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English
HD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
Franais
Camscope HDManuel d'instruction
Espaol
Videocmara HD
Manual de Instrucciones
Please read also the Backup Utilityand Digital Video Softwareinstruction manuals (on PDF file).
Veuillez lire aussi les manuels
d'instruction Backup Utilityet
Digital Video Software(sur fichierPDF).
Lea tambin los manuales de
instrucciones de Backup UtilityyDigital Video Software(en archivoPDF).
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Introduction
Important Usage InstructionsWARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DPRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO RINTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSOR
COPYRIGHT WARNING:Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may incopyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
HD Camcorder, HG10 A systems
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditioharmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interferen
operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device,
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in a
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interparticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is conn
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital video camcorder must be used with this equ
Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manuIf such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the eq
Canon U.S.A. Inc.
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
Tel No. (516)328-5600
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In these safety instructions the wordproduct refers to the Canon HD CamcorderHG10 A and all its accessories.
1 Read Instructions All the safety andoperating instructions should be readbefore the product is operated.
2 Retain Instructions The safety andoperating instructions should be retainedfor future reference.
3 Heed Warnings All warnings on theproduct and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.4 Follow Instructions All operating and
maintenance instructions should befollowed.
5 Cleaning Unplug this product from thewall outlet before cleaning. Do not useliquid or aerosol cleaners. The productshould be cleaned only as
recommended in this manual.6 Accessories Do not use accessories
not recommended in this manual as theymay be hazardous.
7 Avoid magnetic or electric fields Donot use the camera close to TVtransmitters, portable communicationdevices or other sources of electric or
magnetic radiation. They may causepicture interference, or permanentlydamage the camera.
8 Water and Moisture Hazard of electricshock Do not use this product nearwater or in rainy/moist situations.
9 Pl i M i D l
10 Power SourcePower Adaptefrom the typeon the markin
of the type of home, consullocal power cpower sourcerefer to instru
11 Polarization Power Adaptepolarized 2-p
one blade widThe 2-prong pthe power outsafety featurethe plug fully the plug. If thcontact your obsolete outlepurpose of th
12 Power Cord Pshould be roulikely to be waitems placed particular attepoint from whproduct.
13 Outdoor Ante
outside antenproduct, be sgrounded so protection agbuilt-up staticthe National ENFPA No. 70
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTR
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14 Lightning For added protection of thisproduct during a lightning storm, orwhen it is left unattended and unused forlong periods of time, disconnect it fromthe wall outlet and disconnect theantenna. This will prevent damage to theproduct due to lightning and power-linesurges.
15 Overloading Do not overload walloutlets and extension cords as this canresult in a risk of fire or electric shock.
16 Objects and Liquid Entry Never pushobjects of any kind into this productthrough openings as they may touchdangerous voltage points or short outparts that could result in a fire or electricshock. Be careful not to spill liquid of anykind onto the product.
17 Servicing Do not attempt to servicethis product yourself as opening orremoving covers may expose you to
18 Damage RequirDisconnect this outlet and all pobattery, and refeservice personnconditions:a. When the po
is damaged.b. If any liquid hobjects have
c. If the producrain or water.
d. If the producnormally evenoperating ins
those controloperation insadjustment oresult in damextensive wotechnician to normal opera
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19 Replacement Pareplacement pathe service tech
replacement paCanon or that hcharacteristics aUnauthorized sufire, electric sho
20 Safety Check
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNALEAD INWIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPSPOWER SERVICE GROUNDINGELECTRODE SYSTEM(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC - NATIONALELECTRICAL CODE
ELECTRICSERVICEEQUIPMENT
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Enjoying High-Definition Video
your CamcorderPreserve your most treasured memories, be it unforgettablcherished moments spent with family and friends, with higrecordings of a quality second only to actually being there.
What is High-Definition Video?High-definition (HD) video allows you to record video ofunparalleled high quality on the built-in hard disk usingthe AVCHD compression. HD video is composed of1,080 horizontal lines - that is more than twice the
number of horizontal lines and approximately 4 timesthe number of pixels in standard-definition TVbroadcasts - resulting in eye-catching colors and richlydetailed video recordings.
Full HD 1080 refers to Canon camcorders comdefinition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixel
What is Cinema Mode?Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the [ CINE program ( 51). Combine this recording program with the 24 rate [ PF24] ( 46) to get the enhanced effect of the 24p
How does the built-in hard disk enrich experience?
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Important Notes About the Hard
Your hard disk camcorder allows you to shoot and store manHowever, there are differences between recording onto a harrecording onto other media. Make sure to follow the points byour camcorder. For more details, refer to Handling Precautio
Back up your recordings periodically
Make sure to transfer your movies to anexternal device such as a computer ordigital video recorder ( 40) and backthem up on a regular basis.
Do not subject the camcorder tovibrations or strong impacts
The hard disk is a high-precision device.Vibrations, strong impacts or dropping the
camcorder may result in permanent dataloss.
Keep the drop sensor activatedwhenever possible
The drop sensor ( 47) detects when thecamcorder is dropped and activates aprotection mechanism to help prevent harddisk damage. Turning this function off willdisable the mechanism. Even if thisfunction is set to [ ON] and the
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Important Notes A
Use the camcorder temperature range
If the camcorder's tetoo hot or too cold, remay stop in order to damage.
Do not use the camaltitudes
Turning on or using thplaces with low atmo
such as at altitudes h(9,800 ft.), may result
Initialize the hard dcannot be recordednormally
As movies are recordtime, hard disk fragmwhich may reduce pethe hard disk should
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Table of contents
Introduction ______________________
5 Enjoying High-Definition Video withyour Camcorder
6 Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive12 About this Manual
13 Getting to Know the Camcorder13 Supplied Accessories15 Components Guide18 Screen Displays
Preparations _____________________
21 Getting Started21 Charging the Battery Pack23 Preparing the Wireless Controller and Acce
24 Basic Operation of the Camcorder24 Power Switch
24 Operating Modes25 Navigation Buttons and Control Dial25 Function Guide26 Using the Menus
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Video ____________________________
32 Recording32 Shooting Video34 Selecting the Recording Mode34 Zooming35 Quick Start Function
36 Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Reco37 Playback and Video Backup37 Playing Back the Video37 Adjusting the Volume: Speaker and Headpho40 Backing Up Videos40 Searching Scenes by Date
41 Deleting Scenes42 On-Screen Displays (Data Code)
42 Menu Options Lists42 FUNC. Menu44 Setup Menus44 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabi
47 Hard Disk Operations (HDD Usage Info, InHard Disk, etc.)
47 Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, 48 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language49 System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc.)51 Date/Time Setup
51 Additional Functions51 Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings52 Special Scene Recording Programs54 Flexible Recording: Changing the Aperture
Speed
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Video (cont.) _____________________
63 Managing Scenes and the Hard Disk63 Creating a Playlist63 Moving Scenes in the Playlist64 Initializing the Hard Disk
Photos __________________________
65 Recording65 Taking Photos66 Selecting Photo Size and Quality67 Erasing the Last Photo Just Recorded
67 Playback67 Viewing Photos69 Magnifying Photos during Playback69 Erasing Photos
70 Additional Functions
70 Flash71 Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracke72 Automatic Focus Priority73 Light Metering Mode73 Histogram and Other Screen Displays74 Capturing a Still Image while Recording Mo75 Capturing a Still Image from the Playback S75 Protecting Photos76 Initializing the Memory Card
77 Printing Photos77 Printing Photos - Direct Print
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External Connections _______________
83 Connecting to a TV or VCR84 Connection Diagrams85 Playback on a TV Screen86 Copying your Recordings to an External Vide
87 Connecting to a Computer
87 PC Connection Diagram87 Transferring Photos - Direct Transfer90 Transfer Orders
Additional Information ______________
91 Trouble?91 Troubleshooting95 List of Messages
99 Dos and Donts99 Handling Precautions
102 Maintenance/Others103 Using the Camcorder Abroad
105 General Information105 System Diagram106 Optional Accessories110 Product Codes
111 Specifications113 Index
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Canon HG10. Please read this myou use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should
to operate correctly, refer to the Troubleshootingtable ( 91).Conventions Used in this Manual
IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorders ope NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic op POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that apply if the functio
available in all operating modes (the operating mode to which
should be set, etc.). : Reference page number. The following terms are used in this manual:
Screen refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.Scene refers to one movie unit from the point you press theto start recording until you press again to pause the recordinThe terms photo and still image are used interchangeablmeaning.The terms hard disk and HDD are used interchangeably tcamcorder's built-in hard disk drive.
