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The Mains plug is intended to alert the user to persons. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the disconnect device. Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK... maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. 3 REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached.
The Mains plug is intended to alert the user to persons. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the disconnect device. Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK... maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. 3 REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached.
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..., be sure the antenna is equipped with care. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in this product yourself as battery power, refer to lightning and powerline surges. 27 Overloading - Do not attempt to service this manual. 23 Polarization - Regarding other ). Do not defeat the safety...
..., be sure the antenna is equipped with care. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in this product yourself as battery power, refer to lightning and powerline surges. 27 Overloading - Do not attempt to service this manual. 23 Polarization - Regarding other ). Do not defeat the safety...
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... service or repairs to this product from heat sources such as the original part. Adjust only those controls that are covered by Canon or that are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that have fallen into, the product. f. Unauthorized ... operating instructions. The Adapter can be situated away from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to its normal operation. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for service. 31 Replacement Parts - If the product has been exposed to the responsible ...
... service or repairs to this product from heat sources such as the original part. Adjust only those controls that are covered by Canon or that are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that have fallen into, the product. f. Unauthorized ... operating instructions. The Adapter can be situated away from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to its normal operation. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for service. 31 Replacement Parts - If the product has been exposed to the responsible ...
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... Manual 18 Getting to Know the Camcorder 18 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 20 Names of Parts Preparations 23 Getting Started 23 Charging the Battery Pack 26 Preparing the Accessories 28 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 30 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 30 Using the Touch...
... Manual 18 Getting to Know the Camcorder 18 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 20 Names of Parts Preparations 23 Getting Started 23 Charging the Battery Pack 26 Preparing the Accessories 28 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 30 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 30 Using the Touch...
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CR2025 lithium button battery) STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow • Red • White plugs CTC-100/S Component Cable Red • Green • Blue plugs IFC-300PCU USB Cable Quick Guide 18 Introduction Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack WL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl.
CR2025 lithium button battery) STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow • Red • White plugs CTC-100/S Component Cable Red • Green • Blue plugs IFC-300PCU USB Cable Quick Guide 18 Introduction Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack WL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl.
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...) 2 2 (camera/play) button (0 31) 3 Speaker (0 52) 4 Memory card slot cover 5 Memory card slot (0 39) 6 MIC terminal (0 86) 7 AV OUT terminal (0 122, 124)/ X (headphones) terminal (0 83) 8 BATTERY RELEASE switch (0 24) 9 ACCESS indicator (0 43, 59, 105) A q Strap mount (0 27) A a COMPONENT OUT terminal (0 122, 124) A s USB terminal (0 122, 125) A d HDMI OUT terminal (0 122, 123...
...) 2 2 (camera/play) button (0 31) 3 Speaker (0 52) 4 Memory card slot cover 5 Memory card slot (0 39) 6 MIC terminal (0 86) 7 AV OUT terminal (0 122, 124)/ X (headphones) terminal (0 83) 8 BATTERY RELEASE switch (0 24) 9 ACCESS indicator (0 43, 59, 105) A q Strap mount (0 27) A a COMPONENT OUT terminal (0 122, 124) A s USB terminal (0 122, 125) A d HDMI OUT terminal (0 122, 123...
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Charging (0 23) S h Remote sensor (0 26) S j LCD touch screen (0 28, 30) S k POWERED IS button (0 66)/ WEB button* (0 136) S l Battery attachment unit (0 23) D q START/STOP button (0 43, 59) D a DC IN terminal (0 23) * e only. Introduction 21 Standby (0 48) Red - Top view LCD panel Back view A l Mini advanced shoe (0 84) S q Mode switch (0 31) S a PHOTO button (0 43, 105) S s Zoom lever (0 47) S d VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (0 69) S f POWER button S g ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green - ON Orange -
Charging (0 23) S h Remote sensor (0 26) S j LCD touch screen (0 28, 30) S k POWERED IS button (0 66)/ WEB button* (0 136) S l Battery attachment unit (0 23) D q START/STOP button (0 43, 59) D a DC IN terminal (0 23) * e only. Introduction 21 Standby (0 48) Red - Top view LCD panel Back view A l Mini advanced shoe (0 84) S q Mode switch (0 31) S a PHOTO button (0 43, 105) S s Zoom lever (0 47) S d VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (0 69) S f POWER button S g ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green - ON Orange -
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...power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 4 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. 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. 2 Plug the power cord into the battery attachment unit and slide it up until it clicks in place. Charge the battery pack before use. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging Times (0 187) and...
...power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 4 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. 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. 2 Plug the power cord into the battery attachment unit and slide it up until it clicks in place. Charge the battery pack before use. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging Times (0 187) and...
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... or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder. 24 Preparations To remove the battery pack 1 Slide U in the direction of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start when the camcorder is ...°C (50 °F and 86 °F). Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out. • We recommend charging the battery pack in the memory. After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the...
... or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder. 24 Preparations To remove the battery pack 1 Slide U in the direction of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start when the camcorder is ...°C (50 °F and 86 °F). Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out. • We recommend charging the battery pack in the memory. After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the...
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...that powers the product is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to recycle this battery. Preparations 25 • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied... power adapter to 3 times longer than you think you might need. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to voltage converters for information on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. Please call 1-800...
...that powers the product is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to recycle this battery. Preparations 25 • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied... power adapter to 3 times longer than you think you might need. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to voltage converters for information on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. Please call 1-800...
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..., insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller. 1 Press the tab in the direction of the camcorder. Tab To use the wireless controller from the front 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 • The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated...
..., insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller. 1 Press the tab in the direction of the camcorder. Tab To use the wireless controller from the front 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 • The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated...
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In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery (0 181) and set the time zone, date and time again. • To change the field as necessary. 3 Set the correct date and time by changing .../Time] screen will be lost. Preparations 35 NOTES • When you do not 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...
In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery (0 181) and set the time zone, date and time again. • To change the field as necessary. 3 Set the correct date and time by changing .../Time] screen will be lost. Preparations 35 NOTES • When you do not 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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...• Be sure to save power when it may be uploaded automatically if you can be changed in bright places, it is powered by a battery pack and is left without any loss or corruption of data. • When recording photos on an Eye-Fi card, photos will be difficult ... settings can turn on the camcorder. • When recording in advance, before setting the mode switch to turn on the screen may not look natural. Canon shall not be liable for any operation for Photos]*, [Photo Size/Quality], [Simultaneous Recording]. - 6 menu: All settings. * e only. 46 Dual Shot ...
...• Be sure to save power when it may be uploaded automatically if you can be changed in bright places, it is powered by a battery pack and is left without any loss or corruption of data. • When recording photos on an Eye-Fi card, photos will be difficult ... settings can turn on the camcorder. • When recording in advance, before setting the mode switch to turn on the screen may not look natural. Canon shall not be liable for any operation for Photos]*, [Photo Size/Quality], [Simultaneous Recording]. - 6 menu: All settings. * e only. 46 Dual Shot ...
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... to the e/d icons for faster zooms ([Speed 3]). 3 Touch [a] to the center for notes about 1/3 the power used when recording, saving energy when you are using a battery pack. NOTES • Keep at [J Speed 3]. - Operating modes: 1 With the camcorder on , the camcorder enters the standby mode. Quick Start Function When you can also...
... to the e/d icons for faster zooms ([Speed 3]). 3 Touch [a] to the center for notes about 1/3 the power used when recording, saving energy when you are using a battery pack. NOTES • Keep at [J Speed 3]. - Operating modes: 1 With the camcorder on , the camcorder enters the standby mode. Quick Start Function When you can also...
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2 When you wish to resume recording, open or when the battery charge is too low. Dual Shot Mode 49 Press x to turn off or turn on or flashing or while a menu is being displayed. The ...
2 When you wish to resume recording, open or when the battery charge is too low. Dual Shot Mode 49 Press x to turn off or turn on or flashing or while a menu is being displayed. The ...
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... the Eye-Fi card from the Eye-Fi card (0 166) IMPORTANT Using an Eye-Fi Card • This product is set to use of the battery pack faster than usual. h Wireless upload stopped by the camcorder (0 167) - g (white, continuously on) Wireless upload on standby -
... the Eye-Fi card from the Eye-Fi card (0 166) IMPORTANT Using an Eye-Fi Card • This product is set to use of the battery pack faster than usual. h Wireless upload stopped by the camcorder (0 167) - g (white, continuously on) Wireless upload on standby -
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.... 154 Additional Information year, Mmonth, D- day) [24H]: Toggle On (x, 24-hour clock) or Off (w, 12-hour clock) [Calendar Start Day] [Saturday], [Sunday], [Monday] - -- - [Battery Info] - [Control for HDMI]2 [A On], [B Off] [HDMI Status] - [Distance Units] [m meters], [n feet] [Demo Mode] [A On], [B Off] - - - [Reset All] [Yes], [No] [Firmware] - - - -- [Eye...
.... 154 Additional Information year, Mmonth, D- day) [24H]: Toggle On (x, 24-hour clock) or Off (w, 12-hour clock) [Calendar Start Day] [Saturday], [Sunday], [Monday] - -- - [Battery Info] - [Control for HDMI]2 [A On], [B Off] [HDMI Status] - [Distance Units] [m meters], [n feet] [Demo Mode] [A On], [B Off] - - - [Reset All] [Yes], [No] [Firmware] - - - -- [Eye...
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...]: 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 if left without any operation for 5 minutes. • Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off..., [Auto power off] will appear. • In standby mode, the camcorder will shut off automatically. • You can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( , mode) or playback time ( , mode). Additional Information 155 Hold h pressed ...
...]: 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 if left without any operation for 5 minutes. • Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off..., [Auto power off] will appear. • In standby mode, the camcorder will shut off automatically. • You can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( , mode) or playback time ( , mode). Additional Information 155 Hold h pressed ...
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Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies (in Dual Shot mode) 1 Smart AUTO mode (0 44) 2 Onscreen zoom controls (0 47) 3 Operating mode (0 31) 4 In record pause mode: Total number of scenes 5 Memory operation (0 161) 6 Remaining battery time (0 161) 7 Zoom (0 47) 8 Recording mode (0 60) 9 Control button: Start/Stop video recording A q Face detection frame (0 67) A a Touch & Track frame (0 69) Additional Information 157
Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies (in Dual Shot mode) 1 Smart AUTO mode (0 44) 2 Onscreen zoom controls (0 47) 3 Operating mode (0 31) 4 In record pause mode: Total number of scenes 5 Memory operation (0 161) 6 Remaining battery time (0 161) 7 Zoom (0 47) 8 Recording mode (0 60) 9 Control button: Start/Stop video recording A q Face detection frame (0 67) A a Touch & Track frame (0 69) Additional Information 157
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...The Intelligent System will display the charge status (as a 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% percentage of the full charge of a battery pack. You can be recorded. • When viewing the photos, the display will be displayed accurately. • Depending on the..., A Playback, C Playback pause, I Fast playback, J Fast reverse playback, G Slow playback, H Slow reverse playback, E Frame advance, F Frame reverse. 6 Remaining battery time • The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage) and the remaining recording time (in memory, e only) or [g End] (memory...
...The Intelligent System will display the charge status (as a 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% percentage of the full charge of a battery pack. You can be recorded. • When viewing the photos, the display will be displayed accurately. • Depending on the..., A Playback, C Playback pause, I Fast playback, J Fast reverse playback, G Slow playback, H Slow reverse playback, E Frame advance, F Frame reverse. 6 Remaining battery time • The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage) and the remaining recording time (in memory, e only) or [g End] (memory...