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... uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is used as the inside of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to constitute a risk of batteries are attached. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
... uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is used as the inside of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to constitute a risk of batteries are attached. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
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... service personnel. 5 This is left unattended and unused for the grounding electrode. See figure 1. 26 Lightning - This will fit into this product through openings as battery power, refer to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Never push objects of power source indicated on or pinched by...
... service personnel. 5 This is left unattended and unused for the grounding electrode. See figure 1. 26 Lightning - This will fit into this product through openings as battery power, refer to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Never push objects of power source indicated on or pinched by...
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... or other hazards. 32 Safety Check - The product should be situated away from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA-570. For areas where 120 V AC power is required...fallen into, the product. This indicates a need a special plug adapter. When replacement parts are required, be used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to determine that produce heat. Contact your nearest...
... or other hazards. 32 Safety Check - The product should be situated away from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA-570. For areas where 120 V AC power is required...fallen into, the product. This indicates a need a special plug adapter. When replacement parts are required, be used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to determine that produce heat. Contact your nearest...
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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 25 Preparing the Accessories 27 Adjusting the LCD Screen and Using the Viewfinder 30 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 30 Using the Touch Screen...
... 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 25 Preparing the Accessories 27 Adjusting the LCD Screen and Using the Viewfinder 30 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 30 Using the Touch Screen...
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power cord) BP-808 Battery PackW XWL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl. CR2025 lithium button battery) STV-250N Stereo Video CableW Yellow • Red • White plugs XCTC-100/S Component Cable Red • Green • Blue plugs 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) STV-250N Stereo Video CableW Yellow • Red • White plugs XCTC-100/S Component Cable Red • Green • Blue plugs 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.
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Standby (0 49) Red - D l Battery attachment unit (0 23) Introduction 21 Top view LCD panel Back view S g Mini advanced shoe (0 88) S h Zoom lever (0 48) S j PHOTO button (0 44, 110) S k ACCESS indicator (0 ... (0 67)/ WEB button (0 142) D g DC IN terminal (0 23) D h Viewfinder (0 29) D j START/STOP button (0 44, 61) D k Serial number The serial number label is located inside the battery attachment unit. Remove the battery pack to find it. ON Orange -
Standby (0 49) Red - D l Battery attachment unit (0 23) Introduction 21 Top view LCD panel Back view S g Mini advanced shoe (0 88) S h Zoom lever (0 48) S j PHOTO button (0 44, 110) S k ACCESS indicator (0 ... (0 67)/ WEB button (0 142) D g DC IN terminal (0 23) D h Viewfinder (0 29) D j START/STOP button (0 44, 61) D k Serial number The serial number label is located inside the battery attachment unit. Remove the battery pack to find it. ON Orange -
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Bottom view F q Tripod socket (0 188) F a BATTERY RELEASE switch (0 24) F s Dioptric adjustment lever (0 29) Wireless Controller WL-D89 1 START/STOP button (0 44, 61) 2 b (index selection) button (0 55) Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to switch between shooting and playback mode. 3 MENU button (0 34, 152) 4 DISP. (onscreen display) button (0 99) 5 SET button 6 B (stop) button (0 51) 7 PHOTO button (0 44, 110) 8 Zoom buttons (0 48) 9 Navigation buttons ( Z/O/y/A ) A q A/C (play/pause) button (0 51) 22 Introduction
Bottom view F q Tripod socket (0 188) F a BATTERY RELEASE switch (0 24) F s Dioptric adjustment lever (0 29) Wireless Controller WL-D89 1 START/STOP button (0 44, 61) 2 b (index selection) button (0 55) Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to switch between shooting and playback mode. 3 MENU button (0 34, 152) 4 DISP. (onscreen display) button (0 99) 5 SET button 6 B (stop) button (0 51) 7 PHOTO button (0 44, 110) 8 Zoom buttons (0 48) 9 Navigation buttons ( Z/O/y/A ) A q A/C (play/pause) button (0 51) 22 Introduction
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...the power cord to the compact power adapter. 2 Plug the power cord into the battery attachment unit and slide it clicks in place. 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 ...Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 4 Attach the battery pack to help you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until it up until the battery pack is completely exhausted. DC IN terminal Preparations 23 Getting Started Charging ...
...the power cord to the compact power adapter. 2 Plug the power cord into the battery attachment unit and slide it clicks in place. 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 ...Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 4 Attach the battery pack to help you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until it up until the battery pack is completely exhausted. DC IN terminal Preparations 23 Getting Started Charging ...
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... • Turn off . • If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start flashing in red (battery pack charging). To remove the battery pack 1 Slide U in the direction of the arrow and hold it out. After pressing x to turn off the camcorder, important data ... charged. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 170). The red ON/ OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is turned off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator...
... • Turn off . • If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start flashing in red (battery pack charging). To remove the battery pack 1 Slide U in the direction of the arrow and hold it out. After pressing x to turn off the camcorder, important data ... charged. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 170). The red ON/ OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is turned off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator...
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...and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. Tab Preparations 25 Preparing the Accessories Wireless Controller First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller. 1 Press the tab in the direction of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge. •... times longer than you think 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. • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power ...
...and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. Tab Preparations 25 Preparing the Accessories Wireless Controller First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller. 1 Press the tab in the direction of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge. •... times longer than you think 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. • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power ...
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... performing the procedure in a recording mode. The [Date/Time] screen will be lost. Preparations 35 In such case, recharge the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be selected. 1 Touch a field you can start the clock and close the setup screen. When... you prefer. 5 Touch [24H] to use 24-hour clock or leave this control unchecked to use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in lithium battery (0 190) and set .
... performing the procedure in a recording mode. The [Date/Time] screen will be lost. Preparations 35 In such case, recharge the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be selected. 1 Touch a field you can start the clock and close the setup screen. When... you prefer. 5 Touch [24H] to use 24-hour clock or leave this control unchecked to use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in lithium battery (0 190) and set .
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...shooting against orange or blue backgrounds, the Sunset or one of data. • When recording photos on the screen. Dual Shot Mode 47 Canon shall not be liable for any operation for 5 minutes. In such case, use the LCD screen. tos will shut off automatically to use the ...Length], [Rec Media for Movies], [Recording Mode], [Rec Media for autofocus, h turns yellow. Set the camcorder to save power when it is powered by a battery pack and is set to [A On], the camcorder will be changed in memory card slot Y, pho- In such case, we recommend recording in y manual mode...
...shooting against orange or blue backgrounds, the Sunset or one of data. • When recording photos on the screen. Dual Shot Mode 47 Canon shall not be liable for any operation for 5 minutes. In such case, use the LCD screen. tos will shut off automatically to use the ...Length], [Rec Media for Movies], [Recording Mode], [Rec Media for autofocus, h turns yellow. Set the camcorder to save power when it is powered by a battery pack and is set to [A On], the camcorder will be changed in memory card slot Y, pho- In such case, we recommend recording in y manual mode...
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... of three constant speeds (3 is the fastest, 1 the slowest). • When [Zoom Speed] is ready to start recording in approximately 1 second*, allowing you are using a battery pack. When you use the P and Q buttons on a subject as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.). • In or mode, you can also set to [I Variable...
... of three constant speeds (3 is the fastest, 1 the slowest). • When [Zoom Speed] is ready to start recording in approximately 1 second*, allowing you are using a battery pack. When you use the P and Q buttons on a subject as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.). • In or mode, you can also set to [I Variable...
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... to orange. • About standby mode and auto power off automatically if left in orange). 2 When you wish to resume recording, open or when the battery charge is pulled out. Check that the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator changes to start recording with the 68 [Power Saving Mode] 8 [Quick Start (Standby)] setting...
... to orange. • About standby mode and auto power off automatically if left in orange). 2 When you wish to resume recording, open or when the battery charge is pulled out. Check that the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator changes to start recording with the 68 [Power Saving Mode] 8 [Quick Start (Standby)] setting...
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... to your video library, editing video, creating discs and more. If the camcorder is connected to the computer while it 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...
... to your video library, editing video, creating discs and more. If the camcorder is connected to the computer while it 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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... the LOCK switch on the Eye-Fi card is set to prevent writing, you will change to o. NOTES • Depending on the amount of the battery pack faster than usual.
... the LOCK switch on the Eye-Fi card is set to prevent writing, you will change to o. NOTES • Depending on the amount of the battery pack faster than usual.
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month, D- zzzz - zzzz - - - -z- 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] [No], [Yes] [Firmware] - [Eye-Fi Communication]3 [O Automatic], [B ...
month, D- zzzz - zzzz - - - -z- 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] [No], [Yes] [Firmware] - [Eye-Fi Communication]3 [O Automatic], [B ...
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... controller. [Power Saving Mode]: 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 screen was dimmed. [Notification Sounds]: A beep...
... controller. [Power Saving Mode]: 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 screen was dimmed. [Notification Sounds]: A beep...
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... mode only). When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV compatible with the LCD panel closed in the calendar screen (0 58). [Battery Info]: 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] to [B ...(0 49) when you close the LCD panel in a recording mode and the length of time after which the week in order to conserve the battery's power. [Calendar Start Day]: Select the day on which the camcorder will end the standby mode and shut off automatically. • You can...
... mode only). When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV compatible with the LCD panel closed in the calendar screen (0 58). [Battery Info]: 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] to [B ...(0 49) when you close the LCD panel in a recording mode and the length of time after which the week in order to conserve the battery's power. [Calendar Start Day]: Select the day on which the camcorder will end the standby mode and shut off automatically. • You can...
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Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies (in Dual Shot mode) 1 Smart AUTO mode (0 45) 2 Onscreen zoom controls (0 48) 3 Operating mode (0 31) 4 In record pause mode: Total number of scenes 5 Memory operation (0 169) 6 Remaining battery time (0 169) 7 Zoom (0 48) 8 Recording mode (0 62) 9 Control button: Start/Stop video recording A q Face detection frame (0 69) A a Touch & Track frame (0 70) Additional Information 165
Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies (in Dual Shot mode) 1 Smart AUTO mode (0 45) 2 Onscreen zoom controls (0 48) 3 Operating mode (0 31) 4 In record pause mode: Total number of scenes 5 Memory operation (0 169) 6 Remaining battery time (0 169) 7 Zoom (0 48) 8 Recording mode (0 62) 9 Control button: Start/Stop video recording A q Face detection frame (0 69) A a Touch & Track frame (0 70) Additional Information 165