 101 camcorder Press the battery pack softly into the battery attachment unit and slide it up until it clicks in place 2 Turn off the camcorder Make sure the indicator is off 23 Preparations TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK BATTERY RELEASE switch 1 Slide BATTERY RELEASE in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down 2 Slide the battery pack down and then pull it out O IMPORTANT e Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter After pressing to turn off the camcorder important data is updated on the hard disk Be sure to wait until the indicator turns off We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 C and 30 C 50 F and 86 F Outside the temperature range of 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F charging will not start Do not connect to
46. in due to high audio recording levels e Set the microphone attenuator to j On when the audio recording level 1 53 is set correctly but the audio still sounds distorted When the microphone attenuator is activated appears on the screen b3 Playback Setup Menu item Setting options GO Rec Media for Photos HDD Mem Card 33 Photo Capture Quality 44 Super Fine df Fine g Normal Data Code E Date Time E2 Date and Time J Pd Camera Data USB Connection Type DVD Burner L Computer Printer Connect and Set Add Recordings to Disc All Scenes Remaining Scenes Playlist 82 All Photos Transfer Orders Print 76 Photo Capture Quality Select the quality of a photo captured from a scene Data Code Displays the date and or time when the scene was recorded l Camera Data Displays the aperture f stop and shutter speed used when recording the scene USB Connection Type Select the connection protocol to use when connecting the camcorder to an external device using the supplied USB cable saa 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 95 Additional Information
47. low atmospheric pressure Initialize the hard disk when movies cannot be recorded played back normally As movies are recorded and deleted over time hard disk fragmentation may occur which may reduce performance Initialize the hard disk should this happen M 33 When you initialize the hard disk all recordings will be erased Before doing so back up important recordings using an external device Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel or the viewfinder Grevap only Be careful when closing the LCD panel Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures like the inside of a car under direct sunlight or high humidity Do not use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as above TVs near plasma TVs or mobile phones Do not point the lens or viewfinder I only at strong light sources Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a bright subject e Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places The lo camcorder is not waterproof avoid also water mud or salt If any of the above should get into the camcorder it may damage the camcorder and or the lens Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment Do not disassemble the camcorder If the camcorder does not function properly consult qualified service personnel Handle the camcorder with care Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibrations as this may cause damage When mounting the camcorder on a tripod
48. make sure that the tripod s fastening screw is shorter than 5 5 mm 0 2 in Using other tripods may damage the camcorder 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 117 Additional Information Long term storage If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time store itin a place free of dust in low humidity and at temperatures not higher than 30 C 86 F Battery Pack DANGER Treat the battery pack with care e Keep it away from fire or it might explode Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 C 140 F Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather e Do not try to disassemble or modify it Do not drop it or subject it to shocks Do not get it wet e Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth Long term storage e 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 a
49. of picture quality Type Digital e Quality High definition Output only Connect to a high definition TV HDTV with an HDMI input terminal REJI s GA HTC 100 HDMI Cable HDMI mini connector optional ganas HDMI connector Connection A HDMI IN Type Analog Quality Depends on the settings Output only Connect to a high definition TV HDTV or a standard TV with component video input terminals Change the following settings on the camcorder Ka Component Output according to the TV set standard or high definition LL 96 7 AWHeadphones to ANg AV 1a 96 Connection v COMPONENT CTC 100 S Component Cable supplied AV OUT STV 250N Stereo Video Cable supplied 19 External Connections Type Analog Quality Standard definition Output only Connect to a standard TV or a VCR with audio video input terminals Change the following settings on the camcorder TANEDO O lAv headphones to EW AV CO 96 Ka TV Type according to the TV set widescreen or 4 3 if the TV cannot automatically detect and change the aspect ratio 19 97 Yellow White OUT STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Red supplied Type Digital data connection Connection D Connect to a computer to transfer and back up your recordings to the optional DW 100 DVD Burner to create DVD discs from them or to a printer to print out photos
50. period of one year from the date of original purchase except Video Heads which will be exchanged for a period of 3 months from the date of purchase Labour For a period of one year from the date of original purchase labour will be provided free of charge by our Canon Service Facilities in Canada This limited warranty covers all defects except where a The loss or damage to the product results from i accident natural disaster mishandling abuse neglect unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions contained in the instruction manual ii the use of accessories attachments products supplies parts or devices with the Equipment that do not conform to Canon specifications or that cause abnormally frequent service problems iii repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility iv defective batteries or any exposure to water sand or dirt v shipping claim must be presented to the shipper b Any serial number on the video equipment is altered or removed c The Equipment is used for commercial professional or industrial purposes This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet exterior finish of the Equipment media nor does it apply to Equipment purchased outside Canada 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 T
51. settings Daylight Shade Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H Minimum Illumination 0 2 Ix Night recording program Shutter speed at 1 2 3 Ix Programmed AE Auto slow shutter On Shutter speed at 1 30 Recommended Illumination More than 100 Ix Image Stabilization Optical Shift Image Stabilizer 1 This camcorder supports Exif 2 2 also called Exif Print Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers By connecting to an Exif Print compliant printer the camcorder s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized yielding extremely high quality prints 2 Recordings made with the PF24 PF30 frame rate are converted and recorded on the hard disk memory card as 60i 128 Terminals AV OUT Terminal USB Terminal COMPONENT OUT Terminal Proprietary mini D terminal HDMI OUT Terminal MIC Terminal Power Others Power supply rated Power consumption SP mode AF on Operating temperature Dimensions W x H x D excluding the grip belt Weight camcorder body only 3 5 mm minijack Output only dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced Audio 10 dBV 47 kohm load 3 kohm or less mini B USB 2 0 Hi Speed USB Luminance Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms Chrominance Pp Pp Cp Cp 350 mV 1080i D3 480i D1 compatible Output only HDMI mini connector Output only compatible with HDMI CEC
52. the camcorder s DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder e To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those 24 on aircraft and ships DC AC inverters etc O NOTES The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off If remaining battery time is an issue you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally Therefore charge them on the day of use or the day before to ensure a full charge We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need USA and Canada only The Lithium ion polymer battery that powers this product is recyclable Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories First insert the supplied lithium button battery CR2025 into the wireless controller O S Aa SG oP F Tab 6 410 zol 1 Press the tab in the direction of e f the wireless controller does not work the arrow and pull out the battery check that f O Wireless Remote holder Control is not set to B Off Iya 98 Otherwise replace the
53. the photo s fa Copy mp 2 Desired option Yes OK If you selected Selected Photos or All Photos you can press to interrupt the operation while it is in progress This step is not required when copying a single photo O IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the mode dial 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 memory 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 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 1 36 e Quick Start 1 37 e Recording programs CL 45 46 e Self timer JA 48 e Manual exposure adjustment and automatic ba
54. 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 Sale as a permanent record of your purchase This card is most important in order to be sure you are contacted right away should there be a safety inspection modification or product recall under applicable laws or regulations NO IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLIES TO THIS EQUIPMENT AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE GIVEN BY ANY PERSON FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS EQUIPMENT SHALL BIND THE UNDERSIGNED SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU CANON USA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE STORAGE CHARGES LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA STORED ON THE EQUIPMENT S HARD DRIVE OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED AND EVEN IF CANON USA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY
55. 2 Software for saving managing retouching and printing photos 0 86 The CD ROM includes the instruction manual of the software electronic version on PDF file 16 Components Guide Left side view D button Q 27 D print share button LL 73 86 2 DISP on screen display button DN CQ 42 53 BATT INFO button QQ 22 3 Speaker 1 39 4 Memory card slot 1 32 5 USB terminal 11 80 6 HDMI OUT terminal QQ 79 81 D AV OUT terminal 1 79 COMPONENT OUT terminal V 79 9 MIC terminal 1 56 Strap mount 1 25 1 Grip belt 12 Instant AF sensor 1 94 3 Flash V 66 Stereo microphone Introduction Back view 18 45 VIEWFINDER button 1 35 Viewfinder 1A 26 35 17 Dioptric adjustment lever V 35 Battery attachment unit 19 23 RESET button Z 104 20 ACCESS indicator 1 34 61 CHG charge indicator 0 23 21 Start Stop button M 34 22 Mode dial Recording movies N 34 Taking photos V 61 G Playing back movies LZ 38 93 Viewing photos N 63 23 DC IN terminal 1 23 24 Remote sensor M 25 5 LCD screen M 26 26 Joystick A 28 27 FUNC button MA 28 90 gt EE play pause button 1A 38 START STOP button QM 34 QI lt q fast reverse button 1A 38 Zoom out W wide angle button 0 36 Pip fast f
56. 67 System Setup 1 Menu item Setting options u O a Ss m Font Size A Large a Small e o ee Output Onscreen Gy On C3 Off e Displays LCD Brightness a J J Language E TINA DEUTSCH EAAHNIKA e e e 30 ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS ITALIANO MAGYAR MELAYU POLSKI ROMANA T RK E PYCCKU YKPAIHCbKA n c manna fia 3c 3E 81201 HA Component Output m 480i GE 1080i J J TV Type EE Normal TV 059 Wide TV e AV Headphones EM AV Q Headphones 54 Headphone Volume o ati o 55 Speaker Volume co wat OL ce z Demo Mode CD On Ga Off z Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using the HDMI cable 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 displayed in shortened form icons only etc Some screens cannot be displayed using the larger font size Output Onscreen Displays e When set to j 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 brightness of your recordings the brightness of the viewfinder GIJA only or the brightness of the p
57. C all On PUB DIM 879 VIXIA HG20 VIXIA HG21 ats Francais HD Camcorder Instruction Manual Espanol Camescope HD Manuel d instruction Videocamara HD Manual de Instrucciones ff HOM AVCHD NTSC Important Usage Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS AN 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 HG21 A VIXIA HG20 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 may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference wi
58. 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 105 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 Control for HDMI is set to Off Set it to On 2A 98 HDMI CEC is not activated on the connected TV Activate this function on the TV Even with TV sets compatible with HDMI CEC the range of functions available differs depending on the type of TV Refer to the instruction manual of the connected TV The computer doesn t recognize the camcorder even though the camcorder is connected correctly prs or A USB Connection Type is set to DVD Burner Set it to Computer Printer or to Connect and Set A 95 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 printe
59. Combine this recording program with the 24 fps progressive frame rate G23 PF24 to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema Mode T gn TO SET THE FH CINE MODE RECORDING PROGRAM P Programmed AE FH Cine Mode TO CHANGE THE FRAME RATE FUNC FE Menu Pai Frame Rate Gz PF24 47 Video Self Timer J A J B Menu f or 6 O 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 O mode Press PHOTO first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully The camcorder will record the photo after a 10 second countdown The countdown appears on the screen 2 seconds when using the wireless controller i NOTES Once the countdown has begun you can press Start Stop when recording movies press fully when recording photos or turn off the camcorder to cancel the self timer 48 Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction At times backlit subjects may appear too dark underexposed or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring overexposed To correct this you can manually adjust the exposure or use the automatic backlight correction LO v POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording mode other than Manual Exposure Adjustment An Exposure PUPIL
60. Disc Playback mode Refer to Playing DVDs 3 Connect the camcorder to the DVD Burner using the supplied USB cable e Connection D Refer to Connection Diagrams N 79 and Connections e f the device type selection screen appears select DVD Burner and press CE 4 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 e After the disc is recognized the disc s content will be displayed in an index screen 5 Select AV lt gt the scene you want to play back and press E to begin the playback a IMPORTANT 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 FUNC menu and setup 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 m 39 can be used also for disc playback TO PLAY BACK PHOTO DVDs Photo DVDs are created using DVD Video specifications standard definition Play back your Photo DVDs using standard DVD players If your computer has a DVD drive you can play back the slideshow as a DVD and you can also access individual photos as JPG files O NOTES Photo DVDs cannot be played back using the DW 100 DVD Burner
