Canon LEGRIA HF M32 Instruction Manual Download

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Table of contents

Introduction

Exciting Features and New Functions

About this Manual

Getting to Know the Camcorder

Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs

Names of Parts

Preparations

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

Preparing the Accessories

Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen

Basic Operation of the Camcorder

Using the Touch Screen

Operating Modes

Using the Menus

First Time Settings

Setting the Date and Time

Changing the Language

Changing the Time Zone

Using a Memory Card

Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder

Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

Selecting the Memory for the Recordings

Relay Recording of Movies

Initializing the Memory

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Page 2: ...OMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY CAUTION DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE To reduce the risk of electric shock do not expose this product to dripping or splashing The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accident While using the compact power adapter do not wrap it or cover it with a p...

Page 3: ... OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries x v Colour and the x v Colour logo are trademarks HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation Manufactured under license ...

Page 4: ...lly available memory cards 0 32 The built in memory almost full Use the memory card slot to keep on recording video without interruption 0 35 1 1 080 lines 3g 1 Full HD 1080 refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high definition video composed of 1 080 vertical pixels scanning lines 2 Video is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to MXP or FXP mode In other recording ...

Page 5: ...und music Face Detection 0 62 Image Stabilization The camcorder automatically detects people s faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for beautiful results Dynamic IS 0 60 compensates for camcorder shake when you shoot video while walking Powered IS 0 61 will produce stable shots when you zoom in on distant subjects full telephoto Just point the camcorder and it will automatica...

Page 6: ...e Save or upload to the Web Standard Definition Convert your HD movies in the camcorder itself to standard definition files 0 131 137 High Definition Standard DVDs Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE 0 123 136 4 AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be created with the optional DW 100 DVD burner Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE to back up such scenes 5 Refer to t...

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Page 8: ...ness of the LCD Screen 26 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 26 Using the Touch Screen 27 Operating Modes 28 Using the Menus 30 First Time Settings 30 Setting the Date and Time 31 Changing the Language 31 Changing the Time Zone 32 Using a Memory Card 32 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 34 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 34 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings 35 Relay Recor...

Page 9: ...s 54 Shooting Video in y Manual Mode 55 Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode 56 Special Scene Recording Programs 59 Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings 60 Advanced Image Stabilization 61 Pre Recording 62 Face Detection 64 Touch Track 64 Video Snapshot 65 Digital Effects 66 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture 69 Manual Exposure Adjustment 70 Automatic Gain Contro...

Page 10: ...es from a Movie 94 Dividing Scenes Photos 96 Basic Playback 96 Viewing Photos 98 Deleting Photos 100 Additional Functions 100 Taking Photos in y Manual Mode 101 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 103 Flash 104 Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 106 Taking Photos while Recording Movies Simultaneous Recording 107 Light Metering Mode 108 Slideshow 108 Magnifying Photos during Playba...

Page 11: ...DVD 134 Saving Photos on Photo DVDs 135 Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder 136 Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites Additional Information 142 Appendix Menu Options Lists 142 FUNC Panel 146 Setup Menus 158 Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays 163 Trouble 163 Troubleshooting 170 List of Messages 181 Do s and Don ts 181 Handling Precautions 186 Maintenance Others 187 Using the C...

Page 12: ...s shown 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 g 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 otherwis...

Page 13: ...ing off the camcorder Operating modes FUNC 8 MENU 8 8 8 Self Timer 8 A On n 8 a Brackets are used to refer to control buttons and menu options you will touch on the screen and to other onscreen messages and displays 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 0 27 The nam...

Page 14: ...the camcorder XCA 570 Compact Power Adapter incl power cord BP 808 Battery PackW XWL D89 Wireless Controller incl CR2025 lithium button battery STV 250N Stereo Video CableW Yellow Red White plugs XCTC 100 S Component Cable Red Green Blue plugs IFC 300PCU USB CableW XQuick Guide Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 15: ...ations Ver 34 Music Data Disc CD ROM referred in the manual as the Camcorder Supplemental Disc Contains the following components Full version instruction manual of the camcorder this PDF file Photo Application Software for saving managing and printing photos Music files that can be used as background music during playback The CD ROM includes the instruction manual of the software on PDF file These...

Page 16: ... 0 116 118 X headphones terminal 0 78 8 BATTERY RELEASE switch 0 20 9 ACCESS indicator 0 38 54 100 A q Strap mount 0 23 A a COMPONENT OUT terminal 0 116 118 A s USB terminal 0 116 119 A d HDMI OUT terminal 0 116 117 A f Grip belt 0 23 A g Instant AF sensor 0 147 A h Stereo microphone 0 77 A j Mini video light 0 74 A k Flash 0 103 Left side view Front view Right side view Downloaded From VideoCamer...

Page 17: ...f POWER button S g ON OFF CHG charge indicator Green ON Orange Standby 0 43 Red Charging 0 19 S h Remote sensor 0 22 S j LCD touch screen 0 24 26 S k POWERED IS button 0 61 WEB button 0 136 S l Battery attachment unit 0 19 D q START STOP button 0 38 54 D a DC IN terminal 0 19 only LCD panel Top view Back view Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 18: ... 48 Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to switch between shooting and playback mode 3 MENU button 0 29 146 4 DISP onscreen display button 0 89 5 SET button 6 B stop button 0 45 7 PHOTO button 0 38 100 8 Zoom buttons 0 42 9 Navigation buttons Z O y A A q A C play pause button 0 45 Bottom view Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 19: ...etely exhausted Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be displayed accurately For approximate charging times and recording playback times with a fully charged battery pack refer to Charging Times 0 190 and Recording and Playback Times 0 190 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter 2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet 3 Connect the compact power adapter to th...

Page 20: ...lide the battery pack down and then pull it out IMPORTANT Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the com pact power adapter After pressing x to turn off the camcorder important data is updated in the memory Be sure to wait until the green ON OFF CHG indicator goes out We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 C and 30 C Outside the temperature range of 0 ...

Page 21: ...ill be charged only when the camcorder is off If remaining battery time is an issue you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be con sumed Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally Therefore charge them on the day of use or the day before to ensure a full charge We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than y...

Page 22: ... 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 controller from the front of the camcorder NOTES The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direc...

Page 23: ...g button with your thumb To remove the grip belt 1 Lift the padded handgrip s flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad 2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the camcorder then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 24: ...houlder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap 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 Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful in the following cases To include yourself in the pict...

Page 25: ... camcorder on hold h pressed down for more than 2 seconds Repeat this action to switch the LCD backlight between off normal and on bright 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 6 8 LCD Brightness setting or dim it wit...

Page 26: ...the scene etc Drag While applying pressure swipe your fin ger up and down or left and right across the screen Used to scroll menus to browse through index screen pages or to adjust slider controls like the volume IMPORTANT The camcorder uses a pressure sensitive touch screen Press firmly when using touch operations In the following cases you may not be able to perform touch operations correctly Op...

Page 27: ...ctly in playback mode Operating mode Mode switch 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 0 38 Flexible recording Use one of the dedicated recording modes to enjoy full access to the menus and a...

Page 28: ...he FUNC Panel and Edit Panel In and mode the FUNC panel shows a convenient over view of frequently used shooting functions Touch FUNC to access the FUNC panel and then touch the function you want to set or adjust You may need to drag your finger up and down along the scroll bar to find the control button of the desired function In and mode touch Edit to display a similar panel contain ing the vari...

Page 29: ...h a You can touch a to close the menu at any time NOTES To open the setup menus with the wireless controller first use the navi gation buttons to select the onscreen FUNC control button Press to open the FUNC panel and then press u to open the setup menus A small font size is used in menu screens so you can see the options currently selected You can enlarge the font size by setting 6 8 Font Size t...

Page 30: ... or D M Y to select the date format you prefer 5 Touch 24H to use 24 hour clock or leave this control unchecked to use 12 hour clock AM PM 6 Touch OK to start the clock and 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 l...

Page 31: ...zone to match your location The default setting is Paris 1 Open the Time Zone DST screen Only when performing the procedure in a recording mode 2 Touch S to set the home time zone or V to set the time zone of your destination when you are traveling 3 Touch Z or O to set the desired time zone If necessary touch U to adjust for daylight saving time 4 Touch a to close the menu Operating modes FUNC 8 ...

Page 32: ...ed also using SDXC memory cards made by Panasonic and Toshiba Depending on the memory card used it may not be possible to record movies NOTES About the SD Speed Class The SD Speed Class is a standard that indi cates the minimum guaranteed data transfer speed of SD SDHC SDXC memory cards When you buy a new memory card look for the Speed Class logo on the package We recommend using memory cards rate...

Page 33: ...built in memory or on an SD or SDHC memory card If you connect the optional DVD Burner while the index screen is show ing the recordings on the SDXC memory card the DVD Burner may not operate correctly In that case disconnect the USB cable and turn off the DVD Burner After repeatedly recording deleting and editing scenes fragmented memory it will take longer to write data on the memory and recordi...

Page 34: ...d is not correctly inserted To remove the memory card Push the memory card once to release it When the memory card springs out pull it all the way out 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 Selecting the Memory ...

Page 35: ...Recording of Movies You can activate the relay recording so if the built in memory becomes full while recording movies the recording will continue uninterrupted on the memory card 1 Insert a memory card that contains no video recordings into the camcorder 2 Activate the relay recording The approximate available recording time will now reflect the combined space in the built in memory and on the me...

Page 36: ...ilt in memory only to permanently delete all the recordings it contains At the time of purchase the built in memory comes pre ini tialized and contains music files for use as background music during playback 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until the initialization is completed 2 Initialize the memory d Operating mod...

Page 37: ...isc to the card The music files that come pre installed in the built in memory will be restored after it is initialized Windows users Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE to transfer music files from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to a memory card after it is initialized For details refer to the ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide PDF file Mac OS users Use Finder to transfer music files ...

Page 38: ...o 5 2 Turn on the camcorder By default movies and photos are recorded in the built in memory You can select the memory that will be used to record movies and photos 0 34 Please read the IMPORTANT section 0 40 before using an Eye Fi card To record video Press g to begin recording Press g again to pause the recording To take photos 1 Press j halfway Once the focus is automatically adjusted the onscr...

Page 39: ...iful shots of people every time tracking the subject even if the person moves Touch Track 0 64 to track other moving subjects keeping them in focus and using the best settings to record them About the Smart AUTO mode When shooting in mode the camcorder will automatically detect certain characteristics of the subject background lighting conditions etc It will then adjust various settings focus expo...

Page 40: ...er s operating mode Smart AUTO icons The icon in parentheses appears under backlight conditions Background color of the icon Bright grey Blue skies light blue Vivid colors green red Sunsets orange Subject People stationary People moving Subjects other than people such as landscapes Close objects Background color of the icon Dark dark blue Subject Spotlight Night scene People stationary People movi...

Page 41: ...brightness of the LCD screen with the 6 8 LCD Bright ness setting When taking photos If the subject is not suitable for autofocus the onscreen icon h turns yellow Set the camcorder to mode and adjust the focus manually 0 70 When the subject is too bright Overexp will flash on the screen In such case use the optional FS H37U ND filter Under certain conditions the Smart AUTO icon that appears on the...

Page 42: ...om to magnify the image up to 18x Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless Controller Move the zoom lever toward Q wide angle to zoom out Move it toward P telephoto to zoom in By default the zoom lever operates at a variable speed press gently for a slow zoom press harder for faster zooms You can also use the zoom buttons on the wireless controller Using the Touch Screen s Zoom Controls 1 Display the zoom...

Page 43: ...ctually recording except when pre recording 0 61 is activated See Specifications 0 196 for notes about this function when the recording program is set to r Underwater or s Surface Quick Start Function When you close the LCD panel with the camcorder on the camcorder enters the standby mode In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about 1 3 the power used when recording saving energy when you are...

Page 44: ...over is open or when the battery charge is too low Check that the ON OFF CHG indicator changes to orange About standby mode and auto power off The camcorder will power off automatically if left in standby mode for 10 minutes Press x to turn on the camcorder You can select the length of time until shut off or turn off the Quick Start function altogether with the 68 Power Saving Mode 8 Quick Start S...

Page 45: ...ck Playing Back the Video 1 Press S You can also press and hold B on the wireless controller for more than 2 seconds to switch between shooting and playback mode 2 Open the Original index screen if it is not displayed 3 Look for the scene you want to play back Move the zoom lever toward Q to show 15 scenes per page move it toward P to show 6 scenes per page Operating modes b 8 Original Downloaded ...

Page 46: ...ex page D Drag your finger right for the previous index page E Select a different index screen to read different content or from a different memory only 0 48 F Scene s timeline 0 83 and recording information G Narrow down the scenes shown in the index screen 0 51 While browsing through index pages a scroll bar will appear at the bottom of the screen for a few seconds When you have a large number o...

Page 47: ...kward G Jump to the next scene H Fast playback forward Touch several times to increase the playback speed to approxi mately 5x 15x 60x the normal speed During fast playback touch anywhere on the screen to return to normal playback A Resume playback B Slow playback backward C Slow playback forward Touch several times to increase the playback speed 1 8 1 4 the normal speed During slow playback touch...

Page 48: ... During fast slow playback you may notice some anomalies blocky video artifacts banding etc in the playback picture The speed indicated on the screen is approximate Slow reverse playback will look the same as continuous frame reverse The Index Selection Screen Selecting the Content to Play Back From the index selection screen you can select the content you want to play back original scenes playlis...

Page 49: ...isplay the photo index screen SD Scenes Only when the memory card is selected Scenes that were converted to standard definition to upload them to the Web 0 136 or to create standard DVD discs 0 130 Touch SD Scenes and then For Web MPEG 2 or For DVD SD VIDEO as necessary Video Snapshot To display only video snapshot scenes Touch this control button first and then Original or Playlist as neces sary ...

Page 50: ...touch Q to open the Photos index screen A Drag your finger up and down to browse through the scenes recorded in the displayed date B Drag your finger left to go to the next date with record ings C Touch the scene in the front to play it back D Currently selected recording date E Drag your finger right to go to the previous date with recordings F Current scene Total number of scenes recorded on the...

Page 51: ...ch people s faces were detected 1 Open the Original index screen if it is not displayed 2 Narrow down the scenes shown o Faces appears instead of All Scenes To show all scenes again touch y o Faces and then All Scenes Showing Only Scenes Recorded on a Specific Date This will narrow down the scenes shown in the Original or Video Snapshot Original index screen leaving only scenes that were recorded ...

Page 52: ...art Day setting Deleting Scenes You can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping Deleting scenes allows you also to free up space on the memory See also Deleting Scenes from the Playlist 0 91 1 Open the index screen that contains the scenes you want to delete Original or Video Snapshot Original index screen To delete all the scenes recorded on a specific date narrow down the scen...

