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Canon 9173B004, 9175B001, 9176B002 BP-718, BP-727, BP-718, BP-727, 160 min, 175 min, 175 min, 185 min, 245 min, 265 min, 265 min, 285 min, 160 min, 175 min, 175 min, 185 min, 240 min, 265 min

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BRecording MP4 movies using the built-in memory

Battery pack	Video quality	Recording	Recording	Playback
		Recording	Recording
		(maximum)	(typical)*
		(maximum)	(typical)*

	35 Mbps	100 min.	55 min.	160 min.

BP-718	24 Mbps	120 min.	65 min.	175 min.

	17 Mbps	120 min.	65 min.	175 min.
	17 Mbps	120 min.	65 min.	175 min.

	4 Mbps	125 min.	70 min.	185 min.

	35 Mbps	150 min.	90 min.	245 min.

BP-727	24 Mbps	180 min.	100 min.	265 min.

	17 Mbps	180 min.	100 min.	265 min.
	17 Mbps	180 min.	100 min.	265 min.

	4 Mbps	195 min.	110 min.	285 min.

Recording MP4 movies using a memory card

Battery pack	Video quality	Recording	Recording	Playback
		Recording	Recording
		(maximum)	(typical)*
		(maximum)	(typical)*

	35 Mbps	95 min.	60 min.	160 min.

BP-718	24 Mbps	115 min.	65 min.	175 min.

	17 Mbps	115 min.	65 min.	175 min.
	17 Mbps	115 min.	65 min.	175 min.

	4 Mbps	125 min.	70 min.	185 min.

	35 Mbps	150 min.	85 min.	240 min.

BP-727	24 Mbps	175 min.	100 min.	265 min.

	17 Mbps	180 min.	100 min.	265 min.
	17 Mbps	180 min.	100 min.	265 min.

	4 Mbps	190 min.	105 min.	285 min.

*Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and power on/off.

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Contents

HD Camcorder Important Usage Instructions HD Camcorder, ID0019 / ID0022 systems Model ID0019 (including WLAN Module Model WM217, FCC ID: AZD217) CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS REGIONS OF USE REGIONS Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., South Korea, Taiwan, USA Trademark Acknowledgements Exciting Features and New Functions Wi-FiFunctions (A117) (A125) Baby Mode (A60) Smart AUTO (A42) 42) Video Snapshot Cinema-LookFilters (A71) Enjoying Your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (A101) Transfer recordings to your computer (A105) Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder’s Wi-FiFunctions „Introduction 16Getting to Know the Camcorder „Preparations 20Getting Started 23 Using a Memory Card „Basic Shooting and Playback 37Basic Recording 46Basic Playback „Advanced Shooting „Advanced Playback and Editing „External Connections 98Terminals on the Camcorder 101 Playback on a TV Screen 103Saving and Sharing Your Recordings „Additional Information 141Appendix: Menu Options Lists 155 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 159 Trouble 175Do’s and Don’ts About this Manual Introduction Š Supplied Accessories Names of Parts Top view Back view Bottom view 18 Š Introduction For details about how to take care of the touch screen, refer to Handling Precautions Cleaning Preparations Getting Started To remove the battery pack •We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between •The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off For details about how to take care of the battery pack, refer to Battery Pack Reference Tables Using a Memory Card SDXC Memory Cards Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 1Open the LCD panel 2Press [to turn off the camcorder Make sure the POWER/CHG indicator is off 3Open the memory card slot cover To remove the memory card First Time Settings Page Changing the Time Zone Initializing the Memory At the time of purchase, the 1Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter 2Initialize the memory >[X] Page Basic Operation of the Camcorder 0(Home) Menu Available Menus [1Other Settings] camcorder settings [3Recording Setup] (recording mode only) [Shooting Mode]** (recording mode only) Using the Menus Using the [1Other Settings] Menus Operating Modes Basic Recording Recording standby: When you have finished recording -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 Be sure to save your recordings regularly About the power saving mode: Taking Photos 1Open the LCD panel to turn on the camcorder 3 Touch [PHOTO] to take a photo A green icon ( ) and {æ& (Bonly) or {æ8will The information in the IMPORTANT section •Photos cannot be recorded while fading in or fading out a scene AUTO Mode -Intelligent IS (A43) -Zoom (A43) Smart AUTO Intelligent IS Using the Zoom Lever Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls Page Basic Playback Page During playback: !Jump to the beginning of the scene. Double-tapto jump to the previous scene "Pause the playback #Jump to the beginning of the next scene. $Fast playback* backward/forward %Display the volume (A49) and background music mix balance (A87) controls During playback pause: !Resume playback "Slow playback* backward/forward #Capture the displayed frame as a photo (A86). $Decoration (A65) Adjusting the volume You can use the •The speed indicated on the screen is approximate •Slow reverse playback will look the same as continuous frame reverse Sound will not be output from the Viewing Photos Page During single photo view: Deleting Recordings from the Index Screen Deleting a Single Scene Deleting a Single Photo Page Advanced Shooting Basic Shooting and Playback Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4) 0>[3Recording Setup] >[Movie Format] > Desired movie format >[K] >[X] Selecting the Video Quality 0>[3Recording Setup] >[Video Quality] >Desired video quality* >[K] >[X] To view information on the video quality 1Touch [I] A screen with the resolution, bit rate and frame rate will appear 2 Touch [K] BSelecting the Memory (Built-inMemory/Memory Card) for Recordings BDual Recording and Relay Recording •Dual recording is not available in the following cases -When the video quality is set to 60P or 35 Mbps -When the shooting mode is set to or •When dual recording is activated, decoration is not available Shooting Modes [NAuto] [9Baby] Use mode to record all your little one’s precious moments (A60) [†Cinema] [ƒScene] [’Programmed AE] •During mode, dual recording and recording in 60P are not avail- able -Decoration (A65), including cute stamps, animated stamps and image mix frames especially designed for recording in mode Cinema Mode and Cinema-LookFilters You can also add cinema-lookfilters when you convert movies to MP4 (A103) [1. Cinema Standard] [2. Vivid] [3. Cool] [4. Nostalgic] [5. Sepia] [HPortrait] [ISports] [JNight Scene] [LBeach] [MSunset] [OSpotlight] To record spotlit scenes [PFireworks] To record fireworks •[NLow Light]: -Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage -Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes Decorating Scenes while Recording To use [Pens and Stamps] 4Touch [OK] The main decoration screen will appear again 5Draw freely on the canvas with your fingertip •To clear your freehand drawings and stamps: Touch [Ó] >[Clear] >[Yes] >[OK] •To save your freehand drawings and stamps: Touch [Ó] To use [Date/Time] To use stamps from the [9] menu 5Touch [OK] • The selected stamp(s) will