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HF R400 (fichier PDF). Veuillez agréer toutes nos excuses pour n’importe quel dérangement occasionné.

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Summary of Contents for VIXIA HF R40

Page 1: ...PUB DIE 0431 000 HD Camcorder Instruction Manual 6 4 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: ...o 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 ID0019 including WLAN Module Model WM217 FCC ID AZD217 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 ...

Page 4: ...alked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 9 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 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 ...

Page 5: ...the radio signal regulations of the regions listed below For details on other regions where they can be used make inquiries with the contacts listed on the back side of this instruction manual REGIONS Canada Hong Kong S A R USA South Korea Taiwan Model ID0019 VIXIA HF R40 VIXIA HF R42 COPY ...

Page 6: ...es and is used under license The Twitter name and marks are trademarks of Twitter Inc Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance Wi Fi Certified WPA WPA2 and the Wi Fi Certified logo are trademarks of the Wi Fi Alliance WPS as used on the camcorder s settings onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi Fi Protected Setup The Wi Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the W...

Page 7: ...and Facebook also by uploading them using an iOS device A 128 Enjoying your recordings with family and friends has just become easier because you can use the Web browser on a smartphone or computer to view the camcorder s recordings A 126 Wi Fi is a connection method for devices to connect wirelessly and is certified by the Wi Fi Alliance AVCHD and MP4 Recording A 60 When you record movies you hav...

Page 8: ...sic Use professional cinema look filters to create unique movies with distinctive looks Face Detection A 76 Image Stabilization The camcorder automatically detects people s faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for beautiful results Dynamic IS A 75 compensates for camcorder shake when you shoot video while walking Powered IS A 76 will produce stable shots when you zoom in on d...

Page 9: ...der to an HDTV A 105 Upload recordings to your computer A 111 Save your recordings Upload your MP4 movies and photos to the Web A 121 Copy the camcorder s entire memory onto an external hard drive A 116 Copy your recordings to an external video recorder A 119 COPY ...

Page 10: ...albums to enjoy your recordings Save your recordings on an iPhone or iPad and play them back A 128 After connecting the camcorder to an iPhone iPad or CANON iMAGE GATEWAY you can upload your recordings to other sites Use your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet to remotely view to remotely control the camcorder A 125 Use the Web browser on your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet the recordings on...

Page 11: ...ck 23 Turning On the Camcorder 24 Using the Grip Belt 25 Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen 27 Using a Memory Card 27 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 29 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 31 First Time Settings 31 Basic Setup 33 Changing the Time Zone 33 Initializing the Memory 35 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 35 Using the Touch Screen 35 Using the Menus 39...

Page 12: ... Video Quality 63 6 4 Selecting the Memory Built in Memory Memory Card for Recordings 63 6 4 Dual Recording and Relay Recording 64 Baby Mode 65 Cinema Mode and Cinema Look Filters 66 Special Scene Modes 68 Programmed AE Mode Adjusting Settings to Match Your Needs 69 Decoration Adding a Personal Touch 74 Video Snapshot 75 Advanced Image Stabilization 76 Powered IS 76 Face Detection and Tracking 78 ...

Page 13: ...g the Playback Starting Point 99 Dividing Scenes 100 Trimming Scenes 100 Slideshow External Connections 102 Terminals on the Camcorder 103 Connection Diagrams 105 Playback on a TV Screen 107 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 107 6 4 Copying Movies and Photos to a Memory Card 110 6 4 Converting Movies to MP4 Format 111 Saving Recordings on a Computer 116 6 4 Memory Save Saving an Entire Memory ont...

Page 14: ...136 Playback on a Computer 137 Wi Fi Connection Using an Access Point 141 Viewing and Changing Wi Fi Settings Additional Information 144 Appendix Menu Options Lists 144 Main Functions and Edit Panels 146 Other Settings Menus 154 Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays 158 Trouble 158 Troubleshooting 164 List of Messages 174 Do s and Don ts 174 Handling Precautions 178 Maintenance Others 179 Using the...

Page 15: ...operating procedures POINTS TO CHECK Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described A Reference page number within this manual 6 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 b...

Page 16: ...you will touch on the screen and to other onscreen messages and displays indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is not available The operating modes are divided into the following three groups For a detailed explanation refer to Operating Modes A 39 The names of physical buttons and switches on the camcorder are indicated within a but...

Page 17: ...you to save your AVCHD movies and transfer music data from the supplied Canon VIXIA CD ROM see next page to the camcorder For details on using the software refer to the Transfer Utility LE Software Guide included with the downloaded software NOTES The camcorder may make a rattling sound if it is shaken A 161 XCA 110 Compact Power Adapter BP 718 Battery PackW XIFC 300PCU S USB Cable HTC 100 S High ...

Page 18: ...ad CANON iMAGE GATEWAY YouTube and Facebook An Internet connection is required for full installation of the software Music data Music files that can be used as background music during playback These music files are for exclusive use with PIXELA s software The disc cannot be played back on CD players Image mix data Image files that can be used with the image mix function image mix frames CANON iMAG...

Page 19: ...1 5 AV OUT terminal A 102 104 headphones terminal A 89 6 HDMI OUT terminal A 102 103 7 USB terminal A 102 104 8 Memory card slot A 29 9 START STOP button A 41 A q DC IN terminal A 21 A a Grip belt A 24 A s Lens cover switch A 25 A d Stereo microphone A 87 A d Left side view 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 A q A a A s Right side view Front view COPY ...

Page 20: ...indicator A 41 A k 64Wi Fi antenna A 124 A l POWER CHG charge indicator Green On Red Charging A 21 S q Battery attachment unit A 21 S a Serial number S s Tripod socket A 175 S d BATTERY RELEASE switch A 22 A h Top view A f A g LCD panel A j A k S q A l S a S s S d Bottom view Back view A k COPY ...

Page 21: ...harging times and recording playback times with a fully charged battery pack refer to Charging Recording and Playback Times A 181 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: ...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 turning off the camcorder important data is updated in the memory Be sure to wait until the green POWER CHG indicator goes out Do not connect to the camcorder s DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equip...

Page 23: ... 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 Battery packs for this camcorder can display the remaining battery time The first time you use a battery pack fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted Doing so will...

Page 24: ...Grip Belt Fasten the grip belt Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger and the Y button with your thumb To remove the grip belt 1 Lift the padded handgrip s flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad Open the LCD panel to turn on the camcorder To turn off the camcorder Close the LCD panel or press COPY ...

Page 25: ...ns cover Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover Rotating the LCD Panel The first time you open the LCD panel the initial setup screens will appear and guide you through the basic settings A 31 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 to allow th...

Page 26: ...s 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 174 Cleaning A 178 You can adjust the screen s brightness using the LCD Brightness and LCD Backlight settings When the compact power adapter is connected LCD Backlight will automatically change to H Brig...

Page 27: ...lass 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 When you record movies with a video quality of 60P or 35 Mbps we recommend using memory cards rated SD Speed Class 6 or 10 When you record movies with other video quality options we recommend using memory cards rated SD Speed Clas...

Page 28: ...ible you may be prompted to format the memory card In such case cancel the operation to prevent data loss After repeatedly recording deleting and editing scenes fragmented memory it will take longer to write data on the memory and recording may stop Save your recordings and initialize the memory COPY ...

Page 29: ...ff the camcorder Make sure the POWER CHG indicator is off 3 Open the memory card slot cover 4 Insert the memory card at a slight angle with the label facing toward the lens all the way into the memory card slot until it clicks The memory card slot is at a slight angle toward the lens so be careful not to damage the memory card when inserting it 5 Close the memory card slot cover Do not force the c...

Page 30: ...NT Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a mal function of the camcorder Be sure to insert the memory card as described in step 4 COPY ...

Page 31: ... select the date format you prefer and then touch æ After you select the date format the Date Time screen will appear with the first field selected 3 Touch a field you want to change year month day hours or minutes 4 Touch Í or Î to change the field as necessary 5 Set the correct date and time by changing all the fields in the same way Touch 24H to use 24 hour clock or leave it unselected to use 1...

Page 32: ... to record NOTES Some control buttons such as ZOOM or PHOTO will appear in English regardless of the language selected You can change the language later on with the q Lan guage setting You can adjust the date and time later on with the q Date Time setting You can change the movie format later on with the Movie Format setting 6 4 You can select the memory for movies and photos later on with the Rec...

Page 33: ... necessary touch to adjust for daylight saving time 4 Touch X to close the menu 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 6 4 only to permanently delete all the recordings it contains 6 4 At the time of purchase the built in memory comes pre initialized and contains music fil...

Page 34: ...rase any music files and images you may have transferred to the card 6 4 The music files and image mix frames 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 software for AVCHD movies Transfer Utility LE For details refer to the Software Guide PDF file o...

Page 35: ...he screen swipe your fin ger up and down or left and right across the screen Used to scroll menus to browse through index screen pages or to adjust slider controls like the volume IMPORTANT In the following cases you may not be able to perform touch operations correctly Using your fingernails or hard tipped objects such as ballpoint pens Operating the touch screen with wet or gloved hands Applying...

