Canon VIXIA HF M52 Instruction Manual Download

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2 Adjust the audio equalizer.

Options

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Default value)

Built-in Microphone Directionality

You can change the directionality of the built-in microphone to have
more control over how sound is recorded.

POINTS TO CHECK

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Audio Scene] to [

Custom Setting] (

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Normal]

Appropriate for balanced sound under most nor-

mal recording conditions.

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Boost LF Range]

Accentuates the low-frequency range for

more powerful sound.

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Low Cut Filter]

Filters the low-frequency range to reduce the

noise of blowing wind, a car’s engine and similar ambient
sounds.

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Boost MF Range]

Best for recording human voices and dialog.

[

Boost HF+LF Range]

Best, for example, for recording live

music and clearly capture the special sound characteristics of a
variety of instruments.

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Other Settings]

[Built-in Mic Freq.

Response]

Desired option

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[

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[Built-in Mic Directionality]

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Summary of Contents for VIXIA HF M52

Page 1: ...PUB DIE 0416 000A HD Camcorder Instruction Manual COPY ...

Page 2: ...rect sunlight fire etc While using the compact power adapter do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth and do not place it in confined narrow spaces CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within...

Page 3: ...ifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment Model ID0008 including WLAN Module Model WM217 This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this de...

Page 4: ...er 10 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 11 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normal...

Page 5: ...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 6: ...ve back home You can upload your recordings wirelessly directly from your camcorder to YouTube and Facebook A 174 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 178 Optimize the audio settings of the built in microphone by selecting the audio scene that matches your surroundings Your audience will feel...

Page 7: ... and other settings accordingly for beautiful results Memory Save A 151 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 98 compensates for camcorder shake when you shoot video while ...

Page 8: ...eb site Upload MP4 movies to your computer A 148 Save your recordings You can also create discs from your recordings Standard Definition Upload AVCHD movies to your computer You can also choose to convert your AVCHD movies to standard definition files A 156 before uploading High Definition Use the supplied PIXELA s software A 146 Upload your AVCHD movies A 156 or MP4 movies A 162 to the Web only C...

Page 9: ... an access point A 165 Transfer your recordings wirelessly from the camcorder to a computer or FTP server A 170 Wirelessly connect to a Wi Fi enabled iOS device like an iPhone to upload your recordings A 175 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 174 to share your videos with friend...

Page 10: ...7 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 27 Using the Touch Screen 28 Using the Menus 31 Operating Modes 34 First Time Settings 34 Setting the Date and Time 35 Changing the Language 36 Changing the Time Zone 37 Using a Memory Card 37 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 39 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 40 Selecting the Memory Built in Memory Memory Card for the Recordings 40 Relay R...

Page 11: ...ies and Cinema Style 67 Using Story Creator to Create Compelling Stories 70 Cinema Mode and Cinema Look Filters 71 Video Snapshot 72 Decoration Adding a Personal Touch 78 Playing Back Stories from the Gallery 80 Rating Scenes 82 Playback with Background Music 86 Copying and Moving Scenes Within Between Stories 87 Selecting a Story s Thumbnail Image 87 Changing a Story s Title 89 Advanced Functions...

Page 12: ... Shoe 123 Using an External Microphone 126 Using an External Video Light 126 Audio Mix 127 Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie 130 Dividing Scenes Photos 132 Viewing Photos 134 Deleting Photos 136 Slideshow External Connections 138 Terminals on the Camcorder 139 Connection Diagrams 142 Playback on a TV Screen 143 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 143 Copying Movies and Photos ...

Page 13: ...5 Uploading Videos Using an iOS Device 178 Wireless Playback on a DLNA Compatible Device Additional Information 182 Appendix Menu Options Lists 182 Main Functions Panel 186 Other Settings Menus 198 Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays 203 Trouble 203 Troubleshooting 211 List of Messages 222 Do s and Don ts 222 Handling Precautions 227 Maintenance Others 228 Using the Camcorder Abroad 229 General I...

Page 14: ...ECK Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described A Reference page number within this manual Text that applies only to the models shown in the icon The following terms are used in this manual When not specified as memory card or built in memory the term memory by itself refers to both Scene refers to one movie unit from the point you press the Y button to start recording until you ...

Page 15: ...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 31 The names of physical buttons and switches on the ca...

Page 16: ...es and CD ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder CA 110E including power cord in Asia only XCA 110 Compact Power Adapter 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 17: ...e 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 can be used a...

Page 18: ...55 6 HDMI OUT terminal A 138 139 7 AV OUT terminal A 138 140 headphones terminal A 120 8 MIC terminal A 124 9 START STOP button A 45 A q Wi Fi antenna only A a Strap mount A 24 A s Grip belt A 24 A d Memory card slot A 39 A f Stereo microphone A 118 126 A g Remote sensor A 43 A h Instant AF sensor A 187 A g A f A f A h Left side view 9 A q A d A s A a Right side view Front view COPY ...

