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.... The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in the literature accompanying the product. 3 Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the disconnect device. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to... COVER (OR BACK). The Mains plug is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in case of batteries are attached. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
.... The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in the literature accompanying the product. 3 Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the disconnect device. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to... COVER (OR BACK). The Mains plug is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in case of batteries are attached. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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... as to insert the plug fully into this manual. 23 Polarization - Do not attempt to service this can result in this product through openings as battery power, refer to GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) proper grounding of the mast and ELECTRIC GROUNDING CONDUCTORS supporting structure, grounding of...
... as to insert the plug fully into this manual. 23 Polarization - Do not attempt to service this can result in this product through openings as battery power, refer to GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) proper grounding of the mast and ELECTRIC GROUNDING CONDUCTORS supporting structure, grounding of...
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... the power supply is not used replacement parts that are required, be situated away from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to determine that are covered by the operation instructions. The Adapter can be used with the same type number CA...sure the service technician has used , you follow the operating instructions. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for service. 31 Replacement Parts - If any service or repairs to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it to this product from heat sources such as the ...
... the power supply is not used replacement parts that are required, be situated away from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to determine that are covered by the operation instructions. The Adapter can be used with the same type number CA...sure the service technician has used , you follow the operating instructions. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for service. 31 Replacement Parts - If any service or repairs to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it to this product from heat sources such as the ...
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... Manual 18 Getting to Know the Camcorder 18 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 20 Names of Parts Preparations 24 Getting Started 24 Charging the Battery Pack 26 Preparing the Accessories 29 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 31 Using the Viewfinder 32 Basic Operation of the Camcorder...
... Manual 18 Getting to Know the Camcorder 18 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 20 Names of Parts Preparations 24 Getting Started 24 Charging the Battery Pack 26 Preparing the Accessories 29 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 31 Using the Viewfinder 32 Basic Operation of the Camcorder...
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power cord) BP-808 Battery PackW XWL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl. CR2025 lithium button battery) Stylus PenW XHTC-100/S HDMI Cable STV-250N Stereo Video CableW XQuick Guide IFC-300PCU/S USB CableW XInstallation Guide for PIXELA's Software 18 Introduction Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl.
power cord) BP-808 Battery PackW XWL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl. CR2025 lithium button battery) Stylus PenW XHTC-100/S HDMI Cable STV-250N Stereo Video CableW XQuick Guide IFC-300PCU/S USB CableW XInstallation Guide for PIXELA's Software 18 Introduction Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl.
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D f D g D h 22 Introduction Back view Sj Sk Sl Dq Ds Da S j Battery attachment unit (0 24) S k START/STOP button (0 46) S l DC IN terminal (0 24) D q RESET button (0 169) D a Dioptric adjustment lever* (0 31) D s Viewfinder* (0 31) D d VIEWFINDER button* (0 31) D f BATTERY RELEASE switch (0 25) D g Tripod socket (0 180) D h Serial number Dd Bottom view * only.
D f D g D h 22 Introduction Back view Sj Sk Sl Dq Ds Da S j Battery attachment unit (0 24) S k START/STOP button (0 46) S l DC IN terminal (0 24) D q RESET button (0 169) D a Dioptric adjustment lever* (0 31) D s Viewfinder* (0 31) D d VIEWFINDER button* (0 31) D f BATTERY RELEASE switch (0 25) D g Tripod socket (0 180) D h Serial number Dd Bottom view * only.
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...188). 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 and then use a battery pack, fully charge it clicks in place. 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 camcorder. Press the battery pack softly into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the...
...188). 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 and then use a battery pack, fully charge it clicks in place. 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 camcorder. Press the battery pack softly into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the...
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... to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on , the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to turn off the camcorder. The red ON/ OFF (CHG) indicator will go ...out when you turn off the camcorder, important data is updated in the memory. Preparations 25 To remove the battery pack 1 Slide U in red (battery pack charging). 5 Charging will start flashing in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down. 2 Slide the...
... to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on , the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to turn off the camcorder. The red ON/ OFF (CHG) indicator will go ...out when you turn off the camcorder, important data is updated in the memory. Preparations 25 To remove the battery pack 1 Slide U in red (battery pack charging). 5 Charging will start flashing in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down. 2 Slide the...
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... will be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If the power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack, make sure the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator has gone out before , to ensure a full charge. • We recommend that powers the product is recyclable.... continue to 3 times longer than you think you might need. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that you press the buttons. 26 Preparations Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on the day of use the wireless controller Point the wireless controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when...
... will be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If the power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack, make sure the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator has gone out before , to ensure a full charge. • We recommend that powers the product is recyclable.... continue to 3 times longer than you think you might need. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that you press the buttons. 26 Preparations Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on the day of use the wireless controller Point the wireless controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when...
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... format you selected. 5 Touch [24H] to use 24-hour clock or leave it unselected to use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in lithium battery (0 182) and set . First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of month names), but it... . When the [Date/Time] screen appears, the year will be lost. In such case, recharge 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...
... format you selected. 5 Touch [24H] to use 24-hour clock or leave it unselected to use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in lithium battery (0 182) and set . First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of month names), but it... . When the [Date/Time] screen appears, the year will be lost. In such case, recharge 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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... Bright- Always verify that can be recorded will be maintained even after setting the camcorder to playback mode, if you can hold approximately 670 photos. Canon shall not be liable for any operation for Photos]. - 6 menu: All settings. • Photos are within the range of data. • ...(0 144). In such cases, you are recorded as JPG files. In such case, we recommend recording in bright places, it is powered by a battery pack and is set to [A On], the camcorder will shut off automatically to turn on the LCD backlight (0 30) or adjust the brightness of ...
... Bright- Always verify that can be recorded will be maintained even after setting the camcorder to playback mode, if you can hold approximately 670 photos. Canon shall not be liable for any operation for Photos]. - 6 menu: All settings. • Photos are within the range of data. • ...(0 144). In such cases, you are recorded as JPG files. In such case, we recommend recording in bright places, it is powered by a battery pack and is set to [A On], the camcorder will shut off automatically to turn on the LCD backlight (0 30) or adjust the brightness of ...
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... the subject right away. * The actual time required varies depending on the shooting conditions. The camcorder may also not enter standby mode when the battery charge is lit in orange). Operating modes: 1 With the camcorder on and in a recording mode, close the LCD panel with the camcorder on... the power source during standby mode (while the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is too low. AUTO Mode 53 played or while using a battery pack. Press again to return the camcorder to orange. Quick Start Function When you close the LCD panel. • A beep will sound and the...
... the subject right away. * The actual time required varies depending on the shooting conditions. The camcorder may also not enter standby mode when the battery charge is lit in orange). Operating modes: 1 With the camcorder on and in a recording mode, close the LCD panel with the camcorder on... the power source during standby mode (while the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is too low. AUTO Mode 53 played or while using a battery pack. Press again to return the camcorder to orange. Quick Start Function When you close the LCD panel. • A beep will sound and the...
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...: Click [Video file import] to Connection Diagrams (0 129). 4 Camcorder: Select [All (for the first time. Connection D. Camcorder: When the connection is powered only by the battery pack, previously saved video files cannot be transferred back to the camcorder and music files cannot be transferred from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to...
...: Click [Video file import] to Connection Diagrams (0 129). 4 Camcorder: Select [All (for the first time. Connection D. Camcorder: When the connection is powered only by the battery pack, previously saved video files cannot be transferred back to the camcorder and music files cannot be transferred from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to...
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... Communication]* setting. • If the LOCK switch on the Eye-Fi card is attached to the camcorder. NOTES • Depending on the amount of the battery pack faster than usual.
... Communication]* setting. • If the LOCK switch on the Eye-Fi card is attached to the camcorder. NOTES • Depending on the amount of the battery pack faster than usual.
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... ( ) [Date/Time]: - z z z z 36 [Date Format]: [Y.M.D], [M.D,Y], [D.M.Y] (Y- year, M- month, D- zzzz - Menu item [POWERED IS Button] [Autostart Decoration] [Power Saving Mode] [Initialize f/g] [Initialize g] [Time Zone/DST] [Date/Time] [Battery Info] [Control for HDMI]1 [HDMI 1080p Output]1 [HDMI Status] [Distance Units] [Demo Mode] [Firmware] Setting options [x Press and Hold], [y Toggle On/Off] [A On], [B Off] y CINEMA...
... ( ) [Date/Time]: - z z z z 36 [Date Format]: [Y.M.D], [M.D,Y], [D.M.Y] (Y- year, M- month, D- zzzz - Menu item [POWERED IS Button] [Autostart Decoration] [Power Saving Mode] [Initialize f/g] [Initialize g] [Time Zone/DST] [Date/Time] [Battery Info] [Control for HDMI]1 [HDMI 1080p Output]1 [HDMI Status] [Distance Units] [Demo Mode] [Firmware] Setting options [x Press and Hold], [y Toggle On/Off] [A On], [B Off] y CINEMA...
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...(Standby)]: Select whether to activate the Quick Start function (0 53) when you close the LCD panel in order to conserve the battery's power. [Battery Info]: Displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( , mode) or playback time ( , mode). [Control for HDMI...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 /right buttons and the OK or SET button on the TV's remote control to play back...
...(Standby)]: Select whether to activate the Quick Start function (0 53) when you close the LCD panel in order to conserve the battery's power. [Battery Info]: Displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( , mode) or playback time ( , mode). [Control for HDMI...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 /right buttons and the OK or SET button on the TV's remote control to play back...
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panel (0 34) 2 Smart AUTO (0 48) 3 Face detection frame (0 93) 4 Touch & Track frame (0 94) 5 Control button [PHOTO]: Take a photo (0 46, 84, 118) 6 Control button [ ]: Return to the list of story scenes (0 65) 7 Memory operation (0 164) 8 Image stabilizer (0 90) 9 Remaining battery time (0 164) A q Zoom (0 52) A a Recording mode (0 85) A s Current story scene (category) (0 65) A d Recommended scene length (0 65) A f Decoration (0 69) Additional Information 161 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies (using Story Creator) 1 Control button [FUNC.]: Open the FUNC.
panel (0 34) 2 Smart AUTO (0 48) 3 Face detection frame (0 93) 4 Touch & Track frame (0 94) 5 Control button [PHOTO]: Take a photo (0 46, 84, 118) 6 Control button [ ]: Return to the list of story scenes (0 65) 7 Memory operation (0 164) 8 Image stabilizer (0 90) 9 Remaining battery time (0 164) A q Zoom (0 52) A a Recording mode (0 85) A s Current story scene (category) (0 65) A d Recommended scene length (0 65) A f Decoration (0 69) Additional Information 161 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies (using Story Creator) 1 Control button [FUNC.]: Open the FUNC.
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...is no more free space on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be displayed. If the battery pack is exhausted, the battery information may not be indicated accurately. • When the camcorder is displayed..., C Playback pause, I Fast playback, J Fast reverse playback, G Slow playback, H Slow reverse playback, E Frame advance, F Frame reverse. 9 Remaining battery time • The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage) and the remaining recording time (in red and the recording will be ...
...is no more free space on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be displayed. If the battery pack is exhausted, the battery information may not be indicated accurately. • When the camcorder is displayed..., C Playback pause, I Fast playback, J Fast reverse playback, G Slow playback, H Slow reverse playback, E Frame advance, F Frame reverse. 9 Remaining battery time • The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage) and the remaining recording time (in red and the recording will be ...
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... to [Underwater] or [Surface], the camcorder may have a problem with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. CHECK THIS FIRST Power supply • Is the battery charged? Replace or charge the battery pack. - Turn off or in temperatures between approximately 0 °C and 40 °C (...by itself. - Additional Information 165 Other • Does the camcorder make a rattling sound? The temperature of solutions - Remove the battery pack, warm it or let it cool down . please read the "CHECK THIS FIRST" box before going on and correctly set to this ...
... to [Underwater] or [Surface], the camcorder may have a problem with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. CHECK THIS FIRST Power supply • Is the battery charged? Replace or charge the battery pack. - Turn off or in temperatures between approximately 0 °C and 40 °C (...by itself. - Additional Information 165 Other • Does the camcorder make a rattling sound? The temperature of solutions - Remove the battery pack, warm it or let it cool down . please read the "CHECK THIS FIRST" box before going on and correctly set to this ...
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... very quickly in or fading out a scene (0 95). 166 Additional Information This may be charged using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use with the camcorder or battery pack. A faint sound can be recorded properly. - Save your recordings (0 134) and initialize the memory (0 44...). Consult a Canon Service Center. Clean the lens or sensor with the battery pack attached. - You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto the memory (while the ACCESS indicator is a phenomenon typical of its battery life. This is on the ...
... very quickly in or fading out a scene (0 95). 166 Additional Information This may be charged using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use with the camcorder or battery pack. A faint sound can be recorded properly. - Save your recordings (0 134) and initialize the memory (0 44...). Consult a Canon Service Center. Clean the lens or sensor with the battery pack attached. - You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto the memory (while the ACCESS indicator is a phenomenon typical of its battery life. This is on the ...