Canon Legria HFG30 Instruction Manual Download

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PUB. DIE-0439-000

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Instruction Manual

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Page 2: ...site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment EEE and batteries and accumulators Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE Your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources For...

Page 3: ... of Twitter Inc Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance Wi Fi Certified WPA WPA2 and the Wi Fi Certified logo are trademarks of the Wi Fi Alliance WPS as used on the camcorder s settings onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi Fi Protected Setup The Wi Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the Wi Fi Alliance JavaScript is a trademark or registered trademark of Ora...

Page 4: ...o make it usable as a main camera but is also small enough to be very portable The advanced image stabilization A 60 will let you shoot in a variety of situations in the field Manual controls at your fingertips The focus zoom ring helps you achieve the focus you are looking for You can also easily change the ring s functionality so that you can operate the zoom Furthermore you can assign certain f...

Page 5: ...eb browser on a smartphone or tablet to view the camcorder s recordings A 126 and using an iOS device to share your videos on the Internet A 128 OLED screen and LCD viewfinder The OLED screen and LCD viewfinder both have 100 frame coverage which will ensure that you can accurately check that your shots are framed how you want them The OLED screen has incredible clarity which is indispensible in ch...

Page 6: ... or Android device to remotely control the camcorder and view the image on its screen A 120 Use the Web browser on your iOS or Android device to view the recordings on the camcorder A 126 Connect the camcorder to an access point on a Wi Fi network After doing so you can save your recordings on a computer A 131 or play back your recordings using the camcorder as a media server A 130 Use an iOS devi...

Page 7: ... Quality 44 Dual Recording and Relay Recording 46 Selecting the Frame Rate 47 Slow Fast Motion Recording 48 CINEMA Mode and Cinema Look Filters 49 Focus Adjustment 51 Manual Focus 51 Autofocus 52 Face Detection Tracking 54 Zooming 56 Using the Focus Zoom Ring 56 Using the Zoom Rocker or Wireless Controller 56 Using the Touch Screen s Zoom Controls 58 Soft Zoom Control 59 Digital Tele Converter 59 ...

Page 8: ...Index Screen 107 8 Saving Sharing Recordings 108 Saving Recordings to a Computer 108 Connection Diagram 108 Saving Movies Using Data Import Utility 108 Saving MP4 Movies and Photos Using ImageBrowser EX 109 Copying Recordings Between Memory Cards 112 Copying Scenes from the Movie Index Screen 112 Copying a Single Photo 112 Copying Photos from the Index Screen 113 Converting Movies to MP4 Format 11...

Page 9: ... Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays 152 Troubleshooting 156 List of Messages 161 List of Messages for Wi Fi Functions 164 List of Messages for Web Services 166 Handling Precautions 167 Camcorder 167 Battery Pack 168 Memory Card 169 Built in Rechargeable Lithium Battery 169 Lithium Button Battery 170 Disposal 170 Maintenance Others 171 Cleaning 171 Condensation 171 Using the Camcorder Abroad 172 ...

Page 10: ...thin this manual Used as an abbreviation for models whose Wi Fi functions operate only in the 2 4 GHz band A 119 The following terms are used in this manual Memory card refers to an SD SDHC or SDXC memory card Screen refers to the OLED screen and the viewfinder screen Scene refers to one movie unit from the point you press the Y button to start recording until you press again to pause the recordin...

Page 11: ... the TTL system and external sensor for focusing M di AF S h f M di AF Th d f hl h The names of physical buttons and switches on the camcorder are indicated within a button frame For example B The three sets of icons indicate the operating mode and whether a function is available in that mode Indicates whether the camcorder is in shooting CAMERA or playback MEDIA mode In this example the function ...

Page 12: ...e camcorder CA 570 Compact Power Adapter incl power cord and ferrite core BP 820 Battery Pack WL D89 Wireless Controller incl CR2025 lithium button battery HTC 100 S High Speed HDMI Cable STV 250N Stereo Video Cable IFC 300PCU S USB Cable Lens hood with lens barrier Lens cap Quick Guide Wi Fi Basic Setup Guide COPY ...

Page 13: ...A 108 The CD ROM includes the instruction manual of the software on PDF file Canon LEGRIA CD ROM Contains the following components Instruction Manual The full version instruction manual of the camcorder this PDF file ImageBrowser EX Software for saving managing and editing your photos The supplied LEGRIA CD ROM contains an automatic installer for ImageBrowser EX An Internet connection is required ...

Page 14: ... review recording button A 43 Assignable button 5 A 92 5 Lens hood A 23 6 Focus Zoom ring A 51 56 7 CUSTOM customizable dial A 91 8 CUSTOM customizable button A 91 9 Double memory card slot cover 10 DISP onscreen display button A 89 BATT INFO battery information button A 155 4 10 8 7 6 5 1 3 2 9 Left side view COPY ...

Page 15: ...78 3 HDMI OUT terminal A 102 103 4 REMOTE terminal For connecting commercially available remote controllers 5 headphones terminal A 85 6 USB terminal A 108 7 DC IN terminal A 20 8 AV OUT terminal A 102 103 9 Grip belt A 25 2 5 6 3 4 9 8 7 1 Right side view COPY ...

Page 16: ...ignable button 2 A 92 6 OLED touch screen A 24 28 7 Focus Zoom ring switch A 56 8 Viewfinder A 23 9 Dioptric adjustment lever A 23 10 Joystick A 29 SET button A 29 11 Strap mount A 25 12 Assignable button 3 A 92 13 Assignable button 4 A 92 14 Battery attachment unit A 20 15 START STOP button A 37 16 FUNC button A 29 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 16 15 14 13 12 5 4 3 2 Front view Back view COPY ...

Page 17: ...hone A 77 2 Accessory shoe Cold shoe for attaching accessories 3 Mode switch A 28 4 Zoom rocker A 56 5 ACCESS indicator A 37 6 Mini advanced shoe A 75 7 Power switch A 27 8 POWER CHG battery charging indicator A 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 Top view COPY ...

Page 18: ...et A 26 2 BATTERY RELEASE switch A 21 3 Eye cup A 23 4 Identification plate This plate bears the camcorder ID which is written as ID00XX with XX representing a two digit number 1 4 2 3 Bottom view Identification plate Check here COPY ...

Page 19: ... button A 37 2 G mode selection button A 95 3 MENU button A 31 143 4 DISP onscreen display button A 89 5 SET button 6 Ñ stop button A 95 7 PHOTO button A 37 8 Zoom buttons A 56 9 Navigation buttons Í Î Ï Ð 10 Ò play pause button A 95 1 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 COPY ...

Page 20: ...ut Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter For approximate charging times and recording playback times with a fully charged battery pack refer to Charging Recording and Playback Times A 174 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...

Page 21: ...er s DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships DC AC inverters etc NOTES We recommend charging the b...

Page 22: ...to ensure a full charge The first time you use a battery pack fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be displayed accurately We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need COPY ...

Page 23: ...lens hood with lens barrier cannot be used simultaneously 1 Remove the lens cap 2 Place the lens hood on the front of the lens so that the groove on the lens hood is aligned with the bottom of the lens 햲 and then turn the lens hood clockwise until it stops with a click 햳 Be careful not to deform the lens hood Make sure that the lens hood is aligned with the thread To remove the lens hood turn it c...

Page 24: ...This is not a malfunction You can adjust the brightness of the OLED screen with the q OLED Brightness setting or by holding D pressed down for more than 2 seconds You can also adjust the brightness of the viewfinder with the q VF Brightness setting Adjusting the brightness does not affect the brightness of the recordings Using a brighter setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery...

Page 25: ...h and fasten You can use both for extra convenience and protection Attaching an optional shoulder strap Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap Wireless Controller First insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller 1 Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery holder 2...

Page 26: ...amcorder NOTES When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller or when it can only be operated at very close range replace the battery The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight Using a Tripod You can mount the camcorder on a tripod but do not use tripods with mounting screws longer than 6 5 mm a...

Page 27: ...choose to turn the camcorder on in CAMERA mode for making recordings or MEDIA mode for playing back recordings Select the mode using the power switch To turn on the camcorder Set the power switch to CAMERA for mode A 37 or MEDIA for mode A 95 To turn off the camcorder Set the power switch to OFF mode mode COPY ...

Page 28: ...oy full access to menus settings and advanced functions A 42 Cinema mode Set the mode switch to E With this mode you can give your recordings a cinematic look and use cinema look filters to create unique movies A 49 Using the Touch Screen The control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynamically depending on the operating mode and the task you are performing With the in...

Page 29: ...ting the touch screen with wet or gloved hands Applying excessive force or forcefully scratching the touch screen Attaching commercially available screen protectors or adhesive film onto the touch screen s surface Using the FUNC Button and Joystick You can navigate some of the camcorder s menus and screens using the FUNC button and joystick instead of using the touch panel Joystick SET button When...

Page 30: ...S After the FUNC panel is open select the function you want to use You may need to scroll up and down the screen or touch ã ä to find the control button of the desired function In mode access to functions is limited In mode Just like during mode you can open the FUNC panel by touching FUNC on the OLED screen by pressing F or by pushing the joystick Ý Þ to select FUNC and then pressing S After the ...

Page 31: ...touch æ 6 Touch the desired option and then touch X You can touch X to close the menu at any time To use the joystick 1 mode only Push the joystick Ý Þ to select FUNC and then press S Alternatively you can press F 2 Push the joystick Ý Þ to select MENU and then press S 3 Push the joystick Þ to select the desired tab and then press S 4 Push the joystick Ý to move the selection bar to the desired se...

Page 32: ...me screens the date will be displayed in short form numbers instead of month names or only the day and month but it will still follow the order you selected 6 Touch 24H to use 24 hour clock or leave it unselected to use 12 hour clock AM PM 7 Touch OK to start the clock and close the setup screen NOTES You can adjust the date and time later on with the q Date Time setting When you do not use the ca...

Page 33: ...ate and time of an additional location This is convenient when you travel so that you can set the camcorder to match the time of your home location or that of your travel destination 1 Open the Time Zone DST screen FUNC MENU q Time Zone DST Touching FUNC is necessary only when performing the procedure in mode 2 Touch to set the home time zone or to set the time zone of your destination when you ar...

Page 34: ...ommend using memory cards rated SD Speed Class 6 or 10 When you record movies using other recording modes we recommend using memory cards rated SD Speed Class 4 6 or 10 To record movies using slow fast motion we recommend using memory cards rated SD Speed Class 10 SDXC Memory Cards You can use SDXC memory cards with this camcorder When using memory cards with other devices such as digital recorder...

Page 35: ...memory card Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing a memory card Inserting or removing the memory card with the camcorder on may result in permanent data loss 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 Be sure to insert the memory card as described in step 3 Initializin...

Page 36: ...e ideal for playback with fantastic picture quality MP4 movies are versatile and can easily be played back on smartphones and tablets or uploaded to the Web 1 Open the Movie Format screen FUNC MENU Movie Format 2 Select the desired movie format 3 Touch X Selecting the Memory Card for Recordings Movies and photos are recorded on a memory card You can select on which memory card your movies and phot...

Page 37: ...camcorder is operating correctly Preparing to Record 1 Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder A 20 2 Insert a memory card into a memory card slot To use relay recording or dual recording A 46 insert memory cards into both memory card slots 3 Open the lens barrier Set the lens barrier switch to OPEN 4 If you need to use the viewfinder pull it out and adjust it if necessary You can use the d...

Page 38: ...u can also press Y on the wireless controller To take photos Touch PHOTO In the lower center of the screen a green icon g will appear Also in the upper right of the screen Ð will appear with the icon of the memory card selected for recording photos The ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded You can record photos simultaneously while recording a movie In that case the green icon...

Page 39: ... appear under tele macro conditions Tele macro is activated automatically when you zoom toward the telephoto end and close in on the subject Tele macro allows you to get closer shots of small subjects and adds a soft focus to the background so the subject not only looks larger but also stands out more Background color of the icon Bright1 gray Blue skies1 light blue Vivid colors1 yellow green red S...

Page 40: ...u can join such split files into a single scene and save it on a computer A 108 About the power saving mode If q Auto Power Off is set to i On the camcorder will shut off automatically to save power when it is powered by a battery pack and is left without any operation for 5 minutes Use the power switch to turn on the camcorder When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the OLED sc...

Page 41: ... will vary depending on the subject and shooting conditions Photos cannot be recorded while the digital zoom is activated or during dual recording You can capture a photo from a scene during playback A 97 When you need to record for a long time with the camcorder set on a tripod you can close the OLED panel and use only the viewfinder in order to save power when using a battery pack A 23 Movie For...

Page 42: ...cordings regularly A 108 especially after making important recordings Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data NOTES When you set the q Rec Command setting to i On and you use the HDMI terminal to connect the camcorder to a device capable of receiving recording commands through a connection via the HDMI terminal if you start or stop recording with the camcorder the connected de...

Page 43: ...of photos that can be recorded will vary depending on the subject and shooting conditions Photos cannot be recorded while the digital zoom is activated or during dual recording You can capture a photo from a scene during playback A 97 When you need to record for a long time with the camcorder set on a tripod you can close the OLED panel and use only the viewfinder in order to save power when using...

Page 44: ...ps cannot be saved on AVCHD discs Use an external Blu ray Disc recorder compliant with AVCHD Ver 2 0 specifications to copy those movies onto Blu ray discs The following types of MP4 scenes will be recognized as multiple files on other devices Scenes exceeding 4 GB Scenes recorded at 35 Mbps exceeding 30 minutes Scenes recorded with a recording mode other than 35 Mbps exceeding 1 hour Depending on...

Page 45: ...4 Mbps LPCM and 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 5 Mbps Memory card 8 GB Memory card 35 min 40 min 1 hr 3 hr 16 GB Memory card 1 hr 15 min 1 hr 25 min 2 hr 5 min 6 hr 5 min 32 GB Memory card 2 hr 30 min 2 hr 55 min 4 hr 10 min 12 hr 15 min 64 GB Memory card 5 hr 5 min 5 hr 55 min 8 hr 20 min 24 hr 30 min 128 GB Memory card 10 hr 10 min 11 hr 55 min 16 hr 45 min 49 hr Recording mode 35 Mbps 50 00P 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 4...

Page 46: ... option is always the same movie format and recording mode of the movie that will be recorded on memory card 2 The second two options are always 4Mbps and 3Mbps which result in small files that are ideal for transferring to a computer 3 Touch X Activating relay recording 1 Open the Dual Relay Recording screen FUNC MENU Dual Relay Recording 2 Touch Relay Recording and then touch X NOTES To use neit...

Page 47: ...ame rate In addition the frame rate for MP4 movies recorded with other recording modes will automatically be set to 25 00P 1 Open the Frame Rate screen FUNC MENU Frame Rate 2 Touch the desired frame rate and then touch X Options Default value Recorded as 50 00i NOTES The frame rate can be set independently for and modes Operating modes 50 00i 50 00 fields per second interlaced Standard frame rate ...

Page 48: ... the running mode of the time code A 72 is set to Rec Run or Regen and the time code will advance by the number of frames recorded If you activate slow fast motion recording mode while the running mode is set to Free Run the running mode will automatically change to Rec Run When you end slow fast motion recording mode the running mode will return to its previous setting For low shooting frame rate...

Page 49: ... other cinema look filters The selected cinema look filter will be applied and its number will appear on the control button To select the effect level of Cinema Standard 1 Open the parameter selection screen w ON 2 Touch Color Depth Softening Filter Key Brightness or Contrast 3 Touch the desired level or touch Ï or Ð to adjust the parameter You can also drag your finger along the dial The picture ...

Page 50: ...ES During mode the following functions are not available Taking photos Dual recording Recording movies at 28 Mbps or 35 Mbps 1 Cinema Standard 2 Vivid 3 Dream 4 Cool 5 Nostalgic 6 Sepia 7 Old Movies 8 Memory 9 Dramatic B W Filter number will appear on the control button and name Preview the effect on the screen Select the effect level Brief description onscreen guidance COPY ...

Page 51: ...matically You have the option to further adjust the focus manually as necessary 5 If necessary turn the focus zoom ring to further 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 p Focus Assistance setting The focusing distance displayed will change as you adjust the focus with the focus zoom ring You can change...

Page 52: ...k white further emphasizing the edges 1 Open the focus controls FUNC Focus 2 Touch w For the black white setting Touch Off or On For the peaking color Touch Red Blue or Yellow 3 Touch K 4 Touch O Peaking is activated and edges are highlighted You can turn the focus zoom ring on this screen or touch X to hide the focus controls Touch O again to turn off the peaking effect NOTES The peaking effect a...

Page 53: ...utofocus you can turn the focus zoom ring to focus manually When you stop turning the ring the camcorder returns to autofocus This is useful in situations such as when focusing on a subject on the other side of a window When the recording program is set to Š Fireworks the focus will be set to G and cannot be changed Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects or in the following cases In...

Page 54: ...ptimize the settings for that person Other faces will have gray frames Touch a different face on the touch screen to optimize the camcorder s settings for that person You can also touch other moving objects such as a pet A white double frame will appear around the subject and track it as it moves Touch Cancel to remove the frame and cancel the tracking Limiting Autofocus to Faces While using autof...

Page 55: ...er subject in the vicinity that shares similar characteristics to the selected subject the camcorder may start tracking the incorrect subject Touch the screen again to select the desired subject In certain cases the camcorder 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 Subj...

Page 56: ...indicates the approximate zoom position NOTES If you turn the focus zoom ring too quickly the camcorder may not be able to zoom immediately In such case the camcorder will zoom after you finish turning the ring Using the Zoom Rocker or Wireless Controller Move the zoom rocker toward T wide angle to zoom out Move it toward S telephoto to zoom in You can also use the zoom buttons on the wireless con...

Page 57: ...ecording is activated during record pause mode the zoom speed will be determined by the Zoom Speed Level setting To use high speed zoom During record pause mode you can use high speed zoom when Zoom Speed Level is set to Z Fast During recording the zoom speed is determined by Zoom Speed Level 1 Open the High Speed Zoom screen FUNC MENU p High Speed Zoom 2 Touch i On and then touch X NOTES When you...

Page 58: ...oom speed is too fast approximately 1 9 seconds end to end the camcorder will have more trouble focusing automatically while zooming Using the Touch Screen s Zoom Controls 1 Display the zoom controls on the touch screen FUNC ZOOM The zoom controls appear on the left side of the screen 2 Touch the zoom controls to operate the zoom Touch anywhere within the T area to zoom out or anywhere within the ...

Page 59: ...zoom controls FUNC ZOOM 4 Touch f digital tele converter and then touch X The center of the screen will be enlarged approximately 2 times and the f icon will appear Touch f again before closing the screen to deactivate the digital tele converter NOTES You can attach the optional tele converter and use it in conjunction with this function to increase the effect The digital tele converter cannot be ...

Page 60: ...fective as the zoom approaches full wide angle Å Standard Compensates for a lower degree of camcorder shake such as when shooting while remaining stationary and is suitable for shooting natural looking scenes Ì Off Use this setting when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod Powered IS After setting an assignable button to È Powered IS you can use Powered IS to make the image stabilization even more...

Page 61: ...picture but the less noise it will contain POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs or n Manual Exposure 1 Open the AGC limit adjustment screen FUNC x AGC Limit n Manual Touch m Automatic to remove the AGC limit 2 Touch Ï or Ð to set the AGC limit You can also drag your finger along the dial 3 Touch X The selected AGC limit will appear on the scree...

Page 62: ...tes a shutter speed of 1 250 second etc When recording in dark surroundings you can obtain a brighter picture by using slow shutter speeds however image quality may not be as good and autofocus may not work well The image may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds Aperture Pri AE The actual range of values available for selection will vary depending on the initial zoom position When setti...

Page 63: ...the aperture value shutter speed cannot be changed Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure If you set q CUSTOM Dial Button to Tv Av A 91 you can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value with the CUSTOM dial and button COPY ...

Page 64: ...Touch the control button of the setting you wish to adjust 3 Touch Ï or Ð to set the desired value You can also drag your finger along the dial The exposure will change according to the setting s new value Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other settings Before touching X you can also use the zebra pattern see below 4 Touch X NOTES If you set q CUSTOM Dial Button to l Manual Exposure A 91 you can adj...

Page 65: ...re 1 Open the exposure adjustment screen FUNC y Exposure 2 Touch a subject that appears inside the y frame The Touch AE mark I 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 Depending on the subject you may want to use the Highlights setting as described below You ...

Page 66: ...ight correction When recording in situations in which the subject is constantly backlit you can use backlight correction to make the entire picture brighter especially dark areas This will take precedence over the p Auto Backlight Correction setting which is useful in situations in which the subject is not constantly backlit 1 Open the BLC Always On screen FUNC BLC Always On 2 Touch ON and then to...

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

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

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

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

Page 71: ... off the image effects 3 Touch Ï or Ð or drag your finger along the dial to adjust the effect level levels richer colors sharper image stronger contrast brighter image levels shallower colors softer image softer contrast darker image To adjust other parameters touch K to return to the image effects screen Touch the desired control button and repeat step 3 4 Touch X to save and apply the customized...

Page 72: ...Code s Initial Value If you set the running mode to Preset you can set the initial value of the time code 1 Open the Initial Time Code screen FUNC MENU Initial Time Code The time code setting screen will appear with the orange selection frame indicating the hours To reset the time code to 00 00 00 00 select Reset instead Touch Cancel to close the screen without setting the time code 2 Touch Í or Î...

Page 73: ...automatically set and cannot be changed As long as the built in rechargeable lithium battery is charged and you selected the Free Run option the time code continues to run even if you disconnect all other power sources However this is less accurate than when the camcorder is on COPY ...

Page 74: ... user bit select Time instead to set the date for the user bit select Date In such case the rest of the procedure is not necessary The user bit setting screen will appear with the orange selection frame on the leftmost digit To reset the user bit to 00 00 00 00 touch Reset and then touch X Touch Cancel to close the screen without setting the user bit 2 Touch Í or Î to change the digit as necessary...

Page 75: ...d use the accessories refer also to the instruction manual of the accessory used 1 Open the mini advanced shoe cover 2 Attach the optional accessory to the mini advanced shoe When a compatible accessory is attached to the mini advanced shoe º will appear on the screen NOTES Accessories designed for the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be used with this camcorder Look for video accessories bearing th...

Page 76: ...ach the optional video light to the mini advanced shoe Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe A 75 º will appear on the screen 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 The optional VFL 2 Video Flash Light cannot be used as a flash with this camcorder Operating modes COPY ...

Page 77: ...ely record audio coming directly from the direction you are recording In either case to reduce the amount of noise due to wind we recommend that you use the wind screen supplied with the microphone When you use the optional SM V1 Surround Microphone with this camcorder for the first time you will need to update the camcorder s firmware using the memory card supplied with the SM V1 Please note an i...

Page 78: ... WM V1 Wireless Microphone you can reliably record sound even when recording subjects at a distance exceeding the practical range of the built in microphone You can also mix and record audio from the WM V1 with audio from the built in microphone For details about using the WM V1 refer to the instruction manual supplied with the microphone Using Commercially Available Microphones You can also use c...

Page 79: ...ng human voices and dialog Forest and Birds To record birds and scenes in forests The camcorder clearly captures sound as it spreads Noise Suppression To record scenes while reducing noise from wind passing vehicles and similar ambient sound Ideal for recording at the beach or in places with a lot of noise Custom Setting Allows you to adjust the audio settings to your liking The settings that you ...

Page 80: ...o return the camcorder to automatic audio recording levels 2 Touch and hold Ï or Ð to adjust the audio recording level as necessary As a guideline adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will go to the right of the 18 dB mark one mark right of the 20 dB mark only occasionally When p Audio Mix is set to i On two audio level indicators will appear the top one INT for the built...

Page 81: ...ds 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 Built in Mic Wind Screen to j Off à Microphone Attenuator If the audio level is too high and the audio sounds distorted while recording activate the microphone attenuator 12 dB POINTS TO CHECK Set Audio Scene to Custom Setting A 79 ...

Page 82: ... FUNC MENU p Built in Mic Directionality 2 Touch the desired option and then touch X 2 Automatic The camcorder will automatically activate the microphone attenuator as necessary for optimal audio recording levels so high audio levels will not be distorted i On å The microphone attenuator will be activated at all times to reproduce more faithfully the sound dynamics Operating modes h Normal Appropr...

Page 83: ... the MIC terminal you can activate the low cut filter to reduce the sound of blowing wind a car s engine and similar ambient sounds 1 Open the MIC Low Cut screen FUNC MENU p MIC Low Cut 2 Touch i On and then touch X í Monaural Mono recording that emphasizes sound coming from the front of the camcorder microphone h Normal Standard stereo recording a middle point between the î Wide and í Monaural se...

Page 84: ...l source to the MIC terminal 2 Open the MIC Terminal Input screen FUNC MENU p MIC Terminal Input 3 Touch Þ External Audio or ß Microphone and then touch K This step is not necessary after connecting the optional WM V1 Wireless Microphone 4 Activate the audio mix Audio Mix i On 5 Adjust the audio mix balance as necessary Touch INT more of the sound from the built in microphone or EXT more of the so...

Page 85: ...ing playback adjust the headphones volume the same way you adjust the speaker s volume A 96 IMPORTANT When using headphones make sure to lower the volume to an appropriate level NOTES Use commercially available headphones with a 3 5 mm minijack and a cable no longer than 3 m When you are monitoring the audio you can choose to synchronize the audio signal with the video signal or monitor the audio ...

Page 86: ... bars 1 Open the Color Bars menu FUNC MENU Color Bars 2 Touch the desired option and then touch X The selected color bars appear on the screen and will be recorded when you press Y Recording an Audio Reference Signal The camcorder can output a 1 kHz audio reference signal with the color bars 1 Open the 1 kHz Tone submenu FUNC MENU 1 kHz Tone 2 Select the desired level and then touch X Available le...

Page 87: ...tivate video snapshot mode 3 Press Y The camcorder records for a few seconds and then automatically returns to record pause mode When the camcorder stops recording the screen will momentarily turn black as if a camera shutter had released NOTES The default length of a video snapshot scene is 4 seconds but you can change it to 2 or 8 seconds with the Video Snapshot Length setting Any of the followi...

Page 88: ... on the memory card will start 3 seconds before Y was pressed NOTES The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds prior to pressing Y if the button was pressed within 3 seconds of having turned on pre recording or having finished the previous recording Any of the following actions will deactivate the pre recording function Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 1 hour Changing the camc...

Page 89: ... markers will be displayed only when p Onscreen Markers is set to an option other than j Off 2 Pressing D has the same effect as touching the screen During single photo view and while playing back a scene the playback controls are displayed only momentarily Operating modes About the Data Code With every scene or photo recorded the camcorder keeps a data code date time of recording information abou...

Page 90: ...ntry Be careful about using GPS functions where the operation of electronic devices is restricted Others may be able to locate or identify you by using location data in your geotagged pictures or movies Be careful when sharing these images with others as when posting them online where many others can view them GPS signal reception may take some time Never leave the receiver near any equipment that...

Page 91: ...cording program to Shutter Pri AE or Aperture Pri AE you can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value with the CUSTOM dial l Manual Exposure When you set the recording program to n Manual Exposure repeatedly press C to toggle between the aperture value shutter speed and gain Next use the CUSTOM dial to adjust the setting x AGC Limit Adjusts the AGC limit Press C to display the current AGC limit ...

Page 92: ...functions By assigning often used functions you can quickly access them with a single press of a button Changing the Assigned Function 1 Open the selection screen for the desired assignable button FUNC MENU q Select from Assign Button 1 to Assign Button 5 2 Select the desired option and then touch X Operating modes COPY ...

Page 93: ...electing Rec Programs A 62 64 69 in the FUNC panel BLC Always On Functions the same as selecting BLC Always On A 66 in the FUNC panel White Balance Functions the same as selecting Ä White Balance A 67 in the FUNC panel AGC Limit Functions the same as selecting x AGC Limit A 61 in the FUNC panel Focus Functions the same as selecting Focus A 51 in the FUNC panel Exposure Functions the same as select...

Page 94: ... slot 3 2 Open the Backup Menu Settings 7 screen FUNC MENU q Backup Menu Settings 7 Touching FUNC is necessary only when performing the procedure in mode 3 Touch Save and then touch Yes The current settings are saved to the memory card 4 Touch OK and then touch X Loading Menu Settings from a Memory Card 1 Insert a memory card with menu settings into memory card slot 3 2 Open the Backup Menu Settin...

Page 95: ...ed scene to play it back The camcorder will play back the scene selected and continue until the end of the last scene in the index screen Touch the screen to display the playback controls During playback the playback controls will disappear automatically after a few seconds without operation In playback pause touch the screen again to hide the playback controls Operating modes Index screen button ...

Page 96: ...mber and the last four digits indicate the month and day May 1 for the example folder above Jump to the beginning of the scene Double tap to jump to the previous scene Jump to the beginning of the next scene Pause the playback Fast playback backward forward Display the volume controls A 96 Stop the playback Data code A 89 Touch several times to increase the playback speed to approximately 5x 15x 6...

Page 97: ...te and time display or change the information displayed with the s Data Code setting Depending on the recording conditions you may notice brief stops in video or sound playback between scenes During fast slow playback you may notice some anomalies blocky video artifacts banding etc in the playback picture The speed indicated on the screen is approximate Slow reverse playback will look the same as ...

Page 98: ... you want to delete appears 2 Open the Delete screen FUNC Delete 3 Touch the desired option When you touch Select perform the following procedure to select the individual scenes you want to delete before touching Yes 4 Touch Yes Touch Stop to interrupt the operation while it is in progress Some scenes may be deleted nevertheless The selected scenes are deleted 5 Touch OK To select individual scene...

Page 99: ...t disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode NOTES To delete all movies and make all recordable space available again you may prefer to initialize the memory card A 35 date folder name Delete all the scenes recorded on a particular date For AVCHD movies the date will appear in the control button For MP4 movies the folder name A 96 will appear...

Page 100: ...ocate the desired point 5 Divide the scene µ Divide Yes The video from the division point to the end of the scene will appear as a new scene in the index screen NOTES When advancing reversing frames while dividing the scenes the interval between frames is about 0 5 seconds If the scene cannot be divided at the point where you paused the playback advance reverse a frame and then divide the scene Du...

Page 101: ...e movie will be trimmed is indicated by the marker Playback controls will appear on the screen A 97 Use any special playback modes as necessary to locate the desired point 5 Trim the scene Trim Select whether to trim before Trim Before Marker or after Trim After Marker the marker Select whether to save as a new scene Save as New or overwrite the existing scene Overwrite If you chose to save the tr...

Page 102: ... select the video signal output configuration The camcorder will automatically switch between the AV OUT and HDMI OUT terminals based on the external connection Connection Diagram We recommend that you power the camcorder from a household power outlet using the compact power adapter Operating modes STV 250N Stereo Video Cable supplied VIDEO IN AUDIO IN HDMI IN HTC 100 S High Speed HDMI Cable suppl...

Page 103: ...m the AV OUT terminal while an external monitor is connected to the HDMI OUT terminal Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to DVI monitors Video may not be output correctly depending on the monitor In such case use another terminal If you selected an option other than k Automatic and the connected monitor is not compatible with the signal output from the camcorder t...

Page 104: ...ave the camcorder output the audio in real time When the audio is output in real time there will be a slight delay Regardless of the setting however the audio and video signals recorded will be synchronized 1 Open the Monitor Delay submenu FUNC MENU q Monitor Delay Touching FUNC is necessary only when performing the procedure in mode 2 Touch the desired option and then touch X Options Default valu...

Page 105: ...o return to the index screen from single photo view 1 Touch the screen to display the playback controls 2 Touch f Photo Jump Function When you have recorded a large number of photos you can jump easily through the photos using the scroll bar Operating modes Index screen button Displays the currently selected memory card Press to change the index screen Drag your finger left right for the next prev...

Page 106: ...ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the double memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode The following image files may not be displayed correctly Images not recorded with this camcorder Images edited on a computer Images whose file names have been cha...

Page 107: ...h Stop to interrupt the operation while it is in progress Some photos will be deleted nevertheless 4 Touch OK To select individual photos 1 Touch on the individual photos you want to delete A checkmark will appear on the photos you touch The total number of selected photos will appear next to the icon Touch a selected photo to remove the checkmark To remove all checkmarks at once touch Remove All ...

Page 108: ...he compact power adapter Saving Movies Using Data Import Utility Save scenes to the computer all scenes new scenes only Join relay scenes either AVCHD or MP4 format that were saved on separate memory cards A 46 and save them as a single scene Join multiple video stream files of a single scene either AVCHD or MP4 format split because of the 4 GB maximum file size restriction and save them as a sing...

Page 109: ... 2 Camcorder Set the power switch to MEDIA 3 Camcorder Open the desired AVCHD movie index screen A 95 4 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable 5 Camcorder Touch All for PC only 6 Computer Click the icon on the desktop to start Data Import Utility 7 Computer Use Data Import Utility to save the movies onto the computer Follow the onscreen instructions and refer to the Dat...

Page 110: ... For Windows users if a User Account Control dialog box appears follow the instructions 7 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation During the installation process you may be prompted to install Microsoft Silverlight Follow the instructions to do so CameraWindow will also be installed To check that the software was installed correctly You can check that the software was install...

Page 111: ...off the camcorder or the computer Do not change the camcorder s operating mode Operation may not work correctly depending on the specifications settings of your computer If you wish to use the recordings on your computer make copies of them first Use the copied files retaining the originals NOTES Depending on the computer you may not be able to play back movies The following types of MP4 scenes wi...

Page 112: ... will appear on the scenes you touch The total number of selected scenes will appear next to the icon Touch a selected scene to remove the checkmark To remove all checkmarks at once touch Remove All Yes 2 After selecting all the desired scenes touch OK Options Copying a Single Photo 1 In single photo view select the photo you want to copy 2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls 3 Open ...

Page 113: ...OK Options IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the double memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode NOTES In the following cases you will not be able to copy recordings to the memory card If the do...

Page 114: ...ll have a frame rate of 25 00P 3 Touch the individual scenes you want to convert A checkmark will appear on the scenes you touch The total number of selected scenes will appear next to the icon Touch a selected scene to remove the checkmark To remove all checkmarks at once touch Remove All Yes 4 After selecting all the desired scenes touch OK and then touch Next To add a cinema look filter A 49 To...

Page 115: ...index screen A 95 3 Connect the camcorder to the digital video recorder using the supplied USB cable 4 Select the memory card that contains the scenes you want to copy Select an option other than All for PC only Camcorder When the connection is successfully established USB Connection appears on the screen Recording Details will vary depending on the device used so be sure to refer to the instructi...

Page 116: ...vie index screen A 95 Verify that q Output Terminal is set to Ò AV OUT 4 Camcorder Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause the playback just before the desired scene 5 Camcorder Resume playback By default the data code will be embedded in the output video signal You can change this using the s Data Code setting 6 External recorder Start recording when the scene you wish to copy appears stop re...

Page 117: ...hen you use the Wi Fi Remote app you can use your iOS or Android device to remotely control the camcorder and make recordings A 120 Wi Fi connection Wirelessly connect the camcorder to your iOS device Android device or computer2 and use the device s Web browser to view recordings in the camcorder A 126 2 You can also use a computer connected via an access point Wi Fi connection After you download ...

Page 118: ...rolling the camcorder using the Wi Fi Remote application the camcorder s automatic power off function will be disabled Wi Fi connection Wirelessly connect the camcorder to a wireless router access point on a Wi Fi network A 137 Use this connection if you plan to save your recordings on a computer or FTP server A 131 Wi Fi connection Wirelessly connect the camcorder to a network and use the media s...

