Canon LEGRIA HFM40 Instruction Manual Download

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PUB. DIE-0389-000

HD Camcorder

Instruction Manual

Summary of Contents for LEGRIA HFM40

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Page 2: ...ht owners and be contrary to copyright laws CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY CAUTION DISCONNECT THE MAINS 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 ...

Page 3: ...ntries Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries x v Color and the x v Color logo are trademarks HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation Manuf...

Page 4: ...ecoration 0 65 Cinema Look Filters 0 63 Add flare to your movies by adding text stamps or freehand drawings directly in the camcorder Use professional cinema look filters to create unique movies with distinctive looks 1 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...

Page 5: ... to your favorite background music The memory almost full Use the double memory card slot to keep on recording video without interruption Face Detection 0 88 Image Stabilization The camcorder automatically detects people s faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for beautiful results Dynamic IS 0 86 compensates for camcorder shake when you shoot video while walking Powered IS 0 ...

Page 6: ...sly upload recordings to your computer or a video sharing Web site Save or upload to the Web Standard Definition Convert your HD movies in the camcorder itself to standard definition files 0 135 High Definition Use the supplied PIXELA s software 0 130 135 Create discs Refer to the instruction manual of the device Depending on the device used cor rect playback may not be possible even if the device...

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Page 8: ...sition and Brightness of the LCD Screen 27 Using the Viewfinder 28 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 28 Using the Touch Screen 29 Operating Modes 30 Using the Menus 32 First Time Settings 32 Setting the Date and Time 33 Changing the Language 33 Changing the Time Zone 35 Using a Memory Card 35 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 37 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 38 Selecting the...

Page 9: ... and Cinema Look Filters 64 Video Snapshot 65 Decoration Adding a Personal Touch 70 Playing Back Stories from the Gallery 72 Rating Scenes 73 Playback with Background Music 77 Copying and Moving Scenes Within Between Stories 78 Selecting a Story s Thumbnail Image 78 Changing a Story s Title 80 Advanced Functions 80 Recording in y Manual Mode 81 Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode 83 Selecti...

Page 10: ...0 Using a Zoom Remote Controller 111 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 112 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 113 Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie 115 Dividing Scenes Photos 117 Viewing Photos 119 Deleting Photos 120 Slideshow External Connections 122 Terminals on the Camcorder 123 Connection Diagrams 126 Playback on a TV Screen 127 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 127 Co...

Page 11: ...etup Menus 157 Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays 161 Trouble 161 Troubleshooting 167 List of Messages 175 Do s and Don ts 175 Handling Precautions 180 Maintenance Others 181 Using the Camcorder Abroad 182 General Information 182 Accessories 183 Optional Accessories 189 Specifications 193 Index ...

Page 12: ...nts regarding the function described 0 Reference page number within this manual rReferences to sections of the Photo Application Instruction Manual included as a PDF file in the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc Text that applies only to the models shown in the icon The following terms are used in this manual When not specified as memory card or built in memory the term memory by itself refers ...

Page 13: ...n 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 Operating Modes 0 29 The names of physical buttons and switches on the camcorder are indicated withi...

Page 14: ...s are supplied with the camcorder XCA 570 Compact Power Adapter incl power cord BP 808 Battery PackW XWL D89 Wireless Controller incl CR2025 lithium button battery Stylus PenW XHTC 100 S HDMI Cable STV 250N Stereo Video CableW XQuick Guide IFC 300PCU S USB CableW XInstallation Guide for PIXELA s Software ...

Page 15: ...ic Data Image Mix Data CD ROM referred in the manual as Camcorder Sup plemental Disc Contains the following components Instruction Manual The full version instruction manual of the camcorder this PDF file Photo Application Software for saving managing and printing photos Music data Music files that can be used as background music during playback These music files are for exclusive use with the sup...

Page 16: ...s terminal 0 105 7 COMPONENT OUT terminal 0 122 124 8 HDMI OUT terminal 0 122 123 9 ACCESS indicator 0 42 A q Mode switch 0 29 A a Grip belt 0 23 A s Speaker 0 53 A d Strap mount 0 23 A f Double memory card slot cover A g Memory card slot X 0 37 A h Memory card slot Y 0 37 A j MIC terminal 0 108 108 A k Stereo microphone 0 101 102 A l Instant AF sensor 0 147 A k A l Left side view 1 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 ...

Page 17: ...om lever 0 47 S s POWER button S d ON OFF CHG charge indicator Green ON Orange Standby 0 49 Red Charging 0 20 S f Remote sensor 0 22 S g LCD touch screen 0 25 28 S h POWERED IS button 0 87 WEB button 0 135 S f S h S g Top view S q S a S s S d LCD panel ...

Page 18: ... 42 S l DC IN terminal 0 20 D q RESET button 0 165 D a Dioptric adjustment lever 0 27 D s Viewfinder 0 27 D d VIEWFINDER button 0 27 D f BATTERY RELEASE switch 0 21 D g Tripod socket 0 176 D h Serial number only D a D s D d S j S k S l D q Back view D f D g D h Bottom view ...

Page 19: ...button 0 55 Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to switch between shooting and playback mode 3 MENU button 0 31 145 4 DISP onscreen display button 0 112 5 SET button 6 B stop button 0 51 7 PHOTO button 0 42 8 Zoom buttons 0 47 9 Navigation buttons Z O y A A q A C play pause button 0 51 ...

Page 20: ...until the battery pack is com pletely exhausted Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be displayed accurately For approximate charging times and recording playback times with a fully charged battery pack refer to Charging Recording and Playback Times 0 184 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter 2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet 3 Connect the compact pow...

Page 21: ...pack 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 Do not connect to the camcorder s DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recom ...

Page 22: ...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 to 3 times longer than you think you might need Preparing the Accessories Wireless Controller First insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wire less controller 1 Press the tab i...

Page 23: ...t you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger and the g button with your thumb You can attach the supplied stylus pen to the grip belt 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 brack...

Page 24: ...corder adjust the length and fasten You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt to use both for extra convenience and protection To attach 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 ...

Page 25: ...lf in the picture when recording with the self timer To allow the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller from the front NOTES About the LCD and viewfinder screens The screens are produced using extremely high precision manufacturing techniques with more than 99 99 of the pixels operating to specification Less than 0 01 of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black red bl...

Page 26: ...d on bright NOTES The LCD backlight does not affect the brightness of the recordings Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the bat tery pack You can further adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the 6 8 LCD Brightness setting or dim it with the 6 8 LCD Screen Dimmer setting to use in places where the light from the LCD screen can be a nuisance For details about h...

Page 27: ... let the subject watch the recording Press to activate the viewfinder You can close the LCD panel or rotate it toward the subject as you prefer Adjust the viewfinder as necessary with the dioptric adjustment lever The LCD backlight setting is common to the LCD screen and the viewfinder NOTES For details about how to take care of the viewfinder refer to Handling Precautions 0 175 Cleaning 0 180 Dio...

Page 28: ...mcorder will recognize as the main subject of the scene etc Drag While applying pressure swipe your finger up and down or left and right across the screen Used to scroll menus to browse through index screen pages or to adjust slider controls like the volume IMPORTANT The camcorder uses a pressure sensitive touch screen Press firmly when using touch operations In the following cases you may not be ...

Page 29: ...l be the same currently used for recording You can also press and hold B on the wireless controller for more than 2 seconds to switch between recording and playback mode Operating mode Mode switch Operation Let the camcorder take care of all the settings while you concentrate on recording 0 42 Great for beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings Enjoy full acces...

Page 30: ...ction 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 desired function In mode access to functions is limited Edit Panel Touch Edit to display a panel showing available operations copying deleting etc and then touch the operation you want to perform Operating modes Operating modes Touch the control button of the desired ...

Page 31: ...tab of the desired menu 4 Drag your finger up and down to bring the setting you want to change into the orange selection bar Menu items not available appear grayed out You can touch any menu item on the screen to bring it directly into the selection bar 5 When the desired menu item is inside the selection bar touch the orange frame on the right 6 Touch the desired option and touch a You can touch ...

Page 32: ...y 4 Touch Y M D M D Y or D M Y to select the date format you prefer In some screens the date will be displayed in short form numbers instead of month names but it will still follow the order you selected 5 Touch 24H to use 24 hour clock or leave it unselected to use 12 hour clock AM PM 6 Touch OK to start the clock and close the setup screen NOTES You can adjust the date and time later on with the...

Page 33: ...anging the Time 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 Operating mode...

Page 34: ...34 Preparations 4 Touch a to close the menu ...

Page 35: ...Speed Class is a standard that indicates the mini mum guaranteed data transfer speed of memory cards When you buy a new memory card look for the Speed Class logo on the package We recommend using memory cards rated SD Speed Class 4 6 or 10 SDXC Memory Cards You can use SDXC memory cards with this camcorder When using memory cards with other devices such as digital recorders computers and card read...

Page 36: ...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 please check with the card manufacturer Also note that an approval is required to use Eye Fi cards in many countries or regions Without approval use of the card is not permit ted If it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use in the ar...

Page 37: ...eless communication features of an Eye Fi card insert it into memory card slot Y Be sure you understand the information provided in Eye Fi Cards 0 36 before using an Eye Fi card 4 Close the double memory card slot cover Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted To remove the memory card Push the memory card once to release it When the memory card springs out pull i...

Page 38: ...rd When selecting the memory you can check the approximate available recording time number of photos based on currently used settings NOTES Select to record movies in the built in memory or memory card X if you later want to convert the movies to standard definition in order to upload them to the Web Operating modes FUNC 8 MENU 8 8 8 Rec Media for Movies or Rec Media for Photos 8 f built in memory...

Page 39: ...relay recording from memory card X memory card slot Y only 2 Activate the relay recording The approximate available recording time will now reflect the combined space in the memories used for relay recording NOTES You cannot use relay recording from the built in memory to memory card Y When using a single memory card be sure to insert it into memory card slot X There will be a momentary stop in th...

Page 40: ...corder until the initialization is completed 2 Initialize the memory 1 Only when performing the procedure in a recording mode 2 Touch this option if you want to physically erase all the data rather than just clear the file allocation table of the memory 3 If you selected the Complete Initialization option you can touch Cancel to cancel the initialization while it is in progress All recordings will...

Page 41: ... music files from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the memory card Windows users Use the supplied PIXELA s software For details refer to the Software Guide PDF file of the supplied PIXELA s software Mac OS users Use Finder to transfer music files from the MUSIC folder on the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the memory card Refer to About the music files 0 192 for the folder struc...

Page 42: ...ecorded in the built in memory only or on memory card X You can select the memory that will be used to record movies and photos 0 38 Please read the IMPORTANT section 0 45 before using an Eye Fi card POINTS TO CHECK Before you begin recording make a test recording first to check that the camcorder is operating correctly 1 Set the mode switch to 2 Turn on the camcorder To record video Press g to be...

Page 43: ...and the ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is recorded You can record photos simultaneously while recording a movie You can also press j on the wireless controller When you have finished recording 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off 2 Turn off the camcorder 3 Close the LCD panel ...

Page 44: ...photo Face detection 0 88 to get beautiful shots of people every time tracking the subject even if the person moves Touch Track 0 90 to track other moving subjects keeping them in focus and using the best settings to record them Story Creator 0 61 to transform your movies into compelling video stories by following simple scripts for various scenarios Decoration 0 65 to add a fun personal touch usi...

Page 45: ...ing mode Smart AUTO icons 1 This icon will appear under tele macro conditions 2 The icon in parentheses appears under backlight conditions Background color of the icon Bright2 grey Blue skies2 light blue Vivid colors2 green red Sunsets orange Subject People stationary People moving Subjects other than people such as landscapes Close objects 1 1 1 1 1 1 Background color of the icon Dark dark blue S...

Page 46: ...D backlight 0 26 or adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the 6 8 LCD Bright ness setting only You can also use the viewfinder 0 27 Under certain conditions the Smart AUTO icon that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene Especially when shooting against orange or blue backgrounds the Sunset or one of the Blue Skies icons may appear and the colors may not look natural In such c...

Page 47: ...om in mode you can turn on the digital zoom 40x or 200x with the 7 8 Digital Zoom setting 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 O...

Page 48: ...bject At full wide angle you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm Using tele macro 0 97 you can focus on a subject as close as 40 cm at full telephoto In or mode you can also set 7 8 Zoom Speed to one of three constant speeds 3 is the fastest 1 the slowest When Zoom Speed is set to I Variable When you use the P and Q buttons on the wireless controller the zoom speed will be constant at J Speed ...

Page 49: ...e camcorder entered standby mode When recording using only the viewfinder with the LCD panel closed you can press to set the camcorder in standby mode 2 When you wish to resume recording open the LCD panel The ON OFF CHG indicator turns back green and the camcorder is ready to record You can also press to start recording with the LCD panel closed Press again to return the camcorder to standby mode...

Page 50: ... of time until shut off or turn off the Quick Start function altogether with the 68 Power Saving Mode 8 Quick Start Standby setting The usual 5 minute auto power off setting of Power Saving Mode is not applicable while the camcorder is in standby mode Changing the position of the mode switch while the camcorder is in standby mode will reactivate the camcorder in the operating mode selected ...

Page 51: ...O Mode 0 42 Basic Playback Playing Back 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 date 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 b 8 1 Da...

Page 52: ...use touch the screen again to hide the playback controls A Memory being read B Recording date C Division line between recording dates D Drag your finger left for the next index page E Drag your finger right for the previous index page F Open the index selection screen 0 55 G 3D Flip View 0 55 H Scene s timeline 0 111 While browsing through index pages a scroll bar will appear at the bottom of the ...

Page 53: ...lume bar instead A Jump to the beginning of the scene Double tap to jump to the previous scene B Jump to the beginning of next scene C Pause the playback D Fast playback backward forward E Display the volume 0 53 and background music mix balance 0 73 controls F Stop the playback G Decoration 0 65 Touch several times to increase the playback speed to approxi mately 5x 15x 60x the normal speed Durin...

Page 54: ...isplay or change the infor mation displayed with the y 8 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 continuous...

Page 55: ...y back original scenes by date or by story or photos for example You can also select the memory from which you want to play back your recordings A Recording date B Drag your finger left to go to the next date with record ings C Drag your finger up and down to browse through the scenes recorded in the displayed date D Drag your finger right to go to the previous date with recordings E Return to the...

Page 56: ... the SD Movies index screen can only be played back at normal speed 1 Date Scenes organized by recording date Gallery Scenes organized by story 0 70 2 Photos Photos index screen u SD Movies only when a memory card is selected Scenes that were converted to standard definition to upload them to the Web 0 135 A Touch the tab of the desired memory built in memory only memory card X or memory card Y B ...

Page 57: ...te index screen vs the gallery In the date index screen you can find all the movies you have recorded conveniently organized by recording date When you play back scenes from the date index screen they will be played back in chronological order In the gallery you can find your scenes grouped as video stories If you record movies using the Story Creator function 0 61 your scenes will appear in the s...

Page 58: ...cene to remove the checkmark To remove all checkmarks at once touch Remove All 8 Yes 2 After selecting all the desired scenes touch OK Options Deleting a Single Scene from a Story 1 Open the list of scenes of the story that contains the scene you want to delete 2 In the Scene List screen drag your finger up down to select the scene you want to delete 3 Touch the orange box on the right to open the...

Page 59: ...hat no scenes in the story have been given that particular rating 4 Delete all applicable scenes Touch Stop to interrupt the operation while it is in progress Some scenes may be deleted nevertheless Deleting Stories Deleting a story permanently deletes all the scenes it contains The two preexisting stories Unsorted and Video Snapshot cannot be deleted 1 Open the gallery d 8 Yes 8 OK 8 f b 8 Galler...

Page 60: ...ed from the date index screen and from any stories in the gallery they may have belonged to regardless of the method used to delete them Save copies of important scenes before deleting them 0 130 Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing while scenes are being deleted Do not open the double memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off t...

Page 61: ...will appear In that case touch New Story 2 Select the desired theme Drag your finger left right to browse through the themes and touch the thumbnail of the desired theme A list of the suggested categories story scenes for the selected theme will appear 3 Drag your finger up down to select a category and touch OK 4 In the confirmation screen touch Yes to create the story Initially the current date ...

Page 62: ...ight number of scenes To exit Story Creator mode Press and touch Yes NOTES When recording video snapshot scenes you can have the camcorder automatically link the length of video snapshot scenes to the recom mended length of story scenes with the 8 8 Video Snapshot Length setting Recording Additional Scenes within an Existing Story 1 Press 2 Select the story to which you want to add new scenes A Re...

Page 63: ...ings to give your recordings a cinematic look In this mode you can also use a variety of professional cinema look fil ters to create unique movies with a distinctive appearance 1 Set the mode switch to 2 Select the desired cinema look filter When you select a cinema look filter other than Cinema Standard you can change the effect level with the following procedure before touching OK The selected c...

Page 64: ... entirely new feel The default length of a video snapshot scene is 4 seconds but you can change it to 2 or 8 seconds or to the length recommended for the selected story scene category in Story Creator with the 8 8 Video Snapshot Length setting 1 Cinema Standard 2 Vivid 3 Dream 4 Cool 5 Nostalgic 6 Sepia 7 Old Movies 8 Memory 9 Dramatic B W A Filter number will appear on the control button B Filter...

Page 65: ...omentarily turn black as if a camera shutter had released NOTES Changing the camcorder s operating mode will deactivate the video snapshot mode Decoration Adding a Personal Touch Add a new level of enjoyment to your scenes by decorating them You can add animated graphics stamps and even your own freehand drawings The supplied stylus pen will be especially useful for decorating scenes You can decor...

Page 66: ...ation screen A Canvas The area where you will draw and see your decorations in action B Toolbar C Pens and Stamps Select the type of pen or stamp and its color You can also save a canvas or load a previously saved canvas D Animated Stamps Select animated stamps to add to your decoration E Captions Add the date date and time story title or story theme as a caption that will be included in the recor...

Page 67: ...ar 2 Select the desired pen or stamp from Tools 3 Select white or black from Colors Alternatively you can touch and select a color from the color palette 4 Draw freely on the canvas Touch 8 Clear 8 Yes to clear the canvas and start again 5 When you finish drawing save the canvas The freehand drawings and stamps will be saved in the built in memory only or on memory card X only To load a previously...

Page 68: ... or Story Scene the story scene category 3 Select the desired text settings and touch f Touch white text on dark background white text or black text The selected caption will appear in the center of the screen 4 Touch the caption and drag it to the desired location To use image mix 1 Open the Select Image screen 2 Touch or to select a different image mix frame You can touch one of the memory icons...

Page 69: ...to adjust the overall transparency of the image as necessary 7 Touch f to mix your image with live video Decorating Scenes during Playback 1 Play back the scene you want to decorate Operating modes Mixing Your Own Images with Live Video You can use images you make on your computer for the image mix Chroma Key function Make sure that the image you want to use has a blue or green area which will be ...

Page 70: ...ll not be able to select image mix fames saved on a memory card Image mix cannot be selected during playback or while converting a scene to standard definition only Select the image mix dur ing playback pause or before starting the conversion Playing Back Stories from the Gallery You can play back recordings made using Story Creator to play them back as a single compelling video story following th...

Page 71: ...e stories you want to play back 4 Touch the story s thumbnail to start the playback The complete story will be played back from the first scene to the last When playback ends the camcorder will return to the gallery Touch the screen to display the playback controls Touch to display the scene s category during playback Touch to turn the story scene display off Playback controls are the same as when...

Page 72: ...scenes of the story that contains the scenes you want to rate 2 In the Scene List screen drag your finger up down to select the scene you want to rate 3 Touch the orange box on the right to open the Edit Scene screen 4 Touch the control button of the desired rating and touch f twice to return to the gallery Rating Scenes During Playback 1 Play back from the gallery the story that contains the scen...

Page 73: ... Supplemental Disc contains 3 music tracks you can use as background music The music files come pre installed in the built in memory You can mix the original audio and the background music and adjust the background music mix balance to your preference POINTS TO CHECK To play back scenes or a slideshow of photos recorded on the memory card you will need to transfer the music tracks to the memory ca...

Page 74: ...he background music balance during playback 1 During playback touch the screen to display the playback controls 2 Touch drag your finger along the Music Balance bar to adjust the background music balance as desired and touch f To delete a music track In the Select Music screen touch Z or O to select the track you want to delete A Select the desired music track B Adjust the background music balance...

Page 75: ...l player and adjust its volume according to the onscreen indications When the audio input is in the correct range stop the music playback and touch a on the camcorder Touch External Player Link to link the video playback to the start end of the music from the external player Playback with the video linked to the external audio 5 Start the music playback on the external player Playback will start f...

Page 76: ...l Disc to the memory card Windows users Use the supplied PIXELA s software For details refer to the Software Guide PDF file of the supplied PIXELA s software Mac OS users Use Finder to transfer music files from the MUSIC folder on the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the memory card Refer to About the music files 0 192 for the folder structure of the memory card Transfer music files to the ...

Page 77: ...your finger right left to select the desired story and touch its thumbnail Then drag your finger up down to select the desired category and touch the orange frame on the right number of scenes And last drag your finger up down to move the orange bar within the category to select the position of the scene 5 Copy or move the scene This step is not necessary when copying moving a scene into a story s...

Page 78: ...he story s thumbnail Playback controls will appear on the screen 0 53 Use any special playback modes fast slow playback frame reverse advance as necessary to locate the desired image 5 Touch Set to change the story s thumbnail 6 Touch f to return to the gallery Changing a Story s Title When you first create a story the current date will be used as the story s title but you can change the title lat...

Page 79: ...virtual keyboard to change the title 5 Touch OK 8 f 8 f to return to the gallery b 8 Gallery Story Details 8 Edit Story 8 Edit Title A Switch between letters and numbers special characters B Change the position of the cursor C Delete the character to the cursor s left backspace D Caps Lock When the numerical keyboard is displayed switches between set 1 and set 2 of special char acters ...

Page 80: ...uilt in memory only or on memory card X You can select the memory that will be used to record movies and photos 0 38 Please read the IMPORTANT section before using an Eye Fi card 1 Set the mode switch to y 2 Turn on the camcorder 3 Record movies and photos The procedure is the same as in mode 0 42 IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to d...

Page 81: ... AUTO Mode 0 42 Photos cannot be recorded while the digital zoom is activated or while fading in or fading out a scene Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded You can review the last 4 seconds of the last scene recorded with the camcorder without switching to playback mode While reviewing the latest scene the picture will be played back without sound 1 Set the mode switch to y or 2 Review the last 4 s...

Page 82: ... recording times Default value 1 Recorded in 1 920 x 1 080 resolution Movies recorded using other recording modes are recorded in 1 440 x 1 080 resolution 2 At the time of purchase the built in memory contains about 70 MB of music files background music and 5 MB of image files image mix frames 3 A single scene can be recorded continuously for 12 hours at that point the camcorder will stop for abou...

Page 83: ...efault value Operating modes w 50i Standard 50 fields per second interlaced Standard frame rate of PAL analog TV signals D PF25 Shooting at 25 frames per second progressive Using this frame rate will give your recordings a cinematic look Recording in mode will further enhance the effect Recorded as 50i FUNC 8 MENU 8 8 8 Frame Rate 8 Desired frame rate 8 a Operating modes FPortrait The camcorder us...

Page 84: ...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 85: ...er s Surface Use these recording programs when making recordings while the camcorder is in the optional WP V3 Waterproof Case The r Underwater recording program is for making recordings underwater When using underwater lighting equipment or making recordings while on land we recommend using the s Surface recording program To switch the recording program between r Underwater and s Surface while the...

Page 86: ...ing on factors such as the weather and water conditions In addition water absorbs red light which causes objects to appear bluer and greener Advanced Image Stabilization The image stabilizer reduces camcorder blur blur due to the cam corder moving so you can get nice stable shots Select the image sta bilization mode according to the shooting conditions Options Default value Operating modes Dynamic...

Page 87: ...owered IS 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 stability of the shot Press and hold Y as long as you want to activate Powered IS appears in yellow while Power...

Page 88: ...mcorder without any operation for 5 minutes Changing the position of the mode switch Pressing S or z Opening the decoration screen Closing the LCD panel to set the camcorder to standby mode Touching any of the following control buttons in the FUNC panel MENU Rec Programs White Balance AGC Limit Image Stabilizer Faders or Review Recording Face Detection The camcorder automatically detects people s ...

Page 89: ...r s settings for that person using the Touch Track function 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 detectio...

Page 90: ...appear around the subject and track it as it moves Touch Cancel z to remove the frame and cancel the tracking NOTES Touching somewhere with a color or pattern unique to the subject will make it easier to track However if there is another subject in the vicinity that shares similar characteristics to the selected subject the cam corder may start tracking the incorrect subject Touch the screen again...

Page 91: ... M to start recording with a fade in Press g while recording N to fade out and pause the recording NOTES When you apply a fader not only the picture but also the sound will fade in or out Faders cannot be used in the following cases While using the Old Movies cinema look filter in mode When recording scenes with decorations When recording video snapshot scenes While pre recording is activated You ...

Page 92: ...icker when recording with fast shutter speeds C Aperture Pri AE The actual range of values available for selection will vary depending on the initial zoom position When setting a numeric value aperture or shutter speed the number displayed will flash if the aperture value or shutter speed is not appropri ate for the recording conditions In such case select a different value Operating modes A Progr...

Page 93: ...h small aperture values only the subject is in focus and the background is softly blurred 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 W 1 2000 1 1000 1 500 1 250 1 120 1 50 1 30 1 25 1 12 1 6 Low light situations Most ordinary conditions Indoor sports Fast moving subjects or sho...

Page 94: ...e 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 re...

Page 95: ...brighter picture However using higher gain 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 You can also drag your finger along the dial The select...

Page 96: ...tance appear Touch 2 again to return the camcorder to autofocus 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 ...

Page 97: ...n you zoom in to full telephoto and bring the camcorder up close to the subject POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording program other than M Fireworks Touch again to turn off the tele macro function The camcorder will automatically adjust the zoom to the telephoto end NOTES Any of the following actions will deactivate the tele macro function Turning off the camcorder Pressing S Setting the camcorder to...

Page 98: ...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 99: ...in types of fluorescent lights Depending on the type of fluorescent light optimal color balance may not be obtained with e Fluorescent or f Fluorescent H If the color looks unnatural select Y Automatic or g Custom WB Image Effects You can adjust the color depth brightness contrast and sharpness of the image POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording pro grams...

Page 100: ...he countdown appears on the screen Photos In record pause mode touch PHOTO The camcorder will record the photo after a 10 second countdown The countdown appears on the screen 2 seconds when using the wireless controller NOTES Once the countdown has begun any of the following actions will cancel the self timer Pressing g when recording movies Pressing j on the wireless controller or touching PHOTO ...

Page 101: ... audio level indicators will appear the top one for the built in microphone and the bottom one for the external audio 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 on...

Page 102: ...the optional SM V1 Surround Microphone is attached to the camcorder We recommend using headphones to check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording level or when the microphone attenuator is activated Built In Microphone Directionality You can change the directionality of the built in microphone to have more control over how sound is recorded Options Default value FUNC 8 c Mic Level 8 z...

Page 103: ...e only available when recording sound using the built in microphone Options Default value Wide Stereo recording of ambient sound over a more exten sive area that adds to the sense of presence of movies Zoom Stereo recording with the sound linked to the zoom position The larger the subject appears on the screen the louder the sound will be Operating modes Normal Appropriate for balanced sound under...

Page 104: ...his step is not necessary after connecting an optional WM V1 wireless microphone 3 Activate the audio mix 4 Adjust the audio mix balance as necessary Touch INT more of the sound from the built in microphone or EXT more of the sound from the external audio or drag your finger along the audio mix bar to adjust the mix balance as desired 5 Touch a to set the audio mix and close the menu Boost HF LF R...

Page 105: ... changed in this mode Change the setting in advance in one of the other operating modes 1 Change the function of the terminal to headphones output Only when performing the procedure in a recording mode 2 Connect the headphones to the AV OUT X terminal 3 Adjust the volume as necessary You can also drag your finger along the Headphones bar J will appear on the screen To adjust the volume during play...

Page 106: ...matically to AV output when you turn off the camcorder Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using the mini advanced shoe you can attach to the camcorder a range of optional accessories to expand its functionality For details about optional accessories available for use with your camcorder refer to Accessories 0 182 For details about how to attach and use the accessories refer also to the instruction manua...

Page 107: ... microphone Using the SM V1 Surround Microphone or DM 100 Directional Stereo Microphone Using the SM V1 you can add a sense of depth and presence to your recordings with 5 1ch surround sound Using the DM 100 you can accurately record audio coming directly from the direction you are recording Attach the optional SM V1 Surround Microphone or DM 100 Directional Stereo Microphone to the mini advanced ...

Page 108: ...sary activate the audio mix function 0 104 and adjust the audio mix balance 4 Attach the microphone transmitter to the subject For details about using the WM V1 refer to the instruction manual supplied with the microphone Using Commercially Available Microphones You can also use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply and a cable no longer than 3 m You can con nect...

Page 109: ...full effect of recordings made with 5 1ch surround sound on HDTVs compatible with 5 1ch surround sound connected to the camcorder using the supplied HDMI cable Audio output from the AV OUT X terminal including headphone output will be converted to 2ch stereo The camcorder s built in speaker is monaural Using an External Video Light You can use the optional VL 5 Video Light or VFL 2 Video Flash Lig...

Page 110: ...vanced shoe Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 0 106 will appear on the screen 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 Operating modes Functions Available with the Zoom Remote Controller Using the ZR 2000 or ZR 1000 turning the power on off starti...

Page 111: ...he movie timeline to break the scene to segments at fixed time intervals ranging from 6 seconds to 6 minutes 1 Open the date 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 frame in the timeline ruler to start pl...

Page 112: ...ove control buttons FUNC PHOTO etc and onscreen displays that were turned on manually for example onscreen markers or the audio level meter 2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls 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 Scene s recording mode and length E Recording date and time F Drag your...

Page 113: ...e serves as a visual progress bar and then enters playback pause mode You can change the length of the video snapshot scenes you capture to 2 or 8 seconds with the 8 8 Video Snapshot Length setting 3 Touch B to stop the playback NOTES A video snapshot scene can be captured only during playback it can not be captured during playback pause mode The captured video snapshot scene is saved to the same ...

Page 114: ...nd at the point where the playback switches to a new scene Capturing Photos You can capture a single photo or a series of photos The size of the captured photos will be 1920x1080 and it cannot be changed Please read the IMPORTANT section before using an Eye Fi card To select the photo capture settings To capture the photos 1 Play back the scene or story from which you want to capture the photo 2 P...

Page 115: ...l stop when the end of the scene is reached playback will pause at the beginning of the following scene Photos will be captured at intervals of 1 25 second Dividing Scenes You can divide scenes in order to leave out the best parts and later cut out the rest 1 Play back the scene you want to divide 2 Pause the playback at the point where you want to divide the scene 3 Open the scene division screen...

Page 116: ...ck 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 scenes cannot be divided Video snapshot scenes and other scenes that are too short less than 3 seconds Scenes that were edited using the supplied software VideoBrowser and were then transferred bac...

Page 117: ...ther photo related operations 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 118: ... 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 Drag your finger left for the next index page C Drag your finger right for the previous index page D Open the index selection screen 0 55 E Division line between recording dates While browsing through index pages a scroll bar will appear at the bottom of the scre...

Page 119: ...ectly 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 right to select another...

Page 120: ...cted photos will appear next to the o icon Touch a selected photo to remove the checkmark To remove all checkmarks at once touch Remove All 8 Yes 2 After selecting all the desired photos touch OK Options IMPORTANT Be careful when deleting photos Deleted photos cannot be recovered Photos that were protected with other devices cannot be deleted with this camcorder Slideshow You can play a slideshow ...

Page 121: ...isplay the playback controls then touch A to start the slideshow 5 Start the music playback on the external player Slideshow linked to the external audio 3 Start the music playback on the external player Playback will start from the first photo in the index screen Photos will be displayed continuously until the music stops When the external audio input stops the slideshow will stop as well During ...

Page 122: ... 250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder Adjust the volume on the connected TV 3 HDMI OUT Terminal The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high quality digital connection that combines audio and video in a single convenient cable 4 COMPONENT OUT Terminal 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 Whe...

Page 123: ...i connector standard HDMI connector About the HDMITM connection The HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface connection A is a convenient all digital connection using a single cable for both video and audio When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV equipped with an HDMI terminal you can enjoy video and audio playback at the highest quality The HDMI OUT terminal on the camcorder is for output only...

Page 124: ...ite 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 Component Cable optional STV 250N Stereo Video Cable supplied Re...

Page 125: ... a memory card in the camcorder in order to use them as background music Connection c Composite Video SCART In all respects exactly the same connection as connection C Connect to a standard TV or VCR with SCART input terminal Requires a SCART adapter commercially available Connection D USB Type Digital data connection Connect to a computer to save your recordings or to a compatible digital video r...

Page 126: ... 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 Color 0 151 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 127: ...b memory card X To copy all the scenes recorded on a specific date drag your finger left right until the desired date appears in the title bar 2 Copy the scenes When you select Select perform the following procedure to select the individ ual scenes you want to copy before touching Yes Touch Stop to interrupt the operation while it is in progress To select individual scenes 1 Touch on the individua...

Page 128: ...a Single Photo 1 In single photo view select the photo you want to copy Check that you are viewing photos recorded in the built in memory only or on memory card X f or 4 appears next to the photo number 2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls date Copy all the scenes recorded on the date shown in the con trol button Select Select individual scenes to copy All Scenes Copy all the scenes...

Page 129: ...ch Stop to interrupt the operation while it is in progress To select individual photos 1 Touch on the individual photos you want to copy A checkmark O will appear on the photos you touch The total number of selected photos will appear next to the o icon Touch a selected photo to remove the checkmark To remove all checkmarks at once touch Remove All 8 Yes 2 After selecting all the desired photos to...

Page 130: ...ard slot is open If the LOCK switch on memory card Y is set to prevent writing If there is no memory card in memory card slot Y Scenes that were edited using the supplied software VideoBrowser and were then transferred back to the camcorder cannot be copied to the memory card If there is not enough space on memory card Y as many photos as possible will be copied before stopping the operation Savin...

Page 131: ...amcorder 2 Open the date index screen 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable Connection D Refer to Connection Diagrams 0 125 4 Camcorder Select All for PC only Camcorder When the connection is successfully established USB Connection appears on the screen 5 Computer Depending on the software you chose to install Transfer Utility or VideoBrowser will start up automatica...

Page 132: ... launch setting r Refer to Starting CameraWindow Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter 2 Open the Photos index screen Select in advance the memory that contains the photos you want to save 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable Connection D Refer to Connection Diagrams 0 125 Camcorder When the connection is succes...

Page 133: ... computer make copies of them first Use the copied files retaining the originals NOTES Refer also to the computer s instruction manual With the supplied PIXELA s software you can also choose to save com plete stories from the gallery In such case all the scenes in the story will be merged and saved as a single video file Users of Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP and Mac OS X Your cam corder is e...

Page 134: ... Open the date index screen or gallery 3 Connect the camcorder to the digital video recorder using the supplied USB cable Connection D Refer to Connection Diagrams 0 125 4 Camcorder Select the memory that contains the scenes you want to copy Select an option other than All for PC only Camcorder When the connection is successfully established USB Connection appears on the screen Recording Details w...

Page 135: ...y pressing h 0 112 5 External recorder Start recording when the scene you wish to copy appears stop recording when it ends 6 Camcorder Stop playback Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites You can convert your high definition scenes into standard definition movies in the camcorder and then use the supplied PIXELA s software in order to upload them to your favorite video sharing Web site You ca...

Page 136: ... date appears in the title bar 4 Press Z to convert all the scenes recorded in the selected date Alternatively touch Edit 8 Convert HD9SD f97 or Convert HD9SD 497 and select one of the options for converting multiple scenes You can convert all the scenes recorded on the date shown in the control button select individual scenes to convert or convert all the scenes When you select Select perform the...

Page 137: ...scenes step 4 1 Touch on the individual scenes you want to convert A checkmark O will appear on the scenes you touch The total number of selected scenes will appear next to the o icon Touch a selected scene to remove the checkmark To remove all checkmarks at once touch Remove All 8 Yes 2 After selecting all the desired scenes touch OK To select the bit rate step 5 Using a higher bit rate will resu...

Page 138: ...e ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the double memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or turn off the camcorder or the computer NOTES The time required to convert scenes is approximately equal to the total playback time of the converted scenes In most cases this is still fast...

Page 139: ...nto smaller 10 minute long movies The maximum total playback time of the scenes to be converted is 2 hours and 30 minutes Converting Only Part of a Scene or Story 1 Play back the scene or story that you want to partially convert Check that you have selected a scene recorded in the built in memory or on memory card X 2 Pause the playback where you want the converted SD movie to begin 3 Press Z and ...

Page 140: ...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 0 166 o Error reading from the Eye Fi card 0 164 IMPORTANT Using an Eye Fi Card This product is...

Page 141: ...Be sure to insert the Eye Fi card into memory card slot Y While using an Eye Fi Card the ACCESS indicator may flash from time to time Wireless communication is available only in playback mode Any wire less transfer in progress will be stopped if you set the camcorder to recording mode Wireless communication is not available when the optional WM V1 Wireless Microphone is attached to the camcorder A...

Page 142: ...les Underlined menu options indicate default values FUNC Panel FUNC Menu FUNC Panel Recording Modes Control Button Setting options Function AUTO y CINEMA 0 MENU Open the menus z z 31 Rec Programs A Programmed AE B Shutter Pri AE C Aperture Pri AE z z 92 F Portrait G Sports q Night Scene I Snow J Beach K Sunset p Low Light L Spotlight M Fireworks r Underwater s Surface z 83 Decoration 1 Pens and St...

Page 143: ...ol z z z 48 tele macro Toggle on or off z z 97 c Mic Level 1 z Automatic y Manual Audio Level Indicator Toggle on or off z z 101 Image Effects ON OFF When ON Color Depth Sharpness Contrast Brightness 0 2 to 2 z 99 P AGC Limit z Automatic y Manual 0 dB to 24 dB z z 95 Image Stabilizer Dynamic Standard Off z z 86 O Faders 1 N Off 0 Fade Trigger Once 6 Fade Trigger Always 1 Wipe Once 7 Wipe Always z ...

Page 144: ... Select All Scenes 136 Delete date Select All Scenes This Scene All Scenes This Scene 57 Divide z 115 Control Button Edit Story from the Story Details screen Edit Scene from the Scene List screen Playback Pause 0 Copy 497 1 Copy f97 1 by scene rating 128 Convert HD9SD 497 1 Convert HD9SD f97 1 by scene rating 139 Delete or d by scene rating This Scene This Scene 57 Delete Story 2 z 59 Story Thumbn...

Page 145: ... Move z 77 Divide z 115 Rating unrated others 72 Control Button Edit Story from the Story Details screen Edit Scene from the Scene List screen Playback Pause 0 Control Button Index Screen Single Photo View 0 Copy 497 Copy f97 Select All Photos z 128 129 Delete z 119 Menu item Setting options y CINEMA 0 Digital Zoom B Off G 40x H 200x z Zoom Speed I Variable J Speed 3 K Speed 2 L Speed 1 z z 47 AF ...

Page 146: ... Onscreen Markers B Off e Level White f Level Gray g Grid White h Grid Gray z z Camcorder Shake Indicator A On B Off z z Wind Screen 1 O Automatic B Off Z z z Microphone Attenuator 1 O Automatic A On V z z MIC Terminal Input 1 External Audio Microphone z z 104 Audio Mix 1 B Off A On INT EXT Internal Microphone MIC Terminal Input z z 104 Built in Mic Freq Response Normal Boost LF Range Low Cut Filt...

Page 147: ...ormal AF Focus Assistance When focus assistance is activated the image at the center of the screen is magnified to help you focus manually 0 95 Using focus assistance will not affect the recordings It will be cancelled automatically after 4 seconds or when you start recording Auto Slow Shutter The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insuffi...

Page 148: ...tions O Automatic The camcorder will automatically activate the micro phone attenuator as necessary for optimal audio recording levels so high audio levels will not be distorted A On V The microphone attenuator will be activated at all times to reproduce more faithfully the sound dynamics V will appear on the screen This menu option is not available when the optional SM V1 Surround Microphone is a...

Page 149: ...ng the supplied STV 250N Stereo Video Cable select the setting 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 ful...

Page 150: ...ies 1 f built in memory 4 memory card X 7 memory card Y Relay Recording B Off f94 f9497 497 4 memory card X 7 memory card Y Relay Recording B Off 497 z z 38 Recording Mode 1 h High Quality 24 Mbps i High Quality 17 Mbps j High Quality 12 Mbps l Standard Play 7 Mbps k Long Play 5 Mbps z z 81 Frame Rate 1 2 w 50i Standard D PF25 z z 83 Rec Media for Photos 3 f built in memory 4 memory card X 7 memor...

Page 151: ...ndicates actually usable space It may be slightly smaller than the nominal built in memory capacity listed in the specifications x v Color Uses a color space with an extended gamut to achieve deeper colors closer to real life Use this function to record video only when you intend to play back your recordings on an HDTV compatible with x v Color connected to the camcorder using the supplied HDMI ca...

Page 152: ... example the file name of a photo numbered 101 0107 is IMG_0107 JPG stored under the folder DCIM 101CANON 6 System Setup Menu item Setting options y CINEMA 1 2 0 Output Onscreen Displays A On B Off z z z z Language a Dansk Deutsch English Español Français Italiano Magyar Melayu Nederlands Norsk Polski Português Suomi Svenska Türkçe z z z z 33 LCD Brightness z z z z LCD Screen Dimmer A On B Off z z...

Page 153: ...tion Toggle on or off Time Zone DST S home time zone or V travel time zone Paris list of world time zones U DST adjustment Toggle on or off z z z z 33 Date Time Date Time Date Format Y M D M D Y D M Y Y year M month D day 24H Toggle on 24 hour clock or off 12 hour clock z z z z 32 Battery Info z z z z Control for HDMI 1 A On B Off z z z z HDMI 1080p Output 1 A On B Off z z z z HDMI Status Video Ou...

Page 154: ...g Dimming the LCD screen does not affect the brightness of your record ings or the brightness of the playback image on a TV When the screen dimmer is set to B Off the LCD screen will return to the brightness level that was in use before the screen was dimmed LCD Mirror Image When set to A On you can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to let the subject check the image while you record While the LCD ...

Page 155: ...on a fixed position and you want to keep recording video with the LCD panel closed in order to conserve the battery s power Battery Info Displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge as a percentage and the remaining recording time mode or playback time mode Control for HDMI Activates the HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Con trol function When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV compatib...

Page 156: ...ports the 1080p standard using the supplied HDMI cable your video recordings made in 1080i will be converted and output as 1080p HDMI Status Displays a screen where you can verify the standard of the output signal from the HDMI OUT terminal Distance Units Selects the units to use for the focusing distance display during manual focus Demo Mode The demonstration mode displays the camcorder s main fe...

Page 157: ...3 Face detection frame 0 88 4 Touch Track frame 0 90 5 Control button PHOTO Take a photo 0 42 80 114 6 Control button Return to the list of story scenes 0 61 7 Memory operation 0 160 8 Image stabilizer 0 86 9 Remaining battery time 0 160 A q Zoom 0 48 A a Recording mode 0 81 A s Current story scene category 0 61 A d Recommended scene length 0 61 A f Decoration 0 65 ...

Page 158: ...me 4 7 On the memory card f In the built in memory 3 5 Relay recording 0 39 only S j Tele macro 0 97 S k Image effects 0 99 S l Microphone attenuator 0 148 D q External audio input 0 104 D a Headphone output 0 105 D s Control button Last function used ZOOM in this case D d Level marker 0 148 D f Conversion lens Tele converter shown 0 147 D g Wind screen off 0 148 D h Directionality of the optional...

Page 159: ... code 0 112 149 F k Volume and background music balance controls 0 53 74 Viewing Photos F l Control button MENU Open the setup menus 0 145 G q Control button Edit Open the Edit panel 0 145 G a Current photo Total number of photos G s Photo number 0 151 G d Control button g Photo jump 0 118 G f Control button A Slideshow 0 120 G g Control button Q Return to the Photos index screen 0 117 ...

Page 160: ...en you attach an empty battery pack the power may turn off without displaying Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately When the camcorder is off press R to display the charge status of a battery pack The Intelligent System will display the charge status as a percentage and the remaining recording t...

Page 161: ...s off so charging can start The temperature of the battery pack is outside its operating range approximately 0 40 C Remove the battery pack warm it or let it cool down as necessary and try charging it again Charge the battery pack in temperatures between approximately 0 C and 40 C The battery pack is faulty Replace the battery pack Power supply Is the battery charged Is the compact power adapter c...

Page 162: ... space The point where g was pressed does not match the beginning end of the recording There is a slight interval between pressing 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 95 The lens or Instant AF sensor is dirty Clean the lens or sensor with a soft lens cleaning cloth 0 180 Never use ti...

Page 163: ...ou cannot capture video snapshot scenes from scenes recorded or edited using another device The memory is full Delete some recordings 0 57 119 to free some space When playing back scenes slideshow with background music the music track is not played back correctly This can occur when you transfer the music files to a memory card after repeatedly recording and deleting scenes fragmented memory Save ...

Page 164: ... is being recorded in the memory This is not a malfunction p appears on the screen The camcorder has become hot while in the Underwater or Surface recording program Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down The red ON OFF CHG indicator flashes rapidly one flash at 0 5 second intervals Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty Con sult a Canon Service Ce...

Page 165: ...ymptoms set the recording program to Programmed AE or Shutter Pri AE 0 92 This is not a malfunction No picture appears on the viewfinder Press to activate the viewfinder 0 27 No picture will be output to the viewfinder if a cable is connected to the HDMI OUT COMPO NENT OUT or AV OUT X terminal in playback mode Remove the cable Viewfinder picture is blurred Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric a...

Page 166: ...sly using an Eye Fi card You may have inserted the Eye Fi card into memory card slot X Insert it into memory card slot Y 68 Eye Fi Communication is set to Off i appears onscreen Set it to Auto matic Wireless communication is not available in recording mode or while the optional WM V1 Wire less Microphone is attached to the camcorder Set the camcorder to playback mode or remove the WM V1 Opening th...

Page 167: ...hile 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 though ...

Page 168: ...ntact a Canon Service Center Cannot communicate with the battery pack Continue using this battery pack You attached a battery pack that is not recommended by Canon for use with 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 Cannot convert Cannot access the memor...

Page 169: ...s 0 130 and initialize the built in memory using the Complete Initialization option 0 40 If the problem persists contact a Canon Service Center Cannot play back Check the memory card There is a problem with the memory card Save your recordings 0 130 and initialize the memory card using the Complete Initialization option 0 40 If the problem persists use a different memory card Cannot play the movie...

Page 170: ...n the memory Save your recordings 0 130 and initialize the memory 0 40 Change the battery pack Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack Check the memory card Cannot access the memory card Check the memory card and make sure it is inserted cor rectly A memory card error occurred The camcorder cannot record or display the image Try remov ing and reinserting the memory card or use...

Page 171: ...then connect it to the com puter again 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 Recover to try to recover the recordings If you removed the memory ca...

Page 172: ...of the card s LOCK switch was changed to prevent erasure Change the position of the LOCK switch No memory card Insert a compatible memory card into the camcorder 0 37 No photos There are no photos to play back Have fun taking some photos 0 42 No scenes There are no scenes in the memory selected Have fun shooting some video 0 42 Not enough available space Delete some recordings on the memory card 0...

Page 173: ...me scenes were recorded using another device and cannot be copied Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be copied to memory card Y Task in progress Do not disconnect the power source The camcorder is updating the memory Wait until the operation ends and do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery pack There are no scenes with the selected rating No scenes h...

Page 174: ... 30 minutes Reduce the number of scenes to be converted to SD Unable to recognize the data You transferred data to the camcorder recorded using a video configuration that is not sup ported NTSC Play back the recordings with the device originally used to record them Unable to recover data Could not recover a corrupted file Save your recordings 0 130 and initialize the memory using the Complete Init...

Page 175: ...ensitive layer 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 camcord...

Page 176: ...medical assistance immediately Handle the supplied stylus pen with extreme care and keep it out of the reach of children If mishandled the stylus pen can present a risk of severe eye injury and even blindness Long term storage If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time store it in a place free of dust in low humidity and at temperatures not higher than 30 C Battery Pack Dirty termin...

Page 177: ...cks that are not genuine Canon battery packs will not be charged even if you attach them to this camcorder or to the optional CG 800E Battery Charger We recommend using genuine Canon battery packs bearing the Intelligent System mark If you attach to the camcorder battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs will appear and the remaining battery time will not be displayed Memory Card We r...

Page 178: ...ntal erasure of the card s con tent To write protect the memory card set the switch to the LOCK position Built in Rechargeable Lithium Battery The camcorder has a built in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date time and other settings The built in lithium battery is recharged while you use the camcorder however it will discharge completely if you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months ...

Page 179: ...ion 0 40 Fill it up with unimportant recordings and then initialize it again using the same option 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 M...

Page 180: ...een Clean the LCD 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 ...

Page 181: ...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 182: ...llowing pages 1 SS 600 SS 650 Shoulder Strap A k ZR 1000 Zoom Remote Controller 2 WS 20 Wrist Strap A l ZR 2000 Zoom Remote Controller 3 WL D89 Wireless Controller S q HTC 100 S or HTC 100 HDMI Cable 6 CA 570 Compact Power Adapter S a DTC 100 D Terminal Cable A q Memory card S s CTC 100 Component Cable A a IFC 300PCU S or IFC 300PCU USB Cable S d STV 250N Stereo Video Cable TV HDTV VCR DVD recorde...

Page 183: ...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 184: ...in Using the CG 800E Battery Charger 105 min 190 min 260 min Battery pack Recording mode Recording maximum Recording typical Playback LCD Viewfinder LCD Viewfinder LCD BP 808 BP 809 MXP 125 min 125 min 80 min 80 min 195 min FXP 125 min 130 min 80 min 85 min 195 min XP 130 min 130 min 85 min 85 min 200 min SP 130 min 135 min 85 min 85 min 200 min LP 130 min 135 min 85 min 85 min 200 min BP 819 MXP ...

Page 185: ...ewfinder LCD Viewfinder LCD BP 808 BP 809 MXP 125 min 125 min 80 min 80 min 190 min FXP 125 min 130 min 80 min 85 min 190 min XP 130 min 130 min 85 min 85 min 195 min SP 130 min 135 min 85 min 85 min 195 min LP 130 min 135 min 85 min 85 min 195 min BP 819 MXP 255 min 260 min 160 min 165 min 380 min FXP 255 min 265 min 160 min 170 min 385 min XP 265 min 270 min 170 min 170 min 395 min SP 265 min 27...

Page 186: ... subjects at a distance The transmitter is conveniently equipped with a clothing clip and the receiver can be attached to the camcorder s grip belt A d 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 microphone monaural A f DM 100 Directional Stere...

Page 187: ...anced shoe for cable free operation The VFL 2 cannot be used as a flash with this camcorder A j RA V1 Remote Control Adapter Attaching this adapter to the mini advanced shoe allows you to use the optional ZR 2000 or ZR 1000 Zoom Remote Controller which is useful when operating the camcorder while it is mounted on a tripod S f WP V3 Waterproof Case This case allows you to record movies and take pho...

Page 188: ...188 Additional Information This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you use Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand accessories or products bearing the same mark ...

Page 189: ...F25 frame rate are converted and recorded on the memory as 50i Recording Media Built in memory 32 GB 16 GB SD SDHC SD High Capacity or SDXC SD eXtended Capacity memory card not included Maximum Recording Time 32 GB built in memory MXP mode 2 hr 55 min FXP mode 4 hr 10 min XP mode 5 hr 45 min SP mode 9 hr 35 min LP mode 12 hr 15 min 16 GB built in memory MXP mode 1 hr 25 min FXP mode 2 hr 5 min XP ...

Page 190: ...age Stabilizer Size of Video Recordings MXP FXP mode 1920 x 1080 pixels XP SP LP mode 1440 x 1080 pixels Size of Photos 1920 x 1080 pixels Terminals AV OUT X Terminal 3 5 mm minijack output only dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output Video 1 Vp p 75 Ω unbalanced Audio 10 dBV 47 kΩ load 3 kΩ or less USB Terminal mini B USB 2 0 Hi Speed USB COMPONENT OUT Terminal proprietary mini D ...

Page 191: ...inimum 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 supply 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Rated output consumption 8 4 V DC 1 5 A 29 VA 100 V 39 VA 240 V Operating temperature 0 40 C Dimensions 52 x 29 x 90 mm Weight 1...

Page 192: ...IC MUSIC_01 WAV to MUSIC_99 WAV About the image files for the Image Mix function The specifications of image files that can be used with the image mix function are as follows Image size 1920x1080 pixels File type Baseline JPEG Color sampling 4 2 2 or 4 2 0 Image files are saved in the memory under the following folders In the built in memory CANON MY_PICT MIX_01 JPG to MIX_99 JPG On the memory car...

Page 193: ...mcorder supplemental disc 15 Capturing photos video snapshot scenes from a movie 113 Chroma key 69 CINEMA mode 63 Cinema look filters 63 COMPONENT OUT terminal 122 124 Condensation 180 Connections to external devices 123 Copying recordings to a memory card 127 D Data code 112 149 Date and time 32 Decoration 65 Deleting Movies 57 Photos 119 Dividing scenes 115 E Edit panel 30 144 Editing stories 77...

Page 194: ...Start 49 R Rating scenes 44 72 Recording Movies 42 63 80 Photos 42 80 Recording mode 81 Recording programs 83 92 Recording time 82 Relay recording 39 Remote sensor 22 Resetting all camcorder settings 165 Reviewing recordings 81 S Saving recordings 127 Transferring to a computer 130 Using external video recorders 134 Selecting the memory for playback 55 for recording 38 Self timer 100 Serial number...

Page 195: ... program 85 Uploading movies to video sharing Web sites 135 USB terminal 122 125 134 V Video snapshot 64 Viewfinder 27 Volume 53 W White balance 98 Wide angle 47 Wind screen 148 Wireless controller 22 Z Zoom 47 Digital zoom 147 Zoom speed 47 145 only ...

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