Canon 4922B002 User Manual

PUB. DIM-1008-000C

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Introduction

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Important Usage Instructions

WARNING!

Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

HD Camcorder, XA10 A systems

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving ante nna.

• Increase the separation between the eq uipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from tha t to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radi o/TV technician for help.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing.

The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accident.

CAUTION:

• Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached. Use only the same type of batteries.

• Do not expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the inside of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc.

mportant Warning

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the lite rature accompanying the product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder XA10 A and all its accessories.

1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that

produce heat.

8 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the

other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

9 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they

exit from the apparatus. 10 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 11 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 12 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as

power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been

exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 13 Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 14 Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 15 Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 16 Follow Instructions — All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed. 17 Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. The product should be

cleaned only as recommended in this manual. 18 Accessories — Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous. 19 Avoid magnetic or electric fields — Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other

sources of electric or magnetic radiation. They may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera. 20 Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric shock — Do not use this product near water or in rainy/moist situations. 21 Placing or Moving — Do not place on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall,

causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.

A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces

may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. 22 Power Sources — The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source

indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your

product dealer or local power company. Regarding other power sources such as battery power, refer to

instructions in this manual. 23 Polarization — The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one blade wider

than the other). The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to

insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete

outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 24 Power Cord Protection — Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed

upon or against them. Pay particular attention to plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product. 25 Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna is connected to

the product, be sure the antenna is grounded so as to provide some

protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section

810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA No. 70—1984,

provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and

supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna

discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna

discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements

for the grounding electrode. See figure 1. 26 Lightning — For added protection of this product during a lightning

storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of

time, disconnect it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna.

This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-

line surges. 27 Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as

this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

Fig. 1

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIR E

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE S YSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H)

28 Objects and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous

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voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product.

29 Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage

or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

30 Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer

servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into, the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions.

Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. This indicates a need for service.

31 Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are

specified by Canon or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

32 Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to

determine that the product is in safe operating order.

33 Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Trademark Acknowledgements

• SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• “x.v.Color” and the “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks.

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.

• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

• This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.

• ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206.

• This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.

Highlights of the XA10

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The Canon XA10 HD Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it ideal in a variety of situations. The following are just some of the many functions featured in the camcorder.

HD Recording

HD CMOS PRO and DIGIC DV III processor

The camcorder is equipped with a 1/3-inch CMOS sensor that captures video at an effective pixel count of approximately 2.07 megapixels (1920x1080). The video is then processed by the state-of-the-art DIGIC DV III image processor. This allows the camcorder to excel in low-light situations and produce a wide dynamic range.

Wide zoom lens

With a focal length at full wide angle of

30.4 mm (35 mm equivalent), the camcorder has superb wide-angle shooting capability. The minimum object distance is 60 cm (2 ft.) throughout the entire zoom range, which means that you can create a pleasing blurred background effect at full telephoto. The 8-bladed iris aperture also enhances the blurred background effect.

Operability

Emphasis on versatility

This camcorder has features to make it usable as a main camera but is also small enough to be very portable. The advanced image stabilization (0 60) will let you shoot in a variety of situations in the field. The handle is removable so you can detach it when you need improved portability and then reattach it when you need extra functionality.

Manual controls at your fingertips

The focus ring helps you achieve the focus you are looking for. Furthermore, you can assign certain frequently used functions to a customizable button and adjust those functions with the accompanying dial (0 90).

Face detection

When a subject's face is detected, the camcorder can track and focus on it (0 53). Furthermore, you can have the camcorder in manual focus but switch to autofocus only when a face is detected, ensuring that important subjects are in focus.

Infrared recording

Record in darkness using infrared recording (0 89). With the built-in infrared light on the handle, you can record nocturnal animals in their natural environment or other such scenes.

Relay recording and double slot recording

When you use relay recording (0 38), you can use the double memory card slot to keep on recording video without interruption. Double slot recording (0 39) allows you to record movies simultaneously to two memory cards, which is a convenient way to back up your recordings.

Other Features

Audio

You can use the built-in microphone, MIC audio input terminal or the two XLR audio input terminals when recording. When using the XLR terminals, you can even use microphones that require phantom power.

LCD screen and viewfinder

The LCD screen and viewfinder both have 100% frame coverage, which will ensure that you can accurately check that your shots are framed how you want them.

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By simply touching the screen, you can make dark areas in the picture appear brighter (0 65). This operation is simple yet allows you to shoot with the desired exposure.

Added and improved functionality

Other functions include two types of video scopes (0 84), conversion to standard definition (0 139) and Story Creator mode (0 105), which allows you to create engrossing video stories.

Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices

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Connect the camcorder to an

HDTV (0 127)

Play video directly

from your recorded

memory card

Eye-Fi

AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and

digital recorders with a card slot

compatible with the type of

memory card used*.

Use an Eye-Fi card (0 142)

to wirelessly upload recordings to your computer or a video sharing Web site.

High Definition

Convert your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to standard

definition files (0 139).

* Refer to the instruction manual of the device. Depending on the device used, correct playback may

not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. In such case, play back the recordings on the memory card using the camcorder.

Standard Definition

Use the supplied PIXELA’s software (0 135, 139).

Save or upload to

the Web.

Table of contents

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1 Introduction 11

About this Manual 11

Conventions Used in this Manual 11

Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 13 Names of Parts 15

2 Preparations 22

Charging the Battery Pack 22 Preparing the Camcorder 24

Attaching the Microphone Holder

Unit 24 Attaching the Handle Unit 24 Attaching the Lens Hood 25 Using the Viewfinder 25 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of

the LCD Screen 26 Wireless Controller 28 Using a Tripod 29

Basic Operation of the Camcorder 30

Using the Touch Screen 30 Operating Modes 31 Using the Menus 32

First Time Settings 34

Setting the Date and Time 34 Changing the Language 34 Changing the Time Zone 35

Using a Memory Card 36

Memory Cards Compatible for Use with

the Camcorder 36 Inserting and Removing a Memory

Card 37 Selecting the Memory for the

Recordings 38 Relay Recording 38 Double Slot Recording 39 Initializing the Memory 40

3 Recording 41

Recording Movies and Photos 41

Preparing to Record 41 Recording in AUTO Mode 42 Recording in y (Manual) Mode 46

Quick Start Function 48 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording

Mode) 49

Selecting the Frame Rate 50

Focus Adjustment 51

Manual Focus 51 Autofocus 52 Face Detection 53 Touch & Track 55

Zooming 56

Using the Zoom Lever, Handle Zoom

Rocker or Wireless Controller 56

Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom

Controls 58 Soft Zoom Control 58 Digital Tele-Converter 59

Advanced Image Stabilization 60 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 61 Automatic Exposure Recording

Programs 62

Exposure Adjustment 64

Using the Manual Exposure Recording

Program 64 Exposure Compensation 65

White Balance 67 Special Scene Recording Programs 69 Image Effects 71 Self Timer 72 Recording Audio 73

Using the Built-in Microphone or an

External Microphone Connected to the

MIC Terminal 73 Using Line Input or an External

Microphone Connected to an XLR

Terminal 74

Audio Recording Level 76

Using the Built-in Microphone or

Microphone Connected to the MIC

Terminal 76 Using a Microphone or Audio Source

Connected to an XLR Terminal 77

Built-In Microphone Directionality 78 Audio Equalizer 79 Audio Mix 80 Using Headphones 81 Using a Zoom Remote Controller 82 Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal 83

Video Scopes 84

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Displaying the Waveform Monitor during

[A Programmed AE] Recording Program 84

Displaying the Waveform Monitor during

[y Manual Exposure] Recording Program 84

Displaying the Edge Monitor 84

Video Snapshot 85 Pre-Recording 86 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 87 Faders 88 Infrared Recording 89

Activating Infrared Mode 89

4 Customization 90

Custom Button and Dial 90 Assignable Buttons 91

Changing the Assigned Function 91 Using an Assignable Button 91

Saving and Loading Menu Settings 92

Saving Menu Settings to a Memory

Card 92

Loading Camera Settings from a Memory

Card 92

5 Playback 93

Playing Back Video 93

Adjusting the volume 94 3D Flip View 96

The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the

Content to Play Back 97

Deleting Scenes and Stories 98

Deleting a Single Scene 98 Deleting Scenes from the Date Index

Screen 98 Deleting a Single Scene from a Story 99 Deleting Scenes from a Story by

Rating 99 Deleting Stories 100

Dividing Scenes 101 Selecting the Playback Starting

Point 102

Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and

Photos from a Movie 103

Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene 103 Capturing Photos 104

6 Video Stories and Cinema

Style 105

Using Story Creator to Create Video

Stories 105

Creating a New Story 105 Recording a Scene within a Story 106 Recording Additional Scenes within an

