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Canon The [Index Selection] Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back, In any index screen:

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The [Index Selection] Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back

From the [GIndex Selection] screen you can select the content you want to play back (original scenes by date or by story, or photos, for example). */)/(You can also select the memory from which you want to play back your recordings.

Operating modes:

In any index screen:

Touch [G].

During single photo view, touch the screen once to display the controls

then touch [f] to open the [ Photos] index screen.

!*/)/(Touch the tab of the desired mem- ory: built-in memory or memory card.

"Touch a control button to select the content you want to play back.

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HD Camcorder Important Usage Instructions European Union (and EEA) only the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or your national laws implementing those Directives (EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) REGIONS OF USE REGIONS Statement on EC directive Trademark Acknowledgements Story Creator (A67) Smart AUTO (A45) 45) Video Snapshot Face Detection (A72) Enjoying Your Recordings on Other Devices Use an Eye-Ficard (A146) to the Web Upload MP4 movies to your computer (A131) Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder's Wi-FiFunctions „Introduction 15Getting to Know the Camcorder „Preparations 19Getting Started 25Basic Operation of the Camcorder „AUTO Mode Basic Recording „Video 53Basic Playback 67 Video Stories and Cinema Style „Photos „External Connections 121Terminals on the Camcorder 125Playback on a TV Screen 126Saving and Sharing Your Recordings „*/)/(Wi-FiFunctions „Additional Information 166Appendix: Menu Options Lists 181 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 186 Trouble About this Manual 14 Š Introduction Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following CD-ROMsand software are supplied with the camcorder: •PIXELA CD-ROM •Canon LEGRIA CD-ROM.Contains the following components Instruction Manual - The ImageBrowser EX - This Names of Parts Top view LCD panel Bottom view 18 Š Introduction Preparations Getting Started To remove the battery pack Page Using the Grip Belt To remove the grip belt Rotating the LCD Panel For details about how to take care of the touch screen, refer to Handling Precautions Cleaning You can adjust the screen's brightness using the 24 Š Preparations Basic Operation of the Camcorder HOME Menu [Main Functions] Panel [Edit] Panel [Other Settings] Menus Recording Recording Control standard button audience with fantastic picture quality Movies are recorded in AVCHD using Story Creator your movies will look amazing when played back on an HDTV Playback First Time Settings Changing the Language Changing the Time Zone Using a Memory Card SDXC Memory Cards Eye-FiCards Inserting and Removing a Memory Card To remove the memory card */)/(Selecting the Memory (Built-inMemory/ Memory Card) for the Recordings POINTS TO CHECK Be sure you understand the information provided in Eye-Fi Cards */)/(Relay Recording 2 Press 3 Activate the relay recording [Other Settings] >r>[Rec Media for Movies] > [&] >[Relay Recording] >[%]* >[X] •Any of the following actions will deactivate the relay recording function: Initializing the Memory 1Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter 3 Initialize the memory [Other Settings] >q>[Initialize *] [Initialize] >[Complete Initialization]1 >[Yes]2 >[OK] •Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings. Lost origi About the music files At the time of purchase AUTO Mode Basic Recording To record video To take photos Touch [PHOTO] •You can record photos simultaneously while recording a movie When you have finished recording 1Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off Smart AUTO icons Intelligent IS Shooting method Icon Ä(Dynamic IS) Zooming in (zooming toward S) Skies icons may appear and the colors may not look natural. In such case, we recommend recording in mode (A89) 48 Š AUTO Mode Using the Zoom Lever Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls Selecting the Zoom Type Quick Start 1 second*, allowing you to record the subject right away 1With the camcorder on and in a recording mode, close the LCD panel 2When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel •The camcorder will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed •About standby mode and auto power off: Video Basic Playback 3Look for the scene you want to play back !Open the index selection screen. "Memory being read #Recording date $Division line between recording dates %Drag your finger left/right for the next/previous index page During playback: !Jump to the beginning of the scene. Double-tapto jump to the previous scene "Jump to the beginning of the next scene #Pause the playback $Fast playback** backward/forward Adjusting the volume for MP4 movies During playback pause: 3D Flip View The [Index Selection] Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back [yMovies] Scenes recorded in AVCHD organized by recording date [êGallery] Scenes recorded in AVCHD organized by story (A78) [Movies] Scenes recorded in MP4 [Photos] Photos’ index screen [zSD Movies] Deleting a Single Scene Movies] or Movies] Index Screen Deleting a Single Scene from a Story Deleting Scenes from a Story by Rating Deleting Stories Selecting the Playback Starting Point 6minutes. Operating modes: 1Open the [Movies] index screen 2 Open the scene’s [Timeline] screen [I] >Desired scene To change the interval between frames Onscreen Displays and Data Code Video Stories and Cinema Style Creating a New Story Recording a Scene within a Story Recording Additional Scenes within an Existing Story Cinema Mode and Cinema-LookFilters 2 Set the camera mode to [Camera Mode] >[] >[OK] 3 Select the desired cinema-lookfilter [FILTER 1] >Desired cinema-lookfilter >[OK] [1: Cinema Standard] [2: Vivid] [3: Cool] [4: Nostalgic] [5: Sepia] • A blue border appears on the screen • Press Vagain to return to normal video recording mode 2 Press Y Decorating Scenes while Recording !Canvas - The area where you will draw and see your decorations in action "Toolbar $[×Animated Stamps] Select animated stamps to add to your decoration frozen image 74 Š Video To use [Pens and Stamps] 1Touch [Ó] The [Pens and Stamps] screen will appear 2 Select the desired pen or stamp from [Tools] 3Select white or black from [Colors] To use [Captions] To use image mix Decorating Scenes during Playback Playing Back Stories from the Gallery 3 Select the rating of the scenes you want to play back [Story Details] >[Select by Rating] >Desired rating > [K] >[K] 4Touch the story’s thumbnail to start the playback •Playback controls are the same as when playing back scenes from the [Movies] or [Movies] index screen (A55) Rating Scenes Immediately After Recording Rating Scenes from the List of Scenes Rating Scenes During Playback Playback with Background Music 2 Open the gallery or [Movies] index screen [G] Gallery] or Movies] To adjust the background music balance during playback To delete a music track Page Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories 4Select the destination Drag your finger right/left to select the desired story and touch its thumbnail. Then, drag your finger up/down to select the desired 5 Copy or move the scene Selecting a Story’s Thumbnail Image Changing a Story’s Title Switch between letters and numbers/special characters #Delete the character to the cursor’s left (backspace) •We recommend using the supplied stylus pen to enter characters Advanced Functions Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) Movies recorded in MXP mode cannot be saved on AVCHD discs. Use an external 92 Š Video Approximate recording times Recording mode → Memory ↓ 4 GB Memory card 8 GB Memory card Selecting the Frame Rate ies, the frame rate will be [25P]. Operating modes: 2 Select the frame rate [Other Settings] >r>[Frame Rate] > Desired frame rate >[X] [µ50i (Standard)] [FUNC.] >[Rec. Programs] >[úSCN: Portait]* > Desired recording program >[X] [úSCN: Portrait] [ûSCN: Sports] To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf [üSCN: Night Scene] To record nightscapes with lower noise To record nightscapes with lower noise SCN: Low Light] SCN: Spotlight] SCN: Fireworks] Advanced Image Stabilization Dynamic] Standard] [jOff] Powered IS Pre-Recording •Any of the following actions will deactivate the pre-recordingfunction -Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 5 minutes -Changing the operating mode -Pressing -Opening the decoration screen To select the main subject The camcorder may mistakenly detect the faces of -Faces turned to the side, at a diagonal or partially hidden Touch & Track Faders To fade in/out Manual Exposure Adjustment Page Manual Focus Adjustment Tele Macro [FUNC.] >[ZOOM] >[W]* (tele macro) >[X] •The camcorder will automatically adjust the zoom to the telephoto end •Any of the following actions will deactivate the tele macro function -Pressing T -Setting the camcorder to mode -Zooming out toward T(wide angle) -Changing the recording program to [ŠSCN: Fireworks] [ÃAutomatic] [¼Daylight] Tungsten] [ÅCustom WB] Self Timer Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level To display the audio level indicator [FUNC.] >[äMic. Level] >[m] (automatic) > [Audio Level Indicator] >[X] Using Headphones 2 Change the function of the terminal to headphones output [Other Settings] >q>[AV/Headphones] > [ÓHeadphones] >[K] To adjust the volume during playback Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene Capturing Photos Dividing Scenes •The following scenes cannot be divided: Photos Photo Jump Function Deleting a Single Photo Deleting Photos from the Index Screen Slideshow During the photo slideshow To change the slideshow’s transition effects External Connections Terminals on the Camcorder Connection Diagrams Connection Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only About the HDMITM connection While the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using connection Page -To save your recordings on a computer -To save a memory onto an external hard drive Sound from the Playback on a TV Screen 1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV 2Connect the camcorder to the TV Connection Diagrams 3Turn on the connected TV Saving and Sharing Your Recordings Copying Scenes from the [Movies] or [Movies] Index Screen Copying Scenes from a Story by Rating Copying a Single Photo Copying Photos from the Index Screen -If the memory card slot cover is open -If the LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent writing -If the file numbering is at maximum (A175) -If there is no memory card in the memory card slot Saving Recordings on a Computer Saving AVCHD Movies (Windows only) Saving MP4 Movies and Photos (Windows/Mac OS) To check that the software was installed correctly First-timeconnection to a computer running Windows Connecting the Camcorder to a omputer •When the camcorder is connected to a computer: -Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card -Do not disconnect the USB cable -Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer If you connect the camcorder to the computer while it is set to Saving a Memory onto an External Hard Drive Before disconnecting