Page 19: ...er A 50 A l Mini advanced shoe A 122 S q ACCESS access indicator A 45 S a POWER button S s ON OFF CHG charge indicator Green On Orange Standby A 52 Red Charging A 21 S d LCD touch screen A 26 27 S d Top view A k A j S q S a S s A l LCD panel COPY ...

Page 20: ...20 Introduction S f DC IN terminal A 21 S g Battery attachment unit A 21 S h Serial number S j Tripod socket A 223 S f S g S h S j Bottom view Back view COPY ...

Page 21: ...harging times and recording playback times with a fully charged battery pack refer to Charging Recording and Playback Times A 231 1 Plug the power cord into a power outlet For Asia only Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter before plugging the power cord into the power outlet 2 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder s DC IN terminal 3 Attach the battery pack to the camcor...

Page 22: ...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 23: ... 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 ensure a full charge The first time you use a battery pack fully charge ...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...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 222 Cleaning A 227 You can adjust the screen s...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...and 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 ...

Page 29: ...ode A 67 when choosing to record in AVCHD Available only in recording mode For details on how to set the recording standard refer to Recording A 31 Wi Fi Allows you to access the various Wi Fi func tions this camcorder has to offer Available only in playback mode For more details on Wi Fi functions refer to Wi Fi Functions A 163 G Index Selection Use this to switch between the various index screen...

Page 30: ...owing 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 Touch the control button of the desired operatio...

Page 31: ...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 32: ... A 89 Cinema mode Give your recordings a cinematic look and use cinema look filters to create unique movies A 70 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 33: ...ayback 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 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 54 Viewing photos A 132 COPY ...

Page 34: ... 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 35: ... 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 36: ...perating 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 37: ...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 38: ...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 39: ...licks Be sure you understand the information provided in Eye Fi Cards A 38 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 40: ... 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 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 cont...

Page 41: ...mory 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 only to permanently delete all the recordings it con tains At the time of purchase the built in memory comes pre initialized and contains music files for use as background music and images for use with t...

Page 42: ...es that come pre installed in the built in mem ory will be restored after it is initialized To transfer music files from the supplied VIXIA CD ROM to the memory card Windows users Use the supplied PIXELA s software For details refer to the Software Guide PDF file of the supplied PIXELA s software Mac OS users Use Finder to transfer music files from the MUSIC folder on the supplied VIXIA CD ROM to ...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...ack mode press to open the G Index Selection screen A 59 Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to switch between shooting and playback mode 3 MENU button A 30 186 Functions the same as on the camcorder 4 DISP onscreen display button A 66 Selects whether to display onscreen information during playback 5 SET button Selects an onscreen item 6 Ñ stop button A 54 7 PHOTO button A 45 8 Zoom buttons A 5...

Page 45: ...e you can take great looking videos 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 By default movies and photos are recorded in the built in memory You can select the memory...

Page 46: ...e with the r Rate Scenes Recording 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 al...

Page 47: ...o transform your movies into compelling video stories by following simple scripts for various scenarios Decoration A 72 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 i...

Page 48: ... 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 49: ...n of use See also Using an Eye Fi card A 161 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 50: ...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 51: ...de angle you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm 0 39 in Using tele macro A 109 you can focus on a subject as close as 40 cm 1 3 ft 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...

Page 52: ...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 53: ... 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 54: ...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 66 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 55: ...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 64 3D Flip View A 58 W...

Page 56: ...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 56 and background music mix balance A 82 controls Stop the playback Decoration A 72 Volume Recording date Not availabl...

Page 57: ...mory card using another device 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 reverse Resume playback Slow pl...

Page 58: ...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 59: ...oto 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 78 Movies Scenes recorded in MP4 Photos Photos index screen z SD Movies only when a memory card is selected Scenes that were converted to standard definition to upload them t...

Page 60: ...h 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 vide...

Page 61: ...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 62: ...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 63: ...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 64: ...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 41 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 65: ...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 66: ... 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 67: ...g playback select your story from the gal lery to play back the scenes you recorded as a single compelling video story A 78 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 ...

Page 68: ...ted theme story scene category shooting advice and the recommended shooting length will appear Recording a Scene within a Story Press Y to record movies within the selected story scene 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 71 Shooting t...

Page 69: ...Snapshot Length setting Relay recording is not available during Story Creator mode Recording Additional 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 appea...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...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 72: ...rding 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 ...

Page 73: ...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 74: ...le in 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...

Page 75: ...e the story s title or Story Scene the story scene category 3 Select the desired text settings and touch K Touch white text on dark background white text or black text 4 Touch the caption and drag it to the desired location To use image mix Operating modes 1 Touch Ü to open the Select Image screen 2 Touch or to select a different image mix frame You can touch one of the memory icons at the bottom ...

Page 76: ... Ð or drag your finger along the bottom bar to adjust the overall transparency of the image as necessary 7 Touch K to mix your image with live video Mixing Your Own Images with Live Video You can use images you make on your computer for the image mix Chroma Key function Make sure that the image you want to use has a blue or green area which will be replaced by the live video using Chroma Key mixin...

Page 77: ...built in memory will be restored after it is initialized 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 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 78: ... 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 59 Drag your finger right or left to select a story Story s theme Selected story large thumbnail in the front Story s title A 87 Details about the story number of scenes total playback time and editing options List of scenes re...

Page 79: ...story scene display off Playback controls are the same as when playing back scenes from the Movies or Movies index screen A 56 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 80: ...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 81: ...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 82: ...s background music The music files come pre installed in the built in memory You 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 the memory card you will need to transfer the music tracks to the memory card in advance See the NOTES section A 85 1 Press 2 Open ...

Page 83: ...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 84: ...ayer and adjust its volume according to the onscreen indications When the audio input is in the correct range stop the music playback and touch X on the camcorder Before touching X touch External Player Link to link the video playback to the start end of the music from the external player Playback with the video linked to the external audio 7 Start the music playback on the external player Playbac...

Page 85: ...y card Windows users Use the supplied software VideoBrowser only or Transfer Utility only For details refer to the Software Guide PDF file of the supplied PIXELA s software Mac OS users Use Finder to transfer music files from the MUSIC folder on the supplied VIXIA CD ROM to the memory card Refer to About the music files A 239 for the folder structure of the memory card Transfer music files to the ...

Page 86: ...our finger right left to select the desired story and touch its thumbnail Then drag your finger up down to select the 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...

Page 87: ... want to use as the story s thumbnail Playback controls will appear on the screen A 56 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 88: ...When you import files with the supplied software Video Browser 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 cur...

Page 89: ...ings For example by using Special Scene recording programs A 95 Operating modes 1 Press P to turn on the camcorder By default movies and photos are recorded in the built in memory You can select the memory that will be used to record movies and photos A 40 Please read the IMPORTANT section A 49 before using an Eye Fi card 2 Press To change the recording standard refer to Recording A 31 3 Set the c...

Page 90: ...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 161 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 45 Photos cannot be recorded while the digital zoom is activated l...

Page 91: ...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 92: ... the supplied software VideoBrowser 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 93: ...d 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 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 Built in memory1 2...

Page 94: ...er second interlaced Standard frame rate of NTSC analog TV signals PF30 Shooting at 30 frames per second progressive Use this frame rate to easily edit your recordings for example to post them on the Web PF24 Shooting at 24 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...

Page 95: ...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 96: ... 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 97: ... 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 98: ...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 99: ...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 100: ...oration 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 ...

Page 101: ...r may mistakenly detect the faces of non human sub jects In such case turn face detection off In certain cases faces may not be detected correctly Typical examples include Faces extremely small large dark or bright in relation to the overall picture Faces turned to the side at a diagonal or partially hidden Face detection cannot be used when the shutter speed used is slower than 1 30 1 24 if the f...

Page 102: ...uble 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 th...

Page 103: ... 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 104: ...nd 1 2000 When recording in dark surroundings you can obtain a brighter 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 Recording movies under fluorescent lights If the screen starts to flicker select Shutter Pri AE and set the shutter speed to 1 100 Programmed AE The camcord...

Page 105: ...shutter speed you can add a nice motion blur and sense of 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 ...

Page 106: ...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 107: ...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 108: ...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 109: ... 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 238 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 to 4...

Page 110: ...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 111: ...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 Ã Automatic or Å Custom WB Ã Automatic The camcorder automatically sets the white bal ance for natural looking colors Daylight To rec...

Page 112: ...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 113: ...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 114: ...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 115: ... this setting will change to Standard Settings for each audio scene 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 k Automatic...

Page 116: ... along with the sound of wind When recording in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low frequency sounds we recommend setting the 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 The audio equalizer settings are only available whe...

Page 117: ...st nor mal recording conditions ç Boost 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 char...

Page 118: ...level of the built in or an external microphone You can display the audio level indicator while recording Operating modes POINTS TO CHECK Set Audio Scene to Custom Setting A 114 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 Wide and Monaural settings in reach î Wide Stereo recording of...

Page 119: ...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 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...

Page 120: ...e sound level while adjusting the audio recording level or when the microphone attenuator is activated See Specifications A 238 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...