Page 36: ...lable in Recording Mode SCN In recording mode In playback mode Menu Description Other Settings Opens the Other Settings menus which gives you access to various camcorder settings For details on how to navigate this menu refer to Using the Other Settings Menus A 37 Recording Setup Open this menu to select the movie format A 60 video quality A 60 the memory used for recordings A 63 and whether to us...

Page 37: ...s Panel A 38 Remote Control Streaming After installing the remote control app use your smartphone as a remote control to record movies with the camcorder A 125 Menu Description Menu Description Other Settings Open the Other Settings menus A 37 The available functions differ in recording mode and playback mode Photo Playback Switches the camcorder to photo playback mode A 54 y Movie Playback Switch...

Page 38: ...the Í and Î icons for scrolling Menu items not available appear grayed out You can touch any menu item on the screen to bring it directly into the selection bar 6 When the desired menu item is inside the selection bar touch æ 7 Touch the desired option and touch X You can touch X to close the menu at any time Main Functions Panel The Main Functions panel contains frequently used shooting func tion...

Page 39: ...ormat AVCHD MP4 A 60 for a detailed explanation on how to set the movie format 1 Touch the shooting mode button on the left side of the screen 2 Drag your finger up down to bring the desired shooting mode to the center and then touch OK For and modes you will need to make additional selections and then touch OK Touch the control button of the desired function Drag your finger up and down along the...

Page 40: ...at for beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings Cinema mode Give your recordings a cinematic look and use cinema look filters to create unique movies A 65 Special scene modes From nightscapes to beaches have the camcorder select the best settings that match the situation you are in A 66 Programmed AE mode Enjoy full access to menus settings and advanced functi...

Page 41: ...ing Shooting Video With mode you can take great looking videos by letting the cam corder automatically adjust settings based on the recording situation Operating modes POINTS TO CHECK Before you begin recording make a test recording first to check that the camcorder is operating correctly 1 Open the LCD panel to turn on the camcorder 6 4 By default movies are recorded in the built in memory You ca...

Page 42: ...MP4 A 60 4 Press Y to begin recording Press Y again to pause the recording The ACCESS indicator will flash from time to time while the scene is being recorded When you have finished recording 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off 2 Close the LCD panel to turn off the camcorder You can also press 3 Slide the lens cover switch up shooting mode button N Auto OK Shooting mode button COPY ...

Page 43: ...on A 69 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 image stabilization image quality among others selecting the best set tings for the scene you want to shoot The S...

Page 44: ...ight gray 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 45: ...owered by a battery pack and is left without any operation for 3 minutes Should this happen turn the camcorder back on When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen In such cases you can adjust the LCD backlight with the Intelligent IS Intelligent IS allows the camcorder to select the best image stabilization option based on your shooting method During and mode the Inte...

Page 46: ...ooting 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 mode A 68 Taking Photos You can easily take photos with the camcorder You can even take pho tos simultaneously while recording a movie Operating modes 1 Open the LCD panel to turn on the camcorder 6 4 By default photos are recorde...

Page 47: ...the previous pages also apply to photos NOTES Photos are recorded as JPG files The photo size is 1920x1080 At this size a 1 GB memory card can hold approximately 660 photos How ever the actual number of photos that can be recorded will vary depending on the subject and shooting conditions When the video quality is 4 Mbps for MP4 movies the photo size is 1280x720 At this size a 1 GB memory card can...

Page 48: ...he touch screen The zoom controls appear on the left side of the screen 2 Touch the zoom controls to operate the zoom Touch anywhere within the T area to zoom out or anywhere within the S area to zoom in Touch closer to the center for a slow zoom touch closer to the V U icons for faster zooms 3 Touch START to begin recording Touch STOP to pause the recording 4 Touch X to hide the zoom controls Sel...

Page 49: ...activated When you turn off the camcorder it remembers the zoom position so the next time you turn it on the zoom position will be the same You can activate this feature using the p Zoom Position at Star tup setting SCN Zoom Type Desired zoom type X Optical For optical zoom the camcorder uses the optical magnification ratio of the lens Advanced For advanced zoom the camcorder processes the image b...

Page 50: ...ting modes 1 Press 2 If necessary change the index screen 6 4 7 SCN Index screen button next to index screen button Select the memory with the desired scene or and the movie format of the desired scene or OK index screen button Movie format of the desired scene or OK COPY ...

Page 51: ...reen again to hide the playback controls Displaying scene information for MP4 movies 1 In the y Movie Playback index screen for MP4 movies touch I 2 Touch the desired scene The scene information screen appears Touch Ï Ð to select the previous next scene Index screen button Displays the currently selected memory 6 4 only and movie format Press to change the index screen Drag your finger left right ...

Page 52: ...ones adjust the Headphones bar instead Jump to the beginning of the scene Double tap to jump to the previous scene Jump to the beginning of the next scene Pause the playback Fast playback backward forward Display the volume A 52 and background music mix balance A 95 controls Stop the playback Decoration A 69 Recording date for AVCHD movies or the date the recording started for MP4 movies Touch sev...

Page 53: ...er to display the recording date when you play back videos 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 Also sound will not be output The speed indicated on the screen is approximate Slow reverse playback will look the same...

Page 54: ...lied High Speed HDMI cable or optional STV 250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder Viewing Photos Operating modes 1 Press 2 Open the Photo Playback index screen 3 6 4 If necessary change the index screen SCN Photo Playback index screen button Memory with the desired photo or OK COPY ...

Page 55: ...rough the photos using the scroll bar 1 Touch the screen to display the playback controls 2 Jump through the photos using the scroll bar 6 4 Index screen button Displays the currently selected memory Press to change the index screen Drag your finger left right for the next previous index page Display the next previous index page Folder name A 152 While browsing through index pages a larger scroll ...

Page 56: ...es not recorded with this camcorder Images edited on a computer Images whose file names have been changed Deleting Scenes You can delete those scenes and stories that you are not interested in keeping Deleting scenes allows you also to free up space on the mem ory Deleting a Single Scene Operating modes 1 Play back the scene you want to delete 2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls 3 ...

Page 57: ...rks at once touch Remove All Yes 2 After selecting all the desired scenes touch OK Options The last four digits of the folder name indicate the date the folder was created IMPORTANT Be careful when deleting recordings Once deleted scenes cannot be recovered Save copies of important scenes before deleting them A 111 Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing whil...

Page 58: ...ontrols 3 Delete the photo 4 Drag your finger left right to select another photo to delete or touch X Deleting Photos from the Index Screen 1 Open the Photo Playback index screen A 54 2 Delete the photos When you select Select perform the following procedure to select the individ ual photos you want to delete before touching Yes Touch Stop to interrupt the operation while it is in progress Some ph...

Page 59: ... desired photos touch OK Options The last four digits of the folder name indicate the date the folder was created IMPORTANT Be careful when deleting photos Deleted photos cannot be recovered Photos that were protected with other devices cannot be deleted with this camcorder folder name Delete all the photos taken on a particular date The folder name A 152 will appear in the control button Select S...

Page 60: ...ecording movies For AVCHD movies select 60P or MXP mode for higher quality and select LP for longer recording times Simi larly for MP4 movies select 35 Mbps or 24 Mbps mode for higher quality and 4 Mbps mode for longer recording times If you select 60P or 35 Mbps movies will be recorded at 60P frames per second pro gressive The table after the following procedure gives approximate recording times ...

Page 61: ...e bit rate VBR to encode video so the actual recording times will vary depending on the content of the scenes The following types of MP4 scenes will be recognized as multiple files on other devices Scenes exceeding 4 GB Scenes recorded at 35 Mbps exceeding 30 minutes Scenes recorded at a video quality other than 35 Mbps exceeding 1 hour Depending on the TV you may not be able to play back movies r...

Page 62: ...ing 5 Recorded in 1 280x1 080 resolution Video quality 60P1 MXP1 FXP1 LP2 Memory 8 GB Memory card 4 Built in memory3 35 min 40 min 1 hr 3 hr 16 GB Memory card 1 hr 15 min 1 hr 25 min 2 hr 5 min 6 hr 5 min 32 GB Memory card 6 Built in memory3 2 hr 30 min 2 hr 55 min 4 hr 10 min 12 hr 15 min 4 64 GB Memory card 5 hr 5 min 5 hr 55 min 8 hr 20 min 24 hr 30 min 4 Video quality 35 Mbps1 24 Mbps1 17 Mbps...

Page 63: ...4 movie is saved on the memory not currently selected for recording Because the resulting movie is in MP4 format it is ideal for transferring to another device or uploading to the Web You can activate the relay recording so if the assigned memory becomes full while recording movies the recording will continue unin terrupted on the other memory Operating modes Activate the desired function NOTES Du...

Page 64: ...ear with vibrant clarity In addition you can add a stamp to the video to show how much time has passed since baby was born Operating modes NOTES During mode pre recording A 82 will be activated and cannot be turned off That way you will not miss memorable moments You can play back recordings made in mode from the Baby Album A 93 or y Movie Playback index screen The baby album is particularly conve...

Page 65: ...an also use a variety of professional cinema look fil ters to create unique movies with a distinctive appearance When you convert movies to MP4 you can add cinema look filters A 110 Operating modes Set the shooting mode to The selected cinema look filter will be applied and its number will appear on the control button SCN shooting mode button Cinema OK Desired cinema look filter OK Shooting mode b...

Page 66: ...nctions are not available Taking photos Decoration Dual recording Recording in 60P or 35 Mbps Special Scene Modes Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene mode Operating modes 1 Cinema Standard 2 Vivid 3 Cool 4 Nostalgic 5 Sepia 6 Old Movies 7 Dramatic B W Filter number will appear on the cont...

Page 67: ...ecord sports scenes such as tennis or golf Night Scene To record nightscapes with lower noise Snow To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed Beach To record on a sunny beach without the subject being underexposed Sunset To record sunsets in vibrant colors shooting mode button ƒ Scene OK Desired Special Scene mode OK Shooting mode button COPY ...

Page 68: ... as well as in other modes In such case adjust the focus manually Fireworks To avoid camcorder blur blur due to the camcorder moving we recommend using a tripod Programmed AE Mode Adjusting Settings to Match Your Needs Give yourself the most control while shooting by using Programmed AE AE auto exposure shooting mode As with other shooting modes the camcorder automatically adjusts the shutter spee...

Page 69: ...gertip When you convert movies to MP4 you can add decorations A 110 Decorating Scenes while Recording Operating modes 1 Open the decoration screen 2 Use a tool from the toolbar as explained in the following procedures 3 Press Y to record movies with your decorations You can add decorations even while recording a scene 4 Touch X to exit the decoration screen SCN shooting mode button Programmed AE O...

Page 70: ...sed in combination with the pens stamps and animated stamps Ý In recording mode pause the live video Touch Þ again to restore the live video You can add decorations to and record the frozen image In playback mode pause the playback Touch Ð to resume playing back the scene ß Minimize the toolbar to the top of the screen to view almost all of the canvas Touch à to restore the toolbar To use Pens and...

Page 71: ...amcorder will apply the last freehand drawings and stamps that were saved in the built in memory 6 4 only or on a memory card 7 only To use Animated Stamps 1 Touch The Animated Stamps screen will appear 2 Touch one of the control buttons 3 Touch anywhere on the canvas to place the selected animated stamp You can also drag some animated stamps to a different location To use Date Time During mode th...

Page 72: ...ll be displayed for 6 days after birth weeks will be displayed from 1 week up to but not including 1 month months will be displayed from 1 month up to but not including 1 year and years will be displayed from 1 year For the height stamp only inches will be displayed until 35 inches and feet and inches will be displayed from 3 feet For the weight stamp pounds and ounces will be displayed until 19 p...

Page 73: ... screen 4 Touch Green or Blue depending on the characteristics of the image you want to use and touch Ï or Ð or drag your finger along the bottom bar to adjust the chroma key setting as necessary 5 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 u...

Page 74: ...te Time cannot be used at the same time Image mix cannot be selected during recording or playback Select the image mix during playback pause or before starting the conversion of movies to MP4 6 4 only During recording mode or when dual recording is activated decoration is not available when the video quality is set to 60P or 35 Mbps Video Snapshot Record a series of short scenes When you play back...

Page 75: ...ile those recorded in AVCHD format can also be played back from the Video Snapshot index screen A 94 Any of the following actions will deactivate video snapshot Turning off the camcorder Pressing Changing the movie format AVCHD MP4 video quality or frame rate Advanced Image Stabilization The image stabilizer reduces camcorder blur blur due to the cam corder moving so you can get nice stable shots ...

Page 76: ...to track and optimize Dynamic Compensates for a higher degree of camcorder shake such as when shooting while walking and is more effec tive as the zoom approaches full wide angle Standard Compensates 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 tri...

Page 77: ...m step 1 1 Activate face detection and tracking 2 Point the camcorder at a person If there is more than one person in the picture the camcorder will automatically select one person it determines is the main subject The main subject is indicated by a white face detection frame and the camcorder will optimize the settings for that person Other faces will have gray frames 3 Touch a different face on ...

Page 78: ...h a color or pattern unique to the subject will make it easier to track However if there is another subject in the vicinity that shares similar characteristics to the selected subject the cam corder may start tracking the incorrect subject Touch the screen again to select the desired subject In certain cases tracking may not be able to track the subject Typical examples include Subjects extremely ...

Page 79: ...ording video snapshot scenes While pre recording is activated When the video quality is set to 60P or 35 Mbps Adjusting the Exposure 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 adjust the exposure manually or use the Touch AE function to automatically set the optimal exposure ...

Page 80: ...ay vary depending on the initial brightness of the image and some values may be grayed out 4 Touch X to lock the exposure at the selected value During exposure lock y and the selected exposure adjustment value will appear on the screen NOTES If the shooting mode is changed during exposure lock the camcorder will return to automatic exposure When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind ...

Page 81: ...us controls appear Touch D again to return the camcorder to autofocus 3 Touch and hold F or E to adjust the focus The focusing distance displayed will change as you adjust the focus The focusing distance will be displayed for about 2 seconds You can change the units used for the distance display with the q Displayed Units setting The center of the screen will be magnified to help you focus more ea...

Page 82: ...ing Operating modes Pre recording is always activated in mode 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 prior to pressing Y if the button was pressed within 3 seconds of having turned on pr...

Page 83: ... lowing procedure before touching X To set the custom white balance Point the camcorder at a white object so it fills the whole screen and touch Set WB When the adjustment is completed Å stops flashing and disappears The camcorder will retain the custom white balance even if you turn it off Options Default value SCN Ã Automatic The camcorder automatically sets the white bal ance for natural lookin...

Page 84: ...bjects in a single color sky sea or forest Under mercury lamps certain types of fluorescent lights and LED lights Self Timer Operating modes For movies only will appear on the screen Repeat selecting j Off to turn off the self timer Movies In record pause mode press Y The camcorder starts recording after a 10 second countdown The countdown appears on the screen Photos In record pause mode touch PH...

Page 85: ...hange the look of your movies Operating modes Options for AVCHD movies Default value Options for MP4 movies Default value NOTES The frame rate can be set independently for and modes SCN Recording Setup Video Quality I Desired frame rate K K X 60 fields per second interlaced Standard frame rate of NTSC TV signals Shooting at 30 frames per second progressive Use this frame rate to easily edit your r...

Page 86: ...nd bring the camcorder up close to the subject POINTS TO CHECK Select a shooting mode other than the Fireworks Special Scene mode in mode 1 Activate tele macro Touch again to turn off the tele macro function The camcorder will automatically adjust the zoom to the telephoto end 2 Touch START Touch STOP to pause the recording 3 Touch X NOTES Any of the following actions will deactivate the tele macr...

Page 87: ...hile recording Operating modes Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level 1 Open the manual audio recording level adjustment screen SCN Standard To record most general situations 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 Th...

Page 88: ...e audio recording level at the current level To display the audio level indicator Usually the audio level indicator will be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the audio recording level You can choose to display it also when the audio level is adjusted automatically NOTES When you are using a microphone connected to the MIC terminal including the WM V1 Wireless Microphone the ...

Page 89: ...onnecting the headphones follow the procedure below to change the function of the terminal from AV output to headphones output 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 Operating modes 1 Change the function of the terminal to headphones output 2 Connect the headphones to the AV OUT t...

Page 90: ...nes 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 will return automatically to AV output when you turn off the camcorder Audio will not be output from the AV OUT terminal while Wi Fi func tions are in use Using an External Microphone When recording in very quiet surroundings the built in microphone may pick up the sound ...

Page 91: ...ally Available Microphones You can also use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply You can connect almost any stereo micro phone with a 3 5 mm plug but audio recording levels may vary Connect the external microphone to the MIC terminal NOTES When you are using a microphone connected to the MIC terminal the audio level indicator will be displayed automatically When...

Page 92: ...hot Scenes A 94 for AVCHD movies and Playing Back Video A 50 for MP4 video snapshot scenes Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene Operating modes 1 Play back the scene from which you want to capture the video snapshot scene A 50 2 Press Y to capture the video snapshot scene The camcorder captures the video snapshot scene for about 4 seconds the blue frame serves as a visual progress bar and then enters ...

Page 93: ...ure sound at the point where the playback switches to a new scene Capturing Photos Operating modes 1 Play back the scene from which you want to capture the photo A 50 2 Pause the playback at the point you want to capture 3 Touch PHOTO 4 Touch Ñ to stop the playback NOTES The size of captured photos will be 1920x1080 The data code of the photos will reflect the date and time of recording of the ori...

Page 94: ...owing 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 press Playing Back Video Snapshot Scenes When you record video snapshot scenes in AVCHD you can play back only those scenes to create an entertaining montage You can also play bac...

