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Cannon HF10 Camcorder User Manual

1. a 46 Serial number 13 0 Setup MENUS acc cee ened ees 26 90 Onscreen display selection 51 Shutter speed 43 Original recordings 55 Simultaneous recording 65 Slideshow 7a eee KK eve DAA 61 P Snow recording program 43 P recording program 43 Special Scene Playback recording programs 42 Movies 0 0 cece cece eee eee 36 Sports recording program 43 Stillimages 60 Spotlight recording program 43 Paanan Uh 55 Still image numbers 95 Portrait recording program 43 Stillimage quality 58 CHD only Additional Information Still image size 58 Sunset recording program 43 Volume anaana 38 95 Telephoto 34 Ww Timeline 30 0 te nananana 39 White balance A 0 z0 Transfer order a a KGG an ee ae aes 86 Ns angle ieee a maan a Transferring to a computer ind screed 4 NG 9 RAVES a a aan 80 Wireless controller 19 Still images 84 Troubleshooting 97 Tv recording program eh a E 43 Zoom Ne S 34 Digital ZOOM 90 U Zoom speed 34 90 USB terminal g W 75 Trademark Acknowledgements e The SD logo is a trademark The SDHC logo is a t
2. WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer and turn off the camcorder PRINT ERRORS If an error occurs while printing an error message for example NO PAPER will appear on the camcorder Solve the problem referring to the error message list 4 106 and to the printer s instruction manual Canon s PictBridge compatible printers If printing does not resume automatically after you solved the problem select CONTINUE and press GED to resume printing If that option is not available select STOP and press GED and then restart printing from the beginning Other printers or if the error still persists with a Canon printer If printing does not resume automatically disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder After a short while turn on the camcorder and restore the USB connection O IMPORTANT You may not be able to print correctly with a PictBridge compatible printer still images whose file names have been changed or that were recorded created edited or changed with any device other than this camcorder If BUSY does not disappear disconnect the USB cable and restore the connection after a short while 72 Trimming Settings Set the paper size and page layout before changing the trimming settings 1 Open the print settings menu Refer to steps 1 2 in Printing after Changing the Print Settings V 71 2 Select AV lt gt TRIMMING and
3. Additional Information O NOTES About Canon Inkjet SELPHY DS Printers If the printer s error indicator flashes or an error message appears on the printer s operation panel refer to the printer s instruction manual e f you cannot solve the problem even after consulting this list and the printer s instruction manual contact the closest Canon Service Center refer to the list included with the printer 108 Handling Precautions Camcorder Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum performance Back up your recordings periodically Make sure to transfer your recordings to an external device such as a computer or digital video recorder 1 80 and back them up on a regular basis This will protect your important recordings in case of damage and create more free space on the memory Canon shall not be liable for any data loss Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel Be careful when closing the LCD panel Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures like the inside of a car under direct sunlight or high humidity Do not use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as above TVs near plasma TVs or mobile phones Do not point the lens at strong light sources Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a bright subject Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places The camcorder is not waterproof avoid also water mud or salt If any of t
4. If after the message disappears _ appears in red perform the following Turn off the camcorder and remove and reinsert the memory card If G turns back to green you can resume recording playback Initialize the memory card A 31 Doing so will erase all the still images on the memory card CONNECT THE COMPACT POWER ADAPTER When the camcorder is in mode and is connected to the computer this message will appear if the camcorder is being powered by the battery pack Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder COULD NOT ADD TO PLAYLIST Scene could not be added to the playlist LI 55 You cannot add more than 999 scenes to the playlist Delete some recordings A 40 62 GIA DATA INCLUDES FXP SCENES CANNOT COPY TO THIS CARD Movies recorded in FXP mode cannot be copied onto a memory card if it is rated Speed Class 2 Replace the memory card with one rated Speed Class 4 or higher ERROR WRITING THE CARD DATA MAY BE RECOVERED IF CARD WAS NOT REMOVED RECOVER FILES If power supply was accidentally interrupted while the camcorder was writing to the memory card this message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder Select YES to try to recover the recordings If you removed the memory card and used it with another device after this happened we recommend you select NO INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE CAMCORDER There is a problem with the file system that prevents accessing the selected memory Initialize
5. 00 ON AiAF One or more AF frames out of the nine frames available are automatically selected and the focus is fixed on them L ON CENTER A single focusing frame appears in the center of the screen and the focus is automatically fixed on it QB OFF No AF frame will appear and the still image will be recorded immediately after you press PHOTO e When the recording mode is set to H FIREWORKS focus priority is automatically set to 0 OFF IMG STAB The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto e The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shake e We recommend setting the image stabilizer to QB OFF when using a tripod FRAME RATE Selects the frame rate to be used when recording Gz PF25 25 frames per second progressive Using this frame rate will give your recordings a cinematic look When combined with the Ef CINE MODE recording program M 42 the cinematic look will be enhanced A SL SHUTTER The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with mode As low as 1 25 insufficient lighting mode e The setting will not change even if l with PF25 frame rate you set the camcorder to G5 I AS owas 1 12 mode L mode e In 6 mode set the flash mode to flash off e f a trailing afterimage appears set the slow shutter to jj OFF e If amp camcorder shake warning app
6. Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Take a series of pictures of a moving subject or record the same picture in 3 levels of exposure in order to choose later the picture you like the best LO J ca 24 j PoINTs TO CHECK Select a recording mode other than Ed FIREWORKS Maximum number of continuous shots 60 images These figures are approximate and vary with the recording conditions and subjects The actual number of frames per second will be lower when the shutter speed is 1 25 or slower 64 Options Default value C SINGLE Records a single still image Di CONT SHOOT Continuous Shooting HISPEED CONT SHOOT High Speed Continuous Shooting Captures a series of still images as long as you hold pressed down For the number of shots per second refer to the sidebar on page 64 4 AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing The camcorder records a still image in three different exposures dark normal light in 1 2 EV Steps allowing you to choose the shot you like the best FUNC 00 25 O SINGLE Desired option CONTINUOUS SHOOTING HIGH SPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING 1 Press halfway to activate the autofocus 2 Press fully and hold it pressed down A series of still images will be recorded as long as you hold the button pressed AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING Press first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still images
7. 11 External Connections Yellow White STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Red supplied Red White Yellow gt a 2S 5 oS g 88 zz 02 oS 02 go o 5 09 lt 96 R Og o STV 250N Stereo Video Cable supplied SCART adapter commercially available USB a USB Cable supplied 78 Playback on a TV Screen Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends Playback on an HDTV using one of the high definition connections will ensure the best playback quality LRJS ey Turn off the camcorder and the TV NI ma Connect the camcorder to the TV Refer to Connection Diagrams m 77 and select the most appropriate connection for your TV 3 Turn on the connected TV On the TV select as the video input the same terminal to which you connected the camcorder Refer to the instruction manual of the connected TV 4 Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode M 36 or 8 mode m 60 Start the playback of movies or still images About the HDMI terminal O NOTES e We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter e Sound from the built in speaker will be muted while the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder e Connection C or C1 When you play back your 16 9 movies on standard TV sets with a 4 3 aspect ratio the TV set will switch automatically to widescreen mode i
8. Adjust lt gt the volume of the playback You can also adjust the volume using the joystick guide 1 54 IMG NUMBERS Select the image numbering method to be used on a new memory card Images are automatically assigned consecutive image numbers from 0101 to 9900 and stored in folders containing up to 100 images Folders are numbered from 101 to 998 E3 RESET Image numbers will restart from 101 0101 every time you insert a new memory card G3 CONTINUOUS Image numbers will continue from the number following that of the last image recorded with the camcorder e f the memory card you insert already contains an image with a larger number a new image will be assigned a number one higher than that of the last image on the memory card e We recommend using the GJ CONTINUOUS setting IMG QUALITY Select the quality of a still image captured from a scene TV TYPE In order to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio select the setting according to the type of television to which you will connect the camcorder E NORMAL TV TV sets with 4 3 aspect ratio 059 WIDE TV TV sets with 16 9 aspect ratio e When the TV type is set to E NORMAL TV the picture displayed on the LCD screen will be smaller than the full display area e When the TV type is set to Z NORMAL TV still images cannot be captured from the playback scene A 67 COMP OUT You can select the video specifications to use when conne
9. CANNOT RECORD MOVIES ON THIS CARD Movies cannot be recorded on a 64 MB or smaller memory card CANNOT RECORD MOVIES ON THIS CARD INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE CAMCORDER The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer Initialize the memory card with this camcorder 0 31 CANNOT RECORD ON THIS CARD USING FXP MODE Movies cannot be recorded in FXP mode on a memory card if it is rated Speed Class 2 Select a different recording mode LL 33 or replace the memory card with one rated Speed Class 4 or higher CIA CANNOT RECORD CANNOT ACCESS THE BUILT IN MEMORY There is a problem with the built in memory 102 CANNOT RECORD CHECK THE CARD There is a problem with the memory card CARD FULL The memory card is full Erase some recordings to free some space or replace the memory card CARD REACHED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SCENES The memory card already contains the maximum number of scenes no further scenes can be copied onto the memory card Delete some recordings LL 40 62 to free some space CARD UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE DATA The memory card contains scenes recorded in a different television system NTSC CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack A 18 CHECK THE CARD Cannot access the memory card Check the memory card and make sure it is inserted correctly LC 30 Amemory card error occurred The camcorder cannot record or display the image
10. Directional Stereo Microphone Tl CG 800E Battery Charger Intelligent Li ion Battery BP 808 BP 809 BP 819 Battery Pack CA 570 Compact Power Adapter co gt TV HDTV HTC 100 HDMI Cable E VCR DVD recorder DTC 100 D Terminal Cable CTC 100 Component Cable DW 100 DVD Burner mm CB STV 250N Stereo ql 0 Video Cable SCART Adapter AVCHD discs Dao a a E Photo DVDs IFC 400PCU USB Cable SD SDHC memory card Card reader writer HII Computer A PictBridge compatible printers Accessories that are compatible with the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be attached to this camcorder ADVANCED SHOE 114 Optional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and or accidents such as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories e g a leakage and or explosion of a battery pack Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs select one of the following models BP 808 BP 809 or BP 819 Intelligent Li ion Battery When you use battery packs bearing the Intelligent S
11. Menu item Setting options Gd 8 1 GEO COPY Original movies 6 57 ALL SCENES ALL SCENES THIS DATE ONE SCENE CANCEL Scenes in the playlist NO YES From the index screen 8 68 ALL IMAGES ONE IMAGE CANCEL While displaying a single still image NO YES ADD TO PLAYLIST ALL SCENES THIS DATE ONE SCENE CANCEL 55 MOVE e 56 DELETE Original movies 40 ALL SCENES THIS DATE ONE SCENE CANCEL Scenes in the playlist J 56 NO YES SELECT DATE 38 PROTECT 67 PRINT ORDER 8 73 TRANSFER ORDER 86 1 Option available only from the original movies index screen 2 Option available only from the playlist index screen 89 Additional Information CAMERA SETUP Menu item Setting options u O SELF TIMER QO ON SJ OB OFF 6 46 D ZOOM C3 OFF C03 40X Em 200X ZOOM SPEED MH VARIABLE b223 SPEED 3 AB SPEED 2 6 34 G SPEED 1 AF MODE CAF INSTANT AF AF NORMAL AF z FOCUS ASSIST ON C OFF _ AF AST LAMP E AUTO G3 OFF 64 FOCUS PRI 000 ON AiAF L ON CENTER 59 OFF IMG STAB C9 ON W C OFF FRAME RATE ED 50i NORMAL C25 PF25 _ A SL SHUTTER y ON G9 OFF REVIEW CB OFF EB 2 sec E 4 sec EA 6 sec EM 8 sec 23 10 sec WIND SCREEN E AUTO CB 0FF7 6 MIC ATT 09 ON Gi
12. To adjust for daylight saving time select the area name marked with a e Using a Memory Card Recommended Memory Cards You can use commercially available 22 SDHC SD high capacity memory cards and S SD memory cards with this camcorder However depending on its Speed Class you may not be able to record movies on the memory card Refer to the table below As of January 2008 the movie recording function has been tested using SD SDHC memory cards made by Panasonic SanDisk and Toshiba We recommend using memory cards with a Speed Class 4 or higher O NOTES e About SDHC Memory Cards SDHC is the new type of SD memory card with Capacities over 2 GB Please note that the specifications of SDHC memory cards are different from those of regular SD memory cards and you will not be able to use memory cards of over 2 GB with devices that do not support SDHC However SDHC devices including this camcorder are backward compatible and support regular SD memory cards About the SD Speed Class The SD Speed Class is a standard that indicates the minimum guaranteed data transfer speed of SD SDHC memory cards When you buy a new memory card look for the Speed Class logo on the package H Memory card Capacity SD Speed Class E fpcorang Ar corny movies still images 64 MB or less Not applicable Ss SD Not compatible C memory cards 129 MB or cLass more cLass or higher SP CLASS O 1 263 SDHC Over 2 GB mem
13. YES OK Xx Press GE to cancel the complete initialization while it is in progress All recordings will be erased and the memory can be used without any problem 1 IMPORTANT Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings The lost original recordings cannot be recovered Make sure you back up important recordings in advance using an external device O 80 e While the initialization is in progress do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder 31 Video Basic Recording Shooting Video 1 Set the mode dial to E 2 Turn on the camcorder Gia You can select the memory to be used for recording movies m 30 3 Press START STOP to begin recording e Recording starts press START STOP again to pause the recording e You can also press START STOP on the LCD panel This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies including recording playback menu options and memory operations WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off 2 Turn off the camcorder 3 Close the LCD panel 1 IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to the memory Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the positi
14. or o mgg r G se 9 Lg u 4 3 Viewing Still Images 101 0135 i 167 16 pueri P 2048x1536 MF Sv 0 17MB GI 2 H210 00 AL 3 NOV 2008 9 20PM S ste 36 An DOO O BO ho 16 25 Zoom M 34 Exposure o t o 1 46 26 Recording program A 42 43 7 Light metering mode A 66 White balance A 48 29 Image effect 12 49 Digital effects Q2 50 31 Drive mode A 64 G2 Still image quality size 1A 58 G3 Instant AF MA 90 MF Manual focus Q 47 Remaining battery time A 17 5 Number of still images available On the memory card Gia In the built in memory 36 Self timer A 46 37 Image stabilizer 12 91 38 AF frame M 91 89 Mini video light 1 45 40 Camcorder shake warning M 91 Focus and exposure lock 0 58 2 Flash 1 63 43 Image number MA 95 Current image Total number of images Histogram A 66 Image protection mark LL 67 4 Date and time of recording Manual focus N 47 Manual exposure 1 46 Image size 1 58 61 File size 62 Aperture value 1 43 63 Shutter speed M 43 25F progressive frame rate Select the 25F progressive frame rate A 42 to give your recordings a cinematic look You can combine this frame rate with the HH CINE MODE recording program to enhance the effect 1 Memory operation Record Ill Record pause b Playback Pf Playback pause Bi Fast playback 444 Fast reverse playback Jp Slow pla
15. 73 Photos Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order G POINTS TO CHECK Set the print orders before connecting the USB cable to the camcorder FUNC 0025 1 Open the image selection screen E PRINT ORDER mj 0 appears on the screen 2 Select lt gt the still image you want to mark with a print order 3 Press 7 to set the print order The number of copies appears in orange 4 Set AV the number of copies desired and press f To cancel the print order set the number of copies to O 5 Repeat steps 2 4 to mark additional images with print orders or press FUNC twice to close the menu Printing the Still Images Marked with Print Orders FUNC 0026 1 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable Connection D Refer to Connection Diagrams Q 77 74 2 Open the print settings menu EF MENU amp PRINT e The print settings menu appears e f there are no still images marked with print orders SET amp PRINT ORDER appears 3 Select AV lt gt PRINT and press 6 Printing starts The print settings menu disappears when the printing is completed O NOTES e Depending on the connected printer you can change some print settings before step 3 M 70 To cancel the printing refer to page 72 Restarting Printing Open the print settings menu as explained in step 2 In the print settings menu select RESUM
16. PIC 00000 1 Select lt gt the still image you wish to print 2 Press e Printing starts The button flashes and stays on when the printing is completed e To continue printing select lt gt another still image Selecting the Print Settings You can select the number of copies and other settings for printing The setting options vary depending on your printer model 8 az Options O NOTES PAPER Print setting options and DEFAULT 2 PAPER SIZE Available paper sizes vary settings vary depending on the printer depending on the printer model model For details refer to the printer s instruction manual IB PAPER TYPE Select PHOTO FAST PHOTO PLAIN or DEFAULT Printing after Changing the Print Settings E PAGE LAYOUT Select DEFAULT BORDERED or one of the following page i G layouts m Ne BORDERLESS The image is enlarged and may D be slightly cropped at the edges to fit the paper 2 UP 4 UP 8 UP 9 UP 16 UP Refer to Ha sidebar below 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press CE to O Date print display it Select ON OFF or DEFAULT 2 Push the joystick W toward D PF Print Effect The print settings menu appears Available only with printers compatible with the Image Optimize function Select ON OFF or DEFAULT Canon inkjet SELPHY DS printers You can al
17. Shutter speed at 1 2 2 5 Ix PROGRAM AE Auto slow shutter ON Shutter speed at 1 25 More than 100 Ix Optical Shift Image Stabilizer XP mode 40 min LP mode 1 hr 30 min 119 Additional Information 1 This camcorder supports Exif 2 2 also called Exif Print Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers By connecting to an Exif Print compliant printer the camcorder s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized yielding extremely high quality prints 2 Recordings made with the PF25 frame rate are converted and recorded on the memory as 50i Terminals AV OUT Terminal USB Terminal COMPONENT OUT Terminal Proprietary mini D terminal HDMI OUT Terminal MIC Terminal Power Others Power supply rated Power consumption SP mode AF on Operating temperature Dimensions W x H x D Weight camcorder body only 3 5 mm minijack Output only dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced Audio 10 dBV 47 kohm load 3 kohm or less mini B USB 2 0 Hi Speed USB Luminance Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms Chrominance Pp Pp Cp Cp 350 mVp p 1080i D3 576i D1 compatible HDMI mini type C connector 19 pins Output only 3 5 mm stereo minijack 57 dBV with 600 ohm microphone 5 kohms or more 7 4 V DC battery pack 8 4 V DC compact power adapter 3 9 W LCD screen norm
18. Three still images in different exposures will be recorded Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies Simultaneous Recording You can record still images even while the camcorder is set to mode Moreover you can capture the still image at the same time you are recording video Still images recorded with simultaneous recording will have the same aspect ratio of movies 16 9 beg FUNC 0025 3 STILL IIREC OFF Desired image size Desired image quality Press GED to move back and forth between size and quality selection The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of images that can be recorded with the current quality size setting 65 Photos While recording or in record pause mode press to capture the still image i NOTES e The still image cannot be recorded simultaneously while the digital zoom or a digital effect is activated e To record still images we recommend using the 18 mode which offers the best quality for still images e GHD The still image will be recorded to the memory selected for recording still images 1A 30 Light Metering Mode The camcorder measures the light reflected from the subject in order to calculate the optimal exposure settings Depending on the subject you may want to change the way the light is measured and evaluated LO Options 24 Default value EVALUATIVE Appropriate f
19. button frame for example FUNC Back view LCD panel 4 SH Doa Top view MIC terminal QQ 54 15 AV OUT Q terminal QQ 77 ACCESS memory access indicator LO 32 58 CHG charge indicator C1 18 17 Serial number START STOP button 4 32 Strap mount MA 20 20 DC IN terminal A 18 RESET button A 99 2 Remote sensor A 20 3 LCD screen MA 22 24 Joystick A 24 FUNC button CQ 25 88 26 amp gt EE play pause button 1 36 START STOP button LZ 32 Q 44 fast reverse button QA 36 Zoom out W wide angle button 1 34 Bi fast forward button 1 36 Zoom in T telephoto button 0 34 29 W stop button 1 36 BLC backlight correction button 0 46 Zoom lever LL 34 61 PHOTO button A 58 G2 Mini advanced shoe M 54 G3 indicator ON OFF button Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a button frame for example FUNC 13 Introduction Bottom view G5 Tripod socket MA 109 69 BATTERY RELEASE switch 0 19 G7 Grip belt Wireless Controller WL D88 START STOP button M 32 ay Ta a NG FUNG button Q 25 88 o O G MENU button QA 26 90 T 4 PLAYLIST button V 36 GUNG fy Q 5 Navigation buttons A V 4 B Paust w 6 lt l frame reverse button QQ 37 AN B T lt q fast rev
20. copy as many still images as possible before stopping the operation If the memory card slot cover is open or the LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent writing you will not be able to copy still images to the memory card You can also use the following functions The following functions and features of the camcorder can be used either for shooting video or for taking photos The way to set and use them was already explained in detail so we refer you to the relevant page in the Video section e Zoom LL 34 e Quick Start 19 34 e Recording programs 1 42 43 e Mini video light 00 45 e Self timer IA 46 e Automatic backlight correction and manual exposure adjustment LL 46 Manual focus adjustment QA 47 White balance LL 48 Image effects JA 49 Digital effects 11 50 Printing Photos Printing Photos Direct Print The camcorder can be connected to any PictBridge compatible printer You can mark in advance the still images you want to print and set the desired number of copies as a print order QQ 73 P4 PictBridge Canon printers SELPHY printers of the CP DS and ES series and inkjet printers marked with the PictBridge logo 8 az Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer 1 Insert the memory card containing the still images you want to print GE Select in advance the memory from which you want to print the still images M 61 Turn on the printer N 3 Co
21. date appear in white Dates without recordings appear in black 3 Move AV lt gt the cursor to the desired date e When you move the cursor to a date displayed in white a thumbnail showing a still image from the first scene recorded on that date will be displayed next to the calendar Below it will appear the number of scenes recorded and the total recording time for the same day e You can select A the year or month field and change lt gt the year or month to move faster between calendar months e You can press lt lt or to skip directly to the previous next date that contains scenes 4 Press CE to return to the index screen The orange selection frame will appear on the first scene recorded on the selected date O NOTES e You can change on what day to start the week for the calendar display MI 94 e You can press to return to the index screen at any time Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline You can display a timeline of the scene and select where to begin the playback This is very convenient when you want to play back a long scene from a specific point in Ikan 1 In the index screen select the scene you want to view and press DISP e The timeline screen appears The large thumbnail will show the first frame of the scene Below it the timeline ruler shows frames taken from the scene at fixed intervals e Pres
22. Gi OFF 52 Option available only when the drive mode is set to SINGLE D ZOOM Determines the operation of the z E Optical zoom Digital zoom digital zoom The color of the indicator indicates the zoom e When activated the camcorder will switch automatically to the digital Zoom when you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range i e With the digital zoom the image is digitally White Light Dark processed so the image resolution will blue blue deteriorate the more you zoom in Up to 12x 12x 40x AF MODE Select how fast the autofocus 40x 200x will operate e With ta INSTANT AF the autofocus adjusts quickly to a new subject This is convenient for example when changing the focus from a near subject to a far subject in the background or when recording fast moving subjects e When the optional Wide converter or Tele converter is attached to the camcorder it may partially obstruct the Instant AF sensor Set the AF mode to AA NORMAL AF 90 FOCUS ASSIST e The focus assist function magnifies the image that appears at the center of the screen to help you focus manually QQ 47 e Using the focus assist function will not affect the recordings The focus assist function will be cancelled when you start recording FOCUS PRI When the focus priority is activated the camcorder records a still image only after the focus has been adjusted automatically You can also select which AF frames to use
23. PROGRAM AE Tv Av 4 kas gif Press FUNC Select AV the icon of the function you want to change from the left side column Menu items not available will appear grayed out Select lt gt the desired setting from the available options at the bottom bar e The selected option will be highlighted in orange e With some settings you will need to make further selections and or press amp 7 Follow the additional operation guides that will appear on the screen such as the icon small arrows etc Press to save the settings and close the menu You can press FUNC to close the menu at any time 25 Preparations Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus BRIGHTNESS AUDIO LEVEL TV SCREEN i MARKERS 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AV the icon and press to open the setup menus You can also hold pressed down for more than 1 second or press on the wireless controller to open directly the setup menus screen 3 Select AV the desired menu from the left side column and press 67 The title of the selected menu appears on top of the screen and under it the list of settings 4 Select AV the setting you want to change and press Ge e The orange selection bar indicates the menu setting currently selected Items not available appear in black e Push the joystick 4 to return to the menu selection screen step 3 5 Select AW the desired option and press
24. QQ 77 and Connections e f the device type selection screen appears select DVD BURNER and press F e When the connection is completed NO DISC will be displayed 3 Insert a brand new disc into the DVD Burner e Use the OPEN CLOSE button on the DVD Burner to open and close the disc tray e After the disc is recognized an information screen will display the type of DVD you are creating and the estimated time and number of discs it will require based on the disc you inserted e f you inserted a DVD RW disc that already contains data THE DISC CONTAINS DATA will be displayed To overwrite the data erasing the previous content of the disc press 7 select YES and press F again 81 External Connections wsDISC AUTHORING MODE gt t a NG ALL SCENES 1 DISCC S EST TIME 3m c 9 319MB PRESS THE START BUTTON ON THE DVD BURNER 4 Press the start button on the DVD Burner e A progress bar will be displayed on the screen e After pressing the start button while the current disc is being written the operation cannot be canceled WHEN THE DATA REQUIRES MULTIPLE DISCS e After a disc is finalized it will be ejected automatically and INSERT A NEW BLANK DISC AND CLOSE THE DISC TRAY will appear Insert the next disc and close the disc tray e When the last disc is finalized TASK COMPLETED will be displayed Take out the disc and close the disc tray TO CREATE AN
25. TO DISPLAY THE AUDIO LEVEL METER Usually the audio level indicator will be displayed only after the manual adjustment of the audio recording level You can choose to display it also when the audio level is adjusted automatically 4 FUNC ine FUNC EF MENU DISPLAY SETUP AUDIO LEVEL ON Using Headphones or an External Microphone Using Headphones Use headphones for playback or to check the audio level while recording The headphones are connected to the AV OUT Q terminal which is used for both the headphones and the audio video output Before connecting the headphones follow the procedure below to change the function of the terminal from AV output to Q headphones output ILR J x N CQ 24 FUNC QA 25 lt O FF MENU O sgt SYSTEM SETUP AV PHONES PHONES appears 53 Video TO ADJUST THE VOLUME OF THE HEADPHONES In mode adjust the volume of the headphones with the PHONES VOL setting 0 94 In mode adjust the headphones volume the same way you adjust the speaker s volume m 38 ait f MI NGI IHA SG IMPORTANT e When using headphones make sure to lower the volume to an appropriate level e Do not connect the headphones to the AV OUT f terminal if the Q icon does not appear on the screen If you connect the headphones while the terminal is set to AV output only noise will
26. a while turn the printer back on and reconnect the USB cable When you are printing using the button check the print settings Or you attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of images Reduce the number of images COULD NOT PRINT X IMAGES You attempted to use the print order settings to print X images that were recorded with another camcorder with a different compression or were edited on a computer FILE ERROR You attempted to print an image that was recorded with another camcorder has a different compression or was edited on a computer HARDWARE ERROR Cancel printing Turn off the printer and turn it back on Check the printer status If the printer is equipped with a battery it might be exhausted In such case turn off the printer replace the battery and turn it back on INCOMPATIBLE PAPER SIZE The paper settings of the camcorder conflict with the printer s settings INK ABSORBER FULL Select CONTINUE to resume printing Consult a Canon Service Center refer to the list included with the printer to replace the ink absorber INK ERROR There is a problem with the ink Replace the ink cartridge 106 LOW INK LEVEL The ink cartridge needs to be replaced soon Select CONTINUE to restart printing NO INK The ink cartridge is not inserted or is out of ink NO PAPER Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper NO PRINTHEAD No print head is installed in the pr
27. also on the screen of a TV or monitor connected using the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable DATA CODE Displays the date and or time when the scene was recorded 68 CAMERA DATA Displays the aperture f stop and shutter speed used when recording the image MARKERS You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the screen Use the markers as a reference to make sure your subject is framed correctly vertically and or horizontally e Using the markers will not affect the recordings 93 Additional Information START WEEK Select the day on which the week starts for the calendar display 19 38 DEMO MODE The demonstration mode displays the camcorder s main features It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the compact power adapter if you leave it turned on for more than 5 minutes e To cancel the demo mode once it has started press any button or turn off the camcorder eg SYSTEM SETUP Menu item Setting options u O Gd A BATTERY INFO w e eo A WL REMOTE L amp D ON Gag OFF G4 e o o oh BEEP HIGH VOLUME e x c LOW VOLUME CE3 OFF POWER SAVE E ON Gag OFF e o ee QUICK START CB OFF EEA 10 min elo SQ LAST EX 20 min Eee 30 min AV PHONES AV AV PHONES e e 53 PHONES VOL o II e e 53 SPEAKER VOL mna IMG NUMBERS E RESET C23 CONTINUOUS e o ee CU IMG QUALITY L LW SUPER FINE LW FI
28. from the front Subject can monitor the LCD screen O NOTES About the LCD screen The screen is produced using extremely high precision manufacturing techniques with more than 99 99 of the pixels operating to specification Less than 0 01 of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black red blue or green dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction LCD Backlight You can set the brightness of the screen to normal or bright DISP BATT INFO NE ih JU Hold pressed down for more than 2 seconds Repeat this action to toggle between the normal and bright settings O NOTES e This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording e Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack 22 Basic Operation of the Camcorder The Button Mode or Flexible Recording The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video or still images mode for beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings and flexible recording mode which lets you change the camcorder s settings to your preference Press the button to enter the mode the button s blue light will be on You do not need to worry about any settings and can shoot video using just the zoom lever M 34 and START STOP 0 32 or take photos using just the zoom lev
29. image may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds LM APERTURE PRIO AE The actual range of values available for selection will vary depending on the initial Zoom position Mini Video Light You can turn on the mini video light to shoot video or take photos in dark places alo m 24 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press CE to display it If 3 does not appear on the joystick guide push the joystick W toward NEXT to display it 2 Push the joystick gt toward lt 3 e 3 appears on the screen e Push the joystick BP again to turn the mini video light off i NOTES We recommend not using the mini video light while the optional Wide converter or Tele converter is attached its shadow can appear on the screen 45 Video Self Timer Um JLo M 24 FUNC 1 26 o EF MENU Ga CAMERA SETUP SELF TIMER ON 9 O X appears mode In record pause mode press START STOP The camcorder starts recording after a 10 second countdown The countdown appears on the screen O mode Press first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully The camcorder will record the still image after a 10 second countdown The countdown appears on the screen 2 seconds when using the wireless controller O NOTES Once the countdown has begun you can press START STOP when recording movies press
30. off the camcorder or the computer Do not change the position of the mode dial e Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications settings of your computer e f you wish to use the image files on your computer make copies of them first Use the copied files retaining the originals e During the following operations even if you connect the camcorder to the computer it will not be recognized Erasing all still images Erasing all transfer orders Erasing all print orders O NOTES e We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter e Refer also to the computer s instruction manual e Users of Windows Vista Windows XP and Mac OS X Your camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol PTP allowing you to transfer still images JPEG only simply by connecting the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable without having to install the supplied software If you have no intention to use the optional DW 100 DVD Burner you can set USB SETTING to GA PC PRINTER m 94 so the selection screen does not appear every time you connect the camcorder to a computer Transferring Still Images Le 0 24 Automatic Transfer Options All the relevant still images will be transferred to the computer in one batch and their thumbnails will be displayed on the computer EALL IMAGES Transfers all still images E NEW IMAGES Transfers onl
31. on the camcorder then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder TO ATTACH A WRIST STRAP Pass the attaching end of the wrist strap through the back bracket on the camcorder thread the wrist strap through the loop and fasten You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt to use both for extra convenience and protection Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap You can also remove the grip belt and attach the shoulder strap directly to the rear bracket on the camcorder TO REATTACH THE GRIP BELT 1 Pass the end of the strap through the rear bracket on the camcorder 2 Thread the strap through the padded handgrip and then pass it through the front bracket on the camcorder 3 Fasten the grip belt as necessary attach the strap to the Velcro pad on the handgrip and close the flap 21 Preparations Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees e You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward e You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful in the following cases When you wish to include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer To allow the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller
32. or fireworks Instead of step 2 in the previous procedure Push the joystick A toward FOCUS and hold it for more than 2 seconds e co appears e Push the joystick A toward FOCUS again to return the camcorder to autofocus e f you operate the zoom or joystick lt b changes to MF and the camcorder returns to manual focus White Balance The white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects will always look truly white in your recordings Paj a M 24 T POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording mode other than the Special Scene recording programs Options Default value AiB AUTO Settings are automatically set by the camcorder Use this setting for outdoor scenes 38 DAYLIGHT For recording outdoors on a bright day dx SHADE CLOUDY 8 TUNGSTEN For recording under tungsten and tungsten type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting FLUORESCENT For recording under warm white cool white or warm white type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting 7 FLUORESCENT H For recording under daylight or daylight type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting 2 SET Use the custom white balance setting to make white subjects appear white under colored lighting FUNC 0025 48 AB AUTO Desired option When you select SET do not press and continue instead with t
33. recording LL 65 Default value 512 MB 1 GB 4 d S a al 525 1 035 705 1 055 2 080 345 700 470 700 1 400 700 1 365 940 1 400 2 740 2 515 5 030 3 550 5 030 10 0603 3 350 6 030 4 640 6 705 12 070 3 Approximate number of still images that can actually be recorded on the memory card The maximum number of remaining still images displayed on the screen is 9999 59 Photos e When printing still images use the following guidelines as a reference for Basic Playback selecting the print size Image size Recommended use L 2048x1536 To print photos up to A4 size M 1440x1080 To print photos up to L size 9 x 13 cm or postcard size 10 x 14 8 cm S 640x480 To send images as e mail M 24 attachments or to post on the Web LW 1920x1080 To print photos with a 16 9 SW 848x480 aspect ratio Wide sized photo paper is required Viewing Photos MD O ON OFF Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It You can erase the still image recorded last while reviewing it within the time set 1 Set the mode dial to ss for the REVIEW option Or immediately 2 Turn on the camcorder aha a it if Gam Is sap 3 Push the joystick lt gt to move between images LO co 24 Push the joystick lt P and hold it down to run quickly through the still gt images ei Image Jump Function CL NG When you have recorded a large While reviewing the image immediately number of sti
34. the camcorder s terminal gt 4 19 External Connections Attaching the Ferrite Core Attach the enclosed ferrite core before you connect the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable to the camcorder Attach the ferrite core to the cable about 10 mm from the plug end the plug to be connected to the camcorder of the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Pass the cable through the centre of the core and wrap it around the core then close the unit until it clicks shut 76 Connection Diagrams Connections that can be used to connect the camcorder to a TV are listed in falling order of picture quality Connections that require cables or accessories not supplied with the camcorder are marked with an asterisk prepare the necessary equipment in advance Type Digital e Quality High definitione Output only Connection A Connect to a high definition TV HDTV with af HDM input terminal HDMI OUT Kal Ha GE a HTC 100 HDMI Cable hal optional Type Analog Quality Depends on the settings Output only Connect to a high definition TV HDTV or a standard TV with component video input Connection terminals Change the following settings on the camcorder COMP OUT according to the TV set standard or high definition 19 95 AV PHONES to AW AV C7 94 y congor T CTC 100 S Component Cable supplied White VE STV 250N Stereo Video Cable supplied Red
35. to close the menu dD IMPORTANT Initializing the memory M 31 will permanently erase all recordings including protected still images CHO Copying Photos You can copy still images from the built in memory to the memory card and vice versa O 024 J POINTS TO CHECK Select in advance the memory from which you want to copy the still images 1A 61 Copying a Single Image FUNC 00 25 Fa COPY YES Copying Images from the Index Screen Options FUNC 00 25 1 Move the zoom lever toward W The still image index screen appears 2 Select the memory from which you want to copy the still images Refer to To select which still images to play back Q 61 3 If you want to copy only one image select AV lt gt the still image you want to copy 4 Copy the still image s Ita COPY Desired option YES OK When copying all the still images press 3 twice to interrupt the operation while it is in progress Only when copying all still images gt IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the mode dial 68 O NOTES e f there is not enough space on the destination memory the camcorder will
36. x 480 pixels Simultaneous recording 1920 x 1080 848 x 480 pixels Television System Recording Media Maximum Recording Time approximate figures Image Sensor LCD Screen Microphone Lens Lens Configuration Filter Diameter AF System Minimum Focusing Distance White Balance Minimum Illumination Recommended Illumination Image Stabilization 1080 50i GIA Built in flash memory 16 GB SD or SDHC SD High Capacity memory card not included GIAI SD or SDHC SD High Capacity memory card not included Gia Built in memory FXP mode 2 hr 5 min SP mode 4 hr 45 min XP mode 2 hr 50 min LP mode 6 hr 5 min 4 GB memory card FXP mode 30 min SP mode 1 hr 10 min 1 3 2 inch CMOS approx 3 310 000 pixels Effective pixels Movies approx 2 070 000 Still images LW approx 2 070 000 Still images L M S approx 2 760 000 2 7 in wide TFT color approx 211 000 pixels Stereo electret condenser microphone f 4 8 57 6 mm F 1 8 3 0 12x optical zoom 35 mm equivalent Movies 42 9 514 8 mm Still images LW 42 9 514 8 mm Still images L M S 39 3 471 6 mm 11 elements in 9 groups 2 aspheric elements 37 mm Autofocus TTL external distance sensor when set to INSTANT AF Manual focus available 1m 1 cm at full wide angle Auto white balance custom white balance and preset white balance settings DAYLIGHT SHADE CLOUDY TUNGSTEN FLUORESCENT FLUORESCENT H 0 2 Ix NIGHT recording program
37. ADDITIONAL COPY OF THE SAME DISC After the operation is finished INSERT A NEW BLANK DISC will be displayed again Insert a brand new disc and close the disc tray Q IMPORTANT While the camcorder is connected to the DVD Burner do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator on the camcorder is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder or the DVD Burner Do not change the position of the mode dial High definition AVCHD discs created using the optional DW 100 DVD Burner can be played back only with AVCHD compatible DVD players Do not insert a high definition disc into a DVD player that is not compatible with AVCHD specifications as you may not be able to eject the disc For important information on handling your discs refer to Cautions on handling Playing Back AVCHD Discs Using the DW 100 DVD Burner You can use the optional DW 100 DVD Burner and the camcorder also to play back high definition AVCHD discs ona TV This is very convenient for example to play back your discs even in a location where an AVCHD compatible DVD player is not available E co 24 82 1 Connect the camcorder to the TV Refer to Connection Diagrams 1 77 Sele
38. C an on PUB DIE 300 HF10 HF100 Instruction Manual ah HOM A CHD Important Usage Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR AY BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS AN PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY While using the compact power adapter do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth and do not place it in confined narrow spaces Heat may build up the plastic case may deform and it could result in electric shock or fire CAUTION DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accident CA 570 identification plate is located on the bottom i Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CA 570 may damage the camcorder European Union and EEA only This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste according to the WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC and your national law This product should be handed over to a designated collection point e g on an authorized one for one basis when you buy a new similar product or t
39. D Using the internal memory Recording mode Battery pack FXP XP SP LP Usage timey Maximum recording time 80 min 90 min 90 min 90 min Typical recording time 50 min 55 min 55 min 55 min Playback time 115 min 120 min 120 min 120 min Maximum recording time 170 min 180 min 185 min 185 min BP 819 Typical recording time 105 min 115 min 115 min 115 min Playback time 235 min 240 min 245 min 245 min Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start stop zooming and power on off TL H37 Tele converter This Tele converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of N 1 5 e The image stabilizer is not as effective when the Tele converter is attached e The minimum focusing distance at full telephoto with the TL H37 is 3 m e When the Tele converter is attached a shadow may appear in the picture when you record with flash or mini video light 116 lo zo WD H37C Wide converter This lens decreases focal length by a factor of 0 7 giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views e When the Wide converter is attached a l shadow may appear in the picture when you record with flash or mini video light e When taking photos with a 4 3 aspect ratio with the Wide converter attached depending on the position of the zoom the Wide converter s frame may appear in the picture FS H37U Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filter
40. E and press e1 The remaining images will be printed Printing cannot be restarted when the print order settings have been changed or if you deleted a still image with print order settings In case the print order was interrupted after the first still image this menu option will appear as PRINT instead Erasing All Print Orders FUNC 010 25 O EF MENU 757 MEMORY OPER ERASE ALL amp ORD YES A e Terminals on the Camcorder HDMI OUT a USB nagp External Connections This chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV VCR or computer CD COMPONENT OUT Terminal Access Open the LCD panel and the terminal cover The component video terminal is for video only When you use connection do not forget the audio connections using the AV OUT Q terminal 2 AV OUT Q Terminal Access Open the rear terminal cover Sound from the built in speaker will be muted while the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder 3 HDMI OUT Mini Terminal Access Move the grip belt and open the terminal cover The HDMI OUT mini terminal offers a high quality digital connection that combines audio and video in a single convenient cable 4 USB Terminal Access Move the grip belt and open the terminal cover When connecting a cable to the camcorder make sure to align the triangle marks on the cable s connector and on
41. EF to save the setting 26 6 Press FUNC You can press to close the menu at any time Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual In this manual the arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections Below is an example of changing a setting using the setup menus O EF MENU n DISPLAY SETUP LANGUAGES Desired language 9 For selections in the FUNC menu the abbreviated form will always show the initial default value In recording mode its icon will appear on the left side column when you first open the menu If the setting was changed the icon of the currently selected option will appear instead rr IMAGE EFFECT OFF Desired image effect First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it The DATE TIME screen will appear automatically when the camcorder s clock is not set When the DATE TIME screen appears the year will be displayed in orange and indicated with up down arrows 1 Change AV the year and move gt to the month 2 Change the rest of the fields month day hour and minutes in the same way 3 Select gt OK and press EF to start the clock and close the setup screen Q IMPORTANT e 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 I
42. ERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder 2 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the compact power adapter TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK BATTERY RELEASE switch 1 Slide BATTERY RELEASE in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down 2 Slide the battery pack down and then pull it out D IMPORTANT e Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter After pressing to turn off the camcorder important data is updated in the memory Be sure to wait until the indicator turns off We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 C and 30 C Outside the temperature range of 0 C to 40 C the charging will not start Do not connect to the camcorder s DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to a Gy voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships DC AC inverters etc O NOTES e f remaining battery time is an issue you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed e Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally Therefore charge them on the day of use o
43. FRAME RATE EF MENU Ga CAMERA SETUP FRAME RATE G PF25 O Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program For details about the available options refer to the sidebar on page 43 Paj A FUNC 0025 id PROGRAM AE PORTRAIT Press CE to display the Special Scene SCN recording programs Desired recording program O NOTES e P NIGHT Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes White points may appear on the screen Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes In such case adjust the focus manually E3 FIREWORKS To avoid camcorder shake we recommend using a tripod Make sure PORTRAIT The camcorder uses a large aperture achieving afocus on the subject while blurring other distracting details EN sports Use this mode to record sports scenes such as tennis or golf D NIGHT Use this mode to record in dimly lit places KRASNOW Use this mode to record in bright ski resorts It prevents the subject from being underexposed to use a tripod especially in 3 mode as the shutter speed slows down e amp PORTRAIT E SPORTS K BEACH Eg SNOW The picture may not appe
44. NE e al LW NORMAL TV TYPE E NORMAL TV q WIDE TV Vee amp amp COMP OUT GH 576i TX 1080i 8 e HDMI STATUS d e o o CU USB SETTING DVD BURNER amp PC PRINTER J lt CONNECT amp SET ADD TO DISC ALL SCENES REM SCENES e 80 PLAYLIST ALL IMAGES TRANS ORD e FIRMWARE xx Ulo NG Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using the HDMI cable BATTERY INFO Displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge as a percentage and the remaining recording time 788 100 mode or playback time PE CG mode 94 WL REMOTE Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller BEEP A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder the self timer countdown etc POWER SAVE 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 e Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off AUTO POWER OFF will appear e In standby mode the camcorder will shut off after the time selected for the QUICK START setting QUICK START Select whether to activate the Quick Start function when you close the LCD panel in a recording mode CI 34 and the length of time after which the camcorder will end the standby mode and shut off automatically SPEAKER VOL
45. ORY OPER MEDIA MOVIES The memory you want to use Select MEDIA IMAGES to change the media to be used for recording still images 30 O NOTES When selecting the memory for the recordings information about the memory currently selected total capacity amount of memory in use and available space will be displayed on the screen Estimated figures about available movie recording time and available number of still images are approximate and based on the recording mode and still image quality size settings currently in use Initializing the Built In Memory CHOD only or Memory Card Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time You can also initialize a memory card or the built in memory CTD only to permanently delete all the recordings it contains Initializing the memory also eliminates memory fragmentation Fragmentation becomes more serious as recordings are repeatedly added and deleted and can eventually result in reduced performance Options INITIALIZE Clears the file allocation table but does not physically erase the stored data COMPL INIT Erases all data completely FUNC 00 26 l Alojz CED FUNC EF MENU 25 MEMORY OPER INITIALIZE G The memory you want to initialize Initialization method YES OK GEO E MENU ca MEMORY OPER INITIALIZE Initialization method
46. OWER OR CHANGE MODES When the camcorder is in mode and is connected to the computer with a USB cable the camcorder cannot be operated Disconnecting the USB cable or power source while this message appears may result in permanent loss of the recordings in the camcorder Use the computer s Safely Remove Hardware function to end the connection and disconnect the USB cable before using the camcorder Messages Related to the Optional DW 100 DVD Burner If an error message appears while the camcorder is connected to the optional DW 100 DVD Burner refer to the following section and also to the instruction manual of the DVD Burner CLOSE THE MEMORY CARD SLOT COVER The memory card slot cover is open Close the cover after correctly inserting the memory card A 30 CONNECT THE COMPACT POWER ADAPTER The camcorder is being powered by the battery pack Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder DISC ACCESS FAILURE CHECK THE DISC There was an error when reading the disc or attempting to write onto it This message can appear also if condensation has formed Wait until the DVD burner dries completely before resuming use The disc may not be loaded correctly Try removing the disc and reinserting it ERROR READING THE DATA Error while reading the recordings from the camcorder Check that the USB cable was not accidentally disconnected LOADING THE DISC Reading data from the disc NO DISC Insert a disc into the DVD Burn
47. RIO AE Set the aperture value The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed FUNC 00 25 B PROGRAM AE Desired recording program TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED OR APERTURE VALUE When you select IM SHUTTER PRIO AE or LM APERTURE PRIO AE a numeric value will appear next to the recording program icon 1 If the joystick guide appears on the screen press F1 to hide it 2 Adjust AV the shutter speed or aperture value to the desired value Shutter speed guidelines Note that on screen only the denominator is displayed IMM 250 indicates a shutter speed of 1 250 second etc 1 27 1 3 1 6 1 12 1 25 To record in dimly lit places 1 50 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 To record from within a moving car or train or to shoot fast moving subjects such as roller coasters 1 2000 To record outdoor sports scenes on sunny days a mode only mode only 44 Available Aperture Values 1 8 2 0 2 4 2 8 3 4 4 0 4 8 5 6 6 7 8 0 i NOTES e When setting a numeric value aperture or shutter speed the number displayed will flash if the aperture or shutter speed is not appropriate for the recording conditions In such case select a different value E SHUTTER PRIO AE If you use a slow shutter speed in dark places you can obtain a brighter image but image quality may be lower and autofocus may not work well The
48. RY Reading data from the built in memory READING THE CARD Reading data from the memory card SOME SCENES COULD NOT BE DELETED Movies that were protected edited with other devices cannot be deleted TASK IN PROGRESS DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER SOURCE The camcorder is updating the memory Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery pack THE CAMCORDER IS SET TO STILL IMAGE MODE You pressed while recording still images 13 mode THE CARD IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION The LOCK switch on an SD or SDHC memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure Change the position of the LOCK switch Q 111 THE MEMORY CARD COVER IS OPEN After inserting a memory card close the memory card slot cover by pulling it down until it clicks LZ 30 TOO MANY STILL IMAGES DISCONNECT USB CABLE Disconnect the USB cable and decrease the number of still images on the memory card to fewer than 1 800 If a dialog appeared on the computer screen close it and then reconnect the USB cable Ci TRANSFER ORDER ERROR You attempted to set more than 998 transfer orders Reduce the number of still images marked with transfer orders 104 UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE DATA You transferred data to the camcorder recorded in a different television system NTSC UNABLE TO RECOVER DATA Could not recover a corrupted file WHILE THE CAMCORDER IS CONNECTED TO A PC DO NOT DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE OR POWER SOURCE CANNOT TURN OFF P
49. Select in advance the memory from which you want to erase the still images CI 61 Erasing a Single Image 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press GED to display it 2 Push the joystick V toward 3 Select gt ERASE and press Erasing All Images FUNC LL 26 EF MENU fo MEMORY OPER ERASE ALL IMAGES YES OK Flash Press GED twice to interrupt the operation while it is in progress Additional Functions You can use the flash to record still O IMPORTANT images in dark places The flash ma features the red eye reduction function Be careful when erasing images Erased images cannot be recovered 6 CO 24 O NOTES Protected images cannot be erased Options Default value 4a auto The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject red eye reduction auto The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject The assist lamp lights up to reduce the red eye effect 5 flash on The flash always fires flash off The flash does not fire CTE Zz NEXTY 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press CE to display it If 4 does not appear on the joystick guide push the joystick W toward NEXT to display it 63 Photos 2 Push the joystick 4 toward 5 e Repeatedly push the joystick lt d to cycle between the flash mo
50. The joystick can also be used in combination with the joystick guide to operate additional functions Press 7 to display hide the joystick guide The functions that appear on the joystick guide will change depending on the operating mode In the illustrations of this manual positions other than those relevant to the function explained are marked with a striped pattern Operation RA Recording movies in the built in memory 32 on the memory card Recording still images in the built in 58 memory on the memory card Playing movies from the built in memory 36 memory card Viewing still images from the built in 60 memory memory card 24 Depending on the operating mode these positions may be empty or show a different icon than the one on the illustration Bi 8 EXE NEXTY at When the guide contains multiple pages NEXT and the page number icon v will appear at the bottom position Push the joystick W toward NEXT to display the next page of the guide Using the Menus Many of the camcorder s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC button FUNC To access the menus set the camcorder to flexible recording mode In mode except for a few exceptions most menu settings will return to their default values 1 23 For details about the available menu options and settings refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists 1 88 P