Page 121: ...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 Even if AV Headphones was set to Ó Headphones in a playback mode the function of the AV OUT terminal wi...

Page 122: ...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 123: ... your recordings with 5 1ch surround sound Using the DM 100 you can accurately 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 micro phone Attach the optional SM V1 Surround Microphone or DM 100 Directional Stereo Microphone to the mini advanced shoe Refer to Using...

Page 124: ...ails 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 most stereo microphone with a 3 5 mm plug but audio recording levels may vary 1 Connect the external microphone to the MIC terminal 2 Press 3 Change the audio input ...

Page 125: ... activate the microphone attenuator with the p Microphone Attenuator setting When using the optional SM V1 Surround Microphone Change the microphone s directionality mode with the p Surround Mic Directionality setting If the sound gets distorted activate the microphone attenuator with the p Surround Mic Attenuator setting You can enjoy the full effect of recordings made with 5 1ch surround sound o...

Page 126: ...maining battery time on the screen will decrease which reflects the video light s usage of the battery pack s power When the remaining battery charge is less than approximately 50 the video light will turn off The video light cannot be used when the camcorder is being powered by the compact power adapter The optional VFL 2 Video Flash Light cannot be used as a flash with this camcorder Audio Mix W...

Page 127: ... audio mix and close the menu Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie You can capture video snapshot scenes single photos or a series of continuous photos from a previously recorded scene For example you may want to print photos from video recorded at a party or create a small video clip using video snapshot scenes from the highlights of an event Operating modes Capturing a Video S...

Page 128: ...sing the supplied software VideoBrowser and were then transferred back to the camcorder When the source scene is itself a video snapshot scene you may not be able to capture a video snapshot scene depending on the length of the source scene and the length currently selected for video snapshot scenes When you start capturing a video snapshot scene less than 1 second from the end of the scene the vi...

Page 129: ...ways verify that Eye Fi cards have been approved in the country region of use See also Using an Eye Fi card A 161 NOTES The data code of the photos will reflect the date and time of recording of the original scene Photos captured from a scene with a lot of fast movement may be blurred Photos will be recorded on the memory selected for recording photos p Photo Sequence Up to 100 photos can be captu...

Page 130: ...ast playback frame reverse advance as necessary to locate the desired point 5 Divide the scene 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 play back advance reve...

Page 131: ... scenes and other scenes that are too short less than 3 seconds Scenes that were edited using the supplied software VideoBrowser and were then transferred back to the camcorder Scenes cannot be divided within 1 second from the beginning or the end of the scene COPY ...

Page 132: ...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 133: ...gh the photos using the scroll bar 1 Touch the screen to display the playback controls 2 Jump through the photos using the scroll bar Open the G Index Selection screen A 59 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 second...

Page 134: ...ctly 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 not interested in keeping Operating modes Deleting a Single Photo 1 In single photo view select the photo you want to delete 2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls 3 Delete the photo 4 Drag your finger left right to...

Page 135: ...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 touch OK Options IMPORTANT Be careful when deleting photos Deleted photos cannot be recovered Photos that were protected with other devices cannot ...

Page 136: ...xternal audio 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 start the slideshow 5 Start the music playback on the external player Slideshow linked to the external audio 3 Start the music playback on the external player Playback will start from the first photo in the index screen Photos will be d...

Page 137: ...Photos 137 To change the slideshow s transition effects 1 Press 2 Select the transition effect Other Settings Slideshow Transition Off Dissolve or Slide Image X COPY ...

Page 138: ...d 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 or use the optional UA 100 USB Adapter to connect to the camcord...

Page 139: ...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 140: ...spect ratio q AV Headphones to Ò AV Connection USB Type Digital data connection 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 only Red White Yellow STV 250N Stereo Video Cable optional USB Cable supplied Mini B Standard A computer digital recorder Mini B UA ...

Page 141: ...r to the Software Guide PDF file of the supplied PIXELA s software To transfer music files from the supplied VIXIA CD ROM to a memory card in the camcorder in order to use them as background music For details refer to the Software Guide PDF file of the supplied PIXELA s software To save your recordings on a computer To save a memory onto an external hard drive Sound from the built in speaker will ...

Page 142: ...recorded with x v Color A 192 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 Connec...

Page 143: ... 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 144: ...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 145: ...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 146: ... is set to prevent writing If the file numbering is at maximum A 192 If there is no memory card in the memory card slot Scenes that were edited using the supplied software VideoBrowser and were then transferred back to the camcorder cannot be copied to the memory card If there is not enough space on the memory card as many files as pos sible will be copied before stopping the operation Saving Reco...

Page 147: ...ved video files cannot be transferred back to the camcorder and music files cannot be transferred from the supplied VIXIA CD ROM to a memory card in the camcorder 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 140 4 Camcorder Select All for PC only Camcorder When the connection is successful...

Page 148: ...or 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 VIXIA 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 149: ... 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 150: ... may not work correctly depending on the specifications set tings of your computer If you wish to use the recordings on your computer make copies of them first Use the copied files retaining the originals NOTES With the supplied software VideoBrowser only or Transfer Utility only you can also choose to save complete stories from the gallery In such case all the scenes in the story will be merged a...

Page 151: ...ving 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 140 4 Save the entire contents of the desired memory Touch Stop Yes OK to interrupt the operation while it is in progress A...

Page 152: ...he external hard drive A 154 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 153: ...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 154: ...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 155: ...ower 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 140 4 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 Record...

Page 156: ...esume 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 Uploading AVCHD Movies to the Web In order to share your AVCHD movies on YouTube and Facebook you need to convert the...

Page 157: ... 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 158: ...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 159: ...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 140 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 160: ...ommend you convert scenes in the camcorder Movies cannot be converted if the file numbering is at maximum A 192 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 161: ...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 162: ... able to turn the wireless communication on off and the status icon will change to To use wireless communication 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 mov...

Page 163: ...t 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 181 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 Wi Fi ...

Page 164: ...cess point on a Wi Fi network A 165 Use this connection if you plan to play back videos on a DLNA compatible TV A 178 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 165: ... 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 166: ...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 167: ...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 168: ...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 169: ...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 170: ... be transferred to file transfer destination and then transfer the files If you are transferring files to a computer running Network Utility you also have the option of uploading the files to YouTube and Facebook A 174 POINTS TO CHECK If you have not done so already complete the Wi Fi network setup A 165 in advance General requirements For computers running Windows A computer correctly connected t...

Page 171: ...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 172: ...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 173: ...ct the optional WM V1 Wireless Microphone 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 VideoBrow...

Page 174: ...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 175: ...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 176: ...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 177: ...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 178: ...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 179: ...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 180: ... 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 181: ...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 182: ...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 95 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 183: ...14 Custom Setting z z ä Mic Level m automatic n manual Audio Level Indicator Toggle on or off z z 119 x AGC Limit m automatic n manual z z 107 Image Effects ON OFF When ON Color Depth Sharpness Contrast Brightness 0 2 to 2 z 112 R Faders S Off T Fade Trigger Once U Fade Trigger Always V Wipe Once W Wipe Always z z 103 Ò Decoration Ó Pens and Stamps Animated Stamps Ø Captions 2 z z z 72 Ü image mix...

Page 184: ...es Index Screen Playback Pause A From the built in memory Copy date Select All Scenes Select All Scenes 143 From the built in memory Convert HD SD date Select All Scenes 157 Delete date Select All Scenes Select All Scenes This Scene All Scenes This Scene 60 Divide z 130 Network Utility YouTube Facebook YouTube Facebook YouTube Facebook 174 COPY ...

Page 185: ...k Pause A From the built in memory Copy by scene rating 144 From the built in memory Convert HD SD by scene rating 158 Delete or by scene rating This Scene This Scene 60 Delete Story z 63 Story Thumbnail z 87 Edit Title z 87 Copy z 86 Move z 86 Divide z 130 Rating É Ê Ë Ì unrated Í others 80 Control Button Index Screen Single Photo View A From the built in memory Copy Select All Photos z 144 145 D...

Page 186: ... i On j Off z z 100 Auto Backlight Correction i On j Off z z 107 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 103 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 98 Auto Wind Screen 1 H High L Low j Off à z z 116 Microphone Attenuator ...

Page 187: ...ant AF the autofocus adjusts quickly to a new subject This is convenient for 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 Un...

Page 188: ...abilization When you select a setting other than j Off the AF mode is auto matically set to Normal AF Onscreen Markers You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the cen ter of the screen Use the markers as a reference to make sure your sub ject is framed correctly vertically and or horizontally Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings Microphone Attenuator Helps prevent audio...

Page 189: ... high audio recording levels when the optional SM V1 Surround Microphone is attached to the camcorder When set to i On å å will appear on the screen s Playback Setup Option available only for AVCHD movies Data Code Displays the date and or time when the scene or photo was recorded Camera Data Displays the aperture f stop and shutter speed used when recording the scene or photo Menu item Setting op...

Page 190: ...ullscreen This option is not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using the supplied HDMI cable r Recording Connections Setup Menu item Setting options y A Rec Media for Movies built in memory memory card z z 40 Relay Recording j Off z Recording Mode High Quality 24 Mbps High Quality 17 Mbps High Quality 12 Mbps Standard Play 7 Mbps Long Play 5 Mbps z 91 9 Mbps 4 Mbps z Frame Rate ...

Page 191: ...ated figures about available movie recording time and available number of photos are approximate and based on the recording mode currently in use and a photo size of 1920x1080 In the information screen of a memory card you can also check its Speed Class The Total space shown for the built in memory indicates actually usable space It may be slightly smaller than the nominal built in memory capacity...

Page 192: ...ed from 101 to 998 m Reset File numbers will restart from 101 0101 every time you insert a new memory card n Continuous File numbers will continue from the number following that of the last file recorded with the camcorder If the memory card you insert already contains a file with a larger num ber a new file will be assigned a number one higher than that of the last file on the memory card We reco...

Page 193: ... z LCD Backlight H Bright M Normal L Dim z z z z LCD Mirror Image i On j Off z z AV Headphones Ò AV Ó Headphones z z z z 120 Volume Speaker Ú z z 56 Headphones Ö z z z z 120 Notification Sounds High Volume ø Low Volume j Off z z z z Wireless Remote Control i On j Off 0 z z z z Custom Control Button 1 Rec Programs Ä White Balance Focus y Exposure Ç Powered IS R Zoom Audio Scene ä Mic Level x AGC Li...

Page 194: ...4 Delete Memory Save Folder 2 z z 153 Time Zone DST home time zone or travel time zone New York list of world time zones DST adjustment Toggle on or off z z z z 36 Date Time Date Time Date Format Y M D M D Y D M Y Y year M month D day 24H Toggle on 24 hour clock or off 12 hour clock z z z z 34 Battery Info z z z z Control for HDMI 1 i On j Off z z z z HDMI Status 1 z z z z Distance Units 1 meters ...

Page 195: ...xample 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 LCD Mirror Image When set to i On you can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to let the subject check the image while you record While the LCD panel is rotated toward the...

Page 196: ...he time selected for the Quick Start Standby setting Quick Start Standby Select whether to activate the Quick Start function A 52 when you close the LCD panel in a recording mode and the length of time after which the camcorder will end the standby mode and shut off automatically You can set Quick Start to Off for example if the camcorder is set on a fixed position and you want to keep recording v...

Page 197: ...t connecting more than 3 HDMI CEC compatible devices at a time This option is not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using the supplied HDMI cable HDMI Status Displays a screen where you can verify the standard of the output signal from the HDMI OUT terminal Distance Units Selects the units to use for the focusing distance display during manual focus Demo Mode The demonstration m...

Page 198: ... frame A 102 5 Control button PHOTO Take a photo A 45 89 128 6 Control button Displays a shooting tip for the current story scene 7 Memory operation A 202 8 Intelligent IS A 49 9 Remaining battery time A 202 A q Zoom A 51 A a Recording mode A 91 A s Recording standard A 31 A d Current story scene category A 68 touch to return to the list of story scenes A 68 A f Recommended scene length A 68 A g D...

Page 199: ... j Remaining recording time On the memory card In the built in memory Relay recording A 40 only S k Frame rate A 94 S l Image effects A 112 D q Microphone attenuator A 188 D a Audio scene select A 114 D s Headphone output A 120 D d Custom control button A 196 D f Level marker A 188 D g Remote sensor off A 195 D h Fader A 103 D j Auto wind screen A 116 D k Directionality of the optional SM V1 Surro...

Page 200: ...vies MP4 movies F g External audio input A 84 F h Eye Fi wireless communication A 160 F j Scene number F k Playback control buttons A 56 F l Data code A 66 189 G q Volume and background music balance controls A 56 83 G a File number A 192 G s Volume controls A 56 COPY ...

Page 201: ...hotos G d Control button Edit Open the Edit panel A 185 G f Current photo Total number of photos G g Control button h Photo jump A 133 G h Control button Ð Slideshow A 136 G j Control button f Return to the Photos index screen A 132 COPY ...

Page 202: ...r 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 203: ...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 21 Recording Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it ...

Page 204: ...uickly even at normal temperatures The battery may have reached the end of its battery life Buy a new battery pack Recording Pressing Y 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 ...

Page 205: ... it becomes hot after using it only for a short while it may indicate a problem with the camcorder Consult a Canon Service Cen ter Cannot create a new story A memory can contain a maximum of 98 user created stories Delete some stories from the gallery A 63 or select a different memory A 40 Playback Cannot copy move scenes in a story The memory is full Delete some recordings A 60 134 to free some s...

Page 206: ...r device Also you cannot divide scenes that are from movies converted to standard definition only or MP4 movies The memory is full Delete some recordings A 60 134 to free some space Cannot copy scenes photos You may not be able to copy scenes photos recorded or edited using another device Cannot mark individual scenes photos in the index screen with a checkmark You cannot select more than 100 scen...

Page 207: ...s often there might be a problem with the Eye Fi card Contact the card manufacturer s customer care Picture and Sound The screen appears too dark The LCD screen was dimmed Change the q LCD Backlight setting to Normal or Bright Screen displays turn on and off repeatedly The battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly Abnormal charac...

Page 208: ... is connected to the camcorder disconnect it The AV terminal is set to headphone output Set r AV Headphones to AV Memory Card and Accessories Cannot insert the memory card The memory card was not facing the correct direction Turn the memory card over and insert it Cannot record on the memory card The memory card is full Delete some recordings A 60 134 to free some space or replace the memory card ...

Page 209: ... the TV Playback looks fine on the camcorder but there is no image on the TV screen The video input on the TV is not set to the video terminal to which you connected the cam corder Select the correct video input The camcorder is connected using the supplied HDMI cable but there is no picture or sound from the HDTV Disconnect the supplied HDMI cable and then restore the connection or turn the camco...

Page 210: ...ompatible 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 Cannot play back a movie on a DLNA compatible device in AVCHD Some DLNA compatible devices may play back movies in standard definition In the Wi Fi menu set w to Off A 179 Remove any ...

Page 211: ...deo Light A 218 for video light related messages in alphabetical order Back up recordings regularly This message may appear when you turn on the camcorder In the event of a malfunction recordings may be lost so back up your recordings regularly Built in memory error The built in memory could not be read Contact a Canon Service Center Built in memory is full The built in memory is full End appears ...

Page 212: ...ene management data log is full Save your recordings A 146 and initialize the memory A 41 Transfer back the backup files and try dividing the scene again Use the supplied software VideoBrowser to save the scene and divide it on the computer Cannot enter standby mode now The camcorder cannot enter standby mode if the remaining battery charge is too low Charge or replace the battery pack A 21 Cannot...

Page 213: ...nitialize the built in memory using the Complete Initialization option A 41 If the problem persists contact a Canon Service Center Cannot record Check the memory card There is a problem with the memory card Save your recordings A 146 and initialize the memory card using the Complete Initialization option A 41 If the problem persists use a different memory card Cannot record movies in the built in ...

Page 214: ... Remove Hardware function to end the connection and disconnect the USB cable before using the camcorder To be able to write back scenes and to transfer music files to the camcorder use the com puter s Safely Remove Hardware function to end the connection disconnect the USB cable power the camcorder using the compact power adapter and only then connect it to the com puter again Do not disconnect th...

Page 215: ...ard Memory card is write protected The LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure Change the posi tion of the LOCK switch Memory card writing 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 recor...

Page 216: ...nnot copy the scene Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be copied to the memory card Scenes that were edited using the supplied PIXELA s software only or other software cannot be copied or divided Scene recorded using another device Cannot divide the scene Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be divided with this camcorder Scenes that were edited using the ...

Page 217: ...tos and MP4 movies Disconnect the USB cable Disconnect the USB cable Try using a memory card reader or decrease the number of photos and MP4 movies on the memory card to fewer than 2 500 Windows or 1 000 Mac OS If a dialog box appeared on the computer screen close it Disconnect the USB cable and restore the connection after a short while Total play time is too long When converting scenes from a st...

Page 218: ...etes partitions from the external hard drive Initialize If you initialize the hard drive all data it contains will be lost including any partitioned drives If necessary back up data and then initialize the hard drive with the camcorder The compact power adapter was disconnected Could not safely remove the external hard drive While the camcorder was connected to an external hard drive the camcorder...

Page 219: ...of connections or increase the maximum number Cannot log in to FTP server Check that the FTP server s user name and password are correctly configured in the cam corder They are case sensitive so make sure to enter them correctly Make sure permissions for files on the FTP server are set to allow access reading and writing Make sure name of the destination folder on the FTP server consists only of A...

Page 220: ...twork Transfer speed changed before connecting If the encryption method is set to WEP IEEE 802 11n cannot be used as the protocol for the connection so the connection was established using IEEE 802 11b or IEEE 802 11g To use IEEE 802 11n we recommend setting the encryption method to WPA2 PSK AES WPA PSK AES WPA2 PSK TKIP or WPA PSK TKIP Unable to access configuration files Turn off the camcorder A...

Page 221: ...C terminal and turn it off Wi Fi connection terminated 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 The camcorder may not be able to connect to the wireless router if too many devices are accessing the wireless access point Wi Fi error Incorrect authentication method...

Page 222: ...e 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 use...

Page 223: ...is shorter than 5 5 mm 0 2 in Using other tripods may dam age 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 immedi...