appear 6You can touch any stamp and drag it to the desired location To use image mix 1 Touch [Ü] to open the [Select Image] screen Mixing Your Own Images with Live Video To use the Chroma Key function Decorating Scenes during Playback 2Press Y You can change the length of the video snapshot scene with the •Any of the following actions will deactivate video snapshot -Turning off the camcorder -Pressing ] Page Faders To fade in/out Adjusting the Exposure 1 Open the exposure adjustment screen [2] >[yExposure] Exposure Compensation 2Touch [n] Touch AE Adjusting the Focus • Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure Manual Focus 1Open the manual focus screen [2] >[<Focus] 2Touch [D] When you use White Balance [2] >[ÄWhite Balance] >Desired option* >[X] To set the custom white balance [ÃAutomatic] Frame Rate Options for AVCHD movies ( Default value) Options for MP4 movies ( Default value) Tele Macro 1 Activate tele macro [2] >[ZOOM] >[W]* (tele macro) •The camcorder will automatically adjust the zoom to the telephoto end 2Touch [Ü] Audio Scenes [‘Standard] [’Music] indoors [‚Speech] [“Forest and Birds] Using Headphones Using the WM-V1Wireless Microphone Using Commercially Available Microphones Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene Capturing Photos Playback with Background Music To adjust the background music balance during playback To delete a music track [ ] >[Yes] The music files used for background music are stored in the 88 Š Advanced Playback and Editing Selecting the Playback Starting Point To change the interval between frames Dividing Scenes 3 Open the screen for dividing scenes [Edit] >[Divide] 4Bring the scene to a precise point, if necessary 5 Divide the scene Trimming Scenes 3 Open the screen for trimming scenes [Edit] >[Trim] •The point at which is movie will be trimmed is indicated by the ´ marker Playback controls will appear on the screen Changing the Thumbnail Image of a Scene Photo Slideshow You can play a slideshow of all the photos and even set it to music 1Open the [ ] index screen (A50) Touch the screen to display the playback controls, then touch During the photo slideshow Copying Recordings from the Index Screen Copying a Single Photo Page External Connections Terminals on the Camcorder Connection Diagrams Connection Output only About the HDMITM connection While the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using connection Page Playback on a TV Screen •We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter Connection You can also play your AVCHD movies directly from your memory card on 102 Š External Connections Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 6 Touch [OK] AVCHD movies 60P FXP (1280x720) Saving AVCHD Movies (Windows only) Saving MP4 Movies and Photos (Windows/Mac OS) The ‘ImageBrowser EX User Guide’ will also be installed with the soft- ware 1Download the software from your local Canon Web site 2Install ImageBrowser EX Available options will vary depending on your country/region 4In the main installer panel, click [Easy Installation] First-timeconnection to a computer running Windows 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter 2Open the [y] index screen for MP4 movies (A46) or [}] index screen (A50) •Connection #-1.Refer to Connection Diagrams (A100) 4Computer: Start CameraWindow and save your MP4 movies and photos •When the camcorder is connected to a computer: Users of Windows XP and later versions, or Mac OS X: Saving a Memory onto an External Hard Drive Before disconnecting the external hard drive [Safely Remove Hard Drive] >[Yes] You cannot select both the -USB-poweredportable hard drives -Hard drives with a capacity over 2 TB Playing Back Previously Saved Recordings from the External Hard Drive •Connection #-2.Refer to Connection Diagrams (A100) The index screen will appear 5Touch a recording to play it back [(] >[K] >[Safely Remove Hard Drive] >[Yes] Initializing the External Hard Drive In High Definition In Standard Definition Connecting to the Computer and Uploading our Recordings BWi-FiFunctions iOS Devices Android Devices Computers and Other Wi-FiDevices CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Before Using Wi-FiFunctions About the camcorder’s Wi-Fistandard • When using the camcorder’s Wi-Fifunc • Do not open the memory card slot cover during the wireless connection Streaming via Wi-Fi(Monitor from Home) Streaming via Wi-Fiand Internet (Monitor while Out) Preparing the Camcorder Connecting the iOS/Android Device To register the camcorder's ID in the CameraAccess plus app To use the Monitor while Out function To end the Monitor while Out mode Using the virtual keyboard Switch between letters and numbers/special characters #Delete the character to the cursor’s left (backspace) •This function is not available in the following cases -When the video quality is 60P 1Camcorder: From any movie index screen, activate the Remote Browse mode 0>[—Wi-Fi] >[5 layback via Browser] >[OK] •The camcorder will be ready to connect with the wireless device 3 iOS/Android device: Start the Web browser •The URL is always the same so you may find it convenient to bookmark the URL •AVCHD movies cannot be played back •Touch öto return to the index screen Devices other than iOS devices: Touch When you have finished Page •The procedure above may differ depending on the version of iOS you are using Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY CANON iMAGE GATEWAY http://canon.com/cig 128Š Wi-FiFunctions Setting the Desired Web Services in the Camcorder