Canon 4383B001, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...PUB DIE 0342 000 HD Camcorder Instruction Manual COPY ...

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

Page 3: ...O NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electri...

Page 4: ...nplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual 15 Avoid magnetic or electric fields Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation They may cause picture interference or permanently damage the camera 16 Wat...

Page 5: ...personnel under the following conditions a When the plug is damaged b If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions Improper adjustment of other controls ma...

Page 6: ...ademarks HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc Other names and products not...

Page 7: ...re recording is activated the camcorder starts recording video continuously into a temporary 3 second memory When you press the button the scene recorded will have started 3 seconds before you started shooting 1 1 080 lines START STOP 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 resolutio...

Page 8: ...o clip set to your favorite background music Face Detection 62 Image Stabilization 133 The camcorder automatically detects people s faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for beautiful results Dynamic IS compensates for camcorder shake when you shoot video while walking This gives you more freedom and mobility when recording movies Just point the camcorder and it will automatic...

Page 9: ...e Fi card 128 to wirelessly 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 117 125 High Definition Standard DVDs Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE 111 124 Refer to the instruction manual of the device Depending on the device used cor rect playback may no...

Page 10: ...Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 27 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 27 Operating Modes 30 Joystick and Joystick Guide 31 Using the Menus 33 First Time Settings 33 Setting the Date and Time 34 Changing the Language 34 Changing the Time Zone 35 Using a Memory Card 35 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 36 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 37 Selecting the Memory for the R...

Page 11: ...inematic Look to Your Recordings 58 Video Snapshot 59 Pre recording Function 59 Self Timer 60 Manual Exposure Adjustment 61 Manual Focus Adjustment 62 Face Detection 63 White Balance 65 Image Effects 65 Digital Effects 67 On Screen Displays and Data Code 68 Audio Recording Level 69 Using Headphones 70 Using an External Microphone 71 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 74 Scene and Playlist Opera...

Page 12: ...ard 100 Printing Photos 100 Printing Photos Direct Print 103 Print Orders External Connections 106 Terminals on the Camcorder 107 Connection Diagrams 110 Playback on a TV Screen 111 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 111 Saving Recordings on a Computer 113 Saving Movies onto High Definition Discs AVCHD Blu ray Discs 116 Saving Movies onto Standard Definition Discs DVD 121 Creating Photo DVDs 122 P...

Page 13: ...nus 143 Onscreen Icons and Displays 147 Trouble 147 Troubleshooting 153 List of Messages 163 Do s and Don ts 163 Handling Precautions 167 Maintenance Others 168 Using the Camcorder Abroad 169 General Information 169 Accessories 170 Optional Accessories 173 Product Codes 174 Specifications 178 Index COPY ...

Page 14: ...e model s shown in the icon The following terms are used in this manual When not specified as memory card or built in memory the term memory by itself refers to both Scene refers to one movie unit from the point you press the button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera Unless indicated ot...

Page 15: ...ting used even if you set the cam corder to mode Operating modes Standard Play 7 Mbps Desired recording mode FUNC FUNC Brackets are used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on screen 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 27 The arrow is used to abbreviate...

Page 16: ...e following accessories are supplied with the camcorder CA 590E including power cord in Asia XCA 590 Compact Power Adapter BP 2L5 Battery PackW XIFC 300PCU USB Cable STV 250N Stereo Video CableW Yellow Red White plugs XCTC 100 S Component Cable Red Green Blue plugs Quick GuideW COPY ...

Page 17: ...uction Manual Photo Applications Ver 34 0 Music Data CD ROM referred to in this manual as Camcorder Supplemental Disc Instruction Manual The full version instruction manual of the camcorder this PDF file 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 supp...

Page 18: ... 58 3 WEB button 124 4 button 27 INDEX SEL index selection button 47 PLAYLIST button 47 5 DISP on screen display button 67 6 ACCESS indicator 40 86 7 Strap mount 24 8 Speaker 45 9 Grip belt 24 A q Stereo microphone 68 A a Instant AF sensor 133 Left side view Right side view Front view COPY ...

Page 19: ...andby 43 Red Charging 21 A h LCD screen 25 A j Joystick 30 A k FUNC button 31 130 A l USB terminal 106 109 S q HDMI OUT terminal 106 107 S a COMPONENT OUT terminal 106 108 S s MIC terminal 70 S d AV OUT terminal 106 108 headphones terminal 69 S f DC IN terminal 21 S g START STOP button 40 LCD panel Top view Back view COPY ...

Page 20: ... 163 S j Memory card slot 36 S k Battery compartment S l Battery release latch D q Battery compartment cover Memory card slot cover D a Serial number The serial number label is located on the battery compartment cover Bottom view COPY ...

Page 21: ...r Charge the battery pack before use For approximate charging times and recording playback times with a fully charged battery pack refer to the tables on pages 170 171 1 Plug the compact power adapter into a power outlet 2 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder s DC IN terminal When connecting the compact power adapter s cable to the camcorder 2 make sure to align the triangle marks on...

Page 22: ...ver and slide it toward the lens until you hear a click 7 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off If the camcorder was on the green ON OFF CHG indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder After a moment the ON OFF CHG indicator will start flashing in red battery pack charging The red ON OFF CHG indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged If the indicator flas...

Page 23: ...ower adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recom mended for use with this camcorder To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating do not con nect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships DC AC inverters etc NOTES The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off ...

Page 24: ...cle this battery Preparing the Accessories Fasten the grip belt Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger and the button with your thumb To remove the grip belt 1 Lift the padded handgrip s flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad 2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the camcorder then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally...

Page 25: ...tional shoulder strap Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful when you w...

Page 26: ...righter With the camcorder on hold pressed down for more than 2 seconds Repeat this action to switch the LCD backlight between off normal and on bright If LCD Screen Dimmer is set to On pressing for more than 2 seconds will turn off the screen dimmer and return the LCD screen to its previous brightness setting NOTES The LCD backlight does not affect the brightness of the recordings Using the brigh...

Page 27: ...n again to switch back to mode In either mode you can record movies by pressing or take photos by pressing The mode icon displayed will change according to the optimal mode selected by the Smart AUTO function START STOP PHOTO Operating mode Onscreen icon Operation Easy recording of movies and photos Recording of movies and photos while enjoying full access to the menus and advanced functions About...

Page 28: ...t The Smart AUTO mode icon will change to one of the following icons Smart AUTO icons The icon in parentheses appears under backlight conditions Background color of the icon Bright grey Blue skies light blue Vivid colors green red Sunsets orange Subject People stationary People moving Subjects other than people such as landscapes Close objects Background color of the icon Dark dark blue Subject Sp...