Page 95: ...rd slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode Playback with Background Music You can play back movies or a photo slideshow using one of the sup plied music tracks as background music Operating modes The supplied VIXIA CD ROM contains 3 music tracks you can use as background music 6 4 The music files come pre installed in the...

Page 96: ... 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 Other Settings s Select Music i On Í or Î to select the desired music track Selec...

Page 97: ...o the memory card Windows users Use the supplied software for AVCHD movies Transfer Utility LE For details refer to the Software Guide PDF file of 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 189 for the folder structure of the memory card Transfer music files to the memory c...

Page 98: ...ne ruler to start playing back the scene from that point To change the interval between frames Touch twice to return to the index screen Previous next scene Drag your finger left along the ruler to display the next 5 frames Scene s video quality 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 ...

Page 99: ...e 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 reverse a frame and then divide the scene During the playback of a scene that was divid...

Page 100: ...ene to a precise point if necessary The point at which is movie will be trimmed is indicated by the marker Playback controls will appear on the screen A 52 Use any special playback modes fast playback frame reverse advance as necessary to locate the desired point 5 Trim the scene Touch Stop to interrupt the operation while it is in progress Slideshow You can play a slideshow of all the photos and ...

Page 101: ...to play back the slideshow set to the selected music track During the photo slideshow Touch the screen and drag your finger left and right along the volume bar to adjust the volume Touch the screen and touch Ý to stop the slideshow To change the slideshow s transition effects from the index screen Other Settings Select Music i On Í or Î to select the desired music track K Other Settings Slideshow ...

Page 102: ...nt 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 camcorder an external hard drive or...

Page 103: ...nnection 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 output terminal on an external device as this may damage the camcorder While the cam...

Page 104: ... ratio Other Settings 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 6 4 only Red White Yellow STV 250N Stereo Video Cable optional USB Cable supplied Mini B Standard A computer digital recor...

Page 105: ...rom the built in speaker will be muted while a cable is con nected to the HDMI OUT terminal or AV OUT terminal Audio and video will not be output from the HDMI terminal while Wi Fi functions are in use Playback on a TV Screen Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends Playback on an HDTV using the HDMI OUT terminal will ensure the best playback quality Operating...

Page 106: ...on 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 Video ID 1 system Otherwise change the aspect ratio of the TV manually 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 AVCHD compatible In such ...

Page 107: ...to copy appears 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 Touch the individual scenes you want to copy A checkmark will appear on the scenes you touch The total number of selected scenes will appear next to ...

Page 108: ...t right to select another photo to copy or touch X Copying Photos from the Index Screen Operating modes 1 Open the Photo Playback index screen in the built in memory A 54 2 Copy the photos date folder name Copy all the scenes recorded on a particular date For AVCHD movies the date will appear in the control but ton For MP4 movies the folder name A 152 will appear Select Select individual scenes to...

Page 109: ...bserve 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 press NOTES In the following cases you will not be able to copy recordings to the memory card If the memory card slot cover is open If the LOCK switch on the memory...

Page 110: ...the individual scenes you want to convert A checkmark will appear on the scenes you touch The total number of selected scenes will appear next to the icon Touch a selected scene to remove the checkmark To remove all checkmarks at once touch Remove All Yes 4 After selecting all the desired scenes touch OK and then touch Next To add a cinema look filter A 65 Touch FILTER 1 and then select the desire...

Page 111: ... recordings on a computer using a USB connection Use the supplied software Transfer Utility LE for AVCHD movies and the supplied software ImageBrowser EX for MP4 movies 6 4 Refer to Wi Fi Functions A 122 for details on saving your recordings wirelessly Saving AVCHD Movies Windows only With the software Transfer Utility LE you can save to your computer the scenes you have recorded Download the soft...

Page 112: ...corder to a Computer 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter If the camcorder is connected to the computer while it is powered only by the battery pack previously saved 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 Camcorder Open the desired index screen A 50 93 94 3 Con...

Page 113: ...puter for the first time Make sure to install the software even if you have a different version of ImageBrowser EX on your computer The auto update function of the software may make available to you features optimized for 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...

Page 114: ...an check that the software was installed correctly by looking for the ImageBrowser EX icon in the following location Windows From the Start Menu All Programs Canon Utilities ImageBrowser EX Mac OS In the Dock on the Desktop Windows 8 users Display the Desktop screen first If you cannot find the icon check your Internet connection and install the software again First time connection to a computer r...

Page 115: ...os 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 USB cable Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer Do not change the camcorder s operating mode Operation may not work correctly depending on the specifications set tings of your computer If you wish t...

Page 116: ...tor you will need to use the optional UA 100 USB Adapter Operating modes Saving a Memory onto an External Hard Drive 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter 2 Press 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 104 4 Save the entire contents of the desired memo...

Page 117: ...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 the first partition will be rec ognized Playing Back Previously Saved Recordings from the External Hard Dri...

Page 118: ...emory save folder you want to delete 2 Delete the memory save folder 3 Safely end the connection to the external hard drive before physically disconnecting it Be careful when deleting recordings Once deleted recordings cannot be recovered Observe the following precautions while the external hard drive s access indicator is on or flashing Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not disconnect the camcor...

Page 119: ...ternal hard drive before physically disconnecting it IMPORTANT Initializing the external hard drive will permanently erase all the data on the hard drive including your recordings previous data not saved with the camcorder and partitioned drives Make sure to copy in advance important data to a computer or other device Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder Operating modes In High Definit...

Page 120: ...sed so be sure to refer to the instruction manual of the digital video recorder In Standard Definition You can copy your movies by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video recorder with analog audio video inputs Video output will be in standard definition although the original scenes are in high defi nition Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection Refer to Connectio...

Page 121: ...discs movies recorded in 60P or MXP Uploading MP4 Movies and Photos to the Web With the supplied software ImageBrowser EX you can upload your MP4 movies to YouTube and photos to Facebook from your computer Additionally you can use CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to make photo albums and more This service may not be available in all countries regions Installation Install the software before you connect the cam...

Page 122: ... remote control and record using the device s screen Refer to Glossary A 143 for a defi nition of the frequently used terms in this text 1 For brevity s sake smartphone is used in this text to refer to Wi Fi enabled smartphones and tablets while iOS device refers to Wi Fi enabled iPhones and iPads 6 4 Wi Fi connection After you download the CameraAccess app2 use your iOS device or Android smartpho...

Page 123: ...evice A 128 to save play back and upload your recordings You can even use this connection type if you plan to share videos on YouTube and Facebook on the go 4 The Movie Uploader app provided by PIXELA is available for free from the App Store Wi Fi connection Wirelessly connect the camcorder to a wireless router access point on your home network Use this connection if you plan to connect to CANON i...

Page 124: ... work via an access point wireless router After selecting the function you want to use follow the onscreen directions to connect the cam corder Depending on the manufacturer the access point may be referred to using a different name such as wireless LAN router or wireless network router Make sure the optional WM V1 Wireless Microphone is not attached to the camcorder Wi Fi functions are not availa...

Page 125: ...TO CHECK Before you perform this procedure for the first time download and install the CameraAccess app on your smartphone The app can be downloaded for free from the following sites English only App Store http itunes com apps cameraaccess Google Play http play google com store apps details id jp co pixela cameraaccess 1 Camcorder Set the camcorder to receive remote control commands About the camc...

Page 126: ...or details about the CameraAccess app visit PIXELA s Web site http pixela jp ceca English only This function is not available in the following cases When the video quality is 60P When the frame rate is 24P for an MP4 movie When dual recording is activated Remote Browse Viewing Recordings Using a Web Browser on Your iOS Device or Android Smartphone With the Remote Browse function you can use the We...

Page 127: ...ime only Connected will appear on the camcorder s screen and the connection will be established If you have already performed this procedure before the connection will be established automatically without entering the password 5 Smartphone Start the Web browser 6 Smartphone Enter the URL that appears on the camcorder s screen into the Web browser s address bar The Remote Browse screen will appear ...

Page 128: ...y other than 35 Mbps exceeding 1 hour Uploading Videos Using an iOS Device Using the Movie Uploader app for iOS devices you can connect the camcorder to the device to upload your movies to YouTube and Face book even when you are away from your home network You can save and play back MP4 movies and photos on an iOS device The Movie Uploader app provided by PIXELA is available for free from the App ...

Page 129: ...y performed this procedure before the connection will be established automatically without entering the password 5 iOS device Use the Movie Uploader app to upload the camcorder s movies You can also play back or save MP4 movies 6 Camcorder Touch End when finished After the connection has ended the index screen will appear NOTES Depending on factors such as the wireless network conditions it can ta...

Page 130: ...ed in this text to refer to various Internet services supported by CANON iMAGE GATEWAY General requirements Computer with the supplied software ImageBrowser EX and CameraWindow correctly installed For details on installing the soft ware refer to Saving MP4 Movies and Photos Windows Mac OS A 113 Completed free registration online for CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Wireless router Access point CANON iMAGE GATE...

Page 131: ...k index screen for MP4 movies A 50 Alternatively you can open the Photo Playback index screen A 54 2 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable Connection 1 Refer to Connection Diagrams A 104 3 Computer Start CameraWindow Windows If the AutoPlay dialog box appears click Downloads Images From Canon Camera to open the main screen Mac OS CameraWindow will automatically start a...

Page 132: ...e to set in the camcorder and then click Repeat to select multiple Web services The selected Web services will appear in the camera panel You can click Í and Î to change the order in which the Web services appear in the camcorder 8 Computer Click Menu in the upper left The selected Web services will be set in the camcorder and the CameraWindow menu screen will appear 9 Computer Exit CameraWindow a...

Page 133: ...Window Sharing Your Recordings Using Web Services Conveniently share your recordings with family and friends using Web services You can upload movies to YouTube and Facebook Also you can upload movies and photos to online albums on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Then you can post links to those online albums on Twitter Operating modes 1 From any movie index screen set the camcorder to connect with the Web se...

Page 134: ...cene or photo to upload 8 Touch OK If you are uploading to YouTube read the YouTube agreement carefully and touch I Agree if you agree The upload will begin automatically You can touch Stop and then X to cancel the wireless transfer while it is in progress NOTES Upload limits for movies The maximum length of movies you can upload is 10 minutes 15 minutes for YouTube the maximum size is less than 2...

Page 135: ...the Desired Web Services in the Camcorder A 131 2 Computer Click Edit Web Services Desired Web service Edit Follow the onscreen instructions and set the e mail address Set Finish 3 Computer Select the Web service to set in the camcorder and then click Repeat to select multiple Web services The selected Web services will appear in the camera panel You can click Í and Î to change the order in which ...

Page 136: ...ers before the mark can be set in the camcorder Playback on a Computer Using the Media Server function you can wirelessly view your movies and photos on your computer or similar device You will need an access point connected to your home network and software installed on your computer that can play back movies and photos on the media server We recommend that you connect the computer to the access ...

Page 137: ...s 4 Computer Select your camcorder s model number from the list 5 Computer Select the folder for the camcorder s built in memory or memory card and play back the movies and photos 6 Camcorder Touch End when finished IMPORTANT Do not open the memory card slot cover during the wireless connec tion NOTES Depending on the wireless router s settings and capability playback may take time to start or may...

Page 138: ...imply press and hold the WPS button on your wireless router and then touch the camcorder s screen This is the easiest connection method if you are using a WPS compati ble router For details see Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS A 138 WPS PIN Code Access the wireless router s configuration screen using your Web browser The camcorder will give you a PIN code which you will enter into the browser You will ne...

Page 139: ...ress After the connection is established continue using the function you were previously using For details refer to the procedure in Viewing and Changing Wi Fi Settings A 142 Sharing Your Recordings Using Web Services A 133 or Playback on a Computer A 136 as necessary Searching for Access Points The camcorder will automatically detect access points in the vicinity After you select the desired acce...

Page 140: ...gs use the virtual keyboard A 140 1 In the field for SSID enter the SSID and then touch Next 2 In the authentication encryption method area touch OPEN NONE and then touch the desired method If you selected OPEN WEP the WEP index is 1 3 In the field for encryption key enter the encryption key and then touch Next Using the virtual keyboard When you need to enter text for various settings touch the t...

Page 141: ...ondary DNS server areas touch 0 0 0 0 and then touch Í Î to change the value Touch and next field and change the value as necessary 10Touch OK and then touch Next 11Touch OK After the connection is established continue using the function you were previously using For details refer to the procedure in Viewing and Changing Wi Fi Settings A 142 or Sharing Your Recordings Using Web Services A 133 as n...

Page 142: ... s connection settings 2 Touch Access Point Connection Settings The 4 access points SSID settings in the camcorder s memory will appear To add an access point touch Not Configured and then perform the procedure in Wi Fi Connection Using an Access Point A 137 After doing so the screen from this step will appear again 3 Touch the SSID of the access point whose settings you want to view The access po...

Page 143: ... that allows wireless devices like your camcorder to connect to a wired network includ ing to the Internet using the Wi Fi standard In most cases this will be your wireless router IP Address Exclusive number assigned to each device connected to the net work SSID Service Set Identifier This is simply the public name of a Wi Fi net work WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Standard for easy and secure setup of...

Page 144: ...r details about how to select an item refer to Using the Menus A 35 For details about each func tion see the reference page Menu options without a reference page are explained after the tables Underlined menu options indicate default values Main Functions and Edit Panels Main Functions Panel Recording Modes Control Button Setting options Function N A Video Snapshot ON OFF z z z z 74 Audio Scene St...

Page 145: ...vanced Digital z z z 48 È Powered IS ON OFF z z z 76 z Pre REC ON OFF z z z z 82 Focus D manual focus Toggle on or off Touch AF frame z z z 81 y Exposure n manual exposure Toggle on or off Touch AE frame z z z 79 ä Mic Level m automatic n manual Audio Level Indicator Toggle on or off z z z 87 Ä White Balance à Automatic Daylight É Tungsten Å Custom WB z z 83 Control Button Setting options Function...

Page 146: ...ory Convert to MP4 Select 110 Delete date folder name Select All Scenes This Scene 56 Divide z 99 Trim z 100 Control Button Index Screen Single Photo View A 6 4 From the built in memory Copy date folder name Select All Photos z 108 Delete z 58 Menu item Setting options A Self Timer i On j Off 84 Zoom Speed Y Variable Z Speed 3 Speed 2 Speed 1 47 Zoom Position at Startup Full Wide Angle Last Used P...

Page 147: ...e when the shooting mode is set to or This function is available only for recording movies Auto Slow Shutter The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting Minimum shutter speed used 1 30 1 12 when the frame rate is set to 1 15 when it is set to This function is available when the shooting mode is set to but the setting will ...

Page 148: ...g options y A Select Music j Off i On When i On list of music tracks Music Balance y Û Original sound Background music z z 95 Slideshow Transition j Off k Dissolve l Slide Image z 100 Video Snapshot Length C 2 sec D 4 sec F 8 sec z z 74 92 SCN Menu item Setting options v y A Onscreen Markers j Off 3 Level White 4 Level Gray 5 Grid White 6 Grid Gray z Display Date Time i On j Off z z Output Onscree...

Page 149: ...l shorten the effective usage time of the bat tery pack LCD Mirror Image When set to i On this function reverses the image on the screen horizontally when you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees toward the subject In other words the screen will show a mirror image of the subject While the LCD panel is rotated toward the subject you will not be able to decorate the scene HDMI Status Displays a screen ...

Page 150: ...tsch English Español Français Italiano Magyar Melayu Nederlands Norsk Polski Português Suomi Svenska Türkçe z z z 31 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 33 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 31 Available Space in Memory 6 4 ...

Page 151: ...nes Ö z z z 89 Notification Sounds High Volume ø Low Volume j Off z z z Custom Control Button Same as the Main Functions panel Default Ò Decoration z Battery Info z z z Displayed Units Meters Grams Feet Pounds z File Numbering m Reset n Continuous z z z Auto Power Off i On j Off z z z Power On Using LCD Panel Enable Off z z z 6 4 Initialize 7 Initialize 6 4 Built in Mem Mem Card z z z 33 Complete ...

Page 152: ...his setting you can change the shortcut which will allow you to access one of your frequently used functions quickly and conveniently In and mode this function is always set to Ò Decoration Battery Info When you are using a battery pack that is compatible with Intelligent System this option displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge as a percentage and the remaining recording time d...

Page 153: ...er The first three digits of the file number range from 100 to 999 and the last four digits range from 0001 to 9900 File numbers are automatically assigned consecutive numbers Auto Power Off In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack it will automatically shut off if left without any operation for 3 minutes Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off Auto Po...

Page 154: ...l button PHOTO Take a photo A 41 93 2 Smart AUTO A 43 3 Zoom controls A 48 4 Total number of scenes Total recording time 5 Memory operation A 157 6 Intelligent IS A 45 7 Remaining battery charge A 157 Available only in mode 8 Control button START Start recording a movie A 41 9 Face detection frame A 76 A q Tracking frame A 76 COPY ...

Page 155: ...nter hours minutes seconds Self timer A 84 A l Pre recording A 82 S q Image stabilizer A 75 S a Tele macro A 86 S s Movie format A 60 6 4 only S d Remaining recording time On the memory card In the built in memory Relay recording A 63 S f Video quality A 60 S g Audio scene A 87 S h Control button Open the Main Functions panel A 38 S j Custom control button A 152 S k Fader A 78 S l Headphone output...

Page 156: ...9 D h Volume and background music balance controls A 52 96 D j Decoration A 69 Viewing Photos D k Control button Edit Open the Edit panel A 146 D l Current photo Total number of photos F q File number A 152 F a Control button h Photo jump A 55 F s Control button Ð Slideshow A 100 F d Control button f Return to the Photo Playback index screen A 54 COPY ...

Page 157: ...ding 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 display the charge status of a battery pack with...

Page 158: ...o charging can start The temperature of the battery pack is outside its operating range approximately 0 40 C 32 104 F Remove the battery pack warm it or let it cool down as necessary and try charging it again Charge the battery pack in temperatures between approximately 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F The battery pack is faulty Replace the battery pack The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery...

Page 159: ... end of the recording There is a slight interval between pressing Y and the actual start end of record ing This is not a malfunction The camcorder will not focus Autofocus does not work on the subject Focus manually A 81 The lens is dirty Clean the lens with a soft lens cleaning cloth A 178 Never use tissue paper to clean the lens When a subject flits across in front of the lens the image appears ...

Page 160: ...ying back scenes slideshow with background music the music track is not played back correctly This can occur when you transfer the music files to a memory card after repeatedly recording and deleting scenes fragmented memory Save your recordings A 111 and initialize the memory card using the Complete Initialization option A 33 Then transfer the music files first and only then transfer the video fi...

Page 161: ... one flash at 0 5 second intervals The temperature of the battery pack is outside its operating range approximately 0 40 C 32 104 F Remove the battery pack warm it or let it cool down as necessary and try charging it again Charge the battery pack in temperatures between approximately 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F The battery pack is damaged Use a different battery pack Charging has stopped because t...

Page 162: ...an ually A 87 The picture is displayed correctly but there is no sound from the built in speaker Speaker volume is turned off Adjust the volume If the HTC 100 S High Speed HDMI Cable or optional STV 250N Stereo Video Cable is con nected to the camcorder disconnect it The AV terminal is set to headphone output Set q AV Headphones to AV There is no sound from the headphones Audio will not be output ...

Page 163: ... though the camcorder is connected correctly Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder After a short while turn it on again and restore the connection Connect the camcorder to a different USB port on the computer Cannot save photos on my computer When the memory contains too many photos Windows 2 500 photos or more Mac OS 1 000 photos or more you may not be able to transfer photos to a c...

Page 164: ...ble to connect the camcorder to a TV A 105 The wireless connection was interrupted while transferring files Incomplete files may remain at the transfer destination If incomplete files remain at the transfer destination check the content and make sure they are safe to delete before deleting them Select New Files and perform the file transfer again List of Messages 6 4 Refer to List of Messages for ...

Page 165: ...r s internal scene management data log is full Delete some scenes A 56 and photos A 58 and try dividing the scene again Cannot divide the scene Initialize only using the camcorder The scene could not be divided because the camcorder s internal scene management data log is full Delete some scenes A 56 and photos A 58 and try dividing the scene again Cannot load canvas The canvas file that was saved...

Page 166: ...sts contact a Canon Service Center Cannot record Check the memory card There is a problem with the memory card Save your recordings A 111 and initialize the memory card using the Complete Initialization option A 33 If the problem persists use a different memory card 6 4 Cannot record movies in the built in memory Initialize only using the camcorder The camcorder s built in memory was initialized u...

Page 167: ... avoid corrupt ing the data in the camcorder s memory use the computer s Safely Remove Hardware function to end the connection and disconnect the USB cable before using the camcorder To transfer files to the camcorder use the computer 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 ...

Page 168: ...or replace the memory card 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 t...

Page 169: ... the desired scene number A number of scenes have the same recording date but different file control information This can occur for example when you record movies in the area of the international date line Select a number to display the corresponding group of scenes Some scenes could not be deleted Movies that were protected edited with other devices cannot be deleted with this camcorder Some scen...

Page 170: ... appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was acci dentally interrupted while the camcorder was writing to the external hard drive Select Recover to try to recover the recordings Quickly erases all files and deletes 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 necessar...

Page 171: ...er to the instruction manual of your wireless router Make sure to touch OK on the camcorder s screen within 2 minutes of activating the Wi Fi Protected Setup signal on the wireless router whether by pressing the button or by entering the PIN code Unable to complete WPS Turn off the camcorder and wireless router After a short while turn them on again and try again If the problem persists perform se...

Page 172: ...cess point are correctly configured Make sure the camcorder and access point are using the same authentication encryption method and encryption key If the access point is using MAC address filtering enter the camcorder s MAC address in the access point s configuration screen Wi Fi error Incorrect encryption key The encryption key password is case sensitive so make sure to enter it correctly Wi Fi ...

Page 173: ...you can save on the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY server Delete some data to free some space Movie must be less than X min You attempted to send a movie whose length exceeds the maximum length allowed by the Web service the maximum length differs according to the Web service Shorten the movie and try sending it again Server busy Try again later The CANON iMAGE GATEWAY server is busy due to a high number of ...

Page 174: ...or high humidity Do not use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as above TVs or near plasma TVs 6 4 Do not use the camcorder s Wi Fi functions inside hospi tals medical clinics or onboard aircraft In addition do not use them near medical equipment or sensitive electronic devices as it may affect their performance In the case of pacemakers keep the camcorder at least 22 cm 8 7 in ...

Page 175: ...the playback of such scenes may result in visually induced motion sickness If you expe rience such a reaction stop the playback immediately and take a rest break as necessary Long term storage If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time store it in a place free of dust in low humidity and at temperatures not higher than 30 C 86 F Battery Pack Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact ...

Page 176: ...ng up the recordings on the memory card onto your computer Data may be corrupted or lost due to memory card defects or exposure to static electricity Canon shall not be liable for lost or corrupted data Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or 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 temper...

Page 177: ... power adapter to the camcorder and leave it connected for 24 hours with the camcorder off Disposal When you delete movies or initialize the memory only the file allocation table is altered and stored data is not physically 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 6 4 only or memory card using the Complete...

Page 178: ...clean soft lens cleaning cloth Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temper ature changes suddenly Wipe it with a soft dry cloth Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its internal surfaces Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected Continued use may damage the camcorder Condensati...

Page 179: ...e 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 countries Americas All of North America and Central America most Car...

Page 180: ...from area to area TV HDTV Digital video recorder Computer External hard drive Card reader writer Printer Optional accessories not listed below are described in more detail in the following pages 1 CA 110 Compact Power Adapter 8 HTC 100 S or HTC 100 High Speed 5 Memory card HDMI Cable 6 IFC 300PCU S or IFC 400PCU USB Cable 9 STV 250N Stereo Video Cable COPY ...

Page 181: ...h Intelligent System 3 CG 700 Battery Charger Use the battery charger to charge the battery packs Charging Recording and Playback Times The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used wit...

Page 182: ...d Battery pack BP 718 BP 727 Charging conditions Using the camcorder 335 min 465 min Using the CG 700 Battery Charger 220 min 315 min Battery pack Video quality Recording maximum Recording typical Playback BP 718 60P 90 min 50 min 145 min MXP 95 min 55 min 150 min FXP 100 min 60 min 155 min LP 100 min 60 min 160 min BP 727 60P 135 min 80 min 220 min MXP 150 min 85 min 235 min FXP 150 min 85 min 23...

Page 183: ...45 min 24 Mbps 110 min 60 min 160 min 17 Mbps 110 min 60 min 160 min 4 Mbps 115 min 65 min 165 min BP 727 35 Mbps 135 min 80 min 220 min 24 Mbps 165 min 95 min 240 min 17 Mbps 165 min 95 min 240 min 4 Mbps 175 min 100 min 255 min Battery pack Video quality Recording maximum Recording typical Playback BP 718 35 Mbps 85 min 50 min 140 min 24 Mbps 105 min 60 min 160 min 17 Mbps 110 min 60 min 160 min...

Page 184: ...o the camcorder an external hard drive or similar storage device with a standard A cable After doing so you can save an entire memory onto the device Check in advance the USB cable supplied with your external hard drive A q 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 ...

Page 185: ...t compliant printer the camcorder s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized yielding extremely high quality prints Video Signal Configuration AVCHD MP4 Recording Media 6 4Built in memory 6 32 GB 48 GB SD SDHC SD High Capacity or SDXC SD eXtended Capacity memory card not included Maximum Recording Time 6 32 GB built in memory AVCHD movies 60P 2 hr 30 min MXP 2 hr 55 min FXP 4 hr 10...

Page 186: ...e macro on at full telephoto 1 cm 0 39 in at full wide angle White Balance Auto white balance Custom white balance or Preset white balance settings Daylight Tungsten Minimum Illumination 0 4lx Low Light Special Scene mode Shutter speed at 1 2 5 lx Programmed AE shooting mode Auto slow shutter On Shutter speed at 1 30 Recommended Illumination More than 100 lx Image Stabilization Optical Shift Image...

Page 187: ...s WEP 64 WEP 128 TKIP AES Power Others Power supply rated 3 6 V DC battery pack 5 3 V DC compact power adapter Power consumption 3 2 W FXP mode AF on LCD normal brightness memory card Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions W x H x D excluding the grip belt 53 x 57 x 116 mm 2 1 x 2 2 x 4 6 in Weight camcorder body only 235 g 8 3 oz CA 110 Compact Power Adapter Power supply 100 240 V AC 50...

Page 188: ...ck Battery type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Rated voltage 3 6 V DC Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Battery capacity 1 840 mAh typical 6 5 Wh 1 790 mAh minimum Dimensions 30 3 x 24 9 x 40 1 mm 1 2 x 0 98 x 1 6 in Weight 42 g 1 5 oz COPY ...

Page 189: ...he supplied VIXIA CD ROM 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 1920 x 1080 pixels File type Baseline JPEG Color sampling 4 2 2 or 4 2 0 Image files are saved in the memory under the following folders 6 4 In the built in memory CANON MY_PICT MIX_01 JPG to MIX_99 JPG On the memory card...

Page 190: ...napshot scenes from a movie 92 Chroma key 73 Cinema mode 65 Cinema look filters 65 Condensation 178 Connections to external devices 103 Converting movies to MP4 format 110 Copying recordings to a memory card 107 D Date and time 31 Decoration 69 Deleting Movies 56 Photos 58 Dividing scenes 99 Dual recording 63 E Edit panel 146 Error messages 164 Exposure 79 External microphone 90 F Face detection 7...

Page 191: ...126 Remote Control Streaming 125 Resetting all camcorder settings 162 S Saving recordings 107 Transferring to a computer 111 Using external video recorders 119 Scene mode 66 Self timer 84 Serial number 20 Shooting mode 39 Shooting mode button 39 Slideshow 100 Smart AUTO 43 Snow Special Scene mode 67 Sports Special Scene mode 67 Spotlight Special Scene mode 68 Sunset Special Scene mode 67 T Tele ma...

Page 192: ...192 Additional Information Wi Fi functions 122 Y YouTube 121 Z Zoom 47 Advanced zoom 47 Zoom speed 47 6 4 only COPY ...

Page 193: ...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...

Page 194: ...AUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CANON USA SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIO...

Page 195: ...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...

Page 196: ...652 2666 Si vous avez des questions veuillez téléphoner 1 800 OK CANON 1 800 652 2666 sans frais au Canada seulement MÉXICO CANON MEXICANA S DE RL DE CV Blvd Manuel Ávila Camacho No 138 Piso 17 Col Lomas de Chapultepec C P 11000 México D F México CANON U S A INC NEW JERSEY OFFICE 100 Jamesburg Road Jamesburg NJ 08831 USA CENTRO Y CANON LATIN AMERICA INC SURAMÉRICA 703 Waterford Way Suite 400 Miami...

Page 197: ...PUB DIM 1063 000 English Français Español HD Camcorder Quick Guide Caméscope HD Guide rapide Videocámara HD Guía breve 6 4 COPY ...

Page 198: ...nlight 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 an equ...

Page 199: ...ns 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 ID0019 including WLAN Module Model WM217 FCC ID AZD217 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 t...

Page 200: ...alked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 9 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 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 ...

Page 201: ...with the radio signal regulations of the regions listed below For details on other regions where they can be used make inquiries with the contacts listed on the back side of this instruction manual Important Note About the Memory Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to the memory Do not open the ...

Page 202: ...es and is used under license The Twitter name and marks are trademarks of Twitter Inc Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance Wi Fi Certified WPA WPA2 and the Wi Fi Certified logo are trademarks of the Wi Fi Alliance WPS as used on the camcorder s settings onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi Fi Protected Setup The Wi Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the W...

Page 203: ...er cord in Asia BP 718 Battery Pack HTC 100 S High Speed HDMI Cable 2 IFC 300PCU S USB Cable 3 6 4 Wi Fi Basic Setup Guide Transfer Utility LE Setup Guide VIXIA CD ROM Contains the full version Instruction Manual of the camcorder PDF file See the explanation on next page 1 2 3 COPY ...

Page 204: ...amcorder to get you started And you have the complete information in the full version Instruction Manual PDF file About the Camcorder s PDF Instruction Manual This guide will get you started and show you how to use the most basic functions of your camcorder to shoot video take photos and play back your recordings using the camcorder or connecting it to your TV To learn more about the more advanced...

Page 205: ...he installer panel appears 2 In the installer panel click Instruction Manual of the Camcorder and select your language 3 When the installation is complete click OK then Exit The installer will save the camcorder s Instruction Manual PDF file on the computer and will create a shortcut icon on the desktop for easy access COPY ...

Page 206: ...A 23 4 Total number of scenes Total recording time 5 Memory operation 157 6 Intelligent IS 45 7 Remaining battery charge When the battery charge becomes low replace the battery pack with a fully charged one 8 Control button START Start recording a movie A 23 9 Face detection frame 76 A q Tracking frame Touch a moving subject on the screen to keep it clearly in focus at all times 76 100 75 50 25 0 ...

Page 207: ...posure set by the camcorder 79 A f Focus 81 A g Face detection You can have the camcorder automatically detect people s faces and use this information to adjust the focus and set the best exposure and color control settings for beautiful videos and photos 76 A h White balance Change the setting so different lighting conditions do not affect the colors in your recordings and white objects look trul...

Page 208: ... f Video quality A 24 S g Audio scene 87 S h Control button Open the Main Functions panel 38 S j Custom control button 152 S k Fader 78 S l Headphone output 89 D q Control button FILTER 1 Cinema look filters Use cinema look filters to create unique movies with distinctive looks 65 D a Level marker Display onscreen markers to check your composition and make sure horizontal or vertical lines do not ...

Page 209: ... Icons and Displays 13 En Fr Es D f Scene number D g Date Time 148 D h Volume and background music balance controls 52 96 D j Decoration Add a fun personal touch using stamps drawings image mix and more 69 COPY ...

Page 210: ...anel 146 D l Current photo Total number of photos F q File number 152 F a Control button h Photo jump 55 F s Control button Ð Slideshow Play back a slideshow of your photos and use your favorite background music 100 F d Control button f Return to the Photo Playback index screen 54 COPY ...

Page 211: ...r adapter the power of the battery pack will not be consumed Charge the battery pack before use 1Connect the compact power adapter 1 Connect to the adapter for Asia only 2 Plug into a power outlet 2Connect the camcorder Plug into the DC IN terminal 3Insert the battery pack 1 Press softly into the battery attachment unit 2 Slide up until it clicks in place 2 1 3 COPY ...

Page 212: ... for details IMPORTANT The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off Do not connect to the camcorder s DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder Do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters or special power sources such as those on aircraft DC AC inverters etc Ch...

Page 213: ...n issue you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally Therefore charge them on the day of use or the day before to ensure a full charge We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need USA and Canada only The Lithium ion polymer battery t...

Page 214: ...corder and adjust the LCD panel 1 When you open the LCD panel the camcorder will turn on and the initial setup screen will appear Perform the setup after you adjust the LCD panel s angle and if necessary insert a memory card 2 Rotate it up to 90 degrees down for example to record with your hand extended above a crowd 3 Rotate it up to 180 degrees toward the lens for example to record video of your...

Page 215: ...he indicator is off 2Open the memory card slot cover 3Insert the memory card at a slight angle all the way into the memory card slot until it clicks Then close the memory card slot cover 1 Push the memory card into the memory card slot The memory card slot is at a slight angle toward the lens so be careful not to damage the memory card when inserting it 2 Securely close the cover Do not force it c...

Page 216: ...f the camcorder For important information regarding the use of SDXC memory cards be sure to refer to SDXC Memory Cards 27 Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time See Initializing the Memory 33 for details NOTES 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 COPY ...

Page 217: ...pear 2Select your preferred date time format and then touch æ After you select the date format the Date Time screen will appear with the first field selected 3Change the date time 1 Touch a field you want to change 2 Touch Í or Î to change the field 3 Touch to use 24 hour clock 4 When finished touch OK and then æ Next the Movie Format screen will appear 4Select the movie format 1 Select to record ...

Page 218: ... or memory card and then touch æ After you select the memory to which you want to record movies the Rec Media for Photos screen will appear 6Touch built in memory or memory card and then touch æ 7Touch OK Setup is complete The settings you selected will appear briefly and then the camcorder will be ready to record COPY ...

Page 219: ...Move the lens cover switch down to 2Start recording movies Press to start recording Press again to pause the recording and record the video on the memory as one scene 3Take a photo Touch PHOTO on the screen Use the zoom lever or the onscreen zoom controls To zoom out zoom toward the T wide angle end To zoom in zoom toward the S telephoto end 1 3 2 Flashes in red while shooting video and while a sc...

Page 220: ...uality or 4 Mbps for smaller file sizes and quicker uploads See Selecting the Video Quality 60 for approximate recording times You can use your smartphone to remotely control the camcorder While you view the camcorder s image on the smartphone s screen you can record movies See Recording Movies Using a Smartphone as a Remote Control 125 for details Selecting the Video Quality Touch ZOOM to display...

Page 221: ...ions etc See About the Smart AUTO function 43 for details Intelligent IS In mode the camcorder will automatically select the best IS setting for the situation See Intelligent IS 45 for details Use or mode to access the menus and to change various settings up to your preferences In mode you have limited access to menus See the chapter Advanced Shooting 60 for details The camcorder features 32x opti...

Page 222: ...m 1 6 ft at full telephoto The minimum focusing distance at full wide angle is 1 cm See Tele Macro 86 for details Make sure the camcorder has finished writing the scenes or photos on the memory before turning it off 1 Check that the indicator is off 2 Close the LCD panel 3 Close the lens cover When you have finished recording Confirm that the indicator goes out COPY ...

Page 223: ... the recording you want to play back See Playing Back Video 50 and Viewing Photos 54 for details 1Press to set the camcorder to playback mode 2Change the index screen if necessary Movies Touch the index screen button or to open the index selection screen Next touch the icon that indicates the memory with the desired scene or and the movie format of the desired scene or Then touch OK 2 3 1 Index sc...

Page 224: ...e next previous index page 4Touch the desired scene or photo to play back Movies The selected scene is played back Playback continues until the end of the last scene in the index screen Touch the screen during playback to display the playback controls For movies in the built in memory or memory card 6 4 only 7 only For the AVCHD or MP4 index screen 50 3 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 COPY ...

Page 225: ...finger left right to browse through the photos one by one Touch the screen to display the playback controls You can wirelessly share and view your recordings on the Web view the camcorder s recordings from a smartphone s Web browser and more See Wi Fi Functions 122 for details IMPORTANT You may not be able to play back with another device the movies you recorded on the memory card with this camcor...

Page 226: ... TV The HDMI connection has higher picture quality HD than the composite video connection SD 2Turn on the TV and then the camcorder Press to turn on the camcorder directly in playback mode 3Play back your movies or photos as described in the previous pages 2 1 HDMI connection All digital high definition connection output only See Connection Diagrams Connection 103 for details about additional sett...

Page 227: ... 16 9 movies on standard TV sets with a 4 3 aspect ratio the TV set will switch automatically to widescreen mode if it is compatible with the Video ID 1 system Otherwise change the aspect ratio of the TV manually See TV Type 149 for details Composite video connection Analog standard definition connection output only See Connection Diagrams Connection 104 for details about additional settings Red W...

Page 228: ...anage MP4 movies and photos Refer to Saving MP4 Movies and Photos Windows Mac OS 113 for details about installing the software Easily save the whole content of the memory 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 See Memory Save Saving an Entire Memory onto an External Hard Driv...

Page 229: ... details Optional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and or accidents such as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories e g a leakage and or explosion of a battery pack Please note that this wa...

Page 230: ...h non Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive Canon USA recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the event of failure or other malfunction of such drive Canon USA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of the Equipment in conjunction with incompatible ...

Page 231: ...TO USE THE EQUIPMENT REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED AND EVEN IF CANON USA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CANON USA BE GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE EQUIPMENT SOLD BY CANON USA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YO...

Page 232: ...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...

Page 233: ...RL DE CV Blvd Manuel Ávila Camacho No 138 Piso 17 Col Lomas de Chapultepec C P 11000 México D F México CANON U S A INC NEW JERSEY OFFICE 100 Jamesburg Road Jamesburg NJ 08831 USA CENTRO Y CANON LATIN AMERICA INC SURAMÉRICA 703 Waterford Way Suite 400 Miami FL 33126 USA ASIA CANON HONGKONG COMPANY LTD 19 F The Metropolis Tower 10 Metropolis Drive Hunghom Kowloon Hong Kong Tel 852 3191 2333 Fax 852 ...

Page 234: ...uillez noter l erreur suivante dans le Manuel d instruction Canon VIXIA HF R40 VIXIA HF R42 VIXIA HF R400 fichier PDF Veuillez agréer toutes nos excuses pour n importe quel dérangement occasionné Page 69 Double enregistrement et relais d enregistrement Le texte correct Français Fé de erratas Favor de notar el siguiente error en el Manual de Instrucciones Canon VIXIA HF R40 VIXIA HF R42 VIXIA HF R4...

Page 235: ...nstruction Manual PDF file We apologize for any inconvenience Page 91 Using the WM V1 Wireless Microphone Using the optional WM V1 Wireless Microphone you can reliably record sound even when recording subjects at a distance exceeding the practical range of the built in microphone You can also mix and record audio from the WM V1 with audio from the built in microphone Should be Using the optional W...

Page 236: ...En Fr De It Es Ru Zh Startup Guide Guide de démarrage Startanleitung Guida introduttiva Guía de inicio Вводное руководство PUB DIM 1066 000 Jp スタートアップガイド Transfer Utility LE COPY ...

Page 237: ...が できます 音楽ファイルのビデオカメラへの転送 ビデオカメラで再生するときに使う音楽ファイル BGM を パソ コンから転送できます 付属の iVIS ディスクに入っている音楽ファ イルをビデオカメラに転送するときなどに使用します 本ソフトウェアの詳細は Transfer Utility LE 取扱説明書 電子マニュア ル をご覧ください 株式会社ピクセラのサイト 後述 から PDF ファイルでダウンロードでき ます PDF ファイル をご覧いただくには Adobe Reader 6 以降が必要 です Transfer Utility LE と取扱説明書をダウンロードする 本ソフトウェアと取扱説明書は 株式会社ピクセラのサイトからダウン ロードできます 下記サイトの案内に従ってダウンロードした zip ファイ ルを パソコン上でインストーラと取扱説明書に展開します http pixela...

Page 238: ...る 以下は ソフトウェアの主なシステム要件です 詳細な動作環境とインス トール手順については Transfer Utility LE 取扱説明書をご覧ください Windows 7 Windows 8 の 64 ビット版は 2GB 以上 OS CPU メモリー Windows 8 Windows 7 SP1 Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 32 ビットのみ Intel Core 以上 1 GB 以上 COPY ...

Page 239: ...LE Software Guide which is a PDF file that you can download from PIXELA s Web site Adobe Reader 6 or later is required to view the PDF file Downloading the software and software guide You can download the software and software guide from PIXELA s Web site Follow the instructions on the site below to download and open the ZIP file which contains the installation module and software guide http pixel...

Page 240: ...er Utility LE qui est un fichier PDF que vous pouvez télécharger à partir du site Web de PIXELA Adobe Reader 6 ou ultérieur est nécessaire pour afficher le fichier PDF Téléchargement du logiciel et du guide du logiciel Vous pouvez télécharger le logiciel et le guide du logiciel du site Web PIXELA Suivez les instructions sur le site ci dessous pour télécharger et ouvrir le fichier ZIP contenant le ...

Page 241: ... LE Dies ist eine PDF Datei die Sie von der PIXELA Website herunterladen können Zum Lesen der PDF Datei ist Adobe Reader 6 oder höher erforderlich Herunterladen der Software und des Software Handbuchs Sie können die Software und das Software Handbuch von der PIXELA Website herunterladen Folgen Sie den Anweisungen auf der unten angegebenen Website um die ZIP Datei mit dem Installationsmodul und dem...

Page 242: ... che è un file in formato PDF reperibile sul sito Web di PIXELA Per la visualizzazione di file in formato PDF è necessario utilizzare Adobe Reader versione 6 o successiva Come scaricare il software e la guida del software Potete scaricare il software e la guida del software dal sito Web di PIXELA Seguite le istruzioni fornite nel sito Web indicato di seguito per scaricare e aprire il file ZIP cont...

Page 243: ...tility LE que es un archivo PDF que podrá descargar desde el sitio web de PIXELA Se requiere Adobe Reader 6 o posterior para poder visualizar el archivo PDF Descarga del software y de la guía de software Puede descargar el software y la guía de software desde el sitio web de PIXELA Siga las instrucciones del sitio a continuación para descargar y abrir el archivo ZIP que contiene el módulo de insta...

Page 244: ... Для просмотра PDF файла необходима программа Adobe Reader 6 или ее более поздняя версия Загрузка программного обеспечения и руководства по использованию программного обеспечения Программное обеспечение и руководство по использованию программного обеспечения можно загрузить с веб сайта PIXELA При загрузке и открывании ZIP файла содержащего установочный модуль и руководство по использованию програм...

Page 245: ...时便可将这些音乐用作背景音乐 有关更多详细信息 请查看 PDF 文件格式 的 Transfer Utility LE 软件手册 可从 PIXELA 网站下载 查看该 PDF 文件需要使用 Adobe Reader 6 或更高版本 下载软件和软件手册 可从 PIXELA 网站下载软件和软件手册 根据下面网站上的说明下载并打开 ZIP 文件 其中包含安装模 块和软件手册 http pixela jp cetule_dl 仅英语 安装软件 有关详细的安装步骤说明和完整的系统要求 请参阅 Transfer Utility LE 软件手册 以下是主要的系统要求 Windows 7 和 Windows 8 64 位版本 2 GB OS CPU RAM Windows 8 Windows 7 SP1 Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 仅限 32 位 Intel Core ...

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