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• 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-43U II Filter Set

Neutral density and MC protector filters help
you to control difficult lighting conditions.

HTC-100 HDMI Cable

Use this cable to connect the camcorder to
an external device using an all-digital
connection, allowing you to enjoy playback
at the highest quality. This cable sends both
video and audio signals.

VFL-1 Video Flash Light

This video flash light allows you to record
still images and movies even at night or in
dark places. It attaches to the camcorder’s
advanced accessory shoe for cable-free
operation.

VL-3 Video Light

This video light enables you to record
brightly in color even in dark places. It
attaches to the camcorder’s advanced
accessory shoe for cable-free operation.

DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone

This highly sensitive, super-directional
microphone attaches to the camcorder’s
advanced accessory shoe. It can be used
as directional microphone (monaural) or
stereo microphone.

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Page 1: ...D d instruction Español HD de Instrucciones also the Backup Utility Video Software manuals on PDF file aussi les manuels Backup Utility et o Software sur fichier los manuales de s de Backup Utility y o Software en archivo PUB DIM 816 ...

Page 2: ...ouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The cable with the ferrite core provided wi...

Page 3: ...ion to overturn 10 Power Sources The CA 570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company Regarding other power sources such as battery power refer to instructions in this manual 11 Polarization The CA 570 Compact Power Adapter...

Page 4: ...peration instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance This indicates a need for service 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are...

Page 5: ...080 refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high definition video composed of 1 080 vertical pixels scanning lines What is Cinema Mode Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the CINE MODE recording program 51 Combine this recording program with the 24 fps progressive frame rate PF24 46 to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema Mode 52 How does the built in hard disk enrich your shooti...

Page 6: ...ect the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts The hard disk is a high precision device Vibrations strong impacts or dropping the camcorder may result in permanent data loss Keep the drop sensor activated whenever possible The drop sensor 47 detects when the camcorder is dropped and activates a protection mechanism to help prevent hard disk damage Turning this function off will disable the mech...

Page 7: ...pressure such as at altitudes higher than 3 000 m 9 800 ft may result in hard disk damage Initialize the hard disk when movies cannot be recorded played back normally As movies are recorded and deleted over time hard disk fragmentation may occur which may reduce performance Initialize the hard disk should this happen Protect personal information on the hard disk When the hard disk is initialized o...

Page 8: ..._____________________ 21 Getting Started 21 Charging the Battery Pack 23 Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories 24 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 24 Power Switch 24 Operating Modes 25 Navigation Buttons and Control Dial 25 Function Guide 26 Using the Menus 27 First Time Settings 27 Setting the Date and Time 28 Changing the Language 28 Changing the Time Zone 29 Getting Ready to Start R...

Page 9: ...s 44 Camera Setup Digital Zoom Image Stabilizer etc 47 Hard Disk Operations HDD Usage Info Initializing the Hard Disk etc 47 Still Image Operations Card Initialization etc 48 Display Setup LCD Brightness Language etc 49 System Setup Volume Beep etc 51 Date Time Setup 51 Additional Functions 51 Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings 52 Special Scene Recording Programs 54 Flexible Recording Chan...

Page 10: ...ack 67 Viewing Photos 69 Magnifying Photos during Playback 69 Erasing Photos 70 Additional Functions 70 Flash 71 Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Drive Mode 72 Automatic Focus Priority 73 Light Metering Mode 73 Histogram and Other Screen Displays 74 Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies 75 Capturing a Still Image from the Playback Scene 75 Protecting Photos 76 Initializing the ...

Page 11: ... a Computer 87 PC Connection Diagram 87 Transferring Photos Direct Transfer 90 Transfer Orders Additional Information ________________________ 91 Trouble 91 Troubleshooting 95 List of Messages 99 Do s and Don ts 99 Handling Precautions 102 Maintenance Others 103 Using the Camcorder Abroad 105 General Information 105 System Diagram 106 Optional Accessories 110 Product Codes 111 Specifications 113 I...

Page 12: ...until you press again to pause the recording The terms photo and still image are used interchangeably with the same meaning The terms hard disk and HDD are used interchangeably to refer to the camcorder s built in hard disk drive The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera About this Manual 1 Press 2 Press or to select the icon and press to open the setup me...