Page 29: ... all the optimal settings to match special recording conditions 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 case we recommend recording in Programmed AE mode 55 Playback Press the came...

Page 30: ...you will need to make further adjustments mode First select a row of functions then press to operate the function in the middle or push the joystick or to operate the function on the left or right respectively The joystick guide will minimize after 2 seconds When the joystick guide is minimized you can still adjust or turn on off the selected func tion you can also maximize the joystick guide to s...

Page 31: ...modes the operation varies depending on the func tion selected so refer to the relevant chapter as necessary 1 Press 2 Select the icon of the function you want to change from the left side column Menu items not available will appear grayed out 3 Select the desired setting from the available options at the bottom bar The selected option will be highlighted in orange With some settings you will need...

Page 32: ...ab of the desired menu 4 Select the setting you want to change and press The orange selection bar indicates the menu setting currently selected Menu items not available appear grayed out Move the orange selection bar to the tabs at the top of the screen to select a different menu step 3 5 Select the desired option and press to save the setting 6 Press You can press to close the menu at any time FU...

Page 33: ...When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months the built in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost In such case recharge the built in lithium battery 166 and set the time zone date and time again The date appears in a year month day format only in the first setup screen In subsequent screen displays the date and time will appear as mon...

Page 34: ...rdless of the language selected Changing the Time Zone Change the time zone to match your location The default setting is New York To set the home time zone When you travel select the icon and select the time zone that matches the local time at your destination To adjust for daylight saving time select the area name marked with a Operating modes Menu Language Desired language FUNC FUNC Operating m...

Page 35: ...ctions 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 permitted If it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use in the area please check with the card manufacturer Memory card Capacity SD Speed Class...

Page 36: ...he way into the memory card slot until it clicks 4 Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until you hear a click Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted To remove the memory card Push the memory card once to release it When the memory card springs out pull it all the way out IMPORTANT Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable Inser...

Page 37: ...based on the recording mode movies or photo size quality photos currently in use NOTES Select the built in memory for recording movies if you intend to convert high definition scenes to standard definition for Web upload 124 or creating standard DVDs 116 Relay Recording If the memory becomes full while you are recording a movie relay recording allows the camcorder to automatically continue recordi...

Page 38: ...u use them with this camcorder for the first time You can also initialize a memory card or the built in memory only to permanently delete all the recordings it contains At the time of purchase the built in memory comes pre initialized and contains music files for use as background music during playback POINTS TO CHECK Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter before initializ ing the mem...

Page 39: ...s fer music files from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the memory card again For details refer to the ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide Mac OS users Use the Finder to transfer music files from the MUSIC folder on the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the memory card after it is initialized Refer to About the music files 177 for the folder structure of the memory card At the time of ...

Page 40: ...ress to begin recording Press again to pause the recording When you have finished recording 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off 2 Turn off the camcorder 3 Close the LCD panel IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to the memory Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not discon...

Page 41: ... LCD backlight 26 or adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the LCD Bright ness setting Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode The camcorder offers 4 recording modes Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the memory Select FXP or XP mode for better movie quality select LP mode for longer recording times The following table gives approximate recording time...

Page 42: ... subject as close as 1 cm 0 39 in Approximate 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 75 MB of music files Recording mode FXP1 XP SP LP Memory 4 GB memory card 30 min 40 min 1 hr 10 min 1 hr 30 min Built in memory2 8 GB memor...

Page 43: ...nding on the shooting conditions 1 With the camcorder on and in a recording mode close the LCD panel A beep will sound and the green ON OFF CHG indicator will change to orange to indicate the camcorder entered 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 IMPORTANT Do not disconnect the power sourc...

Page 44: ...the Power Saving Mode setting Press to turn on the camcorder You can select the length of time until shut off or turn off the Quick Start function altogether with the Quick Start setting When the camcorder exits standby mode it will return to the operating mode previously selected POWER COPY ...

Page 45: ... recorded a large number of scenes you can display a slidebar below the scene thumbnails and browse through index pages then return to select the desired scene 3 Press to begin the playback Playback will start from the scene selected and continue until the end of the last scene recorded To pause stop the playback 1 During playback open the joystick guide 2 Select to pause the playback or to stop t...

Page 46: ...video or sound playback between scenes Special playback modes To enter the special playback modes use the joystick guide There is no sound during the special playback modes Fast playback Perform the following operation during normal playback Repeat to increase the playback speed to approximately 5x 15x 60x the normal speed Open the joystick guide Select the bottom row Push the joystick toward or S...

Page 47: ... you may notice some anomalies blocky video artifacts banding etc in the playback picture The speed indicated on the screen is approximate Selecting what Recordings to Play Back From the index screen you can use the tabs on the top of the screen to select whether to play back your original movies or photos You can also select the memory from which you want to play back your record ings only In add...

Page 48: ... W to show up to 15 items per screen Move it toward T to return to the default index screen display To open the video snapshot index screen You can open an index screen that contains only your video snapshot scenes 58 In the original movies index screen press To open the playlist index screen Open the playlist index screen to play back the scenes you added to the playlist 79 First open the origina...

Page 49: ... be displayed if there are no high definition scenes on the memory card However you can still open the other index screens on the memory card Special playback modes are not available for scenes converted to stan dard definition Standard definition scenes can be played back only at normal speed Searching for Scenes From the original movies index screen you can search for recordings you made on a pa...

Page 50: ...cenes recorded and the total recording time for the same day You can select the year or month field and change the year or month to move faster between calendar months 4 Press to return to the index screen The orange selection frame will appear on the first scene recorded on the selected date NOTES You can change on what day to start the week for the calendar display with the Calendar Start Day se...

Page 51: ...turn to the index screen at any time Selecting Only Scenes in which People s Faces Were Detected If you recorded movies with the Face Detection function 62 acti vated the camcorder can narrow down the scenes shown in the index screen leaving only those scenes where a face was detected This function is not available from the index screen for video snapshot scenes 1 Open the original movies index sc...

Page 52: ...index screen mode Move the zoom lever toward W to display the index screen You can select the original movies or photos in the built in memory or on the memory card You can press to open the index screen for video snapshot scenes 2 Open the selection screen The selection screen appears 3 Move between the scenes or photos in the index screen and press to select an individual scene photo A checkmark...

Page 53: ... space on the memory See also Deleting Scenes from the Playlist 80 1 Open the original movies index screen You can select the original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card You can press to open the index screen for video snapshot scenes To select in advance multiple scenes to delete refer to Pre selecting Recordings from the Index Screen 52 2 Select the scene you want to delete or a...

Page 54: ...cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode NOTES Deleting a scene from the original index screen also deletes that scene from the playlist To delete all movies and make all recordable space available again you may prefer to initialize the memory 38 You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using another device All S...

Page 55: ... the Programmed AE recording program the cam corder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject Special Scene Recording Programs Select a Special Scene recording program to easily make recordings in a variety of situations by letting the camcorder take control of various settings Options Default value Operating modes Portrait The camcorder us...

Page 56: ...the subject being underexposed Beach To record on a sunny beach without the subject being underexposed Sunset To record sunsets in vibrant colors Night Scene To record nightscapes with lower noise Low Light To record in low light situations Spotlight To record spotlit scenes Fireworks To record fireworks COPY ...

Page 57: ...in other modes In such case adjust the focus manually for movies only Fireworks To avoid camcorder blur blur due to the camcorder moving we recommend using a tripod When you take photos slower shutter speeds are used so blur is more likely to occur Stabilize the camcorder for example by mounting it on a tripod Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to Your Recordings Give your recordings a cinematic ...

Page 58: ...Press The camcorder records for about 4 seconds the blue frame serves as a visual progress bar and then automatically returns to record pause mode You can change the length of video snapshot scenes with the Video Snapshot Length setting When the camcorder stops recording the screen will momentarily turn black as if a camera shutter had released In index screens video snapshot scenes are indicated ...

Page 59: ...ed NOTES While pre recording is activated the camcorder will not emit any notifi cation sounds The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds prior to pressing if the button was pressed within 3 seconds of having turned on pre recording or having finished the previous recording Any of the following actions will deactivate the pre recording function Leaving the camcorder without any operation for...

Page 60: ... Setting the camcorder to standby mode Changing the camcorder s operating mode Turning off the camcorder Manual Exposure Adjustment At times backlit subjects may appear too dark underexposed or sub jects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring overex posed To correct this you can manually adjust the exposure POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording program other than Fireworks Manual E...

Page 61: ...r to automatic exposure NOTES If the recording program is changed during exposure lock the cam corder will return to automatic exposure Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects In such case focus manually Available only for movies POINTS TO CHECK Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure 1 Open the joystick guide 2 Select Focus and press The current focus ...

Page 62: ...er to autofocus Face Detection The camcorder automatically detects people s faces and uses this information to select the optimal settings for beautiful videos and pho tos When there are a number of people in the picture one person with the white face frame will be determined to be the main subject You can also select the main subject manually so the camcorder optimizes the settings for the person...

Page 63: ...clude Faces extremely small large dark or bright in relation to the overall picture Faces turned to the side at a diagonal or partially hidden Face detection cannot be used when the shutter speed used is slower than 1 30 1 24 if the frame rate is set to PF24 or when the digital zoom is activated at more than 80x zoom dark blue area on the zoom bar When face detection is activated the slowest shutt...

Page 64: ...ns or the lighting or other conditions change Depending on the light source may keep flashing The result will still be better than with Automatic Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases Changing lighting conditions Close ups Subjects in a single color sky sea or forest Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights Automatic The camcorder automatically s...

Page 65: ... Operating modes Image Effect Off Records with no image enhancing effects Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation Neutral Tones down the contrast and color saturation Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines 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 cl...

Page 66: ... the selected effect while recording or in record pause mode For photos Activate the selected effect and then press to record the photo NOTES When you apply a fader not only the picture but also the sound will fade in or out When you apply an effect the sound will be recorded normally Digital Effect Off Select this setting when you do not intend to use the digital effects Fade Trigger Wipe Select ...

Page 67: ...histogram and information icons All displays off Pressing will turn off most of the icons and displays that appears automati cally but will not remove onscreen displays that were turned on manually for example onscreen markers the audio level meter or the joystick guide Operating modes About the Data Code With every scene or photo recorded the camcorder keeps a data code date time of recording inf...

Page 68: ... adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will go to the right of the 12 dB mark yellow area only occasionally 4 Hide the joystick guide The audio level selected will be locked and the audio level adjustment bar will turn white Press twice to return the camcorder to automatic adjustment of the audio recording level To display the audio level indicator Usually the audio level ...

Page 69: ...playback or to check the audio level while record ing The headphones are connected to the AV OUT terminal which is used for both the headphones and the audio video output Before connecting the headphones follow the procedure below to change the function of the terminal from AV output to headphones output Headphones can be used also in mode but the function of the terminal can not be changed Change...

Page 70: ...e function of the AV OUT terminal will return automatically to AV output when you set the camcorder to a recording mode If AV Headphones was set to Headphones in mode the camcorder retains the terminal s setting even if you set the camcorder to mode Using an External Microphone When recording in very quiet surroundings the built in microphone may pick up the sound of the camcorder s internal machi...

Page 71: ...tection function 62 activated you can display the scene divided into segments every time the camcorder registered a change in the main subject of the scene Movie Timeline 1 Open the original movies or playlist index screen You can select the original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card To open the playlist index screen from the original movies index screen For scenes in the built i...

Page 72: ...en Refer to Selecting Only Scenes in which People s Faces Were Detected 51 You can select the original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card 2 Select the scene you want to view and press The Timeline by Faces screen appears The large thumbnail shows the point at which a face was first detected Below it frames are taken from the scene every time the main subject detected by the camcor...

Page 73: ...e between segment ruler pages in the same way as in the movie timeline screen 71 NOTES For a single scene up to 100 segments changes in main subject will appear in the Timeline by Faces screen Current scene Total number of scenes Scene length Recording date and time Frame selected for start of playback Page slidebar Segment ruler COPY ...

Page 74: ...ry 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 card in advance For details refer to the ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide 1 Open the playlist video snapshot or photo index screen You can select the recordings in the built in memory or on the memory card To open the playlist index screen from the orig...

Page 75: ... press 2 Select Yes and press 3 Press twice Using an External Audio Player for Background Music Use your favorite songs as background music by connecting an exter nal player POINTS TO CHECK You will need a commercially available audio cable with at least one mini stereo plug to connect to the MIC terminal on the camcorder the other end will depend on the terminal used by the external audio player ...

Page 76: ...ck on the external player Playback will start from the scene or photo with the orange selection frame When the external audio input stops the playback will pause When the external audio input is restored playback will resume automatically Playback with the video not linked to the external audio 5 Back in the index screen select a scene to start the video playback In mode select a photo Press and t...

Page 77: ...sfer music files to the same memory that contains the recordings you want to play back When music files are transferred to the built in memory only or to a memory card after repeatedly recording and deleting recordings fragmented memory the movies and background music track may not be played back correctly In such case we recommend saving your recordings on a computer 111 initializing the memory 3...

Page 78: ...k Frame backward forward during playback pause Press or to stop the playback and cancel the division of the scene 4 Select the icon and press to divide the scene 5 Select Yes and press The video from the division point to the end of the scene will appear as a new scene in the index screen NOTES When advancing reversing frames while dividing the scenes the interval will be 0 5 second If the scene c...

Page 79: ... the original movies index screen You can select the original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card You can press to open the index screen for video snapshot scenes 2 Select the scene you want to add to the playlist or a scene recorded on the date you want to add to the playlist 3 Add the scene s to the playlist Options Operating modes All Scenes this date Adds to the playlist all th...

Page 80: ...memory card 83 to include in the memory card s playlist also scenes that were originally recorded in the built in memory Deleting Scenes from the Playlist Deleting scenes from the playlist will not affect your original recordings 1 Open the playlist index screen Before opening the playlist you can select the original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card to open the playlist of the r...

Page 81: ...een For scenes in the built in memory press For scenes on the memory card press and then select Playlist Press You can press to open the playlist index screen for video snapshot scenes 58 2 Select the scene you want to move 3 Press select Move and press 4 Move the orange marker to the desired position of the scene and press The original position of the scene and the current position of the marker ...

Page 82: ...snapshot scene is saved to the same memory that contains the movie Video snapshot scenes cannot be captured from any of the following types of movies Movies shorter than 1 second Scenes that were edited using the software on the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE and were then written back to the memory When the source scene is itself a video snapshot scene you may not be able to capture a video sn...

Page 83: ...en the index screen of original movies recorded in the built in memory Select the tab under the icon You can press to open the index screen for video snapshot scenes 2 Select the scene you want to copy to the memory card or a scene recorded on the date you want to copy This step is not necessary to copy all scenes or previously selected scenes 3 Copy the scene s Press to interrupt the operation wh...

Page 84: ...he ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode All Scenes Copies all the scenes to the memory card All Scenes this date Copies to the memory card all the scenes that were recorded on the same day as the selected s...

Page 85: ...CK switch on the mem ory card is set to prevent writing you will not be able to copy movies to the memory card Scenes that were edited using the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE and were then written back to the camcorder cannot be copied to the memory card COPY ...

Page 86: ...n set the memory card as the recording media for photos 37 Please read the IMPORTANT section 87 before using an Eye Fi card 2 Press halfway Once the focus is automatically adjusted will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear 3 Press fully The ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded When you have finished recording 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off 2 Turn off...

Page 87: ...os when digital zoom is acti vated light blue and dark blue area on the zoom bar When Flicker Reduction is set to 50 Hz or 60 Hz the camcorder will automatically adjust the shutter speed Selecting Photo Size and Quality Photos are recorded as JPG files As a general rule select a larger photo size for higher quality Select the 1920x1080 size for photos with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Options Photo siz...

Page 88: ...otos up to L size 9 x 13 cm 3 5 x 5 in or postcard size 10 x 14 8 cm 4 x 6 in S 640x480 To send photos as e mail attachments or to post on the Web Approximate number of photos available on a memory card Default value 1 Super Fine Fine Normal 2 Approximate number of photos that can actually be recorded on the memory card The maximum number of remaining photos displayed on the screen is 9999 Memory ...

Page 89: ...d W to show 15 photos per page move it toward T to show 6 photos per page 3 Select a photo Move the orange selection frame to the photo you want to view When you have recorded a large number of photos you can display a slidebar below the photo thumbnails and browse through whole index pages 4 Press The selected photo is displayed in single photo view To return to the index screen from single photo...

Page 90: ... cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the camcorder s operating mode The following image files may not be displayed correctly Images not recorded with this camcorder Images edited on or uploaded from 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 Ph...

Page 91: ... or previously selected photos 3 Delete the photo s If you selected an option other than This Photo you can press to interrupt the operation while it is in progress Some photos will be deleted nevertheless Options IMPORTANT Be careful when deleting photos Deleted photos cannot be recovered Protected photos cannot be deleted All Photos Deletes all the photos This Photo Deletes only the photo marked...

Page 92: ... The photo is magnified by 2 times and a frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area To further enlarge the photo move the zoom lever toward T To reduce the magnification times move it toward W 2 Move the frame to the part of the photo you want to see enlarged To cancel the magnification move the zoom lever toward W until the frame disappears Operating modes COPY ...

Page 93: ... set to a music track 4 Start the slideshow set to the selected music track During playback push the joystick to adjust the volume Press to stop the slideshow Hide the volume controls if necessary Slideshow not linked to the external audio 4 Start the slideshow 5 Start the music playback on the external player During playback push the joystick to adjust the volume Press to stop the slideshow Hide ...

Page 94: ...90 degrees clockwise to change their orienta tion 1 In single photo view open the photo selection screen Rotate appears on the screen 2 Select the photo you want to rotate 3 Press to rotate the photo 4 Repeat steps 2 3 to change the orientation of additional photos or press twice to close the menu Off Photos in the slideshow advance without any transition effect Dissolve The current photo fades ou...

Page 95: ...g Photos from a Movie You can capture a single photo from a previously recorded scene The size of the captured photo will be LW 1920x1080 and it cannot be changed but you can select the photo quality POINTS TO CHECK Please read the IMPORTANT section 96 before using an Eye Fi card To select the photo capture settings The number displayed at the bottom indicates the approximate number of photos that...

Page 96: ...original scene Photos captured from a scene with a lot of fast movement may be blurred Photos will be recorded on the memory selected for recording photos Protecting Photos You can protect photos from accidental erasure Protecting Single Photos 1 In single photo view open the photo selection screen Protect appears on the screen 2 Select the photo you want to protect 3 Press to protect the photo ap...

Page 97: ... the memory card POINTS TO CHECK Please read the IMPORTANT section 99 before using an Eye Fi card Copying a Single Photo 1 Select to view the photos recorded in the built in memory Individual Photos Opens the same screen described previously in Protecting Single Photos Continue from step 3 of that procedure to protect the photo Selected Photos Protects all the photos selected in advance marked wit...

Page 98: ...hotos or press twice to close the menu Copying Photos from the Index Screen 1 Open the index screen of the photos recorded in the built in memory Move the zoom lever toward W and then select the tab under the icon 2 Select the photo you want to copy This step is not necessary to copy all photos or previously selected photos 3 Copy the photo s If you selected Selected Photos or All Photos you can p...

Page 99: ...on of use See also Using an Eye Fi card 128 NOTES If the memory card slot cover is open or the LOCK switch on the mem ory card is set to prevent writing you will not be able to copy photos to the memory card You cannot copy scenes that were edited using the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE and were then written back to the memory If there is not enough space on the memory card as many photos as p...

Page 100: ...ever toward T to return to single photo view 2 Turn on the printer 3 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable Connection Refer to Connection Diagrams 109 If the device selection screen appears select Computer Printer and press appears and changes to IMPORTANT If continues to flash for more than 1 minute or if does not appear the camcorder is not correctly connected to the ...

Page 101: ...ecting the Print Settings and Printing You can select the number of copies and other settings for printing Setting options vary depending on your printer model 1 Select the photo you wish to print 2 Open the joystick guide 3 Select the icon and press The print settings menu appears 4 In the print settings menu select the setting you want to change and press 5 Select the desired setting option and ...

Page 102: ...umber of copies Select 1 99 copies Select Paper Settings and press to change all three settings consecutively x photos sheet Printing multiple photos on the same sheet When using Canon printers you can print the same photo multiple times on the same sheet of paper Use the following table as a guideline for the recommended number of copies depending on the Paper Size setting 1 You can also use the ...

Page 103: ...esume auto matically after you solved the problem select Continue and press to resume printing If that option is not available select Stop and press and then restart printing from the beginning Other printers or if the error still persists with a Canon printer If printing does not resume automatically disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder After a short while turn on the camcorder and...

Page 104: ...er of copies to 0 5 Repeat steps 2 4 to mark additional photos with print orders or press twice to close the menu Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen 1 Open the photo index screen 2 Select the photo you want to mark with a print order This step is not necessary to set print orders for previously selected photos or to remove all the print orders 3 Set the print orders If you selected Individ...

Page 105: ... the memory card in advance Individual Photos Set print orders for individual photos Selected Photos 1 copy each Sets a print order of 1 copy of each of the photos selected in advance marked with a checkmark Refer to Pre selecting Recordings from the Index Screen 52 Remove All Removes all the print orders COPY ...

Page 106: ...inal Access Open the left rear terminal cover The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high quality digital connection that combines audio and video in a single convenient cable AV OUT Terminal Access Open the right rear terminal cover Sound from the built in speaker will be muted while the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder Adjust the volume on the connected TV COMPONENT OUT Terminal...

Page 107: ...onvenient all digital connection using a single cable for both video and audio When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV equipped with an HDMI terminal you can enjoy video and audio playback at the highest quality The HDMI OUT terminal on the camcorder is for output only Do not connect it to an HDMI output terminal on an external device as this may damage the camcorder While the camcorder is conne...

Page 108: ...d definition Output only Connect to a standard TV or a VCR with audio video input terminals Change the following on the camcorder TV Type according to the TV set widescreen or 4 3 if the TV cannot automatically detect and change the aspect ratio AV Headphones to AV 2 CTC 100 S Component Cable supplied Red Green Blue White STV 250N Stereo Video Cable supplied Red 3 Red White Yellow STV 250N Stereo ...

Page 109: ...er the camcorder using the compact power adapter and only then connect it to the computer using the supplied USB cable Connection Type Digital data connection Connect to a computer to save your recordings to the optional DW 100 DVD Burner to create DVD discs from them or to a printer to print out photos 4 USB Cable supplied COPY ...

Page 110: ...nected the camcorder Refer to the instruction manual of the connected TV 4 Turn on the camcorder and set it to or mode Play back the movies or photos NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter Connection When you play back your 16 9 movies on standard TV sets with a 4 3 aspect ratio the TV set will switch automatically to wide screen mode if it is compatible with the...

Page 111: ...eo library editing video and more Installation See PIXELA Application Installation Guide Using the software See ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide PDF file Saving Photos With the supplied software Photo Application you can save photos to your computer and easily organize and edit them Installation Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer for the first time See also the rel...

Page 112: ...a loss Always save your recordings on the computer and restore the files to the camcorder using only the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications settings of your computer If you wish to use the image files on your computer make copies of them first Use the copied files retaining the originals Observe the following precauti...

Page 113: ...h case select Skip to stop the process and use the computer s Safely Remove Hardware function Windows or Eject function Mac OS to end the connection to the camcorder Disconnect the USB cable set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection Saving Movies onto High Definition Discs AVCHD Blu ray Discs You can save your video recordings in high definition by creating AVCHD or Blu ray discs in you...

Page 114: ...ly scenes that have not been previously added to a disc Options for creating AVCHD discs mode Connecting to the DW 100 DVD Burner and Creating a Disc 1 Turn on the DVD burner Refer to Creating DVDs 2 Connect the camcorder to the DVD burner using the supplied USB cable Connection Refer to Connection Diagrams 109 and Connections If the device selection screen appears select DVD Burner and press When...

Page 115: ...ized Task completed will be displayed Take out the disc and close the disc tray When the data requires multiple discs After a disc is finalized it will be ejected automatically and a message will appear Insert the next disc and close the disc tray To create an additional copy of the same disc After the operation is finished insert a brand new disc close the disc tray and repeat the operation IMPOR...

Page 116: ...00 scenes it will take approximately 3 minutes to complete the con nection In addition to the JPG image files Photo DVDs contain a slideshow of all the photos saved each played back for approximately 3 seconds Saving Movies onto Standard Definition Discs DVD You can convert your high definition video recordings into standard definition and save them onto standard DVDs These are ideal for shar ing ...

Page 117: ...ndex screen for video snapshot scenes You can press to open the playlist index screen 4 Select the scene you want to convert This step in not necessary for scenes in the playlist When converting the playlist you cannot convert individual scenes so the entire playlist will be converted 5 Convert the scene s 1 If a message appears regarding music files follow the instructions on the screen 2 This st...

Page 118: ...plit into 2 GB sized scenes When converting only part of a scene the maximum length of the converted scene will be 10 minutes from the starting playback pause point The playlist cannot be converted when its total playback time exceeds 2 hours and 30 minutes The time required to convert scenes is approximately equal to the scenes total running time Because conversion generally takes longer on a com...

Page 119: ...Diagrams 109 On the computer ImageMixer 3 SE will launch automatically and the startup screen ImageMixer 3 Launcher will appear 4 Click Disc writing and continue the operation on the computer following the software s indications See also ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide IMPORTANT While the camcorder is connected to a computer do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card O...

Page 120: ...the camcorder is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder or the DVD burner Do not change the camcorder s operating mode NOTES When the camcorder contains a large number of scenes to be saved on discs it may take a long time for the connection...

