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Page 2: ...use in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or mo...

Page 3: ... RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUAL F ED SERV CE PERSONNEL Thelightning flashwitharrowhead symbol withinanequilateral triangle isintended to alertthe userto thepresence of unineulated dangerous voltage withintheproduct s enclosure that may beof sufficient magnitude to constitute ariskof electric shockto persons The exclamatio...

Page 4: ...uld befollowed 14 Cleaning Unplugthis product from the wall outlet before cleaning Donot use liquid or aerosolcleaners The product should be cleaned only asrecommended in this manual 15 Avoid magneticor electric fields Donot usethe camera close to TVtransmitters portable communication devicesor other sourcesof electric or magneticradiation Theymay cause picture interference or permanently damageth...

Page 5: ... personnel under the following conditions a When the plug is damaged b If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally even ifyou follow the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions Improper adjustment of other controls ma...

Page 6: ...MIlogo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC E_ BOLBY AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of PanasonicCorporation DIGITAL I and Sony Corporation STEREO CREATOR I Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of DolbyLaboratories YouTubeis a trademark of Google Inc Othernames and p...

Page 7: ...Pre rec0rding C _ 59 When pre recording is activated the camcorder starts recording video continuously into a temporary 3 second memory When you press the STARi_YSTOI 5 button the scene recorded will have started 3 seconds before you started shooting 1 Full HD 1080 refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high definition video composed of 1 080 vertical pixels scanning lines 2 Video is recorded a...

Page 8: ...ip set to your favorite background music Just point the camcorder and it will automatically select the best settings for your subject L FaceDetection _ 62 The camcorder automatically detects people s faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for beautiful results IAte_6E _r_ z_ ImageStabilization CC 133 Dynamic IS compensates for camcorder shake when you shoot video while walking ...

Page 9: ...r HD movies in the camcorder itself to standard definition files C 3 117 125 Use an Eye Fi card C 3 128 to wirelessly upload recordings to your computer or a video sharing Website Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE E_ 111 124 StandardDefinition Standard DVDs Refer to the instruction manual of the device Depending on the device used cor rect playback may not be possible even if the device is...

Page 10: ...and Brightness of the LCD Screen 27 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 27 Operating Modes 30 Joystick and Joystick Guide 31 Using the Menus 33 First Time Settings 33 Setting the Date and Time 34 Changing the Language 34 Changing the Time Zone 35 Using a Memory Card 35 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 36 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 37 _iD _ Selecting the Memory for the Reco...

Page 11: ...ecordings 58 Video Snapshot 59 Pro recording Function 59 Self Timer 60 Manual Exposure Adjustment 61 Manual Focus Adjustment 62 Face Detection 63 White Balance 65 Image Effects 65 Digital Effects 67 On Screen Displays and Data Code 68 Audio Recording Level 69 Using Headphones 70 Using an External Microphone 71 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 74 Scene and Playlist Operations 74 Playing Back R...

Page 12: ...hotos 100 Printing Photos Direct Print 103 Print Orders External Connections 106 Terminals on the Camcorder 107 Connection Diagrams 110 Playback on a TV Screen 111 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 111 Saving Recordings on a Computer 113 Saving Movies onto High Definition Discs AVCHD Blu ray Discs 116 _iD _i _ Saving Movies onto Standard Definition Discs DVD 121 Creating Photo DVDs 122 Playing Ba...

Page 13: ...cons and Displays 147 Trouble 147 Troubleshooting 153 List of Messages 163 Do s and Don ts 163 Handling Precautions 167 Maintenance Others 168 Using the Camcorder Abroad 169 General Information 169 Accessories 170 Optional Accessories 173 Product Codes 174 Specifications 178 Index Table of contents 13 ...

Page 14: ...l need to refer also to other instruction manuals This will be indicated with the following icons Refer to the Photo Application instruction manual included as a PDF file in the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW IO0 DVD Burner _ _iD Text that applies only to the model s shown in the icon The following terms are used in this manual When not spec...

Page 15: ...sa variable bitrate VBR to encode videosothe actual recording timeswillvaB deperlding onthecontent ofthescen_ switches are indicated within a Thecamcorder letains thelastsetting usedeven ifyousetthecan cotter o ji_ _z e button frame _t_ _ __ For examp e _UN_ _ _ The _ arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections For a detailed __ explanation on how to use the menus refer to Using the Menus 1_ 31 Fo...

Page 16: ... accessories are supplied with the camcorder C0mpact P0wer Adapter _IFC 3OOPCU USBCable STV 250NStereoVideoCable4 Yellow Red White plugs CTC IO0 SComponentCable Red Green Blue plugs Quick Guide4 CA 590E including power cord in Asia 16 Introduction ...

Page 17: ...al Photo Applications Ver 34 0 Music Data CD ROM referred to in this manual as Camcorder Supplemental Disc Instruction Manual The full version instruction manual of the camcorder this PDF file Photo Application Software for saving managing and printing photos Music data Music files that can be used as background music during playback These music files are for exclusive use with the supplied softwa...

Page 18: ...tton _ 58 _l_ l _ WEB button _ 124 4 _ button EIJ 27 _ i_il _ INDEX SEL index selection button L_ 47 PLAYLIST button 1 _ 47 _5 DISR on screen display button _ 67 6_ACCESS indicator E_ 40 86 7 Strap mount Z 24 8 Speaker _ 45 _ Grip belt E ZI 24 10_ Stereo microphone _ 68 1_1 Instant AF sensor _ 133 18 Introduction ...

Page 19: ...Red Charging Q_l 21 16LCD screen CC 25 flT_ Joystick _T_3 30 18 FUNC button L_ 31 130 19_ USB termina I _1 106 109 _ HDMI OUT terminal EZ3 106 107 _1 COMPONENT OUT terminal C 106 108 _2 MIC terminal L_ 70 _3 AV OUT terminal _ 106 108 headphones terminal LT 369 _ DO IN terminal C 3 21 _5 START STOP button F__ 40 Back view introduction 19 ...

Page 20: ...et C 3 163 St Memory card slot _ 36 Battery compartment 2_ Battery release latch Battery compartment cover Memory card slot cover Serial number The serial number label is located on the battery compartment cover 20 Hntroduction ...

Page 21: ... battery pack before use For approximate charging times and recording playback times with a fully charged battery pack refer to the tables on pages 170 171 1 Plug the compact power adapter into a power outlet 2 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder s DC IN terminal When connecting the compact power adapter s cable to the camcorder 2_ make sure to align the triangle marks on the cable ...

Page 22: ... it toward the lens until you hear a click 7 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off If the camcorder was on the green ON OFF CHG indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder After a moment the ON OFF CHG indicator will start flashing in red battery pack charging The red ON OFF CHG indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged If the indicator flashes quickly r...

Page 23: ...the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recom mended for use with this camcorder To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating do not con nect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships DC AC inverters etc _ NOTES The battery pack will be charged only when the ca...

Page 24: ...y Preparingthe Accessories Fasten the grip belt Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger and the di_ CJ_5_ button with your thumb _ i Jr 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 finall...

Page 25: ...houlder strap Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap Adjustingthe Positionand Brightnessof the LCDScreen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful when you wish to inclu...

Page 26: ...corder on hold _ pressed down for more than 2 seconds Repeat this action to switch the LCD backlight between off normal and on bright If _ _ LCD Screen Dimmer is setto It_ On pressing 51_ i for more than 2 seconds will turn off the screen dimmer and return the LCD screen to its previous brightness setting _ NOTES The LCD backlight does not affect the brightness of the recordings Using the bright s...

Page 27: ...Press the _ button to switch the camcorder to _ mode and press the button again to switch back to mode In either mode you can record movies by pressing START STOP or take photos by pressing HOTOI u_ Easyrecordingof moviesand photos Recording of moviesand photoswhileenjoyingfull r_b accessto the menusandadvanced functions The mode icon displayedwill changeaccording to the optimal mode selected by t...

Page 28: ...exposu re co or image stabilization image quality among others selecting the best settings for the scene yo uwant toshoot The Smart AUTO modeico nwill change toone ofthe following icons smart AUTO icons People stationary People moving _ _ _ _ _ _ Subectsotherthanpeople suchaslandscapes _ _ i cose ob e People moving Subjects other thanpeople suchaslandscapes 28 Preparations ...

Page 29: ... at once all the optimal settings to match special recording conditions Under certain conditions the Smart AUTO icon that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene Especially when shooting against orange or blue backgrounds the Sunset or one of the Blue skies icons may appear and the colors may not look natural In such case we recommend recording in P Programmed AE mode _ 55 Playback Pr...

Page 30: ...ess _ or push the joystick AT _ to display it The functions that appear depend on the operating mode or _ mode Select AT a function and press _ to change the setting With some functions you will need to make further adjustments _1_ mode First select AT a row of functions then press _ to operate the function in the middle or push the joystick I or _ to operate the function on the left or right resp...

Page 31: ...ation varies depending on the func tion selected so refer to the relevant chapter as necessary 1 Press FU_0N_ 2 Select AV the icon of the function you want to change from the left _2_ side column Menu items not available will appear grayed out 3 Select _l_ the desired setting from the available options at the bottom bar The selected option will be highlighted in orange With some settings you will ...

Page 32: ...b of the desired menu 4 Select AV the setting you want to change and press _ The orange selection bar indicates the menu setting currently selected Menu items not available appear grayed out Move AY the orange selection bar to the tabs at the top of the screen to select a different menu step 3 5 Select AY 4_ the desired option and press _ to save the setting 6 Press F_NcI You can press iFUNC i to ...

Page 33: ...en you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months the built in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost In such case recharge the built in lithium battery C 3 166 and set the time zone date and time again The date appears in a year month day format only in the first setup screen In subsequent screen displays the date and time will appear as m...

Page 34: ...to the name of buttons on the camcorder and will not change regardless of the language selected Changingthe TimeZone Change the time zone to match your location The default setting is New York Operating modes 1 To set the home time zone When you travel select the _ icon and select the time zone that matches the local time at your destination b adjust for daylight saving time select the area name m...

Page 35: ...rd used it may not be possibleto record movies The SD Speed Class is a standard tha t indicates the minimum guaran teed data transfer speed of SD SDHC rnernory cards When YOUbuy a new memory Card look for the Speed Class logo on the package We recommend using memory cards rated Speed Class 4 6 or 10 Eye Fi cards This product is not guaranteed to support Eye Fi card functions including wireless tra...

Page 36: ...card slot until it clicks 4 Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until you hear a o lick _ _ _5 __ 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 interchangeable Insert...

Page 37: ...mory you can check the total used and approximate avail able recording time number of photos estimated based on the recording mode movies or photo size quality photos currently in use _ NOTES Select the built in memory for recording movies if you intend to convert high definition scenes to standard definition for Web upload LT _ 124 or creating standard DVDs F Z 116 Relay Recording If the memory b...

Page 38: ... in Memory _ _ only or Memory Card 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 contains _i l _ At the time of purchase the built in memory comes pre initialized and contains music files for use as background music during playback Operating modes 1 _...

Page 39: ... to the card _ _ _ The music files that come pre installed in the built in memory will be restored after it is initial ized Windows users Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE to trans fer music files from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the memory card again For details refer to the lmageMixer 3 SE Software Guide Mac OS users Use the Finder to transfer music files from the MUSIC f...

Page 40: ...ia 13_ 37 2 Press START ST6P i to begin recording Press STA_T STOF_ i again to pause the recording When you have finished recording 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off 2 Turn off the camcorder 3 Close the LCD panel O IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to the memory Do not ope...

Page 41: ...LCD backlight CYD 26 or adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the _ 1 LCD Bright ness setting Selectingthe VideoQuality RecordingMode The camcorder offers 4 recording modes Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the memory Select FXP or XP mode for better movie quality select LP mode for longer recording times The following table gives approximate recording ...

Page 42: ...080 resoJutlon 2 _ _ At the time of purchase the built in memor contains about 75 MB of music files Zooming The camcorder offers optical 20x and digital 400x zoom You can turn on the digital zoom with the _ Digital Zoom setting Operating modes Move the zoom lever toward W wide angle to zoom out Move it toward T telephoto to zoom in By default the zoom lever operates at a variable speed press gentl...

Page 43: ... on the shooting conditions Operating modes 1 1 With the camcorder on and in a recording mode close the LCD 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 O INIPORTANT Do not disconnect...

Page 44: ...wer Saving Mode setting Press POWER to turn on the camcorder You can select the length of time until shut oft or turn off the Quick Start function altogether with the _ O Quick Start setting When the camcorder exits standby mode it will return to the operating mode previously selected 44 Video ...

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Page 49: ...ou open the original movies index screen on the memory card No scenes will be displayed if there are no high definition scenes on the memory card However you can still open the other index screens on the memory card Special playback modes are not available for scenes converted to stan dard definition Standard definition scenes can be played back only at normal speed Searchingfor Scenes From the or...

Page 50: ...r the number of scenes recorded _1 and the total recording time for the same day You can select AY the year or month field and change _ the year or month to move faster between calendar months 4 Press _ to return to the index screen The orange selection frame will appear on the first scene recorded on the selected date _ NOTES You can change on what day to start the week for the calendar display w...

Page 51: ...e _ NOTES You can press _ to return to the index screen at any time Selecting Only Scenes in which People s Faces Were Detected If you recorded movies with the Face Detection function _13 62 acti vated the camcorder can narrow down the scenes shown in the index screen leaving only those scenes where a face was detected This function is not available from the index screen for video snapshot scenes ...

Page 52: ...ng modes 1 1 Open the movie or photo index screen mode Move the zoom lever toward IN to display the index screen _i_ _ You can select the original movies or photos in the built in memory or on the memory card You can press 191BE6 SNAiSl to open the index screen for video snapshot scenes 2 Open the selection screen The selection screen appears 3 Move V _1_ between the scenes or photos in the index ...

Page 53: ...ested in keeping Deleting scenes allows you also to free up space on the memory See also Deleting Scenes from the Playlist CD 80 Operating modes 1 1 Open the original movies index screen _ 8 _E You can select the original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card You can press VIDEO SNAP I to open the index screen for video snapshot scenes To select in advance multiple scenes to delete r...

Page 54: ...e ectin d Recorc inds from the nc ex Screen Z3 52 IMPORTANT Be careful when deleting original recordings Once deleted original scenes cannot be recovered Save copies of important scenes before deleting them C 111 Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing while scenes are being deleted Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or ...

Page 55: ... you use the P Programmed AE recording program the cam corder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject Special Scene Recording Programs Select a Special Scene recording program to easily make recordings in a variety of situations by letting the camcorder take control of various settings IFONC _ _ P Programmed AE _ _ 31Portrait 0 Press 0 to...

Page 56: ... being underexposed _Beach To record on a sunny beach without the subject being underexposed _ Sunset To record sunsets in vibrant colors _1 Night Scene To record nightscapes with lower noise _ Low Light To record in low light situations Z_ Spotlight To record spotlit scenes le Fireworks To record fireworks 56 Video ...

Page 57: ...t work as well as in other modes In such case adjust the focus manually for movies only e_ Fireworks To avoid camcorder blur blur due to the camcorder moving we recommend using a tripod When you take photos slower shutter speeds are used so blur is more likely to occur Stabilize the camcorder for example by mounting it on a tripod CinemaMode Givinga CinematicLookto YourRecordings Give your recordi...

Page 58: ...IDEO NAP again to return to flexible recording mode Press _ The camcorder records for about 4 seconds the blue frame serves as a visual progress bar and then automatically returns to record pause mode You can change the length of video snapshot scenes with the _ _ Video Snapshot Length setting When the camcorder stops recording the screen will momentarily turn black as if a camera shutter had rele...

Page 59: ...n the memory will start 3 seconds before di_ _s 61 s was pressed PreREC _ NOTES While pre recording is activated the camcorder will not emit any notifi cation sounds The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds prior to pressing STAR ST6P if the button was pressed within 3 seconds of having turned on pre recording or having finished the previous recording Any of the following actions will deac...

Page 60: ...ecording photos Setting the camcorder to standby mode Changing the camcorder s operating mode Turning off the camcorder Manual ExposureAdjustment At times backlit subjects may appear too dark underexposed or sub jects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring overex posed To correct this you can manually adjust the exposure Operating modes 1 _ POINTS TOCHECK Select a recording prog...

Page 61: ...xposure _ NOTES Ifthe recording program ischanged during exposure lock the cam corder will return toautomatic exposure Manual FocusAdjustment Autofocue may not work well on the following subjects In such case focus manually Reflective surfaces Fast moving subjects Subjects with low contrast Through wet windows or without vertical lines Night scenes Operating modes 1 Availableonly for movies _ P01N...

Page 62: ...tofocus FaceDetection The camcorder automatically detects people s faces and uses this information to select the optimal settings for beautiful videos and pho tos When there are a number of people in the picture one person with the white face frame will be determined to be the main subject You can also select the main subject manually so the camcorder optimizes the settings for the person selected...

Page 63: ...les 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 frame rate is set to _ PF24 or when the digital zoom is activated at more than 80x zoom dark blue area on the zoom bar When face detection is activated the slowe...

Page 64: ...record outdoors on a bright day _s Tungsten To record under tungsten and tungsten type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting _ CustomWB Use the custom white balance setting to make white subjects appear white under colored lighting _ NOTES When you select the custom white balance Set _ 0 Digital Zoom to _ _ Off Reset the white balance when you change locations or the lighting or other conditions chang...

Page 65: ... enhancing effects 2v Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation _a Neutral Tones down the contrast and color saturation _s Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines _D Soft Skin Detail Softens the details in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance To obtain the best effect use this setting when recording a person in close up Note that areas similar to the skin ...

Page 66: ... selected digital effect turns green Press _ again to deactivate the digital v effect its icon will turn white again Digital Effects To fade in out Activate the selected fader in record pause mode OII1 then press iSTART STOPI to start recording with a fade in Activate the selected fader while recording O then press START STOP to fade out and pause the recording To activate an effect For movies Act...

Page 67: ...s only removes the histogram and information icons All displays off Pressing_ will turn off most of the icons and displaysthe1appearsautomati callybut will not removeonscreen displaysthat were turned on manually for example onscreen markers the audiolevelmeter or the joystick guide About the Data Code With eve_ scene 0r photo recorded the Cam corder keeps a data code date time of recording nformat...

Page 68: ...st _ the audio level as Manual audio level adjustment necessary level As a guideline adjust the audio indicator recording level so that the audio level meter will go to the right of the Audio level adjustment bar 12 dB mark yellow area only occasionally 4 Hide V the joystick guide The audio level selected will be locked and the audio level adjustment bar will turn white Press _ twice to return the...

Page 69: ...ack or to check the audio level while record ing The headphones are connected to the AV OUT O terminal which is used for both the headphones and the audio video output Before connecting the headphones follow the procedure below to change the function of the terminal from AV output to O headphones output Operating modes 1 Headphones can be used also in _ mode but the function of the terminal can no...

Page 70: ...tion ofthe AV OUT _ terminal will return automatically to AV output when you set the camcorder toarecording mode If AV Headphones was set to OHeadphones in mode the camcorder retains the terminal s setting even ifyou set the camcorder to_ mode Usingan ExternalMicrophone When recording in very quiet surroundings the built in microphone may pick up the sound of the camcorder s internal machinery In ...

Page 71: ...ction L_362 activated you can display the scene divided into segments every time the camcorder registered a change in the main subject of the scene Operating modes 1 MovieTimeline 1 Open the original movies or playlist index screen _i_ _ You can select the original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card To open the playlist index screen from the original movies index screen _ _l l_lJl...

Page 72: ...ler and display _l _ the previous next 5 frames in the scene To change the interval between frames Changes in the Scene s Main Subject 1 Open the Scenes with Faces index screen Refer to Se ecting On y Scenes 7 which Peop e s Faces Were Detected LQ 51 _ J_lil You can select the original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card 2 Select Y 4_ the scene you want to view and press _ _i The T...

Page 73: ... 3 Select 4_ the playback starting point from the segment ruler 4 Press _ to begin the playback You can select another scene and move between segment ruler pages in the same way as in the movie timeline screen E_ 3 71 _ NOTES For a single scene up to 1O0 segments changes in main subject will appear in the Timeline by Faces screen Video 73 ...

Page 74: ...1NTS TOCHECK 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 For details refer to the lmageMixer 3 SE Software Guide 1 Open the playlist video snapshot or photo index screen G _Ji 0 I_ You can select the recordings in the built in memory or on the memory card To open the playlist index screen from the...

Page 75: ..._ 2 Select _ Yes and press _ 3 Press IFD_II twice Using an External Audio Player for Background Music Use your favorite songs as background music by connecting an exter nal player _ POINTS TOCHECK You will need a commercially available audio cable with at least one mini stereo plug to connect to the MIC terminal on the camcorder the other end will depend on the terminal used by the external audio ...

Page 76: ...art the music playback on the external player Playback will start from the scene or photo with the orange selection frame When the external audio input stops the playback will pause When the external audio input is restored playback will resume automatically Playback with the video not linked to the external audio 5 Back in the index screen select a scene to start the video playback In _ mode sele...

Page 77: ...nsfer music files to the same memory that contains the recordings you want to play back When music files are transferred to the built in memory _ iD _ _ only or to a memory card after repeatedly recording and deleting recordings fragmented memory the movies and background music track may not be played back correctly In such case we recommend saving your recordings on a computer L7 3 111 initializi...