Page 13: ... incl power cord BP 2L13 Battery Pack WL D86 Wireless Controller Lithium Button Battery CR2025 for Wireless Controller CTC 100 S Component Cable Red Green Blue plugs STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow Red White plugs IFC 400PCU USB Cable Software CD ROM and User Manual Corel Application Disc Software CD ROM DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk Software CD ROM Backup Utility ...

Page 14: ... claim such as loss or theft Receive information on new products and promotions Upon your request we will send you information on Canon new products and promotions The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of...

Page 15: ...ICK START button and standby lamp 35 DISP button 42 73 print share button 78 87 USB terminal 87 CARD access indicator 65 Memory card slot open the cover to access 30 Speaker 37 Terminal cover HDMI OUT mini terminal 84 85 COMPONENT OUT terminal 84 AV OUT terminal 83 Grip belt 23 Strap mount Flash 70 Instant AF sensor 45 MIC terminal 62 Remote sensor 23 Mini video light 55 FUNC ...

Page 16: ...ndicator green 24 CAMERA mode indicator red 24 START STOP button 32 DC IN terminal 21 Serial number RESET button 92 Control dial 25 Navigation buttons 25 SET button 25 LCD screen 29 stop button 37 PLAYLIST button 63 BLC backlight correction button 57 play pause button 37 START STOP button 32 fast forward button 37 Zoom in T telephoto button 34 rewind button 37 Zoom out W wide angle button 34 FUNC ...

Page 17: ...utton 26 PLAYLIST button 63 Navigation buttons PREV NEXT buttons Scene skip 38 Index screen page up down 37 Reverse SEARCH button 38 Reverse SLOW button 38 PLAY button 37 PAUSE button 37 STOP button 37 PHOTO button 65 Zoom buttons 34 SET button Forward SEARCH button 38 Forward SLOW button 38 DISP on screen display button 42 73 ...

Page 18: ... size simultaneous recording 74 Recording reminder Instant AF 45 MF Manual focus 56 24F progressive frame rate Hard disk operation Time code Playback time hours minutes seconds Remaining recording time on the hard disk Backlight correction 57 Headphones output 38 Image stabilizer 46 Wind screen off 47 Drop sensor off 47 Level marker 48 Advanced accessory shoe 105 Remote sensor off 49 Scene number ...

Page 19: ...mber of still images available on the memory card Self timer 56 Remaining battery charge estimate Image stabilizer 46 AF frame 72 Mini video light 55 Flash 70 Focus exposure automatically set and locked 65 Camcorder shake warning 44 Image number 50 Current image Total number of images Histogram 73 Date and time of recording Image protection mark 75 Manual focus 56 Manual exposure 57 Image size 66 ...

Page 20: ...ages in red No more images can be recorded When viewing the still images the display will always be in green Depending on the recording conditions 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 Card access display is displayed next to the number of images available while the camcorder is writing on the ...

Page 21: ...order Press the battery pack softly into the battery attachment unit and slide it up until it clicks in place 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 The CHG charge indicator starts flashing The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed You can also use the comp...

Page 22: ...ower 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 voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships DC AC inverters etc NOTES The CHG charge indicator also serves as a rough estimate of the ch...

Page 23: ... controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight If the wireless controller does not work check that WL REMOTE is not set to OFF 49 Otherwise replace the battery When the optional Tele converter or Wide converter is attached to the camcorder it may partially obstruct the remote sensor Use the wireless controller from a different ang...

Page 24: ... Hold the lock button pressed down and turn the switch to ON To change the operating mode From the ON position turn the switch momentarily toward MODE and release it This action will toggle the operating mode between recording CAMERA red indicator and playback PLAY green indicator Operating Modes The camcorder s operating mode is determined by the switch and the position of the switch In this manu...

Page 25: ...that the control dial cannot be used for some functions Function Guide Press to display hide the function guide In the illustrations of this manual positions other than those relevant to the function explained are marked with a striped pattern Operating Mode Operating Mode Indicator Switch Icon Display Operation Red Movies Recording movies on the hard disk 32 Still images Recording still images on...

