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PUB. DIE-0436-000

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Page 2: ...standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This transmitter must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problem...

Page 3: ...ped REGIONS OF USE VIXIA HF G30 is in compliance as of April 2013 with the radio signal regulations of the regions listed below For details on other regions where they can be used make inquiries with the contacts listed on the back side of this instruction manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CA 570 identification plate is located on the bottom CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B WARNING DO NOT INGEST BATTERY CH...

Page 4: ... of Twitter Inc Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance Wi Fi Certified WPA WPA2 and the Wi Fi Certified logo are trademarks of the Wi Fi Alliance WPS as used on the camcorder s settings onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi Fi Protected Setup The Wi Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the Wi Fi Alliance JavaScript is a trademark or registered trademark of Ora...

Page 5: ... make it usable as a main camera but is also small enough to be very portable The advanced image stabilization A 61 will let you shoot in a variety of situations in the field Manual controls at your fingertips The focus zoom ring helps you achieve the focus you are looking for You can also easily change the ring s functionality so that you can operate the zoom Furthermore you can assign certain fr...

Page 6: ...eb browser on a smartphone or tablet to view the camcorder s recordings A 126 and using an iOS device to share your videos on the Internet A 128 OLED screen and LCD viewfinder The OLED screen and LCD viewfinder both have 100 frame coverage which will ensure that you can accurately check that your shots are framed how you want them The OLED screen has incredible clarity which is indispensible in ch...

Page 7: ... or Android device to remotely control the camcorder and view the image on its screen A 120 Use the Web browser on your iOS or Android device to view the recordings on the camcorder A 126 Connect the camcorder to an access point on a Wi Fi network After doing so you can save your recordings on a computer A 131 or play back your recordings using the camcorder as a media server A 130 Use an iOS devi...

Page 8: ...Recording Mode Video Quality 45 Dual Recording and Relay Recording 47 Selecting the Frame Rate 48 Slow Fast Motion Recording 49 CINEMA Mode and Cinema Look Filters 50 Focus Adjustment 52 Manual Focus 52 Autofocus 54 Face Detection Tracking 55 Zooming 57 Using the Focus Zoom Ring 57 Using the Zoom Rocker or Wireless Controller 57 Using the Touch Screen s Zoom Controls 59 Soft Zoom Control 60 Digita...

Page 9: ...g Monitored 104 7 Photos 105 Viewing Photos 105 Photo Jump Function 105 Deleting Photos 107 Deleting a Single Photo 107 Deleting Photos from the Index Screen 107 8 Saving Sharing Recordings 108 Saving Recordings to a Computer 108 Connection Diagram 108 Saving Movies Using Data Import Utility 108 Saving MP4 Movies and Photos Using ImageBrowser EX 109 Copying Recordings Between Memory Cards 112 Copy...

Page 10: ...141 10 Additional Information 143 Appendix Menu Options Lists 143 FUNC Panel 143 Setup Menus 144 Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays 153 Troubleshooting 157 List of Messages 162 List of Messages for Wi Fi Functions 165 List of Messages for Web Services 167 Handling Precautions 169 Camcorder 169 Battery Pack 170 Memory Card 171 Built in Rechargeable Lithium Battery 171 Lithium Button Battery 172 D...

Page 11: ...he function described A Reference page number within this manual The following terms are used in this manual Memory card refers to an SD SDHC or SDXC memory card Screen refers to the OLED screen and the viewfinder screen Scene refers to one movie unit from the point you press the Y button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording iOS device is used in this text to refer to Wi...

Page 12: ...es both the TTL system and external sensor for focusing M di AF S h f M di AF Th d f hl h Brackets are used to refer to control buttons and menu options you will select and to other onscreen messages and displays The three sets of icons indicate the operating mode and whether a function is available in that mode Indicates whether the camcorder is in shooting CAMERA or playback MEDIA mode In this e...

Page 13: ...e camcorder CA 570 Compact Power Adapter incl power cord and ferrite core BP 820 Battery Pack WL D89 Wireless Controller incl CR2025 lithium button battery HTC 100 S High Speed HDMI Cable STV 250N Stereo Video Cable IFC 300PCU S USB Cable Lens hood with lens barrier Lens cap Quick Guide Wi Fi Basic Setup Guide COPY ...

Page 14: ... A 108 The CD ROM includes the instruction manual of the software on PDF file Canon VIXIA CD ROM Contains the following components Instruction Manual The full version instruction manual of the camcorder this PDF file ImageBrowser EX Software for saving managing and editing your photos The supplied VIXIA CD ROM contains an automatic installer for ImageBrowser EX An Internet connection is required t...

Page 15: ... review recording button A 44 Assignable button 5 A 92 5 Lens hood A 24 6 Focus Zoom ring A 52 57 7 CUSTOM customizable dial A 91 8 CUSTOM customizable button A 91 9 Double memory card slot cover 10 DISP onscreen display button A 89 BATT INFO battery information button A 156 4 10 8 7 6 5 1 3 2 9 Left side view COPY ...

Page 16: ...79 3 HDMI OUT terminal A 102 103 4 REMOTE terminal For connecting commercially available remote controllers 5 headphones terminal A 85 6 USB terminal A 108 7 DC IN terminal A 21 8 AV OUT terminal A 102 103 9 Grip belt A 26 2 5 6 3 4 9 8 7 1 Right side view COPY ...

Page 17: ...ignable button 2 A 92 6 OLED touch screen A 25 29 7 Focus Zoom ring switch A 57 8 Viewfinder A 24 9 Dioptric adjustment lever A 24 10 Joystick A 30 SET button A 30 11 Strap mount A 26 12 Assignable button 3 A 92 13 Assignable button 4 A 92 14 Battery attachment unit A 21 15 START STOP button A 38 16 FUNC button A 30 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 16 15 14 13 12 5 4 3 2 Front view Back view COPY ...

Page 18: ...hone A 78 2 Accessory shoe Cold shoe for attaching accessories 3 Mode switch A 29 4 Zoom rocker A 57 5 ACCESS indicator A 38 6 Mini advanced shoe A 76 7 Power switch A 28 8 POWER CHG battery charging indicator A 21 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 Top view COPY ...

Page 19: ...Names of Parts 19 1 Tripod socket A 27 2 BATTERY RELEASE switch A 22 3 Eye cup A 24 1 2 3 Bottom view COPY ...

Page 20: ... button A 38 2 G mode selection button A 95 3 MENU button A 32 144 4 DISP onscreen display button A 89 5 SET button 6 Ñ stop button A 95 7 PHOTO button A 38 8 Zoom buttons A 57 9 Navigation buttons Í Î Ï Ð 10 Ò play pause button A 95 1 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 COPY ...

Page 21: ... around the core then close the unit until it clicks shut Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the 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 177 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter 2 Plug the power cord ...

Page 22: ... and then pull it out IMPORTANT Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter After you turn off the camcorder important data is updated on the memory card Be sure to wait until the green POWER CHG indicator goes out Do not connect to the camcorder s DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for u...

Page 23: ...ue you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally Therefore charge them on the day of use or the day before to ensure a full charge The first time you use a battery pack fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted Doing so will ensure that the re...

Page 24: ...lens hood with lens barrier cannot be used simultaneously 1 Remove the lens cap 2 Place the lens hood on the front of the lens so that the groove on the lens hood is aligned with the bottom of the lens 햲 and then turn the lens hood clockwise until it stops with a click 햳 Be careful not to deform the lens hood Make sure that the lens hood is aligned with the thread To remove the lens hood turn it c...

