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Summary of Contents for LEGRIA HF M506

Page 1: ...PUB DIE 0418 000B HD Camcorder Instruction Manual 0 COPY ...

Page 2: ...the WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC the Battery Directive 2006 66 EC and or your national laws implementing those Directives This product should be handed over to a designated collection point e g on an authorized one for one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment EEE and batteries and accumulators Improper han...

Page 3: ... Greece Hong Kong S A R Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Hereby Canon Inc declares that this WM217 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Please contact the follo...

Page 4: ...nd in this manual signifies Wi Fi Protected Setup DLNA the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks service marks or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft Full HD 1080 refers to Canon camcorde...

Page 5: ...ive back home You can upload your recordings wirelessly directly from your camcorder to YouTube and Facebook A 166 You can play back the record ings in your camcorder from DLNA compatible TV sets and other DLNA media players con nected to your home network A 170 Optimize the audio settings of the built in microphone by selecting the audio scene that matches your surroundings Your audience will fee...

Page 6: ...and other settings accordingly for beautiful results 0 Memory Save A 143 Image Stabilization Easily save the whole content of the built in memory or a memory card onto an external hard drive connected directly to the camcorder With no need for a computer this is a very convenient way to save backup copies of your recordings Dynamic IS A 95 compensates for camcorder shake when you shoot video while...

Page 7: ... site Upload MP4 movies to your computer A 140 Save your recordings You can also create discs from your recordings Standard Definition Upload AVCHD movies to your computer 0 You can also choose to convert your AVCHD movies to standard definition files A 148 before uploading High Definition Use the supplied PIXELA s software A 138 Upload your AVCHD movies A 148 or MP4 movies A 154 to the Web 0 only...

Page 8: ...o an access point A 157 Transfer your recordings wirelessly from the camcorder to a computer or FTP server A 162 Wirelessly connect to a Wi Fi enabled iOS device like an iPhone to upload your recordings A 167 Because you do not need to be near your home network you can even upload videos while traveling Upload your recordings wirelessly to YouTube and Facebook A 166 to share your videos with frien...

Page 9: ...Basic Operation of the Camcorder 26 Using the Touch Screen 27 Using the Menus 30 Operating Modes 33 First Time Settings 33 Setting the Date and Time 34 Changing the Language 35 Changing the Time Zone 36 Using a Memory Card 36 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 38 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 39 0 Selecting the Memory Built in Memory Memory Card for the Recordings 39 0 Relay...

Page 10: ...ies and Cinema Style 66 Using Story Creator to Create Compelling Stories 69 Cinema Mode and Cinema Look Filters 70 Video Snapshot 71 Decoration Adding a Personal Touch 76 Playing Back Stories from the Gallery 78 Rating Scenes 80 Playback with Background Music 82 Copying and Moving Scenes Within Between Stories 84 Selecting a Story s Thumbnail Image 84 Changing a Story s Title 86 Advanced Functions...

Page 11: ...120 Using an External Video Light 121 Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie 123 Dividing Scenes Photos 125 Viewing Photos 127 Deleting Photos 129 Slideshow External Connections 130 Terminals on the Camcorder 131 Connection Diagrams 134 Playback on a TV Screen 135 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 135 0 Copying Movies and Photos to a Memory Card 138 Saving Recordings on a Compute...

Page 12: ...0 Wireless Playback on a DLNA Compatible Device Additional Information 174 Appendix Menu Options Lists 174 Main Functions Panel 178 Other Settings Menus 190 Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays 195 Trouble 195 Troubleshooting 203 List of Messages 214 Do s and Don ts 214 Handling Precautions 219 Maintenance Others 220 Using the Camcorder Abroad 221 General Information 221 Accessories 222 Optional A...

Page 13: ...CK Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described A Reference page number within this manual 0 Text that applies only to the LEGRIA HF M56 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 Y button to start recording until you press agai...

Page 14: ...vailable in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is not available The operating mode icons are divided into three groups the first three icons represent the camera mode the second three icons represent the recording standard and the last two represent playback modes For a detailed explanation refer to Operating Modes A 30 The names of physical buttons and switches on the ca...

Page 15: ...Accessories and CD ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder 0 only XCA 110E Compact Power Adapter incl power cord BP 718 Battery PackW XIFC 300PCU S USB Cable HTC 100 S HDMI CableW XQuick Guide XWi Fi Basic Setup Guide Stylus PenW COPY ...

Page 16: ...plied software ImageBrowser EX which allows you to save and manage MP4 movies and photos and upload MP4 movies to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY YouTube and Facebook This CD ROM contains an automatic installer for the supplied software ImageBrowser EX which allows you to save and manage MP4 movies and photos and share MP4 movies An Internet connection is required for installation Music data Music files that ...

Page 17: ...130 133 143 147 6 HDMI OUT terminal A 130 131 7 AV OUT terminal A 130 132 headphones terminal A 116 8 START STOP button A 44 9 Wi Fi antenna 0 only A q Strap mount A 23 A a Grip belt A 23 A s Memory card slot A 38 A d Stereo microphone A 115 A f Remote sensor A 42 A g Instant AF sensor A 179 A f A d A d A g Left side view 8 9 A s A a A q Right side view Front view COPY ...

Page 18: ...er A 49 A k Mini advanced shoe A 118 A l ACCESS access indicator A 44 S q POWER button S a ON OFF CHG charge indicator Green On Orange Standby A 51 Red Charging A 20 S s LCD touch screen A 25 26 S s Top view A j A h A l S q S a A k LCD panel COPY ...

Page 19: ...Introduction 19 S d DC IN terminal A 20 S f Battery attachment unit A 20 S g Serial number S h Tripod socket A 215 S d S f S g S h Bottom view Back view COPY ...

Page 20: ... compact power adapter For approximate charging times and recording playback times with a fully charged battery pack refer to Charging Recording and Playback Times A 223 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 the camcorder s DC IN terminal 4 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder Press the battery pac...

Page 21: ...ove the battery pack 1 Slide d in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down 2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out IMPORTANT Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the com pact power adapter After pressing P 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 Do not connect to the camcor...

Page 22: ...power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack make sure the ON OFF CHG indicator has gone out before restoring the power supply 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 ens...

Page 23: ...d the Y button with your thumb You can attach the supplied stylus pen to the grip belt 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 COPY ...

Page 24: ...der adjust the length and fasten You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt to use both for extra convenience and protection To attach an optional shoulder strap Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap COPY ...

Page 25: ...ion manufacturing techniques with more than 99 99 of the pixels operating to specification Less than 0 01 of the pixels may occasion ally misfire or appear as black red blue or green dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction For details about how to take care of the touch screen refer to Handling Precautions A 214 Cleaning A 219 You can adjust the screen s...

Page 26: ...order will recognize as the main subject of the scene etc Drag While applying pressure swipe your finger 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 ab...

Page 27: ...nd settings After you press the HOME menu will appear and you can select from the following control buttons The available control buttons depend on whether the camcorder is in recording or playback mode Main Functions This contains functions commonly used while shooting such as focus and exposure Available only in recording mode Other Settings Selecting this control button will open up the Other S...

Page 28: ...ode A 66 when choosing to record in AVCHD Available only in recording mode For details on how to set the recording standard refer to Recording A 30 Wi Fi 0 Allows you to access the various Wi Fi functions this camcorder has to offer Available only in playback mode For more details on Wi Fi functions refer to Wi Fi Functions A 155 G Index Selection Use this to switch between the various index scree...

Page 29: ...wing available operations copying deleting etc and then touch the operation you want to perform Other Settings Menus Operating modes In mode access to functions is limited Touch the control button of the desired function Drag your finger up and down along the scroll bar to display the rest of the panel In mode Touch to scroll up or down In mode for 0 Touch the control button of the desired operati...

Page 30: ...ed out You can touch any menu item on the screen to bring it directly into the selection bar 5 When the desired menu item is inside the selection bar touch 6 Touch the desired option and touch X You can touch X to close the menu at any time Operating Modes Recording When recording the camcorder s operating mode is determined by the Camera Mode and Recording Standard menus in the HOME menu First se...

Page 31: ... A 86 Cinema mode Give your recordings a cinematic look and use cinema look filters to create unique movies A 69 Recording standard Control button Operation v Movies are recorded in AVCHD which is designed for playback on HDTVs Select this recording standard if you plan to show off your movies and you want to impress your audience with fantastic picture quality é Movies are recorded in AVCHD using...

Page 32: ...yback Press the camera play button T to switch the camcorder between camera recording mode and playback mode You can press T when the camcorder is off to turn it on directly in playback mode NOTES 0 When switching to a playback mode the memory selected for playback will be the same currently used for recording Playback mode Operation Playing back movies A 53 Viewing photos A 125 COPY ...

