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...of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in case of batteries are attached. The Mains plug is intended to alert the user to persons. Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT ...OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to disconnect the plug in the literature accompanying the product. 3 REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The ...
...of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in case of batteries are attached. The Mains plug is intended to alert the user to persons. Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT ...OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to disconnect the plug in the literature accompanying the product. 3 REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The ...
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... electrodes, and requirements for long periods of fire or electric shock. 28 Objects and Liquid Entry - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as battery power, refer to instructions in wire to the Fig. 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE product, be routed so that could result...
... electrodes, and requirements for long periods of fire or electric shock. 28 Objects and Liquid Entry - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as battery power, refer to instructions in wire to the Fig. 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE product, be routed so that could result...
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... heat. This indicates a need a special plug adapter. The Adapter can be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that the product is in fire, electric shock or other products (including amplifiers) that are required, be used , you follow the operating ... supply is not used with Canadian ICES-003. 6 The product should be situated away from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to determine that have fallen into, the product. When replacement of any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have...
... heat. This indicates a need a special plug adapter. The Adapter can be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that the product is in fire, electric shock or other products (including amplifiers) that are required, be used , you follow the operating ... supply is not used with Canadian ICES-003. 6 The product should be situated away from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to determine that have fallen into, the product. When replacement of any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have...
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... Manual 18 Getting to Know the Camcorder 18 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 20 Names of Parts Preparations 24 Getting Started 24 Charging the Battery Pack 26 Preparing the Accessories 29 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 31 Using the Viewfinder 32 Basic Operation of the Camcorder...
... Manual 18 Getting to Know the Camcorder 18 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 20 Names of Parts Preparations 24 Getting Started 24 Charging the Battery Pack 26 Preparing the Accessories 29 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 31 Using the Viewfinder 32 Basic Operation of the Camcorder...
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CR2025 lithium button battery) Stylus PenW XHTC-100/S HDMI Cable STV-250N Stereo Video CableW XQuick Guide IFC-300PCU/S USB CableW XInstallation Guide for PIXELA's Software 18 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 XWL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl.
CR2025 lithium button battery) Stylus PenW XHTC-100/S HDMI Cable STV-250N Stereo Video CableW XQuick Guide IFC-300PCU/S USB CableW XInstallation Guide for PIXELA's Software 18 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 XWL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl.
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Back view Sj Sk Sl Dq Ds Da S j Battery attachment unit (0 24) S k START/STOP button (0 46) S l DC IN terminal (0 24) D q RESET button (0 169) D a Dioptric adjustment lever* (0 31) D s Viewfinder* (0 31) D d VIEWFINDER button* (0 31) D f BATTERY RELEASE switch (0 25) D g Tripod socket (0 180) D h Serial number Dd Bottom view * only. D f D g D h 22 Introduction
Back view Sj Sk Sl Dq Ds Da S j Battery attachment unit (0 24) S k START/STOP button (0 46) S l DC IN terminal (0 24) D q RESET button (0 169) D a Dioptric adjustment lever* (0 31) D s Viewfinder* (0 31) D d VIEWFINDER button* (0 31) D f BATTERY RELEASE switch (0 25) D g Tripod socket (0 180) D h Serial number Dd Bottom view * only. D f D g D h 22 Introduction
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...adapter. 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 camcorder. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be displayed accurately. Doing so will ensure... 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter. 2 Plug the power cord into the battery attachment unit and slide it up until the battery pack is completely exhausted. Press the battery pack softly into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN ...
...adapter. 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 camcorder. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be displayed accurately. Doing so will ensure... 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter. 2 Plug the power cord into the battery attachment unit and slide it up until the battery pack is completely exhausted. Press the battery pack softly into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN ...
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...indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator 4 BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder, important data is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to voltage converters ...for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on , the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is updated in the memory. After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start when the camcorder is not expressly ...
...indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator 4 BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder, important data is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to voltage converters ...for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on , the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is updated in the memory. After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start when the camcorder is not expressly ...
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.... 1 Press the tab in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on the day of use the wireless controller Point the wireless controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you might need. •... powers the product is outside the range 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 • We recommend charging the battery pack in the direction of approx. 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to ...
.... 1 Press the tab in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on the day of use the wireless controller Point the wireless controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you might need. •... powers the product is outside the range 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 • We recommend charging the battery pack in the direction of approx. 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to ...
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...and time later on with the 6 8 [Date/Time] setting. • 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 lost. When the [Date/Time] screen appears, the year will be selected. 1 Touch a field... it unselected to use 12hour clock (AM/PM). 6 Touch [OK] to select the date format you prefer. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery (0 182) and set . The [Date/Time] screen will appear automatically when the camcorder's clock is not set the time zone, date and time again. ...
...and time later on with the 6 8 [Date/Time] setting. • 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 lost. When the [Date/Time] screen appears, the year will be selected. 1 Touch a field... it unselected to use 12hour clock (AM/PM). 6 Touch [OK] to select the date format you prefer. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery (0 182) and set . The [Date/Time] screen will appear automatically when the camcorder's clock is not set the time zone, date and time again. ...
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... mode switch to playback mode, if you can turn on the camcorder. • When recording in bright places, it is powered by a battery pack and is set to [A On], the camcorder will be difficult to turn on the screen may not look natural. The photo size (... after setting the camcorder to . - Especially when shooting against orange or blue backgrounds, the Sunset or one of the LCD screen with the 6 8 [LCD Bright- Canon shall not be liable for any operation for 5 minutes. panel: [Decoration], [Zoom]. - 7 menu: [AF mode], [Auto Slow Shutter]. - 8 menu: [Video Snapshot...
... mode switch to playback mode, if you can turn on the camcorder. • When recording in bright places, it is powered by a battery pack and is set to [A On], the camcorder will be difficult to turn on the screen may not look natural. The photo size (... after setting the camcorder to . - Especially when shooting against orange or blue backgrounds, the Sunset or one of the LCD screen with the 6 8 [LCD Bright- Canon shall not be liable for any operation for 5 minutes. panel: [Decoration], [Zoom]. - 7 menu: [AF mode], [Auto Slow Shutter]. - 8 menu: [Video Snapshot...
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...sound and the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed . Additionally, when you are using a battery pack. Operating modes: 1 With the camcorder on and in a recording mode, close the LCD panel with the LCD panel closed while the ACCESS ...resume recording, open the LCD panel or press ( only), the camcorder is too low. The camcorder may also not enter standby mode when the battery charge is ready to record the subject right away. * The actual time required varies depending on , the camcorder enters the standby mode. In ...
...sound and the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed . Additionally, when you are using a battery pack. Operating modes: 1 With the camcorder on and in a recording mode, close the LCD panel with the LCD panel closed while the ACCESS ...resume recording, open the LCD panel or press ( only), the camcorder is too low. The camcorder may also not enter standby mode when the battery charge is ready to record the subject right away. * The actual time required varies depending on , the camcorder enters the standby mode. In ...
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... menu panel to the computer using the software, click [Help] to the computer for PC only)]. 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 Camcorder Supplemental Disc to...
... menu panel to the computer using the software, click [Help] to the computer for PC only)]. 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 Camcorder Supplemental Disc to...
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NOTES • Depending on the amount of the battery pack faster than usual. While files are being uploaded wirelessly, the camcorder's automatic power off function will appear only when using the compact power adapter. - ...
NOTES • Depending on the amount of the battery pack faster than usual. While files are being uploaded wirelessly, the camcorder's automatic power off function will appear only when using the compact power adapter. - ...
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...) [24H]: Toggle on ( ) or off ( , 12-hour clock) - Menu item [POWERED IS Button] [Autostart Decoration] [Power Saving Mode] [Initialize f/g] [Initialize g] [Time Zone/DST] [Date/Time] [Battery Info] [Control for HDMI]1 [HDMI 1080p Output]1 [HDMI Status] [Distance Units] [Demo Mode] [Firmware] Setting options [x Press and Hold], [y Toggle On/Off] [A On], [B Off] y CINEMA...
...) [24H]: Toggle on ( ) or off ( , 12-hour clock) - Menu item [POWERED IS Button] [Autostart Decoration] [Power Saving Mode] [Initialize f/g] [Initialize g] [Time Zone/DST] [Date/Time] [Battery Info] [Control for HDMI]1 [HDMI 1080p Output]1 [HDMI Status] [Distance Units] [Demo Mode] [Firmware] Setting options [x Press and Hold], [y Toggle On/Off] [A On], [B Off] y CINEMA...
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...control of the TV, set [Control for HDMI] to Additional Information 159 When you can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( , mode) or playback time ( , mode).... and you want to keep recording video with the LCD panel closed in order to conserve the battery's power. [Battery Info]: Displays a screen where you can control the camcorder's playback using the remote control of ...the TV. • If set to [A On], when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, it will automatically shut off if left /right buttons and the OK or SET button ...
...control of the TV, set [Control for HDMI] to Additional Information 159 When you can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( , mode) or playback time ( , mode).... and you want to keep recording video with the LCD panel closed in order to conserve the battery's power. [Battery Info]: Displays a screen where you can control the camcorder's playback using the remote control of ...the TV. • If set to [A On], when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, it will automatically shut off if left /right buttons and the OK or SET button ...
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Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies (using Story Creator) 1 Control button [FUNC.]: Open the FUNC. panel (0 34) 2 Smart AUTO (0 48) 3 Face detection frame (0 93) 4 Touch & Track frame (0 94) 5 Control button [PHOTO]: Take a photo (0 46, 84, 118) 6 Control button [ ]: Return to the list of story scenes (0 65) 7 Memory operation (0 164) 8 Image stabilizer (0 90) 9 Remaining battery time (0 164) A q Zoom (0 52) A a Recording mode (0 85) A s Current story scene (category) (0 65) A d Recommended scene length (0 65) A f Decoration (0 69) Additional Information 161
Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies (using Story Creator) 1 Control button [FUNC.]: Open the FUNC. panel (0 34) 2 Smart AUTO (0 48) 3 Face detection frame (0 93) 4 Touch & Track frame (0 94) 5 Control button [PHOTO]: Take a photo (0 46, 84, 118) 6 Control button [ ]: Return to the list of story scenes (0 65) 7 Memory operation (0 164) 8 Image stabilizer (0 90) 9 Remaining battery time (0 164) A q Zoom (0 52) A a Recording mode (0 85) A s Current story scene (category) (0 65) A d Recommended scene length (0 65) A f Decoration (0 69) Additional Information 161
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...h Remaining recording time When there is no more free space on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be displayed. If the battery pack is off without displaying . • Depending on the memory, [f End] (built-in memory, only...) or [4 End] (memory card X) or [7 End] (memory card Y) will be indicated accurately. • When the camcorder is exhausted, the battery information may not be displayed in red and the recording will display the charge status (as a 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% percentage of the full ...
...h Remaining recording time When there is no more free space on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be displayed. If the battery pack is off without displaying . • Depending on the memory, [f End] (built-in memory, only...) or [4 End] (memory card X) or [7 End] (memory card Y) will be indicated accurately. • When the camcorder is exhausted, the battery information may not be displayed in red and the recording will display the charge status (as a 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% percentage of the full ...
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...set to the more detailed problems and solutions. Replace or charge the battery pack. - Troubleshooting If you are recording on to [Underwater] or [Surface], the camcorder may have a problem with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Make sure the camcorder is ...off so charging can move when the camcorder is a malfunction of the camcorder may turn the camcorder on or it again. - Charge the battery pack in a playback mode. Trouble...
...set to the more detailed problems and solutions. Replace or charge the battery pack. - Troubleshooting If you are recording on to [Underwater] or [Surface], the camcorder may have a problem with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Make sure the camcorder is ...off so charging can move when the camcorder is a malfunction of the camcorder may turn the camcorder on or it again. - Charge the battery pack in a playback mode. Trouble...
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... in mode, while the digital zoom is connected to a power outlet. ommended by Canon for use with this camcorder. - A faint sound can be heard from the compact power adapter. - The battery pack is faulty. Recording Pressing g will not focus. - Cannot record a photo while... as movies and photos are using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use with the battery pack attached. You cannot take longer than usual. - The battery pack is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures. - Consult a Canon Service Center. This is dirty. Autofocus does...
... in mode, while the digital zoom is connected to a power outlet. ommended by Canon for use with this camcorder. - A faint sound can be heard from the compact power adapter. - The battery pack is faulty. Recording Pressing g will not focus. - Cannot record a photo while... as movies and photos are using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use with the battery pack attached. You cannot take longer than usual. - The battery pack is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures. - Consult a Canon Service Center. This is dirty. Autofocus does...