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Troubleshooting

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The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator flashes very slowly (

one flash at 2-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.

appears on the screen

- The LOCK switch on the Eye-Fi card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the position

of the LOCK switch.

- An error occurred when trying to access control data on the Eye-Fi card. Turn the camcorder

off then on again. If the icon appears often, there might be a problem with the Eye-Fi card.
Contact the card manufacturer’s customer care.

Picture and Sound

The screen appears too dark.

- The LCD screen was dimmed. Hold

pressed down for 2 seconds to restore the LCD

screen to its previous brightness setting.

Screen displays turn on and off repeatedly.

- The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.
- Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly.

Abnormal characters appear on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly.

- Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time. If the problem still persists,

remove the battery pack and disconnect all other power sources from the camcorder. Then,
press the RESET button with a pointed object to reset all the camcorder’s settings to default
values.

Video noise appears on screen.

- Keep a distance between the camcorder and devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields

(plasma TVs, cellular phones, etc.).

Horizontal bands appear on the screen.

- This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors when recording under some types of

fluorescent, mercury or sodium lamps. To reduce the symptoms, set the recording program to
[Programmed AE] or [Shutter-Pri. AE] (

62). This is not a malfunction.

No picture appears on the viewfinder.

- Pull out the viewfinder to activate it.
- No picture will be output to the viewfinder if a cable is connected to the HDMI OUT,

COMPONENT OUT or AV OUT/

terminal in playback mode. Remove the cable.

Viewfinder picture is blurred.

- Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever (

25).

Audio cannot be recorded.

- When using a microphone connected to the MIC terminal, make sure the microphone is turned

on. Also, make sure its battery is not exhausted.

- The audio input switch is not set correctly (

73) or the audio recording level is not set

correctly (

76).

- An external microphone that requires phantom power is connected to the XLR terminal. Set the

XLR terminal switch to MIC+48V (

75).

Summary of Contents for XA10

Page 1: ...PUB DIM 1008 000 ...

Page 2: ...aration between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified ...

Page 3: ...g Do not place on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 22 Power Sources The CA 570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only fro...

Page 4: ...fe operating order 33 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat CA 570 identification plate is located on the bottom This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Trademark Acknowledgements SD SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD 3C LLC Microsoft and Windows are tr...

Page 5: ...proved portability and then reattach it when you need extra functionality Manual controls at your fingertips The focus ring helps you achieve the focus you are looking for Furthermore you can assign certain frequently used functions to a customizable button and adjust those functions with the accompanying dial 0 90 Face detection When a subject s face is detected the camcorder can track and focus ...

Page 6: ...hter 0 65 This operation is simple yet allows you to shoot with the desired exposure Added and improved functionality Other functions include two types of video scopes 0 84 conversion to standard definition 0 139 and Story Creator mode 0 105 which allows you to create engrossing video stories ...

Page 7: ...sly upload recordings to your computer or a video sharing Web site Save or upload to the Web Standard Definition Convert your HD movies in the camcorder itself to standard definition files 0 139 High Definition Use the supplied PIXELA s software 0 135 139 Refer to the instruction manual of the device Depending on the device used correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD comp...

Page 8: ...l Mode 46 Quick Start Function 48 Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode 49 Selecting the Frame Rate 50 Focus Adjustment 51 Manual Focus 51 Autofocus 52 Face Detection 53 Touch Track 55 Zooming 56 Using the Zoom Lever Handle Zoom Rocker or Wireless Controller 56 Using the Touch Screen s Zoom Controls 58 Soft Zoom Control 58 Digital Tele Converter 59 Advanced Image Stabilization 60 Automatic Ga...

Page 9: ...Playback Starting Point 102 Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie 103 Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene 103 Capturing Photos 104 6 Video Stories and Cinema Style 105 Using Story Creator to Create Video Stories 105 Creating a New Story 105 Recording a Scene within a Story 106 Recording Additional Scenes within an Existing Story 107 CINEMA Mode and Cinema Look Filters 108 Adding Dec...

Page 10: ...e Date Index Screen 139 Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos 141 Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from a Story by Rating 141 Converting Only Part of a Scene or Story 142 Uploading your Videos Wirelessly 142 10 Additional Information 144 Appendix Menu Options Lists 144 FUNC Panel 144 Setup Menus 146 Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays 155 Troubleshooting 159 List of Messa...

Page 11: ...the basic operating procedures POINTS TO CHECK Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described 0 Reference page number within this manual 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 g button to start recording until you press again ...

Page 12: ... the following actions will cancel the self timer Pressing g when recording movies j Operating modes Brackets are used to refer to control buttons and menu options 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 For a detailed explanation refer to Operati...

Page 13: ...pter incl power cord BP 808 Battery Pack Microphone holder unit incl screws Handle unit incl screws WL D89 Wireless Controller incl CR2025 lithium button battery Stylus Pen CTC 100 S Component Cable Red Green Blue plugs STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow Red White plugs IFC 300PCU S USB Cable Lens hood Lens cap Installation Guide for PIXELA s Software ...

Page 14: ...ix Data CD ROM referred in the manual as Camcorder Supplemental Disc Contains the following components Music data Music files that can be used as background music during playback These music files are for exclusive use with the supplied 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 The CD ROM ...

Page 15: ... 24 9 ON OFF CHG indicator 0 22 Green ON Orange Standby 0 48 Red Charging 0 22 10 INFRARED switch 0 89 11 AV OUT terminal 0 124 126 X headphones terminal 0 81 12 COMPONENT OUT terminal 0 124 125 13 Focus ring 0 51 14 Lens hood 0 25 15 Built in microphone 0 78 16 Audio level dials for CH1 and CH2 0 77 17 Audio input switch 0 73 18 ATT microphone attenuator switches for CH1 and CH2 0 75 19 XLR termi...

Page 16: ... 75 2 Built in microphone 0 78 3 MIC terminal 0 73 4 Grip belt 0 27 5 USB terminal 0 124 126 137 6 HDMI OUT terminal 0 124 125 7 REMOTE terminal 0 82 8 Built in speaker 0 94 9 ACCESS indicator 0 41 10 Zoom lever 0 56 1 8 4 3 7 6 5 9 10 2 Right side view ...

Page 17: ...Names of Parts 17 1 Tally lamp 0 153 2 Instant AF sensor 0 174 3 Infrared light 0 89 4 Microphone cable clamp 0 24 5 Microphone holder unit 0 24 6 Microphone lock screw 0 24 2 3 1 4 5 6 Front view ...

Page 18: ...0 22 5 Dioptric adjustment lever 0 25 6 CUSTOM customizable dial 0 90 7 CUSTOM customizable button 0 90 8 LCD touch screen 0 26 30 9 POWERED IS button 0 60 Assignable button 2 0 91 10 AF MF button 0 51 WEB button 0 139 Assignable button 1 0 91 11 Remote sensor 0 29 1 2 3 4 8 6 7 5 11 10 9 Back view ...

Page 19: ... Cold shoe for attaching accessories such as the optional VL 10Li II Battery Video Light 2 START STOP button 0 41 3 START STOP lock lever 0 47 4 Mode switch 0 31 5 Eye cup 6 POWER button 7 Handle zoom rocker 0 56 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 Top view ...

Page 20: ...Names of Parts 20 1 Serial number 2 BATTERY RELEASE switch 0 23 3 Tripod socket 0 29 2 3 1 Bottom view ...

Page 21: ... 97 Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to switch between shooting and playback mode 3 MENU button 0 33 146 4 DISP onscreen display button 0 87 5 SET button 6 B stop button 0 93 7 PHOTO button 0 41 8 Zoom buttons 0 56 9 Navigation buttons Z O y A 10 A C play pause button 0 93 1 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 22: ...cord to the compact power adapter 2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder s DC IN terminal 4 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder Press the battery pack softly into the battery attachment unit and slide it forward until it clicks in place 5 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off If the camcorder was on the green ON OFF CHG in...

Page 23: ...ecommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 C and 30 C 50 F and 86 F If either the ambient temperature or the battery pack s temperature is outside the range of approx 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F charging will not start The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off If the power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack make sure the ON OFF CHG indicato...

Page 24: ... Unit Use the supplied screws to attach the microphone holder unit to the handle unit Attaching the Handle Unit 1 Align the handle unit with the front and rear sockets and then slide the handle unit forward until it is in place Make sure the screws are raised when you slide the handle unit 2 Firmly tighten the front and rear screws with a coin or similar object NOTES The camcorder is functional ev...

Page 25: ... the Viewfinder If it is difficult to use the LCD screen while the LCD backlight is on 0 27 you can use the viewfinder You can also use the viewfinder when you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to let the subject watch the recording 1 Pull out the viewfinder 2 Press x to turn on the camcorder 3 Adjust the viewfinder using the dioptric adjustment lever You can close the LCD panel or rotate it toward...

Page 26: ...s To allow the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder To include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer To allow the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller from the front NOTES About the LCD and viewfinder screens The screens are produced using extremely high precision manufacturing techniques with more than 99 99 of the pixels operating t...

Page 27: ...ou can further adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the 6 LCD Brightness setting or dim it with the 6 LCD Screen Dimmer setting to use in places where the light from the LCD screen can be a nuisance Adjusting the brightness does not affect the brightness of the recordings For details about how to take care of the touch screen refer to Handling Precautions 0 171 Cleaning 0 174 Grip Belt and...

Page 28: ...nvenience and protection Attaching an optional shoulder strap Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap Wireless Controller First insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller 1 Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery holder 2 Place the lithium button battery with the...

Page 29: ...oller the camcorder s tally lamp will illuminate NOTES When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller or when it can only be operated at very close range replace the battery The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight Using a Tripod You can mount the camcorder on a tripod but do not use tripods w...

Page 30: ...hom the camcorder will recognize as the main subject of the scene etc Drag While applying pressure swipe your finger up and down or left and right across the screen Used to scroll menus to browse through index screen pages or to adjust slider controls like the volume IMPORTANT The camcorder uses a pressure sensitive touch screen Press firmly when using touch operations In the following cases you m...

Page 31: ... will be the same currently used for recording You can also press and hold B on the wireless controller for more than 2 seconds to switch between recording and playback mode Operating mode Mode switch Operation Let the camcorder take care of all the settings while you concentrate on recording 0 42 This operating mode is suitable if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings Enj...

Page 32: ...uch FUNC to access the FUNC panel and then touch the function you want to set or adjust You may need to drag your finger up and down the screen to find the control button of the desired function In mode access to functions is limited Edit Panel Touch Edit to display a panel showing available operations copying deleting etc and then touch the operation you want to perform Operating modes Operating ...

Page 33: ...Touch the tab of the desired menu 4 Drag your finger up and down to bring the setting you want to change into the orange selection bar Menu items not available appear grayed out You can touch any menu item on the screen to bring it directly into the selection bar 5 When the desired menu item is inside the selection bar touch the orange frame on the right 6 Touch the desired option and touch a You ...

Page 34: ... Touch 24H to use 24 hour clock or leave it unselected to use 12 hour clock AM PM 7 Touch OK to start the clock and close the setup screen NOTES You can adjust the date and time later on with the 6 Date Time setting When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months the built in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost In such case recharge ...

Page 35: ...FUNC MENU 6 Time Zone DST Touching FUNC is necessary only when performing the procedure in a recording mode 2 Touch S to set the home time zone or V to set the time zone of your destination when you are traveling 3 Touch Z or O to set the desired time zone If necessary touch U to adjust for daylight saving time 4 Touch a to close the menu Operating modes ...

Page 36: ...ory cards with other devices such as digital recorders computers and card readers make sure that the external device is compatible with SDXC cards The table below summarizes compatibility by computer operating system as of October 2010 For the latest information however contact the computer operating system or memory card manufacturer Compatible operating systems for SDXC memory cards IMPORTANT If...

Page 37: ...s one in each memory card slot To use the wireless communication features of an Eye Fi card insert it into memory card slot Y Be sure you understand the information provided in Eye Fi Cards 0 37 before using an Eye Fi card 4 Close the double memory card slot cover Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted To remove the memory card Push the memory card once to relea...

Page 38: ... order to upload them to the Web Relay Recording You can activate relay recording so if the memory you are using becomes full while recording movies the recording will continue uninterrupted on a memory card When recording on memory card X you can use memory card Y for relay recording 497 When recording in the built in memory you can choose to use only memory card X for relay recording f94 or use ...

Page 39: ...r s operating mode Changing the memory used for recording movies Double Slot Recording Double slot recording allows you to record the same scene simultaneously to both memory cards This is a convenient way to make a backup copy of your recording while you record 1 Insert memory cards into memory card slot X and memory card slot Y 2 Open the Rec Media for Movies screen FUNC MENU 8 Rec Media for Mov...

Page 40: ...on while it is in progress All recordings will be erased and the memory can be used without any problem 4 Touch OK and then touch a IMPORTANT Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings Lost original recordings cannot be recovered Make sure you save important recordings in advance using an external device 0 132 Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files and...

Page 41: ... recording make a test recording first to check that the camcorder is operating correctly Preparing to Record 1 Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder 0 22 2 Turn on the camcorder 3 Select the memory for recording 0 38 To use relay recording 0 38 insert a memory card into memory card slot X or both memory card slots To use double slot recording 0 39 insert memory cards into both memory car...

Page 42: ...m time to time while the scene is being recorded During recording N will appear on the screen Additionally the tally lamp will illuminate To take photos Touch PHOTO A green icon h will appear momentarily on the screen and the ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is recorded You can record photos simultaneously while recording a movie You can also press j on the wireless controller When you hav...

Page 43: ...to stabilize the shot while zooming in on faraway subjects telephoto Face detection 0 53 to get beautiful shots of people every time tracking the subject even if the person moves Touch Track 0 55 to track other moving subjects keeping them in focus and using the best settings to record them Story Creator 0 105 to transform your movies into compelling video stories by following simple scripts for v...

Page 44: ...s verify that Eye Fi cards have been approved in the country region of use See also Using an Eye Fi Card 0 142 Smart AUTO icons 1 The icon in parentheses appears under backlight conditions 2 This icon will appear under tele macro conditions Tele macro is activated automatically when you zoom toward the telephoto end and close in on the subject Tele macro allows you to get closer shots of small sub...

Page 45: ...atch the actual scene Especially when shooting against orange or blue backgrounds the sunset or one of the blue skies icons may appear and the colors may not look natural In such case we recommend recording in mode 0 46 In mode most camcorder settings will return to default values but the following settings will be maintained even after setting the mode switch to FUNC panel Zoom Decoration 7 menu ...

Page 46: ...1 Set the mode switch to y 2 Turn on the camcorder 3 Record movies and photos The procedure is the same as in mode 0 42 Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded You can review the last 4 seconds of the last scene recorded with the camcorder without switching to playback mode While reviewing the latest scene the picture will be played back without sound 1 Set the mode switch to y or 2 Review the last 4 ...

Page 47: ...lock lever to R in cases such as when you do not want a recording inadvertently paused or do not plan to use this START STOP button Return the lever to its previous position to enable use of the START STOP button again About the power saving mode If 6 Power Saving Mode Auto Power Off is set to A On the camcorder will shut off automatically to save power when it is powered by a battery pack and is ...

Page 48: ... open the LCD panel The ON OFF CHG indicator turns back green and the camcorder is ready to record You can also pull out the viewfinder to start recording with the LCD panel closed IMPORTANT Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode while the ON OFF CHG indicator is lit in orange NOTES The camcorder will not enter standby mode while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing while a menu ...

