Canon 4922B002 User Manual

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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.

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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).

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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

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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).

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Names of Parts

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Names of Parts

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213

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)

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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)

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Names of Parts

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

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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)

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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

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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.

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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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Operating Modes

Recording

In recording mode, the camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the position of the mode switch.

Operating mode Mode switch Operation

Let the camcorder take care of all the settings while you concentrate on recording (0 42). This operating mode is suitable if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings.

Enjoy full access to menus, settings and advanced functions (0 46).

Give your recordings a cinematic look and use cinema-look filters to create unique movies (0 108).

Playback

Press the camera/play button S to switch the camcorder between camera (recording) mode and playback mode. You can press S when the camcorder is off to turn it on directly in playback mode.

Operating mode Operation

Playing back movies (0 93).

Viewing photos (0 128).

NOTES

• When switching to a playback mode, the memory selected for playback will be the same currently used for recording.

• You can also press and hold B on the wireless controller for more than 2 seconds to switch between recording and playback mode.

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Using the Menus

Many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the FUNC. panel and the setup menus. For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 144).

FUNC. Panel

Operating modes:

The FUNC. panel shows a convenient overview of frequently used shooting functions. Touch [FUNC.] to access the FUNC. panel and then touch the function you want to set or adjust. You may need to drag your finger up and down the screen to find the control button of the desired function. In mode, access to functions is limited.

FUNC. panel in mode

Touch the control button of the desired function

Edit Panel

Operating modes:

Touch [Edit] to display a panel showing available operations (copying, deleting, etc.), and then touch the operation you want to perform.

Edit panel in mode

Touch the control button of the desired operation

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Basic Operation of the Camcorder

Operating modes:

* In mode setup menus cannot be accessed and most menu settings will be reset to default

values.

1 or mode only: Touch [FUNC.]

2 Touch [MENU] to open the setup menus.

• You can also press u on the wireless controller.

3 Touch the tab of the desired menu.

4 Drag your finger up and down to bring the setting you

want to change into the orange selection bar.

• Menu items not available appear grayed out.

• You can touch any menu item on the screen to bring it

directly into the selection bar.

5 When the desired menu item is inside the selection bar, touch the orange frame on the

right.

6 Touch the desired option and touch [a].

• You can touch [a] to close the menu at any time.

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First Time Settings

Setting the Date and Time

You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. The [Date/Time] screen will appear automatically when the camcorder’s clock is not set.

1Press x to turn on the camcorder.

• The [Date/Time] screen appears and the year will be selected.

2 Touch a field you want to change (year, month, day, hours or minutes). 3Touch [Z] or [O] to change the field as necessary.

4 Set the correct date and time by changing all the fields in the same way.

5 Touch [Y.M.D], [M.D,Y] or [D.M.Y] to select the date format you prefer.

• In some screens, only the month and day are displayed but it will still follow the order you selected.

6 Touch [24H] to use 24-hour clock or leave it unselected to use 12-hour clock (AM/PM).

7 Touch [OK] to start the clock and close the setup screen.

NOTES

• You can adjust the date and time later on with the 6 [Date/Time] setting.

• When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery (0 173) and set the time zone, date and time again.

Changing the Language

The default language of the camcorder is English. You can set it to one of 27 languages.

Operating modes:

1 Open the [Language a] screen.

[FUNC.] [MENU] 6 [Language a]

• Touching [FUNC.] is necessary only when performing the procedure in a recording mode.

2 Touch the desired language and then touch [a].

NOTES

• Some control buttons, such as [ZOOM], [FUNC.] or [MENU], will appear in English regardless of the language selected.

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Changing the Time Zone

Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is New York.

Operating modes:

1 Open the [Time Zone/DST] screen.

[FUNC.] [MENU] 6 [Time Zone/DST]

• Touching [FUNC.] is necessary only when performing the procedure in a recording mode.

2Touch [S] to set the home time zone, or [V] to set the time zone of your destination

when you are traveling.

3Touch [Z] or [O] to set the desired time zone. If necessary, touch [U] to adjust for

daylight saving time.

4Touch [a] to close the menu.

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Using a Memory Card

Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder

You can use the following types of commercially available Secure Digital (SD) cards with this camcorder. As of October 2010, the movie recording function has been tested using SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and SanDisk.

Memory card type: SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card SD Speed Class*: Capacity: 128 MB or larger**.

* When using an SD memory card without a speed class rating, you may not be able to record movies,

depending on the memory card used.

**SD memory cards with a capacity of 64 MB or smaller cannot be used to record movies.

NOTES

• About the Speed Class: Speed Class is a standard that indicates the minimum guaranteed data transfer speed of memory cards. When you buy a new memory card, look for the Speed Class logo on the package. We recommend using memory cards rated SD Speed Class 4, 6 or 10.

SDXC Memory Cards

You can use SDXC memory cards with this camcorder. When using memory cards with other devices, such as digital recorders, computers and card readers, make sure that the external device is compatible with SDXC cards. The table below summarizes compatibility by computer operating system, as of October 2010. For the latest information, however, contact the computer, operating system or memory card manufacturer.

Compatible operating systems for SDXC memory cards

Operating system Compatibility

Windows 7 Compatible

Windows Vista Compatible (requires Service Pack 1 or later)

Windows XP Compatible (requires Service Pack 3 and KB955704 update)

Mac OS X Not compatible

IMPORTANT

• If you use an SDXC memory card with a computer OS that is not SDXC-compatible, you may be prompted to format the memory card. In such case, cancel the operation to prevent data loss.

• After repeatedly recording, deleting and editing scenes (fragmented memory), it will take longer to write data on the memory and recording may stop. Save your recordings and initialize the memory using the camcorder.

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Eye-Fi Cards

This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the card manufacturer. Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permitted. If it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use in the area, please check with the card manufacturer.

Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

Make sure to initialize (0 40) all memory cards before using them with this camcorder.

1 Turn off the camcorder.

• Make sure the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is off.

2 Open the double memory card slot cover.

3 Insert the memory card straight, with the label facing the

front of the camcorder, all the way into one of the memory card slots until it clicks.

• You can also use two memory cards, one in each memory card slot.

• To use the wireless communication features of an Eye-Fi card, insert it into memory card slot Y. Be sure you understand the information provided in Eye-Fi Cards (0 37) before using an Eye-Fi card.

4 Close the double memory card slot cover.

• Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted.

To remove the memory card

Push the memory card once to release it. When the memory card springs out, pull it all the way out.

IMPORTANT

• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is flashing. Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss.

- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

- Do not remove the memory card.

• Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing an memory card. Inserting or removing the memory card with the camcorder on may result in permanent data loss.

• Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Be sure to insert the memory card as described in step 3.

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Selecting the Memory for the Recordings

You can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in memory or on a memory card. The default memory for recording both is the built-in memory.

Operating modes:

POINTS TO CHECK

• Be sure you understand the information provided in Eye-Fi Cards (0 37) before using an Eye-Fi

card.

1 Open the [Rec Media for Movies] or [Rec Media for Photos] screen.

[FUNC.] [MENU] 8 [Rec Media for Movies] or [Rec Media for Photos]

2Touch [f] (built-in memory), [4] (memory card X) or [7] (memory card Y) and then

touch [a].

• When selecting the memory, you can check the approximate available recording time/number of photos, based on currently used settings.

NOTES

• Select to record movies in the built-in memory or memory card X if you later want to convert the

movies to standard definition in order to upload them to the Web.

Relay Recording

You can activate relay recording so if the memory you are using becomes full while recording movies, the recording will continue uninterrupted on a memory card. When recording on memory card X, you can use memory card Y for relay recording (497 ). When recording in the built-in memory, you can choose to use only memory card X for relay recording (f94), or use both memory cards (f9497).

Operating modes:

1 Insert a memory card that contains no video recordings into the card slot of the memory

card you want to use for relay recording.

• When relay recording from the built-in memory: memory card slot X or both memory card slots.

• When relay recording from memory card X: memory card slot Y only.

2 Open the relay recording screen.

[FUNC.] [MENU] 8 [Rec Media for Movies] [f] or [4] [Relay Recording]

3 Touch the desired option and then touch [a].

• The approximate available recording time will now reflect the combined space in the memories used for relay recording.

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NOTES

• You cannot use relay recording from the built-in memory to memory card Y. When using a single memory card, be sure to insert it into memory card slot X.

• There will be a momentary stop in the scene at the point where the camcorder switches from one memory to another.

• Any of the following actions will deactivate the relay recording function:

- Turning off the camcorder.

- Opening the double memory card slot cover.

- Changing the position of the mode switch.

- Changing the camcorder’s operating mode.

- Changing the memory used for recording movies.

Double Slot Recording

Double slot recording allows you to record the same scene simultaneously to both memory cards. This is a convenient way to make a backup copy of your recording while you record.

Operating modes:

1 Insert memory cards into memory card slot X and memory card slot Y.

2 Open the [Rec Media for Movies] screen.

[FUNC.] [MENU] 8 [Rec Media for Movies]

3 Activate double slot recording.

[4] [Double Slot Rec] [A]

4Touch [a].

• will appear on the screen.

NOTES

• If a memory card becomes full during double slot recording, recording on both cards will stop.

• If an error occurs with one of the memory cards, recording will continue on the other card.

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Initializing the Memory

Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. You can also initialize a memory card or the built-in memory to permanently delete all the recordings it contains. At the time of purchase, the built-in memory comes pre-initialized and contains music files for use as background music and images for use with the image mix function (image mix frames).

Operating modes:

1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.

• Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until the initialization is completed.

2 Open the initialization screen for the desired memory.

[FUNC.] [MENU] 6 [Initialize f/g] [f Built-in Mem.], [4 Mem. Card A] or [7 Mem. Card B] [Initialize]

• Touching [FUNC.] is necessary only when performing the procedure in a recording mode.

• In the initialization screen, touch [Complete Initialization] to physically erase all the data rather than just clear the file allocation table of the memory.

3 Touch [Yes].

• If you selected the [Complete Initialization] option, you can touch [Cancel] to cancel the initialization while it is in progress. All recordings will be erased and the memory can be used without any problem.

4 Touch [OK] and then touch [a].

IMPORTANT

• Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings. Lost original recordings cannot be

recovered. Make sure you save important recordings in advance using an external device (0 132).

• Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files and images you may have transferred to the card. (The music files and image mix frames that come pre-installed in the built-in memory will be restored after it is initialized.) To transfer music files from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the memory card:

- Windows users: Use the supplied PIXELA’s software. For details, refer to the Software Guide

(PDF file) of the supplied PIXELA’s software.

- Mac OS users: Use Finder to transfer music files from the [MUSIC] folder on the supplied

Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the memory card. Refer to About the music files (0 185) for the folder structure of the memory card.

• At the time of purchase, Eye-Fi cards contain the necessary network configuration software. Be sure to install the software and complete the required configuration setup before you initialize the Eye-Fi card prior to using it with this camcorder.

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Recording

Recording Movies and Photos

By default, movies and photos are recorded in the built-in memory. You can select the memory that will be used to record movies and photos (0 38). For details on recording audio, refer to Recording Audio (0 73). Please read the IMPORTANT section (0 47) before using an Eye-Fi card.

POINTS TO CHECK

• Before you begin recording, make a test recording first to check that the camcorder is operating

correctly.

Preparing to Record

1 Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder

(0 22).

2 Turn on the camcorder. 3 Select the memory for recording (0 38).

• To use relay recording (0 38), insert a memory card into

memory card slot X or both memory card slots.

• To use double slot recording (0 39), insert memory cards

into both memory card slots.

4 Remove the lens cap.

5 If you need to use the viewfinder, pull it out and, if

necessary, adjust it using the dioptric adjustment lever.

Lens cap

Viewfinder

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Recording in AUTO Mode

When you use mode to shoot video and take photos, the camcorder will automatically adjust various settings for you.

Operating modes:

1 Set the mode switch to .

2 Turn on the camcorder.

To record video

Press g to begin recording.

g again to pause the recording.

•Press

• The ACCESS indicator will flash from time to time while the scene is being recorded.

• During recording, N will appear on the screen. Additionally, the tally lamp will illuminate.

To ta k e ph oto s

Touch [PHOTO].

• A green icon (h) will appear momentarily on the screen and the ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is recorded.

• You can record photos simultaneously while recording a movie.

• You can also press j on the wireless controller.

When you have finished recording

1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off.

2 Turn off the camcorder.

3 Close the LCD panel.

[PHOTO]

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Rating Scenes

You can turn on the scene rating option in recording mode with the 8 [Rate Scenes (Recording)] setting. Immediately after recording a scene, you will have the option to rate it by touching one of the rating buttons; you can also touch [ ] or [a] to leave the scene unrated. Later you can play back scenes and perform other scene operations by rating.

You can rate scenes while the camcorder is in mode but you must change the setting described above in or mode.

About AUTO mode

• Only the following functions are available in mode.

- Zoom (0 56).

- Quick Start (0 48).

- Video snapshot (0 85).

- Advanced image stabilization modes (0 60) to shoot video while walking or to stabilize the

shot while zooming in on faraway subjects (telephoto).

- Face detection (0 53) to get beautiful shots of people every time, tracking the subject even

if the person moves.

- Touch & Track (0 55) to track other moving subjects, keeping them in focus and using the

best settings to record them.

- Story Creator (0 105) to transform your movies into compelling video stories by following

simple scripts for various scenarios.

- Decoration (0 110) to add graphical elements using stamps, drawings, image mix and

more.

About the Smart AUTO function

In mode, the camcorder will automatically detect certain characteristics of the subject, background, lighting conditions, etc. It will then adjust various settings (focus, exposure, color, image stabilization, image quality, among others), selecting the best settings for the scene you want to shoot. The Smart AUTO icon will change to one of the following icons.

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Smart AUTO icons

Background (color of the icon) → Subject ↓

People (stationary)

People (moving)

Subjects other than people, such as landscapes

Close objects /

Background (color of the icon) → Dark (dark blue) Subject ↓ Spotlight Night scene

People (stationary) — —

People (moving) — —

Subjects other than people, such as landscapes

Close objects /

The icon in parentheses appears under backlight conditions.

This icon will appear under tele macro conditions. Tele macro is activated automatically when you zoom toward the telephoto end and close in on the subject. Tele macro allows you to get closer shots of small subjects and adds a soft focus to the background, so the subject not only looks larger but also stands out more.

Bright

(grey)

( ) ( ) ( )

( /2)

Blue skies

( /2)

(light blue)

Vivid colors

(green/red)

( /2)

— —

Sunsets

(orange)

—

IMPORTANT

• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to the memory.

- Do not open the double memory card slot cover.

- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.

• Be sure to save your recordings regularly (0 132), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data.

• Photos recorded on an Eye-Fi card in memory card slot Y will be uploaded automatically after setting the camcorder to playback mode, if you are within the range of a configured network. Always verify that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in the country/region of use. See also Using an Eye-Fi Card (0 142).

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NOTES

• The START/STOP button on the handle has a lock lever to prevent accidental operation. Set the

lock lever to R in cases such as when you do not want a recording inadvertently paused or do not plan to use this START/STOP button. Return the lever to its previous position to enable use of the START/STOP button again.

• About the power saving mode: If 6 [Power Saving Mode] [Auto Power Off] is set to

[A On], the camcorder will shut off automatically to save power when it is powered by a battery pack and is left without any operation for 5 minutes. Press x to turn on the camcorder.

• When recording in bright places, it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. In such cases, you can

turn on the LCD backlight (0 27) or adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the 6 [LCD Brightness] setting. Alternatively, you can also use the viewfinder (0 25).

• Under certain conditions, the Smart AUTO icon that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene. Especially when shooting against orange or blue backgrounds, the sunset or one of the blue skies icons may appear and the colors may not look natural. In such case, we recommend recording in mode (0 46).

• In mode, most camcorder settings will return to default values, but the following settings will be maintained even after setting the mode switch to .

- FUNC. panel: [Zoom], [Decoration].

- 7 menu: [Soft Zoom Control], [Zoom Speed Level], [Zoom Lever Zoom Speed],

[Handle Rocker Zoom Speed], [Wireless Ctrlr Zoom Speed], [AF Mode], [Auto Slow Shutter], [Conversion Lens], [Camcorder Shake Indicator], [IR Light], [IR Rec Color].

- 8 menu: [Video Snapshot Length], [Rate Scenes (Recording)], [Rec Media for Movies],

[Recording Mode], [Rec Media for Photos], [Scan Reverse Rec].

- 6 menu: All settings except for [Output Onscreen Displays] and [Audio Output CH].

• Photos are recorded as JPG files. The photo size (1920x1080) and quality cannot be changed. At this size, a 1 GB memory card can hold approximately 670 photos. However, the actual number of photos that can be recorded will vary depending on the subject and shooting conditions.

• Photos cannot be recorded while the digital zoom is activated, during double slot recording or while fading in or fading out a scene.

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Recording in y (Manual) Mode

When the mode switch is set to y (Manual mode), you can enjoy full access to the menus and manually adjust the exposure, focus, white balance and many more of the camcorder’s settings to your preference. Even in mode, though, the camcorder can help you with the settings. For example, by using Special Scene recording programs (0 69).

Operating modes:

1 Set the mode switch to y.

2 Turn on the camcorder.

3 Record movies and photos.

• The procedure is the same as in mode (0 42).

Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded

You can review the last 4 seconds of the last scene recorded with the camcorder without switching to playback mode. While reviewing the latest scene, the picture will be played back without sound.

Operating modes:

1 Set the mode switch to y or .

2 Review the last 4 seconds of the scene.

[FUNC.] [

NOTES

• When double slot recording is activated, only the scene recorded on memory card X will be played

back.

Review Recording]

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IMPORTANT

• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to the memory.

- Do not open the double memory card slot cover.

- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.

• Be sure to save your recordings regularly (0 132), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data.

NOTES

• The START/STOP button on the handle has a lock lever to prevent accidental operation. Set the lock lever to R in cases such as when you do not want a recording inadvertently paused or do not plan to use this START/STOP button. Return the lever to its previous position to enable use of the START/STOP button again.

• About the power saving mode: If 6 [Power Saving Mode] [Auto Power Off] is set to [A On], the camcorder will shut off automatically to save power when it is powered by a battery pack and is left without any operation for 5 minutes. Press x to turn on the camcorder.

• When recording in bright places, it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. In such cases, you can turn on the LCD backlight (0 27) or adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the 6 [LCD Brightness] setting. Alternatively, you can also use the viewfinder (0 25).

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Quick Start Function

When you close the LCD panel with the camcorder on, the camcorder enters the standby mode. In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about 1/3 the power used when recording, saving energy when you are using a battery pack. Additionally, when you open the LCD panel or pull out the viewfinder, the camcorder is ready to start recording in approximately 1 second*, allowing you to record the subject right away.

* The actual time required varies depending on the shooting conditions.

Operating modes:

1 With the camcorder on and in a recording mode, close the LCD panel.

• A beep will sound and the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will change to orange to indicate the camcorder entered standby mode. In addition, the tally lamp will flash twice approximately every 3seconds.

• When using only the viewfinder (with the LCD panel closed), you can return the viewfinder to its retracted position to set the camcorder in standby mode.

2 When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel.

• The ON/OFF (CHG) indicator turns back green and the camcorder is ready to record.

• You can also pull out the viewfinder to start recording with the LCD panel closed.

IMPORTANT

• Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is lit in orange).

NOTES

• The camcorder will not enter standby mode while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing, while a menu is being displayed or while using the viewfinder. The camcorder may also not enter standby mode when the battery charge is too low. Check that the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator changes to orange.

• About standby mode and auto power off:

- The camcorder will power off automatically if left in standby mode for 10 minutes. Press x

to turn on the camcorder.

- You can select the length of time until shut-off or turn off the Quick Start function altogether with

the 6 [Power Saving Mode] [Quick Start (Standby)] setting.