61. No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG 4 standard 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 i 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 definition compare with standard definition TV broadcasts II Approximately 6 times the number of pixels KI More than twice the number of scanning lines Full HD 1080 refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high definition FULL FD video composed of 1 080 vertical pixels scanning lines 1080 What is Cinema Mode Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the FH Cine Mode recording program Q 47 Combine this recording program with the 24 fps progressive frame rate C23 PF24 to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema Mode 1 Video is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to MXP or FXP mode In other recording modes the picture is resized to 1 440 x 1 080 pixels before being r
62. O 33 4 Close the memory card slot cover Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted Q IMPORTANT Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder O NOTES To remove the memory card Push the memory card once to release it When the memory card springs out pull it all the way out 1 Turn off the camcorder Make sure the indicator is off 32 Selecting the Recording Media You can select to record your movies and photos on the built in hard disk or on a memory card The hard disk is the default media for recording both jlo J TO CHANGE THE MEDIA FOR RECORDING MOVIES FUNC Menu f or 6 O Rec Media for Movies or Rec Media for Photos Select the hard disk or memory card For each media you can check the total used and available space Available space is estimated based on the recording mode movies or photo size quality photos Currently in use Xx Initializing the Hard Disk 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 hard disk to permanently delete all the recordings it contains Initializing the recording media also eliminates fragmentation Fragmentation becomes more serious as recordings are repeatedly added and delete
63. O 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 Facilities in Canada LIMITATIONS Except as otherwise required by applicable legislation this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties conditions guarantees or representations express or implied statutory or otherwise relative to the Equipment including implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Canon Canada assumes no liability for special consequential or incidental damages loss or corruption of data including without limitation data stored on the hard disk drive of the Equipment or loss that may arise whether on account of negligence or otherwise from the use misuse or inability to use the Equipment including loss of profit revenue media or enjoyment or from failure to conform to any express or implied warranties conditions guarantees or representations Any recovery under this limited warranty shall not exceed the purchase price of the equipment Canon Canada does not assume or authorize any other person to assume for Canon Canada any other liability with respect to this equipment This warranty does not extend to any person other than the original purchaser of the Equipment or the person for whom it was purchased
64. PHOTOS cecais RG meee e NA 61 Magnifying photos 65 Recording mode ama pa KAAARA LA AG 35 Maintenance 000e eee 120 Recording programs aaa 45 46 Manual exposure adjustment 48 Recording time 36 MEGA AA 93 Remote sensor 25 Memory card 00055 118 RESET CN AA NA KANE AG 104 MIC terminal 6242 40606eweew eae teow 56 neviewing Microphone 2x Ka ANA KAG KANG DA dae aS 56 Movies Record review of Microphone attenuator 95 Photos eee eee eee eee 93 Mini advanced shoe b5 ET Screen icons 1 es 20 Night recording program 45 SD SDHC MEMON OAT EE 31 Notification sounds 98 searching clee Oy OME gaspra Selecting recordings 43 Lo Selecting the media for playback 40 Onscreen display selection 53 for recording o on 33 Original recordings 58 SalPUMGr oc loan 0 a nla 48 Serial number 000000 00 18 LP Setup menus 29 92 P recording program 46 Shutter speed 46 Photo numbers aaa 98 Simultaneous recording 68 Photo quality aaa 62 Slideshow 63 PROTO SIZE oe osci w GA KG DAGANG NG 62 Snow recording program 45 131 Additional Information Special Scene recording programs 45 Sports recording program
65. Photos are recorded as JPG files As a general rule select a larger photo size for higher quality Select the LW 1920x1080 size for photos with an aspect ratio of 16 9 LO Options Photo size options and the approximate number of photos that can be recorded on memory cards of various sizes are given in the table below AL 2048x1536 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 camcorder to mode Approximate number of photos available on a memory card Memory card Photo quality gt Photo size 4 a LW 1920x1080 50 L 2048x1536 30 M 1440x1080 65 SW 848x480 260 S 640x480 340 1 4 Super Fine dl Fine g Normal 128 MB a 75 50 100 370 490 F 150 100 200 740 890 1S 315 205 420 1 585 2 070 Default value 512 MB 1 GB 4 a A A FE 470 925 670 1 000 1 970 310 625 445 660 1 325 625 1 225 890 1 325 2 595 2 245 4 495 3 360 4 760 9 325 2 995 5 390 4 395 6 350 11 4303 2 This size is only available for recording in mode simultaneous recording
66. Scene 70 Protecting Photos 70 Copying Photos 71 Other Functions You Can Use when Taking Photos 72 Printing Photos 72 Printing Photos Direct Print 73 Selecting the Print Settings 75 Trimming Settings 76 Print Orders E External Connections 78 Terminals on the Camcorder 79 Connection Diagrams 81 Playback on a TV Screen 82 Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings 82 Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer 82 Authoring High Definition AVCHD Discs and Photo DVDs 86 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder 86 Transferring Photos to a Computer Direct Transfer 89 Transfer Orders Table of contents E Additional Information 90 Appendix Menu Options Lists 90 FUNC Menu 92 Setup Menus 101 Trouble 101 Troubleshooting 107 List of Messages 116 Do s and Don ts 116 Handling Precautions 120 Maintenance Others 121 Using the Camcorder Abroad 122 General Information 122 System Diagram 123 Optional Accessories 127 Product Codes 128 Specifications 130 Index 13 Introduction About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HG21 VIXIA HG20 Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly refer to Troubleshooting V 101 Conventions Used in this Manual e IMPORTANT Precautions related to the camcorder s operation eG NOTES Additional topics that complement the basic operat
67. a malfunction recordings may be lost so back up your recordings regularly Buffer overflow Recording was stopped While recording on the hard disk drops were detected repeatedly and the buffer became full Move to a more stable location and allow data to be written onto the hard disk If you are using the camcorder in such a situation that vibrations or drop like conditions for example weightlessness are likely to occur set amp Drop Sensor to Off big QA 99 The data transfer rate was too high for the memory card in use and the recording was stopped Replace the memory card with one rated Speed Class 2 or higher Cannot access the HDD There is a problem with the hard disk Cannot communicate with the battery pack Continue using this battery pack You attached a battery pack that is not recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder Cannot copy The total size of the scenes you selected to copy exceeds the available space on the memory card Delete some recordings on the memory card LL 44 65 or reduce the number of scenes to copy LA 60 Cannot divide the scene Initialize only using the camcorder The scene could not be divided because the camcorder s internal scene management data log is full Back up your recordings LL 82 and initialize the recording media LQ 33 Write back the backup files and try dividing the scene again Cannot edit Cannot divide original scenes and cannot move delete
68. adphones output a gt gn gn Ei Menu Fr AV Headphones Headphones Q appears TO ADJUST THE VOLUME OF THE HEADPHONES In mode adjust lt gt the volume of the headphones with the fr O Headphone Volume setting 1A 96 In mode adjust the headphones volume the same way you adjust the speaker s volume M 39 f QY A Md lt a gt bbl v a IMPORTANT e When using headphones make sure to lower the volume to an appropriate level Do not connect the headphones to the AV OUT f terminal if the Q icon does not appear on the screen Only noise will be output in such case i NOTES e Use commercially available headphones DN with a O 3 5 mm minijack e When you change the operating mode the fr AV Headphones setting in mode will return to EM AV Using the Mini Advanced Shoe You can attach an optional DM 100 Directional Stereo Microphone or an optional VL 5 Video Light For details about how to attach and use the accessories refer also to the instruction manual of the each accessory Lm j a an Only the optional VL 5 Video Light can be used in 6 mode 1 Gey Pull out the viewfinder 2 Lift and rotate the mini advanced shoe cover 3 Attach the optional accessory to the mini advanced shoe When a compatible accessory is attached to the mini advanced shoe Will appear on the screen 55 Video O NOTES Accessori
69. after this happened we recommend you select No File name error The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Set g Photo Numbering to Reset A 98 and delete all the photos on the memory card A 65 or initialize it 19 33 Function not available in mode You pressed a button that cannot be used in mode while the button s blue light is on Press the button to set the camcorder to flexible recording mode HDD error There is a problem with the hard disk Initialize the hard disk LZ 33 HDD is full The hard disk is full END appears on the screen Delete some recordings LL 44 65 to free some space Initialize only using the camcorder There is a problem with the file system that prevents accessing the selected media Initialize the recording media with this camcorder J 33 May not be possible to record movies on this memory card You may not be able to record movies on a memory card without a Speed Class rating Replace the memory card with one rated Speed Class 2 or higher Memory card cover is open After inserting a memory card close the memory card slot cover Q 32 Memory card is full The memory card is full Delete some recordings A 44 65 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 LL 119 Memory card Nu
70. al Stereo Microphone Oo x o Mini ADVANCED SHOE VL 5 Video Light DTC 100 D Terminal Cable CTC 100 Component Cable CTC 100 S Component Cable mm C3 STV 250N Stereo Video Cable DAH IFC 400PCU USB Cable SD SDHC memory card Card reader writer Computer VCR DVD recorder DW 1 Q O DVD Burner AVCHD discs Photo DVDs re PictBridge compatible printers Accessories that are compatible with the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be attached to this camcorder Look for the Mini ADVANCED SHOE logo to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe Supplied with the camcorder not available as an optional accessory 122 Optional Accessories Call or visit your local retailer dealer for genuine Canon video accessories You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling 1 800 828 4040 Canon U S A Information Center Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and or accidents such as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories e g a leakage and or explosion of a battery pack Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis
71. annot be changed but you can select the photo quality T POINTS TO CHECK Set Y TV Type to H Wide TV before using this function 1 97 EB Menu O fr O Photo Capture Quality O 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 1 Play back the scene containing the picture you want to capture 2 Pause the playback at the point you want to capture 3 Press fully i NOTES e The data code of the photo will reflect the date and time of recording of the original scene e A photo captured from a scene with lots of fast movement may be blurred 69 Photos e Photos will be recorded on the media selected for recording photos M 33 Protecting Photos You can protect photos from accidental erasure Protecting Single Photos 1 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 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 twice to close the menu Protecting Photos from the Index Screen Options Individual Photos Opens the same screen described in Protecting Single Photos C1 70 Continue from step
72. ansfer menu O NOTES 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 computer as transfer orders You can set transfer orders for up to 998 photos o Selecting Photos to Transfer Transfer Order Set the transfer orders before connecting the camcorder to the computer Marking Single Photos with Transfer Orders 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 9 0 0 9 0 00 9 0 0 9 0009 009 0090000906 1 Open the photo selection screen O G Transfer Orders appears on the screen 2 Select lt gt the photo you want to mark with a transfer order 3 Press to set the transfer order A checkmark v appears in the box next to the transfer order icon Press E again to cancel the transfer order 4 Repeat steps 2 3 to mark additional photos with transfer orders or press FUNC twice to close the menu Setting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen Options Individual Photos Opens the same screen described in Marking Single Photos with Transfer Orders Q 89 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 Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen 1 43 Remove All Removes all the transfer o
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74. back Special playback modes To enter the special playback modes you can use the buttons on the LCD panel or wireless controller 1V 19 There is no sound during the special playback modes Fast playback DN During normal playback press 44 or gt gt Press again to increase the playback speed to approximately 5x gt 15x 60x the normal speed Slow playback In playback pause mode press lt lt or gt gt Press again to increase the playback speed 1 8 1 4 the normal speed Slow reverse playback will look the same as continuous frame reverse Frame Advance Reverse In playback pause mode press ai or 1 gt 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 Skipping scenes During normal playback push the joystick pp or press on the wireless controller to skip to the next scene Push the joystick lt q or press on the wireless controller once to return to the beginning of the current scene or twice to skip to the previous scene Ending special playback modes During any special playback mode press 11 on the camcorder or gt on the wireless controller 39 Video O NOTES During some special playback modes you may notice some anomalies blocky video artifacts banding etc in the playback picture Changing the Index Screen Selection Use the tabs on
75. blem with your camcorder refer to this section Sometimes what you think is a malfunction of the camcorder may have the simplest of solutions please read the CHECK THIS FIRST box before going on to the more detailed problems e and solutions Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists CHECK THIS FIRST Power supply Is the battery charged Is the compact power adapter correctly connected to the camcorder V 23 Recording Did you turn the camcorder on and set the mode dial to or If you are recording on a memory card is one correctly inserted into the camcorder V 32 Playback Did you turn the camcorder on and set the mode dial to amp or K9 If you are playing back recordings from a memory card is one correctly inserted into the camcorder LX 32 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 LC 23 Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly Cannot charge the battery pack Make sure the camcorder is off so charging can start The battery pack is too hot Charging will start once the battery pack temperature is below 40 C 104 F Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F The battery pack is damaged Use a different battery pack A noise can be heard from the compact power adapter A faint s
76. c s Estimated time req 11m 13 2 37GB Press the start button on the DVD Burner 83 External Connections 4 Press the start button on the DVD Burner e A progress bar will be displayed on the screen e After pressing the start button while the current 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 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 PD IMPORTANT e To create discs that can be played back with AVCHD compatible devices add to the playlist in advance the scenes you want on the disc leaving out all scenes recorded in MXP mode Then select the Playlist option to create the disc 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 subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the USB cable
77. ck Start Function 37 Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded 38 Basic Playback 38 Playing Back the Video 40 Changing the Index Screen Selection 41 Selecting Scenes by Recording Date 42 Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline 43 Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen 44 Deleting Scenes 45 Advanced Functions 45 Special Scene Recording Programs 46 Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture 47 Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings 48 Self Timer 48 Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction 49 Manual Focus Adjustment 50 White Balance 51 Image Effects 52 Digital Effects 53 On Screen Displays and Data Code 53 Audio Recording Level 54 Using Headphones 55 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 56 Using an External Microphone 57 Using a Video Light 57 Playlist and Scene Operations 57 Dividing Scenes 58 Editing the Playlist Adding Moving and Deleting Playlist Scenes 60 Copying Scenes 11 E Photos 61 Basic Recording 61 Taking Photos 62 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 63 Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It 63 Basic Playback 63 Viewing Photos 65 Deleting Photos 66 Additional Functions 66 Magnifying Photos during Playback 66 Flash 67 Histogram Display 67 Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 68 Taking Photos while Recording Movies Simultaneous Recording 69 Light Metering Mode 69 Capturing a Photo from the Playback
78. cklight correction LZ 48 e Manual focus adjustment 11 49 e White balance 1 50 e Image effects 11 51 e Digital effects JA 52 1 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 76 P4 PictBridge Canon printers SELPHY printers of the CP DS and ES series and PIXMA printers marked with the PictBridge logo o Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer 1 Select the media that contains the photos you want to print Select the ka hard disk or memory card tab V 40 and 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 D Refer to Connection Diagrams MI 79 e f the device type selection screen appears select Computer Printer and press F7 e ec appears and changes to f 12 e The print share button lights up and the current print settings will be displayed for approx 6 seconds GD IMPORTANT If lt continues to flash for more than 1 minute or if A 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
79. connect it to an HDMI output terminal on an external device as this may damage the camcorder Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to DVI monitors Depending on the HDTV correct playback of personal video content may not be possible using connection Mm Try one of the other connections While the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using connection A there will be no video output from other terminals 81 External Connections Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer Movies recorded with this camcorder are saved on the hard disk or memory card Because space is limited make sure to back up your movies onto a computer on a regular basis PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE With the software supplied on the PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE CD ROM you can select scenes and back them up on your computer s hard disk If necessary backup video files previously saved on a computer can be restored back to the camcorder ImageMixer 3 offers also many options for organizing your video library editing Video and more For details about installing the software refer to PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE Installation Guide Saving your Recordings without a 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 82 e Connect the camcorder to an external rec
80. d and can eventually result in reduced performance Options Quick Initialization Clears the file allocation table but does not physically erase the stored data Complete Initialization Erases all data completely The complete initialization of the hard disk requires a longer time CIF approx 2 hr CIPD approx 1 hr FUNC EB Menu O ff O Initialize N 55 O HDD or Mem Card O Initialization method Yes OK O Xx Press GED to cancel the complete initialization while it is in progress All recordings will be erased and the recording media can be used without any problem O IMPORTANT Initializing the recording media will permanently erase all recordings Lost original recordings cannot be recovered Make sure you back up important recordings in advance using an external device 1 82 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter to initialize the hard disk While the initialization is in progress do not disconnect the power source 33 Video Basic Recording Shooting Video 1 Set the mode dial to E 2 Turn on the camcorder By default movies are recorded on the hard disk You can also set the memory card as the recording media for movies M 33 3 Press Start Stop to begin recording e Recording starts press again to pause the recording e You can also press START STOP on the LCD panel 34 1 This
81. d with a Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder You can use commercially available SDHC SD high capacity memory cards and S2 SD memory cards with this camcorder However depending on its Speed Class you may not be able to record movies on the memory card Refer to the table on page 32 As of June 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 O NOTES About the SD Speed Class The SD Speed Class is a standard that indicates the minimum guaranteed data transfer speed of SD SDHC memory cards When you buy a new memory card look for the Speed Class logo on the package 31 Preparations Ta i O i Memory card Capacity SD Speed Class a Gng ne 64 MB or less Not applicable Si SD Not compatible e memory cards neo cLass i more cLass or higher SD CLASS sig Over 2 GB memory cards cLass or higher 1 Movies cannot be recorded when the recording mode is set to MXP 24 Mbps or FXP 17 Mbps On some memory cards you may not be able to record movies at all 2 Open the memory card slot cover Inserting and Removing a Memory Card S insori the meriory card straight with the label facing up all the Make sure to initialize all memory cards way into the memory card slot before using them with this camcorder until it clicks
82. ded on the date you want to add to the playlist 3 Add the scene s to the playlist F Add to Playlist Desired option Yes e When the operation is completed Scene s added to the playlist will be displayed e Scenes are added to the playlist on the same media they are recorded on e To check the playlist select the hard disk playlist or memory card playlist tab 19 40 O NOTES e You can copy scenes from the hard disk to the memory card MA 60 to include in the memory card s playlist also scenes that were originally recorded on the hard disk e You may not be able to add scenes to the playlist if they were recorded or edited using another device or if there is not enough space available on the hard disk or memory card 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 Select the playlist index screen Select the i hard disk playlist or memory card playlist tab DO 40 2 Select AV lt p the scene you want to delete This step is not necessary to delete all scenes 3 Delete the scene O Delete O Desired option Yes OK If you selected All Scenes you can press Ge to interrupt the operation while it is in prog
83. dings Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts The hard disk is a high precision device Vibrations strong impacts or dropping the Camcorder may result in permanent data loss Keep the drop sensor activated whenever possible The drop sensor A 99 detects when the camcorder is dropped and activates a protection mechanism to help prevent hard disk damage Turning this function off will disable the mechanism Even if this function is set to On and the camcorder is dropped hard disk damage can occur Do not disconnect the power source while the camcorder is on Always turn the camcorder off before removing the battery or compact power adapter Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive Do not turn off the camcorder while the camcorder is on and the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing or while the camcorder is in standby mode Doing so may result in hard disk damage or permanent data loss Use the camcorder within its operating temperature range If the camcorder s temperature becomes too hot or too cold recording playback may stop in order to prevent hard disk damage Do not use the camcorder at high altitudes Turning on or using the camcorder in places with low atmospheric pressure such as at altitudes higher than 3 000 m 9 800 ft may result in hard disk damage Initialize the hard disk when movies cannot be recorded play
84. e or permanently damage the camera 8 Water and Moisture Hazard of electric shock Do not use this product near water or in rainy moist situations 9 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 excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination mo to overturn 10 Power Sources The CA 570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If 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 11 Polarization The CA 570 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2 prong plug a plug having one blade wider than 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 12 Power Cord Protection Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pi
85. e FUNC menu is set to Simultaneous Recording Off A 68 or if either the digital zoom Q 93 or a digital effect LZ 52 is activated 102 Playback Pressing the playback button does not start playback The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature 53 appears Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use The camcorder has fallen below its operational temperature 9 appears Tum it off and use it in a warmer location Make sure to avoid rapid temperature changes Cannot add scenes to the playlist DN You cannot add more than 999 scenes to the playlist If the playlist includes scenes recorded in MXP or FXP mode the maximum number of scenes in the playlist may be less than 999 You may not be able to add scenes to the playlist if they were recorded or edited using another device Cannot delete a scene You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using another device Deleting scenes takes longer than usual When the media contains a large number of scenes some operations may take longer than usual Back up your recordings LL 82 and initialize the recording media 0 33 Cannot delete a photo The photo is protected Remove the protection A 70 Indicators and Onscreen Displays A lights up in red Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack LL 23 d appears on the screen The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attac
86. e camcorder Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft Date of Purchase Model Name VIXIA HG21 A VIXIA HG20 A Purchased From Serial No Dealer Address Dealer Phone No Trademark Acknowledgements The SD logo is a trademark The SDHC logo is a trademark Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC X DOLBY AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd and Sony DIGITAL Corporation STEREO Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories CREATOR 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
87. e color depth brightness contrast and sharpness of the image Color Depth Shallower colors Richer color tonality Darker picture Brighter picture Flatter picture More defined light and shade Vaguer outlines Sharper outlines Brightness Sharpness Contrast Image Effect Off Desired option When you select Ge Custom Effect do not press and continue instead with the following procedure 51 Video TO SET THE CUSTOM IMAGE EFFECT 1 Press and select AV the custom setting options 2 Adjust lt p each setting as desired 3 When you finish all the adjustments press 1 then to save the setting and close the menu Digital Effects Options Default value E23 Digital Effect 0ff Select this setting when you do not intend to use the digital effects Gi Fade Trigger 73 Wipe Select one of the faders to begin or end a scene with a fade from or to a black screen Gi B amp W Records movies and photos in black and white BA Sepia Records movies and photos in sepia tones for an old look E Art Select this effect to add flavor to your recordings Only these digital effects are available in C3 mode 52 Setting O E22 Digital Effect Off O Desired fader effect j You can preview the digital effect on the screen The icon of the selected
88. eck the memory card There is a problem with the memory card Change the battery pack Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack QJ 23 Check the memory card Cannot access the memory card Check the memory card and make sure it is inserted correctly LL 32 Amemory card error occurred The camcorder cannot record or display the image You inserted a MultiMedia Card MMC into the camcorder Replace it with an SD SDHC memory card compatible for use with this camcorder LL 31 If after the message disappears appears in red perform the following Turn off the camcorder and remove and reinsert the memory card If turns back to green you can resume recording playback Initialize the memory card LL 33 Doing so will erase all the recordings on the memory card Connect the compact power adapter When the camcorder is in mode and is connected to a computer this message will appear if the camcorder is being powered by the battery pack Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder Could not add the scene s to the playlist One or more scenes could not be added to the playlist A 58 You cannot add more than 999 scenes to the playlist If the playlist includes scenes recorded in MXP or FXP mode the maximum number of scenes in the playlist may be less than 999 Delete some recordings LL 44 65 Data includes scenes in MXP FXP mode Cannot copy to this memory card Movies recorded in MXP o
89. ecorded Even in that case the picture captured is detailed enough to render richly detailed recordings Enjoying High Definition Video with your Camcorder What are the advantages of a hard disk Your videos and photos are recorded on the built in hard disk or commercially available SD SDHC memory cards using AVCHD specifications This Double Media recording system gives you longer recording times for more high definition videos and photos e You can shoot approximately 11 hours CIP 120 GB HDD or 5 5 hours GIF 60 GB HDD of video in MXP mode which offers the highest video quality under AVCHD specifications e The camcorder records video and photos in unused space on the recording media so you need not worry about accidentally recording over important videos e You can immediately access the scenes you want to play back from an index menu e You can easily manage your video and photo collections with the supplied editing software ImageMixer 3 movies and DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk photos 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 1 81 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