Page 49: ...rder retains the last setting used even if you set the camcorder to mode Operating modes Approximate recording times Default value 1 Recorded in 1 920 x 1 080 resolution Movies recorded using other recording modes are recorded in 1 440 x 1 080 resolution 2 At the time of purchase the built in memory contains about 70 MB of music files background music and 5 MB of image files image mix frames 3 A s...

Page 50: ...video sharing Web sites set the frame rate to E PF24 Operating modes C 60i Standard 60 fields per second interlaced Standard frame rate of NTSC analog TV signals o PF30 Shooting at 30 frames per second progressive Use this frame rate to easily edit your recordings for example to post them on the Web E PF24 Shooting at 24 frames per second progressive Using this frame rate will give your recordings...

Page 51: ...ouch AF step 3 will not be available 2 Touch 2 3 Touch a subject that appears inside the X frame The Touch AF mark P will flash and the focusing distance will be adjusted automatically You have the option to further adjust the focus manually as necessary 4 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus The center of the screen will be magnified to help you focus more easily You can also turn off this fun...

Page 52: ...on the screen will be highlighted in red blue or yellow In addition you can choose to switch the screen to black white further emphasizing the edges 1 Open the focus controls FUNC X Focus 2 Touch 5 For the black white setting Touch Off or On For the peaking color Touch Red Blue or Yellow 3 Touch f 4 Touch d Peaking is activated and edges are highlighted You can turn the focus ring on this screen o...

Page 53: ...In such case focus manually Reflective surfaces Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines Fast moving subjects Through dirty or wet windows Night scenes Face Detection The camcorder automatically detects people s faces and uses this information to select the optimal focus and exposure settings Face detection is always activated in mode POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording program other th...

Page 54: ...will also adjust the brightness when focusing automatically on the subject s face Set assignable button 2 to Face Only AF 0 91 and press the button appears on the screen NOTES The camcorder may mistakenly detect the faces of non human subjects In such case turn face detection off In certain cases faces may not be detected correctly Typical examples include Faces extremely small large dark or brigh...

Page 55: ...uble frame will appear around the subject and track it as it moves Touch Cancel z to remove the frame and cancel the tracking NOTES Touching somewhere with a color or pattern unique to the subject will make it easier to track However if there is another subject in the vicinity that shares similar characteristics to the selected subject the camcorder may start tracking the incorrect subject Touch t...

Page 56: ...By default the zoom lever and handle zoom rocker operate at a variable speed press gently for a slow zoom press harder for faster zooms You can also use the zoom buttons on the wireless controller Setting the Zoom Speed You can set the zoom speed for the zoom lever handle zoom rocker and wireless controller To set the zoom lever s zoom speed For the zoom lever first set the overall zoom speed to o...

Page 57: ...zoom rocker 5 Touch or or drag your finger along the bar to select a constant speed 6 Touch a Approximate zoom speeds handle zoom rocker Measured from full wide angle to full telephoto When the zoom speed is too fast approximately 2 seconds end to end the camcorder will have more trouble focusing automatically while zooming Approximate zoom speeds wireless controller Measured from full wide angle ...

Page 58: ...closer to the center for a slow zoom touch closer to the e d icons for faster zooms 3 Touch a to hide the zoom controls Soft Zoom Control Soft zoom control allows you to start and or stop the zoom gradually 1 Open the soft zoom control screen FUNC MENU 7 Soft Zoom Control 2 Touch the desired option and then touch f Options Default value B Off Use this setting if you do not intend to use soft zoom ...

Page 59: ...tele converter and then touch a Touch again before closing the screen to deactivate the digital tele converter The center of the screen will be enlarged approximately 2 times and the icon will appear NOTES You can attach the optional tele converter and use it in conjunction with this function to increase the effect The digital tele converter cannot be turned on while recording While the digital te...

Page 60: ... such as when shooting while remaining stationary and is suitable for shooting natural looking scenes Use this setting when recording movies with the optional wide converter or tele converter Off Use this setting when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod Powered IS You can use Powered IS to make the image stabilization even more powerful Powered IS is most effective when you are stationary and zoo...

Page 61: ...ed The smaller the AGC limit the picture will be darker but will have less the noise POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs and y Manual Exposure 1 Open the AGC limit adjustment screen FUNC P AGC Limit y Manual Touch z Automatic to remove the AGC limit 2 Touch y or A to set the AGC limit You can also drag your finger along the dial 3 Touch a The ...

Page 62: ... speed settings Available shutter speed settings when the frame rate is set to E PF24 or 24P Available aperture value settings Because 7 ND Filter is set to O Automatic by default ND filter settings will be available for aperture values F4 0 and higher Operating modes A Programmed AE The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject B...

Page 63: ...licker select B Shutter Pri AE and set the shutter speed to 1 100 C Aperture Pri AE The actual range of values available for selection will vary depending on the initial zoom position When setting a numeric value aperture or shutter speed the number displayed will flash if the aperture value or shutter speed is not appropriate for the recording conditions In such case select a different value Duri...

Page 64: ...r speed and gain to achieve the desired exposure 1 Activate the y Manual Exposure recording program FUNC Rec Programs y Manual Exposure 2 Touch the control button of the setting you wish to adjust 3 Touch y or A to set the desired value You can also drag your finger along the dial The exposure will change according to the setting s new value Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other settings Before tou...

Page 65: ... will appear on the overexposed areas of the picture Touch again to turn off the zebra pattern NOTES Using the zebra pattern will not affect your recordings Exposure Compensation When you use a recording program other than y Manual Exposure the camcorder will adjust the exposure automatically However you can adjust and lock the exposure or use the Touch AE function to automatically set the optimal...

Page 66: ...he screen To adjust the Touch AE function for highlights Highlight AE Certain subjects like clouds or white objects are easily overexposed and can end up appearing as bright areas where all detail is lost Using the Highlights setting you can touch the brightest area inside the e frame and the camcorder will automatically make corrections so that area is not overexposed When you touch a dark area i...

Page 67: ...er at a white object so it fills the whole screen and touch Set WB When the adjustment is completed g stops flashing and disappears The camcorder will retain the custom white balance even if you turn it off Options Default value Operating modes Y Automatic The camcorder automatically sets the white balance for natural looking colors a Daylight To record outdoors on a bright day b Shade To record i...

Page 68: ...e better than with Y Automatic Using a custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases Changing lighting conditions Close ups Subjects in a single color sky sea or forest Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights Depending on the type of fluorescent light optimal color balance may not be obtained with e Fluorescent or f Fluorescent H If the color looks unna...

Page 69: ...ng program and then touch a Options Default value Operating modes FPortrait The camcorder uses a large aperture to achieve a sharp focus on the subject while blurring the background GSports To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf q Night Scene To record nightscapes with lower noise ISnow To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed JBeach To record on a sunny beach...

Page 70: ...oudy days or in shaded places Check the image on the screen p Low Light Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes White points may appear on the screen Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes In such case adjust the focus manually M Fireworks To avoid camcorder blur blur due to the camcorder moving we recommend using a tripod LSpo...

Page 71: ... Touch ON and then touch Color Depth Sharpness Contrast or Brightness Select OFF to turn off the image effects 3 Touch y or A or drag your finger along the dial to adjust the effect level levels richer colors sharper image stronger contrast brighter image levels shallower colors softer image softer contrast darker image To adjust other parameters touch the desired control button and repeat step 3 ...

Page 72: ...ecord pause mode touch PHOTO The camcorder will record the photo after a 10 second countdown The countdown appears on the screen 2 seconds when using the wireless controller NOTES Once the countdown has begun any of the following actions will cancel the self timer Pressing g when recording movies Pressing j on the wireless controller or touching PHOTO on the screen when recording photos Turning of...

Page 73: ...their own power supply You can connect almost any stereo microphone with a 3 5 mm plug but audio recording levels may vary When using the built in microphone or an external microphone connected to the MIC terminal set the audio input switch to INT If you connect a microphone to the MIC terminal while the audio input switch is set to INT the camcorder will switch automatically from the built in mic...