- The usual 5-minute auto power off setting of [Power Saving Mode] is not applicable while the

camcorder is in standby mode.

• Changing the position of the mode switch while the camcorder is in standby mode will reactivate the camcorder in the operating mode selected.

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Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)

The camcorder offers 5 recording modes. Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the memory. Select MXP or FXP mode for better movie quality; select LP mode for longer recording times. The following table gives approximate recording times.

Operating modes:

1 Open the [Recording Mode] screen.

[FUNC.] [MENU] 8 [Recording Mode]

2 Touch the desired recording mode and then touch [a].

NOTES

• Movies recorded in MXP mode cannot be saved on AVCHD discs. Use an external Blu-ray Disc recorder to copy MXP movies onto Blu-ray discs.

• The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the actual recording times will vary depending on the content of the scenes.

• The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the camcorder to mode.

Approximate recording times

Recording mode → Memory ↓

4 GB Memory card 20 min. 30 min. 40 min. 1 hr. 10 min. 1 hr. 30 min.

8 GB Memory card 40 min. 1 hr. 1 hr. 25 min. 2 hr. 20 min. 3 hr.

16 GB Memory card 1 hr. 25 min. 2 hr. 5 min. 2 hr. 50 min. 4 hr. 45 min. 6 hr. 5 min.

32 GB Memory card 2 hr. 55 min. 4 hr. 10 min. 5 hr. 45 min. 9 hr. 35 min. 12 hr. 15 min.

64 GB Memory card/ Built-in memory

Recorded in 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. Movies recorded using other recording modes are recorded in 1,440 x 1,080 resolution.

At the time of purchase, the built-in memory contains about 70 MB of music files (background music) and 5 MB of image files (image mix frames).

A single scene can be recorded continuously for 12 hours; at that point, the camcorder will stop for about 3 seconds before resuming recording.

MXP

5 hr. 55 min. 8 hr. 20 min. 11 hr. 30 min. 19 hr. 10 min.324 hr. 30 min.

FXP

XP+ SP

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Default value

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Selecting the Frame Rate

You can change the frame rate (the number of frames recorded per second) to change the look of your movies.

Operating modes:

1 Open the [Frame Rate] screen.

[FUNC.] [MENU] 8 [Frame Rate]

2 Touch the desired frame rate and then touch [a].

Options

[C 60i (Standard)] 60 fields per second, interlaced. Standard frame rate of NTSC analog TV

signals.

[o PF30] Shooting at 30 frames per second, progressive*. Use this frame rate to easily edit your

recordings, for example, to post them on the Web.

[E PF24] Shooting at 24 frames per second, progressive*. Using this frame rate will give your

recordings a cinematic look. Recording in mode will further enhance the effect.

[ 24P] 24 frames per second, progressive. Using this frame rate will achieve the same cinematic

look as [E PF24], the difference being that video is recorded as true 24p.

* Recorded as 60i.

NOTES

• Movies recorded with the [ 24P] frame rate cannot be converted to standard definition using the camcorder. If you want to upload your movies to video sharing Web sites, set the frame rate to [E PF24].

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Focus Adjustment

You can adjust the focus manually and use the peaking function to assist you or you can let the camcorder focus for you by using autofocus. With autofocus, you can set the autofocus speed. The camcorder also features two more focusing functions, face detection and Touch & Track.

Operating modes:

POINTS TO CHECK

• Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure.

Manual Focus

Use the focus ring to focus manually. You can also use peaking to help you focus more accurately.

1 Open the focus controls.

[FUNC.] [X Focus]

• To switch to autofocus without opening the focus controls, press . In such case, Touch AF (step 3) will not be available.

2Touch [2]. 3 Touch a subject that appears inside the X frame.

• The Touch AF mark (P) will flash and the focusing distance will be adjusted automatically. You have the option to further adjust the focus manually as necessary.

4 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.

• The center of the screen will be magnified to help you focus more easily. You can also turn off this function with the 7 [Focus Assistance] setting.

• The focusing distance displayed will change as you adjust the focus. You can change the units used for the distance display with the 6 [Distance Units] setting.

• You can use the 6 [Focus Ring Response] setting to adjust the sensitivity of the focus ring.

• You can use the 6 [Focus Ring Direction] setting to select which direction to turn the focus ring.

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Focus Preset

When focusing manually, you can set a preset position for the focus in advance so that you can later return to that preset focus position instantly.

1 Open the focus controls.

[FUNC.] [X Focus]

2 Touch [MF].

3 Turn the focus ring to the desired focus position.

4 Touch [ ] to set the preset focus position.

5 After adjusting the focus, touch [ ] to return to the preset focus position.

• Touch [ ] again to cancel the current preset focus position.

• [ ] will be grayed out while adjusting the focus or zoom.

• You can use the 6 [Focus Preset Speed] setting to adjust the speed at which the

camcorder returns to the preset focus position.

NOTES

• The preset focus position will be canceled when the camcorder is turned off.

• When the camcorder is in mode, the focus preset function cannot be used.

Peaking

When peaking is activated, edges in focus on the screen will be highlighted in red, blue or yellow. In addition, you can choose to switch the screen to black & white, further emphasizing the edges.

1 Open the focus controls.

[FUNC.] [X Focus]

2Touch [5].

For the black & white setting: Touch [Off] or [On] For the peaking color: Touch [Red], [Blue] or [Yellow]

3Touch [f]. 4Touch [d].

• Peaking is activated and edges are highlighted. You can turn the focus ring on this screen or

touch [a] to hide the focus controls.

• The peaking effect and black & white picture will not appear in your recordings.

Autofocus

When autofocus is activated, the camcorder continuously adjusts the focus on the subject in the center of the screen. The focusing range is 2 cm (0.8 in.; at full wide-angle, measured from the front of the lens barrel) to f and 60 cm (2 ft.; throughout the zoom range, measured from the front of the lens barrel) to f. Perform the following procedure to set the autofocus speed.

1 Open the [AF Mode] screen.

[FUNC.] [MENU] 7 [AF Mode]

2 Touch the desired option and then touch [a].

• The icon of the selected option appears on the screen.

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NOTES



Default value)



Sets the autofocus to Instant AF. The focus is adjusted at the highest speed. This

Options (

[R Instant AF]

mode is useful even when recording in very bright or low-light surroundings. This mode uses both the TTL system and external sensor for focusing.

[Medium AF]Sets the autofocus to Medium AF. The camcorder focuses more smoothly on the

subject than when using the [R Instant AF] setting. This mode uses both the TTL system and external sensor for focusing.

[S Normal AF] Sets the autofocus to Normal AF. The autofocus adjustment is made at a stable

speed.

• While using autofocus, you can turn the manual ring to focus manually. When you stop turning the ring, the camcorder returns to autofocus. This is useful in situations such as when focusing on a subject on the other side of a window.

• When recording in bright surroundings, the camcorder closes down the aperture. This may cause the picture to appear blurred and is more noticeable toward the wide angle end of the zoom range. In such case, set 7 [ND Filter] to [O Automatic].

• When you set 7 [Conversion Lens] to a setting other than [B Off], the [ Instant AF] and [ Medium AF] settings are not available.

• Autofocus takes longer to focus when the frame rate is set to [o PF30], [E PF24] or [ 24P] than when it is set to [C 60i (Standard)].

• When recording under dark conditions, the focusing range narrows and the picture may appear blurred.

• Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects or in the following cases. In such case, focus manually.

- Reflective surfaces

- Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines

- Fast moving subjects

- Through dirty or wet windows

- Night scenes

Face Detection

The camcorder automatically detects people’s faces and uses this information to select the optimal focus and exposure settings.

Operating modes:

* Face detection is always activated in mode.

POINTS TO CHECK

• Select a recording program other than [q Night Scene], [p Low Light], [M Fireworks] or [y Manual Exposure].

By default, face detection is activated. If the function was turned off, perform the following procedure to turn it on.

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1 Open the [Face Detection & Tracking] screen.

[FUNC.] [MENU] 7 [Face Detection & Tracking]

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

To select the main subject

If there is more than one person in the picture, the camcorder will automatically select one person it determines is the main subject. The main subject is indicated by a white face detection frame and the

camcorder will optimize the settings for that person. Other faces will have gray frames.

Touch a different face on the touch screen to optimize the camcorder’s settings for that person using the Touch & Track function.

Main subject

Limiting Autofocus to Faces

While using autofocus, you can limit the autofocus function only to cases when a subject’s face is detected and use manual focus for all other scenes. The camcorder will also adjust the brightness when focusing automatically on the subject’s face.

Set assignable button 2 to [ Face Only AF] (0 91) and press the button.

• appears on the screen.

NOTES

• The camcorder may mistakenly detect the faces of non-human subjects. In such case, turn face detection off.

• In certain cases, faces may not be detected correctly. Typical examples include:

- Faces extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation to the overall picture.

- Faces turned to the side, at a diagonal or partially hidden.

• Face detection cannot be used in the following cases.

- When the shutter speed used is slower than 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set to [E PF24] or

[ 24P].

- When the digital zoom is activated at more than 40x zoom (dark blue area on the zoom bar).

- When 8 [Scan Reverse Rec] is set to an option other than [B Off].

- When infrared mode is on.

• When face detection is activated, the slowest shutter speed used by the camcorder is 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set to [

E PF24] or [ 24P]).

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Touch & Track

When recording a group of people using face detection, the camcorder will automatically detect one person as the main subject. You can use Touch & Track to tell the camcorder to track and optimize settings for a different person. You can also use Touch & Track to always keep in focus other moving subjects, such as pets or moving vehicles.

Operating modes:

1 Make sure face detection (0 53) and autofocus (0 52) are activated.

• Face detection is always activated in mode.

2 Point the camcorder at a moving subject and touch the subject on the touch screen.

• A white double frame will appear around the subject and track it as it moves.

• Touch [Cancel z] to remove the frame and cancel the tracking.

