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NOTES

•About the Power Save mode: To save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off if left without any

operations for 5 minutes ( 49). To

restore the power, turn the switch toward MODE and release it, or turn the

switch to and back to ON again.

•When recording in very loud places (such as fireworks shows or concerts), sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels. This is not a malfunction.

Using the Viewfinder

When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, change the brightness of the

LCD screen ( 30) or use the viewfinder instead. To use the viewfinder, keep the LCD panel closed*. Then, hold both sides of the viewfinder firmly and pull it straight out until it clicks.

Adjust the viewfinder as necessary with the dioptric adjustment lever. You can also change the brightness of the

screen ( 30). Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack.

*The LCD screen and the viewfinder can be used simultaneously when the LCD panel is turned 180 degrees to

face the subject ( 29).

About the Mode Switch and Recording Programs

Set the mode switch to AUTO to let the camcorder adjust all the settings for you, allowing you to just point the camcorder and start shooting.

Set the mode switch to P to select one of the recording programs.

The Special Scene recording programs ( 52) offer a convenient way to select the optimal settings to match special recording conditions. Conversely,

with flexible recording programs ( 54) you can set the shutter speed or the aperture you want, or enjoy the flexibility to change other settings.

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Contents

Page Important Usage Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Fig Enjoying High-DefinitionVideo with your Camcorder Corel Application Disc Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive Page „Introduction 13Getting to Know the Camcorder „Preparations 21Getting Started 24Basic Operation of the Camcorder „Video 32 Recording 37Playback and Video Backup 42Menu Options Lists 51 Additional Functions „Video (cont.) 63Managing Scenes and the Hard Disk „Photos 65Recording 67 Playback „External Connections 83Connecting to a TV or VCR 87Connecting to a Computer „Additional Information 91Trouble About this Manual Conventions Used in this Manual Supplied Accessories Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only www.registercanon.com Protect your product Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front view Back view LCD panel Top view Wireless Controller WL-D86 Screen Displays Recording Movies Recording Still Images Viewing Still Images Recording reminder 24F progressive frame rate Hard disk operation Remaining recording time Number of still images available on the card Preparations Charging the Battery Pack 1Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder 2Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the compact power adapter TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK Slide IMPORTANT Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories Power Switch Operating Modes Navigation Buttons and Control Dial Function Guide Using the Menus Setting the Date and Time Changing the Language Changing the Time Zone Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Page Video Shooting Video AUTO Selecting the Recording Mode Zooming Quick Start Function Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded Playing Back the Video Adjusting the Volume: Speaker and Headphones 2Press or to adjust the volume Using Headphones TO ADJUST THE VOLUME OF THE HEADPHONES 3Press or to select [SYSTEM [AV/PHONES] and press 5Press to select [ PHONES] Backing Up Videos Searching Scenes by Date Deleting Scenes On-ScreenDisplays (Data Code) FUNC. Menu AUTO] [IMAGE EFFECT OFF] [D.EFFECT OFF], [ FADE-T] [D.EFFECT OFF] SINGLE] Setup Menus OFF] VARIABLE] [INSTANT AF], [ NORMAL AF] Select how fast the autofocus will operate [60i NORMAL], [PF24] ON:AiAF] 2 sec] HDD OPERATIONS STILL IMG OPER DISPLAY SETUP DATE & TIME] [ENGLISH] SYSTEM SETUP [ HIGH VOLUME] 10 min] FINE] AV] WIDE TV] [480i], [ 1080i] Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings Special Scene Recording Programs [ PORTRAIT] [ SPORTS] [NIGHT] [SNOW] [BEACH] Flexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED OR APERTURE VALUE 1If the function guide appears on the screen, press to hide it 2Press or to adjust the shutter speed or aperture value to the desired value Mini Video Light VL-3 Self Timer Manual Focus Adjustment 4Keep or pressed down to adjust the focus as necessary 5Press Infinity Focus 2Keep pressed down for more than 2 seconds Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure Adjustment White Balance Image Effects Digital Effects Using an External Microphone Other microphones Creating a Playlist Moving Scenes in the Playlist Initializing the Hard Disk Photos Taking Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality Viewing Photos TO RUN THROUGH THE STILL IMAGES Press or and hold it down to run quickly through the still images TO SKIP 10 OR 100 STILL IMAGES 2 Press to select 3Press or to select [JUMP Magnifying Photos during Playback Erasing Photos Flash VFL-1 Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing (Drive Mode) [ SINGLE] Automatic Focus Priority Light Metering Mode Histogram and Other Screen Displays Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies Capturing a Still Image from the Playback Scene Protecting Photos Initializing the Memory Card Printing Photos - Direct Print Selecting the Print Settings Printing after Changing the Print Settings Trimming Settings Print Orders 3Press or to set the number of Printing the Still Images Marked with Print Orders 1Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable 2Press FUNC., press or to 3Press or to select External Connections Connection Diagrams Playback on a TV Screen Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder PC Connection Diagram Transferring Photos - Direct Transfer 4Set the auto-launchsetting Transferring Images AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONS Press or to select a transfer MANUAL TRANSFER OPTIONS 1Press or to select a transfer 2Press or to select the image you want to transfer and press Transfer Orders Additional Information Page Page Page List of Messages Page Direct Print Related Messages Page Camcorder Battery Pack Memory Card Lithium Button Battery Built-inRechargeable Lithium Battery Storage Cleaning Disposal Condensation Using the Camcorder Abroad Page System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) System Diagram Optional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Battery Packs CB-2LWBattery Charger Charging Times TL-H43 Tele-converter WD-H43 Wide-converter FS-43UII Filter Set HTC-100HDMI Cable VFL-1Video Flash Light VL-3Video Light DM-50Directional Stereo Microphone Page Product Codes HG10 CA-570Compact Power Adapter BP-2L13Battery Pack Index Page Trademark Acknowledgements U.S.A CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY