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

Page 3: ...ng CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT O EN 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 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of suf...

Page 4: ...ll servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 13 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read b...

Page 5: ...d Protection Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna is connected to the product be sure the antenna is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up sta...

Page 6: ...n replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 32 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that ...

Page 7: ...e double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG 2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA I...

Page 8: ...ansfer Utility SO CD ROM Instruction Manual Music Data CD ROM Contains the full version Instruction Manual of the camcorder PDF file See the explanation on the next page The CD ROM includes the instruction manual of the software PDF file A printed Installation Guide for PIXELA s Software is also supplied Refer to this Installation Guide for details about the supplied software applications and thei...

Page 9: ...ost 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 functions of your camcorder to read important handling precautions and to consult the troubleshooting section if an error message is displayed be sure to read the full instruction manual You can find the camcorder s ful...

Page 10: ...on screen display button Display a scene s timeline screen C P JlF_ 62 and change the camcorder s onscreen displays PPf_ 66 BATI INFO button PDF 101 Speaker OJ 36 AV OUT terminal Connect the camcorder to a TV CD 39 USB terminal Connect the camcorder to a computer c _rJ f 80 81 c n DC IN terminal OJ 17 ACCESS memory access indicator CD 28 Strap mount Attach an optional wrist or shoulder strap for c...

Page 11: ... III play pause button OJ 35 1 STARTISTOP button CD 28 stop button OJ 35 PLAYLIST button Press to switch to the playlist PDF 46 VIDEO SNAP video snapshot button Shoot short videos a few seconds in length and arrange them into a video clip set to your favorite background music C PDF 55 B camera play button OJ 21 ON OFF CHG charge indicator Green ON Orange Standby OJ 32 Red Charging OJ 17 Start Stop...

Page 12: ...latch Tripod socket Mount the camcorder on a tripod for steadier shots PDF 114 Memory card slot OJ 25 Battery compartment l Battery compartment cover Memory card slot cover 30 Serial number The serial number label is located on the battery compartment cover ...

Page 13: ... the colors in your recordings and white objects look truly white _P DI 59 Image effect Try using various image effects to change the look of your recordings PDF 60 Digital effect The camcorder offers various transition effects faders for movies and digital effects to add some flavor to your recordings J PF 56 Recording mode eQJ 34 o Manual focus C P lf_ 58 Automatic backlight correction Have the ...

Page 14: ... 52 1 End memory card will be displayed and the recording will stop GJ Image stabilizer The stabilizer will compensate for varying degrees of camcorder shake so you can get beautiful steady recordings C PDF 54 Mini video light PDF 61 Wind screen off Wind screen removes the background sound of wind when recording outdoors You may want to turn it off when recording indoors in very quiet surroundings...

Page 15: ...able photos sz 1 On the memory card J In the built in memory ntD only Od in red Cannot record any more photos in red No memory card in the camcorder Camcorder shake warning When this icon appears on screen you may need to stabilize the camcorder using a tripod Focus and exposure lock lIJ 28 15 ...

Page 16: ...gs like the shutter speed or aperture value used PDF 66 Eye Fi wireless communication Using an Eye Fi card you can upload your recordings wirelessly Important restrictions apply so be sure to refer to Using an Eye F card PDF 88 Scene number Viewing photos CD Protected photo protected using another device Current photo Total number of photos Photo number J Qf 95 Date and time of recording ...

Page 17: ...mpact power adapter When you use the compact power adapter the power of the battery pack will not be consumed Charge the battery pack before use CD Open the battery compartment cover g lnsert softly into the compartment and press gently until it clicks Close the battery compartment cover Insert the battery pack 17 ...

Page 18: ...inal Connect the compact power adapter CD Connect to the adapter CD Plug into a power outlet ON OFF CHG charge indicator Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off Lamp off camcorder turned off Red lamp flashes charging Lamp off battery pack fully charged D G l 18 ...

Page 19: ...tant data is updated in the memory Be sure to wait until the ON OFF CHG indicator goes out We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 C and 30 C 50 of and 86 OF Outside the temperature range of 0 C to 40 C 32 of and 104 OF charging will not start The first time you use a battery pack fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted Do...

Page 20: ...battery time is an 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 ...

Page 21: ...oot movies or press IT HOTO to take photos rmm button Press to switch between the following modes AUTOI Mode Take it easy and leave all the settings to the camcorder Start Stop button PHOTO o Id i See Advanced Funct ons PDF 51 for details Camera Play button Toggle between camera recording mode and 11I I i l 11 playback mode Press the button when the camcorder is off to turn it on directly in playb...

Page 22: ... in memory or memory card ImiJ only The joystick 0 serves also to navigate the menus and c change settings v Original movies o Photos Q Built in memory Memory card Original movies o Photos 22 Selecting what recordings to play back CD Select lJ the tabs at the top of the screen Select the desired tab Return lJ to the index screen to select the scene photo you want to play back ...

Page 23: ...date format and time zone For your convenience you can do so after changing the language to your preference See Changing the Time Zone PDF 31 for details When the internal clock is not set the DatelTime screen will appear Press POWER Use the joystick to change the date time CD Change T the selected field Move between fields o Select OK and press Change the year month and remaining fields 23 ...

Page 24: ... using the fC J menu See Using the Menus PDF 27 for details FUNC r Menu Language Desired language FUNC Ce KY D mst Deutsch EAAmlJ 6 Espanol Fr3n ais Italiano Magyar Melayu Nederlands Norst Polski Fortugues Romana Suomi Svenska Ti rk e Pyt U ll Y palHcblCa ii J H u lt n t inti i J 7 tfflr x i C S4 gg 24 English is the default language 7 1 NOTES If you changed the language by mistake look for the me...

Page 25: ...ory card you may not be able to record movies See Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder PDF 32 for details Before using an Eye Fi card be sure to refer to Using an Eye Fi card PDF 88 Open the memory card slot cover Turn off the camcorder Make sure the indicator is off Insert the memory card and close the memory card slot cover G Push the memory card into the memory card slot Securely ...

Page 26: ...Eye Fi card be sure to refer to Using an Eye Fi card PDF 88 IMPORTANT Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder For important information regarding the use of SOXC memory cards be sure to refer to SDXC Memory Cards fQf 33 Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorde...

Page 27: ...s backlight or adjust its brightness See Preparing the Accessories C PDF 22 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD screen PDF 23 and LCD Brightness P Jl f 94 for details Fasten the grip belt Adjust it so you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger and the Start Stop button with your thumb Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle CD Rotate it up to 90 degrees down for example to re...

Page 28: ... m Start recording movies Press to start recording Press again to pause the recording and record the video on the memory as one scene CD I Flashes in red while shooting video and while ascene or photo is being recorded on the memory PHOTO o CD __ 00 Q AccEss o mm J Start Stop button Take a photo Before using an Eye Fi card be sure to refer to Using an Eye Ft card PQE 88 CD Press halfway to activat...

Page 29: ...r damage to the memory Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the operating mode do not press the BJ button or m m button CD NOTES Use 1 1 mode to access the menus and advanced functions and to change various settings up to your preferences Press rJDm to switch between AUTO and mode See Shooting Video PDF 38 and all through...

Page 30: ... zoom lever is set to a variable speed That is the zoom speed depends on how you press the lever press gently for slower zooms press harder for faster zooms You can also change the zoom speed to one of three constant speeds See Zooming Optical Advancedand DI ltalZoom PDF 40 Zoom Speed PDF 93 for details In most situations keep at least 1 m 3 3 ft away from the subject The minimum focusing distance...

Page 31: ... have finished recording Confirm that the indicator goes out CD ACCESS Make sure the camcorder has finished writing the scenes or photos on the memory before turning it off CD Check that the indicator is off o Press fOWER Close the LCD panel 31 ...

Page 32: ...ing saving energy when you are using a battery pack Additionally when you open the LCD panel the camcorder is ready to start recording in approximately 1 second allowing you to start recording right away The actual time required varies depending on the shooting conditions CD Changes to orange to indicate the camcorder is in standby mode In record pause ell close the LCD panel 32 When you wish to r...

Page 33: ...hen the battery charge is too low the camcorder may not enter the standby mode Check that the indicator changes to orange The camcorder will power off automatically if left in standby mode for 10 minutes In that case press POWER to turn on the camcorder You can select the length of time until shut off or turn off the Quick Start function See Power Savlf7g Mode PJ E 95 for details You can use the Q...

Page 34: ...LP mode for longer recording times See Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode epf 39 for approximate recording times You need to access the FUNC menu to select the recording mode but the recording mode selected will apply also when the camcorder is set to ffJ 1 mode See Using the Menus _ePE 27 for details Press L 9YYE J Select the recording mode Default recording mode FUNC SP Standard Play 6 M...

Page 35: ...See Playing Back Video PDF 43 Viewing Photos PDF 74 for details O Press B1to set the camcorder to playback mode r I Select the tab of the recordings J you wish to play back eD Select the tabs at the top of the screen Select the desired tab Return T to the index screen to select a scene or photo Select T the scene or photo you wish to play back When you have a large number of recordings you can dis...

Page 36: ...d Move to the previous next photo Select i the index icon and press to return to the index screen IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to the memory Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the operating mode do no...

Page 37: ...hen playing back movies depending on the recording conditions you may notice brief stops in video or sound playback between scenes The camcorder offers other advanced ways to locate and play back your movies For example you can select scenes by recording date from a list or from a calendar or play back scenes set to background music See Searching for Scenes PDF 46 Playing Back Recordings Set to Ba...

Page 38: ...oftware Guide PDF file of the supplied PIXELA s software for details about installing and using the software Using the camcorder you can convert your movies into MPEG files you can easily upload to your favorite video sharing Web site See Preparing Movies for the Web PDF 86 for details Photos Use the standard application built into your computer s operating system to save your photos on the comput...

Page 39: ... Press BJ to turn on the carllcorder directly in playback mode Play back your movies or photos as described in the previous pages NOTES The illustration is for reference only The layout of terminals on your TV may be different Ve recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter Sound from the built in speaker will be muted while the STV 250N Stereo Cable is connected to the camcord...

Page 40: ...en you play back 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 10 1 system Otherwise change the aspect ratio of the TV manually See TV TypejC PDFJ 94 for details ...

Page 41: ...ded Maximum recording time approximate figures IDI J 8 GB built in memory XP mode 1 hr 50 min SP mode 2 hr 45 min LP mode 5 hr 10 min Commercially available 16 GB memory card XP mode 3 hr 40 min SP mode 5 hr 30 min LP mode 10 hr 25 min Power supply rated 7 4 V DC battery pack 8 4 V DC compact power adapter Power consumption approximate 1 6 W SP mode AF on LCD normal brightness Maximum rated power ...

Page 42: ...e 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 abattery pack Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs ...

Page 43: ...n 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 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 0K CANO...

Page 44: ... 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 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 IN...

Page 45: ...rior finish of the Equipment media nor does it apply to Equipment purchased outside Canada If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive Canon Canada recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the event of afailure or other malfunction of such drive TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Equipment in its original carton box or equivalent properly packed...

Page 46: ...y questions call the Canon U S A Information Center toll free at 1 800 828 4040 USA only CANON CANADA INC 6390 Dixie Road Mississauga ON L5T 1P7 If you have any questions call the Canon Canada Information Genter toll free in Canada only at 1 800 QK CANON 1 800 652 2666 Si vous avez des questions veuillez telephoner 1 800 0K CANON 1 800 652 2666 sans frais au Canada seulement USA MexiCO CANADA ASIA...

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Page 48: ...te radio frequency energy and if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encoura...

Page 49: ...ning 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 equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of s...

Page 50: ...o qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 13 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the prod...

Page 51: ...ure the antenna is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connectio...

Page 52: ...replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 32 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that th...

Page 53: ...mbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG 2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY P...

Page 54: ...lly available memory cards 35 When pre recording is activated the camcorder starts recording video continuously into a temporary 3 second memory When you press the button the scene recorded will have started 3 seconds before you started shooting Video Snapshot 55 Image Stabilization 54 Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to your favorite background music Dynamic IS...

Page 55: ...ing the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 25 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 25 Operating Modes 27 Joystick and Joystick Guide 27 Using the Menus 30 First Time Settings 30 Setting the Date and Time 31 Changing the Language 31 Changing the Time Zone 32 Using a Memory Card 32 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 34 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 35 Selecting the Memory f...

Page 56: ... 51 Automatic Exposure and Special Scene Recording Programs 53 Automatic Backlight Correction 54 Advanced Image Stabilization 54 Pre Recording 55 Video Snapshot 56 Digital Effects 57 Manual Exposure Adjustment 58 Manual Focus Adjustment 59 White Balance 60 Image Effects 61 Mini Video Light 61 Self Timer 62 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 63 Playing Back Recordings Set to Background Music 66 ...

Page 57: ...Recordings on a Computer 85 Copying Movies to an External Video Recorder 86 Preparing Movies for the Web Additional Information 90 Appendix Menu Options Lists 90 FUNC Menu 92 Setup Menus 98 Onscreen Icons and Displays 102 Trouble 102 Troubleshooting 107 List of Messages 114 Do s and Don ts 114 Handling Precautions 118 Maintenance Others 119 Using the Camcorder Abroad 120 General Information 120 Ac...

Page 58: ...edures POINTS TO CHECK Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described Reference page number within this manual Text that applies only to the model 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 button to start record...

Page 59: ... not available For a detailed explanation refer to Operating Modes 25 The arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus refer to Using the Menus 27 For a concise summary of all available menu options and settings refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists 90 The names of most buttons and switches are indicated within a button frame For example FUNC ...

Page 60: ... and CD ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder XCA 570 Compact Power Adapter incl power cord BP 808 Battery PackW XIFC 300PCU S USB Cable STV 250N Stereo Video CableW Yellow Red White plugs XQuick Guide Installation Guide for PIXELA sW Software ...

Page 61: ...an use VideoBrowser for managing editing and playing back movies Instruction Manual Music Data CD ROM referred to in this manual as Camcorder Supplemental Disc Instruction Manual The full version instruction manual of the camcorder this PDF file 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 Th...

Page 62: ...ISP on screen display button 62 66 BATT INFO button 101 4 Speaker 43 5 AV OUT terminal 80 81 6 USB terminal 80 81 7 DC IN terminal 19 8 ACCESS indicator 38 73 9 Strap mount 22 A q Grip belt 22 A a Stereo microphone A s Mini video light 61 Right side view Front view Left side view ...

Page 63: ...23 A k FUNC button 28 90 A l play pause button 43 START STOP button 38 S q stop button 43 PLAYLIST button 46 S a VIDEO SNAP video snapshot button 55 S s camera play button 26 S d ON OFF CHG charge indicator Green On Orange Standby 41 Red Charging 19 S f Start Stop button 38 LCD panel Top view Back view ...

Page 64: ...ase latch S h Tripod socket 114 S j Memory card slot 34 S k Battery compartment 19 S l Battery compartment cover Memory card slot cover D q Serial number The serial number label is located on the battery compartment cover Bottom view ...

Page 65: ...time you use a battery pack fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is com pletely exhausted Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be displayed accurately For approximate charging times and recording playback times with a fully charged battery pack refer to Charging Recording and Playback Times 122 1 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the ...

Page 66: ... s DC IN terminal 7 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off If the camcorder was on the green ON OFF CHG indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder After a moment the ON OFF CHG indicator will start flashing in red battery pack charging The red ON OFF CHG indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged If the indicator flashes quickly refer to Troubleshooting 1...

Page 67: ... 40 C 32 F to 104 F charging will not start Do not connect to the camcorder s DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recom mended for use with this camcorder To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating do not con nect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those ...

Page 68: ...w to recycle this battery Preparing the Accessories Fasten the grip belt Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger and the button with your thumb To remove the grip belt 1 Lift the padded handgrip s flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad Pull the strap to remove it from the camcorder s front bracket 2 Pull the other end of the strap through the buckle ...

Page 69: ... panel 180 degrees toward the lens Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful when you wish to include your self in the picture when recording with the self timer NOTES About the LCD screen The screen is produced using extremely high pre cision manufacturing techniques with more than 99 99 of the pixels operating to specification Less than 0 01 of the pixels may occa sionally misfire or appe...

Page 70: ... hold pressed down for more than 2 seconds Repeat this action to switch the LCD backlight between off normal and on bright NOTES The LCD backlight does not affect the brightness of the recordings Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the bat tery pack You can further adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the LCD Brightness setting DISP ...

Page 71: ...ch back to mode In either mode you can record movies by pressing or take photos by pressing NOTES In mode menus cannot be accessed but the following settings can be changed in advance FUNC menu Recording mode of movies Operating mode Onscreen icon Operation Easy recording of movies and photos Recording of movies and photos while enjoying full access to the menus and advanced functions Start Stop P...

Page 72: ...tings to match special recording condi tions Playback Press the camera play button to switch the camcorder between camera recording mode and playback mode You can press when the cam corder is off to turn it on directly in playback mode NOTES When switching to playback mode the Movies index screen will be selected mode Use the tabs on the top of the screen to switch to mode to view photos 45 When s...

Page 73: ...k guide will minimize after 2 seconds When the joystick guide is minimized you can still adjust or turn on off the selected function you can also maximize the joystick guide to select another function or hide it altogether Using the Menus Many of the camcorder s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing In mode however menus cannot be accessed and except in a few cases most...

Page 74: ...ss Follow the additional operation guides that will appear on the screen such as the icon small arrows etc 4 Press to save the settings and close the menu You can press to close the menu at any time Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 1 Press 2 Select Menu and press to open the setup menus You can also hold pressed down for more than 1 second to open directly the setup menus screen 3 Select t...

Page 75: ...Preparations 29 6 Press You can press to close the menu at any time FUNC FUNC ...

Page 76: ...ES 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 the built in lithium battery 117 and set the time zone date and time again The date appears in a year month day format only in the first setup screen In subsequent screen displays the date and time will appear as ...

Page 77: ...egardless of the language selected Changing the Time Zone Change the time zone to match your location The default setting is New York To set the home time zone When you travel select the icon and select the time zone that matches the local time at your destination To adjust for daylight saving time select the area name marked with a Operating modes Menu Language Desired language FUNC FUNC Operatin...

Page 78: ...rds made by Panasonic Toshiba and SanDisk and SDXC memory cards made by Panasonic and Toshiba Depending on the memory card used it may not be possible to record movies NOTES About the SD Speed Class The SD Speed Class is a standard that indi cates the minimum guaranteed data transfer speed of SD SDHC SDXC memory cards When you buy a new memory card look for the Speed Class logo on the package Memo...

Page 79: ...ital recorders make sure the external device is SDXC compatible 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 Eye Fi cards This product is not guaranteed to support Eye Fi card functions including wireless transfer In case of an issue with an Eye Fi card ...

Page 80: ...the way into the memory card slot until it clicks 4 Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until you hear a click Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted To remove the memory card Push the memory card once to release it When the memory card springs out pull it all the way out IMPORTANT Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable Inse...

Page 81: ...ently in use Initializing the Memory Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time You can also initialize a memory card or the built in memory only to permanently delete all the recordings it con tains At the time of purchase the built in memory comes pre initial ized and contains music files for use as background music during playback 1 Power the camcorder usin...

Page 82: ...in memory will be restored after it is initialized 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 the music files from the MUSIC folder on the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the mem...

Page 83: ...f purchase Eye Fi cards contain the necessary network configuration software Be sure to install the software and complete the required configuration setup before you initialize the Eye Fi card prior to using it with this camcorder ...

Page 84: ...begin recording Press again to pause the recording When you have finished recording 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off 2 Turn off the camcorder 3 Close the LCD panel IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to the memory Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the...

Page 85: ...on the LCD backlight 24 or adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the LCD Bright ness setting Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode The camcorder offers 3 recording modes Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the memory Select XP mode for better movie quality select LP mode for longer recording times The following table gives approximate recording times...

Page 86: ...min Zoom Type Description and use Optical 37x The optical magnification ratio of the lens Used for recording movies only when Image Stabilizer is set to Dynamic or when Widescreen is set to Off and for recording photos Advanced 41x The camcorder processes the image beyond the range of the optical zoom to obtain a larger zoom without any deterioration in image quality Used for recording movies in a...

Page 87: ...record pause mode than when actually recording except when pre recording 54 is activated Quick Start Function When you close the LCD panel with the camcorder on the camcorder enters the standby mode In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about half the power used when recording saving energy when you are using a battery pack Additionally when you open the LCD panel the camcorder is ready to s...

Page 88: ...ashing while a menu is being dis played or while the PHOTO button is pressed down halfway The cam corder may also not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the memory card slot cover is open or when the battery charge is too low Check that the ON OFF CHG indicator changes to orange The camcorder will shut off if left in standby mode for 10 minutes regardless of the Power Saving Mode ...

Page 89: ...ene 3 Press to begin the playback Playback will start from the scene selected and continue until the end of the last scene recorded To pause stop the playback 1 During playback open the joystick guide 2 Select to pause the playback or to stop the playback 3 You can also use the and buttons on the LCD panel To adjust the volume 1 During playback open the joystick guide 2 Select the top row 3 Adjust...

Page 90: ... Special playback modes To enter the special playback modes use the joystick guide There is no sound during the special playback modes Fast playback Perform the following operation during normal playback Repeat to increase the playback speed to approximately 5x 15x 60x the normal speed Open the joystick guide Select the bottom row Push the joystick toward or Slow playback Perform the following ope...

Page 91: ...anding etc in the playback picture The speed indicated on the screen is approximate Selecting what Recordings to Play Back From the index screen you can use the tabs on the top of the screen to select whether to play back your original movies or photos Addi tionally you can switch to index screens that contain only certain types of scenes such as the Playlist or Video Snapshot index screen or swit...

Page 92: ...to play back the scenes you added to the playlist 67 In the original Movies index screen press NOTES You can press both and to open the Playlist Video Snapshot index screen that contains only those video snapshot scenes that were also added to the playlist Searching for Scenes From the Movies index screen you can search for recordings you made on a particular date for example to find all the movie...

Page 93: ...index screen The orange selection frame will appear on the first scene recorded on the selected date NOTES You can change on what day to start the week for the calendar display with the Calendar Start Day setting You can press to return to the index screen at any time Selecting from the List of Recordings 1 Open the Movies or Video Snapshot index screen You can select the original movies in the bu...

Page 94: ...This way you can easily delete recordings copy recordings to the memory card only or add a number of scenes to the playlist 1 Open the Movies Video Snapshot or Photos index screen You can select the original movies or photos in the built in memory or on the memory card 2 Open the selection screen The selection screen appears 3 Move between the scenes or photos in the index screen and press to sele...

Page 95: ...ace on the memory See also Deleting Scenes from the Playlist 68 1 Open the Movies or Video Snapshot index screen You can select the original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card To select in advance multiple scenes to delete refer to Pre selecting Recordings from the Index Screen 48 2 Select the scene you want to delete or a scene recorded on the date you want to delete This step is...

Page 96: ... disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode NOTES Deleting an original scene from the Movies or Video Snapshot index screen also deletes that scene from the playlist To delete all movies and make all recordable space available again you may prefer to initialize the memory 35 All Scenes Deletes all the scenes All Scenes this date Deletes all t...