Page 53: ...vered Save copies of important scenes before deleting them 0 123 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 fr...

Page 54: ...built in memory You can select the memory that will be used to record movies 0 34 3 Press g to begin recording Press g again to pause the recording IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to the memory Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off th...

Page 55: ...er recording times The following table gives approximate recording times NOTES Scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be saved onto AVCHD discs using the optional DW 100 DVD Burner Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE to back up such scenes The camcorder uses a variable bit rate VBR to encode video so the actual recording times will vary depending on the content of the scenes The camcorder retain...

Page 56: ... be recorded continuously for 12 hours at that point the camcorder will stop for about 3 seconds before resuming recording Recording mode MXP1 FXP1 XP SP LP Memory 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 a Built in memory2 2 h...

Page 57: ...tennis or golf q Night Scene To record nightscapes with lower noise ISnow To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed JBeach To record on a sunny beach without the subject being underexposed KSunset To record sunsets in vibrant colors p Low Light To record in low light situations LSpotlight To record spotlit scenes Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 58: ...ocus manually M 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 r Underwater s Surface Use these recording programs when making recordings while the camcorder is in the optional WP V2 Waterproof Case The r Underwater re...

Page 59: ...a commercially available wide converter or other accessory is attached to the waterproof case the camcorder may focus on the accessory In such case move the zoom lever toward P to focus on the subject See Specifications 0 196 for additional notes about the r Underwater and s Surface recording programs Underwater is a unique environment that is ever changing depending on factors such as the weather...

Page 60: ...ng while walk ing and is more effective as the zoom approaches full wide angle Q Standard Q On Compensates for a lower degree of camcorder shake such as when shooting while remaining sta tionary and is suitable for shooting natural looking scenes Use this setting when recording movies with the optional Wide con verter or Tele converter j Off Use this setting when the camcorder is mounted on a trip...

Page 61: ...ful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording Powered IS When shooting video you can use Powered IS to make the image stabilization even more powerful Powered IS is most effective when you are stationary and zooming in on far subjects using high zoom ratios the more you approach the telephoto end Holding the LCD panel with your left hand will add to the stability of the shot Press an...

Page 62: ...tion Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 5 minutes Pressing S or z Changing the position of the mode switch Changing the camcorder s operating mode Closing the LCD panel to set the camcorder to standby mode Changing any of the setup menu settings or changing the following settings in the FUNC panel Rec Programs White Balance AGC Limit Digital Effects or Image Stabilizer Face Detection ...

Page 63: ...ngs for that person NOTES The camcorder may mistakenly detect the faces of non human sub jects In such case turn face detection off In certain cases faces may not be detected correctly Typical examples include 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 ...

Page 64: ...l the tracking NOTES In certain cases Touch Track may not be able to track the subject Typical examples include Subjects extremely small or large in relation to the overall picture Subjects too similar to the background Subjects lacking sufficient contrast Fast moving subjects When shooting indoors with insufficient lighting Video Snapshot Record a series of short scenes or capture short scenes fr...

Page 65: ...o Snapshot Length setting When the camcorder stops recording the screen will momentarily turn black as if a camera shutter had released In index screens video snapshot scenes are indicated with the Z mark NOTES Changing the camcorder s operating mode will deactivate the video snapshot mode Digital Effects You can preview the digital effect on the screen The icon of the selected digital effect appe...

Page 66: ...ogram using it you can change functions like the white balance or image effects Select one of the other AE recording programs to control the shutter speed or aperture N Off Select this setting when you do not intend to use the dig ital effects 2 Black White Records movies and photos in black and white 3 Sepia Records movies and photos in sepia tones for an old look 0 Fade Trigger Once 6 Fade Trigg...

Page 67: ...ue 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 exposure A Programmed AE The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject B Shutter Pr...

Page 68: ...ts or to isolate a single object With large aperture values every part of the image is clearly in focus Good for landscapes and architectural shots W 1 2000 1 1000 1 500 1 250 1 120 1 50 1 25 1 12 1 6 1 3 1 2 y mode mode A Low light situations Most ordinary conditions Indoor sports Fast moving subjects or shooting from a moving car or train Outdoor sports on sunny days F8 0 F6 7 F5 6 F4 8 F4 0 F3 ...

Page 69: ...E mark P will flash and the exposure will be adjusted automatically so the area you touched will be correctly exposed You have the option to further adjust the exposure manually as necessary You can touch y instead to adjust the exposure manually without activating the Touch AE function The manual adjustment dial appears and the adjustment value is set at 0 Touch y again to return the camcorder to...

Page 70: ...more noticeable video noise You can select the AGC limit to curb the amount of noise by setting the maximum gain value to be used The smaller the AGC limit the picture will be darker but will have less the noise Touch z Automatic to remove the limit for the automatic gain control The AGC limit selected appears on the screen Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subje...

Page 71: ...hold l or W to adjust the focus The center of the screen will be magnified to help you focus more easily You can also turn off this function with the 7 8 Focus Assistance setting The focusing distance displayed will change as you adjust the focus You can change the units used for the distance display with the 6 8 Distance Units setting If you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or ...

Page 72: ... will retain the custom white balance even if you turn it off Options Default value Operating modes Y Automatic The camcorder automatically sets the white bal ance for natural looking colors a Daylight To record outdoors on a bright day b Shade To record in shaded places c Cloudy To record on a cloudy day e Fluorescent To record under warm white cool white or warm white type 3 wavelength fluoresce...

Page 73: ... may not be obtained with e Fluorescent or f Fluorescent H If the color looks unnatural select Y Automatic or g Custom WB Image Effects You can use the image effects to change the color saturation and con trast to record movies and photos with special color effects POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording pro grams When you select Z Custom Effect set the cu...

Page 74: ... color saturation X Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines Y Soft Skin Detail Softens the details in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance To obtain the best effect use this setting when recording a person in close up Note that areas similar to the skin color may lack in detail Z Custom Effect Allows you to adjust the color depth bright ness contrast and sharpness ...

Page 75: ...n mini video light Attach the optional video light to the mini advanced shoe Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 0 80 appears when you turn on the optional video light ON or AUTO For details about using the optional video light refer to the instruction manual of the accessory used NOTES When an optional video light is attached to the mini advanced shoe the built in mini video light will be disab...

Page 76: ...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 g when recording movies or j fully when recording photos Turning off the camcorder Changing the camcorder s operating mode Closing the LCD panel to set the camcorder to standby mode...

Page 77: ...io recording level will appear on the screen Touch z Automatic to return the camcorder to automatic audio recording levels 2 Touch and hold y or A to adjust the audio recording level as 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 3 Touch a to lock the audio recording level at the curren...

Page 78: ...evel while adjusting the audio recording level or when the microphone attenuator is activated Using Headphones Use headphones for playback or to check the audio level while record ing The headphones are connected to the AV OUT X 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 termina...

Page 79: ...pear 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 and a cable no longer than 3 m Even if AV Headphones was set to J Headphones in a playback mode the function of the AV OUT X terminal will return automatically to AV output when you turn off the camcorder FUNC 8 MENU 8 6 8 AV Headphones 8 Headphones 8 T...

Page 80: ... 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 accessories bearing this logo to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe Using an External Microphone When recording in very quiet surroundi...

Page 81: ... details about using the optional external microphone refer to the instruction manual of the acces sory used 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 and a cable no longer than 3 m You can connect almost any stereo microphone with a 3...

