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Canon 3568B001 - VIXIA HF S10 Camcorder, Instruction Manual

The Canon 3568B001 - VIXIA HF S10 Camcorder comes with an extensive Instruction Manual, providing users with all the necessary information to maximize the potential of this high-quality camcorder. This manual is available for free download from manualshive.com, allowing users to access it easily for a seamless user experience.

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Setup Menus

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 Camera Setup 1

[Frame Rate]:

 Selects the frame rate to be used when recording.

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 PF30]: 30 frames per second, progressive. Use this frame rate to 

easily edit your recordings, for example, to post them on the Web. 

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Setting options

[Transfer Orders]

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[Individual Photos], [Selected Photos], 
[Remove All]

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[Rotate]

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[Delete]

[All Scenes], [All Scenes (this date)], 
[This Scene], [Selected Scenes]

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[All Scenes], [This Scene]

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[No], [Yes]

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[All Photos], [This Photo], 
[Selected Photos]

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[Scene Search]

[Calendar Screen], [Date Selection]

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[Scenes with Faces]

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Setting options

 

[Rec Media 

for Movies]

[Built-in Mem.]

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[Rec Media 

for Photos]

[Built-in Mem.]

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PF24]

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Tone]

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Summary of Contents for 3568B001 - VIXIA HF S10 Camcorder

Page 1: ...PUB DIM 0909 000 English Français Español HD Camcorder Inst struction Manual HD Camcorder Instruction Manual Caméscope HD Manuel d instruction Videocámara HD Manual de Instrucciones COPY ...

Page 2: ...rference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receivin...

Page 3: ...CING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle...

Page 4: ...o qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 13 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the prod...

Page 5: ... the antenna is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection t...

Page 6: ... Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 32 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety che...

Page 7: ...poration 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 x v Color and the x v Color logo are trademarks HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation ...

Page 8: ...deo recordings of unparalleled high quality fine detail and lifelike vivid colors How does full high definition compare with standard definition TV broadcasts Approximately 6 times the number of pixels More than twice the number of scanning lines Full HD 1080 refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high definition video composed of 1 080 vertical pixels scanning lines Capture the finest detail l...

Page 9: ...ally useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording Face Detection With face detection 72 have the camcorder automatically detect people s faces and use this information to adjust the focus and set the best exposure and color control settings for beautiful videos and photos Video Snapshot Discover a new fun way to shoot video with video snapshot scenes 65 Shoot short approx 4 secon...

Page 10: ...er to the instruction manual of your TV or digital video recorder You can play back AVCHD discs of your recordings created using the optional DW 100 DVD Burner 126 on the DVD Burner itself or on AVCHD compatible DVD players or Blu ray Disc players5 4 Depending on the device used correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD compatible In such case play back the recordings on the...

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Page 12: ...Accessories 31 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 33 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 33 Operating Modes 35 Joystick and Joystick Guide 35 Using the Menus 38 First Time Settings 38 Setting the Date and Time 39 Changing the Language 39 Changing the Time Zone 40 Using a Memory Card 40 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 41 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 42 S...

Page 13: ... 60 Special Scene Recording Programs 62 Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture 64 Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings 64 Mini Video Light 65 Video Snapshot 68 Pre recording Function 69 Self Timer 70 Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction 71 Manual Focus Adjustment 72 Face Detection 74 White Balance 76 Image Effects 77 Digital Effects 78 On Screen Displays...

Page 14: ...tos 97 Deleting Photos 99 Magnifying Photos during Playback 100 Additional Functions 100 Flash 102 Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 103 Taking Photos while Recording Movies Simultaneous Recording 104 Light Metering Mode 104 Slideshow 105 Rotating Photos 105 Histogram Display 106 Capturing Photos from the Playback Scene 107 Protecting Photos 108 Copying Photos 111 Printing Pho...

Page 15: ...ecordings to an External Video Recorder 131 Transferring Photos to a Computer Direct Transfer 135 Transfer Orders Additional Information 137 Appendix Menu Options Lists 137 FUNC Menu 140 Setup Menus 152 Trouble 152 Troubleshooting 157 List of Messages 167 Do s and Don ts 167 Handling Precautions 172 Maintenance Others 173 Using the Camcorder Abroad 174 General Information 174 System Diagram 175 Op...

Page 16: ...own in the icon 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 Scene refers to one movie unit from the point you press the button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera Unless indicated otherwise illu...

Page 17: ...e 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 34 FUNC FUNC In this manual indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is not available For a detailed explanation refer to Operating Modes 33 In this manual the arrow...

Page 18: ...essories are supplied with the camcorder XCA 570 Compact Power Adapter incl power cord BP 807 Battery PackW XWL D88 Wireless Controller incl CR2025 lithium button battery STV 250N Stereo Video CableW Yellow Red White plugs XCTC 100 S Component Cable Red Green Blue plugs IFC 400PCU USB CableW COPY ...

Page 19: ...e for managing editing and playing back movies DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD ROM and Installation Guide Soft ware for saving managing and printing photos Music Data CD ROM Contains music files that can be used as back ground music during playback The music files on this CD ROM are for exclusive use with the supplied PIXELA applications Music Transfer Utility and ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools For mo...

Page 20: ...utton 26 CUSTOM dial 85 CUSTOM button 85 Memory card slot cover Memory card slot 41 BATTERY RELEASE switch 28 ACCESS indicator 44 93 Strap mount 30 Grip belt 30 COMPONENT OUT terminal 120 122 USB terminal 120 123 HDMI OUT terminal 120 121 MIC terminal 84 Stereo microphone R 80 Mini video light 64 Flash 100 Instant AF sensor 142 Left side view Front view Right side view COPY ...

Page 21: ...oystick 35 FUNC button 36 137 play pause button 49 START STOP button 44 stop button 49 Zoom out W wide angle button 47 PLAYLIST button 87 Zoom in T telephoto button 47 camera play button 34 Mini advanced shoe 83 Pop up flash 100 and mini video light 64 Zoom lever 47 PHOTO button 93 ON OFF CHG charge indicator Green ON Orange Standby 48 Red Charging 27 POWER button Back view Top view LCD panel COPY...

Page 22: ...ck to find it Tripod socket 167 START STOP button 44 FUNC button 36 137 MENU button 36 140 PLAYLIST button 87 Navigation buttons frame reverse button 50 fast reverse button 50 play button 49 pause button 49 stop button 49 PHOTO button 93 Zoom buttons 47 SET button frame advance button 50 fast forward button 50 DISP on screen display button 54 78 Bottom view COPY ...

Page 23: ...Instant AF 142 MF Manual focus 71 Remaining battery time 26 While recording during playback Scene counter hours minutes seconds In record pause mode Total number of scenes Remaining recording time On the memory card In the built in memory Image stabilizer 143 24F progressive frame rate 26 64 Face detection 72 Wind screen off 143 x v Color 141 Audio level indicator 80 Assist functions 144 Mini adva...

