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The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to excessive heat such as the disconnect device. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to disconnect the plug in case of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC ... Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of batteries are attached.
The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to excessive heat such as the disconnect device. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to disconnect the plug in case of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC ... Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of batteries are attached.
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... Manual 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder 16 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 18 Names of Parts Preparations 21 Getting Started 21 Charging the Battery Pack 24 Preparing the Accessories 26 Adjusting the LCD Screen 27 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 27 Using the Touch Screen 28 Using the Menus...
... Manual 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder 16 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 18 Names of Parts Preparations 21 Getting Started 21 Charging the Battery Pack 24 Preparing the Accessories 26 Adjusting the LCD Screen 27 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 27 Using the Touch Screen 28 Using the Menus...
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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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Names of Parts Left side view Right side view 9 Aq 1 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (A 71) 2 HOME (home) button (A 28) 3 U (camera/play) button (A 33) 4 BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 22) 5 USB terminal (A 138, 140, 151, 155) 6 HDMI OUT terminal (A 138, 139) 7 AV OUT terminal (A 138, 140)/ × (headphones) terminal (A 120) 8 MIC terminal (A ...
Names of Parts Left side view Right side view 9 Aq 1 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (A 71) 2 HOME (home) button (A 28) 3 U (camera/play) button (A 33) 4 BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 22) 5 USB terminal (A 138, 140, 151, 155) 6 HDMI OUT terminal (A 138, 139) 7 AV OUT terminal (A 138, 140)/ × (headphones) terminal (A 120) 8 MIC terminal (A ...
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Back view Sf S f DC IN terminal (A 21) S g Battery attachment unit (A 21) S h Serial number Sg Bottom view S j Tripod socket (A 223) Sh Sj 20 Introduction
Back view Sf S f DC IN terminal (A 21) S g Battery attachment unit (A 21) S h Serial number Sg Bottom view S j Tripod socket (A 223) Sh Sj 20 Introduction
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...the camcorder. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the compact power 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 Charging, Recording and Playback Times (A 231). 1 Plug... power outlet. For Asia only: Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter before plugging the power cord into the battery attachment unit and slide it up until it clicks in place. ᕃ ᕄ DC IN terminal For Asia only: Preparations 21
...the camcorder. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the compact power 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 Charging, Recording and Playback Times (A 231). 1 Plug... power outlet. For Asia only: Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter before plugging the power cord into the battery attachment unit and slide it up until it clicks in place. ᕃ ᕄ DC IN terminal For Asia only: Preparations 21
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...; If the camcorder was on in red (battery pack charging). BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder, important data is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes, refer to turn on , the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is updated in the direction of the... arrow and hold it pressed down. 2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide d in the memory. The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you turn off . Be sure to wait until the green ...
...; If the camcorder was on in red (battery pack charging). BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder, important data is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes, refer to turn on , the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is updated in the direction of the... arrow and hold it pressed down. 2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide d in the memory. The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you turn off . Be sure to wait until the green ...
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...• The first time you might need. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is completely exhausted. NOTES • We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). If.... 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start. • The battery pack will be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter...
...• The first time you might need. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is completely exhausted. NOTES • We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). If.... 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start. • The battery pack will be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter...
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... you selected. 5 Touch [24H] to use 24-hour clock or leave it unselected to 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 [Î] or [Í] to change the field as necessary. 3 Set the correct date and time by changing all the fields in lithium battery (A 225) and set the time zone, date and time again. 34 Preparations When the [Date/Time] screen appears, the year will be lost. ...
... you selected. 5 Touch [24H] to use 24-hour clock or leave it unselected to 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 [Î] or [Í] to change the field as necessary. 3 Set the correct date and time by changing all the fields in lithium battery (A 225) and set the time zone, date and time again. 34 Preparations When the [Date/Time] screen appears, the year will be lost. ...
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...IS Intelligent IS allows the camcorder to select the best image stabilization option based on an Eye-Fi card will be liable for 5 minutes. Canon shall not be uploaded automatically after making important recordings. See also Using an Eye-Fi card (A 161). Press P to save your shooting ...• Observe the following icons. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to save power when it is powered by a battery pack and is set the image stabilization manually (A 98). NOTES • About the power saving mode: If q > [Power Saving Mode] > [...
...IS Intelligent IS allows the camcorder to select the best image stabilization option based on an Eye-Fi card will be liable for 5 minutes. Canon shall not be uploaded automatically after making important recordings. See also Using an Eye-Fi card (A 161). Press P to save your shooting ...• Observe the following icons. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to save power when it is powered by a battery pack and is set the image stabilization manually (A 98). NOTES • About the power saving mode: If q > [Power Saving Mode] > [...
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... while the HOME menu or menus contained therein (not including the [ Main Functions] panel) are using a battery pack. Additionally, when you open the LCD panel. The camcorder may also not enter standby mode when the battery charge is ready to orange. 52 AUTO Mode IMPORTANT • Do not disconnect the power...
... while the HOME menu or menus contained therein (not including the [ Main Functions] panel) are using a battery pack. Additionally, when you open the LCD panel. The camcorder may also not enter standby mode when the battery charge is ready to orange. 52 AUTO Mode IMPORTANT • Do not disconnect the power...
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...the video light will turn on the optional video light (ON or AUTO). Operating modes: 1 Connect the external source to the instruction manual of the battery pack faster than usual. Audio Mix When recording, you turn off. • The video light cannot be used when the camcorder is on, the...used as a flash with external audio from the MIC terminal and adjust the mix balance for original sound effects. For details about using fully charged battery packs. While the video light is being powered by the compact power adapter. • The optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light cannot be from ...
...the video light will turn on the optional video light (ON or AUTO). Operating modes: 1 Connect the external source to the instruction manual of the battery pack faster than usual. Audio Mix When recording, you turn off. • The video light cannot be used when the camcorder is on, the...used as a flash with external audio from the MIC terminal and adjust the mix balance for original sound effects. For details about using fully charged battery packs. While the video light is being powered by the compact power adapter. • The optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light cannot be from ...
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... 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 VIXIA CD-ROM to a memory card in the menu panel to install the supplied PIXELA...
... 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 VIXIA CD-ROM to a memory card in the menu panel to install the supplied PIXELA...
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... be registered as follows: - • (grayed out) Communication not established - • (white, flashing) Connecting; • (white, continuously on) Wireless upload on the amount of the battery pack faster than usual. External Connections 161
... be registered as follows: - • (grayed out) Communication not established - • (white, flashing) Connecting; • (white, continuously on) Wireless upload on the amount of the battery pack faster than usual. External Connections 161
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year, Mmonth, D- zzzz - z z 153 z z z z 36 z z z z 34 zzzz - zzzz - y A zz - - - z z 154 - - meters], [/ feet] [i On], [j Off] [Firmware] - zzzz - day) [24H]: Toggle on or off (12-hour clock) [Battery Info] [Control for HDMI]1 [HDMI Status]1 [Distance Units]1 [Demo Mode]1 - [i On], [j Off] - [. zz - - - - - -z- 194 Additional Information Menu item Setting options [Autostart Decoration] [i On], [j Off] [...
year, Mmonth, D- zzzz - z z 153 z z z z 36 z z z z 34 zzzz - zzzz - y A zz - - - z z 154 - - meters], [/ feet] [i On], [j Off] [Firmware] - zzzz - day) [24H]: Toggle on or off (12-hour clock) [Battery Info] [Control for HDMI]1 [HDMI Status]1 [Distance Units]1 [Demo Mode]1 - [i On], [j Off] - [. zz - - - - - -z- 194 Additional Information Menu item Setting options [Autostart Decoration] [i On], [j Off] [...
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... of your recordings or the brightness of the playback image on a TV. • Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack. [LCD Mirror Image]: When set to [i On], you can use this to make the screen brighter when recording in mode. 2 Option available only after...
... of your recordings or the brightness of the playback image on a TV. • Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack. [LCD Mirror Image]: When set to [i On], you can use this to make the screen brighter when recording in mode. 2 Option available only after...
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... camcorder is set on a fixed position and you want to keep recording video with the LCD panel closed in order to conserve the battery's power. [Battery Info]: When you are using the supplied HDMI cable, the video input on the TV will automatically be set to [i On], when...]: On the lower right of the recording screen, a control button that is compatible with Intelligent System, this option displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( , mode) or playback time ( , mode). [Control for HDMI]: Activates the HDMI-CEC (Consumer ...
... camcorder is set on a fixed position and you want to keep recording video with the LCD panel closed in order to conserve the battery's power. [Battery Info]: When you are using the supplied HDMI cable, the video input on the TV will automatically be set to [i On], when...]: On the lower right of the recording screen, a control button that is compatible with Intelligent System, this option displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( , mode) or playback time ( , mode). [Control for HDMI]: Activates the HDMI-CEC (Consumer ...
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...) 5 Control button [PHOTO]: Take a photo (A 45, 89, 128) 6 Control button [?]: Displays a shooting tip for the current story scene 7 Memory operation (A 202) 8 Intelligent IS (A 49) 9 Remaining battery time (A 202) A q Zoom (A 51) A a Recording mode (A 91) A s Recording standard (A 31) A d Current story scene (category) (A 68); touch to return to the list of story scenes (A 68...
...) 5 Control button [PHOTO]: Take a photo (A 45, 89, 128) 6 Control button [?]: Displays a shooting tip for the current story scene 7 Memory operation (A 202) 8 Intelligent IS (A 49) 9 Remaining battery time (A 202) A q Zoom (A 51) A a Recording mode (A 91) A s Recording standard (A 31) A d Current story scene (category) (A 68); touch to return to the list of story scenes (A 68...
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... appear in memory, /, only) or [* End] (memory card) will stop. 202 Additional Information The remaining recording/playback time of a battery pack with the q > [Battery Info] setting. 7 Memory operation Ü Record, Û Record pause, Ð Playback, Ý Playback pause, × Fast playback, ...; Fast reverse playback, Õ Slow playback, Ö Slow reverse playback, Ó Frame advance, Ô Frame reverse. 9 Remaining battery time • The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% percentage of the full charge of the...
... appear in memory, /, only) or [* End] (memory card) will stop. 202 Additional Information The remaining recording/playback time of a battery pack with the q > [Battery Info] setting. 7 Memory operation Ü Record, Û Record pause, Ð Playback, Ý Playback pause, × Fast playback, ...; Fast reverse playback, Õ Slow playback, Ö Slow reverse playback, Ó Frame advance, Ô Frame reverse. 9 Remaining battery time • The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% percentage of the full charge of the...
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Sometimes what you have the simplest of the camcorder may turn on the screen. - CHECK THIS FIRST Power supply • Is the battery charged? This is exhausted. When the recording program is set to a recording mode? (A 45, 89) If you are recording on a memory...is one correctly inserted into the camcorder? (A 39) Does it to [Underwater] or [Surface], the camcorder may have a problem with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Additional Information 203 Consult your camcorder, refer to this section. Other • Does the camcorder make a rattling...
Sometimes what you have the simplest of the camcorder may turn on the screen. - CHECK THIS FIRST Power supply • Is the battery charged? This is exhausted. When the recording program is set to a recording mode? (A 45, 89) If you are recording on a memory...is one correctly inserted into the camcorder? (A 39) Does it to [Underwater] or [Surface], the camcorder may have a problem with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Additional Information 203 Consult your camcorder, refer to this section. Other • Does the camcorder make a rattling...