90. ed back normally As movies are recorded and deleted over time hard disk fragmentation may occur which may reduce performance Initialize the hard disk should this happen Protect personal information on the hard disk When the hard disk is initialized or recordings are deleted stored data is not physically erased Remember this when disposing of the camcorder or giving it to another person Table of contents 10 E Introduction 6 8 14 16 16 17 20 Enjoying High Definition Video with your Camcorder Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive About this Manual Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories Components Guide Screen Displays E Preparations 23 23 24 26 27 27 28 28 30 30 30 31 31 31 32 33 33 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 The Button Mode or Flexible Recording 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 Recording Media Initializing the Hard Disk or Memory Card Table of contents E Video 34 Basic Recording 34 Shooting Video 35 Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode 36 Zooming 37 Qui
91. efore resuming use 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 Close the memory card slot cover The memory card slot cover is open Close the cover after correctly inserting the memory card J2 32 Connect the compact power adapter The camcorder is being powered by the battery pack Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder Disc access failure Check the disc There was an error when reading the disc or attempting to write onto it This message can appear also if condensation has formed LL 121 Wait until the DVD burner dries completely before resuming use 112 The disc may not be loaded correctly Try removing the disc and reinserting it Error reading the data Error while reading the recordings from the camcorder Check that the USB cable was not accidentally disconnected No disc Insert a disc into the DVD Burner This message can appear also if condensation has formed
92. elect the index screen of original movies recorded on the hard disk Select the Ka tab 1 40 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 60 lm Copy X amp O Desired option Yes OK Press GED to interrupt the operation while it is in progress Copying the Entire Playlist 1 Select the index screen of the hard disk s playlist Select the ff tab M 40 2 Copy the playlist O IE Copy N amp O Yes O OK O Press Gen 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 subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the mode dial i NOTES e f the memory card slot cover is open or the LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent writing you will not be able to copy movies to the memory card e Scenes that were edited using the supplied software ImageMixer 3 and written back to the camcorder cannot be copied to the memory card You may also not be able to copy sc
93. eline ruler 2 Select lt p the playback starting point from the timeline ruler 3 Press to begin the playback TO SELECT ANOTHER SCENE Move AV the orange selection frame to the large thumbnail and change lt p gt the scene TO MOVE BETWEEN TIMELINE RULER PAGES Move AV the orange selection frame to the slidebar below the ruler and display lt gt the previous next 5 frames in the scene TO CHANGE THE INTERVAL BETWEEN FRAMES Desired interval 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 collectively all at once mode Delete 1 44 copy 1 60 or add the selected scenes to the playlist 1V 58 83 mode Delete M 65 copy Q 71 or protect 4 70 the selected photos or mark all of them with print orders M 76 or transfer orders CO 89 RJ S 1 Select the original movies or the photo index screen mode Select the f hard disk or 2 memory card tab 0 40 e mode Move the zoom lever toward W to display the index screen 2 Open the selection screen O Mf Select O Hi Individual Scenes or Individual Photos e The selection screen appears 3 Move AV lt gt between the scenes or photos in the index screen and press to select an individual scene photo e A checkmark vy will appear on the selected scenes photos
94. enes that were not recorded with this camcorder wp Photos o Basic Recording Taking Photos 3 ruoro 4 Puoro ael tx G 1 Set the mode dial to D3 2 Turn on the camcorder By default photos are recorded on the hard disk You can also set the memory card as the recording media for photos 1 33 3 Press halfway e Once the focus is automatically adjusted will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear e When you press on the wireless controller the photo is Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos taking photos and playing them back capturing photos from video and printing photos activated and locked 4 Press fully The ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded recorded after the autofocus is E O IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the mode dial i NOTES e f the subject is not suitable for autofocus e turns yellow Adjust the focus manually 1 49 e When the subject is too bright Overexp starts flashing In such case use the optional FS H37U ND filter 61 Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality
95. er consulting this list and the printer s instruction manual contact the closest Canon Service Center refer to the list included with the printer 115 Additional Information Handling Precautions Camcorder Make sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum performance Make sure to also observe the precautions pertaining to the hard disk as hard disk damage may result in permanent data loss 1 Back up your recordings periodically Make sure to transfer your recordings to an external device such as a computer or digital video recorder M 82 and back them up on a regular basis and especially after making important recordings This will protect your important recordings in case of damage and create more free space on the hard disk or memory card Canon shall not be liable for any data loss Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts The hard disk is a high precision device Vibrations strong impacts or dropping the camcorder may result in the hard disk not being recognized or may cause recording playback to stop unexpectedly Be especially careful while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Avoid recording in very loud places When using a shoulder strap do not allow the camcorder to swing and hit an object Keep the drop sensor activated whenever possible This camcorder is equipped with a sensor that detects acceleration Should the 16 Camcorder be dropped or subject toa s
96. es designed for the Advanced Accessory gt Shoe cannot be used with this camcorder Look for ADVANCED SHOE video accessories bearing this logo to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe Using an External Microphone When recording in very quiet surroundings the built in microphone may pick up the sound of the camcorder s internal machinery In such case we recommend using an external microphone Using the DM 100 Directional Stereo Microphone qn 56 Attach the optional DM 100 Directional Stereo Microphone to the mini advanced shoe Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe m 55 appears For details about using the microphone refer to the instruction manual of the DM 100 Using other microphones You can also use commercially available microphones Connect the external microphone to the MIC terminal Use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply You can connect almost any stereo microphone with a 3 5 mm plug but audio recording levels may vary e When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder p Wind Screen will automatically be set to 0B Off S e e f the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted activate the microphone attenuator 1A 95 or adjust the audio recording level manually M 53 Using a Video Light You can use the optional VL 5 Video Light to shoot video or take photos in dark places jl
97. f the flash is approx 1 to 2 m 3 3 to 6 6 ft The actual range will depend on the recording conditions The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode The flash mode cannot be selected when the exposure is locked We recommend not using the flash while the optional Wide converter or Tele converter is attached its shadow can appear on the screen Histogram Display When viewing photos you can display the histogram and the icons of all the functions used at the time of recording The histogram will be displayed also immediately after taking a photo Use the histogram as a reference to verify the correct exposure of the photo te The area to the right of the histogram represents highlights and the left side represents shadows A photo whose histogram skews to the right is relatively bright while one whose histogram peaks to the left is relatively dark Shadows lt gt Highlights Pixel Count 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 LO POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording mode other than Options Default value O Single Records a single photo Continuous Shooting Hi Speed Continuous Shooting Captures a series of up to 60 photos as long as you hold pressed down There are two
98. ge and the remaining recording time in minutes for 5 seconds If the battery pack is exhausted the battery information may not be displayed 13 Remaining recording time When there is no more free space on the recording media END built in hard disk or END memory card will be displayed and the recording will stop 5 24F progressive frame rate Select the 24F progressive frame rate A 47 to give your recordings a cinematic look You can combine this frame rate with the FH Cine Mode recording program to enhance the effect Number of available photos S4 in red No card 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 may not decrease even after a recording has been made or may decrease by 2 photos at once 45 Photo number The photo number indicates the name and location of the file on the memory card For example the file name of a photo numbered 101 0107 is IMG_0107 JPG stored under the folder DCIM 101CANON Preparations Be This chapter describes basic operations such as navigating the Gg menus and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder Getting Started DC IN terminal E indicator Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or
99. ge stabilizer is not as effective when the Tele converter is attached e The minimum focusing distance at full telephoto with the TL H37 is 3 m 9 8 ft e When the Tele converter is attached a shadow may appear in the picture when you use the flash WD H37 Il Wide converter This lens decreases focal length by a factor of 0 7 giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views e When the Wide converter is attached a shadow may appear in the picture when you use the flash FS H37U Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to control difficult lighting conditions HTC 100 HDMI Cable Use this cable to connect the camcorder to an external device using an all digital connection allowing you to enjoy playback at the highest quality This cable sends both video and audio signals DP ZF 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 125 Additional Information DM 100 Directional Stereo Microphone This highly sensitive super directional microphone attaches to the camcorder s mini advanced shoe It can be used as directional microphone monaural or stereo microphone Shoulder Strap You can attach a shoulder strap for more security and portability SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for
100. he camcorder on the camcorder enters the standby mode In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about half the power used when recording saving energy when you are using a battery pack Additionally when you open the LCD panel the camcorder is ready to start recording in approximately 1 second ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities The actual time required varies depending on the shooting conditions KHET 1 With the camcorder on and in a recording mode close the LCD panel F If you are using the viewfinder and the LCD panel is closed press VIEWFINDER to enter the standby mode e A beep will sound and the indicator will change to orange to indicate the camcorder entered the standby mode 2 When you wish to resume recording open the LCD panel e The indicator turns back green and the camcorder is ready to record e CIFIB You can also press VIEWFINDER to resume recording using the viewfinder with the LCD panel closed IMPORTANT Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode while the indicator is lit in orange O NOTES If you close the LCD panel under some circumstances for example while the ACCESS indicator is flashing or a menu is being displayed the camcorder may not enter standby mode Check that the indicator changes to orange The camcorder will shut off if left in standby mode for 10 minutes regardless of the fy Power
101. he memory card The memory card is full Delete some recordings A 44 65 to free some space or replace the memory card Initialize the memory card A 33 when you use it with the camcorder for the first time The LOCK switch on an SD or SDHC memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure Change the position of the LOCK switch LZ 119 The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Set g Photo Numbering to Reset A 98 and insert a new memory card The simultaneous recording option in the FUNC menu is set to Simultaneous Recording Off Change the setting to take photos while recording video A 68 Photos cannot be captured from the playback scene when 6 TV Type is set to Normal TV In such case zZ appears Set it to Wide TV LZ 97 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 camcorder Select the correct video input There is no sound from the TV When connecting the camcorder to an HDTV using the
102. hed so the remaining battery time cannot be displayed lights up in red Amemory card error occurred Turn off the camcorder Remove and reinsert the memory card Initialize the memory card LX 33 if the display does not change back to normal The memory card is full Replace the memory card or delete some recordings QA 44 65 to free some space on the memory card lights up in red The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature This is not a malfunction Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use 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 hard disk memory card This is not a malfunction The camcorder is on and the ACCESS indictor has been on or flashing longer than usual This is not a malfunction The camcorder may be recovering data on the hard disk Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder 103 Additional Information The CHG charge indicator flashes rapidly L 3 one flash at 0 5 second intervals Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty Consult a Canon Service Center The CHG charge indicator flashes very slowly lg se one flash at 2 second intervals The battery pack is too hot Charging will start once the battery pack temperature
103. hot during a special event 2 gt gn Selecting from the List of Recordings 1 Select the original movies index screen Select the F9 hard disk or memory card tab M 40 2 Open the list of recordings O 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 that day Below it will appear the number of scenes recorded P 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 67 The index screen will appear with the selection frame on the first scene recorded on the selected date O NOTES You can press FUNC to return to the index screen at any time Selecting from the Calendar Screen 1 Select the original movies index screen Select the hard disk or memory card tab V 40 2 Open the calendar screen 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 41 Video 3 Move AV lt p gt the cursor to the desired date e When you move the cursor to a date displayed in white a thumbnail showing a still image fr
104. imilar condition a mechanism designed to help prevent hard disk damage will activate and recording playback may stop or the camcorder may turn off Deactivating this function Mi 99 can increase the likelihood of hard disk damage should the camcorder be subject to such conditions Even if this function is set to 09 On hard disk damage can occur if the camcorder is dropped Do not use the camcorder in very loud places When using the camcorder in extremely loud surroundings recording playback may stop unexpectedly In such case you can continue recording on the memory card Do not disconnect the power source while the camcorder is on Always turn the camcorder off before removing the battery pack or compact power adapter Do not turn off the camcorder while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing or while the camcorder is in standby mode While data is being written onto the hard disk disconnecting the power source or turning off the camcorder may result in hard disk damage or permanent data loss e Use the camcorder within its operating temperature range If the camcorder s temperature becomes too hot or too cold recording playback may stop in order to prevent hard disk damage In such case a warning will appear on the screen Do not use the camcorder at high altitudes To prevent hard disk damage do not turn on or use the camcorder at altitudes higher than 3 000 m 9 800 ft above sea level or in other places with
105. in 10 hr 50 min 18 hr 22 hr 55 min CIFA 120 GB Hard disk 11 hr 5min 15 hr 45 min 21 hr 40 min 36 hr 45 hr 55 min 4 GB Memory card 20 min 30 min 40 min 1hr 10min 1hr 30 min 8 GB Memory card 40 min 1 hr Thr 25 min 2hr 20 min 3 hr 16 GB Memory card Thr 25min 2hr 5min 2hr 50min 4hr 45min 6hr 5min 32 GB Memory card 2hr 55min 4hr10min 5hr 45min 9hr 35 min 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 on 12x Optical Zoom oomin 9 Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out wide angle Move it toward T to zoom in telephoto LG 2 Press gently for a slow zoom press l iti harder for faster zooms You can also mode In addition to the optical Mn zoom digital zoom is also available set m 3 Zoom Speed 1 93 m 93 to one of three constant speeds 3 is the fastest 1 the slowest O NOTES e Keep at least 1 m 3 3 ft away from the subject At full wide angle you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm 0 39 in e When Zoom Speed is set to 9 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 cl Quick Start Function When you close the LCD panel with t
106. ing procedures 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 e F Text that applies only to the model shown in the icon e The following terms are used in this manual Screen refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen AME only Hard disk and HDD are used interchangeably to refer to the camcorder s built in hard disk drive Media is used to refer collectively to either the built in hard disk or an external memory card 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 GIevap 14 Special Scene Recording Programs Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a button frame For example FUNC Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program For details about the available options refer to the sidebar on
107. ing time available Select MXP or FXP mode for better be difficult to use the LCD screen In is such case change the brightness of the movie quality select LP mode for LCD screen QA 26 or use the longer recording times The table on viewfinder instead Press VIEWFINDER page 36 gives approximate recording to activate the viewfinder along with the times LCD panel Close the LCD panel to use only the viewfinder SP Standard Play 7 Mbps Desired recording mode i NOTES Discs created with the optional DW 100 DVD Burner that contain scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be VIEWFINDER e You can pull out the viewfinder if it is played back on AVCHD compatible more convenient Hold out both sides DVD players or Blu ray Disc players as of the viewfinder firmly and pull it out of June 2008 Use the DVD Burner to until it clicks play back such discs 1 85 e Adjust the viewfinder as necessary e The camcorder uses a variable bit rate with the dioptric adjustment lever VBR to encode video so the actual recording times will vary depending on The brightness setting is common to the content of the scenes the LCD screen and the viewfinder e The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the camcorder to mode 35 Video Approximate recording times Default value Recording mode gt MXP FXP XP Sp LP Recording media 4 CIT 60 GB Hard disk 5hr 30 min 7 hr 50 m
108. int and press e Printing starts The print settings menu disappears when the printing is completed e To continue printing select lt gt another photo TO CANCEL THE PRINTING 1 Press 6 while printing 2 Select 4 OK and press 7 WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING Disconnect the 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 referring to the error message list 1 113 and to the printer s instruction manual x photos sheet Printing multiple photos on the same sheet When using Canon printers you can print the same photo multiple times on the same sheet of paper Use the following table as a guideline for the recommended number of copies depending on the 7 Paper Size setting Paper Size gt CreditCard Canon printer 4 PIXMA SELPHY DS SELPHY CP ES 2 4 or 8 1 You can also use the special sticker sheets 9 x 13 cm 10 x 14 8 cm A4 2 4 90r 16 4 20r4 20r4 2 With the 8 photos sheet setting you can also use the special sticker sheets SELPHY CP When you use the wide sized photo paper with the Default setting you can also use 2 photos sheet or 4 photos sheet 74 Canon s PictBridge compatible printers If printing does not resume automatically after you solved the problem select Continue and press to resu
109. ions like the white balance or image effects or give priority to the exposure value or the shutter speed Use faster shutter speeds to record subjects moving quickly use slower shutter speeds to add motion blur emphasizing the feel of movement Use low aperture values larger lens opening to softly blur the background in a portrait use high aperture values smaller lens opening to get a wider 46 depth of field giving a sharp focus all throughout a landscape paj A 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 camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value LAV Aperture Priority AE Set the aperture value The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed P Programmed AE Desired recording program TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED OR APERTURE VALUE When you select Tv Shutter Priority AE or AV Aperture Priority AE a numeric value will appear next to the recording program icon 1 If the joystick guide appears on the screen press to hide it 2 Adjust lt p the shutter speed or aperture value to the desired value Shutter speed guidelines Note that on screen only the denominator is displayed Tv 250 indicates a shutter speed of 1 250 second etc W2 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 30
110. is below 40 C 104 F Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F The battery pack is damaged Use a different battery pack The CHG charge indicator does not turn on even though a battery pack is attached The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached Such battery packs cannot be charged using this camcorder Picture and Sound Screen displays turn on and off repeatedly The battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack LC 23 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 camcorder to mode This is not a malfunction CIFA No picture appears on the viewfinder Press to activate the viewfinder A 35 CP Viewfinder picture is blurred Adjust the viewfinder with the
111. l appear for photos that cannot be enlarged 1 Move the zoom lever toward T e The photo is magnified by 2 times and a 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 to less than 2 times move it toward W 2 Move AV lt gt 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 66 Flash You can use the flash to take photos in dark places LO Options Default value 44 auto The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject 5 flash on The flash always fires flash off The flash does not fire ZE bt ag 4 42 v Next 1 Press t1 to display the joystick guide If 5 does not appear on the joystick guide push the joystick W toward Next to display it 2 Push the joystick toward 5 e Repeatedly push the joystick 4 to cycle between the flash modes e The icon of the flash mode appears 4 disappears after 4 seconds 3 Press PHOTO first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the photo O NOTES e The flash will not fire in the following cases When you manually adjust the exposure in 344 auto mode During auto exposure bracketing program When using the optional VL 5 Video Light The practical range o
112. layback image on a TV Component Output You can select the video specifications to use when connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV using the component video connection ED 480i To use the 480i specification standard definition 10801 To use the full 1080i high definition specification 96 C ELMO ZI 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 E Normal TV TV sets with 4 3 aspect ratio 080 Wide TV TV sets with 16 9 aspect ratio e When the TV type is set to F Normal TV during the playback of video originally recorded with an aspect ratio of 16 9 the picture will not be displayed full screen e When the TV type is set to E Normal TV photos cannot be captured from the playback scene M 69 Set it to Wide TV before capturing the photos DN Speaker Volume Adjust lt gt the volume of the playback You can also adjust the volume using the joystick guide 1 39 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 e To cancel the demo mode once it has started press any button or turn off the camcorder 67 System Setup 2 Menu item Setting options wE O ca Ss O Wireless Remote OD On 0B Off m4
113. le names have been changed Deleting Photos You can delete those photos that you are not interested in keeping BS Deleting a Single Photo 1 Select lt gt the photo you want to delete 2 Press to display the joystick guide 3 Push the joystick V toward T 4 Select gt Yes and press 6 Deleting Photos from the Index Screen Options All Photos Deletes all the photos This Photo Deletes only the photo marked with the orange selection frame Selected Photos Deletes all the photos selected in advance marked with a v checkmark Refer to Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen O 43 1 Select the photo index screen Move the zoom lever toward W and then select the ka hard disk or memory card tab V 40 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 Tf Delete Desired option Yes OK If you selected an option other than This Photo you can press to interrupt the operation while it is in progress Some photos will be deleted nevertheless Q IMPORTANT Be careful when deleting photos Deleted photos cannot be recovered O NOTES Protected photos cannot be deleted 65 Photos Additional Functions Magnifying Photos during Playback During playback photos can be magnified up to 5 times x4 wil
114. ll 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 Important Warning The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to a alert the user to the presence of uninsulated a SER dangerous voltage within the product s DO NOT OPEN enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to person
115. ls Simultaneous recording 1920 x 1080 848 x 480 pixels Television System 1080 60i2 Recording Media Built in hard disk ITFIB 120 GB Gey 60 GB SD or SDHC memory card not included Maximum Recording Time GIFA Built in hard disk approximate figures MXP mode 11 hr 5 min FXP mode 15 hr 45 min XP mode 21 hr 40 min SP mode 36 hr LP mode 45 hr 55 min GIFY Built in hard disk MXP mode 5 hr 30 min FXP mode 7 hr 50 min XP mode 10 hr 50 min SP mode 18 hr LP mode 22 hr 55 min 32 GB memory card MXP mode 2 hr 55 min FXP mode 4 hr 10 min XP mode 5 hr 45 min SP mode 9 hr 35 min LP mode 12 hr 15 min Image Sensor 1 3 2 inch CMOS approx 3 310 000 pixels Effective pixels Movies approx 2 070 000 Photos LW approx 2 070 000 Photos L M S approx 2 760 000 LCD Screen 2 7 in wide TFT color approx 211 000 dots CIF Viewfinder 0 27 in wide TFT color approx 123 000 dots Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone Lens f 4 8 57 6 mm F 1 8 3 0 12x optical zoom 35 mm equivalent Movies 42 9 514 8 mm Photos LW 42 9 514 8 mm Photos L M S 39 3 471 6 mm Lens Configuration 11 elements in 9 groups 2 aspheric elements AF System Autofocus TTL external distance sensor when set to Instant AF or Manual focus Filter Diameter 37 mm Minimum Focusing Distance 1m 3 3 ft 1 cm 0 39 in at full wide angle White Balance Auto white balance custom white balance and preset white balance
116. mber of scenes already at maximum The memory card already contains the maximum number of scenes no further scenes can be copied onto the memory card Delete some recordings LL 44 65 to free some space Memory card Unable to recognize the data The memory card contains scenes recorded in a different television system PAL or SECAM Need to recover files from the memory card Change the position of the LOCK switch on the memory card This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was accidentally interrupted while the camcorder was writing on the memory card and later the position of the card s LOCK switch was changed to prevent erasure Change the position of the LOCK switch A 119 110 No memory card There is no memory card in the camcorder No photos There are no photos to play back No scenes There are no scenes in the recording media selected Number of scenes already at maximum The maximum number of scenes has been reached Delete some scenes A 44 to free some space 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 2 59 Reading the HDD Reading data from the hard disk Reading the memory card Reading data from the memory card Scene recorded using another device Cannot divide the sce
117. me printing If that option is not available select Stop and press and then restart printing from the beginning Other printers or if the error still persists with a Canon printer If printing does not resume automatically disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder After a short while turn on the camcorder and restore the USB connection D IMPORTANT e You may not be able to print correctly with a PictBridge compatible printer photos whose file names have been changed or that were recorded created edited or changed with any device other than this camcorder If Busy does not disappear disconnect the USB cable and restore the connection after a short while Trimming Settings Set the paper size and page layout before changing the trimming settings Trimming settings apply to one photo only 1 Open the print settings menu Refer to steps 1 2 in Printing after Changing the Print Settings V 73 2 Select AV lt gt Trimming and press EF 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 GED 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 gt the trimming frame to the area you want to print 5 Press to return to the print settings menu
118. n e Regular displays only removes the histogram and information icons e All displays off The following icons will appear even when all other on screen displays are turned off The icons and IH in mode the icon and AF frames when the autofocus is locked in 191 mode screen markers both recording modes 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 8 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 Pa Data Code setting A 95 Audio Recording Level You can adjust the audio recording level of the built in or an external microphone You can display the audio level indicator while recording aa gn 53 Video Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level OMIC A 40 gt Kasiah al Next Y 1 Press 1 to display the joystick guide If 8 MIC does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick V toward Next to display it 2 Push the joystick A toward 9 MIC The manual adjustment icon M will appear to the left of the audio level indicator and the manual adjustment bar orange will appear below it Manual audio level adjustment FX 2o 0 MED Audio level indicator Audio level adjustment bar 3 Adjust lt p the audio le