51. adjust the audio recording level manually O 52 ADVANCED SHOE Managing Scenes and the Memory Creating a Playlist Create a playlist to play back only the scenes you prefer and in the order of your choice Moving or deleting scenes in the playlist will not affect the original recordings Options ALL SCENES THIS DATE Adds to the playlist all the scenes that were recorded on the same day as the selected scene ONE SCENE Adds only the selected scene to the playlist FUNC 010 25 1 In the original movies index screen select AV lt gt the scene you want to add to the playlist or a scene recorded on the date you want to add to the playlist 2 Add the scene s to the playlist E ADD TO PLAYLIST Desired option YES e When the operation is completed ADDED TO PLAYLIST will be displayed 55 Video e To check the playlist select AV lt p the playlist index screen from the tabs on top of the index screen m 36 i NOTES e Gia The playlist is created on the same memory you are playing back from Select in advance the location of the scenes to play back M 36 You can also copy scenes from the built in memory to the memory card A 57 to include in your playlist movies recorded on both You may not be able to add scenes to the playlist if they were recorded or edited using another device or if there is not enough space available in the memory Deletin
52. age enhancing effects Sv VIVID Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation Gn NEUTRAL Tones down the contrast and color saturation lt ts LOW SHARPENING Records subjects with softened outlines lt p SOFT SKIN DETAIL Softens the details in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance To obtain the best effect use this setting when recording a person in close up Note that areas similar to the skin color may lack in detail 49 Video c CUSTOM Allows you to adjust the color depth brightness contrast and sharpness of the image COL DEPTH Shallower colors Richer color tonality BRIGHTN Darker picture Brighter picture CONTRAST Flatter picture More defined light and shade SHARPNESS Vaguer outlines Sharper outlines FUNC 010 25 6r IMAGE EFFECT OFF Desired option When you select 4c CUSTOM do not press and continue instead with the following procedure TO SET THE CUSTOM IMAGE EFFECT 1 Press 6 and select AV the custom setting options 2 Adjust lt gt each setting as desired 3 When you finish all the adjustments press 6E then FUNC to save the setting and close the menu 50 Digital Effects QQ 24 Options Default value LES D EFFECT OFF Select this setting when you do not intend to use the digital effects ED FADE T fade trigger G4 WIPE Sel
53. al brightness recording in the built in memory GIA only 4 0 W LCD screen normal brightness recording on a memory card 0 40 C 73X 64 x129 mm excluding the grip belt 380 g CA 570 Compact Power Adapter Power supply Rated output consumption Operating temperature Dimensions Weight 120 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 8 4 V DC 1 5 A 29 VA 100 V 39 VA 240 V 0 40 C 52 x 29 x 90 mm 135 g BP 809 Battery Pack Battery type Rechargeable lithium ion battery compatible with Intelligent System Rated voltage 7 4V DC Operating temperature 0 40 C Battery capacity 890 mAh Dimensions 30 7 x 27 5 x 40 2 mm Weight 47g Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted Subject to change without notice 121 Additional Information Index 25F progressive frame rate 17 91 25p Cinema Mode 42 LA Abroad using the camcorder 113 AEB Auto exposure bracketing 64 AF assist lamp 64 Aperture f number 43 Aspect ratio of a connected TV TV type MOF 95 Audio recording level 52 Auto slow shutter 90 Autofocus AF AF frame 9 point AiAF Center point 91 Instant AF Normal AF 90 Av recording program 43 AV OUT f terminal 53 75 AVCHD specifications 4 KI Backlight correction 5 46 Bat
54. ames from a scene The size of the captured still image will be LW 1920x1080 and it cannot be changed but you can select the image quality gt qn V4 POINTS TO CHECK Set TV TYPE to 9 WIDE TV before using this function QA 95 4 DU 24 FUNC 1 Q 26 o EF MENU x SYSTEM SETUP IMG QUALITY Desired image quality The number displayed at the bottom indicates the approximate number of images that can be recorded with the Current quality setting TO CAPTURE THE STILL IMAGE 1 Play back the scene containing the picture you want to capture 2 Pause the playback at the point you want to capture 3 Press fully O NOTES e The data code of the still image will reflect the date and time of recording of the original scene e A still image captured from a scene with lots of fast movement may be blurred e CHO The still image will be recorded to the memory selected for recording still images 1A 30 Protecting Photos You can protect still images from accidental erasure FUNC 00 25 1 Open the image selection screen on PROTECT on PROTECT appears on the screen 2 Select lt P the still image you want to protect 67 Photos 3 Press F to protect the still image On appears on the bottom bar and the image cannot be erased Press GED again to cancel the image protection 4 Repeat steps 2 3 to protect additional images or press twice
55. an preserve your video recordings in the highest video quality available You can also create Photo DVDs from your still images that you can play back with most standard DVD players Refer to this section along with the relevant sections in the instruction manual of the DW 100 LRJS 24 Options for creating AVCHD discs P33 mode ALL SCENES Add all the scenes to the disc s REM SCENES Add only those scenes that have not been previously added to a disc PLAYLIST Add only the scenes included in the playlist EL 55 Options for creating Photo DVDs Ces mode ALL IMAGES Add all the still images to the slideshow on the disc TRANS ORD Add only still images marked with transfer orders a 86 Preparations on the Camcorder 1 Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode to create high definition discs of your movies or mode to create Photo DVDs of your still images e Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter e CHID Select in advance the memory from which you want to add the scenes Mm 36 or still images M 61 2 Select the scenes or still images you want to add to the disc O EF MENU sa SYSTEM SETUP ADD TO DISC Desired option Connecting to the DW 100 DVD Burner and Creating a Disc 1 Turn on the DVD Burner Refer to Creating DVDs 2 Connect the camcorder to the DVD Burner using the USB cable e Connection D Refer to Connection Diagrams
56. andard definition TV broadcasts BEN Approximately 5 times the number of pixels 19 Almost 90 more scanning lines Full HD 1080 refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high definition FULL kD video composed of 1 080 vertical pixels Scanning lines 1080 1 Video is recorded at this resolution only in FXP mode In other recording modes the picture is resized to 1 440 x 1 080 pixels before being recorded Even in that case the picture captured is detailed enough to render richly detailed recordings What is so special about recording on flash memory Your videos and photos are recorded in the built in memory QO only or on a memory card SD or SDHC card using AVCHD specifications Recording on flash memory means that there are no moving parts in the recorder unit of the camcorder To you it means a camcorder that is smaller lighter and faster In fact using the Quick Start function M 34 you can open the LCD panel and start recording within approximately one second If your high definition TV features an SD memory card slot and supports AVCHD specifications you can easily play back your recordings directly from the memory card O 36 What is Cinema Mode Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the LH CINE MODE recording program 4 42 Combine this recording program with the 25 fps progressive frame rate G2 PF25 to get the enhanced effect of the 25p Cinema Mode 2 AVCHD is the new standard for rec
57. apter incl power cord BP 809 Battery Pack WL D88 Wireless Controller Lithium Button Battery CR2025 for Wireless Controller FAN STV 250N abala KA HA Stereo Video Cable Yellow e Red e White plugs Red e Green e Blue plugs incl ferrite core Software CD ROM and Installation Guide PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE IFC 400PCU USB Cable Software CD ROM WS 30 Wrist Strap DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk 1 Software for saving managing editing and playing back movies on your computer LZ 80 The CD ROM includes the instruction manual of the software electronic version on PDF file 2 Software for saving managing retouching and printing photos Z 84 The CD ROM includes the instruction manual of the software electronic version on PDF file 11 Introduction Components Guide Left side view COMPONENT 12 O button 00 23 B print share button 1V 70 84 2 DISP on screen display button CQ 51 39 BATT INFO button M 17 3 Speaker MA 38 4 CARD OPEN switch open the memory card slot cover LL 30 5 Memory card slot A 30 6 COMPONENT OUT terminal 1V 77 7 Mode dial V 24 HDMI OUT mini terminal X 77 79 9 USB terminal 1 78 Instant AF sensor 11 90 Flash QQ 63 2 Stereo microphone 3 Mini video light 1 45 Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a
58. ar smooth during playback e amp PORTRAIT The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in T e E SNOW BEACH The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places Check the image on the screen 899 BEACH Use this mode to record on a sunny beach It prevents the subject from being underexposed 2 SUNSET Use this mode to record sunsets in vibrant colors VN SPOTLIGHT Use this mode to record spotlit scenes E84 FIREWORKS Use this mode to record fireworks 43 Video Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture Use the automatic exposure AE program to use functions like the white balance or image effects or give priority to the exposure value or the shutter speed Use faster shutter speeds to record subjects moving quickly Use slower shutter speeds to add motion blur emphasizing the feel of movement Use low aperture values larger lens opening to softly blur the background in a portrait Use high aperture values smaller lens opening to get a wider depth of field giving a sharp focus all throughout a landscape a JLo Options M 24 Default value fa PROGRAM AE The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject LE SHUTTER PRIO AE Set the shutter speed value The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value ZW APERTURE P
59. ations Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer for the first time Windows users only you also need to select CameraWindow s auto launch setting After that just connect the camcorder to the computer steps 2 and 3 and proceed directly to transfer the still images m 85 1 Install the supplied Digital Video Software Refer to Installing the Software 2 Set the camcorder to 5 mode Gia Select in advance the memory from which you want to transfer still images m 61 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable e Connection D Refer to Connection Diagrams MD 77 e f the device type selection screen appears select EA PC PRINTER and press 7 e The direct transfer menu appears on the camcorder screen and the button lights up FIRST TIME CONNECTION TO A COMPUTER RUNNING WINDOWS Windows users only The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer you need also to select the CameraWindow auto launch setting Refer to When Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer 84 aD IMPORTANT e While the camcorder is connected to the computer do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not turn
60. battery pack LZ 18 appears on the screen The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached so the remaining battery time cannot be displayed _ lights up in red Amemory card error occurred Turn off the camcorder Remove and reinsert the memory card Initialize the memory card A 31 if the display does not change back to normal The memory card is full Replace the memory card or delete some recordings to free some space on the memory card 5 flashes in red on the screen The camcorder has malfunctioned Consult a Canon Service Center The CHG charge indicator flashes rapidly Je ee one flash at 0 5 second intervals Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty Consult a Canon Service Center The CHG charge indicator flashes very slowly Je e one flash at 2 second intervals The battery pack is too hot The charging will start once the battery pack temperature is below 40 C Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 C and 40 C The battery pack is damaged Use a different battery pack The CHG charge indicator does not turn on even though a battery pack is attached The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached Such battery packs cannot be charged using this camcorder Picture and Sound Screen displays turn on and off repeatedly The battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge
61. be able to copy movies to the memory card 57 rn Photos o Basic Recording Taking Photos 1 Set the mode dial to D3 2 Turn on the camcorder Gia You can select the memory to be used for recording still images m 30 3 Press halfway e Once the focus is automatically adjusted will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear e When you press PHOTO on the wireless controller the still image is Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos from capturing and playing back images to printing them recorded after the autofocus is activated and locked 4 Press fully The ACCESS indicator will flash as the still image is being recorded Q IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the mode dial i NOTES e f the subject is not suitable for autofocus turns yellow Adjust the focus manually 1V 47 e When the subject is too bright OVEREXP starts flashing In such case use the optional FS H37U ND filter Selecting Photo Size and Quality Still images are recorded as JPG files As a general rule select a larger image size for higher quality Select the LW 1920x1080 size for photos with an aspect ratio o
62. be output O NOTES e Use commercially available headphones with a 2 3 5 mm minijack and a cable no longer than 3 m e When you turn off the camcorder or change the operating mode the AV PHONES setting in mode will return to AV AV 54 Using the DM 100 Directional Stereo Microphone Retract the mini advanced shoe cover and attach the optional DM 100 Directional Stereo Microphone to the mini advanced shoe For details refer to the instruction manual of the microphone When a compatible accessory is attached to the mini advanced shoe Will appear on the screen Using other microphones You can also use commercially available microphones not compatible with the mini advanced shoe by connecting the external microphone to the MIC terminal Use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply and a cable no longer than 3 m You can connect almost any stereo microphone with a 3 5 mm plug but audio recording levels may vary e When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder WIND SCREEN will automatically be set to Gia OFF 18 Accessories designed for the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot Mini Oa 99 be used with this camcorder Look for Video accessories bearing this logo to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted activate the microphone attenuator MA 90 or
63. ct connection A or to enjoy high definition playback 2 Turn on the DVD Burner and set it to Disc Playback mode Refer to Playing DVDs 3 Connect the camcorder to the DVD Burner using the USB cable e Connection D Refer to Connection Diagrams V 77 and Connections e f the device type selection screen appears select DVD BURNER and press 4 Insert the disc you want to play back into the DVD Burner e Use the OPEN CLOSE button on the DVD Burner to open and close the disc tray e After the disc is recognized the disc s content will be displayed in an index screen 5 Select AV lt gt the scene you want to play back and press Ger to begin the playback TO PLAY BACK PHOTO DVDs Photo DVDs are created using DVD Video specifications standard definition and cannot be played back using the DVD Burner Play back your Photo DVDs using standard DVD players If your computer has a DVD drive you can play back the slideshow as a DVD and you can also access the individual still images as JPG files Q IMPORTANT While the camcorder is connected to the DVD Burner do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card O NOTES e Only AVCHD discs created with the DW 100 DVD Burner can be played back using the DVD Burner e The FUNC menu and setup menus cannot be accessed while the camcorder is connected to the DVD Burner e Some of the special playback modes frame advance r
64. ct in advance the memory from which you want to delete scenes O 36 EF MENU E753 MEMORY OPER DEL ALL MOVIES YES OK Press GED twice to interrupt the operation while it is in progress IMPORTANT e Be careful when deleting original recordings Once deleted an original scene cannot be recovered e Back up important scenes before deleting them MA 80 e Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing while scenes are being deleted Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the mode dial O NOTES e Deleting a scene from the original index screen also deletes that scene from the playlist e To delete all movies and make all recordable space available again you may prefer to initialize the memory O 31 e You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using another device 41 Video Advanced Functions Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the H CINE MODE recording program Combine this recording program with the 25 fps progressive frame rate GB PF25 to get the enhanced effect of the 25p Cinema Mode co 24 FUNC 4 00125 LO TO SET THE HH CINE MODE RECORDING PROGRAM H PROGRAM AE H CINE MODE 42 TO CHANGE THE
65. cting the camcorder to a high definition TV using the component video connection GH 576i To use the 576i specification standard definition 1080i To use the full 1080i high definition specification HDMI STATUS You can verify the specification of the video output signal from the HDMI OUT mini terminal 95 Additional Information USB SETTING Select the connection protocol to use when connecting the camcorder to an external device using the USB cable DVD BURNER To connect exclusively to the optional DW 100 DVD Burner a PC PRINTER To connect to a computer a printer or similar USB peripherals lt CONNECT amp SET To make the selection from a screen that appears at the time of the connection to the external device FIRMWARE You can verify the current version of the camcorder s firmware This menu option is usually unavailable E gt DATE TIME SETUP Menu item Setting options u O Gd A vm T ZONE DST List of world time zones J J 28 DATE TIME e eo e o 7 DATE FORMAT Y M D 2008 1 1 AM 12 00 e e a M D Y JAN 1 2008 12 00 AM D M Y 1 JAN 2008 12 00 AM DATE FORMAT Select the date format to be used for most on screen displays and if selected for the date printed on photos 96 Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder refer to this section Sometimes what you think is a malfunction of the camcorder may have the simplest of solut
66. de during playback Selecting Scenes by Recording Date You can search for all the recordings you made on a particular date for example to find all the movies you shot during a special event Ie Co 24 T POINTS TO CHECK Selecting scenes by recording date is available only from the original movies index screen Selecting from the List of Recordings FUNC 025 38 1 Select the original movies index screen CEO You can select the original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card 2 Open the list of recordings 0 SELECT DATE e The list of recordings displays all dates in which recordings were made An orange selection frame appears on the day e The thumbnail shows a still image from the first scene recorded on that day Below it will appear the number of scenes recorded and the total recording time for the same day 3 Change AV the day and move lt gt to the month or year 4 Change the other fields in the same way to select the desired date and press The index screen will appear with the selection frame on the first scene recorded on the selected date Selecting from the Calendar Screen Ui SZ 1 Select the original movies index screen CEO You can select the original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card 2 Move the zoom lever toward W e The calendar screen appears e Dates that contain scenes that is movies were recorded on that
67. des e The icon of the flash mode appears 4 disappears after 4 seconds 3 Press first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image O NOTES e The flash will not fire in the following cases When you manually adjust the exposure in 4 auto or red eye reduction mode During auto exposure bracketing In the EJ FIREWORKS recording program e About the AF Assist Lamp While you press halfway if the subject is too dark the assist lamp may light up briefly in order to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately AF assist lamp You can also set AF AST LAMP to Gig OFF so the assist lamp does not light up MD 90 The camcorder may not be able to focus even if the AF assist lamp is on e The practical range of the flash is approx 1 to 2 m The actual range will depend on the recording conditions Maximum number of continuous shots Number of shots per second CI Normal speed 2 5 frames J High speed 4 1 frames Using the flash 1 7 frames e The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode For red eye reduction to be effective the subject needs to look at the assist lamp The degree of reduction depends on the distance and on each individual The flash mode cannot be selected when the exposure is locked e We recommend not using the flash while the optional Wide converter or Tele converter is attached its shadow can appear on the screen
68. e top of the screen 2 Select lt gt the location of the scenes you want to play back 3 Return AV to the index screen to select the scene MOVIES ORIGINAL BUILT IN MEM MOVIES PLAYLIST Original movies in the built in memory 55 Original movies on the memory card Playlist in the built in memory Playlist on the memory card GHD only D IMPORTANT e Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss 36 Do not open the memory card slot e You may not be able to play back with cover this camcorder movies recorded using Do not disconnect the power source another AVCHD device or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the O NOTES mode dial You may not be able to play back with e Depending on the recording conditions another AVCHD device the movies you you may notice brief stops in video or recorded on the memory card with this sound playback between scenes camcorder In such case play back the e You can press on the wireless movies on the memory card using this controller to switch between the original camcorder movies index screen and the playlist of the respective memory Special playback modes To enter the special playback modes you can use the buttons on the LCD panel or wireless controller 1 14 There is no sound during the special playback modes Op
69. e when the camcorder is turned off This is not a malfunction Memory Card and Accessories Cannot insert the memory card The memory card was not facing the correct direction Turn the memory card over and insert it LL 30 Cannot record on the memory card The memory card is full Erase some recordings to free some space or replace the memory card Initialize the memory card LL 31 when you use it with the camcorder for the first time The LOCK switch on an SD or SDHC memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure Change the position of the LOCK switch LZ 111 The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Set IMG NUMBERS to RESET QA 95 and insert a new memory card The still image simultaneous recording setting in the FUNC menu is set to STILL I REC OFF Change the setting to take photos while recording video QA 65 Still images cannot be captured from the playback scene when TV TYPE is set to NORMAL TV In such case ZG appears Set TV TYPE to WIDE TV 1 95 The wireless controller will not work Set WL REMOTE to ON Replace the battery of the wireless controller Connections with External Devices Video noise appears on the TV screen When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the power or antenna cables of the TV Playback looks fine on the camcorder but there is no image on the TV scree
70. ears we recommend stabilizing the camcorder for example by mounting it on a tripod Operating mode Shutter speed used REVIEW Selects the time to display a still image after it has been recorded to the memory e f you press while reviewing a still image it will continue to be displayed indefinitely Press halfway to return to the normal display 91 Additional Information WIND SCREEN The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors e Some low frequency sounds will be suppressed along with the sound of wind When recording in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low frequency sounds we recommend setting the wind screen to iJ OFF 7 8 70 MEMORY OPER Menu item Setting options u O Gd A M CHD e e MEMORY INFO CARD INFO 2 e eee CED BUILT IN MEM CARD eo lt ER Wo MEDIA MOVIES CED BUILT IN MEM CARD e e e 30 MEDIA IMAGES DEL ALL MOVIES NO YES e a DEL PLAYLIST NO YES 56 ERASE ALL 2 ORD NO YES MB 74 ERASE ALL C3 ORD NO YES e 8 ERASE ALL IMAGES NO YES 2 INITIALIZE BUILT IN MEM CARD CANCEL e ee 6 31 INITIALIZE COMPL INIT CANCEL l Option available onlyfrom the original movies index screen 2 Option available only from the playlist index screen MEMORY INFO CARD INFO Displays a screen where you can v
71. ecorded normally e The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you turn off the digital effects or change the recording program On Screen Displays and Data Code With every scene or still image recorded the camcorder keeps a data code that includes the date time and information about the camera setup at the time of recording While viewing a still image all the data is displayed in the form of information icons During movie playback you can select what to display with the DATA CODE setting 1 93 You can also turn most on screen displays on or off a ale Repeatedly press to turn the on screen displays on off in the following sequence CEJ 09 mode e All displays on e Most displays off 51 Video mode 1 If the joystick guide does not e All displays on appear on screen press CE to e Data code only display it e All displays off If 8 MIC does not appear on the Cs mode joystick guide repeatedly push the e All displays on joystick V toward NEXT to display e Regular displays only removes the t histogram and information icons 2 Pushthe joystick A toward e All displays off amp MIC The following icons will appear even when The manual adjustment icon will all other on screen displays are turned off appear to the left of the audio level The icons and l in mode the indicator and the manual adjustment icon and AF f
72. ect one of the faders to begin or end a scene with a fade from or to a black screen Gf BLK amp WHT G2 SEPIA E9 ART Select this effect to add flavor to your recordings Only these digital effects are available in CT mode Setting FUNC 0025 ftir D EFFECT OFF Desired fader effect j You can preview the digital effect on the screen The icon of the selected digital effect appears Applying 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press CE to display it If ia does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick V toward NEXT to display it 2 Push the joystick A toward igi e The icon of the selected effect turns green e Push the joystick A again to deactivate the digital effect its icon will turn white again To FADE IN Activate the selected fader in record pause mode I then press START STOP to start recording with a fade in To FADE OUT Activate the selected fader while recording then press START STOP to fade out and pause the recording TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT mode Activate the selected effect while recording or in record pause mode 1G mode Activate the selected effect and then press to record the still image O NOTES e When you apply a fader not only the picture but also the sound will fade in or out When you apply an effect the sound will be r
73. ematic Look to your Recordings 42 Special Scene Recording Programs 44 Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture 45 Mini Video Light 46 Self Timer 46 Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure Adjustment 47 Manual Focus Adjustment 48 White Balance 49 Image Effects 50 Digital Effects 51 On Screen Displays and Data Code 52 Audio Recording Level 53 Using Headphones or an External Microphone 55 Managing Scenes and the Memory 55 Creating a Playlist 56 Deleting Scenes from the Playlist 56 Moving Scenes in the Playlist 57 Gia Copying Scenes Photos 58 Basic Recording 58 Taking Photos 58 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 60 Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It 60 Basic Playback 60 Viewing Photos 62 Magnifying Photos during Playback 62 Erasing Photos 63 Additional Functions 63 Flash 64 Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 65 Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies Simultaneous Recording 66 Light Metering Mode 66 Histogram Display 67 Capturing a Still Image from the Playback Scene 67 Protecting Photos 68 Gi Copying Photos 69 Other Functions You Can Use when Taking Photos 69 Printing Photos 69 Printing Photos Direct Print 70 Selecting the Print Settings 73 Trimming Settings 73 Print Orders External Connections 75 Terminals on the Camcorder 77 Connection Diagrams 79 Playback on a TV Screen 80 Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings 80 Backing Up Your Rec
74. er This message can appear also if condensation has formed Wait until the DVD burner dries completely before resuming use NO IMAGES There are no still images to add to the disc NO SCENES There are no movies to add to the disc NO SCENES LEFT TO ADD You selected to create a DVD with the REM SCENES setting but all the scenes have already been added to discs created in the past there are no applicable scenes 105 Additional Information NO TRANSFER ORDERS You selected to create a DVD with the TRANS ORD setting but no still images have been marked with transfer orders LC 86 OPERATION CANCELED The USB cable was disconnected and the operation was canceled Check the USB connection PLEASE USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED DISCS Cannot record on the disc you inserted into the DVD Burner Refer to the instruction manual of the DVD Burner UNABLE TO RECOVER DATA Could not recover a corrupted file Direct Print Related Messages CANNOT PRINT You attempted to print an image that was recorded with another camcorder has a different compression or was edited on a computer CANNOT TRIM You attempted to trim an image that was recorded with another camcorder CHECK PRINT SETTINGS Current print settings cannot be used for printing with the amp button COMMUNICATION ERROR The printer is experiencing a data transfer error Cancel printing disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer After
75. er and 1 58 Press the button again to return to the flexible recording mode the button s light is off You can access the menus and change settings to your preference Even in flexible recording mode the camcorder can help you with the settings For example you can use the Special Scene recording programs m 42 to set at once all the optimal settings to match special recording conditions O NOTES In mode you cannot access the menus but you can change the following settings in advance before setting the camcorder to mode Recording mode of movies Size quality of still images Auto slow shutter All settings in the st SYSTEM SETUP menu 23 Preparations Operating Modes The camcorder s operating mode is determined by the position of the mode dial In this manual indicates that a function is available in the operating mode shown and indicates that the function is not available When no operating mode icons are given the function is available in all operating modes Operating mode Mode dial Icon display O Kei it i a a S CI a CH only Joystick and Joystick Guide Use the joystick to operate the camcorder s menus Push the joystick up down left or right AV lt p gt to select an item or change settings 6 AN NG Press the joystick itself 67 to save the settings or confirm an action On menu screens this is indicated by the icon SET
76. er recording modes are recorded in 1 440 x 1 080 resolution 33 Video Zooming Lm JLo mn 24 mode In addition to the optical zoom digital zoom is also available O 90 12x Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out wide angle Move it toward T to zoom in telephoto Press gently for a slow zoom press harder for faster zooms You can also set ZOOM SPEED M 90 to one of three constant speeds 3 is the fastest 1 the slowest O NOTES e Keep at least 1 m away from the subject At full wide angle you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm e When ZOOM SPEED is set to A VARIABLE When you use the T and W buttons on the wireless controller or LCD panel the zoom speed will be constant at E33 SPEED 3 The zoom speed will be faster in record pause mode than when actually recording Quick Start Function When you close the LCD panel with the camcorder on the camcorder enters the standby mode In standby mode the Camcorder consumes only about half the power used when recording saving energy when you are using a battery pack Additionally when you open the LCD panel the camcorder is ready to start recording in approximately 1 second ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities Paj A m 24 1 With the camcorder on and in a recording mode close the LCD panel A beep will sound and the indicator will change to orange to i
77. eration on the camcorder Gm or on the wireless controller D Fast playback Normal playback GB D Press lt lt or gt gt Press again to increase the playback speed 5X 15x 60x the normal speed Slow playback Playback pause GB D Press lt lt or gt Press again to increase the playback speed 1 8 1 4 the normal speed Special playback mode Initial mode Frame by frame playback Playback pause Press lt u or 1 to reverse advance one frame or hold pressed for continuous frame by frame playback Skipping Scenes To the beginning of the next scene Normal playback fm Push the joystick p gt ED Press To the beginning of the current scene Gm Push the joystick lt q E7 Press To the previous scene Gime Push the joystick lt q twice E3 Press lt twice End special playback Any special fm Press playback mode D Press gt During some special playback modes you may notice some anomalies blocky video artifacts banding etc in the playback picture The speed indicated on the screen is approximate 37 Video ADJUSTING THE VOLUME mill toy O 1466 HI Ei N om 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press GED to display it 2 Adjust AV the volume e To turn off the volume keep the joystick pressed V toward sf until the volume icon changes to fr e You can press GED again to hide the joystick gui
78. erify how much of the built in memory GI only or the memory card is currently in use total recording time and total number of still images and how much memory remains available for recording Estimated figures about available movie recording time and available number of still images are approximate and based on the recording mode and still image quality size settings currently in use In the CARD INFO screen you can also verify the Speed Class of the memory card 92 DISPLAY SETUP Menu item Setting options ao ca 8 BRIGHTNESS C fF 6 kt Ke AUDIO LEVEL CD ON C3 OFF e 53 TV SCREEN ON Ga OFF 3 DATA CODE FA DATE TIME _ DATE amp TIME CAMERA DATA MARKERS CB OFF ew LEVEL WHT Ge LEVEL GRY ew GRID WHT Ge GRID GRY LANGUAGE G3 E TINA DEUTSCH EAAHNIKA 28 ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS ITALIANO MAGYAR MELAYU POLSKI ROMANA TURKCE PYCCKMIM YKPAIHCbKA 42211 t manna iA PI zat 81201 AA START WEEK SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY DEMO MODE C9 ON 53 OFF 8 BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen e Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect the brightness of your recordings or that of the playback image on a TV TV SCREEN e When set to j ON the camcorder s on screen displays will appear
79. erse button 1 37 MENA gt play button OA 36 ai IH pause button V 36 0 W stop button 1 36 D di PHOTO button M 58 8 42 Zoom buttons MA 34 13 SET button 4 I gt frame advance button 1 37 5 gt P fast forward button V 37 6 DISP on screen display button QO 39 51 WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL D88 14 Screen Displays Recording Movies O E t l e oF GB BI i 9 D mn l m amang B Oa Playing Movies During Playback 3 NOV 2008 M Operating mode A 24 2 Recording program A 42 43 3 White balance 1A 48 4 Image effect A 49 Digital effects JA 50 6 Recording mode V 33 D Still image quality size simultaneous recording 1 65 Remote sensor off 1A 95 9 Instant AF A 90 MF Manual focus 0 47 25F progressive frame rate A 17 di Memory operation 1 17 12 Time code Playback time hours minutes seconds 13 Remaining recording time 1 On the memory card Gia In the built in memory Remaining battery time 1 17 5 Image stabilizer QQ 91 Wind screen off 1A 92 7 Headphones output V 53 Microphone attenuator 1 52 Audio level indicator A 52 9 Level marker M 93 21 Mini advanced shoe 1 54 2 Backlight correction JA 46 23 Scene number 24 Data code N 51 15 Introduction C13 Recording Still Images 3 o 9 3 7 LAF eee geen
80. es for the camcorder you can find separate lists for print related messages MM 106 and for messages that appear only when using the optional DW 100 DVD Burner m 105 ACCESSING THE CARD DO NOT REMOVE THE CARD You opened the memory card slot cover while the camcorder was accessing the memory card or the camcorder started accessing the memory card as you opened the memory card slot cover Do not remove the memory card until this message disappears BACK UP RECORDINGS REGULARLY This message may appear when you turn on the camcorder In the event of a malfunction recordings may be lost so back up your recordings regularly BUFFER OVERFLOW RECORDING WAS STOPPED The data transfer rate was too high for the memory card in use and the recording was stopped Replace the memory card with one rated Speed Class 2 or higher GIAL BUILT IN MEMORY ERROR The built in memory could not be read GIAL BUILT IN MEMORY FULL The built in memory is full m END appears on the screen Delete some recordings A 40 62 to free some space GIA CANNOT ACCESS THE BUILT IN MEMORY There is a problem with the built in memory CANNOT COMMUNICATE WITH THE BATTERY PACK CONTINUE USING THIS BATTERY PACK You attached a battery pack that is not recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder 101 Additional Information GIA CANNOT COPY The total size of the scenes you selected to copy exceeds the available space on the memory card Delete some
81. everse slow playback fast playback at 60x speed etc cannot be used for disc playback Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device Video output will be in standard definition although the original scenes are in high definition 2 gt an CO 24 Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection c or C1 Refer to Connection Diagrams Q 77 83 External Connections Recording 1 External device Load a blank cassette or disc and set the device to record pause mode 2 Camcorder Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause playback shortly before the scene 3 Camcorder Resume the movie playback 4 External device Begin recording when the scene you wish to copy appears Stop recording when copying is complete 5 Camcorder Stop playback O NOTES e We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter e By default on screen displays will be embedded in the output video signal You can change the displays by repeatedly pressing co 51 Transferring Photos to a Computer Direct Transfer With the software supplied on the DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD ROM you can transfer still images to a computer simply by pressing BI Refer also to the relevant sections in the Digital Video Software instruction manual PDF file Ce ey Prepar
82. f 16 9 08 LG Options Image size options and the approximate number of still images that can be recorded on memory cards of various sizes are given in the table below M 24 FUNC 00 25 O gL 2048x1536 Desired image size Desired image quality Press CE to move back and forth between size and quality selection The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of images that can be recorded with the current quality size setting i NOTES e Depending on the number of images on the memory card Windows 1 800 images or more Macintosh 1 000 images or more you may not be able to transfer images to a computer Try using a card reader Connection to a PictBridge compatible printer will not work when the memory card contains 1 800 images or more For best performance we recommend keeping the number of images on the memory card under 100 The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the camcorder to mode Approximate number of still images on a memory card Memory card 128 MB Image quality gt Image size 4 a a a LW 1920x1080 8 130 260 L 2048x1536 55 85 175 M 1440x1080 115 175 345 SW 848x4802 450 635 1 275 S 640x480 585 845 1 525 1s 350 230 470 1 775 2 915 A4 SUPER FINE FINE all NORMAL This size is only available for recording a still image at the same time you are recording video simultaneous