Page 121: ...DW 100 DVD Burner and create the disc The procedure is the same as that for burning AVCHD discs 114 IMPORTANT While the camcorder is connected to the DVD burner do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator on the camcorder is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the mem...

Page 122: ... Connect the camcorder to the DVD burner using the supplied USB cable Connection Refer to Connection Diagrams 109 and Connections If the device selection screen appears select DVD Burner and press 5 Insert the disc you want to play back into the DVD burner Use the OPEN CLOSE button on the DVD burner to open and close the disc tray After the disc is recognized the disc s content will be displayed i...

Page 123: ...rner Copying Your Recordings to an External Video Recorder In High Definition Connect the camcorder to AVCHD compatible digital video recorders to make perfect copies of your movies in high definition If the external digital video recorder has an SD memory card slot you can use the memory card to copy your movies without connecting the camcorder Details will vary depending on the device used so be...

Page 124: ...e you wish to copy appears stop recording when it ends 6 Camcorder Stop playback NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites You can convert your high definition video recordings into standard definition in order to upload them to your favorite video sharing Web site If you are using an Eye Fi card after converting your vide...

Page 125: ...s 58 You can press to open the playlist index screen 4 Select the scene you want to convert You can select in advance the scenes you want to convert Refer to Pre selecting Recordings from the Index Screen 52 When converting the playlist you cannot convert individual scenes so the entire playlist will be converted 5 Convert the scene s If a message appears regarding music files follow the instructi...

Page 126: ... time will always be displayed on the converted scene To convert only part of a scene After step 3 above play back the scene you want to convert Pause the playback at the point where you want the conversion to begin and con tinue with step 4 NOTES When converting scenes in the playlist or video snapshot index screen The scenes are converted with the selected background music 74 instead of the orig...

Page 127: ...emory card Open the original movies index screen on the memory card press then select For Web MPEG 2 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable Connection Refer to Connection Diagrams 109 If the device selection screen appears select Computer Printer and press On the computer ImageMixer 3 SE will launch automatically and the startup screen ImageMixer 3 Launcher will appea...

Page 128: ...ion is completed The status of the wireless communication is shown by the Eye Fi icon as follows grayed out Communication not established white flashing Connecting white continuously on Wireless upload on standby animated Wireless upload in progress Eye Fi Communication is set to Off Wireless upload stopped by the camcorder 152 Error reading from the Eye Fi card 150 IMPORTANT Using an Eye Fi card ...

Page 129: ...uploaded the camcorder s automatic power off function will be disabled While wireless transfer is in progress if you record a movie using an external microphone the audio may contain noise When recording movies make sure to set Eye Fi Communication to Off If the LOCK switch on the Eye Fi card is set to prevent writing you can not change the Eye Fi Communication setting In such case the icon will a...

Page 130: ...s without a reference page are explained after the tables Menu options in boldface indicate default values FUNC Menu FUNC Menu FUNC Menu Mode Menu item Setting options Recording programs Programmed AE z z 55 Cine Mode z z 57 Portrait Sports Snow Beach Sunset Night Scene Low Light Spotlight Fireworks z z 55 White balance Automatic Daylight Tungsten Custom WB z z 63 Image effects Image Effect Off Vi...

Page 131: ...ecording mode High Quality 17 Mbps High Quality 12 Mbps Standard Play 7 Mbps Long Play 5 Mbps z 41 Photo size quality 1920x1080 1600x1200 640x480 z 87 Super Fine Fine Normal Menu item Setting options Menu item Setting options Select Music Off list of background music tracks z 74 93 Select Individual Scenes Remove All Selections 52 Individual Photos Remove All Selections Copy All Scenes All Scenes ...

Page 132: ...ed Photos 1 copy each Remove All Rotate 94 Delete All Scenes All Scenes this date This Scene Selected Scenes 53 All Scenes This Scene 80 No Yes 90 All Photos This Photo Selected Photos Scene Search Calendar Screen Date Selection 49 Scenes with Faces Convert HD SD DVD 2 This Scene Selected Scene 116 Cancel OK Slideshow z 93 Menu item Setting options Menu item Setting options Rec Media for Movies Bu...

Page 133: ... 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 an HDMI cable If recordings made with x v Color are played back on a non compatible TV colors may not be reproduced correctly Video Snapshot Length Selects the length of video snapshot scenes Camera Setup 2 Mode Relay Recording On O...

Page 134: ...e degree of compensation Dynamic This setting compensates for a higher degree of cam corder shake such as when shooting while walking and is more effective as the zoom approaches full wide angle Standard This setting compensates for a lower degree for cam corder shake such as when shooting while remaining stationary and is suitable for shooting natural looking scenes Off Use this setting when the ...

Page 135: ...you set the camcorder to mode If a trailing afterimage appears set the slow shutter to Off If camcorder shake warning appears we recommend stabilizing the camcorder for example by mounting it on a tripod Auto Backlight Correction When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them you can have the camcorder automatically correct for the backlight In mode auto backlight correction will au...

Page 136: ...ind screen to Off Microphone Attenuator Helps prevent audio distortions in due to high audio recording levels Set the microphone attenuator to On when the audio record ing level 68 is set correctly but the audio still sounds distorted When the microphone attenuator is activated appears on the screen Playback Setup Data Code Displays the date and or time when the scene was recorded Menu item Settin...

Page 137: ...ble when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using an HDMI cable 2 Option not available from the original movies index screen Output Onscreen Displays When set to On the camcorder s on screen displays will appear also on the screen of a TV or monitor con nected to the camcorder LCD Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect the b...

Page 138: ... in full and in the correct aspect ratio Normal TV TV sets with 4 3 aspect ratio Wide TV TV sets with 16 9 aspect ratio When the TV type is set to Normal TV during the playback of video originally recorded with an aspect ratio of 16 9 the picture will not be displayed fullscreen Speaker Volume Adjust the volume of the playback You can also adjust the volume using the joystick guide 45 Demo Mode Th...

Page 139: ...e LCD panel in a recording mode and the length of time after which the camcorder will end the standby mode and shut off auto matically Control for HDMI Activates the HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Con trol function When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV compatible with HDMI CEC using an HDMI cable you can control the camcorder s playback using the remote control of the TV If set to On when the c...

Page 140: ...hoto numbering method to be used on a new memory card Photos are automatically assigned consecutive num bers from 0101 to 9900 and stored in folders containing up to 100 pho tos Folders are numbered from 101 to 998 Reset Photo numbers will restart from 101 0101 every time you insert a new memory card Continuous Photo numbers will continue from the number following that of the last photo recorded w...