119. n cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 16 Objects and Liquid Entry Never push objects 17 of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product 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 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 If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal 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 19 Replacement Pa
120. nched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product 13 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna is connected to the 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 supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See figure 1 Fig q EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND A CLAMP s Va 17 a ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 CZ KE GROUND CLAMPS lu POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 14 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 15 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extensio
121. ne Scenes recorded using another device cannot be divided with this camcorder Some On photos could not be deleted Protected photos O n cannot be deleted Remove the protection LL 70 Some scenes could not be deleted Movies that were protected edited with other devices cannot be deleted with this camcorder Task in progress Do not disconnect the power source The camcorder is updating the hard disk memory card Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery pack Temperature too high Turn off the camcorder and wait The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack Let the camcorder cool down before resuming use Temperature too low Keep the camcorder on and wait The camcorder s temperature is too low Keep the power on until the icon disappears Temperature too low Use the camcorder in a warmer location The outside temperature is too low and the camcorder will not operate Move to a location between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F The camcorder is set to photo mode You pressed while recording photos 103 mode The drop sensor is turned off The camcorder was turned on while Ka Drop Sensor is set to Off i In such case dropping the camcorder can increase the likelihood of hard disk damage 111 Additional Information The lens cover is not fully closed Turn the camcorder off then on again
122. nes AA 57 Drive mode a paa be coed dawns WK ALA 67 Drop Sensor aag nha nha deed 99 DVD authoring 05 82 PE EASY mode 0 dadami ie ALA dena aa 27 Error messages 107 EXPOSE ck maa BINA ak ages aoe 48 Fireworks recording program 45 Flash ANG AABANG TAGS 66 Flexible recording 27 Focus Assist functions 49 Focus priority 94 Manual 4 Kan ana ace are ee ace 49 Framerate 47 92 FUNC menu 00000e 28 90 KI Hard disk precautions 8 HDMI OUT terminal 79 81 HDMI CEC wan Ka bweean ee BE Oe WA 98 Headphones a 54 Histogram 364 05 4 5 20 kaka maa akak 67 Playback Movies a BAD NA BANG 38 ET Hapi meane A i 63 Image effects 51 Playlist cee eee ee eee 58 Image stabilizer 94 Portrait recording program 45 Index screen 38 39 64 Power SANG nyse sawn ed wu eos ame mGA 34 Initialization hard disk memory card 33 Printorder a 76 Print share button 73 87 Printing photos kad KAKANAN BKA 72 Joystick ccc aa og Protecting photos 70 Joystick guide 04 28 Ta Quick Start function 37 Language 00 eee es 30 LCD screen eee 26 ES Light metering mode 69 Recording MOVIES aens exe tk maa 34 M
123. nged the operating mode or turned the camcorder off 38 after a few seconds Move AV lt p gt the selection frame to the scene you want to play back When you have recorded a large number of scenes repeatedly press 49 or gt gt to move between index screen pages Press or EF 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 Il to stop the playback and return to the scene index screen ADJUSTING THE VOLUME 4 16 a SETI MA lt gt ppl J a v 1 During playback press 6E to display the joystick guide 2 Adjust AV 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 Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the mode dial 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 e Sound from the speaker will be muted when you close the LCD panel CIPA Use a pair of headphones when you want to use the viewfinder for play
124. o Attach the optional VL 5 Video Light to the mini advanced shoe Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe m 55 appears when you turn on the video light For details about using the video light refer to the instruction manual of the VL 5 Playlist and Scene Operations Dividing Scenes You can divide scenes original scenes E only in order to leave out the best parts and later cut out the rest d gt qn 1 Select the original movies index screen Select the hard disk or memory card tab M 40 2 Select AV lt p the scene you want to divide 3 Open the scene division screen O F Divide The scene selected will start playing back 4 Select lt p the icon and press where you want to divide the scene e You can use the following icons and the special playback modes 1 39 to bring the scene to a precise point M44 Hp Skip to the beginning end of the current scene 4 llb Frame advance reverse e Press or m to stop the playback and exit the scene division screen 5 Select lt gt Yes and press F The video from the division point to the end of the scene will appear as a new scene in the index screen 57 Video O NOTES e In this mode the scene playback will pause only at points where the scene can be divided Advancing reversing frames will skip only between such points as well so the interval will be longer than in regular frame advance rever
125. ode other than the Special Scene recording programs Options Default value LAMA Automatic Settings are automatically set by the camcorder Use this setting for outdoor scenes se Daylight For recording outdoors on a bright day 50 BAK Shade For recording in shaded places amp Cloudy For recording on a cloudy day 3 85 Tungsten For recording under tungsten and tungsten type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting sma Fluorescent For recording under warm white cool white or warm white type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting ty Fluorescent H For recording under daylight or daylight type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting ea Custom WB Use the custom white balance setting to make white subjects appear white under colored lighting AI Automatic Desired option When you select Custom WB do not press and continue instead with the following procedure TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 1 Point the camcorder at a white object zoom in until it fills the whole screen and press 6 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 93 Reset the whi
126. om the first scene recorded on that date will be displayed next to the calendar Below it will appear the number of scenes recorded Ps and the total recording time for the same day e You can select AV the year or month field and change lt gt the year or month to move faster between calendar months e You can press lt lt or P5 to skip directly to the previous next date that contains scenes 4 Press to return to the index screen The orange selection frame will appear on the first scene recorded on the selected date O NOTES e You can change on what day to start the week for the calendar display 1A 99 e You can press to return to the index screen at any time Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline You can display a timeline of the scene and select where to begin the playback This is very convenient when you want to play back a long scene from a specific point 42 1 Select AV lt p the scene you want to view and press e The timeline screen appears The large thumbnail will show the first frame of the scene Below it the timeline ruler shows frames taken from the scene at fixed intervals e Press again to return to the index screen Interval between frames Recording date and time Scene length Current scene Total number of scenes Frame selected for start of playback L Page slidebar Tim
127. 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 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
128. operation while it is in progress Some scenes will be deleted nevertheless Xx a IMPORTANT e Be careful when deleting original recordings Once deleted original scenes cannot be recovered e Back up important scenes before deleting them V 82 e Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing while scenes are being deleted Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the mode dial O NOTES Deleting a scene from the original index screen also deletes that scene from the playlist To delete all movies and make all recordable space available again you may prefer to initialize the recording media V 33 e You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using another device 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 the sidebar below KU Portrait The camcorder uses a large aperture achieving afocus on the subject while blurring other distracting details DNighi Use this mode to record in dimly lit places 42Beach Use this mode to record on a sunny beach It
129. order 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 LZ 119 and set the time zone date and time again 30 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 year for example Jan 1 2008 12 00 AMJ You can change the date format N 99 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 BB Menu O Date Time Changing the Language Options Default value CESTINA DEUTSCH EAAHNIKA POLSKI ENGLISH ROM N ESPA OL T RK E FRANCAS ITALIANO YKPA HCbKA B Menu O f O Language O Desired language i NOTES The displays and that appear in some menu screens refer to the name of buttons on the camcorder and will not change regardless of the language selected Changing the Time Zone Change the time zone to match your location The default setting is New York TO SET THE HOME TIME ZONE FUNC FEB Menu O O Time Zone DST Your local time zone WHEN YOU TRAVEL Menu 9 O Time Zone DST O K O Local time at your destination To adjust for daylight saving time select the area name marke
130. order will end the standby mode and shut off automatically Control for HDMI Activates the HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control function When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV compatible with HDMI CEC using an HDMI cable you can control the camcorder s playback using the TV s remote control Also turning on the camcorder will automatically turn on the TV and select the camcorder s video input and turning off the TV will automatically turn off the camcorder e Use the up down left right buttons and the OK or SET button on the TV s remote control to play back your recordings e 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 e Correct operation of the HDMI CEC function cannot be guaranteed even when connecting the camcorder to compatible TV sets If you cannot use the TV s remote control operate the camcorder directly or use the camcorder s wireless controller e The remote control of the TV can only be used to play back movies or photos PR or CG mode only If the camcorder is connected to the TV while it is set to mode depending on the TV used turning off the TV will automatically turn off the camcorder even if it is recording at the time Photo Numbering Select the photo numbering method to be used on a new memory card Photos are automatically assigned consecutive numbers from 0101 to 9900 and stored in folder
131. ording device DVD or HDD recorder VCR etc to save standard 82 definition copies of your movies ma 86 PD IMPORTANT When the camcorder is connected to a computer Do not access change or delete any of the camcorder s folders or files directly from the computer as this may result in permanent data loss Always back up your recordings to the computer and restore the backup files to the Camcorder using only the supplied software ImageMixer 3 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 preserve your video recordings in the highest video quality available You can also create Photo DVDs from your photos that you can play back with most standard DVD players Refer to this section along with the relevant sections in the instruction manual of the DW 100 C8 Joe Options for creating AVCHD discs 3 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 1 59 Options for creating Photo DVDs C mode All Photos Add all the photos to the slideshow on the disc Transfer Orders Add only photos marked with transfer orders ma 89 Preparations on the Camcorder 1 Turn on the camcorder and set it
132. original scenes or scenes in the playlist of the selected media 107 Additional Information Cannot edit Check the memory card The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer Initialize the memory card with this camcorder LL 33 Cannot enter standby mode now The camcorder cannot enter standby mode if the remaining battery charge is too low Cannot play back There is a problem with the hard disk memory card Cannot play back due to high temperature The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature 93 appears Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use Cannot play back Cannot access the HDD There is a problem with the hard disk Cannot play back Check the memory card There is a problem with the memory card Cannot play the movies on the HDD Initialize only using the camcorder The camcorder s hard disk was initialized using a computer Initialize the hard disk with this camcorder E33 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 LL 33 Cannot read the HDD The hard disk could not be read This message can also appear if condensation has formed LA 121 Wait until the camcorder dries comple
133. orward button 1 38 Zoom in T telephoto button 1 36 61 E stop button 1 38 BLC backlight correction button 1 48 82 Mini advanced shoe M 55 G3 Zoom lever 1 36 PHOTO button M 61 65 ON OFF button indicator CE only Bottom view G7 o O Ol lis fa a CES ag Wireless Controller WL D88 START Z CD gt STOP PHOTO ZOOM TO OF PN une MENU o is 2 V sae See ail w j J Z CC a llo oHSSE J Canon WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL D88 G7 Tripod socket V 117 BATTERY RELEASE switch 24 Serial number The serial number label is located on the top surface of the battery attachment unit Remove the battery pack to find it MI START STOP button CQ 34 FUNC button A 28 90 MENU button 1 29 92 4 PLAYLIST button M 58 Navigation buttons A V 4 B 6 ll frame reverse button 1A 39 PN fast reverse button 1 39 BP play button A 38 9 HH pause button 1A 38 E stop button 1 38 D PHOTO button N 61 12 Zoom buttons M 36 3 SET button I gt frame advance button 1 39 5 gt P fast forward button 1 39 DISP on screen display button LQ 42 53 19 Introduction Screen Displays Recording Movies im 79min 0 01 15 2g Re 11h35m iis Wi SOOSO0E Playing Movies During Playback O71
134. ound can be heard while the compact power adapter is connected to a power outlet This is not a malfunction After using the camcorder for a long time it becomes hot This is not a malfunction Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use The battery pack is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures The battery may have reached the end of its battery life Buy a new battery pack 101 Additional Information Recording Pressing will not start recording You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings on the hard disk memory card while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing The recording media is full or it already contains the maximum number of scenes Delete some recordings LL 44 65 or initialize the recording media LX 33 to free some space Recording may not be possible while the drop protection mechanism QA 99 is active fi appears The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature 93 appears Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use The camcorder has fallen below its operational temperature 9 appears Tum it off and use it in a warmer location Make sure to avoid rapid temperature changes 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 recording suddenly stops shortly
135. p the slideshow 63 Photos Index Screen 1 Move the zoom lever toward W e The photo index screen appears e You can switch to the index screen of the photos recorded on the memory card or change the number of photos displayed per page M 40 2 Select AV lt gt a photo e Move the orange selection frame to the photo you want to view e Repeatedly press lt lt or P5 to move between index screen pages 3 Press 6 The index screen closes and the selected photo is displayed Photo Jump Function When you have recorded a large number of photos you can jump 10 or 100 photos at a time 1 Press to display the joystick guide 2 Push the joystick A toward 9 Jump 10 photos a a o 3 Select AV 4 Jump 10 photos or foo Jump 100 photos 4 Jump lt gt the number of photos selected and press 6 Press EF again to hide the joystick guide 64 GD 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 subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the mode dial e The following may not be displayed correctly Images not recorded with this camcorder Images edited on or uploaded from a computer Images whose fi
136. page 50 Brackets are used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on screen In tables in this manual the default value is shown in boldface For example On Off o P Programmed AE Portrait Press Ge to display the Special Scene SCN recording programs Desired recording progran In this manual the arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections For a detailed explanation refer to Using the Menus MI 28 The camcorder s operating mode is determined by the position of the mode dial In this manual indicates that a function is available and indicates that the function is not available When no operating mode icons are given the function is available in all operating modes 15 Introduction Supplied Accessories WL D88 Wireless Controller STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow e Red e White plugs CA 570 Compact Power Adapter incl power cord CTC 100 S Component Cable Red e Green e Blue plugs Sze LRG aS Ks IFC 400PCU USB Cable BP 807 Battery Pack Lithium Button Battery CR2025 for Wireless Controller Software CD ROM and Installation Guide PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE Software CD ROM and Installation Guide DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk 1 Software for saving managing editing and playing back movies on your computer LL 82 The CD ROM includes the instruction manual of the software electronic version on PDF file
137. pears in the center of the screen and the focus is automatically fixed on it O Off No AF frame will appear and the photo will be recorded immediately after you press PHOTO Gia Off 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 using a tripod Auto Slow Shutter The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to Operating mode Shutter speed used obtain brighter recordings in places with mode As low as 1 30 insufficient lighting rai mode e The setting will not change even if As low as 1 12 with G22 PF24 frame rate you set the camcorder to mode CS mode As low as 1 15 e In J mode set the flash mode to flash off e f a trailing afterimage appears set the slow shutter to j Off e If 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 QB Off 3 9 94 ka lo Microphone Attenuator Helps prevent audio distortions
138. prevents the subject from being underexposed LA Spotlight Use this mode to record spotlit scenes Pe JLo P Programmed AE PM Portrait O Press CE to display the Special Scene SCN recording programs Desired recording program i NOTES e J Night Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes A Sports Use this mode to record sports scenes such as tennis or golf 38 Snow Use this mode to record in bright ski resorts It prevents the subject from being underexposed sak Sunset Use this mode to record sunsets in vibrant colors Use this mode to record fireworks 45 Video 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 shake we recommend using a tripod Make sure to use a tripod especially in 3 mode as the shutter speed slows down e P Portrait X Sports F44 Beach bg 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 38 Snow s4 Beach The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places Check the image on the screen Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture Use the automatic exposure AE program to use funct
139. r CIP only and Quick Start function can also be used in mode an Ww FLEXIBLE RECORDING Press the button again to return to the flexible recording mode the button s light is off You can access the menus and change settings to your preference Even in flexible recording mode the camcorder can help you with the settings For example you can use the Special Scene recording programs 1 45 to set at once all the optimal settings to match special recording conditions O NOTES In mode you cannot access the menus but you can change the following settings in advance before setting the camcorder to mode Recording mode of movies Size quality of photos Auto slow shutter All settings under the setup menu s fY FF and tabs 21 Preparations Joystick and Joystick Guide Use the joystick to operate the camcorder s menus Push the joystick up down left or right AV lt gt to select an item or change settings Press the joystick itself 67 to save the settings or confirm an action On menu screens this is indicated by the icon Press to display hide the joystick guide The functions that appear on the joystick guide will change depending on the operating mode Using the Menus Many of the camcorder s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC button FUNC To access the menus set the camcorder to flexible recording mode In mode
140. r FXP mode cannot be copied onto a memory card if it is rated Speed Class 2 Replace the memory card with one rated Speed Class 4 or higher Data is protected Scenes edited or protected using another device cannot be deleted with this camcorder Do not disconnect the USB cable or the power source while the camcorder is connected to a computer Cannot turn off the camcorder or change the operating mode When the camcorder is in mode and is connected to the computer with the supplied USB cable the camcorder cannot be operated Disconnecting the USB cable or power source while this message appears may result in permanent loss of the recordings in the camcorder Use the computer s Safely Remove Hardware function to end the connection and disconnect the USB cable before using the camcorder Drop detected Power was turned off When the camcorder is dropped while it is on the camcorder automatically turns off to protect the hard disk This message appears the next time the camcorder is turned on This is not a malfunction 109 Additional Information Error writing on the memory card Data may be recovered if the memory card has not been removed Attempt recovering the data This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was accidentally interrupted while the camcorder was writing on the memory card Select Yes to try to recover the recordings If you removed the memory card and used it with another device
141. r are connected correctly Pea or A USB Connection Type is set to DVD Burner Set it to Computer Printer or to Connect and Set A 95 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 PR or USB Connection Type is set to Computer Printer Set it to DVD Burner or to Connect and Set A 95 106 List of Messages in alphabetical order Following the list of messages for the camcorder you can find separate lists for print related messages M 113 and for messages that appear only when using the optional DW 100 DVD Burner M 112 Access error There was an error when reading the hard disk or attempting to write onto it This message can also appear if condensation has formed LL 121 Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use Accessing the memory card Do not remove the memory card You opened the memory card slot cover while the camcorder was accessing the memory card or the camcorder started accessing the memory card as you opened the memory card slot cover Do not remove the memory card until this message disappears Avoid moving the camcorder Try not to move the camcorder while the image is being recorded Back up recordings regularly This message may appear when you turn on the camcorder In the event of
142. rders Ep Transfer Orders Desired option Yes OK TO TRANSFER PHOTOS MARKED WITH TRANSFER ORDERS Connect the camcorder to the computer and select gt Photos with Transfer Orders in the transfer menu M 88 89 Additional Information This chapter contains troubleshooting advice screen messages 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 28 For details about each function see the reference page Menu options without a reference page are explained below the tables FUNC Menu Recording Modes Menu item Setting options a Oo N Recording programs P Programmed AE J 46 Tv Shutter Priority AE AV Aperture Priority AE E Cine Mode 47 Portrait Sports _ Night 38 Snow 45 9a Beach sax Sunset A Spotlight gt i Fireworks Light metering mode S Evaluative 69 C_ Center Weighted Average Le Spot White balance 48 Automatic 8 Daylight Shade amp Cloudy e 50 288 Tungsten sm Fluorescent 34 Fluorescent H Custom WB Image effects Sr Image Effect Off S Vivid Gn Neutral 51 s Low Sharpening p Soft Skin Detail c Custom Effect Digital effects E23 Digital Effect Off Gil Fade Trigger GA Wipe e 52 E B amp W EA
143. ress 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 Select the playlist index screen Select the fi hard disk playlist or memory card playlist tab CO 40 DN 2 Select AV lt p the scene you want to move 3 Open the scene moving screen O PIL Move 4 Move AV lt p the orange marker to the desired position of the scene and press 6 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 CE to move the scene O NOTES You may not be able to move scenes in the playlist if there is not enough space available on the hard disk or memory card 59 Video Copying Scenes You can copy original movies or the entire playlist only from the hard disk to the corresponding location on the memory card an Copying Original Movies Options All Scenes Copies all the scenes to the memory card All Scenes this date Copies to the memory card all the scenes that were recorded on the same day as the selected scene This Scene Copies only the scene marked with the orange selection frame to the memory card Selected Scenes Copies to the memory card all the scenes selected in advance marked with a v checkmark Refer to Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen 0 43 1 S
144. rts 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 20 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 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 DS Online product registration for U S A Customers only Register your product online at www registercanon com Protect your product We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Canon product on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft Receive information on new products and promotions Upon your request we will send you information on Canon new products and promotions The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of th
145. s 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 exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word product refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HG21 A VIXIA HG20 A and all its accessories 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 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 5 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual 6 Accessories Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous T 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 interferenc
146. s and do not expose them to water Check the direction before inserting the memory card Forcing a memory card into the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the memory card or the camcorder Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card 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 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 become totally discharged if you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months To recharge the built in lithium battery Connect the compact power adapter to lo 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 Do not disassemble modify immerse in water heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerate the battery Replace with a CR2025 battery made by Panasonic Hitachi Maxell Sony Sanyo or with Duracell2025 Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion Do not insert the battery into the mouth If swallowed seek medical assistance immediatel
147. s containing up to 100 photos Folders are numbered from 101 to 998 ua Reset Photo numbers will restart from 101 0101 every time you insert a new memory card Gma 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 GJ Continuous setting 98 Drop Sensor Detects when the camcorder is dropped and activates a protection mechanism to help prevent hard disk damage While the mechanism is active appears in red on the screen and playback recording may stop e Keep the drop sensor set to J On in most situations Deactivating this function can increase the likelihood of hard disk damage should the camcorder be dropped e When the drop sensor is set to J On recording playback may stop when the camcorder approaches a weightless state which the sensor can detect as a fall or drop To record under such situations set the drop sensor to QB Off Vie J Firmware You can verify the current version of the camcorder s firmware This menu option is usually unavailable Date Time Setup Menu item Setting options u O Gd A a Time Zone DST List of world time zones 31 Date Time 30 Date Format Y M D 2008 1 1 AM 12 00 e
148. se Scenes included in the scene selection marked witha v checkmark Remove the selection mark in advance Scenes too short 8 seconds or shorter Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder Scenes cannot be divided within 0 5 seconds from the beginning or the end of the scene During the playback of a scene that was divided you may notice some anomalies in the picture sound at the point where the scene was cut To avoid this you can use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 to divide and edit scenes Editing the Playlist Adding Moving and Deleting Playlist Scenes Create a playlist to play back only the scenes you prefer and in the order of your choice Moving or deleting scenes in the playlist will not affect the original recordings Es an 58 The following scenes cannot be divided Adding Scenes to the Playlist Options All Scenes this date Adds to the playlist all the scenes that were recorded on the same day as the selected scene This Scene Adds to the playlist only the scene marked with the orange selection frame Selected Scenes Adds to the playlist all the scenes selected in advance marked with a v checkmark Refer to Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen O 43 1 Select the original movies index screen Select the hard disk or memory card tab 1V 40 2 Select AV lt p the scene you want to add to the playlist or a scene recor
149. sing a card reader 87 External Connections Transferring Photos BS 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 All Photos Transfers all photos i New Photos Transfers only those photos that have not yet been transferred to the computer E gt Photos with Transfer Orders Transfers photos marked with transfer orders m 89 Manual Transfer Options You can select the photo s to transfer L 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 88 Direct Transfer E All Photos gt Photos with Transfer Orders C gt Select and Transfer Set as Desktop Wallpaper AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONS Select AV a transfer option and press e The camcorder returns to the transfer menu once the transfer is completed e To cancel the transfer select lt p gt Cancel and press or press FUNC MANUAL TRANSFER OPTIONS 1 Select AV a transfer option and press D 2 Select lt p the photo you wish to transfer and press e L gt Select and Transfer Repeat this step to select other photos to transfer e The amp w button will flash while the photos are being transferred 3 Press to return to the tr