The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures tak
About this Manual
Menu item shown at its default position
Buttons and switches to be operated
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Getting to Know the Camcorder
Supplied Accessories
CA-570 Compact Power
Adapter (incl. power cord)
WL-D86 Wireless Controller
Lithium Button Batter
CR2025 for Wireless
Controller
CTC-100/S
Component Cable
Red Green Blue plugs
IFC-400PCU USB Cable
Software CD-ROM
and User Manual
Corel Application Dis
Software CD-ROM*
DIGITAL VIDEO
Solution Disk
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Introduction
Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only.
Register your product online at www.registercanon.com
Protect your product
We will keep the model number and date of purchase of yoproduct on file to help you refer to this information in the eve
claim such as loss or theft.
Receive information on new products and promotionsUpon your request, we will send you information on Canon promotions.
The serial number of this product can be found at the battery athe camcorder. Write down the number and other information this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identtheft.
Date of Purchase: Model Name: HG10
Purchased From: Serial No.:Dealer Address:Dealer Phone No.:
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Introduction
Back view
Top view
LCD panel
Viewfinder ( 33
Dioptric adjustme
HDD access indicCHG (charge) ind
/ (movies/s( 24)
Power switch (
PLAY mode indic
CAMERA mode iSTART/STOP but
DC IN terminal (
Serial number
RESET button (
Control dial ( 2
Navigation buttonSET button ( 2
LCD screen (
(stop) button (PLAYLIST buttonBLC (backlight co
/ (play/paus
START/STOP but(fast forward
Zoom in T( teleph
(rewind) butZoom out W(wid
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Wireless Controller WL-D86
ottom v ew Tripod socket (
BATTERY RELE
START/STOP b
FUNC. button
MENU button (
PLAYLIST butt
Navigation butt
PREV./NEXT bScene skip (
Index screen pReverse SReverse SL
PLAY butto
PAUSE butt
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Introduction
Recording Movies
Playing Movies
(During Playback)
Screen Displays
Operating mode
Recording progra
White balance (
Image effect (
Digital effects (
Recording mode
Still image quality(simultaneous rec
Recording remindInstant AF (
MF Manual focus
24F progressive f
Hard disk operati
Time code/Playb(hours : minutes :
Remaining record
Backlight correct
Headphones outp
Image stabilizer (
Wind screen off (
Drop sensor off (
Level marker (Advanced access
Remote sensor o
Scene number
D t d ( 42
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Recording Still Images
Viewing Still Images
Zoom ( 34),
Recording prog
Light metering
White balance
Image effect (
Digital effects (
Drive mode (
Still image qua
Instant AFMF Manual foc
Number of still memory card
Self timer (
Remaining batt
Image stabilizeAF frame ( 7
Mini video light
Flash ( 70)
Focus/exposurlocked ( 65)
Camcorder sha
Image numberCurrent image
Histogram (
Date and time
I t ti
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Introduction
Recording reminder
The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds
when you start recording. This is helpful to avoid
scenes that are too short.
24F progressive frame rateSelect the 24F progressive frame rate ( 46) to
give your recordings a cinematic look. You can
combine this frame rate with the [ CINE
MODE] recording program ( 51) to enhance
the effect.
Hard disk operation
Record, Record pause,
Playback, Playback pause,
Fast playback,
Fast reverse playback,
Slow playback,
Slow reverse playback
Remaining recording time
When there is no more free space on the hard
disk, END will be displayed and the
recording will stop.
Number of still images available on thecard
flashing in red: No card
in green: 6 or more images
When viewing the st
always be in green.
Depending on the re
number of available
not decrease even a
made, or may decreonce.
Card access display
is displayed next to
available while the cam
memory card.
Remaining batter
When is display
battery pack with a f
When you attach an
power may turn off w
Depending on the co
camcorder and the b
actual battery charg
accurately.
Image number
The image number ind
location of the file on t
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PreparationsThis chapter describes basic operations, such amenus, and first time settings to help you learn camcorder.
Charging the Battery Pack
The camcorder can be powered with abattery pack or directly using thecompact power adapter. Charge thebattery pack before use.For approximate charging times and
recording/playback times with a fullbattery pack, refer to the tables onpage 106.
2 Attach the bcamcorder.Press the batbattery attacup until it clic
3 Connect thecompact pow
4 Plug the powoutlet.
5 Connect theadapter to th
Getting Started
Remove the batteryterminal coverbefore attachingthe battery pack
CHG (charge)
P i
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Preparations
1 Disconnect the compact power
adapter from the camcorder.
2 Unplug the power cord from the
power outlet and the compact
power adapter.
Slide in the
direction of the arrow and hold it
pressed down. Slide the battery pack
down and then pull it out.
IMPORTANT
Turn off the camcorder beforeconnecting or disconnecting thecompact power adapter. After you turnthe switch to , important fileallocation data is updated on the harddisk. Be sure to wait until the LCDdisplay is completely off.
You may hear some noise from thecompact power adapter during use.This is not a malfunction.
We recommend charging the batterypack in temperatures between 10 Cand 30 C (50 F and 86 F). Outside thetemperature range of 0 C to 40 C
on aircraft and shetc.
NOTES
The CHG (chargeas a rough estim
status.Continuously on:charged.Two quick flashesBattery pack at lethe indicator flasexactly in this pa
TroubleshootingOne flash at 1-sepack less than 50
We recommend tpacks to last 2 toyou think you mig
U.S.A. and Canada
lithium ion/polymthat powers this recyclable. Pleas1-800-8-BATTERinformation on hobattery.
ONCETHEBATTERYPACKISFULLYCHARGED
TOREMOVETHEBATTERYPACK
BATTERY RELEASE
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Preparing the Wireless Controller and
Accessories
First, insert the supplied lithium buttonbattery CR2025 into the wireless
controller.
1 Press the tab in the direction ofthe arrow and pull out the battery
holder.
2 Place the lithium button batterywith the + side facing up.
3 Insert the battery holder.
[ OFF ]replace the bat
When the optioWide-convertecamcorder, it mremote sensor.controller from
Accessories
1 Fasten the gAdjust the grreach the zoo
and middle fi
Tab
START/STOP
Preparations
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Preparations
Pass the ends through the strapmount and adjust the length of thestrap.
Do not leave theviewfinder exposed todirect sunlight as it maymelt (due to concentrationof the light by the lens). Do
not use tripods withfastening screws longerthan 5.5 mm (0.2 in.). Doing so maydamage the camcorder.
Power Switch
In addition to turnand off, the the camcorders oTo turn on the camc
button pressed do
switch to ON.To change the opera
ON position, turn momentarily towait. This action will mode between re
red indicator) and green indicator).
WHENYOUMOUNTTHECAMCORDERONATRIPOD
Basic OperatioCamcorder
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function is available in all operatingmodes.
Navigation Buttons and Control Dial
This camcorder is equipped withnavigation buttons ( / / /buttons) and a control dial on the LCDpanel to allow you to operate thevarious functions. The functions
assigned to the navigation buttons andcontrol dial change according to theoperating mode and the camcorder'ssettings.
For many functidial is equivalenFor other functioequivalent to prthat the control some functions
Function Guide
Press to disguide. In the illuspositions other t
the function expa striped pattern
Operating ModeOperating Mode
Indicator
/
SwitchIcon Display
Press to save the settings or confirm
an action. On menu screens, this isindicated by the icon .
Press the navigation buttons to select anitem or change settings.
Preparations
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Preparations
Using the Menus
Many of the camcorders functions canbe adjusted from the menus that openafter pressing the FUNC. button( ).For details about the available menuoptions and settings, refer to the MenuOptions Lists( 42).
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option
FUNC.
( 26)
2 Press or the function yo
the left side co
Menu items nappear graye
You can also
3 Press or setting from th
at the bottom
The selectedhighlighted in
With some seto make furthpress . Fooperation guon the screenicon, small ar
4 Press tand close the
You can press menu at any tim
Selecting an Option
FUNC.
( 26)
NEXT
Depending on the operating mode,these positions may be empty or show adifferent icon than the one on theillustration.
When the guide contains multiplepages, [NEXT] and the page numbericon ( ) will appear at the bottomposition. Press to display the nextpage of the guide.
FUNC.
FUNC.
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press on the wirelesscontroller to open directly the setupmenus screen.
3 Press or to select the desiredmenu from the left side column
and press .
The title of the selected menuappears on top of the screen andunder it the list of settings.
4 Press or to select the settingyou want to change and press .
The orange selection bar indicates
the menu setting currentlyselected. Items not availableappear in black.
Press to return to the menuselection screen (step 3).
5 Press or to select the desired
option and press to save thesetting.
6 Press .You can press to close themenu at any time.
NOTESYou can also use the control dial tonavigate the menus and adjust settings.
Setting the Date
You will need to the camcorder busing it. The [DAappear automatcamcorders clo
When the [DATEthe year will be dindicated with u1 Press or
and press
month.
You can also change the y
2 Change the (month, day,
MENU
FUNC.
FUNC.
First Time S
Preparations
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Preparations
recharge the built-in lithium battery( 102) and set the time zone, dateand time again.
The date appears in a year-month-dayformat only in the first setup screen. Insubsequent screen displays the dateand time will appear as month-day-year
(for example, [JAN. 1, 2007 12:00 AM]).You can change the date format ( 51).
You can also change the date and timelater on (not during the initial setup). Toopen the [DATE/TIME] screen, press
and select [DATE/TIMESETUP] [DATE/TIME].
Changing the Language
Options
Default value
2 Press or icon and press
setup menus.
3 Press or SETUP] and p
4 Press or
[LANGUAGE
5 Use the navigacontrol dial to
option and pre
6 Press t
NOTES
If you changed thfollow the maitem to change th
The displays appear in some m
the name of buttoand will not chanlanguage selecte
Changing the Tim
[DEUTSCH] [ ] [ ]
[ENGLISH] [TRKE] [ ]
[ESPAOL] [ ] [ ]
[FRANAIS] [ ] [ ]
[ITALIANO] [ ] [ ][POLSKI] [ ]
FUNC.
ROMANA
DATE/TIME SE
FUNC.
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2 Press or to select theicon and press to open the
setup menus.
3 Press or to select [DATE/TIME SETUP] and press .
4 Press or to select [T.ZONE/
DST] and press .The default setting is New York.
5 Make sure that the time zone is
selected.
6 Press or to select the area
that corresponds to your local
time zone and press .
To adjust for daylight saving time,select the area name marked with a
.7 Press to close the menu.
Select the time zone to match the localtime at your destination.5 Press to move the orange
selection frame to the time
zone.
Adjusting the Po
of the LCD Scree
Rotating the LCD
Open the LCD
You can rotate
downward. You can rotatetoward the lento monitor theuse the viewfipanel 180 degwish to includ
recording withthe only case viewfinder andsimultaneously
TOSETTHEHOMETIMEZONE
WHENYOUTRAVEL
FUNC.
Getting ReadRecording
180
Preparations
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p
NOTES
About the LCD and viewfinder screen:Thescreens are produced using extremelyhigh-precision manufacturing techniques,with more than 99.99% of the pixelsoperating to specification. Less than
0.01% of the pixels may occasionallymisfire or appear as black, red, blue orgreen dots. This has no effect on therecorded image and does not constitute amalfunction.
LCD Backlight
You can set the brightness of thescreen to normal or bright. Doing sochanges the brightness of both the LCDand viewfinder screen.
Hold pressed down for more
than 2 seconds.
Repeat this action to toggle betweenth l d b i ht tti
Inserting and Rem
Only miniSD cardsthis camcorder.
1 Turn off the ca
2 Open the LCD3 Open the mem
4 Insert the memwith the miniS
the way into th
until it clicks.
5 Close the coveDo not force thmemory card isinserted.
DISP.
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IMPORTANT
Make sure to initialize all memory cardsbefore using them with this camcorder( 76).
Memory cards have front and backsides that are not interchangeable.
Inserting a memory card facing thewrong direction can cause a malfunctionof the camcorder.
NOTES
Compatibility with all miniSD cards cannot
be guaranteed.
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VideoThis chapter covers functions related to shooting recording, playback, menu options, and hard disk
Shooting Video
3 Press recording. The recording
arecording.
You can also the LCD pane
1 Make sure tha
indicator is off
2 Turn off the ca
3 Close the LCD
IMPORTANT
When recordingcalm, stable pic
Excessive camcoshooting and exteand panning can rextreme cases, thscenes may resul
Recording
Before You Begin Recording
Make a test recording first to check ifthe camcorder operates correctly. Ifnecessary, initialize the hard disk( 64).
( 24)
WHENYOUHAVEFI
START/S
START/STOP
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NOTES
About the Power Save mode:To save powerwhen the camcorder is powered by abattery pack, the camcorder willautomatically shut off if left without anyoperations for 5 minutes ( 49). To
restore the power, turn the switchtoward MODE and release it, or turn the
switch to and back to ONagain.
When recording in very loud places(such as fireworks shows or concerts),sound may become distorted or it may
not be recorded at the actual levels. Thisis not a malfunction.
Using the Viewfi
When recordingbe difficult to ussuch case, chanLCD screen (viewfinder insteviewfinder, keepThen, hold bothfirmly and pull itclicks.
Adjust the viewfthe dioptric adju
also change thescreen ( 30).will shorten the the battery pack* The LCD scre
can be used sLCD panel is t
face the subje
Video
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Selecting the Recording Mode
The camcorder offers 4 recordingmodes. Changing the recording modewill change the recording time available
on the hard disk. Select HXP or XPmode for better movie quality; select LPmode for longer recording times. Thefollowing table gives approximaterecording times.
* Movies can be recorded continuously for
about 13 hours.
Default value
FUNC.
( 26)
1 Press
depending on therecorded, the picrecorded in LP mWe recommend ufor important recinitialize the hard
The camcorder u
(VBR) when encothe actual recorddepending on the
Zooming
POINTS TO CHE
: In addzoom, digital zoom( 45).
Recording Mode Recording Time
5 hr. 30 min.
9 hr. 30 min.
11 hr. 30 min.
15 hr.*
( 24)
STANDARD PLAY 7 Mbps
FUNC
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10x Optical ZoomPress the Wside of the zoom lever to
zoom out (wide angle). Press the T
side to zoom in (telephoto).
You can also change the zoom speed( 45). You can select one of three
fixed zoom speeds or a variable speedthat depends on how you operate thezoom lever: Press gently for a slowzoom; press harder for faster zooms.
NOTES
Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from thesubject. At full wide angle, you canfocus on a subject as close as 1 cm(0.39 in.).
You can also use the Tand Wbuttonson the wireless controller or the LCDpanel. The zoom speed will be the same
as with the camcorder or fixed at[ SPEED 3] (when [ VARIABLE] isselected).
When set to [ VARIABLE], the zoomspeed will be faster in record pausemode.
Quick Start Func
When you presscamcorder entemode. In standb
consumes only used when recowhen you are usAdditionally, wh
agready to start re1 second, ensu
important shoot
1 Press The standby while the camthen stays onstandby mod
QUICK START
QUICK
Video
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NOTES
When you wake up the camcorder fromstandby mode, the following settingswill be changed automatically:- Manual focus returns to automatic
focus (AF).
- Manual exposure adjustment returnsto automatic exposure.
- Zoom position returns to full wideangle W.
- Automatic backlight correctiondeactivates.
The camcorder will shut off if left in
standby mode for 10 minutes,regardless of the [POWER SAVE] setting( 49). You can select the length oftime until shut-off with the [ STANDBYOFF] setting ( 49).To restore the power if the camcordershut off, turn the switch toward
MODE and release it, or turn theswitch to and back to ON again.
If you perform any of the followingactions while in standby mode (while thestandby lamp is on), the camcorder willreturn to record pause mode.- Change the position of the /
switch.- Turn the switch toward MODE.
1 If the functionappear on scr
display it.
2 Press to se If does no
function guid
to display it. The camcord
scene (but wreturns to rec
Deleting a Scene A
After recording a s1 Review the sc
the previous s
2 While reviewinto select
3 Press to se.
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Playing Back the Video
1 Move the / switch to
(Movies).2 Turn the switch to ON, then
turn it toward MODE and release it
to set the camcorder in PLAY
mode
4 Press Playback willselected andof the last sc
5 Press
playback.
6 Press to
return to the
NOTES
Depending on thyou may notice bsound playback
Adjusting the Vo
Headphones
The camcorder the built-in speausing the viewfican connect a plisten to the southe headphones
Playback and Video Backup
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DURINGPLAYBAC
/
/
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1 If the function guide does notappear on screen, press to
display it.
2 Press or to adjust the
Using Headphones
The headphones aAV OUT/ terminboth the headpho
Special Playback Modes
To enter the special playback modes, you can use the buttons onwireless controller ( 17). There is no sound during the special p
During some special playback modes, you may notice some anomartifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture.* You can also use the control dial.**The speed indicated on the screen is approximate.
Special playback mode Initial modeOn the camcorder
press
Fast playback Normal playback or *
Press again to increas
5x 15x 60x
Slow playback Playback pause or *
Press again to increas
1/8 1/4 the
Skip to the beginning of: Normal playback
the next scene
the current scene
the previous scene twice
Return to normal playback Special playback /
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Backing Up Videos
Movies recorded with this camcorderare saved to the built-in hard disk.Because space on the hard disk is
limited, make sure to copy your moviesto an external device and back them upon a regular basis.Recordings made with this camcordercan be backed up using the followingmethods.
Copying Movies to a Computer
The supplied Corel Application DiscCD-ROM includes software that willallow you to select movies yourecorded and transfer them to acomputer. For a detailed explanation,
refer to the Corel Application DiscInstallation Guide and User Manual.You can also use the software on thesupplied Backup UtilityCD-ROM toback up to the computer all the movieson the camcorders built-in hard disk.For a detailed explanation, refer to the
softwares instruction manual(electronic version on PDF file).
Copying Movies to an External Device
camcorder. For a refer to the Corel Installation Guide
Make sure to use supplied Backup back up all of the camcorders hard
If you backed up othe movies on thesoftware on the BCD-ROM, you canmovies back to thdetailed explanati
softwares instruc(electronic version
Searching Scenes
You can search foyou made on a paexample, to find aduring an outing.
POINTS TO CHE
* Original index scr
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When deleting a scene from the playlistindex screen, only one scene can bedeleted at a time.
On-Screen Displays (Data Code)
The camcorder keeps a data codecontaining the date and time and othercamera data (shutter speed, aperture,etc.) registered at the time of recording.
You can select the data to be displayed.Turning the On-Screen Displays On/Off
Repeatedly press to turn the
on-screen displays on/off in the
following sequence:
All displays on
Menu items not avgrayed out in the
black in the setupabout how to seleUsing the Menus
FUNC. Menu
Mode switch: P[ PROGRAM
[ SHUTTER-P[ APERTURE[ CINE MODSpecial Scene r
[ PORTRAIT],[ NIGHT], [ S[ SUNSET], [[ FIREWORKS* mo
DISP.
Menu Options
Recording program
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Mode switch: P[ AUTO], [ DAYLIGHT],
[ SHADE], [ CLOUDY],[ TUNGSTEN], [ FLUORESCENT],[ FLUORESCENT H], [ SET]
Mode switch: P[ IMAGE EFFECT OFF],[ VIVID], [ NEUTRAL],[ LOW SHARPENING],[ SOFT SKIN DETAIL],[ CUSTOM]
Mode switch: P[ D.EFFECT OFF], [ FADE-T],[ WIPE], [ BLK&WHT],[ SEPIA], [ ART]
[ HIGH QUA[ HIGH QUA
[ STANDAR[ LONG PLA
Size:[ STILL I.R
[LW1920x10Quality:
[ SUPER F[ NORMAL]
Size:[LW1920x10[M 1440x108
Quality:[ SUPER FIN[ NORMAL]
White balance ( 58)
Image effect ( 59)
Digital effects ( 60)
Recording mode
Still image simul
recording
Still image size/q
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Move a scene in the playlist. This optionis available only from the playlist index
screen.
[ALL SCENES (THIS DATE)],
[ONE SCENE], [CANCEL]Delete a scene from the original indexscreen.[NO], [YES]Delete a scene from the playlist indexscreen.
Search for all scenes recorded on aparticular date. This option is availableonly from the original index screen.
Press to entescreen in order to
for which you wan
Press to ente
screen in order to you want to mark
Setup Menus
In the setup menuthe control dial to and adjust settingCamera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)
CAMERA SETUP
MOVE ( 63)
DELETE ( 41)
SELECT DATE ( 40)
SLIDESHOW ( 68)
PRINT ORDER
TRANSFER ORDER
A.SL SHUTTER
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In mode, set the flashmode to (flash off).
If a trailing afterimage appears, setthe slow shutter to [ OFF].
If (camcorder shake warning)
appears, we recommend stabilizingthe camcorder, for example, bymounting it on a tripod.
[ OFF], [ 40X], [ 200X]Determines the operation of the digitalzoom. The color of the indicatorindicates the zoom as follows.
The digital zoothe [ NIGHT
[ VARIABLE[ SPEED 2], [ When set to [
zoom speed doperate the zofor a slow zoofaster zooms.
The fastest zoachieved withAmong the fix[ SPEED 3][ SPEED 1]
[ INSTANT A
Select how fast operate.
With [ INSadjusts quicklis convenient changing the subject to a fa
Operating Mode Shutter Speed
Used
As low as 1/30
with [ PF24] frame rate.As low as 1/12
As low as 1/15
D.ZOOM
Optical Zoom Digital Zoom
White Light Dark
ZOOM SPEED
AF MODE
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Mode switch: P[ ON], [ OFF]
The focus assist function magnifiesthe image that appears at the centerof the screen to help you focusmanually.
Using the focus assist function willnot affect the recordings. The focusassist function will be cancelled when
you start recording.
Mode switch: P
[ ON ], [ OFF]The image stabilizer compensates forcamcorder shake even at full telephoto. The image stabilizer is designed to
compensate for a normal degree ofcamcorder shake.
The image stabilizer cannot be turnedoff when the mode switch is set toAUTO.
We recommend setting the imagestabilizer to [ OFF] when using a
Using this frame rrecordings a cinemcombined with therecording programcinematic look wil
[ AUTO], [ O
Mode switch: P[ ON:AiAF], [[ OFF]
[ OFF], [ 2 s[ 6 sec], [ 8Selects the time toafter it has been rememory card. This menu item
when the drive m[ CONT.SHOO
FOCUS ASSIST
IMG STAB
AF AST LAMP
FOCUS PRI.
REVIEW
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Mode switch: P[ AUTO], [ OFF ]The camcorder automatically reduces
the background sound of wind whenrecording outdoors. The wind screen cannot be turned off
when the mode switch is set toAUTO. Some low-frequency sounds will be
suppressed along with the sound of
wind. When recording in surroundingsunaffected by wind or if you want torecord low-frequency sounds, werecommend setting the wind screento [ OFF ].
Hard Disk Operations (HDD Usage Info, Initializing the Hard Disk, etc.)
HDD OPERATIONS
Displays a screen where you can verifythe approximate used hard disk space.
This option is available only from theoriginal index screen. Hard disk space is calculated in
0.1 GB increments and rounded off.
[ ON], [ Detects when thand activates a p
help prevent hardmechanism is acon the screen anmay stop. This ofrom the original Keep this func
most situationfunction can inhard disk damcamcorder befunction is setcamcorder is damage can o
You can set th[ OFF ]example, ridinset to [ ONmechanism acnoise may be playback may
WIND SCREEN
HDD USAGE INFO
DROP SENSOR
DEL.PLAYLIST
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[NO], [YES]
[NO], [YES]
[INITIALIZE], [COMPL.INIT.], [CANCEL]Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)
DISPLAY SETUP
Adjusts the brightness of the LCD
screen. Press or or use the control dial
to adjust the brightness to yourpreference.Ch i th b i ht f th LCD
connected using tVideo Cable.
[ DATE], [ TIME[ CAMERA DATADisplays the date scene was record[ CAMERA DATAaperture (f-stop) anwhen recording the
[ OFF], [ L[ LEVEL(GRY)
[ GRID(GRY)]You can display aline at the center omarkers are availaUse the markers asure your subject
(vertically and/or h Using the markerecordings on thmemory card.
ERASE ALL ORD ( 90)
ERASE ALL IMAGES ( 69)
INITIALIZE CARD ( 76)
BRIGHTNESS
DATA CODE
MARKERS
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[ ON], [ OFF]The demonstration mode displays the
camcorders main features. It startsautomatically when the camcorder ispowered with the compact poweradapter if you leave it turned on formore than 5 minutes. To cancel the demo mode once it has
started, press any button or turn off
the camcorder.System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc.)
SYSTEM SETUP
[ ON], [ OFF ]Allows the camcorder to be operatedwith the wireless controller.
P th t l di l t
camcorder, the etc.
[ ON], [ OIn order to savecamcorder is popack, it will autowithout any ope Approximately
camcorder sh
AUTO PO In standby mo
shut off after t[ STANDBY
[ 10 min],[ 30 min]Select the lengthcamcorder will e
and shut off aut
DEMO MODE
WL.REMOTE
SPEAKER VOL.
POWER SAVE
STANDBY OFF
IMG QUALITY
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[ RESET], [ CONTINUOUS]Select the image numbering method to
be used on a new memory card.Images are automatically assignedconsecutive image numbers from 0101to 9900, and stored in folderscontaining up to 100 images. Foldersare numbered from 101 to 998.[ RESET]: Image numbers will restart
from 101-0101 every time you insert anew memory card.[ CONTINUOUS]: Image numberswill continue from the number followingthat of the last image recorded with thecamcorder.
If the memory card you insert alreadycontains an image with a largernumber, a new image will be assigneda number one higher than that of thelast image on the memory card.
We recommend using the[ CONTINUOUS] setting.
NOTES
Lower the volumeheadphones.
In modthe volume using( 37).
[ NORMAL TVIn order to display
in the correct aspsetting according television to whichcamcorder.[ NORMAL TVaspect ratio.[ WIDE TV]: Taspect ratio. The setting can
the camcorder iHDTV using theHDMI Cable.