Page 82: ...Doing so will allow you to use certain functions while viewing the picture on an external monitor without touching the camcorder This is particularly useful while the camcorder is mounted on a tripod and you want to ensure maximum stability of a shot Attach the optional RA V1 Remote Control Adapter to the mini advanced shoe Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 0 80 appears For details about using...

Page 83: ...ed movies using face detection 0 62 you can display the scene divided into segments every time the camcorder reg istered a change in the main subject of the scene 1 Open the Original or Playlist index screen 2 Open the scene s Timeline screen The Timeline screen appears The large thumbnail will show the first frame of the scene Below it the timeline ruler shows frames taken from the scene at fixed...

Page 84: ...ine screen when o Faces is selected A Touch twice to return to the index screen B Previous next scene C Drag your finger left along the ruler to display the next 5 frames D Current scene Total number of scenes E Scene s recording mode and length F Recording date and time G Drag your finger right along the ruler to display the previ ous 5 frames H Currently selected interval between frames or o Fac...

Page 85: ...eshow of photos recorded on a memory card you will need to transfer the music tracks to the memory card in advance Windows users For details refer to the ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide PDF file Mac OS users Use Finder to transfer music files from the MUSIC folder on the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc Refer to About the music files 0 197 for the folder structure on the memory card 1 Open the ...

Page 86: ...e songs as background music by connecting an exter nal player POINTS TO CHECK You will need a commercially available audio cable with at least one mini stereo plug to connect to the MIC terminal on the camcorder the other end will depend on external player used 1 Open the Playlist Video Snapshot Original Playlist or Photos index screen A Select the desired music track B Play back the original soun...

Page 87: ...udio input is restored video playback will resume automatically When you play back the slideshow linked to the external audio the photos will be displayed continuously until the music stops When the external audio input stops the slideshow will stop as well Playback with the video not linked to the external audio 5 Back in the index screen touch a scene to start the video playback In mode touch a ...

Page 88: ...om the MUSIC folder on the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to a memory card after it is initialized Refer to About the music files 0 197 for the folder structure of the memory card Transfer music files from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the memory card that contains the recordings you want to play back with background music About video playback linked to the external player In s...

Page 89: ...meter 2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls Operating modes mode2 All displays on Only data code on All displays off mode2 All displays on Only recording date and time on All displays off About the Data Code With every scene or photo recorded the camcorder keeps a data code date time of recording information about the camera setup etc In mode this information is displayed within the ...

Page 90: ...dividual scenes you want to add to the playlist A checkmark O will appear on scenes selected Touch a selected scene again to remove the checkmark To select all the scenes at once Touch Select All instead of touching individual scenes Remove in advance any checkmarks from scenes you may have selected individually 4 Add the scenes to the playlist Scenes are added to the playlist on the same memory t...

Page 91: ... is not necessary to delete the entire playlist 3 Delete the scenes from the playlist If you selected to delete all the scenes in the playlist touch Stop 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 You can touch...

Page 92: ... back the desired scene 3 Press g to capture the video snapshot scene The camcorder captures the video snapshot scene for about 4 seconds the blue frame serves as a visual progress bar and then enters playback pause mode You can change the length of the video snapshot scenes you capture to 2 or 8 seconds with the 8 8 Video Snapshot Length setting 4 Touch B to return to the index screen A Destinati...

Page 93: ... you start capturing a video snapshot scene less than 1 second from the end of the scene the video snapshot scene will be captured starting from the beginning of the following scene During the playback of video snapshot scenes captured from a previ ously recorded movie you may notice some anomalies in the picture sound at the point where the playback switches to a new scene Capturing Photos You ca...

Page 94: ...ork Always verify that Eye Fi cards have been approved in the country region of use See also Using an Eye Fi card 0 141 NOTES The data code of the photos will reflect the date and time of recording of the original scene Photos captured from a scene with a lot of fast movement may be blurred Photos will be recorded on the memory selected for record ing photos B Photo Sequence Up to 100 photos can b...

Page 95: ...n NOTES When advancing reversing frames while dividing the scenes the interval between frames is about 0 5 seconds If the scene cannot be divided at the point where you paused the play back advance reverse a frame and then divide the scene During the playback of a scene that was divided you may notice some anomalies in the picture sound at the point where the scene was cut The following scenes can...

Page 96: ... photo shooting refer to Dual Shot Mode 0 38 Basic Playback Viewing Photos 1 Press S 2 Open the Photos index screen if it is not displayed 3 Look for the photo you want to play back Move the zoom lever toward Q to show 15 photos per page move it toward P to show 6 photos per page Operating modes b 8 Photos Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 97: ... of photos you can jump eas ily through the photos using the scroll bar 1 Touch the screen to display the playback controls 2 Jump through the photos using the scroll bar A Memory being read B Index screen currently displayed C Drag your finger left for the next index page D Drag your finger right for the previous index page E Select a different index screen to read different content or from a dif...

Page 98: ...ages not recorded with this camcorder Images edited on or uploaded from a computer Images whose file names have been changed Deleting Photos You can delete those photos that you are not interested in keeping Deleting a Single Photo 1 In single photo view select the photo you want to delete 2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls 3 Delete the photo 4 Drag your finger left right to selec...

Page 99: ...d of touching individual photos Remove in advance any checkmarks from photos you may have selected individually 4 Delete the photos Touch Stop 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 Edit 8 Delete 8 Yes 8 OK Downloaded From VideoCamera ...

Page 100: ... j 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 cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode When recording photos on an Eye Fi card pho...

Page 101: ...ress h during the photo review time the photo will continue to be displayed indefinitely Press j halfway to return to normal shooting mode Selecting Photo Size and Quality Photos are recorded as JPG files As a general rule select a larger photo size for higher quality Select the K 2304x1296 size for photos with an aspect ratio of 16 9 The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approxim...

Page 102: ...card size 10 x 14 8 cm N 640x480 To send photos as e mail attachments or to post on the Web K 2304x1296 H 1920x1080 S 848x480 To print photos with a 16 9 aspect ratio Wide sized photo paper is required Approximate number of photos available on a 1 GB memory card Default value 1 This size is only available for capturing photos from a movie 0 92 2 This size is only available for simultaneous recordi...

Page 103: ...e the optional VFL 2 Video Flash Light as an external flash when its POWER switch is set to n 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 Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 0 80 Operating modes U Automatic The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject V Red ...

Page 104: ...be able to focus even if the AF assist lamp is on When the recording program is set to r Underwater or s Surface AF Assist Lamp is automatically set to B Off The practical range of the flash is approx 1 to 2 m The practical range with the VFL 2 attached is approx 1 to 4 m In any case the actual range will depend on the recording conditions The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mo...

Page 105: ...ontinuous shooting speed will decrease to approx 1 7 photos second Continuous shooting speed will decrease also when using slow shutter speeds 1 25 or slower Operating modes A Single Records a single photo D AE Bracketing The camcorder records 3 photos using 3 dif ferent exposures dark normal light in 1 2 EV steps allowing you to choose the photo you like the best B Continuous C Hi Speed Cont Capt...

Page 106: ...quality of photos taken while recording video simultaneous recording will be determined by the setting selected with this procedure the size quality of photos taken in record pause mode will be determined by the photo size set in mode 0 101 IMPORTANT When recording photos on an Eye Fi card photos will be uploaded automatically if you are within the range of a configured network Always verify that ...

Page 107: ...ant to change the way the light is measured and evaluated POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording pro grams Options Default value Operating modes Q 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 achieve the optimal exposure for...