150. so need to select CameraWindow s auto launch setting After that just connect the camcorder to the computer steps 2 and 3 and proceed directly to transfer the photos 88 1 Install the supplied Digital Video Software Refer to the installation guide separate leaflet included with the CD ROM 2 Set the camcorder to 19 mode 3 Select the media that contains the photos you want to transfer e Select the f hard disk or 6 memory card tab m 40 and move the zoom lever toward T to return to single photo view 4 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable e Connection D Refer to Connection Diagrams 1 79 e f the device type selection screen appears select Computer Printer and press F7 e The direct transfer menu appears on the camcorder screen and the mw 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 4 IMPORTANT While the camcorder is connected to the computer do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts Do not open the memory card slot
151. t least once a year 118 Remaining battery time If the remaining battery time displayed is not correct charge the battery pack fully However the correct time may not be displayed if a fully charged battery pack is used continuously in high temperatures or it is left unused for long periods of time Additionally depending on the battery life the correct time may not be displayed Use the time shown on the screen as an approximation Regarding the use of non Canon battery packs e For your safety battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs will not be charged even if you attach them to this camcorder or to the optional CG 800 Battery Charger e We recommend using genuine Canon battery packs bearing the intelligent Li ion Battery mark e f you attach to the camcorder battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs C2 will appear and the remaining battery time will not be displayed 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 Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature Do not disassemble bend drop or subject memory cards to shock
152. te balance when the lighting conditions change Depending on the light source may keep flashing The result will still be better than with AB Automatic Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases Changing lighting conditions Close ups Subjects in a single color sky sea or forest Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights Depending on the type of fluorescent light optimal color balance may not be NUNEZ obtained with m Fluorescent or a Fluorescent H If the color looks unnatural adjust it using 1p Automatic or 2 Custom WB Image Effects You can use the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast to record movies and photos with special color effects LO O POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording mode other than the Special Scene recording programs Options Default value Image Effect Off Records with no image enhancing effects Sy Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation Gn Neutral Tones down the contrast and color saturation s Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines amp 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 c Custom Effect Allows you to adjust th
153. tely before resuming use This message can also appear if the camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature 4 appears Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use Cannot record There is a problem with the recording media This message can also appear if condensation has formed TA 121 Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use Cannot record due to high temperature The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack Let the camcorder cool down before resuming use Cannot record movies in MXP FXP mode on this memory card Movies cannot be recorded in MXP or FXP mode on a memory card if it is rated Speed Class 2 Select a different recording mode LL 35 or replace the memory card with one rated Speed Class 4 or higher Cannot record movies on the HDD Initialize only using the camcorder The camcorder s hard disk was initialized using a computer Initialize the hard disk with this camcorder CL 33 108 Cannot record movies on this memory card Movies cannot be recorded on a 64 MB or smaller memory card Cannot record movies on this memory card Initialize only using the camcorder The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer Initialize the memory card with this camcorder LL 33 Cannot record Cannot access the HDD There is a problem with the hard disk DN Cannot record Ch
154. time 50 min 50 min 55 min 60 min 60 min Playback time 100 min 115min 115 min 120 min 120 min Maximum recording time 170 min 170 min 185 min 190 min 190 min BP 819 Typical recording time 105 min 105min 115 min 115 min 115 min Playback time 205 min 235min 8 235 min 245min 245 min Maximum recording time 265 min 270 min 290 min 290 min 295 min BP 827 Typical recording time 170 min 170 min 175 min 175 min 180 min Playback time 325 min 360 min 370 min 380 min 380 min Using a memory card Recording mode Battery pack MXP FXP XP SP LP Usage time Maximum recording time 90 min 95 min 95 min 95 min 95 min eee Typical recording time 55 min 55 min 60 min 60 min 60 min Playback time 125 min 125min 130 min 130 min 130 min Maximum recording time 185 min 190 min 200 min 200 min 200 min BP 819 Typical recording time 110 min 115 min 120 min 120 min 120 min Playback time 260 min 260 min 265min 265 min 265 min Maximum recording time 285 min 290 min 295min 295 min 295 min BP 827 Typical recording time 175 min 175 min 180 min 180 min 180 min Playback time 380 min 380 min 380 min 78 385 min 385 min Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start stop zooming and power on off 124 lo zo TL H37 Tele converter This Tele converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1 5 e The ima
155. top of the index screen to switch between playback of the scenes and photos recorded on the hard disk and those recorded on the memory card After creating a playlist m 58 you can switch between the original movies and the playlist you edited to your liking Le Joe Selecting the Media for Playback 1 In the index screen move AW the orange selection frame to the tabs on the top of the screen 2 Select lt p the media or location from where you want to play back scenes photos 3 Return AV to the index screen to select the scene or photo 40 Example of changing the index screen in mode Mem Card Movies Playlist Ko Original movies or photos on the hard disk Original movies or photos on the memory card iko Playlist on the hard disk Playlist on the memory card mode only O NOTES In mode you can press on the wireless controller to switch between the original movies and the playlist of the respective media Changing the Number of Items in the Index Screen By default the index screen will show up to 6 items scenes or photos Move the zoom lever toward W to show up to 15 items per screen Move it toward T to return to the default index screen display T 15 scenes photos Selecting Scenes by Recording Date 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 s
156. u start the procedure Focus A b ap m lt gt A 4 lt gt r Next 1 Press 7 to display the joystick guide If Focus does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick W toward Next to display it 2 Push the joystick A toward Focus MF appears 3 Push the joystick 4 or gt once to verify if the image is focused The center of the screen will be magnified and outlines will be emphasized to help you focus more easily You can also turn off the focus assist function M 93 4 Adjust lt gt the focus as necessary and press 6 e The focus will be locked e During focus lock press 6E and push the joystick A toward Focus again to return the camcorder to autofocus 49 Video Infinity Focus Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks Instead of step 2 in the previous procedure Push the joystick A toward Focus and hold it for more than 2 seconds e appears e Push the joystick A toward Focus again to return the camcorder to autofocus e f you operate the zoom or joystick lt gt 00 changes to MF and the camcorder returns to manual focus 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 LO amp POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording m
157. urchase 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 located in the United States When returning Equipment under this warranty you must pre pay the shipping charges and you must enclose the Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase with a complete explanation of the problem During the ONE YEAR warranty period repairs will be made and the Equipment will be return shipped to you free of charge For repairs after the warranty period is over you will be given an estimate of the cost of repair and an opportunity to approve or disapprove of the repair expense before it is incurred If you approve repairs will be made and the Equipment will be return shipped to you shipping charges apply If you disapprove we will return ship the equipment at no charge to you 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
158. urs 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 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 121 Additional Information System Diagram Availability differs from area to area C23 ia CG 800 SS 600 SS 650 Shoulder Strap Batory Charger C S a E T WS 20 Wrist Stra j Intelligent Li ion Battery BP 807 BP 808 BP 819 BP 827 Battery Pack WL D88 Wireless Controller CA 570 Compact Power Adapter Caca WD H37 II Wide converter HTC 100 HDMI Cable TV HDTV EUU TL H37 E Tele converter D FS H37U Filter Set SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case Oo x 90 Mini ADVANCED SHOE Direction
159. vel as necessary As a guideline adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will go to the right of the 12 dB mark only occasionally 4 Press F to save the setting and hide the joystick guide e The audio level selected will be locked and the audio level adjustment bar will disappear from the indicator e During manual adjustment press Get and push the joystick A toward amp MIC to return the camcorder to automatic audio adjustment 54 TO DISPLAY THE AUDIO LEVEL METER 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 B Menu fa O Audio Level Indicator On i NOTES e When the O dB mark turns red the sound may be distorted If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted activate the microphone attenuator 1 95 We recommend using headphones 54 to check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording level or when the microphone attenuator is activated Using Headphones Use headphones for playback or to check the audio level while recording 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 he
160. vents such as paint thinner Lens Viewfinder GIE only 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 aclean soft lens cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder Never use tissue paper LCD Screen e Clean the LCD screen using a clean soft lens cleaning cloth e Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly Wipe it with a soft dry cloth Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its internal surfaces Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected Continued use may damage the camcorder Condensation may form in the following cases e When the camcorder is moved quickly from cold to warm places e When the camcorder is left in a humid room e When a cold room is heated rapidly TO AVOID CONDENSATION e Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature e Place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust gradually to temperature changes before removing it from the bag WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED The 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 ho
161. y The battery case may break and the battery fluids may cause internal injuries Keep the battery out of the reach of children Do not recharge short circuit or insert the battery in the wrong direction Dispose of the used battery according to applicable recycling regulations e Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short circuit e Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact e For California USA only The lithium battery included contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate for details 119 Additional Information Disposal When you delete movies or initialize the hard disk or memory card only the file allocation table is altered and stored data is not physically erased Take the necessary precautions when you dispose of the camcorder or memory card for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of private data If giving the camcorder to another person initialize the built in hard disk or memory card using the Complete Initialization option 1V 33 Fill it up with unimportant recordings and then initialize it again using the same option This makes recovering the original recordings very difficult 120 Maintenance Others Cleaning Camcorder Body e Use a soft dry cloth to clean the camcorder body Never use chemically treated cloths or volatile sol
162. y card G7 Image stabilizer 19 94 Self timer 1A 48 AF frame 1 94 Camcorder shake warning 1 94 Focus and exposure lock V 61 2 Flash A 66 Histogram M 67 Current photo Total number of photos Photo number 1 98 Protected photo mark M 70 Date and time of recording Manual focus 1A 49 File size Manual exposure 1 48 61 Photo size 1 62 62 Aperture value 1 46 63 Shutter speed M 46 21 Introduction 22 9 Hard disk memory card operation Record Ill Record pause b Playback IH Playback pause Bp Fast playback 444 Fast reverse playback Jp Slow playback lt Slow reverse playback lim Frame advance il Frame reverse i amp Remaining battery time 100 75 50 25 0 Cm ALE IP Hm CZ e The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage of the full charge of the battery pack The remaining recording playback time of the battery pack is displayed in minutes next to the icon e When 2 is displayed in red replace the battery pack with a fully charged one e When you attach an empty battery pack the power may turn off without displaying J 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 percenta
163. your recordings for example to post them on the Web C3 PF24 24 frames per second progressive Using this frame rate will give your recordings a cinematic look When combined with the EH Cine Mode recording program 1 47 the cinematic look will be enhanced 92 C IMO ZI Focus Assist Functions When the focus assist functions are activated the image at the center of the screen is magnified and outlines are emphasized to help you focus manually 1 49 e Using the focus assist functions will not affect the recordings they will be cancelled when you start recording Onscreen Markers You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the screen Use the markers as a reference to make sure your subject is framed correctly vertically and or horizontally 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 on the hard disk or memory card e f you press while reviewing a photo it will continue to be displayed indefinitely Press halfway to return to the normal display p Camera Setup 2 Menu item Setting options u O n Digital Zoom CB Off gA 40x aN 200x e Zoom Speed 20 Variable P Speed 3 By Speed 2 36 BB Speed 1 AF Mode EEG Instant AF 0 Normal AF J Focus Priority 006 AiAF Frames Center Frame QB Off J Image Stabilizer 0D On Y Ge

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