Page 224: ...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 225: ...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 226: ...ly 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 only or memory card using the Complete Initialization option A 41 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 227: ...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 228: ...broad Power Sources You can use the compact 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 NTSC system NTSC is used in the following regions c...

Page 229: ... q S a S s 8 9 4 5 6 3 TV HDTV Digital video recorder Computer External hard drive Card reader writer Optional accessories not listed below are described in more detail in the following pages 1 SS 600 SS 650 Shoulder Strap A d IFC 300PCU S or IFC 400PCU USB 2 WS 20 Wrist Strap Cable 6 CA 110 Compact Power Adapter A l HTC 100 S or HTC 100 HDMI Cable A q Stylus Pen S q STV 250N Stereo Video Cable A ...

Page 230: ... need extra battery packs select one of the following models BP 718 or BP 727 When you use battery packs 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 reco...

Page 231: ...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 232: ... min 185 min SP 125 min 80 min 185 min LP 125 min 80 min 190 min BP 727 MXP 175 min 110 min 270 min FXP 175 min 115 min 270 min XP 185 min 115 min 280 min SP 185 min 120 min 280 min LP 185 min 120 min 285 min Battery pack Recording mode Recording maximum Recording typical Playback BP 718 MXP 115 min 75 min 170 min FXP 115 min 75 min 175 min XP 120 min 75 min 180 min SP 120 min 75 min 180 min LP 12...

Page 233: ... 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 a WM V1 Wireless Microphone Reliably record rich sound even when shooting subjects at a distance The transmitter is conveniently equipped with a clothing clip and the receiver can be attached to the camcorder s grip belt A f SM V1 Sur...

Page 234: ...mini advanced shoe for cable free operation A j VFL 2 Video Flash Light This video flash light allows you to record photos and movies even at night or in dark places It attaches 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 k UA 100 USB Adapter Allows you to connect to the camcorder an external hard drive or similar storag...

Page 235: ...ter without get ting the camcorder wet S s SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you use Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand accessories or products bearing the same mark COPY ...

Page 236: ...ting is used and optimized yielding extremely high quality prints Video Signal Configuration AVCHD 1080 60i MP4 720P Recordings made with the PF24 PF30 frame rate are converted and recorded on the memory as 60i Recording Media Built in memory 32 GB 8 GB SD SDHC SD High Capacity or SDXC SD eXtended Capacity memory card not included Maximum Recording Time 32 GB built in memory AVCHD movies MXP mode ...

Page 237: ...hite balance or Preset white balance settings Daylight Shade Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H Minimum Illumination 0 1lx SCN 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 lx Image Stabilization Optical Shift Image Stabilizer Size of Video Recordings AVCHD movies MXP ...

Page 238: ...evel 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 2 5 ft at full telephoto approx 5 cm 2 in at full wide angle 35 cm 1 1 ft with tele macro on at full teleph...

Page 239: ...t 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 The specifications of image files that can be used with the image mix function are as follows Image size 1920x1080 pixels File type Baseline JPEG Color sampling 4 2 2 or 4 2 0 Image files are saved in the memory under the fo...

Page 240: ...rding program 95 Built in backup battery 225 C Camera mode 31 Capturing photos video snapshot scenes from a movie 127 Chroma key 76 Cinema mode 70 Cinema look filters 70 Condensation 227 Connections to external devices 139 Copying recordings to a memory card 143 D Data code 66 189 Date and time 34 Decoration 72 Deleting Movies 60 Photos 134 Dividing scenes 130 E Edit panel 30 184 Editing stories 8...

Page 241: ...ding program 104 Playback Movies 54 78 Photos 132 Portrait recording program 95 Power saving 49 Powered IS 98 Pre recording 99 Q Quick Start 52 R Rating scenes 80 Recording Movies 45 70 89 Photos 45 89 Recording mode 91 Recording programs 95 104 Recording standard AVCHD MP4 31 Recording time 93 Relay recording 40 Remote sensor 43 Resetting all camcorder settings 207 Reviewing recordings 90 S Savin...

Page 242: ...eshooting 203 Turning off notification sounds 195 Tv recording program 104 U Underwater recording program 96 Uploading movies to video sharing Web sites 156 USB terminal 138 140 155 V Video snapshot 71 Volume 56 W White balance 110 Wide angle 50 Wi Fi functions 163 Wireless controller 43 Y YouTube 174 Z Zoom 50 Digital zoom 187 Zoom speed 50 186 only COPY ...

Page 243: ...e Canon USA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of the Equipment in conjunction with incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software In order to obtain warranty service contact the authorized Canon retail dealer from whom you purchased the Equipment or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1 800 OK CANON You will be directed to the nearest service facility f...

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Page 245: ...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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