Introduction

Recording reminder

The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording. This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short.

24F progressive frame rate

Select the 24F progressive frame rate ( 46) to give your recordings a cinematic look. You can combine this frame rate with the [ CINE MODE] recording program ( 51) to enhance the effect.

Hard disk operation

Record, Record pause,

Playback, Playback pause,

Fast playback,

Fast reverse playback,

Slow playback,

Slow reverse playback

Remaining recording time

When there is no more free space on the hard

disk, “ END” will be displayed and the recording will stop.

Number of still images available on the card

flashing in red: No card

in green: 6 or more images

in yellow: 1 to 5 images

in red: No more images can be recorded

•When viewing the still images, the display will always be in green.

•Depending on the recording conditions, the number of available still images displayed may not decrease even after a recording has been made, or may decrease by 2 still images at once.

Card access display

is displayed next to the number of images available while the camcorder is writing on the memory card.

Remaining battery charge estimate

•When is displayed in red, replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.

•When you attach an empty battery pack, the power may turn off without displaying .

•Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately.

Image number

The image number indicates the name and location of the file on the memory card. For example, the file name of image 101-0107 is “IMG_0107.JPG”, stored under the folder “DCIM\101CANON”.

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