Canon LEGRIA HF M300 Instruction Manual Download

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PUB. DIE-0399-000

HD Camcorder

Instruction Manual

Summary of Contents for LEGRIA HF M300

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Page 2: ...AINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE To reduce the risk of electric shock do not expose this product to dripping or splashing The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accident While using the compact power adapter do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth and do not place it in confined narr...

Page 3: ...tes and or other countries Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries x v Colour and the x v Colour logo are trademarks HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation Manufactured under licen...

Page 4: ...in memory or on commercially available memory cards 0 33 The built in memory almost full Use the memory card slot to keep on recording video without interruption 0 36 1 1 080 lines 3g 1 Full HD 1080 refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high definition video composed of 1 080 vertical pixels scanning lines 2 Video is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to MXP or FXP...

Page 5: ...o your favorite background music Face Detection 0 63 Image Stabilization The camcorder automatically detects people s faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for beautiful results Dynamic IS 0 61 compensates for camcorder shake when you shoot video while walking Powered IS 0 62 will produce stable shots when you zoom in on distant subjects full telephoto Just point the camcorder...

Page 6: ...ings 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 0 126 131 High Definition Standard DVDs Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE 0 123 130 4 Refer to the instruction manual of the device Depending on the device used cor rect playback may not be possible even if the device is...

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Page 8: ...Brightness of the LCD Screen 26 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 26 Using the Touch Screen 27 Operating Modes 28 Using the Menus 31 First Time Settings 31 Setting the Date and Time 32 Changing the Language 32 Changing the Time Zone 33 Using a Memory Card 33 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 35 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 35 b Selecting the Memory for the Recordings 36 b R...

Page 9: ...nes 55 Advanced Functions 55 Shooting Video in y Manual Mode 56 Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode 57 Special Scene Recording Programs 60 Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings 61 Advanced Image Stabilization 62 Pre Recording 63 Face Detection 65 Touch Track 65 Video Snapshot 66 Digital Effects 67 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture 70 Manual Exposure Adjustment ...

Page 10: ... and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie 94 Dividing Scenes Photos 96 Basic Playback 96 Viewing Photos 98 Deleting Photos 100 Additional Functions 100 Taking Photos in y Manual Mode 101 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 103 Flash 104 Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 106 Taking Photos while Recording Movies Simultaneous Recording 107 Light Metering Mode 108 Slideshow 108 Magnify...

Page 11: ...n Discs DVD 129 Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder 130 b Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites Additional Information 136 Appendix Menu Options Lists 136 FUNC Panel 140 Setup Menus 152 Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays 157 Trouble 157 Troubleshooting 164 List of Messages 173 Do s and Don ts 173 Handling Precautions 178 Maintenance Others 179 Using the Camcorder Abroad 180 Ge...

Page 12: ...nts regarding the function described 0 Reference page number within this manual r Refer to the Photo Application Instruction Manual included as a PDF file in the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc b 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 r...

Page 13: ...n recording photos Turning off the camcorder Operating modes FUNC 8 MENU 8 8 8 Self Timer 8 A On n 8 a 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 Opera...

Page 14: ...essories are supplied with the camcorder CA 570 Compact Power Adapter incl power cord BP 808 Battery Pack WL D89 Wireless Controller incl CR2025 lithium button battery STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow Red White plugs CTC 100 S Component Cable Red Green Blue plugs IFC 300PCU USB Cable Quick Guide ...

Page 15: ...o Applications Ver 34 Music Data Disc CD ROM referred in the manual as the Camcorder Supplemental Disc Contains the following components Full version instruction manual of the camcorder this PDF file Photo Application Software for saving managing and printing photos Music files that can be used as background music during playback The CD ROM includes the instruction manual of the software on PDF fi...

Page 16: ...AV OUT terminal 0 116 118 X headphones terminal 0 79 7 BATTERY RELEASE switch 0 20 8 ACCESS indicator 0 39 55 100 9 Strap mount 0 23 A q COMPONENT OUT terminal 0 116 118 A a USB terminal 0 116 119 A s HDMI OUT terminal 0 116 117 A d Grip belt 0 23 A f Instant AF sensor 0 141 A g Stereo microphone 0 78 A h Mini video light 0 75 A j Flash 0 103 Left side view Front view Right side view ...

Page 17: ...napshot button 0 65 S d POWER button S f ON OFF CHG charge indicator Green ON Orange Standby 0 44 Red Charging 0 19 S g Remote sensor 0 22 S h LCD touch screen 0 24 26 S j POWERED IS button 0 62 WEB button 0 130 S k Battery attachment unit 0 19 S l START STOP button 0 39 55 D q DC IN terminal 0 19 b only LCD panel Top view Back view ...

Page 18: ...ndex selection button 0 49 Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to switch between shooting and playback mode 3 MENU button 0 29 140 4 DISP onscreen display button 0 89 5 SET button 6 B stop button 0 46 7 PHOTO button 0 39 100 8 Zoom buttons 0 43 9 Navigation buttons Z O y A A q A C play pause button 0 46 Bottom view ...

Page 19: ...Charge the battery pack before use For approximate charging times and recording playback times with a fully charged battery pack refer to Charging Times 0 182 and Recording and Playback Times 0 182 1 Connect the power 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 cam...

Page 20: ...old it pressed down 2 Slide the battery pack down and then pull it out IMPORTANT Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the com pact power adapter After pressing x to turn off the camcorder important data is updated in the memory Be sure to wait until the green ON OFF CHG indicator goes out We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 C and 30 C Outside the ...

Page 21: ...NOTES The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off If remaining battery time is an issue you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be con sumed Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally Therefore charge them on the day of use or the day before to ensure a full charge We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 ...

Page 22: ...e lithium button battery with the side facing up 3 Insert the battery holder To use the wireless controller Point the wireless controller at the camcorder s remote sensor when you press the buttons You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller from the front of the camcorder NOTES The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under stron...

Page 23: ...ur index finger and the g button with your thumb To remove the grip belt 1 Lift the padded handgrip s flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad 2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the camcorder then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder ...

Page 24: ... Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful in the following cases To inclu...

Page 25: ...to use the LCD screen Turn on the LCD backlight to make it brighter With the camcorder on hold h 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 br...

Page 26: ...to select it and have the camcorder choose the optimal settings Drag Swipe your finger up and down or left and right across the screen to scroll menus to browse through index screen pages or to adjust slider controls for example to adjust the volume IMPORTANT The camcorder uses a pressure sensitive touch screen Press firmly when using touch operations In the following cases you may not be able to ...

Page 27: ...g mode and playback mode The playback mode you switch into depends on the initial recording mode You can press S when the camcorder is off to turn it on directly in playback mode Operating mode Mode switch Onscreen icon Operation Dual Shot Record video and take photos easily letting the camcorder take care of all the settings Great for beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with detailed ca...

Page 28: ...ilable menu options and settings refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists 0 136 The FUNC Panel and Edit Panel In and mode the FUNC panel shows a convenient over view of frequently used shooting functions Touch 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 along the scroll bar to find the control button of the desire...

Page 29: ...open the setup menus You can also press u on the wireless controller to open the setup menus 3 Touch the tab of the desired menu 4 Drag your finger up and down along the scroll bar to bring the setting you want to change into the orange selection bar Menu items not available appear grayed out 5 When the desired menu item is in the orange bar touch inside the frame on the right 6 Touch the desired ...

Page 30: ...all font size is used in menu screens so you can see the options currently selected You can enlarge the font size by setting 6 8 Font Size to A Large but only the icons of the currently selected options will appear on the screen ...

Page 31: ...way 4 Touch Y M D M D Y or D M Y to select the date format you prefer 5 Touch 24H to use 24 hour clock or leave this control unchecked to use 12 hour clock AM PM 6 Touch OK to start the clock and close the setup screen NOTES 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 ...

Page 32: ...e Zone Change the time zone to match your location The default setting is Paris 1 Open the Time Zone DST screen 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 ...

Page 33: ...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 We recommend using memory cards rated ...

Page 34: ...ital recorders make sure the external device is SDXC compat ible 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 35: ...losed 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 Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a mal function of the camcorder Be sure to insert the memory card as described in step ...

Page 36: ...ate standard DVDs b Relay Recording of Movies You can activate the relay recording so if the built in memory becomes full while recording movies the recording will continue uninterrupted on the memory card 1 Insert a memory card that contains no video recordings into the camcorder 2 Activate the relay recording The approximate available recording time will now reflect the combined space in the bui...

Page 37: ...so initialize a memory card or the built in memory b only to permanently delete all the recordings it contains b At the time of purchase the built in memory comes pre initial ized and contains music files for use as background music during play back 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until the initialization is complet...

Page 38: ...amcorder Supplemental Disc to the card b The music files that come pre installed in the built in memory will be restored after it is initialized Windows users Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE to transfer music files from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to a memory card connected to the computer For details refer to the ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide PDF file Mac OS users Use Find...

Page 39: ...hot Mode 1 Set the mode switch to 5 2 Turn on the camcorder b By default movies and photos are recorded in the built in memory You can select the memory that will be used to record movies and photos 0 35 Please read the IMPORTANT section 0 41 before using an Eye Fi card To record video Press g to begin recording Press g again to pause the recording To take photos 1 Press j halfway Once the focus i...

Page 40: ...ection 0 63 to get beautiful shots of people every time tracking the subject even if the person moves Touch Track 0 65 to track other moving subjects keeping them in focus and using the best settings to record them About the Smart AUTO mode When shooting in mode the camcorder will automatically detect certain characteristics of the subject background lighting conditions etc It will then adjust var...

Page 41: ... not change the camcorder s operating mode Smart AUTO icons The icon in parentheses appears under backlight conditions Background color of the icon Bright grey Blue skies light blue Vivid colors green red Sunsets orange Subject People stationary People moving Subjects other than people such as landscapes Close objects Background color of the icon Dark dark blue Subject Spotlight Night scene People...

Page 42: ...D backlight 0 25 or adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the 6 8 LCD Bright ness setting When taking photos If the subject is not suitable for autofocus h turns yellow Set the camcorder to mode and adjust the focus manually 0 71 When the subject is too bright Overexp will flash on the screen In such case use the optional FS H37U ND filter Under certain conditions the Smart AUTO icon that a...

Page 43: ... can use the advanced zoom to magnify the image up to 18x Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless Controller Move the zoom lever toward Q wide angle to zoom out Move it toward P telephoto to zoom in By default the zoom lever operates 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 Using the Touch Screen s Zoom Con...

Page 44: ...in record pause mode than when actually recording except when pre recording 0 62 is activated See Specifications 0 188 for notes about this function when the recording program is set to r Underwater or s Surface 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 1 3 the power used when reco...

Page 45: ...e 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 About standby mode and auto power off The camcorder will power off automatically if left in standby mode for 10 minutes Press x to turn on the camcorder You can select the length of time until shut off or turn off the Quick Start function altogether with the 68 Power Sav...

Page 46: ...t Mode 0 39 Basic Playback Playing Back the Video 1 Press S You can also press and hold B on the wireless controller for more than 2 seconds to switch between shooting and playback mode 2 Open the Original index screen if it is not displayed 3 Look for the scene you want to play back Move the zoom lever toward Q to show 15 scenes per page move it toward P to show 6 scenes per page Operating modes ...

Page 47: ...r left for the next index page D Drag your finger right for the previous index page E Select a different index screen to read different content or from a different memory b only 0 49 F Scene s timeline 0 84 and recording information G Narrow down the scenes shown in the index screen 0 52 While browsing through index pages a scroll bar will appear at the bottom of the screen for a few seconds When ...

Page 48: ...rols F Fast playback backward G Jump to the next scene H Fast playback forward Touch several times to increase the playback speed to approxi mately 5x 15x 60x the normal speed During fast playback touch anywhere on the screen to return to normal playback A Resume playback B Slow playback backward C Slow playback forward Touch several times to increase the playback speed 1 8 1 4 the normal speed Du...

Page 49: ...layback between scenes During fast slow playback you may notice some anomalies blocky video artifacts banding etc in the playback picture The speed indicated on the screen is approximate Slow reverse playback will look the same as continuous frame reverse The Index Selection Screen Selecting the Content to Play Back From the index selection screen you can select the content you want to play back o...

Page 50: ... section 0 51 Photos Display the photo index screen SD Scenes b Only when the memory card is selected Scenes that were converted to standard definition to upload them to the Web 0 130 or to create standard DVD discs 0 126 Touch SD Scenes and then For Web MPEG 2 or For DVD SD VIDEO as necessary Video Snapshot To display only video snapshot scenes Touch this control button first and then Original or...

Page 51: ...play the controls then touch Q to open the Photos index screen A Drag your finger up and down to browse through the scenes recorded in the displayed date B Drag your finger left to go to the next date with record ings C Touch the scene in the front to play it back D Currently selected recording date E Drag your finger right to go to the previous date with recordings F Current scene Total number of...

Page 52: ...tection 0 63 and in which people s faces were detected 1 Open the Original index screen if it is not displayed 2 Narrow down the scenes shown o Faces appears instead of All Scenes To show all scenes again touch y o Faces and then All Scenes Showing Only Scenes Recorded on a Specific Date This will narrow down the scenes shown in the Original or Video Snapshot Original index screen leaving only sce...

Page 53: ...with the 6 8 Calendar Start Day setting Deleting Scenes You can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping Deleting scenes allows you also to free up space on the memory See also Deleting Scenes from the Playlist 0 91 1 Open the index screen that contains the scenes you want to delete Original or Video Snapshot Original index screen To delete all the scenes recorded on a specific d...

Page 54: ...l scenes cannot be recovered Save copies of important scenes before deleting them 0 123 Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing while scenes are being deleted Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode NOTES Deleting a scene from the Original index screen als...

Page 55: ...vies are recorded in the built in memory You can select the memory that will be used to record movies 0 35 3 Press g to begin recording Press g again to pause the recording 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 po...