Existing Story 107

CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look

Filters 108

Adding Decorations 110

Decorating Scenes while

Recording 110

Decorating Scenes during

Playback 114

Playing Back Stories from the

Gallery 115

Rating Scenes 117

Rating Scenes from the List of

Scenes 117

Rating Scenes During Playback 117

Playback with Background Music 118

Using One of the Supplied Music Tracks

as Background Music 118

Using an External Audio Player for

Background Music 119

Copying and Moving Scenes Within/

Between Stories 121 Selecting a Story’s Thumbnail Image 122 Changing a Story’s Title 123

7 External Connections 124

Terminals on the Camcorder 124 Connection Diagrams 125 Playback on a TV Screen 127

8 Photos 128

Viewing Photos 128

Photo Jump Function 129

Deleting Photos 130

Deleting a Single Photo 130

Deleting Photos from the Index

Screen 130

Slideshow 131

9 Saving/Sharing

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Recordings 132

Copying Recordings to a Memory

Card 132

Copying Scenes from the Date Index

Screen 132

Copying Scenes from a Story by

Rating 133 Copying a Single Photo 133 Copying Photos from the Index

Screen 133

Saving Recordings on a Computer 135

Saving Movies (Windows only) 135 Saving Photos (Windows/Mac OS) 135

Copying Recordings to an External Video

Recorder 137

In High Definition 137 In Standard Definition 137

Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web

Sites 139

Converting Scenes into Standard

Definition from the Date Index

Screen 139 Connecting to the Computer and

Uploading your Videos 141 Converting Scenes into Standard

Definition from a Story by Rating 141 Converting Only Part of a Scene or

Story 142 Uploading your Videos Wirelessly 142

10 Additional Information 144

Appendix: Menu Options Lists 144

FUNC. Panel 144 Setup Menus 146

Appendix: Onscreen Icons and

Displays 155

Troubleshooting 159

List of Messages 164

Handling Precautions 171

Camcorder 171 Battery Pack 172 Memory Card 172 Built-in Rechargeable Lithium

Battery 173 Lithium Button Battery 173 Disposal 173

Maintenance/Others 174

Cleaning 174 Condensation 174 Using the Camcorder Abroad 175

Accessories 176

Optional Accessories 177

Product Codes 181 Specifications 182

Index 186

About this Manual

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Introduction

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon XA10. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 159).

Conventions Used in this Manual

• IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.

• NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

• POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described.

• 0: Reference page number within this manual.

• The following terms are used in this manual: When not specified as “memory card” or “built-in memory”, the term “memory” by itself refers to both. “Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the g button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording.

• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.

• Some screenshots in this manual have been simplified to show only relevant icons.

About this Manual

Self Timer

1 Open the [Self Timer] screen.

[FUNC.] [MENU] 8 [Self Timer]

2Touch [A On n] and then touch [a].

• n will appear on the screen.

• Repeat, selecting [B Off] , to turn off the self timer.

Movies: In record pause mode, press g.

The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The countdown appears on the screen.

Photos: In record pause mode, touch [PHOTO].

The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown*. The countdown appears on the screen.

* 2 seconds when using the wireless controller.

NOTES

• Once the countdown has begun, any of the following actions will cancel the self timer.

- Pressing g, when recording movies.

Operating modes:

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indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is not available. For a detailed explanation refer to Operating Modes (0 31).

Brackets [ ] are used to refer to control buttons and menu options you will touch on the screen and to other onscreen messages and displays.

The names of physical buttons and switches on the camcorder are indicated within a “button” frame. For example h.

The arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus, refer to Using the Menus (0 32). For a concise summary of all available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 144).

Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs

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The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:

Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs

CA-570 Compact Power Adapter

(incl. power cord)

Handle unit (incl. screws) WL-D89 Wireless Controller

CTC-100/S Component Cable

Red • Green • Blue plugs

Lens hood Lens cap Installation Guide for PIXELA’s

BP-808 Battery Pack Microphone holder unit

(incl. CR2025 lithium button battery)

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

Yellow • Red • White plugs

(incl. screws)

Stylus Pen

IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable

Software

Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs

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The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder:

• PIXELA’s Transfer Utility CD-ROM*

-Use Transfer Utility for saving and transferring movies and music files you can use as

background music.

• Music Data/Image Mix Data CD-ROM (referred in the manual as “Camcorder Supplemental

Disc”). Contains the following components.

- Music data - Music files that can be used as background music during playback. These music

files are for exclusive use with the supplied PIXELA’s software. The disc cannot be played back on CD players.

- Image mix data - Image files that can be used with the image mix function (image mix frames).

* The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (on PDF file).

