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Canon HF-G50 User Manual

PUB.DIE-0528-000
4K Camcorder
Instruction Manual
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Highlights of the Camcorder

The Canon VIXIA HF G50 4K 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.
4K Recording
CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV 6 image processor
The camcorder is equipped with a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor that captures video at an effective pixel count of approximately
8.29 megapixels (3840x2160). The video is then processed by the DIGIC DV 6 image processor. In addition to recording 4K video, the camcorder employs oversampling to record Full HD video.
Wide zoom lens and 8-bladed aperture
The zoom lens is equipped with 20x optical zoom and has a focal length at full wide angle of 29.3 mm* (35 mm equivalent), making the camcorder versatile in a variety of shooting situations. The 8-bladed aperture delivers a pleasing out-of-focus blur (“bokeh”) to your recordings.
* When the resolution is 3840x2160 and the
image stabilization is a setting other than Dynamic IS. The focal length is 30.6 mm when using Dynamic IS.
4K recording at 29.97P and HD recording at 59.94P
The camcorder can record clips in MP4 format at 3840x2160 with a frame rate of 29.97P or 1920x1080 with a frame rate of 59.94P, giving you the freedom to choose the video configuration that is most suitable for your project.
Convenience and Functionality
Recording for extended periods
With its two SD card slots, the camcorder allows you to use dual recording (A 30) to record the same clip on two SD cards, or relay recording to automatically switch to the other SD card when the one being used becomes full. Dual recording is a convenient way to create a backup of your recordings while relay recording effectively extends the available recording time.
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 (A 60), which stabilizes the image along 5 axes, will let you shoot in a variety of situations in the field. The LCD touch panel and viewfinder can be angled in a variety of positions, allowing for shooting in tight places, for example.
Manual controls at your fingertips
The focus/zoom ring helps you achieve the focus you are looking for. You can easily change the ring's functionality so that you can operate the zoom. You can also assign certain frequently used functions to a customizable button and adjust those functions with the accompanying dial (A 80). Additionally, the camcorder also features 5 assignable buttons on the camcorder and one onscreen assignable touch button to which you can assign a variety of functions to access them with ease (A 81).
Face detection & tracking (A 58)
After detecting a subject's face, the camcorder can focus on it and even track it. Furthermore, the camcorder can be in manual focus but switch to autofocus when a face is detected, ensuring that important subjects are in focus.
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Creativity and Artistic Expression
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Special recording modes (A 36, 75)
When you make recordings, you can change the recording frame rate to achieve a fast or slow motion effect. Alternatively, you can use pre-recording to record 3 seconds before you decide to start recording, helping you capture those hard-to-catch opportunities.
Looks (A 49)
You can adjust various aspects of the picture, such as the color depth, sharpness and brightness, to create a desired “look”.
Other Features
• Battery packs compatible with Intelligent System give you an estimate (in minutes) of the remaining recording time.
• Compatibility with the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver to geotag your recordings (A 78).
• Compatibility with the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller (A 77) when you need a professional level of remote control.

Table of contents

1 Introduction 7
About this Manual 7
Conventions Used in this Manual 7
Supplied Accessories 9 Names of Parts 10
2 Preparations 14
Attaching the Ferrite Core 14 Charging the Battery Pack 14 Preparing the Camcorder 17
Using the Lens Hood 17 Adjusting the LCD Screen 18 Using the Viewfinder 19 Grip Belt and Straps 19
Basic Operation of the Camcorder 21
Turning the Camcorder On and Off 21 Setting the Camera Mode 22 Using the MENU Button and
Joystick 22
First Time Settings 23
Setting the Date and Time 23 Changing the Language 24 Changing the Time Zone 24
Using the Menus 25
Setup Menus 25 FUNC Menu 26
Using SD Cards 28
Compatible SD Cards 28 Inserting and Removing an SD Card 29 Initializing an SD Card 30 Selecting the SD Card for
Recordings 30 Dual Recording and Relay Recording 30 Recovering Clips 31
3 Recording 32
Recording Clips and Photos 32
Basic Recording 32 Reviewing the Latest Clip Recorded 34
Video Configuration: Resolution, Bit Rate
and Frame Rate 35
Selecting the Resolution and Bit
Rate 35 Selecting the Frame Rate 35
Slow & Fast Motion Recording 36 Shooting Modes 37
Special Scene Modes 38
Exposure Adjustment 40
Manual Exposure (n)40 Automatic Exposure 41 Touch Exposure 42 Exposure Lock (AE Lock) 43 Exposure Compensation 43 ND Filter 44 Using the Zebra Pattern 44 Backlight Correction 45
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 46 White Balance 47 Using Looks 49 Zooming 50
Using the Focus/Zoom Ring 50 Using the Zoom Rocker 51 Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom
Controls 52 Using an Optional Remote Controller 52 Soft Zoom Control 53 Digital Tele-Converter 53
Focus Adjustment 54
Manual Focus 54 Autofocus 57 Face Detection & Tracking 58
Image Stabilization 60
Dynamic IS or Standard IS 60
Setting the Time Code 61
Selecting the Time Code Mode 61 Selecting Drop Frame or Non-Drop
Frame 63
Setting the User Bit 64 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 65 Recording Audio 66
Using an External Microphone 66 Audio Scenes 67 Audio Recording Level (Built-in
Microphone/MIC Terminal) 68 Microphone Attenuator (Built-in
Microphone or External
Microphone) 69 Low-Cut Filter (MIC Terminal) 69 Wind Screen (Built-in Microphone) 70 Microphone Directionality (Built-in
Microphone) 70
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Audio Equalizer (Built-in Microphone) 71 Audio Limiter 71 Audio Compressor 72
Using Headphones 73 Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal 74
Recording Color Bars 74 Recording an Audio Reference
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Signal 74
Pre-Recording 75 Onscreen Displays 76 Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote
Controller 77
Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver 78
Connecting the GPS Receiver 78
4 Customization 80
CUSTOM Dial and Button 80 Assignable Buttons 81 Saving and Loading Menu Settings 83
Saving Camcorder Settings 83 Loading Camcorder Settings 83
5 Playback 84
Basic Playback 84
Playback Controls 86 Adjusting the Volume 87 Displaying Clip Information 87
Clip and Photo Operations 88
Deleting Clips and Photos 88 Trimming Clips 89
6 External Connections 90
Video Output Configuration 90 Connecting to an External Monitor 92
Connection Diagram 92 Using the HDMI OUT Terminal 92
7 Saving Clips 94
Working with Clips on a Computer 94 Copying Clips and Photos Between SD
Cards 95
8 Additional Information 96
Menu Options 96
FUNC Menu 96 Setup Menus 97
Appendix: Onscreen Icons and
Displays 105
Troubleshooting 109
List of Messages 113
Safety Instructions and Handling
Precautions 115
Camcorder 116 Battery Pack 117 SD Card 117 Built-in Rechargeable Lithium
Battery 118
Disposal 118
Maintenance/Others 119
Cleaning 119 Condensation 119 Viewing the Certification Logo 119 Using the Camcorder Abroad 120
Optional Accessories 121 Specifications 124 Reference Tables 127
Approximate recording times 127 Charging, Recording and Playback
Times 127
Index 128

About this Manual

Introduction

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Introduction
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF G50. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer
Troubleshooting
to

Conventions Used in this Manual

• IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.
• NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
• A: Reference page number within this manual.
• The following terms are used in this manual: “SD card” refers to an SD, SDHC or SDXC memory card. “Screen” refers to the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen. “Clip” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the START/STOP 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.
• 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 disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not open the SD card compartment cover.
- Do not change the camcorder’s camera mode.
- Do not set the camcorder to MEDIA mode.
- When a USB cable is connected to the camcorder, do not disconnect the USB cable.
(A 109).
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About this Manual
Brackets [ ] are used to refer to onscreen buttons and menu options you will select and to other onscreen messages and displays.
These icons indicate the camcorder’s operating mode and whether a function is available in that mode.
: Indicates whether the camcorder is in shooting (CAMERA) or playback (MEDIA) mode. In this example, the function is available only in mode. For details, refer to
Turning the Camcorder On
and Off
(A 21).
: Indicates the camera mode. For
details, refer to
Setting the Camera Mode
(A 22).
The > arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For details on how to use the menus, refer to
Using the Menus
(A 25).
For a summary of available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix
Menu
Options
(A 96).
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Supplied Accessories

The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:
Supplied Accessories
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CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
(incl. power cord)
Lens hood with lens barrier Lens cap Quick Guide
Ferrite core BP-820 Battery Pack

Names of Parts

4
108765
1
32
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Left side view
Names of Parts
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1 Lens barrier switch (A 32)
2SD card slot 2 (A 28)
3SD card slot 3 (A 28)
4 u (review recording) button (A 34)/
5 Lens hood (A 17)
6 Focus/Zoom ring (A 50, 54)
7 CUSTOM (customizable) dial (A 80)
Assignable button 5 (A 81)
8 CUSTOM (customizable) button
(A 80)
9 SD card compartment cover 10 DISP (onscreen display) button
(A 76)/BATT. INFO (battery information) button (A 16)
Names of Parts
Right side view
1
11
1 Built-in speaker (A 87) 2MIC terminal (A 66) 3 HDMI OUT terminal (A 92, 92) 4 REMOTE terminal (A 77)
For connecting commercially available remote controllers.
87
6
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3
4
5 × (headphones) terminal (A 73) 6USB terminal (A 78) 7DC IN terminal (A 14) 8 Grip belt (A 19)
Names of Parts
1
45
6
7 8 9
14
15
13121110
3
2
Front view
Back view
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1 Instant AF sensor (A 57, 119)
2 AF/MF button (A 54)/
Assignable button 1 (A 81)
3 PRE REC (pre-recording) button
(A 75)/
Assignable button 2 (A 81) 4 LCD touch screen (A 18) 5 Focus/Zoom ring switch (A 50, 54) 6Viewfinder (A 19)
7 Dioptric adjustment lever (A 19) 8 Joystick/SET button (A 22) 9 Strap mount (A 19) 10 Assignable button 3 (A 81) 11 Assignable button 4 (A 81) 12 Battery attachment unit (A 14) 13 START/STOP button (A 32) 14 MENU button (A 25) 15 Serial number
Names of Parts
Top view Bottom view
3
13
9
4
5
1
2
6
7
8
1 Power switch (A 21) 2 POWER / CHG (battery charging)
indicator (A 14)
8 Mini advanced shoe (A 65) 9 Lens hood mount index mark 10 Tripod socket
3 Built-in stereo microphone
(A 66)
4 Accessory shoe 5 Camera mode switch (A 22) 6 Grip zoom rocker (A 51)
11 BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 15) 12 Eye cup (A 19)
7 ACCESS indicator (A 32)
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11
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For mounting the camcorder on a tripod with a mounting screw 6.5 mm (0.26 in.) or shorter.
Attaching the Ferrite Core
DC IN terminal

Preparations

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Preparations

Attaching the Ferrite Core

Attach the enclosed ferrite core before you connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder. Attaching the ferrite core to the compact power adapter cable is necessary to suppress RF interference.
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Attach the ferrite core to the cable about 6 cm (2.4 in.) from the DC plug (the plug to be connected to the DC IN terminal).
Pass the cable through the center of the core and wrap it around the core (as shown in the illustration), then close the unit until it clicks shut.