the external hard drive [Safely Remove Hard Drive] >[Yes] Initialize the external hard drive You cannot select both the •You cannot use the following types of external hard drives To delete a memory save folder Initializing the External Hard Drive In High Definition In Standard Definition */)/(Uploading AVCHD Movies to the Web Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from the [Movies] Index Screen To select individual scenes (step 4) To select the bit rate (step 5) To automatically divide scenes (step 5) Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from a Story by Rating Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos Uploading your Videos Using an Eye-FiCard Using an Eye-FiCard Do not use •About power saving when using an Eye-Ficard: •While using an Eye-FiCard, the ACCESS indicator may flash from time to time Wireless communication via the Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Recordings Wi-FiFunctions About the camcorder's Wi-Fistandard While using 148Š Wi-FiFunctions Connecting to a Wi-FiNetwork Wi-Fi Protected Setup Manual Setup General requirements Wi-FiProtected Setup (WPS) Manual Setup The camcorder will automatically detect available nearby 3Touch [Í] or [Î] to select the desired access point and then touch [OK] To manually enter a wireless access point 152Š Wi-FiFunctions To manually enter a wireless access point (step 3) Enter the details of the wireless access point When using Transferring Files to a Computer or FTP Server If you have not done so already, complete the For computers running Windows S: •A computer correctly connected to the same network as the camcorder with the supplied software Network Utility correctly installed, config File Transfer Destination Setup for Windows Computers File Transfer Destination Setup for FTP Servers Transferring Recordings •Do not open the memory card slot cover during wireless transfer -Do not change the camera mode Uploading Recordings to YouTube and Facebook 2 Select the service you wish to upload to [Edit] >[Network Utility] >Desired service >Touch the desired recording Once connected, or if only one connection point has been set up, the Uploading Videos Using an iOS Device Setting Up a Wi-FiConnection (Ad hoc Mode) Uploading Videos •The procedure above may differ depending on the version of iOS you are using Wireless Playback on a DLNA-CompatibleDevice 1 Set the camcorder to playback mode and then press 162Š Wi-FiFunctions If playback is not smooth Page Glossary Additional Information Appendix: Menu Options Lists [Zoom Type] Optical] Advanced] Digital], ) Digital] [Edit] Panel Mode [zSD Index memory: [Delete] or [ ] [Delete Story] [Edit Title] [Copy] [Move] [Other Settings] Menus When the camcorder is in mode, you will not be able to access the pmenu pCamera Setup Menu item Setting options •Minimum shutter speed used: 1/25; 1/12 when the frame rate is set to [¸PF25] or [25P] if you set the camcorder to mode •If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [jOff] [Onscreen Markers]: Playback Setup [Data Code]: [TV Type]: rRecording & Connections Setup Info]3 [Rate Scenes (Recording)]: Displays a screen where you can verify how much of the built-in indicates photos) [File Numbering]: •We recommend using the [nContinuous] setting qSystem Setup Page [Reset All] [No], [Yes] [Eye-Fi [kAutomatic], [jOff] Communication]4 [Custom Control Button]: [Autostart Decoration]: [Power Saving Mode]: Controls the camcorder’s automatic power off set- tings ing time (, mode) or playback time (, mode) [Control for HDMI]: •The remote control of the TV can only be used to play back movies or photos (or mode only). If the camcorder is connected to the •We recommend not connecting more than 3 HDMI-CECcompatible devices at a time [HDMI Status]: [Distance Units]: Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies 182 Š Additional Information Playing Movies (during playback) Viewing Photos 184 Š Additional Information 7 Memory operation ÓFrame advance, ÔFrame reverse • The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage of the full charge of the battery pack 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% Troubleshooting Page 188 Š Additional Information Indicators and Onscreen Displays Picture and Sound 190 Š Additional Information Memory Card and Accessories Connections with External Devices 192 Š Additional Information */)/(Wi-FiFunctions List of Messages (in alphabetical order) */)/(Refer to 200) for external hard drive related messages. Refer to for Page 196 Š Additional Information Page 198 Š Additional Information Page */)/(List of Messages for Connecting to an External Hard Drive */)/(List of Messages for Wi-FiFunctions 200 Š Additional Information Page 202 Š Additional Information Page Handling Precautions Camcorder Long-termstorage Battery Pack Remaining battery time for optional battery packs Memory Card Built-inRechargeable Lithium Battery Disposal Maintenance/Others Cleaning Condensation To avoid condensation When condensation is detected Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources Playback on a TV Screen Accessories Optional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended 4 Battery Packs 5 CG-700Battery harger Use the battery charger to charge the battery packs Charging, Recording and Playback Times Battery pack→ BP-709 BP-718 BP-727 Page 8UA-100USB Adapter aA SC-2000Soft Carrying Case Specifications Terminals 216 Š Additional Information CA-110ECompact Power Adapter BP-709Battery Pack About the music files Audio encoding: Linear PCM Audio sampling: 48 kHz, 16 bits, 2 channels Minimum length: 1 second File type: WAV Index . . . . . .29 Quick Start Rating scenes 220 Š Additional Information Reviewing recordings Zoom speed