Page 25: ...This is not a malfunction You can adjust the brightness of the OLED screen with the q OLED Brightness setting or by holding D pressed down for more than 2 seconds You can also adjust the brightness of the viewfinder with the q VF Brightness setting Adjusting the brightness does not affect the brightness of the recordings Using a brighter setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery...

Page 26: ...h and fasten You can use both for extra convenience and protection Attaching 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 Wireless Controller First insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller 1 Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery holder 2...

Page 27: ...rder NOTES When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller or when it can only be operated at very close range replace the battery The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight Using a Tripod You can mount the camcorder on a tripod but do not use tripods with mounting screws longer than 6 5 mm 0 26 ...

Page 28: ...choose to turn the camcorder on in CAMERA mode for making recordings or MEDIA mode for playing back recordings Select the mode using the power switch To turn on the camcorder Set the power switch to CAMERA for mode A 38 or MEDIA for mode A 95 To turn off the camcorder Set the power switch to OFF mode mode COPY ...

Page 29: ...oy full access to menus settings and advanced functions A 43 Cinema mode Set the mode switch to E With this mode you can give your recordings a cinematic look and use cinema look filters to create unique movies A 50 Using the Touch Screen The control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynamically depending on the operating mode and the task you are performing With the in...

Page 30: ...ting the touch screen with wet or gloved hands Applying excessive force or forcefully scratching the touch screen Attaching commercially available screen protectors or adhesive film onto the touch screen s surface Using the FUNC Button and Joystick You can navigate some of the camcorder s menus and screens using the FUNC button and joystick instead of using the touch panel Joystick SET button When...

Page 31: ...S After the FUNC panel is open select the function you want to use You may need to scroll up and down the screen or touch ã ä to find the control button of the desired function In mode access to functions is limited In mode Just like during mode you can open the FUNC panel by touching FUNC on the OLED screen by pressing F or by pushing the joystick Ý Þ to select FUNC and then pressing S After the ...

Page 32: ...touch æ 6 Touch the desired option and then touch X You can touch X to close the menu at any time To use the joystick 1 mode only Push the joystick Ý Þ to select FUNC and then press S Alternatively you can press F 2 Push the joystick Ý Þ to select MENU and then press S 3 Push the joystick Þ to select the desired tab and then press S 4 Push the joystick Ý to move the selection bar to the desired se...

Page 33: ...nd time by changing all the fields in the same way 5 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 or only the day and month but it will still follow the order you selected 6 Touch 24H to use 24 hour clock or leave it unselected to use 12 hour clock AM PM 7 Touch OK to start the clock and clos...

Page 34: ...ne to match your location The default setting is New York In addition the camcorder is able to retain the date and time of an additional location This is convenient when you travel so that you can set the camcorder to match the time of your home location or that of your travel destination 1 Open the Time Zone DST screen FUNC MENU q Time Zone DST Touching FUNC is necessary only when performing the ...

Page 35: ...ou record movies using other recording modes we recommend using memory cards rated SD Speed Class 4 6 or 10 To record movies using slow fast motion we recommend using memory cards rated SD Speed Class 10 SDXC Memory Cards You can use SDXC memory cards with this camcorder When using memory cards with other devices such as digital recorders computers and card readers make sure that the external devi...

Page 36: ...ing a memory card Inserting or removing the memory card with the camcorder on may result in permanent data loss Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder Be sure to insert the memory card as described in step 3 Initializing a Memory Card Initialize memory cards when you use them wi...

Page 37: ...e ideal for playback with fantastic picture quality MP4 movies are versatile and can easily be played back on smartphones and tablets or uploaded to the Web 1 Open the Movie Format screen FUNC MENU Movie Format 2 Select the desired movie format 3 Touch X Selecting the Memory Card for Recordings Movies and photos are recorded on a memory card You can select on which memory card your movies and phot...

Page 38: ...camcorder is operating correctly Preparing to Record 1 Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder A 21 2 Insert a memory card into a memory card slot To use relay recording or dual recording A 47 insert memory cards into both memory card slots 3 Open the lens barrier Set the lens barrier switch to OPEN 4 If you need to use the viewfinder pull it out and adjust it if necessary You can use the d...

Page 39: ...u can also press Y on the wireless controller To take photos Touch PHOTO In the lower center of the screen a green icon g will appear Also in the upper right of the screen Ð will appear with the icon of the memory card selected for recording photos The ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded You can record photos simultaneously while recording a movie In that case the green icon...

Page 40: ... appear under tele macro conditions Tele macro is activated automatically when you zoom toward the telephoto end and close in on the subject Tele macro allows you to get closer shots of small subjects and adds a soft focus to the background so the subject not only looks larger but also stands out more Background color of the icon Bright1 gray Blue skies1 light blue Vivid colors1 yellow green red S...

Page 41: ...u can join such split files into a single scene and save it on a computer A 108 About the power saving mode If q 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 Use the power switch to turn on the camcorder When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the OLED sc...

Page 42: ... will vary depending on the subject and shooting conditions Photos cannot be recorded while the digital zoom is activated or during dual recording You can capture a photo from a scene during playback A 97 When you need to record for a long time with the camcorder set on a tripod you can close the OLED panel and use only the viewfinder in order to save power when using a battery pack A 24 Movie For...

Page 43: ...cordings regularly A 108 especially after making important recordings Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data NOTES When you set the q Rec Command setting to i On and you use the HDMI terminal to connect the camcorder to a device capable of receiving recording commands through a connection via the HDMI terminal if you start or stop recording with the camcorder the connected de...

Page 44: ...of photos that can be recorded will vary depending on the subject and shooting conditions Photos cannot be recorded while the digital zoom is activated or during dual recording You can capture a photo from a scene during playback A 97 When you need to record for a long time with the camcorder set on a tripod you can close the OLED panel and use only the viewfinder in order to save power when using...

Page 45: ...ps cannot be saved on AVCHD discs Use an external Blu ray Disc recorder compliant with AVCHD Ver 2 0 specifications to copy those movies onto Blu ray discs The following types of MP4 scenes will be recognized as multiple files on other devices Scenes exceeding 4 GB Scenes recorded at 35 Mbps exceeding 30 minutes Scenes recorded with a recording mode other than 35 Mbps exceeding 1 hour Depending on...

Page 46: ...4 Mbps LPCM and 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 5 Mbps Memory card 8 GB Memory card 35 min 40 min 1 hr 3 hr 16 GB Memory card 1 hr 15 min 1 hr 25 min 2 hr 5 min 6 hr 5 min 32 GB Memory card 2 hr 30 min 2 hr 55 min 4 hr 10 min 12 hr 15 min 64 GB Memory card 5 hr 5 min 5 hr 55 min 8 hr 20 min 24 hr 30 min 128 GB Memory card 10 hr 10 min 11 hr 55 min 16 hr 45 min 49 hr Recording mode 35 Mbps 59 94P 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 4...

Page 47: ... option is always the same movie format and recording mode of the movie that will be recorded on memory card 2 The second two options are always 4Mbps and 3Mbps which result in small files that are ideal for transferring to a computer 3 Touch X Activating relay recording 1 Open the Dual Relay Recording screen FUNC MENU Dual Relay Recording 2 Touch Relay Recording and then touch X NOTES To use neit...

Page 48: ...e screen FUNC MENU Frame Rate 2 Touch the desired frame rate and then touch X Options for AVCHD movies Default value Recorded as 59 94i Options for MP4 movies Default value NOTES The frame rate can be set independently for and modes Operating modes 59 94i 59 94 fields per second interlaced Standard frame rate of NTSC analog TV signals PF29 97 29 97 frames per second progressive Use this frame rate...

Page 49: ...of the time code A 73 is set to Rec Run or Regen and the time code will advance by the number of frames recorded If you activate slow fast motion recording mode while the running mode is set to Free Run the running mode will automatically change to Rec Run When you end slow fast motion recording mode the running mode will return to its previous setting For low shooting frame rates it may take appr...

Page 50: ... other cinema look filters The selected cinema look filter will be applied and its number will appear on the control button To select the effect level of Cinema Standard 1 Open the parameter selection screen w ON 2 Touch Color Depth Softening Filter Key Brightness or Contrast 3 Touch the desired level or touch Ï or Ð to adjust the parameter You can also drag your finger along the dial The picture ...

Page 51: ...ES During mode the following functions are not available Taking photos Dual recording Recording movies at 28 Mbps or 35 Mbps 1 Cinema Standard 2 Vivid 3 Dream 4 Cool 5 Nostalgic 6 Sepia 7 Old Movies 8 Memory 9 Dramatic B W Filter number will appear on the control button and name Preview the effect on the screen Select the effect level Brief description onscreen guidance COPY ...

Page 52: ...to step 5 3 Touch D 4 Touch a subject 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 5 If necessary turn the focus zoom ring to further adjust the focus The center of the screen will be magnified to help you focus more easily You can also turn off this functi...

Page 53: ... adjust the speed at which the camcorder returns to the preset focus position NOTES The preset focus position will be canceled when the camcorder is turned off Peaking When peaking is activated the edges of objects in focus will be highlighted in red blue or yellow on the screen In addition you can choose to switch the screen to black white further emphasizing the edges 1 Open the focus controls F...

Page 54: ... a setting other than j Off the Instant AF and Medium AF settings are not available Autofocus takes longer to focus when the frame rate is PF29 97 or 23 98P than when it is 59 94P or 59 94i When recording under dark conditions the focusing range narrows and the picture may appear blurred While using autofocus you can turn the focus zoom ring to focus manually When you stop turning the ring the cam...

Page 55: ...t Scene Œ Low Light or Š Fireworks By default face detection tracking are activated If the function was turned off perform the following procedure to turn it on 1 Open the Face Detection Tracking screen FUNC MENU p Face Detection Tracking 2 Touch i On and then touch X To select the main subject If there is more than one person in the picture the camcorder will automatically select one person it de...

Page 56: ...rk or bright in relation to the overall picture Faces turned to the side at a diagonal or partially hidden Face detection tracking cannot be used in the following cases When the shutter speed used is slower than 1 30 1 24 if the frame rate is set to 23 98P When the digital zoom is activated at more than 80x zoom Touching somewhere with a color or pattern unique to the subject will make it easier t...

Page 57: ...indicates the approximate zoom position NOTES If you turn the focus zoom ring too quickly the camcorder may not be able to zoom immediately In such case the camcorder will zoom after you finish turning the ring Using the Zoom Rocker or Wireless Controller Move the zoom rocker toward T wide angle to zoom out Move it toward S telephoto to zoom in You can also use the zoom buttons on the wireless con...

Page 58: ...ecording is activated during record pause mode the zoom speed will be determined by the Zoom Speed Level setting To use high speed zoom During record pause mode you can use high speed zoom when Zoom Speed Level is set to Z Fast During recording the zoom speed is determined by Zoom Speed Level 1 Open the High Speed Zoom screen FUNC MENU p High Speed Zoom 2 Touch i On and then touch X NOTES When you...

Page 59: ...oom speed is too fast approximately 1 9 seconds end to end the camcorder will have more trouble focusing automatically while zooming Using the Touch Screen s Zoom Controls 1 Display the zoom controls on the touch screen FUNC ZOOM The zoom controls appear on the left side of the screen 2 Touch the zoom controls to operate the zoom Touch anywhere within the T area to zoom out or anywhere within the ...

Page 60: ...zoom controls FUNC ZOOM 4 Touch f digital tele converter and then touch X The center of the screen will be enlarged approximately 2 times and the f icon will appear Touch f again before closing the screen to deactivate the digital tele converter NOTES You can attach the optional tele converter and use it in conjunction with this function to increase the effect The digital tele converter cannot be ...

Page 61: ...fective as the zoom approaches full wide angle Å Standard Compensates for a lower degree of camcorder shake such as when shooting while remaining stationary and is suitable for shooting natural looking scenes Ì Off Use this setting when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod Powered IS After setting an assignable button to È Powered IS you can use Powered IS to make the image stabilization even more...

Page 62: ...picture but the less noise it will contain POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs or n Manual Exposure 1 Open the AGC limit adjustment screen FUNC x AGC Limit n Manual Touch m Automatic to remove the AGC limit 2 Touch Ï or Ð to set the AGC limit You can also drag your finger along the dial 3 Touch X The selected AGC limit will appear on the scree...

Page 63: ... screen next to the recording program icon Options Default value Available shutter speed settings Available shutter speed settings when the frame rate is set to 23 98P Available aperture value settings ND filter settings will be available when the aperture value is F4 0 Operating modes Programmed AE The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure f...

Page 64: ...lect Shutter Pri AE and set the shutter speed to 1 100 Aperture Pri AE The actual range of values available for selection will vary depending on the initial zoom position When setting a numeric value aperture or shutter speed the number displayed will flash if the aperture value or shutter speed is not appropriate for the recording conditions In such case select a different value During exposure l...

Page 65: ...Touch the control button of the setting you wish to adjust 3 Touch Ï or Ð to set the desired value You can also drag your finger along the dial The exposure will change according to the setting s new value Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other settings Before touching X you can also use the zebra pattern see below 4 Touch X NOTES If you set q CUSTOM Dial Button to l Manual Exposure A 91 you can adj...

Page 66: ...re 1 Open the exposure adjustment screen FUNC y Exposure 2 Touch a subject that 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 Depending on the subject you may want to use the Highlights setting as described below You ...

Page 67: ...ight correction When recording in situations in which the subject is constantly backlit you can use backlight correction to make the entire picture brighter especially dark areas This will take precedence over the p Auto Backlight Correction setting which is useful in situations in which the subject is not constantly backlit 1 Open the BLC Always On screen FUNC BLC Always On 2 Touch ON and then to...

Page 68: ...corder at a white object so it fills the whole screen and touch Set WB When the adjustment is completed Å stops flashing and disappears The camcorder will retain the custom white balance even if you turn it off Options Default value Operating modes Ã Automatic The camcorder automatically sets the white balance for natural looking colors Daylight To record outdoors on a bright day Shade To record i...

Page 69: ...r than with Ã Automatic Using a custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases Changing lighting conditions Close ups Subjects in a single color sky sea or forest Under mercury lamps 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 un...

Page 70: ...program and then touch X Options Default value Operating modes úPortrait The camcorder uses a large aperture to achieve a sharp focus on the subject while blurring the background ûSports To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf ü Night Scene To record nightscapes with lower noise ýSnow To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed þBeach To record on a sunny beach wi...

Page 71: ...y days or in shaded places Check the image on the screen Œ Low Light Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes White points may appear on the screen Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes In such case adjust the focus manually Š Fireworks To avoid camcorder blur blur due to the camcorder moving we recommend using a tripod œSpotli...

Page 72: ... 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 To adjust other parameters touch K to return to the image effects screen Touch the desired control button and repeat step 3 4 Touch X to save and apply the customized...

Page 73: ...t running Options Setting the Time Code s Initial Value If you set the running mode to Preset you can set the initial value of the time code 1 Open the Initial Time Code screen FUNC MENU Initial Time Code The time code setting screen will appear with the orange selection frame indicating the hours To reset the time code to 00 00 00 00 select Reset instead Touch Cancel to close the screen without s...

Page 74: ...00 if you select NDF it will appear as 00 00 00 00 NOTES When the frame rate is set to 23 98P the frames value in the time code runs from 0 to 23 For other settings it runs from 0 to 29 When you are using pre recording mode Free Run is automatically set and cannot be changed When you mix drop frame and non drop frame time codes there might be a discontinuity in the time code at the point where the...

Page 75: ...t Date In such case the rest of the procedure is not necessary The user bit setting screen will appear with the orange selection frame on the leftmost digit To reset the user bit to 00 00 00 00 touch Reset and then touch X Touch Cancel to close the screen without setting the user bit 2 Touch Í or Î to change the digit as necessary 3 Touch another digit you want to change 4 Change the rest of the d...

Page 76: ...d use the accessories 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 th...

Page 77: ...ach the optional video light to the mini advanced shoe Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe A 76 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 The optional VFL 2 Video Flash Light cannot be used as a flash with this camcorder Operating modes COPY ...

Page 78: ...ely record audio coming directly from the direction you are recording In either case to reduce the amount of noise due to wind we recommend that you use the wind screen supplied with the microphone When you use the optional SM V1 Surround Microphone with this camcorder for the first time you will need to update the camcorder s firmware using the memory card supplied with the SM V1 Please note an i...

Page 79: ... audio from the built in microphone For details about using the WM V1 refer to the instruction manual supplied with the microphone Using Commercially Available Microphones You can also use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply You can connect almost any stereo microphone with a 3 5 mm plug but audio recording levels may vary NOTES To adjust the audio recording le...

Page 80: ...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 at the beach or in places with a lot of noise Custom Setting Allows you to adjust the audio settings to your liking The settings that you can adjust are the ä Mic Level setting...

Page 81: ...microphone and the bottom one MIC for the external audio connected to the MIC terminal 3 Touch X to lock the audio recording level at the current level To display the audio level indicator Usually the audio level indicator will be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the audio recording level You can choose to display it also when the audio level is adjusted automatically 1 Ope...

Page 82: ...rophone Attenuator 2 Touch the desired option and then touch X Options Default value Audio Equalizer Built in Microphone You can use the audio equalizer to adjust sound levels by specifically targeting the high or low frequency range and selecting one of 3 available levels H Auto High The camcorder will automatically activate the built in microphone wind screen at a high level as necessary L Auto ...

Page 83: ...LF Range Accentuates the low frequency range for more powerful sound è Low Cut Filter Filters the low frequency range to reduce the noise of blowing wind a car 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 ...

Page 84: ...x audio from the built in microphone with external audio from the MIC terminal and adjust the mix balance for original sound effects The external audio input can be from the optional WM V1 Wireless Microphone a commercially available external microphone or from an external audio player analog Line In 1 Connect the external source to the MIC terminal 2 Open the MIC Terminal Input screen FUNC MENU p...

Page 85: ...ng playback During playback adjust the headphones volume the same way you adjust the speaker s volume A 96 IMPORTANT When using headphones make sure to lower the volume to an appropriate level NOTES Use commercially available headphones with a 3 5 mm minijack When you are monitoring the audio you can choose to synchronize the audio signal with the video signal or monitor the audio in real time Use...

Page 86: ...DTV color bars 1 Open the Color Bars menu FUNC MENU Color Bars 2 Touch the desired option and then touch X The selected color bars appear on the screen and will be recorded when you press Y Recording an Audio Reference Signal The camcorder can output a 1 kHz audio reference signal with the color bars 1 Open the 1 kHz Tone submenu FUNC MENU 1 kHz Tone 2 Select the desired level and then touch X Ava...

Page 87: ...tivate video snapshot mode 3 Press Y The camcorder records for a few seconds and then automatically returns to record pause mode When the camcorder stops recording the screen will momentarily turn black as if a camera shutter had released NOTES The default length of a video snapshot scene is 4 seconds but you can change it to 2 or 8 seconds with the Video Snapshot Length setting Any of the followi...

Page 88: ... on the memory card will start 3 seconds before Y was pressed NOTES The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds prior to pressing Y if the button was pressed within 3 seconds of having turned on pre recording or having finished the previous recording Any of the following actions will deactivate the pre recording function Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 1 hour Changing the camc...

Page 89: ... markers will be displayed only when p Onscreen Markers is set to an option other than j Off 2 Pressing D has the same effect as touching the screen During single photo view and while playing back a scene the playback controls are displayed only momentarily Operating modes About the Data Code With every scene or photo recorded the camcorder keeps a data code date time of recording information abou...

Page 90: ...ntry Be careful about using GPS functions where the operation of electronic devices is restricted Others may be able to locate or identify you by using location data in your geotagged pictures or movies Be careful when sharing these images with others as when posting them online where many others can view them GPS signal reception may take some time Never leave the receiver near any equipment that...

Page 91: ...cording program to Shutter Pri AE or Aperture Pri AE you can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value with the CUSTOM dial l Manual Exposure When you set the recording program to n Manual Exposure repeatedly press C to toggle between the aperture value shutter speed and gain Next use the CUSTOM dial to adjust the setting x AGC Limit Adjusts the AGC limit Press C to display the current AGC limit ...

Page 92: ...hot on off A 87 Ä WB Priority Turns white balance priority on off A 151 z Pre REC Turns pre recording on off A 88 Default setting for assignable button 2 AF MF Switches between autofocus and manual focus A 52 Default setting for assignable button 1 Rec Review Reviews the last scene that was recorded A 44 Default setting for assignable button 5 Rec Programs Functions the same as selecting Rec Progr...

Page 93: ...he FUNC panel Mic Level Functions the same as selecting ä Mic Level A 81 in the FUNC panel Zoom Functions the same as selecting R Zoom A 57 in the FUNC panel Image Stabilizer Functions the same as selecting Image Stabilizer A 61 in the FUNC panel Image Effects Functions the same as selecting Image Effects A 72 in the FUNC panel Wi Fi Remote Functions the same as selecting Wi Fi Remote A 120 in the...

Page 94: ... slot 3 2 Open the Backup Menu Settings 7 screen FUNC MENU q Backup Menu Settings 7 Touching FUNC is necessary only when performing the procedure in mode 3 Touch Save and then touch Yes The current settings are saved to the memory card 4 Touch OK and then touch X Loading Menu Settings from a Memory Card 1 Insert a memory card with menu settings into memory card slot 3 2 Open the Backup Menu Settin...

Page 95: ...ed scene to play it back The camcorder will play back the scene selected and continue until the end of the last scene in the index screen Touch the screen to display the playback controls During playback the playback controls will disappear automatically after a few seconds without operation In playback pause touch the screen again to hide the playback controls Operating modes Index screen button ...

Page 96: ...mber and the last four digits indicate the month and day May 1 for the example folder above Jump to the beginning of the scene Double tap to jump to the previous scene Jump to the beginning of the next scene Pause the playback Fast playback backward forward Display the volume controls A 96 Stop the playback Data code A 89 Touch several times to increase the playback speed to approximately 5x 15x 6...

Page 97: ...te and time display or change the information displayed with the s Data Code setting 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 ...

Page 98: ... you want to delete appears 2 Open the Delete screen FUNC Delete 3 Touch the desired option When you touch Select perform the following procedure to select the individual scenes you want to delete before touching Yes 4 Touch Yes Touch Stop to interrupt the operation while it is in progress Some scenes may be deleted nevertheless The selected scenes are deleted 5 Touch OK To select individual scene...

Page 99: ...t 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 card A 36 date folder name Delete all the scenes recorded on a particular date For AVCHD movies the date will appear in the control button For MP4 movies the folder name A 96 will appear...

Page 100: ...ocate the desired point 5 Divide the scene µ Divide Yes The video from the division point to the end of the scene will appear as a new scene in the index screen NOTES When advancing reversing frames while dividing the scenes the interval between frames is about 0 5 seconds If the scene cannot be divided at the point where you paused the playback advance reverse a frame and then divide the scene Du...

Page 101: ...e movie will be trimmed is indicated by the marker Playback controls will appear on the screen A 97 Use any special playback modes as necessary to locate the desired point 5 Trim the scene Trim Select whether to trim before Trim Before Marker or after Trim After Marker the marker Select whether to save as a new scene Save as New or overwrite the existing scene Overwrite If you chose to save the tr...

Page 102: ... select the video signal output configuration The camcorder will automatically switch between the AV OUT and HDMI OUT terminals based on the external connection Connection Diagram We recommend that you power the camcorder from a household power outlet using the compact power adapter Operating modes STV 250N Stereo Video Cable supplied VIDEO IN AUDIO IN HDMI IN HTC 100 S High Speed HDMI Cable suppl...

Page 103: ...he AV OUT terminal while an external monitor is connected to the HDMI OUT terminal Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to DVI monitors Video may not be output correctly depending on the monitor In such case use another terminal If you selected an option other than k Automatic and the connected monitor is not compatible with the signal output from the camcorder then...

Page 104: ...ave the camcorder output the audio in real time When the audio is output in real time there will be a slight delay Regardless of the setting however the audio and video signals recorded will be synchronized 1 Open the Monitor Delay submenu FUNC MENU q Monitor Delay Touching FUNC is necessary only when performing the procedure in mode 2 Touch the desired option and then touch X Options Default valu...

Page 105: ...o return to the index screen from single photo view 1 Touch the screen to display the playback controls 2 Touch f Photo Jump Function When you have recorded a large number of photos you can jump easily through the photos using the scroll bar Operating modes Index screen button Displays the currently selected memory card Press to change the index screen Drag your finger left right for the next prev...

Page 106: ...ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the double memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode The following image files may not be displayed correctly Images not recorded with this camcorder Images edited on a computer Images whose file names have been cha...

Page 107: ...h Stop to interrupt the operation while it is in progress Some photos will be deleted nevertheless 4 Touch OK 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 ...

Page 108: ...he compact power adapter Saving Movies Using Data Import Utility Save scenes to the computer all scenes new scenes only Join relay scenes either AVCHD or MP4 format that were saved on separate memory cards A 47 and save them as a single scene Join multiple video stream files of a single scene either AVCHD or MP4 format split because of the 4 GB maximum file size restriction and save them as a sing...

Page 109: ... 2 Camcorder Set the power switch to MEDIA 3 Camcorder Open the desired AVCHD movie index screen A 95 4 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable 5 Camcorder Touch All for PC only 6 Computer Click the icon on the desktop to start Data Import Utility 7 Computer Use Data Import Utility to save the movies onto the computer Follow the onscreen instructions and refer to the Dat...

Page 110: ...your area continent country region and language Available options will vary depending on your country region 6 In the main installer panel click Easy Installation For Windows users if a User Account Control dialog box appears follow the instructions 7 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation During the installation process you may be prompted to install Microsoft Silverlight F...

Page 111: ...or is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the double memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer Do not change the camcorder s operating mode Operation may not work correctly depending on the specifications settings of your computer If you wish to use the recordings on your computer make copies of th...

Page 112: ... 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 desired scenes touch OK Options Copying a Single Photo 1 In single photo view select the photo you want to copy 2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls 3 Open ...

Page 113: ...OK Options 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 double memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode NOTES In the following cases you will not be able to copy recordings to the memory card If the do...

Page 114: ...rame rate of 29 97P 3 Touch the individual scenes you want to convert 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 4 After selecting all the desired scenes touch OK and then touch Next To add a cinema look filter A 50 Touch FILTER ...

Page 115: ...index screen A 95 3 Connect the camcorder to the digital video recorder using the supplied USB cable 4 Select the memory card that contains the scenes you want to copy Select an option other than All for PC only Camcorder When the connection is successfully established USB Connection appears on the screen Recording Details will vary depending on the device used so be sure to refer to the instructi...

Page 116: ...vie index screen A 95 Verify that q Output Terminal is set to Ò AV OUT 4 Camcorder Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause the playback just before the desired scene 5 Camcorder Resume playback By default the data code will be embedded in the output video signal You can change this using the s Data Code setting 6 External recorder Start recording when the scene you wish to copy appears stop re...

Page 117: ...hen you use the Wi Fi Remote app you can use your iOS or Android device to remotely control the camcorder and make recordings A 120 Wi Fi connection Wirelessly connect the camcorder to your iOS device Android device or computer2 and use the device s Web browser to view recordings in the camcorder A 126 2 You can also use a computer connected via an access point Wi Fi connection After you download ...

Page 118: ...i Fi Remote application the camcorder s automatic power off function will be disabled Wi Fi connection Wirelessly connect the camcorder to a wireless router access point on a Wi Fi network A 138 Use this connection if you plan to save your recordings on a computer or FTP server A 131 Wi Fi connection Wirelessly connect the camcorder to a network and use the media server function and play back your...

Page 119: ...nal WM V1 Wireless Microphone is not attached to the camcorder Wi Fi functions are not available when the microphone is attached About the Wi Fi antenna When using the camcorder s Wi Fi functions do not cover the Wi Fi antenna with your hand or other object Covering it may interfere with wireless signals About the camcorder s Wi Fi standard The specifications of the camcorder s Wi Fi standard are ...

Page 120: ... Canon Web site Setting the Camcorder s Password For Wi Fi functions that require an iOS or Android device you will need to set the camcorder s password After you enter the password once you will not need to enter it again unless you reset or overwrite the camcorder s settings 1 Open the Smartphone Connection screen FUNC MENU p s Wi Fi Smartphone Connection Touch s for the Remote Browse and Media ...

Page 121: ...vice Enter the URL displayed on the camcorder s screen into the Web browser to start the Wi Fi Remote application The Wi Fi Remote screen will appear As long as you do not change the port settings the URL is always the same so you may find it convenient to bookmark it 7 Camcorder Touch X When the connection has been established appears on the camcorder s screen If an iOS or Android device is not c...

Page 122: ...70 3 Time code A 73 4 Wi Fi Remote connection status 5 Operation A 156 6 D key lock Press to lock all the controls on the application s screens When pressed the icon turns orange and the entire screen becomes grayed out 7 Remaining battery level A 156 2 13 14 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 5 4 3 2 1 12 10 When the recording program is set to Aperture Pri AE COPY ...

Page 123: ... aperture adjustment buttons A 63 65 S a FOCUS focus adjustment buttons A 52 S s Live view image area Basic controls Use the basic controls when using the application on devices with smaller screens With the basic controls the following functions are available turning live view on and off starting and stopping recording zoom and key lock Remote Operation Using Wi Fi Remote Recording movies 1 Press...

Page 124: ...e will be displayed on the Wi Fi Remote screen and will be applied to the camcorder If you selected Æ or Ç 3 Point the camcorder at a white object so that it fills the whole screen Use the same lighting conditions you plan to use when recording Make sure the white object fills the screen until the procedure is completed 4 Press Å If a custom white balance has not yet been stored Å will flash slowl...

Page 125: ...side to focus farther away There are three levels of adjustment is the smallest and the largest Adjusting the zoom Press one of the zoom controls to adjust the zoom position as necessary Press one of the controls on the WIDE side to zoom out or one of the controls on the TELE side to zoom in There are three levels of adjustment is the slowest and is the fastest NOTES Depending on the network setup...

Page 126: ...cess points will appear 4 iOS Android device Touch the access point with the same SSID displayed in step 2 If you have performed this procedure before and you have not changed the camcorder s password the connection will be established automatically 5 iOS Android device Enter the camcorder s password set previously Connected will appear on the camcorder s screen and the connection will be establis...

Page 127: ...he following types of MP4 scenes will be recognized as multiple files on other devices Scenes exceeding 4 GB Scenes recorded at 35 Mbps exceeding 30 minutes Scenes recorded with a recording mode other than 35 Mbps exceeding 1 hour Only one device may be connected to the camcorder at a time COPY ...

Page 128: ...screen MENU s Wi Fi Movie Uploader The camcorder s SSID network name will appear The camcorder will be ready to connect with the iOS device To set or change the camcorder s password perform the procedure in Setting the Camcorder s Password A 120 starting from step 2 3 iOS device Activate Wi Fi in the settings screen The network names of detected access points will appear 4 iOS device Touch the acc...

Page 129: ...on the version of iOS you are using For details about the Movie Uploader app visit PIXELA s Web site http www pixela co jp oem canon e movieuploader English only The following types of MP4 scenes will be recognized as multiple files on other devices Scenes exceeding 4 GB Scenes recorded at 35 Mbps exceeding 30 minutes Scenes recorded with a recording mode other than 35 Mbps exceeding 1 hour COPY ...

Page 130: ...ction in Wi Fi Connection Using an Access Point A 138 Connected will appear on the camcorder s screen and the connection will be established After the connection is established you can touch View Information to view the access point s SSID connection protocol and the camcorder s IP address and MAC address You can also select the access point to which the camcorder will connect 6 Computer Select yo...

Page 131: ...or Destination Folder and then touch OK Depending on the FTP server s settings the required text for the port number and destination folder may differ Check the settings on your FTP server The camcorder will connect to the access point selected in Wi Fi Connection Using an Access Point A 138 7 When Save the access point appears on the screen touch OK and then perform the procedure in Wi Fi Connect...

Page 132: ...ontent and make sure they are safe to delete before deleting them NOTES Depending on the access point s settings and capability it may take some time to transfer files Using the virtual keyboard When you need to enter text for various settings touch the text field and a virtual keyboard will appear on the screen You must use the touch screen to operate the virtual keyboard The illustrations below ...

Page 133: ...ding on the services you plan to use Setting the Desired Web Services in the Camcorder Using the supplied software CameraWindow log in to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and set the Web services you want to use Refer to CameraWindow Instruction Manual for details on using the software 1 Open the desired MP4 movie index screen A 95 Alternatively you can open the photo index screen A 105 2 Connect the camcorder...

Page 134: ...ra settings screen will appear again 7 Computer Select the Web service to set in the camcorder and then click Repeat to select multiple Web services The selected Web services will appear in the camera panel You can click Í and Î to change the order in which the Web services appear in the camcorder 8 Computer Click Menu in the upper left The selected Web services will be set in the camcorder and th...

Page 135: ...hen you can post links to those online albums on Twitter 1 Open the To Web Service screen MENU s Wi Fi To Web Service 2 Select the desired Web service Select one of the available Web services other than e mail You can send an e mail notification of the when your movies and photos are uploaded A 136 3 Touch the type of upload AVCHD movie MP4 movie or photo and the memory card on which the desired r...

Page 136: ...ddress Set Finish 3 Computer Select the Web service to set in the camcorder and then click Repeat to select multiple Web services The selected Web services will appear in the camera panel You can click Í and Î to change the order in which the Web services appear in the camcorder 4 Computer Click Menu in the upper left The selected Web services will be set in the camcorder and the CameraWindow menu...

Page 137: ...ring Recordings with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 137 NOTES E mail addresses must consist of single byte characters Only e mail addresses with 16 or less characters before the mark can be set in the camcorder COPY ...

Page 138: ...ount of time required may differ Make sure the router s WPS function is activated WPS PIN Code method From a computer or similar device connected to the access point use the Web browser to open the router s WPS settings screen After the 8 digit PIN code appears on the camcorder s screen enter it into your router s WPS settings screen Operating modes WPS Button Simply press and hold the WPS button ...

Page 139: ...fter you select the desired access point you simply enter the password encryption key to connect the camcorder To enter text for the various settings use the virtual keyboard A 132 1 Note the access point s network name SSID and encryption key 2 When the detected access points appear touch OK You can touch Í and Î to go through the detected access points 3 In the Encryption Key field enter the enc...

Page 140: ...cted Automatic proceed to step 11 5 For the IP Address and Subnet Mask fields touch 0 0 0 0 and then touch Í Î to change the value and then touch Next Touch the next field to change the value as necessary 6 Touch Next 7 In the Default Gateway field touch 0 0 0 0 and then touch Í Î to change the value and then touch Next Touch the next field to change the value as necessary 8 Touch Next 9 For the P...

Page 141: ...Touch Access Point Connection The four access points SSID settings in the camcorder s memory will appear To add an access point touch Not configured and then perform the procedure in Wi Fi Connection Using an Access Point A 138 After doing so the screen from this step will appear again 3 Touch w next to the SSID of the access point whose settings you want to view The access point s settings will a...

Page 142: ...onnect to a wired network including to the Internet using the Wi Fi standard In most cases this will be your wireless router FTP Server An FTP server is an application running on a computer that allows users to transfer files to and from that computer IP Address Exclusive number assigned to each device connected to the network SSID Service Set Identifier This is simply the public name of a Wi Fi n...

Page 143: ...ent À Fluorescent H É Tungsten Â Color Temperature Æ Set 1 Ç Set 2 z z 68 x AGC Limit m Automatic n Manual z z 62 Focus Touch AF frame D manual focus Toggle on or off O peaking Toggle on or off w settings Peaking and B W Peaking Color When D is on SET focus preset When SET is on ON return to preset focus position z z 52 y Exposure Touch AE frame n exposure compensation Toggle on or off w settings ...

