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...Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • YouTube is licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. Trademark Acknowledgements • SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered...• ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE ...
...Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • YouTube is licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. Trademark Acknowledgements • SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered...• ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE ...
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...! In other recording modes, the picture is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is recorded using AVCHD specifications3. With AVCHD specifications, the video signal is set to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in lifelike vibrant colors is recorded in memory or on recording...
...! In other recording modes, the picture is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is recorded using AVCHD specifications3. With AVCHD specifications, the video signal is set to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in lifelike vibrant colors is recorded in memory or on recording...
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...). 9 Powered IS (0 67) will automatically select the best settings for your subject Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to shoot. You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings. Dynamic IS (0 66) compensates for beautiful results. Face ...Stabilization The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for camcorder shake when you shoot video while walking. Smart AUTO (0 45) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you want to your favorite ...
...). 9 Powered IS (0 67) will automatically select the best settings for your subject Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to shoot. You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings. Dynamic IS (0 66) compensates for beautiful results. Face ...Stabilization The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for camcorder shake when you shoot video while walking. Smart AUTO (0 45) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you want to your favorite ...
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High Definition Standard Definition AVCHD MPEG-2 SD-Video Convert your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to the Web. Depending on the memory card using the camcorder. 10 In such case, play back ...the recordings on the device used, correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. Play video directly from your recorded memory card Eye-Fi Save or upload to standard definition files (0 139, 143). Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the...
High Definition Standard Definition AVCHD MPEG-2 SD-Video Convert your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to the Web. Depending on the memory card using the camcorder. 10 In such case, play back ...the recordings on the device used, correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. Play video directly from your recorded memory card Eye-Fi Save or upload to standard definition files (0 139, 143). Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the...
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... View 58 Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index Screen 59 Deleting Scenes 61 Advanced Functions 61 Shooting Video in y Manual Mode 62 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 63 Special Scene Recording Programs 65 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings... 66 Advanced Image Stabilization 68 Pre-Recording 69 Face Detection 70 Touch & Track 71 Video Snapshot 72 Digital Effects 73 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture 76 Manual Exposure Adjustment 78 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit...
... View 58 Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index Screen 59 Deleting Scenes 61 Advanced Functions 61 Shooting Video in y Manual Mode 62 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 63 Special Scene Recording Programs 65 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings... 66 Advanced Image Stabilization 68 Pre-Recording 69 Face Detection 70 Touch & Track 71 Video Snapshot 72 Digital Effects 73 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture 76 Manual Exposure Adjustment 78 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit...
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... 99 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 100 Playlist and Scene Operations 100 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing Back 102 Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie 104 Dividing Scenes Photos 106 Basic Playback 106 Viewing Photos 108 Deleting Photos 110 Additional Functions 110 Taking Photos in...
... 99 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 100 Playlist and Scene Operations 100 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing Back 102 Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie 104 Dividing Scenes Photos 106 Basic Playback 106 Viewing Photos 108 Deleting Photos 110 Additional Functions 110 Taking Photos in...
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... to a Memory Card 134 Saving Recordings on a Computer 138 Saving Movies onto Standard-Definition Discs (DVD) 141 Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder 142 Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites Additional Information 148 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 148 FUNC. Panel 152 Setup Menus 165 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays...
... to a Memory Card 134 Saving Recordings on a Computer 138 Saving Movies onto Standard-Definition Discs (DVD) 141 Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder 142 Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites Additional Information 148 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 148 FUNC. Panel 152 Setup Menus 165 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays...
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power cord) BP-808 Battery PackW XWL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl. Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-570 Compact Power Adapter (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
power cord) BP-808 Battery PackW XWL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl. Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-570 Compact Power Adapter (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
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Names of Parts Left side view Right side view Front view 1 Stereo microphone (L) (0 85) 2 Speaker (0 53) 3 2 (camera/play) button (0 32) 4 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (0 71) 5 DISP. (onscreen display) button (0 99)/ BATT. INFO button (0 169) 6 Double memory card slot cover 7 CUSTOM dial (0 91) 8 ... A g Stereo microphone (R) (0 85) A h Strap mount (0 26) A j USB terminal (0 127, 130) A k HDMI OUT terminal (0 127, 128) A l Grip belt (0 26) S q MIC terminal (0 90) S a Mini video light (0 84) S s Flash (0 113) S d Instant AF sensor (0 153) S f CUSTOM button (0 91) 20 Introduction
Names of Parts Left side view Right side view Front view 1 Stereo microphone (L) (0 85) 2 Speaker (0 53) 3 2 (camera/play) button (0 32) 4 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (0 71) 5 DISP. (onscreen display) button (0 99)/ BATT. INFO button (0 169) 6 Double memory card slot cover 7 CUSTOM dial (0 91) 8 ... A g Stereo microphone (R) (0 85) A h Strap mount (0 26) A j USB terminal (0 127, 130) A k HDMI OUT terminal (0 127, 128) A l Grip belt (0 26) S q MIC terminal (0 90) S a Mini video light (0 84) S s Flash (0 113) S d Instant AF sensor (0 153) S f CUSTOM button (0 91) 20 Introduction
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... 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 44, 61, 110) S l Pop-up flash (0 113) and mini video light (0 84) D q POWER button D a ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green -
... 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 44, 61, 110) S l Pop-up flash (0 113) and mini video light (0 84) D q POWER button D a ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green -
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...one of the mode switch and the onscreen control buttons. Touch [4] to bother with detailed camcorder settings. Operating Modes Recording When recording video or photos, the camcorder's operating mode is determined by the Smart AUTO function (0 45). Easy recording of all the settings - ...Preparations 31 Operating mode Mode switch Onscreen icon Operation Dual Shot Record video and take photos easily, letting the camcorder take care of movies and * photos (0 44). Touch [3] to record photos (0 110). *...
...one of the mode switch and the onscreen control buttons. Touch [4] to bother with detailed camcorder settings. Operating Modes Recording When recording video or photos, the camcorder's operating mode is determined by the Smart AUTO function (0 45). Easy recording of all the settings - ...Preparations 31 Operating mode Mode switch Onscreen icon Operation Dual Shot Record video and take photos easily, letting the camcorder take care of movies and * photos (0 44). Touch [3] to record photos (0 110). *...
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... Movies] 8 [f] or [4] 8 [Relay Recording] 8Desired option* 8 [a] * The approximate available recording time will deactivate the relay recording function: - Operating modes: 1 Insert a memory card that contains no video recordings into memory card slot X. • Any of the following actions will now reflect the combined space in the memories used for recording movies. Changing...
... Movies] 8 [f] or [4] 8 [Relay Recording] 8Desired option* 8 [a] * The approximate available recording time will deactivate the relay recording function: - Operating modes: 1 Insert a memory card that contains no video recordings into memory card slot X. • Any of the following actions will now reflect the combined space in the memories used for recording movies. Changing...
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Basic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Dual Shot Mode Operating modes: 1 Set the mode switch to 5. 2 Turn on the camcorder...Dual Shot mode, and how to use basic shooting functions like zoom and Quick Start. Press g again to begin recording. To record video Press g to pause the recording. To take photos 1 Press j halfway. Once the focus is automatically adjusted, h will turn green...recorded. 44 Dual Shot Mode Dual Shot Mode This chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in memory. You can select the memory that will be used to the relevant chapters for...
Basic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Dual Shot Mode Operating modes: 1 Set the mode switch to 5. 2 Turn on the camcorder...Dual Shot mode, and how to use basic shooting functions like zoom and Quick Start. Press g again to begin recording. To record video Press g to pause the recording. To take photos 1 Press j halfway. Once the focus is automatically adjusted, h will turn green...recorded. 44 Dual Shot Mode Dual Shot Mode This chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in memory. You can select the memory that will be used to the relevant chapters for...
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Video snapshot (0 71). - About the Smart AUTO mode When shooting in mode, the camcorder will automatically detect certain characteristics of people every time, tracking the subject ... (0 69) to shoot. Touch & Track (0 70) to track other moving subjects, keeping them . Dual Shot Mode 45 Advanced image stabilization modes (0 66) to shoot video while walking or to record them in focus and using the best settings to stabilize the shot while zooming in mode. - It will change to...
Video snapshot (0 71). - About the Smart AUTO mode When shooting in mode, the camcorder will automatically detect certain characteristics of people every time, tracking the subject ... (0 69) to shoot. Touch & Track (0 70) to track other moving subjects, keeping them . Dual Shot Mode 45 Advanced image stabilization modes (0 66) to shoot video while walking or to record them in focus and using the best settings to stabilize the shot while zooming in mode. - It will change to...
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...be changed in advance, before setting the mode switch to 5. - 7/8 menu: [AF mode], [Auto Slow Shutter], [POWERED IS Button]. - 8 menu: [Video Snapshot Length], [Rec Media for Movies], [Recording Mode], [Rec Media for 5 minutes. In such case, we recommend recording in memory card slot Y, pho- ured.... Especially when shooting against orange or blue backgrounds, the Sunset or one of use the viewfinder (0 29). • When taking photos: - Canon shall not be accessed but the following settings can turn on the camcorder. • When recording in bright places, it is powered by a ...
...be changed in advance, before setting the mode switch to 5. - 7/8 menu: [AF mode], [Auto Slow Shutter], [POWERED IS Button]. - 8 menu: [Video Snapshot Length], [Rec Media for Movies], [Recording Mode], [Rec Media for 5 minutes. In such case, we recommend recording in memory card slot Y, pho- ured.... Especially when shooting against orange or blue backgrounds, the Sunset or one of use the viewfinder (0 29). • When taking photos: - Canon shall not be accessed but the following settings can turn on the camcorder. • When recording in bright places, it is powered by a ...
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Basic Playback Playing Back the Video Operating modes: 1 Press S. Video This chapter covers functions related to switch between shooting and playback mode. 2 Open the [Original] index screen, if it is not displayed. [b]8 [Original] Video 51 You can also press and hold B on the wireless controller for more than 2 seconds to movies, including playback, advanced shooting, advanced functions and playlist and scene operations. For details about basic video shooting, refer to Dual Shot Mode (0 44).
Basic Playback Playing Back the Video Operating modes: 1 Press S. Video This chapter covers functions related to switch between shooting and playback mode. 2 Open the [Original] index screen, if it is not displayed. [b]8 [Original] Video 51 You can also press and hold B on the wireless controller for more than 2 seconds to movies, including playback, advanced shooting, advanced functions and playlist and scene operations. For details about basic video shooting, refer to Dual Shot Mode (0 44).
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... it may be more convenient to read . C Drag your finger left for the previous index page*. D Drag your finger along the scroll bar. 52 Video E Select a different index screen to drag your finger right for the next index page*. 3 Look for the scene you have a large number of the screen...
... it may be more convenient to read . C Drag your finger left for the previous index page*. D Drag your finger along the scroll bar. 52 Video E Select a different index screen to drag your finger right for the next index page*. 3 Look for the scene you have a large number of the screen...
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... jump to adjust the volume. F Fast playback backward*. C Pause the playback. D Drag your finger left and right along the volume bar to the previous scene. Video 53 4 Touch the desired scene to play it back. • Playback will start from the scene selected and continue until the end of the...
... jump to adjust the volume. F Fast playback backward*. C Pause the playback. D Drag your finger left and right along the volume bar to the previous scene. Video 53 4 Touch the desired scene to play it back. • Playback will start from the scene selected and continue until the end of the...
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... pause: A Resume playback. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Failing to do so may notice some anomalies (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.) in permanent data loss. - Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions... while the ACCESS indicator is approximate. • Slow reverse playback will look the same as continuous frame reverse. 54 Video Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. • You may not be able to play back with this camcorder movies recorded on the ...
... pause: A Resume playback. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Failing to do so may notice some anomalies (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.) in permanent data loss. - Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions... while the ACCESS indicator is approximate. • Slow reverse playback will look the same as continuous frame reverse. 54 Video Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. • You may not be able to play back with this camcorder movies recorded on the ...
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... of the desired memory: built-in memory, memory card X or memory card Y. You can select the content you want to open the [Photos] index screen. Video 55 The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back From the index selection screen you can also select the memory from which...
... of the desired memory: built-in memory, memory card X or memory card Y. You can select the content you want to open the [Photos] index screen. Video 55 The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back From the index selection screen you can also select the memory from which...