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[GSports] To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf.

[qNight Scene] To record nightscapes with lower noise.

[ISnow] To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed.

[JBeach] To record on a sunny beach without the subject being underexposed.

[KSunset] To record sunsets in vibrant colors.

[pLow Light] To record in low-light situations.

[LSpotlight] To record spotlit scenes.

[MFireworks] To record fireworks.

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HD Camcorder Important Usage Instructions EEA Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein European Union and EEA only Decoration Story Creator060 Image Stabilization Smart AutoVideo Snapshot Relay Recording f94 Face Detection Save or upload to the Web Use an Eye-Fi card To wirelessly uploadEnjoying your Recordings on Other Devices To an HdtvPage 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 Da Tripod socket Wireless Controller WL-D89Dq Battery Release switch 18 Š Introduction DC in terminal Charging the Battery PackGetting Started Preparations Š 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 24 Š Preparations Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel LCD Backlight Preparations Š Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen26 Š Preparations Recording Operating ModesPlayback 28 Š Preparations Using the MenusFUNC. Panel Edit Panel 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 Capacity Using a Memory CardMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder Sdxc Memory Cards Mac OS Not compatible Eye-Fi CardsCompatible operating systems for Sdxc memory cards Compatibility 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 To take photos When you have finished recordingAuto Mode Š To record video About the Smart Auto function About Auto mode42 Š Auto Mode Rating Scenes 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 Two playback modes the date index screen vs. the gallery Deleting Scenes and StoriesDeleting a Single Scene Deleting Scenes from the Date Index Screen To select individual scenes Deleting a Single Scene from a Story Deleting Stories Deleting Scenes from a Story by Rating56 Š Video Video Š Recording a Scene within a Story Using Story Creator to Create Compelling StoriesVideo Stories and Cinema Style Creating a New Story Recording Additional Scenes within an Existing Story To exit Story Creator modeTo select a different story scene category 60 Š Video Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look FiltersOptions Default value To select the effect level of the cinema-look filter Video Snapshot Camcorder records for a few seconds the blue frame Decoration Adding a Personal Touch62 Š Video Decorating Scenes while Recording To use Animated Stamps Not available in modeTo use Pens and Stamps To load a previously saved canvas To use Captions Decorating Scenes during PlaybackTo use image mix 66 Š Video Playing Back Stories from the Gallery Video Š 68 Š Video Rating ScenesRating Scenes from the List of Scenes Rating Scenes During Playback 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 Built-in memory Recording mode →Memory ↓ GB Memory card SP Recorded as Selecting the Frame RateSpecial Scene Recording Programs 78 Š Video 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 You can preview the transition effect on the screen FadersTo fade in/out 86 Š Video Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture 88 Š Video Shutter Speed and Aperture Value GuidelinesFor landscapes and architectural shots.W Manual Exposure Adjustment 90 Š Video Manual Focus AdjustmentAutomatic Gain Control AGC Limit Through wet windows 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 102 Š Video Using an External Video LightUsing a Zoom Remote Controller When using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone 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 112 Š Photos Deleting PhotosDeleting a Single Photo Deleting Photos from the Index Screen 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 Type Digital Quality High definition Output only Connection DiagramsAbout the Hdmitm connection Connection a Red Supplied Connection BConnection C Red Blue CTC-100 Component Cable OptionalGreen 118 Š External Connections Connection DCommercially available Playback on a TV Screen 120 Š External Connections Saving and Sharing Your RecordingsCopying Recordings to a Memory Card Copying Scenes from the Date Index Screen 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 124 Š External Connections Installation Connecting the Camcorder to a ComputerInstallation Saving Photos Windows/Mac OS First-time connection to a computer running Windows When the camcorder is connected to a computer 126 Š External Connections Standard Definition ConnectingCopying Recordings to an External Video Recorder High Definition 128 Š External Connections Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites External Connections Š 130 Š External Connections To select individual scenes stepTo select the bit rate step To automatically divide scenes step 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 Additional Information Š Appendix Menu Options ListsFUNC. Panel FUNC. Panel Recording Modes 136 Š Additional Information Edit Panel Mode 7Camera Setup Setup Menus138 Š Additional Information BOff, eLevel White FLevel Gray, gGrid White HGrid Gray BOff Fader Setting1Auto Backlight AOn, BOff Correction White Screen 140 Š Additional Information Digital Zoom Determines Additional Information Š Or off ZPlayback Setup8Recording & Connections Setup Transition TV Type FNormal TV, GWide TV 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 Playback TroubleshootingPower supply Power source Pressing gwill not start recording Cannot capture a video snapshot scene from a movie 156 Š Additional Information Indicators and Onscreen Displays Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels Memory Card and AccessoriesPicture and Sound 158 Š Additional Information 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 Playback on a TV Screen Using the Camcorder AbroadWhen condensation is detected Power Sources Scart Adapter Accessories Availability differs from area to area174 Š Additional Information Computer Card Reader/writer 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 Ad DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone WD-H43 Wide-converterFS-H43U II Filter Set SA SM-V1 Surround Microphone FS SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case HA RA-V1 Remote Control AdapterGA VFL-2 Video Flash Light DS WP-V3 Waterproof 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 Recording program Photo numbers Playback Movies , 66 Photos Microphone directionality Mini advanced shoe Mode switchQuick Start Rating scenes USB terminal , 118 186 Š Additional Information Canon Europa N.V