Page 97: ...u use the Programmed AE recording program the cam corder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject Special Scene Recording Programs Select a Special Scene recording program to easily make recordings in a variety of situations by letting the camcorder take control of vari ous settings Options Default value Operating modes Portrait The camcor...

Page 98: ...t the subject being underexposed Beach To record on a sunny beach with out the subject being underexposed Sunset To record sunsets in vibrant col ors Night Scene To record nightscapes with lower noise Low Light To record in low light situations Spotlight To record spotlit scenes Fireworks To record fireworks ...

Page 99: ...e screen Autofocus may not work 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 When you take photos slower shutter speeds are used so blur is more likely to occur Stabilize the camcorder for example by mounting it on a tripod Automatic Backlight Correction When shooting subjects with a ...

Page 100: ...ot appear natural select Standard or Off Pre Recording The camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording Operating modes Dynamic Compensates for a higher degree of camcorder shake such as when shooting while walking and is more effec tive as the zo...

Page 101: ...of the following actions will deactivate the pre recording function Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 5 minutes Pressing or Closing the LCD panel to set the camcorder to standby mode Video Snapshot Record a series of short scenes Play your video snapshot scenes set to your favorite music 63 to create your own fun music video You will be surprised how by changing the background music ...

Page 102: ...Video snapshot is deactivated if the camcorder is switched to playback mode Digital Effects You can preview the digital effect on the screen The icon of the selected digital effect appears Options Default value Operating modes Digital Effect Off Select this setting when you do not intend to use the digital effects Fade Trigger Wipe Select one of the faders to begin or end a scene with a fade from ...

Page 103: ... Activate the selected effect while recording or in record pause mode For photos Activate the selected effect and then press to record the photo NOTES When you apply a fader not only the picture but also the sound will fade in or out When you apply an effect the sound will be recorded normally Faders cannot be used when recording video snapshot scenes or when pre recording is activated Manual Expo...

Page 104: ...ange 3 Adjust the the brightness of the image as required then hide the joystick guide The exposure adjustment indicator will change to white and the selected exposure will be locked During exposure lock press twice to return the camcorder to automatic exposure NOTES If the recording program is changed during exposure lock the cam corder will return to automatic exposure Manual Focus Adjustment Au...

Page 105: ...d focus will be locked During focus lock press twice to return the camcorder to autofocus White Balance The white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects will always look truly white in your recordings POINTS TO CHECK Set the recording program to Programmed AE When you select Custom WB do not press and continue instead wit...

Page 106: ...esults 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 Image Effects You can use the image effects to change the color saturation and con trast to record movies and photos with special color effects POINTS TO CHECK Set the recording program to Programmed AE Automatic The camcorder...

Page 107: ...ecords with no image enhancing effects Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation Neutral Tones down the contrast and color saturation Soft Skin Detail Softens the details in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance To obtain the best effect use this setting when recording a person in close up Note that areas similar to the skin color may lack in detail Image Effect Off Desir...

Page 108: ...sing the LCD panel to set the camcorder to standby mode Selecting the Playback Starting Point If you have a very long scene you may want to start playing back the scene from a certain point You can use the movie timeline to break the scene to segments at fixed time inter vals ranging from 6 seconds to 6 min utes 1 Open the Movies or Playlist index screen You can select the original movies or playl...

Page 109: ...Playing Back Recordings Set to Background Music You can play back video snapshot scenes scenes in the playlist and photo slideshows set to background music instead of the original sound using one of the supplied tracks Using a Supplied Music Track as Background Music The supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc contains three music tracks you can use as background music The music files come pre instal...

Page 110: ...otos index screen You can select the recordings in the built in memory or on the memory card 2 Open the list of background music tracks 3 Select a music track and press twice Before pressing you can press to listen to the track you selected Press again to stop the playback Select Off to play back scenes with their original sound or to play back slideshows without any music 4 Back in the index scre...

Page 111: ...in the built in memory will be restored after it is initialized 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 the music files from the MUSIC folder on the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Di...

Page 112: ...the icons and displays that appears automat ically but will not remove onscreen displays that were turned on manually for example onscreen markers or the joystick guide Operating modes About the Data Code With every scene or photo recorded the camcorder keeps a data code date time of recording information about the camera setup etc In mode the recording date and time are displayed on the bottom ba...

Page 113: ...ne recorded on the date you want to add to the playlist 3 Add the scenes to the playlist When the operation is completed Scene s added to the playlist will be displayed Scenes are added to the playlist on the same memory they are recorded on To check the playlist press Options Operating modes All Scenes this date Adds to the playlist all the scenes that were recorded on the same day as the selecte...

Page 114: ... the respective memory 2 Select the scene you want to delete This step is not necessary to delete all scenes 3 Delete the scene If you selected All Scenes you can press to interrupt the operation while it is in progress Some scenes will be deleted nevertheless Options Moving Scenes in the Playlist Move the scenes in the playlist to play them back in the order of your choice 1 Open the Playlist or ...

Page 115: ...e scene you want to divide 3 Press select Divide and press The scene selected will start playing back Pause the playback at the point where you want to divide the scene You can use the following icons to bring the scene to a precise point Search fast playback backward forward Skip to the beginning end of the current scene Pause playback Resume playback Stop playback cancel Frame backward forward d...

Page 116: ...enes that are too short less than 3 seconds Scenes that were edited using the supplied PIXELA s software and were then written back to the memory Scenes cannot be divided within 2 seconds from the beginning or the end of the scene Copying Scenes to a Memory Card You can copy original movies or the entire playlist only from the built in memory to the corresponding location on the memory card See Co...

Page 117: ...ermanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode All Scenes Copies all the scenes to the memory card All Scenes this date Copies to the memory card all the scenes that were recorded on the same day as the selected scene This Scene Copies to the memory card only the scene marked with t...

Page 118: ... following cases you will not be able to copy recordings to the memory card If the memory card slot is open If the LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent writing If there is no memory card in the memory card slot ...

Page 119: ... 35 2 Press halfway Once the focus is automatically adjusted the onscreen icon will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear 3 Press fully The ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disc...

Page 120: ...10 x 14 8 cm 4 x 6 in At the above photo size and quality a 1 GB memory card can hold approximately 1 885 photos However the actual number of photos that can be recorded will vary depending on the subject and shooting conditions Viewing Photos 1 Press 2 Open the Photos index screen You can select the photos in the built in memory or on the memory card 3 Select a photo Move the orange selection fra...

Page 121: ...d press 3 Select Jump 10 photos or Jump 100 photos 4 Jump the number of photos selected and press IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode The following ima...

Page 122: ...ected music track You can adjust the volume during the slideshow playback Hide the joystick guide if necessary Press to stop the slideshow Deleting Photos You can delete those photos that you are not interested in keeping Deleting a Single Photo 1 In single photo view select the photo you want to delete 2 Open the joystick guide 3 Select the icon and press 4 Select Yes and press Using the FUNC Men...

Page 123: ... 3 Delete the photos If you selected an option other than This Photo you can press to interrupt the operation while it is in progress Some photos will be deleted nevertheless Options IMPORTANT Be careful when deleting photos Deleted photos cannot be recovered Photos that were protected with other devices cannot be deleted with this camcorder All Photos Deletes all the photos This Photo Deletes onl...

Page 124: ...oward T to return to single photo view 2 Open the photo selection screen Copy appears on the screen 3 Select the photo you want to copy and press 4 Select Yes and press to copy the photo 5 Repeat steps 3 4 to copy additional photos or press twice to close the menu Copying Photos from the Index Screen 1 Open the Photos index screen of the photos recorded in the built in memory Select the tab under ...

Page 125: ...etwork Always verify that Eye Fi cards have been approved in the country region of use See also Using an Eye Fi card 88 NOTES In the following cases you will not be able to copy recordings to the memory card If the memory card slot is open If the LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent writing If there is no memory card in the memory card slot If there is not enough space on the memory ca...

Page 126: ...llowing connection diagrams the left side shows the terminals on the camcorder and the right side shows for reference only an example of terminals on a connected device 1 USB Terminal Access Open the LCD panel 2 AV OUT Terminal Access Open the LCD panel 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 connect...

Page 127: ...onnection 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 TV Type according to the TV set widescreen or 4 3 if the TV cannot automatically detect and change the aspect ratio 1 Red White Yellow STV 250N Stereo Video Cable supplied Connection USB Type Digital data con...

Page 128: ... the TV select as the video input the same terminal to which you connected 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 We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter When you play back your 16 9 movies on standard TV sets with a 4 3 aspect ratio the TV set will switch autom...

Page 129: ...the Installation Guide supplied leaflet and follow the instruc tions in the Software Guide PDF file to install the supplied PIXELA s software Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer 1 Turn on the camcorder and set it to or mode We recommend powering 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 sav...

Page 130: ...e camcorder will appear as a new device or drive for example Canon FS40 Use the program of your choice or the standard application built into your computer s operating system to transfer or copy your photos to the computer Windows 7 Vista Your photos can be found under Canon FS40 Removable Storage DCIM xxxCANON where xxx is a folder number between 101 and 998 Windows XP Your photos can be found un...

Page 131: ...cam corder or computer Doing so may result in scenes that cannot be played back on the camcorder NOTES Refer also to the computer s instruction manual Depending on the number of photos on the memory card Windows 2 500 photos or more Macintosh 1 000 photos or more you may not be able to transfer photos to a computer Try using a card reader Always use the computer s Safely Remove Hardware function W...

Page 132: ...mpact power adapter Preparing Movies for the Web You can convert your movies into MPEG files that you can easily upload to your favorite video sharing Web sites Create the MPEG files in the camcorder and then connect the camcorder to a computer and use the supplied PIXELA s software to upload your videos to the Web Installing the Supplied Software Refer to the Installation Guide supplied leaflet a...

Page 133: ... USB cable Connection 81 On the computer Depending on the software you chose to install Transfer Utility SD or VideoBrowser SD will start up automatically 9 Computer Click Web upload Transfer Utility SD or VideoBrowser SD and continue the operation following the software s indications For details about using the software click Help Transfer Utility SD or VideoBrowser SD to open the Software Guide ...

Page 134: ... refer to Eye Fi s homepage and the instruction manual of the Eye Fi card Please read the IMPORTANT section before using an Eye Fi card 1 Insert your Eye Fi card in the camcorder and make sure there is sufficient available space on the card 2 Convert the desired movie 86 When the conversion is completed press If you are within the range of a configured network the wireless transfer will start auto...

Page 135: ...the effective usage time of the battery pack You can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed While files are being uploaded the camcorder s automatic power off function will be disabled The ACCESS indicator may flash periodically while the Eye Fi card is in use Wireless transfer is available only in playback mode Any wireless trans fer in progre...

Page 136: ...ns without a refer ence page are explained after the tables Menu options in boldface indicate default values FUNC Menu FUNC Menu Mode For movies only Setup Menus Menu item Setting options Recording programs Programmed AE 51 Portrait Sports Snow Beach Sunset Night Scene Low Light Spotlight Fireworks White balance Automatic Daylight Tungsten Custom WB 59 Image effects Image Effect Off Vivid Neutral ...

Page 137: ...Scenes All Scenes this date This Scene Selected Scenes z z 70 Playlist z Add to Playlist All Scenes this date This Scene Selected Scenes z z 67 Divide z2 69 Move z 68 Delete All Scenes All Scenes this date This Scene Selected Scenes z z 49 All Scenes This Scene z 68 Scene Search Calendar Screen Date Selection z z 46 Menu Open the setup menus z z z 28 Menu item Photos index screen Single photo view...

Page 138: ...th normal aspect ratio 4 3 change the TV Type setting accordingly The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the cam corder to mode Video Snapshot Length Selects the length of video snapshot scenes Onscreen Markers You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the screen Use the markers as a reference to make sure your subject is framed correctly vertically and or h...

Page 139: ...mode If a trailing afterimage appears set the slow shutter to Off If camcorder shake warning appears we recommend stabilizing the camcorder for example by mounting it on a tripod Wind Screen The camcorder automatically reduces the background 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 w...

Page 140: ... TV in order to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio Normal TV TV sets with 4 3 aspect ratio Wide TV TV sets with 16 9 aspect ratio When the TV type is set to Normal TV during the playback of video originally recorded with an aspect ratio of 16 9 the picture will not be displayed fullscreen Speaker Volume Adjust the volume of the playback You can also adjust the volume using...

Page 141: ...will shut off after the time selected for the Quick Start setting Quick Start Select whether to activate the Quick Start function 41 when you close the LCD panel in a recording mode and the length of time after which the camcorder will end the standby mode and shut off automatically Photo Numbering Select the photo numbering method to be used on a new memory card Photos are automatically assigned ...

Page 142: ...indicates the name and location of the file on the memory card For example the file name of a photo numbered 101 0107 is IMG_0107 JPG stored under the folder DCIM 101CANON Firmware You can verify the current version of the camcorder s firm ware This menu option is usually unavailable Language and Date Time Setup Menu item Setting options Language Dansk Deutsch English Español Français Italiano Mag...

Page 143: ...ording Estimated figures about available movie recording time and available number of photos are approximate and based on the recording mode currently in use The total space for the built in memory may be less than the capacity listed in Specifications 124 In the Memory Card Info screen you can verify also the Speed Class of the memory card Battery Info Displays a screen where you can verify the b...

Page 144: ...58 8 Automatic backlight correction 53 9 Pre recording 54 A q Memory operation 101 A a Remaining battery time 101 A s While recording during playback Scene counter hours minutes seconds In record pause mode Total number of scenes A d Remaining recording time On the memory card In the built in memory only A f Image stabilizer 54 A g Mini video light 61 A h Wind screen off 93 A j Flicker reduction 9...

Page 145: ...During Playback S q AF frame 73 S a Self timer 61 S s Number of available photos On the memory card In the built in memory only S d Camcorder shake warning 93 S f Focus and exposure lock 73 S g Data code 66 S h Eye Fi wireless communication 88 S j Scene number ...

Page 146: ...al Information Viewing Photos S k Protected photo mark photos on the memory card that were protected using another device S l Current photo Total number of photos D q Photo number 95 D a Date and time of recording ...

Page 147: ...display the charge status of a battery pack The Intelligent System will display the charge status as a percentage and the remaining recording time in minutes for 5 seconds If the battery pack is exhausted the battery information may not be displayed A d Remaining recording time When there is no more free space on the memory End built in memory only or End memory card will be displayed and the reco...

Page 148: ... charging it if it is above 40 C 104 F let the battery pack cool down before charging it Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 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 pack attached Such battery packs cannot be charged using this camcorder A noise can be heard from the compact power adapter A faint s...

Page 149: ... the subject Focus manually 58 The lens is dirty Clean the lens with a soft lens cleaning cloth 118 Never use tissue paper to clean the lens Changing between recording record pause playback takes longer than usual When the memory contains a large number of scenes some operations may take longer than usual Save your recordings 83 and initialize the memory 35 Movies or photos cannot be recorded prop...

Page 150: ...ord ing and deleting scenes fragmented memory Save your recordings 83 and initialize the memory card 35 Then transfer the music files first and only then write the video files back to the memory card Music tracks will not play back correctly if the connection was interrupted while transferring the music files Delete the music tracks and transfer the music files again The transfer rate of the memor...

Page 151: ...remaining charge of the battery pack is at least 50 of a full charge This is not a mal function The red ON OFF CHG indicator flashes very slowly one flash at 2 second intervals The temperature of the battery pack is outside the charging range If the battery pack s tem perature is below 0 C 32 F warm it before charging it if it is above 40 C 104 F let the battery pack cool down before charging it C...

Page 152: ...nnect it Memory Card and Accessories Cannot insert the memory card The memory card was not facing the correct direction Turn the memory card over and insert it Cannot record on the memory card The memory card is full Delete some recordings 49 76 to free some space or replace the memory card Initialize the memory card 35 when you use it with the camcorder for the first time The LOCK switch on the m...

Page 153: ... a computer Try using a card reader to transfer the pho tos on the memory card To transfer the photos in the built in memory copy them to the memory card in advance 78 List of Messages Accessing the memory card Do not remove the memory card You opened the memory card slot cover while the camcorder was accessing the memory card or the camcorder started accessing the memory card as you opened the me...

Page 154: ...ted to copy exceeds the available space on the memory card Delete some recordings on the memory card 49 76 or reduce the number of scenes to copy The memory card already contains the maximum number of scenes 3 999 scenes Delete some scenes 49 to free some space Cannot divide the scene Initialize only using the camcorder The scene could not be divided because the camcorder s internal scene manageme...

Page 155: ...t in memory There is a problem with the built in memory Save your recordings 83 and initialize the built in memory using the Complete Initialization option 35 If the problem persists contact a Canon Service Center Cannot record Check the memory card There is a problem with the memory card Save your recordings 83 and initialize the memory card using the Complete Initialization option 35 If the prob...

Page 156: ...ry 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 com puter s Safely Remove Hardware function to end the connection disconnect the USB cable power the camcorder using the compact power adapter and only then connect it to the com pute...

Page 157: ...K switch on the memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure Change the posi tion of the LOCK switch Memory card writing error Attempt recovering 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 on the memory card Select Recover to try to recover the recordings If you removed the memory card ...

Page 158: ...at were protected edited with other devices cannot be 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 the memory card Some Web movies could not be deleted One or more MPEG files may have been accessed and protected using the computer Such files cannot be deleted using the camcorder...

