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CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover it with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to copyright laws. NO USER-...
CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover it with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to copyright laws. NO USER-...
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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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... the menus, and first time settings to the camcorder. Press the battery pack softly into a power outlet. For Asia only: Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter before plugging the power cord into the power outlet. 2 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 3 Attach the battery pack to help you learn more...
... the menus, and first time settings to the camcorder. Press the battery pack softly into a power outlet. For Asia only: Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter before plugging the power cord into the power outlet. 2 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 3 Attach the battery pack to help you learn more...
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...) indicator will start when the camcorder is turned off. BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes..., refer to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is updated in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down. 2 Slide the battery pack and then pull...
...) indicator will start when the camcorder is turned off. BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes..., refer to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is updated in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down. 2 Slide the battery pack and then pull...
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... time will not be displayed accurately. • We recommend that powers the product is completely exhausted. • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to recycle this battery. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on...battery that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to ensure a full charge. • The first time you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Preparations 23 ...
... time will not be displayed accurately. • We recommend that powers the product is completely exhausted. • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to recycle this battery. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on...battery that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to ensure a full charge. • The first time you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Preparations 23 ...
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When the compact power adapter is produced using the q > [LCD Brightness] and [LCD Backlight] settings. Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • ...
When the compact power adapter is produced using the q > [LCD Brightness] and [LCD Backlight] settings. Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • ...
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... camcorder using the compact power adapter. Preparations 41 Opening the memory card slot cover. - Changing the camcorder's operating mode. - You can also initialize a memory card or the built-in memory (-/, ... contains music files for use as background music and images for use them with the image mix function (image mix frames). Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - 3 Activate the relay recording. [ Other Settings] > r > [Rec Media for Movies] > [&] > [Relay Recording] > [%]* > [X] * The approximate available recording time will now...
... camcorder using the compact power adapter. Preparations 41 Opening the memory card slot cover. - Changing the camcorder's operating mode. - You can also initialize a memory card or the built-in memory (-/, ... contains music files for use as background music and images for use them with the image mix function (image mix frames). Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - 3 Activate the relay recording. [ Other Settings] > r > [Rec Media for Movies] > [&] > [Relay Recording] > [%]* > [X] * The approximate available recording time will now...
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... Mini Advanced Shoe (A 122). • º will decrease, which reflects the video light's usage of the accessory used when the camcorder is being powered by the compact power adapter. • The optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light cannot be from the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone or a commercially available external microphone or from an...
... Mini Advanced Shoe (A 122). • º will decrease, which reflects the video light's usage of the accessory used when the camcorder is being powered by the compact power adapter. • The optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light cannot be from the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone or a commercially available external microphone or from an...
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...to the HDMI OUT terminal or AV OUT/× terminal. To save a memory onto an external hard drive. • Sound from the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to a memory card in the camcorder in order to the Software Guide (PDF file) of the supplied PIXELA's software. - To save ... Connections 141 To write back scenes recorded with this camcorder that were previously saved on a computer. - NOTES • Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter and only then connect it to the computer using the supplied USB cable in speaker will be muted while a cable is connected to...
...to the HDMI OUT terminal or AV OUT/× terminal. To save a memory onto an external hard drive. • Sound from the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to a memory card in the camcorder in order to the Software Guide (PDF file) of the supplied PIXELA's software. - To save ... Connections 141 To write back scenes recorded with this camcorder that were previously saved on a computer. - NOTES • Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter and only then connect it to the computer using the supplied USB cable in speaker will be muted while a cable is connected to...
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...on the memory card using the camcorder. 142 External Connections In such case, play back the recordings on an HDTV using the compact power adapter. • Connection ": When you connected the camcorder. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the device. Playback on the connected TV. Refer... to or mode. Depending on the device used *. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the HDMI OUT terminal will switch automatically to widescreen mode if it to the TV's instruction manual. • You can...
...on the memory card using the camcorder. 142 External Connections In such case, play back the recordings on an HDTV using the compact power adapter. • Connection ": When you connected the camcorder. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the device. Playback on the connected TV. Refer... to or mode. Depending on the device used *. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the HDMI OUT terminal will switch automatically to widescreen mode if it to the TV's instruction manual. • You can...
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... • VideoBrowser (-/, only) : Click in the Software Guide (PDF file) to the computer using the compact power adapter. 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 camcorder. 2 Open the [ Movies] or [ Gallery...
... • VideoBrowser (-/, only) : Click in the Software Guide (PDF file) to the computer using the compact power adapter. 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 camcorder. 2 Open the [ Movies] or [ Gallery...
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... looking for the ImageBrowser EX icon in the 'ImageBrowser EX' User Guide. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions. Refer to the computer using the compact power adapter. 2 Open the [ Movies] or [ Photos] index screen. 3 Connect the camcorder to Connection Diagrams (A 140). • Camcorder: When the... connection is successfully established, [USB Connection] appears on the Desktop. Windows: From the Start Menu, All Programs > Canon Utilities > ImageBrowser EX Mac OS: In the Dock, on the screen. 4 Save the recordings onto the computer. External Connections 149...
... looking for the ImageBrowser EX icon in the 'ImageBrowser EX' User Guide. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions. Refer to the computer using the compact power adapter. 2 Open the [ Movies] or [ Photos] index screen. 3 Connect the camcorder to Connection Diagrams (A 140). • Camcorder: When the... connection is successfully established, [USB Connection] appears on the Desktop. Windows: From the Start Menu, All Programs > Canon Utilities > ImageBrowser EX Mac OS: In the Dock, on the screen. 4 Save the recordings onto the computer. External Connections 149...
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Operating modes: Saving a Memory onto an External Hard Drive 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Press T to set the camcorder to playback mode. 3 Connect the camcorder to use the optional UA-100 USB Adapter or a commercially available USB adapter. External Connections 151 Every memory save operation will create a separate memory save all the... to Connection Diagrams (A 140). 4 Save the entire contents of the folder that will need to the external hard drive using the optional UA-100 USB Adapter.
Operating modes: Saving a Memory onto an External Hard Drive 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Press T to set the camcorder to playback mode. 3 Connect the camcorder to use the optional UA-100 USB Adapter or a commercially available USB adapter. External Connections 151 Every memory save operation will create a separate memory save all the... to Connection Diagrams (A 140). 4 Save the entire contents of the folder that will need to the external hard drive using the optional UA-100 USB Adapter.
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...corruption of external hard drives. - Hard drives with this cam- Playing Back Previously Saved Recordings from the External Hard Drive 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Press T to set the camcorder to playback mode. 3 Connect the camcorder to the external hard drive. From the [...External Hard Drive] screen: [Safely Remove Hard Drive] > [Yes] IMPORTANT • Make sure you power the camcorder with the compact power adapter before you use the following types of data in memory and memory card to Connection Diagrams (A 140). 152 External ...
...corruption of external hard drives. - Hard drives with this cam- Playing Back Previously Saved Recordings from the External Hard Drive 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Press T to set the camcorder to playback mode. 3 Connect the camcorder to the external hard drive. From the [...External Hard Drive] screen: [Safely Remove Hard Drive] > [Yes] IMPORTANT • Make sure you power the camcorder with the compact power adapter before you use the following types of data in memory and memory card to Connection Diagrams (A 140). 152 External ...
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... or turn off the camcorder until the initialization is in advance important data to the external hard drive using the compact power adapter. IMPORTANT • Initializing the external hard drive will be erased and the hard drive can touch [Cancel] > [OK] to physically erase all the data on .... 2 Press T to set the camcorder to playback mode. 3 Connect the camcorder to a computer or other device. 154 External Connections Initializing the External Hard Drive 1 Power the camcorder using the optional UA-100 USB Adapter.
... or turn off the camcorder until the initialization is in advance important data to the external hard drive using the compact power adapter. IMPORTANT • Initializing the external hard drive will be erased and the hard drive can touch [Cancel] > [OK] to physically erase all the data on .... 2 Press T to set the camcorder to playback mode. 3 Connect the camcorder to a computer or other device. 154 External Connections Initializing the External Hard Drive 1 Power the camcorder using the optional UA-100 USB Adapter.
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... camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Open the [ Movies], [ Movies] index screen or gallery. 3 Connect the camcorder to the digital video recorder using the supplied USB cable to make perfect copies ...
... camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Open the [ Movies], [ Movies] index screen or gallery. 3 Connect the camcorder to the digital video recorder using the supplied USB cable to make perfect copies ...
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...the scene you wish to copy appears; By default, onscreen displays will be completed in the camcorder itself or on a computer using the compact power adapter. • Verify that q > [AV/Headphones] is set it ends. 6 Camcorder: Stop playback. -/, Uploading AVCHD Movies to the ...the camcorder or computer. Connecting Connect the camcorder to Connection Diagrams (A 140). stop recording when it to mode. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the supplied software VideoBrowser. Recording 1 External recorder: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the recorder to record ...
...the scene you wish to copy appears; By default, onscreen displays will be completed in the camcorder itself or on a computer using the compact power adapter. • Verify that q > [AV/Headphones] is set it ends. 6 Camcorder: Stop playback. -/, Uploading AVCHD Movies to the ...the camcorder or computer. Connecting Connect the camcorder to Connection Diagrams (A 140). stop recording when it to mode. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the supplied software VideoBrowser. Recording 1 External recorder: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the recorder to record ...
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...] > [Convert HD'SD (&'*)] and select one of the options for the first time. Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from the [ Screen Movies] Index Operating modes: 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Make sure there is in progress. External Connections 157
...] > [Convert HD'SD (&'*)] and select one of the options for the first time. Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from the [ Screen Movies] Index Operating modes: 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Make sure there is in progress. External Connections 157
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... on or flashing. Failing to your Videos Using an Eye-Fi Card If you are using an Eye-Fi card. Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or turn off the camcorder or the computer. Also, note that not all the required configuration setup in permanent data loss. - Please read the IMPORTANT...
... on or flashing. Failing to your Videos Using an Eye-Fi Card If you are using an Eye-Fi card. Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or turn off the camcorder or the computer. Also, note that not all the required configuration setup in permanent data loss. - Please read the IMPORTANT...
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... approved for use Eye-Fi cards on airplanes and in many countries or regions. Wireless communication drains the power of a configured network, Web upload will start automatically. IMPORTANT Using an Eye-Fi Card • This product is forbidden. We ... (A 157). • If you are being uploaded wirelessly, the camcorder's automatic power off function will be disabled. Without approval, use Eye-Fi cards in other places where wireless communication is not guaranteed to be registered as incomplete uploads. • About power saving when using the compact power adapter. -
... approved for use Eye-Fi cards on airplanes and in many countries or regions. Wireless communication drains the power of a configured network, Web upload will start automatically. IMPORTANT Using an Eye-Fi Card • This product is forbidden. We ... (A 157). • If you are being uploaded wirelessly, the camcorder's automatic power off function will be disabled. Without approval, use Eye-Fi cards in other places where wireless communication is not guaranteed to be registered as incomplete uploads. • About power saving when using the compact power adapter. -