Page 26: ...light blue 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 FUNC 26 1 Press 2 Use the navigation buttons to select the icon and press to op...

Page 27: ...ate the menus and adjust 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 Press or to change the year and press to move to the month You...

Page 28: ...ss 2 Press or to select the icon and press to open the setup menus 3 Press or to select DISPLAY SETUP and press 4 Press or to select LANGUAGE and press 5 Use the navigation buttons or the control dial to select the desired option and press 6 Press to close the menu NOTES If you changed the language by mistake follow the mark next to the menu item to change the setting The displays and that appear ...

Page 29: ...t your destination and press Refer to the changing date and time displayed on the screen To adjust for daylight saving time select the area name marked with a 7 Press to close the menu Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens allowing...

Page 30: ...ed down for more than 2 seconds Repeat this action to toggle between the normal and bright settings NOTES This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Only miniSD cards can be used with this camcorder 1 Turn off the camcorder 2 Open the LCD panel 3 Open the memory...

Page 31: ...re using them with this camcorder 76 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 NOTES Compatibility with all miniSD cards cannot be guaranteed ...

Page 32: ...ing 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 Observe the following precautions while the HDD access indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data los...

Page 33: ...viewfinder firmly and pull it straight out until it clicks Adjust the viewfinder as necessary with the dioptric adjustment lever You can also change the brightness of the screen 30 Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack The LCD screen and the viewfinder can be used simultaneously when the LCD panel is turned 180 degrees to face the subject 29 About the M...

Page 34: ...s again to save the setting and close the menu NOTES Recording in LP mode gives you a longer recording time however depending on the scene being recorded the picture and sound recorded in LP mode may be distorted We recommend using HXP or XP mode for important recordings If necessary initialize the hard disk 64 The camcorder uses a variable bit rate VBR when encoding the video data so the actual r...

Page 35: ...ed When set to VARIABLE the zoom speed will be faster in record pause mode Quick Start Function When you press 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 press again the camcorder is ready to start recording within approx 1 second ensuring you do not...

Page 36: ...turn to record pause mode Change the position of the switch Turn the switch toward MODE 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 1 If the function guide does not appear on screen press to display it 2 Press to select If does not appear on the function guide repeatedly ...

Page 37: ...n the playback Playback will start from the scene selected and continue until the end of the last scene recorded 5 Press again to pause the playback 6 Press to stop the playback and return to the scene index screen NOTES Depending on the recording conditions you may notice brief stops in video or sound playback between scenes Adjusting the Volume Speaker and Headphones The camcorder plays the soun...

Page 38: ...modes you can use the buttons on the LCD panel or wireless controller 17 There is no sound during the special playback modes During some special playback modes you may notice some anomalies blocky video artifacts banding etc in the playback picture You can also use the control dial The speed indicated on the screen is approximate Special playback mode Initial mode On the camcorder press On the wir...

Page 39: ...rminal if the icon does not appear on the screen If you connect the headphones while the terminal is set to AV output only noise will be output When using headphones make sure to lower the volume to an appropriate level The sound of the built in speaker will be muted when you close the LCD panel when you connect the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable to the AV OUT terminal or when AV PHONES is set to PHO...

Page 40: ...r a detailed explanation refer to Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder 86 Transferring Movies from a Computer After you transfer movies to a computer you can use the supplied Corel Application Disc software to select movies and transfer them back to the camcorder For a detailed explanation refer to the Corel Application Disc Installation Guide and User Manual Make sure to use the ...

Page 41: ...the same day as the selected scene Selecting ONE SCENE will delete only the selected scene To delete a scene only in the playlist press first and then select the scene FUNC 26 IMPORTANT Be careful when deleting original recordings Once deleted an original scene cannot be recovered Back up important scenes before deleting them Do not use a computer to delete data in this camcorder NOTES Deleting a ...

Page 42: ...e2 only All displays off 1 However the markers and the icons and will still appear on the screen 2 Data code Time date and camera data at the time of recording The contents to be displayed can be selected with the DATA CODE setting 48 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 26 FUNC M...

