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184  Additional Information

Charging, Recording and Playback Times

The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary

according to charging conditions and initial charge of the bat tery pack.

Recording and playback times given in the following tables are approxi-

mate and vary according to recording mode and c harging, recording or

playback conditions. The effective usage time of the battery pack may

decrease when recording in cold surroundings, w hen using the brighter

screen settings, etc.

Using the built-in memory

Battery pack→BP-808

BP-809 BP-819 BP-827

Charging conditions↓

Using the camcorder 150 min. 260 min. 385 min.

Using the CG-800E Battery Charger 105 min. 190 min. 260 min.

Battery

pack

Recording

mode

Recording (maximum)

Recording (typical)* Playback

LCD

Viewfinder

LCD

Viewfinder

LCD

BP-808

BP-809

MXP 125 min. 125 min. 80 min. 80 min. 195 min.

FXP 125 min. 130 min. 80 min. 85 min. 195 min.

XP+ 130 min. 130 min. 85 min. 85 min. 200 min.

SP 130 min. 135 min. 85 min. 85 min. 200 min.

LP 130 min. 135 min. 85 min. 85 min. 200 min.

BP-819

MXP 255 min. 260 min. 160 min. 165 min. 390 min.

FXP 255 min. 260 min. 160 min. 165 min. 390 min.

XP+ 260 min. 270 min. 165 min. 170 min. 400 min.

SP 265 min. 270 min. 170 min. 175 min. 405 min.

LP 270 min. 270 min. 170 min. 175 min. 405 min.

BP-827

MXP 385 min. 395 min. 240 min. 255 min. 595 min.

FXP 390 min. 400 min. 245 min. 255 min. 600 min.

XP+ 400 min. 410 min. 255 min. 270 min. 615 min.

SP 405 min. 415 min. 255 min. 275 min. 620 min.

LP 405 min. 415 min. 255 min. 275 min. 620 min.

Contents

Main Important Usage Instructions Page Exciting Features and New Functions Story Creator Decoration (065) Cinema-Look Filters Smart AUTO Video Snapshot Relay Recording Face Detection Image Stabilization Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Page Table of contents Introduction Preparations AUTO Mode 42 Basic Recording Video 51 Basic Playback 61 Video Stories and Cinema Style Photos External Connections 122 Terminals on the Camcorder 126 Playback on a TV Screen 127 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings Additional Information About this Manual Page Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: Page Names of Parts Left side view Front view Right side view Introduction 17 Top vie w LCD panel Page Wireless Controller WL-D89 Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack Troubleshooting 22 Preparing the Accessories Wireless Controller Grip Belt and Straps Page Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel 26 LCD Backlight Cleaning Handling Precautions Using the Viewfinder Handling Precautions Cleaning Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen Operating Modes Recording Playback 30 Using the Menus FUNC. Panel Edit Panel Setup Menus First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time Changing the Language Changing the Time Zone [FUNC.]* 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [Time Zone/DST] [FUNC.]* 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [Language a] 8 Desired language 8 [a] Page Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder SDXC Memory Cards 36 Eye-Fi Cards Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Eye-Fi Cards Selecting the Memory for the Recordings Relay Recording Initializing the Memory About the music files AUTO Mode y Basic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode Page Page Smart AUTO icons Page Zooming Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless Controller 48 Using the Touch Screens Zoom Controls [FUNC.] 8 [ZOOM] Specifications Quick Start Function Page Video Basic Playback [b] 8 [1 Date] Playing Back Video Page Page Page 3D Flip View The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back Page Deleting Scenes and Stories Deleting a Single Scene [C] 8 [Edit] 8 [Delete] 8 [Yes] 8 [OK] Deleting Scenes from the Date Index Screen 58 Deleting a Single Scene from a Story Deleting Scenes from a Story by Rating Deleting Stories [Story Details] 8 [Edit Story] 8 [Delete Story] 8 [Yes]* 8 [OK] Video Stories and Cinema Style Using Story Creator to Create Compelling Stories Creating a New Story Recording a Scene within a Story 62 Recording Additional Scenes within an Existing Story CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters [FILTER1] 8 Desired cinema-look filter*8 [OK] [5] 8 [L] (low), [M] (medium) or [H] (high) 8 [f] Video Snapshot Decoration: Adding a Personal Touch 66 Decorating Scenes while Recording [FUNC.] 8 [ Decoration] [] 8 [fSave] or [4Save] 8 [Yes] 8 [f] [] 8 [fLoad] or [4Load] 8 [Yes] 8 [f] [] 8 [ON] Decorating Scenes during Playback Playing Back Stories from the Gallery [Story Details] 8 [Play by Rating] 8 Desired rating 8 [f] 8 [f] 72 Rating Scenes Rating Scenes from the List of Scenes Rating Scenes During Playback [b] 8 [ Gallery] 8 Bring the desired story to the front 8 [Scene List] Touch the screen 8 [C] 8 [Edit] 8 [Rating] 8 Desired rating 8 [a] Playback with Background Music Using One of the Supplied Music Tracks as Background Music [d] 8 [Yes] Using an External Audio Player for Background Music [b] 8 [ Gallery] or [1 Date] [MENU] 8 y 8 [External Audio Input] 8 [A On ] About the music files Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories [b] 8 [ Gallery] 8 Bring the desired story to the front 8 [Scene List] [Set]* 8 [Yes]** 8 [OK] 8 [f] Selecting a Storys Thumbnail Image Changing a Storys Title [Story Details] 8 [Edit Story] 8 [Story Thumbnail] [Story Details] 8 [Edit Story] 8 [Edit Title] Advanced Functions Recording in y (Manual) Mode AUTO Mode Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) [FUNC.] 8 [ Review Recording] [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Recording Mode] 8 Desired recording mode 8 [a] Recording mode Approximate recording times Memory 4 GB Memory card 8 GB Memory card Selecting the Frame Rate Special Scene Recording Programs Page [ r Underwater] [ s Surface] Specifications Advanced Image Stabilization [FUNC.] 8 [Image Stabilizer] 8 Desired IS mode 8 [a] [Dynamic] [S t a n d a r d ] [ Off] Pre-Recording Face Detection [FUNC.] 8 [dPre REC] 8 [AOn] 8 [a] [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 7 8 [Face Detection & Tracking] 8 [AOno] 8 [a] Touch & Track Faders [FUNC.] 8 [O Faders] 8 Desired fader* 8 [a] Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperturse [A Programmed AE]The camcorder automatically adjusts the [B Shutter-Pri. AE] Set the shutter speed value. The camcorder [C Aperture-Pri. AE] Set the aperture value. The camcorder auto- Page Manual Exposure Adjustment [FUNC.] 8 [eExposure] Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit Manual Focus Adjustment [FUNC.] 8 [P AGC Limit] 8 [yManual]* 8 [y] or [A]** to set the AGC limit 8 [a] [FUNC.] 8 [XFocus] Tele M acr o [FUNC.] 8 [ZOOM] 8 [ ]* (tele macro) 8 [a] White Balance Image Effects [FUNC.] 8 [Image Effects] Self Timer [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self Timer] 8 [AOn n] 8 [a] Audio Recording Level Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level [FUNC.] 8 [c Mic. Level] 8 [yManual] Built-In Microphone Directionality [FUNC.] 8 [c Mic. Level] 8 [zAutomatic] 8 [Audio Level Indicator] 8 [a] [ Normal] [ Monaural] [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 7 8 [Built-in Mic Directionality] 8 Desired option 8 [a] Audio Equalizer Audio Mix [ Boost HF+LF Range] Using Headphones Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using an External Microphone Using the SM-V1 Surround Microphone or DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 108 Using the WM-V1 Wireless Microphone Using Commercially Available Microphones Using an External Video Light Using the Mini Advanced Shoe [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 7 8 [MIC Terminal Input] 8 [Microphone] 8 [a] Using a Zoom Remote Controller Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Selecting the Playback Starting Point [c] 8 Desired scene Onscreen Displays and Data Code [6 sec] 8 Desired interval 8 [f] Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene 114 Capturing Photos [MENU] 8 8 8 [Photo Capture from Video] 8 [A Single Photo] or [B Photo Sequence] 8 [a] Dividing Scenes [Edit] 8 [Divide] [A Divide] 8 [Yes] Page Photos Viewing Photos 118 Photo Jump Function [g] 8 Drag your finger left and right along the scroll bar 8 [f] Deleting Photos Deleting a Single Photo Deleting Photos from the Index Screen [Edit] 8 [Delete] 8 [dProceed] 8 [Yes] 120 Slideshow [Select] [All Photos] [Edit] 8 [Delete] 8 Desired option* 8 [Yes]** 8 [OK] [MENU] 8 z 8 [Slideshow Transition] 8 [Off], [Dissolve] or [Slide Image] 8 [a] External Connections Terminals on the Camcorder Open the LCD panel to access the terminals on the camcorder. Connection Diagrams Page Page Playback on a TV Screen Saving and Sharing Your Recordings Copying Recordings to a Memory Card Copying Scenes from the Date Index Screen [Edit] 8 [Copy (f97)] ( only) or [Copy (497)] 8 Desired option* 8 [Yes]** 8 [OK] 128 Copying Scenes from a Story by Rating Copying a Single Photo Copying Photos from the Index Screen 130 Saving Recordings on a Computer Saving Movies (Windows only) Saving Photos (Windows/Mac OS) Downloading Still Images to the Computer Page 134 Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder In High Definition In Standard Definition Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites 136 Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from the Date Index Screen [5] 8 [Bit Rate (Quality)] 8 Desired option 8 [f] 8 [f] [5] 8 [Auto Divide] 8 [On] 8 [f] 8 [f] 138 Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from a Story by Rating Converting Only Part of a Scene or Story [b] 8 [ Gallery] 8 Desired story [Story Details] 8 [Play by Rating] 8 Desired rating 8 [f] 140 Uploading your Videos Wirelessly Page Additional Information Appendix: Menu Options Lists FUNC. Panel FUNC. Panel - Recording Modes Page Page Edit Panel - Mode Setup Menus 7 Camera Setup Page [Digital Zoom]: [AF Mode]: [Focus Assistance]: [Auto Slow Shutter]: [Conversion Lens]: [Onscreen Markers]: [Camcorder Shake Indicator]: [Wind Screen]: [Microphone Attenuator]: [Surround Mic Directionality]: [Surround Mic Attenuator]: [Data Code]: [TV Type]: 8 Recording & Connections Setup [Memory Info]: [x.v.Color]: [Photo Numbering]: Page Page [Output Onscreen Displays]: [LCD Brightness]: [LCD Screen Dimmer]: [LCD Mirror Image]: [Notification Sounds]: [Autostart Decoration]: [Power Saving Mode]: [Battery Info]: [Control for HDMI]: [HDMI 1080p Output]: [HDMI Status]: [Distance Units]: [Demo Mode]: [Firmware]: Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies (using Story Creator) , Recording Movies 4 / 7 f 3*/5 Relay recording (039) Additional Information 159 Playing Movies (during playback) Viewing Photos 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% Troubleshooting Recording Playback Indicators and Onscreen Displays 4 / 7 Picture and Sound Memory Card and Accessories Connections with External Devices Additional Information 167 List of Messages Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Handling Precautions Camcorder 176 Long-term storage Battery Pack Long-term storage Remaining battery time Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packs Memory Card 178 Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button Battery Disposal 180 Maintenance/Others Cleaning Condensation Using the Camcorder Abroad Accessories Optional Accessories Page Page Page Page Page Specifications LEGRIA HF M41 / LEGRIA HF M40 / LEGRIA HF M400 System Recording System Video Signal Configuration Term i n a l s Power/Others CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-808 Battery Pack Page Index A B C D 194 L M N O U V W Z