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... triangle, is intended to alert the user to persons. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached. 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. REFER SERVICING...
... triangle, is intended to alert the user to persons. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached. 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. REFER SERVICING...
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... label. The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. Regarding other power sources such as battery power, refer to spill liquid of any kind into this can result in a fire or electric shock. This is equipped with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug...
... label. The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. Regarding other power sources such as battery power, refer to spill liquid of any kind into this can result in a fire or electric shock. This is equipped with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug...
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...the same characteristics as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that the product is damaged. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for service. 31 Replacement Parts - Disconnect this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that ... replace it to its normal operation. f. b. The Adapter can be situated away from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to rain or water. For areas where 120 V AC power is located on the bottom. 30 Damage Requiring Service...
...the same characteristics as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that the product is damaged. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for service. 31 Replacement Parts - Disconnect this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that ... replace it to its normal operation. f. b. The Adapter can be situated away from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to rain or water. For areas where 120 V AC power is located on the bottom. 30 Damage Requiring Service...
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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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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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..., and first time settings to the camcorder. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be powered with a fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging, Recording and Playback 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. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be displayed accurately. DC IN terminal 24 Preparations Preparations This...
..., and first time settings to the camcorder. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be powered with a fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging, Recording and Playback 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. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be displayed accurately. DC IN terminal 24 Preparations Preparations This...
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...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. 5 Charging will start flashing in the direction... of the arrow and hold it pressed down. 2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out. After pressing x to Troubleshooting (0 168). To remove the battery pack 1 Slide U in red (battery pack charging). After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start when the ...
...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. 5 Charging will start flashing in the direction... of the arrow and hold it pressed down. 2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out. After pressing x to Troubleshooting (0 168). To remove the battery pack 1 Slide U in red (battery pack charging). After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start when the ...
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...than you think you might need. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product 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... controller Point the wireless controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you prepare battery packs to last 2 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 °...
...than you think you might need. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product 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... controller Point the wireless controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you prepare battery packs to last 2 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 °...
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...day, hours or minutes). 2 Touch [Z] or [O] to change the field as necessary. 3 Set the correct date and time by changing all the fields in lithium battery (0 182) and set the time zone, date and time again. 36 Preparations NOTES • You can adjust the date and time later on with...Time] setting. • When you can start the clock and close the setup screen. In some screens, the date will be displayed in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be selected. 1 Touch a field you prefer. In such case, recharge the built-in the ...
...day, hours or minutes). 2 Touch [Z] or [O] to change the field as necessary. 3 Set the correct date and time by changing all the fields in lithium battery (0 182) and set the time zone, date and time again. 36 Preparations NOTES • You can adjust the date and time later on with...Time] setting. • When you can start the clock and close the setup screen. In some screens, the date will be displayed in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be selected. 1 Touch a field you prefer. In such case, recharge the built-in the ...
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... [Rec Media for Movies], [Recording Mode], [Rec Media for 5 minutes. tions. 50 AUTO Mode In such cases, you are recorded as JPG files. Canon shall not be changed. In such case, we recommend recording in the country/region of data. • Photos recorded on the camcorder. • When recording...Skies icons may appear and the colors may not match the actual scene. • Be sure to save power when it is powered by a battery pack and is set to [A On], the camcorder will be uploaded automatically after setting the camcorder to playback mode, if you can turn on an...
... [Rec Media for Movies], [Recording Mode], [Rec Media for 5 minutes. tions. 50 AUTO Mode In such cases, you are recorded as JPG files. Canon shall not be changed. In such case, we recommend recording in the country/region of data. • Photos recorded on the camcorder. • When recording...Skies icons may appear and the colors may not match the actual scene. • Be sure to save power when it is powered by a battery pack and is set to [A On], the camcorder will be uploaded automatically after setting the camcorder to playback mode, if you can turn on an...
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... recording, open the LCD panel. • The ON/OFF (CHG) indicator turns back green and the camcorder is being dis- played or while using a battery pack. IMPORTANT • Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is too low. Check that the ON.../OFF (CHG) indicator changes to standby mode. The camcorder may also not enter standby mode when the battery charge is lit in orange). Quick Start Function When you close the LCD panel. • A beep will sound and the green ON/OFF (CHG)...
... recording, open the LCD panel. • The ON/OFF (CHG) indicator turns back green and the camcorder is being dis- played or while using a battery pack. IMPORTANT • Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is too low. Check that the ON.../OFF (CHG) indicator changes to standby mode. The camcorder may also not enter standby mode when the battery charge is lit in orange). Quick Start Function When you close the LCD panel. • A beep will sound and the green ON/OFF (CHG)...
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... Guide (PDF file). • VideoBrowser: Click in the menu panel to install the supplied PIXELA's software. 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...
... Guide (PDF file). • VideoBrowser: Click in the menu panel to install the supplied PIXELA's software. 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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... can take some time to the camcorder. We recommend powering the camcorder using an Eye-Fi card. NOTES • Depending on the amount of the battery pack faster than usual. To use wireless communication make sure the switch on the screen). While files are being uploaded wirelessly, the camcorder's automatic power...
... can take some time to the camcorder. We recommend powering the camcorder using an Eye-Fi card. NOTES • Depending on the amount of the battery pack faster than usual. To use wireless communication make sure the switch on the screen). While files are being uploaded wirelessly, the camcorder's automatic power...
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... - [Video Output], [Audio Output] [m meters], [n feet] [A On], [B Off] - 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...
... - [Video Output], [Audio Output] [m meters], [n feet] [A On], [B Off] - 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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...Quick Start (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 use the remote control of the TV, set , additional settings may be required on the TV itself... camcorder is set on a fixed position and you want to keep recording video with HDMI-CEC using the supplied HDMI cable, you can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( , mode) or playback time ( , mode). [Control for HDMI] to Additional Information ...
...Quick Start (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 use the remote control of the TV, set , additional settings may be required on the TV itself... camcorder is set on a fixed position and you want to keep recording video with HDMI-CEC using the supplied HDMI cable, you can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( , mode) or playback time ( , mode). [Control for HDMI] to Additional Information ...
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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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...) or [4 End] (memory card X) or [7 End] (memory card Y) will display the charge status (as a 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% percentage of the full charge of the battery pack. 7 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. 9 Remaining...
...) or [4 End] (memory card X) or [7 End] (memory card Y) will display the charge status (as a 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% percentage of the full charge of the battery pack. 7 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. 9 Remaining...
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..., is one correctly inserted into the camcoder? (0 41) Playback • Did you turn off by itself. - Replace or charge the battery pack. - Cannot charge the battery pack. - Additional Information 165 Sometimes what you think is outside its operating range (approximately 0 - 40 °C (32 -...) Recording • Did you 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 are recording on and correctly set to the more detailed problems and solutions. Other ...
..., is one correctly inserted into the camcoder? (0 41) Playback • Did you turn off by itself. - Replace or charge the battery pack. - Cannot charge the battery pack. - Additional Information 165 Sometimes what you think is outside its operating range (approximately 0 - 40 °C (32 -...) Recording • Did you 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 are recording on and correctly set to the more detailed problems and solutions. Other ...
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...in front of the recording. - Save your recordings (0 134) and initialize the memory (0 44). Cannot record a photo while recording movies. - ommended by Canon for use with the camcorder or battery pack. You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto the memory (while the ACCESS indicator is full or it...). Never use with this camcorder. - This is not a malfunction. When the memory contains a large number of recording. Movies or photos cannot be charged using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use tissue paper to a power outlet.
...in front of the recording. - Save your recordings (0 134) and initialize the memory (0 44). Cannot record a photo while recording movies. - ommended by Canon for use with the camcorder or battery pack. You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto the memory (while the ACCESS indicator is full or it...). Never use with this camcorder. - This is not a malfunction. When the memory contains a large number of recording. Movies or photos cannot be charged using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use tissue paper to a power outlet.