Canon HFM406, HFM46 User Manual
PUB. DIE-0391-000
HD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
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Introduction
Important Usage Instructions
WARNING!
WARNING!
COPYRIGHT WARNING:
Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright
owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE
THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
CAUTION:
DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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.
CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CA-570 may damage the
camcorder.
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These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with
your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC),
the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or your national laws
implementing those Directives.
This product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an
authorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized
collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and batteries
and accumulators. Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible impact
on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are
generally associated with EEE. Your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will
contribute to the effective usage of natural resources.
For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city
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Exciting Features and New Functions
1
Your camcorder’s Full HD CMOS
sensor captures video at a
resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels
Videos are then recorded in the
memory, using AVCHD
specifications
With your new HD camcorder,
capturing the special moments in
your life with amazing image
quality and in lifelike vibrant colors
is easy and fun!
3
.
Story Creator (0 58)
Transform your movies into
compelling video stories just by
2
recording video following simple
.
pre-scripted suggestions,
optimized for various scenarios.
Decoration (0 62) Cinema-Look Filters
(0 60)
Add flare to your movies by adding
text, stamps or freehand drawings
directly in the camcorder.
1
“Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video
composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).
2
Video is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to MXP or
FXP mode. In other recording modes, the picture is recorded at 1,440 x 1,080
pixels.
3
AVCHD is a standard for recording high-definition video. With AVCHD specifications, the video signal is recorded using MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression and
the audio signal is recorded in Dolby Digital.
4
Use professional cinema-look
filters to create unique movies
with distinctive looks.
Smart AUTO (0 42)
Smart AUTO automatically selects the best
scene mode for the scene you want to
shoot. You get spectacular recordings
every time without worrying about settings.
Video Snapshot
(0 61)
Shoot or capture short scenes
and arrange them into a video
clip set to your favorite
background music.
Face Detection
(0 83)
The camcorder automatically
detects people’s faces and
adjusts the focus and other
settings accordingly for beautiful
results.
Relay Recording
(0 37)
The memory almost full? Use the
double memory card slot to keep
on recording video without
interruption.
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497
Image Stabilization
Dynamic IS (0 81)
compensates for camcorder
shake when you shoot video
while walking. Powered IS
(0 82) will produce stable shots
when you zoom in on distant
subjects (full telephoto).
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Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices
Connect the camcorder
to an HDTV (0 119)
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 (0 133)
to wirelessly upload
recordings to your computer
or a video sharing Web site.
Save or upload to
the Web.
Create
discs
Use the supplied PIXELA’s
software (0 123, 128).
AVCHD
High Definition
MPEG-2
Standard Definition
Convert your HD movies, in
the camcorder itself, to standard
definition files (0 128).
* Refer to the instruction manual of the device. Depending on the device used, cor-
rect 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.
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Table of contents
Introduction
4 Exciting Features and New Functions
12 About this Manual
14 Getting to Know the Camcorder
14 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs
16 Names of Parts
Preparations
19 Getting Started
19 Charging the Battery Pack
21 Preparing the Accessories
24 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen
26 Basic Operation of the Camcorder
26 Using the Touch Screen
27 Operating Modes
28 Using the Menus
30 First Time Settings
30 Setting the Date and Time
31 Changing the Language
31 Changing the Time Zone
33 Using a Memory Card
33 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
35 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
36 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
37 Relay Recording
38 Initializing the Memory
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AUTO Mode
40 Basic Recording
40 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode
42 About the Smart AUTO function
45 Zooming
46 Quick Start Function
Video
48 Basic Playback
48 Playing Back Video
52 3D Flip View
52 The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play
54 Deleting Scenes and Stories
58 Video Stories and Cinema Style
58 Using Story Creator to Create Compelling Stories
60 CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters
61 Video Snapshot
62 Decoration: Adding a Personal Touch
66 Playing Back Stories from the Gallery
68 Rating Scenes
69 Playback with Background Music
71 Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories
72 Selecting a Story’s Thumbnail Image
73 Changing a Story’s Title
75 Advanced Functions
75 Recording in y (Manual) Mode
76 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)
78 Selecting the Frame Rate
78 Special Scene Recording Programs
81 Advanced Image Stabilization
82 Pre-Recording
83 Face Detection
85 Touch & Track
86 Faders
87 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture
89 Manual Exposure Adjustment
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90 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit
90 Manual Focus Adjustment
92 Tele Macro
93 White Balance
94 Image Effects
95 Self Timer
96 Audio Recording Level
97 Built-In Microphone Directionality
98 Audio Equalizer
99 Using Headphones
100 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
101 Using an External Microphone
102 Using an External Video Light
102 Using a Zoom Remote Controller
104 Selecting the Playback Starting Point
105 Onscreen Displays and Data Code
106 Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a
108 Dividing Scenes
Movie
Photos
110 Viewing Photos
112 Deleting Photos
113 Slideshow
External Connections
115 Terminals on the Camcorder
116 Connection Diagrams
119 Playback on a TV Screen
120 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings
120 Copying Recordings to a Memory Card
123 Saving Recordings on a Computer
127 Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder
128 Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites
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Additional Information
135 Appendix: Menu Options Lists
135 FUNC. Panel
138 Setup Menus
150 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays
154 Trouble?
154 Troubleshooting
160 List of Messages
167 Do’s and Don’ts
167 Handling Precautions
172 Maintenance/Others
173 Using the Camcorder Abroad
174 General Information
174 Accessories
175 Optional Accessories
180 Specifications
184 Index
Table of contents 11
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA HF M46 / LEGRIA
HF M406. 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 Trouble shootin g (0 154).
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.
rReferences to sections of the ‘Photo Application’ Instruction
•
• : Text that applies only to the models shown in the icon.
• The following terms are used in this manual:
• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with
Manual, included as a PDF file in the supplied Camcorder
Supplemental Disc.
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.
a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu
icons refer to the .
12 Introduction
Self Timer
• 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 rec ord the photo after a 10-second c ountdown*. The
countdown appears on the screen.
Operating modes:
[FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self Timer] 8
[A On n] 8 [a]
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 27).
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 8 arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections.
For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus,
refer to Using the Menus (0 28). For a concise
summary of all available menu options and settings,
refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 135).
Introduction 13
Getting to Know the Camcord er
Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs
The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:
XCA-570 Compact Power Adapter
(incl. power cord)
BP-808 Battery PackW
XWL-D89 Wireless Controller
(incl. CR2025 lithium button battery)
Stylus PenW
XHTC-100/S HDMI Cable
STV-250N Stereo Video CableW
XQuick Guide
IFC-300PCU/S USB CableW
XInstallation Guide for PIXELA’s
Software
14 Introduction
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.
• PIXELA’s VideoBrowser CD-ROM*
- In addition to all the functionality of Transfer Utility, you can use
VideoBrowser for managing, editing, and playing back movies.
• Y Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.35*/Music Data/
Image Mix Data CD-ROM (referred in the manual as “Camcorder Supplemental Disc”). Contains the following components.
- Instruction Manual - The full-version instruction manual of the
camcorder (this PDF file).
- Photo Application - Software for saving, managing, and printing
photos.
- 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).
Introduction 15
Names of Parts
1
234
A
A
9 A
Left side view
5678
Right side view
a
q
AdAfAgAh
Front view
1 2 (camera/play) button (0 27)
2 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button
(0 61)
3 (Story Creator button) (0 58)
4 DISP. (onscreen display) button (0 24,
105)/
BATT. INFO button (0 153)
5 USB terminal (0 115, 118, 127)
6 AV O UT te rminal (0 115, 117)/
X (headphones) terminal (0 99)
7 COMPONENT OUT terminal
(0 115, 117)
8 HDMI OUT terminal (0 115, 116)
s
9 ACCESS indicator (0 40)
Aq Mode switch (0 27)
Aa Grip belt (0 22)
As Speaker (0 50)
Ad Strap mount (0 22)
Af Double memory card slot cover
Ag Memory card slot X (0 35)
Ah Memory card slot Y (0 35)
Aj Stereo microphone (0 96, 97)
Ak Instant AF sensor (0 140)
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AjAk
ShS
S
S
Top vie w
LCD panel
Al Mini advanced shoe (0 100)
Sq Zoom lever (0 45)
Sa POWER button
Ss ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator:
Al
Sq
Green – ON
Orange – Standby (0 46)
Red – Charging (0 19)
Sd Remote sensor (0 21)
Sf LCD touch screen (0 24, 26)
Sg POWERED IS button (0 82)/
WEB butt on (0 128)
Sh Battery attachment unit (0 19)
Sj START/STOP button (0 40)
Sk DC IN terminal (0 19)
Sl RESET button (0 158)
SaSs
d
Sg
f
Back view
j
SkSl
Introduction 17
Bottom view
DqDaDs
Wireless Controller WL-D89
Dq BATTERY RELEASE switch (0 20)
Da Tripod socket (0 168)
Ds Serial number
1 START/STOP button (0 40)
2 b (index selection) button (0 52)
Press and hold for more than 2
seconds to switch between shooting
and playback mode.
3 MENU button (0 29, 138)
4 DISP. (onscreen display) button
(0 105)
5 SET button
6 B (stop) button (0 48)
7 PHOTO button (0 40)
8 Zoom buttons (0 45)
9 Navigation buttons ( Z/O/y/A )
Aq A/C (play/pause) button (0 48)
18 Introduction
Preparations
This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the
touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to
help you learn more about your camcorder.
Getting Started
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 (0 176).
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.
4 Attach the battery pack to the
camcorder.
Press the battery pack softly into
the battery attachment unit and
slide it up until it clicks in place.
DC IN terminal
Preparations 19
5 Charging will start when the
ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator
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
4
when the battery pack is fully
charged.
• If the indicator flashes quickly,
refer to
Troubleshooting
(0 157).
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 com-
pact 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.
20 Preparations
NOTES
• We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between
10 °C and 30 °C. If either the ambient temperature or the battery pack’s
temperature is outside the range of approx. 0 °C to 40 °C, 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.
Preparing the Accessories
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.
Tab
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.
Preparations 21
NOTES
• The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor
is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight.
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.
To remove the grip belt
1 Lift the padded handgrip’s flap and detach the strap from the Velcro
pad.
2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the
camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to
remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder.
22 Preparations
To attach an optional wrist strap
Attach the wrist strap to the rear
bracket on the camcorder, 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.
To attach 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.
Preparations 23
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 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°
180°
90°
Subject can monitor the LCD screen
NOTES
• About the LCD screen: The screen is 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.
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).
24 Preparations
NOTES
• The LCD backlight does not affect the brightness of the recordings.
• 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 8 [LCD Brightness] setting, or dim it with the 6 8 [LCD
Screen Dimmer] setting to use in places where the light from the LCD
screen can be a nuisance.
• For details about how to take care of the touch screen, refer to
Precautions
(0 167),
Cleaning
(0 172).
Handling
Preparations 25
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.
To uc h
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.
26 Preparations
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 40). Great for
beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with
detailed camcorder settings.
Enjoy full access to menus, settings and advanced
functions (0 75).
Give your recordings a cinematic look and use cinemalook filters to create unique movies (0 60).
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 48).
Viewing photos (0 110).
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 controlle r for more
than 2 seconds to switch between recording and playback mode.
Preparations 27
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
(0 135).
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 along the scroll bar 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
Drag your finger up
and down along the
scroll bar to display
the rest of the panel
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
28 Preparations
Setup Menus
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.
Preparations 29
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.
When the [Date/Time] screen appears,
the year will be selected.
1 Touch a field you want to change (year, month, day, hours or
minutes).
2Touch [Z] or [O] to change the field as necessary.
3 Set the correct date and time by changing all the fields in the
same way.
4 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), but it will still follow the order you selected.
5 Touch [24H] to use 24-hour clock or leave it unselected to use 12-
hour clock (AM/PM).
6 Touch [OK] to start the clock and close the setup screen.
NOTES
• You can adjust the date and time later on with the 6 8 [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 (0 170) and set the time zone, date and time again.
30 Preparations
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