Page 141: ...options Language Deutsch English Español Français Italiano Magyar Melayu Nederlands Polski Português Türkçe z z z 34 Time Zone DST List of world time zones z z z 34 Date Time z z z 33 Date Format Y M D AM PM 2010 1 1 AM 12 00 Y M D 24H 2010 1 1 0 00 M D Y AM PM Jan 1 2010 12 00 AM M D Y 24H Jan 1 2010 0 00 D M Y AM PM 1 Jan 2010 12 00 AM D M Y 24H 1 Jan 2010 0 00 z z z Calendar Start Day Saturday ...

Page 142: ...d figures about available movie recording time and available number of photos are approximate and based on the recording mode and photo quality size settings currently in use The total space for the built in memory may be less than the capacity listed in Specifications 174 In the Memory Card Info screen you can verify also the Speed Class of the memory card HDMI Status Displays a screen where you ...

Page 143: ...a Eye Fi wireless communication 128 A s Remaining battery time 146 A d While recording during playback Scene counter hours minutes seconds In record pause mode Total number of scenes A f Remaining recording time On the memory card In the built in memory A g Image stabilizer 133 A h 24F progressive frame rate 57 146 A j Face detection 62 A k Wind screen off 135 A l x v Color 133 S q Audio level ind...

Page 144: ...87 S j Self timer 59 S k Number of available photos On the memory card In the built in memory S l Camcorder shake warning 133 D q Face detection 62 D a AF frame 86 D s Focus and exposure lock 86 Playing Movies During Playback D d Data code 67 D f Scene number D g External audio input 75 COPY ...

Page 145: ...ing Photos D h Histogram 95 D j Current photo Total number of photos D k Photo number 139 D l Protected photo mark 96 F q Date and time of recording F a File size F s Manual exposure 60 F d Photo size 87 F f Aperture value F g Evaluative light metering F h Shutter speed COPY ...

Page 146: ...ccurately Remaining recording time When there is no more free space on the memory End built in memory only or End memory card will be displayed and the recording will stop 24F progressive frame rate Select the 24F progressive frame rate 57 to give your recordings a cinematic look You can combine this frame rate with the Cine Mode recording program to enhance the effect Number of available photos i...

Page 147: ... is above 40 C 104 F let the battery pack cool down before charging it Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F The battery pack is faulty Replace the battery pack A noise can be heard from the compact power adapter A faint sound can be heard while the compact power adapter is connected to a power outlet This is not a malfunction The battery pack is exhausted ext...

Page 148: ...ay seem slightly warped This is not a malfunction Changing between recording record pause playback takes longer than usual When the memory contains a large number of scenes some operations may take longer than usual Save your recordings 111 and initialize the memory 38 Movies or photos cannot be recorded properly This may occur as movies and photos are recorded deleted over time Save your recordin...

Page 149: ...memory after repeatedly recording and deleting scenes fragmented memory Save your recordings 111 and initialize the memory 38 Then transfer the music files first and only then write the video files back to the memory Music tracks will not play back correctly if the connection was interrupted while transferring the music files Delete the music tracks and transfer the music files again The transfer ...

Page 150: ... remaining charge of the battery pack is at least 50 of a full charge This is not a mal function The red ON OFF CHG indicator flashes very slowly one flash at 2 second intervals The temperature of the battery pack is outside the charging range If the battery pack s tem perature is below 0 C 32 F warm it before charging it if it is above 40 C 104 F let the battery pack cool down before charging it ...

Page 151: ...recorded as noise We recommend turning off the wireless communication while recording 139 Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels When recording near loud sounds such as fireworks shows or concerts sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels Activate the microphone attenuator 135 or adjust the audio recording level manually 68 The picture is displayed correc...

Page 152: ...ich you connected the cam corder Select the correct video input There is no sound from the TV When connecting the camcorder to an HDTV using the CTC 100 S Component Cable make sure to connect also the audio connections using the white and red plugs of the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable The camcorder is connected using the optional HTC 100 HDMI Cable but there is no picture or sound from the HDTV Disc...

Page 153: ...ar on the screen Disconnect the USB cable and restore the connection after a short while Photos are not correctly printed You may not be able to print correctly using a PictBridge compatible printer photos whose file names have been changed or that were recorded created edited or changed using another device Cannot save photos on my computer s hard disk When the memory contains 2 500 photos Window...

Page 154: ... Card MMC into the camcorder Use a recommended memory card 35 There was an error creating the file name Set Photo Numbering to Reset and ini tialize the memory card 38 or delete all the photos 90 and all the scenes in the For Web MPEG 2 and For DVD SD VIDEO index screens 47 Cannot copy The total size of the scenes you selected to copy exceeds the available space on the memory card Delete some reco...

Page 155: ...emory card Use a recommended memory card 35 Cannot play the movies on this memory card Initialize only using the camcorder The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer Initialize the memory card with this camcorder 38 Cannot record You cannot capture video snapshot scenes from scenes recorded or edited using another device There is a problem with the memory If this message app...

Page 156: ...he maximum number of scenes in the playlist may be less than 999 Delete some scenes from the playlist 80 Do not disconnect the USB cable or the power source until you safely end the connection from the computer Cannot write data with this connection To write data to the camcorder connect the compact power adapter then reconnect the camcorder and computer The camcorder cannot be operated while it i...

Page 157: ...Initialize only using the camcorder There is a problem with the file system that prevents accessing the selected memory Initial ize the memory with this camcorder 38 LCD Screen has been dimmed Hold pressed for 2 seconds to restore the LCD screen to its previous brightness set ting May not be possible to record movies on this memory card You inserted a memory card without a Speed Class rating Repla...

Page 158: ...e face detection function This message will appear when there are no high definition scenes on the memory card If you converted scenes into standard definition you can still open the other index screens to check those scenes 47 Not enough available space Delete some recordings on the memory card 53 90 or select the 3 Mbps bit rate for the conversion to SD Number of scenes already at maximum The ma...

Page 159: ...n ends and do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery pack This photo could not be deleted Protected photos cannot be deleted Remove the protection 96 This memory card contains scenes Delete all scenes to use relay recording Save the movies on the memory card 123 and initialize the memory card 38 This photo cannot be displayed You may not be able to display photos taken with...

Page 160: ...ear when a commercially available DVD disc a DVD disc containing movies software etc or an 8 cm mini DVD disc is inserted Replace with a brand new disc During disc playback mode this message can appear when a commercially available DVD disc or a brand new DVD disc is inserted Replace with an AVCHD disc created with the DVD burner Close the memory card slot cover The memory card slot cover is open ...

Page 161: ...r Cancel printing disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer After a while turn the printer back on and reconnect the USB cable You attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of photos Reduce the number of photos File error You attempted to print a photo that was recorded with another camcorder has a different compression or was edited on a computer Hardware error Ca...

Page 162: ...pen Close the printer cover securely Printer error A malfunction has occurred that may require repairs Canon PIXMA printers the printer s green power lamp and orange error lamp flash alternately Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer Unplug the printer s power cord from the power outlet and contact the appropriate customer support center or service center Printer in use The printer is i...

Page 163: ... car parked under direct sunlight or high humidity Do not use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as above TVs near plasma TVs or mobile phones Do not point the lens at strong light sources Do not leave the cam corder pointed at a bright subject Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places The cam corder is not waterproof avoid also water mud or salt If any of the a...

Page 164: ...ver a battery pack is not in use Con tact with metallic objects may cause a short circuit and damage the bat tery pack Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth Long term storage Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 C 86 F To extend the battery life of the battery pack discharge it comple...

Page 165: ...strong magnetic fields Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature Do not disassemble bend drop or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them to water Check the direction before inserting the memory card Forcing a mem ory card into the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the mem ory card or the camcorder Do not attach any labels or stick...

Page 166: ...or 24 hours with the camcorder off Disposal When you delete movies or initialize the memory only the file allocation table is altered and stored data is not physically erased Take the nec essary precautions when you dispose of the camcorder or memory card for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of private data If giving the camcorder or memory card to another person initialize...

Page 167: ... screen using a clean soft lens cleaning cloth Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temper ature changes suddenly Wipe it with a soft dry cloth Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its internal surfaces Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected Continued use may damage the camc...

Page 168: ...r adapter to operate the camcorder and 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 NTSC system NTSC is used in the following regions countries Americas All of North America and Centr...

Page 169: ...t available as an optional accessory Availability differs from area to area SS 600 SS 650 Shoulder Strap Memory card WS 20 Wrist Strap DTC 100 D Terminal Cable CA 590 Compact Power Adapter CTC 100 Component Cable CTC 100 S Component Cable DW 100 DVD Burner IFC 300PCU USB Cable STV 250N Stereo Video Cable TV HDTV VCR DVD recorder Computer Card reader writer AVCHD discs Photo DVDs PictBridge compati...

Page 170: ...d vary according to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories Canon shall not be liable for any dam age to this product and or accidents such as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories e g a leakage and or ex...

Page 171: ...power on off Battery pack Usage time Recording mode FXP XP SP LP BP 2L5 Recording maximum 75 min 80 min 80 min 80 min Recording typical 45 min 45 min 45 min 50 min Playback 110 min 110 min 110 min 110 min NB 2LH Recording maximum 100 min 105 min 105 min 105 min Recording typical 60 min 60 min 60 min 65 min Playback 145 min 145 min 145 min 145 min Battery pack Usage time Recording mode FXP XP SP LP...

Page 172: ...ase A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories HTC 100 HDMI Cable Use this cable to connect the camcorder to an external device using an all digital connection allowing you to enjoy play back at the highest quality This cable sends both video and audio signals This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you use Canon video equipment we recommen...

Page 173: ...AA D82 0590 002 IFC 300PCU USB Cable 6906A001AA Optional Accessories NB 2LH Battery Pack 9612A001AA CB 2LW Battery Charger 0763B001AA CBC NB2 Car Battery Charger 7873A002AA HTC 100 HDMI Cable 2384B001AA CTC 100 Component Cable 1719B001AA SS 650 Shoulder Strap 3123A001AA SS 600 Shoulder Strap 3122A001AA WS 20 Wrist Strap 3118A002AA SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case 9389A001AA COPY ...

Page 174: ...P LP mode 1440x1080 pixels Size of Photos mode LW 1920x1080 L 1600x1200 S 640x480 Capturing photos from a playback scene LW 1920x1080 pixels Television System 1080 60i Recordings made with the PF24 PF30 frame rate are converted and recorded on the memory as 60i Recording Media Built in flash memory 32 GB SD or SDHC SD High Capacity memory card not included Built in flash memory 8 GB SD or SDHC SD ...

Page 175: ...stance 1 m 3 3 ft 1 cm 0 39 in at full wide angle White Balance Auto white balance custom white balance and preset white balance settings Daylight Tungsten Minimum Illumination 0 4 lx Low Light recording program Shutter speed at 1 2 5 lx Programmed AE recording program Auto slow shutter On Shutter speed at 1 30 Recommended Illumination More than 100 lx Image Stabilization Electronic Dynamic settin...

Page 176: ...r input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 0 14 0 08 A Rated output 8 4 V DC 0 6 A Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions 46 x 26 x 70 mm 1 8 x 1 0 x 2 8 in Weight 95 g 3 4 oz BP 2L5 Battery Pack Battery type Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Rated voltage 7 4 V DC Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Battery capacity 530 mAh Dimensions 33 3 x 16 2 x 45 2 mm 1 3 x 0 64 x 1 8 in Weight 40 g 1 4 oz Wei...

Page 177: ...ws Audio encoding Linear PCM Audio sampling 48 kHz 16 bits 2 channels Minimum length 1 second File extension WAV The music data is saved in the memory under the following folder structure In the built in memory CANON MY_MUSIC MUSIC_01 WAV to MUSIC_99 WAV MUSIC_01 WAV to MUSIC_99 WAV CANON PRIVATE MY_MUSIC On the memory card COPY ...

Page 178: ...95 Capturing video snapshot scenes from movies 82 Cine Mode recording program 57 COMPONENT OUT terminal 106 108 Condensation 167 Connections to external devices 107 Copying Movies 83 Photos 97 D Data code 67 136 Date and time 33 Date format 141 Daylight saving time 34 Time zone 34 Deleting Movies 53 Photos 90 Digital effects 65 Dividing scenes 78 DVD authoring 113 E Error messages 153 Exposure 60 ...

Page 179: ...Movies 45 Photos 89 Playlist 79 Portrait recording program 55 Power saving 41 Pre recording 59 Pre selecting recordings 52 Print order 103 Printing photos 100 Protecting photos 96 Q Quick Start function 43 R Recording Movies 40 Photos 86 Recording mode 41 Recording programs 57 Recording time 42 Relay Recording 37 Resetting settings 139 Rotating photos 94 S Saving recordings 111 Screen icons 143 Se...

Page 180: ...ransferring recordings to a computer 111 Tripod 163 Troubleshooting 147 U Uploading movies to video sharing sites 124 USB terminal 106 109 V Video snapshot 58 Volume 45 69 137 W White balance 63 Wide angle 42 Wind screen 135 Z Zoom 42 Digital zoom 133 Zoom speed 42 133 COPY ...

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