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- The LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the posi- tion of the LOCK switch.

-A compatible memory card must be used to be able to record movies on a memory card (033).

-The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set 88[Photo Num- bering] to [Reset] and insert a new memory card.

The wireless controller will not work.

-Set 68[Wireless Remote Control] to [On].

-Replace the battery of the wireless controller.

Cannot upload files wirelessly using an Eye-Fi card.

-You may have inserted the Eye-Fi card into memory card slot X. Insert it into memory card slot Y.

-68[Eye-Fi Communication] is set to [Off] (iappears onscreen). Set it to [Auto- matic].

-Wireless communication is not available in recording mode. Set the camcorder to playback mode.

-Opening the LCD panel may help when the wireless connection is not strong enough.

-During wireless transfer, wireless communication may stop when the wireless signal condi- tions worsen (happears onscreen). Perform wireless transfer in a place with good signal conditions.

-Contact the card manufacturer’s customer care.

The wireless communication status icon does not appear

-You may have inserted the Eye-Fi card into memory card slot X. Insert it into memory card slot Y.

Connections with External Devices

Video noise appears on the TV screen.

-When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located, keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the power or antenna cables of the TV.

Playback looks fine on the camcorder but there is no image on the TV screen.

- The video input on the TV is not set to the video terminal to which you connected the cam- corder. Select the correct video input.

- There will be no video output from the AV OUT terminal while the optional CTC-100 Compo- nent Cable is connected to the camcorder’s COMPONENT OUT terminal. Disconnect the CTC- 100 Component Cable in advance to use the AV OUT terminal.

There is no sound from the TV.

-When connecting the camcorder to an HDTV using the optional CTC-100 Component Cable, make sure to connect also the audio connections using the white and red plugs of the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable.

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Instruction Manual HD CamcorderPUB. DIE-0391-000 Important Usage Instructions Trademark Acknowledgements European Union and EEA onlyimplementing those Directives EEA Norway, Iceland and LiechtensteinStory Creator DecorationExciting Features and New Functions Face Detection Smart AUTOVideo Snapshot Relay Recording f94compatible with the type of Enjoying your Recordings on Other DevicesUse an Eye-Fi card to wirelessly upload High DefinitionPage „ Introduction Table of contents30 First Time Settings 33 Using a Memory Card48 Basic Playback „ AUTO Mode„ Video Basic Recording119 Playback on a TV Screen 120 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings „ Photos„ External Connections 115 Terminals on the Camcorder167 Do’s and Don’ts „ Additional Information135 Appendix Menu Options Lists 150 Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays 154 Trouble?About this Manual indicates Introduction ŠBrackets are used to refer to operating mode indicated andSupplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder14 Š Introduction The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder Front view Names of PartsLeft side view Right side viewIntroduction Š Top viewLCD panel Back viewDs Serial number Wireless Controller WL-D89Bottom view 18 Š IntroductionCharging the Battery Pack PreparationsGetting Started To remove the battery pack Preparing the Accessories Wireless ControllerTo use the wireless controller To remove the grip belt Grip Belt and StrapsTo attach an optional shoulder strap To attach an optional wrist strapAdjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD PanelLCD Backlight The LCD backlight does not affect the brightness of the recordings Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Touch ScreenOperating Modes RecordingPlayback Using the Menus FUNC. PanelEdit Panel Setup Menus Setting the Date and Time First Time SettingsChanging the Time Zone Changing the Language32 Š Preparations 4 Touch a to close the menuUsing a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the CamcorderSDXC Memory Cards Compatible operating systems for SDXC memory cards Eye-Fi CardsTo remove the memory card Inserting and Removing a Memory CardPOINTS TO CHECK Selecting the Memory for the RecordingsRelay Recording Initializing the Memory Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files and POINTS TO CHECK AUTO ModeBasic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO ModeWhen you have finished recording To record videoTo take photos Rating Scenes About AUTO modeAbout the Smart AUTO function Smart AUTO icons case, we recommend recording in mode Zooming Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless ControllerQuick Start Function Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom ControlsThe actual time required varies depending on the shooting conditions About standby mode and auto power offVideo Basic PlaybackPlaying Back Video AMemory being read BRecording date During playback Adjusting the volumeDuring playback pause 3D Flip View The Index Selection Screen Selecting the Content to Play BackOptions Two playback modes the date index screen vs. the gallery Deleting Scenes and StoriesDeleting a Single Scene Deleting Scenes from the Date Index ScreenDeleting a Single Scene from a Story To select individual scenesOptions Deleting Stories Deleting Scenes from a Story by Rating2 Select the story you want to delete Recording a Scene within a Story Using Story Creator to Create Compelling StoriesVideo Stories and Cinema Style Creating a New StoryRecording Additional Scenes within an Existing Story To select a different story scene categoryTo exit Story Creator mode To select the effect level of the cinema-look filter CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters1 Cinema Standard 2 Vivid 3 Dream 4 Cool 5 Nostalgic 6 Sepia 7 Old Movies 8 Memory 9 Dramatic B&WVideo Snapshot Decoration Adding a Personal Touch Decorating Scenes while Recording To use Pens and Stamps To load a previously saved canvasTo use Animated Stamps See About the image files for the Image Mix function 0 Decorating Scenes during PlaybackTo use Captions To use image mix66 Š Video Playing Back Stories from the GalleryPage Rating Scenes Rating Scenes from the List of ScenesRating Scenes During Playback POINTS TO CHECK Playback with Background MusicTo adjust the background music balance during playback To delete a music track70 Š Video Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories 72 Š Video Selecting a Story’s Thumbnail ImageChanging a Story’s Title #%? switches between set 1 and set 2 of special char- acters 5 Touch OK 8f 8f to return to the gallery74 Š Video Recording in yManual Mode Advanced FunctionsReviewing the Latest Scene Recorded Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode4 GB Memory card Approximate recording timesRecording mode → Memory ↓78 Š Video Selecting the Frame RateSpecial Scene Recording Programs OptionsGSports 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 StabilizationPre-Recording Powered ISFace Detection POINTS TO CHECKFace detection is always activated in mode To select the main subject Touch & Track To fade in/out FadersYou can also drag your finger along the dial Options Default value Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or ApertureF2.0 Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines1/6 1/12 1/25 1/30 1/50 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000POINTS TO CHECK Manual Exposure AdjustmentManual Focus Adjustment Automatic Gain Control AGC LimitThrough wet windows POINTS TO CHECK Tele Macro POINTS TO CHECK92 Š Video White Balance To set the custom white balancePOINTS TO CHECK Image Effects POINTS TO CHECK94 Š Video 2 seconds when using the wireless controller Self TimerManual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level Audio Recording LevelPOINTS TO CHECK To display the audio level indicator the Wide and Monaural settings in reachBuilt-In Microphone Directionality Normal Appropriate for balanced sound under most normal Audio EqualizerTo adjust the volume during playback Using HeadphonesUsing the Mini Advanced Shoe Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Using an External MicrophoneRefer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using an External Video LightUsing a Zoom Remote Controller When using the optional SM-V1 Surround MicrophoneRefer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Functions Available with the Zoom Remote ControllerSelecting the Playback Starting Point Onscreen Displays and Data Code To change the interval between framesAbout the Data Code Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a MovieTo select the photo capture settings Capturing PhotosTo capture the photos Dividing Scenes Page Photos Viewing Photos110 Š Photos To return to the index screen from single photo view Photo Jump FunctionDeleting Photos Deleting a Single PhotoDeleting Photos from the Index Screen Slideshow To select individual photosOptions To change the slideshow’s transition effects During the photo slideshowExternal Connections Š External ConnectionsTerminals on the Camcorder 1 USB TerminalAbout the HDMITM connection Connection DiagramsYellow External Connections ŠRed Blue CTC-100 Component Cable optionalGreen supplied118 Š External Connections Connection cPlayback on a TV Screen To select individual scenes Saving and Sharing Your RecordingsCopying Recordings to a Memory Card Copying Scenes from the Date Index ScreenCopying Scenes from a Story by Rating Copying a Single PhotoOptions 122 Š External Connections Copying Photos from the Index ScreenTo select individual photos OptionsSaving Movies Windows only Saving Recordings on a ComputerInstallation InstallationConnecting the Camcorder to a Computer Saving Photos Windows/Mac OSrRefer to Starting CameraWindow rRefer to Installing Photo ApplicationWhen the camcorder is connected to a computer First-time connection to a computer running Windows126 Š External Connections In Standard Definition ConnectingCopying Recordings to an External Video Recorder In High DefinitionRecording Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web SitesConnecting InstallationPage 130 Š External Connections To select individual scenes stepTo select the bit rate step To automatically divide scenes stepConnecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos When converting scenes from a story Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from a Story by RatingConverting Only Part of a Scene or Story Using an Eye-Fi Card Uploading your Videos Wirelessly134 Š External Connections About power savingFUNC. Panel - Recording Modes Additional InformationAppendix Menu Options Lists FUNC. Panel136 Š Additional Information Setting options/FunctionEdit Panel - Mode Control ButtonDate Index Screen Edit Panel - Mode Setup Menus7Camera Setup Setting optionsBlack Screen Setting optionsMenu item Tele-converterDigital Zoom Determines the Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings 8Recording & Connections Setup y/ zPlayback SetupPhoto Capture from Setting optionsMenu item Additional Information ŠMemory Info Displays a screen where you can verify how much of the y CINEMA 1 2 6System SetupSetting options Menu item146 Š Additional Information LCD Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screenSetting options Menu itemPage 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 Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies using Story Creator150 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š Recording MoviesPlaying Movies during playback Viewing Photos152 Š Additional Information the remaining charge as a 9 Remaining battery time7 Memory operation 100%Playback TroubleshootingCHECK THIS FIRST Power supply Power sourceA noise can be heard from the compact power adapter RecordingAdditional Information Š 156 Š Additional Information PlaybackAdditional Information Š Indicators and Onscreen DisplaysMemory Card and Accessories Picture and Sound158 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š Connections with External Devices160 Š Additional Information List of Messages in alphabetical orderAdditional Information Š Built-in memory is full162 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š 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 card164 Š Additional Information Number of stories already at maximum Additional Information Š166 Š Additional Information Camcorder Handling PrecautionsBattery Pack Long-term storageDANGER Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 C Remaining battery timeRegarding the use of non-Canon battery packs Memory CardBuilt-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Disposal Lithium Button BatteryCamcorder Body Maintenance/OthersCleaning CondensationPlayback on a TV Screen Using the Camcorder AbroadWhen condensation is detected Power SourcesAccessories Availability differs from area to area Optional Accessories 4 Battery Packs5 CG-800E Battery Charger Using the built-in memory Charging, Recording and Playback Times176 Š Additional Information 7 TL-H43 Tele-converter Using a memory cardAd DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone 8 WD-H43 Wide-converter9 FS-H43U II Filter Set sA SM-V1 Surround MicrophonefS SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case hA RA-V1 Remote Control AdaptergA VFL-2 Video Flash Light dS WP-V3 Waterproof Case180 Š Additional Information SpecificationsLEGRIA HF M46 / LEGRIA HF M406 SystemPower/Others TerminalsAdditional Information Š CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-808 Battery Pack182 Š Additional Information About the image files for the Image Mix function About the music filesIndex USB terminal . . . . . . . 115, 118 Quick StartRating scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 video recorders . . . . . . . . 127 Selecting the memory186 Š Additional Information Canon Latin America, Inc Canon Europa N.V