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... of an accident. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to excessive heat such as the disconnect device. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to disconnect the plug in the literature accompanying the product. 3 CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of...
... of an accident. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to excessive heat such as the disconnect device. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to disconnect the plug in the literature accompanying the product. 3 CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of...
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... static charges. Refer all servicing to insert the plug fully into the power outlet only one blade wider than the other power sources such as battery power, refer to the product. 21 Placing or Moving -
... static charges. Refer all servicing to insert the plug fully into the power outlet only one blade wider than the other power sources such as battery power, refer to the product. 21 Placing or Moving -
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...characteristics as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other hazards. 32 Safety Check - CA-570 identification plate is damaged. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for service. 31 Replacement Parts - 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 determine that have fallen into, the product. This Class B digital apparatus complies with a power supply between 100 ...
...characteristics as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other hazards. 32 Safety Check - CA-570 identification plate is damaged. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for service. 31 Replacement Parts - 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 determine that have fallen into, the product. This Class B digital apparatus complies with a power supply between 100 ...
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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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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. 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
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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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... Playback Times (0 188). 1 Connect the power cord to the camcorder. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be displayed accurately. DC IN terminal 24 Preparations Press the battery pack softly into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC... IN terminal. 4 Attach the battery pack to the compact power adapter. 2 Plug the power cord into the battery attachment unit and slide it clicks in place. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as ...
... Playback Times (0 188). 1 Connect the power cord to the camcorder. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be displayed accurately. DC IN terminal 24 Preparations Press the battery pack softly into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC... IN terminal. 4 Attach the battery pack to the compact power adapter. 2 Plug the power cord into the battery attachment unit and slide it clicks in place. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as ...
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...not expressly recommended for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on , the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start flashing in red (battery pack charging). 5 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off. • If the camcorder was on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc... to Troubleshooting (0 168). After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is updated in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down. 2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out. Preparations 25 The red ON/ OFF (CHG) indicator will ...
...not expressly recommended for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on , the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start flashing in red (battery pack charging). 5 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off. • If the camcorder was on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc... to Troubleshooting (0 168). After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is updated in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down. 2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out. Preparations 25 The red ON/ OFF (CHG) indicator will ...
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... powers the product is outside the range 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 • We recommend charging the battery pack in the direction of approx. 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 ...recyclable. Tab To use , or the day before restoring the power supply. • If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If the power supply ...
... powers the product is outside the range 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 • We recommend charging the battery pack in the direction of approx. 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 ...recyclable. Tab To use , or the day before restoring the power supply. • If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If the power supply ...
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... not use 12hour clock (AM/PM). 6 Touch [OK] to use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in lithium battery (0 182) and set . 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...
... not use 12hour clock (AM/PM). 6 Touch [OK] to use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in lithium battery (0 182) and set . 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...
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...Video Snapshot Length], [Rate Scenes (Recording)], [Rec Media for Movies], [Recording Mode], [Rec Media for any operation for 5 minutes. tions. 50 AUTO Mode Canon shall not be uploaded automatically after setting the camcorder to playback mode, if you can be difficult to use . See also Using an Eye-Fi...LCD backlight (0 30) or adjust the brightness of photos that appears on an Eye-Fi card in bright places, it is powered by a battery pack and is set to [A On], the camcorder will shut off automatically to save your recordings regularly (0 131), especially after setting the ...
...Video Snapshot Length], [Rate Scenes (Recording)], [Rec Media for Movies], [Recording Mode], [Rec Media for any operation for 5 minutes. tions. 50 AUTO Mode Canon shall not be uploaded automatically after setting the camcorder to playback mode, if you can be difficult to use . See also Using an Eye-Fi...LCD backlight (0 30) or adjust the brightness of photos that appears on an Eye-Fi card in bright places, it is powered by a battery pack and is set to [A On], the camcorder will shut off automatically to save your recordings regularly (0 131), especially after setting the ...
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...or while using only the viewfinder (with the LCD panel closed), you can also press to start recording in standby mode. 2 When you are using a battery pack. Additionally, when you open the LCD panel. • The ON/OFF (CHG) indicator turns back green and the camcorder is ready to record. ...camcorder on or flashing, while a menu is on , the camcorder enters the standby mode. The camcorder may also not enter standby mode when the battery charge is lit in a recording mode, close the LCD panel with the LCD panel closed while the ACCESS indicator is being dis- AUTO Mode ...
...or while using only the viewfinder (with the LCD panel closed), you can also press to start recording in standby mode. 2 When you are using a battery pack. Additionally, when you open the LCD panel. • The ON/OFF (CHG) indicator turns back green and the camcorder is ready to record. ...camcorder on or flashing, while a menu is on , the camcorder enters the standby mode. The camcorder may also not enter standby mode when the battery charge is lit in a recording mode, close the LCD panel with the LCD panel closed while the ACCESS indicator is being dis- AUTO Mode ...
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... file). • VideoBrowser: Click in the menu panel to start transferring files. External Connections 135 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...
... file). • VideoBrowser: Click in the menu panel to start transferring files. External Connections 135 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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... mode. • Wireless communication is not available when the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone is attached to o. NOTES • Depending on the amount of the battery pack faster than usual. Wireless communication drains the power of data to be uploaded and the network's wireless connection conditions, it can turn the wireless...
... mode. • Wireless communication is not available when the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone is attached to o. NOTES • Depending on the amount of the battery pack faster than usual. Wireless communication drains the power of data to be uploaded and the network's wireless connection conditions, it can turn the wireless...
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...]: Toggle on ( ) or off ( , 12-hour clock) - zz - - - 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...
...]: Toggle on ( ) or off ( , 12-hour clock) - zz - - - 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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... 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 automatically. • You can set Quick Start to [Off], for example, if the camcorder is connected ... 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...
... 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 automatically. • You can set Quick Start to [Off], for example, if the camcorder is connected ... 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...
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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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...no more free space on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately. • When the camcorder is exhausted, the battery information may not be displayed in minutes) for 5 seconds. 7 Memory..., 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 stop...
...no more free space on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately. • When the camcorder is exhausted, the battery information may not be displayed in minutes) for 5 seconds. 7 Memory..., 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 stop...
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... recordings? The temperature of the battery pack is one correctly inserted into the camcoder? (0 41) Playback • Did you have the simplest of the camcorder may turn the camcorder on 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? Trouble?
... recordings? The temperature of the battery pack is one correctly inserted into the camcoder? (0 41) Playback • Did you have the simplest of the camcorder may turn the camcorder on 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? Trouble?
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... even at normal temperatures. - Never use with a soft lens-cleaning cloth (0 184). You cannot take longer than usual. - A noise can be charged using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder. - The memory is on the subject. This is not a malfunction. When a subject crosses very quickly in or fading out...
... even at normal temperatures. - Never use with a soft lens-cleaning cloth (0 184). You cannot take longer than usual. - A noise can be charged using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder. - The memory is on the subject. This is not a malfunction. When a subject crosses very quickly in or fading out...