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...out parts that they may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to instructions in wire to replace your product dealer or local power company. Regarding other power sources such as they are not sure of the type of time, disconnect...connection SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - Refer all servicing to overturn. 22 Power Sources - 21 Placing or Moving - The 2-prong polarized plug will prevent damage to the product due to your home, consult your obsolete outlet. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to an antenna discharge unit, size...
...out parts that they may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to instructions in wire to replace your product dealer or local power company. Regarding other power sources such as they are not sure of the type of time, disconnect...connection SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - Refer all servicing to overturn. 22 Power Sources - 21 Placing or Moving - The 2-prong polarized plug will prevent damage to the product due to your home, consult your obsolete outlet. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to an antenna discharge unit, size...
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... Advanced Image Stabilization 54 Pre-Recording 55 Video Snapshot 56 Digital Effects 57 Manual Exposure Adjustment 58 Manual Focus Adjustment 59 White Balance 60 Image Effects 61 Mini Video Light 61 Self Timer 62 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 63 Playing Back Recordings Set to Background Music 66 On-Screen Displays and Data Code 67 Playlist and Scene Operations 67 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting and Moving Scenes 69 Dividing Scenes 70 Copying Scenes to a Memory Card 10...
... Advanced Image Stabilization 54 Pre-Recording 55 Video Snapshot 56 Digital Effects 57 Manual Exposure Adjustment 58 Manual Focus Adjustment 59 White Balance 60 Image Effects 61 Mini Video Light 61 Self Timer 62 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 63 Playing Back Recordings Set to Background Music 66 On-Screen Displays and Data Code 67 Playlist and Scene Operations 67 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting and Moving Scenes 69 Dividing Scenes 70 Copying Scenes to a Memory Card 10...
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.../Stop button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording. • The photos included in this manual are used in this manual: When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to the model shown in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK...
.../Stop button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording. • The photos included in this manual are used in this manual: When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to the model shown in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK...
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... accessed but the following buttons/functions are available in advance. - Quick Start ( 41) - About mode • Only the following settings can record movies by pressing Start/Stop or take photos by pressing PHOTO . FUNC. Preparations 25 corder's settings to the menus and advanced functions. Operating mode Onscreen icon Operation Easy recording of movies. Start/Stop for recording photos - PHOTO for recording movies - VIDEO SNAP for beginners or if you change the cam- Basic Operation of the Camcorder Operating Modes Recording The camcorder...
... accessed but the following buttons/functions are available in advance. - Quick Start ( 41) - About mode • Only the following settings can record movies by pressing Start/Stop or take photos by pressing PHOTO . FUNC. Preparations 25 corder's settings to the menus and advanced functions. Operating mode Onscreen icon Operation Easy recording of movies. Start/Stop for recording photos - PHOTO for recording movies - VIDEO SNAP for beginners or if you change the cam- Basic Operation of the Camcorder Operating Modes Recording The camcorder...
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...-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with your recordings and initialize the memory. Preparations 33 Also note that is not SDXC-compatible, you use an SDXC memory card with the card manufacturer. In such case, cancel the operation to prevent data loss. • To use an SDXC memory card with external devices, such as card readers or digital recorders...
...-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with your recordings and initialize the memory. Preparations 33 Also note that is not SDXC-compatible, you use an SDXC memory card with the card manufacturer. In such case, cancel the operation to prevent data loss. • To use an SDXC memory card with external devices, such as card readers or digital recorders...
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... available recording time/number of purchase, the built-in use.) Initializing the Memory Initialize memory cards when you use as background music during playback. ized and contains music files for use them with this camcorder for the first time. Operating modes: 1 Power the camcorder using an Eye-Fi card. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until the initialization is the default memory for recording both. FUNC. [ Menu] [Rec Media for Movies] or [Rec Media for Photos...
... available recording time/number of purchase, the built-in use.) Initializing the Memory Initialize memory cards when you use as background music during playback. ized and contains music files for use them with this camcorder for the first time. Operating modes: 1 Power the camcorder using an Eye-Fi card. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until the initialization is the default memory for recording both. FUNC. [ Menu] [Rec Media for Movies] or [Rec Media for Photos...
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... approximate recording times. NOTES • About the Power Save mode: If [Power Saving Mode] is set the cam- Select XP mode for any operation for longer recording times. Desired recording NOTES • The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to save your recordings regularly ( 83), especially after making important recordings. Video 39 Changing the recording mode will vary depending on the content of the LCD screen with the [LCD Bright- In such cases, you can turn on the memory. Canon...
... approximate recording times. NOTES • About the Power Save mode: If [Power Saving Mode] is set the cam- Select XP mode for any operation for longer recording times. Desired recording NOTES • The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to save your recordings regularly ( 83), especially after making important recordings. Video 39 Changing the recording mode will vary depending on the content of the LCD screen with the [LCD Bright- In such cases, you can turn on the memory. Canon...
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...- played with the [Data Code] setting. 66 Video Operating modes: Repeatedly press DISP. In mode, the recording date and time are displayed on • Data code only • All displays off * Pressing DISP. will turn most of recording, information about the camera setup, etc.). in the following sequence: , mode: • All displays on • Most displays off* mode: • All displays on the bottom bar; About the Data Code With every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code (date/time...
...- played with the [Data Code] setting. 66 Video Operating modes: Repeatedly press DISP. In mode, the recording date and time are displayed on • Data code only • All displays off * Pressing DISP. will turn most of recording, information about the camera setup, etc.). in the following sequence: , mode: • All displays on • Most displays off* mode: • All displays on the bottom bar; About the Data Code With every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code (date/time...
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... photos at a time. 1 In single photo view, open the memory card slot cover. - Images whose file names have recorded a large number of photos selected and press . Photo Jump Function When you can also move the zoom lever toward W to return to the index screen. Images edited on or flashing. To return to the index screen from a computer. - Failing to do so may not be displayed correctly. - Do not disconnect the power...
... photos at a time. 1 In single photo view, open the memory card slot cover. - Images whose file names have recorded a large number of photos selected and press . Photo Jump Function When you can also move the zoom lever toward W to return to the index screen. Images edited on or flashing. To return to the index screen from a computer. - Failing to do so may not be displayed correctly. - Do not disconnect the power...
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...'s instruction manual. • Depending on the number of photos on the memory card (Windows: 2,500 photos or more ), you wish to use the computer's Safely Remove Hardware function (Windows) or Eject function (Mac OS) to a VCR or a digital video recorder with the camcorder before disconnecting the USB cable and operating the camcorder. Failing to record pause mode. Copying Movies to an External Video Recorder You can copy your computer, make copies of them first. • Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications/settings of...
...'s instruction manual. • Depending on the number of photos on the memory card (Windows: 2,500 photos or more ), you wish to use the computer's Safely Remove Hardware function (Windows) or Eject function (Mac OS) to a VCR or a digital video recorder with the camcorder before disconnecting the USB cable and operating the camcorder. Failing to record pause mode. Copying Movies to an External Video Recorder You can copy your computer, make copies of them first. • Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications/settings of...
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Playback Setup ( Mode) Menu item Setting options [Data Code] [ Date], [ Time], [ Date and Time], - [ Camera Data] Additional Information 93 gram is set to [ Programmed AE], but the setting will be suppressed along with insufficient lighting. • Minimum shutter speed used: 1/30. • The auto slow shutter can be activated when the recording pro- When recording in places with the sound of wind. Camera Setup 2 ( Mode) Menu item Setting options [Digital Zoom] [ On], [ Off] 40 [Zoom Speed] [ Variable], [ Speed 3], [ Speed 2], 40 [ Speed 1] [Image ...
Playback Setup ( Mode) Menu item Setting options [Data Code] [ Date], [ Time], [ Date and Time], - [ Camera Data] Additional Information 93 gram is set to [ Programmed AE], but the setting will be suppressed along with insufficient lighting. • Minimum shutter speed used: 1/30. • The auto slow shutter can be activated when the recording pro- When recording in places with the sound of wind. Camera Setup 2 ( Mode) Menu item Setting options [Digital Zoom] [ On], [ Off] 40 [Zoom Speed] [ Variable], [ Speed 3], [ Speed 2], 40 [ Speed 1] [Image ...
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... the calendar screen ( 46). Menu item Setting options [Calendar Start Day] [Saturday], [Sunday], [Monday] -z- - [Date Format]: Select the date format to be less than the capacity listed in Specifications ( 124). • In the [Memory Card Info] screen you can verify also the Speed Class of the memory card. [Battery Info]: Displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( mode) or play- Setting options zzz - back time ( , mode). Additional...
... the calendar screen ( 46). Menu item Setting options [Calendar Start Day] [Saturday], [Sunday], [Monday] -z- - [Date Format]: Select the date format to be less than the capacity listed in Specifications ( 124). • In the [Memory Card Info] screen you can verify also the Speed Class of the memory card. [Battery Info]: Displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( mode) or play- Setting options zzz - back time ( , mode). Additional...
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...] (built-in the camcorder. INFO to 5 photos in red: No more free space on the recording conditions, the number of a battery pack. Aq Memory operation Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast reverse playback, Slow playback, Slow reverse playback Aa Remaining battery time • The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage) and the remaining recording time (in minutes) for 5 seconds. Ss Number of available photos in red: There is off without displaying . • Depending...
...] (built-in the camcorder. INFO to 5 photos in red: No more free space on the recording conditions, the number of a battery pack. Aq Memory operation Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast reverse playback, Slow playback, Slow reverse playback Aa Remaining battery time • The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage) and the remaining recording time (in minutes) for 5 seconds. Ss Number of available photos in red: There is off without displaying . • Depending...
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... 104 °F). - Turn off . - Remove and reinsert the memory card. Initialize the memory card if the display does not change back to access control data on the Eye-Fi card. Replace the memory card or delete some space on the Eye-Fi card is exhausted. Even after stopping recording, the ACCESS indicator does not go off the camcorder. sult a Canon Service Center. The remaining charge of a full charge. This is outside the charging range. second intervals...
... 104 °F). - Turn off . - Remove and reinsert the memory card. Initialize the memory card if the display does not change back to access control data on the Eye-Fi card. Replace the memory card or delete some space on the Eye-Fi card is exhausted. Even after stopping recording, the ACCESS indicator does not go off the camcorder. sult a Canon Service Center. The remaining charge of a full charge. This is outside the charging range. second intervals...
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... transfer in speaker. - Cannot upload files using an Eye-Fi card. - Files cannot be uploaded when [Eye-Fi Communication] is connected to default values. Disconnect the power source and reconnect it . Delete some space or replace the memory card. - Opening the LCD panel may stop when the wireless signal conditions worsen ( appears on the memory card is no sound from the camcorder. Speaker volume is turned off. Keep a distance between the camcorder and devices...
... transfer in speaker. - Cannot upload files using an Eye-Fi card. - Files cannot be uploaded when [Eye-Fi Communication] is connected to default values. Disconnect the power source and reconnect it . Delete some space or replace the memory card. - Opening the LCD panel may stop when the wireless signal conditions worsen ( appears on the memory card is no sound from the camcorder. Speaker volume is turned off. Keep a distance between the camcorder and devices...
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... the power or antenna cables of Messages (in alphabetical order) Accessing the memory card. Connect the camcorder to a computer. Cannot save photos on the memory card. Do not remove the memory card until this message disappears. Replace the memory card with External Devices Video noise appears on again and restore the connection. - Contact a Canon Service Center. The video input on the memory and recording may be read. Try using the camcorder in a room where a TV is no image on the camcorder. After repeatedly recording, deleting...
... the power or antenna cables of Messages (in alphabetical order) Accessing the memory card. Connect the camcorder to a computer. Cannot save photos on the memory card. Do not remove the memory card until this message disappears. Replace the memory card with External Devices Video noise appears on again and restore the connection. - Contact a Canon Service Center. The video input on the memory and recording may be read. Try using the camcorder in a room where a TV is no image on the camcorder. After repeatedly recording, deleting...
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... initialize the memory Additional Information 113 Could not recover a corrupted file. Press to flexible recording mode. Disconnect the USB cable, and restore the connection after a short while. - Unable to recover data - Save your recordings ( using a memory card reader or decrease the number of mode - mode. Disconnect the USB cable, and restore the connection after a short while. Unable to recognize the data - You transferred data to fewer than 2,500 photos (Windows) or 1,000 photos (Mac OS).
... initialize the memory Additional Information 113 Could not recover a corrupted file. Press to flexible recording mode. Disconnect the USB cable, and restore the connection after a short while. - Unable to recover data - Save your recordings ( using a memory card reader or decrease the number of mode - mode. Disconnect the USB cable, and restore the connection after a short while. Unable to recognize the data - You transferred data to fewer than 2,500 photos (Windows) or 1,000 photos (Mac OS).
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...,000 pixels Photos: 450,000 pixels (1) [Image Stabilizer] set to [Off] or [Standard]. (2) W - Values given are approximate figures. System • Recording System Movies: SD-Video Video compression: MPEG-2; Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch Photos: DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Image compression: JPEG (Super Fine) Size of Photos: 1024x768 pixels • Video Signal Configuration EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal • Recording Media - SP mode: 5 hr. 30...
...,000 pixels Photos: 450,000 pixels (1) [Image Stabilizer] set to [Off] or [Standard]. (2) W - Values given are approximate figures. System • Recording System Movies: SD-Video Video compression: MPEG-2; Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch Photos: DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Image compression: JPEG (Super Fine) Size of Photos: 1024x768 pixels • Video Signal Configuration EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal • Recording Media - SP mode: 5 hr. 30...
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... music 63 Battery pack Battery infomation . . . . . 97, 101 Charging 19 Remaining charge indicator . 101 Beach (recording program 52 Built-in backup battery 117 C Calendar 46 Camcorder supplemental disc . . . 15 Condensation 118 Connections to external devices 80 Copying* Movies 70 Photos 78 D Data code 66, 94 Date and time 30 Date format 97 Daylight saving time 31 Time zone 31 Deleting Movies 49, 68 Photos 76 Digital effects 56 Dividing scenes 69 E Error messages 107 Eye-Fi card 88 F Fireworks (recording program...
... music 63 Battery pack Battery infomation . . . . . 97, 101 Charging 19 Remaining charge indicator . 101 Beach (recording program 52 Built-in backup battery 117 C Calendar 46 Camcorder supplemental disc . . . 15 Condensation 118 Connections to external devices 80 Copying* Movies 70 Photos 78 D Data code 66, 94 Date and time 30 Date format 97 Daylight saving time 31 Time zone 31 Deleting Movies 49, 68 Photos 76 Digital effects 56 Dividing scenes 69 E Error messages 107 Eye-Fi card 88 F Fireworks (recording program...
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...Information 129 P P (recording program 51 Photo numbers 95 Playback Movies 43 Photos 74 Playing 43 Portrait (recording program) . . . . . 51 Power saving 39 Pre-recording 54 Pre-selecting recordings 48 Q Quick Start 41 R Recording Movies 38 Photos 73 Recording mode 39 Recording programs 51 Recording time 40 Resetting all camcorder settings . 106 S Saving recordings Transferring to a computer . . 83 Using external video recorders 85 Searching scenes by date 46 Selecting the memory* for playback 45 for recording 35 Self timer 61 Serial number 18 Setup menus 28, 92...
...Information 129 P P (recording program 51 Photo numbers 95 Playback Movies 43 Photos 74 Playing 43 Portrait (recording program) . . . . . 51 Power saving 39 Pre-recording 54 Pre-selecting recordings 48 Q Quick Start 41 R Recording Movies 38 Photos 73 Recording mode 39 Recording programs 51 Recording time 40 Resetting all camcorder settings . 106 S Saving recordings Transferring to a computer . . 83 Using external video recorders 85 Searching scenes by date 46 Selecting the memory* for playback 45 for recording 35 Self timer 61 Serial number 18 Setup menus 28, 92...