Page 33: ... the same way 4 Touch Y M D M D Y or D M Y to select the date format you prefer In some screens the date will be displayed in short form numbers instead of month names but it will still follow the order you selected 5 Touch 24H to use 24 hour clock or leave it unselected to use 12 hour clock AM PM 6 Touch OK to start the clock and close the setup screen NOTES You can adjust the date and time later...

Page 34: ... languages Operating modes 1 Press 2 Select the desired language After changing the camcoder s language to English select q Language to change the language NOTES Some control buttons such as ZOOM or PHOTO will appear in English regardless of the language selected Other Settings q Language Desired language OK X COPY ...

Page 35: ...erating modes 1 Press 2 Open the Time Zone DST screen 3 Touch to set the home time zone or to set the time zone of your destination when you are traveling 4 Touch Í or Î to set the desired time zone If necessary touch to adjust for daylight saving time 5 Touch X to close the menu Other Settings q Time Zone DST COPY ...

Page 36: ...ord movies NOTES About the Speed Class Speed Class is a standard that indicates the mini mum guaranteed data transfer speed of memory cards When you buy a new memory card look for the Speed Class logo on the package We recommend using memory cards rated SD Speed Class 4 6 or 10 SDXC Memory Cards You can use SDXC memory cards with this camcorder When using memory cards with other devices such as di...

Page 37: ...ds This product is not guaranteed to support Eye Fi card functions including wireless transfer In case of an issue with an Eye Fi card please check with the card manufacturer Also note that an approval is required to use Eye Fi cards in many countries or regions Without approval use of the card is not permit ted If it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use in the area please check w...

Page 38: ...licks Be sure you understand the information provided in Eye Fi Cards A 37 before using an Eye Fi card 4 Close the memory card slot cover Do not force the cover closed if the memory card 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 in...

Page 39: ... Fi card 1 Press 2 Select the desired memory When selecting the memory you can check the approximate available recording time number of photos based on currently used settings 0 Relay Recording 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 Operating modes 1 Insert a memory card that co...

Page 40: ...ry used for recording movies Initializing the Memory Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time You can also initialize a memory card or the built in memory 0 only to permanently delete all the recordings it contains 0 At the time of purchase the built in memory comes pre initial ized and contains music files for use as background music and images for use with...

Page 41: ... transfer music files from the supplied LEGRIA CD ROM to the memory card connected to a computer Windows users Remove the memory card from the camcorder connect it to a computer and use the supplied PIXELA s software For details refer to the Software Guide PDF file of the supplied PIXELA s software Mac OS users Remove the memory card from the camcorder and connect it to a computer Use Finder to tr...

Page 42: ...e a stable shot To use the wireless controller first perform the following procedure to turn on the cam corder s remote sensor Operating modes 1 Press 2 Turn on the remote sensor 3 Point the wireless controller at the camcorder s remote sensor when you press the buttons You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to view the screen while using the wireless controller Other Settings q Wireless Remote ...

Page 43: ...ack mode press to open the G Index Selection screen A 58 Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to switch between shooting and playback mode 3 MENU button A 29 178 Functions the same as on the camcorder 4 DISP onscreen display button A 65 Selects whether to display onscreen information during playback 5 SET button Selects an onscreen item 6 Ñ stop button A 53 7 PHOTO button A 44 8 Zoom buttons A 4...

Page 44: ...os and photos by let ting the camcorder automatically adjust settings based on the record ing situation Operating modes POINTS TO CHECK Before you begin recording make a test recording first to check that the camcorder is operating correctly 1 Press P to turn on the camcorder 0 By default movies and photos are recorded in the built in memory You can select the memory that will be used to record mo...

Page 45: ...g setting To take photos Touch PHOTO You can record photos simultaneously while recording a movie A green icon will appear momentarily on the screen and the ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is recorded However if you record a photo while recording a movie the green icon will not appear Instead a Ð icon will appear in the upper right of the screen You can also press Z on the optional wirele...

Page 46: ... transform your movies into compelling video stories by following simple scripts for various scenarios Decoration A 71 to add a fun personal touch using stamps drawings image mix and more About the Smart AUTO function In mode the camcorder will automatically detect certain characteristics of the subject background lighting conditions etc It will then adjust various settings focus exposure color im...

Page 47: ... 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 moving Subjects other than people such as landscapes Close objects COPY ...

Page 48: ...n of use See also Using an Eye Fi card A 153 NOTES About the power saving mode If q Power Saving Mode Auto Power Off is set to i On the camcorder will shut off automatically to save power when it is powered by a battery pack and is left without any operation for 5 minutes Press P to turn on the camcorder Intelligent IS Intelligent IS allows the camcorder to select the best image stabilization opti...

Page 49: ...is size a 1 GB memory card can hold approximately 670 photos However the actual number of photos that can be recorded will vary depending on the subject and shooting condi tions Zooming There are three ways you can zoom in and out using the zoom lever on the camcorder using the zoom buttons on the optional WL D89 Wire less Controller or using the zoom controls on the touch screen In addition to th...

Page 50: ...l wide angle you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm Using tele macro A 106 you can focus on a subject as close as 40 cm at full telephoto In or mode you can also set p Zoom Speed to one of three constant speeds 3 is the fastest 1 the slowest When Zoom Speed is set to Y Variable When you use the S and T buttons on the optional wireless controller the zoom speed will be constant at Z Speed 3 Th...

Page 51: ...CD panel A beep will sound and the green ON OFF CHG indicator will change to orange to indicate the camcorder entered standby mode 2 When you wish to resume recording open the LCD panel The ON OFF CHG indicator turns back green and the camcorder is ready to record IMPORTANT Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode while the ON OFF CHG indicator is lit in orange NOTES The camcorder wi...

Page 52: ... 10 minutes Press P 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 q Power Saving Mode Quick Start Standby setting The usual 5 minute auto power off setting of Power Saving Mode is not applicable while the camcorder is in standby mode COPY ...

Page 53: ...k Playing Back Video You can use the s Data Code setting to choose whether to display the recording date and other information for AVCHD movies when you play back videos A 65 Operating modes 1 Press T You can also press and hold on the optional WL D89 Wireless Controller for more than 2 seconds to switch between shooting and playback mode 2 Open the Movies or Movies index screen if it is not displ...

Page 54: ...e playback controls will disappear automatically after a few seconds without operation In playback pause touch the screen again to hide the playback controls Open the index selection screen Memory being read Recording date Division line between recording dates Drag your finger left right for the next previous index page Display the next previous index page Scene s timeline A 63 3D Flip View A 57 W...

Page 55: ...o display the playback controls 2 Drag your finger across the volume bar to adjust the volume Jump to the beginning of the scene Double tap to jump to the previ ous scene Jump to the beginning of the next scene Pause the playback Fast playback backward forward Display the volume A 55 and background music mix balance A 80 controls Stop the playback Decoration A 71 Volume Recording date Not availabl...

Page 56: ...nd then transferred to a mem ory card connected to a computer NOTES Depending on the recording conditions you may notice brief stops in video or sound playback between scenes 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 ...

Page 57: ...rge number of recordings Recording date Drag your finger left to go to the next date with record ings Drag your finger up and down to browse through the scenes recorded in the displayed date Drag your finger right to go to the previous date with recordings Return to the Movies index screen Current scene Total number of scenes recorded on the selected date Touch the scene in the front to play it ba...

Page 58: ...to view touch the screen once to display the controls then touch f to open the Photos index screen Options y Movies Scenes recorded in AVCHD organized by recording date ê Gallery Scenes recorded in AVCHD organized by story A 76 Movies Scenes recorded in MP4 Photos Photos index screen z SD Movies 0 only when a memory card is selected Scenes that were converted to standard definition to upload them ...

Page 59: ...uch the screen to display the playback controls Two playback modes for AVCHD movies the Movies index screen vs the gallery In the Movies index screen you can find all the AVCHD mov ies you have recorded conveniently organized by recording date When you play back scenes from the Movies index screen they will be played back in chronological order In the gallery you can find your scenes grouped as vi...

Page 60: ...e operation while it is in progress Some scenes may be deleted nevertheless To select individual scenes 1 Touch on the individual scenes you want to delete A checkmark will appear on the scenes you touch The total number of selected scenes will appear next to the icon Touch a selected scene to remove the checkmark To remove all checkmarks at once touch Remove All Yes 2 After selecting all the desi...

Page 61: ...t to delete 3 Touch the orange icon on the left to open the Edit Scene screen 4 Delete the scene Deleting Scenes from a Story by Rating Operating modes 1 Open the information screen of the story that contains the scenes you want to delete 2 Open the rating selection screen G Gallery Bring the desired story to the front Scene List Yes OK K G Gallery Bring the desired story to the front Story Detail...

Page 62: ...t the operation while it is in progress Some scenes may be deleted nevertheless Deleting Stories Operating modes Deleting a story permanently deletes all the scenes it contains The two preexisting stories Unsorted and Video Snapshot cannot be deleted 1 Open the gallery 2 Select the story you want to delete Drag your finger right left to bring the desired story to the front 3 Delete the story Touch...

Page 63: ...ver Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode NOTES To delete all movies and make all recordable space available again you may prefer to initialize the memory A 40 Selecting the Playback Starting Point If you have a very long scene you may want to start playing back the scene from a certain point You can use the movie timeline to brea...

Page 64: ...to return to the index screen Previous next scene Drag your finger left along the ruler to display the next 5 frames Scene s recording mode and length Recording date and time Drag your finger right along the ruler to display the previous 5 frames Current scene Total number of scenes Currently selected interval between frames 6 sec Desired interval K COPY ...

Page 65: ... record ing information about the camera setup etc For MP4 movies the data code is the date of recording You can choose the information to be displayed Operating modes 1 Press 2 Select the information to be displayed NOTES The data code will appear when the screen is touched regardless of the selected option Other Settings y or Data Code Desired option X COPY ...

Page 66: ... as a single compelling video story A 76 Operating modes Creating a New Story 1 Press 2 Start Story Creator mode 3 Touch Create New Story and select the desired theme Drag your finger left right to bring the desired story theme to the front 4 Touch Create Story and then select the story scene category Initially the current date will be used as the story s title but you can change it by touching ì ...

Page 67: ...category Use the displayed recommended length as a reference when recording scenes Scenes will be recorded under the story and story scene currently selected You can also record video snapshot scenes A 70 To select a different story scene category 1 Touch ë including the story scene title at the bottom of the screen 2 Drag your finger up down to select another category and touch the orange icon on...

Page 68: ...l Scenes within an Existing Story 1 Press 2 Start Story Creator mode 3 Touch Continue Existing Story and select the desired story Drag your finger left right to bring the desired story to the front 4 Touch Continue Story 5 Touch ë including the story scene title The list of story scenes will appear The numbers on the right will show how many scenes you have recorded in each story scene category 6 ...

Page 69: ...distinctive appearance Operating modes 1 Press 2 Set the camcorder to mode 3 Select the desired cinema look filter When you select a cinema look filter other than Cinema Standard you can change the effect level with the following procedure before touching OK The selected cinema look filter will be applied and its number will appear on the control button To select the effect level of the cinema loo...

Page 70: ...rised how by changing the background music you can give your scenes an entirely new feel The default length of a video snapshot scene is 4 seconds but you can change it to 2 or 8 seconds or to the length recommended for the selected story scene category in Story Creator with the r Video Snapshot Length setting Operating modes 1 Cinema Standard 2 Vivid 3 Dream 4 Cool 5 Nostalgic 6 Sepia 7 Old Movie...

Page 71: ...ding program is set to š SCN Underwater the visual progress bar will be red NOTES Changing the camcorder to playback mode will deactivate the video snapshot mode Decoration Adding a Personal Touch Add a new level of enjoyment to your scenes by decorating them You can add animated graphics stamps and even your own freehand drawings The supplied stylus pen will be espe cially useful for decorating s...

Page 72: ...corations You can add decorations even while recording a scene 4 Touch X to exit the decoration screen Canvas The area where you will draw and see your decorations in action Toolbar Ó Pens and Stamps Select the type of pen or stamp and its color You can also save a canvas or load a previously saved canvas Animated Stamps Select animated stamps to add to your decoration Ø Captions Add the date date...

Page 73: ...n mode and for MP4 movies To use Pens and Stamps 1 Touch Ó The Pens and Stamps screen will appear 2 Select the desired pen or stamp from Tools 3 Select white or black from Colors Alternatively you can touch Ö and select a color from the color palette 4 Draw freely on the canvas Touch Ó Clear Yes to clear the canvas and start again 5 When you finish drawing save the canvas The freehand drawings and...

Page 74: ...ground white text or black text 4 Touch the caption and drag it to the desired location To use image mix To use the image mix function when recording on a memory card you will need to connect the memory card to a computer and transfer the image mix data from the supplied LEGRIA CD ROM to the memory card in advance See About the image files for the Image Mix function A 231 Operating modes 1 Touch Ü...

Page 75: ...ilt in memory will be restored after it is initial ized When q Autostart Decoration is set to i On the decora tion screen will open automatically when you stow the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out Animated stamps and captions cannot be used at the same time 0 When r Rec Media for Movies is set to the built in memory you will not be able to select image mix frames saved on a memory card For...

Page 76: ... playing back stories from the gallery you can choose to play back only scenes with a certain rat ing Operating modes 1 Open the gallery Open the G Index Selection screen A 58 Drag your finger right or left to select a story Story s theme Selected story large thumbnail in the front Story s title A 84 Details about the story number of scenes total playback time and editing options List of scenes re...

Page 77: ...story scene display off Playback controls are the same as when playing back scenes from the Movies or Movies index screen A 55 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 ope...

Page 78: ...ly after recording a scene rating buttons will appear at the bottom of the screen Touch one of the rating buttons to rate the scene from one to three stars You can touch Ì to leave the scene unrated or Í to classify it in a separate category for example just for outtakes To turn off the scene rating function When the rating buttons appear after recording a scene touch X and then touch Off This wil...

Page 79: ...ired rating and touch K twice to return to the gallery Rating Scenes During Playback Operating modes 1 Play back from the gallery the story that contains the scenes you want to rate 2 During playback of a scene you want to rate pause the playback and rate the scene 3 Touch Ð to resume the playback and rate other scenes in the same way or touch Ñ to return to the gallery G Gallery Bring the desired...

Page 80: ...u can mix the original audio and the background music and adjust the background music mix balance to your preference POINTS TO CHECK To play back scenes or a slideshow of photos recorded on a memory card you will need to connect the memory card that contains your recordings to a computer and transfer the music tracks in advance See the NOTES section A 82 1 Press 2 Open the gallery or Movies index ...

Page 81: ...t the background music balance during playback 1 During playback touch the screen to display the playback controls 2 Touch Ý drag your finger along the Music Balance bar to adjust the background music balance as desired and touch K To delete a music track In the Select Music screen touch Í or Î to select the track you want to delete Select the desired music track Adjust the background music balanc...

Page 82: ...from the camcorder connect it to a computer and use the supplied software VideoBrowser 0 only or Transfer Utility 1 only For details refer to the Software Guide PDF file of the supplied PIXELA s software Mac OS users Remove the memory card from the camcorder and connect it to a computer Use Finder to transfer music files from the MUSIC folder on the supplied LEGRIA CD ROM to the memory card connec...

Page 83: ...e desired category and touch the orange icon on the left And last drag your finger up down to move the orange bar within the category to select the position of the scene 5 Copy or move the scene 1 This step is not necessary when copying moving a scene into a story scene category that contains no other scenes 2 When copying a scene you can touch Stop to interrupt the operation while it is in progre...

Page 84: ... want to use as the story s thumbnail Playback controls will appear on the screen A 55 Use any special playback modes fast slow playback frame reverse advance as necessary to locate the desired image 5 Touch Set to change the story s thumbnail 6 Touch K to return to the gallery Changing a Story s Title When you first create a story the current date will be used as the story s title but you can cha...

Page 85: ...0 When you import files with the supplied software VideoBrowser using the option to join and import music and video files from the gallery some special characters in the story s title will be changed to an underscore _ in the file name G Gallery Story Details Edit Story Edit Title Switch between letters and numbers special characters Change the position of the cursor Delete the character to the cu...

Page 86: ...ngs For example by using Special Scene recording programs A 92 Operating modes 1 Press P to turn on the camcorder 0 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 A 39 Please read the IMPORTANT section A 48 before using an Eye Fi card 2 Press To change the recording standard refer to Recording A 30 3 Set the ...

Page 87: ...ng the camcorder to playback mode if you are within the range of a configured network Always verify that Eye Fi cards have been approved in the country region of use See also Using an Eye Fi card A 153 NOTES The zoom Quick Start function power saving modes etc operate the same way in mode as in mode For details refer to AUTO Mode A 44 Photos cannot be recorded while the digital zoom is activated l...

Page 88: ...r movie quality select LP mode for longer recording times For MP4 movies you can choose one of two bit rates Bit rate indi cates how much information is recorded in 1 second of video Select 4 Mbps for smaller file sizes and faster uploads The following table gives approximate recording times Operating modes 1 Press 2 Select the recording mode For MP4 movies a single scene can be recorded continuou...

Page 89: ...e the supplied software Video Browser to create AVCHD discs 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 You cannot create a video disc of MP4 movies that is playable on com mercially available players MXP scenes will be converted to an image quality similar to that of FXP scenes COPY ...

Page 90: ...e can be recorded continuously for 12 hours at that point the camcorder will stop for about 3 seconds before resuming recording Recording mode MXP FXP 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 0 Built in memory1 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 ...

Page 91: ...ptions Default value NOTES The frame rate can be set independently for and modes µ 50i Standard 50 fields per second interlaced Standard frame rate of PAL analog TV signals PF25 Shooting at 25 frames per second progressive Using this frame rate will give your recordings a cinematic look Recording in mode will further enhance the effect This is the default setting for mode Recorded as 50i Other Set...