Page 78: ...ayback ll_ Resume playback _H _I_ Frame backward forward during playback pause Press iFu_C I or to stop the playback and cancel the division of the scene 4 Select _11_ the _ icon and press _ to divide the scene 5 Select ll_ Yes and press 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 th...

Page 79: ...he Playlist 1 Open the original movies index screen C _iIJ _ You can select the original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card You can press V DEO SNAP I to open the index screen for video snapshot scenes 2 Select AY _ the scene you want to add to the playlist or a scene recorded on the date you want to add to the playlist 3 Add the scene s to the playlist Options All Scenes this dat...

Page 80: ... memory to the memory card Ci_ 83 to include in the memory card s playlist also scenes that were originally recorded in the built in memory Deleting Scenes from the Playlist Deleting scenes from the playlist will not affect your onginal recordings 1 Open the playlist index screen _i _ _ Before opening the playlist you can select the original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card to o...

Page 81: ...memory or on the memory card to open the playlist of the respective memory To open the playlist index screen from the original movies index screen J_J J C _ For scenes in the built in memory press INDEXSEE For scenes on the memory card press riNDEXSEL and then select Playlist _ Press PLAYLiST You can press _ lS_c sBi_Js_ to open the playlist index screen for video snapshot scenes CD 58 2 Select V ...

Page 82: ...1_ The captured video snapshot scene is saved to the same memory that contains the movie Video snapshot scenes cannot be captured from any of the following types of movies Movies shorter than 1 second Scenes that were edited using the software on the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE and were then written back to the memory When the source scene is itself a video snapshot scene you may not be able...

Page 83: ...Copying Original Movies 1 Open the index screen of original movies recorded in the built in memory Select the _ tab under the _m icon You can press iVlDEO SNAP to open the index screen for video snapshot scenes 2 Select AY _ the scene you want to copy to the memory card or a scene recorded on the date you want to copy This step is not necessary to copy all scenes or previously selected scenes 3 Co...

Page 84: ... the original movies index screen select the _ tab under the Din icon and then open the playlist index screen _ i_ _ For scenes in the built in memory press i lINDEX SEL _ For scenes on the memory card press iNDEXSEL i and then select Playlist _ Press PLAYLiST You can press _ViSE_d_i_ 1 to open the playlist index screen for video snapshot scenes CC_ 58 2 Copy the playlist Press Q to interruptthe o...

Page 85: ...switch onthe mem ory card isset toprevent writing you will not be able tocopy movies to the memory card Scenes that were edited using the supplied software ImageMixer 3SE and were then written back tothe camcorder cannot be copied tothe memory card Video 85 ...

Page 86: ... memory You can set the memory card as the recording media for photos C_337 Please read the IMPORTANT section C_ 87 before using an Eye Fi card 2 Press _ halfway Once the focus is automatically adjusted _ will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear 3 Press fully The ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded When you have finished recording 1 Make sure that the ACCESS ind...

Page 87: ...when digital zoom is acti vated light blue and dark blue area on the zoom bar When _ Flicker Reduction is set to _ 50 Hz or _ _ 60 Hz the camcorder will automatically adjust the shutter speed SelectingPhotoSize and Quality Photos are recorded as JPG files As a general rule select a larger photo size for higher quality Select the I _ 1920xl oeo size for photos with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Operating...

Page 88: ...atio Wide sized photo paper is required L 1600x1200 To print photos up to L size 9 x 13 cm 3 5 x 5 in or postcard size 10 x 14 8 cm 4 x 6 in 640x480 To send photos as e mail attachments or to post on the Web LW1920x1080 50 75 150 315 470 925 670 1 000 1 970 L1600x1200 55 80 160 340 505 995 720 1075 2115 640x480 340 490 890 2 070 2 995 5 390 4 395 6 350 11 4302 1 _1_ Super Rne _1 Eine _ Normal 2 Ap...

Page 89: ...oward W to show 15 photos per page move it toward T to show 6 photos per page 3 Select AT _ a photo Move the orange selection frame to the photo you want to view When you have recorded a large number of photos you can display AT a slidebar below the photo thumbnails and browse _ through whole index pages 4 Press The selected photo is displayed in single photo view To return to the index screen fro...

Page 90: ...ver Do not disconnect the ower source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode The following image files may not be displayed correctly Images not recorded with this camcorder Images edited on or uploaded from a computer Images whose file names have been changed DeletingPhotos You can delete those photos that you are not interested in keeping Operating modes Deleting ...

Page 91: ...step is not necessary to delete all photos or previously selected photos 3 Delete the photo s if youselectedan optionother than ThisPhoto you carl press _ to interrupt the operationwhile it isin progress Some photos will be deletednevertheless Options All Photos Deletes all the photos This Photo Deletes only the photo marked with the orange selec tion frame Selected Photos Deletes all the photos s...

Page 92: ...rd 1 The photo is magnified by 2 times and a frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area To further enlarge the photo move the zoom lever toward 1 To reduce the _W T magnification times move it toward W 2 Move AV _ the frame to the part of the photo you want to see enlarged To cancel the magnification move the zoom lever toward W until the frame disappears 92 Photos ...

Page 93: ...w Slideshow set to a music track 4 Start the slideshow set to the selected music track During playback push the joystick _1_ to adjust the volume Press FO_ 1 to stop the slideshow Hide Y the volume controls if necessary Slideshow not linked to the external audio 4 Start the slideshow iFd_ _ ___ Slideshow 5 Start the music playback on the external player During playback push the joystick 41_ to adj...

Page 94: ...ow from a memory card with slow transfer rates When playing back a slideshow with music from an external audio player the slideshow will repeat until the music finishes RotatingPhotos You can rotate photos 90 degrees clockwise to change their orienta tion Operating modes 1 1 In single photo view open the photo selection screen i Rotate appears on the screen 2 Select 41_ the photo you want to rotat...

Page 95: ...adows_ Highlights CapturingPhotosfrom a Movie You can capture a single photo from a previously recorded scene The size of the captured photo will be LW 1920xl 080 and it cannot be changed but you can select the photo quality _ POINTS TOCHECK Please read the IMPORTANT section CJ396 before using an Eye Fi card Operating modes 1 To select the photo capture settings _ r_h Menu O _ Photo CaPture Qualit...

Page 96: ...cene Photos captured from a scene with a lot of fast movement may be blurred t_iD _ Photos will be recorded on the memory selected for recording photos Protecting Photos You can protect photos from accidental erasure Operating modes Protecting Single Photos 1 In single photo view open the photo selection screen FO_Nc _ _ Protect _ Protect appears on the screen 2 Select _ the photo you want to prot...

Page 97: ...tects all the photos selected in advance marked with a v checkmark Refer to Pre se ect ng Recordings from the Index Screen Cj3 52 Remove All Removes the protection from all photos IMPORTANT Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings including protected photos _ _ CopyingPhotosto a MemoryCard You can copy photos only from the built in memory to the memory card _ POINTS TOCHECK Pl...

Page 98: ... to copy additional photos or press FUN_ j twice to close the menu CopyingPhotosfrom the IndexScreen 1 Open the index screen of the photos recorded in the built in memory Move the zoom lever toward 8 and then select the _ tab under the 6 icon 2 Select AV 41_ the photo you want to copy This step is not necessary to copy all photos or previously selected photos 3 Copy the photo s if you selected Sel...

Page 99: ...ot change the camcorder s operating mode When copying photos onto an Eye Fi card photos will be uploaded automatically 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 Usind an Eye Fi card CL3128 _ NOTES If the memory card slot cover is open or the LOCK switch on the mem ory card is set to prevent writing y...

Page 100: ...e the zoom lever toward T to return to single photo view 2 Turn on the printer 3 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable Connection IT Refer to Connection Diagrams Cl_ 109 If the device selection screen appears select Computer Printer and press Q _ appears and changes to f _ O IMPORTANT If _ continues to flash for more than 1 minute or if _ does not appear the camcorder i...

Page 101: ...under 100 Selecting the Print Settings and Printing You can select the number of copies and other settings for printing Setting options vary depending on your printer model Operating modes 1 Select 41_ the photo you wish to print 2 Open A the joystick guide 3 Select A Y the _ icon and press 0 The print settings menu appears Date Currentpapersettings paper pagelayout Number of copies 4 In the print...

Page 102: ...Y DS printers You can also select Vivid NR and Vivid NR _ Number of copies Select 1 99 copies Select AY 4_ Paper Settings and press _ to changeall threesettings consecutively When using Canon printers you can print the same photo multiple times on the same sheet of paper Use the following table as a guideline for the recommended number 0f copies depending on the _ Paper Size setting PIXMA prmmrs 2...

Page 103: ...e auto matically after you solved the problem select Continue and press _ to resume printing If that option is not available select Stop and press _ and then restart printing from the beginning Other printersor ifthe error stillpersists with a Canonprinter If printing does not resume automatically disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder After a short while turn on the camcorder and res...

Page 104: ...e print order set the number of copies to O 5 Repeat steps 2 4 to mark additional photos with print orders or press FU_FUN_ twiceto close the menu Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen 1 Open the photo index screen 2 Select AY 4_ the photo you want to mark with a print order This step is not necessary to set print orders for previously selected photos or to remove all the print orders 3 Set t...

Page 105: ...1 copy of each of the photos selected in advance marked with a checkmark Refer to Pre se ectin d Recorc inds from the nc ex Screen L_ 52 Remove All Removes allthe print orders _ NOTES I_i _ _l_ To set print orders set for photos recorded in the built in memory copy the photos to the memory card in advance Photos 105 ...

Page 106: ...ngleconvenient cable _3_AV OUT C _Terminal Access Openthe rightrearterminalcover Soundfromthe built in speaker will be muted whilethe STV 250N Stereo VideoCableis connected to the camcorder Adjustthe volume onthe connected TV _4_COMPONENTOUT Terminal Access Openthe left rearterminalcover Thecomponent videoterminalisforvideoonly Whenyouuseconnection do notforgetthe audioconnections usingthe AVOUT 3...

Page 107: ...you connect the camcorder to an HDTV equipped with an HDMI terminal you can enjoy video and audio playback at the highest quality The HDMI OUT terminal on the camcorder is for output only Do not connect it to an HDMI output terminal on an external device as this may damage the camcorder While the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using connection _ there will De no video output from other terminal...

Page 108: ...O0 S Component Cable supplied Red _ 1_ Green _ _ STV 250N Stereo Video Cable _ supplied Red X D t_ Yellow _ _ _ _ STV 250N Stereo Video Cable 4 White 4_ _ _ _ L supplied _ Red _ _L_R 108 External Connections ...

Page 109: ... to write back scenes and to transfer music files from the computer to the camcorder power the camcorder using the compact power adapter and only then connect it to the computer using the supplied USB cable External Connections 109 ...

Page 110: ...he camcorder Refer to the instruction manual of the connected TV 4 Turn on the camcorder and set it to _ or _ mode Play back the movies or photos _ NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter Connection _ When you play back your 16 9 movies on standard TV sets with a 4 3 aspect ratio the TV set will switch automatically to wide screen mode if it is compatible with the...

Page 111: ...ng video and more Installation See PIXELA Application Installation Guide Using the software See lmageMixer 3 SE Software Guide PDF file Saving Photos With the supplied software Photo Application you can save photos to your computer and easily organize and edit them Installation Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer for the first time See also the relevant sections i...

Page 112: ...ays save your recordings on the computer and restore the files to the camcorder using only the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications settings of your computer If you wish to use the image files on your computer make copies of them first Use the copied files retaining the originals Observe the following precautions while ...

Page 113: ...s and use the computer s Safely Remove Hardware function Windows or Eject function Mac OS to end the connection to the camcorder Disconnect the USB cable set the camcorder to _ mode and restore the connection _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Y_ _ _ _ Saving Moviesonto High Definiti0nDiscs AVCHD Blu ray Discs You can save your video recordings in high definition by creating AVCHD or Bid ray discs in ...

Page 114: ... the scenes or only scenes that have not been previously added to a disc Options for creating AVCHD discs mode All Scenes Add all the scenes to the disc s Remaining Scenes Add only those scenes that have not been previously added to a disc Connectingto the DW IO0DVDBurnerand Creatinga Disc 1 Turn on the DVD burner _ Refer to Creat nd DVDs 2 Connect the camcorder to the DVD burner using the supplie...

Page 115: ...ll be displayed Take out the disc and close the disc tray When the data requires multiple discs After a disc is finalized it will be ejected automatically and a message will appear Insert the next disc and close the disc tray To create an additional copy of the same disc After the operation is finished insert a brand new disc close the disc tray and repeat the operation O IMPORTANT While the camco...

Page 116: ...e approximately 3 minutes to complete the con nection In addition to the JPG image files Photo DVDs contain a slideshow of all the photos saved each played back for approximately 3 seconds e_i o _ SavingMovies onto Standard DefinitionDiscs DVD You can convert your high definition video recordings into standard definition and save them onto standard DVDs These are ideal for shar ing your videos wit...

Page 117: ...can press giS_ d_i_ _to open the index screen for video snapshot scenes You can press IN DEX 1 to open the playlist index screen 4 Select AY 4_ the scene you want to convert This step in not necessary for scenes in the playlist When converting the playlist you cannot convert individual scenes so the entire playlist will be converted 5 Convert the scene s OK 4 OK _ OR_ _ 1 If a messageappears regar...

Page 118: ...cenes in the playlist or video snapshot index screen The scenes are converted with the selected background music rzJ 74 instead of the original sound All the selected scenes are merged into one converted scene However if the converted scene is too large it will be split into 2 GB sized scenes When converting only part of a scene the maximum length of the converted scene will be 10 minutes from the...

Page 119: ...Diadrams CD 109 On the computer ImageMixer 3 SE will launch automatically and the startup screen ImageMixer 3 Launcher will appear 4 Click Disc writing and continue the operation on the computer following the software s indications See also lmageMixer 3 SE Software Guide IMPORTANT While the camcorder is connected to a computer do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory car...

Page 120: ... the DVD burner do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator on the camcorder is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder or the DVD burner Do not change ...

Page 121: ...100 DVD Burner and create the disc The procedure is the same as that for burning AVCHD discs _ 114 O IMPORTANT While the camcorder is connected to the DVD burner do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator on the camcorder is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the me...