Page 159: ...2 500 photos Windows or 1 000 photos Mac OS Disconnect the USB cable and restore the connection after a short while If a dialog box appeared on the computer screen close it Disconnect the USB cable and restore the connection after a short while Unable to recognize the data You transferred data to the camcorder recorded using a video configuration that is not sup ported PAL or SECAM Unable to recov...

Page 160: ...der near strong electromagnetic fields such as above TVs near plasma TVs or mobile phones Do not point the lens at strong light sources Do not leave the cam corder pointed at a bright subject Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places The cam corder is not waterproof avoid also water mud or salt If any of the above should get into the camcorder it may damage the camcorder and or th...

Page 161: ...ft cloth Long term storage Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 C 86 F To extend the battery life of the battery pack discharge it completely before storing it Charge and discharge all your battery packs fully at least once a year Remaining battery time If the remaining battery time displayed is not correct charge the battery pack fully Still the correct time may no...

Page 162: ...rupted 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 temperature Do not disassemble bend drop or subject memory cards to shocks and d...

Page 163: ... for 24 hours with the camcorder off Disposal When you delete movies or initialize the memory only the file alloca tion table is altered and stored data is not physically erased Take the necessary precautions when you dispose of the camcorder or mem ory card for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of private data If giving the camcorder or memory card to another person initial...

Page 164: ...emper 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 sur faces Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected Contin ued use may damage the camcorder Condensation may form in the following cases When the camcorder is moved quickly from cold to warm p...

Page 165: ...er supply between 100 and 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Consult a Canon Service Center for informa tion 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 Caribbean islands except in French territories like Guadeloupe and Ma...

Page 166: ... not listed below are described in more detail in the following pages Availability differs from area to area 3 CA 570 Compact Power Adapter 7 IFC 300PCU S USB Cable 5 WS 20 Wrist Strap 8 Memory card 6 STV 250N Stereo Video Cable TV HDTV VCR DVD recorder Computer Card reader writer ...

Page 167: ...battery packs with camcorders and chargers compatible with Intelligent System 2 CG 800 Battery Charger Use the battery charger to charge the battery packs It plugs directly into a power outlet without a cable 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 ...

Page 168: ...te and vary according to recording mode and charging recording or playback conditions The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold surroundings when using the brighter screen settings etc Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start stop zooming and power on off 4 SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments...

Page 169: ... Video Cable 3067A002AA D82 0590 002 Optional Accessories CG 800 Battery Charger 2590B002AA WS 20 Wrist Strap 3118A002AA SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case 9389A001AA IFC 300PCU USB Cable 6906A001AA 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 170: ...able 16 GB memory card XP mode 3 hr 40 min SP mode 5 hr 30 min LP mode 10 hr 25 min Image Sensor 1 6 inch CCD 680 000 pixels Effective pixels Movies 16 9 advanced zoom1 450 000 W 360 000 T 2 pixels 16 9 optical digital zoom3 360 000 pixels 4 3 movies4 340 000 pixels Photos 450 000 pixels 1 Image Stabilizer set to Off or Standard 2 W at full wide angle T at full telephoto 3 Image Stabilizer set to ...

Page 171: ... recording movies Terminals AV OUT Terminal 3 5 mm minijack output only 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 Power Others Power supply rated 7 4 V DC battery pack 8 4 V DC compact power adapter Power consumption 1 6 W SP mode AF on LCD normal brightness Maximum rated power consumption 8 7 W Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F ...

Page 172: ...ge 7 4 V DC Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Battery capacity 890 mAh typical 6 3 Wh 850 mAh minimum Dimensions 30 7 x 23 3 x 40 2 mm 1 2 x 0 92 x 1 6 in Weight 46 g 1 6 oz Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted The information in this manual is verified as of December 2010 Subject to change without notice ...

Page 173: ...llows Audio encoding Linear PCM Audio sampling 48 kHz 16 bits 2 channels Minimum length 1 second File extension WAV The music data is saved in the memory under the following folder structure In the built in memory CANON MY_MUSIC MUSIC_01 WAV to MUSIC_99 WAV MUSIC_01 WAV to MUSIC_99 WAV CANON PRIVATE MY_MUSIC On the memory card ...

Page 174: ...es 70 Photos 78 D Data code 66 94 Date and time 30 Date format 97 Daylight saving time 31 Time zone 31 Deleting Movies 49 68 Photos 76 Digital effects 56 Dividing scenes 69 E Error messages 107 Eye Fi card 88 F Fireworks recording program 52 Flicker reduction 93 FUNC menu 28 90 I Image effects 60 Image stabilizer 54 Index screen 45 Initializing the memory 35 J Joystick 27 Joystick guide 27 L Langu...

Page 175: ...erring to a computer 83 Using external video recorders 85 Searching scenes by date 46 Selecting the memory for playback 45 for recording 35 Self timer 61 Serial number 18 Setup menus 28 92 Slideshow 76 Snow recording program 52 Special Scene recording programs 51 Sports recording program 52 Spotlight recording program 52 Sunset recording program 52 T Telephoto 40 Timeline 62 Tripod 114 Troubleshoo...

Page 176: ...ive 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...

Page 177: ...D CAUSING 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 LIMITA...

Page 178: ... finish of the Equipment media nor does it apply to Equipment purchased outside Canada If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive Canon Canada recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the event of a failure or other malfunction of such drive TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Equipment in its original carton box or equivalent properly packed fu...

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Page 181: ...VideoBrowser or Transfer Utility Software Guide a PDF file in the Manual English folder of the respective software CD ROM See What you can do with Transfer Ut lityMdeo Browserfor available options and System reqUIrements for the system requirements before deciding which software to install Adobe Reader 6 orlater is required to view the PDF file Installing the software See Installation in the Video...

Page 182: ...Transfer music files background music to a memory card Library Organize your video files by date or event Edit movies Create discs from your movies Convert movies to other formats for example to take them with you on your portable media player En 03 The icons on the left correspond to the buttons on VideoBrowser s menu panel ...

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