83. f it is compatible with the WSS system Otherwise change the aspect ratio of the TV manually The HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface connection A is a convenient all digital connection using a single cable for both video and audio When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV equipped with an HDMI terminal you can enjoy video and audio playback at the highest quality The HDMI OUT mini terminal on the camcorder is for output only Do not connect it to an HDMI output terminal on an external device as this may damage the camcorder Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to DVI monitors Depending on the HDTV correct playback of personal video content may not be possible using connection A Try one of the other connections While the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using connection A there will no video output from other terminals 79 External Connections Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer Movies recorded with this camcorder are saved on the memory card or in the built in memory GE only Because space on the memory is limited make sure to back up your movies onto a computer on a regular basis PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE With the software supplied on the PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE CD ROM you can select scenes and back them up on your computer s hard disk and restore your backup files back to the camcorder if nece
84. ference page Menu options without a reference page are explained below the tables FUNC Menu Recording Modes Menu item Recording programs Light metering mode White balance Image effects Digital effects Drive mode 88 Setting options Ed PROGRAM AE LE SHUTTER PRIO AE EM APERTURE PRIO AE FH CINE MODE E PORTRAIT E3 SPORTS B NIGHT EA SNOW 3BEACH S2SUNSET ZNSPOTLIGHT EJ FIREWORKS EVALUATIVE C CENT WEIGHT AVERAGE r SPOT WB AUTO DAYLIGHT ts SHADE amp CLOUDY 8 TUNGSTEN 3 FLUORESCENT 24 FLUORESCENT H e SET rr IMAGE EFFECT OFF Sv VIVID lt n NEUTRAL lt s LOW SHARPENING lt Sp SOFT SKIN DETAIL c CUSTOM bt D EFFECT OFF GJ FADE T G4 WIPE GD BLK amp WHT G4 SEPIA Gs ART Is D EFFECT OFF Gi BLK amp WHT Ga SEPIA C SINGLE Z CONT SHOOT 43 HISPEED CONT SHOOT AEB Cd 43 42 42 66 48 49 50 64 Menu item Setting options u O mn Recording mode Z0 HIGH QUALITY 17 Mbps 33 EA HIGH QUALITY 12 Mbps E3 STANDARD PLAY 7 Mbps 0 LONG PLAY 5 Mbps Still image simultaneous 633 STILL I REC OFF LW 1920x1080 65 recording SW 848x480 3 SUPER FINE FINE a NORMAL Still image size quality LW 1920x1080 L 2048x1536 M 1440x1080 58 S 640x480 4 SUPER FINE FINE al NORMAL FUNC Menu Playback Modes
85. fully when recording still images or turn off the camcorder to cancel the self timer 46 Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure Adjustment At times backlit subjects may appear too dark underexposed or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring overexposed To correct this you can manually adjust the exposure or use the automatic backlight correction Pajta m24 G POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording mode other than Ea FIREWORKS Automatic Backlight Correction When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them you can have the camcorder automatically correct for the backlight with the press of a single button Press BLC e g appears e Press again to end the backlight correction mode Manual Exposure Adjustment f EXP se po 0 aja NEXTY 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press CE to display it If EXP does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick V toward NEXT to display it 2 Push the joystick A toward EXP The exposure adjustment indicator e i o and the neutral value 0 appear on the screen 3 Adjust the lt gt the brightness of the image as required The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will vary depending on the initial brightness of the picture 4 Press e The exposure adjustment indicator
86. g Scenes from the Playlist Deleting scenes from the playlist will not affect your original recordings ILS J N Deleting a Single Scene m 24 FUNC 00 25 1 Select AV lt gt the playlist index screen from the tabs on top of the index screen GEO You can select the playlist in the built in memory or the playlist on the memory card M 36 56 2 Select AV lt gt the scene you want to delete 3 Delete the scene O DELETE YES Deleting the Entire Playlist EF MENU E753 MEMORY OPER O DEL PLAYLIST O YES O Moving Scenes in the Playlist Move the scenes in the playlist to play them back in the order of your choice Le gn m 24 FUNC 0025 1 Select AV the playlist index screen from the tabs on top of the index screen GEO You can select the playlist in the built in memory or the playlist on the memory card M 36 2 Select AV lt gt the scene you want to move 3 Open the scene moving screen Dt MOVE 4 Move AV lt gt the orange marker to the desired position of the scene and press The original position of the scene and the current position of the marker are displayed at the bottom of the screen 5 Select BP YES and press to move the scene O NOTES You may not be able to move scenes in the playlist if there is not enough space available in the memory CEO Copying Scenes You can copy origi
87. he above should get into the camcorder it may damage the camcorder and or the lens Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment Do not disassemble the camcorder If the camcorder does not function properly consult qualified service personnel Handle the camcorder with care Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage When mounting the camcorder on a tripod make sure that the tripod s fastening screw is shorter than 5 5 mm and that its camera positioning pin is retractable not fixed Using other tripods may damage the camcorder Camera positioning pin When recording movies try to get a calm stable picture Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use of fast zooms and panning can result in jittery scenes In extreme cases the playback of such scenes may result in visually induced motion sickness If you experience such a reaction immediately stop the playback and take a rest break as necessary 109 Additional Information Long term storage If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time store it ina place free of dust in low humidity and at temperatures not higher than 30 C Battery Pack DANGER Treat the battery pack with care e Keep it away from fire or it might explode Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 C Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather Do not try
88. he following procedure TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 1 Point the camcorder at a white object zoom in until it fills the whole screen and press GED When the adjustment is completed 2 stops flashing and stays on The camcorder retains the custom setting even if you turn off the camcorder 2 Press to save the setting and close the menu O NOTES e When you select the custom white balance Set the custom white balance in a sufficiently illuminated place Turn off the digital zoom 1 90 Reset the white balance when the lighting conditions change Depending on the light source e may keep flashing The result will still be better than with AB AUTO e Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases Changing lighting conditions Close ups Subjects in a single color sky sea or forest Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights Depending on the type of fluorescent light optimal color balance may not be obtained with x FLUORESCENT or 2x7 FLUORESCENT H If the color looks unnatural adjust it using AUTO or SET Image Effects You can use the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast to record images with special color effects Paj A co 24 GY POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording mode other than the Special Scene recording programs Options Default value rr IMAGE EFFECT OFF Records with no im
89. i Maxell Sony Sanyo or with Duracell2025 Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion Do not insert the battery into the mouth If swallowed seek medical assistance immediately The battery case may break and the battery fluids may cause internal damage Keep the battery out of the reach of children Do not recharge short circuit or insert the battery in the wrong direction The used battery should be returned to the supplier for safe disposal e Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short circuit e Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact 111 Additional Information Disposal When you delete movies or initialize the built in memory Tp only or memory card only the file allocation table is altered and stored data is not physically erased Take the necessary precautions when you dispose of the camcorder or memory card for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of private data CHID If giving the camcorder to another person initialize the built in memory using the COMPL INIT setting MD 31 Fill it up with unimportant recordings and then initialize it again using the same method This makes recovering the original recordings very difficult 112 Maintenance Others Cleaning Camcorder Body e Use a soft dry cloth to clean the Camcorder body Never use chemically treated cloths or vo
90. inter or the print head is defective PAPER ERROR There is a problem with the paper The paper is not correctly loaded or the paper size is wrong Alternatively if the paper output tray is closed open it to print PAPER JAM The paper jammed during printing Select STOP to cancel printing After removing the paper set some paper again and retry printing PAPER LEVER ERROR Paper lever error occurred Adjust the paper selection lever to the proper position PRINT ERROR Cancel printing disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer After a while turn the printer back on and reconnect the USB cable Check the printer status When you are printing using the 2 button check the print settings PRINT ORDER ERROR You attempted to set more than 998 still images in the print order PRINTER COVER OPEN Close the printer cover securely PRINTER ERROR A malfunction has occurred that may require repairs Canon inkjet printers the printer s green power lamp and orange error lamp flash alternately Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer Unplug the printer s power cord from the power outlet and contact the appropriate customer support center or service center PRINTER IN USE The printer is in use Check the printer status READJUST TRIMMING You changed the PAPER settings after applying the trimming settings SET amp PRINT ORDER No still image has been marked with a print order 107
91. ions please read the CHECK THIS FIRST box before going on to the more detailed problems and solutions Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists CHECK THIS FIRST Power supply Is the battery charged Is the compact power adapter correctly connected to the camcorder M 18 Recording Did you turn the camcorder on and set the mode dial to or 6 1 24 If you are recording to a memory card is one correctly inserted into the camcorder MA 30 Playback Did you turn the camcorder on and set the mode dial to amp or 89 1 24 If you are playing back recordings from a memory Card is one correctly inserted into the camcorder M 30 Does it contain any recordings Power source The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself The battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack LL 18 Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly Cannot charge the battery pack The battery pack is too hot The charging will start once the battery pack temperature is below 40 C Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 C and 40 C The battery pack is damaged Use a different battery pack A noise can be heard from the compact power adapter A faint sound can be heard while the compact power adapter is connected to a power outlet This is not a malfunction After using the camcorder for a long time it becomes hot The camcorder may become hot after using
92. it continuously for long periods of time this is not a malfunction If the camcorder becomes unusually hot or it becomes hot after using it only for a short while it may indicate a problem with the camcorder Consult a Canon Service Center The battery pack is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures The battery may have reached the end of its battery life Buy a new battery pack 97 Additional Information Recording Pressing will not start recording You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recording onto the memory while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing The memory is full or it already contains the maximum number of scenes Delete some recordings LL 40 62 or initialize the memory A 31 to free some space The point where was pressed does not match the beginning end of the recording There is a slight interval between pressing and the actual start of recording This is not a malfunction The camcorder will not focus Autofocus does not work on the subject Focus manually 1A 47 Lens or Instant AF sensor is dirty Clean the lens or sensor with a soft lens cleaning cloth 2 112 Never use tissue paper to clean the lens When a subject flits across in front of the lens the image appears slightly bent This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors When a subject crosses very quickly in front of the camcorder the image may seem slightly warped This is not a malfunc
93. latile solvents such as paint thinner Lens and Instant AF Sensor If the lens surface or Instant AF sensor is dirty the autofocus may not work properly e Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non aerosol type blower brush e Use a clean soft lens cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens Never use tissue paper LCD Screen e Clean the LCD screen using a clean soft lens cleaning cloth e Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly Wipe it with a soft dry cloth Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its internal surfaces Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected Continued use may damage the camcorder Condensation may form in the following cases e When the camcorder is moved quickly from cold to warm places e When the camcorder is left in a humid room e When a cold room is heated rapidly TO AVOID CONDENSATION e Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature e Place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED The camcorder automatically shuts off The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the location and weather conditions As a general rule wait for 2 hours before resuming use
94. ll images you can jump 10 after recording or 100 still images at a time 7 2 pa N 1 Push the joystick W toward il A a 2 Select gt ERASE and press 67 1 gt gt gt I y 60 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press CE to display it 2 Push the joystick A toward 7 JUMP 10 IMAGES a e 3 Select AV 155 JUMP 10 IMAGES or fo JUMP 100 IMAGES 4 Jump lt gt the number of images selected and press You can press again to hide the joystick guide PD IMPORTANT e Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the mode dial e The following may not be displayed correctly Images not recorded with this camcorder Images edited on or uploaded from a computer Images whose file names have been changed Slideshow You can play a slideshow of all the still images 1 Select lt gt the first still image of the slideshow 2 Press to play back the still images one after another Press m to stop the slideshow Index Screen 1 Move the zoom lever toward W The still images index screen appears 2 Select AV lt gt an image e Move the orange selection frame to the image you want to view e Repeatedly press lt
95. lt or P5 to extend the selection frame and browse through whole index pages 3 Press The index screen closes and the selected image is displayed GIA TO SELECT WHICH STILL IMAGES TO PLAY BACK You can switch between the still images recorded in the built in memory and those recorded on the memory card 1 In the index screen move A the orange selection frame to the tabs on the top of the screen 2 Select lt gt the location of the still images you want to play back 61 Photos 3 Return V to the index screen to select the still image STILL IMAGES BUILT IN MEM Still images in the built in memory 55 Still images on the memory card Magnifying Photos during Playback During playback still images can be magnified up to 5 times LG Le Ce me 1 Move the zoom lever toward T e The image is magnified by 2 times and a frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area e To further enlarge the image move the zoom lever toward T To reduce the magnification to less than 2 times move it toward W e will appear for images that cannot be enlarged 62 2 Move AV lt gt the frame to the part of the image you want to see enlarged To cancel the magnification move the zoom lever toward W until the frame disappears Erasing Photos You can erase those still images that you are not interested in keeping Ce wey GY POINTS TO CHECK GE
96. n The video input on the TV is not set to the video terminal to which you connected the camcorder Select the correct video input There is no sound from the TV When connecting the camcorder to an HDTV using the CTC 100 S Component Cable make sure to connect also the audio connections using the white and red plugs of the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable 100 AAHH ry EMO ZI The camcorder is connected using the optional HTC 100 HDMI Cable but there is no picture or sound from the HDTV Disconnect the HTC 100 HDMI Cable and then restore the connection or turn the camcorder off and then on again The computer doesn t recognize the camcorder even though the camcorder is connected correctly USB SETTING is set to DVD BURNER Set it to PC PRINTER or to CONNECT amp SET LL 94 Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder After a short while turn it on again and restore the connection The printer is not working even though the camcorder and printer are connected correctly USB SETTING is set to DVD BURNER Set it to PC PRINTER or to CONNECT amp SET LZ 94 Disconnect the USB cable Turn the printer off and then on again and restore the connection The camcorder doesn t recognize the DW 100 DVD Burner even though it is connected correctly USB SETTING is set to PC PRINTER Set it to DVD BURNER or to CONNECT amp SET LZ 94 List of Messages in alphabetical order Following the list of messag
97. n such case recharge the built in lithium battery C4 111 and set the time zone date and time again The date appears in a year month day format only in the first setup screen In subsequent screen displays the date and time will appear as day month year for example 1 JAN 2008 12 00 AM You can change the date format 1 96 You can also change the date and time later on not during the initial setup To open the DATE TIME screen O EF MENU gt DATE TIME SETUP DATE TIME 21 Preparations Changing the Language Options Default value CESTINA Axel cuts oil EAAHNIKA muna ENGLISH ikha ESPA OL 28H FRAN AIS 3201 ITALIANO BAG FUNC QA 26 EF MENU NG DISPLAY SETUP O LANGUAGE Desired language D NOTES e f you changed the language by mistake follow the mark next to the menu item to change the setting e The displays and GUN that appear in some menu screens refer to the name of buttons on the camcorder and will not change regardless of the language selected 28 Changing the Time Zone Change the time zone to match your location The default setting is Paris FUNC 0026 TO SET THE HOME TIME ZONE o EF MENU Cp DATE TIME SETUP ZONE DST Your local time zone WHEN YOU TRAVEL F MENU Cp DATE TIME SETUP ZONE DST O X O Local time at your destination
98. nal movies or the entire playlist from the built in memory to the corresponding location on the memory card ILR Options for copying original movies ALL SCENES Copies all the scenes to the memory card ALL SCENES THIS DATE Copies all the scenes that were recorded on the same day as the selected scene to the memory card ONE SCENE M 24 Copies only the selected scene to the memory card FUNC 0025 1 Select one of the index screens of movies recorded in the built in memory original movies or playlist Refer to To select which scenes to play back Q 36 2 Select AV lt gt the scene you want to copy to the memory card or a scene recorded on the date you want to copy 3 Copy the scene s fa COPY Desired option YES OK Only when copying original movies From the playlist index screen only the entire playlist can be copied so this step is not necessary Press E twice to interrupt the operation while it is in progress Q IMPORTANT e Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the mode dial If the memory card slot cover is open or the LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent writing you will not