Charging the Battery Pack

The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the supplied CA-570 Compact Power Adapter.
1 Connect the compact power adapter to the
camcorder and plug the power cord into a power outlet.
2 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.
3 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off.
POWER/CHG (battery charging) indicator
BATTERY RELEASE switch
• If the camcorder was on, the green POWER/CHG indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder. After a moment, the POWER/CHG indicator will turn on in red (battery pack charging). The red POWER/CHG indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged.
• If the indicator flashes, refer to
Troubleshooting
(A 111).
To remove the battery pack
1 Slide the BATTERY RELEASE switch in the direction of the
arrow and hold it pressed down (
2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out (
햲).
햳).
Charging the Battery Pack
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• Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After you turn off the camcorder, important data is updated on the SD card. Be sure to wait until the green POWER/CHG indicator goes out.
• When using the compact power adapter, do not fix it permanently to one place as this may cause a malfunction.
• 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.
• 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 POWER/CHG indicator has gone out before restoring the power supply.
Charging the Battery Pack
• 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.
• The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely depleted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be displayed accurately.
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• We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need.
• For handling precautions regarding the battery pack, refer to
Precautions
• For charging times and approximate usage times, refer to
(A 115).
Safety Instructions and Handling
Reference Tables
(A 127).
Checking the Remaining Battery Charge
With the camcorder turned off, press the BATT. INFO button to display for about 5 seconds a screen showing the approximate battery charge level. Note that if the battery charge is too low, the battery information screen may not appear.

Preparing the Camcorder

Preparing the Camcorder
This section covers the basic preparations for the camcorder such as attaching the lens hood, adjusting the grip belt and adjusting the viewfinder and LCD screen.
• Be careful not to drop the camcorder when attaching, removing or adjusting the various accessories. Using a table or other stable surface is recommended.

Using the Lens Hood

While recording, the supplied lens hood with lens barrier is effective for reducing stray light that can be the cause of lens flare and ghost images. Additionally, closing the lens barrier can help prevent fingerprints and dirt accumulation on the lens.
1 Remove the lens cap.
2 Align the mark on the lens hood with the lens hood
mount index mark on the bottom of the camcorder (
햲), and then turn the lens hood clockwise until it
stops with a click
• Be careful not to deform the lens hood.
• Make sure that the lens hood is aligned with the thread.
• To remove the lens hood, turn it counterclockwise.
About the lens cap:
• Use the supplied lens cap when carrying the camcorder or storing it after use.
• Note that the lens cap and the lens hood with lens barrier cannot be used simultaneously.
(햳).
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Preparing the Camcorder

Adjusting the LCD Screen

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.
• You can rotate the panel downward or toward the lens.
• Rotating the LCD toward the lens can be useful to allow the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder.
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• You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the > [£ Display Setup] > [LCD
Brightness] or [LCD Backlight] setting. Also, you can hold the DISP button pressed down for more than 2 seconds to change the [LCD Backlight] setting between bright and normal or from dim to normal.
• Adjusting the brightness does not affect the brightness of recordings.
• Using a brighter setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack.
• When the LCD panel is turned 180 degrees toward the subject, you can use the >
[£ Display Setup] > [LCD Mirror Image] setting to reverse the screen’s image horizontally, showing a mirror image of the subject.
• For details about how to take care of the LCD screen, refer to
Cleaning
(A 119).
• 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. Very rarely, pixels may misfire or may light up permanently as white dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
Handling Precautions
(A 116),
Preparing the Camcorder
햲
햴
햳
햳
Dioptric adjustment lever

Using the Viewfinder

If it is difficult to use the LCD screen, you can use the viewfinder, which can be tilted 45 degrees upward.
1 Use the power switch to turn on the camcorder.
(A 21).
2 Close the LCD panel (
3 Pull out the viewfinder and adjust the viewing angle
(
햳).
4 Adjust the viewfinder using the dioptric adjustment
lever (
햴).
• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder with the > [£ Display Setup] >
[Viewfinder Backlight] setting.
• Adjusting the brightness does not affect the brightness of recordings.
• Using a brighter setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack.
• You cannot use the LCD screen and viewfinder simultaneously.
• Make sure you keep the eye cup attached when using the camcorder. 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.
• For details about how to take care of the viewfinder, refer to
Handling Precautions
햲).
(A 116),
Cleaning
(A 119).
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Grip Belt and Straps

Fasten the grip belt.
• Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the grip zoom rocker with your index finger, and the START/STOP button with your thumb.
Preparing the Camcorder
Attaching an optional wrist strap
Attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt, adjust the length and fasten.
• You can use both for extra convenience and protection.
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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.

Basic Operation of the Camcorder

POWER/CHG indicator
mode mode
Basic Operation of the Camcorder

Turning the Camcorder On and Off

You can choose to turn the camcorder on in CAMERA ( ) mode for making recordings or MEDIA ( ) mode for playing back recordings. Select the mode using the power switch.
To turn on the camcorder
Set the power switch to CAMERA for mode (A 32) or MEDIA for mode (A 84).
• The POWER/CHG indicator will illuminate in green.
To turn off the camcorder
Set the power switch to OFF.
• The POWER/CHG indicator will go out.
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• You can use the > [B System Setup] > [POWER LED] setting to prevent the POWER indicator from illuminating.
Basic Operation of the Camcorder
Joystick/SET button
When making a menu selection, push the joystick to move the orange selection frame in the menu. Then, press the joystick itself (in the manual, "press SET") to select the menu item indicated by the orange selection frame.
MENU button
Press the button to open the setup menus and then press again to close the menu after adjusting desired settings.

Setting the Camera Mode

When making recordings, you can change the camera mode to match your shooting style.
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(Auto) mode
Set the camera mode switch to N. With this mode, the camcorder takes care of all the settings while you concentrate on recording (A 33). This operating mode is suitable if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings.
(Manual) mode
Set the camera mode switch to n. With this mode, you can enjoy full access to menus, settings and advanced functions.

Using the MENU Button and Joystick

You can navigate some of the camcorder’s menus and screens using the MENU button and joystick instead of using the touch screen.

First Time Settings

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.
Operating modes:
1 Use the power switch to turn on the camcorder.
• The [Date/Time] screen will appear.
2 Touch a field you want to change (year, month, day, hours or minutes).
• You can also push the joystick (ÏÐ) to move between the fields.
3Touch [Í] or [Î] to change the field as necessary.
• You can also push the joystick (ÍÎ) to change the field.
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, the date will be displayed in short form (numbers instead of month names or
only the day and month), 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.
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• With the following settings, you can change the time zone, date and time also after the initial setup. You can also change the date format and clock format (12 or 24 hours).
- > [B System Setup] > [Time Zone/DST]
- > [B System Setup] > [Date/Time]
• 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 (A 118) and set the time zone, date and time again.
• Using the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver, you can have the camcorder adjust settings automatically according to the UTC date/time information received from the GPS signal (A 78).
First Time Settings

Changing the Language

The default language of the camcorder is English. You can set it to one of 27 languages.
Setup Menus
Refer to the menu for this procedure.
(A 25) for details on how to navigate
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Operating modes:
1 Open the [Language ] screen.
> [B ! System Setup] > [Language ]
2 Select the desired language and then select [OK]. 3 Select [X] to close the menu.
• Some onscreen buttons, such as [ZOOM], [FUNC] and [MENU], will appear in English regardless of the language selected.

Changing the Time Zone

Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is New York. In addition, the camcorder is able to retain the date and time of an additional location. This is convenient when you travel so that you can set the camcorder to match the time of your home location or that of your travel destination.
Setup Menus
Refer to
Operating modes:
(A 25) for details on how to navigate the menu for this procedure.
1 Open the [Time Zone/DST] screen.
> [B ! System Setup] > [Time Zone/DST]
2 Select ["] to set the home time zone, or [#] to set the time zone of your destination
when you are traveling.
3 Select [Ï] or [Ð] to set the desired time zone. If necessary, select [$] to adjust for
daylight saving time.
4 Select [X] to close the menu.

Using the Menus

Using the Menus
The camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the setup menus, accessed by pressing the MENU button, or from the FUNC menu, accessed by touching or selecting the onscreen [FUNC] button. For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to
Menu Options
(A 96).

Setup Menus

Following is a step-by-step explanation of how to select a typical option from the setup menus. Some menu items may require additional steps. Such operations will be explained in the respective section of the manual. For brevity's sake, references to menu settings throughout the manual may be abbreviated as follows:
> [B ! System Setup] > [Language ] > Desired option
To use the touch panel
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Touch the icon of the desired setup menu from the top row.
• In the example, the B icon, corresponding to the [System Setup] menu.
3 Touch the desired menu item ([Language ], in the example).
• If the desired menu item does not appear in the menu page displayed, drag your finger left/right to scroll through other menu pages.
• For main procedures, the page number may be given in the manual (!, in the example). If you know the page number, you can touch the number icon on the top left of the screen to open directly the desired menu page.
• The page number may differ depending on whether the camcorder is in mode or mode. Throughout the manual, procedures for functions that can be used in both modes give the page number in mode.
4 Touch the desired setting option and then touch [X] to close the menu.
• You can touch [L] to return to the previous menu page.
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Using the Menus
FUNC menu in mode
To use the joystick
1 Press the MENU button. 2 Push the joystick (Þ) to select the icon of the desired setup menu.
• In the example, the B icon, corresponding to the [System Setup] menu.
• If one of the icons in the top row is not selected when you open the menu, first push the joystick
Ý) to move the orange selection frame to one of the icons.
(
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3 Push the joystick (Ý) to select the desired menu item ([Language ], in the example)
and then press SET.
• If the desired menu item does not appear in the menu page displayed, push the joystick (Þ)
to scroll through other menu pages.
• For main procedures, the page number may be given in the manual (!, in the example), making
it easier to find the desired menu page.
4 Push the joystick (Ý) to select the desired setting option and then press SET.
5 Press the MENU button to close the menu.
• You can push the joystick to highlight the [L] button and press SET to return to the previous menu page. You can also highlight the [X] button and press SET to close the menu.
• Touching [X] or pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu.
• Unavailable items may appear grayed out.

FUNC Menu

In mode, the FUNC menu offers a quick way to control various shooting related functions such as white balance, exposure, focus, etc. Available functions are more limited in mode.
To use the touch panel
1 Touch [FUNC] on the shooting screen.
2 Touch the icon of the desired function on the
left column.
• If necessary, touch [ ]/[ ] to scroll up/down.
3 Touch the icon of the desired setting on the
bottom row.
4Touch [X] to close the FUNC menu or [L] to
return to the left column.
Using the Menus
To use the joystick
1 On the shooting screen, push the joystick to select [FUNC] and then press SET. 2 Push the joystick (Ý) to select the desired icon from the left column and then press SET. 3 Push the joystick (Þ) to select the desired icon from the bottom row and then press
SET.
• To select a value from an adjustment dial, first push the joystick (Î) to highlight the dial in orange and then (Þ) to select the desired value.
4 Select [X] to close the FUNC menu or [L] to return to the left column.
• From the left column, push the joystick (Ð) to select the [X] icon and then press SET. From the bottom row, push the joystick (Í) once and then (Þ) to select the desired icon.
• Depending on the selected function, other buttons, adjustment dials, and other controls may appear on the screen. These are explained in the respective section of the manual.
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Using SD Cards

Using SD Cards
The camcorder records clips and photos on commercially available Secure Digital (SD) cards1. The camcorder has two SD card slots and you can use two SD cards (in the manual, "SD card A" and "SD card B") to record on both simultaneously or to automatically switch to the other SD card when the SD card in use is full (A 30).
Initialize SD cards (A 30) when you use them with this camcorder for the first time.
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The SD card is used also to save menu settings files.
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Compatible SD Cards