Page 108: ... the screen to display the playback controls then touch A to start the slideshow 4 Start the music playback on the external player Drag your finger left and right along the volume bar to adjust the volume Touch C to stop the slideshow Hide the playback controls if necessary To change the slideshow s transition effects Magnifying Photos during Playback In single photo view photos can be magnified u...

Page 109: ...os 90 degrees to change their orientation 1 In single photo view select the photo you want to rotate 2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls 3 Rotate the photo 4 Drag your finger left right to select another photo to rotate or touch a Histogram Display In single photo view you can display the histogram and the icons of all the functions used at the time of recording Exif information pa...

Page 110: ...right while one whose histogram peaks to the left is rela tively dark Protecting Photos You can protect photos from accidental erasure Protecting Single Photos 1 In single photo view select the photo you want to protect 2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls 3 Protect the photo A appears and the photo cannot be deleted Touch B again to remove the protection 4 Drag your finger left rig...

Page 111: ...ill permanently erase all recordings including protected photos r Functions You Can Use when Taking Photos Edit 8 Protect 8 Protect 8 OK 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...

Page 112: ...nnection Diagrams 0 119 If the device selection screen appears touch Computer Printer V appears and changes to D IMPORTANT If V continues to flash for more than 1 minute or if D does not appear the camcorder is not correctly connected to the printer In such case disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer After a short while turn them on again set the camcorder to mode and ...

Page 113: ... connected to the printer and the photo you want to print displayed in single photo view Printing starts When the printer finishes printing the photo the cam corder will return to single photo view Touch Stop 8 Yes to interrupt the printing in progress Drag your finger left right to select another photo to print To change the paper size NOTES Print setting options and the Default paper size vary d...

Page 114: ...B connection Print Orders You can mark in advance photos you want to print from those recorded on the memory card and set the desired number of copies as a print order Later you can easily print out the print orders by inserting the memory card into the SD memory card slot of DPOF compatible print ers or self serviced digital photo kiosks You can set print orders for up to 998 photos Make sure the...

Page 115: ...t order A checkmark O will appear on photos selected Touch a selected photo again to remove the checkmark To select all the photos at once Touch Select All instead of touching individual photos Remove in advance any checkmarks from photos you may have selected individually 4 Mark the photos with print orders Options NOTES To set print orders for photos recorded in the built in memory copy the phot...

Page 116: ...eo terminal is for video only When you use connection B do not forget the audio connections using the AV OUT X terminal 2USB Terminal Access Open the side terminal cover 3HDMI 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 4AV OUT X Terminal Access Open the LCD panel Sound fr...

Page 117: ...gital 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 While the camcorder is connected to an HDTV ...

Page 118: ...lity Standard definition Output only Connect to a standard TV or a VCR with audio video input terminals Change the following settings on the camcorder y 8 TV Type according to the TV set widescreen or 4 3 if the TV cannot automatically detect and change the aspect ratio 6 8 AV headphones to H AV White CTC 100 S Component Cable supplied STV 250N Stereo Video Cable supplied Red Green Blue Red Red Wh...

Page 119: ...ackground music Connection c Composite Video SCART In all respects exactly the same connection as connection C Connect to a standard TV or VCR with SCART input terminal Requires a SCART adapter commercially available Connection D USB 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 ou...

Page 120: ... Refer to the instruction manual of the connected TV 4 Turn on the camcorder and set it to or mode Play back the movies or photos NOTES To correctly play back movies recorded with x v Colour 0 151 on an HDTV compatible with this standard additional settings may be required on the connected HDTV Refer to the TV s instruction manual We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter...

Page 121: ...date narrow down the scenes shown to scenes recorded on that date 0 51 2 Touch a to open the scene selection screen When you copy scenes from the Playlist index screen including the playlist of video snapshot scenes you cannot select individual scenes instead the entire playlist will be copied Skip directly to step 4 3 Touch on the individual scenes you want to copy A checkmark O will appear on sc...

Page 122: ...at you have selected the f tab built in memory 2 Touch a to open the photo selection screen 3 Touch on the individual photos you want to copy A checkmark O will appear on photos selected Touch a selected photo again to remove the checkmark To select all the photos at once Touch Select All instead of touching individual photos Remove in advance any checkmarks from photos you may have selected indiv...

Page 123: ...ard slot Scenes that were edited using the supplied software Image Mixer 3 SE and were then written back to the camcorder cannot be copied to the memory card If there is not enough space on the memory card as many photos as possible will be copied before stopping the operation Saving Recordings on a Computer Movies recorded with this camcorder are saved in the built in memory only or on the memory...

Page 124: ...l Disc Install the supplied Photo Application software following the instructions in the software s instruction manual r Refer to Installing Photo Application 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 CameraWindow auto launch setting r Refer to Starting CameraWindow Using the software ...

Page 125: ...permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer Do not change the camcorder s operating mode When restoring to the camcorder only or a memory card video files that were previously saved to the computer do not discon nect the USB cable or turn off the camcorder or computer Doing so may result in scenes that can...

Page 126: ... before performing the procedure using recordings made on an SDXC memory card Installation See PIXELA Applications Installation Guide Using the software See ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide PDF file Even without a computer you can save your video recordings in high definition by creating AVCHD discs using the optional DW 100 DVD Burner Refer to this section along with the relevant sections in the in...

Page 127: ...on is completed No disc will be displayed 3 Insert a brand new disc into the DVD Burner Use the OPEN CLOSE button on the DVD Burner to open and close the disc tray After the disc is recognized an information screen will display the type of DVD you are creating and the estimated time and number of discs it will require based on the disc you inserted If you inserted a DVD RW disc that already contai...

Page 128: ...nd do not remove the memory card Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator on the camcorder is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or turn off the camcorder or the DVD Burner For important information on handling your discs refer to s C...

Page 129: ...4 Connect the camcorder to the DVD Burner using the supplied USB cable Connection D Refer to Connection Diagrams 0 119 and s Connections If the device type selection screen appears touch DVD Burner 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 After the disc is recognized the disc s content will be displayed ...

Page 130: ...gs into standard definition and save them onto standard DVDs These are ideal for shar ing your videos with family and friends since unlike AVCHD or Blu ray discs standard DVDs can be played back on most DVD players and computers DVD drives You can complete the conversion to standard definition in the cam corder and then use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE to save the converted scenes and bur...

Page 131: ...screen including the playlist of video snapshot scenes you cannot select individual scenes instead the entire playlist will be converted Skip directly to step 6 5 Touch on the individual scenes you want to convert A checkmark O will appear on scenes selected Touch a selected scene again to remove the checkmark To select all the scenes at once Touch Select All instead of touching individual scenes ...

Page 132: ...total playback time exceeds 2 hours and 30 minutes The time required to convert scenes is approximately equal to the total playback time of the converted scenes In most cases this is still faster than converting the scenes in the computer so we recommend you convert scenes in the camcorder Connecting to the Computer and Creating DVD Discs 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter 2 Ope...

Page 133: ...following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or turn off the camcorder or the computer Connecting to the DW 100 DVD Burner and Creating DVD Discs 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter 2 Open the F...

Page 134: ...ed back using the DW 100 DVD Burner Saving Photos on Photo DVDs Using the optional DW 100 DVD Burner you can save your photos on a Photo DVD The Photo DVD will contain all your photos as JPG files as well as a slideshow of all the photos each displayed for about 3 sec onds with the selected background music 0 85 Refer to this section along with the relevant sections in the instruction manual of th...

Page 135: ...pies of your movies in high definition If the external digital video recorder has an SD memory card slot you can use the memory card to copy your movies without connecting the camcorder Details will vary depending on the device used so be sure to refer to the instruction manual of the digital video recorder Make sure the external device is compatible with the type of memory card used In Standard D...

Page 136: ...pter Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites You can convert your high definition video recordings into standard definition in order to upload them to your favorite video sharing Web site If you are using an Eye Fi card after converting your video recordings into standard definition scenes you can upload your movies wirelessly directly from the camcorder Refer to Eye Fi s homepage for the late...

Page 137: ...Playlist index screen including the playlist of video snapshot scenes you cannot select individual scenes instead the entire playlist will be converted Skip directly to step 6 5 Touch on the individual scenes you want to convert A checkmark O will appear on scenes selected Touch a selected scene again to remove the checkmark To select all the scenes at once Touch Select All instead of touching ind...

Page 138: ...video quality for the con verted scenes while a lower bit rate will result in smaller file sizes and faster uploads To convert only part of a scene Instead of steps 4 and 5 above touch on the scene you want to con vert to start playing it back Pause the playback at the point where you want the conversion to begin and continue with step 6 NOTES When converting scenes in the Playlist or Video Snapsh...

Page 139: ...the Computer and Uploading your Videos If you are connecting the camcorder to the computer immediately after the conversion described in the previous section start this procedure from step 3 below Otherwise start this procedure from the beginning 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter 2 Open the For Web Upload index screen on the memory card 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer u...

Page 140: ...ard and completed all the required configuration setup in advance Refer to the instruction manual of the Eye Fi card Please read the IMPORTANT section 0 141 before using an Eye Fi card 1 Insert your Eye Fi card into the camcorder and make sure there is sufficient available space on the memory card 2 Convert the desired movies 0 137 When the conversion is completed touch End Without Connecting If y...

Page 141: ...d the video files will be registered as incomplete uploads About power saving Wireless communication drains the power of the battery pack faster than usual We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter While files are being uploaded wirelessly the camcorder s automatic power off function will be disabled While recording audio with an external microphone the interference cause...

Page 142: ...es Underlined menu options indicate default values FUNC Panel FUNC Menu FUNC Panel Recording Modes Control Button Setting options Function 4 3 0 MENU Open the menus z z 29 Rec Programs A Programmed AE B Shutter Pri AE C Aperture Pri AE z z 66 D Cine Mode z z 59 F Portrait G Sports q Night Scene I Snow J Beach K Sunset p Low Light L Spotlight M Fireworks r Underwater s Surface z z 56 m White Balanc...

Page 143: ...dB 24 dB z 70 Metering Mode Q Evaluative S Center Wt Avg R Spot z 107 Y Video Light A On B Off z z 74 d Pre REC A On B Off z 61 Drive Mode A Single D AE Bracketing B Continuous C Hi Speed Cont z 104 O Digital Effects N Off 2 Black White 3 Sepia 0 Fade Trigger Once 6 Fade Trigger Always 1 Wipe Once 7 Wipe Always z 65 N Off 2 Black White 3 Sepia z Image Stabilizer P Dynamic Q Standard j Off z 60 Q O...

Page 144: ...z z z This Scene from the Timeline screen z z Convert HDUSD x DVD Selected Scenes z z 131 All Scenes z z z This Scene from the Timeline screen z z Delete Selected Scenes z z 52 91 All Scenes z z z z This Scene from the Timeline screen or playback pause z z z Add to Playlist Selected Scenes All Scenes z z 90 This Scene from the Timeline screen z z Move This Scene from the Timeline screen z 91 Divid...

Page 145: ...tion 145 Edit Panel Mode Control Button Index Screen Single Photo View 0 Copy PUg Selected Photos All Photos z 122 Delete z 98 Protect z 110 Print Orders z 114 Rotate z 109 Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 146: ...matic B Off z 104 Focus Priority U AiAF Frames W Center Frame B Off z Focus Assistance A On B Off z z Face Detection Tracking A On o B Off z z 62 Auto Backlight Correction A On B Off z z 70 Auto Slow Shutter A On B Off z Image Effects U Off V Vivid W Neutral X Low Sharpening Y Soft Skin Detail Z Custom Effect z z 73 Wind Screen O Automatic B Off Z z Microphone Attenuator A On V B Off z Surround Mi...

Page 147: ...us 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 U AiAF Frames One or more AF frames out of the nine frames avail able are automatically selected and the focus is fixed on them W Center Frame A single focusing frame appears in the center of the screen and the focus is autom...

Page 148: ...me low frequency sounds will be suppressed along with the sound of wind When recording in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low frequency sounds we recommend setting the wind screen to B Off Z Microphone Attenuator Helps prevent audio distortions due to high audio recording levels Set the microphone attenuator to A On V when the audio recording level 0 77 is set correctly bu...

Page 149: ... press of the button will turn the Powered IS function on and off 8 Recording Connections Setup Menu item Setting options 4 3 1 2 0 Self Timer A On n B Off z z 76 Video Snapshot Length i 2 sec j 4 sec l 8 sec z z 64 92 Rec Media for Movies f built in memory g memory card Relay Recording B Off 3g z 34 35 Recording Mode h High Quality 24 Mbps i High Quality 17 Mbps j High Quality 12 Mbps l Standard ...

Page 150: ...quence z 93 Photo Capture Quality P Super Fine 1920x1080 Q Fine 1920x1080 R Normal 1920x1080 z 93 Memory Info f built in memory g memory card z z z z x v Colour A On F B Off z Auto Rotate A On B Off z Photo Review Time BOff i 2 sec j 4 sec k 6 sec l 8 sec m 10 sec z Photo Numbering a Reset b Continuous z z z z USB Connection Type M DVD Burner N Computer Printer V Connect and Set z z Add Recordings...

Page 151: ...I cable If recordings made with x v Colour are played back on a non compatible TV colors may not be reproduced correctly Auto Rotate Photos that were recorded in portrait orientation by turning the camcorder on its side will be rotated automatically and displayed correctly during playback Photo Review Time Selects the time to display a photo after it has been recorded The review time can only be s...

Page 152: ...screen 2 Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using an HDMI cable Data Code Displays the date and or time when the scene was recorded L Camera Data Displays the aperture f stop and shutter speed used when recording the scene TV Type When you connect the camcorder to a TV using the supplied STV 250N Stereo Video Cable select the setting according to the type of TV in orde...

Page 153: ...screen Displays A On B Off z z z z Language a Dansk Deutsch English Español Français Italiano Magyar Melayu Nederlands Norsk Polski Português Suomi Svenska Türkçe z z z z 31 LCD Brightness z z z z LCD Screen Dimmer A On B Off z z z z AV Headphones H AV J Headphones z z z 78 Volume Speaker r z z 47 78 Headphone e z z z Notification Sounds N High Volume M Low Volume B Off z z z z Wireless Remote Con...

Page 154: ...s list of world time zones U DST adjustment z z z z 31 Date Time Date Time z z z z 30 Date Format Y M D M D Y D M Y Y year M month D day 24H Toggle On x 24 hour clock or Off w 12 hour clock Calendar Start Day Saturday Sunday Monday z Battery Info z z z z Control for HDMI 2 A On B Off z z z z HDMI Status z z z z Distance Units m meters n feet z z z z Demo Mode A On B Off z z Reset All Yes No z z z ...

Page 155: ...eal when using the camcorder in locations where the LCD s illumination could become a nuisance to others Hold h pressed down for about 2 seconds to restore the LCD screen to its previous brightness setting Dimming the LCD screen does not affect the brightness of your record ings or the brightness of the playback image on a TV When the screen dimmer is set to B Off the LCD screen will return to the...

Page 156: ...le HDTV using an HDMI cable the video input on the TV will automatically be set to the camcorder 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 oper...

Page 157: ...corder is powered with the compact power adapter if you leave it turned on without a memory card for more than 5 minutes To cancel the demo mode once it has started press any button or turn off the camcorder Reset All Resets all the camcorder s settings to default values Firmware You can verify the current version of the camcorder s firm ware This menu option is usually unavailable Downloaded From...

Page 158: ...reen zoom controls 0 42 3 Operating mode 0 27 4 In record pause mode Total number of scenes 5 Memory operation 0 162 6 Remaining battery time 0 162 7 Zoom 0 42 8 Recording mode 0 55 9 Control button Start Stop video recording A q Face detection frame 0 62 A a Touch Track frame 0 64 Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 159: ...recording 0 61 S s Image stabilizer 0 60 S d PF25 progressive frame rate 0 59 162 S f Remaining recording time g On the memory card f In the built in memory 3 Relay recording 0 35 only S g x v Colour 0 151 S h Face detection 0 62 S j Photo quality size simultaneous recording 0 106 S k Wind screen off 0 148 S l Microphone attenuator 0 148 D q Audio level indicator 0 77 D a Digital effect 0 65 D s L...

Page 160: ... F f Number of available photos g On the memory card f In the built in memory F g Photo quality size 0 101 F h Control button Switch to movie recording 0 54 F j AF frame 0 147 F k Focus and exposure lock 0 38 100 F l Camcorder shake warning 0 148 Playing Movies during playback G q Playback control buttons 0 45 G a External audio input 0 86 G s Scene number G d Data code 0 89 152 G f Volume 0 45 Do...

Page 161: ...Photo number 0 151 G l Histogram 0 109 H q Control button Photo jump 0 97 H a Date and time of recording H s Control button Slideshow 0 108 H d Control button Open the Edit panel 0 145 H f Control button Switch to Photos index screen 0 96 H g Manual focus 0 70 H h File size H j Photo size 0 101 H k Shutter speed 0 66 H l Aperture value 0 66 Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 162: ...nt 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 S d PF25 progressive frame rate Select the PF25 progressive frame rate 0 59 to give your recordings a cinematic look You can combine this frame rate with the D Cine Mode recording program to enhance the effe...

Page 163: ...emperature of the battery pack is outside the charging range If the battery pack s tem perature is below 0 C warm it before charging it if it is above 40 C let the battery pack cool down before charging it Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 C and 40 C The battery pack is faulty Replace the battery pack Power supply Is the battery charged Is the compact power adapter correctly con ne...

Page 164: ...l start end of record ing This is not a malfunction The camcorder will not focus Autofocus does not work on the subject Focus manually 0 70 The lens or Instant AF sensor is dirty Clean the lens or sensor with a soft lens cleaning cloth 0 186 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...

Page 165: ...e memory contains a large number of scenes some operations may take longer than usual Save your recordings 0 123 and initialize the memory 0 36 Cannot delete a photo The photo is protected Remove the protection 0 110 Cannot capture a video snapshot scene from a movie You cannot capture video snapshot scenes from scenes recorded or edited using another device The memory is full Delete some recordin...

Page 166: ...os or use the Select All option Indicators and Onscreen Displays lights up in red Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack appears on the screen The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached so the remaining battery time cannot be displayed g lights up in red A memory card error occurred Turn off the camcorder Remove and reinsert the memory card Initialize the...

Page 167: ...th the Eye Fi card Contact the card manufacturer s customer care Picture and Sound The screen appears too dark The LCD screen was dimmed Hold h pressed down for 2 seconds to restore the LCD screen to its previous brightness setting Screen displays turn on and off repeatedly The battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly Abnormal c...

Page 168: ...ard The memory card is full Delete some recordings 0 52 98 to free some space or replace the memory card Initialize the memory card 0 36 when you use it with the camcorder for the first time The LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure Change the posi tion of the LOCK switch A compatible memory card must be used to be able to record movies on a memory card 0 32 The folde...

Page 169: ...nd restore the connection 68 Control for HDMI is set to Off Set it to On HDMI CEC is not activated on the connected TV Activate this function on the TV Even with TV sets compatible with HDMI CEC the range of functions available differs depend ing on the type of TV Refer to the instruction manual of the connected TV The computer does not recognize the camcorder even though the camcorder is connecte...

Page 170: ...ke sure in advance that your recordings are in the built in memory or on an SD or SDHC memory card If you connect the optional DVD Burner while the index screen is showing the record ings on the SDXC memory card the DVD Burner may not operate correctly In that case dis connect the USB cable and turn off the DVD Burner List of Messages Following the list of messages for the camcorder you can find s...

Page 171: ... camcorder there may be a problem with the camcorder or battery pack Consult a Canon Service Center Cannot convert Cannot access the memory card Check the memory card and make sure it is inserted cor rectly You inserted a MultiMedia Card MMC into the camcorder Use a recommended memory card 0 32 There was an error creating the file name Set 8 8 Photo Numbering to Reset and initialize the memory car...

Page 172: ...Movies cannot be played back from a 64 MB or smaller memory card Use a recommended memory card 0 32 Cannot play the movies on this memory card Initialize only using the camcorder The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer Initialize the memory card with this camcorder 0 36 Cannot record You cannot capture video snapshot scenes from scenes recorded or edited using another dev...

Page 173: ...es If the playlist includes scenes recorded in MXP or FXP mode the maximum num ber of scenes in the playlist may be less than 999 Delete some scenes from the playlist 0 91 Do not disconnect the USB cable or the power source until you safely end the connection from the computer Cannot write data with this connection To write data to the camcorder connect the compact power adapter then reconnect the...

Page 174: ...r the recordings If you removed the memory card and used it with another device after this happened we recommend you select No File name error The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Set 88 Photo Num bering to Reset and delete all the photos on the memory card 0 98 or initialize it 0 36 Initialize only using the camcorder There is a problem with the file system that prevents a...

Page 175: ...tos to play back Have fun taking some photos 0 38 54 No scenes There are no scenes in the memory selected Have fun shooting some video 0 38 After selecting Scenes with Faces when narrowing down the scenes shown in the index screen No scenes contain people s faces or no scenes were recorded using the face detec tion function Not enough available space Delete some recordings on the memory card 0 52 ...

Page 176: ...rded using another device 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 cannot be copied to the memory card Task in progress Do not disconnect the power source The camcorder is updating the memory Wait un...

Page 177: ...onnection after a short while Total play time is too long The playlist cannot be converted when its total playback time exceeds 2 hours and 30 min utes Reduce the number of scenes in the playlist Unable to recognize the data You transferred to the camcorder video files that were recorded with another device using a different television system NTSC Play back the recordings with the device originall...

Page 178: ...Check that the USB cable was not accidentally disconnected No disc Insert a disc into the DVD Burner This message can appear also if condensation has formed 0 186 Wait until the DVD burner dries completely before resuming use No photos There are no photos to add to the disc No scenes There are no scenes to add to the disc No scenes left to add There are no scenes that have not already been added t...