99. ndicate the camcorder entered the standby mode 34 2 When you wish to resume recording open the LCD panel Within less than 1 second the indicator will return to green and the camcorder will be ready to record O IMPORTANT Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode while the indicator is lit in orange O NOTES e f you close the LCD panel under some circumstances for example while recording while a menu is being displayed or while the memory card slot is open the camcorder may not enter the standby mode Check that the indicator changes to orange e The camcorder will shut off if left in standby mode for 10 minutes regardless of the POWER SAVE setting CO 95 Press to turn on the camcorder You can select the length of time until shut off or turn off the Quick Start function with the QUICK START setting O 95 Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded Even in mode you can play back the last scene recorded in order to check it You can also delete the scene while reviewing it O 24 oe NEXTY 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press GED to display it If doesnot appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick V toward NEXT to display it 2 Push the joystick 4 toward G The camcorder plays back the last scene but without sound and returns to record pause mode Deleting a Scene After Recording It After reco
100. nnect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable e Connection D Refer to Connection Diagrams Q 77 e f the device type selection screen appears select EA PC PRINTER and press 7 e appears and changes to W 69 Photos e The print share button lights up and the current print settings will be displayed for approx 6 seconds D IMPORTANT If continues to flash for more than 1 minute or if Ki does not appear the camcorder is not correctly connected to the printer In such case disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer After a short while turn them on again set the camcorder to 3 mode and restore the connection During the following operations even if you connect a printer to the camcorder it will not be recognized Erasing all still images Erasing all transfer orders Erasing all print orders i NOTES 70 JA will appear for images that cannot be printed We recommend powering the Camcorder using the compact power adapter Refer also to the printer s instruction manual If you have no intention to use the optional DW 100 DVD Burner you can set USB SETTING to PC PRINTER 1 94 so the device type selection screen does not appear every time you connect the camcorder to a printer Printing with the 4 Print Share Button You can print a still image without changing the settings simply by pressing D xv 6
101. o an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment EEE Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE At the same time your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office waste authority approved WEEE scheme or your household waste disposal service For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE products please visit www canon europe com environment EEA Norway Iceland and Liechtenstein Enjoying High Definition Video with Your Camcorder Preserve your most treasured memories be it unforgettable scenery or cherished moments spent with family and friends with high definition video recordings of a quality second only to actually being there What is High Definition Video 1 080 lines Capture the finest detail like the movement or shine of a single strand of hair Your camcorder features a full high definition image sensor Full HD CMOS that captures video at a resolution of 1 920 x 1 080 pixels This results in video recordings of unparalleled high quality fine detail and lifelike vivid colors How does full high definition compare with st
102. of the camcorder Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Consult a Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use Playback on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the PAL system The PAL system is used in the following countries areas Algeria Australia Austria Bangladesh Belgium Brunei China Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Iceland India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Jordan Kenya Kuwait Liberia Malaysia Malta Montenegro Mozambique the Netherlands New Zealand North Korea Norway Oman Pakistan Poland Portugal Qatar Romania Serbia Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Sri Lanka Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Tanzania Thailand Turkey Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Yemen Zambia 113 Additional Information System Diagram availability differs from area to area e SS 600 SS 650 Shoulder Strap SCE ed WS 30 Wrist Strap WL D88 Wireless Controller WD H37C Wide converter IB TL H37 Tele converter FS H37U Filter Set SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case Oo x 90 Mini ADVANCED SHOE DM 100
103. om au Canon New Zealand Ltd Customer Care 09 489 0470 www canon co nz Canon Singapore Pte Ltd 1 HarbourFront Avenue 04 01 Keppel Bay Tower Singapore 098632 Tel 65 6799 8888 Fax 65 6799 8882 Canon Hongkong Company Ltd 19 F The Metropolis Tower 10 Metropolis Drive Hunghom Kowloon Hong Kong Canon Latin America Inc Sales amp Enquiries 703 Waterford Way Suite 400 Miami FL 33126 USA The information in this manual is verified as of January 2008 0116W144 PUB DIE 300 CANON INC 2008
104. on of the mode dial O NOTES e About the Power Save mode To save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack the camcorder will automatically shut off if left without any operations for 5 minutes M 95 Press to turn on the camcorder e When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen In such case change the brightness of the LCD screen M 22 93 32 Selecting the Video Quality G nores Recording Mode e The camcorder uses a variable bit rate VBR to encode video so the actual recording times will vary depending on The camcorder offers 4 recording the content of the scenes modes Changing the recording mode e The camcorder retains the last setting will change the recording time available used even if you set the camcorder to on the memory Select FXP or XP mode mode for better movie quality select LP mode for longer recording times The table below gives approximate recording times bg FUNC 00 25 EJ STANDARD PLAY 7 Mbps Desired recording mode Approximate recording times Default value Recording mode mp FXP XP SP LP Memory 4 GEO Built in 2 hr 5 min 2 hr 50 min 4 hr 45 min 6 hr 5 min memory 2 GB memory card 15 min 20 min 35 min 45 min 4 GB memory card 30 min 40 min 1 hr 10 min 1 hr 30 min 8 GB memory card 1 hr 1 hr 25 min 2 hr 20 min 3 hr Recorded in 1 920 x 1 080 resolution Movies recorded using oth
105. onditions the number of available still images displayed may not decrease even after a recording has been made or may decrease by 2 still images at once Image number The image number indicates the name and location of the file on the memory card For example the file name of image 101 0107 is IMG_0107 JPG stored under the folder DCIM 101CANON 17 LA 4 camcorder Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter Charge the battery pack before use For approximate charging times and recording playback times with a full battery pack refer to the tables on pages 115 116 1 Turn off the camcorder 2 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder Press the battery pack softly into the battery attachment unit and slide it up until it clicks in place 18 Preparations This chapter describes basic operations such as navigating the menus and first time settings to help you learn more about your CHG charge DC IN terminal indicator 3 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter 4 Plug the power cord into a power outlet 5 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder s DC IN terminal e The CHG charge indicator starts flashing The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed e f the indicator flashes quickly refer to Troubleshooting MI 97 ONCE THE BATT
106. or standard shooting conditions including backlit scenes The camcorder divides the picture into several areas and the light is measured in all of them to achieve the optimal exposure for the subject C CENT WEIGHT AVERAGE Averages the light metered from the entire screen giving more weight to the subject in the center SPOT Meters only the area within the spot AE point frame Use this setting to adjust the exposure to match the subject in the center of the screen FUNC 0025 e EVALUATIVE Desired option Histogram Display When viewing still images you can display the histogram and the icons of all the functions used at the time of recording Use the histogram as a reference to verify the correct exposure of the still image 8 az The area to the right of the histogram represents highlights and the left side represents shadows A still image whose histogram skews to the right is relatively bright while one whose histogram peaks to the left is relatively dark Pixel Count Shadows lt gt Highlights 66 O NOTES The histogram will appear also after recording a still image while reviewing it within the time set for the REVIEW option or immediately after recording it if REVIEW is set to QB OFF You can choose to turn off the histogram by pressing O 51 Capturing a Still Image from the Playback Scene You can capture as still images fr
107. ording high definition video With AVCHD specifications the video signal is recorded using MPEG 4 AVC H 264 compression and the audio signal is recorded in Dolby Digital Table of contents Introduction _ o 4 Enjoying High Definition Video with Your Camcorder 10 About this Manual 11 Getting to Know the Camcorder 11 Supplied Accessories 12 Components Guide 15 Screen Displays Preparations P 18 Getting Started 18 Charging the Battery Pack 19 Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories 22 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 23 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 23 The Button Mode or Flexible Recording 24 Operating Modes 24 Joystick and Joystick Guide 25 Using the Menus 27 First Time Settings 27 Setting the Date and Time 28 Changing the Language 28 Changing the Time Zone 29 Using a Memory Card 29 Recommended Memory Cards 30 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 30 GE Selecting the Memory for the Recordings 31 Initializing the Built In Memory GIW only or Memory Card Table of contents 32 Basic Recording 32 Shooting Video 33 Selecting the Video Quality 34 Zooming 34 Quick Start Function 35 Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded 36 Basic Playback 36 Playing Back the Video 37 Special Playback Modes 38 Selecting Scenes by Recording Date 39 Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline 40 Deleting Scenes 42 Advanced Functions 42 Cinema Mode Giving a Cin
108. ordings on a Computer Table of contents 80 Authoring High Definition AVCHD Discs and Photo DVDs 83 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder 84 Transferring Photos to a Computer Direct Transfer 86 Transfer Orders Additional Information 88 Appendix Menu Options Lists 88 FUNC Menu 90 Setup Menus 90 Camera Setup Digital Zoom Image Stabilizer etc 92 Memory Operations Initialization etc 93 Display Setup LCD Brightness Language etc 94 System Setup Speaker Volume Beep etc 96 Date Time Setup 97 Trouble 97 Troubleshooting 101 List of Messages 109 Do s and Don ts 109 Handling Precautions 112 Maintenance Others 113 Using the Camcorder Abroad 114 General Information 114 System Diagram 115 Optional Accessories 119 Specifications 122 Index Introduction About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon HF10 HF100 Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly refer to Troubleshooting 1 97 Conventions Used in this Manual e IMPORTANT Precautions related to the camcorder s operation eG NOTES Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures POINTS TO CHECK Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described e 1 Reference page number within this manual To complete some operations you will need to refer also to other instruction man
109. ory cards cLass or higher 1 Except for the EQ HIGH QUALITY 17 Mbps recording mode 2 On some memory cards you may not be able to record movies 29 Preparations Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder CO 31 Z 1 Turn off the camcorder 2 Open the LCD panel 3 Slide CARD OPEN toward the right to open the memory card slot cover 4 Insert the memory card straight with the label facing up all the way into the memory card slot until it clicks 5 Close the memory card slot cover e Pull the cover down until it clicks e Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD 1 Slide toward the right to open the memory card slot cover 2 Push the memory card once to release it When the memory card springs out pull it all the way out 3 Close the memory card slot cover Q IMPORTANT Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder CHD Selecting the Memory for the Recordings You can select to record your movies and still images in the built in memory or on the memory card The built in memory is the default media for recording both pej A FUNG LL 26 TO CHANGE THE MEDIA FOR RECORDING MOVIES EF MENU eto MEM
110. press 6 The trimming frame appears 3 Change the size of the trimming frame e Move the zoom lever toward T to shrink the frame and move it toward W to enlarge it Press GED to change the orientation of the frame portrait landscape e To cancel the trimming settings move the zoom lever toward W until the trimming frame disappears 4 Move AV lt gt the trimming frame to the area of the picture you want to print 5 Press to return to the print settings menu e The print area selected will be indicated by a green frame within the still image s thumbnail e To change other print settings and print the area you selected refer to steps 3 5 in Printing after Changing the Print Settings O 71 NOTES e The trimming settings apply to one image only e The trimming settings are canceled in the following cases When you turn off the camcorder When you disconnect the USB cable When you expand the trimming frame beyond its maximum size When you change the PAPER SIZE setting e You may not be able to set the trimming settings for a still image not recorded with this camcorder Print Orders You can mark in advance the still images you want to print and set the desired number of copies as a print order Later you can easily print out the print orders by connecting the camcorder to a PictBridge compatible printer V 69 You can set print orders for up to 998 still images 8 x24
111. r the day before to ensure a full charge e We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories First insert the supplied lithium button battery CR2025 into the wireless controller 1 Press the tab in the direction 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 19 Preparations TO USE THE WIRELESS CONTROLLER Accessories Fasten the grip belt e Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger and the START STOP button with your thumb e You can remove the grip belt and Point the wireless controller at the replace it with the supplied wrist camcorder s remote sensor when strap you press the buttons You can rotate the LCD panel 180 To REMOVE THE GRIP BELT degrees to use the wireless controller from the front of the camcorder O NOTES e The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight e f the wireless controller does not work check that WL REMOTE is not set to aa OFF 4 1 95 Otherwise replace the battery 1 Lift the padded handgrip s flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad 20 2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket
112. rademark Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC DOLBY AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd and Sony pe ITAL Corporation Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories STEREO CREATOR Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies This product is licensed under AT amp T patents for the MPEG 4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG 4 compliant video and or decoding MPEG 4 compliant video that was encoded only 1 for a personal and non commercial purpose or 2 by a video provider licensed under the AT amp T patents to provide MPEG 4 compliant video No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG 4 standard 124 DIE 300 Canon Canon Europa N V PO Box 2262 1180 EG Amstelveen the Netherlands Canon UK Ltd CCI Service Centre Unit 130 Centennial Park Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 3SE England Telephone 0870 241 2161 Canon Australia Pty Ltd Info Line 131383 www canon c
113. rames when the autofocus bar green will appear below it is locked in 183 mode screen markers both recording modes Manual audio level adjustment dB 40 12 0 M TLE E Audio level indicator Audio level adjustment bar Audio Recording Level 3 Adjust lt gt the audio level as necessary You can adjust the audio recording level e Push the joystick BP toward to or dggaguiit in or for an external raise the audio recording level or microphone You can display the audio push it 4 toward to lower it level indicator while recording e As a guideline adjust the audio pg recording level so that the audio 75 mM 24 level meter will go to the right of Manual Adjustment of the Audio the 12 dB mark only occasionally Recording Level 4 Press GED to save the setting and a Ba hide the joystick guide e The audio level selected will be 0 BMIC locked and the audio level Q adjustment bar will disappear from NEXT Y the indicator e During manual adjustment press GE and push the joystick A toward amp MIC to return the camcorder to automatic audio level 52 O NOTES e When the 0 dB mark turns red the sound may be distorted e f the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted activate the microphone attenuator A 90 e We recommend using headphones M 53 to check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording level or when the microphone attenuator is activated
114. rding a scene 1 Review the scene as described in the previous section 2 While reviewing the scene select gt the t icon and press 3 Select gt YES and press O NOTES e Avoid any other operations on the camcorder while the scene is being deleted e You will not be able to delete the last scene if after the scene was recorded you changed the operating mode or turned the camcorder off 35 Video Basic Playback Playing Back the Video PEP O ON OFF 1 Set the mode dial to G 2 Turn on the camcorder The scene index screen appears after a few seconds 3 Move AV lt gt the selection frame to the scene you want to play back When you have recorded a large number of scenes press lt lt or gt gt to move between index screen pages 4 Press or 6 amp 1 to begin the playback e Playback will start from the scene selected and continue until the end of the last scene recorded e Press again to pause the playback e Press Il to stop the playback and return to the scene index screen TO SELECT WHICH SCENES TO PLAY BACK After creating a playlist 0 55 you can switch between the original movies and the playlist you edited according to your choice GIA You can also switch between the scenes or playlist recorded in the built in memory and those recorded on the memory card 1 Inthe index screen move AW the orange selection frame to the tabs on th
115. recordings on the memory card LL 40 62 or reduce the number of scenes to copy LC 57 CANNOT EDIT Cannot move or delete original scenes or scenes in the playlist of the selected memory CANNOT EDIT CHECK THE CARD The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer Initialize the memory card with this camcorder LL 31 CANNOT ENTER THE STANDBY MODE NOW The camcorder cannot enter the standby mode if the remaining battery charge is too low CANNOT PLAY BACK There is a problem with the memory GIAL CANNOT PLAY BACK CANNOT ACCESS THE BUILT IN MEMORY There is a problem with the built in memory CANNOT PLAY BACK CHECK THE CARD There is a problem with the memory card Gm CANNOT PLAY THE MOVIES IN THE BUILT IN MEMORY INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE CAMCORDER The camcorder s built in memory was initialized using a computer Initialize the built in memory with this camcorder LL 31 CANNOT PLAY THE MOVIES ON THIS CARD Movies cannot be played back from a 64 MB or smaller memory card CANNOT PLAY THE MOVIES ON THIS CARD INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE CAMCORDER The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer Initialize the memory card with this camcorder LL 31 CANNOT RECORD There is a problem with the memory GIAL CANNOT RECORD MOVIES IN THE BUILT IN MEMORY The camcorder s built in memory was initialized using a computer Initialize the built in memory with this camcorder 0 31
116. rs You can set transfer orders for up to 998 still images e n29 Selecting Still Images to Transfer Transfer Order Set the transfer orders before connecting the camcorder to the computer GE Select in advance the memory from which you want to transfer still images M 61 FUNC 0109 25 1 Open the image selection screen By TRANSFER ORDER appears on the screen 2 Select lt gt the still image you want to mark with a transfer order 3 Press 7 to set the transfer order A checkmark v appears in the box next to the transfer order icon Press GED again to cancel the transfer order 86 4 Repeat steps 2 3 to mark additional images with transfer orders or press FUNC twice to close the menu TO TRANSFER THE STILL IMAGES MARKED WITH TRANSFER ORDERS Connect the camcorder to the computer and select k gt TRANSFER ORDERS in the transfer menu M 85 Erasing All Transfer Orders FUNC 0026 EF MENU 279 MEMORY OPER ERASE ALL amp ORD YES 87 Additional Information This chapter contains troubleshooting advice screen messages handling and maintenance tips and other information Appendix Menu Options Lists Menu items not available appear grayed out in the FUNC menu or in black in the setup menus For details about how to select an item refer to Using the Menus QQ 25 For details about each function see the re
117. s again to return to the index screen 39 Video Interval between frames Recording date and time Scene length Current scene Total number of scenes TIMELINE Oe Frame selected for start of playback Page slidebar Timeline ruler 2 Select lt gt the playback starting point from the timeline ruler 3 Press GED to begin the playback TO SELECT ANOTHER SCENE Move AV the orange selection frame to the large thumbnail and change lt gt the scene TO MOVE BETWEEN TIMELINE RULER PAGES Move AV the orange selection frame to the slidebar below the ruler and display lt gt the previous next 5 frames in the scene TO CHANGE THE INTERVAL BETWEEN FRAMES Desired interval Deleting Scenes You can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping Deleting scenes also allows you to free up space on the memory Ce m 24 Deleting a Single Scene or All Scenes from a Selected Date Options ALL SCENES THIS DATE Deletes all the scenes recorded on the same day as the selected scene ONE SCENE Deletes only the selected scene FUNC 00 25 1 Select AV lt gt the scene you want to delete or a scene recorded on the date you want to delete GE Select in advance the memory from which you want to delete scenes M 36 2 Delete the scene s lt DELETE Desired option YES OK 40 Deleting All Scenes GE Sele
118. s help you to control difficult lighting conditions Aa HTC 100 HDMI Cable Use this cable to connect the camcorder to i an external device using an all digital ce connection allowing you to enjoy playback at the highest quality This cable sends both video and audio signals DM 100 Directional Stereo Microphone 5 This highly sensitive super directional ovat uot microphone attaches to the camcorder s mini advanced shoe It can be used as directional microphone monaural or stereo microphone Shoulder Strap You can attach a shoulder strap for more security and portability 117 Additional Information SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you use Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand accessories or products bearing the same mark o N CBN Oj m E KS Dy 118 Specifications HF10 HF100 System Recording System Size of Video Recordings Size of Still Images Movies AVCHD Video compression MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio compression Dolby Digital 2ch Still images DCF Design rule for camera system compatible with Exif Ver 2 2 and with DPOF Still image compression JPEG Super Fine Fine Normal FXP mode 1920 x 1080 pixels Other recording modes 1440 x 1080 pixels ION mode 2048 x 1536 1920 x 1080 1440 x 1080 640
119. so select VIVID NR and VIVID NR Ly Number of Copies Select 1 99 copies Printing multiple images on the same sheet 2 UP 4 UP etc When using Canon printers you can print the same still image multiple times on the same sheet of paper Use the following table as a guideline for the recommended number of copies depending on the 7 PAPER SIZE setting PAPER SIZE gt CREDITCARD 9 x 13 cm 10 x 14 8 cm A4 Canon printer J Inkjet printers E E 1 SELPHY DS 2 4 9or 16 4 SELPHY CP ES 2 4 or 8 2 or 4 2 or 4 1 You can also use the special sticker sheets 2 With the 8 UP setting you can also use the special sticker sheets SELPHY CP When you use the wide sized photo paper with the DEFAULT setting you can also use 2 UP or 4 UP 1 Photos Trimming settings LL 73 Paper settings Current paper settings paper size paper type and page layout TRIMMING Es PRINT CANCEL Number of copies L Print effect Date printing 3 In the print settings menu select AV lt gt the setting you want to change and press 6 4 Select AV the desired setting option and press 6 5 Select AV lt gt PRINT and press 67 e Printing starts The print settings menu disappears when the printing is completed e To continue printing select lt gt another still image TO CANCEL THE PRINTING 1 Press 67 while printing 2 Select 4 OK and press
120. ssary On the computer you can neatly organize all your video recordings into albums and add comments for quick and easy searches you can also edit scenes convert and resize them to upload them to your Web site or to take with you on your portable video player and more For details about the functions available refer to the software s instruction manual PDF file For details about installing the software refer to PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE nstallation Guide 80 Saving your Recordings without a Computer The following options are also available if you prefer to save your recordings without having to use a computer e Use the optional DW 100 DVD Burner to create high definition AVCHD discs of your movies and Photo DVDs of your still images m 80 e Connect the camcorder to an external recording device DVD or HDD recorder VCR etc to save standard definition copies of your movies m 83 ge IMPORTANT When the camcorder is connected to a computer Do not access change or delete folders and files in the camcorder directly from the computer as this may result in permanent data loss Always back up your recordings to the computer and restore the backup files to the camcorder using only the supplied software ImageMixer 3 Authoring High Definition AVCHD Discs and Photo DVDs You can connect the camcorder to the optional DW 100 DVD Burner to create high definition DVD discs AVCHD specifications This way you c
121. tery pack Battery information 17 Changing Sr da 18 Remaining charge indicator 17 Beach recording program 43 Beep MP eee 95 Built in backup battery 111 Calendar display 38 Cine Mode recording program 42 COMPONENT OUT terminal 77 Condensation 113 Connections to external devices 77 Continuous shooting 64 Copying Movies aaa 57 Stil images eo secs se nai enu Ei 68 D Data code gffBRED 51 93 Date andtime 05 27 Date format 96 Daylight saving time 28 Time zone A 28 Deleting Erasing Movies Nn 35 40 56 Still images 60 62 Digital effects 50 Direct pipa SA 69 Direct transfer SRA 84 DivctmMmodS Sr aE 64 DVD authoring lt aw 80 LE EASYMOde ay wwe eee 23 Error messages 101 Expoaffl eee 46 Fireworks recording program 43 PC ayam ma ee ete ds a aac NADA i 63 Focus Assist functions 47 91 Focus priority 91 Manual o ac 0 ead oven ewe we on 47 91 Frame Fale aaa oes bee ease eek 42 91 FUNC menu 2000 ee ee 25 88 KI HDMI OUT mini terminal 77 79 Headphones aaa 53 CED only 122 EE Power sa
122. the battery pack J 18 Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly Abnormal characters appear on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time If the problem still persists disconnect the power source and press the RESET button with a pointed item Pressing the RESET button resets all settings Video noise appears on screen When using the camcorder close to devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields plasma TVs cellular phones etc keep a distance between the camcorder and these devices Horizontal bands appear on the screen This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors when recording under some types of fluorescent mercury or sodium lamps To reduce the symptoms set the camcorder to mode This is nota malfunction 99 Additional Information Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels When recording near loud sounds such as fireworks shows or concerts sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels Activate the microphone attenuator or adjust the audio recording level manually 1 52 The picture is displayed correctly but there is no sound from the built in speaker Speaker volume is turned off Adjust the volume LZ 38 If the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder disconnect it A rattling can be heard from the camcorder The internal lens fixture can mov
123. the built in memory a0 only or memory card with this camcorder Q 31 MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO RECORD MOVIES ON THIS CARD You may not be able to record movies on a memory card without a Speed Class rating Replace the memory card with one rated Speed Class 2 or higher NAMING ERROR The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Set IMG NUMBERS to RESET A 95 and erase all the images on the memory card or initialize it 103 Additional Information NEED TO RECOVER FILES FROM THE CARD CHANGE THE POSITION OF THE CARD S LOCK SWITCH This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was accidentally interrupted while the camcorder was writing to the memory card and later the position of the card s LOCK switch was changed to prevent erasure Change the position of the LOCK switch Q 111 NO CARD There is no memory card in the camcorder NO IMAGES There are no still images to play back NO SCENES There are no scenes recorded in the memory selected NOT AVAILABLE IN MODE You pressed a button that cannot be used in mode while the button s blue light is on Press the button to set the camcorder to flexible recording mode PROCESS CANCELED The process was canceled following user intervention REACHED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SCENES The maximum number of scenes has been reached Delete some recordings LL 40 62 to free some space GIAL READING THE BUILT IN MEMO
124. tion Changing the operating mode between recording record pause f playback gt takes longer than usual When the memory contains a large number of scenes some operations may take longer than usual Back up your recordings 1A 80 and initialize the memory 1A 31 Reviewing the last scene recorded takes longer than usual When the memory contains a large number of scenes some operations may take longer than usual Back up your recordings 1A 80 and initialize the memory LO 31 Cannot record a still image In mode You cannot record a still image if simultaneous recording FUNC menu is set to STILL I REC OFF QA 65 or if either the digital zoom QA 90 or a digital effect LX 50 is activated Playback Cannot add scenes to the playlist You cannot add more than 999 scenes to the playlist You may not be able to add scenes to the playlist if they were recorded or edited using another device Cannot delete a scene You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using another device Deleting scenes takes longer than usual When the memory contains a large number of scenes some operations may take longer than usual Back up your recordings IA 80 and initialize the memory Q2 31 Cannot erase a still image The still image is protected Remove the protection A 67 98 Indicators and Onscreen Displays qZ lights up in red Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the
125. to disassemble or modify it Do not drop it or subject it to shocks Do not get it wet e Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use Contact with metallic objects may cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack e Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth Long term storage e Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 C e To extend the battery life of the battery pack discharge it completely before storing it e Charge and discharge all your battery packs fully at least once a year Regarding the use of non Canon battery packs e For your safety battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs will not be charged even if you attach them to this camcorder or to the optional CG 800E Battery Charger e We recommend using genuine Canon battery packs bearing the intelligent Li ion Battery mark e f you attach to the camcorder battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs will appear and the remaining battery time will not be displayed Memory Card e We recommend backing up the recordings on the memory card onto your computer Data may be corrupted or lost due to memory card defects or exposure to static electricity Canon makes no warranties for corrupted or lost data Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt Do not use memory cards in places s
126. uals This will be indicated with the following icons and the name of the relevant chapter or section Refer to the Digital Video Software instruction manual included as a PDF file in the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD ROM Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW 100 DVD Burner e CHO Text that applies only to the model s shown in the icon e The following terms are used in this manual When not specified as memory card or built in memory the term memory by itself refers to both Gi only Scene refers to one movie unit from the point you press the START STOP button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording Photo and still image are used interchangeably with the same meaning e The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera Unless indicated otherwise illustrations and menu icons refer to the TO FUNC A 32 Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a button frame _ _ Fc For example FUNC EF MENU 9 q DISPLAY SETUP Brackets and capital letters are used to refer to LANGUAGES menu options as they are displayed on screen In T language tables in this manual the default value is shown in i boldface For example ON OFF Buttons and switches to be operated 10 Supplied Accessories CA 570 Compact Power Ad
127. ubject to strong magnetic fields Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature Do not disassemble bend drop or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them to water Check the direction before inserting the memory card Forcing a memory card into the slot if it is not correctly 110 oriented may damage the memory card or the camcorder Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card SD SDHC memory cards have a physical switch to prevent writing on the card so as to avoid the accidental erasure of the card s content To write protect the memory card set the switch to the LOCK position So SD Memory Card LOCK switch Built in Rechargeable Lithium Battery The camcorder has a built in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date time and other settings The built in lithium battery is recharged while you use the camcorder however it will become totally discharged if you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months To recharge the built in lithium battery Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder and leave it connected for 24 hours with the camcorder off Lithium Button Battery WARNING e The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled Do not disassemble modify immerse in water heat above 100 C or incinerate the battery Replace with a CR2025 battery made by Panasonic Hitach
128. ve aaa aa 32 Print order EP TETE 73 Image effects a ee a Print share button 70 85 Image stabilizer 91 Printing still images 69 Index pagbagal AA 36 61 Protecting still images 67 Initializing the memory 31 KI Quick Start function 34 JOYST CK ace ane cue GAD carte dent aaa a 24 Joystick guide 0000s 24 PR Recording Movies Sn NG 32 Language l9 28 Stillimages o o c 58 LCD jag baal crocs crs a 1G 22 Recording mode 33 Light metering mode 66 Recording programs 42 43 Recording time s sd 33 M Remote sensor a0 20 Magnifying a still image 62 RESET 0057 99 Maintefance FEE 112 Reviewing Manual exposure adjustment 46 Movies Record review 35 ia Sa 93 Still images Review 91 Memory Ca NG MABED 110 MIC terminal 000 000 eee 54 Miggaghone a dU P Screen icons 15 Microphone attenuator 52 SD SDHC memory card 79 pin O shoe a p Searching scenes by date 38 Mini video light 45 Selecting the memory for playback 36 61 UN for recording 30 Night recording program 43 Selftimer
129. will change to white and the exposure will be locked e If you operate the zoom during exposure lock the brightness of the image may change e During exposure lock press F and push the joystick A toward EXP again to return the camcorder to automatic exposure Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects In such case focus manually e Reflective surfaces e Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines e Fast moving subjects e Through wet windows e Night scenes m O 4 POINTS TO CHECK QO 24 Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure FOCUS a a NEXTY 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press GED to display it If FOCUS does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick W toward NEXT to display it 2 Push the joystick A toward FOCUS MF appears 3 Push the joystick lt or gt once to verify if the image is focused The center of the screen will be magnified to help you focus more easily You can also turn off the focus assist function M 91 47 Video 4 Adjust lt gt the focus as necessary 5 Press e The focus will be locked e During focus lock press 6 amp 1 and push the joystick A toward FOCUS again to return the camcorder to autofocus Infinity Focus Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains
130. y those still images that have not yet been transferred to the computer E TRANSFER ORDERS Transfers still images marked with transfer orders 1 86 Manual Transfer Options You can select the still image s to transfer C gt SELECT amp TRANSFER Select the still image s to transfer G3 WALLPAPER Select a still image and set it as your computer s desktop background 85 External Connections 5 PIO DIRECT TRANSFER E ALL IMAGES ite NEW IMAGES TRANSFER ORDERS SELECT amp TRANSFER WALLPAPER AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONS Select AV a transfer option and press D e The camcorder returns to the transfer menu once the transfer is completed e To cancel the transfer select lt p gt CANCEL and press CE Or press FUNC MANUAL TRANSFER OPTIONS 1 Select AV a transfer option and press 2 Select lt p the image you wish to transfer and press e C gt SELECT amp TRANSFER Repeat this step to select other still images to transfer e The button will flash while the images are being transferred 3 Press to return to the transfer menu O NOTES When the camcorder is connected to the computer and the image selection screen is displayed press to return to the transfer menu Transfer Orders You can mark in advance the still images you want to transfer to the computer as transfer orde
131. yback af Slow reverse playback i Frame advance il Frame reverse 13 Remaining recording time When there is no more free space on the memory sm2 END built in memory GIA only or O END memory card will be displayed and the recording will stop 14 84 Remaining battery time 100 75 50 25 0 jam gt E DA EL D2 E DA FA e The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage of the full charge of the battery pack The remaining recording playback time of the battery pack is displayed in minutes next to the icon e When 7 is displayed in red replace the battery pack with a fully charged one e When you attach an empty battery pack the power may turn off without displaying 4 e Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately e When the camcorder is off press to display the charge status of a battery pack The Intelligent System will display the charge status as a percentage and the remaining recording time in minutes for 5 seconds If the battery pack is exhausted the battery information may not be displayed G5 Number of still images available Z inred No card o in green 6 or more images Gd in yellow 1 to 5 images Hd inred No more images can be recorded e When viewing the still images the display will always be in green e Depending on the recording c
132. ystem mark the camcorder will communicate with the battery and display the remaining usage time accurate to 1 minute You can only use and charge these battery packs with camcorders and chargers compatible with Intelligent System CG 800E Battery Charger Use the battery charger to charge the battery packs Charging Times The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack Battery pack gt BP 808 BP 809 BP 819 Charging conditions Using the camcorder 155 min 155 min 275 min Using the CG 800E Battery Charger 105 min 105 min 190 min 115 Additional Information Recording and Playback Times The recording and playback times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to recording mode and charging recording or playback conditions The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold surroundings when using the brighter screen settings etc Using a memory card Recording mode gt Battery pack FXP XP SP LP Usage timey Maximum recording time 80 min 90 min 90 min 90 min aig te Typical recording time 50 min 55 min 55 min 55 min Playback time 110 min 115 min 115 min 115 min Maximum recording time 165 min 180 min 180 min 180 min BP 819 Typical recording time 105 min 110 min 110 min 110 min Playback time 225 min 230 min 235 min 235 min CE

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