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Canon 8063B002 Touch AE, LCD screen and viewfinder, Added and improved functionality

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	LCD screen and viewfinder	5
	The LCD screen and viewfinder both have	5
	The LCD screen and viewfinder both have
	100% frame coverage, which will ensure that
	100% frame coverage, which will ensure that
	you can accurately check that your shots are
	framed how you want them.
	Touch AE
	By simply touching the screen, you can make
	dark areas in the picture appear brighter
	(A60). This operation is simple yet allows
	you to shoot with the desired exposure.
	Added and improved functionality
	Other functions include two types of video
	scopes (A79), conversion to standard
	definition (A133) and Story Creator mode
	(A99), which allows you to create
	engrossing video stories.

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PUB. DIM-1067-000A HD Camcorder English Instruction Manual Caméscope HD Français Manuel d'instruction Important Usage Instructions 2HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF G20 systems IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Trademark Acknowledgements HD Recording Operability Other Features LCD screen and viewfinder Touch AE Added and improved functionality Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Preparations 3 Recording 4 Customization 5 Playback 6Video Stories and Cinema Style 7 External Connections 8 Photos 9Saving/Sharing Recordings 10 Additional Information 1 Introduction About this Manual Conventions Used in this Manual indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and indicates buttons and menu options you will that the function is not available. For a detailed Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following CD-ROMsand software are supplied with the camcorder: •PIXELA’s VideoBrowser CD-ROM •Canon VIXIA CD-ROM.Contains the following components required to fully install the software Names of Parts Page Page Page Page Wireless Controller WL-D89 2 Preparations Charging the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack 1 Slide din the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down 2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out IMPORTANT wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out Preparing the Camcorder 22Attaching the Lens Hood Using the Viewfinder Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Grip Belt and Straps Wireless Controller Using a Tripod Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen Operating Modes Using the Menus Setup Menus Operating modes: mode only: Touch [FUNC.] 2Touch [MENU] to open the setup menus • You can also press Mon the wireless controller First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time Changing the Language Changing the Time Zone Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Selecting the Memory for the Recordings Relay Recording Double Slot Recording Initializing the Memory to the memory card: About the music files At the time of purchase 3 Recording Recording Movies and Photos Preparing to Record Recording in AUTO Mode About AUTO mode •Only the following functions are available in mode -Quick Start (A44) -Zoom (A52) -Audio scenes other than [„Custom Setting] (A68) Smart AUTO icons Bright1 Blue skies1 Vivid colors1 Sunsets1 Recording in n(Manual) Mode Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded Set the mode switch to nor E Review the last 4 seconds of the scene [FUNC.] >[vReview Recording] About the power saving mode: If q Quick Start Function Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) Selecting the Frame Rate Focus Adjustment Manual Focus Autofocus Face Detection 1Open the [Face Detection & Tracking] screen [FUNC.] >[MENU] >p>[Face Detection & Tracking] 2 Touch [iOn }] and then touch [X] 50To select the main subject Limiting Autofocus to Faces Touch & Track Zooming Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless Controller Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls Soft Zoom Control Digital Tele-Converter Advanced Image Stabilization Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit Automatic Exposure Recording Programs •[‚Shutter-Pri.AE]: On screen only the denominator is displayed – 58- The image may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds Exposure Adjustment Using the Manual Exposure Recording Program Exposure Compensation To adjust the Touch AE function for highlights (Highlight AE) To use backlight correction White Balance Page Special Scene Recording Programs Page Image Effects Self Timer Audio Scenes and Other Audio Settings Audio Recording Level Built-InMicrophone Directionality Audio Equalizer Auto Wind Screen Audio Mix Using Headphones Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using an External Microphone Using the SM-V1Surround Microphone or DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone Using the WM-V1Wireless Microphone Using Commercially Available Microphones Using an External Video Light Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal Video Scopes Displaying the Waveform Monitor during [’Programmed AE] Recording Program Displaying the Waveform Monitor during [nManual Exposure] Recording Program Displaying the Edge Monitor Video Snapshot Pre-Recording Onscreen Displays and Data Code Faders 4 Customization Custom Button and Dial Assignable Buttons Changing the Assigned Function Using an Assignable Button Saving and Loading Menu Settings 86Saving Menu Settings to a Memory Card Loading Menu Settings from a Memory Card 5Playback Playing Back Video Adjusting the volume During playback pause: !Resume playback "Slow playback* backward/forward #Capture the displayed frame as a photo (A98). $Decoration (A103) •The speed indicated on the screen is approximate 3D Flip View The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back Deleting Scenes and Stories 92Deleting a Single Scene Deleting Scenes from the Date Index Screen Deleting a Single Scene from a Story Deleting Scenes from a Story by Rating Deleting Stories Dividing Scenes Selecting the Playback Starting Point Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene Capturing Photos Video Stories and Cinema Style Using Story Creator to Create Video Stories Creating a New Story Recording a Scene within a Story Recording Additional Scenes within an Existing Story CINEMA Mode and Cinema-LookFilters Page Adding Decorations Decorating Scenes while Recording To use [Pens and Stamps] To use [Animated Stamps] 1Touch [×] • The [Animated Stamps] screen will appear 2 Touch one of the control buttons To use [Captions] Decorating Scenes during Playback Playing Back Stories from the Gallery Page Rating Scenes Rating Scenes Immediately After Recording Rating Scenes from the List of Scenes Rating Scenes during Playback Playback with Background Music 110Using One of the Supplied Music Tracks as Background Music Using an External Audio Player for Background Music 112NOTES Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories Selecting a Story’s Thumbnail Image Changing a Story’s Title External Connections Terminals on the Camcorder Connection Diagrams Type: Analog Quality: Standard definition Output only - q>[AV/Headphones] to [ÒAV] Type: Digital data connection Mini-B To transfer music files from the supplied VIXIA Playback on a TV Screen 8 Photos Viewing Photos Photo Jump Function Slideshow Deleting Photos Deleting a Single Photo Deleting Photos from the Index Screen Copying Recordings to a Memory Card Copying Scenes from the Date Index Screen Copying Scenes from a Story by Rating Copying a Single Photo Copying Photos from the Index Screen Saving Recordings on a Computer Saving Movies (Windows only) Saving Photos (Windows/Mac OS) To check that the software was installed correctly First-timeconnection to a computer running Windows •Refer also to the computer’s instruction manual •Users of Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP and Mac OS X: cable, set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder In High Definition In Standard Definition Page Uploading Recordings to the Web Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from the Date Index Screen To select individual scenes (step 4) To select the bit rate (step 5) To automatically divide scenes (step 5) Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from a Story by Rating Converting Only Part of a Scene or Story Uploading your Videos Wirelessly Uploading Photos to the Web 10 Additional Information Appendix: Menu Options Lists FUNC. Panel [Image Effects] [ON], [OFF] When [ON] - [Color Depth], [Sharpness], [Contrast] [Brightness]: ±0 (-2to +2) [RFaders]1 Playback Pause [Delete Story]2 [Story Thumbnail]2 [Edit Title]2 [Copy] Setup Menus When • For an explanation of the digital Digital Tele-Converter Optical zoom [òSurround]: Records 5.1ch surround sound Playback Setup y } A [Select Music] [jOff], [iOn]1 rRecording & Connections Setup [Self Timer] [iOn <], [jOff] [C2 sec], [D4 sec], [F8 sec] Length]1 [File Numbering]: qSystem Setup [Focus Preset Speed] [Autostart Decoration]1 [Power Saving When the screen dimmer is set to [Power Saving Mode]: Controls the camcorder’s automatic power off settings recording time (, mode) or playback time (, mode) If set to Correct operation of the The remote control of the TV can only be used to play back movies or photos •We recommend not connecting more than 3 HDMI-CECcompatible devices at a time Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Page Page Page Troubleshooting CHECK THIS FIRST Power source Recording Playback Indicators and Onscreen Displays Picture and Sound Memory Card and Accessories Connections with External Devices List of Messages Page Page File name error Initialize only using the camcorder LCD Screen has been dimmed May not be possible to record movies on this memory card Mem. Card Number of scenes already at maximum Page There are no scenes with the selected rating -No scenes have been rated yet. Rate the scenes as you like (A109) This memory card contains scenes. Delete all scenes to use relay recording Save your movies 164This photo cannot be displayed Handling Precautions Camcorder Battery Pack Memory Card Built-inRechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button Battery Disposal Maintenance/Others Cleaning Condensation Using the Camcorder Abroad Optional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs, select one of the following models: BP-808*, BP-809(B)*, BP-809(S)*, BP-819,or BP-827 CG-800Battery Charger Using the built-inmemory Recording (maximum) Recording (typical) Using a memory card TL-H58 Tele-converter WD-H58W Wide-converter Protect Filter 58 mm, ND4L Filter 58 mm ND8L Filter 58 mm VL-5Video Light DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone SC-2000Soft Carrying Case Specifications VIXIA HF G20 •Filter Diameter: 58 mm •Minimum Focusing Distance 60 cm (2 ft.); 2 cm (0.39 in.) at full wide angle •White Balance 176• Minimum Illumination CA-570Compact Power Adapter BP-808Battery Pack About the music files Audio sampling: 48 kHz, 16 bits, 2 channels Minimum length: 1 second File type: WAV In the built-inmemory: Index Page Page USA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY © CANON INC Canon Inc 30-2,Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku,Tokyo 146-8501,Japan