Page 43: ...QUALITY 15 Mbps HIGH QUALITY 9 Mbps STANDARD PLAY 7 Mbps LONG PLAY 5 Mbps Size STILL I REC OFF LW 1920x1080 SW 848x480 Quality SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL Size LW 1920x1080 L 2048x1536 M 1440x1080 S 640x480 Quality SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL ALL SCENES THIS DATE ONE SCENE CANCEL Add scenes to the playlist This option is available only from the original index screen White balance 58 Image effect 59 Digital ...

Page 44: ...he image selection screen in order to select the still images for which you want to set print orders Press to enter the image selection screen in order to select the still images you want to mark with a transfer order Setup Menus In the setup menus you can also use the control dial to navigate the menus and adjust settings Camera Setup Digital Zoom Image Stabilizer etc CAMERA SETUP Mode switch AUT...

Page 45: ...BLE the zoom speed depends on how you operate the zoom lever Press lightly for a slow zoom press harder for faster zooms The fastest zoom speed can be achieved with VARIABLE Among the fixed zoom speeds SPEED 3 is the fastest and SPEED 1 the slowest INSTANT AF NORMAL AF Select how fast the autofocus will operate With INSTANT AF the autofocus adjusts quickly to a new subject This is convenient for e...

Page 46: ...ing a tripod Mode switch P 60i NORMAL PF24 Selects the frame rate to be used when recording PF24 24 frames per second progressive Using this frame rate will give your recordings a cinematic look When combined with the CINE MODE recording program 51 the cinematic look will be enhanced AUTO OFF Mode switch P ON AiAF ON CENTER OFF OFF 2 sec 4 sec 6 sec 8 sec 10 sec Selects the time to display a still...

Page 47: ...alizes the hard disk This option is available only from the original index screen ON OFF Detects when the camcorder is dropped and activates a protection mechanism to help prevent hard disk damage While the mechanism is active appears in red on the screen and playback recording may stop This option is available only from the original index screen Keep this function set to ON in most situations Dea...

Page 48: ...Stereo Video Cable DATE TIME DATE TIME CAMERA DATA 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 image OFF LEVEL WHT LEVEL GRY GRID WHT GRID GRY You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the screen The markers are available in white or gray Use the markers as a reference to make sure y...

Page 49: ...VOLUME LOW VOLUME OFF A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder the self timer countdown etc ON OFF In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack it will automatically shut off if left without any operation for 5 minutes Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off the message AUTO POWER OFF will appear In standby mode the camcorder wil...

Page 50: ... to adjust the volume of the headphones NOTES Lower the volume before connecting the headphones In mode you can also adjust the volume using the function guide 37 NORMAL TV WIDE TV 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 NORMAL TV TV sets with 4 3 aspect ratio WIDE TV TV s...

Page 51: ...07 12 00 AM D M Y 1 JAN 2007 12 00 AM Changes the date format for on screen displays and for date printing Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the CINE MODE recording program Combine this recording program with the 24 fps progressive frame rate PF24 to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema Mode Using the CINE MODE Recording Program With the...

Page 52: ...ording of a scene the brightness of the picture may change abruptly 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 53 POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch P FUNC 26 24 FUNC MENU CAMERA SETU...

Page 53: ... days or in shaded places Check the image on the screen FIREWORKS To avoid camcorder shake we recommend using a tripod Make sure to use a tripod especially in mode as the shutter speed slows down PORTRAIT The camcorder uses a large aperture achieving a focus on the subject while blurring other distracting details BEACH Use this mode to record on a sunny beach It prevents the subject from being und...

Page 54: ...eed guidelines Note that on screen only the denominator is displayed 250 indicates a shutter speed of 1 250 second etc In mode when the frame rate is set to PF24 the shutter speeds available will be the following 1 6 1 12 1 24 1 48 1 60 1 100 1 250 1 500 1 1000 and 1 2000 24 PROGRAM AE The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject...

Page 55: ...e initial zoom position Mini Video Light You can turn on the mini video light assist lamp at any time regardless of the recording program 1 If the function guide does not appear on screen press to display it 2 Press to select If does not appear on the function guide repeatedly press to display it appears on the screen Press again to turn the mini video light off You can attach the optional VL 3 Vi...

Page 56: ...Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects In such case focus manually Reflective surfaces Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines Fast moving subjects Through wet windows Night scenes POINTS TO CHECK Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure Mode switch P 1 If the function guide does not appear on screen press to display it 2 Press to select FOCUS If ...

Page 57: ...e than 2 seconds appears Pressing to select FOCUS again will return the camcorder to autofocus If you use the control dial operate the zoom or press or changes to MF and the camcorder returns to manual focusing mode 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 g...

Page 58: ... exposure will be locked Pressing and then to select EXP again will return the camcorder to autofocus 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 POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch P except for the Special Scene recording programs Options Default value BLC BLC 24...

Page 59: ...tions 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 FLUORESCENT or 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 image...

Page 60: ...ea 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 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 lig...

Page 61: ...g in very quiet surroundings the built in microphone may pick up the sound of the camcorder s internal machinery In such case we recommend using an external microphone Microphones compatible with the advanced accessory shoe You can attach to the advanced accessory shoe on the camcorder an optional DM 50 Directional Stereo Microphone or any commercially available microphone compatible with the adva...

Page 62: ...al Use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply You can connect almost any stereo microphone with a 3 5 mm plug but the audio recording level may vary NOTES Be careful when attaching a very long external microphone it may appear on the screen When the DM 50 or other microphone is connected to the camcorder WIND SCREEN will automatically be set to OFF ...

Page 63: ...all scenes recorded on a particular date select a scene recorded on that date FUNC 26 When the operation is completed ADDED TO PLAYLIST will be displayed To delete scenes from the playlist refer to Deleting Scenes 41 Moving Scenes in the Playlist POINTS TO CHECK From the original index screen press From the playlist index screen use the navigation buttons to select the scene to move FUNC 26 Managi...

Page 64: ... Original index screen only FUNC 26 Close the menu only after the screen display returns to the HDD OPERATIONS menu IMPORTANT Initializing the hard disk 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 While initializing do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder D...

Page 65: ...corded IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the card access display appears on screen and when the CARD access indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts Do not remove the memory card Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the switch or t...

Page 66: ...ou 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 Default value 24 FUNC Icon of the currently selected Image Quality Size Desired image size Press FUNC Desired image quali...

Page 67: ...tch to Still images 2 Turn the switch to ON then turn it toward MODE and release it to set the camcorder in PLAY mode The green PLAY indicator will turn on 3 Press or to move between images Image Jump Function You can locate a specific image without having to browse all of them one by one Image Size Recommended Use L 2048x1536 To print photos up to A4 size M 1440x1080 To print photos up to L size ...

Page 68: ... or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the switch or the operating mode 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 FUNC 26 1 Press 2 Press or to select SLIDESHOW and press You can also use the control dial 3 Press or to select START and press ...

Page 69: ...the image you want to see enlarged To cancel the magnification press the W side of the zoom lever until the frame disappears Erasing Photos You can erase still images recorded on the memory card Erasing a Single Image 1 If the function guide does not appear on screen press to display it 2 Press to select 3 Press or to select ERASE and press Erasing All Images The following procedure will erase all...

Page 70: ...of the VFL 1 The VFL 1 can also be used as a video light When a video accessory is attached to the advanced accessory shoe will appear on the screen NOTES The practical range of the built in flash is approx 1 to 2 m 3 3 to 6 6 ft The practical range with the VFL 1 Video Flash Light attached is approx 1 to 4 m 3 3 to 13 1 ft In any case the actual range will depend on the recording conditions The r...

Page 71: ...disabled automatically when you attach the optional VFL 1 Video Flash Light To use the built in mini video light set the switch on the VFL 1 to OFF first Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Drive Mode 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 POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch P except fo...

Page 72: ... Options Default value Except for the FIREWORKS recording program 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 Icon of the currently selected Drive Mode FUNC Desired option CONTINUOUS SHOOTING HIGH SPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING PHOTO PHOTO P...

Page 73: ...exposure of the still image 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 FUNC MENU CAMERA SETUP FOCUS PRI FUNC Desired option 24 EVALUATIVE Appropriate for standard shooting conditions including backlit scenes The camcorder divides the picture into several areas and the light is measured in all...

Page 74: ...hen the autofocus is locked will still appear on the screen Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies You can record still images on the memory card even while the camcorder is set to mode You can also capture simultaneously as a still image on the memory card the same picture you are recording as a scene on the hard disk POINTS TO CHECK Select the size and quality of the still image in recor...

Page 75: ...20x1080 and it cannot be changed but you can select the image quality Set TV TYPE to WIDE TV before using this function 50 FUNC 26 The number displayed at the bottom indicates the approximate number of images that can be recorded with the current quality setting 1 Start playback of the desired scene 2 Pause the playback at the point you want to capture 3 Press fully NOTES The data code of the stil...

Page 76: ...emory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time or to erase all the still images on them Options FUNC 26 Press to cancel the complete initialization while it is in progress All the image files will be erased and the memory card can be used without any problem IMPORTANT Initializing the memory card will erase all still images even the protected ones The original still images ca...

Page 77: ...ble Refer to PC Connection Diagram 87 appears and changes to The print share button lights up and the current print settings will be displayed for approx 6 seconds 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...

Page 78: ...hout changing the settings simply by pressing 1 Press or to select the still image you wish to print 2 Press Printing starts The button flashes and stays on when the printing is completed To continue printing press or to select 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 mode...

Page 79: ... 1 99 copies Current paper settings paper size paper type and page layout Trimming settings 80 Date printing Print effect Number of copies Paper settings 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 ...

Page 80: ... a short while turn them on again set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer and turn off the camcorder IMPORTANT The following still images may not be printed correctly with a PictBridge compatible printer Images created or changed on a computer and transferred to the memory card Images recorded with the camcorder but edited on a compu...

Page 81: ...en you disconnect the USB cable When you expand the trimming frame beyond its maximum size When you change the PAPER SIZE setting 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 ord...

Page 82: ...ders beforehand 4 Use the navigation buttons to select PRINT and press Printing starts The print settings menu disappears when the printing is completed NOTES You can also use the control dial to navigate the FUNC and setup menus Depending on the connected printer you can change some print settings before step 4 78 Cancel Printing Printing Errors 80 Restarting Printing Open the print settings menu...

Page 83: ... or VCR COMPONENT OUT Terminal The component video terminal is for video only When you use connection type do not forget the audio connections using the AV OUT terminal HDMI OUT Mini Terminal The HDMI OUT mini terminal offers a high quality digital connection that combines audio and video in a single convenient cable AV OUT Terminal Sound from the built in speaker will be muted while the STV 250N ...

Page 84: ...ected Device AUDIO R L Pr Cr Pb Cb Y 1 Output connection signal flow to an HDTV with component video input terminals Red Green Blue CTC 100 S Component Cable supplied White Red STV 250N Stereo Video Cable supplied 2 Output connection signal flow to an HDTV with an HDMI terminal HTC 100 HDMI Cable optional VIDEO AUDIO R L 3 Output connection signal flow to a TV or VCR with AV terminals STV 250N Ste...

Page 85: ... 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 The HDMI connection will recognize automatically the highest resolution supported by ...

Page 86: ...tch to wide 16 9 mode Otherwise change the aspect ratio of the TV manually 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 Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR using connection type as shown in the p...

Page 87: ...nnect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable to transfer images 1 Install the supplied Digital Video Software Refer to the installation guide separate leaflet included with the CD ROM 2 Set the camcorder to mode 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable Refer to PC Connection Diagram 87 Connecting to a Computer USB Terminal Open the LCD panel to access Terminal on the ...

Page 88: ...rk correctly depending on the software and the specifications settings of your computer If you wish to use the image files on your computer make copies of them first Use the copied files retaining the originals During the following operations even if you connect the camcorder to the computer it will not be recognized Erasing all still images from the card Erasing all transfer orders Erasing all pr...

Page 89: ...or to select the image you want to transfer and press SELECT TRANSFER The selected image is transferred and displayed on the computer To continue transferring press or to select another image WALLPAPER The selected image is transferred to the computer and displayed as the desktop s background The button will flash while the images are being transferred Press to return to the transfer menu NOTES Yo...

