Canon LEGRIA HF G60, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...4K Camcorder PUB DIE 0536 000 Instruction Manual PAL ...

Page 2: ...y switch to the other SD card when the one being used is full A 33 Time code options A 66 The time code generated by the camcorder can be output from the HDMI OUT terminal in order to synchronize it with other external devices A user bit code A 68 can also be output with the output signal Dual Pixel CMOS AF The camcorder features Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology for improved autofocus functions A 42 ...

Page 3: ...gent System for better remaining usage time information Compatibility with the optional GP E2 GPS Receiver to geotag your recordings A 80 Compatibility with the optional RC V100 Remote Controller when you need a professional level of remote operation A 79 ...

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Page 5: ...nd Photos 35 Recording 35 Reviewing the Latest Clip Recorded 37 Onscreen Displays 37 Video Configuration Resolution Bit Rate and Frame Rate 40 Selecting the Resolution and Bit Rate 40 Selecting the Frame Rate 40 Slow Fast Motion Recording 41 Adjusting the Focus 42 Manual Focus 42 AF Boosted MF 45 Continuous AF 46 Changing the AF Frame Size 46 Face Detection Tracking 47 Zooming 49 Using the Focus Z...

Page 6: ...e Volume 89 Displaying Clip Information 90 Clip and Photo Operations 91 Deleting Clips and Photos 91 Trimming Clips 92 Copying Clips and Photos 93 6 External Connections 95 Video Output Configuration 95 Video Output Configuration Recording 95 Video Output Configuration Playback 96 Connecting to an External Monitor 97 Connection Diagram 97 Using the HDMI OUT Terminal 97 Selecting the Video Output s...

Page 7: ...SD SDHC or SDXC card Clip refers to a single movie unit recorded with a single recording operation for example from the point when the REC button is pressed to start recording until it is pressed again to stop Photographs in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera Some screenshots in this manual have been simplified to make them easier to read Operating mode icons A shaded icon...

Page 8: ...iques with more than 99 99 of the pixels operating to specification Very rarely pixels may misfire or light up permanently This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator A 12 is illuminated or flashing in red Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not disconnect the power source or...

Page 9: ...The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder CA 570 Compact Power Adapter incl power cord Ferrite Core BP 820 Battery Pack Lens hood with lens barrier Lens cap WL D89 Wireless Controller incl CR2025 lithium button battery Quick Guide ...

Page 10: ...4 3 u review recording button A 37 Assignable button 4 A 84 4 Lens barrier switch A 35 5 Lens hood A 20 6 Focus Zoom ring A 42 49 7 CUSTOM customizable dial A 83 8 CUSTOM customizable button A 83 9 Focus Zoom ring switch A 42 49 10 DISP onscreen display button A 37 BATT INFO battery information button A 19 1 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 11: ...g the optional RC V100 Remote Controller A 79 or commercially available remote controllers 3 Built in speaker A 89 4 Lens hood release button A 20 5 Grip belt A 22 6 USB terminal A 80 7 HDMI OUT terminal A 97 8 headphones terminal A 76 9 MIC terminal A 70 2 7 3 1 5 6 8 9 4 ...

Page 12: ... A 53 Assignable button 2 A 84 6 LCD touch screen A 21 7 Serial number 8 Viewfinder A 21 9 ACCESS card access indicator A 8 35 10 Dioptric adjustment lever A 21 11 MAGN magnification button A 45 Assignable button 5 A 84 12 Strap mount A 22 13 REC start stop recording video button A 35 14 Battery attachment unit A 17 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 13: ...ing indicator A 17 3 Power switch A 24 4 Cold shoe 5 Built in stereo microphone A 70 6 Grip zoom rocker A 49 7 Mode switch A 25 8 Card compartment cover A 32 9 SD card slot 2 10 SD card slot 3 11 SD CARD open the card compartment cover switch A 32 6 8 7 2 1 3 4 5 9 10 11 ...

Page 14: ...Names of Parts 14 1 Socket for tripod s anti rotation pin 2 Tripod socket For use with tripods with a mounting screw up to 6 mm long 3 BATTERY RELEASE switch A 18 4 Eye cup A 21 1 3 4 2 ...

Page 15: ...amcorder used to start stop recording video 2 G open the index selection screen button A 87 3 MENU button A 28 4 DISP onscreen display button A 37 5 SET button A 28 6 Ñ stop button A 88 7 PHOTO button A 36 8 Zoom buttons A 51 9 Navigation buttons Í Î Ï Ð 10 Ò play pause button A 88 1 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 ...

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Page 17: ...inal 2 Pass the cable through the center of the core and wrap it around the core as shown in the illustration then close the unit until it clicks shut Charging a Battery Pack You can power the camcorder using the supplied BP 820 Battery Pack or the optional BP 828 Battery Pack Both battery packs are compatible with Intelligent System so you can check the approximate remaining battery usage time in...

Page 18: ...er adapter After you turn off the camcorder important data is updated on the SD card Be sure to wait until the green POWER CHG indicator goes out When using the compact power adapter do not fix it permanently to one place as this may cause a malfunction To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels...

Page 19: ...re battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need For handling precautions regarding the battery pack refer to Safety Instructions and Handling Precautions A 113 For charging times and approximate usage times refer to Reference Tables A 123 Checking the Remaining Battery Charge With the camcorder turned off press the BATT INFO button to display for about 5 seconds a screen...

Page 20: ...ally closing the lens barrier can help prevent fingerprints and dirt accumulation on the lens 1 Remove the lens cap 2 Align the groove on the lens hood with the index mark on the top of the lens 햲 and then turn the lens hood clockwise until it stops with a click 햳 Be careful not to deform the lens hood Make sure that the lens hood is aligned with the thread To remove the lens hood 1 Press and hold...

Page 21: ...rten the effective usage time of the battery pack When the LCD panel is rotated 180 degrees toward the subject you can use the Display Setup LCD Mirror Image setting to flip the screen s image horizontally so it shows a mirror image of the subject For details about how to take care of the LCD screen refer to Safety Instructions and Handling Precautions A 113 Cleaning A 117 Using the Viewfinder Adj...

Page 22: ...g Make sure you keep the eye cup attached when using the camcorder If you wear glasses you may find the viewfinder easier to use if you flip back the outer edge of the eye cup toward the camcorder body Adjusting the Grip Belt and Using Straps Fasten the grip belt Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the grip zoom rocker with your index finger and the REC button with your thumb To attach an o...

Page 23: ... To use the wireless controller Point the wireless controller at the camcorder s remote sensor when you press the buttons You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller from the front of the camcorder NOTES When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller or when it can only be operated at very close range replace the battery The wireless controller may n...

Page 24: ...ng back recordings Select the operating mode using the power switch To turn on the camcorder Set the power switch to CAMERA for mode A 35 or MEDIA for mode A 87 To turn off the camcorder Set the power switch to OFF NOTES When you turn on the camcorder the POWER CHG indicator will illuminate in green You can set B System Setup POWER LED to j Off so the power indicator does not illuminate mode mode ...

Page 25: ...tyle A 35 Auto mode Set the mode switch to N With this mode the camcorder takes care of all the settings while you concentrate on recording This operating mode is suitable if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings Manual mode Set the mode switch to n With this mode you can enjoy full access to menus settings and advanced functions ...

Page 26: ...he rest of the steps in this procedure In some screens the date will be displayed in short form numbers instead of month names or only the day and month but it will still follow the order you selected 6 Touch 24H to use 24 hour clock or leave it unselected to use 12 hour clock AM PM 7 Touch OK to start the clock and close the setup screen NOTES With the following settings you can change the time z...

Page 27: ... is Paris In addition the camcorder is able to retain the date and time of an additional location This is convenient when you travel so that you can set the camcorder to match the time of your home location or that of your travel destination Refer to Setup Menus A 28 for details on how to navigate the menu to complete this procedure 1 Select Time Zone DST B System Setup Time Zone DST 2 Select to s...

Page 28: ...desired menu item Language H in the example If the desired menu item does not appear in the menu page displayed drag your finger left right to scroll through other menu pages For main procedures the page number may be given in the manual in the example If you know the page number you can touch the number icon at the top left of the screen to open directly the desired menu page The page number may ...

Page 29: ... the menu NOTES You can press the MENU button on the supplied wireless controller to display the setup menus Touching X or pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu Unavailable items may appear grayed out FUNC Menu In mode the FUNC menu offers a quick way to control various shooting related functions such as white balance exposure focus etc Available functions are more limited in mode T...

Page 30: ...Using the Menus 30 NOTES Depending on the selected function other buttons adjustment dials and other controls may appear on the screen These are explained in the respective section of the manual ...

Page 31: ...A 40 or using slow fast motion recording A 41 we recommend using SD cards rated UHS Speed Class U3 IMPORTANT After repeatedly recording deleting and editing clips if the SD card is fragmented you may notice slower writing speeds to the card and recording may even stop In such case save your recordings and initialize the card with the camcorder Be sure to initialize SD cards especially before shoot...

Page 32: ...ving a card Inserting or removing a card with the camcorder on may result in permanent data loss SD cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable Inserting a card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder Be sure to insert the card as described in step 3 NOTES SD cards have a physical switch to prevent writing on the card so as to avoid the accidental erasu...

Page 33: ...opy of your recordings while you record Relay recording This function allows you to continue recording on the other card without interruption when the card you are using becomes full 1 Select Dual Relay Recording 3 Recording Setup Dual Relay Recording 2 Select 4 Dual Recording or Relay Recording or Relay Recording and then select X When dual recording is activated the status of both cards will app...

Page 34: ... a thumbnail image 3 When prompted to recover the data select Yes The camcorder will attempt to recover the corrupted data 4 When the confirmation message appears select OK NOTES In the index screen recovered clips appear with a special playback icon instead of the usual thumbnail This procedure may delete clips shorter than 0 5 seconds in length In some cases it may not be possible to recover the...

Page 35: ... the lens barrier Set the lens barrier switch to OPEN 2 Set the mode switch to the desired position Set it to N mode or n mode according to how you want to use the camcorder 3 Set the power switch to CAMERA The POWER CHG indicator will illuminate in green To record video 4 Press the REC button to begin recording During recording Ü in red will appear on the screen You can also press the START STOP ...

Page 36: ...e clip When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen In such case use the viewfinder or adjust the brightness of the screen A 21 A video recording will be saved as separate clips in the following cases When the camcorder switches to the other SD card while recording video due to the relay recording function A 33 When recording clips on an SDHC card the video stream file...

Page 37: ...lanation of the various screen displays that appear in mode The onscreen displays that actually appear at any time will vary depending on the current menu settings and operating mode AF frames Depending on the selected AF frame size A 46 and focus function used you may see some of the following AF frames Continuous AF frame always in white A 46 AF Boosted MF frame in yellow manual adjustment range...

Page 38: ...ccurately Ð6 7 card icon in green yellow in red Photo recorded A 36 6 or 7 in yellow the card is almost full or in red the photo cannot be recorded because of a problem with the card Icon Display Description F00 Aperture value A 57 58 1 0000 Shutter speed A 57 58 AE 0 0 0 Exposure compensation A 60 0 0 0 Exposure lock A 59 00 0dB Gain value A 57 00 0dB value in orange AGC limit A 54 ND 1 00 ND fil...

Page 39: ...oom bar A 49 Appears only while zooming The light blue portion indicates the digital zoom range x0 00 x0000 Slow fast motion recording A 41 Frame rate A 40 Video format 0000x0000 Resolution A 40 000Mbps Bit rate º Optional accessory connected to the mini advanced shoe A 69 Settings optimized for an optional conversion lens A 103 å Microphone attenuator A 72 ë à Wind screen A 73 Audio scene A 70 Au...

Page 40: ...ution 3 Recording Setup Resolution 2 Select the desired option and then select X The selected resolution and bit rate will appear on the right of the screen Selecting the Frame Rate 1 Select Frame Rate 3 Recording Setup Frame Rate 2 Select the desired option and then select X The icon of the selected frame rate will appear on the right of the screen Available video configuration settings The frame...

Page 41: ...rding is activated The time code mode can be set to Regen or to Preset with Rec Run running mode If the time code running mode was set to Free Run the time code running mode will be changed automatically to Rec Run when slow fast motion recording is activated When slow fast motion recording is turned off the time code running mode will return to its previous setting The time code signal cannot be ...

Page 42: ... of the screen 3 Turn the focus zoom ring to adjust the focus The approximate focusing distance will appear on the left of the screen while you operate the focus zoom ring To focus by touching a subject on the screen Touch focus 2 Open the focus screen FUNC Focus 3 Touch the desired point inside the focus frame The I mark will flash on the selected subject The camcorder will focus automatically an...

Page 43: ...ayed out while adjusting the focus or zoom Select the focus preset button to turn off focus preset NOTES NOTES The preset focus position will be canceled when the camcorder is turned off You can use the v Camera Setup Focus Preset Speed setting to set the speed at which the camcorder returns to the preset focus position Focusing distances are approximate You can change the distance units used with...

Page 44: ...tal zoom is activated and the zoom ratio is in the digital zoom range When the shooting mode is set to T Fireworks While the color bars are displayed When the focus guide is used together with face detection tracking the focus guide may not appear near the main subject s eyes depending on the direction in which the face is turned If you set an assignable button to Focus Guide A 84 you can press th...

Page 45: ...e displayed If you set an assignable button to Magnification A 84 you can press the button to turn the magnification on off Magnification will be turned off when you start recording but you can turn it on off again while recording AF Boosted MF With this focus mode you can focus manually most of the way and let the camcorder finish focusing automatically This is very convenient when you want to ma...

Page 46: ...tivate the autofocus will appear on the left of the screen 2 Set the AF frame size to r Large or s Small A 46 3 Select AF Mode v Camera Setup AF Mode 4 Select Continuous and then select X NOTES NOTES When v Camera Setup AF Frame Size is set to r Large or s Small a white AF frame will appear on the screen Changing the AF Frame Size By default when autofocus is used the camcorder focuses on a subjec...

Page 47: ...hen the shooting mode is set to T Fireworks the focus will be set to and cannot be changed Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects or in the following cases In such case focus manually When FUNC Looks is set to Wide DR When subjects at different distances appear in the picture Face Detection Tracking When face detection tracking is activated the camcorder will detect the subject s fa...

Page 48: ...may mistakenly detect the faces of non human subjects In such case turn face detection tracking off When face detection tracking is activated the slowest shutter speed used by the camcorder is 1 25 Touching somewhere with a color or pattern unique to the subject will make it easier to track However if there is another subject in the vicinity that shares similar characteristics to the selected subj...

Page 49: ... switch to ZOOM 2 Turn the focus zoom ring to adjust the zoom Turn the focus zoom ring slowly for a slow zoom turn it faster for faster zooms The zoom bar that appears on the screen indicates the approximate zoom position NOTES NOTES You can customize the operation of the focus zoom ring with the v Camera Setup Focus Zoom Ring Operation and Zoom Ring Direction settings If you turn the focus zoom r...

Page 50: ...ns operation sounds You can use the v Camera Setup Grip Zoom Operation setting to disable the grip zoom rocker s operation To use high speed zoom in standby mode When high speed zoom is activated and v Camera Setup Grip Zoom Speed is set to Y variable zoom speed in record standby mode you will be able to zoom at the highest speed available Z Fast Nevertheless the zoom speed while recording will be...

Page 51: ...zoom controls FUNC R Zoom The zoom controls appear at the bottom the screen 2 Touch the zoom controls to operate the zoom Touch anywhere within the V area to zoom out or anywhere within the U area to zoom in Touch closer to the center for a slow zoom touch closer to the V U icons for faster zooms 3 Select X Accessory Zoom speed Wireless controller supplied Constant zoom speed See the following tab...

Page 52: ...d approximately 2 times and the icon will appear on the left of the screen Select again before closing the screen to turn off the digital tele converter NOTES NOTES You can attach the optional TL U58 Tele converter and use it in conjunction with this function to increase the effect The digital tele converter cannot be activated while recording or when v Camera Setup Conversion Lens is set to WA U5...

Page 53: ... Image Stabilizer 2 Select Standard Standard IS or Dynamic Dynamic IS and then select X Select Off instead to turn off the image stabilization for example when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod The icon of the selected mode appears at the top of the screen Powered IS Press and hold the POWERED IS button as long as you want to activate Powered IS appears in yellow at the top of the screen while ...

Page 54: ...appear on the screen Select n again to return the camcorder to automatic gain control 2 Drag your finger along the dial to set the desired maximum gain value You can select an AGC limit from 0 0 dB to 38 0 dB If FUNC Looks is set to Wide DR the lowest AGC limit that can be set will be 9 0 dB 3 Select X When an AGC limit is set and the maximum gain value will appear on the left of the screen NOTES ...

Page 55: ...r speed manually while the camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and gain 58 Aperture Pri AE Set the aperture and ND filter manually while the camcorder automatically adjusts the shutter speed and gain 58 n Manual Exposure Set the shutter speed aperture and gain manually for full control over the exposure 57 Special Scene modes These shooting modes offer preset combinations of settings opti...

Page 56: ...k the image on the screen R Low Light Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes White points may appear on the screen Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes In such case adjust the focus manually R Low Light T Fireworks To avoid camcorder blur blur due to the camcorder moving we recommend using a tripod T Fireworks To record fire...

Page 57: ...for overexposed areas 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary to adjust the exposure to the desired level 5 Select X Available settings 1 Available values depend on the zoom position F2 8 to F11 at full wide angle F4 5 to F11 at full telephoto Aperture values displayed on the screen are for reference only 2 During slow fast motion recording available values will vary depending on the selected slow fas...

Page 58: ...r overexposed areas 4 Select X Automatic Exposure Aperture Priority With this shooting mode you set the aperture value manually to control the depth of field for example in order to defocus the background and make the subject stand out more The camcorder will automatically adjust other settings to obtain the best exposure 1 Set the shooting mode to Aperture Pri AE A 55 The aperture value will appe...

Page 59: ...te that the exposure is locked Select again to release the exposure lock 4 Drag your finger along the dial to further compensate the exposure You can set a compensation value from 3 to 3 in 1 4 EV increments 5 Select X The exposure compensation value and will appear on the left of the screen If the exposure was not locked compensation only AE and the compensation value will appear instead Exposure...

Page 60: ... scene with constant backlight conditions you can use backlight correction to make the picture especially the darker areas brighter 1 Select BLC Always On FUNC BLC Always On 2 Select On and then select X will appear on the left of the screen and the exposure will be adjusted to account for backlight conditions NOTES NOTES You can also use the v Camera Setup Auto Backlight Correction setting to act...

Page 61: ... identified while 70 will identify also areas that are dangerously close to losing detail 1 Open the aperture shutter speed gain or exposure screen FUNC Aperture Shutter Speed or Gain or y Exposure Comp 2 Select the desired zebra level z 70 or 100 X To return to the previous screen and change other settings select L instead of X The zebra pattern will appear on the overexposed areas of the picture...

Page 62: ...if the ND filter setting is not appropriate an ND warning icon will start flashing next to the ND filter setting The gain value is too high The aperture is too closed Change the ND filter setting so the ND filter display stops flashing to mitigate the effect of such conditions When the optional RC V100 Remote Controller is connected to the camcorder the RC V100 s ND filter indicator will flash as ...

Page 63: ... a custom white balance Set 1 or Set 2 3 Point the camcorder at a gray card or white object so that it fills the frame at the center of the screen and then select Å When the Å icon inside the frame stops flashing the procedure is completed The setting is retained even if you turn off the camcorder 4 Select X Options NOTES NOTES When you select a custom white balance Do not use the digital zoom ran...

Page 64: ...e balance may provide better results in the following cases Changing lighting conditions Close ups Subjects in a single color sky sea or forest Under mercury lamps certain types of fluorescent lights and LED lights If you set an assignable button to Ä WB Priority A 84 you can press the button to switch to a frequently used white balance setting pre selected with the v Camera Setup Set WB Priority ...

Page 65: ...ment bar The sharpness contrast and color depth can be adjusted as follows Sharpness 0 softer image to 7 sharper image Contrast 4 low contrast to 4 high contrast Color Depth 4 shallower colors to 4 richer colors 4 Select X Not available for Wide DR Not available for Monochrome Options NOTES NOTES When using the Wide DR look the lowest available gain setting is 9 0 dB As such when shooting outdoors...

Page 66: ...time code to 00 00 00 00 and return to the previous screen If the running mode is set to Free Run the time code will be reset the moment you select the button and keep running continuously from 00 00 00 00 2 Select Í or Î to set the value for the hours and then select the minutes field Change the rest of the fields minutes seconds frame in the same way Operating modes Preset The time code starts f...

Page 67: ... recording is activated you cannot select the Free Run running mode Conversely when pre recording is activated Free Run is set automatically and cannot be changed When slow fast motion recording is activated the time code signal cannot be output from the HDMI OUT terminal When you are using the Free Run running mode the time code will continue running as long as the built in backup battery has som...

Page 68: ...g i The user bit setting screen appears with an orange selection frame on the leftmost character Select Reset to reset the user bit to 00 00 00 00 and return to the previous screen 2 Select a character you want to change and then select Î or Í to change it as necessary Change the rest of the characters in the same way 3 Select OK and then select X Select Cancel to close the screen without changing...

Page 69: ...essory used 1 Open the mini advanced shoe cover 2 Attach the optional accessory to the mini advanced shoe When a compatible accessory is attached to the mini advanced shoe º will appear on the right of the screen NOTES NOTES Accessories designed for the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be used with this camcorder Look for video accessories bearing this logo to ensure compatibility with the mini adva...

Page 70: ...mmercially available condenser microphones with a 3 5 mm stereo mini plug You can supply power to an external microphone compatible with plug in power A 75 Attach the optional DM 100 Directional Stereo Microphone to the mini advanced shoe A 69 Connect other external microphones to the MIC terminal When the DM 100 is connected it will have priority over a microphone connected to the MIC terminal NO...

Page 71: ...g Meeting To record people talking while keeping each voice separate allowing viewers to feel as if they were there Forest and Birds To record birds and scenes in forests The camcorder clearly captures sound as it spreads Noise Suppression To record clips while reducing noise from wind passing vehicles and similar ambient sound Ideal for recording at the beach or in places with a lot of noise Cust...

Page 72: ...l meter reaches the red point 0 dB the sound may be distorted If the audio level display is normal but the sound is distorted activate the microphone s attenuator A 72 75 We recommend using headphones to check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording level or when the microphone attenuator is activated Advanced Audio Input Settings Microphone Attenuator Built in Microphone When no exter...

Page 73: ...o change the built in microphone s characteristics 1 Select the Custom Setting audio scene in advance A 70 2 Select Built in Mic Freq Response C Audio Setup Built in Mic Freq Response 3 Select the desired option and then select X Options Operating modes H Auto High For a larger wind noise reduction effect With this setting other low frequency sounds will be suppressed as well L Auto Low ë For a sm...

Page 74: ...lect i On and then select X When j Off is selected appears on the right of the screen Audio Compressor The audio compressor reduces the dynamic range between the loudest and quietest audio levels while maintaining a clear distinction This can make listening to the audio easier You can select one of two levels according to the audio recording conditions The audio compressor can be used only when th...

Page 75: ...dings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low frequency sounds we recommend turning off the low cut filter 1 Select MIC Low Cut C Audio Setup MIC Low Cut 2 Select i On and then select X Plug in Power MIC Terminal You can supply plug in power to an external microphone connected to the MIC terminal 1 Select MIC Power C Audio Setup MIC Power 2 Select i On and then select X NOTES NOTES Connect...

Page 76: ...C Audio Setup Headphone Volume 2 Select Ô or Õ to adjust the volume and then select X You can also drag your finger along the volume bar To adjust the volume during playback During playback you can also adjust the headphones volume in the same way you adjust the speaker s volume A 89 IMPORTANT When using headphones make sure to lower the volume to an appropriate level Operating modes ...

Page 77: ...t X The selected color bars appear on the screen and will be recorded when you press the REC button NOTES NOTES You cannot change the type of color bars while recording Color bars cannot be used together with slow fast motion recording Audio Reference Signal The camcorder can output a 1 kHz audio reference signal with the color bars You can select one of three audio levels 12 dB 18 dB 20 dB 1 Sele...

Page 78: ...turned on pre recording or having finished the previous recording Pre recording cannot be used together with slow fast motion recording Pre recording will be deactivated in the following cases When the power switch or mode switch is operated When a menu is opened When the shooting mode white balance or look is changed When the card compartment cover is opened or the card selected for recording cli...

Page 79: ...rder and connect the optional RC V100 Remote Controller to the camcorder 2 Turn on the camcorder in mode and select REMOTE Terminal B System Setup REMOTE Terminal 3 Select RC V100 REMOTE A and then select X Options NOTES NOTES The following controls on the remote controller will not operate the camcorder Operating modes RC V100 REMOTE A Select this option to use the optional RC V100 Remote Control...

Page 80: ...o the GP E2 Instruction Manual Supplied with the receiver Activating the GPS Receiver Turn on the camcorder and receiver The icon appears on the left of the screen and will flash as the receiver tries to acquire satellite signals When satellite signals are correctly acquired the icon will stay continuously on GPS functions will be activated and clips and photos recorded thereafter will be geotagge...

Page 81: ...d recordings with others or when uploading them to the Web Do not leave the GPS receiver near strong electromagnetic fields such as near powerful magnets and motors NOTES NOTES The GPS information recorded with clips corresponds to the location at the start of the recording Do not place cables connected to the HDMI OUT terminal near the receiver Doing so may negatively affect the GPS signal Initia...

Page 82: ...Using the Optional GP E2 GPS Receiver 82 ...

Page 83: ...lighted in orange NOTES You can also use the B System Setup CUSTOM Dial Button setting to select the assigned function Options Operating modes Tv Av M When the shooting mode is set to or turn the CUSTOM dial to adjust the shutter speed or aperture value respectively When the shooting mode is set to n press the CUSTOM button repeatedly to select the value you wish to adjust aperture value shutter s...

Page 84: ... it Assigned functions can be changed only in mode 1 Physical buttons Press the MENU button and while holding it pressed down press the assignable button whose function you wish to change Onscreen assignable button Select Onscreen Assignable Button B System Setup Onscreen Assignable Button A list of available functions appears with the current function assigned to the button highlighted 2 Select t...

Page 85: ...Magnification Turns magnification on off 45 Focus Guide Turns the focus guide on off 44 BLC Always On Turns the constant backlight correction function on off 60 Powered IS Turns powered IS on off 53 Å Set WB Registers a custom white balance setting 63 Ä WB Priority Switches between the current white balance setting and a priority white balance setting registered with the v Camera Setup Set WB Prio...

Page 86: ...rd slot B 2 Select Save B System Setup Backup Menu Settings 7 Save 3 Select Yes The camcorder s menu settings will be saved to the card If menu settings were previously saved the old file will be overwritten by the current menu settings 4 When the confirmation message appears select OK Loading Menu Settings 1 Insert the card with the desired menu settings file into the camcorder s SD card slot B 2...

Page 87: ...een Changing the Index Screen Change the index screen to play back a different type of recording y clips or photos or recordings on a different card 6 or 7 Select the index screen button and then select the desired index screen You can also press the G button on the supplied wireless controller to open the index selection screen Operating modes 3 4 5 6 1 2 2 1 y Clip index screen Photo index scree...

Page 88: ...es edited on a computer Images whose file names have been changed NOTES You can turn off the recording date and time display or change the information displayed with the É Playback Setup Data Code setting The icon in the name of the setting and available options depend on the type of recording being played back Depending on the recording conditions you may notice brief stops in video or sound play...

Page 89: ... the volume and then select K You can also drag your finger along the respective volume bar Playback type Operation Onscreen icon Fast playback During playback select Ø Select repeatedly to increase the playback speed to approximately 5x 15x 60x the normal speed During fast playback select Ð to return to playback at normal speed x00 Øx00 Slow playback Select Ö Õ Select repeatedly to change the pla...

Page 90: ...e index screen Only when the optional GP E2 GPS receiver was used when recording the clip 1 3 4 5 2 6 7 8 9 10 1 File number A 104 2 Display the information for the previous next clip 3 Clip number Total number of clips 4 Slow fast motion rate A 41 5 Look A 65 6 Date and time at the start of recording 7 Clip duration 8 Frame rate A 40 and video format 9 Resolution and bit rate A 40 10 GPS informat...

Page 91: ... A checkmark will appear on the recordings you select The total number of selected clips photos will appear next to the icon Select a selected clip or photo to remove the checkmark To remove all checkmarks at once select Remove All Yes 2 After selecting all the desired recordings select OK Options Deleting a Single Clip 1 Play back the desired clip A 88 2 Touch the screen to display the playback c...

Page 92: ...pear on the screen A 89 Use any special playback modes as necessary to locate the desired point 4 Select the desired trimming options and trim the clip Trim Trim Before Marker or Trim After Marker Save as New or Overwrite With the first set of options you can select respectively to trim before or after the mark With the second set of options you can select respectively to save the trimmed clip as ...

Page 93: ...o remove all checkmarks at once select Remove All Yes 2 After selecting all the desired recordings select OK Options Copying a Single Photo 1 Play back the desired photo A 88 2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls and then copy the photo FUNC Copy 6 7 or Copy 7 6 Proceed Yes 3 Drag your finger left right to select another photo to copy or select X NOTES In the following cases you will...

Page 94: ...Clip and Photo Operations 94 ...

Page 95: ...change automatically depending on the capabilities of the external monitor Operating modes Recording video configuration Scan mode1 Maximum output resolution2 Video output configuration Resolution Frame rate Resolution Frame rate Color sampling 3840x2160 25 00P P 1920x1080 1920x1080 Same as the recording YCbCr 4 2 2 8 bit 1280x720 50 00P 1280x720 50 00P PsF 1920x1080 50 00i 1920x1080 50 00P P 1920...

Page 96: ...figuration Scan mode1 Maximum output resolution2 Video output configuration Resolution Frame rate Resolution Frame rate Color sampling 3840x2160 25 00P P 3840x2160 3840x2160 Same as the recording YCbCr 4 2 2 8 bit3 1920x1080 1920x1080 1280x720 50 00P 1280x720 50 00P PsF 1920x1080 50 00i 1920x1080 50 00P 25 00P P 3840x2160 3840x2160 Same as the recording 1920x1080 1920x1080 1280x720 50 00P 1280x720...

Page 97: ... then select L 3 mode only To output the time code signal select HDMI Time Code 3 Recording Setup HDMI Time Code 4 Select i On and then select X NOTES 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 Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to DVI monitors Video ...

Page 98: ... signal is 720x576 50 00P When slow fast motion recording is activated Selecting the Video Output s Scan Mode When using external devices that support only interlaced scanning you can change the scan mode of the video signal output from the HDMI OUT terminal 1 Select HDMI Scan Mode Display Setup HDMI Scan Mode 2 Select the desired option and then select X ...

Page 99: ...r Recordings on the SD card are located in folders named XXX_mmdd under the DCIM folder where XXX is the folder number 100 to 999 and mmdd stands for the recording date A 104 Joining Clips Split by the Camcorder Use MP4 Join Tool to join clips split by the camcorder in the following cases When the camcorder switches to the other SD card while recording video due to the relay recording function A 3...

Page 100: ...Working with Clips on a Computer 100 ...

Page 101: ... dB Zebra pattern button Off z 70 100 A 57 AGC Limit n set a limit Turn on off off when n is selected Gain limit adjustment dial 0 0 dB to 38 0 dB A 54 y Exposure Comp Touch exposure frame i Touch exposure settings Normal Highlights Zebra pattern button Off z 70 100 AE lock Turn on off off A 57 White Balance Automatic Daylight É Tungsten Color Temperature Set 1 Set 2 A 63 BLC Always On Off On A 60...

Page 102: ... A 49 Grip Zoom Operation Enable Disable A 49 Grip Zoom Speed Y variable speed X constant speed when X is selected Zoom speed adjustment bar 1 to 16 8 A 50 Wireless Ctrlr Zoom Speed Zoom speed adjustment bar 1 to 16 8 A 51 High Speed Zoom i On j Off A 50 AF Mode AF Boosted MF Continuous A 45 46 AF Frame Size k Automatic r Large s Small A 46 AF Speed Z Fast Normal Slow A 47 AF Response Z Fast Norma...

Page 103: ...Powered IS Button Î Press and Hold Ï Toggle On Off Determines the operation mode of the POWERED IS button A 53 Î Press and Hold Powered IS will be activated while you hold the button pressed down Ï Toggle On Off Each press of the button will turn the Powered IS function on and off Set WB Priority Automatic Daylight É Tungsten Color Temperature Set 1 Set 2 This setting is convenient when you need t...

Page 104: ...l HDMI Time Code i On j Off A 97 When this setting is set to i On the HDMI signal output from the camcorder only in mode includes the camcorder s time code Time Code Mode Preset Regen A 66 Time Code Running Mode Rec Run Free Run A 66 Initial Time Code Time code input screen 00 00 00 00 to 23 59 59 24 A 66 User Bit Type Setting Time Date i user bit input 8 hexadecimal characters 00 00 00 00 A 68 Co...

Page 105: ...onal information Built in Mic Att i On j Off A 72 Built in Mic Wind Screen Auto High r Auto Low ë j Off à A 73 Built in Mic Freq Response h Normal ç Boost LF Range è Low Cut Filter é Boost MF Range ê Boost HF LF Range A 73 Built in Mic Directionality í Monaural h Normal î Wide A 74 Audio Limiter i On j Off A 74 Audio Compressor High r Low j Off A 74 MIC Att i On j Off A 75 MIC Low Cut i On j Off A...

Page 106: ...er Onscreen Markers j Off 4 Level Gray 3 Level White 6 Grid Gray 5 Grid White You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the screen Use the markers as a reference to make sure your subject is framed correctly vertically and or horizontally Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings Distance Units meters feet Selects the units to use for the focusing distance displa...

Page 107: ...ttery Info Displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge as a percentage and the remaining recording time mode or playback time mode If the battery pack is depleted the battery information may not be displayed Backup Menu Settings 7 Save Load A 86 GPS Auto Time Setting i Auto Update j Disable A 80 GPS Information Display When the optional GP E2 GPS Receiver is attached to the camcorder...

Page 108: ...rd is full Delete some recordings A 91 or initialize the card A 32 to free some space File numbers have reached their maximum value Set Recording Setup MP4 Clip Photo Numbering to Reset and insert a new or just initialized card The point where the REC button was pressed does not match the beginning end of the recording There may be a slight interval between pressing the REC button and the actual s...

Page 109: ... on the screen The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached so the remaining battery time cannot be displayed 6 7 in red and End appear on the screen The SD card is full Delete some recordings A 91 to free some space or replace the card appears in red on the screen A card error occurred Turn off the camcorder Remove and reinsert the card Initialize the card if the display does n...

Page 110: ...ker Speaker volume is turned off Adjust the volume A 89 In mode the built in speaker is muted when headphones are connected to the camcorder Cards and Accessories Cannot insert the SD card The card you are trying to insert is not facing the correct direction Turn it over and insert it Cannot record on the SD card A compatible card must be used A 31 Initialize the card A 32 when you use it with the...

Page 111: ... You attached a battery pack that is not recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder If you are using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder there may be a problem with the camcorder or battery pack Consult a Canon Service Center Battery pack is not compatible Turning off the camcorder A battery pack not recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder was attached an...

Page 112: ...too slow so recording was stopped To record clips with a resolution of 3840x2160 or using slow fast motion recording use an SD card rated UHS Speed Class U3 To record other clips use an SD card rated SD Speed Class 6 or 10 or UHS Speed Class U1 or U3 After repeatedly recording deleting and editing clips fragmented memory it will take longer to write data on the SD card and recording may stop Save ...

Page 113: ...only power sources specified in this instruction manual for use with the product Observe the following instructions when using a battery charger or compact power adapter Do not plug in or unplug the product with wet hands Do not use the product if the power plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet Do not expose the power plug and terminals to dirt or let them come into contact with metalli...

Page 114: ... to swing and hit an object Handle the touch screen with care Do not apply excessive force and do not use ballpoint pens or other hard tipped tools to operate the touch screen This may damage the touch screen s surface Do not attach protective film on the touch screen The camcorder features a capacitive touch screen so you may not be able to correctly operate the touch screen with an additional pr...

Page 115: ...g up the recordings on the SD card onto your computer Data may be corrupted or lost due to card defects or exposure to static electricity Canon shall not be liable for lost or corrupted data Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt Do not use SD cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields Do not leave SD cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature Do not disasse...

Page 116: ...a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled Do not disassemble modify immerse in water heat above 100 C or incinerate the battery Do not insert the battery into the mouth If swallowed seek medical assistance immediately The battery case may break and the battery fluids may cause internal injuries Keep the battery out of the reach of children Do not recharge short circuit or insert the battery in ...

Page 117: ... may damage the camcorder Condensation may form in the following cases When the camcorder is moved quickly from cold to warm places When the camcorder is left in a humid room When a cold room is heated rapidly To avoid condensation Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature Remove the SD cards and battery pack Then place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let...

Page 118: ...ge Battery communication error is displayed if you use a non genuine Canon battery pack and user response is required Note that Canon shall not be liable for any damages resulting from accidents such as malfunction or fire that occur due to use of non genuine Canon battery packs DM 100 Directional Stereo Microphone GP E2 GPS Receiver RC V100 Remote Controller TL U58 Tele converter Protect Filter 5...

Page 119: ...ers and chargers compatible with Intelligent System CG 800E Battery Charger Use the battery charger to charge the battery packs TL U58 Tele Converter The minimum focusing distance at full telephoto with the tele converter is 1 3 m The tele converter cannot be used together with the supplied lens hood WA U58 wide attachment The wide attachment cannot be used together with the supplied lens hood Thi...

Page 120: ...n Viewfinder 0 61 cm 0 24 in wide color LCD equivalent to 1 560 000 dots 100 coverage Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone Lens f 8 3 124 5 mm F 2 8 4 5 15x optical zoom 9 blade iris diaphragm 35mm equivalent focal length 28 3 424 6 mm Dynamic IS 25 5 382 5 mm other IS modes Lens Configuration 18 elements in 14 groups 2 aspheric elements Filter Diameter 58 mm Focus Manual focus autofocu...

Page 121: ...d Max volume 50 Ω or less REMOTE Terminal 2 5 mm stereo sub mini jack input only Power Others Power Supply 7 4 V DC battery pack 8 4 V DC DC IN Power Consumption 4 5 W 3840x2160 recording at 25 00P using autofocus LCD screen at normal brightness Operating Temperature 0 40 C Dimensions W x H x D excluding the grip belt Camcorder body only 109 x 91 x 214 mm Camcorder body with lens hood 125 x 91 x 2...

Page 122: ...n battery compatible with Intelligent System Nominal Voltage 7 4 V DC Nominal Capacity 1 780 mAh Rated Capacity minimum 13 Wh 1 700 mAh Operating Temperature 0 40 C Dimensions 30 7 x 39 4 x 40 2 mm Weight 85 g Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted ...

Page 123: ...decrease when using a bright screen setting when recording in cold surroundings etc Resolution bit rate SD card 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB 3840x2160 150 Mbps 5 min 10 min 25 min 55 min 110 min 1920x1080 35 Mbps 25 min 55 min 115 min 240 min 485 min 1920x1080 17 Mbps 55 min 120 min 245 min 495 min 995 min Battery pack BP 820 BP 828 Charging conditions Using the camcorder and supplied CA 570 comp...

Page 124: ... to a computer 99 Color bars 77 Condensation 117 Connection to external devices 97 Conversion lenses 103 Copying recordings 93 CUSTOM button 83 CUSTOM dial 83 D Date and time 26 DC IN terminal 17 Deleting recordings 91 Digital tele converter 52 Dual recording 33 E Exposure Exposure compensation 60 Exposure lock 59 Manual exposure 57 Touch exposure 59 F Face detection tracking 47 Ferrite core 17 Fi...

Page 125: ...ing 104 Recording 35 Viewing 87 Playback 87 Plug in power microphone 75 Portrait shooting mode 55 Power supply 17 Powered IS 53 Pre recording 78 Priority white balance 103 PsF forced 1080i output 98 R Rec run time code 66 Recording 35 Reference tables charging usage and recording times 123 Relay recording 33 Remote controller 79 Remote sensor 23 REMOTE terminal 79 Resetting all camcorder settings ...

Page 126: ...a Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator Inc in the United States and other countries Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft This product is licensed under AT T patents for the MPEG 4 standard and may be used for...

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