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Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder

What are the advantages of a hard disk?

Your videos and photos are recorded on the built-in hard disk or commercially available SD/SDHC memory cards2 using AVCHD specifications3. This Double Media recording system gives you longer recording times for more high-definition videos and photos.

•You can shoot approximately 11 hours ( 120 GB HDD) or 5.5 hours ( 60 GB HDD) of video in MXP mode, which offers the highest video quality under AVCHD specifications.

•The camcorder records video and photos in unused space on the recording media so you need not worry about accidentally recording over important videos.

•You can immediately access the scenes you want to play back from an index menu.

•You can easily manage your video and photo collections with the supplied editing software: ImageMixer 3 (movies) and DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk (photos).

Can I play back my high-definition video on other devices?

Needless to say, you can connect your camcorder to an HDTV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends ( 81). You also have the following options:

•You can easily play back video recorded on the memory card by inserting the memory card directly into AVCHD-compatible TV sets and HDD or DVD recorders

SD/SDthat feature an HC memory card slot4. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV or digital video recorder.

• You can play back AV HD discs of your recordings created using the optional DW-100 DVD Burner ( 82) on the DVD Burner itself or on AVCHD-compatible DVD players or Blu-ray Disc players5.

2For details about memory cards that can be used with this camcorder refer to Using a Memory

Card ( 31).

3AVCHD is the new standard for recording high-definition video. With AVCHD specifications the video signal is recorded using MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression and the audio signal is recorded in Dolby Digital.

4Depending on the device used, correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. In such case, play back the recordings on the memory card using the camcorder.

5AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be created with the optional DW-100 DVD burner. Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 to back up such scenes.

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Contents

Page Important Usage Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Page Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only www.registercanon.com Protect your product Receive information on new products and promotions Trademark Acknowledgements Enjoying High-DefinitionVideo with your Camcorder Page Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive Page Table of contents „Introduction 16Getting to Know the Camcorder „Preparations 23Getting Started „Video 34Basic Recording 38Basic Playback 45Advanced Functions 57Playlist and Scene Operations „Photos 61Basic Recording 63Basic Playback 66 Additional Functions 72 Printing Photos „Additional Information 90Appendix: Menu Options Lists 101 Trouble 116Do’s and Don’ts 122General Information Conventions Used in this Manual DVSD DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk [On] Page Left side view Right side view Front view Back view LCD panel Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D88 Recording Movies Recording Photos Viewing Photos Hard disk/memory card operation , Remaining battery time Remaining recording time 24F progressive frame rate Number of available photos Preparations Charging the Battery Pack Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories 1Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery holder 2Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up 3Insert the battery holder TO USE THE WIRELESS CONTROLLER Accessories Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen flexible recording EASY MODE FLEXIBLE RECORDING Joystick and Joystick Guide FUNCUsing the Menus Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 1 Press FUNC 2Select (, ) the icon and press to open the setup menus 3Select () the tab of the desired menu Setting the Date and Time Changing the Language Changing the Time Zone Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 1Turn off the camcorder 2Open the memory card slot cover 4Close the memory card slot cover Selecting the Recording Media Initializing the Hard Disk or Memory Card Video Shooting Video Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) Zooming Quick Start Function Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded Playing Back the Video ADJUSTING THE VOLUME 1During playback, press to display the joystick guide 2 Adjust () the volume Special playback modes Changing the Index Screen Selection Selecting Scenes by Recording Date 3Move (, ) the cursor to the desired date 1 Select ) the scene you want to view and press DISP Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen Deleting Scenes Special Scene Recording Programs hanging the Shutter Speed and Aperture Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings Self Timer Manual Focus Adjustment White Balance Image Effects Digital Effects On-ScreenDisplays and Data Code Audio Recording Level Using Headphones Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using an External Microphone Using a Video Light Dividing Scenes Editing the Playlist: Adding, Moving and Deleting Playlist Scenes Adding Scenes to the Playlist 3Add the scene(s) to the playlist Deleting Scenes from the Playlist 1Select the playlist index screen 2Select (, ) the scene you want to delete 3Delete the scene Moving Scenes in the Playlist Copying Scenes Photos Taking Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It Viewing Photos Index Screen 1Move the zoom lever toward W 2Select (, ) a photo 3Press Photo Jump Function Deleting Photos Flash Magnifying Photos during Playback Histogram Display CONTINUOUS SHOOTING HI-SPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING 1Press PHOTOhalfway to activate the autofocus 2Press PHOTOfully and hold it pressed down AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING Light Metering Mode Capturing a Photo from the Playback Scene Protecting Photos Copying hotos Copying Photos from the Index Screen 1Select the index screen of the photos recorded on the hard disk 2 If you want to copy only one photo, select ) the photo Printing Photos (Direct Print) Selecting the Print Settings TO CANCEL THE PRINTING 1 Press while printing 2 Select () [OK] and press WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING 3In the print settings menu, select Trimming Settings Print Orders 2Open the print menu 3Select (, ) [Print] and press External Connections Connection Diagrams Page 1Turn off the camcorder and the TV 2Connect the camcorder to the TV 3Turn on the connected TV 4Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode (38) or mode (63) Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer Authoring High-Definition(AVCHD) Discs and hoto DVDs DW-100 Preparations on the amcorder 1Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode to create high- definition discs of your movies or mode to create Photo DVDs of your photos 4Press the start button on the DVD Burner TO CREATE AN ADDITI NAL C PY F THE SAME DISC DVD Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer) FIRST-TIMECONNECTION TO A COMPUTER RUNNING WINDOWS DVSD Transferring Photos AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONS Select () a transfer option and MANUAL TRANSFER OPTIONS 1Select () a transfer option and Transfer Orders Additional Information [Standard Play 7 Mbps] Fine] Off] [Frame Rate]: [Onscreen Markers]: [Photo Review Time]: ff] Instant AF] Automatic] [AF Mode]: [Focus Priority]: [Image Stabilizer]: [Wind Screen]: [Microphone Attenuator]: [ Fine] Date and Time] [Photo Capture Quality]: [Data Small] AV] [Font Size]: [Output Onscreen Displays] [LCD Brightness]: [Speaker Volume]: [Demo Mode]: On] [Wireless Remote Control]: [Notification Sounds]: [Quick Start]: [Drop Sensor]: [Firmware]: [M.D,Y (Jan. 1, 2008 12:00 AM)] [Monday] [Date Format]: [Battery Info]: [HDMI Status]: Power source Page Playback Indicators and nscreen Displays Picture and Sound Memory Card and Accessories Connections with External Devices Page List of Messages Page Page Page Page Messages Related to the ptional DW-100DVD Burner Direct Print Related Messages Page Page Camcorder •Initialize the hard disk when movies Battery Pack Memory Card Built-inRechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button Battery Disposal Cleaning Condensation Using the Camcorder Abroad System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Battery Packs G-800Battery harger Charging Times Recording and Playback Times Using the hard disk Using a memory card Page DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone Shoulder Strap SC-2000Soft Carrying Case Product Codes HG21/HG20 A-570ompact Power Adapter BP-807Battery Pack Page Page Page U.S.A CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY