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CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached. Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR ... the product's enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the disconnect device. The Mains plug is intended to alert the user to the presence of...
CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached. Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR ... the product's enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the disconnect device. The Mains plug is intended to alert the user to the presence of...
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... pinched by items placed upon or against voltage surges ANTENNA LEAD and built-up static charges. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as battery power, refer to insert the plug fully into the power outlet only one blade wider than the other hazards. Regarding other power sources such as...
... pinched by items placed upon or against voltage surges ANTENNA LEAD and built-up static charges. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as battery power, refer to insert the plug fully into the power outlet only one blade wider than the other hazards. Regarding other power sources such as...
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... heat. This indicates a need a special plug adapter. The product should be situated away from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to rain or water. When replacement of other products (including amplifiers) that are required, be used , you follow the... normal operation. 30 Damage Requiring Service - Disconnect this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it to determine that have fallen into, the product. When the power-supply cord or plug is ...
... heat. This indicates a need a special plug adapter. The product should be situated away from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to rain or water. When replacement of other products (including amplifiers) that are required, be used , you follow the... normal operation. 30 Damage Requiring Service - Disconnect this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it to determine that have fallen into, the product. When the power-supply cord or plug is ...
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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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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 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl.
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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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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. Introduction 21 Standby (0 48) Red - ON Orange - 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 -
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. Introduction 21 Standby (0 48) Red - ON Orange - 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 -
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...outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 4 Attach the battery pack to the 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 (0 187). 1 ... as using the compact power adapter. DC IN terminal Preparations 23 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...
...outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 4 Attach the battery pack to the 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 (0 187). 1 ... as using the compact power adapter. DC IN terminal Preparations 23 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...
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...the arrow and hold it pressed down. 2 Slide the battery pack down and then pull it out. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide U in red (battery pack charging). After pressing x to Troubleshooting (0 162). ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder, important...power adapter any electrical equipment that is turned off the camcorder. After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to turn off . • If the camcorder was on, the ...
...the arrow and hold it pressed down. 2 Slide the battery pack down and then pull it out. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide U in red (battery pack charging). After pressing x to Troubleshooting (0 162). ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder, important...power adapter any electrical equipment that is turned off the camcorder. After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to turn off . • If the camcorder was on, the ...
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...camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. NOTES • The battery pack will not be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If remaining battery time is recyclable. • To prevent ...excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for information on how to recycle this battery. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. Preparations ...
...camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. NOTES • The battery pack will not be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If remaining battery time is recyclable. • To prevent ...excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for information on how to recycle this battery. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. Preparations ...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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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 ... prefer. 5 Touch [24H] to use 24-hour clock or leave this control unchecked 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 selected. 1 Touch a field you want to change (year, month, day, hours or minutes). 2 Touch...
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 ... prefer. 5 Touch [24H] to use 24-hour clock or leave this control unchecked 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 selected. 1 Touch a field you want to change (year, month, day, hours or minutes). 2 Touch...
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... save power when it may not look natural. Set the camcorder to turn on the screen. In such case, use . Canon shall not be changed in bright places, it is powered by a battery pack and is too bright, [Overexp.] will shut off automatically to 5. - 7/8 menu: [AF mode], [Auto Slow Shutter], [POWERED IS...
... save power when it may not look natural. Set the camcorder to turn on the screen. In such case, use . Canon shall not be changed in bright places, it is powered by a battery pack and is too bright, [Overexp.] will shut off automatically to 5. - 7/8 menu: [AF mode], [Auto Slow Shutter], [POWERED IS...
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.... The zoom speed will be constant at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the subject. NOTES • Keep at [J Speed 3]. - Quick Start Function When you are using a battery pack. Additionally, when you open the LCD panel, the camcorder is set to [I Variable]: - In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about this function when...
.... The zoom speed will be constant at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the subject. NOTES • Keep at [J Speed 3]. - Quick Start Function When you are using a battery pack. Additionally, when you open the LCD panel, the camcorder is set to [I Variable]: - In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about this function when...
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... enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the ACCESS indicator is on the camcorder. - Press x to resume recording, open or when the battery charge is too low. IMPORTANT • Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is lit in standby...
... enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the ACCESS indicator is on the camcorder. - Press x to resume recording, open or when the battery charge is too low. IMPORTANT • Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is lit in standby...
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... turning off function will be uploaded and the network's wireless connection conditions, it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use of the battery pack faster than usual. h Wireless upload stopped by the Eye-Fi icon as incomplete uploads. • About power saving: - Without approval, use in other places...
... turning off function will be uploaded and the network's wireless connection conditions, it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use of the battery pack faster than usual. h Wireless upload stopped by the Eye-Fi icon as incomplete uploads. • About power saving: - Without approval, use in other places...
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day) [24H]: Toggle On (x, 24-hour clock) or Off (w, 12-hour clock) [Calendar Start Day] [Saturday], [Sunday], [Monday] - -- - [Battery Info] - [Control for HDMI]2 [A On], [B Off] [HDMI Status] - [Distance Units] [m meters], [n feet] [Demo Mode] [A On], [B Off] - - - [Reset All] [Yes], [No] [Firmware] - - - -- [Eye-...
day) [24H]: Toggle On (x, 24-hour clock) or Off (w, 12-hour clock) [Calendar Start Day] [Saturday], [Sunday], [Monday] - -- - [Battery Info] - [Control for HDMI]2 [A On], [B Off] [HDMI Status] - [Distance Units] [m meters], [n feet] [Demo Mode] [A On], [B Off] - - - [Reset All] [Yes], [No] [Firmware] - - - -- [Eye-...
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... to [A On], the LCD screen is ideal when using the camcorder in locations where the LCD's illumination could become a nuisance to conserve the battery's power. [Calendar Start Day]: Select the day on which the camcorder will shut off automatically. • You can set Quick Start to [B... 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...
... to [A On], the LCD screen is ideal when using the camcorder in locations where the LCD's illumination could become a nuisance to conserve the battery's power. [Calendar Start Day]: Select the day on which the camcorder will shut off automatically. • You can set Quick Start to [B... 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...
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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. g in green: 6 or more photos U in green. • Depending on the recording conditions, the number of the battery pack is displayed, in minutes, next to the icon. • When is displayed in minutes) for 5 seconds. You can combine this frame rate...• When viewing the photos, the display will display the charge status (as a 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% percentage of the full charge of a battery pack. Sd PF24 progressive frame rate Select the PF24 progressive frame rate (0 64) to enhance the effect. 5 Memory operation N Record, M Record pause, A ...
... will always be displayed. g in green: 6 or more photos U in green. • Depending on the recording conditions, the number of the battery pack is displayed, in minutes, next to the icon. • When is displayed in minutes) for 5 seconds. You can combine this frame rate...• When viewing the photos, the display will display the charge status (as a 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% percentage of the full charge of a battery pack. Sd PF24 progressive frame rate Select the PF24 progressive frame rate (0 64) to enhance the effect. 5 Memory operation N Record, M Record pause, A ...