Page 144: ...n Scenes 114 Delete date folder name Select All Scenes This Scene 98 Divide z 100 Trim z 101 Control Button Photo Index Screen Single Photo View A Copy 6 7 Copy 7 6 folder name Select All Photos z 112 Delete 107 Menu item Setting options A Digital Zoom j Off s 400x f Digital Tele conv Soft Zoom Control j Off Start Stop Start Stop 60 Zoom Speed Level Z Fast Normal Slow 57 Zoom Rocker Zoom Speed Y v...

Page 145: ... or 29 97P 1 12 when the frame rate is set to 23 98P The auto slow shutter can be activated only during mode when the recording program is set to Programmed AE or during infrared mode If a trailing afterimage appears set the slow shutter to j Off If camcorder shake warning appears we recommend stabilizing the camcorder for example by mounting it on a tripod Auto Backlight Correction i On j Off 67 ...

Page 146: ... sure your subject is framed correctly vertically and or horizontally Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings Microphone Attenuator Helps prevent audio distortions You can use this setting when using an external microphone or when Audio Scene is set to Custom Setting k Automatic The camcorder will automatically activate the microphone attenuator as necessary for optimal audio rec...

Page 147: ...at AVCHD MP4 z 37 Recording Mode For AVCHD movies 28 Mbps LPCM 59 94P 28 Mbps 59 94P 24 Mbps LPCM 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 5 Mbps For MP4 movies 35 Mbps 59 94P 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 4 Mbps 3 Mbps z 45 Recording Media v Rec Media for Movies 6 Mem Card A 7 Mem Card B z 37 Rec Media for Photos 6 Mem Card A 7 Mem Card B z z z Dual Relay Recording Standard Recording Dual Recording Relay Recording z 47 Frame Rate For ...

Page 148: ... with the same file number will be saved in the same folder as the file IMG_0107 JPG Folders can contain up to 500 files MP4 movies and photos combined and a new folder is created every time a folder exceeds this number The first three digits of the file number range from 100 to 999 and the last four digits range from 0001 to 9999 File numbers are automatically assigned consecutive numbers Availab...

Page 149: ... 25 to 25 0 z z z VF Brightness Bright h Normal z z z Headphone Volume Ö 0 15 8 z z z 85 115 Speaker Volume Ú 0 15 8 z z 96 Notification Sounds High Volume ø Low Volume j Off z z z Monitor Delay Þ Line Out h Normal z 85 Wireless Remote Control i On j Off z z z CUSTOM Dial Button Tv Av l Manual Exposure x AGC Limit y Exposure j Off z 91 Assign Button 1 to Assign Button 5 È Powered IS BLC Always On ...

Page 150: ... Using the Bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack When demo mode is not on or activated and the compact power adapter is connected this setting will automatically change to Bright When OLED Dimmer is set to on the camcorder s screen will automatically become dimmer if the camcorder is left without any operation for 3 minutes Operate any control on the camcorder to...

Page 151: ...Selects the sensitivity of the response when operating the focus zoom ring Focus Preset Speed Determines the speed at which the focus changes to the preset position Auto Power Off In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack it will automatically shut off if left without any operation for 5 minutes Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off Auto Power Off wil...

Page 152: ...he demonstration mode displays the camcorder s main features It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the compact power adapter if you leave it turned on without a memory card for more than 5 minutes To cancel the demo mode once it has started press any button or turn off the camcorder Firmware You can verify the current version of the camcorder s firmware This menu option is usu...

Page 153: ...ring playback Time code hours minutes seconds frames 9 Operation A 156 10 Remote sensor off A 151 11 Pre recording A 88 D Video snapshot length A 87 12 Image stabilizer A 61 13 Frame rate A 48 14 Remaining battery time A 156 15 Remaining recording time1 6 7 On the memory card Relay recording A 47 16 Recording mode A 45 17 Movie format A 37 18 Frame rate recording mode and movie format for dual rec...

Page 154: ...nual Exposure recording program A 65 29 Manual focus A 52 30 Backlight correction A 67 31 White balance A 68 32 GPS A 90 33 Image effects A 72 34 Slow fast motion recording shooting frame rate playback frame rate A 49 35 Wind screen A 81 36 Audio scene select A 79 37 External audio input from the MIC terminal A 84 38 Digital tele converter A 60 39 Microphone attenuator A 146 40 Directionality of t...

Page 155: ... 47 49 14 8 48 50 47 Playback control buttons A 96 48 Scene number 49 Data code A 89 147 50 Volume controls A 96 51 52 53 49 1 54 55 51 Control button MENU Open the setup menus A 32 144 52 Current photo Total number of photos 53 File number A 148 54 Control button f Return to the photo index screen A 105 55 Control button h Photo jump A 105 COPY ...

Page 156: ...appear in red Replace or charge the battery pack 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 When the camcorder is off press B to display the charge status of a battery pack The Intelligent System will display the charge s...

Page 157: ...unicate with the battery pack attached Battery packs not recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder cannot be charged using this camcorder If you are using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder there may be a problem with the camcorder or battery pack Consult a Canon Service Center A noise can be heard from the compact power adapter A faint sound can be heard while ...

Page 158: ...se Û playback Ð takes longer than usual When the memory card contains a large number of scenes some operations may take longer than usual Save your recordings A 108 and initialize the memory card A 36 Movies or photos cannot be recorded properly This may occur as movies and photos are recorded deleted over time Save your recordings A 108 and initialize the memory card A 36 Cannot record a photo wh...

Page 159: ...attery pack warm it or let it cool down as necessary and try charging it again Charge the battery pack in temperatures between approximately 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F The battery pack is damaged Use a different battery pack Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty Consult a Canon Service Center Picture and Sound The screen appears too dark Adjust the b...

Page 160: ...he first time The LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure Change the position of the LOCK switch A compatible memory card must be used to be able to record movies on a memory card A 35 The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Set File Numbering to Reset and insert a new memory card The wireless controller will not work Set q Wireless Remote Control t...

Page 161: ... Wi Fi channel not supported by the camcorder Refer to About available Wi Fi frequencies and channels A 184 and change the channel setting in the wireless router so that it uses a channel supported by the camcorder Wireless playback on a computer or similar device is not smooth Playback may not be smooth depending on the access point s settings and capability Connect the computer or similar device...

Page 162: ...t convert scenes that were recorded using a video configuration that is not supported PAL or SECAM You cannot convert scenes that were recorded or edited using another device and then transferred to a memory card connected to a computer MP4 scenes recorded with a recording mode of 4 Mbps can only be converted to MP4 movies with a recording mode of 4 Mbps or 3 Mbps Similarly MP4 scenes recorded wit...

Page 163: ...he camcorder and remove and reinsert the memory card If 6 7 turns back to green you can resume recording playback If the problem persists save your recordings A 108 and initialize the memory card A 36 Do not disconnect the power source Do not disconnect the USB cable unless you first use the computer to safely end the connection When the camcorder is in mode and is connected to the computer with t...

Page 164: ...nd later the position of the card s LOCK switch was changed to prevent erasure Change the position of the LOCK switch No memory card Insert a compatible memory card into the camcorder A 35 No photos There are no photos to play back No scenes There are no scenes on the memory card selected Not enough available space Delete some recordings to free some space A 98 107 Set the recording mode to 5 Mbps...

Page 165: ...may not be able to record movies if you use a recording mode of 28 Mbps LPCM 59 94P 28 Mbps 59 94P or 35 Mbps 59 94P To use this function change the camera mode to Manual or Cinema C the CUSTOM dial A 91 and some of the functions that can be assigned to the assignable buttons A 92 cannot be used in mode Set the mode switch to n mode or E mode to use them Too many photos and MP4 movies Disconnect t...

Page 166: ...e sure to touch OK on the camcorder s screen within 2 minutes of activating the Wi Fi Protected Setup signal on the access point whether by pressing the button or by entering the PIN code Unable to connect 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 Unable to obtain...

Page 167: ...eless signal Try using the camcorder in a location farther away from such appliances Turn off the camcorder and access point After a short while turn them on again and perform the Wi Fi network setup again If the problem persists contact a Canon Service Center Check network settings The network settings in the camcorder are not correctly configured Check the connection point SSID and other network...

Page 168: ... of recording or a file with a size that is not supported by the selected Web service Check the recording before sending Try again An error occurred when connecting to the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY server or the server is temporarily down End the Wi Fi connection and try again COPY ...

Page 169: ...ation problems or very sensitive skin or when using the camcorder in very hot places Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures like the inside of a car parked under direct sunlight or high humidity Do not use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as above TVs near plasma TVs or mobile phones Do not use the camcorder s Wi Fi functions inside hospitals medical...

Page 170: ... with a soft cloth Long term storage Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 C 86 F To extend the battery life of the battery pack discharge it completely before storing it Charge and discharge all your battery packs fully at least once a year Remaining battery time When you are using a battery pack that is compatible with Intelligent System if the remaining battery ti...

Page 171: ... cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature Do not disassemble bend drop or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them to water Check the direction before inserting the memory card Forcing a memory card into a slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the memory card or the camcorder Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card Secure Digital SD memor...

Page 172: ...t up with unimportant recordings and then initialize it again using the same option This makes recovering the original recordings very difficult WARNING The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled Do not disassemble modify immerse in water heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerate the battery Replace with a CR2025 battery made by Panasonic Hitachi Maxell Son...

Page 173: ...Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its internal surfaces Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected Continued use may damage the camcorder Condensation may form in the following cases When the camcorder is moved quickly from cold to warm places When the camcorder is left in a humid room When a cold room is heate...

Page 174: ...k on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the NTSC system NTSC is used in the following regions countries Americas All of North America and Central America most Caribbean islands except in French territories like Guadeloupe and Martinique most of South America except in Argentina Brazil and Uruguay Asia Only in Japan the Philippines South Korea Taiwan and Myanm...

Page 175: ...ash Light SM V1 Surround Microphone WA H58 Wide Attachment Protect Filter 58 mm ND4L Filter 58 mm ND8L Filter 58 mm HTC 100 S High Speed HDMI Cable STV 250N Stereo Video Cable IFC 400PCU USB Cable DM 100 Directional Stereo Microphone WM V1 Wireless Microphone GP E2 GPS Receiver SS 600 SS 650 Shoulder Strap WS 20 Wrist Strap SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case BP 820 BP 828 Battery Pack CG 800 Battery Charg...

Page 176: ...essories 176 NOTES Accessories that are compatible with the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be attached to this camcorder Look for the Mini ADVANCED SHOE logo to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe COPY ...

Page 177: ...d vary according to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack Recording and playback times given in the following tables are approximate and vary according to recording mode and charging recording or playback conditions The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold surroundings when using the brighter screen settings etc Use of genuine Canon acce...

Page 178: ... min 100 min 275 min 17 Mbps 170 min 170 min 100 min 100 min 275 min 5 Mbps 170 min 170 min 100 min 100 min 280 min BP 828 28 Mbps LPCM 59 94P 28 Mbps 59 94P 225 min 230 min 140 min 140 min 395 min 24 Mbps LPCM 24 Mbps 250 min 245 min 150 min 150 min 410 min 17 Mbps 250 min 250 min 150 min 150 min 410 min 5 Mbps 260 min 260 min 155 min 155 min 415 min Battery pack Recording mode Recording maximum ...

Page 179: ...ws you to record photos and movies even at night or in dark places It attaches to the camcorder s mini advanced shoe for cable free operation The VFL 2 cannot be used as a flash with this camcorder 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 mi...

Page 180: ...ase 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 181: ...en camcorders and printers By connecting to an Exif Print compliant printer the camcorder s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized yielding extremely high quality prints Video Signal Configuration AVCHD MP4 Recording Media SD SDHC SD High Capacity or SDXC SD eXtended Capacity memory card not included two memory card slots Maximum Recording Time Commercially available 32 GB memory...

Page 182: ...ull wide angle White Balance Auto white balance Custom white balance 2 settings User defined color temperature or Preset white balance settings Daylight Shade Cloudy Fluorescent Fluorescent H Tungsten Minimum Illumination 0 1 lx Low Light recording program Shutter speed at 1 2 1 2 lx Programmed AE recording program Auto slow shutter On Shutter speed at 1 30 Recommended Illumination More than 100 l...

Page 183: ...ower Others Power supply rated 7 4 V DC battery pack 8 4 V DC compact power adapter Power consumption 4 3 W 17 Mbps AF on OLED normal brightness 4 4 W 17 Mbps AF on viewfinder Maximum rated power consumption 14 2 W Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions W x H x D excluding the grip belt Camcorder only 109 x 84 x 182 mm 4 3 x 3 3 x 7 2 in Camcorder with the lens hood attached 115 x 84 x 2...

Page 184: ... frequencies and channels The camcorder s Wi Fi functions operate in a predetermined range of frequencies and channels which also determines whether the camcorder can connect with iOS and Android devices within that range Frequency Channel Connect with iOS and Android devices 2412 to 2462 MHz 1 to 11 Yes 5280 to 5320 MHz 56 to 64 No 5745 to 5805 MHz 149 to 161 Yes Weight and dimensions are approxi...

Page 185: ...opying recordings to a memory card 112 CUSTOM button 91 CUSTOM dial 91 D Data code 89 147 Date and time 33 Deleting Movies 98 Photos 107 Digital tele converter 60 Dividing scenes 100 Dual recording 47 E Error messages 162 Exposure compensation 66 External audio input 84 External microphone 78 F Face detection 55 Fireworks recording program 71 Focus preset 53 Focus zoom ring 52 57 Frame rate 48 FTP...

Page 186: ...ngs Using a computer 108 Using external video recorders 115 Selecting the memory card for recording 37 Setup menus 32 144 Shutter speed 63 65 Slow fast motion 49 Smart AUTO 40 Snow recording program 70 Sports recording program 70 Spotlight recording program 71 Sunset recording program 70 T Telephoto 57 Time code 73 Time zone DST 34 Touch AE 66 Touch AF 52 Touch screen operations 29 Trimming scenes...

Page 187: ...handling accident improper maintenance or failure to follow operating instructions B If the Equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries sand dirt or water damage C If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than by Canon USA s factory service centers or authorized service facilities D If the Equipment is used for commercial or industrial use T...

Page 188: ...nish of the Equipment media nor does it apply to Equipment purchased outside Canada If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive Canon Canada recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the event of a failure or other malfunction of such drive TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Equipment in its original carton box or equivalent properly packed fully...

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