NOTES

• Touching somewhere with a color or pattern unique to the subject will make it easier to track. However, if there is another subject in the vicinity that shares similar characteristics to the selected subject, the camcorder may start tracking the incorrect subject. Touch the screen again to select the desired subject.

• In certain cases, Touch & Track may not be able to track the subject. Typical examples include:

- Subjects extremely small or large in relation to the overall picture.

- Subjects too similar to the background.

- Subjects lacking sufficient contrast.

- Fast moving subjects.

- When shooting indoors with insufficient lighting.

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Zooming

Operating modes:

There are four ways you can zoom in and out: using the zoom lever on the camcorder, using the zoom rocker on the handle, using the zoom buttons on the wireless controller or using the zoom controls on the touch screen. In addition to the 10x optical zoom, in mode, you can turn on the digital zoom* (40x or 200x)

with the 7 [Digital Zoom] setting. This camcorder also features a digital tele-converter, which allows you to enlarge the image on the screen digitally.

* Digital zoom is not available in and modes.

Using the Zoom Lever, Handle Zoom Rocker or Wireless Controller

Move the zoom lever or zoom rocker toward Q (wide angle) to zoom out. Move it toward P (telephoto) to zoom in.

• By default, the zoom lever and handle zoom rocker operate at a variable speed - press gently for a slow zoom; press harder for faster zooms.

• You can also use the zoom buttons on the wireless controller.

Setting the Zoom Speed

You can set the zoom speed for the zoom lever, handle zoom rocker and wireless controller.

To set the zoom lever's zoom speed

For the zoom lever, first set the overall zoom speed to one of three levels. Next, select whether the zoom lever operates at a variable or constant speed. Refer to the following table for a summary of the zoom speed.

W Zoom out

T Zoom in

1 Open the zoom speed level screen.

[FUNC.] [MENU] 7 [Zoom Speed Level]

2Touch [J Fast], [K Normal] or [L Slow] and then touch [f].

3 Touch [Zoom Lever Zoom Speed]. 4Touch [I] for variable speed or [ ] for constant speed.

• If you selected [ ], touch [ ] or [ ] or drag your finger along the bar to select a constant

speed.

5Touch [a].

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Approximate zoom speeds* (zoom lever)

[Zoom Lever

Zoom Speed]

setting

[I] (variable) – 4 sec. to 4 min. 45 sec. 3 sec. to 3 min. 2 sec.** to 1 min.

[ ] (constant) 1 (slowest) 4 min. 45 sec. 3 min. 1 min.

* Measured from full wide-angle to full telephoto. **When the zoom speed is too fast (approximately 2 seconds end-to-end), the camcorder will have more

trouble focusing automatically while zooming.

Selected

constant speed

16 (fastest) 4 sec. 3 sec. 2 sec.**

[L Slow] [K Normal] [J Fast]

[Zoom Speed Level] setting

To set the handle zoom rocker's and wireless controller's zoom speed

For the handle zoom rocker and wireless controller, first set the overall zoom speed to one of three levels. The handle zoom rocker and wireless controller operate at a constant speed so select the speed. Refer to the following table for a summary of the zoom speed.

1 Open the zoom speed level screen.

[FUNC.] [MENU] 7 [Zoom Speed Level]

2Touch [J Fast], [K Normal] or [L Slow] and then touch [f].

3 Touch [Handle Rocker Zoom Speed] or [Wireless Ctrlr Zoom Speed].

• For the handle zoom rocker, continue to step 4. For the wireless controller, skip to step 5.

4Touch [ ].

• You can touch [B Off] instead to disable use of the handle zoom rocker.

5 Touch [ ] or [ ] or drag your finger along the bar to select a constant speed. 6Touch [a].

Approximate zoom speeds* (handle zoom rocker)

[Handle Rocker

Zoom Speed] speed

setting

1 (slowest) 4 min. 45 sec. 3 min. 1 min.

16 (fastest) 4 sec. 3 sec. 2 sec.**

* Measured from full wide-angle to full telephoto. **When the zoom speed is too fast (approximately 2 seconds end-to-end), the camcorder will have more

trouble focusing automatically while zooming.

Approximate zoom speeds* (wireless controller)

[Wireless Ctrlr

Zoom Speed] speed

setting

1 (slowest) 4 min. 45 sec. 3 min. 1 min.

16 (fastest) 4 sec. 3 sec. 2 sec.**

* Measured from full wide-angle to full telephoto. **When the zoom speed is too fast (approximately 2 seconds end-to-end), the camcorder will have more

trouble focusing automatically while zooming.

[L Slow] [K Normal] [J Fast]

[Zoom Speed Level] setting

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Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls

1 Display the zoom controls on the touch screen.

[FUNC.] [ZOOM]

• The zoom controls appear on the left side of the screen.

2 Touch the zoom controls to operate the zoom.

• Touch anywhere within the Q area to zoom out or

anywhere within the P area to zoom in. Touch closer to the center for a slow zoom; touch closer to the e/d icons for faster zooms.

3Touch [a] to hide the zoom controls.

Soft Zoom Control

Soft zoom control allows you to start and/or stop the zoom gradually.

1 Open the soft zoom control screen.

[FUNC.] [MENU] 7 [Soft Zoom Control]

2 Touch the desired option and then touch [f].

Options

[B Off] [ Start]Zoom starts gradually. [ Stop]Zoom stops gradually. [ Start & Stop] Zoom start and stops gradually.

( Default value)



Use this setting if you do not intend to use soft zoom control.

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Digital Tele-Converter

Using the digital tele-converter, you can digitally increase the focal length of the camcorder by a factor of approx. 2 and record the enlarged image at full HD resolution.

Operating modes:

1 Open the [Digital Zoom] screen.

[FUNC.] [MENU] 7 [Digital Zoom]

2 Touch [ Digital Tele-conv.] and then touch [a].

3Open the zoom controls.

[FUNC.] [ZOOM]

4 Touch [ ] (digital tele-converter) and then touch [a].

• Touch [ ] again before closing the screen to deactivate the digital tele-converter.

• The center of the screen will be enlarged approximately 2 times and the icon will appear.

NOTES

• You can attach the optional tele-converter and use it in conjunction with this function to increase the effect.

• The digital tele-converter cannot be turned on while recording.

• The image is digitally processed so the image will deteriorate throughout the zoom range.

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Advanced Image Stabilization

The image stabilizer reduces camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) so you can get nice, stable shots. Select the image stabilization mode according to the shooting conditions.

Operating modes:

1 Open the image stabilizer screen.

[FUNC.] [Image Stabilizer]

2 Touch the desired IS mode and then touch [a].

Options

[Dynamic]

while walking, and is more effective as the zoom approaches full wide angle.

[ Standard] Compensates for a lower degree of camcorder shake, such as when shooting while

remaining stationary, and is suitable for shooting natural-looking scenes. Use this setting when recording movies with the optional wide-converter or tele-converter.

[ Off] Use this setting when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod.

Powered IS

You can use Powered IS to make the image stabilization even more powerful. Powered IS is most effective when you are stationary and zooming in on far subjects using high zoom ratios (the more you approach the telephoto end). Holding the LCD panel with your left hand will add to the stability of the shot. By default, Powered IS is assigned to assignable button 2.

Operating modes:

( Default value)



Compensates for a higher degree of camcorder shake, such as when shooting

Press and hold Y as long as you want to activate Powered IS.

• appears in yellow, while Powered IS is activated. The degree of camcorder shake will be indicated by the icon itself ( - ), but you can turn off this indication with the

[Camcorder Shake Indicator] setting.

• You can change the operation of the Y button (long press or toggle on/off) with the 6 [POWERED IS Button] setting.

• Powered IS is available even when [Image Stabilizer] is set to [ Off].

NOTES

• If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer may not be able to fully compensate.

• For surveying and following shots, when you pan the camcorder from side to side or tilt it up and down, we recommend setting [Image Stabilizer] to [ Dynamic] or [ Standard].

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Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit

When recording in dark surroundings, the camcorder will automatically increase the gain to try to get a brighter picture. However, using higher gain values may result in more noticeable video noise. You can select the AGC limit to curb the amount of noise by setting the maximum gain value to be used. The smaller the AGC limit, the picture will be darker but will have less the noise.

Operating modes:

POINTS TO CHECK

• Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs and

[y Manual Exposure].

1 Open the AGC limit adjustment screen.

[FUNC.] [P AGC Limit] [y Manual]

•Touch [z Automatic] to remove the AGC limit.

2Touch [y] or [A] to set the AGC limit.

• You can also drag your finger along the dial.

3Touch [a].

• The selected AGC limit will appear on the screen.

NOTES

•If you set 6 [Custom Key/Dial] to [P AGC Limit] (0 90), you can adjust the AGC limit with

the CUSTOM dial.

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Automatic Exposure Recording Programs

With the automatic exposure (AE) recording programs, the camcorder will adjust the shutter speed and/or aperture value to obtain the optimal exposure. When using the AE recording programs, you can change functions like the white balance and image effects.

Operating modes:

1 Open the screen of the desired recording program.

[FUNC.] [Rec. Programs] [B Shutter-Pri. AE] or [C Aperture-Pri. AE]

2Touch [y] or [A] to set the desired shutter speed (B) or aperture value (C) and then

touch [a].

• You can also drag your finger along the dial.

Options (

[A Programmed AE]

the optimal exposure for the subject.

[B Shutter-Pri. AE] Set the shutter speed value. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate

aperture value.

[C Aperture-Pri. AE] Set the aperture value. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate

shutter speed.

Available shutter speed settings



Default value)



The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain

[1/8] [1/15] [1/30] [1/60] [1/100]

[1/250] [1/500] [1/1000] [1/2000]

Available shutter speed settings when the frame rate is set to [E PF24] or [ 24P]

[1/6] [1/12] [1/24] [1/48] [1/60]

[1/100] [1/250] [1/500] [1/1000] [1/2000]

Available aperture value settings

Because 7 [ND Filter] is set to [O Automatic] by default, ND filter settings will be available for aperture values [F4.0] and higher.

