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... expose this product to disconnect the plug in the literature accompanying the product. 3 CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to persons. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence... of an accident. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to dripping or splashing. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Use only the same type of batteries are attached.
... expose this product to disconnect the plug in the literature accompanying the product. 3 CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to persons. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence... of an accident. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to dripping or splashing. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Use only the same type of batteries are attached.
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... power sources such as opening or removing covers may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in this product yourself as battery power, refer to plugs and the point from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or...
... power sources such as opening or removing covers may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in this product yourself as battery power, refer to plugs and the point from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or...
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... power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. The Adapter can be situated away from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to determine that have fallen into, the product. If any service or repairs to this product from heat sources ... identification plate is in performance. Upon completion of the power supply is required, please return it with Canadian ICES-003. 6 Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for service. 31 Replacement Parts - This indicates a need a special plug adapter. When the product exhibits a distinct change in safe...
... power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. The Adapter can be situated away from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to determine that have fallen into, the product. If any service or repairs to this product from heat sources ... identification plate is in performance. Upon completion of the power supply is required, please return it with Canadian ICES-003. 6 Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for service. 31 Replacement Parts - This indicates a need a special plug adapter. When the product exhibits a distinct change in safe...
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... Manual 14 Getting to Know the Camcorder 14 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 16 Names of Parts Preparations 19 Getting Started 19 Charging the Battery Pack 22 Preparing the Accessories 23 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 25 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 25 Operating Modes 27...
... Manual 14 Getting to Know the Camcorder 14 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 16 Names of Parts Preparations 19 Getting Started 19 Charging the Battery Pack 22 Preparing the Accessories 23 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 25 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 25 Operating Modes 27...
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power cord) BP-808 Battery PackW XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable STV-250N Stereo Video CableW Yellow • Red • White plugs XQuick Guide Installation Guide for PIXELA'sW Software 14 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 XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable STV-250N Stereo Video CableW Yellow • Red • White plugs XQuick Guide Installation Guide for PIXELA'sW Software 14 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.
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Bottom view S g Battery release latch S h Tripod socket ( 114) S j Memory card slot ( 34) S k Battery compartment ( 19) S l Battery compartment cover/Memory card slot cover D q Serial number The serial number label is located on the battery compartment cover. 18 Introduction
Bottom view S g Battery release latch S h Tripod socket ( 114) S j Memory card slot ( 34) S k Battery compartment ( 19) S l Battery compartment cover/Memory card slot cover D q Serial number The serial number label is located on the battery compartment cover. 18 Introduction
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... or directly using the compact power adapter. The first time you learn more about your camcorder. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be displayed accurately. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time ...settings to Charging, Recording and Playback Times ( 122). 1 Slide the battery compartment 1 cover away from the lens and open it. 2 Insert the battery pack all the way into the compartment and press gently until it and then use the camcorder until the...
... or directly using the compact power adapter. The first time you learn more about your camcorder. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be displayed accurately. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time ...settings to Charging, Recording and Playback Times ( 122). 1 Slide the battery compartment 1 cover away from the lens and open it. 2 Insert the battery pack all the way into the compartment and press gently until it and then use the camcorder until the...
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... it toward the lens until you turn off . • If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start flashing in red (battery pack charging). After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start when the camcorder is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer... to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 7 Charging will go out when the battery pack is turned off the camcorder. The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you hear a click. 4 Connect the power cord to ...
... it toward the lens until you turn off . • If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start flashing in red (battery pack charging). After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start when the camcorder is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer... to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 7 Charging will go out when the battery pack is turned off the camcorder. The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you hear a click. 4 Connect the power cord to ...
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... any electrical equipment that is an issue, you hear a click. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open it. 2 Press the battery release latch and pull out the battery pack. 3 Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until the green ON...'s DC IN terminal or to voltage converters for use , or the day before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. NOTES • The battery pack will not be charged only when the camcorder is off the camcorder, important data is updated in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 ...
... any electrical equipment that is an issue, you hear a click. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open it. 2 Press the battery release latch and pull out the battery pack. 3 Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until the green ON...'s DC IN terminal or to voltage converters for use , or the day before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. NOTES • The battery pack will not be charged only when the camcorder is off the camcorder, important data is updated in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 ...
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...'s front bracket. 2 Pull the other end of the strap through the buckle and remove it from the Velcro pad. • We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer... battery that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the Start/Stop button with your thumb. Preparing the Accessories Fasten the grip belt. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this...
...'s front bracket. 2 Pull the other end of the strap through the buckle and remove it from the Velcro pad. • We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer... battery that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the Start/Stop button with your thumb. Preparing the Accessories Fasten the grip belt. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this...
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... the camcorder's clock is not set the time zone, date and time again. • The date appears in a year-month-day format only in lithium battery ( 117) and set . In such case, recharge the built-in the first setup screen. In subsequent screen displays the date and time will appear as... Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of the fields (month, day, hour and minutes) in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be selected. 1 Change ( ) the year and move ( ) to start the clock and close the NOTES...
... the camcorder's clock is not set the time zone, date and time again. • The date appears in a year-month-day format only in lithium battery ( 117) and set . In such case, recharge the built-in the first setup screen. In subsequent screen displays the date and time will appear as... Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of the fields (month, day, hour and minutes) in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be selected. 1 Change ( ) the year and move ( ) to start the clock and close the NOTES...
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ness] setting. select LP mode for better movie quality; Canon shall not be difficult to use the LCD screen. Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) The camcorder offers 3 recording modes. The following table gives approximate ...; The camcorder retains the last setting used even if 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 the LCD screen with the [LCD Bright- Changing the recording mode will change the recording...
ness] setting. select LP mode for better movie quality; Canon shall not be difficult to use the LCD screen. Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) The camcorder offers 3 recording modes. The following table gives approximate ...; The camcorder retains the last setting used even if 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 the LCD screen with the [LCD Bright- Changing the recording mode will change the recording...
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... the fastest, 1 the slowest). • When [Zoom Speed] is set to [ Variable], the zoom speed will be faster in approximately 1 second*, allowing you are using a battery pack. W Zoom out T Zoom in vated, the field of view will change to orange to indicate the camcorder entered standby mode. Move the zoom lever...
... the fastest, 1 the slowest). • When [Zoom Speed] is set to [ Variable], the zoom speed will be faster in approximately 1 second*, allowing you are using a battery pack. W Zoom out T Zoom in vated, the field of view will change to orange to indicate the camcorder entered standby mode. Move the zoom lever...
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... until shut-off or turn off if left in orange). Check that the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator changes to resume recording, open or when the battery charge is being dis- NOTES • The camcorder will shut off the Quick Start function altogether with the [Quick Start] setting. 42 Video...
... until shut-off or turn off if left in orange). Check that the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator changes to resume recording, open or when the battery charge is being dis- NOTES • The camcorder will shut off the Quick Start function altogether with the [Quick Start] setting. 42 Video...
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..., the supplied software VideoBrowser offers many options for organizing your recordings on a computer on a regular basis. Connection 2 ( 81). Because space is powered only by the battery pack, previously saved video files cannot be restored back to the camcorder and music files cannot be transferred from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to...
..., the supplied software VideoBrowser offers many options for organizing your recordings on a computer on a regular basis. Connection 2 ( 81). Because space is powered only by the battery pack, previously saved video files cannot be restored back to the camcorder and music files cannot be transferred from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to...
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...time of the LOCK switch to recording mode. • You can power the camcorder using an Eye-Fi card. Change the position of the battery pack. Any wireless trans- NOTES • Depending on airplanes and in progress will be stopped if you cannot change the setting. * This ...menu option will appear only when using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be disabled. • The ACCESS indicator may be interrupted. • Wireless transfer will be consumed. • While files are ...
...time of the LOCK switch to recording mode. • You can power the camcorder using an Eye-Fi card. Change the position of the battery pack. Any wireless trans- NOTES • Depending on airplanes and in progress will be stopped if you cannot change the setting. * This ...menu option will appear only when using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be disabled. • The ACCESS indicator may be interrupted. • Wireless transfer will be consumed. • While files are ...
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... to be used on the camcorder, the self-timer countdown, etc. [Power Saving Mode]: In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, it will automatically shut off if left without any operation for 5 minutes. • Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, [Auto Power Off...
... to be used on the camcorder, the self-timer countdown, etc. [Power Saving Mode]: In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, it will automatically shut off if left without any operation for 5 minutes. • Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, [Auto Power Off...
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... starts for the built-in memory may be less than the capacity listed in use ( total recording time and total number of the memory card. [Battery Info]: Displays a screen where you can verify also the Speed Class of pho- Information Screens Menu item - [Memory Info] [Memory Card Info...] - [Battery Info] - tos) and how much of the built-in memory ( only) or the memory card is currently in use . • The total space for the ...
... starts for the built-in memory may be less than the capacity listed in use ( total recording time and total number of the memory card. [Battery Info]: Displays a screen where you can verify also the Speed Class of pho- Information Screens Menu item - [Memory Info] [Memory Card Info...] - [Battery Info] - tos) and how much of the built-in memory ( only) or the memory card is currently in use . • The total space for the ...
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... balance ( 59) 4 Image effect ( 60) 5 Digital effect ( 56) 6 Recording mode ( 39) 7 Manual focus ( 58) 8 Automatic backlight correction ( 53) 9 Pre-recording ( 54) A q Memory operation ( 101) A a Remaining battery time ( 101) As While recording/during playback: Scene counter (hours : minutes : seconds) In record pause mode: Total number of scenes Ad Remaining recording time On...
... balance ( 59) 4 Image effect ( 60) 5 Digital effect ( 56) 6 Recording mode ( 39) 7 Manual focus ( 58) 8 Automatic backlight correction ( 53) 9 Pre-recording ( 54) A q Memory operation ( 101) A a Remaining battery time ( 101) As While recording/during playback: Scene counter (hours : minutes : seconds) In record pause mode: Total number of scenes Ad Remaining recording time On...
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...remaining recording time (in minutes) for 5 seconds. Ad Remaining recording time When there is exhausted, the battery information may turn off , press BATT. Additional Information 101 If the battery pack is no memory card in red: There is off without displaying . • Depending on the ...conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may decrease by 2 photos at once. in green: 6 or more photos in yellow: 1 to display the charge...
...remaining recording time (in minutes) for 5 seconds. Ad Remaining recording time When there is exhausted, the battery information may turn off , press BATT. Additional Information 101 If the battery pack is no memory card in red: There is off without displaying . • Depending on the ...conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may decrease by 2 photos at once. in green: 6 or more photos in yellow: 1 to display the charge...