Page 92: ...trait The camcorder uses a large aperture to achieve a sharp focus on the sub ject while blurring the background û SCN Sports To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf ü SCN Night Scene To record nightscapes with lower noise ý SCN Snow To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed þ SCN Beach To record on a sunny beach without the subject being underexposed FUNC Rec P...

Page 93: ... places Check the image on the screen Œ SCN Low Light Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes ÿ SCN Sunset To record sunsets in vibrant colors Œ SCN Low Light To record in low light situa tions œ SCN Spotlight To record spotlit scenes Š SCN Fireworks To record fireworks š SCN Underwater To record underwater scenes in natural colors Ÿ SCN...

Page 94: ... waterproof case turn on the camcorder while moving the zoom lever toward S or T Keep pushing the zoom lever until the š or Ÿ icon appears on the screen will appear on the screen when the camcorder s temperature becomes too high If this happens turn off the camcorder take it out of the waterproof case and keep it in a cool place until the temperature goes down If the camcorder becomes too hot it w...

Page 95: ...tes for a lower degree of camcorder shake such as when shooting while remaining stationary and is suitable for shooting natural looking scenes j Off Use this setting when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod Powered IS 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 ...

Page 96: ...you do not miss important shooting opportuni ties This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording Operating modes 1 Activate the pre recording function z will appear on the screen Repeat selecting OFF to turn off pre recording 2 Press Y The scene recorded in the memory will start 3 seconds before Y was pressed NOTES The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds...

Page 97: ...ration or Review Recording Opening the Other Settings menus Face Detection The camcorder automatically detects people s faces and uses this information to select the optimal settings for beautiful videos and pho tos Operating modes Face detection is always activated in mode POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording program other than ü SCN Night Scene Œ SCN Low Light Š SCN Fireworks or š SCN Underwater B...

Page 98: ...g the Touch Track function 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...

Page 99: ...ble frame will appear around the subject and track it as it moves Touch Cancel to remove the frame and cancel the tracking NOTES Touching somewhere with a color or pattern unique to the subject will make it easier to track However if there is another subject in the vicinity that shares similar characteristics to the selected subject the cam corder may start tracking the incorrect subject Touch the...

Page 100: ... record pause mode Û to start recording with a fade in Press Y while recording Ü to fade out and pause the recording NOTES When you apply a fader not only the picture but also the sound will fade in or out Faders cannot be used in the following cases While using the Old Movies cinema look filter in mode When recording scenes with decorations When recording video snapshot scenes While pre recording...

Page 101: ...er picture by using slow shutter speeds however image quality may not be as good and autofocus may not work well The image may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds Aperture Pri AE The actual range of values available for selection will vary depending on the initial zoom position Programmed AE The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposu...

Page 102: ...movement With faster shutter speeds you can freeze the action for powerful images of moving subjects W XWith small aperture values only the subject is in focus and the background is softly blurred Great for portraits 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...

Page 103: ...appears inside the y frame The Touch AE mark I 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 n 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 To...

Page 104: ...r œ SCN Spotlight recording program Except in mode when using a cinema look filter other than Cinema Stan dard Automatic Gain Control AGC Limit When recording in dark surroundings the camcorder will automatically increase the gain to try to get a brighter picture However using higher gain values may result in more noticeable video noise You can select the AGC limit to curb the amount of noise by s...

Page 105: ...ject that appears inside the frame The Touch AF mark I will flash and the focusing distance will be adjusted automatically You have the option to further adjust the focus manually as necessary You can touch D instead to adjust the focus manually without activating the Touch AF function The manual focus controls appear Touch D again to return the camcorder to autofocus Reflective surfaces Subjects ...

Page 106: ...ual focus you can touch inside the frame to activate the Touch AF function and autofocus on a subject When the recording program is set to š SCN Underwater or Ÿ SCN Surface the camcorder will return to autofocus See Specifications A 230 for additional notes about the š SCN Underwater and Ÿ SCN Surface recording programs Tele Macro Using tele macro the camcorder can focus at a shorter distance up t...

Page 107: ...Changing the recording program to Š SCN Fireworks Tele macro cannot be turned on off while recording 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 Operating modes POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording pro grams Whe...

Page 108: ...ts in a single color sky sea or forest Under mercury lamps certain types of fluorescent lights and LED lights Depending on the type of fluorescent light optimal color balance may not be obtained with Fluorescent or À Fluorescent H If the color looks unnatural select à Automatic or Å Custom WB à Automatic The camcorder automatically sets the white bal ance for natural looking colors Daylight To rec...

Page 109: ...2 Touch ON and then touch Color Depth Sharpness Contrast or Brightness Repeat selecting OFF to turn off the image effects 3 Touch Ï or Ð or drag your finger along the dial to adjust the effect level levels richer colors sharper image stronger contrast brighter image levels shallower colors softer image softer contrast darker image 4 Touch X to save and apply the customized picture settings b will ...

Page 110: ...nd countdown The countdown appears on the screen Photos cannot be recorded while the camcorder is set to mode 2 seconds when using the optional WL D89 Wireless Controller To start the count down using the wireless controller press Y for movies and Z for photos NOTES Once the countdown has begun any of the following actions will cancel the self timer Pressing Y when recording movies Touching PHOTO ...

Page 111: ...ions The camcorder records with standard settings Music To vibrantly record music performances and singing indoors Speech Best for recording human voices and dialog Forest and Birds To record birds and scenes in forests The camcorder clearly captures sound as it spreads Noise Suppression To record scenes while reducing noise from wind passing vehicles and similar ambient sound Ideal for recording ...

Page 112: ...to wind screen POINTS TO CHECK Set Audio Scene to Custom Setting A 111 1 Press ä Mic Level Microphone Attenuator Auto Wind Screen Built in Mic Freq Response Built in Mic Directionality Standard n manual 70 k Automatic H High h Normal h Normal Music n manual 70 k Automatic L Low ê BoostHF LF Range î Wide Speech n manual 86 k Automatic H High é Boost MF Range í Monaural Forest and Birds n manual 80 ...

Page 113: ...uency sounds we recommend setting the auto wind screen to j Off à Audio Equalizer You can use the audio equalizer to adjust sound levels by specifically targeting the high or low frequency range and selecting one of 3 avail able levels Operating modes POINTS TO CHECK Set Audio Scene to Custom Setting A 111 1 Press 2 Adjust the audio equalizer Other Settings p Auto Wind Screen H High or L Low X Oth...

Page 114: ... s engine and similar ambient sounds é Boost MF Range Best for recording human voices and dialog ê Boost HF LF Range Best for example for recording live music and clearly capture the special sound characteristics of a variety of instruments í Monaural Mono recording that emphasizes sound coming from the front of the camcorder microphone h Normal Standard stereo recording a middle point between the...

Page 115: ...el indicator and current audio recording level will appear on the screen Touch m automatic to return the camcorder to automatic audio recording levels 2 Touch and hold Ï or Ð 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 X to lock the audio r...

Page 116: ...el while adjusting the audio recording level or when the microphone attenuator is activated See Specifications A 230 for additional notes about the š SCN Underwater and Ÿ SCN Surface recording programs Using Headphones Use headphones for playback or to check the audio level while record ing The headphones are connected to the AV OUT terminal which is used for both the headphones and the audio vide...

Page 117: ...NT When using headphones make sure to lower the volume to an appro priate level Do not connect the headphones to the AV OUT terminal if the Ó icon does not appear on the screen The noise output in such case may be harmful to your hearing NOTES Use commercially available headphones with a 3 5 mm minijack and a cable no longer than 3 m Even if AV Headphones was set to Ó Headphones in a playback mode...

Page 118: ...ories refer also to the instruction manual of the accessory used 1 Open the mini advanced shoe cover 2 Attach the optional accessory to the mini advanced shoe When a compatible accessory is attached to the mini advanced shoe º 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 ensur...

Page 119: ... case to reduce the amount of noise due to wind we recommend that you use the wind screen supplied with the micro phone Attach the optional SM V1 Surround Microphone or DM 100 Directional Stereo Microphone to the mini advanced shoe Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe A 118 º will appear on the screen For details about using the optional external microphone refer to the instruction manual of the ...

Page 120: ...ou need to record movies in dark locations Attach the optional video light to the mini advanced shoe Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe A 118 º will appear on the screen 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 Using a video light drains the power of the battery pack faster than us...

Page 121: ...pause mode You can change the length of the video snapshot scenes you capture to 2 or 8 seconds with the r Video Snapshot Length setting 3 Touch the screen and then touch Ñ to stop the playback NOTES A video snapshot scene can be captured only during playback it can not be captured during playback pause mode The captured video snapshot scene is saved to the same memory that contains the source sce...