Page 119: ...tenna When using the camcorder s Wi Fi functions do not cover the Wi Fi antenna with your hand or other object Covering it may interfere with wireless signals About the camcorder s Wi Fi standard The specifications of the camcorder s Wi Fi standard are as follows Wi Fi protocol operating frequency IEEE 802 11b g n compliant 2 4 GHz IEEE 802 11a n compliant 5 GHz Maximum data transfer rate 11 Mbps ...

Page 120: ...you will not need to enter it again unless you reset or overwrite the camcorder s settings 1 Open the Smartphone Connection screen FUNC MENU p s Wi Fi Smartphone Connection Touch s for the Remote Browse and Media Server functions 2 Touch the camcorder s password 3 Enter an 8 character password and touch OK To enter a password use the virtual keyboard A 132 4 Touch K and then touch X NOTES After se...

Page 121: ... settings the URL is always the same so you may find it convenient to bookmark it 7 Camcorder Touch X When the connection has been established appears on the camcorder s screen If an iOS or Android device is not connected the icon will appear in yellow 8 iOS Android device Operate the controls on the screen while viewing the image from the camcorder 9 Camcorder Touch FUNC Wi Fi Remote and then tou...

Page 122: ...69 3 Time code A 72 4 Wi Fi Remote connection status 5 Operation A 155 6 D key lock Press to lock all the controls on the application s screens When pressed the icon turns orange and the entire screen becomes grayed out 7 Remaining battery level A 155 2 13 14 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 5 4 3 2 1 12 10 When the recording program is set to Aperture Pri AE COPY ...

Page 123: ... aperture adjustment buttons A 62 64 S a FOCUS focus adjustment buttons A 51 S s Live view image area Basic controls Use the basic controls when using the application on devices with smaller screens With the basic controls the following functions are available turning live view on and off starting and stopping recording zoom and key lock Remote Operation Using Wi Fi Remote Recording movies 1 Press...

Page 124: ...e will be displayed on the Wi Fi Remote screen and will be applied to the camcorder If you selected Æ or Ç 3 Point the camcorder at a white object so that it fills the whole screen Use the same lighting conditions you plan to use when recording Make sure the white object fills the screen until the procedure is completed 4 Press Å If a custom white balance has not yet been stored Å will flash slowl...

Page 125: ...side to focus farther away There are three levels of adjustment is the smallest and the largest Adjusting the zoom Press one of the zoom controls to adjust the zoom position as necessary Press one of the controls on the WIDE side to zoom out or one of the controls on the TELE side to zoom in There are three levels of adjustment is the slowest and is the fastest NOTES Depending on the network setup...

Page 126: ...cess points will appear 4 iOS Android device Touch the access point with the same SSID displayed in step 2 If you have performed this procedure before and you have not changed the camcorder s password the connection will be established automatically 5 iOS Android device Enter the camcorder s password set previously Connected will appear on the camcorder s screen and the connection will be establis...

Page 127: ...he following types of MP4 scenes will be recognized as multiple files on other devices Scenes exceeding 4 GB Scenes recorded at 35 Mbps exceeding 30 minutes Scenes recorded with a recording mode other than 35 Mbps exceeding 1 hour Only one device may be connected to the camcorder at a time COPY ...

Page 128: ...screen MENU s Wi Fi Movie Uploader The camcorder s SSID network name will appear The camcorder will be ready to connect with the iOS device To set or change the camcorder s password perform the procedure in Setting the Camcorder s Password A 120 starting from step 2 3 iOS device Activate Wi Fi in the settings screen The network names of detected access points will appear 4 iOS device Touch the acc...

Page 129: ...on the version of iOS you are using For details about the Movie Uploader app visit PIXELA s Web site http www pixela co jp oem canon e movieuploader English only The following types of MP4 scenes will be recognized as multiple files on other devices Scenes exceeding 4 GB Scenes recorded at 35 Mbps exceeding 30 minutes Scenes recorded with a recording mode other than 35 Mbps exceeding 1 hour COPY ...

Page 130: ...ction in Wi Fi Connection Using an Access Point A 137 Connected will appear on the camcorder s screen and the connection will be established After the connection is established you can touch View Information to view the access point s SSID connection protocol and the camcorder s IP address and MAC address You can also select the access point to which the camcorder will connect 6 Computer Select yo...

Page 131: ...or Destination Folder and then touch OK Depending on the FTP server s settings the required text for the port number and destination folder may differ Check the settings on your FTP server The camcorder will connect to the access point selected in Wi Fi Connection Using an Access Point A 137 7 When Save the access point appears on the screen touch OK and then perform the procedure in Wi Fi Connect...

Page 132: ...ontent and make sure they are safe to delete before deleting them NOTES Depending on the access point s settings and capability it may take some time to transfer files Using the virtual keyboard When you need to enter text for various settings touch the text field and a virtual keyboard will appear on the screen You must use the touch screen to operate the virtual keyboard The illustrations below ...

Page 133: ...ding on the services you plan to use Setting the Desired Web Services in the Camcorder Using the supplied software CameraWindow log in to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and set the Web services you want to use Refer to CameraWindow Instruction Manual for details on using the software 1 Open the desired MP4 movie index screen A 95 Alternatively you can open the photo index screen A 105 2 Connect the camcorder...

Page 134: ...ra settings screen will appear again 7 Computer Select the Web service to set in the camcorder and then click Repeat to select multiple Web services The selected Web services will appear in the camera panel You can click Í and Î to change the order in which the Web services appear in the camcorder 8 Computer Click Menu in the upper left The selected Web services will be set in the camcorder and th...

Page 135: ...hen you can post links to those online albums on Twitter 1 Open the To Web Service screen MENU s Wi Fi To Web Service 2 Select the desired Web service Select one of the available Web services other than e mail You can send an e mail notification of the when your movies and photos are uploaded A 136 3 Touch the type of upload AVCHD movie MP4 movie or photo and the memory card on which the desired r...

Page 136: ...nd then click Repeat to select multiple Web services The selected Web services will appear in the camera panel You can click Í and Î to change the order in which the Web services appear in the camcorder 4 Computer Click Menu in the upper left The selected Web services will be set in the camcorder and the CameraWindow menu screen will appear 5 Computer Exit CameraWindow and then end the connection ...

Page 137: ...e Search for Access Points method Refer also to the router s instruction manual 1 WPS Button method Press and hold the WPS button on the access point Depending on the access point the amount of time required may differ Make sure the router s WPS function is activated Operating modes WPS Button Simply press and hold the WPS button on your access point and then touch the camcorder s screen This is t...

Page 138: ... touch OK You can touch Í and Î to go through the detected access points 3 In the Encryption Key field enter the encryption key and then touch OK If the access point selected in step 2 did not have a C icon this step is not necessary 4 Touch OK twice After the connection is established continue using the function you were previously using For details refer to the procedure in Playback on a Compute...

Page 139: ... Server and Secondary DNS Server fields touch 0 0 0 0 and then touch Í Î to change the value and then touch Next Touch the next field to change the value as necessary 10 Touch Next 11 Touch OK After the connection is established continue using the function you were previously using For details refer to the procedure in Playback on a Computer A 130 Transferring Files to a Computer or FTP Server A 1...

Page 140: ... only A 119 To view the access point s connection settings 2 Touch Access Point Connection The four access points SSID settings in the camcorder s memory will appear To add an access point touch Not configured and then perform the procedure in Wi Fi Connection Using an Access Point A 137 After doing so the screen from this step will appear again 3 Touch w next to the SSID of the access point whose...

Page 141: ...onnect to a wired network including to the Internet using the Wi Fi standard In most cases this will be your wireless router FTP Server An FTP server is an application running on a computer that allows users to transfer files to and from that computer IP Address Exclusive number assigned to each device connected to the network SSID Service Set Identifier This is simply the public name of a Wi Fi n...

Page 142: ...ent À Fluorescent H É Tungsten Â Color Temperature Æ Set 1 Ç Set 2 z z 67 x AGC Limit m Automatic n Manual z z 61 Focus Touch AF frame D manual focus Toggle on or off O peaking Toggle on or off w settings Peaking and B W Peaking Color When D is on SET focus preset When SET is on ON return to preset focus position z z 51 y Exposure Touch AE frame n exposure compensation Toggle on or off w settings ...

Page 143: ...n Scenes 114 Delete date folder name Select All Scenes This Scene 98 Divide z 100 Trim z 101 Control Button Photo Index Screen Single Photo View A Copy 6 7 Copy 7 6 folder name Select All Photos z 112 Delete 107 Menu item Setting options A Digital Zoom j Off s 400x f Digital Tele conv Soft Zoom Control j Off Start Stop Start Stop 59 Zoom Speed Level Z Fast Normal Slow 56 Zoom Rocker Zoom Speed Y v...

Page 144: ...ate is set to PF25 00 or 25 00P The auto slow shutter can be activated only during mode when the recording program is set to Programmed AE or during infrared mode If a trailing afterimage appears set the slow shutter to j Off If camcorder shake warning appears we recommend stabilizing the camcorder for example by mounting it on a tripod Auto Backlight Correction i On j Off 66 Auto Slow Shutter i O...

Page 145: ...lly and or horizontally Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings Microphone Attenuator Helps prevent audio distortions You can use this setting when using an external microphone or when Audio Scene is set to Custom Setting k Automatic The camcorder will automatically activate the microphone attenuator as necessary for optimal audio recording levels so high audio levels will not be...

Page 146: ...y Movie Format AVCHD MP4 z 36 Recording Mode For AVCHD movies 28 Mbps LPCM 50 00P 28 Mbps 50 00P 24 Mbps LPCM 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 5 Mbps For MP4 movies 35 Mbps 50 00P 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 4 Mbps 3 Mbps z 44 Recording Media v Rec Media for Movies 6 Mem Card A 7 Mem Card B z 36 Rec Media for Photos 6 Mem Card A 7 Mem Card B z z z Dual Relay Recording Standard Recording Dual Recording Relay Recording z 46 Fra...

Page 147: ...saved in the same folder as the file IMG_0107 JPG Folders can contain up to 500 files MP4 movies and photos combined and a new folder is created every time a folder exceeds this number The first three digits of the file number range from 100 to 999 and the last four digits range from 0001 to 9999 File numbers are automatically assigned consecutive numbers Available Space in Memory Used Space in Me...

Page 148: ... Off z z z CUSTOM Dial Button Tv Av l Manual Exposure x AGC Limit y Exposure j Off z 91 Assign Button 1 to Assign Button 5 È Powered IS BLC Always On Face Only AF Video Snapshot Ä WB Priority z Pre REC AF MF Rec Review Rec Programs BLC Always On White Balance AGC Limit Focus Exposure Audio Scene Mic Level Zoom Image Stabilizer Image Effects Wi Fi Remote j Off z 92 Powered IS Button Î Press and Hol...

Page 149: ... compact power adapter is connected this setting will automatically change to Bright When OLED Dimmer is set to on the camcorder s screen will automatically become dimmer if the camcorder is left without any operation for 3 minutes Operate any control on the camcorder to return the screen to its previous setting OLED Mirror Image When set to i On this function reverses the image on the screen hori...

Page 150: ...tion for 5 minutes Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off Auto Power Off will appear Battery Info When you are using a battery pack that is compatible with Intelligent System this option displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge as a percentage and the remaining recording time mode or playback time mode If the battery pack is exhausted the battery information may n...

Page 151: ...he camcorder s main features It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the compact power adapter if you leave it turned on without a memory card for more than 5 minutes To cancel the demo mode once it has started press any button or turn off the camcorder Firmware You can verify the current version of the camcorder s firmware This menu option is usually unavailable Reset All Reset...

Page 152: ...ring playback Time code hours minutes seconds frames 9 Operation A 155 10 Remote sensor off A 150 11 Pre recording A 88 D Video snapshot length A 87 12 Image stabilizer A 60 13 Frame rate A 47 14 Remaining battery time A 155 15 Remaining recording time1 6 7 On the memory card Relay recording A 46 16 Recording mode A 44 17 Movie format A 36 18 Frame rate recording mode and movie format for dual rec...

Page 153: ...nual Exposure recording program A 64 29 Manual focus A 51 30 Backlight correction A 66 31 White balance A 67 32 GPS A 90 33 Image effects A 71 34 Slow fast motion recording shooting frame rate playback frame rate A 48 35 Wind screen A 81 36 Audio scene select A 79 37 External audio input from the MIC terminal A 83 38 Digital tele converter A 59 39 Microphone attenuator A 145 40 Directionality of t...

Page 154: ... 47 49 14 8 48 50 47 Playback control buttons A 96 48 Scene number 49 Data code A 89 145 50 Volume controls A 96 51 52 53 49 1 54 55 51 Control button MENU Open the setup menus A 31 143 52 Current photo Total number of photos 53 File number A 147 54 Control button f Return to the photo index screen A 105 55 Control button h Photo jump A 105 COPY ...

Page 155: ...appear in red Replace or charge the battery pack When you attach an empty battery pack the power may turn off without displaying Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately When the camcorder is off press B to display the charge status of a battery pack The Intelligent System will display the charge s...

Page 156: ... the battery pack attached Battery packs not recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder cannot be charged using this camcorder If you are using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder there may be a problem with the camcorder or battery pack Consult a Canon Service Center A noise can be heard from the compact power adapter A faint sound can be heard while the compact ...

Page 157: ...se Û playback Ð takes longer than usual When the memory card contains a large number of scenes some operations may take longer than usual Save your recordings A 108 and initialize the memory card A 35 Movies or photos cannot be recorded properly This may occur as movies and photos are recorded deleted over time Save your recordings A 108 and initialize the memory card A 35 Cannot record a photo wh...

Page 158: ...e battery pack warm it or let it cool down as necessary and try charging it again Charge the battery pack in temperatures between approximately 0 C and 40 C The battery pack is damaged Use a different battery pack Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty Consult a Canon Service Center Picture and Sound The screen appears too dark Adjust the brightness wi...

Page 159: ...he first time The LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure Change the position of the LOCK switch A compatible memory card must be used to be able to record movies on a memory card A 34 The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Set File Numbering to Reset and insert a new memory card The wireless controller will not work Set q Wireless Remote Control t...

Page 160: ... Wi Fi channel not supported by the camcorder Refer to About available Wi Fi frequencies and channels A 181 and change the channel setting in the wireless router so that it uses a channel supported by the camcorder Wireless playback on a computer or similar device is not smooth Playback may not be smooth depending on the access point s settings and capability Connect the computer or similar device...

Page 161: ...5 Mbps 50 00P cannot be converted Cannot convert the scene The camcorder cannot convert scenes that were recorded using a video configuration that is not supported NTSC You cannot convert scenes that were recorded or edited using another device and then transferred to a memory card connected to a computer MP4 scenes recorded with a recording mode of 4 Mbps can only be converted to MP4 movies with ...

Page 162: ... while this message appears may result in permanent loss of the recordings on the memory card Use the computer s Safely Remove Hardware function to end the connection and disconnect the USB cable before using the camcorder File name error The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Set File Numbering to Reset and delete all the MP4 movies A 98 and photos A 107 on the memory card o...

Page 163: ...A 98 107 or reduce the number of recordings to copy Number of scenes already at maximum The number of scenes on the memory card has reached 3 999 the maximum number of scenes for AVCHD movies Delete some scenes A 98 to free some space Recording was stopped due to insufficient write speed of the memory card The write speed of the memory card was too slow so recording was stopped Replace the memory ...

Page 164: ...ecrease the number of photos and MP4 movies on the memory card to fewer than 2 500 Windows or 1 000 Mac OS 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 The camcorder cannot recognize data that was recorded using a video configuration that is not supported NTSC Unable to recover data Cou...

Page 165: ...nable to obtain an IP address If you are not using a DHCP server connect using the Manual Setup option and enter the IP address using the Manual option A 138 Turn on the DHCP server If it is already on make sure it is functioning properly Make sure the address range for the DHCP server is sufficient Turn on the DNS server If it is already on make sure it is functioning properly Make sure that the ...

Page 166: ...onfigured Check the connection point SSID and other network settings Connect to a computer and use supplied software to set up This service may not be available in your region To use Web services set in the camcorder the settings saved on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Install ImageBrowser EX and CameraWindow in your computer and configure the settings using CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Connect to a computer and use ...

Page 167: ...culation problems or very sensitive skin or when using the camcorder in very hot places 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 electromagnetic fields such as above TVs near plasma TVs or mobile phones Do not use the camcorder s Wi Fi functions inside hospitals medi...

Page 168: ...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 completely before storing it Charge and discharge all your battery packs fully at least once a year Remaining battery time When you are using a battery pack that is compatible with Intelligent System if the remaining battery time dis...

Page 169: ...y cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature Do not disassemble bend drop or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them to water Check the direction before inserting the memory card Forcing a memory card into a slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the memory card or the camcorder Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card Secure Digital SD memo...

Page 170: ...tion This makes recovering the original recordings very difficult 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 battery made by Panasonic Hitachi Maxell Sony FDK or with Duracell2025 Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explo...

Page 171: ...Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its internal surfaces Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected Continued use may damage the camcorder Condensation may form in the following cases When the camcorder is moved quickly from cold to warm places When the camcorder is left in a humid room When a cold room is heate...

Page 172: ...ur 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 Argentina Brazil Uruguay and French territories French Guiana Guadeloupe Martinique etc Asia Most of Asia except in Japan the Philippines South Korea Taiwan and Myanmar Africa All of Africa and African islands Australia O...

Page 173: ...ash Light SM V1 Surround Microphone WA H58 Wide Attachment Protect Filter 58 mm ND4L Filter 58 mm ND8L Filter 58 mm HTC 100 S High Speed HDMI Cable STV 250N Stereo Video Cable IFC 400PCU USB Cable DM 100 Directional Stereo Microphone WM V1 Wireless Microphone GP E2 GPS Receiver SS 600 SS 650 Shoulder Strap WS 20 Wrist Strap SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case BP 820 BP 828 Battery Pack CG 800E Battery Char...

Page 174: ... conditions and initial charge of the battery pack Recording and playback times given in the following tables are approximate and vary according to recording mode and charging recording or playback conditions The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold surroundings when using the brighter screen settings etc Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This ...

Page 175: ...n 100 min 280 min 17 Mbps 175 min 175 min 100 min 100 min 285 min 5 Mbps 175 min 175 min 105 min 105 min 285 min BP 828 28 Mbps LPCM 50 00P 28 Mbps 50 00P 245 min 240 min 145 min 145 min 400 min 24 Mbps LPCM 24 Mbps 260 min 260 min 155 min 155 min 415 min 17 Mbps 260 min 260 min 155 min 155 min 420 min 5 Mbps 270 min 270 min 160 min 160 min 430 min Battery pack Recording mode Recording maximum Rec...

Page 176: ...ws you to record photos and movies even at night or in dark places It attaches to the camcorder s mini advanced shoe for cable free operation The VFL 2 cannot be used as a flash with this camcorder SM V1 Surround Microphone Use 5 1ch surround sound to add a sense of presence to your movies You can link the surround sound to the zoom position or use the microphone as a highly directional shotgun mi...

Page 177: ...ase A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you use Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand accessories or products bearing the same mark COPY ...

Page 178: ...en camcorders and printers By connecting to an Exif Print compliant printer the camcorder s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized yielding extremely high quality prints Video Signal Configuration AVCHD MP4 Recording Media SD SDHC SD High Capacity or SDXC SD eXtended Capacity memory card not included two memory card slots Maximum Recording Time Commercially available 32 GB memory...

Page 179: ... full wide angle White Balance Auto white balance Custom white balance 2 settings User defined color temperature or Preset white balance settings Daylight Shade Cloudy Fluorescent Fluorescent H Tungsten Minimum Illumination 0 1 lx Low Light recording program Shutter speed at 1 2 1 0 lx Programmed AE recording program Auto slow shutter On Shutter speed at 1 25 Recommended Illumination More than 100...

Page 180: ...volume 100 Ω REMOTE Terminal 2 5 mm stereo minijack input only Power Others Power supply rated 7 4 V DC battery pack 8 4 V DC compact power adapter Power consumption 4 2 W 17 Mbps AF on OLED normal brightness 4 2 W 17 Mbps AF on viewfinder Operating temperature 0 40 C Dimensions W x H x D excluding the grip belt Camcorder only 109 x 84 x 182 mm Camcorder with the lens hood attached 115 x 84 x 231 ...

Page 181: ...of frequencies and channels which also determines whether the camcorder can connect with iOS and Android devices within that range The column labeled Camcorder ID refers to the ID number printed on the identification plate on the bottom of the camcorder Camcorder ID Frequency Channel Connect with iOS and Android devices ID0026 2412 to 2472 MHz 1 to 13 Yes 5180 to 5320 MHz 36 to 64 No ID0030 2412 t...

Page 182: ...opying recordings to a memory card 112 CUSTOM button 91 CUSTOM dial 91 D Data code 89 145 Date and time 32 Deleting Movies 98 Photos 107 Digital tele converter 59 Dividing scenes 100 Dual recording 46 E Error messages 161 Exposure compensation 65 External audio input 84 External microphone 77 F Face detection 54 Fireworks recording program 70 Focus preset 51 Focus zoom ring 51 56 Frame rate 47 FTP...

Page 183: ...ngs Using a computer 108 Using external video recorders 115 Selecting the memory card for recording 36 Setup menus 31 143 Shutter speed 62 64 Slow fast motion 48 Smart AUTO 39 Snow recording program 69 Sports recording program 69 Spotlight recording program 70 Sunset recording program 69 T Telephoto 56 Time code 72 Time zone DST 33 Touch AE 65 Touch AF 51 Touch screen operations 28 Trimming scenes...

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