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.
While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth, and do
not place it in confined narrow spaces. Heat may build up, the plastic case may deform and it
could result in electric shock or fire.
CA-110E identification plate is located on the bottom.
CAUTION:
• Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached. Use only the same type of
• Do not expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the inside of a car under
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-110E may damage
the camcorder.
batteries.
direct sunlight, fire, etc.
2
European Union (and EEA) only.
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
office, waste authority, approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or
visit www.canon-europe.com/environment.
(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)
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• “x.v.Color” and the “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United
States and other countries.
• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation
and Sony Corporation.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Labora tories.
“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
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• This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard an d may be used for encoding MPEG-4
compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compl iant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal 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.
3
Exciting Features and New Functions
1
1,080
lines
the special moments in your life with amazing image quality and in lifelike
vibrant colors is easy and fun!
//
High-Definition Video
Your camcorder’s full high-definition
image sensor (Full HD CMOS) captures
video at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080
2
. Videos are then recorded in the
pixels
memory in high definition, using AVCHD
specifications
With your new HD camcorder, capturing
3
.
Decoration (0 92)
Dual Flash Memory
You can record in the built-in
memory or on commercially
available memory cards (0 33).
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
You can add flare to your movies
by adding text, stamps or oven
freehand illustrations.
Smart AUTO (0 40)
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 66)
Shoot or capture short scenes
and arrange them into a video
clip set to your favorite
background music.
Face Detection (0 64)Image Stabilization
Just point the camcorder
and it will automatically
select the best settings for
your subject
The camcorder automatically
detects people’s faces and
adjusts the focus and other
settings accordingly for beautiful
results.
Dynamic IS (0 62)
compensates for camcorder
shake when you shoot video
while walking.
5
Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices
Connect the camcorder
to an HDTV (0 109)
SD
Play video directly
from your recorded
memory card
AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and
digital recorders with an SD
memory card slot
4
.
Eye-Fi
Use an Eye-Fi card (0 125) to
Save or upload to
the Web.
wirelessly upload recordings to your
computer or a video sharing Web site.
Use the supplied PIXELA's software
(0 114, 119).
High Definition
AVCHD
Standard
Definition
MPEG-2
Convert your HD movies, in the
camcorder itself, to standard definition
files (0 119).
4
Refer to the instruction manual of the device compatible with the type of card
memory used. Depending on the device used, correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. In such case, play back the recordings on the memory card using the camcorder.
6
7
Table of contents
Introduction
4Exciting Features and New Functions
12About this Manual
14Getting to Know the Camcorder
14Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs
16Names of Parts
Preparations
19Getting Started
19Charging the Battery Pack
22Preparing the Accessories
24Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen
26Basic Operation of the Camcorder
26Using the Touch Screen
27Operating Modes
29Using the Menus
31First Time Settings
31Setting the Date and Time
32Changing the Language
32Changing the Time Zone
33Using a Memory Card
33Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
35Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
36Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
37Relay Recording of Movies
38Initializing the Memory
8 Table of contents
Smart AUTO Mode
40Basic Recording
40Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Smart AUTO Mode
44Zooming
46Quick Start Function
Video
48Basic Playback
48Playing Back the Video
523D Flip View
52The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play
54Date Index Screen and Gallery Screen
54Deleting Scenes
56Advanced Functions
56Shooting Video in Flexible Recording Mode
57Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)
58Selecting the Frame Rate
59Special Scene Recording Programs and Programmed AE
61Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your
62Image Stabilization
63Pre-Recording
64Face Detection
65Touch & Track
66Video Snapshot
67Digital Effects
68Manual Exposure Adjustment
69Manual Focus Adjustment
70Tele-macro
71White Balance
72Self Timer
73Audio Recording Level
74Using Headphones
76Selecting the Playback Starting Point
77Playing Back Scenes or Slideshow Set to Background
Back
Recordings
Music
Table of contents 9
80Onscreen Displays and Data Code
81Rating Scenes
84Gallery and Scene Operations
84Managing Stories
88Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a
90Dividing Scenes
92Decorating Scenes
Movie
Photos
98Basic Playback
98Viewing Photos
100Deleting Photos
102 Additional Functions
102Taking Photos in Flexible Recording Mode
103Selecting Photo Size
104Slideshow
External Connections
106 Terminals on the Camcorder
107Connection Diagrams
109 Playback on a TV Screen
111 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings
111Copying Recordings to a Memory Card
114Saving Recordings on a Computer
117Saving Movies onto Standard-Definition Discs (DVD)
118Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder
119Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites
10 Table of contents
Additional Information
127 Appendix: Menu Options Lists
127FUNC. Panel
131Setup Menus
142 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays
147 Trouble?
147Troubleshooting
154List of Messages
161 Do’s and Don’ts
161Handling Precautions
165Maintenance/Others
166Using the Camcorder Abroad
Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA HF R28 / LEGRIA HF R27 /
LEGRIA HF R26 / LEGRIA HF R206 / LEGRIA HF R205. Please read
this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for
future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer
to Troubleshooting (0 147).
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.
• 0: Reference page number within this manual.
•//: Text that applies only to the model(s) shown in the
icon.
• When you see the r icon, you will need to refer also to the
'Photo Application' Instruction Manual, included as a PDF file in the
supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc, to complete the operation.
• The following terms are used in this manual:
When not specified as “memory card” or “built-in memory”, the term
“memory” by itself refers to both.
“Screen” refers to the LCD screen.
“Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the
g button to start recording until you press again to pause
the recording.
• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with
a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu
icons refer to the .
12 Introduction
Self Timer
• n appears .
• Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off the self timer.
For movies: In record pause mode, press g.
The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. The
countdown appears on the screen.
For photos: Press j, first halfway to activate the autofocus and
then fully.
The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown. The
countdown appears on the screen.
NOTES
• Once the countdown has begun, any of the following actions will cancel
the self timer.
- Pressing g (whe n recording movies) or j fully (when
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 z.
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 29). For a concise
summary of all available menu options and settings,
refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 127).
Introduction 13
Getting to Know the Camcord er
Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs
The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:
XCA-110E Compact Power Adapter
(incl. power cord)
BP-110 Battery PackW
XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable
STV-250N Stereo Video CableW
Yellow • Red • White plugs
XHTC-100/S HDMI Cable
Quick GuideW
XStylus Pen
14 Introduction
The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder:
• PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM
1
and Installation Guide for PIXELA’s
software
- PIXELA’s Transfer Utility - Software for saving and transferring movies
and music files you can use as background music.
• PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM
1, 2
- PIXELA’s VideoBrowser - Software for managing, editing, and playing
back movies.
Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.35
• Y
1
/Music Data/
Image Mix 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
PIXELA’s software. The disc cannot be played back on CD players.
- Image mix data - Image files that can be used to mix with live video for
the image mix function.
1
The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (on PDF file).
6 USB terminal (0 106, 109)
7 HDMI OUT terminal (0 106, 107)
8 Memory card slot X (0 35)
9 Memory card slot Y (0 35)
Aq Double memory card slot cover
Aa Terminal cover
As DC IN terminal (0 19)
Ad COMPONENT OUT terminal
(0 106, 108)
Af AV O UT te rm inal (0 106, 108)/
X (headphones) terminal (0 74)
Ag Strap mount (0 23)
Ah Grip belt (0 22)
16 Introduction
Front view
Top vie w
LCD panel
Aj Stereo microphone (0 73)
Ak Zoom lever (0 44)
Al PHOTO button (0 40, 102)
Sq ACCESS indicator (0 40, 56, 102)
Sa POWER button
Ss ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator:
Green – ON
Orange – Standby (0 46)
Red – Charging (0 19)
Sd LCD touch screen (0 24, 26)
Introduction 17
Back view
Bottom view
Sf Speaker (0 50)
Sg START/STOP button (0 40, 56)
Sh Tripod socket (0 162)
Sj Serial number
The serial number label is located on
the battery compartment cover.
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 or if you have not used
the battery pack for an extended period
of time, 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 the tables
on page 168.
1 Connect the power cord to the
compact power adapter.
2 Plug the compact power adapter into a power outlet.
3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN
terminal.
When connecting the compact power adapter’s cable to the
camcorder, make sure to align the triangle marks on the cable’s
connector and on the camcorder’s terminal ().
ON/OFF (CHG)
(charge) indicator
DC IN terminal
Preparations 19
4 Slide the battery compartment cover
away from the lens and open it.
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
Troubleshooting (0 147).
4
5
6
20 Preparations
To remove the battery pack
1 Slide the battery compartment
cover away from the lens and
open it.
2 Raise the edge of the battery
pack in the direction of the
arrow and pull out the battery
pack.
3 Close the cover and slide it
toward the lens until you hear a
click.
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 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. Outside the temperature range of approximately 0 °C
to 40 °C, charging will not start. Also, when the battery itself is outside
the temperature range of approximately 0 °C to 40 °C, charging will not
start.
• During charging, if you disconnect the compact power adapter from the
DC IN terminal or unplug it from the power outlet, make sure the ON/
OFF (CHG) indicator has gone out before connecting or plugging the
compact power adapter again.
Preparations 21
• 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
Grip Belt
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.
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
Stylus Pen
Straps
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.
Preparations 23
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°
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.
24 Preparations
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).
•If 6 8 [LCD Screen Dimmer] is set to [A On], pressing h for
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 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.
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. You can easily operate the touch screen using your
finger or the supplied stylus pen. With the intuitive touch screen interface you have all the controls at your fingertips.
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.
• If you press the touch screen hard, the area pressed may appear white
or black. This is a characteristic of the touch screen and will not cause a
malfunction. Also, this will not affect your recordings.
26 Preparations
• In the following cases, you may not be able to perform touch operations
correctly.
- Operating the touch screen with wet or gloved hands or using your
fingernails or other hard-tipped objects other than the stylus pen, such
as ballpoint pens.
- Applying excessive force or forcefully scratching the touch screen.
- Attaching commercially available screen protectors or adhesive film
onto the touch screen's surface.
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 g or take photos
by pressing j.
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 (0 40).
Recording of movies (0 56) and photos (0 102)
while enjoying full access to the menus and
advanced functions.
Preparations 27
Playback
Press the S (camera/play) button 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
Onscreen
icon
Press S
Press S, touch
[b] and then
[2 Photos]
Operation
Playing back movies
(0 48).
Viewing photos (0 98).
NOTES
• When switching to a playback mode, the memory selected for playback
will be the same currently used for recording.
28 Preparations
Using the Menus
Many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the FUNC.
panel and the setup menus. In mode, however, most menus cannot be accessed and, except in a few cases, most menu settings will
return to their default values.
For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to the
appendix Menu Options Lists (0 127).
The FUNC. Panel and Edit Panel
In and mode, the FUNC. panel shows a convenient overview of frequently used shooting functions. Touch [FUNC.] to access
the FUNC. panel and then touch the function you want to set or adjust.
You may need to drag your finger up and down the screen to find the
control button of the desired function.
FUNC. panel in mode
Touch the control
button of the desired
function
In and mode, touch [Edit] to display a similar panel containing the various operations that are available and then touch the control
button of the desired operation.
Edit panel in mode
Touch the control
button of the desired
operation
Preparations 29
The Setup Menus
1 mode only: Touch [FUNC.]
2 Touch [MENU] to open the setup
menus.
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.
• When the desired menu item appears, you can touch it to bring it
down to the orange 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.
30 Preparations
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