Page 74: ...mix balance 0 80 NOTES When using an external microphone make sure that the jacket covering above the plug is smaller than 9 5 mm When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder 7 Wind Screen will automatically be set to B Off Z Using Line Input or an External Microphone Connected to an XLR Terminal You can use the XLR terminals to connect an external audio source analog line in or micro...

Page 75: ...hannel the camcorder will record audio 1 Open the XLR Rec Channel screen FUNC MENU 4 XLR Rec Channel 2 Touch the desired option and then touch a Options Default value Activating the Microphone Attenuator You can activate the external microphone s attenuator 20 dB if the XLR terminal switch is set to MIC or MIC 48V Set the ATT switch of the desired channel to ON IMPORTANT When connecting a micropho...

Page 76: ...er to automatic audio recording levels 2 Touch and hold y or A to adjust the audio recording level as necessary As a guideline adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will go to the right of the 18 dB mark about one mark right of the 20 dB mark only occasionally When the audio mix function is on 0 80 INT built in microphone and EXT external audio source will appear next to t...

Page 77: ...vel meter will go to the right of the 18 dB mark about one mark right of the 20 dB mark only occasionally NOTES When the audio level meter reaches the red point 0 dB the sound may be distorted If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted while using an external microphone connected to an XLR terminal activate the microphone attenuator with the ATT switches For a microphone connected...

Page 78: ...ses the built in microphone s directionality cannot be changed When an external microphone is connected to the MIC terminal with 7 Audio Mix set to B Off When the audio input switch is set to EXT Operating modes Monaural Mono recording that emphasizes sound coming from the front of the camcorder Normal Standard stereo recording a middle point between the Wide and Monaural settings in reach Wide St...

Page 79: ...esired option and then touch a Options Default value Operating modes Normal Appropriate for balanced sound under most normal recording conditions Boost LF Range Accentuates the low frequency range for more powerful sound Low Cut Filter Filters the low frequency range to reduce the noise of blowing wind a car s engine and similar ambient sounds Boost MF Range Best for recording human voices and dia...

Page 80: ...nal source to the MIC terminal 2 Open the MIC Terminal Input screen FUNC MENU 7 MIC Terminal Input 3 Touch External Audio or Microphone and then touch f This step is not necessary after connecting an optional WM V1 wireless microphone 4 Activate the audio mix Audio Mix A On 5 Adjust the audio mix balance as necessary Touch INT more of the sound from the built in microphone or EXT more of the sound...

Page 81: ...then touch f 3 Connect the headphones to the AV OUT X terminal 4 Back in the menu touch Volume 5 Touch c or d to adjust the volume and then touch a You can also drag your finger along the Headphones bar J will appear on the screen To adjust the volume during playback In mode and in mode during slideshow playback adjust the headphones volume the same way you adjust the speaker s volume 0 94 IMPORTA...

Page 82: ...e camcorder For details about using the zoom remote controller refer to the instruction manual of the ZR 2000 or ZR 1000 NOTES In mode the only available functions are turning the power on off starting stopping a recording and zoom Operating modes ZR 2000 Functions Available with the Zoom Remote Controller Using the ZR 2000 or ZR 1000 turning the power on off starting stopping a recording zoom foc...

Page 83: ...rs Tone you can adjust the audio reference signal Touch f and continue with the procedure below Options Default value To adjust the audio reference signal 1 Back in the 8 menu touch Audio Reference Signal 2 Touch 12 dB 18 dB or 20 dB and then touch a Operating modes B Off Select this option if you do not intend to use the color bars or audio reference signal Color Bars Displays a standard SMPTE co...

Page 84: ...he exposure using the dial at the bottom of the screen or by touching inside the e frame 0 65 You can see the results immediately in the waveform monitor Displaying the Waveform Monitor during y Manual Exposure Recording Program 1 Open the y Manual Exposure screen FUNC Rec Programs y Manual Exposure 2 Touch waveform monitor The waveform monitor will appear in a window on the screen Touch the windo...

Page 85: ...pshot screen FUNC Z Video Snapshot Alternatively you can set an assignable button to Z Video Snapshot 0 91 Skip to step 3 2 Touch A On A blue border appears on the screen Touch B Off to return to normal video recording mode 3 Press g The camcorder records for a few seconds the blue frame serves as a visual progress bar and then automatically returns to record pause mode When the camcorder stops re...

Page 86: ... seconds before g was pressed NOTES The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds prior to pressing g if the button was pressed within 3 seconds of having turned on pre recording or having finished the previous recording Any of the following actions will deactivate the pre recording function Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 5 minutes Changing the position of the mode switch Press...

Page 87: ...st of the icons and displays that appear automatically but will not remove control buttons FUNC PHOTO etc and onscreen displays that were turned on manually for example onscreen markers or the audio level meter 2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls Operating modes About the Data Code With every scene or photo recorded the camcorder keeps a data code date time of recording information...

Page 88: ...ader appears in green To fade in out Press g in record pause mode M to start recording with a fade in Press g while recording N to fade out and pause the recording NOTES When you apply a fader not only the picture but also the sound will fade in or out Faders cannot be used in the following cases While using the Old Movies cinema look filter in mode When recording scenes with decorations When reco...

Page 89: ...t 1 Back in the 7 menu touch IR Light 2 Touch B Off and then touch a NOTES The infrared light is located in the handle unit Make sure to attach it to use the infrared light If you set an assignable button to IR Light 0 91 you can press the button to turn on the infrared light When the camcorder is in Infrared mode the following adjustments are made automatically Gain shutter speed and aperture are...

Page 90: ... o Tv Av When you set the recording program to B Shutter Pri AE or C Aperture Pri AE priority you can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value with the CUSTOM dial Manual Exposure When you set the recording program to y Manual Exposure press f to toggle between the aperture value shutter speed and gain Next use the CUSTOM dial to adjust the setting P AGC Limit When you set P AGC Limit in the FUN...

Page 91: ... the button to activate the function Operating modes BLC Always On Turns backlight correction on off Face Only AF Turns face only autofocus on off 0 54 Story Creator Activates Story Creator mode 0 105 Z Video Snapshot Turns video snapshot on off 0 85 m WB Priority Turns white balance priority on off 0 153 Y IR Light Turns the infrared light on off 0 89 The handle unit must be attached to use this ...

Page 92: ...ed to the memory card 4 Touch OK and then touch a Loading Camera Settings from a Memory Card 1 Insert a memory card with menu settings into memory card slot Y 2 Open the Backup Menu Settings 7 screen FUNC MENU 6 Backup Menu Settings 7 3 Touch Load and then touch Yes After the camcorder s current settings are replaced with the settings saved on the memory card the screen will turn black momentarily...

Page 93: ... page move it toward P to show 6 scenes per page Operating modes AMemory being read BRecording date CDivision line between recording dates DDrag your finger left for the next index page EDrag your finger right for the previous index page FOpen the index selection screen 0 97 G3D Flip View 0 96 HScene s timeline 0 102 While browsing through index pages a scroll bar will appear at the bottom of the ...

Page 94: ...e screen to display the playback controls 2 Touch drag your finger along the Speaker Volume bar to adjust the volume and touch f When 6 AV Headphones is set to J Headphones adjust the Headphone Volume bar instead AJump to the beginning of the scene Double tap to jump to the previous scene BJump to the beginning of next scene CPause the playback DFast playback backward forward EDisplay the volume 0...

Page 95: ...nd time display or change the information displayed with the y Data Code setting Depending on the recording conditions you may notice brief stops in video or sound playback between scenes During fast slow playback you may notice some anomalies blocky video artifacts banding etc in the playback picture The speed indicated on the screen is approximate Slow reverse playback will look the same as cont...

Page 96: ...large number of recordings ARecording date BDrag your finger left to go to the next date with recordings CDrag your finger up and down to browse through the scenes recorded in the displayed date DDrag your finger right to go to the previous date with recordings EReturn to the date index screen FCurrent scene Total number of scenes recorded on the selected date GTouch the scene in the front to play...

Page 97: ...ect the content you want to play back 1 Date Scenes organized by recording date Gallery Scenes organized by story 0 115 2 Photos Photos index screen u SD Movies only when a memory card is selected Scenes that were converted to standard definition to upload them to the Web 0 139 Two playback modes the date index screen vs the gallery In the date index screen you can find all the movies you have rec...

Page 98: ...it Delete 3 Touch the desired option When you select Select perform the following procedure to select the individual scenes you want to delete before touching Yes 4 Select Yes Touch Stop to interrupt the operation while it is in progress Some scenes may be deleted nevertheless The selected scenes are deleted 5 Touch OK To select individual scenes 1 Touch on the individual scenes you want to delete...

Page 99: ...ted 5 Touch OK and then touch f Deleting Scenes from a Story by Rating 1 Open the information screen of the story that contains the scenes you want to delete b Gallery Bring the desired story to the front Story Details 2 Open the rating selection screen Edit Story Delete 3 Touch one or more of the rating buttons to select all the applicable scenes A grayed out rating button indicates that no scene...

Page 100: ...n deleting recordings Once deleted scenes cannot be recovered Deleting a story permanently deletes all the scenes it contains When deleting scenes scenes will be removed from the date index screen and from any stories in the gallery they may have belonged to regardless of the method used to delete them Save copies of important scenes before deleting them 0 135 Observe the following precautions whi...

Page 101: ...point 5 Divide the scene A Divide Yes The video from the division point to the end of the scene will appear as a new scene in the index screen NOTES When advancing reversing frames while dividing the scenes the interval between frames is about 0 5 seconds If the scene cannot be divided at the point where you paused the playback advance reverse a frame and then divide the scene During the playback ...

Page 102: ... of the scene Below it the timeline ruler shows frames taken from the scene at fixed intervals 3 Touch the desired frame in the timeline ruler to start playing back the scene from that point To change the interval between frames 1 Touch 6 sec 2 Select the desired interval and then touch f Operating modes ATouch twice to return to the index screen BPrevious next scene CDrag your finger left along t...

Page 103: ...to 2 or 8 seconds with the 8 Video Snapshot Length setting 3 Touch B to stop the playback NOTES A video snapshot scene can be captured only during playback it cannot be captured during playback pause mode The captured video snapshot scene is saved to the same memory that contains the source scene Video snapshot scenes cannot be captured from scenes shorter than 1 second When the source scene is it...

Page 104: ...each frame captured as a separate photo 4 Touch B to stop the playback IMPORTANT When capturing photos on an Eye Fi card in memory card slot Y photos will be uploaded automatically if you are within the range of a configured network Always verify that Eye Fi cards have been approved in the country region of use See also Using an Eye Fi card 0 142 NOTES The data code of the photos will reflect the ...

Page 105: ...w Story 1 Start Story Creator mode FUNC Story Creator Alternatively you can set an assignable button to Story Creator 0 91 If the memory already contains other stories the story selection screen will appear In that case touch New Story 2 Select the desired theme Drag your finger left right to browse through the themes and touch the thumbnail of the desired theme A list of the suggested categories ...

Page 106: ...e bottom of the screen 2 Drag your finger up down to select another category and touch the orange frame on the right number of scenes To exit Story Creator mode 1 Touch FUNC and then touch Story Creator 2 Touch Yes NOTES When recording video snapshot scenes you can have the camcorder automatically link the length of video snapshot scenes to the recommended length of story scenes with the 8 Video S...

Page 107: ... want to add new scenes The list of story scenes will appear The orange frame on the right will show how many scenes you have recorded in each story scene category 3 Drag your finger up down to select a category and touch the orange frame on the right number of scenes The camcorder will enter record pause mode and the selected story scene category will appear at the bottom of the screen 4 Press g ...

Page 108: ...efore touching OK Cinema Standard offers different adjustment options than the other cinema look filters The selected cinema look filter will be applied and its number will appear on the control button To select the effect level of Cinema Standard 1 Open the parameter selection screen 5 A 2 Touch Color Depth Softening Filter Key Brightness or Contrast 3 Touch y or A to adjust the parameter You can...

Page 109: ...tos cannot be recorded while the camcorder is set to mode When recording in mode the 8 Frame Rate setting will be set to E PF24 1 Cinema Standard 2 Vivid 3 Dream 4 Cool 5 Nostalgic 6 Sepia 7 Old Movies 8 Memory 9 Dramatic B W AFilter number will appear on the control button BFilter name CPreview the effect on the screen DSelect the effect level EBrief description onscreen guidance ...

Page 110: ...g decorations You can decorate scenes as they are being recorded during playback or just before converting them to standard definition Decorating Scenes while Recording 1 Open the decoration screen FUNC Decoration The decoration screen will open automatically also when you stow the LCD panel with the touch screen facing out 2 Use a tool from the toolbar as explained in the following procedures 3 P...

Page 111: ...p and its color You can also save a canvas or load a previously saved canvas D Animated Stamps Select animated stamps to add to your decoration E Captions Add the date date and time story title or story theme category as a caption that will be included in the recording F Image Mix Choose one of 27 different frames to add onto the canvas Image mix can be used in combination with the pens stamps and...

Page 112: ...ons screen will appear 2 Touch Date or Time When recording a scene using Story Creator you can also select Title the story s title or Story Scene the story scene category 3 Select the desired text settings and touch f Touch white text on dark background white text or black text The selected caption will appear in the center of the screen 4 Touch the caption and drag it to the desired location To u...

Page 113: ...bottom bar to adjust the overall transparency of the image as necessary 7 Touch f to mix your image with live video Mixing Your Own Images with Live Video You can use images you make on your computer for the image mix Chroma Key function Make sure that the image you want to use has a blue or green area which will be replaced by the live video using Chroma Key mixing Refer to About the image files ...

Page 114: ... a memory will erase any Pens and Stamps drawing canvas and image files you may have saved The image mix frames that come pre installed in the built in memory will be restored after it is initialized Animated stamps and captions cannot be used at the same time When 8 Rec Media for Movies is set to f the built in memory you will not be able to select image mix fames saved on a memory card Image mix...

Page 115: ...he Play by Rating screen Story Details Play by Rating 4 Touch the desired rating and touch f twice 5 Touch the story s thumbnail to start the playback All applicable scenes will be played back from the first scene to the last When playback ends the camcorder will return to the gallery During the playback of a story other than Unsorted or Video Snapshot touch the screen and then touch to display th...

Page 116: ...llowing precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the double memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode ...

Page 117: ...een drag your finger up down to select the scene you want to rate 3 Touch the orange box on the right to open the Edit Scene screen 4 Touch the control button of the desired rating and touch f twice to return to the gallery Rating Scenes During Playback 1 Play back from the gallery the story that contains the scenes you want to rate 2 During playback of a scene you want to rate pause the playback ...

Page 118: ...he memory card you will need to transfer the music tracks to the memory card in advance See the NOTES section 0 120 1 Open the gallery or date index screen b Gallery or 1 Date 2 Open the Select Music screen MENU y Select Music A On 3 Touch Z or O to select the desired music track 4 Adjust the mix balance between the original sound and the background music Touch 1 more of the original sound or b mo...

Page 119: ... b Gallery or 1 Date 2 Open the External Audio Input screen MENU y External Audio Input 3 Touch A On 4 Connect the external player to the camcorder s MIC terminal 5 Adjust the audio input as necessary Start the music playback on the external player and adjust its volume according to the onscreen indications When the audio input is in the correct range stop the music playback and touch a on the cam...

Page 120: ...nitialized To transfer music files from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the memory card Windows users Use the supplied PIXELA s software For details refer to the Software Guide PDF file of the supplied PIXELA s software Mac OS users Use Finder to transfer music files from the MUSIC folder on the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the memory card Refer to About the music files 0 18...

Page 121: ...he Edit Scene screen and touch Copy or Move 4 Select the destination Drag your finger right left to select the desired story and touch its thumbnail Then drag your finger up down to select the desired category and touch the orange frame on the right number of scenes And last drag your finger up down to move the orange bar within the category to select the position of the scene 5 Copy or move the s...

Page 122: ...ct the story whose thumbnail you want to change Drag your finger right left to bring the desired story to the front 3 Open the Story Thumbnail screen Story Details Edit Story Story Thumbnail 4 Locate the frame you want to use as the story s thumbnail Playback controls will appear on the screen 0 94 Use any special playback modes fast slow playback frame reverse advance as necessary to locate the d...

Page 123: ...lery b Gallery 2 Select the story whose title you want to change Drag your finger right left to bring the desired story to the front 3 Open the Edit Title screen Story Details Edit Story Edit Title 4 Use the virtual keyboard to change the title 5 Touch OK f f to return to the gallery Operating modes ASwitch between letters and numbers special characters BChange the position of the cursor CDelete t...

Page 124: ... connection B do not forget the audio connections using the AV OUT X terminal 2 AV OUT X Terminal Access Open the LCD panel and terminal cover Sound from the built in speaker will be muted while the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder Adjust the volume on the connected TV 3 HDMI OUT Terminal Access Open the side terminal cover The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high quality digit...

Page 125: ... AV Headphones to H AV HTC 100 HDMI Cable optional HDMI mini connector standard HDMI connector About the HDMITM connection The HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface connection A 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 qualit...

Page 126: ...em as background music Connection C Composite Video Type Analog Quality Standard definition Output only Connect to a standard TV or a VCR with audio video input terminals Change the following settings on the camcorder y TV Type according to the TV set widescreen or 4 3 if the TV cannot automatically detect and change the aspect ratio 6 AV Headphones to H AV Connection D USB Type Digital data conne...

Page 127: ...ted the camcorder Refer to the instruction manual of the connected TV 4 Turn on the camcorder and set it to or mode Play back the movies or photos NOTES To correctly play back movies recorded with x v Color 0 150 on an HDTV compatible with this standard additional settings may be required on the connected HDTV Refer to the TV s instruction manual We recommend powering the camcorder using the compa...

Page 128: ...ward P to show 6 photos per page Operating modes AMemory being read BDrag your finger left for the next index page CDrag your finger right for the previous index page DOpen the index selection screen 0 97 While browsing through index pages a scroll bar will appear at the bottom of the screen for a few seconds When you have a large number of photos it may be more convenient to drag your finger alon...

Page 129: ...roll bar 1 Touch the screen to display the playback controls 2 Touch g 3 Drag your finger left and right along the scroll bar and then touch f IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the double memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not cha...

Page 130: ...rm the following procedure to select the individual photos you want to delete before touching Yes Touch Stop to interrupt the operation while it is in progress Some photos will be deleted nevertheless 4 Touch OK To select individual photos 1 Touch on the individual photos you want to delete A checkmark O will appear on the photos you touch The total number of selected photos will appear next to th...

Page 131: ...view 4 Touch the screen to display the playback controls then touch A to start the slideshow 5 Start the music playback on the external player Slideshow linked to the external audio 3 Start the music playback on the external player Playback will start from the first photo in the index screen Photos will be displayed continuously until the music stops When the external audio input stops the slidesh...

Page 132: ...left right until the desired date appears in the title bar 2 Open the screen to copy scenes Edit Copy f97 or Copy 497 3 Touch the desired option and then touch Yes When you select Select perform the following procedure to select the individual scenes you want to copy before touching Yes Touch Stop to interrupt the operation while it is in progress 4 Touch OK To select individual scenes 1 Touch on ...

Page 133: ...ou are viewing photos recorded in the built in memory or on memory card X f or 4 appears next to the photo number 2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls 3 Open the screen to copy photos Edit Copy f97 or Copy 497 4 Touch i Proceed 5 Touch Yes The photo is copied 6 Drag your finger left right to select another photo to copy or touch a Copying Photos from the Index Screen 1 Open the Phot...

Page 134: ...sconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode When copying photos onto an Eye Fi card in memory card slot Y photos will be uploaded automatically if you are within the range of a configured network Always verify that Eye Fi cards have been approved in the country region of use See also Using an Eye Fi card 0 142 NOTES In the following cases you wi...

Page 135: ...Camcorder Supplemental Disc to a memory card in the camcorder 2 Open the date index screen 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable Connection D Refer to Connection Diagrams 0 126 4 Camcorder Select All for PC only Camcorder When the connection is successfully established USB Connection appears on the screen 5 Computer Transfer Utility will start up automatically Click ...

Page 136: ...ons while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the double memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer Do not change the camcorder s operating mode When restoring to the camcorder video files that were previously saved to the computer do not disconnect the USB cable or turn off ...

Page 137: ...lery 3 Connect the camcorder to the digital video recorder using the supplied USB cable Connection D Refer to Connection Diagrams 0 126 4 Camcorder Select the memory that contains the scenes you want to copy Select an option other than All for PC only Camcorder When the connection is successfully established USB Connection appears on the screen Recording Details will vary depending on the device u...

Page 138: ...r adapter Verify that 6 AV Headphones is set to H AV 3 Camcorder Locate the scene or story you wish to copy and pause the playback shortly just before the desired scene 4 Camcorder Resume playback By default onscreen displays will be embedded in the output video signal You can change the displays by repeatedly pressing h 0 87 5 External recorder Start recording when the scene you wish to copy appe...

Page 139: ... your finger left right until the desired date appears in the title bar 4 Press Z to convert all the scenes recorded in the selected date Alternatively touch Edit Convert HD9SD f97 or Convert HD9SD 497 and select one of the options for converting multiple scenes You can convert all the scenes recorded on the date shown in the control button select individual scenes to convert or convert all the sc...

Page 140: ...es 2 After selecting all the desired scenes touch OK To select the bit rate step 5 Using a higher bit rate will result in better video quality for the converted scenes while a lower bit rate will result in smaller file sizes and faster uploads 1 Touch 5 2 Touch Bit Rate Quality 3 Touch the desired option and then touch f twice To automatically divide scenes step 5 If you are converting a long scen...

Page 141: ... the SD movies manually when you connect the camcorder to the computer First open the SD Movies index screen on the memory card that contains the converted SD movies and save them to the computer 0 135 Then use the supplied PIXELA s software to upload the SD movies to the Web You can play back and delete the converted SD movies from the SD Movies index screen on the memory card used for the conver...

Page 142: ...ard slot Y and make sure there is sufficient available space on the memory card 2 Convert the desired movies 0 139 When the conversion is completed touch End Without Connecting If you are within the range of a configured network Web upload will start automatically The status of the wireless communication is shown by the Eye Fi icon as follows g grayed out Communication not established g white flas...

Page 143: ...n the screen Be sure to insert the Eye Fi card into memory card slot Y While using an Eye Fi Card the ACCESS indicator may flash from time to time Wireless communication is available only in playback mode Any wireless transfer in progress will be stopped if you set the camcorder to recording mode Wireless communication is not available when the optional WM V1 Wireless Microphone is attached to the...

Page 144: ...t b Shade c Cloudy e Fluorescent f Fluorescent H d Tungsten Color Temperature Set 1 Set 2 z z 67 P AGC Limit z Automatic y Manual z z 61 X Focus Touch AF frame 2 manual focus Toggle on or off d peaking Toggle on or off 5 settings Peaking and B W Peaking Color When 2 is on focus preset edge monitor When is on return to preset focus position z z 51 e Exposure Touch AE frame y manual adjustment Toggl...

Page 145: ...6 Review Recording 1 z z 46 Control Button Date Index Screen SD Movies Index Screen Playback Pause 0 Copy f97 1 Copy 497 1 date Select All Scenes 132 Convert HD9SD f97 1 Convert HD9SD 497 1 date Select All Scenes 139 Delete or d date Select All Scenes This Scene All Scenes This Scene 98 Divide z 101 Control Button Edit Story from the Story Details screen Edit Scene from the Scene List screen Playb...

Page 146: ...l Tele conv z Soft Zoom Control B Off Start Stop Start Stop z z 58 Zoom Speed Level J Fast K Normal L Slow z z 56 Zoom Lever Zoom Speed I variable speed constant speed When is selected 1 16 8 z z 56 Handle Rocker Zoom Speed B turns off use of handle zoom rocker constant speed When is selected 1 16 8 z z 57 Wireless Ctrlr Zoom Speed 1 16 8 z z 57 AF Mode R Instant AF Medium AF S Normal AF z z Focus...

Page 147: ...ctivated when the recording program is set to A Programmed AE but the setting will not change even if you set the camcorder to mode If a trailing afterimage appears set the slow shutter to B Off ND Filter Only available during the C Aperture Pri AE and y Manual Exposure recording programs When set to O Automatic the ND filter can be selected when adjusting the aperture Depending on the selected se...

Page 148: ...kground sound of wind when recording outdoors Some low frequency sounds will be suppressed along with the sound of wind When recording in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low frequency sounds we recommend setting the wind screen to B Off Z Microphone Attenuator Helps prevent audio distortions O Automatic The camcorder will automatically activate the microphone attenuator as...

Page 149: ...o Snapshot Length 1 i 2 sec j 4 sec l 8 sec Story Length Based Toggle on or off z z 85 103 i 2 sec j 4 sec l 8 sec z Rate Scenes Recording 1 A On B Off z z Rec Media for Movies 1 f built in memory 4 memory card X 7 memory card Y When set to f or 4 Relay Recording B f94 f9497 497 When set to 4 Double Slot Rec B A z z 38 Recording Mode 1 h High Quality 24 Mbps i High Quality 17 Mbps j High Quality 1...

Page 150: ...nal HDMI cable If recordings made with x v Color are played back on a non compatible TV colors may not be reproduced correctly Photo Numbering Select the photo numbering method to be used on a new memory card Photos are automatically assigned consecutive numbers from 0101 to 9900 and stored in folders containing up to 100 photos Folders are numbered from 101 to 998 a Reset Photo numbers will resta...

Page 151: ...ory Creator Z Video Snapshot m WB Priority Y IR Light Audio Output CH Z Powered IS B Off z z 91 Set WB Priority Y Automatic a Daylight b Shade c Cloudy e Fluorescent f Fluorescent H d Tungsten Color Temperature Set 1 Set 2 z z Focus Ring Direction Normal Reverse z z Focus Ring Response J Fast K Normal L Slow z z Focus Preset Speed J Fast K Normal L Slow z z Autostart Decoration A On B Off z z Powe...

Page 152: ...htness of your recordings or the brightness of the playback image on a TV When the screen dimmer is set to B Off the LCD screen will return to the brightness level that was in use before the screen was dimmed LCD Mirror Image When set to A On you can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to let the subject check the image while you record While the LCD panel is rotated toward the subject you will not b...

Page 153: ... and the white balance setting selected for Set WB Priority Focus Ring Direction Changes the direction the focus ring needs to be turned Focus Ring Response Selects the sensitivity of the response when operating the focus ring Focus Preset Speed Determines the speed at which the focus changes to the preset position Autostart Decoration When set to A On the decoration screen will open automatically...

Page 154: ...er The remote control of the TV can only be used to play back movies or photos or mode only If the camcorder is connected to the TV while it is set to a recording mode depending on the TV used turning off the TV will automatically turn off the camcorder even if it is recording at the time We recommend not connecting more than 3 HDMI CEC compatible devices at a time HDMI 1080p Output If set to A On...

Page 155: ...el 0 32 2 Smart AUTO 0 43 3 Face detection frame 0 53 4 Touch Track frame 0 55 5 Control button PHOTO Take a photo 0 42 104 6 Control button Return to the list of story scenes 0 106 7 Memory operation 0 158 8 Image stabilizer 0 60 9 Remaining battery time 0 158 10 Zoom 0 58 11 Recording mode 0 49 12 Current story scene category 0 106 13 Recommended scene length 0 106 14 Decoration 0 110 ...

Page 156: ...24 Double slot recording 0 39 25 Remote sensor off 0 153 26 Digital tele converter 0 59 27 Frame rate 0 50 28 Remaining recording time 4 7 On the memory card f In the built in memory 3 5 Relay recording 0 38 29 Image effects 0 71 30 Backlight correction 0 66 31 Microphone attenuator 0 148 32 External audio input from the MIC terminal 0 80 33 Headphone output 0 81 34 Peaking 0 52 35 Zebra pattern 0...

Page 157: ...tion 0 142 53 Scene number 54 Audio output channel 0 153 55 Data code 0 87 148 56 Volume and background music balance controls 0 94 119 Viewing Photos 57 9 59 60 61 55 58 62 63 57 Control button MENU Open the setup menus 0 146 58 Control button Edit Open the Edit panel 0 146 59 Current photo Total number of photos 60 Photo number 0 150 61 Control button g Photo jump 0 129 62 Control button A Slide...

Page 158: ...arged one When you attach an empty battery pack the power may turn off without displaying Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately When the camcorder is off press R to display the charge status of a battery pack The Intelligent System will display the charge status as a percentage and the remaining...

Page 159: ...cks not recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder cannot be charged using this camcorder If you are using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder there may be a problem with the camcorder or battery pack Consult a Canon Service Center A noise can be heard from the compact power adapter A faint sound can be heard while the compact power adapter is connected to a power...

Page 160: ... memory 0 40 Movies or photos cannot be recorded properly This may occur as movies and photos are recorded deleted over time Save your recordings 0 135 and initialize the memory 0 40 Cannot record a photo while recording movies You cannot take photos in mode while the digital zoom is activated 0 147 while fading in or fading out a scene 0 88 or while the digital tele converter is activated 0 59 Af...

Page 161: ...t mark individual scenes photos in the index screen with a checkmark O You cannot select more than 100 scenes photos individually Select the All Scenes or All Photos option instead of Select Indicators and Onscreen Displays lights up in red Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack appears on the screen The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached so the remai...

Page 162: ...nect the power source and reconnect it after a short time If the problem still persists remove the battery pack and disconnect all other power sources from the camcorder Then press the RESET button with a pointed object to reset all the camcorder s settings to default values Video noise appears on screen Keep a distance between the camcorder and devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields plas...

Page 163: ...camcorder for the first time The LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure Change the position of the LOCK switch A compatible memory card must be used to be able to record movies on a memory card 0 36 The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Set 8 Photo Numbering to Reset and insert a new memory card The wireless controller will not work Set 6 Wireles...

Page 164: ...e TV After a short while turn them on again and restore the connection 68 Control for HDMI is set to Off Set it to On HDMI CEC is not activated on the connected TV Activate this function on the TV Even with TV sets compatible with HDMI CEC the range of functions available differs depending on the type of TV Refer to the instruction manual of the connected TV The computer does not recognize the cam...

Page 165: ...not access the memory card Check the memory card and make sure it is inserted correctly You inserted a MultiMedia Card MMC into the camcorder Use a recommended memory card 0 36 There was an error creating the file name Set 8 Photo Numbering to Reset and initialize the memory card 0 40 or delete all the photos 0 130 and converted SD movies 0 98 Cannot copy The total size of the scenes you selected ...

Page 166: ...alize only using the camcorder The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer Initialize the memory card with this camcorder 0 40 Cannot play the movies on this memory card Movies cannot be played back from a 64 MB or smaller memory card Use a recommended memory card 0 36 Cannot record You cannot capture video snapshot scenes from scenes recorded or edited using another device T...

Page 167: ...written back and music files cannot be transferred to the camcorder To avoid corrupting 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 be able to write back scenes and to transfer music files to the camcorder use the computer s Safely Remove Hardware function to end the connectio...

Page 168: ... the recordings in the memory card with the device originally used to record them Memory card cover is open After inserting a memory card close the double memory card slot cover Memory card is full The memory card is full Delete some recordings 0 98 130 to free some space or replace the memory card Memory card is write protected The LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent accidental erasu...

Page 169: ...e deleted with this camcorder Some scenes were recorded using another device and cannot be copied Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be copied to memory card Y Task in progress Do not disconnect the power source The camcorder is updating the memory Wait until the operation ends and do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery pack There are no scenes with...

Page 170: ...ata You transferred data to the camcorder recorded using a video configuration that is not supported PAL or SECAM Play back the recordings with the device originally used to record them Unable to recover data Could not recover a corrupted file Save your recordings 0 135 and initialize the memory using the Complete Initialization option 0 40 Unsupported gallery data detected Cannot record or edit D...

Page 171: ...electromagnetic fields such as above TVs near plasma TVs or mobile phones Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a bright subject Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places The camcorder is not waterproof avoid also water mud or salt If any of the above should get into the camcorder it may damage the camcorder and or the le...

Page 172: ...bearing the Intelligent System mark If you attach to the camcorder battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs will appear and the remaining battery time will not be displayed Memory Card We recommend backing 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 los...

Page 173: ...a gov hazardouswaste perchlorate for details 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 dispose of the camcorder or memory card or give either to another person initialize it using the Complete Initialization option 0 40 Fill it up with unimportant recordings and then initialize it again using...

Page 174: ...der rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its internal surfaces Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected Continued use may damage the camcorder Condensation may form in the following cases When the camcorder is moved quickly from cold to warm places When the camcorder is left in a humid room When a cold room is heated rapidly To avoi...

Page 175: ...back on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the NTSC system NTSC is used in the following regions countries Americas All of North America and Central America most Caribbean islands except in French territories like Guadeloupe and Martinique most of South America except in Argentina Brazil and Uruguay Asia Only in Japan the Philippines South Korea Taiwan and My...

Page 176: ...ea to area BP 808 BP 809 B BP 809 S BP 819 BP 827 Battery Pack CG 800 Battery Charger TL H58 Tele converter WD H58W Wide converter Protect Filter 58 mm ND4L Filter 58 mm ND8L Filter 58 mm VL 10Li II Battery Video Light WM V1 Wireless Microphone ZR 1000 Zoom Remote Controller ZR 2000 Zoom Remote Controller HTC 100 HDMI Cable SS 600 SS 650 Shoulder Strap WS 20 Wrist Strap SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case ...

Page 177: ...ing times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack Recording and playback times given in the following tables are approximate and vary according to recording mode and charging recording or playback conditions The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold surroundings when using t...

Page 178: ...n 455 min FXP 325 min 345 min 200 min 210 min 465 min XP 340 min 360 min 205 min 220 min 475 min SP 340 min 365 min 205 min 220 min 475 min LP 340 min 365 min 205 min 220 min 480 min Battery pack Recording mode Recording maximum Recording typical Playback LCD Viewfinder LCD Viewfinder LCD BP 808 BP 809 MXP 105 min 110 min 60 min 65 min 150 min FXP 105 min 110 min 60 min 65 min 150 min XP 110 min 1...

Page 179: ... conditions VL 10Li II Battery Video Light This video light enables you to record brightly in color even in dark places WM V1 Wireless Microphone Reliably record rich sound even when shooting subjects at a distance The transmitter is conveniently equipped with a clothing clip and the receiver can be attached to the camcorder s grip belt ZR 2000 Zoom Remote Controller When the ZR 2000 is connected ...

Page 180: ...Accessories 180 This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you use Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand accessories or products bearing the same mark ...

Page 181: ... Charger 2590B002AA TL H58 Tele converter 3573B001AA WD H58W Wide converter 4892B001AA Protect Filter 58 mm 2595A002AA ND4L Filter 58 mm 2596A002AA ND8L Filter 58 mm 2597A002AA VL 10Li II Battery Video Light 1729B001AA WM V1 Wireless Microphone 5068B001AA ZR 1000 Zoom Remote Controller 3089A002AA ZR 2000 Zoom Remote Controller 0973B002AA HTC 100 HDMI Cable 2384B001AA CTC 100 Component Cable 1719B0...

Page 182: ...emory 64 GB SD SDHC SD High Capacity or SDXC SD eXtended Capacity memory card not included Maximum Recording Time 64 GB built in memory MXP mode 5 hr 55 min FXP mode 8 hr 20 min XP mode 11 hr 30 min SP mode 19 hr 10 min LP mode 24 hr 30 min Commercially available 8 GB memory card MXP mode 40 min FXP mode 1 hr XP mode 1 hr 25 min SP mode 2 hr 20 min LP mode 3 hr Image Sensor 1 3 inch CMOS 2 370 000...

Page 183: ...ual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output Video 1 Vp p 75 Ω unbalanced Audio 10 dBV 47 kΩ load 3 kΩ or less USB Terminal mini B USB 2 0 Hi Speed USB COMPONENT OUT Terminal proprietary mini D terminal Luminance Y 1 Vp p 75 Ω Chrominance PB PR 350 mV 75 Ω 1080i D3 compatible output only HDMI OUT Terminal HDMI mini connector output only compatible with HDMI CEC and x v Color XLR Terminal...

Page 184: ...0 in Weight camcorder body only 775 g 1 7 lb CA 570 Compact Power Adapter Power supply 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Rated output consumption 8 4 V DC 1 5 A 29 VA 100 V 39 VA 240 V Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions 52 x 29 x 90 mm 2 1 x 1 1 x 3 5 in Weight 135 g 4 8 oz BP 808 Battery Pack Battery type Rechargeable lithium ion battery compatible with Intelligent System Rated voltage 7 4 V DC...

Page 185: ...USIC_01 WAV to MUSIC_99 WAV About the image files for the image mix function The specifications of image files that can be used with the image mix function are as follows Image size 1920x1080 pixels File type Baseline JPEG Color sampling 4 2 2 or 4 2 0 Image files are saved in the memory under the following folders In the built in memory CANON MY_PICT MIX_01 JPG to MIX_99 JPG On the memory card CA...

Page 186: ...l 124 125 Condensation 174 Connections to external devices 125 Copying recordings to a memory card 132 CUSTOM button 90 CUSTOM dial 90 D Data code 87 148 Date and time 34 Decoration 110 Deleting Movies 98 Photos 130 Digital tele converter 59 Dividing scenes 101 Double slot recording 39 E Edge monitor 84 Edit panel 32 145 Editing stories 121 Error messages 164 External audio input 80 119 Eye Fi car...

Page 187: ...grams 62 64 69 Recording time 49 Relay recording 38 Remote sensor 29 REMOTE terminal 82 Resetting all camcorder settings 162 Reviewing recordings 46 S Saving recordings Transferring to a computer 135 Using external video recorders 137 Scan reverse recording 150 Selecting the memory for playback 97 for recording 38 Self timer 72 Serial number 20 Setup menus 33 146 Shutter speed 62 Slideshow 131 Sma...

Page 188: ...188 W Waveform monitor 84 White balance 67 Wide angle 56 Wind screen 148 Wireless controller 24 X XLR terminals 74 Z Zebra pattern 65 Zoom 56 Digital zoom 147 Soft zoom control 58 Zoom speed level 56 ...

Page 189: ...per maintenance or failure to follow operating instructions B If the Products are defective as a result of leaking batteries sand dirt or water damage C If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than by Canon USA s factory service centers or authorized service facilities This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet exterior finish video cassette tape hea...

Page 190: ...ta 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 You may obtain technical support for your Products as follows Internet support for English at www canon ca english cs E mail support also available Internet support for French at www canon ca francais cs E mail support also available Telepho...

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