When the TV typ
[ NORMAL Tdisplayed on thesmaller than the
When the TV typ[ NORMAL T
FILE NOS.
AV/PHONES
TV TYPE
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[ 480i]: To use the 480i specification(standard definition).[ 1080i]: To use the full 1080i highdefinition specification. This setting will be unavailable while
the camcorder is connected to anexternal device using the optional
HTC-100 HDMI Cable.
You can verify the specification of the
video output signal from the HDMI OUTmini terminal.
You can verify the current version of thecamcorders firmware. This menuoption is usually grayed out.Date/Time Setup
DATE/TIME SETUP
Giving a Cinema
Recordings
Give your recordby using the [ recording progrrecording progrprogressive framget the enhanceCinema Mode.
Using the [ CProgram
With the [ CIprogram, the cavarious image scinematic look t
POINTS TO CH
HDMI STATUS
FIRMWARE
T.ZONE/DST ( 28)
Additional F
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Setting the 24p Cinema ModeYou can combine the [ CINE MODE]recording program and the [ PF24]frame rate to achieve the 24p CinemaMode, which will enhance the cinematiclook of your recordings.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch: PSet the recording program to [ CINE
MODE], as described in the previoussection.
NOTES
Do not move the mode switch toAUTOduring the actual recording of a scene; thebrightness of the picture may changeabruptly.
Special Scene Rec
Recording in a vecapturing the full cfireworks display
selecting a Speciaprogram. For detaoptions, refer to thpage 53.
POINTS TO CHE
Mode switch: P
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FUNC. MENU
CAMERA SETUP
FRAME RATE
FUNC. PF24
FUNC.Icon of t
Record
Last ico
the curr
Scene)
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NOTES
Do not move the mode switch toAUTOduring the actual recording of a scene;the brightness of the picture maychange abruptly.
[ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/ [ BEACH]/[ SNOW]- The picture may not appear smooth
during playback. [ PORTRAIT]
- The blur effect of the backgroundincreases the more you zoom in (T).
[ NIGHT]- Moving subjects may leave a trailingafterimage.
- Picture quality may not be as good asin other modes.
- White points screen.
- Autofocus mother modesfocus manua
[ SNOW]/[ B- The subject m
overexposedshaded placethe screen.
[ FIREWORK- To avoid cam
recommend to use a tripo
mspeed slows
[ PORTRAIT]
The camcorder usesa large aperture,achieving a focus onthe subject whileblurring other distracting details.
[ BEACH]
Use this mode torecord on a sunnybeach. It preventsthe subject frombeing underexpose
[ SPORTS]
Use this mode torecord sportsscenes such astennis or golf.
[ SUNSET]
Use this mode torecord sunsets invibrant colors.
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Flexible Recording: Changing the
Aperture and Shutter Speed
Use the automatic exposure (AE)program or give priority to the exposure
value or the shutter speed.Use a high shutter speed to record fastmoving subjects or a slow shutterspeed to add motion blur, emphasizingthe feel of movement.Use low aperture values (larger lensopening) to softly blur the background
in a portrait or high aperture values(smaller lens opening) to get a widerdepth of field, giving a sharp focus allthroughout a landscape.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch: P
Options Default value
When you select [PRIO.AE] or [ Aa numeric value wrecording program
1 If the functionthe screen, pr
2 Press or
speed or aper
desired value.
Shutter speed guide
Note that on screeis displayed [shutter speed of 1/
( 24)
[ PROGRAM AE]
The camcorder automatically adjusts the
aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal
exposure for the subject.
FUNC.Icon of tRecord
FUNC. Desired
TOSETTHESHUTTEVALUE
1/2*, 1/4*, 1/8, 1/15,
To record in dimly lit p
1/60
To record under most
1/100
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Available Aperture Values
[1.8]**, [2.0]**, [2.4]**, [2.8], [3.4], [4.0],[4.8], [5.6], [6.7], [8.0]* mode only.** mode only.
NOTES
When setting a numeric value (apertureor shutter speed), the number displaywill flash if the aperture or shutter speedis not appropriate for the recordingconditions. In such case, select adifferent value.
Do not move the mode switch toAUTOduring the actual recording of a scene;the brightness of the picture maychange abruptly.
[ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]- If you use a slow shutter speed in dark
places, you can obtain a brighter
image, but the image quality may belower, and the autofocus may not workwell.
- The image may flicker when recordingwith high shutter speeds.
- Recording movies under fluorescent lights:If the screen starts to flicker, select
[ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] and set theshutter speed to 1/100. [ APERTURE-PRIO.AE]
The actual range of values available forselection will vary depending on the
1 If the functioappear on sc
display it.
2 Press to s If does
function gu
to display i appears Press ag
video light
You can attach Light to the advayou want a morthan the built-indetails about attvideo light, refermanual of the Vaccessory is attaccessory shoescreen
TOUSETHEOPTI
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4 Keep or pressed down toadjust the focus as necessary.
You can also use the control dial tomake smaller adjustments.
Pressing to select [FOCUS]again will return the camcorder toautofocus.
5 Press . The focus will be locked. Pressing and then to select
[FOCUS] again will return thecamcorder to autofocus.
Infinity FocusUse this function when you wish tofocus on faraway subjects such asmountains or fireworks.
POINTS TO CHECK
Adjust the zoom before you start theprocedure.Mode switch: P
If you use ththe zoom ochanges to returns to m
Automatic BackManual Exposur
At times, backlittoo dark (undere
under very stronbright or glaringcorrect this, youthe exposure orbacklight correc
POINTS TO CH
Mode switch: P[ FIREWORKS
Automatic Backl
When shooting light source behthe camcorder ah b kli h i
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Press .
appears. Press again to end the backlight
correction mode.
Manual Exposure Adjustment
1 If the function guide does notappear on screen, press to
display it.2 Press to select [EXP].
If [EXP] does not appear on thefunction guide, repeatedly pressto display it.
The exposure adjustment indicatorand the neutral value 0
appear on the screen. If you operate the zoom during
exposure lock, the brightness ofthe image may change.
3 Press or to adjust thebrightness of the image as
required.
You can also use the control dial. Pressing to select [EXP] again
will cancel the exposure lock and
White Balance
The white balanceaccurately reproddifferent lighting cwhite objects will white in your reco
POINTS TO CHE
Mode switch: P(eScene recording p
Options
BLC
BLC
[ AUTO]
Settings are automatic
Use this setting for ou
[ DAYLIGHT]
For recording outdoor
[ SHADE]
For recording in shade
[ CLOUDY]
For recording on a clo
[ TUNGSTEN]
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FUNC.
( 26)
* When you select [ SET], do not pressand continue instead with the
following procedure.
1 Point the camcorder at a white
object, zoom in until it fills the
whole screen and press .
When the adjustment is completed,stops flashing and stays on. The
camcorder retains the custom
setting even if you turn off thecamcorder.
2 Press to save the setting
and close the menu.
Custom white better results in- Changing ligh- Close-ups- Subjects in a
forest)- Under mercu
types of fluor Depending on
light, optimal cobtained with [[ FLUORESCunnatural, adju[ SET].
Image Effects
You can use the
change the colocontrast to recocolor effects.
POINTS TO CH
Mode switch: PScene recording
[ SET]Use the custom white balance setting to make
white subjects appear white under colored
lighting.
FUNC.Icon of the currently selected
White Balance
FUNC.
Desired option*
TOSETTHECUSTOMWHITEBALANCE
FUNC.
FUNC.
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FUNC.
( 26)
* When you select [ CUSTOM], do notpress and continue instead with thefollowing procedure.
Digital Effects
POINTS TO CHE
Mode switch: P:[ B
only.
Options
NOTES
[ SOFT SKIN DETAIL]Softens the details in the skin tone area for a
more complimentary appearance. To obtain the
best effect, use this setting when recording a
person in close-up. Note that areas similar to the
skin color may lack in detail.
[ CUSTOM]Allows you to adjust the color depth, brightness,
contrast, and sharpness of the image.
[COL.DEPTH]: () Shallower colors,
(+) Richer color tonality
[BRIGHTN.]: () Darker picture,
(+) Brighter picture
[CONTRAST]: () Flatter picture,
(+) More defined light and shade
[SHARPNESS]: () Vaguer outlines,
(+) Sharper outlines
FUNC.Icon of the currently selected
Image Effect
FUNC. Desired option*
FUNC.
[ D.EFFECT OFF]Select this setting wh
the digital effects.
[ FADE-T] (fade tr
Select one of the fade
with a fade from or to
[ BLK&WHT]
Records images in bla
[ SEPIA]
Records images in se
[ ART]
Select this effect to ad
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Setting
FUNC.
( 26)
* You can preview the effect on the screen.**The icon of the selected effect appears.
Applying
1 If the function guide does notappear on screen, press to
display it.
2 Press to select . If does not appear on the
function guide, repeatedly pressto display it.
The icon of the selected effectturns green.
Press again to deactivate thefader/effect.
Press while rpress pause the recor
: Prein record pause
: Preto reco
Using an Extern
When recording
surroundings, thmay pick up thecamcorder's intecase, we recommicrophone.
Microphones com
advanced access
You can attach taccessory shoe
FUNC.Icon of the currently selected
Digital Effect
FUNC. Desired fader/effect***
TOFADEOUT
TOACTIVATEAN
START/STO
PHOTO
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Other microphones
You can also use commerciallyavailable microphones not compatiblewith the advanced accessory shoe, by
connecting the external microphone tothe MIC terminal. Use commerciallyavailable condenser microphones withtheir own power supply. You canconnect almost any stereo microphonewith a 3.5 mm plug but the audiorecording level may vary.
NOTES
Be careful when external microphthe screen.
When the DM-50connected to the
SCREEN] will aut[ OFF ].
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Creating a Playlist
Create a playlist to play back only thescenes you prefer and in the order ofyour choice. After you add scenes tothe playlist, press to switchbetween the original scenes and theplaylist.
Adding Scenes to the Playlist
Select [ALL SCENES (THIS DATE)] to
add to the playlist all scenes taken on aparticular date. Select [ONE SCENE] toadd only the selected scene.
FUNC.( 26)
When the operaADDED TO PLAdisplayed. To de
playlist, refer to
Moving Scenes
POINTS TO CH
From the origina. From
screen, use the select the scene
FUNC.
Managing Scenes and the HardDisk
Original index screen (original recordings)
ORIGINAL
PLAYLIST
Playlist index screen
PLAYLIST
FUNC. AD
Desire
YES
PLAYLIST
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NOTES
The numbers at the bottom indicate thescene's original position (on the left) andthe marker's position (on the right).
Initializing the Hard Disk
Initializing erases all movies on the harddisk, allowing you free up space formore recordings. In addition, it reduceshard disk fragmentation, which mayreduce performance and occurs asmovies are recorded and deleted overtime.
* Original index screen only
FUNC.
( 26)
IMPORTANT
Initializing the haerase all recordinrecordings cannosure you back upin advance using
While initializing, power source or Do not use your
the camcorder's result in the camfunction properly
( 24)
FUNC. MENU
HDD OPERATIONS
INITIALIZE HDD
*
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Refer to this chapter for details on shooting phoand playing back images to printing them.
Taking Photos
3 Press
Once the foadjusted, one or mor
When you wireless corecorded im
4 Press The CARD acas the still im
IMPORTANT
Observe the follo
the card access on screen, and windicator is on ormay result in per- Do not subject
vibrations or st- Do not remove
- Do not disconnturn off the cam
- Do not changeswitch or the o
Recording
Before using a memory card for the firsttime, be sure to initialize it with thiscamcorder ( 76).
( 24)
PHOTO
PHOTO
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Selecting Photo Size and Quality
Still images are recorded on thememory card using JPEG compression.As a general rule select a larger imagesize for higher quality. Select the[LW1920x1080] size for photos with anaspect ratio of 16:9.
Options
Image size options and the approximatenumber of still images that can berecorded on memory cards of varioussizes are given in the table below.
FUNC.
( 26)
* The number displaindicates the approimages that can becurrent quality/size
NOTES
Depending on ththe memory cardimages or more; images or more),transfer images to
a card reader. Connection to a
printer will not wocard contains 1,8best performancekeeping the nummemory card und
( 24)
FUNC. Icon of tImage Q
Desired
FUNC. Desired
Approximate number of still images on a memory card
Memory Card 32 MB 128 MB
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Press or and hold it down to run
quickly through the still images.
1 If the function guide does not
appear on screen, press to
display it.
2 Press to select .
3 Press or to select [ JUMP
10 IMAGES] or [ JUMP 100
IMAGES].4 Press or to jump the number
of images selected and press .
You can press again to hide
- Do not disconn
or turn off the c- Do not change
/ switch o The following ma
correctly.- Images not rec
camcorder.
- Images edited computer.
- Images whose changed.
Slideshow
FUNC.
( 26)
1 Press .
2 Press or [ SLIDESHO
You can also us
3 Press or and press
Images are panother.
Press
Index Screen
1 Press the W si
TORUNTHROUGHTHESTILLIMAGES
TOSKIP10 OR100 STILLIMAGES
FUNC.
FUNC.
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Magnifying Photos during Playback
During playback, still images can bemagnified up to 5 times.
1 Press the Tside of the zoom lever. The image is magnified by 2 times
and a frame appears indicating theposition of the magnified area.
To further enlarge the image, pressthe Tside of the zoom lever. To
reduce the magnification to lessthan 2 times, press the Wside ofthe zoom lever.
will appear for images thatcannot be enlarged.
2 Use the navigation buttons to
move the frame to the part of theimage you want to see enlarged.
To cancel the magnification, pressthe Wside of the zoom lever until the
Erasing a Single
1 If the functionon screen, pr
2 Press to s
3 Press or and press
Erasing All Image
The following prthe non-protectmemory card (awith the ma
FUNC.
( 26)
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FUNC.
M
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The flash will not fire in the following
cases:- When you manually adjust the
exposure in (auto) or (red-eyereduction) mode.
- During auto exposure bracketing.- In the [ FIREWORKS] recording
program.
The flash mode cannot be selectedwhen the exposure is locked.
We recommend not using the flash whilethe optional Wide-converter orTele-converter is attached; its shadowcan appear on the screen.
About the AF-Assist Lamp:While you press
halfway, if the subject is toodark the assist lamp may light up brieflyin order to enable the camcorder tofocus more accurately (AF-assist lamp).You can also set [AF AST LAMP] to[ OFF] so the assist lamp does notlight up ( 46).
- The camcorder may not be able tofocus even if the AF-assist lamp is on.
- The brightness of the AF-assist lampcould be an inconvenience. Considerturning it off in public places such asrestaurants.
The built-in mini video light may be
disabled automatically when you attachthe optional VFL-1 Video Flash Light. Touse the built-in mini video light, set theswitch on the VFL-1 to OFF first.
Continuous ShoBracketing (Driv
Take a series of subject or recorlevels of exposulater the picture
POINTS TO CH
Mode switch: P[ FIREWORKS
Options
PHOTO
[ SINGLE]
Records a single st
[ CONT.SHOOT.]
[ HISPEED CONT
(High-Speed Contin
Captures a series o
hold pres
frames per second,
page 71.
PHOTO
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FUNC.( 26)
1 Press halfway to activate
the autofocus.
2 Press fully and hold it
pressed down.
A series of still images will berecorded as long as you hold thebutton pressed.
Automatic Focus P
When the focus pcamcorder recordafter the focus haautomatically.
POINTS TO CHE
Mode switch atA
priority cannot beMode switch at Pfocus priority and the AF (autofocus
Options
[ AEB] (Auto Exposure Bracketing)The camcorder records a still image in three
different exposures (dark, normal, light in 1/2 EV
steps), allowing you to choose the shot you like
the best.
FUNC.Icon of the currently selected
Drive Mode
FUNC. Desired option
CONTINUOUSSHOOTING/HIGH-SPEEDCONTINUOUSSHOOTING
AUTOEXPOSUREBRACKETING
PHOTO
PHOTO
[ ON:AiAF]
(Mode switch: P*, AUT
Depending on the sho
more AF frames out o
are automatically sele
on them.
[ ON:CENTER](Mode switch: P*)
In this mode, a single
the center of the scree
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Photos
relatively bright; while one whose
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relatively bright; while one whose
histogram peaks to the left, is relativelydark.
NOTES
The histogram will appear also afterrecording a still image, while reviewing it
within the time set for the [REVIEW] option(or immediately after recording it, if[REVIEW] is set to [ OFF]). You canchoose to turn off the histogram bypressing .
Repeatedly press to turn the on-screen displays on and off in thefollowing sequence.
All displays on All displays off1
All displays on Regular displays only (removes the
Capturing a Still ImMovies
You can record stmemory card evenis set to capture simultaneon the memory cayou are recordinghard disk.
POINTS TO CHE
Select the size animage in record p
FUNC.
( 26)
TOSELECTTHEON-SCREENDISPLAYS
Shadows
PixelCount
Highlights
DISP.
DISP.
STILL I.REC
FUNC.
Icon of t
Still Ima
Record
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Photos
Options
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FUNC.( 26)
[ PROTECT]: The image selectionscreen appears.
1 Press or to select the stillimage you want to protect.
2 Press to protect the still
image.
appears on the bottom bar andthe image cannot be erased. Press
again to cancel the imageprotection.
3 Repeat steps 1-2 to protect
additional images or press
twice to close the menu.
IMPORTANT
Initializing the memory card ( 76) willpermanently erase all recorded stillimages, even the protected ones.
Options
FUNC.
( 26)
* Press to canceinitialization while iimage files will be card can be used w
FUNC. PROTECT
Press
FROMTHEIMAGESELECTIONSCREEN
FUNC.
[INITIALIZE]
Clears the file allocati
physically erase the s
[COMPL.INIT.]
Erases all data compl
FUNC. ME
STILL IM
INITIALI
Select t
method
FUNC. YES*
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Printing Photos
The camcorder any PictBridge-ccan mark in advyou want to prinnumber of copie( 81).
Canon printers:SCP, DS and ES printers marked
logo.
Connecting the C
1 Insert the methe still imag
2 Turn on the p
3 Connect the
You can also use the following
functions...
The following functions and features ofthe camcorder can be used either forshooting video or for taking photos.The way to set and use them was
already explained in detail, so we referyou to the relevant page in the Videosection. Quick Start ( 35) Zoom ( 34) Special Scene recording programs ( 52) Flexible recording programs ( 54)
Mini video light ( 55) Self timer ( 56) Manual focus adjustment ( 56) Automatic backlight correction and manual
exposure adjustment ( 57) White balance ( 58) Image effects ( 59)
Digital effects ( 60)
Printing Pho
Photos
1 Press or
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IMPORTANT If continues to flash (for more than 1
minute) or if does not appear, thecamcorder is not correctly connected tothe printer. In such case, disconnect theUSB cable and turn off the camcorderand the printer. After a short while, turn
them on again, set the camcorder tomode and restore the
connection. During the following operations, even if
you connect a printer to the camcorderit will not be recognized.- Erasing all still images- Erasing all transfer orders- Erasing all print orders
NOTES
will appear for images that cannot beprinted.
We recommend powering thecamcorder using the compact poweradapter.
Refer also to the printers instructionmanual.
Printing with the (Print/Share)
Button
You can print a still image withoutchanging the settings simply by
1 Press or image you wis
2 Press . Printing start
flashes and sprinting is co
To continue p
to select ano
Selecting the Prin
You can select theand other settingssetting options vaprinter model.
Options
[PAPER]
[ PAPER SIZE]
Available paper sizes
printer model.
[ PAPER TYPE]
Select [PHOTO], [FAST[DEFAULT].
[ PAGE LAYOUT]
Printing after Ch[ ] (Date print)
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NOTES
Print setting options and [DEFAULT]settings vary depending on the printermodel. For details, refer to the printersinstruction manual.
g
1 If the functio
appear on scdisplay it.
2 Press to sThe print sett
[ ] (Date print)
Select [ON], [OFF] or [DEFAULT].
[ ] (Print Effect)
The print effect can be used with printers
compatible with the Image Optimize function to
achieve higher quality prints. Select [ON], [OFF]
or [DEFAULT].Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS printers:You can
also select [VIVID], [NR] and [VIVID+NR].
[ ] (Number of Copies)
Select 1-99 copies.
Current paper sepaper type and p
Trimmin
Date prin
Print effe
Number o
Printing Multiple Images on the Same Sheet [2-UP], [4-UP], etc.When using Canon printers you can print the same still image msame sheet of paper. Use the following table as a guideline for number of copies depending on the [ PAPER SIZE] setting.
Photos
3 In the print settings menu, use the
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p g
navigation buttons to select thesetting you want to change andpress .
4 Press or to select the desiredsetting option and press .
5 Use the navigation buttons to
select [PRINT] and press . Printing starts. The print settings
menu disappears when theprinting is completed.
To continue printing, press orto select another still image.
1 Press while printing.
2 Select [OK] and press .
If an error occurs while printing, an errormessage appears ( 97).- Canons PictBridge-compatible printers:
Resolve the error. When printing does
not resume automatically, select[CONTINUE] and press . If[CONTINUE] cannot be selected, select[STOP], press and retry printing.Refer also to the printers instruction
IMPORTANT The following stil
printed correctly compatible printe- Images created
computer and tmemory card.
- Images recordebut edited on a
- Images whose changed.
- Images not reccamcorder.
Observe the follo
during printing:- Do not turn off
printer.- Do not change
/ switch.- Do not disconn- Do not remove
If the message Bdisappear, disconand restore the cwhile.
Trimming Settings
S t th i
TOCANCELTHEPRINTING
PRINTINGERRORS
2 Change the size of the trimming
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frame. Press the Tside of the zoom lever
to shrink the frame, and the Wsideto enlarge it. Press to changethe orientation of the frame(portrait/landscape).
To cancel the trimming settings,press the Wside of the zoom leveruntil the trimming framedisappears.
3 Use the navigation buttons tomove the trimming frame.
4 Press to return to the printmenu.
From the print settings menu, select[PRINT] and press to print thearea selected with the trimming frame.
NOTES
The trimming frame will initially appearin white. After applying the trimmingsettings, it will change to green.
The trimming settings apply only to one
Print Orders
You can mark inimages you wandesired numberorder. Later, you
print orders by ccamcorder to a printer ( 77). Yfor up to 998 sti
Selecting Still Im
(Print Order)
POINTS TO CH
Set the print ordthe USB cable t
FUNC.
( 26)
: The imag
FUNC.
FUNC. PR
Photos
3 Press or to set the number of
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copies desired and press .To cancel the print order, set thenumber of copies to 0.
4 Repeat steps 1-3 to mark
additional images with print orders
or press twice to close the
menu.
Printing the Still Images Marked with
Print Orders
FUNC.
( 26)
1 Connect the camcorder to theprinter using the supplied USB
cable.
Refer to PC Connection Diagram( 87).
2 Press , press or toselect the icon and press
to open the setup menus.
3 Press or to select[ PRINT] and press .
The print settings menu appears.
The error message SET PRINTORDER appears if you connect aprinter with direct print functionand select [ PRINT] without
NOTES You can also use
navigate the FUN Depending on th
you can change sbefore step 4 (
Cancel Printing/Pri
Restarting Printingsettings menu asabove. In the prin[RESUME]* and premaining imagePrinting cannot bprint order setting
or if you deleted order settings.* In case the print
after the first stilwill appear as [P
Erasing All Print Or
FUNC.
( 26)
FUNC.
FUNC.
FUNC. ME
STILL IM
External ConnectionsThis chapter explains how to connect your cam
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p p ydevice such as a TV, VCR, or computer.
* When connecting a cable to the camcorder, make sure to align the trconnector and on the camcorder's terminal ( ).
Connecting to a TV or VCR
COMPONENT OUT Ter
The component video term
you use connection type
connections using the AV
HDMI OUT Mini Termi
The HDMI OUT mini termin
connection that combines
convenient cable.
AV OUT/ TerminalSound from the built-in sp
STV-250N Stereo Video Ca
camcorder.
Open the terminal cover toaccess.
External Connections
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Connection Diagrams
High Definition TV Sets (HDTV)
Standard Definition TV Sets
Terminal on the
CamcorderConnecting Cable
1 Output connection (signal flow ) to an HDTV with component video input t
Red
Green
Blue
CTC-100/S Component Cable
(supplied)
White
Red
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
(supplied)
2 Output connection (signal flow ) to an HDTV with an HDMI terminal.
HTC-100 HDMI Cable(optional)
- [COMP.OUT] to
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Playback on a TV Screen
This section explains how to play backscenes taken with this camcorder byconnecting it to a TV.The quality of the playback picture will
vary depending on the connected TVand the type of connection used.
POINTS TO CHECK
Change the following settings asnecessary before making theconnections.- [TV TYPE] to match the output video to
the aspect ratio of the connected TV( 50).
specifications wtype ( 50
- Set [AV/PHONEusing connectio
Connecting
Connect the camfollowing one ofdiagrams shownConnection Diag
Playback
1 Turn on the connected T
On a TV: Selethe same termconnected thOn a VCR: Sethe external v
labeled LINE
( 24)
About the HDMI terminal
The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connection coconvenient all-digital connection using a single cable for both vyou connect the camcorder to an HDTV equipped with an HDMenjoy video and audio playback at the highest quality.
- The HDMI OUT mini terminal on the camcorder is for output oan HDMI output terminal on an external device, as this may d
- The HDMI connection will recognize automatically the highestby the connected HDTV, and output the optimal video signal t
External Connections
2 Start the playback of the movies Connecting
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( 37) or still images ( 67).
NOTES
Sound from the built-in speaker will bemuted while the STV-250N Stereo VideoCable is connected to the camcorder.
We recommend powering thecamcorder using the compact poweradapter.
Refer also to the instruction manual ofthe connected TV.
You can play back your recordings notonly on HDTVs but also on standard
TVs. When you connect the camcorderto a TV using the STV-250N StereoVideo Cable, the video output will beconverted to standard definitionautomatically, without having to changethe [COMP.OUT] setting.
If you connect to a TV using the HDMI
connection connection type or thecomponent video connectionconnection type you can enjoy thefull resolution of high-definition TV.
TV sets compatible with the Video ID-1system will automatically switch to wide(16:9) mode. Otherwise, change the
aspect ratio of the TV manually.
Connect the camcusing connection the previous sectiDiagrams( 84).
Recording
1 Connected decassette or dis
to record paus
2 This camcordeyou wish to co
playback shor
3 This camcordemovie playbac
4 Connected derecording whe
wish to copy a
recording whe
complete.
5 This camcorde
NOTES
We recommend
camcorder usingadapter. By default, the o
be embedded in b t h
C ti t C t
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PC Connection Diagram
Transferring Photos - Direct Transfer
With the supplied USB cable andsoftware (on the DIGITAL VIDEO
1 Install the su
Software.Refer to the i(separate leaCD-ROM)
Connecting to a Computer
USB Terminal
Open the LCD panel to a
Terminal on the
CamcorderConnecting Cable
1 Output connection (signal flow ) to a computer or PictBridge-compatible
USB Cable
(supplied)
External Connections
4 Set the auto-launch setting.
S St ti C Wi d
- Erasing all tran
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See Starting CameraWindow(Windows) orAuto-downloading(Macintosh) in the Digital VideoSoftwareinstruction manual(electronic version on PDF file).
The direct transfer menu appearson the camcorder screen and the
button lights up.
IMPORTANT
After you connect the camcorder to thecomputer, do not access thecamcorder's hard disk directly. Doing somay corrupt the data in the camcorderand render it unusable. Use the softwareon the supplied Backup UtilityCD-ROM or Corel Application Discsoftware to transfer data between thecamcorder and the computer.
When the CARD access indicator is onor flashing do not perform the followingactions. Doing so may result inpermanent data loss.- Do not subject the camcorder to
vibrations or strong impacts.- Do not remove the memory card.
- Do not disconnect the USB cable.- Do not turn off the camcorder or thecomputer.
- Do not change the position of the/ it h th ti d
- Erasing all print
NOTES
We recommend camcorder usingadapter.
Refer also to the manual. Users of Window
and Mac OS X:Your camcorder istandard Picture allowing you to tr
(JPEG only) simpcamcorder to a ccable without havsupplied softwar
Transferring Image
[ ALL IMAGES]
Transfers all still imag
[ NEW IMAGES]
Transfers only those im
been transferred to th
[ TRANSFER ORDETransfers still images
orders ( 90).
[ SELECT & TRANS
(print/share) button MANUALTRANSF
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When you select [ ALL IMAGES],[ NEW IMAGES] or [ TRANSFERORDERS], all the relevant still imageswill be transferred to the computer inone batch and their thumbnails will bedisplayed on the computer.Press or to select a transfer
option and press .
The button will flash while theimages are being transferred.
When you selecTRANSFER] or 1 Press or
option and p
2 Press or
you want to .
[ SELECselected imdisplayed ocontinue tr
to selec [ WALLPAimage is tracomputer adesktops b
The bimages are
Press transfer me
NOTES
You can press images, instea
automatic tranconfirmation m[OK] and press
When the cam
AUTOMATICTRANSFEROPTIONS
FUNC
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Additional InformationThis chapter contains troubleshooting advice, s
handling and maintenance tips and other inform
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handling and maintenance tips, and other inform
Trouble?
If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checkor a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Depending on the level of repair, the hard disk may be initia
resulting in permanent data loss. Before having the camcorimportant recordings using an external device ( 40). Canany data loss due to repair.
To verify a possible problem, data on the hard disk will neeHowever, only the minimum amount necessary will be checnot be copied or saved.
Power Source
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Camcorder will not turn on.
Camcorder switches off by itself.
Screen switches on and off.
Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the
Attach the battery pack correctly.
The charge indicator flashes rapidly. (one flash at 0.5-second interva
Charging has stopped because the compact pow
pack is faulty. Consult a Canon Service Center.
(two quick flashes at 1-second
Battery pack at least 50% charged. This is not a
Additional Information
Recording/Playback
Problem Solution
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Recording
Problem Solution
Buttons will not work. Turn on the camcorder.
Abnormal characters appear on the
screen. The camcorder does not
operate properly.
Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after
problem still persists, disconnect the power source
button with a pointed item. Pressing the RESET butt
lights up in red. Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the ba
The wireless controller will not work. Set [WL.REMOTE] to [ON].
Replace the battery of the wireless controller.
Video noise appears on screen. When using the camcorder close to devices that em
electromagnetic fields (plasma TVs, cellular phones,
between the camcorder and these devices.
Video noise appears on the TV
screen.
When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is
distance between the compact power adapter and tcables of the TV.
The camcorder vibrates. Depending on the condition of the hard disk, the cam
occasionally. This is not a malfunction.
Occasionally the operation sound can
be heard.
The hard disk is activated from time to time. This is
After using the camcorder for a
long time, it becomes hot. lights up in red.
This is not a malfunction. Turn the camcorder off an
before resuming operation.
The following operations take longer
than usual.
Deleting scenes
Changing between
and modes
Pausing a recording
Reviewing the last scene recorded
When the hard disk contains a large number of scen
may take longer than usual. Back up your recordings
disk.
Pressing will not start Set the camcorder to mode
Problem Solution
START/STOP
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Pressing will not start
recording.
Set the camcorder to mode.
While a scene is being recorded on the hard disk
not possible.
The hard disk is full. Delete some recordings or in
free some space.
The hard disk contains the maximum number of
recordings.
Recording may not be possible while the drop pro
active ( appears).
The camcorder has exceeded its operational tem
Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down befor
The camcorder has fallen below its operational te
( appears). Turn it off and use it in a warmer
avoid a rapid temperature change.
Even after stopping recording, the
HDD access indicator does not go off.
The scene is being recorded on the hard disk. Th
The point where was
pressed does not match the
beginning/end of the recording.
There is a slight interval between pressing
of recording on the hard disk. This is not a malfun
The recording suddenly stops shortly
after starting recording.
If recording near loud sounds or strong vibrations
location.
The camcorder has exceeded its operational tem
Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down befor
Camcorder will not focus. Autofocus does not work on the subject. Focus m
Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustmen
Lens or Instant AF sensor is dirty. Clean the lens
cleaning cloth. Never use tissue paper to clean th
Sound is distorted. When recording near loud sounds (such as firewo
may become distorted. This is not a malfunction.
Vi fi d i i bl d Adj h i fi d i h h di i dj
START/STOP
START/STOP START/
Additional Information
Cannot add scenes to the playlist You cannot add more than 999 scenes to the playlis
Problem Solution
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Playback on a Connected TV or Other External Device
External device refers to DVD recorders, computers, and other
Memory Card Operation
Cannot add scenes to the playlist. You cannot add more than 999 scenes to the playlis
No sound from the built-in speaker. Open the LCD panel.
Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume wit
mode.
Problem Solution
Hard disk is being accessed but
image will not appear on the TV
screen.
The video input on the TV is not set to the video term
connected the camcorder. Select the correct video i
There is no sound from the TV. When connecting the camcorder to an HDTV using t
Component Cable, make sure to connect also the authe white and red plugs of the STV-250N Stereo Vide
The camcorder is connected using
the optional HTC-100 HDMI Cable,
but there is no picture or sound from
the HDTV.
Disconnect the HTC-100 HDMI Cable and then resto
turn the camcorder off and then on again.
Problem Solution
Memory card cannot be inserted. Memory card was not facing the correct direction. T
over and insert it.
Cannot record on the memory card. Memory card is full. Erase still images to free some
memory card.
Memory card was not initialized. Initialize the memo
The folder and file numbers have reached their max
[FILE NOS.] to [RESET] and insert a new memory ca
The still image simultaneous recording setting in the
appears in red. A memory card error occurred. Turn off the camc
Problem Solution
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Printing
Others
List of Messages
appears in red. A memory card error occurred. Turn off the camc
reinsert the memory card and set the camcorder
mode. If still appears in red, initialize the me
Memory card is full. Erase still images to free som
memory card.
Problem Solution
The printer is not operating even
though the camcorder and printer are
correctly connected.
Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camco
a short while, turn them on again, set the camco
and restore the connection.
Problem Solution
A rattling can be heard from the
camcorder.
The internal lens fixture can move when the cam
is not a malfunction.
Message Explanation
CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the ba
CANNOT ENTER THE
STANDBY MODE NOW
The camco