Page 56: ...ding time available on the memory Select MXP or FXP mode for better movie quality select LP mode for longer recording times The following table gives approximate recording times NOTES The camcorder uses a variable bit rate VBR to encode video so the actual recording times will vary depending on the content of the scenes The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the cam corder to ...

Page 57: ... time of purchase the built in memory contains about 75 MB of music files Recording mode MXP1 FXP1 XP SP LP Memory 4 GB Memory card 20 min 30 min 40 min 1 hr 10 min 1 hr 30 min 8 GB Memory card b Built in memory2 40 min 1 hr 1 hr 25 min 2 hr 20 min 3 hr 16 GB Memory card 1 hr 25 min 2 hr 5 min 2 hr 50 min 4 hr 45 min 6 hr 5 min 32 GB Memory card 2 hr 55 min 4 hr 10 min 5 hr 45 min 9 hr 35 min 12 h...

Page 58: ...noise ISnow To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed JBeach To record on a sunny beach without the subject being underexposed KSunset To record sunsets in vibrant colors p Low Light To record in low light situations LSpotlight To record spotlit scenes MFireworks To record fireworks ...

Page 59: ...g we recommend using a tripod In mode slower shutter speeds are used so blur is more likely to occur Stabilize the camcorder for example by mounting it on a tripod r Underwater s Surface Use these recording programs when making recordings while the camcorder is in the optional WP V2 Waterproof Case The r Underwater recording program is for making recordings underwater When using underwater lightin...

Page 60: ...e camcorder may focus on the accessory In such case move the zoom lever toward P to focus on the subject See Specifications 0 188 for additional notes about the r Underwater and s Surface recording programs Underwater is a unique environment that is ever changing depending on factors such as the weather and water conditions In addition water absorbs red light which causes objects to appear bluer a...

Page 61: ...hake such as when shooting while walk ing and is more effective as the zoom approaches full wide angle Q Standard Q On Compensates for a lower degree of camcorder shake such as when shooting while remaining sta tionary and is suitable for shooting natural looking scenes Use this setting when recording movies with the optional Wide con verter or Tele converter j Off Use this setting when the camcor...

Page 62: ... This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording Powered IS When shooting video you can use Powered IS to make the image stabilization even more powerful Powered IS is most effective when you are stationary and zooming in on far subjects using high zoom ratios the more you approach the telephoto end Holding the LCD panel with your left hand will add to the stabili...

Page 63: ...l deactivate the pre recording function Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 5 minutes Pressing S or z Changing the position of the mode switch Changing the camcorder s operating mode Setting the camcorder to standby mode Changing any of the setup menu settings or changing the following settings in the FUNC panel Rec Programs White Balance AGC Limit Digital Effect or Image Stabilizer Fa...

Page 64: ...ze the camcorder s settings for that person NOTES The camcorder may mistakenly detect the faces of non human sub jects In such case turn face detection off In certain cases faces may not be detected correctly Typical examples include Faces extremely small large dark or bright in relation to the overall picture Faces turned to the side at a diagonal or partially hidden Face detection cannot be used...

Page 65: ...remove the frame and cancel the tracking NOTES In certain cases Touch Track may not be able to track the subject Typical examples include Subjects extremely small or large in relation to the overall picture Subjects too similar to the background Subjects lacking sufficient contrast Fast moving subjects When shooting indoors with insufficient lighting Video Snapshot Record a series of short scenes ...

Page 66: ...th the 8 8 Video Snapshot Length setting When the camcorder stops recording the screen will momentarily turn black as if a camera shutter had released In index screens video snapshot scenes are indicated with the Z mark NOTES Changing the camcorder s operating mode will deactivate the video snapshot mode Digital Effects You can preview the digital effect on the screen The icon of the selected digi...

Page 67: ...xposure AE recording program using it you can change functions like the white balance or image effects Select one of the other AE recording programs to control the shutter speed or aperture N Off Select this setting when you do not intend to use the dig ital effects 2 Black White Records movies and photos in black and white 3 Sepia Records movies and photos in sepia tones for an old look 0 Fade Tr...

Page 68: ...ash if the aperture value or shutter speed is not appropri ate for the recording conditions In such case select a different value During exposure lock the aperture value shutter speed cannot be changed Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure A Programmed AE The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for t...

Page 69: ...rred Great for portraits or to isolate a single object With large aperture values every part of the image is clearly in focus Good for landscapes and architectural shots 1 2000 1 1000 1 500 1 250 1 120 1 50 1 25 1 12 1 6 1 3 1 2 y mode mode A Low light situations Most ordinary conditions Indoor sports Fast moving subjects or shooting from a moving car or train Outdoor sports on sunny days F8 0 F6 ...

Page 70: ...the e frame The Touch AE mark P will flash and the exposure will be adjusted automatically so the area you touched will be correctly exposed You have the option to further adjust the exposure manually as necessary You can touch y instead to adjust the exposure manually without activating the Touch AE function The manual adjustment dial appears and the adjustment value is set at 0 Touch y again to ...

Page 71: ...n values may result in more noticeable video noise You can select the AGC limit to curb the amount of noise by setting the maximum gain value to be used The smaller the AGC limit the picture will be darker but will have less the noise Touch z Automatic to remove the limit for the automatic gain control The AGC limit selected appears on the screen Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well...

Page 72: ...cus 3 Touch and hold l or W to adjust the focus The center of the screen will be magnified to help you focus more easily You can also turn off this function with the 7 8 Focus Assistance setting The focusing distance displayed will change as you adjust the focus You can change the units used for the distance display with the 6 8 Distance Units setting If you wish to focus on faraway subjects such ...

Page 73: ...isappears 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 bal ance for natural looking colors a Daylight To record outdoors on a bright day b Shade To record in shaded places c Cloudy To record on a cloudy day e Fluorescent To record under warm white cool white or warm white type...

Page 74: ...t optimal color balance may not be obtained with e Fluorescent or f Fluorescent H If the color looks unnatural select Y Automatic or g Custom WB 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 Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording pro grams When you select Z C...

Page 75: ...s down the contrast and color saturation X Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines Y 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 Z Custom Effect Allows you to adjust the color depth bright ness ...

Page 76: ...ronger than the built in mini video light Attach the optional video light to the mini advanced shoe Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 0 81 appears when you turn on the optional video light ON or AUTO For details about using the optional video light refer to the instruction manual of the accessory used NOTES When an optional video light is attached to the mini advanced shoe the built in mini vi...

Page 77: ...n fully 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 or j fully when recording photos Turning off the camcorder Changing the camcorder s operating mode Setting the camcorder to...

Page 78: ...ndicator and current audio recording level will appear on the screen Touch z Automatic to return the camcorder 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 12 dB mark yellow area only occasionally 3 Touch a to lock the audio recor...

Page 79: ...es to check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording level or when the microphone attenuator is activated Using Headphones Use headphones for playback or to check the audio level while record ing The headphones are connected to the AV OUT X terminal which is used for both the headphones and the audio video output Before connecting the headphones follow the procedure below to change the ...

Page 80: ...f the J icon does not appear on the screen The noise output in such case may be harmful to your hearing NOTES Use commercially available headphones with a 3 5 mm minijack and a cable no longer than 3 m Even if AV Headphones was set to J Headphones in a playback mode the function of the AV OUT X terminal will return automatically to AV output when you turn off the camcorder FUNC 8 MENU 8 6 8 AV Hea...

