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... Mains plug is intended to alert the user to persons. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in case of batteries are attached. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to...
... Mains plug is intended to alert the user to persons. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in case of batteries are attached. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to...
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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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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. Stylus PenW 16 Introduction
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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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... power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 3 Attach the battery pack to Charging, Recording and Playback Times (A 231). 1 Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 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 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 ...
... power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 3 Attach the battery pack to Charging, Recording and Playback Times (A 231). 1 Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 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 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 ...
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... off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide d in red (battery pack charging). After pressing P to turn on , the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes, refer to the compact.... ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator • If the camcorder was on in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down. 2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out. The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will turn off the camcorder. Be sure to wait until the green ON...
... off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide d in red (battery pack charging). After pressing P to turn on , the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes, refer to the compact.... ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator • If the camcorder was on in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down. 2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out. The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will turn off the camcorder. Be sure to wait until the green ON...
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.... • The first time you might need. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is completely exhausted. NOTES • We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Preparations ... 23 If either the ambient temperature or the battery pack's temperature is outside the range of use the camcorder until the battery pack is recyclable. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will not be consumed. • ...
.... • The first time you might need. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is completely exhausted. NOTES • We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Preparations ... 23 If either the ambient temperature or the battery pack's temperature is outside the range of use the camcorder until the battery pack is recyclable. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will not be consumed. • ...
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...-in the same way. 4 Touch [Y.M.D], [M.D,Y] or [D.M.Y] to start using 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 [Î] or [Í] to change the field as necessary. 3 Set the correct date and time by changing all the fields in lithium battery (A 225) and set . In some screens, the date will be displayed in short form (numbers instead of the camcorder before you do not use ...
...-in the same way. 4 Touch [Y.M.D], [M.D,Y] or [D.M.Y] to start using 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 [Î] or [Í] to change the field as necessary. 3 Set the correct date and time by changing all the fields in lithium battery (A 225) and set . In some screens, the date will be displayed in short form (numbers instead of the camcorder before you do not use ...
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... on an Eye-Fi card will change the camcorder's operating mode. • Be sure to save power when it is powered by a battery pack and is on your recordings regularly (A 143), especially after setting the camcorder to playback mode, if you can turn off automatically to the...] panel (A 98). Always verify that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in permanent data loss or damage to save your shooting method. Canon shall not be uploaded automatically after making important recordings. AUTO Mode 49 Shooting method Icon Most general situations; The Intelligent IS icon...
... on an Eye-Fi card will change the camcorder's operating mode. • Be sure to save power when it is powered by a battery pack and is on your recordings regularly (A 143), especially after setting the camcorder to playback mode, if you can turn off automatically to the...] panel (A 98). Always verify that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in permanent data loss or damage to save your shooting method. Canon shall not be uploaded automatically after making important recordings. AUTO Mode 49 Shooting method Icon Most general situations; The Intelligent IS icon...
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... ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is on or flashing or while the HOME menu or menus contained therein (not including the [ Main Functions] panel) are using a battery pack. The ON/OFF (CHG) indicator turns back green and the camcorder is too low. A beep will sound and the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator... mode if the LCD panel is closed while the ACCESS indicator is lit in orange). The camcorder may also not enter standby mode when the battery charge is ready to record. Check that the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator changes to orange. 52 AUTO Mode Additionally, when you open the LCD...
... ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is on or flashing or while the HOME menu or menus contained therein (not including the [ Main Functions] panel) are using a battery pack. The ON/OFF (CHG) indicator turns back green and the camcorder is too low. A beep will sound and the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator... mode if the LCD panel is closed while the ACCESS indicator is lit in orange). The camcorder may also not enter standby mode when the battery charge is ready to record. Check that the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator changes to orange. 52 AUTO Mode Additionally, when you open the LCD...
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...sure you turn off. • The video light cannot be used . • Using a video light drains the power of the battery pack's power. When the remaining battery charge is less than usual. Operating modes: 1 Connect the external source to the instruction manual of the accessory used when the camcorder...recording, you need to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (A 122). • º will decrease, which reflects the video light's usage 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 the MIC...
...sure you turn off. • The video light cannot be used . • Using a video light drains the power of the battery pack's power. When the remaining battery charge is less than usual. Operating modes: 1 Connect the external source to the instruction manual of the accessory used when the camcorder...recording, you need to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (A 122). • º will decrease, which reflects the video light's usage 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 the MIC...
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...] to start transferring files. Connection #-1. 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 menu panel to start up automatically. • VideoBrowser...
...] to start transferring files. Connection #-1. 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 menu panel to start up automatically. • VideoBrowser...
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...) Connecting; • (white, continuously on) Wireless upload on standby - • (animated) Wireless upload in other places where wireless communication is set to use of the battery pack faster than usual. We recommend powering the camcorder using an Eye-Fi card: - Also note that an approval is required to [j Off] - ‰ Wireless...
...) Connecting; • (white, continuously on) Wireless upload on standby - • (animated) Wireless upload in other places where wireless communication is set to use of the battery pack faster than usual. We recommend powering the camcorder using an Eye-Fi card: - Also note that an approval is required to [j Off] - ‰ Wireless...
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...) or off [Date/Time] [Date/Time]: - [Date Format]: [Y.M.D], [M.D,Y], [D.M.Y] (Y- z z 154 - - zz - - - zz - - - - - -z- 194 Additional Information y A zz - - - 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] - [. meters], [/ feet] [i On], [j Off] [Firmware] - z z 153 z z z z 36 z z z z 34 zzzz - zzzz - year, Mmonth, D- Menu...
...) or off [Date/Time] [Date/Time]: - [Date Format]: [Y.M.D], [M.D,Y], [D.M.Y] (Y- z z 154 - - zz - - - zz - - - - - -z- 194 Additional Information y A zz - - - 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] - [. meters], [/ feet] [i On], [j Off] [Firmware] - z z 153 z z z z 36 z z z z 34 zzzz - zzzz - year, Mmonth, D- Menu...
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... screen does not affect the bright- Additional Information 195 z z 160 1 Option not available in bright places, for example. • Changing the brightness of the battery pack. [LCD Mirror Image]: When set to [i On], you record. Menu item Setting options y A [Reset All] [No], [Yes] zzzz - [Eye-Fi Communication]3 [k Automatic], [j Off] - - ness...
... screen does not affect the bright- Additional Information 195 z z 160 1 Option not available in bright places, for example. • Changing the brightness of the battery pack. [LCD Mirror Image]: When set to [i On], you record. Menu item Setting options y A [Reset All] [No], [Yes] zzzz - [Eye-Fi Communication]3 [k Automatic], [j Off] - - ness...
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...]: On the lower right of the recording screen, a control button that is compatible 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 the [Quick Start (Standby)] setting...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 a battery pack that is a shortcut to one of your recordings. 196 Additional Information When you connect the camcorder...
...]: On the lower right of the recording screen, a control button that is compatible 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 the [Quick Start (Standby)] setting...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 a battery pack that is a shortcut to one of your recordings. 196 Additional Information When you connect the camcorder...
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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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... will stop. 202 Additional Information Depending on the condition of the camcorder or battery, the actual battery charge may not be displayed in red. The remaining recording/playback time of a battery pack with the q > [Battery Info] setting. 7 Memory operation Ü Record, Û Record pause, Ð...216; 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 the...
... will stop. 202 Additional Information Depending on the condition of the camcorder or battery, the actual battery charge may not be displayed in red. The remaining recording/playback time of a battery pack with the q > [Battery Info] setting. 7 Memory operation Ü Record, Û Record pause, Ð...216; 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 the...
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...132) If you are playing back recordings from a memory card, is a malfunction of solutions - Other • Does the camcorder make a rattling sound? The battery pack is not a malfunction. nected to the camcorder? (A 21) Recording • Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to a recording mode...become low or the battery pack is turned off by itself. - Troubleshooting If you think is one correctly inserted into the camcorder? (A 39) Does it turns off or in a playback mode. Trouble? Sometimes what you have a problem with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the ...
...132) If you are playing back recordings from a memory card, is a malfunction of solutions - Other • Does the camcorder make a rattling sound? The battery pack is not a malfunction. nected to the camcorder? (A 21) Recording • Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to a recording mode...become low or the battery pack is turned off by itself. - Troubleshooting If you think is one correctly inserted into the camcorder? (A 39) Does it turns off or in a playback mode. Trouble? Sometimes what you have a problem with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the ...