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Important Usage Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Enjoying High-DefinitionVideo with Your Camcorder
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Introduction
13Getting to Know the Camcorder
Preparations
Getting Started
Basic peration of the Camcorder
Video
35Basic Recording
Basic Playback
Advanced Functions
58Managing Scenes and the Memory
Photos
61Basic Recording
63Basic Playback
Additional Functions
72Printing Photos
Additional Information
90Appendix: Menu Options Lists
99Trouble
111Do’s and Don’ts
116General Information
About this Manual
Conventions Used in this Manual
DVSD
DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk
Supplied Accessories
Components Guide
Left side view
Right side view
Front view
Back view
LCD panel
Top view
Bottom view
Wireless Controller WL-D88
Screen Displays
Recording Movies
Recording Still Images
Viewing Still Images
24F progressive frame rate
Memory operation
Remaining recording time
,Remaining battery time
Number of still images available
Preparations
Charging the Battery Pack
TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK
Slide
in the
direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down
2Slide the battery pack down and then pull it out
Accessories
Accessories
Fasten the grip belt
1Lift the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad
Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen
LCD Backlight
Hold DISP.pressed down for more than 2 seconds
Basic Operation of the
Camcorder
flexible recording
Operating Modes
Joystick and Joystick Guide
Using the Menus
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option
3Select () the desired setting from the available options at the bottom bar
4Press FUNC.to save the settings and close the menu
1ress FUNC
2Select () the icon and press
Setting the Date and Time
Changing the Language
Changing the Time Zone
Recommended Memory Cards
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
Initializing the Built-InMemory (only) or Memory Card
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Video
Shooting Video
Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)
Zooming
Quick Start Function
Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded
Playing Back the Video
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Selecting Scenes by Recording Date
Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline
Deleting Scenes
Deleting All Scenes
Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings
INE MODE]
Special Scene Recording Programs
[ PORTRAIT]
[ SPORTS]
[NIGHT]
[SNOW]
[BEACH]
Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture
Mini Video Light
Self Timer
Manual Focus Adjustment
White Balance
Image Effects
Digital Effects
On-ScreenDisplays and Data Code
Audio Recording Level
TO DISPLAY THE AUDIO LEVEL METER
FUNC
Using Headphones
Using the DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone
Creating a Playlist
Deleting Scenes from the Playlist
Copying Scenes
Photos
Taking Photos
Selecting Photo Size and Quality
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Viewing Photos
2 Push the joystick () toward
3Select ( ) [ JUMP
IMAGES] or [ JUMP 100 IMAGES]
4Jump ( ) the number of images
selected and press
Magnifying Photos during Playback
Erasing Photos
Flash
Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing
[ SINGLE]
Light Metering Mode
Histogram Display
Capturing a Still Image from the Playback Scene
Protecting Photos
Copying Photos
Copying a Single Image
Copying Images from the Index Screen
2Select the memory from which you want to copy the still images
3If you want to copy only one
image, select (, ) the still image you want to copy
Printing Photos (Direct Print)
Selecting the Print Settings
Printing after Changing the Print Settings
2Push the joystick () toward . The print settings menu appears
3In the print settings menu, select
(, ) the setting you want to
change and press
Trimming Settings
Print Orders
Printing the Still Images Marked with Print Orders
1Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable
2Open the print settings menu
3Select (, ) [PRINT] and
Restarting Printing:
External Connections
Connection Diagrams
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Playback on a TV Screen
1Turn off the camcorder and the TV
2Connect the camcorder to the TV. Refer to Connection Diagrams
3Turn on the connected TV
4Turn on the camcorder and set it
Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer
Preparations on the amcorder
1Turn on the camcorder and set it
mode to create Photo DVDs of your still images
Connecting to the DW-100DVD Burner and Creating a Disc
1Turn on the DVD Burner
4Press the start button on the DVD Burner
TO REATE AN ADDITIONAL OPY OF THE SAME
Playing Back AVCHD Discs Using the DW-100DVD Burner
1Connect the camcorder to the TV
2Turn on the DVD Burner and set it to Disc Playback mode
Video Recorder
DVDS
Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer)
Transferring Still Images
Transfer Orders
Erasing All Transfer Orders
Additional Information
Menu item
STANDARD PLAY 7 Mbps]
STILL I.REC OFF], [LW 1920x1080]
[ FINE]
FINE]
OFF]
OFF]
VARIABLE]
ON]
AUTO]
FF]
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[WIND SCREEN]:
[BUILT-INMEM], [CARD]
[MEMORY INFO]/[ ARD INFO]:
DATE & TIME]
[M NDAY]
[BRIGHTNESS]:
[TV S REEN]
[DATA CODE]:
[DEMO MODE]:
10 min]
AV]
C NTINU US]
FINE]
[BEEP]:
[QUICK START]:
[SPEAKER VOL.]:
[IMG QUALITY]:
[COMP.OUT]:
[USB SETTING]:
[FIRMWARE]:
[M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2008 12:00 AM)]
[DATE FORMAT]:
Troubleshooting
Power source
Recording
Playback
Indicators and Onscreen Displays
Picture and Sound
Memory Card and Accessories
Connections with External Devices
List of Messages
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Messages Related to the ptional DW-100DVD Burner
Direct Print Related Messages
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Camcorder
Battery Pack
Memory Card
Built-inRechargeable Lithium Battery
Lithium Button Battery
Disposal
Cleaning
Condensation
System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)
System Diagram
Optional Accessories
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended
Battery Packs
G-800Battery harger
Charging Times
Recording and Playback Times
Using a memory card
Using the internal memory
TL-H37 Tele-converter
WD-H37C Wide-converter
FS-H37UFilter Set
HTC-100HDMI Cable
DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone
Shoulder Strap
Product Codes
HF10/HF100
A-570ompact Power Adapter
BP-809Battery Pack
Index
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Trademark Acknowledgements
U.S.A
CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES
CANADA
CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY