Canon HF R11 A, HF R10 A User Manual
PUB. DIE-0342-000
HD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
Introduction
Important Usage Instructions
WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
COPYRIGHT WARNING:
Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright
owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R11 A / VIXIA HF R10 A / VIXIA HF R100 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 antenn a.
• Increase the separation between the equi pment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to w hich the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/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
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
WARNING:
To red uce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing.
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The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable
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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 sym bol, 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 elec tric shock to persons.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is inte nded to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature a ccompanying
the product.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In these safety instructions the word “apparatus” or “product” refers to the Canon HD
Camcorder VIXIA HF R11 A / VIXIA HF R10 A / VIXIA HF R100 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 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
9 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
10 Read instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
product is operated.
11 Retain instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
12 Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
13 Follow instructions — All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.
14 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.
15 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.
16 Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric shock — Do not use this product near water or in
rainy/moist situations.
17 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.
18 Power Sources — The product 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.
19 Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.
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20 Objects and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous 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.
21 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.
22 Power Sources — The CA-590 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 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 powerline surges.
24 Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.
25 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 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.
26 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.
27 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.
This product is not intended to be serviced. Should the product cease to function in its
intended manner, it should be returned to the manufacturer or be discarded.
When replacement of the power supply is required, please return it to the responsible
nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA-590.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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The adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. For areas
where 120 V AC power is not used, you will need a special plug adapter. Contact your
nearest Canon Service Center for further information.
The adapter is not intended to be serviced. Should the product cease to function in its
intended manner, it should be returned to the manufacturer or be discarded.
The serial number of this product can be found on the battery compart-
ment cover of the camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your
purchase to aid identification in case of theft.
Model Name: VIXIA HF R11 A / VIXIA HF R10 A / VIXIA HF R100 A
Date of Purchase: Serial No.:
Purchased From:
Dealer Address:
Dealer Phone No.:
Trademark Acknowledgements
• The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo is a trademark.
• 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 L icensing LLC.
•“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 compl iant video that was encoded only (1) for a pe rsonal and noncommercial 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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Exciting Features and New Functions
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High-Definition Video
Your camcorder’s high-definition image
sensor (HD CMOS) captures video at a
1,080
lines
amazing image quality and in lifelike vibrant colors is easy and fun!
resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels
are then recorded in the memory in high
definition, using AVCHD specifications
With your new HD camcorder, capturing
the special moments in your life with
2
. Videos
3
.
/ Dual Flash
Memory
You can record in the built-in
memory or on commercially
available memory cards ( 37).
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 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 specifica-
tions, the video signal is recorded using MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression and
the audio signal is recorded in Dolby Digital.
Pre-recording
( 59)
When pre-recording is activated,
the camcorder starts recording
video continuously into a
temporary 3-second memory.
When you press the
button, the scene recorded will
have started 3 seconds before you
started shooting.
START/STOP
7
Smart AUTO
(27)
Smart AUTO automatically selects the best
settings for the scene you want to shoot.
You get spectacular recordings every time
without worrying about settings.
Video Snapshot
(58)
Shoot or capture short scenes
and arrange them into a video
clip set to your favorite
background music.
Just point the camcorder
and it will automatically
select the best settings for
your subject
Face Detection
(62)
The camcorder automatically
detects people’s faces and
adjusts the focus and other
settings accordingly for beautiful
results.
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Image Stabilization
( 133)
Dynamic IS compensates for
camcorder shake when you
shoot video while walking. This
gives you more freedom and
mobility when recording movies.
Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices
Connect the camcorder to
Connect the camcorder
to an HDTV ( 110)
the optional DW-100 DVD
Burner ( 113, 116)
AVCHD discs
Photo DVDs
SD
Play video directly
AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and
digital recorders with an SD
memory card slot
*
from your recorded
memory card
Eye-Fi
Save or upload
to the Web
Use an Eye-Fi card ( 128) to
wirelessly upload recordings to your
computer or a video sharing Web site
High Definition
AVCHD
Convert your HD movies, in the
MPEG-2
Standard Definition
SD-Video
Use the supplied software
ImageMixer 3 SE ( 111, 124)
Standard DVDs
camcorder itself, to standard definition
files ( 117, 125)
* 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
7 Exciting Features and New Functions
14 About this Manual
16 Getting to Know the Camcorder
16 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs
18 Names of Parts
Preparations
21 Getting Started
21 Charging the Battery Pack
24 Preparing the Accessories
25 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD
27 Basic Operation of the Camcorder
27 Operating Modes
30 Joystick and Joystick Guide
31 Using the Menus
33 First Time Settings
33 Setting the Date and Time
34 Changing the Language
34 Changing the Time Zone
35 Using a Memory Card
35 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
36 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
37 / Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
38 Initializing the Built-in Memory ( / only) or
Screen
Memory Card
10 Table of contents
Video
40 Basic Recording
40 Shooting Video
41 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)
42 Zooming
43 Quick Start Function
45 Basic Playback
45 Playing Back the Video
47 Selecting what Recordings to Play Back
49 Searching for Scenes
52 Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen
53 Deleting Scenes
55 Advanced Functions
55 Programmed AE and Special Scene Recording
57 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to Your
58 Video Snapshot
59 Pre-recording Function
59 Self Timer
60 Manual Exposure Adjustment
61 Manual Focus Adjustment
62 Face Detection
63 White Balance
65 Image Effects
65 Digital Effects
67 On-Screen Displays and Data Code
68 Audio Recording Level
69 Using Headphones
70 Using an External Microphone
71 Selecting the Playback Starting Point
74 Scene and Playlist Operations
74 Playing Back Recordings Set to Background Music
78 Dividing Scenes
79 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and
82 Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie
83 / Copying Scenes to a Memory Card
Programs
Recordings
Playing Back
Table of contents 11
Photos
86 Basic Recording
86 Taking Photos
87 Selecting Photo Size and Quality
89 Basic Playback
89 Viewing Photos
90 Deleting Photos
92 Magnifying Photos during Playback
93 Additional Functions
93 Slideshow
94 Rotating Photos
95 Histogram Display
95 Capturing Photos from a Movie
96 Protecting Photos
97 / Copying Photos to a Memory Card
100 Printing Photos
100 Printing Photos (Direct Print)
103 Print Orders
External Connections
106 Terminals on the Camcorder
107 Connection Diagrams
110 Playback on a TV Screen
111 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings
111 Saving Recordings on a Computer
113 Saving Movies onto High-Definition Discs
116 / Saving Movies onto Standard-Definition
121 Creating Photo DVDs
122 Playing Back Discs Using the DW-100 DVD Burner
123 Copying Your Recordings to an External Video
124 Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites
(AVCHD/Blu-ray Discs)
Discs (DVD)
Recorder
12 Table of contents
Additional Information
130 Appendix: Menu Options Lists
130 FUNC. Menu
132 Setup Menus
143 Onscreen Icons and Displays
147 Trouble?
147 Troubleshooting
153 List of Messages
163 Do’s and Don’ts
163 Handling Precautions
167 Maintenance/Others
168 Using the Camcorder Abroad
169 General Information
169 Accessories
170 Optional Accessories
173 Product Codes
174 Specifications
178 Index
Table of contents 13
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R11 / VIXIA HF R10 /
VIXIA HF R100. 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 ( 147).
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.
• : Reference page number within this manual.
To complete some operations you will need to refer also to other
instruction manuals. This will be indicated with the following icons:
PHOTO
DW-100
• : Text that applies only to the model(s) shown in the icon.
• The following terms are used in this manual:
• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with
Refer to the
included as a PDF file in the supplied Camcorder
Supplemental Disc.
Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW-100
DVD Burner.
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
START/STOP
the recording.
a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu
icons refer to the .
button to start recording until you press again to pause
‘Photo Application’ instruction manual,
14 Introduction
Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)
The camcorder offers 4 recording modes. Changing th e recording
mode will change the recording time available on the memory. Select
FXP or XP+ mode for better movie qua lity; select LP mode for longer
recording times. The following table gives approximate recording
times.
NOTES
• 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 cam-
corder to mode.
Operating modes:
[ Standard Play 7 Mbps] Desired recording
mode
FUNC.
FUNC.
Brackets [ ] are used to refer to
menu options as they are
displayed on screen.
The names of most buttons and
switches are indicated within a
“button” frame.
For example .
The arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For a detailed
explanation on how to use the menus, refer to Using the Menus
( 31). For a concise summary of all available menu options and
settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists ( 130).
refer to Operating Modes ( 27).
FUNC.
indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and
indicates that the function is not available. For a detailed explanation
Introduction 15
Getting to Know the Camcorde r
Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs
The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:
XCA-590 Compact Power
Adapter*
BP-2L5 Battery PackW
XIFC-300PCU USB Cable
STV-250N Stereo Video CableW
Yellow • Red • White plugs
XCTC-100/S Component Cable
Red • Green • Blue plugs
Quick GuideW
* CA-590E including power cord, in Asia.
16 Introduction
The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder:
• PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM* and ‘PIXELA Applications’
Installation Guide
- ImageMixer 3 SE Transfer Utilities - Software for saving and
transferring movies and music files you can use as background music.
• PIXELA Application - Disc 2 CD-ROM*
- ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools - Software for managing, editing, and
playing back movies.
Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.34.0*/Music Data
•
CD-ROM (referred to in this manual as “Camcorder Supplemental Disc”)
-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
software ImageMixer 3 SE. The disc cannot be played back on CD
players. For more details, refer to ‘ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide’.
* The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (on PDF file).
Introduction 17
Names of Parts
Left side view
Right side view
Front view
18 Introduction
1 (camera/play) button ( 29)
2 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button
(58)
3 / WEB button ( 124)
4 button ( 27)/
/ INDEX SEL. (index
selection) button (
5
6 ACCESS indicator ( 40, 86)
7 Strap mount ( 24)
8 Speaker ( 45)
9 Grip belt ( 24)
Aq Stereo microphone ( 68)
Aa Instant AF sensor ( 133)
PLAYLIST button (
DISP. (on-screen display) button
(67)
47)/
47)
Top vie w
LCD panel
Back view
As Zoom lever ( 42)
Ad PHOTO button ( 86)
Af POWER button
Ag ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator:
Green – On
Orange – Standby ( 43)
Red – Charging ( 21)
Ah LCD screen ( 25)
Aj Joystick (30)
Ak FUNC. button ( 31, 130)
Al USB terminal ( 106, 109)
Sq HDMI OUT terminal ( 106, 107)
Sa COMPONENT OUT terminal
( 106, 108)
Ss MIC terminal ( 70)
Sd AV OUT terminal ( 106, 108)/
(headphones) terminal ( 69)
Sf DC IN terminal ( 21)
Sg STAR T/ STOP button ( 40)
Introduction 19
Bottom view
Sh
Tripod socket ( 163)
Sj Memory card slot (36)
Battery compartment
Sk
Sl Battery release latch
Dq Battery compartment cover/Memory
card slot cover
Da Serial number
The serial number label is located on
the battery compartment cover.
20 Introduction
Preparations
This chapter describes basic operations, such as 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. Charge the battery
pack before use.
For approximate charging times and
recording/playback times with a fully
charged battery pack, refer to the tables
on pages 170-171.
1 Plug the compact power adapter
into a power outlet.
2 Connect the compact power
adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN
terminal.
• When connecting the compact
power adapter’s cable to the
camcorder (2), make sure to align
the triangle marks on the cable’s
connector and on the camcorder’s
terminal ( ).
DC IN
terminal
Preparations 21
ON/OFF (CHG)
(charge) indicator
3 Slide the battery compartment cover
away from the lens and open it.
4 Remove the battery terminal cover
from the battery pack.
5 Insert the battery pack all the way
into the compartment and press
gently until it clicks.
6 Close the cover and slide it toward
the lens until you hear a click.
7 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
Tro ub le shooting
( 147).
3
5
6
22 Preparations
To remove the battery pack
1 Slide the battery compartment
cover away from the lens and
open it.
2 Press the battery release latch
and pull out the battery pack.
3 Close the cover and slide it
toward the lens until you hear a
click.
Battery release latch
IMPORTANT
• Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the com-
pact power adapter. After pressing to turn off the camcorder,
POWER
important data is updated in the memory. Be sure to wait until the green
ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out.
•The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the
camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted.
• 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 con-
nect 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
• The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off.
• We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between
10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Outside the temperature range of
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start.
• 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.
Preparations 23
• We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times
longer than you think you might need.
• USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that
powers the product is recyclable. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this
battery.
Preparing the Accessories
Fasten the grip belt.
Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach
the zoom lever with your index finger, and
START/STOP
the button with your thumb.
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.
24 Preparations
To attach an optional wrist strap
Pass the attaching end of the wrist strap
through the rear bracket on the camcorder, thread the wrist strap through
the loop 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.
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 when you wish to include yourself
in the picture when recording with the self timer.
180°
90°
180°
Subject can monitor the LCD screen
Preparations 25
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 occasion-
ally 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 pressed down for more than
DISP.
2 seconds.
• Repeat this action to switch the LCD backlight between off (normal) and
on (bright).
•If [LCD Screen Dimmer] is set to [ On], pressing for
DISP.
more than 2 seconds will turn off the screen dimmer and return the LCD
screen to its previous brightness setting.
NOTES
• The LCD backlight does not affect the brightness of the recordings .
•Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the bat-
tery pack.
• You can further adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the
[LCD Brightness] setting, or dim it with the [LCD Screen Dimmer] setting to use in places where the light from the LCD screen can
be a nuisance.
26 Preparations
Basic Operation of the Camcorder
Operating Modes
Recording
The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video and photos:
Smart AUTO ( ) mode for beginners or if you just prefer not to
bother with detailed camcorder settings, and flexible recording ( )
mode, which lets you change the camcorder’s settings to your preference. Press the button to switch the camcorder to mode
and press the button again to switch back to mode. In either
mode, you can record movies by pressing or take photos
by pressing .
PHOTO
START/STOP
Operating
mode
* The mode icon displayed will change according to the optimal mode selected by
the Smart AUTO function.
Onscreen
icon
*
Operation
Easy recording of movies and photos.
Recording of movies and photos while enjoying full
access to the menus and advanced functions.
About the Smart AUTO mode
• Only the following buttons/functions are available in this mode.
START/STOP
- for recording movies
PHOTO
- for recording photos
- Zoom lever
-Quick Start ( 43)
VIDEO SNAP
- for video snapshot ( 58)
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•When shooting 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
mode icon will change to one of the following icons.
Smart AUTO icons
Background →
(color of the icon)
Subject ↓
Bright
(grey)
Blue skies
(light blue)
Vivid colors
(green/red)
Sunsets
(orange)
People (stationary)
() () ()
People (moving)
() () ()
Subjects other than people,
such as landscapes
() () ()
Close objects
() () ()
The icon in parentheses appears under backlight conditions.
Background →
(color of the icon)
Subject ↓
Dark (dark blue)
Spotlight
Night scene
People (stationary) – –
People (moving) – –
Subjects other than people,
such as landscapes
Close objects – –
–
–
–
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NOTES
• In mode, menus cannot be accessed but the following settings
can be changed in advance.
- Recording mode of movies
- Size/quality of photos
- / Your selection of recording media for movies/photos
-Video snapshot length
-Auto slow shutter
-All settings under the setup menu’s , and tabs.
• Even in flexible recording mode, the camcorder can help you with the
settings. For example, you can use the Special Scene recording pro-
grams ( 55) to set at once all the optimal settings to match special
recording conditions.
• 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
icons may appear and the colors may not look natural. In such
skies
case, we recommend recording in [ Programmed AE] mode ( 55).
Playback
Press the (camera/play) button to switch the camcorder
between camera (recording) mode and playback mode. You can press
when the camcorder is off to turn it on directly in playback
mode.
Operating
mode
Onscreen
icon
Press
Operation
Playing back movies.
Viewing photos.
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NOTES
• / When switching to a playback mode, the memory selected
for playback will be the same currently used for recording.
Joystick and Joystick Guide
Use the joystick to operate the camcorder’s menus.
Push the joystick up, down, left or right
( , ) to select an item or
change settings.
Press the joystick itself ( ) to save
the settings or confirm an action. On
menu screens, this is indicated by the
icon .
If the joystick guide does not appear on the screen, press or push
the joystick ( , ) to display it. The functions that appear depend
on the operating mode.
• or mode: Select ( ) a function and press to change
the setting. With some functions, you will need to make further
adjustments ( ).
• mode: First, select ( ) a “row” of functions; then, press to
operate the function in the middle or push the joystick ( or ) to
operate the function on the left or right, respectively.
The joystick guide will minimize after 2 seconds. When the joystick
guide is minimized, you can still adjust or turn on/off the selected function; you can also maximize ( ) the joystick guide to select another
function or hide ( ) it altogether.
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