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... within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in case of batteries are attached. The Mains plug is used as the inside of electric shock to persons. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The Mains plug...the disconnect device. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of an accident. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to disconnect the plug in the literature accompanying the product. 3 NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
... within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in case of batteries are attached. The Mains plug is used as the inside of electric shock to persons. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The Mains plug...the disconnect device. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of an accident. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to disconnect the plug in the literature accompanying the product. 3 NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
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... injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to lightning and powerline surges. 27 Overloading - The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter is grounded so as battery power, refer to instructions in a risk of the polarized plug. 24 Power Cord Protection - If you to the Fig. 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER...
... injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to lightning and powerline surges. 27 Overloading - The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter is grounded so as battery power, refer to instructions in a risk of the polarized plug. 24 Power Cord Protection - If you to the Fig. 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER...
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... supply between 100 and 240 V AC. If the product does not operate normally even if you will often require extensive work by Canon or that the product is in fire, electric shock or other products (including amplifiers) that are covered by the operation instructions. e....be situated away from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. f. b. If the product has been exposed to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it to rain or water. This indicates...
... supply between 100 and 240 V AC. If the product does not operate normally even if you will often require extensive work by Canon or that the product is in fire, electric shock or other products (including amplifiers) that are covered by the operation instructions. e....be situated away from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. f. b. If the product has been exposed to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it to rain or water. This indicates...
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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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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. power cord) BP-808 Battery PackW XWL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl.
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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. D f D g D h 22 Introduction
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...a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 4 Attach the battery pack to help you use the camcorder until it and then use a battery pack, fully charge it clicks in place. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be ... Times (0 188). 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 the battery pack is completely exhausted. DC IN terminal 24 Preparations Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the...
...a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 4 Attach the battery pack to help you use the camcorder until it and then use a battery pack, fully charge it clicks in place. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be ... Times (0 188). 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 the battery pack is completely exhausted. DC IN terminal 24 Preparations Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the...
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... supplied compact power adapter to turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. 5 Charging will start flashing in red (battery pack charging). After pressing x 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 the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is updated in ...
... supplied compact power adapter to turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. 5 Charging will start flashing in red (battery pack charging). After pressing x 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 the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is updated in ...
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... the buttons. 26 Preparations Therefore, charge them on how to discharge naturally. Preparing the Accessories Wireless Controller First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller. 1 Press the tab in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). If either the ambient temperature...
... the buttons. 26 Preparations Therefore, charge them on how to discharge naturally. Preparing the Accessories Wireless Controller First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller. 1 Press the tab in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). If either the ambient temperature...
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... order 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 . The [Date/Time] screen will appear automatically when the camcorder's clock is not set the time zone, date and time again. ... date will be lost. NOTES • You can start the clock and close the setup screen. 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 ...
... order 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 . The [Date/Time] screen will appear automatically when the camcorder's clock is not set the time zone, date and time again. ... date will be lost. NOTES • You can start the clock and close the setup screen. 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 ...
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... uploaded automatically after setting the mode switch to . - only: You can turn on the camcorder. • When recording in bright places, it is powered by a battery pack and is left without any loss or corruption of data. • Photos recorded on an Eye-Fi card in the country/region of use... a configured network. In such cases, you are recorded as JPG files. tions. 50 AUTO Mode Press x to turn on the subject and shooting condi- Canon shall not be changed. Always verify that can hold approximately 670 photos. See also Using an Eye-Fi card (0 144).
... uploaded automatically after setting the mode switch to . - only: You can turn on the camcorder. • When recording in bright places, it is powered by a battery pack and is left without any loss or corruption of data. • Photos recorded on an Eye-Fi card in the country/region of use... a configured network. In such cases, you are recorded as JPG files. tions. 50 AUTO Mode Press x to turn on the subject and shooting condi- Canon shall not be changed. Always verify that can hold approximately 670 photos. See also Using an Eye-Fi card (0 144).
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... panel or press ( only), the camcorder is ready to start recording with the camcorder on, the camcorder enters the standby mode. played or while using a battery pack. Press again to return the camcorder to orange. Operating modes: 1 With the camcorder on or flashing, while a menu is too low. Check that the...
... panel or press ( only), the camcorder is ready to start recording with the camcorder on, the camcorder enters the standby mode. played or while using a battery pack. Press again to return the camcorder to orange. Operating modes: 1 With the camcorder on or flashing, while a menu is too low. Check that the...
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... the Software Guide (PDF file). • VideoBrowser: Click in the menu panel to start transferring files. 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...
... the Software Guide (PDF file). • VideoBrowser: Click in the menu panel to start transferring files. 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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... in memory card slot X (the Eye-Fi icon will appear only when using the compact power adapter. - NOTES • Depending on the amount of the battery pack faster than usual. While files are being uploaded wirelessly, the camcorder's automatic power off function will be stopped the moment you attach the WM...
... in memory card slot X (the Eye-Fi icon will appear only when using the compact power adapter. - NOTES • Depending on the amount of the battery pack faster than usual. While files are being uploaded wirelessly, the camcorder's automatic power off function will be stopped the moment you attach the WM...
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... on ( ) or off ( , 12-hour clock) - zz - - - zz - - - - - -z- 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...
... on ( ) or off ( , 12-hour clock) - zz - - - zz - - - - - -z- 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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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. 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
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... will display the charge status (as a 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% percentage of the full charge of the battery pack. If the battery pack is exhausted, the battery information may not be indicated accurately. • When the camcorder is off without displaying . • Depending on the ... , press R to the icon. • When is displayed, in minutes, next to display the charge status of a battery pack. The remaining recording/playback time of the battery pack is displayed in red and the recording will be displayed. 7 Memory operation N Record, M Record pause, A Playback...
... will display the charge status (as a 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% percentage of the full charge of the battery pack. If the battery pack is exhausted, the battery information may not be indicated accurately. • When the camcorder is off without displaying . • Depending on the ... , press R to the icon. • When is displayed, in minutes, next to display the charge status of a battery pack. The remaining recording/playback time of the battery pack is displayed in red and the recording will be displayed. 7 Memory operation N Record, M Record pause, A Playback...
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... the camcorder may turn on to [Underwater] or [Surface], the camcorder may have a problem with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Troubleshooting If you think is a malfunction of the battery pack is set it contain any recordings? Other • Does the camcorder make a rattling sound? Power source The...
... the camcorder may turn on to [Underwater] or [Surface], the camcorder may have a problem with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Troubleshooting If you think is a malfunction of the battery pack is set it contain any recordings? Other • Does the camcorder make a rattling sound? Power source The...
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... operating mode between pressing g and the actual start recording. - Save your recordings (0 134) and initialize the memory (0 44). A noise can be charged using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use tissue paper to a power outlet. You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto the memory (while the ACCESS indicator...
... operating mode between pressing g and the actual start recording. - Save your recordings (0 134) and initialize the memory (0 44). A noise can be charged using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use tissue paper to a power outlet. You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto the memory (while the ACCESS indicator...