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... charges. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may expose you to dangerous voltage or other power sources such as to spill liquid of any kind into this manual. 23 Polarization - This is grounded so as battery power, refer to your home, consult your obsolete outlet. If you are not sure of the type of the National Electrical Code...
... charges. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may expose you to dangerous voltage or other power sources such as to spill liquid of any kind into this manual. 23 Polarization - This is grounded so as battery power, refer to your home, consult your obsolete outlet. If you are not sure of the type of the National Electrical Code...
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... External Microphone 86 Using a Zoom Remote Controller 88 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 90 Playing Back Scenes Set to Background Music 94 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 95 Playlist and Scene Operations 95 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing Back 97 Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie 99 Dividing Scenes Photos 101 Basic Playback 101 Viewing Photos 103 Deleting Photos 105 Additional Functions 105 Taking Photos in y Manual Mode 106 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 108 Flash...
... External Microphone 86 Using a Zoom Remote Controller 88 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 90 Playing Back Scenes Set to Background Music 94 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 95 Playlist and Scene Operations 95 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing Back 97 Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie 99 Dividing Scenes Photos 101 Basic Playback 101 Viewing Photos 103 Deleting Photos 105 Additional Functions 105 Taking Photos in y Manual Mode 106 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 108 Flash...
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Press the battery pack softly into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 4 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the compact power adapter. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to the compact power adapter. 2 Plug the power cord into the battery attachment unit and slide...
Press the battery pack softly into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 4 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the compact power adapter. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to the compact power adapter. 2 Plug the power cord into the battery attachment unit and slide...
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... of the dedicated recording modes to enjoy full access to the menus and advanced functions and change according to the optimal mode selected by the Smart AUTO function (0 44). The playback mode you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings. * Easy recording of movies and photos (0 43). Flexible recording Use one of the mode switch and the onscreen control buttons. Operating mode Mode switch Onscreen icon Operation Dual Shot Record video and take photos easily, letting the...
... of the dedicated recording modes to enjoy full access to the menus and advanced functions and change according to the optimal mode selected by the Smart AUTO function (0 44). The playback mode you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings. * Easy recording of movies and photos (0 43). Flexible recording Use one of the mode switch and the onscreen control buttons. Operating mode Mode switch Onscreen icon Operation Dual Shot Record video and take photos easily, letting the...
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... to upload them to the Web or to create standard DVDs. Operating modes: 1 Insert a memory card that contains no video recordings into the camcorder. 2 Activate the relay recording. [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Rec Media for Photos] 8 [f] (built-in memory)or [g] (memory card)* 8 [a] * When selecting the memory, you later want to convert the movies to standard definition in memory and on the memory card. 40 Preparations e Relay Recording of Movies You can check the approximate available recording time/number of photos...
... to upload them to the Web or to create standard DVDs. Operating modes: 1 Insert a memory card that contains no video recordings into the camcorder. 2 Activate the relay recording. [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Rec Media for Photos] 8 [f] (built-in memory)or [g] (memory card)* 8 [a] * When selecting the memory, you later want to convert the movies to standard definition in memory and on the memory card. 40 Preparations e Relay Recording of Movies You can check the approximate available recording time/number of photos...
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... data. • When recording photos on an Eye-Fi card, photos will flash on the screen. Set the camcorder to 5. - 7/8 menu: [AF mode], [Auto Slow Shutter], [POWERED IS Button]. - 8 menu: [Video Snapshot Length], [Rec Media for Movies]*, [Recording Mode], [Rec Media for autofocus, h turns yellow. In such case, use the optional FS-H37U ND filter. • Under certain conditions, the Smart AUTO icon that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in bright places, it is powered by a battery pack and is set...
... data. • When recording photos on an Eye-Fi card, photos will flash on the screen. Set the camcorder to 5. - 7/8 menu: [AF mode], [Auto Slow Shutter], [POWERED IS Button]. - 8 menu: [Video Snapshot Length], [Rec Media for Movies]*, [Recording Mode], [Rec Media for autofocus, h turns yellow. In such case, use the optional FS-H37U ND filter. • Under certain conditions, the Smart AUTO icon that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in bright places, it is powered by a battery pack and is set...
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... external audio input. [MENU] 8 y / z 8 [External Audio Input] 8 [A On ] 3 Connect the external player to the camcorder's MIC terminal. 4 Adjust the audio input as necessary. • Start the music playback on the external player. When the external audio input is in the index screen. • When the external audio input stops, the video playback will be used without permission from the first scene or photo in the correct range, stop as well. IMPORTANT • If you play back the slideshow linked to the external audio...
... external audio input. [MENU] 8 y / z 8 [External Audio Input] 8 [A On ] 3 Connect the external player to the camcorder's MIC terminal. 4 Adjust the audio input as necessary. • Start the music playback on the external player. When the external audio input is in the index screen. • When the external audio input stops, the video playback will be used without permission from the first scene or photo in the correct range, stop as well. IMPORTANT • If you play back the slideshow linked to the external audio...
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... be captured during playback; Operating modes: To select the photo capture settings [MENU] 8 8 8 [Photo Capture from Video] 8 [A Single Photo] or [B Photo Sequence] 8 [f] Continue from the same menu: [Photo Capture Quality] 8 Desired photo quality* 8 [a] * The number displayed indicates the approximate number of photos that can be captured starting from the beginning of the following types of scenes. - Please read the IMPORTANT section (0 99) before using the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE and were then written back to the camcorder...
... be captured during playback; Operating modes: To select the photo capture settings [MENU] 8 8 8 [Photo Capture from Video] 8 [A Single Photo] or [B Photo Sequence] 8 [f] Continue from the same menu: [Photo Capture Quality] 8 Desired photo quality* 8 [a] * The number displayed indicates the approximate number of photos that can be captured starting from the beginning of the following types of scenes. - Please read the IMPORTANT section (0 99) before using the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE and were then written back to the camcorder...
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... zoom in record pause mode, press j to capture the photo. Photos taken simultaneously at that time, however, will show a maximum zoom ratio of photos taken in mode (0 106). [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Simultaneous Recording] 8 Desired photo quality* (top row)** 8 Desired photo size* (bottom row) 8 [a] * The number displayed on the memory selected for record- the size/quality of 15x so the video and the photo will be recorded simultaneously while the digital zoom or a digital effect is activated. • In mode...
... zoom in record pause mode, press j to capture the photo. Photos taken simultaneously at that time, however, will show a maximum zoom ratio of photos taken in mode (0 106). [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Simultaneous Recording] 8 Desired photo quality* (top row)** 8 Desired photo size* (bottom row) 8 [a] * The number displayed on the memory selected for record- the size/quality of 15x so the video and the photo will be recorded simultaneously while the digital zoom or a digital effect is activated. • In mode...
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... camcorder or the computer. - Do not access, change the camcorder's operating mode. • When restoring to stop the process and use the image files on the camcorder. If your intention was to save your computer. • If you can touch [Skip] to the camcorder video files that cannot be played back on your computer, make copies of Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP and Mac OS X: Your cam- External Connections 131 Do not open the memory card...
... camcorder or the computer. - Do not access, change the camcorder's operating mode. • When restoring to stop the process and use the image files on the camcorder. If your intention was to save your computer. • If you can touch [Skip] to the camcorder video files that cannot be played back on your computer, make copies of Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP and Mac OS X: Your cam- External Connections 131 Do not open the memory card...
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... Camcorder: Resume playback. Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder In High Definition Connect the camcorder to AVCHD-compatible digital video recorders to make perfect copies of the digital video recorder. Recording 1 External device: Load a blank cassette or disc and set to [H AV]. 3 Camcorder: Locate the scene you can change the displays by connecting the camcorder to copy your movies in high definition. You can use the memory card to a VCR or a digital video recorder with analog audio/video inputs. Operating modes: Connecting Connect the camcorder to Connection...
... Camcorder: Resume playback. Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder In High Definition Connect the camcorder to AVCHD-compatible digital video recorders to make perfect copies of the digital video recorder. Recording 1 External device: Load a blank cassette or disc and set to [H AV]. 3 Camcorder: Locate the scene you can change the displays by connecting the camcorder to copy your movies in high definition. You can use the memory card to a VCR or a digital video recorder with analog audio/video inputs. Operating modes: Connecting Connect the camcorder to Connection...
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... 7 / 8 Camera Setup Menu item Setting options [Digital Zoom] [B Off], [G 60x], [H 300x] [Zoom Speed] [I Variable], [J Speed 3], [K Speed 2], [L Speed 1] [AF Mode] [R Instant AF], [S Normal AF] [AF-Assist Lamp] [O Automatic], [B Off] [Focus Priority] [U AiAF Frames], [W Center Frame], [B Off] [Focus Assistance] [A On], [B Off] [Face Detection & Tracking] [A On o], [B Off] [Auto Backlight Correction] [A On], [B Off] [Auto Slow Shutter] [A On], [B Off] [Image Effects] [U Off], [V Vivid], [W Neutral], [X Low Sharpening], [Y Soft Skin Detail], [Z Custom Effect] [Wind Screen...
... 7 / 8 Camera Setup Menu item Setting options [Digital Zoom] [B Off], [G 60x], [H 300x] [Zoom Speed] [I Variable], [J Speed 3], [K Speed 2], [L Speed 1] [AF Mode] [R Instant AF], [S Normal AF] [AF-Assist Lamp] [O Automatic], [B Off] [Focus Priority] [U AiAF Frames], [W Center Frame], [B Off] [Focus Assistance] [A On], [B Off] [Face Detection & Tracking] [A On o], [B Off] [Auto Backlight Correction] [A On], [B Off] [Auto Slow Shutter] [A On], [B Off] [Image Effects] [U Off], [V Vivid], [W Neutral], [X Low Sharpening], [Y Soft Skin Detail], [Z Custom Effect] [Wind Screen...
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... audio recording level (0 81) is set to [o PF30]. • The auto slow shutter can only be cancelled automatically after 4 seconds or when you start recording. [Auto Slow Shutter]: The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in surroundings unaffected by mounting it is linked to the zoom position. gram is set to [B Off]. [Surround Mic Directionality]: Sets the directionality mode of the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone. [z Surround]: Records 5.1ch surround sound. [w Zoom]: Records 5.1 audio...
... audio recording level (0 81) is set to [o PF30]. • The auto slow shutter can only be cancelled automatically after 4 seconds or when you start recording. [Auto Slow Shutter]: The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in surroundings unaffected by mounting it is linked to the zoom position. gram is set to [B Off]. [Surround Mic Directionality]: Sets the directionality mode of the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone. [z Surround]: Records 5.1ch surround sound. [w Zoom]: Records 5.1 audio...
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...'s remote control to the camcorder's video input. It starts automatically when the camcorder is set to play back movies or photos ( or mode only). ing off the TV will automatically be guaranteed even when connecting the camcorder to use the up/down/ left/right buttons and the OK or SET button on the TV itself to activate the HDMI-CEC function. [Control for the focusing distance display during manual focus. [Demo Mode]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder...
...'s remote control to the camcorder's video input. It starts automatically when the camcorder is set to play back movies or photos ( or mode only). ing off the TV will automatically be guaranteed even when connecting the camcorder to use the up/down/ left/right buttons and the OK or SET button on the TV itself to activate the HDMI-CEC function. [Control for the focusing distance display during manual focus. [Demo Mode]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder...
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... combine this frame rate with a fully charged one. • When you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is no memory card in memory, e only) or [g End] (memory card) will be displayed accurately. • Depending on the memory, [f End] (built-in the camcorder. 5 Memory operation N Record, M Record pause, A Playback, C Playback pause, I Fast playback, J Fast reverse playback, G Slow playback, H Slow reverse playback, E Frame advance, F Frame reverse. 6 Remaining battery time • The icon shows a rough...
... combine this frame rate with a fully charged one. • When you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is no memory card in memory, e only) or [g End] (memory card) will be displayed accurately. • Depending on the memory, [f End] (built-in the camcorder. 5 Memory operation N Record, M Record pause, A Playback, C Playback pause, I Fast playback, J Fast reverse playback, G Slow playback, H Slow reverse playback, E Frame advance, F Frame reverse. 6 Remaining battery time • The icon shows a rough...
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... power adapter or the battery pack is exhausted. sult a Canon Service Center. Cannot divide scenes - g lights up in the [Underwater] or [Surface] recording program. Remove and reinsert the memory card. The camcorder has malfunctioned. The camcorder cannot communicate with a checkmark O - Replace the memory card or delete some recordings (0 57, 103) to the external player. - p appears on the screen. - Try increasing the volume of selected scenes/photos or use the [Select All] option. A memory card error...
... power adapter or the battery pack is exhausted. sult a Canon Service Center. Cannot divide scenes - g lights up in the [Underwater] or [Surface] recording program. Remove and reinsert the memory card. The camcorder has malfunctioned. The camcorder cannot communicate with a checkmark O - Replace the memory card or delete some recordings (0 57, 103) to the external player. - p appears on the screen. - Try increasing the volume of selected scenes/photos or use the [Select All] option. A memory card error...
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... card. second intervals). - Screen displays turn on the screen. - Disconnect the power source and reconnect it correctly. If the problem still persists, use the 6 8 [Reset All] menu option to reset all the camcorder's settings to read data from an Eye-Fi card. Video noise appears on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly. - If the battery pack's tem- if it . - This is exhausted. The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator flashes...
... card. second intervals). - Screen displays turn on the screen. - Disconnect the power source and reconnect it correctly. If the problem still persists, use the 6 8 [Reset All] menu option to reset all the camcorder's settings to read data from an Eye-Fi card. Video noise appears on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly. - If the battery pack's tem- if it . - This is exhausted. The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator flashes...
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...). - Movies may not be copied. - To use relay recording. - Disconnect the USB cable. - e Some scenes were recorded using another device and cannot be able to display photos taken with other devices or image files created or edited on a computer. The camcorder is set the camcorder to flexible recording mode. The lens cover did not open . Set the mode switch to y to set to the playlist. Try using another device and cannot be deleted. Do not disconnect the power source. - Turn...
...). - Movies may not be copied. - To use relay recording. - Disconnect the USB cable. - e Some scenes were recorded using another device and cannot be able to display photos taken with other devices or image files created or edited on a computer. The camcorder is set the camcorder to flexible recording mode. The lens cover did not open . Set the mode switch to y to set to the playlist. Try using another device and cannot be deleted. Do not disconnect the power source. - Turn...
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...'s power cord from the power outlet and contact the appropriate customer support center or service center. Paper jam - After removing the paper, set some paper again and retry printing. Print head not installed - Printer error - Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. If the paper output tray is closed, open - Printing error - Check the printer status. Touch [Stop] to [Default] or a paper size supported by the printer used. - Paper...
...'s power cord from the power outlet and contact the appropriate customer support center or service center. Paper jam - After removing the paper, set some paper again and retry printing. Print head not installed - Printer error - Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. If the paper output tray is closed, open - Printing error - Check the printer status. Touch [Stop] to [Default] or a paper size supported by the printer used. - Paper...
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... Powered IS 66 Pre-recording 66 Print order 120 Printing photos 118 Progressive frame rates PF24, PF30 150, 161 Protecting photos 116 Q Quick Start 48 R Recording Movies 43, 59 Photos 43, 105 Recording mode 60 Recording programs . . . . . 61, 64, 71 Recording time 61 Relay recording 40 Remote sensor 26 Resetting all camcorder settings . 156 Reviewing photos 151 Rotating photos 115, 151 S Saving recordings 127 Creating discs 132 Transferring to a computer . . 129 Using external video recorders 135 Selecting the memory* for playback...
... Powered IS 66 Pre-recording 66 Print order 120 Printing photos 118 Progressive frame rates PF24, PF30 150, 161 Protecting photos 116 Q Quick Start 48 R Recording Movies 43, 59 Photos 43, 105 Recording mode 60 Recording programs . . . . . 61, 64, 71 Recording time 61 Relay recording 40 Remote sensor 26 Resetting all camcorder settings . 156 Reviewing photos 151 Rotating photos 115, 151 S Saving recordings 127 Creating discs 132 Transferring to a computer . . 129 Using external video recorders 135 Selecting the memory* for playback...