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Troubleshooting
Specs
Install
Connection Diagrams
Maintenance
Use an Eye-Fi card to wirelessly upload
Setup Menus
You can also drag your finger along the dial Options Default value
Self Timer
HDMI Status Displays a screen where you can verify the standard of the output signal from the HDMI OUT terminal
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Contents
HD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
PUB. DIE-0391-000
Important Usage Instructions
implementing those Directives
European Union and EEA only
EEA Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein
Trademark Acknowledgements
Decoration
Story Creator
Exciting Features and New Functions
Video Snapshot
Smart AUTO
Relay Recording f94
Face Detection
Use an Eye-Fi card to wirelessly upload
Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices
High Definition
compatible with the type of
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30 First Time Settings
Table of contents
33 Using a Memory Card
Introduction
Video
AUTO Mode
Basic Recording
48 Basic Playback
External Connections
Photos
115 Terminals on the Camcorder
119 Playback on a TV Screen 120 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings
135 Appendix Menu Options Lists
Additional Information
150 Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays 154 Trouble?
167 Do’s and Don’ts
About this Manual
Brackets are used to refer to
Introduction
operating mode indicated and
indicates
The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder
Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs
14 Introduction
The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder
Left side view
Names of Parts
Right side view
Front view
LCD panel
Top view
Back view
Introduction
Bottom view
Wireless Controller WL-D89
18 Introduction
Ds Serial number
Preparations
Charging the Battery Pack
Getting Started
To remove the battery pack
Wireless Controller
Preparing the Accessories
To use the wireless controller
To remove the grip belt
Grip Belt and Straps
To attach an optional shoulder strap
To attach an optional wrist strap
Rotating the LCD Panel
Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen
LCD Backlight
The LCD backlight does not affect the brightness of the recordings
Basic Operation of the Camcorder
Using the Touch Screen
Recording
Operating Modes
Playback
FUNC. Panel
Using the Menus
Edit Panel
Setup Menus
Setting the Date and Time
First Time Settings
Changing the Time Zone
Changing the Language
32 Preparations
4 Touch a to close the menu
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
Using a Memory Card
SDXC Memory Cards
Compatible operating systems for SDXC memory cards
Eye-Fi Cards
To remove the memory card
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
POINTS TO CHECK
Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
Relay Recording
Initializing the Memory
Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files and
Basic Recording
AUTO Mode
Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode
POINTS TO CHECK
To record video
When you have finished recording
To take photos
About AUTO mode
Rating Scenes
About the Smart AUTO function
Smart AUTO icons
case, we recommend recording in mode
Zooming
Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless Controller
Quick Start Function
Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls
The actual time required varies depending on the shooting conditions
About standby mode and auto power off
Basic Playback
Video
Playing Back Video
AMemory being read BRecording date
During playback
Adjusting the volume
During playback pause
3D Flip View
The Index Selection Screen Selecting the Content to Play Back
Options
Deleting a Single Scene
Deleting Scenes and Stories
Deleting Scenes from the Date Index Screen
Two playback modes the date index screen vs. the gallery
To select individual scenes
Deleting a Single Scene from a Story
Options
Deleting Stories
Deleting Scenes from a Story by Rating
2 Select the story you want to delete
Video Stories and Cinema Style
Using Story Creator to Create Compelling Stories
Creating a New Story
Recording a Scene within a Story
To select a different story scene category
Recording Additional Scenes within an Existing Story
To exit Story Creator mode
To select the effect level of the cinema-look filter
CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters
7 Old Movies 8 Memory 9 Dramatic B&W
1 Cinema Standard 2 Vivid 3 Dream 4 Cool 5 Nostalgic 6 Sepia
Video Snapshot
Decoration Adding a Personal Touch
Decorating Scenes while Recording
To load a previously saved canvas
To use Pens and Stamps
To use Animated Stamps
To use Captions
Decorating Scenes during Playback
To use image mix
See About the image files for the Image Mix function 0
66 Video
Playing Back Stories from the Gallery
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Rating Scenes from the List of Scenes
Rating Scenes
Rating Scenes During Playback
POINTS TO CHECK
Playback with Background Music
To delete a music track
To adjust the background music balance during playback
70 Video
Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories
72 Video
Selecting a Story’s Thumbnail Image
Changing a Story’s Title
5 Touch OK 8f 8f to return to the gallery
#%? switches between set 1 and set 2 of special char- acters
74 Video
Recording in yManual Mode
Advanced Functions
Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded
Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode
Recording mode →
Approximate recording times
Memory ↓
4 GB Memory card
Special Scene Recording Programs
Selecting the Frame Rate
Options
78 Video
GSports To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf
rUnderwater To record underwater scenes in natural colors
Dynamic Compensates for a higher degree of camcorder
Advanced Image Stabilization
Pre-Recording
Powered IS
POINTS TO CHECK
Face Detection
Face detection is always activated in mode
To select the main subject
Touch & Track
To fade in/out
Faders
You can also drag your finger along the dial Options Default value
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture
1/6 1/12 1/25 1/30 1/50 1/120
Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines
1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000
F2.0
POINTS TO CHECK
Manual Exposure Adjustment
Automatic Gain Control AGC Limit
Manual Focus Adjustment
Through wet windows
POINTS TO CHECK
POINTS TO CHECK
Tele Macro
92 Video
To set the custom white balance
White Balance
POINTS TO CHECK
POINTS TO CHECK
Image Effects
94 Video
2 seconds when using the wireless controller
Self Timer
Audio Recording Level
Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level
POINTS TO CHECK
the Wide and Monaural settings in reach
To display the audio level indicator
Built-In Microphone Directionality
Normal Appropriate for balanced sound under most normal
Audio Equalizer
To adjust the volume during playback
Using Headphones
Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
Refer to Using the Mini Advanced
Using an External Microphone
Using a Zoom Remote Controller
Using an External Video Light
When using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone
Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
Functions Available with the Zoom Remote Controller
Selecting the Playback Starting Point
To change the interval between frames
Onscreen Displays and Data Code
About the Data Code
Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene
Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie
Capturing Photos
To select the photo capture settings
To capture the photos
Dividing Scenes
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Viewing Photos
Photos
110 Photos
To return to the index screen from single photo view
Photo Jump Function
Deleting a Single Photo
Deleting Photos
Deleting Photos from the Index Screen
To select individual photos
Slideshow
Options
To change the slideshow’s transition effects
During the photo slideshow
Terminals on the Camcorder
External Connections
1 USB Terminal
External Connections
About the HDMITM connection
Connection Diagrams
Red Blue CTC-100 Component Cable optionalGreen
External Connections
supplied
Yellow
118 External Connections
Connection c
Playback on a TV Screen
Copying Recordings to a Memory Card
Saving and Sharing Your Recordings
Copying Scenes from the Date Index Screen
To select individual scenes
Copying a Single Photo
Copying Scenes from a Story by Rating
Options
To select individual photos
Copying Photos from the Index Screen
Options
122 External Connections
Saving Movies Windows only
Saving Recordings on a Computer
Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer
Installation
Saving Photos Windows/Mac OS
Installation
When the camcorder is connected to a computer
rRefer to Installing Photo Application
First-time connection to a computer running Windows
rRefer to Starting CameraWindow
126 External Connections
Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder
Connecting
In High Definition
In Standard Definition
Connecting
Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites
Installation
Recording
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To select the bit rate step
To select individual scenes step
To automatically divide scenes step
130 External Connections
Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos
Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from a Story by Rating
When converting scenes from a story
Converting Only Part of a Scene or Story
Using an Eye-Fi Card
Uploading your Videos Wirelessly
134 External Connections
About power saving
Appendix Menu Options Lists
Additional Information
FUNC. Panel
FUNC. Panel - Recording Modes
136 Additional Information
Setting options/Function
Control Button
Edit Panel - Mode
Date Index Screen
7Camera Setup
Setup Menus
Setting options
Edit Panel - Mode
Menu item
Setting options
Tele-converter
Black Screen
Digital Zoom Determines the
Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings
8Recording & Connections Setup
y/ zPlayback Setup
Menu item
Setting options
Additional Information
Photo Capture from
Memory Info Displays a screen where you can verify how much of the
Setting options
6System Setup
Menu item
y CINEMA 1 2
Setting options
LCD Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen
Menu item
146 Additional Information
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Battery Info Displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge
HDMI Status Displays a screen where you can verify the standard of the output signal from the HDMI OUT terminal
Recording Movies using Story Creator
Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays
150 Additional Information
Additional Information
Recording Movies
Viewing Photos
Playing Movies during playback
152 Additional Information
7 Memory operation
9 Remaining battery time
100%
the remaining charge as a
CHECK THIS FIRST Power supply
Troubleshooting
Power source
Playback
Recording
A noise can be heard from the compact power adapter
Additional Information
156 Additional Information
Playback
Additional Information
Indicators and Onscreen Displays
Picture and Sound
Memory Card and Accessories
158 Additional Information
Additional Information
Connections with External Devices
160 Additional Information
List of Messages in alphabetical order
Additional Information
Built-in memory is full
162 Additional Information
Additional Information
A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record or display the image. Try remov- ing and reinserting the memory card, or use a different memory card
164 Additional Information
Number of stories already at maximum
Additional Information
166 Additional Information
Camcorder
Handling Precautions
Long-term storage
Battery Pack
DANGER
Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packs
Remaining battery time
Memory Card
Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 C
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery
Disposal
Lithium Button Battery
Cleaning
Maintenance/Others
Condensation
Camcorder Body
When condensation is detected
Using the Camcorder Abroad
Power Sources
Playback on a TV Screen
Accessories Availability differs from area to area
4 Battery Packs
Optional Accessories
5 CG-800E Battery Charger
Charging, Recording and Playback Times
Using the built-in memory
176 Additional Information
7 TL-H43 Tele-converter
Using a memory card
9 FS-H43U II Filter Set
8 WD-H43 Wide-converter
sA SM-V1 Surround Microphone
Ad DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
gA VFL-2 Video Flash Light
hA RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter
dS WP-V3 Waterproof Case
fS SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case
LEGRIA HF M46 / LEGRIA HF M406
Specifications
System
180 Additional Information
Terminals
Power/Others
Additional Information
BP-808 Battery Pack
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
182 Additional Information
About the image files for the Image Mix function
About the music files
Index
Rating scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Quick Start
video recorders . . . . . . . . 127 Selecting the memory
USB terminal . . . . . . . 115, 118
186 Additional Information
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