Page 122: ... Connect the camcorder to the DVD burner using the supplied USB cable Connection Refer to Connection Diadrams _ 109 and Connections If the device selection screen appears select DVD Burner and press 5 Insert the disc you want to play back into the DVD burner Use the OPEN CLOSE button on the DVD burner to open and close the disc tray After the disc is recognized the disc s content will be displayed...

Page 123: ...ordingsto anExternalVideoRecorder In High Definition Connect the camcorder to AVCHD compatible digital video recorders to make perfect copies of your movies in high definition If the external digital video recorder has an SD memory card slot you can use the memory card to copy your movies without connecting the camcorder Details will vary depending on the device used so be sure to refer to the ins...

Page 124: ...copy appears stop recording when it ends 6 Camcorder Stop playback _ NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter Upl0adingMoviesto VideoSharingWebSites You can convert your high definition video recordings into standard definition in order to upload them to your favorite video sharing Web site If you are using an Eye Fi card after converting your video recordings into...

Page 125: ...t scenes L_ 58 You can press iRSE2_Ei_i to open the playlist index screen 4 Select _ V 41_ the scene you want to convert You can select in advance the scenes you want to convert Refer to Pre se ectin d Recordinds from the ndex Screen _ 52 When converting the playlist you cannot convert individual scenes so the entire playlist will be converted 5 Convert the scene s If a message appears regarding m...

Page 126: ...ime The recording date and time will always be displayed on the converted scene FdNC _ Embed Date Time On Return To convert only part of a scene After step 3 above play back the scene you want to convert Pause the playback at the point where you want the conversion to begin and con tinue with step 4 NOTES When converting scenes in the playlist or video snapshot index screen The scenes are converte...

Page 127: ...e original movies index screen on the memory card press _INDEX SEL then select For Web MPEG 2 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable Connection Tq Refer to Connection Diagrams LT_ 3 109 If the device selection screen appears select Computer Printer and press 1_ On the computer ImageMixer 3 SE will launch automatically and the startup screen ImageMixer 3 Launcher will ...

Page 128: ...he wireless communication is shown by the Eye Fi icon as follows _ grayed out Communication not established _ white flashing Connecting _ white continuously on Wireless upload on standby _ animated Wireless upload in progress _ Eye Fi Communication is set to _ Off OFf _ Wireless upload stopped by the camcorder EZ3152 _ Error reading from the Eye Fi card C 3 150 IMPORTANT Using an Eye Fi card This ...

Page 129: ...automatic power off function will be disabled While wireless transfer is in progress if you record a movie using an external microphone the audio may contain noise When recording movies make sure to set _ Eye Fi Communication to It_f_ Off If the LOCK switch on the Eye Fi card is set to prevent writing you can not change the Eye Fi Communication setting In such case the _ icon will appear on the sc...

Page 130: ...age Menu options without a reference page are explained after the tables Menu options in boldface indicate default values FUNC Menu FUNC Menu Mode _Beach _ Sunset 3 8 NghtScene _ Low Light Z_ Spotlight I_ Fireworks Whitebalance AWB Automatic _Daylight _ Tungsten 63 L CustomWB Imageeffects O XOFF ImageEffect Off _vVivid 65 _NNeutral _s LowSharpening _bSoftSkinDetail Digiiaieffecis i_i Bigiiai Effec...

Page 131: ...ot available in either photo playback e available only in single photo view available only in the photo index screen available in both not available in either Select Music Off list of background music tracks 74 93 Select Individual Scenes _ e 52 Remove All Selections Individual Photos i i Remove All Selections Ifl _l_ _ D All Scenes All Scenes this date _ _ 83 Copy _ __ This Scene Selected Scenes ...

Page 132: ...aich iCaien_ iScieen i ioaie Seieciion _ _ L 49 Scenes with Faces e _ _ ThisScene SelectedScene e _ 116 Convert HD _SD Cancel OK DVD 2 r Slideshow 93 t _ C _ Availableonly for photos on the memory card Availableonly for scenesin the built inmemory Setup Menus _ Camera Setup 1 Mode 8 l_iD _ _ _ Built inMere Mem Card 37 RecMediaforMovies _l_lD _l_l_ Built inMere Mem Card 132 AdditionalInformation ...

Page 133: ...Rate is set to i_ti3 PF30 or F2_ PF24 xovoCemer Uses a color space with an extended gamut to achieve deeper colors closer to real life Use this function to record video only when you intend to play back your recordings on an HDTV compatible with x v Color connected to the camcorder using an HDM cable If recordings made with x v Color are played back on a non compatible TV colors may not be reprodu...

Page 134: ...jects Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake You can select the degree of compensation _ Dynamic This setting compensates for a higher degree of cam corder shake such as when shooting while walking and is more effective as the zoom approaches full wide angle _ Standard This setting compensates for a lower degree for cam corder shake such as when shooting while remain...

Page 135: ... mode If a trailing afterimage appears set the slow shutter to 8 Off If _ camcorder shake warning appears we recommend stabilizing the camcorder for example by mounting it on a tripod Ante BackHght urreutiu8 When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them you can have the camcorder automatically correct for the backlight In _ mode auto backlight correction will automatically be set t...

Page 136: ...nds we recommend setting the wind J screen to _ _ Off _J_ M ernphnne Attenuater Helps prevent audio distortions in due to high audio recording levels Set the microphone attenuator to l r_ll On _i i l when the audio record ing level C C 68 is set correctly but the audio still sounds distorted When the microphone attenuator is activated _ appears on the screen _ Playback Setup VideoSnapshot 1_ 2 sec...

Page 137: ... _ On _ Off LCDScreenDimmer E _ On _ _1Off TVType 1 L_Zl Normal TV _ J WideTV AV Headph0nes _ AV _ Headphones 69 Headphone Volume _ umlllllll o_ 69 Speaker Volume alllllll Ext Audi0 2 _ On_ _ Off 75 Dem0Mode _T_ on t _3 off 1 Option not availablewhen the camcorderisconnected to an HDrv usingan HDMI cable 2 Option not availablefromthe originalmoviesindex screen eutput enscreen lispiays When set to ...

Page 138: ... the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio Inlal Normal TV TV sets with 4 3 aspect ratio IT_ Wide TV TV sets with 16 9 aspect ratio When the TV type is set to Lqt tlNormal TV during the playback of video originally recorded with an aspect ratio of 16 9 the picture will not be displayed fullscreen Speaker Velume Adjust _11_ the volume of the playback You can also adjust the volume using t...

Page 139: ... Off will appear In standby mode the camcorder will shut off after the time selected for the Quick Start setting Quick Start Select whether to activate the Quick Start function C 343 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 auto matically Cnntrnl fnr S MJ Activates the HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Con ...

Page 140: ... used on a new memory card Photos are automatically assigned consecutive num bers from 0101 to 9900 and stored in folders containing up to 100 pho tos Folders are numbered from 101 to 998 1 _ 1 Reset Photo numbers will restart from 101 0101 every time you insert a new memory card _ Continuous Photo numbers will continue from the number following that of the last photo recorded with the camcorder I...

Page 141: ...me 33 Y M D24H 2010 1 1 0 00 M D Y AM PM iI Jan 1 2010 12 00AM M D Y24H Jan 1 2010 0 00 DMYAM PM 1 Jan 2010 12 00 AM D M Y24H 1 Jan 20100 00 Calendar Start Day Saturday Sunday Monday Date Format Select the date format to be used for most on screen dis plays and if selected for the date printed on photos CaJendar Start ay Select the day on which the week starts for the cal endar display CC 49 Infor...

Page 142: ...ie recording time and available number of photos are approximate and based on the recording mode and photo quality size settings currently in use _ _I_ED The total space for the built in memory may be less than the capacity listed in Specifications L_ 174 In the Memory Card Info screen you can verify also the Speed Class of the memory card HDMJ Status Displays a screen where you can verify the sta...

Page 143: ... communication 813 128 12 Remaining battery time _ 146 IS While recording duringplayback Scene counter hours minutes seconds In record pausemode Totalnumberof scenes Remaining recording time On the memory card _ _ C l_ _ _t_ In the built in memory Image stabilizer Cj3 133 16_ 24F progressive frame rate 8 3 57 146 Face detection _ 62 Wind screen off _ 135 x v Color 8 3 133 2 Audio level indicator _...

Page 144: ...mber of available photos On the memory card _ _ _ In the built in memory Camcorder shake warning C 3 133 _3 Face detection Cj3 62 _31 AF frame _ 86 _3_ Focus and exposure lock C 3 86 Playing Movies During Playback 7 Data code CT_J 67 Scene number External audio input L L 75 144 Additional hformation ...

Page 145: ...to number _1 139 Protected photo mark L T396 40 Date and time of recording _1 File size _ 4_Manual exposure L T 60 _ 4_ Photo size C 3 87 _ 44 Aperture value _ 4_ Evaluative light metering _ 4_ Shutter speed The light metering mode cannot be changed Additional Information 145 ...

Page 146: ...ated accurately Remaining recording time Whenthereis nomorefreespaceonthe memory _j End built inmemory _ _ _ _ only or _ End memory card_ will bedisplayed andthe recording will stop _F6_ 24F progressive frame rate Selectthe24Fprogressive framerate l_ j 57 to giveyou recordings a cinematiclook Youcancombine this frameratewiththe _ CineMode recordingprogramto enhancetheeffect Number of available pho...

Page 147: ...rted into the camcorder L_ 36 Does it contain any recordings Power source Thecamcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself The batterypack isexhausted Replace orcharge the battery pack Removethe battery packand reattach it correctly Cannotcharge the battery pack Make sure the camcorderis off socharging can start Thetemperature of the battery pack is outsidethe charging range If the battery ...

Page 148: ...image mayseem slightly warped This is not amalfunction Changing between recording O record pause O playback _ takes longer than usual Whenthe memory containsa large numberof scenes some operationsmay takelonger than usual Saveyour recordings _ 111 and initializethe memory Eli 38 Movies or photos cannot be recorded properly This mayoccur as movies and photos are recorded deleted overtime Save yourr...

Page 149: ...cording and deleting scenes fragmented memory Save your recordings C_J 111 and initialize the memory C_ 38 Then transfer the music files first and only then write the video files back to the memory Music tracks will not play back correctly ifthe connection was interrupted while transferring the music files Delete the music tracks and transfer the music files again The transfer rate of the memory c...

Page 150: ...f the battery pack is at least 50 of afull charge Thisis not a mal function The red ON OFF CHG indicatorflashes very slowly L _ _ oneflash at 2 second intervals Thetemperature of the battery pack is outsidethe charging range If the battery pack s tem perature isbelow 0 C 32 F warm it before charging it if it is above40 C 104 F letthe battery pack cool downbefore charging it Chargethe battery pack ...

Page 151: ...d turning off the wireless communication while recording _ 3 139 Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels When recording near loud sounds such as fireworks shows or concerts sound may become distorted or itmay not be recorded at the actual levels Activate the microphone attenuator 1_3 135 or adjust the audio recording level manually _J 68 The picture is displayed correctly but there is no...

Page 152: ...edthe cam corder Selectthe correct video input Thereis no sound from the TV When connectingthe camcorderto an HDTVusingthe CTC IO0 SComponentCable make sure to connect also the audio connections usingthewhite and red plugs of the SW 250N StereoVideo Cable Thecamcorder is connected using the optional HTO IO0HDMICable but there is nopictureor sound from the HDW Disconnectthe HTC lOOHDMICableand then...

Page 153: ...he UBBcableand restorethe connection after ashort while Photos are not correctly printed Youmay not be ableto print correctly usinga PictBridge compatibleprinter photos whose file names have beenchanged or that were recorded created edited orchanged using another device Cannotsave photos on my computer s hard disk Whenthe memorycontains 2 500 photos Windows 1 go0 photos Mac OS or more you may not ...

Page 154: ...ea recommendedmemorycard 1_3 35 There was an error creatingthe file name Set I_ _ PhotoNumbering to Reset and ini tialize the memory card _ _ 38 ordelete all the photos _ 90 and all the scenes in the For Web MPEG 2 and For DVD SD VIDEO indexscreens _ 47 _ _i _ l_t_i _ Cannotcopy Thetotal size of the scenesyou selectedto copy exceedsthe available space onthe memory card Deletesome recordings on the...

Page 155: ...d memory card C_ 35 Cannot play the movies on this memory card Initialize only using the camcorder The memory card in the camcorderwas initialized using a computer Initialize the memory card with this camcorder CZJ 38 Cannot record Youcannot capture video snapshotscenesfrom scenes recorded oredited using another device There is aproblem with the memory If this messageappearsoften without apparent ...

Page 156: ... scenes in the playlist may be less than 999 Delete some scenes from the playlist EI 80 Do not disconnect the USB cable or the power source until you safely end the connection from the computer Cannot write data with this connection To write data to the camcorder connect the compact power adapter then reconnect the camcorder and computer The camcorder cannot be operated while itis not being powere...

Page 157: ...rder There is a problem with the file system that prevents accessing the selected memory Initial ize the memory with this camcorder _ 38 LCD Screen has been dimmed Hold D SP pressed for 2seconds to restore the LCD screen to its previous brightness set ting May not be possible to record movies on this memory card You inserted amemory card without aSpeed Class rating Replace the memory card with one...

Page 158: ... _ _ C _ _ This messagewill appear whenthere are no high definition scenes onthe memory card If you convertedscenes into standarddefinition you can still openthe other index screensto check those scenes _3 47 Not enough available space Deletesome recordings on the memory card J 53 90 orselect the 3 Mbps bit rate for the conversion to SD Number of scenes already at maximum The maximum number of sce...

Page 159: ... disconnect the compact power adapteror remove the battery pack This Oll photo could not be deleted Protected photos O11 cannot bedeleted Removethe protection LT396 _ _i _ _ This memory card contains scenes Delete all scenes to use relay recording Savethe movies on the memory card r _3 123 and initializethe memory card L_3 38 This photo cannot be displayed Youmay not be ableto display photostaken ...

Page 160: ...when acommercially availableDVD disc a DVDdisc containingmovies software etc oran 8 cm mini DVDdisc is inserted Replacewith a brand new disc During disc playback mode this messagecan appearwhen a commercially available DVD disc or a brand new DVDdisc is inserted Replacewith an AVCHDdisc created with the DVD burner Closethe memory card slot cover The memory cardslot coveris open Closethe cover afte...

Page 161: ...isconnect the USBcable and turn off the printer After a while turn the printer back on and reconnectthe USBcable Youattempted to print from a memory cardthat contains a largenumber of photos Reduce the number of photos File error Youattempted to print a photo that was recordedwith anothercamcorder has a different compression orwas editedon a computer Hardware error Cancelprinting Turnoff the print...

Page 162: ...rsecurely Printer error A malfunction hasoccurred that mayrequire repairs CanonPIXMAprinters the printer s green power lamp and orange error lamp flash alternately Disconnectthe USBcableand turn off the printer Unplugthe printer s power cord from the power outlet and contactthe appropriatecustomer support centeror service center Printer in use The printer is in use Checkthe printer status Printing...

Page 163: ...ight or high humidity Do not use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as above TVs near plasma TVs or mobile phones Do not point the lens at strong light sources Do not leave the cam corder pointed at a bright subject Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places The cam corder is not waterproof avoid also water mud or salt If any of the above should get into the camc...

Page 164: ... away from fire or it might explode Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 C 140 F Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather Do not try to disassemble or modify it Do not drop it or subject it to shocks Do not get it wet Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use Con tact with metallic objects may cause a short circuit and damage the ba...

Page 165: ...dirt Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature Do not disassemble bend drop or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them to water Check the direction before inserting the memory card Forcing a mem ory card into the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the mem ory card ...

Page 166: ...er off Disposal When you delete movies or initialize the memory only the file allocation table is altered and stored data is not physically erased Take the nec essary precautions when you dispose of the camcorder or memory card for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of private data If giving the camcorder or memory card to another person initialize the built in memory _ _ onl...

Page 167: ...t lens cleaning cloth Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temper ature changes suddenly Wipe it with a soft dry cloth Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its internal surfaces Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected Continued use may damage the camcorder Condensation may fo...

Page 168: ... 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 IV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the NTSC system NTSC is used in the following regions countries Americas All of North America and Central America most Caribbea...

Page 169: ... the following pages O_SS 600 SS 650ShoulderStrap _2 WS 20Wrist Strap _6 CA 590 CompactPowerAdapter 7_DW IO0 DVDBurner _9 IFC 3OOPCU USBCable CA 590E including power cord inAsia _ Memory card DTC IO0DTerminalCable d3_ CTC IO0ComponentCable CTC IO0 SComponentCable _ STV 250NStereoVideo Cable Supplied with the camcorder not available as an optional accessory Additional Information 169 ...

Page 170: ...ories e g a leakage and or explosion of a battery pack Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs select the NB 2LH The supplied BP 2L5 is not available as a separate optional accessory CB 2LW Battery Charger Use t...

Page 171: ...rding typical 45 min 45 min 45 min 50 min Playback 110 min 110 min 110min 110min Rec0rding maximum 100 min 105 min 105min 105min NB 2LH Recording typical 60 rain 60 rain 60 min 65 min Playback 145 min 145 rain 145rain 145rain Usinga memory card Recording maximum 75 rain 75 rain 80 rain 80 rain BP 2L5 Recording typical 45 min 45 min 45 rain 50 rain Playback 110 min 110 min 110 rain 110 min NB 2LH R...

Page 172: ... with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories HTC 100 HDMI Cable Use this cable to connect the camcorder to an external device using an all digital connection allowing you to enjoy play back at the highest quality This cable sends both video and audio signals This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you use Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand accessories...

Page 173: ...82 0590 002 6906A001AA Optional Accessories NB 2LH Battery Pack CB 2LW Battery Charger CBC NB2 Car Battery Charger HTC 100 HDMI Cable CTC 100 Component Cable SS 650 Shoulder Strap SS 600 Shoulder Strap WS 20 Wrist Strap SO 2000 Soft Carrying Case 9612A001AA 0763B001AA 7873A002AA 2384B001AA 1719B001AA 3123A001AA 3122A001AA 3118A002AA 9389A001AA Additional Information 173 ...

Page 174: ...0 pixele Size of Photos mode LW1920x1080 L 1600x1200 S 640x480 Capturingphotosfrom aplaybackscene LW1920x1080pixels Television System 1080 60i Recordings made withthe PF24 PF30 frame rateareconverted andrecorded onthememory as6Oi Recording Media Built inflashmemory 32 GB SDorSDHC SDHighCapacity memorycard notincluded Built inflashmemory 8 GB SDorSDHC SDHighCapacity memorycard notincluded SDorSDHC ...

Page 175: ... 39in at full wideangle White Balance Autowhite balance customwhite balance and presetwhite balancesettings Daylight Tungsten Minimum Illumination 0 4Ix LowLight recordingprogram Shutterspeedat 1 2 5 Ix Programmed AE recordingprogram Autoslow shutter On Shutterspeedat 1 30 Recommended Illumination Morethan O0Ix Image Stabilization Electronic Dynamic settingavailable whenrecordingmovies Terminals A...

Page 176: ...0 Hz 0 14 0 08A Rated output 8 4V DC 0 6A Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 t04 F Dimensions 46 x 26 x 70 mm t 8 x t 0 x 2 8in Weight 95 g 3 4oz BP 2L5Battery Pack Battery type Rechargeable LithiumIonBattery Rated voltage 7 4V DC Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 t04 F Battery capacity 530 mAh Dimensions 33 3 x 16 2x 45 2 mm t 3 x 0 64x t 8 in Weight 40 g 1 4oz Weight and dimensions are approximate Er...

Page 177: ... Audio sampling 48 kHz 16 bits 2 channels Minimum length 1 second File extension WAV The music data is saved in the memory under the following folder structure 8 _i ll lll_ In the built in memory r _ CANON _ MYMUSIC _ MUSIC_01 WAV to MUSIC_99 WAV On the memory card I_ MY_MUSIC MUSIC 01 WAV to MUSlC_99 WAV Additional hformation 177 ...

Page 178: ...scenes from movies 82 Cine Mode recording program 57 COMPONENT OUT terminal 106 108 Condensation 167 Connections to external devices 107 Copying Movies 83 Photos 97 D Data code 67 136 Date and time 33 Date format 141 Daylight saving time 34 Time zone 34 Deleting Movies 53 Photos 90 Digital effects 65 Dividing scenes 78 DVD authoring 113 E Error messages 153 Exposure 60 External microphone 70 Eye F...

Page 179: ...79 Portrait recording program 55 Power saving 41 Pre recording 59 Pre selecting recordings 52 Print order 103 Printing photos 100 Protecting photos 96 Q Quick Start function 43 R Recording Movies 40 Photos 86 Recording mode 41 Recording programs 57 Recording time 42 Relay Recording 37 Resetting settings 139 Rotating photos 94 S Saving recordings 111 Screen icons 143 Searching for scenes with faces...

Page 180: ...o a computer 111 Tripod 163 Troubleshooting 147 U Uploading movies to video sharing sites 124 USB terminal 106 109 V Video snapshot 58 Volume 45 69 137 W White balance 63 Wide angle 42 Wind screen 135 Z Zoom 42 Digital zoom 133 Zoom speed 42 133 180 Additional hformation ...

Page 181: ...ction of such drive CanonUSAshall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of the Equipment in conjunction with incompatible peripheral equipmentand incompatible software In order to obtain warranty service contact the autbodzed Canonretail dealer from whom you purchased the Equipment or call the CANONINFORMATION CENTER AT1 800 OK CANON Youwill bedirected to the nearest service f...

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Page 183: ...rior finish 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 packe...

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