Page 81: ...on of the arrow 2 Attach the optional accessory to the mini advanced shoe When a compatible accessory is attached to the mini advanced shoe will appear on the screen NOTES Accessories designed for the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be used with this camcorder Look for video accessories bearing this logo to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe Using an External Microphone When recording...

Page 82: ...al SM V1 Surround Microphone change the microphone s directionality mode with the 7 8 Surround Mic Directionality setting Playing back recordings made with the optional SM V1 Surround Micro phone You can enjoy 5 1ch surround sound playback on HDTVs com patible with 5 1ch surround sound connected to the camcorder using an HDMI cable Audio output from the AV OUT X terminal including headphone output...

Page 83: ...hoe 0 81 appears For details about using the adapter refer to the instruction manual of the RA V1 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 Functions Available with the Zoom Remote Controller Using the ZR 2...

Page 84: ... 63 you can display the scene divided into segments every time the camcorder reg istered a change in the main subject of the scene 1 Open the Original or Playlist index screen 2 Open the scene s Timeline screen The Timeline screen appears The large thumbnail will show the first frame of the scene Below it the timeline ruler shows frames taken from the scene at fixed intervals 3 Touch the desired f...

Page 85: ...ill appear in the Timeline screen when o Faces is selected A Touch twice to return to the index screen B Previous next scene C Drag your finger left along the ruler to display the next 5 frames D Current scene Total number of scenes E Scene s recording mode and length F Recording date and time G Drag your finger right along the ruler to display the previ ous 5 frames H Currently selected interval ...

Page 86: ...card you will need to transfer in advance the music tracks to the mem ory card when it is connected to a computer Windows users For details refer to the ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide PDF file Mac OS users Use Finder to transfer music files from the MUSIC folder on the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc Refer to About the music files 0 189 for the folder structure on the memory card 1 Open the P...

Page 87: ...te IMPORTANT If you use copyrighted songs and music tracks in your video creations remember that music under copyright may not be used without permis sion from the copyright holder except for cases permitted under appli cable laws such as for personal use Make sure to follow applicable laws when using music files A Select the desired music track B Play back the original sound no background music C...

Page 88: ...Mixer 3 SE to transfer music files from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to a memory card connected to the computer For details refer to the ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide PDF file Mac OS users Use Finder to transfer music files from the MUSIC folder on the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to a memory card connected to the computer Refer to About the music files 0 189 for the folder st...

Page 89: ...ers or the audio level meter 2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls Operating modes mode2 All displays on Only data code on All displays off mode2 All displays on Only recording date and time on All displays off 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 this information i...

Page 90: ...on screen 3 Touch on the individual scenes you want to add to the playlist A checkmark O will appear on scenes selected Touch a selected scene again to remove the checkmark To select all the scenes at once Touch Select All instead of touching individual scenes Remove in advance any checkmarks from scenes you may have selected individually 4 Add the scenes to the playlist b Scenes are added to the ...

Page 91: ... screen appears This step is not necessary to delete the entire playlist 3 Delete the scenes from the playlist If you selected to delete all the scenes in the playlist touch Stop to interrupt the operation while it is in progress Some scenes will be deleted nevertheless 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 i...

Page 92: ...ure the video snapshot scene 2 Play back the desired scene 3 Press g to capture the video snapshot scene The camcorder captures the video snapshot scene for about 4 seconds the blue frame serves as a visual progress bar and then enters playback pause mode You can change the length of video snapshot scene you capture with the 8 8 Video Snapshot Length setting 4 Touch B to return to the index screen...

Page 93: ...pshot scene less than 1 second from the end of the scene the video snapshot scene will be captured starting from the beginning of the following scene During the playback of video snapshot scenes captured from a previ ously recorded movie you may notice some anomalies in the picture sound at the point where the playback switches to a new scene Capturing Photos You can capture a single photo or a se...

Page 94: ...d in the country region of use See also Using an Eye Fi card 0 134 NOTES The data code of the photos will reflect the date and time of recording of the original scene Photos captured from a scene with a lot of fast movement may be blurred b Photos will be recorded on the memory selected for recording photos B Photo Sequence Up to 100 photos can be captured at a time The photo sequence capture will...

Page 95: ...screen NOTES When advancing reversing frames while dividing the scenes the interval between frames is about 0 5 seconds If the scene cannot be divided at the point where you paused the play back advance reverse a frame and then divide the scene During the playback of a scene that was divided you may notice some anomalies in the picture sound at the point where the scene was cut The following scene...

Page 96: ...For details about basic photo shooting refer to Dual Shot Mode 0 39 Basic Playback Viewing Photos 1 Press S 2 Open the Photos index screen if it is not displayed 3 Look for the photo you want to play back Move the zoom lever toward Q to show 15 photos per page move it toward P to show 6 photos per page Operating modes b 8 Photos ...

Page 97: ...ecorded a large number of photos you can jump eas ily through the photos using the scroll bar 1 Touch the screen to display the playback controls 2 Jump through the photos using the scroll bar A Memory being read B Index screen currently displayed C Drag your finger left for the next index page D Drag your finger right for the previous index page E Select a different index screen to read different...

Page 98: ...ed correctly on the camcorder Images not recorded with this camcorder Images edited on a computer Images whose file names have been changed Deleting Photos You can delete those photos that you are not interested in keeping Deleting a Single Photo 1 In single photo view select the photo you want to delete 2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls 3 Delete the photo 4 Drag your finger left...

Page 99: ...Touch Select All instead of touching individual photos Remove in advance any checkmarks from photos you may have selected individually 4 Delete the photos Touch Stop to interrupt the operation while it is in progress Some photos will be deleted nevertheless IMPORTANT Be careful when deleting photos Deleted photos cannot be recovered Protected photos cannot be deleted Edit 8 Delete 8 Yes 8 OK ...

Page 100: ...l appear 5 Press j 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 disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode When recording photos on an...

Page 101: ... NOTES If you press h during the photo review time the photo will continue to be displayed indefinitely Press j halfway to return to normal shooting mode Selecting Photo Size and Quality Photos are recorded as JPG files As a general rule select a larger photo size for higher quality Select the K 2304x1296 size for photos with an aspect ratio of 16 9 The number displayed on the right corner indicat...

Page 102: ...L size 9 x 13 cm or postcard size 10 x 14 8 cm N 640x480 To send photos as e mail attachments or to post on the Web K 2304x1296 H 1920x1080 S 848x480 To print photos with a 16 9 aspect ratio Wide sized photo paper is required Approximate number of photos available on a 1 GB memory card Default value 1 This size is only available for capturing photos from a movie 0 92 2 This size is only available ...

Page 103: ... Flash Light You can use the optional VFL 2 Video Flash Light as an external flash when its POWER switch is set to n ON The procedure for setting the external flash is the same as for the built in flash Attach the optional VFL 2 Video Flash Light to the mini advanced shoe Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 0 81 Operating modes U Automatic The flash fires automatically according to the brightnes...

Page 104: ... The camcorder may not be able to focus even if the AF assist lamp is on When the recording program is set to r Underwater or s Surface AF Assist Lamp is automatically set to B Off The practical range of the flash is approx 1 to 2 m The practical range with the VFL 2 attached is approx 1 to 4 m In any case the actual range will depend on the recording conditions The range of the flash decreases in...

Page 105: ...hen the flash is used continuous shooting speed will decrease to approx 1 7 photos second Continuous shooting speed will decrease also when using slow shutter speeds 1 25 or slower Operating modes A Single Records a single photo D AE Bracketing The camcorder records 3 photos using 3 dif ferent exposures dark normal light in 1 2 EV steps allowing you to choose the photo you like the best B Continuo...

Page 106: ...ord pause mode press j to capture the photo In mode the size quality of photos taken while recording video simultaneous recording will be determined by the setting selected with this procedure the size quality of photos taken in record pause mode will be determined by the photo size set in mode 0 101 IMPORTANT When recording photos on an Eye Fi card photos will be uploaded automatically if you are...

Page 107: ...timal exposure settings Depending on the subject you may want to change the way the light is measured and evaluated POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording pro grams Options Default value Operating modes Q Evaluative Appropriate for standard shooting conditions including backlit scenes The camcorder divides the picture into several areas and the light is m...

Page 108: ...single photo view photos can be magnified up to 5 times R will appear for photos that cannot be enlarged 1 Move the zoom lever toward P The photo is magnified by 2 times and a frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area To further enlarge the photo move the zoom lever toward P To reduce the magnification times move it toward Q 2 Drag your finger across the photo to display the area...

Page 109: ...ter taking a photo Use the histogram as a reference to verify the correct exposure of the photo In mode the histogram will be dis played while a photo is reviewed immedi ately after having taken the photo Touch the screen to display the playback controls The histogram and Exif information panel are displayed as well Press h to hide the histogram and Exif information panel The area to the right of ...

Page 110: ...rotecting Photos from the Index Screen 1 Open the Photos index screen 2 Touch a to open the photo selection screen 3 Touch on the individual photos you want to protect A checkmark O will appear on photos selected Touch a selected photo again to remove the checkmark To select all the photos at once Touch Select All instead of touching individual photos Remove in advance any checkmarks from photos y...

Page 111: ...e camcorder can be used either for shooting video or for taking photos The way to set and use them was already explained in detail so we refer you to the relevant page in the Video section Zoom 0 43 Quick Start 0 44 Recording programs 0 57 67 Face detection 0 63 Touch Track 0 65 Digital effects 0 66 Manual exposure adjustment 0 70 Manual focus adjustment 0 71 White balance 0 73 Image effects 0 74 ...

Page 112: ... cable Connection D Refer to Connection Diagrams 0 119 V appears and changes to D IMPORTANT If V continues to flash for more than 1 minute or if D does not appear the camcorder is not correctly connected to the printer In such case disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer After a short while turn them on again set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection During t...

Page 113: ...e printer finishes printing the photo the cam corder will return to single photo view Touch Stop 8 Yes to interrupt the printing in progress Drag your finger left right to select another photo to print To change the paper size NOTES Print setting options and the Default paper size vary depending on the printer used For details refer to your printer s instruction manual When you have finished print...

Page 114: ...rder and restore the USB connection Print Orders You can mark in advance photos you want to print from those recorded on the memory card and set the desired number of copies as a print order Later you can easily print out the print orders by inserting the memory card into the SD memory card slot of DPOF compatible print ers or self serviced digital photo kiosks You can set print orders for up to 9...

Page 115: ...ark O will appear on photos selected Touch a selected photo again to remove the checkmark To select all the photos at once Touch Select All instead of touching individual photos Remove in advance any checkmarks from photos you may have selected individually 4 Mark the photos with print orders Options NOTES b To set print orders for photos recorded in the built in memory copy the photos to the memo...

Page 116: ... cover The component video terminal is for video only When you use connection B do not forget the audio connections using the AV OUT X terminal 2USB Terminal Access Open the side terminal cover 3HDMI OUT Terminal Access Open the side terminal cover The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high quality digital connection that combines audio and video in a single convenient cable 4AV OUT X Terminal Access Ope...

Page 117: ... is a convenient all digital connection using a single cable for both video and audio When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV equipped with an HDMI terminal you can enjoy video and audio playback at the highest quality The HDMI OUT terminal on the camcorder is for output only Do not connect it to an HDMI output terminal on an external device as this may damage the camcorder While the camcorder i...

Page 118: ...te 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 8 TV Type according to the TV set widescreen or 4 3 if the TV cannot automatically detect and change the aspect ratio 6 8 AV headphones to H AV White CTC 100 S Component Cable supplied STV 250N Stereo Video Cable supplied R...

Page 119: ...dard TV or VCR with SCART input terminal Requires a SCART adapter commercially available Connection D USB Type Digital data connection Output only Connect to a computer to save your recordings or to a printer to print out photos STV 250N Stereo Video Cable supplied SCART adapter commercially available Yellow White Red USB Cable supplied ...

Page 120: ...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 To correctly play back movies recorded with x v Colour 0 145 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 th...

Page 121: ...s recorded on a specific date narrow down the scenes shown to scenes recorded on that date 0 52 2 Touch a to open the scene selection screen When you copy scenes from the Playlist index screen including the playlist of video snapshot scenes you cannot select individual scenes instead the entire playlist will be copied Skip directly to step 4 3 Touch on the individual scenes you want to copy A chec...

Page 122: ...tos index screen Check that you have selected the f tab built in memory 2 Touch a to open the photo selection screen 3 Touch on the individual photos you want to copy A checkmark O will appear on photos selected Touch a selected photo again to remove the checkmark To select all the photos at once Touch Select All instead of touching individual photos Remove in advance any checkmarks from photos yo...

Page 123: ...copy recordings to the memory card If there is not enough space on the memory card as many photos as possible will be copied before stopping the operation Saving Recordings on a Computer Movies recorded with this camcorder are saved in the built in memory b only or on the memory card Because space is limited make sure to save your recordings on a computer on a regular basis Carefully read the info...

Page 124: ...oto Applications module on the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc r Refer to Installing Photo Application First time connection to a computer running Windows Windows users only The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer you also need to select the CameraWindow auto launch setting r Refer to Starting CameraWindow Using the software 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapt...

Page 125: ...o the computer do not disconnect the memory card or card reader and do not turn off the computer Doing so may result in scenes that cannot be played back on the camcorder NOTES Refer also to the computer s instruction manual Users of Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP and Mac OS X Your cam corder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol PTP allowing you to transfer photos JPEG only ...

Page 126: ...finition 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter 2 Make sure there is a memory card in the camcorder with sufficient available space 3 Open the Original Playlist or Video Snapshot Original Playlist index screen Check that you have selected the f tab built in memory Original or Video Snapshot Original index screen To convert all the scenes recorded on a specific date narrow down the s...

Page 127: ... The recording date and time will always be displayed on the converted scene To select the bit rate Using a higher bit rate will result in better video quality for the con verted scenes NOTES When converting scenes in the Playlist or Video Snapshot Original Playlist index screen The scenes are converted with the selected background music 0 86 instead of the original sound When converting scenes in...

Page 128: ...he computer ImageMixer 3 SE will start up automatically and the startup screen ImageMixer 3 Launcher will appear 4 Click Disc writing and continue the operation on the computer following the software s indications See also ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide PDF file on the Transfer Utilities CD ROM IMPORTANT While the camcorder is connected to the computer do not open the memory card slot cover and do...

Page 129: ...udio video inputs Video output will be in standard definition although the original scenes are in high defi nition Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection C or c Refer to Connection Diagrams 0 118 Recording 1 External device Load a blank cassette or disc and set the device to record pause mode 2 Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode Verify that 6 8 AV Headphones is set to H...

Page 130: ...verting your video recordings into standard definition scenes you can upload your movies wirelessly directly from the camcorder Refer to Eye Fi s homepage for the latest information on compatible Web sites You can complete the conversion to standard definition in the cam corder and then use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE to upload your videos to the Web Installation See PIXELA Applications ...

Page 131: ...scenes instead the entire playlist will be converted Skip directly to step 6 5 Touch on the individual scenes you want to convert A checkmark O will appear on scenes selected Touch a selected scene again to remove the checkmark To select all the scenes at once Touch Select All instead of touching individual scenes Remove in advance any checkmarks from scenes you may have selected individually 6 Pr...

Page 132: ...dex screen The scenes are converted with the selected background music 0 86 instead of the original sound When converting scenes in the Playlist All the scenes are merged into one converted scene If the converted scene is too large it will be split into smaller 10 minute long scenes When converting only part of a scene the maximum length of the converted scene will be 10 minutes from the starting ...

Page 133: ...mageMixer 3 SE will start up automatically and the startup screen ImageMixer 3 Launcher will appear 4 Click Web upload and continue the operation on the computer following the software s indications See also ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide PDF file on the Transfer Utilities CD ROM IMPORTANT While the camcorder is connected to the computer do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the...

Page 134: ...atus of the wireless communication is shown by the Eye Fi icon as follows g grayed out Communication not established g white flashing Connecting g white continuously on Wireless upload on standby g animated Wireless upload in progress i Eye Fi Communication is set to B Off h Wireless upload stopped by the camcorder 0 162 o Error reading from the Eye Fi card 0 161 IMPORTANT Using an Eye Fi Card Thi...

Page 135: ...s automatic power off function will be disabled While recording audio with an external microphone the interference caused by wireless communications may result in noise being picked up and recorded with the sound We recommend turning off the wire less communication while recording This menu option will appear only when using an Eye Fi card If the LOCK switch on the Eye Fi card is set to prevent wr...

Page 136: ... page are explained after the tables Underlined menu options indicate default values FUNC Panel FUNC Menu FUNC Panel Recording Modes Control Button Setting options Function 4 3 0 MENU Open the menus 29 Rec Programs A Programmed AE B Shutter Pri AE C Aperture Pri AE 67 D Cine Mode 60 F Portrait G Sports q Night Scene I Snow J Beach K Sunset p Low Light L Spotlight M Fireworks r Underwater s Surface...

Page 137: ...omatic y Manual 0 dB 24 dB 71 Metering Mode Q Evaluative S Center Wt Avg R Spot 107 Y Video Light A On B Off 75 d Pre REC A On B Off 62 Drive Mode A Single D AE Bracketing B Continuous C Hi Speed Cont 104 O Digital Effects N Off 2 Black White 3 Sepia 0 Fade Trigger Once 6 Fade Trigger Always 1 Wipe Once 7 Wipe Always 66 N Off 2 Black White 3 Sepia Image Stabilizer P Dynamic Q Standard j Off 61 Ima...

Page 138: ... Z u 0 b Copy PUg Selected Scenes 121 All Scenes This Scene from the Timeline screen b Convert HDUSD x DVD Selected Scenes 126 All Scenes This Scene from the Timeline screen Delete Selected Scenes 53 91 All Scenes This Scene from the Timeline screen or playback pause Add to Playlist Selected Scenes All Scenes 90 This Scene from the Timeline screen Move This Scene from the Timeline screen 91 Divide...

Page 139: ...Additional Information 139 Edit Panel Mode Control Button Index Screen Single Photo View 0 b Copy PUg Selected Photos All Photos 122 Delete 98 Protect 110 Print Orders 114 Rotate 109 ...

Page 140: ...AF S Normal AF AF Assist Lamp O Automatic B Off 104 Focus Priority U AiAF Frames W Center Frame B Off Focus Assistance A On B Off Face Detection Tracking A On o B Off 63 Auto Backlight Correction A On B Off 71 Auto Slow Shutter A On B Off Image Effects U Off V Vivid W Neutral X Low Sharpening Y Soft Skin Detail Z Custom Effect 74 Wind Screen O Automatic B Off Z Microphone Attenuator A On V B Off S...

Page 141: ... set to S Normal AF Focus Priority When the focus priority is activated the camcorder records a photo only after the focus has been adjusted automatically You can also select which AF frames to use U AiAF Frames One or more AF frames out of the nine frames avail able are automatically selected and the focus is fixed on them W Center Frame A single focusing frame appears in the center of the screen...

Page 142: ...en 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 due to high audio recording levels Set the microphone attenuator to A On V when the audio recording level ...

Page 143: ... the but ton pressed down y Toggle On Off Each press of the button will turn the Powered IS function on and off 8 Recording Connections Setup Menu item Setting options 4 3 1 2 0 Self Timer A On n B Off 77 Video Snapshot Length i 2 sec j 4 sec l 8 sec 65 92 b Rec Media for Movies P built in memory g memory card 35 Recording Mode h High Quality 24 Mbps i High Quality 17 Mbps j High Quality 12 Mbps l...

Page 144: ...t available movie recording time and available number of photos are approximate and based on the recording mode and photo quality size settings currently in use Photo Quality Size K 2304x1296 L 2100x1575 M 1600x1200 N 640x480 101 E Super Fine F Fine G Normal Photo Capture from Video A Single Photo B Photo Sequence 93 Photo Capture Quality P Super Fine 1920x1080 Q Fine 1920x1080 R Normal 1920x1080 ...

Page 145: ...ring playback Photo Review Time Selects the time to display a photo after it has been recorded The review time can only be set when the drive mode is set to A Single Photo Numbering Select the photo numbering method to be used on a new memory card Photos are automatically assigned consecutive num bers from 0101 to 9900 and stored in folders containing up to 100 pho tos Folders are numbered from 10...

Page 146: ...ng according to the type of TV in order to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio F Normal TV TV sets with 4 3 aspect ratio G Wide TV TV sets with 16 9 aspect ratio When the TV type is set to F Normal TV during the playback of video originally recorded with an aspect ratio of 16 9 the picture will not be displayed fullscreen 6 System Setup Menu item Setting options 1 2 0 Selec...