Page 122: ...Eye Fi card To select the photo capture settings 1 Press 2 Select the photo capture setting To capture the photos 1 Play back the scene or story from which you want to capture the photo 2 Pause the playback at the point you want to capture 3 Touch PHOTO To capture a photo sequence keep touching PHOTO The scene will be played back frame by frame and each frame captured as a separate photo 4 Touch t...

Page 123: ...ack will pause at the beginning of the following scene Photos will be captured at intervals of 1 25 second Dividing Scenes You can divide scenes in order to leave out the best parts and later cut out the rest Operating modes 1 Play back the scene you want to divide 2 Pause the playback at the point where you want to divide the scene 3 Open the scene division screen 4 Bring the scene to a precise p...

Page 124: ...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 cannot be divided Video snapshot scenes and other scenes that are too short less than 3 seconds 0 Scenes that were edited using the supplied software VideoBrowser and were then transferred to a memory ...

Page 125: ...er photo related operations Viewing Photos Operating modes 1 Press T 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 T to show 15 photos per page move it toward S to show 6 photos per page G Photos COPY ...

Page 126: ...reen to display the playback controls 2 Touch f Open the G Index Selection screen A 58 Memory being read Drag your finger left right for the next previous index page Display the next previous index page While browsing through index pages a larger scroll bar will appear at the bottom of the screen for a few seconds When you have a large number of photos it may be more convenient to drag your finger...

Page 127: ...the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode Even if you transfer them to a memory card connected to a computer the following image files may not be displayed correctly using the cam corder Images not recorded with this camcorder Images edited on a computer Images whose file names have been changed Deleting Photos You can delete those photos that you are ...

Page 128: ...hile it is in progress Some photos will be deleted nevertheless To select individual photos 1 Touch on the individual photos you want to delete A checkmark will appear on the photos you touch The total number of selected photos will appear next to the icon Touch a selected photo to remove the checkmark To remove all checkmarks at once touch Remove All Yes 2 After selecting all the desired photos t...

Page 129: ...k to use during the photo slideshow Steps 3 and 4 A 80 3 Touch the photo that will open the slideshow to display it in single photo view 4 Touch the screen to display the playback controls then touch Ð to play back the slideshow set to the selected music track During the photo slideshow Touch the screen and drag your finger left and right along the volume bar to adjust the volume Touch the screen ...

Page 130: ... video in a single convenient cable This terminal is an HDMI mini receptacle When using a commercially available HDMI cable make sure the HDMI cable is Type A to Type C 3 USB Terminal This terminal is a mini AB receptacle You can use the supplied USB cable to connect to a computer or other digital devices with standard A receptacles 0 or use the optional UA 100 USB Adapter to connect to the camcor...

Page 131: ...ector About the HDMITM connection The HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface connection is a convenient all digital connection using a single cable for both video and audio When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV equipped with an HDMI terminal you can enjoy video and audio playback at the highest quality The HDMI OUT terminal on the camcorder is for output only Do not connect it to an HDMI ou...

Page 132: ...widescreen or 4 3 if the TV cannot automatically detect and change the aspect ratio q AV Headphones to Ò AV Connection Composite Video SCART In all respects exactly the same connection as connection Connect to a standard TV or VCR with SCART input terminal Requires a SCART adapter commercially available Red White Yellow STV 250N Stereo Video Cable optional STV 250N Stereo Video Cable optional SCAR...

Page 133: ...cable is con nected to the HDMI OUT terminal or AV OUT terminal Connection USB Type Digital data connection Output only Connect to a computer to save your recordings to a compatible digital video recorder to copy your recordings or to an external hard drive to easily save a perfect copy of an entire memory 0 only USB Cable supplied Mini B Standard A computer digital recorder Mini B UA 100 USB Adap...

Page 134: ...s recorded with x v Color A 183 on an HDTV compatible with this standard additional settings may be required on the connected HDTV Refer to the TV s instruction manual You can also play video directly from your memory card on AVCHD compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with a card slot compatible with the type of memory used We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter Conn...

Page 135: ...e built in memory tab For AVCHD movies to copy all the scenes recorded on a specific date drag your finger left right until the desired date appears in the title bar 2 Copy the scenes When you select Select perform the following procedure to select the individ ual scenes you want to copy before touching Yes Touch Stop to interrupt the operation while it is in progress To select individual scenes 1...

Page 136: ...nes Touch Stop to interrupt the operation while it is in progress Copying a Single Photo Operating modes 1 In single photo view select the photo you want to copy 2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls date Copy all the scenes recorded on the date shown in the con trol button For AVCHD movies only Select Select individual scenes to copy All Scenes Copy all the scenes G Gallery Desired ...

Page 137: ...to copy before touching Yes Touch Stop to interrupt the operation while it is in progress To select individual photos 1 Touch on the individual photos you want to copy A checkmark will appear on the photos you touch The total number of selected photos will appear next to the icon Touch a selected photo to remove the checkmark To remove all checkmarks at once touch Remove All Yes 2 After selecting ...

Page 138: ...e memory card slot cover is open If the LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent writing If the file numbering is at maximum A 183 If there is no memory card in the memory card slot If there is not enough space on the memory card as many files as pos sible will be copied before stopping the operation Saving Recordings on a Computer Movies recorded with this camcorder are saved in the built...

Page 139: ...ng the compact power adapter 2 Open the Movies or Gallery index screen 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable Connection 1 Refer to Connection Diagrams A 133 4 Camcorder Select All for PC only Camcorder When the connection is successfully established USB Connection appears on the screen 5 Computer The supplied PIXELA s software will start up automatically VideoBrowser...

Page 140: ...r this camcorder The ImageBrowser EX User Guide will also be installed with the soft ware POINTS TO CHECK Before installing the software make sure your computer is connected to the Internet 1 Turn on the computer 2 Insert the LEGRIA CD ROM into the computer s disc drive 3 Windows Open the drive into which you inserted the CD ROM using Windows Explorer Mac OS Click the CD ROM icon on the desktop 4 ...

Page 141: ... connection and install the software again 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 Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter 2 Open the Movies or Photos index screen 3 Connect the camcorder to the com...

Page 142: ...cordings on your computer make copies of them first Use the copied files retaining the originals NOTES With the supplied software VideoBrowser 0 only or Transfer Utility 1 only you can also choose to save complete stories from the gallery In such case all the scenes in the story will be merged and saved as a single video file Users of Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP and Mac OS X Your cam corder...

Page 143: ...aving a Memory onto an External Hard Drive 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter 2 Press T to set the camcorder to playback mode 3 Connect the camcorder to the external hard drive using the optional UA 100 USB Adapter Connection 2 Refer to Connection Diagrams A 133 4 Save the entire contents of the desired memory Touch Stop Yes OK to interrupt the operation while it is in progress ...

Page 144: ...he external hard drive A 146 when you use it with this cam corder for the first time You cannot select both the built in memory and memory card to save them simultaneously You cannot use the following types of external hard drives USB powered portable hard drives Hard drives with a capacity over 2 TB USB flash drives or media connected to card readers If the external hard drive is partitioned only...

Page 145: ...nd the connection to the external hard drive before physically disconnecting it From the gallery or index screen To delete a memory save folder With the external hard drive connected to the camcorder 1 Select the memory save folder you want to delete 2 Press 3 Delete the memory save folder 4 Safely end the connection to the external hard drive before physically disconnecting it Be careful when del...

Page 146: ...ocation table of the hard drive For large capacity hard drives this operation can take several hours 2 If you selected the Complete Initialization option you can touch Cancel OK to cancel the initialization while it is in progress All recordings will be erased and the hard drive can be used without any problem 6 Safely end the connection to the external hard drive before physically disconnecting i...

Page 147: ...wer adapter 2 Open the Movies Movies index screen or gallery 3 Connect the camcorder to the digital video recorder using the supplied USB cable Connection 1 Refer to Connection Diagrams A 133 4 0 Camcorder Select the memory that contains the scenes you want to copy Select an option other than All for PC only When the connection is successfully established USB Connection appears on the screen Recor...

Page 148: ...Resume playback By default onscreen displays will be embedded in the output video signal You can change this using the q Output Onscreen Displays setting 5 External recorder Start recording when the scene you wish to copy appears stop recording when it ends 6 Camcorder Stop playback 0 Uploading AVCHD Movies to the Web In order to share your AVCHD movies on YouTube and Facebook you need to convert ...

Page 149: ... appears in the title bar 4 Touch Edit Convert HD SD and select one of the options for converting multiple scenes You can convert all the scenes recorded on the date shown in the control button select individual scenes to convert or convert all the scenes When you select Select perform the procedure described below to select the individual scenes you want to convert 5 Review the conversion setting...

Page 150: ...g all the desired scenes touch OK To select the bit rate step 5 Using a higher bit rate will result in better video quality for the con verted scenes while a lower bit rate will result in smaller file sizes and faster uploads To automatically divide scenes step 5 If you are converting a long scene you can have the camcorder divide it into 10 minute SD movies to make uploading easier Converting Sce...

Page 151: ...ong movies The maximum total playback time of the scenes to be converted is 12 hours Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos Operating modes 1 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable Connection 1 Refer to Connection Diagrams A 133 2 Select All for PC only 3 VideoBrowser will start up automatically Click the YouTube icon in the menu panel and follow the softw...

Page 152: ...ommend you convert scenes in the camcorder Movies cannot be converted if the file numbering is at maximum A 183 You can check and play back the converted SD movies from the SD Movies index screen on the memory card Uploading your Videos Using an Eye Fi Card If you are using an Eye Fi card you can automatically upload movies to your favorite video sharing Web site You will need to have installed th...

Page 153: ...eck with the card manufacturer Also note that an approval is required to use Eye Fi cards in many countries or regions Without approval use of the card is not permitted If it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use in the area please check with the card manufacturer Do not use Eye Fi cards on airplanes and in other places where wireless communication is forbidden Remove the Eye Fi ca...

Page 154: ...nication make sure the switch on the Eye Fi card is not in the LOCK position This menu option will appear only when using an Eye Fi card Uploading MP4 Movies and Photos to the Web With the supplied software ImageBrowser EX you can upload your recordings to YouTube MP4 movies and Facebook MP4 movies and photos from your computer Additionally you can use CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to make photo albums and ...

Page 155: ... commonly referred to as infrastructure mode or directly to an iOS device without using a wireless access point com monly referred to as ad hoc mode The steps you will perform will depend on how you plan to use your recordings Refer to Glossary A 173 for a definition of the frequently used terms in this text iOS device is used in this text to collectively refer to Wi Fi enabled iOS devices 0 Wi Fi...

Page 156: ...cess point on a Wi Fi network A 157 Use this connection if you plan to play back videos on a DLNA compatible TV A 170 connected to the network using a LAN cable iOS device Access point LAN cable HDTV About the camcorder s Wi Fi standard The camcorder s Wi Fi standard complies with the IEEE 802 11b g n protocol and operates in the 2 4 GHz band As such the maximum data transfer rate is 11 Mbps for I...

Page 157: ... of your wireless router and other devices you will use General requirements Correctly configured Wi Fi network or hotspot that uses the 802 11b g n protocol POINTS TO CHECK Using an unprotected Wi Fi network can expose your files and data to monitoring by unauthorized third parties Be aware of the risks involved When using the camcorder s Wi Fi functions do not cover the right side of the camcord...

Page 158: ...p a new connection point To replace the settings of an existing connection point touch Edit instead and then manually change the settings To delete the settings touch Delete and then Yes You can set up up to three connection points for infrastructure mode 1 to 3 Once set up you can use the same Wi Fi network without any further settings 3 WPS button setup Press and hold the WPS button on your wire...

Page 159: ...es a test of the settings will be performed and a confirmation screen will appear Touch OK 7 Save the settings of the connection point After touching OK you can review the network settings Touch Wi Fi Setup Check Current Configuration Desired connection point Î or Í K three times when finished To manually assign an IP address step 5 After touching Manual in step 5 An interface similar to the virtu...

Page 160: ...oint touch Edit instead and then manually change the settings To delete the settings touch Delete and then Yes You can set up up to three connection points for infrastructure mode 1 to 3 Once set up you can use the same Wi Fi network without any further settings The camcorder will automatically detect available nearby Wi Fi networks and display their SSID 3 Touch Í or Î to select the desired acces...

Page 161: ...heck Current Configuration to review the network settings If you touched Yes a test of the settings will be performed and a confirmation screen will appear Touch OK 7 Save the settings of the connection point After touching OK you can review the network settings Touch Wi Fi Setup Check Current Configuration Desired connection point Î or Í K three times when finished To manually enter a wireless ac...

Page 162: ...f you are transferring files to a computer running Network Utility you also have the option of uploading the files to YouTube and Facebook A 166 POINTS TO CHECK If you have not done so already complete the Wi Fi network setup A 157 in advance General requirements For computers running Windows A computer correctly connected to the same network as the camcorder with the supplied software Network Uti...

Page 163: ...nsfer destination is not configured This step is not necessary when only one connection point is detected Select the connection point corresponding to the Wi Fi network to which the computer running Network Utility is also connected If several computers connected to the network are running Network Utility a selection screen will appear In such case continue to step 3 otherwise skip to step 4 4 Tou...

Page 164: ...s of the connection point Before touching Yes you can touch Check Current Configuration to review the network settings Transferring Recordings 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until the transfer is completed 2 Set the camcorder to playback mode and then press 3 Touch Wi Fi and then touch Transfer Files If the memory ...

Page 165: ...he camera mode If the file transfer is interrupted select New Files and perform the file transfer again If incomplete files remain at the transfer destination check the content and make sure they are safe to delete before deleting them NOTES AVCHD movies transferred using Network Utility will be saved in the Videos folder on the computer by default If you start VideoBrowser after you transfer AVCH...

Page 166: ...installed configured including your YouTube and Facebook account settings and running is in the notification area depending on the OS Network Utility will be installed automatically after you install VideoBrowser For details about the soft ware refer to the Network Utility Software Guide PDF file on the PIX ELA disc in the folder Network Utility Manual English Operating modes Photos can be uploade...

Page 167: ...ing Videos Using an iOS Device You can connect the camcorder to an iOS device to upload your recordings to YouTube and Facebook even when you are away from your home network Make sure you have downloaded and are using the Movie Uploader app provided by PIXELA available for free from the App Store http itunes com apps movieuploader The Wi Fi con nection between the camcorder and iOS device is commo...

Page 168: ...P address 5 Touch No You can touch Check Current Configuration to review the network settings 6 Save the settings of the connection point After touching OK you can review the network settings Touch Wi Fi Setup Check Current Configuration Desired connection point Î or Í K three times when finished NOTES If you attempt to test the settings and the camcorder is able to send a Wi Fi signal then a mess...

Page 169: ...k set in the camcorder If necessary enter the password and then touch Join A checkmark will appear next to the selected network 6 iOS device Use the Movie Uploader app to upload the camcorder s movies For details about the Movie Uploader app visit http www pixela co jp oem canon e movieuploader English only 7 Camcorder When you have finished touch End to end the Wi Fi connection IMPORTANT Do not o...

Page 170: ...vance General requirements An HDTV or other media player certified as a DLNA Digital Media Player DMP correctly configured and connected to the network We recommend using a LAN cable to connect the HDTV or media player Look for the DLNA Certified logo on the HDTV and refer to the instruction manual of the HDTV for details on connecting it to the network Operating modes 1 Set the camcorder to playb...

Page 171: ...dure 5 Play back the videos in the folder that appears built in memory or memory card 6 Camcorder When you have finished playing back touch End to end the Wi Fi connection IMPORTANT Do not open the memory card slot cover during the wireless connec tion If playback is not smooth If the video s playback is not smooth you can play back the video in standard definition 1 Press 2 Enable conversion to s...

Page 172: ... the camcorder closer to the wireless access point Turn off the wireless functions of other wireless devices other than the DLNA compatible device being used for playback Switch the wireless access point to IEEE 802 11n and activate channel bonding Refer to its instruction manual for details If these do not improve playback the cause may be due to conditions unique to the surrounding area Use the ...

Page 173: ...r without using an access point DLNA Digital Living Network Alliance A standard for easy communication and content sharing among consumer electronic devices comput ers and mobile devices across a home network FTP server An FTP server is an application running on a computer that allows users to transfer files to and from that computer Infrastructure mode A Wi Fi connection in which devices are conn...

Page 174: ...herwise specified functions available for AVCHD movies include movies made using Story Creator mode Main Functions Panel FUNC Menu Main Functions Panel Recording Modes Control Button Setting options Function AUTO n A Rec Programs Programmed AE Shutter Pri AE Aperture Pri AE z z 92 ú SCN Portrait û SCN Sports ü SCN Night Scene ý SCN Snow þ SCN Beach ÿ SCN Sunset Œ SCN Low Light œ SCN Spotlight Š SC...

Page 175: ...11 Custom Setting z z ä Mic Level m automatic n manual Audio Level Indicator Toggle on or off z z 115 x AGC Limit m automatic n manual z z 104 Image Effects ON OFF When ON Color Depth Sharpness Contrast Brightness 0 2 to 2 z 109 R Faders S Off T Fade Trigger Once U Fade Trigger Always V Wipe Once W Wipe Always z z 100 Ò Decoration Ó Pens and Stamps Animated Stamps Ø Captions 2 z z z 71 Ü image mix...

Page 176: ...Index Screen Playback Pause A 0 From the built in memory Copy date Select All Scenes Select All Scenes 135 0 From the built in memory Convert HD SD date Select All Scenes 149 Delete date Select All Scenes Select All Scenes This Scene All Scenes This Scene 59 Divide z 123 0 Network Utility YouTube Facebook YouTube Facebook YouTube Facebook 166 COPY ...

Page 177: ...use A 0 From the built in memory Copy by scene rating 136 0 From the built in memory Convert HD SD by scene rating 150 Delete or by scene rating This Scene This Scene 59 Delete Story z 62 Story Thumbnail z 84 Edit Title z 84 Copy z 82 Move z 82 Divide z 123 Rating É Ê Ë Ì unrated Í others 78 Control Button Index Screen Single Photo View A 0 From the built in memory Copy Select All Photos z 136 137...

Page 178: ...ection Tracking i On j Off z z 97 Auto Backlight Correction i On j Off z z 104 Auto Slow Shutter i On j Off z z Conversion Lens Tele converter Wide converter j Off z z Fader Setting 1 Black Screen White Screen z z 100 Onscreen Markers j Off 3 Level White 4 Level Gray 5 Grid White 6 Grid Gray z z Image Stabilizer Dynamic Standard j Off z z 95 Auto Wind Screen 1 H High L Low j Off à z z 112 Micropho...

Page 179: ... example when changing the focus from a near subject to a far subject in the background or when recording moving subjects When the optional Wide converter or Tele converter is attached to the camcorder it may partially obstruct the Instant AF sensor Set the AF mode to Normal AF When the recording program is set to š SCN Underwater or Ÿ SCN Surface the AF mode is automatically set to Normal AF Focu...

Page 180: ...the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings Microphone Attenuator Helps prevent audio distortions You can use this when using an external microphone or Audio Scene is set to Custom Setting k Automatic The camcorder will automatically activate the micro phone attenuator as necessary for optimal audio recording levels so high audio levels will not be distorted i On å The microphone attenuato...

Page 181: ...Type When you connect the camcorder to a TV using the optional STV 250N Stereo Video Cable select the setting according to the type of TV in order to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio 4 3 TV TV sets with 4 3 aspect ratio Wide TV TV sets with 16 9 aspect ratio When the TV type is set to 4 3 TV during the playback of video originally recorded with an aspect ratio of 16 9 th...

Page 182: ...bps z Frame Rate 1 µ 50i Standard PF25 z 91 0 Rec Media for Photos built in memory memory card z z z2 39 Photo Capture from Video o Single Photo p Photo Sequence z2 122 Video Snapshot Length 1 C 2 sec D 4 sec F 8 sec z z2 70 121 Story Length Based Toggle on or off z Rate Scenes Recording 1 i On j Off z Available Space in Memory built in memory memory card 0 only z z Used Space in Memory built in m...

Page 183: ...s 0 The Total space shown for the built in memory indicates actu ally usable space It may be slightly smaller than the nominal built in memory capacity listed in the specifications x v Color Uses a color space with an extended gamut to achieve deeper colors closer to real life Use this function to record video only when you intend to play back your recordings on an HDTV compatible with x v Color c...

Page 184: ...MG_0107 JPG stored under the folder DCIM 101CANON while an MP4 movie with the same file number will have the file name MVI_0107 MP4 External Hard Drive Info When the camcorder is connected to an exter nal hard drive this setting displays information about the hard drive q System Setup Menu item Setting options y A Output Onscreen Displays 1 i On j Off z z z z Language Dansk Deutsch English Español...

Page 185: ...n z Pre REC v Review Recording z z Autostart Decoration i On j Off z z Power Saving Mode Auto Power Off j Off i On z z z z Quick Start Standby Off 10 min 20 min 30 min 0 Initialize 1 Initialize Built in Mem Mem Card 0 only z z z z 40 Complete Initialization Toggle on or off 0 Initialize 2 z z 146 0 Delete Memory Save Folder 2 z z 145 Time Zone DST home time zone or travel time zone Paris list of w...

Page 186: ...a TV LCD Backlight Sets the screen to one of three brightness levels You can use this to make the screen brighter when recording in bright places for example Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect the bright ness of your recordings or the brightness of the playback image on a TV Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the bat tery pack Date Time Date Ti...

Page 187: ... Decoration In other modes the default setting is È Powered IS Autostart Decoration When set to i On the decoration screen will open automatically when you stow the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out Power Saving Mode Controls the camcorder s automatic power off set tings Auto Power Off In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack it will automatically shut off if l...

Page 188: ...the HDMI CEC function cannot be guaranteed even when connecting the camcorder to compatible TV sets If you cannot use the remote control of the TV set Control for HDMI to j Off and operate the camcorder directly The remote control of the TV can only be used to play back movies or photos or mode only If the camcorder is connected to the TV while it is set to or mode depending on the TV used turning...

Page 189: ...n 189 Firmware You can verify the current version of the camcorder s firm ware which is the software that controls the camcorder This menu option is usually unavailable Reset All Resets all of the camcorder s settings COPY ...

Page 190: ... frame A 99 5 Control button PHOTO Take a photo A 44 86 122 6 Control button Displays a shooting tip for the current story scene 7 Memory operation A 194 8 Intelligent IS A 48 9 Remaining battery time A 194 A q Zoom A 50 A a Recording mode A 88 A s Recording standard A 30 A d Current story scene category A 67 touch to return to the list of story scenes A 67 A f Recommended scene length A 67 A g De...

Page 191: ... macro A 106 S j Remaining recording time On the memory card In the built in memory Relay recording A 39 0 only S k Frame rate A 91 S l Image effects A 109 D q Microphone attenuator A 180 D a Audio scene select A 111 D s Headphone output A 116 D d Custom control button A 187 D f Level marker A 180 D g Remote sensor off A 187 D h Fader A 100 D j Auto wind screen A 112 D k Directionality of the opti...

Page 192: ...ayback AVCHD movies MP4 movies F f Eye Fi wireless communication A 152 F g Scene number F h Playback control buttons A 55 F j Data code A 65 181 F k Volume and background music balance controls A 55 81 F l File number A 183 G q Volume controls A 55 COPY ...

Page 193: ...hotos G a Control button Edit Open the Edit panel A 177 G s Current photo Total number of photos G d Control button h Photo jump A 127 G f Control button Ð Slideshow A 129 G g Control button f Return to the Photos index screen A 125 COPY ...

Page 194: ... in red Replace or charge the battery pack Depending on the condition of the camcorder or battery the actual battery charge may not match what is displayed on the screen When you attach an empty battery pack the power may turn off without displaying Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately You can ...

Page 195: ...urn off the camcorder and let it cool down The camcorder turns off without the battery warning indicator appearing on the screen The battery charge has become low or the battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack Power supply Is the battery charged Is the compact power adapter correctly con nected to the camcorder A 20 Recording Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it ...

Page 196: ...will not start recording You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto the memory while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Wait until the camcorder has finished The memory is full or it already contains the maximum number of scenes of AVCHD movies 3 999 scenes Delete some recordings A 59 127 or initialize the memory A 40 to free some space The point where Y was pres...

Page 197: ...f 98 user created stories Delete some stories from the gallery A 62 or select a different memory A 39 Playback Cannot copy move scenes in a story The memory is full Delete some recordings A 59 127 to free some space Cannot delete a scene You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using another device and then trans ferred to a memory card connected to a computer Deleting scenes takes ...

Page 198: ...ly or MP4 movies The memory is full Delete some recordings A 59 127 to free some space Cannot mark individual scenes photos in the index screen with a checkmark You cannot select more than 100 scenes photos individually Select the All Scenes or All Photos option instead of Select Indicators and Onscreen Displays lights up in red Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack appears ...

Page 199: ...creen 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 characters appear on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time If the problem still persists remove the battery pack and disconnect all other power sources f...

Page 200: ...ed to be able to record movies on a memory card A 36 The folder and file numbers for MP4 movies and photos have reached their maximum value Set r File Numbering to Reset and insert a new memory card The optional WL D89 Wireless Controller will not work Set q Wireless Remote Control to On Replace the battery of the wireless controller Cannot upload files wirelessly using an Eye Fi card q Eye Fi Com...

Page 201: ...and turn off the camcorder and the TV After a short while turn them on again and restore the connection q 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 co...

Page 202: ...off the wireless functions of other wireless devices other than the DLNA compatible device being used for playback If these do not solve the issue the cause may be due the device or conditions unique to the surrounding area Use the supplied HDMI cable to connect the camcorder to the device The wireless connection was interrupted while transferring files Incomplete files may remain at the transfer ...

Page 203: ...ting error Attempt to recover the data This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was acci dentally interrupted while the camcorder was writing to the memory Select Recover to try to recover the recordings 0 Cannot access the built in memory There is a problem with the built in memory Contact a Canon Service Center Cannot communicate with the battery pack Cont...

Page 204: ...he computer Cannot play back There is a problem with the memory If this message appears often without apparent reason contact a Canon Service Center 0 Cannot play back Cannot access the built in memory There is a problem with the built in memory Save your recordings A 138 and initialize the built in memory using the Complete Initialization option A 40 If the problem persists contact a Canon Servic...

Page 205: ...rder A 40 Cannot record movies on this memory card Movies cannot be recorded on a 64 MB or smaller memory card Use a recommended mem ory card A 36 Cannot record 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 A 40 Cannot save the canvas Cannot save your Pens and Stamps dr...

Page 206: ...ot be able to record movies on a memory card without a Speed Class rating Replace the memory card with one rated SD Speed Class 2 4 6 or 10 Mem Card Number of scenes already at maximum The memory card already contains the maximum number of AVCHD scenes 3 999 scenes no further scenes can be copied onto the memory card Delete some scenes A 59 to free some space Mem Card Unable to recognize the data ...

Page 207: ... while holding the zoom lever toward T or W to change the recording program šbŸ Follow the instructions to switch the recording program between Underwater and Surface while the camcorder is secured inside the optional WP V4 Waterproof Case Recording was stopped due to insufficient write speed of the memory card The data transfer rate was too high for the memory card in use and the recording was st...

Page 208: ... movies A 138 if necessary and delete all the movies from the memory card A 59 This photo cannot be displayed You may not be able to display photos taken with other devices or image files created or edited on a computer and then transferred to a memory card connected to the computer To record video on this memory card it is recommended to use a recording mode other than MXP or FXP Movies may not b...

Page 209: ... compact power adapter Use a fully charged battery pack instead when using the video light Cannot use the video light with the attached battery pack When using the video light use the supplied BP 718 or optional BP 727 Battery Pack Error writing to external hard drive This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was acci dentally interrupted while the camcorder ...

Page 210: ...e FTP server A firewall may be blocking the connection Set the firewall to allow the connection For users of Windows XP SP2 and later set Windows Firewall to allow the connection If you are using a wireless gateway router make sure all of the devices in the network includ ing the camcorder are configured with the correct gateway address If the FTP server is configured to accept only one particular...

Page 211: ...onfiguration screen Establish a connection using infrastructure mode No computers found currently running Network Utility Turn on the computer and try searching again Turn on the computer on which you installed the supplied software Network Utility Then con nect the computer to the Wi Fi network Install Network Utility if it has not already been installed The configured computer Network Utility ca...

Page 212: ...server s IP address in the camcorder If you are not using a DNS server set the DNS address to 0 0 0 0 If you are using a wireless gateway router make sure all of the devices in the network includ ing the camcorder are configured with the correct gateway address Wi Fi authentication unsuccessful Make sure the camcorder and wireless router are using the same encryption method and encryption key If t...

Page 213: ...reless router s configuration screen Wireless communication is not working correctly Cordless phones microwave ovens refrigerators and other appliances may interfere with the wireless signal Try using the camcorder in a location farther away from such appliances Turn off the camcorder and wireless router After a short while turn them on again and per form the Wi Fi network setup again If the probl...

Page 214: ...the pressure sensitive layer beneath it Do not attach 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 u...

Page 215: ...screw is shorter than 5 5 mm Using other tripods may damage the camcorder When recording movies try to get a calm stable picture Excessive cam corder movement while shooting and extensive use of fast zooms and panning can result in jittery scenes In extreme cases the playback of such scenes may result in visually induced motion sickness If you expe rience such a reaction stop the playback immediat...

Page 216: ...ack is left unused or if a battery pack is used for long periods of time in high temperatures Use the time shown on the screen as an approximation Regarding the use of non Canon battery packs For your safety battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs will not be charged even if you attach them to this camcorder or to the optional CG 700 Battery Charger We recommend using genuine Canon ...

Page 217: ...card into the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the mem ory card or the camcorder Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card Secure Digital SD memory cards have a physical switch to prevent writ ing on the card so as to avoid the accidental erasure of the card s con tent To write protect the memory card set the switch to the LOCK position Built in Rechargeable Lithium Ba...

Page 218: ...y erased When you dis pose of the camcorder or memory card or give either to another per son initialize the camcorder s built in memory 0 only or memory card using the Complete Initialization option A 40 Fill it up with unimportant recordings and then initialize it again using the same option This makes recovering the original recordings very difficult COPY ...

Page 219: ...use tissue paper LCD Touch Screen Clean the LCD touch screen using a 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 conde...

Page 220: ...t power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Consult a Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use Playback on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the PAL system PAL or the compatible SECAM system is used in the following regions countries Euro...

Page 221: ... in more detail in the following pages 1 SS 600 SS 650 Shoulder Strap A s IFC 300PCU S or IFC 400PCU USB 2 WS 20 Wrist Strap Cable 6 CA 110E Compact Power Adapter A k HTC 100 S or HTC 100 HDMI Cable A q Stylus Pen A l STV 250N Stereo Video Cable A a Memory card 1 2 7 A q A d A f A g A h A a A s 8 9 4 5 6 3 A j A k A l S q S a TV HDTV Digital video recorder Computer External hard drive Card reader ...

Page 222: ...acks bearing the Intelligent System mark the camcorder will communicate with the battery and display the remaining usage time accurate to 1 minute You can only use and charge these battery packs with camcorders and chargers compati ble with Intelligent System Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon acces...

Page 223: ...are approxi mate and vary according to recording mode and charging recording or playback conditions The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold surroundings when using the brighter screen settings etc The following recording and playback times are for AVCHD movies The recording and playback times for MP4 movies 9 Mbps and 4 Mbps are the same as those for SP rec...

Page 224: ...0 min 195 min SP 130 min 80 min 195 min LP 130 min 80 min 200 min BP 727 MXP 185 min 115 min 285 min FXP 185 min 120 min 285 min XP 190 min 120 min 290 min SP 195 min 120 min 295 min LP 195 min 125 min 305 min Battery pack Recording mode Recording maximum Recording typical Playback BP 718 MXP 120 min 75 min 185 min FXP 120 min 75 min 185 min XP 125 min 80 min 190 min SP 125 min 80 min 195 min LP 1...

Page 225: ...de perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views 9 FS 43U II Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to control difficult lighting condi tions A d SM V1 Surround Microphone Use 5 1ch surround sound to add a sense of presence to your movies You can link the surround sound to the zoom position or use the microphone as a highly directional shotgun microphone monaural A f DM 100...

Page 226: ...ttaches to the cam corder s mini advanced shoe for cable free operation The VFL 2 cannot be used as a flash with this camcorder A j UA 100 USB Adapter 0 Allows you to connect to the cam corder an external hard drive or similar storage device with a standard A cable After doing so you can save an entire memory onto the device Check in advance the USB cable supplied with your external hard drive S q...

Page 227: ...g 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 COPY ...

Page 228: ... the camcorder s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized yielding extremely high quality prints Video Signal Configuration AVCHD 1080 50i MP4 720P Recordings made with the PF25 frame rate are converted and recorded on the memory as 50i Recording Media 0 Built in memory 8 GB SD SDHC SD High Capacity or SDXC SD eXtended Capacity memory card not included Maximum Recording Time 0 8 GB...

Page 229: ...set white balance settings Daylight Shade Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H Minimum Illumination 0 1 lx SCN Low Light recording program Shutter speed at 1 2 1 0 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 AVCHD movies MXP FXP mode 1920 x 10...

Page 230: ...face Instant AF auto slow shutter manual audio recording level adjustment microphone attenuator zoom speed adjustment zoom speed is faster than Speed 3 when Zoom Speed is set to Variable The following settings are adjusted white balance image effects tele macro 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 ...

Page 231: ...els Minimum length 1 second File type WAV The music data is saved in the memory under the following folders 0 In the built in memory CANON MY_MUSIC MUSIC_01 WAV to MUSIC_99 WAV On the memory card CANON PRIVATE MY_MUSIC MUSIC_01 WAV to MUSIC_99 WAV About the image files for the Image Mix function Image files are saved in the memory under the following folders 0 In the built in memory CANON MY_PICT ...

Page 232: ... backup battery 217 C Camera mode 30 Capturing photos video snapshot scenes from a movie 121 Cinema mode 69 Cinema look filters 69 Condensation 219 Connections to external devices 131 Copying recordings to a memory card 135 D Data code 65 181 Date and time 33 Decoration 71 Deleting Movies 59 Photos 127 Dividing scenes 123 E Edit panel 29 176 Editing stories 82 84 Error messages 203 External microp...

Page 233: ...ower saving 48 Powered IS 95 Pre recording 96 Q Quick Start 51 R Rating scenes 78 Recording Movies 44 69 86 Photos 44 86 Recording mode 88 Recording programs 92 101 Recording standard AVCHD MP4 30 Recording time 90 Relay recording 39 Remote sensor 42 Resetting all camcorder settings 199 Reviewing recordings 87 S Saving recordings 135 Transferring to a computer 138 Using external video recorders 14...

Page 234: ...n sounds 187 Tv recording program 101 U Underwater recording program 93 Uploading movies to video sharing Web sites 148 USB terminal 130 133 147 V Video snapshot 70 Volume 55 W White balance 107 Wide angle 49 Wi Fi functions 155 Wireless controller 42 Y YouTube 166 Z Zoom 49 Digital zoom 179 Zoom speed 49 178 0 only COPY ...

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