Names of Parts

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Names of Parts

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1718 16

14 13

1 Handle unit front screw (0 24) 2 RESET button (0 162) 3 2 (camera/play) button (0 31) 4 DISP. (onscreen display) button

(0 87)/BATT. INFO (battery info) button (0 158)

5 Double memory card slot cover 6 Memory card slot X (0 37) 7 Memory card slot Y (0 37) 8 Handle unit rear screw (0 24) 9 ON/OFF (CHG) indicator (0 22)

Green - ON Orange - Standby (0 48) Red - Charging (0 22)

10 INFRARED switch (0 89)

8 9

12 11

11 AV OUT terminal (0 124, 126)/

X (headphones) terminal (0 81)

12 COMPONENT OUT terminal

(0 124, 125) 13 Focus ring (0 51) 14 Lens hood (0 25) 15 Built-in microphone (0 78) 16 Audio level dials for CH1 and CH2

(0 77) 17 Audio input switch (0 73) 18 ATT (microphone attenuator)

switches for CH1 and CH2 (0 75) 19 XLR terminal switches for CH1 and

CH2 (0 75)

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1 XLR terminals for CH1 and CH2

(0 75) 2 Built-in microphone (0 78) 3MIC terminal (0 73) 4 Grip belt (0 27) 5USB terminal (0 124, 126, 137)

6HDMI OUT terminal (0 124, 125) 7 REMOTE terminal (0 82) 8 Built-in speaker (0 94) 9 ACCESS indicator (0 41) 10 Zoom lever (0 56)

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Names of Parts

1 Tally lamp (0 153) 2 Instant AF sensor (0 174) 3Infrared light (0 89) 4 Microphone cable clamp (0 24) 5 Microphone holder unit (0 24) 6 Microphone lock screw (0 24)

Names of Parts

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11 10

1 2

8 67 5

1 Viewfinder (0 25) 2 START/STOP button (0 41) 3 Strap mount (0 27) 4DC IN terminal (0 22) 5 Dioptric adjustment lever (0 25) 6 CUSTOM (customizable) dial (0 90) 7 CUSTOM (customizable) button

(0 90)

8 LCD touch screen (0 26, 30) 9 POWERED IS button (0 60)/

Assignable button 2 (0 91)

10 AF/MF button (0 51)/

WEB button (0 139)/ Assignable button 1 (0 91)

11 Remote sensor (0 29)

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Names of Parts

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1 Accessory shoe

Cold shoe for attaching accessories such as the optional VL-10Li II Battery Video Light.

2START/STOP button (0 41) 3 START/STOP lock ( ) lever (0 47) 4 Mode switch (0 31) 5Eye cup 6 POWER button 7 Handle zoom rocker (0 56)

Names of Parts

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1 Serial number 2 BATTERY RELEASE switch (0 23) 3 Tripod socket (0 29)

Wireless Controller WL-D89

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Names of Parts

1 2

4 5

1START/STOP button (0 41) 2 b (index selection) button (0 97)

Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to switch between shooting and playback mode.

3 MENU button (0 33, 146) 4 DISP. (onscreen display) button (0 87) 5SET button 6 B (stop) button (0 93) 7 PHOTO button (0 41) 8 Zoom buttons (0 56) 9 Navigation buttons ( Z/O/y/A ) 10 A/C (play/pause) button (0 93)

Charging the Battery Pack

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Preparations

Preparatio ns

Charging the Battery Pack

The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be displayed

accurately. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging, Recording and Playback Times (0 177).

1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter.

2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder’s

DC IN terminal.

DC IN terminal

4 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.

• Press the battery pack softly into the battery attachment unit and slide it forward until it clicks in place.

5 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off.

• If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder. After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start flashing in red (battery pack charging). The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged.

• If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 161).

ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator

Charging the Battery Pack

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To remove the battery pack

1Slide U in the direction of the arrow and

hold it pressed down.

2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out.

BATTERY RELEASE switch

IMPORTANT

• Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After

pressing x to turn off the camcorder, important data is updated in the memory. Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out.

• Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder.

• To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc.

NOTES

• We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). If either the ambient temperature or the battery pack’s temperature is outside the range of approx. 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start.

• The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off.

• If the power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack, make sure the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator has gone out before restoring the power supply.

• If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed.

• Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge.

• We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need.

• USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

Preparing the Camcorder

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Preparing the Camcorder

This section covers the basic preparations for the camcorder such as attaching the handle unit and lens hood, and adjusting the viewfinder and LCD screen. When attaching the lens hood, grip belt and straps, be careful not to drop the camcorder.

Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit

Use the supplied screws to attach the microphone holder unit to the handle unit.

Attaching the Handle Unit

1 Align the handle unit with the front and rear sockets and

then slide the handle unit forward until it is in place.

• Make sure the screws are raised when you slide the handle unit.

2 Firmly tighten the front and rear screws with a coin or

similar object.

NOTES

• The camcorder is functional even if you remove the handle

unit. However, some audio options (0 73, 76), the infrared light and tally lamp will not be available.

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Attaching the Lens Hood

Attach the lens hood to protect the lens and reduce the amount of stray light that may hit the lens. Remove the lens cap before attaching the lens hood.

Place the lens hood on the front of the lens so that the groove on the lens hood is aligned with the bottom of the lens (햲), and then turn the lens hood clockwise (햳).

• Be careful not to deform the lens hood.

• Make sure that the lens hood is aligned with the thread.

Using the Viewfinder

If it is difficult to use the LCD screen while the LCD backlight is on (0 27), you can use the viewfinder. You can also use the viewfinder when you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to let the subject watch the recording.

1 Pull out the viewfinder. 2 Press x to turn on the camcorder.

3 Adjust the viewfinder using the dioptric adjustment

lever.

• You can close the LCD panel or rotate it toward the subject as you prefer.

• The LCD backlight setting (0 27) is common to the LCD screen and the viewfinder.

• If you wear glasses, you may find the viewfinder easier to use if you flip back the outer edge of the eye cup toward the camcorder body by pushing the points indicated by the arrows in the illustration.

Dioptric adjustment lever

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NOTES

• Make sure you keep the eye cup attached when using the camcorder.

• For details about how to take care of the viewfinder, refer to Handling Precautions (0 171), Cleaning (0 174).

Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen

Rotating the LCD Panel

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.

• You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward.

• You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can be

useful in the following cases:

- To allow the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder.

- To include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer.

- To allow the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller from the front.

180°

Subject can monitor the LCD screen

90°

NOTES

• About the LCD and viewfinder screens: The screens are produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.

(You can use the viewfinder at the same time)

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LCD Backlight

When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. Turn on the LCD backlight to make it brighter.

With the camcorder on, hold h pressed down for more than 2 seconds.

• Repeat this action to switch the LCD backlight between off (normal) and on (bright).

NOTES

• Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack.

• You can further adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the 6 [LCD Brightness] setting, or dim it with the 6 [LCD Screen Dimmer] setting to use in places where the light from the LCD screen can be a nuisance.

• Adjusting the brightness does not affect the brightness of the recordings.

• For details about how to take care of the touch screen, refer to Handling Precautions (0 171), Cleaning (0 174).

Grip Belt and Straps

Fasten the grip belt.

• Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the g button with your thumb.

• You can attach the supplied stylus pen to the grip belt.

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Attaching an optional wrist strap

Attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt, adjust the length and fasten.

• You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt to use both for extra convenience and protection.

Attaching an optional shoulder strap

Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap.

Wireless Controller

First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller.

1 Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out

the battery holder.

2 Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing

up.

3 Insert the battery holder.

Ta b

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To use the wireless controller

Point the wireless controller at the camcorder’s remote sensor when you press the buttons.

• You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller from the front of the camcorder.

• When you operate the wireless controller, the camcorder's tally lamp will illuminate.

NOTES

• When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller, or when it can only be operated at very close range, replace the battery.

• The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight.

Using a Tripod

You can mount the camcorder on a tripod but do not use tripods with mounting screws longer than 6.5 mm (0.26 in.) as this may cause damage to the camcorder.

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Basic Operation of the Camcorder

Using the Touch Screen

The control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynamically depending on the operating mode and the task you are performing. With the intuitive touch screen interface you have all the controls at your fingertips. You can also use the supplied stylus pen for a more precise

operation.

Tou ch

Press firmly on an element displayed on the touch screen. Used to start playing back a scene in an index screen, to select a setting from the menus, to select the subject whom the camcorder will recognize as the main subject of the scene, etc.

Drag

While applying pressure, swipe your finger up and down or left and right across the screen. Used to scroll menus, to browse through index screen pages or to adjust slider controls like the volume.

IMPORTANT

• The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. Press firmly when using touch operations.

• In the following cases, you may not be able to perform touch operations correctly.

- Using your fingernails or hard-tipped objects other than the supplied stylus pen, such as ballpoint

pens.

- Operating the touch screen with wet or gloved hands.

- Applying excessive force or forcefully scratching the touch screen.

- Attaching commercially available screen protectors or adhesive film onto the touch screen’s

surface.

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