Attaching the Lens Hood
1.Remove the lens cap.
2.Align the hood with the lens lengthways, and the Canon logo facing to the left.
3.Twist it 90° into position (clockwise), so that the Canon logo is to the top.
•You do not need to assert any pressure — screw the hood lightly into place.
4.Finally, tighten the locking screw.
•To remove, reverse the above procedure.
Since the lens hood cuts stray light that may cause flare and ghost images and protects the lens, be sure to attach the hood when you are recording.
Lens settings
There are four functions which can only be adjusted using controls on the lens:
•Optical Image stabilizer (p. 27)
•ND Filter (p. 28)
•Push Autofocus (p. 44)
•Manual Focus (p. 44)
Notes:
•Make sure that the camera is turned off before mounting or removing the lens.
•To avoid damaging the lens or camera, place them on a table or secure surface when mounting or removing the lens.
•Use only lenses bearing the 
mark. You cannot use VL mount lenses with this camcorder.
•If you turn the camera on without a lens attached the caution “CHECK THE LENS” is displayed for a few seconds. “LENS” then flashes continuously in the viewfinder. Turn the camera off and mount a lens.
(“LENS” also flashes if only the optional EF Adapter XL or Extender XL 1.6 ⋅ is attached.)
When the lens is removed from the camcorder, avoid contact with the exposed parts inside the camera (such as the CCD area). If such parts require cleaning, do so with a commercially available lens cleaning kit, making sure that the camera is turned off first.
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