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... OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to persons. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The Mains plug is used as the inside of electric shock to ... of cloth, and do not wrap it or cover it with arrowhead symbol, within the product's enclosure, that may infringe on the rights of batteries are attached. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of ...
... OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to persons. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The Mains plug is used as the inside of electric shock to ... of cloth, and do not wrap it or cover it with arrowhead symbol, within the product's enclosure, that may infringe on the rights of batteries are attached. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of ...
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... Manual 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder 16 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 18 Names of Parts Preparations 21 Getting Started 21 Charging the Battery Pack 24 Preparing the Accessories 26 Adjusting the LCD Screen 27 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 27 Using the Touch Screen 28 Using the Menus...
... Manual 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder 16 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 18 Names of Parts Preparations 21 Getting Started 21 Charging the Battery Pack 24 Preparing the Accessories 26 Adjusting the LCD Screen 27 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 27 Using the Touch Screen 28 Using the Menus...
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Stylus PenW 16 Introduction Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-110 Compact Power Adapter* BP-718 Battery PackW XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable HTC-100/S HDMI CableW XQuick Guide XWi-Fi Basic Setup Guide** * CA-110E including power cord, in Asia. ** -/, only.
Stylus PenW 16 Introduction Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-110 Compact Power Adapter* BP-718 Battery PackW XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable HTC-100/S HDMI CableW XQuick Guide XWi-Fi Basic Setup Guide** * CA-110E including power cord, in Asia. ** -/, only.
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Names of Parts Left side view Right side view 9 Aq 1 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (A 71) 2 HOME (home) button (A 28) 3 U (camera/play) button (A 33) 4 BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 22) 5 USB terminal (A 138, 140, 151, 155) 6 HDMI OUT terminal (A 138, 139) 7 AV OUT terminal (A 138, 140)/ × (headphones) terminal (A 120) 8 MIC terminal (A ...
Names of Parts Left side view Right side view 9 Aq 1 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (A 71) 2 HOME (home) button (A 28) 3 U (camera/play) button (A 33) 4 BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 22) 5 USB terminal (A 138, 140, 151, 155) 6 HDMI OUT terminal (A 138, 139) 7 AV OUT terminal (A 138, 140)/ × (headphones) terminal (A 120) 8 MIC terminal (A ...
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Back view Sf S f DC IN terminal (A 21) S g Battery attachment unit (A 21) S h Serial number Sg Bottom view S j Tripod socket (A 223) Sh Sj 20 Introduction
Back view Sf S f DC IN terminal (A 21) S g Battery attachment unit (A 21) S h Serial number Sg Bottom view S j Tripod socket (A 223) Sh Sj 20 Introduction
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...cord into a power outlet. For Asia only: Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter before plugging the power cord into the battery attachment unit and slide it up until it clicks in place. ᕃ ᕄ DC IN terminal For Asia only: Preparations 21 Press ...the battery pack softly into the power outlet. 2 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 3 Attach the battery pack to help you learn more about your camcorder. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, ...
...cord into a power outlet. For Asia only: Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter before plugging the power cord into the battery attachment unit and slide it up until it clicks in place. ᕃ ᕄ DC IN terminal For Asia only: Preparations 21 Press ...the battery pack softly into the power outlet. 2 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 3 Attach the battery pack to help you learn more about your camcorder. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, ...
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... charging). After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will turn on , the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder. 22 Preparations After pressing P to Troubleshooting (A 207). 4 Charging will start when the camcorder is... updated in the memory. The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder, important data is turned off. BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder. Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out. • Do not ...
... charging). After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will turn on , the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder. 22 Preparations After pressing P to Troubleshooting (A 207). 4 Charging will start when the camcorder is... updated in the memory. The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder, important data is turned off. BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder. Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out. • Do not ...
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... will ensure that the remaining recording time 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. • The first time you use... not connect the supplied compact power adapter to 3 times longer than you think you might need. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. Therefore, charge them on the day of approx. 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will...
... will ensure that the remaining recording time 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. • The first time you use... not connect the supplied compact power adapter to 3 times longer than you think you might need. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. Therefore, charge them on the day of approx. 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will...
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... and time again. 34 Preparations When the [Date/Time] screen appears, the year will be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery (A 225) and set . First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of month names), but it... 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 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...
... and time again. 34 Preparations When the [Date/Time] screen appears, the year will be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery (A 225) and set . First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of month names), but it... 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 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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...See also Using an Eye-Fi card (A 161). Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - AUTO Mode 49 Canon shall not be liable for any operation for 5 minutes. Following subjects at a distance moving left or right Zooming in permanent data loss or damage to... save power when it is powered by a battery pack and is left without any loss or corruption of use. Press P to playback mode, if you can turn off Powered IS through the [ ...
...See also Using an Eye-Fi card (A 161). Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - AUTO Mode 49 Canon shall not be liable for any operation for 5 minutes. Following subjects at a distance moving left or right Zooming in permanent data loss or damage to... save power when it is powered by a battery pack and is left without any loss or corruption of use. Press P to playback mode, if you can turn off Powered IS through the [ ...
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... the power source during standby mode (while the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is too low. The camcorder may also not enter standby mode when the battery charge is lit in a recording mode, close the LCD panel with the camcorder on or flashing or while the HOME menu or menus contained therein... (not including the [ Main Functions] panel) are using a battery pack. A beep will sound and the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the ACCESS...
... the power source during standby mode (while the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is too low. The camcorder may also not enter standby mode when the battery charge is lit in a recording mode, close the LCD panel with the camcorder on or flashing or while the HOME menu or menus contained therein... (not including the [ Main Functions] panel) are using a battery pack. A beep will sound and the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the ACCESS...
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...and adjust the mix balance for original sound effects. The external audio input can be used . • Using a video light drains the power of the battery pack faster than approximately 50%, the video light will turn on the screen when you are using the optional video light, refer to Using the...'s usage of the accessory used as a flash with external audio from an external audio player (analog Line In). When the remaining battery charge is on, the remaining battery time on the screen will appear on the optional video light (ON or AUTO). Using an External Video Light You can use the...
...and adjust the mix balance for original sound effects. The external audio input can be used . • Using a video light drains the power of the battery pack faster than approximately 50%, the video light will turn on the screen when you are using the optional video light, refer to Using the...'s usage of the accessory used as a flash with external audio from an external audio player (analog Line In). When the remaining battery charge is on, the remaining battery time on the screen will appear on the optional video light (ON or AUTO). Using an External Video Light You can use the...
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...: Select [All (for the first time. 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 VIXIA CD-ROM to a memory card in the camcorder. 2 Open the [ Movies] or [ Gallery] index...
...: Select [All (for the first time. 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 VIXIA CD-ROM to a memory card in the camcorder. 2 Open the [ Movies] or [ Gallery] index...
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If it can take some time to upload video files. Wireless communication drains the power of the battery pack faster than usual. While files are being uploaded wirelessly, the camcorder's automatic power off function will start automatically. • The status of the wireless ...
If it can take some time to upload video files. Wireless communication drains the power of the battery pack faster than usual. While files are being uploaded wirelessly, the camcorder's automatic power off function will start automatically. • The status of the wireless ...
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meters], [/ feet] [i On], [j Off] [Firmware] - zz - - - zzzz - day) [24H]: Toggle on or off (12-hour clock) [Battery Info] [Control for HDMI]1 [HDMI Status]1 [Distance Units]1 [Demo Mode]1 - [i On], [j Off] - [. y A zz - - - z z z z 41 - - zz - - - - - -z- 194 Additional Information zzzz - zzzz - year, Mmonth, D- Card]* *-/, only. [...
meters], [/ feet] [i On], [j Off] [Firmware] - zz - - - zzzz - day) [24H]: Toggle on or off (12-hour clock) [Battery Info] [Control for HDMI]1 [HDMI Status]1 [Distance Units]1 [Demo Mode]1 - [i On], [j Off] - [. y A zz - - - z z z z 41 - - zz - - - - - -z- 194 Additional Information zzzz - zzzz - year, Mmonth, D- Card]* *-/, only. [...
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... of your recordings or the brightness of the playback image on a TV. • Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack. [LCD Mirror Image]: When set to [i On], the camcorder's onscreen displays will appear also on the screen of a TV or monitor connected to be...
... of your recordings or the brightness of the playback image on a TV. • Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack. [LCD Mirror Image]: When set to [i On], the camcorder's onscreen displays will appear also on the screen of a TV or monitor connected to be...
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...camcorder is set on a fixed position and you want to keep recording video with the LCD panel closed in order to conserve the battery's power. [Battery Info]: When you are using the supplied HDMI cable, the video input on the TV's remote control to play back your frequently used... playback using the remote control of the TV. • If set to [i On], when the camcorder is connected to a compatible HDTV using a battery pack that is a shortcut to one of your recordings. 196 Additional Information Operating any operation for HDMI]: Activates the HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics...
...camcorder is set on a fixed position and you want to keep recording video with the LCD panel closed in order to conserve the battery's power. [Battery Info]: When you are using the supplied HDMI cable, the video input on the TV's remote control to play back your frequently used... playback using the remote control of the TV. • If set to [i On], when the camcorder is connected to a compatible HDTV using a battery pack that is a shortcut to one of your recordings. 196 Additional Information Operating any operation for HDMI]: Activates the HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics...
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...) 5 Control button [PHOTO]: Take a photo (A 45, 89, 128) 6 Control button [?]: Displays a shooting tip for the current story scene 7 Memory operation (A 202) 8 Intelligent IS (A 49) 9 Remaining battery time (A 202) A q Zoom (A 51) A a Recording mode (A 91) A s Recording standard (A 31) A d Current story scene (category) (A 68);
...) 5 Control button [PHOTO]: Take a photo (A 45, 89, 128) 6 Control button [?]: Displays a shooting tip for the current story scene 7 Memory operation (A 202) 8 Intelligent IS (A 49) 9 Remaining battery time (A 202) A q Zoom (A 51) A a Recording mode (A 91) A s Recording standard (A 31) A d Current story scene (category) (A 68);
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..., × Fast playback, Ø Fast reverse playback, Õ Slow playback, Ö Slow reverse playback, Ó Frame advance, Ô Frame reverse. 9 Remaining battery time • The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% percentage of the full charge of... a battery pack with the q > [Battery Info] setting. Depending on the condition of the camcorder or battery, the actual battery charge may not match what is displayed on the screen. • When you attach an empty...
..., × Fast playback, Ø Fast reverse playback, Õ Slow playback, Ö Slow reverse playback, Ó Frame advance, Ô Frame reverse. 9 Remaining battery time • The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% percentage of the full charge of... a battery pack with the q > [Battery Info] setting. Depending on the condition of the camcorder or battery, the actual battery charge may not match what is displayed on the screen. • When you attach an empty...
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... or [Surface], the camcorder may have a problem with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Other • Does the camcorder make a rattling sound? CHECK THIS FIRST Power supply • Is the battery charged? When the recording program is one correctly inserted into the camcorder? (A ... a memory card, is one correctly inserted into the camcoder? (A 39) Playback • Did you turn off by itself. - Remove the battery pack and reattach it to playback mode? (A 54, 132) If you think is a malfunction of the camcorder may turn the camcorder on or...
... or [Surface], the camcorder may have a problem with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Other • Does the camcorder make a rattling sound? CHECK THIS FIRST Power supply • Is the battery charged? When the recording program is one correctly inserted into the camcorder? (A ... a memory card, is one correctly inserted into the camcoder? (A 39) Playback • Did you turn off by itself. - Remove the battery pack and reattach it to playback mode? (A 54, 132) If you think is a malfunction of the camcorder may turn the camcorder on or...