Page 147: ...hones 79 Volume Speaker r 48 79 Headphone e Notification Sounds N High Volume M Low Volume B Off Wireless Remote Control A On B Off L Power Saving Mode Auto Power Off A On B Off Quick Start Standby B Off f 10 min g 20 min h 30 min b Initialize f g P Built in Mem g Mem Card 1 37 Complete Initialization Toggle on x or off w Initialize g Complete Initialization Toggle on x or off w Menu item Setting ...

Page 148: ...ess of the setting Output Onscreen Displays When set to A On the camcorder s onscreen displays will appear also on the screen of a TV or monitor connected to the camcorder Time Zone DST S home time zone or V travel time zone Paris list of world time zones U DST adjustment 32 Date Time Date Time 31 Date Format Y M D M D Y D M Y Y year M month D day 24H Toggle On x 24 hour clock or Off w 12 hour clo...

Page 149: ...ome operations like turn ing on the camcorder the self timer countdown etc Wireless Remote Control Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller Power Saving Mode Controls the camcorder s automatic power off set tings Auto Power Off In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack it will automatically shut off if left without any operation for 5 minutes Ap...

Page 150: ...ect operation of the HDMI CEC function cannot be guaranteed even when connecting the camcorder to compatible TV sets If you cannot use the remote control of the TV set Control for HDMI to B Off and operate the camcorder directly or use the camcorder s wireless controller 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...

Page 151: ...dditional Information 151 Reset All Resets all the camcorder s settings to default values Firmware You can verify the current version of the camcorder s firm ware This menu option is usually unavailable ...

Page 152: ...rt AUTO mode 0 40 2 Onscreen zoom controls 0 43 3 Operating mode 0 27 4 In record pause mode Total number of scenes 5 Memory operation 0 156 6 Remaining battery time 0 156 7 Zoom 0 43 8 Recording mode 0 56 9 Control button Start Stop video recording A q Face detection frame 0 63 A a Touch Track frame 0 65 ...

Page 153: ...inutes seconds S a Pre recording 0 62 S s Image stabilizer 0 61 S d PF25 progressive frame rate 0 60 156 S f Remaining recording time g On the memory card f In the built in memory 3 Relay recording 0 36 b only S g x v Colour 0 145 S h Face detection 0 63 S j Photo quality size simultaneous recording 0 106 S k Wind screen off 0 142 S l Microphone attenuator 0 142 D q Audio level indicator 0 78 D a ...

Page 154: ... d Eye Fi wireless communication 0 134 F f Number of available photos g On the memory card b f In the built in memory F g Photo quality size 0 101 F h Control button Switch to movie recording 0 55 F j AF frame 0 141 F k Focus and exposure lock 0 39 100 F l Camcorder shake warning 0 142 Playing Movies during playback G q Playback control buttons 0 46 G a Scene number G s Data code 0 89 146 G d Volu...

Page 155: ...l number of photos G j Photo number 0 145 G k Histogram 0 109 G l Control button Photo jump 0 97 H q Date and time of recording H a Control button Slideshow 0 108 H s Control button Open the Edit panel 0 139 H d Control button Switch to Photos index screen 0 96 H f Manual focus 0 71 H g File size H h Photo size 0 101 H j Shutter speed 0 67 H k Aperture value 0 67 ...

Page 156: ...e 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 recording time in minutes for 5 seconds If the battery pack is exhausted the battery information may not be displayed S d PF25 progressive frame rate Select the PF25 progressive frame rate 0 60 to ...

Page 157: ...harging can start The temperature of the battery pack is outside the charging range If the battery pack s tem perature is below 0 C warm it before charging it if it is above 40 C let the battery pack cool down before charging it Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 C and 40 C The battery pack is faulty Replace the battery pack Power supply Is the battery charged Is the compact power a...

Page 158: ...ressing g and the actual start end of record ing This is not a malfunction The camcorder will not focus Autofocus does not work on the subject Focus manually 0 71 The lens or Instant AF sensor is dirty Clean the lens or sensor with a soft lens cleaning cloth 0 178 Never use tissue paper to clean the lens When a subject flits across in front of the lens the image appears slightly bent This is a phe...

Page 159: ...e to delete scenes recorded or edited using another device and then trans ferred to a memory card connected to the computer Deleting scenes takes longer than usual When the memory contains a large number of scenes some operations may take longer than usual Save your recordings 0 123 and initialize the memory 0 37 Cannot delete a photo The photo is protected Remove the protection 0 110 Cannot captu...

Page 160: ...xhausted Replace or charge the battery pack appears on the screen The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached so the remaining battery time cannot be displayed g lights up in red A memory card error occurred Turn off the camcorder Remove and reinsert the memory card Initialize the memory card if the display does not change back to normal The memory card is full Replace the memo...

Page 161: ...us 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 use the 6 8 Reset All menu option to rese...

Page 162: ...itialize the memory card 0 37 when you use it with the camcorder for the first time The LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure Change the posi tion of the LOCK switch A compatible memory card must be used to be able to record movies on a memory card 0 33 The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Set 88 Photo Num bering to Reset and insert a new memor...

Page 163: ... 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 depend ing on the type of TV Refer to the instruction manual of the connected TV The computer does not recognize the camcorder even...

Page 164: ...emory card slot cover Do not remove the memory card until this message disappears Back up recordings regularly This message may appear when you turn on the camcorder In the event of a malfunction recordings may be lost so back up your recordings regularly Buffer overflow Recording was stopped The data transfer rate was too high for the memory card in use and the recording was stopped Replace the m...

Page 165: ...nnected to the computer and try again to divide the scene on the memory card Use the supplied software PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE to save the scene and divide it on the computer Cannot edit Could not move a scene in the playlist Delete some scenes from the playlist 0 91 Cannot enter standby mode now The camcorder cannot enter standby mode if the remaining battery charge is too low Charge or replace th...

Page 166: ...problem with the memory card Save your recordings 0 123 and initialize the memory card using the Complete Initialization option 0 37 If the problem persists use a different memory card b Cannot record movies in the built in memory Initialize only using the camcorder The camcorder s built in memory was initialized using a computer Initialize the built in mem ory with this camcorder 0 37 Cannot reco...

Page 167: ...e camcorder Error writing on the memory card Data may be recovered if the memory card has not been removed 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 Yes to try to recover the recordings If you removed the memory card and used it with another dev...

Page 168: ...n the memory card and later the posi tion of the card s LOCK switch was changed to prevent erasure Change the position of the LOCK switch No faces were detected in this scene The camcorder did not detect any faces in the scene displayed Be sure to turn on face detec tion 0 63 when shooting movies No memory card Insert a compatible memory card into the camcorder 0 35 No photos There are no photos t...

Page 169: ... be added to the playlist You may not be able to add to the playlist scenes recorded using another device and then transferred to a memory card connected to the computer The playlist can contain a maximum of 999 scenes If the playlist includes scenes recorded in MXP or FXP mode the maximum number of scenes in the playlist may be less than 999 Delete some scenes from the playlist 0 91 Some scenes c...

Page 170: ...the USB cable Try using a memory card reader or decrease the number of photos on the memory card to fewer than 2 500 photos printers Windows computers or 1 000 photos Macintosh computers If a dialog box appeared on the computer screen close it Disconnect the USB cable and restore the connection after a short while b Total play time is too long The playlist cannot be converted when its total playba...

Page 171: ...cartridge No paper Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper Paper error There is a problem with the paper The paper is not correctly loaded or the paper size is wrong If the paper output tray is closed open it to print Paper jam The paper jammed during printing Touch Stop to cancel printing After removing the paper set some paper again and retry printing Paper lever error Paper lever e...

Page 172: ...e and turn off the printer After a while turn the printer back on and reconnect the USB cable Check the printer status NOTES About Canon Inkjet SELPHY DS Printers If the printer s error indicator flashes or an error message appears on the printer s operation panel refer to the printer s instruction manual If you cannot solve the problem even after consulting this list and the printer s instruction...

Page 173: ... beneath it Do not attach protective film on the touch screen The touch screen s operation is based on detecting applied pressure so you may not be able to correctly operate the touch screen with an additional protective layer Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures like the inside of a car parked under direct sunlight or high humidity Do not use the camcorder near strong...

Page 174: ...der for a long time store it in a place free of dust in low humidity and at temperatures not higher than 30 C Battery Pack Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth Long term storage Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 C To extend the battery life of the battery pack discharge it complet...

Page 175: ...ligent 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 lost or corrupted da...

Page 176: ...ium Button Battery Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short circuit Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact LOCK switch WARNING The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled Do not disassemble modify immerse in water heat above 100 C or incinerate the battery Replace with a CR2025 b...

Page 177: ... of the camcorder or memory card for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of private data If giving the camcorder or memory card to another person initialize the built in memory b only or memory card using the Complete Ini tialization option 0 37 Fill it up with unimportant recordings and then initialize it again using the same option This makes recovering the original recordin...

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

Page 179: ...to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Consult a Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use Playback on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the PAL system PAL or the compatible SECAM system is used in the following regions countries Europe All of Europe and Russia Americas Only in ...

Page 180: ...ing pages 1 SS 600 SS 650 Shoulder Strap A k IFC 300PCU USB Cable 2 WS 20 Wrist Strap A l Memory card 3 WL D89 Wireless Controller S a DTC 100 D Terminal Cable 6 CA 570 Compact Power Adapter S s CTC 100 Component Cable CTC 100 S Component Cable A h ZR 1000 Zoom Remote Controller A j ZR 2000 Zoom Remote Controller S d STV 250N Stereo Video Cable TV HDTV VCR DVD recorder Computer Card reader writer ...

Page 181: ...ttery and display the remaining usage time accurate to 1 minute You can only use and charge these battery packs with camcorders and chargers compatible with Intelligent System 5 CG 800E Battery Charger Use the battery charger to charge the battery packs Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories...

Page 182: ...ry Battery pack BP 808 BP 809 BP 819 BP 827 Charging conditions Using the camcorder 150 min 260 min 385 min Using the CG 800E Battery Charger 105 min 190 min 260 min Battery pack Usage time Recording mode MXP FXP XP SP LP BP 808 BP 809 Recording maximum 105 min 105 min 105 min 110 min 110 min Recording typical 65 min 65 min 70 min 70 min 70 min Playback 170 min 170 min 170 min 175 min 175 min BP 8...

Page 183: ...ses focal length by a factor of 0 7 giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views When the Wide converter is attached a shadow may appear in the picture when you use the flash Battery pack Usage time Recording mode MXP FXP XP SP LP BP 808 BP 809 Recording maximum 100 min 105 min 105 min 105 min 105 min Recording typical 65 min 65 min 65 min 70 min 70 min Playback 165 min 165 mi...

Page 184: ...esence to your movies You can link the surround sound to the zoom position or use the microphone as a highly directional shotgun microphone monaural A s DM 100 Directional Stereo Microphone This highly sensitive super directional microphone attaches to the camcorder s mini advanced shoe It can be used as directional microphone monaural or stereo microphone A d VL 5 Video Light This video light ena...

Page 185: ... which is useful when operating the camcorder while it is mounted on a tripod S q HTC 100 HDMI Cable Use this cable to connect the camcorder to an external device using an all digital connection allowing you to enjoy play back at the highest quality This cable sends both video and audio signals S f WP V2 Waterproof Case This case allows you to record movies and take photos underwater without get t...

Page 186: ...rame rate are converted and recorded on the memory as 50i Recording Media b Built in memory 8 GB SD SDHC SD High Capacity or SDXC SD eXtended Capacity memory card not included Maximum Recording Time approximate figures b 8 GB built in memory MXP mode 40 min FXP mode 1 hr XP mode 1 hr 25 min SP mode 2 hr 20 min LP mode 3 hr Commercially available 16 GB memory card MXP mode 1 hr 25 min FXP mode 2 hr...

Page 187: ...am Auto slow shutter On Shutter speed at 1 25 Recommended Illumination More than 100 lx Image Stabilization Optical Shift Image Stabilizer Size of Video Recordings MXP FXP mode 1920 x 1080 pixels XP SP LP mode 1440 x 1080 pixels Size of Photos mode LW 2304x1296 L 2100x1575 M 1600x1200 S 640 x 480 pixels Simultaneous recording LW 2304x1296 SW 848x480 pixels Capturing photos from a playback scene MW...

Page 188: ...ustment zoom speed is faster than Speed3 when Zoom Speed is set to Variable The following settings are adjusted white balance image effects light metering Minimum focusing distance from the waterproof case lens window In the water approx 75 cm at full telephoto approx 5 cm at full wide angle In the air approx 1 m at full telephoto approx 5 cm at full wide angle CA 570 Compact Power Adapter Power s...

Page 189: ...les The specifications of the music files compatible with the camcorder are as follows 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 b 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 ...

Page 190: ...am 58 Built in backup battery 176 C Calendar 52 Camcorder supplemental disc 15 Capturing photos video snapshot scenes from a movie 92 Cine Mode recording program 60 COMPONENT OUT terminal 116 118 Condensation 178 Connections to external devices 117 Continuous shooting 104 Copying Movies 121 Photos 122 D Data code 89 146 Date and time 31 Deleting Movies 53 91 Photos 98 101 Digital effects 66 Dividi...

Page 191: ... Onscreen icons 152 P P recording program 67 PF25 progressive frame rate 144 156 Photo numbers 145 Photo quality 101 Photo size 101 Playback Movies 46 Photos 96 Playlist 90 Portrait recording program 57 Power saving 42 Powered IS 62 Pre recording 62 Print order 114 Printing photos 112 Progressive frame rates PF24 PF30 144 Protecting photos 110 Q Quick Start 44 R Recording Movies 39 55 Photos 39 10...

Page 192: ...am 58 Surface recording program 59 T Telephoto 43 Time zone DST 32 Timeline 84 Touch Track 65 Touch AE 70 Touch AF 71 Tripod 174 Troubleshooting 157 Tv recording program 67 U Underwater recording program 59 Uploading movies to video sharing Web sites 130 USB terminal 116 119 V Video snapshot 65 Volume 48 80 W White balance 73 Wide angle 43 Wind screen 142 Wireless controller 22 Z Zoom 43 Digital z...

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