[F1.8] [F2.0] [F2.2] [F2.4] [F2.6] [F2.8]

[F3.2] [F3.4] [F3.7] [F4.0] [F4.4] [F4.8]

[F5.2] [F5.6] [F6.2] [F6.7] [F7.3] [F8.0]

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NOTES

•[B Shutter-Pri. AE]:

- On screen only the denominator is displayed – [B 250] indicates a shutter speed of 1/250 second,

etc.

- When recording in dark surroundings, you can obtain a brighter picture by using slow shutter speeds; however, image quality may not be as good and autofocus may not work well.

- The image may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds.

- Recording movies under fluorescent lights: If the screen starts to flicker, select [B Shutter-Pri. AE] and set the shutter speed to 1/100.

•[C Aperture-Pri. AE]: The actual range of values available for selection will vary depending on the

initial zoom position.

• When setting a numeric value (aperture or shutter speed), the number displayed will flash if the aperture value or shutter speed is not appropriate for the recording conditions. In such case, select a different value.

• During exposure lock, the aperture value/shutter speed cannot be changed. Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure.

•If you set 6 [Custom Key/Dial] to [o Tv / Av] (0 90), you can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value with the CUSTOM dial.

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Exposure Adjustment

At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). In such cases, adjusting the exposure will correct this. This camcorder features a dedicated recording program, [y Manual Exposure], for adjusting the exposure manually. However, you can also adjust the exposure when using other recording programs.

Using the Manual Exposure Recording Program

Using the [y Manual Exposure] recording program, you can adjust the aperture, shutter speed and gain to achieve the desired exposure.

Operating modes:

1 Activate the [y Manual Exposure] recording program.

[FUNC.] [Rec. Programs] [y Manual Exposure]

2 Touch the control button of the setting you wish to adjust.

Aperture

Shutter speed

Gain

Adjustment dial

3Touch [y] or [A] to set the desired value.

• You can also drag your finger along the dial.

• The exposure will change according to the setting's new value. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other settings.

• Before touching [a], you can also use the zebra pattern (see below) and waveform monitor (0 84).

4Touch [a].

NOTES

• When adjusting the exposure, you can also use the waveform monitor (0 84).

•If you set 6 [Custom Key/Dial] to [ Manual Exposure] (0 90), you can adjust the

aperture, shutter speed and gain with the CUSTOM dial.

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Using the Zebra Pattern

You can use the zebra pattern to identify areas that might be overexposed, so you can correct the exposure appropriately. The camcorder offers two levels of zebra pattern: With 100% only areas that will lose detail in the highlight areas will be identified, while 70% will identify also areas that are dangerously close to losing detail.

1 From the exposure adjustment screen, touch [5] to select the zebra level. 2 Touch [70%] or [100%] and then touch [f]. 3Touch [a] or [b] and then touch [a].

• The zebra pattern will appear on the overexposed areas of the picture.

• Touch again to turn off the zebra pattern.

NOTES

• Using the zebra pattern will not affect your recordings.

Exposure Compensation

When you use a recording program other than [y Manual Exposure], the camcorder will adjust the exposure automatically. However, you can adjust and lock the exposure or use the Touch AE function to automatically set the optimal exposure for the subject you select. This is convenient when the brightness of the subject you want to shoot is noticeably brighter/darker than the general brightness of the image.

Operating modes:

POINTS TO CHECK

• Select a recording program other than [M Fireworks] or [y Manual Exposure].

• Exposure adjustment is not available in infrared mode.

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1 Open the exposure adjustment screen.

[FUNC.] [e Exposure]

2 Touch a subject that appears inside the e frame.

• The Touch AE mark (P) will flash and the exposure will be adjusted automatically so the area you touched will be correctly exposed. You have the option to further adjust the exposure manually as necessary. Depending on the subject, you may want to use the [Highlights] setting as described

below.

• You can touch [y] instead to adjust the exposure manually without activating the Touch AE function.

• The manual adjustment dial appears and the adjustment value is set at ±0.

•Touch [y] again to return the camcorder to automatic exposure.

3Touch [y] or [A] or drag your finger along the dial to set the exposure adjustment value.

• The adjustment range may vary depending on the initial brightness of the image, and some values may be grayed out.

• Before touching [a], you can also use the zebra pattern (0 65) and waveform monitor (0 84).

4Touch [a] to lock the exposure at the selected value.

• During exposure lock, e and the selected exposure adjustment value will appear on the screen.

To adjust the Touch AE function for highlights (Highlight AE)

Certain subjects, like clouds or white objects, are easily overexposed and can end up appearing as bright areas where all detail is lost. Using the [Highlights] setting, you can touch the brightest area inside the overexposed. When you touch a dark area in the picture or the highlights are too bright, the camcorder may not be able to correctly adjust the exposure.

After step 1 above:

1Touch [5]. 2 Touch [Highlights] and then touch [f].

e frame and the camcorder will automatically make corrections so that area is not

• Touch [Normal] to return the camcorder to normal Touch AE settings.

To use backlight correction

When recording in situations in which the subject is constantly backlit, you can use backlight correction make the entire picture brighter, especially dark areas. This will take precedence over the 7 [Auto Backlight Correction] setting, which is useful in situations in which the subject is not constantly backlit.

1 Open the [ BLC Always On] screen.

[FUNC.] [ BLC Always On]

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

NOTES

• If the recording program is changed during exposure lock, the camcorder will return to automatic exposure.

• You can adjust the exposure value with the CUSTOM dial (0 90), which is set to [e Exposure] by default.

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White Balance

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White Balance

The white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions.

Operating modes:

POINTS TO CHECK

• Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs.

1 Open the white balance screen.

[FUNC.] [m White Balance]

2 Touch the desired option and then touch [a].

• When you select [ Color Temperature], [ Set 1] or [ Set 2], set the color temperature or a

custom white balance with the appropriate procedure below before touching [a].

• The icon of the selected option will appear on the screen.

To set the color temperature ([ Color Temperature])

Touch [y] or [A] to set the desired value.

• You can also drag your finger along the dial.

To set a custom white balance ([ Set 1] or [ Set 2])

Point the camcorder at a white object, so it fills the whole screen, and touch [Set WB].

When the adjustment is completed, g stops flashing and disappears. The camcorder will retain the custom white balance even if you turn it off.

Options (

[Y Automatic] [a Daylight] To record outdoors on a bright day. [b Shade] To record in shaded places. [c Cloudy] To record on a cloudy day. [e Fluorescent] To record under warm white, cool white or warm-white-type (3-wavelength)

fluorescent lighting.

[f Fluorescent H] To record under daylight or daylight-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. [d Tung st en ] To record under tungsten and tungsten-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. [ Color Temperature] Allows you to set the color temperature between 2,000 K and 15,000 K. [ Set 1], [ Set 2]Use the custom white balance settings to make white subjects appear white

under colored lighting.

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Default value)

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The camcorder automatically sets the white balance for natural looking colors.

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White Balance

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NOTES

• When you select a custom white balance:

-Set 7 [Digital Zoom] to [B Off].

- Reset the white balance when you change locations or the lighting or other conditions change.

- Depending on the light source, g may keep flashing. The result will still be better than with

[Y Automatic].

• Using a custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases:

- Changing lighting conditions

-Close-ups

- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest)

- Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights

• Depending on the type of fluorescent light, optimal color balance may not be obtained with [e Fluorescent] or [f Fluorescent H]. If the color looks unnatural, select [Y Automatic] or a custom white balance setting.

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Special Scene Recording Programs

Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program.

Operating modes:

1 Open the recording programs screen.

[FUNC.] [Rec. Programs] [F Portrait]

2 Touch the desired recording program and then touch [a].

Options

[FPortrait]

on the subject while blurring the background.

[GSports] To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf.

[q Night Scene] To record nightscapes with lower noise.

( Default value)

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The camcorder uses a large aperture, to achieve a sharp focus

[ISnow] To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being

underexposed.

[JBeach] To record on a sunny beach without the subject being

underexposed.

[KSunset] To record sunsets in vibrant colors.

[p Low Light] To record in low-light situations.

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[LSpotlight] To record spotlit scenes.

[MFireworks] To record fireworks.

NOTES

•[F Portrait]/[G Sports]/[I Snow]/[J Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback.

•[F Portrait]: The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (P).

•[I Snow]/[J Beach]: The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on the screen.

•[p Low Light]:

- Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.

- Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.

- White points may appear on the screen.

- Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.

•[M Fireworks]: To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) we recommend using a tripod.

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Image Effects

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You can adjust the color depth, brightness, contrast, and sharpness of the image.

Operating modes:

POINTS TO CHECK

• Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs.

• Image effects are not available in infrared mode.

1 Open the image effects screen.

[FUNC.] [Image Effects]

2 Touch [ON] and then touch [Color Depth], [Sharpness], [Contrast] or [Brightness].

• Select [OFF] to turn off the image effects.

3Touch [y] or [A] or drag your finger along the dial to adjust the effect level.

• + levels: richer colors, sharper image, stronger contrast, brighter image.

- levels: shallower colors, softer image, softer contrast, darker image.

• To adjust other parameters, touch the desired control button and repeat step 3.

4Touch [a] to save and apply the customized picture settings.

• Z will appear on the screen.

Image Effects

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Self Timer

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Self Timer

Operating modes:

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.

- Pressing j (on the wireless controller) or touching [PHOTO] (on the screen), when

recording photos.

- Turning off the camcorder.

- Changing the camcorder’s operating mode.

- Closing the LCD panel to set the camcorder to standby mode.

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Recording Audio

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Recording Audio

You can record audio using the built-in microphone, optional external microphone (XLR or MIC terminal) or line input (XLR terminal). For external microphones or audio sources connected to an XLR terminal, you can select the audio input independently for channel 1 and channel 2.

Operating modes:

Using the Built-in Microphone or an External Microphone Connected to the MIC Terminal

Record audio with the built-in microphone or an external microphone connected to the MIC terminal. You can use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply. You can connect almost any stereo microphone with a ∅ 3.5 mm plug but audio recording levels may vary.

When using the built-in microphone or an external microphone connected to the MIC terminal, set the audio input switch to INT.

• If you connect a microphone to the MIC terminal while the audio input switch is set to INT, the camcorder will switch automatically from the built-in microphone to the external microphone.

Audio input switch

To use the WM-V1 Wireless Microphone

Using the WM-V1 you can reliably record sound even when recording subjects at a distance exceeding the practical range of the built-in microphone. You can also mix and record audio from the WM-V1 with audio from the built-in microphone.

MIC terminal

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Recording Audio

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1 Attach the receiver to the camcorder’s grip belt.

2 Connect the receiver to the camcorder’s MIC terminal. 3 If necessary, activate the audio mix function (0 80) and adjust the audio mix balance.

4 Attach the microphone (transmitter) to the subject.

• For details about using the WM-V1, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the microphone.

To use commercially available microphones

1 Connect the external microphone to the MIC terminal.

2 Open the [MIC Terminal Input] screen.

[FUNC.] [MENU] 7 [MIC Terminal Input]

3 Touch [Microphone] and then touch [a].

• If necessary, activate and adjust the audio mix balance (0 80).

NOTES

• When using an external microphone, make sure that the jacket covering above the plug is smaller

than ∅ 9.5 mm.

• When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder, 7 [Wind Screen] will automatically be set to [B Off Z].

Using Line Input or an External Microphone Connected to an XLR Terminal

You can use the XLR terminals to connect an external audio source (analog line in) or microphone. When connecting an external microphone, follow the procedure below.

Microphone lock screw

Cable clamp

XLR terminals

1 Loosen the microphone lock screw (햲), open the microphone holder unit and insert the

microphone (햳).

2 Tighten the lock screw and put the microphone cable through the microphone cable

clamp under the microphone holder unit (햴).

3 Plug the microphone cable into the desired XLR terminal (햵).

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Setting the XLR Terminal

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Recording Audio

1 Set the audio input switch to EXT.

• Changing the position of the audio input switch affects both channel 1 and channel 2 simultaneously.

2 Set the XLR terminal switch of the desired channel to LINE

or MIC.

• To supply a microphone with phantom power, set the switch to MIC+48V instead. Make sure to connect the microphone first, before turning the phantom power on. Keep the microphone connected when turning off the phantom power.

• When using the XLR terminal to record to only one channel, use the CH1 input terminal and set the XLR terminal switch for CH1 to LINE, MIC or MIC+48V.

Selecting the Recording Channel

You can select to which channel the camcorder will record audio.

1 Open the [XLR Rec Channel] screen.

[FUNC.] [MENU] [4] [XLR Rec Channel]

2 Touch the desired option and then touch [a].

Options (

[ CH1]Records audio to each channel separately. Audio input into CH1 is recorded to

channel 1, while audio input into CH2 is recorded to channel 2.

[ CH1/CH2] Audio input into CH1 is recorded to both channels. Audio input into CH2 will not be

recorded.

Activating the Microphone Attenuator

You can activate the external microphone’s attenuator (20 dB) if the XLR terminal switch is set to MIC or MIC+48V.

Set the ATT switch of the desired channel to ON.

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Default value)

XLR terminal switches

Audio input switch

IMPORTANT

• When connecting a microphone or device that does not support phantom power, make sure to set the XLR terminal switch to MIC or LINE, respectively. If you set the switch to MIC+48V, the microphone or device may be damaged.

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Audio Recording Level

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Audio Recording Level

Using the Built-in Microphone or Microphone Connected to the MIC Te rm i na l

When using the built-in microphone or a microphone connected to the MIC terminal, you can adjust the audio recording level using the FUNC. panel.

Operating modes:

1 Open the manual audio recording level adjustment screen.

[FUNC.] [c Mic. Level] [y Manual]

• The audio level indicator and current audio recording level will appear on the screen. When 7 [Audio Mix] is set to [A On], two audio level indicators will appear, the top one for the built-

in microphone, and the bottom one for the external audio.

•Touch [z Automatic] to return the camcorder to automatic audio recording levels.

Manual audio level adjustment

Audio level indicator

Current audio level

Audio level adjustment bar

2 Touch and hold [y] or [A] to adjust the audio recording level as necessary.

• When the audio mix function is on (0 80), [INT] (built-in microphone) and [EXT] (external audio

source) will appear next to the audio level indicator.

3Touch [a] to lock the audio recording level at the current level.

To display the audio level indicator

Usually, the audio level indicator will be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the audio recording level. You can choose to display it also when the audio level is adjusted automatically.

1 Open the automatic audio recording level screen.

[FUNC.] [c Mic. Level] [z Automatic]

2 Touch [Audio Level Indicator] and then touch [a].

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Using a Microphone or Audio Source Connected to an XLR Terminal

Regardless of the position of the audio recording dial, auto level control will be applied to each channel independently. Auto level control helps prevent some distortion when a high level of audio is input.

Operating modes:

Turn the corresponding audio level dial to adjust the audio recording level as necessary.

• When a dial is in the center position between MIN and MAX (as shown to the right), the approximate sensitivity is as follows.

- For microphone input: -60 dBu (full scale -18 dB)*

- For line input: 4 dBu (full scale -18 dB)

* When the microphone attenuator is off.

NOTES

• The audio level indicator will appear on the screen when a microphone or audio source is connected to an XLR terminal and the camcorder is set to a mode other than mode.

• As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will go to the right of the

-18 dB mark (about one mark right of the -20 dB mark) only occasionally.

• When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be distorted.

• If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted while using an external microphone connected to an XLR terminal, activate the microphone attenuator with the ATT switches. For a microphone connected to the MIC terminal, adjust the audio recording level manually.

• We recommend using headphones to check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording level or when the microphone attenuator is activated.

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Built-In Microphone Directionality

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Built-In Microphone Directionality

You can change the directionality of the built-in microphone to have more control over how sound is recorded.

Operating modes:

1 Open the [Built-in Mic Directionality] screen.

[FUNC.] [MENU] 7 [Built-in Mic Directionality]

2 Touch the desired option and then touch [a].

Options

[ Monaural] Mono recording that emphasizes sound coming from the front of the camcorder. [ Normal]

settings in reach.

[ Wide]Stereo recording of ambient sound over a more extensive area that adds to the sense of

presence of movies.

[ Zoom] Stereo recording with the sound linked to the zoom position. The larger the subject

appears on the screen, the louder and more focused the sound will be.

• Except when using the audio mix function, an external microphone overrides the built-in microphone. In the following cases, the built-in microphone’s directionality cannot be changed.

- When an external microphone is connected to the MIC terminal with 7 [Audio Mix] set to

- When the audio input switch is set to EXT.

( Default value)

NOTES

[B Off].

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Standard stereo recording; a middle point between the [Wide] and [Monaural]

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Audio Equalizer

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Audio Equalizer

You can use the audio equalizer to adjust sound levels by specifically targeting the high- or lowfrequency range. The audio equalizer settings are only available when recording sound using the builtin microphone.

Operating modes:

1 Open the [Built-in Mic Freq. Response] screen.

[FUNC.] [MENU] 7 [Built-in Mic Freq. Response]

2 Touch the desired option and then touch [a].

Options

[ Normal] [ Boost LF Range] Accentuates the low-frequency range for more powerful sound. [ Low Cut Filter] Filters the low-frequency range to reduce the noise of blowing wind, a car’s

[ Boost MF Range] Best for recording human voices and dialog. [ Boost HF+LF Range] Best, for example, for recording live music and clearly capture the spe-

( Default value)

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Appropriate for balanced sound under most normal recording conditions.

engine and similar ambient sounds.

cial sound characteristics of a variety of instruments.

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Audio Mix

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Audio Mix

When recording, you can mix audio from the built-in microphone with external audio from the MIC terminal and adjust the mix balance for original sound effects. The external audio input can be from the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone, a commercially available external microphone or from an external audio player (analog Line In).

Operating modes:

1 Connect the external source to the MIC terminal.

2 Open the [MIC Terminal Input] screen.

[FUNC.] [MENU] 7 [MIC Terminal Input]

3 Touch [ External Audio] or [ Microphone] and then touch [f].

• This step is not necessary after connecting an optional WM-V1 wireless microphone.

4 Activate the audio mix.

[Audio Mix] [A On]

5 Adjust the audio mix balance as necessary.

• Touch [INT] (more of the sound from the built-in microphone) or [EXT] (more of the sound from the

external audio) or drag your finger along the audio mix bar to adjust the mix balance as desired.

6Touch [a] to set the audio mix and close the menu.

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Using Headphones

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Using Headphones

Use headphones for playback or to check the audio level while recording. The headphones are connected to the AV OUT/X terminal, which is used for both the headphones and the audio/video output. Before connecting the headphones, follow the procedure below to change the function of the terminal from AV output to X (headphones) output.

Operating modes:

* Headphones can be used also in mode but the function of the terminal cannot be changed in

this mode. Change the setting in advance in one of the other operating modes.

1 Open the [AV/Headphones] screen.

[FUNC.] [MENU] 6 [AV/Headphones]

• Touching [FUNC.] is necessary only when performing the procedure in a recording mode.

2 Touch [Headphones] and then touch [f]. 3 Connect the headphones to the AV OUT/X terminal.

4 Back in the menu, touch [Volume]. 5Touch [c] or [d] to adjust the volume and then touch [a].

• You can also drag your finger along the [Headphones] bar.

• J will appear on the screen.

To adjust the volume during playback

In mode, and in mode during slideshow playback, adjust the headphones volume the same way you adjust the speaker’s volume (0 94).

IMPORTANT

• When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume to an appropriate level.

• Do not connect the headphones to the AV OUT/X terminal if the J icon does not appear on the

screen. The noise output in such case may be harmful to your hearing.

NOTES

• Use commercially available headphones with a ∅ 3.5 mm minijack.

• Even if [AV/Headphones] was set to [J Headphones] in a playback mode, the function of the AV

OUT/X terminal will return automatically to AV output when you turn off the camcorder.

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Using a Zoom Remote Controller

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Using a Zoom Remote Controller

You can attach the optional ZR-2000 or ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller to the camcorder to use certain functions while viewing the picture on an external monitor without touching the camcorder. This is particularly useful while the camcorder is mounted on a tripod and you want to ensure maximum stability of a shot.

Operating modes:

Connect the optional ZR-2000 or ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller to the REMOTE terminal on the camcorder.

For details about using the zoom remote controller, refer to the instruction manual of the ZR-2000 or ZR-1000.

ZR-2000

Functions Available with the Zoom Remote Controller

Using the ZR-2000 or ZR-1000: turning the power on/off, starting/stopping a recording, zoom, focus adjustment and displaying on-screen displays on an external monitor. Using the ZR-2000 only: switching between autofocus and manual focus, Push AF* and focus assistance (MAGNIFYING button).

* The Push AF function allows you to switch to autofocus temporarily during manual focus.

NOTES

• In mode, the only available functions are turning the power on/off, starting/stopping a recording, and zoom.

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Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal

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Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal

You can have the camcorder output and record color bars and a 1 kHz audio reference signal.

Operating modes:

1 Open the [Color Bars & Test Tone] screen.

[FUNC.] [MENU] 8 [ Col or B ars & Tes t To n e]

2 Touch the desired option* and then touch [a].

* When you select [ Color Bars & Tone], you can adjust the audio reference signal. Touch [f] and

continue with the procedure below.

Options (

[B Off] [ Color Bars] Displays a standard SMPTE color bar pattern. [ Color Bars & Tone] In addition to the color bar pattern, an audio reference signal is output.

To adjust the audio reference signal

1 Back in the 8 menu, touch [Audio Reference Signal]. 2 Touch [ -12 dB], [ -18 dB] or [ -20 dB] and then touch [a].

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Default value)

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Select this option if you do not intend to use the color bars or audio reference signal.

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Video Scopes

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Video Scopes

The camcorder can display a simplified waveform monitor. It can also display an edge monitor* to help you focus. The video scopes appear only on the LCD screen. They do not appear in the viewfinder or on an external monitor.

* The edge monitor looks at the focus of the entire picture and displays the results as a waveform.

Operating modes:

Displaying the Waveform Monitor during [A Programmed AE] Recording Program

1 Make sure the recording program is [A Programmed AE].

[FUNC.] [Rec. Programs] [A Programmed AE]

2 Open the exposure adjustment screen.

[FUNC.] [e Exposure]

3 Touch [ ] (manual adjustment) and then touch [ ] (waveform monitor).

• The waveform monitor will appear in a window on the screen. Touch the window to close it.

• You can adjust the exposure using the dial at the bottom of the screen or by touching inside the

e frame (0 65). You can see the results immediately in the waveform monitor.

Displaying the Waveform Monitor during [y Manual Exposure] Recording Program

1Open the [y Manual Exposure] screen.

[FUNC.] [Rec. Programs] [y Manual Exposure]

2 Touch [ ] (waveform monitor).

• The waveform monitor will appear in a window on the screen. Touch the window to close it.

• You can adjust the exposure by using the controls on the screen (0 64). You can see the results

immediately in the waveform monitor.

Displaying the Edge Monitor

1 Open the focus adjustment screen.

[FUNC.] [X Focus]

2 Touch [ ] (manual focus) and then touch [ ] (waveform monitor).

• The edge monitor will appear at the bottom of the screen. Touch the edge monitor to close it.

• You can adjust the focus using the focus dial or by touching the inside the X frame (0 51). You

can see the results immediately in the edge monitor.

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Video Snapshot

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Video Snapshot

Record a series of short scenes. Then, play back your video snapshot scenes set to your favorite music (0 118). The default length of a video snapshot scene is 4 seconds but you can change it to 2 or 8 seconds, or to the length recommended for the selected story scene (category) in Story Creator, with the 8 [Video Snapshot Length] setting.

Operating modes:

1 Open the video snapshot screen.

[FUNC.] [Z Video Snapshot]

• Alternatively, you can set an assignable button to [Z Video Snapshot] (0 91). Skip to step 3.

2Touch [A On].

• A blue border appears on the screen.

•Touch [B Off] to return to normal video recording mode.

3 Press g.

• The camcorder records for a few seconds (the blue frame serves as a visual progress bar) and then automatically returns to record pause mode.

• When the camcorder stops recording, the screen will momentarily turn black as if a camera shutter had released.

NOTES

• Changing the camcorder’s operating mode will deactivate the video snapshot mode.

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Pre-Recording

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Pre-Recording

The camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press g, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities. This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording.

Operating modes:

1 Open the pre-recording screen.

[FUNC.] [d Pre REC]

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

• d will appear on the screen.

• Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off pre-recording.

3Press g.

• The scene recorded in the memory will start 3 seconds before g was pressed.

NOTES

• The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds prior to pressing g if the button was

pressed within 3 seconds of having turned on pre-recording or having finished the previous recording.

• Any of the following actions will deactivate the pre-recording function.

- Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 5 minutes.

- Changing the position of the mode switch.

- Pressing S.

- Activating video snapshot.

- Setting the camcorder to standby mode.

- Touching any of the following control buttons in the FUNC. panel: [MENU], [Rec. Programs], [White Balance], [AGC Limit], [Image Stabilizer], [Faders], [Decoration] or [Review Recording].

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Onscreen Displays and Data Code

You can turn most onscreen displays on or off.

Operating modes:

Repeatedly press h to turn the onscreen displays on/off in the following sequence:

, mode:

• All displays on

• Most displays off

, mode2:

• Only data code on

• All displays on

Pressing h will turn off most of the icons and displays that appear automatically but will not remove control buttons ([FUNC.], [PHOTO], etc.) and onscreen displays that were turned on manually (for example, onscreen markers or the audio level meter).

Touch the screen to display the playback controls.

About the Data Code

With every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code (date/time of recording, information about the camera setup, etc.). You can select the information to be displayed with the y / z [Data Code] setting.

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Faders

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Faders

The camcorder offers two professional looking transition effects to fade-in or fade-out scenes. You have the option to activate the fader only one time or every time you start or stop recording.

Operating modes:

1 Open the fader selection screen.

[FUNC.] [O Faders]

2 Touch the desired fader and then touch [a].

• You can preview the transition effect on the screen.

• The icon of the selected fader appears in green.

To fa d e in / out

Press g in record pause mode (M) to start recording with a fade in. Press g while recording (

NOTES

• When you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the sound will fade in or out.

• Faders cannot be used in the following cases:

- While using the [Old Movies] cinema-look filter in mode.

- When recording scenes with decorations.

- When recording video snapshot scenes.

- While pre-recording is activated.

• You can select whether to fade to/from a black screen or a white screen with the 7

[Fader Setting] setting.

N) to fade out and pause the recording.

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Infrared Recording

This camcorder features the ability to shoot movies in dark surroundings using the camcorder's infrared light and other sources of infrared light. Also, you can select whether the lighter areas of the picture appear in green or white.

Operating modes:

Activating Infrared Mode

Follow the procedure below to set the camcorder to infrared (IR) mode and to set the color of highlights in the picture.

1 Move the INFRARED switch to ON.

• appears on the screen. Y also appears when the

built-in infrared light is on.

2 Open the [IR Rec Color] screen to select a color.

[FUNC.] [MENU] 7 [IR Rec Color]

3 Touch [ White] or [ Green] and then touch [a].

• By default, the infrared light is on. To turn off the infrared light (when using an external infrared light source, for example), touch [f] and perform the following procedure.

To turn off the infrared light

1 Back in the 7 menu, touch [IR Light]. 2Touch [B Off] and then touch [a].

NOTES

• The infrared light is located in the handle unit. Make sure to attach it to use the infrared light.

• If you set an assignable button to [IR Light] (0 91), you can press the button to turn on the infrared

light.

• When the camcorder is in Infrared mode, the following adjustments are made automatically.

- Gain, shutter speed and aperture are set to auto.

- Autofocus is set to Normal AF. However, you can change the focus mode to manual focus.

- AGC limit, white balance, image effects, exposure, backlight correction, recording program and face detection cannot be set.

- ND filters are not available.

• Depending on the light source, autofocus may not work well during zoom.

• When switching the camcorder to infrared mode, do not point the lens at strong sources of light or heat. The camcorder's sensitivity to such sources is much higher than when shooting video normally. If there are such sources in the picture before you switch the camcorder to infrared mode, shield the lens first.

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Customization

Custom Button and Dial

You can assign to f and CUSTOM dial one of several frequently used functions. You can then adjust the selected function using f and CUSTOM dial, without having to access the menu.

Operating modes:

1 Open the [Custom Key/Dial] screen.

[FUNC.] [MENU] 6 [Custom Key/Dial]

2 Touch the desired option and then touch [a].

Options

[o Tv/Av] When you set the recording program to

[B Shutter-Pri. AE] or [C Aperture-Pri. AE] priority, you can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value with the CUSTOM dial.

[ Manual Exposure] When you set the recording program

to [y Manual Exposure], press f to toggle between the aperture value, shutter speed and gain. Next, use the CUSTOM dial to adjust the setting.

[P AGC Limit] When you set [P AGC Limit] in the FUNC.

panel to [y Manual], you can adjust the AGC limit with the CUSTOM dial. Press f first if the AGC limit does not appear on the screen.

[e Exposure]

display the exposure value and then use the CUSTOM dial to adjust the exposure value.

[B Off] Use this setting if you do not intend to use

f or CUSTOM dial.

( Default value)



Adjusts the exposure. Press f to

NOTES

• You can press and hold f instead of the procedure above to display a quick menu of the options. Use the CUSTOM dial to select an option and then press f.

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Assignable Buttons

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Assignable Buttons

The camcorder conveniently features 2 buttons to which you can assign various functions. By assigning often used functions, you can quickly access them with a single press of a button.