Page 24: ...rive mode 102 Photo quality size 94 Self timer 69 Number of available photos On the memory card In the built in memory Camcorder shake warning 143 AF frame 142 Focus and exposure lock 93 Flash 100 Playing Movies During Playback Data code 78 145 Scene number Joystick guide 35 COPY ...

Page 25: ...Photos Histogram 105 Current photo Total number of photos Photo number 149 Protected photo mark 107 Date and time of recording Manual focus 71 File size Manual exposure 70 Photo size 94 Aperture value 62 Shutter speed 62 COPY ...

Page 26: ...t be indicated accurately 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 Remaining recording time When there is no more free space on the memory End built in memo...

Page 27: ...ct the power cord to the compact power adapter 2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder s DC IN terminal 4 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 5 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off If the camcorder was on the green ON OF...

Page 28: ...ging 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 recom mended for use with this camcorder To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating do not con nect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships DC...

Page 29: ...button battery into the wire less 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 To use the wireless controller Point the wireless controller at the camcorder s remote sensor when you press the buttons You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controll...

Page 30: ...se replace the battery Accessories Fasten the grip belt Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger and the button with your thumb To attach a shoulder strap Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap START STOP COPY ...

Page 31: ...ontroller from the front NOTES About the LCD screen The screen is produced using extremely high pre cision manufacturing techniques with more than 99 99 of the pixels operating to specification Less than 0 01 of the pixels may occasion ally 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 When recording i...

Page 32: ... to its previous brightness setting NOTES The LCD backlight does not affect the brightness of the recordings Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the bat tery pack You can further adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the LCD Brightness setting 147 or dim it with the LCD Screen Dimmer setting 147 to use in places where the light from the LCD screen can be a nuis...

Page 33: ...tart 48 video snapshot 65 Operating mode Camera mode dial Onscreen icon Operation Dual Shot Record video and take photos easily letting the camcorder take care of all the settings Great for beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings Easy recording of movies and photos 44 93 Flexible recording Use one of the dedicated recording modes to enjoy full access to the m...

Page 34: ...th the settings For example you can use the Special Scene recording programs 60 to set at once all the optimal settings to match special recording conditions Playback For playback the camcorder s operating mode is determined by the position of the camera mode dial and the Camera Play button Press to switch between camera recording mode and play back mode NOTES When switching to a playback mode the...

Page 35: ...e will minimize after 2 seconds When the joystick guide is minimized you can still adjust or turn on off the selected func tion you can also maximize the joystick guide to select another function or hide it altogether Using the Menus Many of the camcorder s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing In mode menus cannot be accessed and except for a few exceptions most menu s...

Page 36: ... With some settings you will need to make further selections and or press Follow the additional operation guides that will appear on the screen such as the icon small arrows etc 4 Press to save the settings and close the menu You can press to close the menu at any time Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 1 Press 2 Select Menu and press to open the setup menus You can also hold pressed down fo...

Page 37: ...ume settings need to be adjusted by pushing the joystick 6 Press You can press to close the menu at any time NOTES A small font size is used in menu screens so you can see all options and current settings in one screen You can enlarge the font size by setting Font Size to Large but you may have to scroll down to find some menu options and only the icons of the current settings will be displayed FU...

Page 38: ...close the setup screen NOTES 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 In such case recharge the built in lithium battery 170 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 dat...

Page 39: ...ns on the camcorder and will not change regardless of the language selected Changing the Time Zone Change the time zone to match your location The default setting is New York To set the home time zone Menu Time Zone DST Your local time zone When you travel select the icon and select the time zone that matches the local time at your destination To adjust for daylight saving time select the area nam...

Page 40: ...c Toshiba and SanDisk We recommend using memory cards with a Speed Class 4 or higher 1 Movies cannot be recorded when the recording mode is set to MXP 24 Mbps or FXP 17 Mbps 2 Depending on the memory card used it may not be possible to record movies Memory card Capacity SD Speed Class Recording movies SD memory cards 64 MB or less 128 MB or more 1 2 1 or higher SDHC memory cards Over 2 GB 1 or hig...

Page 41: ...to the memory card slot until it clicks 4 Close the memory card slot cover Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted IMPORTANT Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a mal function of the camcorder Be sure to insert the memory card as described in step 3 NOTES To remove the me...

Page 42: ...uality photos currently in use Initializing the Built in Memory 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 only to permanently delete all the recordings it contains At the time of purchase the built in memory comes pre initial ized and contains music files for use as background mu...

Page 43: ...ternal device 125 When the memory is initialized music files will be erased as well Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to transfer music files from the supplied Music Data CD ROM to the camcorder For details refer to the Music Transfer Utility Software Guide PDF file The Music Data CD ROM includes also extra music tracks that were not pre installed in the built in memory Power the ca...

Page 44: ...ry You can set the memory card as the recording media for movies 42 3 Press to begin recording Press again to pause the recording You can also press on the LCD panel When you have finished recording 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off 2 Turn off the camcorder 3 Close the LCD panel IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may...

Page 45: ...CD backlight 31 or adjust the brightness of the LCD screen 147 accordingly Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode The camcorder offers 5 recording modes Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the memory Select MXP or FXP mode for better movie quality select LP mode for longer recording times The table on page 46 gives approximate recording times Standard Play 7...

Page 46: ...bout 170 MB of music files Recording mode MXP FXP XP SP LP Memory 32 GB Built in memory 2 hr 55 min 4 hr 10 min 5 hr 45 min 9 hr 35 min 12 hr 15 min 4 GB Memory card 20 min 30 min 40 min 1 hr 10 min 1 hr 30 min 8 GB Memory card 40 min 1 hr 1 hr 25 min 2 hr 20 min 3 hr 16 GB Memory card 1 hr 25 min 2 hr 5 min 2 hr 50 min 4 hr 45 min 6 hr 5 min 32 GB Memory card 2 hr 55 min 4 hr 10 min 5 hr 45 min 9...

Page 47: ...p at least 1 m 3 3 ft away from the subject At full wide angle you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm 0 39 in In or mode you can also set Zoom Speed 141 to one of three constant speeds 3 is the fastest 1 the slowest When Zoom Speed is set to Variable When you use the T and W buttons on the wireless controller or LCD panel the zoom speed will be constant at Speed 3 The zoom speed will be faste...

Page 48: ...ck green and the camcorder is ready to record IMPORTANT Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode while the ON OFF CHG indicator is lit in orange NOTES The camcorder will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing or while a menu is being displayed The camcorder may also not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the mem...

Page 49: ... scene thumbnails and browse through index pages then return to select the desired scene 4 Press or to begin the playback Playback will start from the scene selected and continue until the end of the last scene recorded Press again to pause the playback Press to stop the playback and return to the index screen Adjusting the Volume 1 During playback open the joystick guide 2 Select the top row 3 Ad...

Page 50: ...form the following operation during normal playback Repeat to increase the playback speed to approximately 5x 15x 60x the normal speed Camcorder Open the joystick guide Select the middle row Push the joystick toward or Wireless controller Press or Slow playback Perform the following operation during playback pause Repeat to increase the playback speed 1 8 1 4 the normal speed Camcorder Open the jo...

Page 51: ...ss on the camcorder or on the wireless controller The camcorder will return to its initial mode playback or playback pause NOTES 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 Selecting what Recordings to Play Back From the index screen you can use the tabs on the top of th...

Page 52: ...recordings you made on a particular date for example to find all the movies you shot during a special event You can also search for scenes that con tain people s faces Selecting from the Calendar Screen 1 Open the original movies index screen You can select the original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card 51 You can press to open the index screen for video snapshot scenes 65 2 Open...

Page 53: ...he List of Recordings 1 Open the original movies index screen You can select the original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card 51 You can press to open the index screen for video snapshot scenes 65 2 Open the list of recordings Scene Search Date Selection The list of recordings displays all dates in which recordings were made An orange selection frame appears on the day The thumbnai...

Page 54: ...index screen will display only those scenes that contain people s faces 3 Select the scene you want to play back NOTES You can press to return to the normal index screen at any time Selecting the Playback Starting Point If you have a very long scene you may want to start playing back the scene from a certain point You can use the movie timeline to break the scene to segments at fixed time interval...

Page 55: ...screen 3 Select the playback starting point from the timeline ruler 4 Press to begin the playback To select another scene Move the orange selection frame to the large thumbnail and select another scene To move between timeline ruler pages Move the orange selection frame to the slidebar below the ruler and display the previous next 5 frames in the scene To change the interval between frames Desired...

Page 56: ...aken from the scene every time the main subject detected by the camcorder changed Press to return to the Scenes with Faces index screen 3 Select the playback starting point from the segment ruler 4 Press to begin the playback You can select another scene and move between segment ruler pages in the same way as in the movie timeline screen 55 NOTES For a single scene up to 100 segments changes in ma...

Page 57: ...to display the index screen You can select the original movies or photos in the built in memory or on the memory card 51 You can press to open the index screen for video snapshot scenes 65 2 Open the selection screen Select Individual Scenes or Individual Photos The selection screen appears 3 Move between the scenes or photos in the index screen and press to select an individual scene photo A chec...

Page 58: ...original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card 51 You can press to open the index screen for video snapshot scenes 65 2 Select the scene you want to delete or a scene recorded on the date you want to delete This step is not necessary to delete all scenes or previously selected scenes FUNC FUNC 33 All Scenes Deletes all the scenes All Scenes this date Deletes all the scenes recorded o...

Page 59: ...ng them 125 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 camcorder s operating mode NOTES Deleting a scene from the original index screen also deletes that scene from the playlist 87 To delete all movies and make all ...

Page 60: ... 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 Fireworks To avoid camcorder blur blur due to the camcorder moving we recommend using a tripod In mode slower shutter speeds are used so blur is more likely to occur Stabilize the camcorder for example by mounting it on a tripod Portrait Sp...

Page 61: ...rts To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf Night To record in low light situations Snow To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed Beach To record on a sunny beach without the subject being underexposed Sunset To record sunsets in vibrant colors Spotlight To record spotlit scenes Fireworks To record fireworks COPY ...

Page 62: ... to save the setting and close the menu 33 Programmed AE The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject Shutter Priority AE Set the shutter speed value The cam corder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value Use faster shutter speeds to record subjects moving quickly use slower shutter speeds to add motion blur emphasizing...

Page 63: ... depending on the initial zoom position When setting a numeric value aperture or shutter speed the number displayed will flash if the aperture value or shutter speed is not appropri ate for the recording conditions In such case select a different value During exposure lock the aperture value shutter speed cannot be changed Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the expos...

Page 64: ...te PF24 Mini Video Light You can turn on the mini video light to shoot video or take photos in dark places 1 Open the joystick guide 2 Select Video Light and press The mini video light pops up and appears on the screen Press again to turn the mini video light off and gently press the pop up mini video light to close it NOTES We recommend not using the mini video light while the optional Wide conve...

Page 65: ...Record a series of short scenes and combine them with music to add a new level of enjoyment to your movies By changing the background music you can give your scenes an entirely new feel Recording Video Snapshot Scenes 1 Press The button s blue light will turn on and a blue border appears on the screen 2 Press The camcorder records for about 4 seconds the blue frame serves as a visual progress bar ...

Page 66: ... a music track and press twice You can press to listen to the track selected Press to stop the playback Select Off to play back the video snapshot scenes with their original sound 4 Back in the index screen select the scene from which to start playback 5 Press or to begin the video snapshot playback set to the background music selected Press to stop the playback Press again to return to the normal...

Page 67: ... if the camcorder is switched to playback mode or if the camera mode dial is set to The Music Data CD ROM includes also extra music tracks that were not pre installed in the built in memory Transfer music files to the same memory that contains the video snapshot scenes you want to play back When music files are transferred to the built in memory only or to a memory card after repeatedly recording ...

Page 68: ...is activated the camcorder will not emit any notifi cation sounds The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds prior to pressing if the button was pressed within 3 seconds of having turned on pre recording or having finished the previous recording The thumbnail displayed in the movie index screen is based on when was pressed Any of the following actions will deactivate the pre recording functi...

Page 69: ...camcorder will record the photo after a 10 second countdown The countdown appears on the screen 2 seconds when using the wireless controller NOTES Once the countdown has begun any of the following actions will cancel the self timer Pressing when recording movies or fully when recording photos Setting the camcorder to standby mode Changing the camcorder s operating mode Turning off the camcorder 33...

Page 70: ...tment indicator and the neutral value 0 appear on the screen The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will vary depending on the initial brightness of the picture If you operate the zoom the brightness of the image may change 3 Adjust the the brightness of the image as required then hide the joystick guide The exposure adjustment indicator will change to white and t...

Page 71: ...joystick guide 2 Select Focus and press The current focus is locked and MF appears 3 Push the joystick or 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 144 When face detection 72 is activated instead of the center of the picture the camcorder will magnify the face of the person identif...

Page 72: ...F and the camcorder returns to manual focus Face Detection You can have the camcorder automatically detect people s faces and use this information to adjust the focus and set the best exposure and color control settings for beautiful videos and photos When there are a number of people in the picture one person with the white face frame will be determined to be the main subject You can also select ...

Page 73: ...al examples include Faces that appear at the edges of the picture Faces extremely small large dark or bright in relation to the overall picture Faces turned to the side at a diagonal or partially hidden Face detection cannot be used when the shutter speed used is slower than 1 30 1 24 if the frame rate is set to PF24 or when the digital zoom is activated at more than 40x zoom dark blue area on the...

Page 74: ...procedure 33 Automatic The camcorder automatically sets the white bal ance for natural looking colors Daylight To record outdoors on a bright day Shade To record in shaded places Cloudy To record on a cloudy day Tungsten To record under tungsten and tungsten type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting Fluorescent To record under warm white cool white or warm white type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting...

Page 75: ...illuminated place Turn off the digital zoom 142 Reset the white balance when the lighting conditions change Depending on the light source may keep flashing The result will still be better than with Automatic 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...

Page 76: ...se the menu 33 Image Effect Off Records with no image enhancing effects Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation Neutral Tones down the contrast and color saturation Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines 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 clos...

Page 77: ...ected fader in record pause mode then press to start recording with a fade in Activate the selected fader while recording then press to fade out and pause the recording 33 Digital Effect Off Select this setting when you do not intend to use the digital effects Fade Trigger Wipe Select one of the faders to begin or end a scene with a fade from or to a black screen Black White Records movies and pho...

Page 78: ...ven if you deactivate the selected digital effect or change the recording program Faders cannot be used when recording video snapshot scenes or when pre recording is activated On Screen Displays and Data Code You can turn most on screen displays on or off Repeatedly press to turn the on screen displays on off in the following sequence mode All displays on Most displays off Full screen display mode...

Page 79: ...erter and use it in con junction with this function to increase the effect The digital tele converter cannot be turned on while recording About the Full Screen Display During the playback of movies and photos on a TV or monitor set to fullscreen display you may notice that the picture on the TV is slightly broader than the picture normally shown on the camcorder s screen In record pause mode press...

Page 80: ...s necessary As a guideline adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will go to the right of the 12 dB mark yellow area only occasionally 4 Hide the joystick guide The audio level selected will be locked and the audio level adjustment bar will turn white Press twice to return the camcorder to automatic adjustment of the audio recording level To display the audio level indicato...

Page 81: ...to the custom key dial 85 In that case the audio level adjustment bar appears in white Using Headphones Use headphones for playback or to check the audio level while record ing The headphones are connected to the AV OUT 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...

Page 82: ...Do not connect the headphones to the AV OUT terminal if the icon does not appear on the screen The noise output in such case may be harmful to your hearing NOTES Use commercially available headphones with a 3 5 mm minijack Even if AV Headphones was set to Headphones in a playback mode the function of the AV OUT terminal will return automatically to AV output when you set the camcorder to a recordi...

Page 83: ...ries refer also to the instruction manual of the accessory used 1 Retract the mini advanced shoe cover in the direction of the arrow 2 Attach the optional accessory to the mini advanced shoe When a compatible accessory is attached to the mini advanced shoe will appear on the screen NOTES Accessories designed for the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be used with this camcorder Look for video accessor...

Page 84: ... microphone refer to the instruction manual of the DM 100 Using other microphones You can also use commercially avail able microphones Connect the exter nal microphone to the MIC terminal Use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply You can connect almost any stereo microphone with a 3 5 mm plug but audio recording levels may vary NOTES When an external microphone i...

Page 85: ...al focus 71 Press to turn the manual focus on off and turn the dial to adjust the focus Assist Functions Press to turn the selected camera assist function on off 144 If Assist Functions is set to Off the zebra pattern 70 will be activated Mic Level Adjust the audio recording level 80 Press to turn the manual adjustment of the recording level on off and turn the dial to adjust the audio recording l...

Page 86: ... beginning end of the current scene Frame backward forward Press or to stop the playback and cancel the division of the scene 4 Select the icon and press to divide the scene 5 Select Yes and press The video from the division point to the end of the scene will appear as a new scene in the index screen NOTES While dividing the scene the scene playback will pause only at points where the scene can be...

Page 87: ...rd 51 You can press to open the index screen for video snapshot scenes 65 2 Select the scene you want to add to the playlist or a scene recorded on the date you want to add to the playlist 3 Add the scene s to the playlist Add to Playlist Desired option Yes When the operation is completed Scene s added to the playlist will be displayed Scenes are added to the playlist on the same memory they are r...

Page 88: ...ard 91 to include in the memory card s playlist also scenes that were originally recorded in the built in memory You may not be able to add to the playlist scenes that were recorded or edited using another device or scenes that were edited using the soft ware on the supplied Video Tools CD ROM and were then written back to the camcorder You may not be able to add scenes to the playlist if there is...

Page 89: ...n press to interrupt the operation while it is in progress Some scenes will be deleted nevertheless Moving Scenes in the Playlist Move the scenes in the playlist to play them back in the order of your choice 1 Open the playlist index screen Open the original movies index screen and press Before pressing you can select the original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card to open the pla...

Page 90: ...original movies index screen and press Before pressing you can select the original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card to open the playlist of the respective memory 51 You can press to display only video snapshot scenes in the playlist index screen 2 Open the list of background music tracks Select Music 3 Select a music track and press twice You can press to listen to the track sel...

Page 91: ...te you want to copy This step is not necessary to copy all scenes or previously selected scenes 3 Copy the scene s Copy Desired option Yes OK Press to interrupt the operation while it is in progress 33 All Scenes Copies all the scenes to the memory card All Scenes this date Copies to the memory card all the scenes that were recorded on the same day as the selected scene This Scene Copies to the me...

Page 92: ...o 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 camcorder s operating mode NOTES If the memory card slot cover is open or the LOCK switch on the mem ory card is set to prevent writing you will not be able to copy movies to the memory card Scenes that were edited using the software on the...

Page 93: ... the recording media for photos 42 3 Press halfway Once the focus is automatically adjusted will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear 4 Press fully The ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded 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 cove...

Page 94: ... memory cards of various sizes are given in the table below 33 Approximate number of photos available on a memory card Default value 1 Super Fine Fine Normal 2 This size is only available for recording in mode simultaneous recording 103 3 Approximate number of photos that can actually be recorded on the memory card The maximum number of remaining photos displayed on the screen is 9999 Memory card ...

Page 95: ... 3264x2456 To print photos up to A3 size 29 7 x 42 cm 11 7 x 16 5 in M 1920x1440 To print photos up to L size 9 x 13 cm 3 5 x 5 in or postcard size 10 x 14 8 cm 4 x 6 in S 640x480 To send photos as e mail attachments or to post on the Web LW 3264x1840 MW 1920x1080 To print photos with a 16 9 aspect ratio Wide sized photo paper is required Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It You can delete th...

Page 96: ...t to or will open the movie index screen 1 Open the photo index screen 51 You can select the photos in the built in memory or on the memory card You can change the number of photos displayed per index page 2 Select a photo Move the orange selection frame to the photo you want to view When you have recorded a large number of photos you can display a slidebar below the photo thumbnails and browse th...

Page 97: ...iling 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 camcorder s operating mode The following image files 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 Deleting Photos You ca...

Page 98: ...delete This step is not necessary to delete all photos or previously selected photos 3 Delete the photo s Delete Desired option Yes OK If you selected an option other than This Photo you can press to interrupt the operation while it is in progress Some photos will be deleted nevertheless IMPORTANT Be careful when deleting photos Deleted photos cannot be recovered Protected photos cannot be deleted...

Page 99: ...oward T The photo is magnified by 2 times and a frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area To further enlarge the photo move the zoom lever toward T To reduce the magnification times move it toward W 2 Move the frame to the part of the photo you want to see enlarged To cancel the magnification move the zoom lever toward W until the frame disappears 33 COPY ...

Page 100: ... press the pop up flash to close it Using the VFL 2 Video Flash Light You can use the optional VFL 2 Video Light Flash as an external flash when its POWER switch is set to ON The procedure for setting the external flash is the same as for the built in flash Attach the optional VFL 2 Video Flash Light to the mini advanced shoe 33 auto The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the...

Page 101: ...to focus more accurately AF assist lamp You can also set AF Assist Lamp to Off so the assist lamp is not activated 141 The camcorder may not be able to focus even if the AF assist lamp is on The practical range of the flash is approx 1 to 2 m 3 3 to 6 6 ft The practical range with the VFL 2 attached is approx 1 to 4 m 3 3 to 13 1 ft In any case the actual range will depend on the recording con dit...

Page 102: ...OTES Continuous shooting speeds are approximate and vary depending on recording conditions and subjects When the flash is used continuous shooting speed will decrease to approx 2 1 photos second Continuous shooting speed will decrease also when using slow shutter speeds 1 30 or slower 33 Single Records a single photo Continuous Shooting Hi Speed Continuous Shooting Captures a series of up to 60 ph...

Page 103: ...ection The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of photos that can be recorded with the current quality size setting While recording or in record pause mode press to capture the photo NOTES The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the cam corder to mode Photos cannot be recorded simultaneously while the digital zoom or a digital effect is activat...

Page 104: ...rack and press twice You can press to listen to the track selected Press to stop the playback Select Off to play back slideshow without background music 4 Back in the index screen select the first photo of the slideshow 33 Evaluative Appropriate for standard shooting conditions including backlit scenes The camcorder divides the picture into several areas and the light is measured in all of them to...

Page 105: ...ayed back correctly when playing back a slideshow from a memory card with slow transfer rates Rotating Photos You can rotate photos 90 degrees clockwise to change their orienta tion 1 In single photo view open the photo selection screen Rotate Rotate appears on the screen 2 Select the photo you want to rotate 3 Press to rotate the photo 4 Repeat steps 2 3 to change the orientation of additional ph...

Page 106: ...quality To select the photo capture settings Menu Photo Capture from Video Single Photo or Photo Sequence Continue from the same menu Photo Capture Quality Desired photo quality The number displayed at the bottom indicates the approximate number of photos that can be recorded with the current quality setting To capture the photo s 1 Play back the scene containing the picture you want to capture 2 ...

Page 107: ...s will be captured at intervals of 1 30 second 1 24 second if the scene was recorded at a frame rate of PF24 Protecting Photos You can protect photos from accidental erasure Protecting Single Photos 1 In single photo view open the photo selection screen Protect Protect appears on the screen 2 Select the photo you want to protect 3 Press to protect the photo appears on the bottom bar and the photo ...

Page 108: ...ying Photos You can copy photos only from the built in memory to the memory card Copying a Single Photo 1 Select to view the photos recorded in the built in memory In the index screen select the tab under the icon 51 and move the zoom lever toward T to return to single photo view 2 Open the photo selection screen Individual Photos Opens the same screen described in Protect ing Single Photos 107 Co...

Page 109: ...opy the photo s Copy Desired option Yes OK If you selected Selected Photos or All Photos you can press to interrupt the operation while it is in progress 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...

Page 110: ...er Other Functions You Can Use when Taking Photos 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 Zoom 47 Quick Start 48 Recording programs 60 62 Mini video light 64 Self timer...

Page 111: ...s move the zoom lever toward T to return to single photo view 2 Turn on the printer 3 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable Connection Refer to Connection Diagrams 123 If the device type selection screen appears select Computer Printer and press appears and changes to The print share button lights up and the current print settings will be displayed for approx 6 seconds ...

Page 112: ... Connection Type to Computer Printer 146 so the device type selection screen does not appear every time you connect the camcorder to a printer Connection to a PictBridge compatible printer will not work when the memory contains 2 500 photos or more For best performance we rec ommend keeping the number of photos under 100 Printing with the Print Share Button You can print one copy of a photo at a t...

Page 113: ...e Select Photo Fast Photo Plain or Default Page Layout Select Default Bordered or one of the follow ing page layouts Borderless The photo is enlarged and may be slightly cropped at the edges to fit the paper x photos sheet Refer to the sidebar on page 114 Date print Select On Off or Default Print effect Available only with printers compatible with the Image Optimize function Select On Off or Defau...

Page 114: ...f paper Use the following table as a guideline for the recommended number of copies depending on the Paper Size setting 1 You can also use the special sticker sheets 2 SELPHY CP series only With the 8 photos sheet setting you can also use the special sticker sheets You can use 2 photos sheet or 4 photos sheet also when using wide sized photo paper with Default settings Paper Size CreditCard 9 x 13...

Page 115: ...ompatible printers If printing does not resume auto matically after you solved the problem select Continue and press to resume printing If that option is not available select Stop and press 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 Afte...

Page 116: ...move the zoom lever toward W until the trimming frame disappears 4 Move the trimming frame to the area you want to print 5 Press to return to the print settings menu The print area selected will be indicated by a green frame within the thumbnail To change other print settings and print the area you selected refer to steps 3 5 in Printing after Changing the Print Settings 114 NOTES The trimming set...

Page 117: ...s before connecting the supplied USB cable to the camcorder Marking Single Photos with Print Orders 1 In single photo view open the photo selection screen Print Orders appears on the screen 2 Select the photo you want to mark with a print order 3 Press to set the print order The number of copies appears in orange 4 Set the number of copies desired and press To cancel the print order set the number...

Page 118: ...e Printer 111 2 Open the print menu Menu Print The print menu appears If there are no photos marked with print orders No print orders have been set appears Depending on the connected printer you may be able to change some print settings 113 3 Select Print and press Printing starts The print menu disappears when the printing is completed Individual Photos Opens the same screen described in Marking ...

Page 119: ...ined in step 2 In the print settings menu select Print or Resume and press The remaining photos will be printed Printing cannot be restarted when the print order settings have been changed or if you deleted a photo with print order settings In case the print order was interrupted after the first photo COPY ...

Page 120: ...r The component video terminal is for video only When you use connection do not forget the audio connections using the AV OUT terminal USB Terminal Access Open the side terminal cover HDMI OUT Terminal Access Open the side terminal cover The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high quality digital connection that combines audio and video in a single convenient cable AV OUT Terminal Access Open the rear ter...

Page 121: ...onvenient 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 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 ...

Page 122: ...AV Headphones to AV 146 Connection Type Analog Quality Standard definition Output only Connect to a standard TV or a VCR with audio video input terminals Change the following settings on the camcorder TV Type according to the TV set widescreen or 4 3 if the TV cannot automatically detect and change the aspect ratio 147 AV headphones to AV 146 2 White CTC 100 S Component Cable supplied STV 250N Ste...

Page 123: ...ons 123 Connection Type Digital data connection Connect to a computer to save your recordings to the optional DW 100 DVD Burner to create DVD discs from them or to a printer to print out photos 4 USB Cable supplied COPY ...

Page 124: ...nnected the camcorder Refer to the instruction manual of the connected TV 4 Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode 49 or mode 96 Play back the movies or photos NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter Connection 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 wide screen mode if it is compati...

Page 125: ...e software refer to PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE Installation Guide Saving your Recordings without a Computer The following options are also available Use the optional DW 100 DVD Burner to create high definition AVCHD discs of your movies and Photo DVDs of your photos 126 Connect the camcorder to an external recording device DVD or HDD recorder VCR etc to save standard definition copies of your movies 1...

Page 126: ...der and set it to mode to create high definition discs of your movies or mode to create Photo DVDs of your photos Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter Select in advance the memory that contains the recordings you want to add to the disc 51 33 All Scenes Add all the scenes to the disc s Remaining Scenes Add only those scenes that have not been previously added to a disc Playlist Add ...

Page 127: ... 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 If you inserted a DVD RW disc that already contains data The disc already contains data will be displayed To overwrite the data erasing the previous content of the disc press select Yes and press again 4 Press the start button on the DVD Burner...

Page 128: ...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 camcorder s operating mode For important information on handling your discs refer to Cautions on handling NOTES If a scene does not fit entirely in one disc it may be divided and con tinue on the next disc When the camcorder contains a large number...

Page 129: ...DVDs 4 Connect the camcorder to the DVD Burner using the supplied USB cable Connection Refer to Connection Diagrams 123 and Connections If the device type selection screen appears select DVD Burner and press 5 Insert the disc you want to play back into the DVD Burner Use the OPEN CLOSE button on the DVD Burner to open and close the disc tray 33 Playing back high definition AVCHD discs created with...

Page 130: ...ion of fast playback at 60x speed special playback modes 50 can be used also for disc playback To play back Photo DVDs Photo DVDs are created using DVD Video specifications standard def inition 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 individual photos as JPG files NOTES Photo DVDs cannot ...

Page 131: ...ack By default on screen displays will be embedded in the output video signal You can change the displays by repeatedly pressing 78 5 External device Start recording when the scene you wish to copy appears stop recording when it ends 6 Camcorder Stop playback NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter Transferring Photos to a Computer Direct Transfer With the softwar...

Page 132: ... using the supplied USB cable Connection Refer to Connection Diagrams 123 If the device type selection screen appears select Computer Printer and press 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 also need to select the CameraWind...

Page 133: ...corder to a computer using the supplied 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 or USB Connection Type to Computer Printer 146 so the selection screen does not appear every time you connect the camcorder to a computer When the memory contains 2 500 photos or more you may not be able to transfer photos to a...

Page 134: ...order returns to the transfer menu once the transfer is com pleted To cancel the transfer select Cancel and press or press Manual transfer options 1 Select a transfer option and press 33 All Photos Transfers all photos New Photos Transfers only those photos that have not yet been transferred to the computer Photos with Transfer Orders Transfers photos marked with transfer orders 135 Select and Tra...

Page 135: ...to transfer to the com puter as transfer orders You can set transfer orders for up to 998 pho tos POINTS TO CHECK Set the transfer orders before connecting the camcorder to the computer Marking Single Photos with Transfer Orders 1 In single photo view open the photo selection screen Transfer Orders appears on the screen 2 Select the photo you want to mark with a transfer order 3 Press to set the t...

Page 136: ...orders Transfer Orders Desired option Yes OK Transferring photos marked with transfer orders Connect the camcorder to the computer and select Photos with Transfer Orders in the transfer menu 134 Individual Photos Opens the same screen described in Marking Single Photos with Transfer Orders 135 Continue from step 3 of that procedure to set the transfer order Selected Photos Marks all the photos sel...

Page 137: ...ce page are explained after the tables Menu options in boldface indicate default values FUNC Menu FUNC Menu FUNC Menu Recording Modes Menu item Setting options Recording programs Programmed AE Shutter Priority AE Aperture Priority AE z z 62 Cine Mode z 64 Portrait Sports Night Snow Beach Sunset Spotlight Fireworks z z 60 Light metering mode Evaluative Center Weighted Average Spot z 104 White balan...

Page 138: ...eed Continuous Shooting Auto Exposure Bracketing z 102 Recording mode High Quality 24 Mbps High Quality 17 Mbps High Quality 12 Mbps Standard Play 7 Mbps Long Play 5 Mbps z 45 Simultaneous recording Simultaneous Recording Off 3264x1840 1920x1080 z 103 Super Fine Fine Normal Photo size quality 3264x1840 3264x2456 1920x1440 640x480 z 94 Super Fine Fine Normal Menu item Setting options COPY ...

Page 139: ...h not available in either Menu item Setting options Select Music Off list of background music tracks z 66 90 104 Select Individual Scenes Remove All Selections 57 Individual Photos Remove All Selections Copy All Scenes All Scenes this date This Scene Selected Scenes 91 No Yes No Yes 108 All Photos This Photo Selected Photos Add to Playlist All Scenes this date This Scene Selected Scenes 87 Divide ...

Page 140: ... Selected Photos Remove All Rotate 105 Delete All Scenes All Scenes this date This Scene Selected Scenes 58 All Scenes This Scene 89 No Yes 97 All Photos This Photo Selected Photos Scene Search Calendar Screen Date Selection 52 Scenes with Faces Menu item Setting options Rec Media for Movies Built in Mem Mem Card z z 42 Rec Media for Photos Built in Mem Mem Card z z Frame Rate 60i Standard PF30 PF...

Page 141: ...xternal TV or monitor Color Bars Displays a standard SMPTE color bar pattern Color Bars Tone In addition to the color bar pattern a 1 kHZ 12 dB test tone is output Connect the camcorder to the TV or monitor and display the color bars if desired along with the test tone Check the colors and audio record ing levels on the external monitor and adjust as necessary Auto Rotate Photos that were recorded...

Page 142: ...AF mode to Normal AF Focus Priority When the focus priority is activated the camcorder records a photo only after the focus has been adjusted automatically You can also select which AF frames to use AiAF Frames One or more AF frames out of the nine frames avail able are automatically selected and the focus is fixed on them Center Frame A single focusing frame appears in the center of the screen an...

Page 143: ...4 1 15 when it is set to PF30 The auto slow shutter can only be activated when the recording pro gram is set to Programmed AE but the setting will not change even if you set the camcorder to mode If a trailing afterimage appears set the slow shutter to Off If camcorder shake warning appears we recommend stabilizing the camcorder for example by mounting it on a tripod Wind Screen The camcorder auto...

Page 144: ...ra pat tern With Zebra 100 only areas that will lose detail in the high light areas will be identified while Zebra 70 will identify also areas that are dangerously close to losing detail Peaking The outlines of the subject are emphasized and shown in color to make it easier to verify that the subject is in focus B W and Peaking In addition to activating the peaking function the picture will be sho...

Page 145: ...et when the drive mode is set to Sin gle If you press while reviewing a photo it will continue to be dis played indefinitely Press halfway or to return to the nor mal display Playback Setup Data Code Displays the date and or time when the scene was recorded Camera Data Displays the aperture f stop and shutter speed used when recording the scene Menu item Setting options Rec Media for Photos Built ...

Page 146: ... to an HDTV using the HDMI cable 2 The output will automatically be set to 480i when TV Type is set to Normal TV Font Size Changes the size of the font for the menu and other screens When the font size is set to Large some information may be dis played in shortened form icons only etc Some screens will be dis played using the small font size regardless of the setting Menu item Setting options Font...

Page 147: ...k image on a TV When the screen dimmer is set to Off the LCD screen will return to the brightness level that was in use before the screen was dimmed Component Output You can select the video specifications to use when connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV using the component video connection 480i To use the 480i specification standard definition 1080i To use the full 1080i high definiti...

Page 148: ...p will accompany some operations like turn ing on the camcorder the self timer countdown etc Menu item Setting options Custom Key Dial Off Exposure Focus Assist Functions Mic Level AGC Limit z 84 Off Exposure Focus Assist Functions z Wireless Remote Control On Off z z z z Notification Sounds High Volume Low Volume Off z z z z Power Saving Mode On Off z z z z Quick Start Off 10 min 20 min 30 min z ...

Page 149: ...s video input Then you can use the up down left right buttons and the OK or SET button on the TV s remote control to play back your recordings Depending on the TV set additional settings may be required on the TV itself to activate the HDMI CEC function Refer to the TV s instruction manual Correct operation of the HDMI CEC function cannot be guaranteed even when connecting the camcorder to compati...

Page 150: ...er DCIM 101CANON Firmware You can verify the current version of the camcorder s firm ware This menu option is usually unavailable Language and Date Time Setup Date Format Select the date format to be used for most on screen dis plays and if selected for the date printed on photos Calendar Start Day Select the day on which the week starts for the cal endar display 52 Menu item Setting options Langu...

Page 151: ...photos are approximate and based on the recording mode and photo quality size settings currently in use In the Memory Card Info screen you can verify also the Speed Class of the memory card Battery Info Displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge as a percentage and the remaining recording time mode or playback time mode HDMI Status Displays a screen where you can verify the standard...

Page 152: ...arging it if it is above 40 C 104 F let the battery pack cool down before charging it Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F The battery pack is faulty Replace the battery pack The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached Such battery packs can not be charged using this camcorder A noise can be heard from the compact power adapter A faint sou...

Page 153: ...order will not focus Autofocus does not work on the subject Focus manually 71 The lens or Instant AF sensor is dirty Clean the lens or sensor with a soft lens cleaning cloth 172 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 t...

Page 154: ...107 When playing back video snapshot scenes or a slideshow with background music the music track is not played back correctly Save your recordings on a computer 125 and initialize the memory 42 Then transfer the music files first and only then write the video files back to the camcorder Indicators and Onscreen Displays lights up in red Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack 2...

Page 155: ...oes 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 Keep a distance between the camcorder and devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields plasma TVs cellular phones etc Horizonta...

Page 156: ...heir maximum value Set Photo Number ing to Reset 149 and insert a new memory card The simultaneous recording option in the FUNC menu is set to Simultaneous Recording Off Change the setting to take photos while recording video 103 The wireless controller will not work Set Wireless Remote Control to On Replace the battery of the wireless controller Connections with External Devices Video noise appea...

Page 157: ...t it to Computer Printer or to Connect and Set 146 Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder After a short while turn it on again and restore the connection Connect the camcorder to a different USB port on the computer The printer is not working even though the camcorder and printer are connected correctly or USB Connection Type is set to DVD Burner Set it to Computer Printer or to Conne...

Page 158: ...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 Cannot copy The total size of the scenes you selected to copy exceeds the available space on the memory card Delete some recordings on the memory card 58 97 or reduce the nu...

Page 159: ...mory card Movies cannot be recorded in MXP or FXP mode on a memory card if it is rated Speed Class 2 Select a different recording mode 45 or replace the memory card with one rated Speed Class 4 or higher Cannot record movies in the built in memory Initialize only using the camcorder The camcorder s built in memory was initialized using a computer Initialize the built in mem ory with this camcorder...

Page 160: ...to a computer Cannot turn off the camcorder or change the operating mode When the camcorder is in mode and is connected to the computer with the supplied 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 connec...

Page 161: ...ental erasure Change the position of the LOCK switch 170 Need to recover files from the memory card Change the position of the LOCK switch on the memory card This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was acci dentally interrupted while the camcorder was writing on the memory card and later the posi tion of the card s LOCK switch was changed to prevent erasure...

Page 162: ...st includes scenes recorded in MXP or FXP mode the maximum number of scenes in the playlist may be less than 999 Delete some scenes from the playlist 89 Some scenes could not be deleted Movies that were protected edited with other devices cannot be deleted with this camcorder Some scenes were recorded using another device and cannot be copied Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder canno...

Page 163: ...he optional DW 100 DVD Burner refer to the following section and also to the instruction manual of the DVD Burner Cannot read the disc Check the disc During disc recording mode this message can appear when a commercially available DVD disc a DVD disc containing movies software etc or an 8 cm mini DVD disc is inserted During disc playback mode this message can appear when a commercially available D...

Page 164: ...ly those scenes recorded in other recording modes and select the Playlist option to create the disc Reading the disc Reading data from the disc Unable to recover data Could not recover a corrupted file Direct Print Related Messages Cannot print this photo You attempted to print a photo that was recorded with another camcorder has a different compression or was edited on a computer Cannot trim this...

Page 165: ...e 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 print orders have been set No photos have been marked with a print order Paper error There is a problem with the paper The paper is not correctly loaded or the paper size is wrong If the paper output tray is closed open it to print Paper jam The paper jam...

Page 166: ... status Printing 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 button check the print settings Readjust trim settings The trimming settings for this photo were lost as a result of changes in the paper related set tings NOTES About Canon PIXMA SELPHY ...

Page 167: ...a car parked 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 cam corder pointed at a bright subject Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places The cam corder is not waterproof avoid also water mud or salt If any of the ...

Page 168: ...ures not higher than 30 C 86 F Battery Pack Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth Long term storage Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 C 86 F To extend the battery life of the battery pack discharge it completely before storing it Charge and discharge all your battery packs fully at...

Page 169: ...ent System mark If 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 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 shall not be liable for lost or corrupted data ...

Page 170: ... camcorder off Lithium Button Battery Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short circuit LOCK switch WARNING 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 212 F or incinerate the battery Replace with a CR2025 battery made by Panasonic Hitachi Maxell ...

Page 171: ...only the file allocation table is altered and stored data is not physically erased Take the necessary precautions when you dis pose of the camcorder or memory card for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of private data If giving the camcorder or memory card to another person initialize the built in memory only or memory card using the Complete Ini tialization option 42 Fill i...

Page 172: ...n may form on the surface of the screen when the temper ature 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 When th...

Page 173: ...r 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 NTSC system NTSC is used in the following regions countries Americas All of North America and Central America most Caribbean islands except in French territories like Guadeloupe and Mart...

Page 174: ...ED SHOE logo to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe Availability differs from area to area SS 600 SS 650 Shoulder Strap SD SDHC memory card WS 30 Wrist Strap DTC 100 D Terminal Cable WL D88 Wireless Controller CTC 100 Component Cable CTC 100 S Component Cable CA 570 Compact Power Adapter DW 100 DVD Burner STV 250N Stereo Video Cable IFC 400PCU USB Cable TV HDTV VCR DVD recorder Comput...

Page 175: ...rate to 1 minute You can only use and charge these battery packs with camcorders and chargers compatible with Intelligent System CG 800 Battery Charger Use the battery charger to charge the battery packs It plugs directly into a power outlet without a cable Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accesso...

Page 176: ...P 808 BP 819 BP 827 Charging conditions Using the camcorder 155 min 275 min 395 min Using the CG 800 Battery Charger 105 min 190 min 260 min Battery pack Recording mode MXP FXP XP SP LP Usage time BP 807 BP 808 Maximum recording time 95 min 95 min 100 min 100 min 100 min Typical recording time 60 min 60 min 65 min 65 min 65 min Playback time 155 min 155 min 160 min 160 min 160 min BP 819 Maximum r...

Page 177: ...y appear in the pic ture when you use the flash Battery pack Recording mode MXP FXP XP SP LP Usage time BP 807 BP 808 Maximum recording time 95 min 95 min 100 min 100 min 100 min Typical recording time 60 min 60 min 65 min 65 min 65 min Playback time 150 min 155 min 155 min 160 min 160 min BP 819 Maximum recording time 190 min 190 min 200 min 200 min 200 min Typical recording time 125 min 130 min ...

Page 178: ... filters help you to control difficult lighting condi tions SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories DM 100 Directional Stereo Microphone This highly sensitive super directional microphone attaches to the camcorder s mini advanced shoe It can be used as directional microphone monaural or stereo microphone VL 5 Video Light This vi...

Page 179: ...r cable free operation HTC 100 HDMI Cable Use this cable to connect the camcorder to an external device using an all digital connection allowing you to enjoy play back at the highest quality This cable sends both video and audio signals This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you use Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand accessories or products bearing the same mark COPY...

Page 180: ...AA BP 827 Battery Pack 3185B002AA CG 800 Battery Charger 2590B002AA TL H58 Tele converter 3573B001AA WD H58 Wide converter 3572B001AA Protect Filter 58 mm 2592A002AA ND4L Filter 58 mm 2596A002AA VL 5 Video Light 3186B001AA VFL 2 Video Flash Light 3574B001AA DM 100 Directional Stereo Microphone 2591B002AA HTC 100 HDMI Cable 2384B001AA CTC 100 Component Cable 1719B001AA SS 650 Shoulder Strap 3123A00...

Page 181: ...Recording Media Built in flash memory 32 GB SD or SDHC SD High Capacity memory card not included SD or SDHC SD High Capacity memory card not included Maximum Recording Time approximate figures 32 GB built in memory MXP mode 2 hr 55 min FXP mode 4 hr 10 min XP mode 5 hr 45 min SP mode 9 hr 35 min LP mode 12 hr 15 min Commercially available 16 GB memory card MXP mode 1 hr 25 min FXP mode 2 hr 5 min ...

Page 182: ...tabilizer Size of Video Recordings MXP FXP mode 1920 x 1080 pixels XP SP LP mode 1440 x 1080 pixels Size of Photos mode LW 3264 x 1840 L 3264 x 2456 M 1920 x 1440 S 640 x 480 pixels Simultaneous recording LW 3264 x 1840 MW 1920 x 1080 pixels Terminals AV OUT Terminal 3 5 mm minijack output only dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output Video 1 Vp p 75 Ω unbalanced Audio 10 dBV 47 kΩ ...

Page 183: ...9 VA 100 V 39 VA 240 V Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions 52 x 29 x 90 mm 2 1 x 1 1 x 3 5 in Weight 135 g 4 8 oz BP 807 Battery Pack Battery type Rechargeable lithium ion battery compatible with Intelligent System Rated voltage 7 4 V DC Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Battery capacity 890 mAh Dimensions 30 7 x 35 2 x 40 2 mm 1 2 x 1 4 x 1 6 in Weight 49 g 1 7 oz Weight and dime...

Page 184: ...llowing folder structure The Music Data CD ROM includes extra music tracks under the folder MUSIC1 in addition to the music tracks under the folder MUSIC2 that come pre installed in the built in memory You can replace the pre installed music tracks or transfer additional music files from the CD ROM to enjoy a wider variety of background music tracks In the built in memory CANON MY_MUSIC MUSIC_01 W...

Page 185: ...1 Built in backup battery 170 C Calendar display 52 Capturing photos from video 106 Cine Mode recording program 64 Color bars Test tone 141 COMPONENT OUT terminal 120 122 Condensation 172 Connections to external devices 121 Continuous shooting 102 Copying Movies 91 Photos 108 Custom key dial 85 D Data code 78 145 Date and time 38 Date format 150 Daylight saving time 39 Time zone 39 Deleting Movies...

Page 186: ...ion sounds 148 O Onscreen display selection 78 Original recordings 87 P P recording program 62 Peaking 144 145 Photo numbers 149 Photo quality 94 Photo size 94 Playback Movies 49 Photos 96 Playlist 87 Portrait recording program 61 Power save 45 Pre recording 68 Pre selecting recordings 57 Print order 117 Print share button 112 134 Printing photos 111 Protecting photos 107 Q Quick Start function 48...

Page 187: ...ram 61 Spotlight recording program 61 Sunset recording program 61 T Telephoto 47 Timeline 54 Transfer order 135 Transferring to a computer Movies 125 Photos 131 Tripod 167 Troubleshooting 152 Tv recording program 62 U USB terminal 120 123 V Video snapshot 65 Volume 49 81 147 W White balance 74 Wide angle 47 Wind screen 143 Wireless controller 29 Z Zebra pattern 144 Zoom 47 Digital zoom 142 Zoom sp...

Page 188: ...e Canon USA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of the Equipment in conjunction with incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software In order to obtain warranty service contact the authorized Canon retail dealer from whom you purchased the Equipment or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1 800 OK CANON You will be directed to the nearest service facility f...

Page 189: ...AUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CANON USA SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIO...

Page 190: ...nish of the Equipment media nor does it apply to Equipment purchased outside Canada If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive Canon Canada recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the event of a failure or other malfunction of such drive TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Equipment in its original carton box or equivalent properly packed fully...

Page 191: ...rais au Canada seulement MÉXICO CANON MEXICANA S DE RL DE CV Blvd Manuel Ávila Camacho No 138 Piso 17 Col Lomas de Chapultepec C P 11000 México D F México CANON U S A INC NEW JERSEY OFFICE 100 Jamesburg Road Jamesburg NJ 08831 USA CENTRO Y CANON LATIN AMERICA INC SURAMÉRICA 703 Waterford Way Suite 400 Miami FL 33126 USA ASIA CANON HONGKONG COMPANY LTD 19 F The Metropolis Tower 10 Metropolis Drive ...

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