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NOTES

•The LCD backlight does not affect the brightness of the recordings.

•Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the bat- tery pack.

•You can further adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the

68[LCD Brightness] setting, or dim it with the 68[LCD Screen Dimmer] setting to use in places where the light from the LCD screen can be a nuisance.

•For details about how to take care of the touch screen, refer to Handling Precautions (0167), Cleaning (0172).

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Contents

HD Camcorder Important Usage Instructions EEA Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein European Union and EEA only Decoration Story Creator060 Video Snapshot Relay Recording f94 Smart AutoFace Detection Image Stabilization Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Use an Eye-Fi card To wirelessly uploadTo an Hdtv Save or upload to the WebPage Table of contents Table of contents Š „ Auto Mode 128 10 Š Table of contents „ Additional Information 12 Š Introduction About this Manual Introduction Š Operating mode indicated IndicatesBrackets are used to refer to 14 Š Introduction Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs Introduction Š 16 Š Introduction Names of Parts Top view Dq Battery Release switch Wireless Controller WL-D8918 Š Introduction Da Tripod socket Getting Started Charging the Battery PackPreparations Š DC in terminal ON/OFF CHG charge indicator Battery Release switch To remove the battery pack20 Š Preparations Wireless Controller Preparing the AccessoriesTo use the wireless controller To remove the grip belt Grip Belt and Straps22 Š Preparations To attach an optional shoulder strap To attach an optional wrist strap Rotating the LCD Panel Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenLCD Backlight 24 Š Preparations Preparations Š Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen26 Š Preparations Recording Operating ModesPlayback FUNC. Panel Using the MenusEdit Panel 28 Š Preparations Setup Menus Setting the Date and Time First Time Settings30 Š Preparations Changing the Language Only when performing the procedure in a recording modeChanging the Time Zone 32 Š Preparations Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder Using a Memory CardSdxc Memory Cards Capacity Compatible operating systems for Sdxc memory cards Eye-Fi CardsCompatibility Mac OS Not compatible To remove the memory card Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 36 Š Preparations Selecting the Memory for the Recordings Relay Recording 38 Š Preparations Initializing the Memory Preparations Š 40 Š Auto Mode Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Auto ModeBasic Recording Auto Mode Š When you have finished recordingTo record video To take photos 42 Š Auto Mode About Auto modeRating Scenes About the Smart Auto function Smart Auto icons 44 Š Auto Mode Case, we recommend recording in mode Zooming Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless Controller 46 Š Auto Mode Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom ControlsQuick Start Function About standby mode and auto power off Playing Back Video Basic Playback48 Š Video Video Š During playback Adjusting the volume50 Š Video During playback pause 3D Flip View Index Selection Screen Selecting the Content to Play Back52 Š Video Options Deleting a Single Scene Deleting Scenes and StoriesDeleting 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 Deleting Stories Deleting Scenes from a Story by Rating56 Š Video Video Š Video Stories and Cinema Style Using Story Creator to Create Compelling StoriesCreating a New Story Recording a Scene within a Story Recording Additional Scenes within an Existing Story To exit Story Creator modeTo select a different story scene category Options Default value Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look FiltersTo select the effect level of the cinema-look filter 60 Š Video Video Snapshot Camcorder records for a few seconds the blue frame Decoration Adding a Personal Touch62 Š Video Decorating Scenes while Recording To use Pens and Stamps Not available in modeTo load a previously saved canvas To use Animated Stamps To use Captions Decorating Scenes during PlaybackTo use image mix 66 Š Video Playing Back Stories from the Gallery Video Š Rating Scenes from the List of Scenes Rating ScenesRating Scenes During Playback 68 Š Video Playback with Background Music To delete a music track To adjust the background music balance during playback70 Š Video Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories 72 Š Video Selecting a Story’s Thumbnail Image Changing a Story’s Title 74 Š Video Advanced Functions Recording in yManual Mode Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode76 Š Video Memory ↓ GB Memory card Recording mode →SP Built-in memory Special Scene Recording Programs Selecting the Frame Rate78 Š Video Recorded as Video Š 80 Š Video Dynamic Compensates for a higher degree of camcorder Advanced Image Stabilization Pre-Recording Powered is82 Š Video Face detection is always activated in mode 84 Š Video To select the main subjectMain subject Touch & Track To fade in/out Faders86 Š Video You can preview the transition effect on the screen Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture 88 Š Video Shutter Speed and Aperture Value GuidelinesFor landscapes and architectural shots.W Manual Exposure Adjustment Automatic Gain Control AGC Limit Manual Focus AdjustmentThrough wet windows 90 Š Video Points to Check 92 Š Video Tele MacroTouch again to turn off the tele macro function To set the custom white balance White Balance 94 Š Video Image Effects Seconds when using the wireless controller Self Timer Audio Recording Level Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level96 Š Video Wide and Monaural settings in reach To display the audio level indicatorBuilt-In Microphone Directionality Normal Appropriate for balanced sound under most normal Audio Equalizer98 Š Video To adjust the volume during playback Using HeadphonesYou can also drag your finger along the Headphones bar When a compatible accessory is attached to the mini Using the Mini Advanced Shoe100 Š Video Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Using an External Microphone Using a Zoom Remote Controller Using an External Video LightWhen using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone 102 Š Video Functions Available with the Zoom Remote Controller 104 Š Video Selecting the Playback Starting Point To change the interval between frames Onscreen Displays and Data CodeAbout the Data Code Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie106 Š Video Capturing Photos To select the photo capture settingsTo capture the photos 108 Š Video Dividing Scenes Video Š 110 Š Photos Viewing Photos To return to the index screen from single photo view Photo Jump FunctionPhotos Š Deleting a Single Photo Deleting PhotosDeleting Photos from the Index Screen 112 Š Photos To select individual photos Slideshow To change the slideshow’s transition effects During the photo slideshow114 Š Photos USB Terminal Terminals on the CamcorderExternal Connections Š About the Hdmitm connection Connection DiagramsConnection a Type Digital Quality High definition Output only Connection C Connection BRed Blue CTC-100 Component Cable OptionalGreen Red Supplied 118 Š External Connections Connection DCommercially available Playback on a TV Screen Copying Recordings to a Memory Card Saving and Sharing Your RecordingsCopying Scenes from the Date Index Screen 120 Š External Connections Copying a Single Photo Copying Scenes from a Story by Rating 122 Š External Connections Copying Photos from the Index Screen Saving Movies Windows only Saving Recordings on a Computer Installation Installation Connecting the Camcorder to a ComputerSaving Photos Windows/Mac OS 124 Š External Connections First-time connection to a computer running Windows When the camcorder is connected to a computer 126 Š External Connections Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder ConnectingHigh Definition Standard Definition 128 Š External Connections Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites External Connections Š To select the bit rate step To select individual scenes stepTo automatically divide scenes step 130 Š External Connections Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos Converting Only Part of a Scene or Story When converting scenes from a story132 Š External Connections Using an Eye-Fi Card Uploading your Videos Wirelessly This menu option will appear only when using an Eye-Fi card About power saving134 Š External Connections FUNC. Panel Appendix Menu Options ListsFUNC. Panel Recording Modes Additional Information Š 136 Š Additional Information Edit Panel Mode 7Camera Setup Setup Menus138 Š Additional Information Auto Backlight AOn, BOff Correction BOff Fader Setting1White Screen BOff, eLevel White FLevel Gray, gGrid White HGrid Gray 140 Š Additional Information Digital Zoom Determines Additional Information Š 8Recording & Connections Setup ZPlayback SetupTransition TV Type FNormal TV, GWide TV Or off Single Photo AReset, bContinuousColor AOn F, B Off 144 Š Additional Information 6System Setup 146 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š 148 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š 150 Š Additional Information Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies 152 Š Additional Information Playing Movies during playback EFrame advance, FFrame reverse Memory operation Power supply TroubleshootingPower source Playback Pressing gwill not start recording Cannot capture a video snapshot scene from a movie 156 Š Additional Information Indicators and Onscreen Displays Picture and Sound Memory Card and Accessories158 Š Additional Information Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels Video noise appears on the TV screen Connections with External Devices List of Messages in alphabetical order Accessing the memory card. Do not remove the memory card160 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š 162 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š May not be possible to record movies on this memory card 164 Š Additional Information Some scenes could not be converted Number of stories already at maximumSome scenes could not be deleted Unable to recognize the data 166 Š Additional Information Camcorder Handling Precautions Long-term storage Battery Pack168 Š Additional Information Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packs Remaining battery timeMemory Card Lock switch Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery170 Š Additional Information Disposal Lithium Button Battery Cleaning Maintenance/OthersCondensation When condensation is detected Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources Playback on a TV Screen 174 Š Additional Information Accessories Availability differs from area to areaComputer Card Reader/writer Scart Adapter Battery Packs Optional AccessoriesCG-800E Battery Charger Charging, Recording and Playback Times Using the built-in memory176 Š Additional Information TL-H43 Tele-converter Using a memory card FS-H43U II Filter Set WD-H43 Wide-converterSA SM-V1 Surround Microphone Ad DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone GA VFL-2 Video Flash Light HA RA-V1 Remote Control AdapterDS WP-V3 Waterproof Case FS SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case System Specifications180 Š Additional Information Terminals Power/Others BP-808 Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power Adapter182 Š Additional Information About the image files for the Image Mix function About the music files 184 Š Additional Information Index Quick Start Rating scenes Microphone directionality Mini advanced shoe Mode switchUSB terminal , 118 Recording program Photo numbers Playback Movies , 66 Photos 186 Š Additional Information Canon Europa N.V