Page 90: ...er FUNC 26 The image selection screen appears 1 Press or to select the still image you want to mark with a transfer order 2 Press to set the transfer order A checkmark appears in the box next to the transfer order symbol Press again to cancel the transfer order 3 Repeat steps 1 2 to mark additional images with transfer orders or press twice to close the menu Erasing All Transfer Orders FUNC 26 24 ...

Page 91: ...attery pack correctly The charge indicator flashes rapidly 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 two quick flashes at 1 second intervals Battery pack at least 50 charged This is not a malfunction 22 Battery pack will not charge The CHG charge indicator flashes very slowly about once ever...

Page 92: ...ionally This is not a malfunction Occasionally the operation sound can be heard The hard disk is activated from time to time This is not a malfunction After using the camcorder for a long time it becomes hot lights up in red This is not a malfunction Turn the camcorder off and let it cool for a while before resuming operation The following operations take longer than usual Deleting scenes Changing...

Page 93: ...fter starting recording If recording near loud sounds or strong vibrations move to another location The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature appears Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use Camcorder will not focus Autofocus does not work on the subject Focus manually 56 Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever 33 Lens or Instant AF sensor is di...

Page 94: ...ptional 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 Problem Solution Memory card cannot be inserted Memory card was not facing the correct direction Turn the memory card over and insert it 30 Cannot record on the memory card Memory card is full Erase still images to f...

Page 95: ...e standby mode if the remaining battery charge is too low 35 TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH TURN OFF THE POWER AND WAIT The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack Let the camcorder cool down before resuming use TEMPERATURE TOO LOW KEEP POWER ON AND WAIT The camcorder s temperature is too low Keep the power on until the icon disappe...

Page 96: ...an also appear if condensation has formed Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use 103 HARD DISK FULL The hard disk is full END appears on the screen Delete some recordings to free some space 41 TASK IN PROGRESS DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER SOURCE The camcorder is updating the hard disk Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery pack DROP SENSOR IS TURNED...

Page 97: ...TILL 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 WHILE THE CAMCORDER IS CONNECTED TO A PC DO NOT DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE OR POWER SOURCE CANNOT TURN OFF POWER OR CHANGE MODES When the camcorder is in mode and is connected to ...

Page 98: ...rinter status If the error still persists refer to the printer s instruction manual and contact the appropriate customer support center or service center 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 button check the print settings HARDWARE ERR...

Page 99: ...eleration Should the camcorder be dropped or subject to a similar condition a mechanism designed to help prevent hard disk damage will activate and recording playback may stop or the camcorder may turn off Deactivating this function 47 can increase the likelihood of hard disk damage should the camcorder be subject to such conditions Even if this function is set to ON hard disk damage can occur if ...

Page 100: ...the camcorder with care Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage Battery Pack Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally Therefore charge them on the day of use or the day before to ensure a full charge 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 Di...

Page 101: ...D access indicator is flashing Do not use memory cards in places subject 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 Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt Check the direction before inserting the memory card Forcing a memory c...

Page 102: ...mcorder 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 switch set to Storage If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time store it in a place free of dust in low humidity and at temperatures not higher than 30 C 86 F Cleaning Camcorder Body Use a soft dry cloth to clean the cam...

Page 103: ...ved from a cold place to a warm room When the camcorder is left in a humid room When a cold room is heated rapidly Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature Place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag The camcorder automatically shuts off The precise time required for water droplets to ...

Page 104: ...nland Guam Guatemala Haiti Honduras Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Micronesia Myanmar Nicaragua Panama Peru Philippines Puerto Rico Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Surinam Taiwan Trinidad and Tobago USA Venezuela Virgin Islands ...

Page 105: ...ard NB 2LH BP 2L13 BP 2L14 BP 2L24H Battery Pack Computer VCR DVD recorder WL D86 Wireless Controller miniSD card adapter Card reader writer PictBridge compatible printers IFC 400PCU USB Cable Compatible DVD devices DVD disc TV HDTV WD H43 Wide converter TL H43 Tele converter FS 43U II Filter Set DTC 100 D Terminal Cable CTC 100 Component Cable HTC 100 HDMI Cable VFL 1 Video Flash Light VL 3 Video...

Page 106: ...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 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...

Page 107: ...pear in the picture when you record with flash or assist lamp Battery Pack NB 2LH BP 2L13 BP 2L14 BP 2L24H Screen Used Viewfinder LCD Viewfinder LCD Viewfinder LCD Viewfinder LCD Maximum Recording Time HXP 65 min 65 min 110 min 105 min 135 min 125 min 235 min 225 min XP 65 min 65 min 115 min 110 min 140 min 135 min 240 min 235 min LP 65 min 65 min 115 min 110 min 140 min 135 min 245 min 235 min SP...

Page 108: ... the highest quality This cable sends both video and audio signals VFL 1 Video Flash Light This video flash light allows you to record still images and movies even at night or in dark places It attaches to the camcorder s advanced accessory shoe for cable free operation VL 3 Video Light This video light enables you to record brightly in color even in dark places It attaches to the camcorder s adva...

Page 109: ...strap WS 20 Wrist Strap Use this for extra additional protection for active shooting 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 ...

Page 110: ... IFC 400PCU USB Cable 9370A001AA Optional Accessories NB 2LH Battery Pack 9612A001AA BP 2L14 Battery Pack 9582A002AA BP 2L24H Battery Pack 2383B002AA CB 2LW Battery Charger 0763B001AA TL H43 Tele converter 2071B001AA WD H43 Wide converter 2072B001AA FS 43U II Filter Set 7150A004AA HTC 100 HDMI Cable 2384B001AA CTC 100 Component Cable 1719B001AA WS 20 Wrist Strap 3118A002AA D81 0190 202 SC 2000 Sof...

Page 111: ...e White Balance Auto white balance custom white balance and preset white balance settings DAYLIGHT SHADE CLOUDY TUNGSTEN FLUORESCENT FLUORESCENT H Minimum Illumination 0 2 lx NIGHT recording program Shutter speed at 1 2 3 lx AUTO mode Auto slow shutter ON Shutter speed at 1 30 Recommended Illumination More than 100 lx Image Stabilization Optical Shift Image Stabilizer 1 Recordings made with the PF...

Page 112: ...m stereo minijack 57 dBV with 600 ohm microphone 5 kohms or more Power Others Power supply rated 7 4 V DC battery pack 8 4 V DC compact power adapter Power consumption SP mode AF on 4 4 W viewfinder normal brightness 4 6 W LCD screen normal brightness Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions W x H x D 81 x 75 x 129 mm 3 2 x 3 0 x 5 1 in excluding the grip belt Weight camcorder body only 50...

Page 113: ...tery 102 C Cine Mode recording program 51 Compact power adapter 21 COMPONENT OUT terminal 84 Component video 84 Condensation 103 Connections to a computer 87 to a High Definition TV HDTV 84 to a TV VCR 83 Continuous shooting 71 Control dial 25 D Data code 42 Date and time 27 Date format 51 Daylight saving time 28 Time zone 28 Deleting Erasing Movies 36 41 Still images 67 69 Digital effects 60 Dire...

Page 114: ...ording program 54 Playback Movies 37 Still images 67 Playlist 63 Portrait recording program 53 Power save 49 Print order 81 Print share button 78 88 Printing still images 77 Protecting still images 75 Q Quick Start function 35 R Recording Movies 32 Still images 65 Recording data 42 Recording mode 43 Recording programs 54 Recording reminder 20 Remote sensor 23 RESET 92 Reviewing Movies Record revie...

Page 115: ...d the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd and Sony Corporation HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Corel the Corel logo Ulead the Ulead logo Ulead DVD MovieFactory InterVideo the InterVideo logo WinDVD are trademarks...

Page 116: ...ishandling accident improper maintenance or failure to follow operating instructions B If the Equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries sand dirt or water damage C If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than by Canon USA s factory service centers or authorized service facilities D If the Equipment is used for commercial or industrial use...

Page 117: ...y 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 insured with shipping charges prepaid toget...

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