Operating modes:

Changing the Assigned Function

1 Open the selection screen for the desired assignable button.

[FUNC.] [MENU] 6 [Assign Button 1] or [Assign Button 2]

2 Select the desired option and then touch [a].

Options

[ BLC Always On]Turns backlight correction on/off. [ Face Only AF] Turns face only autofocus on/off (0 54). [ Story Creator] Activates Story Creator mode (0 105). [Z Video Snapshot] Turns video snapshot on/off (0 85). [m WB Priority] Turns white balance priority on/off (0 153). [Y IR Light] Turns the infrared light on/off (0 89). The handle unit must be attached to use this

option.

[ Audio Output CH] Switches the audio output channel (0 153). The handle unit must be

attached to use this option.

[ AF/MF]

for assignable button 1.

[ Powered IS]

button 2.

[B Off] Does not assign a function to the assignable button.

( Default value for assignable button 1,  default value for assignable button 2)



Switches between autofocus and manual focus (0 51). This option is available only



Turn s Po wer ed IS o n/ o ff (0 60). This option is available only for assignable

Using an Assignable Button

After you assign a function to one of the buttons, press the button to activate the function.

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Saving and Loading Menu Settings

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Saving and Loading Menu Settings

After you adjust the cinema-look filters and other settings in the FUNC. panel and setup menus, you can save those settings on a memory card.

Operating modes:

Saving Menu Settings to a Memory Card

Menu settings must be saved to memory card Y. If the memory card already has menu settings on it, they will be overwritten.

1 Insert a memory card into memory card slot Y. 2 Open the [Backup Menu Settings 7] screen.

[FUNC.] [MENU] 6 [Backup Menu Settings 7]

3 Touch [Save] and then touch [Yes].

• The current settings are saved to the memory card.

4 Touch [OK] and then touch [a].

Loading Camera Settings from a Memory Card

1 Insert a memory card with menu settings into memory card slot Y. 2 Open the [Backup Menu Settings 7] screen.

[FUNC.] [MENU] 6 [Backup Menu Settings 7]

3 Touch [Load] and then touch [Yes].

• After the camcorder’s current settings are replaced with the settings saved on the memory card,

the screen will turn black momentarily and the camcorder will restart.

NOTES

• This camcorder can load settings from other Canon XA10 and VIXIA HF G10 camcorders. Loading

menu settings will replace all the menu settings currently in the camcorder that are common to both types of camcorders. In addition, settings that are not common to both types will be reset to default values.

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Playback

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Playback

Playing Back Video

Operating modes:

Playing Back Video

1 Press S.

• You can also press and hold B on the wireless

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

2 Open the date index screen, if it is not displayed.

[b] [1 Date]

3 Look for the scene you want to play back.

• Move the zoom lever toward Q to show 15 scenes per page; move it toward P to show 6 scenes per page.

AMemory being read. BRecording date. CDivision line between recording dates. DDrag your finger left for the next index page*. EDrag your finger right for the previous index page*. FOpen the index selection screen (0 97). G3D Flip View (0 96). HScene’s timeline (0 102).

* While browsing through index pages, a scroll bar will appear at the bottom of the screen

for a few seconds. When you have a large number of scenes it may be more convenient to drag your finger along the scroll bar.

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Playing Back Video

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4 Touch the desired scene to play it back.

• Playback will start from the scene selected and continue until the end of the last scene in the index screen.

• Touch the screen to display the playback controls. During playback, the playback controls will disappear automatically after a few seconds without operation. In playback pause, touch the screen again to hide the playback controls.

During playback:

AJump to the beginning of the scene. Double-tap to jump to the previous scene. BJump to the beginning of next scene. CPause the playback. DFast playback* backward/forward. EDisplay the volume (0 94) and background music mix balance (0 118) controls. FStop the playback. GDecoration (0 110).

* Touch several times to increase the playback speed to approximately 5x → 15x → 60x

the normal speed. During fast playback, touch anywhere on the screen to return to normal playback.

Adjusting the volume

1 During playback, touch the screen to display the playback controls.

2 Touch [ ], drag your finger along the [Speaker Volume]* bar to adjust the volume and

touch [f].

* When 6 [AV/Headphones] is set to [J Headphones], adjust the [Headphone Volume] bar

instead.

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Playing Back Video

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During playback pause:

AResume playback. BSlow playback* backward/forward. CCapture the displayed frame as a photo (0 104). DDecoration (0 110).

* Touch several times to increase the playback speed 1/8 → 1/4 the normal speed. During

slow playback, touch anywhere on the screen to return to playback pause.

IMPORTANT

• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.

- Do not open the double memory card slot cover.

- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.

• You may not be able to play back with this camcorder movies recorded on a memory card using another device.

NOTES

• You can turn off the recording date and time display or change the information displayed with the y [Data Code] setting.

• Depending on the recording conditions, you may notice brief stops in video or sound playback between scenes.

• During fast/slow playback, you may notice some anomalies (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture.

• The speed indicated on the screen is approximate.

• Slow reverse playback will look the same as continuous frame reverse.

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Playing Back Video

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3D Flip View

Touch [ ] in the date index screen to switch to 3D Flip View. This convenient way of displaying scenes grouped by recording date in a 3D layout can be useful to flip through a large number of recordings.

ARecording date. BDrag your finger left to go to the next date with recordings. CDrag your finger up and down to browse through the scenes recorded in the

displayed date.

DDrag your finger right to go to the previous date with recordings. EReturn to the date index screen. FCurrent scene / Total number of scenes recorded on the selected date. GTouch the scene in the front to play it back.

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The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back

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The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back

From the index 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 [b].

During single photo view, touch the screen once to display the controls then touch [Q] to open the [Photos] index screen.

ATouch the tab of the desired memory: built-in memory, memory card X or memory

card Y.

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

Options

[1 Date] Scenes organized by recording date. [ Gallery]Scenes organized by story (0 115). [2 Photos] Photos’ index screen. [u SD Movies] (only when a memory card is selected) Scenes that were converted to standard

definition to upload them to the Web (0 139).

NOTES

• Fast/slow playback modes are not available for scenes converted to standard definition. Scenes in the [u SD Movies] index screen can only be played back at normal speed.

Two playback modes: the date index screen vs. the gallery

In the date index screen you can find all the movies you have recorded, conveniently organized by recording date. When you play back scenes from the date index screen they will be played back in chronological order. In the gallery, you can find your scenes grouped as video stories. If you record movies using the Story Creator function (0 105), your scenes will appear in the story you created; scenes recorded without using this function will appear in the [Unsorted] story (or [Video Snapshot] story, in the case of video snapshot scenes). When you play back a story from the gallery, scenes will be played back in the order of the story’s outline, regardless of their recording date.

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Deleting Scenes and Stories

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Deleting Scenes and Stories

You can delete those scenes and stories that you are not interested in keeping. Deleting scenes allows you also to free up space on the memory.

Operating modes:

Deleting a Single Scene

1 Play back the scene you wish to delete.

2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls.

3 Open the screen to delete the scene.

[C] [Edit] [Delete]

4 Touch [Yes].

• The scene is deleted.

5Touch [OK].

Deleting Scenes from the Date Index Screen

1 Open the date index screen.

• To delete all the scenes recorded on a specific date, drag your finger left/right until the desired date appears in the title bar.

2 Open the [Delete] screen.

[Edit] [Delete]

3 Touch the desired option.

• When you select [Select], perform the following procedure to select the individual scenes you want to delete before touching [Yes].

4 Select [Yes].

• Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. Some scenes may be deleted nevertheless.

• The selected scenes are deleted.

5Touch [OK].

To select individual scenes

1 Touch on the individual scenes you want to delete.

• A checkmark O will appear on the scenes you touch. The total number of selected scenes will appear next to the o icon.

• Touch a selected scene to remove the checkmark. To remove all checkmarks at once, touch [Remove All] [Yes].

2 After selecting all the desired scenes, touch [OK].

Options

[date] Delete all the scenes recorded on the date shown in the control button. [Select] Select individual scenes to delete. [All Scenes] Delete all the scenes.

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Deleting Scenes and Stories

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Deleting a Single Scene from a Story

1 Open the list of scenes of the story that contains the scene you want to delete.

[b] [ Gallery] Bring the desired story to the front [Scene List]

2 In the [Scene List] screen, drag your finger up/down to select the scene you want to

delete.

3 Touch the orange box on the right to open the [Edit Scene] screen. 4Touch [d] and then touch [Yes].

• The selected scene is deleted.

5 Touch [OK] and then touch [f].

Deleting Scenes from a Story by Rating

1 Open the information screen of the story that contains the scenes you want to delete.

[b] [ Gallery] Bring the desired story to the front [Story Details]

2 Open the rating selection screen.

[Edit Story] [Delete]

3 Touch one or more of the rating buttons to select all the applicable scenes.

• A grayed out rating button indicates that no scenes in the story have been given that particular rating.

4 Delete all applicable scenes.

[Set] [Yes]

• Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. Some scenes may be deleted nevertheless.

5 Touch [OK] and then touch [f].

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Deleting Scenes and Stories

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Deleting Stories

Deleting a story permanently deletes all the scenes it contains. The two preexisting stories, [Unsorted] and [Video Snapshot], cannot be deleted.

1 Open the gallery.

[b] [ Gallery]

2 Select the story you want to delete.

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• Drag your finger right/left to bring the desired story to the front.

3 Open the [Delete Story] screen.

[Story Details] [Edit Story] [Delete Story]

4 Touch [Yes].

• Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. Some scenes may be deleted nevertheless.

5Touch [OK].

IMPORTANT

• Be careful when deleting recordings. Once deleted, scenes cannot be recovered.

• Deleting a story permanently deletes all the scenes it contains.

• When deleting scenes, scenes will be removed from the date index screen and from any stories in the gallery they may have belonged to, regardless of the method used to delete them.

• Save copies of important scenes before deleting them (0 135).

• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing (while scenes are being deleted).

- Do not open the double memory card slot cover.

- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.

NOTES

• To delete all movies and make all recordable space available again you may prefer to initialize the memory (0 40).

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