Page 179: ...inter to replace the ink absorber Ink error The ink level cannot be detected correctly or the ink cartridge is out of ink Replace the ink cartridge Low ink level The ink cartridge needs to be replaced soon Touch Continue to restart printing No ink The ink cartridge is not inserted or is out of ink Replace the ink cartridge No paper Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper Paper error T...

Page 180: ...ot support the paper size selected for Paper Settings Set Paper Settings to Default or a paper size supported by the printer used 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 NOTES About Canon Inkjet SELPHY DS Printers If the printer s error indicator flashes or an error message appears...

Page 181: ...h protective film on the touch screen The touch screen s operation is based on detecting applied pressure so you may not be able to correctly operate the touch screen with an additional protective layer Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures like the inside of a car parked under direct sunlight or high humidity Do not use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields ...

Page 182: ...re it in a place free of dust in low humidity and at temperatures not higher than 30 C 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 To extend the battery life of the battery pack discharge it completely before storing it C...

Page 183: ...u 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 Do not touch or expos...

Page 184: ...ot pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short circuit Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact 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 or incinerate the battery Replace with a CR2025 battery made by Panasoni...

Page 185: ...emory 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 Initialization option 0 36 Fill it up with unimportant recordings and then initialize it again using the same option This makes recovering the original recordings very difficult Downloa...

Page 186: ... clean soft lens cleaning cloth Condensation 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 Condensat...

Page 187: ...in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Consult a Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use Playback on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the PAL system PAL or the compatible SECAM system is used in the following regions countries Europe All of Europe and Russia Americas Only in Argentina Brazil Uruguay...

Page 188: ...IFC 300PCU USB Cable 2 WS 20 Wrist Strap S q Memory card 3 WL D89 Wireless Controller S s DTC 100 D Terminal Cable 6 CA 570 Compact Power Adapter S d CTC 100 Component Cable CTC 100 S Component Cable 7 DW 100 DVD Burner A j ZR 1000 Zoom Remote Controller S f STV 250N Stereo Video Cable A k ZR 2000 Zoom Remote Controller TV HDTV VCR DVD recorder Computer Card reader writer AVCHD discs Photo DVDs D ...

Page 189: ...maining usage time accurate to 1 minute You can only use and charge these battery packs with camcorders and chargers compatible with Intelligent System 5 CG 800E Battery Charger Use the battery charger to charge the battery packs Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories Canon shall not be liab...

Page 190: ...P 809 BP 819 BP 827 Charging conditions Using the camcorder 150 min 260 min 385 min Using the CG 800E Battery Charger 105 min 190 min 260 min Battery pack Usage time Recording mode MXP FXP XP SP LP BP 808 BP 809 Recording maximum 105 min 105 min 105 min 110 min 110 min Recording typical 65 min 65 min 70 min 70 min 70 min Playback 170 min 170 min 170 min 175 min 175 min BP 819 Recording maximum 210...

Page 191: ...ctor of 0 7 giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views When the Wide converter is attached a shadow may appear in the picture when you use the flash Battery pack Usage time Recording mode MXP FXP XP SP LP BP 808 BP 809 Recording maximum 100 min 105 min 105 min 105 min 105 min Recording typical 65 min 65 min 65 min 70 min 70 min Playback 165 min 165 min 170 min 170 min 170 mi...

Page 192: ...ou can link the surround sound to the zoom position or use the microphone as a highly directional shotgun microphone monaural A d 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 A f VL 5 Video Light This video light enables you to record brig...

Page 193: ...perating the camcorder while it is mounted on a tripod S a 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 S g WP V2 Waterproof Case This case allows you to record movies and take photos underwater without get ting the camcorder wet T...

Page 194: ...erted and recorded on the memory as 50i Recording Media Built in memory 64 GB a 32 GB SD SDHC SD High Capacity or SDXC SD eXtended Capacity memory card not included 7 SD or SDHC SD High Capacity memory card not included Maximum Recording Time 64 GB built in memory MXP mode 5 hr 55 min FXP mode 8 hr 20 min XP mode 11 hr 30 min SP mode 19 hr 10 min LP mode 24 hr 30 min a 32 GB built in memory MXP mo...

Page 195: ...1 2 4 5 lx Programmed AE recording program Auto slow shutter On Shutter speed at 1 25 Recommended Illumination More than 100 lx Image Stabilization Optical Shift Image Stabilizer Size of Video Recordings MXP FXP mode 1920 x 1080 pixels XP SP LP mode 1440 x 1080 pixels Size of Photos mode LW 2304x1296 L 2100x1575 M 1600x1200 S 640 x 480 pixels Simultaneous recording LW 2304x1296 SW 848x480 pixels C...

Page 196: ...ustment zoom speed is faster than Speed3 when Zoom Speed is set to Variable The following settings are adjusted white balance image effects light metering Minimum focusing distance from the waterproof case lens window In the water approx 75 cm at full telephoto approx 5 cm at full wide angle In the air approx 1 m at full telephoto approx 5 cm at full wide angle CA 570 Compact Power Adapter Power s...

Page 197: ... the music files compatible with the camcorder are as follows Audio encoding Linear PCM Audio sampling 48 kHz 16 bits 2 channels Minimum length 1 second File extension WAV The music data is saved in the memory under the following folder structure In the built in memory CANON MY_MUSIC MUSIC_01 WAV to MUSIC_99 WAV MUSIC_01 WAV to MUSIC_99 WAV CANON PRIVATE MY_MUSIC On the memory card Downloaded From...

Page 198: ...C Calendar 51 Camcorder supplemental disc 15 Capturing photos video snapshot scenes from a movie 92 Cine Mode recording program 59 COMPONENT OUT terminal 116 118 Condensation 186 Connections to external devices 117 Continuous shooting 104 Copying Movies 121 Photos 122 D Data code 89 152 Date and time 30 Deleting Movies 52 91 Photos 98 101 Digital effects 65 Dividing scenes 94 Drag touch operation ...

Page 199: ...cording program 66 PF25 progressive frame rate 150 162 Photo numbers 151 Photo quality 101 Photo size 101 Playback Movies 45 Photos 96 Playlist 90 Portrait recording program 57 Power saving 41 Powered IS 61 Pre recording 61 Print order 114 Printing photos 112 Progressive frame rates PF24 PF30 150 Protecting photos 110 Q Quick Start 43 R Recording Movies 38 54 Photos 38 100 Recording mode 55 Record...

Page 200: ... Time zone DST 31 Timeline 83 Touch Track 64 Touch touch operation 26 Touch AE 69 Touch AF 70 Touch screen operations 26 Tripod 182 Troubleshooting 163 Tv recording program 66 U Underwater recording program 58 Uploading movies to video sharing Web sites 136 USB terminal 116 119 V Video snapshot 64 Volume 47 79 W White balance 72 Wide angle 42 Wind screen 148 Wireless controller 22 Z Zoom 42 Digita...

Page 201: ...non New Zealand Ltd Tel 0800 222 666 within New Zealand only 64 09 489 0300 www canon co nz Canon Singapore Pte Ltd 1 HarbourFront Avenue 04 01 Keppel Bay Tower Singapore 098632 Tel 65 6799 8888 Fax 65 6799 8882 Canon Hongkong Company Ltd 19 F The Metropolis Tower 10 Metropolis Drive Hunghom Kowloon Hong Kong Tel 852 3191 2333 Fax 852 2428 3963 Canon Latin America Inc Sales Enquiries 703 Waterford...

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