Sharing Your Recordings Using Web Services 2Select the desired Web service 4Touch the scene or photo(s) to upload •The upload will begin automatically •You can touch [Stop] to cancel the wireless transfer while it is in progress 5 Touch [OK] Wireless Playback on a Computer Computer: Select the folder for the camcorder’s 5 Camcorder: Touch [End] >[OK] when finished Wi-FiConnection Using an Access Point 1 Open the [—NetworkSetup] screen [Access Point Connection Settings] >[Not configured] 2Touch the desired setup method [WPS: Button] Protected Setup (WPS) [WPS: PIN Code] Wi-FiProtected Setup (WPS) Searching for Access Points Manual Setup If you selected [OPEN WEP], the WEP index is If you selected [OPEN NONE] in step 2, this step is not necessary 4Touch [Automatic] or [Manual] to select how to obtain the IP address If you selected [Automatic], proceed to step 6 Enter the [Subnet Mask] field in the same way and touch [Next] Viewing and Changing Wi-FiSettings To view the connection settings for iOS/Android devices To view the access point’s connection settings To view the settings for the Monitor while Out function (recording mode only) Glossary Additional Information Appendix: Menu Options Lists [3Recording Setup] Menu [2Main Functions] and [Edit] Panels [2Main Functions] Panel - Recording Modes Control button Setting options/Function [Zoom Type]: [ÈPowered IS]: [zPre REC]: •Any of the following actions will deactivate the pre-recordingfunction -Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 5 minutes -Changing the operating mode -Activating video snapshot [Edit] Panel Mode Index screen Playback pause [Copy (&`8)] [1Other Settings] Menus pCamera Setup (recording mode only) [Self Timer]: •This function is not available when the shooting mode is set to -Pressing Y, when recording movies [Zoom Speed]: Determines the zoom speed of the zoom lever [Zoom Position at Startup]: [Full Wide Angle]: The zoom position will be at full wide angle [Focus Assistance]: •This function is available only for recording movies •This function is available only when the shooting mode is set to [Image Stabilizer]: [Optical] [jOff]: Use this setting when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod You can activate the Powered IS function tDisplay Setup [Onscreen Markers] [jOff], [3Level (White)], [4Level (Gray)] [5Grid (White)], [6Grid (Gray)] [Display Date/Time] [LCD Mirror Image]: [HDMI Status]: [Demo Mode]: [TV Type]: qSystem Setup [Power On Using LCD [Enable], [Off] Panel] [Initialize &/8] [&Built-inMem.], [8Mem. Card] [Notification Sounds]: •Set to [jOff] to turn off notification sounds [Custom Control Button]: [Battery Info]: used in the stamps for height and weight in mode [Auto Power Off]: [Firmware]: [Reset All]: 154 Š Additional Information Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 156 Š Additional Information Playing Movies (during playback) Viewing Photos 5 Memory operation ÓFrame advance, ÔFrame reverse 7 Remaining battery charge • The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage of the full charge of the battery pack Troubleshooting 160 Š Additional Information Indicators and Onscreen Displays Picture and Sound 162 Š Additional Information Memory Card and Accessories Connections with External Devices BWi-FiFunctions 164 Š Additional Information List of Messages (in alphabetical order) BRefer to 171) for messages related to an external hard drive for a list of messages related to general 166 Š Additional Information Page 168 Š Additional Information Page 170 Š Additional Information BList of Messages for Connecting to an External Hard Drive BList of Messages for Wi-FiFunctions 172 Š Additional Information Page List of Messages for Web Services 174 Š Additional Information Handling Precautions Camcorder Long-termstorage Battery Pack Remaining battery time Memory Card Built-inRechargeable Lithium Battery Disposal Maintenance/Others Cleaning Condensation When condensation is detected Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources Playback on a TV Screen Optional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Battery Packs CG-700Battery Charger Use the battery charger to charge the battery packs WM-V1Wireless Microphone UA-100USB Adapter SC-2000Soft Carrying Case Specifications VIXIA HF R52 / VIXIA HF R50 / VIXIA HF R500 Terminals CA-110Compact Power Adapter BP-718Battery Pack Reference Tables Approximate recording times <Built-in memory =Built-in Approximate number of photos that can be recorded on a 1 GB memory card Approximate charging times Using the camcorder Using the CG-700Battery Charger Approximate usage times with a fully charged battery pack BRecording AVCHD movies using the built-inmemory 160 min BP-718 175 min 240 min BRecording MP4 movies using the built-inmemory 185 min 245 min 265 min 285 min Downloading Music Files and Image Files (Image Mix Frames) About the music files Audio encoding: Linear PCM Audio sampling: 48 kHz, 16 bits, 2 channels Minimum length: 1 second Image mix frames that can be used only in mode: CANON\PRIVATE\MY_PICT\BABY Image mix frames that can be used only in other modes: CANON\PRIVATE\MY_PICT •The camcorder can recognize image files named MIX_01.JPG to MIX_99.JPG Index shooting mode) Saving recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Transferring to a computer 196 Š Additional Information YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . 116, 126 USA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES Page CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY