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Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to disconnect the plug in the literature accompanying the product. 3 Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE ..., that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in case of batteries are attached. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of an accident. The Mains plug is intended to alert the user to persons...
Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to disconnect the plug in the literature accompanying the product. 3 Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE ..., that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in case of batteries are attached. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of an accident. The Mains plug is intended to alert the user to persons...
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.... PART H) grounding electrodes, and requirements for long periods of any kind onto the product. 29 Servicing - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as battery power, refer to be operated only from the type of the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA No. 70-1984, GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT provides...
.... PART H) grounding electrodes, and requirements for long periods of any kind onto the product. 29 Servicing - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as battery power, refer to be operated only from the type of the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA No. 70-1984, GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT provides...
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...repairs to determine that produce heat. When replacement parts are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with Canadian ICES-003. 6 d. Upon completion of other controls may result in damage and will...including amplifiers) that the product is in performance. The product should be situated away from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to rain or water. The Adapter can be sure the service technician has used , you follow the operating ...
...repairs to determine that produce heat. When replacement parts are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with Canadian ICES-003. 6 d. Upon completion of other controls may result in damage and will...including amplifiers) that the product is in performance. The product should be situated away from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to rain or water. The Adapter can be sure the service technician has used , you follow the operating ...
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... Manual 18 Getting to Know the Camcorder 18 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 20 Names of Parts Preparations 23 Getting Started 23 Charging the Battery Pack 26 Preparing the Accessories 28 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 30 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 30 Using the Touch...
... Manual 18 Getting to Know the Camcorder 18 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 20 Names of Parts Preparations 23 Getting Started 23 Charging the Battery Pack 26 Preparing the Accessories 28 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 30 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 30 Using the Touch...
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Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack WL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl. CR2025 lithium button battery) STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow • Red • White plugs CTC-100/S Component Cable Red • Green • Blue plugs IFC-300PCU USB Cable Quick Guide 18 Introduction
Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack WL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl. CR2025 lithium button battery) STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow • Red • White plugs CTC-100/S Component Cable Red • Green • Blue plugs IFC-300PCU USB Cable Quick Guide 18 Introduction
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...) 2 2 (camera/play) button (0 31) 3 Speaker (0 52) 4 Memory card slot cover 5 Memory card slot (0 39) 6 MIC terminal (0 86) 7 AV OUT terminal (0 122, 124)/ X (headphones) terminal (0 83) 8 BATTERY RELEASE switch (0 24) 9 ACCESS indicator (0 43, 59, 105) A q Strap mount (0 27) A a COMPONENT OUT terminal (0 122, 124) A s USB terminal (0 122, 125) A d HDMI OUT terminal (0 122, 123...
...) 2 2 (camera/play) button (0 31) 3 Speaker (0 52) 4 Memory card slot cover 5 Memory card slot (0 39) 6 MIC terminal (0 86) 7 AV OUT terminal (0 122, 124)/ X (headphones) terminal (0 83) 8 BATTERY RELEASE switch (0 24) 9 ACCESS indicator (0 43, 59, 105) A q Strap mount (0 27) A a COMPONENT OUT terminal (0 122, 124) A s USB terminal (0 122, 125) A d HDMI OUT terminal (0 122, 123...
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Top view LCD panel Back view A l Mini advanced shoe (0 84) S q Mode switch (0 31) S a PHOTO button (0 43, 105) S s Zoom lever (0 47) S d VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (0 69) S f POWER button S g ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green - Introduction 21 Standby (0 48) Red - ON Orange - Charging (0 23) S h Remote sensor (0 26) S j LCD touch screen (0 28, 30) S k POWERED IS button (0 66)/ WEB button* (0 136) S l Battery attachment unit (0 23) D q START/STOP button (0 43, 59) D a DC IN terminal (0 23) * e only.
Top view LCD panel Back view A l Mini advanced shoe (0 84) S q Mode switch (0 31) S a PHOTO button (0 43, 105) S s Zoom lever (0 47) S d VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (0 69) S f POWER button S g ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green - Introduction 21 Standby (0 48) Red - ON Orange - Charging (0 23) S h Remote sensor (0 26) S j LCD touch screen (0 28, 30) S k POWERED IS button (0 66)/ WEB button* (0 136) S l Battery attachment unit (0 23) D q START/STOP button (0 43, 59) D a DC IN terminal (0 23) * e only.
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...the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 4 Attach the battery pack to help you learn more about your camcorder. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging Times (0 187) and Recording and Playback Times ...1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter. 2 Plug the power cord into the battery attachment unit and slide it up until it clicks in place. Charge the battery pack before use. DC IN terminal Preparations 23 Preparations This chapter describes basic operations,...
...the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 4 Attach the battery pack to help you learn more about your camcorder. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging Times (0 187) and Recording and Playback Times ...1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter. 2 Plug the power cord into the battery attachment unit and slide it up until it clicks in place. Charge the battery pack before use. DC IN terminal Preparations 23 Preparations This chapter describes basic operations,...
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... will start when the camcorder is turned off. • If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out. • We ...recommend charging the battery pack in red (battery pack charging). Be sure to Troubleshooting (0 162). Outside the temperature range of the arrow and hold it pressed down. 2 Slide the...
... will start when the camcorder is turned off. • If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out. • We ...recommend charging the battery pack in red (battery pack charging). Be sure to Troubleshooting (0 162). Outside the temperature range of the arrow and hold it pressed down. 2 Slide the...
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... excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for information on how to discharge naturally. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge...Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to recycle this battery. NOTES • The battery pack will not be charged only ...
... excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for information on how to discharge naturally. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge...Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to recycle this battery. NOTES • The battery pack will not be charged only ...
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Tab To use the wireless controller from the front of the arrow and pull out the battery holder. 2 Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery holder. NOTES • The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct... wireless controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you press the buttons. Preparing the Accessories Wireless Controller First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller. 1 Press the tab in the direction of the camcorder.
Tab To use the wireless controller from the front of the arrow and pull out the battery holder. 2 Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery holder. NOTES • The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct... wireless controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you press the buttons. Preparing the Accessories Wireless Controller First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller. 1 Press the tab in the direction of the camcorder.
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... date format you do not use 12-hour clock (AM/PM). 6 Touch [OK] to use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium... battery (0 181) and set the time zone, date and time again. • To change the field as necessary. 3 Set the correct date and time by changing ...
... date format you do not use 12-hour clock (AM/PM). 6 Touch [OK] to use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium... battery (0 181) and set the time zone, date and time again. • To change the field as necessary. 3 Set the correct date and time by changing ...
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...: All settings. * e only. 46 Dual Shot Mode Always verify that appears on the camcorder. • When recording in bright places, it is powered by a battery pack and is set to [A On], the camcorder will be changed in the country/region of a configured network. In such case, use . In such cases... match the actual scene. Especially when shooting against orange or blue backgrounds, the Sunset or one of data. • When recording photos on the screen. Canon shall not be liable for any operation for 5 minutes.
...: All settings. * e only. 46 Dual Shot Mode Always verify that appears on the camcorder. • When recording in bright places, it is powered by a battery pack and is set to [A On], the camcorder will be changed in the country/region of a configured network. In such case, use . In such cases... match the actual scene. Especially when shooting against orange or blue backgrounds, the Sunset or one of data. • When recording photos on the screen. Canon shall not be liable for any operation for 5 minutes.
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... zooms ([Speed 3]). 3 Touch [a] to zoom in a recording mode, close the LCD panel with the camcorder on and in . Quick Start Function When you are using a battery pack.
... zooms ([Speed 3]). 3 Touch [a] to zoom in a recording mode, close the LCD panel with the camcorder on and in . Quick Start Function When you are using a battery pack.
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... orange). NOTES • The camcorder will power off automatically if left in standby mode for 10 minutes. Press x to resume recording, open or when the battery charge is ready to orange. • About standby mode and auto power off: - Check that the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator changes to record. The ON...
... orange). NOTES • The camcorder will power off automatically if left in standby mode for 10 minutes. Press x to resume recording, open or when the battery charge is ready to orange. • About standby mode and auto power off: - Check that the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator changes to record. The ON...
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... is too weak, the wireless upload may result in progress - g (white, flashing) Connecting; i [Eye-Fi Communication] is forbidden. Wireless communication drains the power of the battery pack faster than usual. Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards on standby - We recommend turning off function will be...
... is too weak, the wireless upload may result in progress - g (white, flashing) Connecting; i [Eye-Fi Communication] is forbidden. Wireless communication drains the power of the battery pack faster than usual. Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards on standby - We recommend turning off function will be...
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... information may be dis- year, Mmonth, D- day) [24H]: Toggle On (x, 24-hour clock) or Off (w, 12-hour clock) [Calendar Start Day] [Saturday], [Sunday], [Monday] - -- - [Battery Info] - [Control for the menu and other screens. • When the font size is connected to an HDTV using the small font size regardless of...
... information may be dis- year, Mmonth, D- day) [24H]: Toggle On (x, 24-hour clock) or Off (w, 12-hour clock) [Calendar Start Day] [Saturday], [Sunday], [Monday] - -- - [Battery Info] - [Control for the menu and other screens. • When the font size is connected to an HDTV using the small font size regardless of...
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...[Power Saving Mode]: Controls the camcorder's automatic power off settings. [Auto Power Off]: In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, it will automatically shut off if left without any operation for 5 minutes. • Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, [Auto power... Information 155 Hold h pressed down for example, if the camcorder is ideal when using the camcorder in the calendar screen (0 56). [Battery Info]: Displays a screen where you want to keep recording video with the LCD panel closed in order to conserve the...
...[Power Saving Mode]: Controls the camcorder's automatic power off settings. [Auto Power Off]: In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, it will automatically shut off if left without any operation for 5 minutes. • Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, [Auto power... Information 155 Hold h pressed down for example, if the camcorder is ideal when using the camcorder in the calendar screen (0 56). [Battery Info]: Displays a screen where you want to keep recording video with the LCD panel closed in order to conserve the...
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Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies (in Dual Shot mode) 1 Smart AUTO mode (0 44) 2 Onscreen zoom controls (0 47) 3 Operating mode (0 31) 4 In record pause mode: Total number of scenes 5 Memory operation (0 161) 6 Remaining battery time (0 161) 7 Zoom (0 47) 8 Recording mode (0 60) 9 Control button: Start/Stop video recording A q Face detection frame (0 67) A a Touch & Track frame (0 69) Additional Information 157
Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies (in Dual Shot mode) 1 Smart AUTO mode (0 44) 2 Onscreen zoom controls (0 47) 3 Operating mode (0 31) 4 In record pause mode: Total number of scenes 5 Memory operation (0 161) 6 Remaining battery time (0 161) 7 Zoom (0 47) 8 Recording mode (0 60) 9 Control button: Start/Stop video recording A q Face detection frame (0 67) A a Touch & Track frame (0 69) Additional Information 157
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... will always be displayed and the recording will display the charge status (as a 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% percentage of the full charge of the battery pack. g in green: 6 or more photos U in yellow: 1 to 5 photos U in red: No more free space on the memory, [f ...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 estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage) and the remaining recording time (in minutes) for 5 seconds.
... will always be displayed and the recording will display the charge status (as a 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% percentage of the full charge of the battery pack. g in green: 6 or more photos U in yellow: 1 to 5 photos U in red: No more free space on the memory, [f ...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 estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage) and the remaining recording time (in minutes) for 5 seconds.