The following types of SD cards2 can be used with this camcorder. For the latest information about SD cards tested for use with this camcorder, visit your local Canon website.
SD card type:
3
SD Speed Class
UHS Speed Class
2
As of February 2019, the clip recording function has been tested using SD cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and SanDisk.
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UHS and SD Speed Class are standards that indicate the minimum guaranteed data transfer rate of SD cards. To record 4K clips with a resolution of 3840x2160 (A 35) or using slow & fast motion recording (A 36), we recommend using SD cards rated UHS Speed Class U3.
• After repeatedly recording, deleting and editing clips (if the SD card is fragmented), you may notice slower writing speeds to the card and recording may even stop. In such case, save your recordings and initialize the card with the camcorder. Be sure to initialize SD cards especially before shooting important scenes.
• About SDXC cards: You can use SDXC cards with this camcorder but SDXC cards are initialized by the camcorder using the exFAT file system.
- When using exFAT-formatted cards with other devices (digital recorders, card readers, etc.), make
sure that the external device is compatible with exFAT. For more information on compatibility, contact the computer, operating system or card manufacturer.
- If you use exFAT-formatted cards with a computer OS that is not exFAT-compatible, you may be
prompted to format the card. In such case, cancel the operation to prevent data loss.
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SD cards SDHC cards SDXC cards
Speed Class U1 Speed Class U3
• Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all SD cards.
Using SD Cards

Inserting and Removing an SD Card

1 Turn off the camcorder (햲).
• Make sure the POWER/CHG indicator is off.
2 Open the SD card compartment cover (햳).
3 Insert the SD card straight, with the label facing the
front of the camcorder, all the way into one of the SD card slots (
• You can also use two cards, one in each SD card slot.
4 Close the SD card compartment cover.
• Do not force the cover closed if the SD card is not correctly inserted.
To remove the SD card
1 Make sure the ACCESS indicator is off.
2 Push the SD card once to release it. When the SD card springs out, pull it all the way out.
ACCESS (SD card access) indicator
SD card access indicator SD card status
Red (on or flashing) Accessing the SD card(s).
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If you set > [B System Setup] > [ACCESS LED] to [j Off], the ACCESS indicator will not illuminate.
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Neither SD card is being accessed or no SD cards are inserted in the camcorder.
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• Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing an SD card. Inserting or removing a card with the camcorder on may result in permanent data loss.
• SD cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting an SD card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Be sure to insert the SD card as described in step 3.
Using SD Cards

Initializing an SD Card

Initialize SD cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. You can also initialize a card to permanently delete all the recordings it contains.
Operating modes:
1 Select [Initialize] for the desired SD card.
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> [3 " Recording Setup] > [Initialize 8] > [6 Mem. Card A] or
[7 Mem. Card B] > [Initialize]
2 Select [Yes]. 3 When the confirmation message appears, select [OK] and then select [X].
• Initializing an SD card will permanently erase all recordings. Lost data cannot be recovered. Make
sure you save important recordings in advance (A 94).
• Depending on the SD card, the initialization may take up to a few minutes.

Selecting the SD Card for Recordings

You can select the SD card on which clips and photos will be recorded.
Operating modes:
1 Select [Recording Media].
> [3 ! Recording Setup] > [Recording Media]
2 Select the desired SD card ([6 Mem. Card A] or [7 Mem. Card B]) for recording clips
([v Rec Media for Movies]) and/or photos ([{ Rec Media for Photos]).
3 Select [X].
• After closing the menu, the icon of the SD card selected for recording clips will appear on the screen.

Dual Recording and Relay Recording

The camcorder features two convenient recording methods that can be used when both card slots contain an SD card: dual recording and relay recording.
Dual recording: This function records the same clip simultaneously to both SD cards, which is a convenient way to make a backup copy of your recordings while you record.
Relay recording: This function allows you to continue recording on the other SD card without interruption when the SD card you are using becomes full.
Operating modes:
1 Select [Dual/Relay Recording].
> [3 ! Recording Setup] > [Dual/Relay Recording]
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