Canon HF S21, HF S20 User Manual

ImportantUsageInstructions

WARNING!

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owners and be contrary to copyright laws.

HD Camcorder, VIXIAHF $20 A/ VIXIAHF$21 A / VIXIAHF $200 A systems Thisdevicecomplieswith Partt5 ofthe FCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:

(t) Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterferenceand(2)this devicemustacceptanyinterference received includinginterferencethat maycauseundesiredoperation.

Note:Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundto complywiththelimitsfor classBdigitaldevice,

_ursuantto Part15 oftheFOORules,Theselimitsaredesignedto providereasonableprotection

againstharmfulinterferenceina residentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgeneratesusesandcan radiateradiofrequencyenergyand,if not installedanduseinaccordancewiththe instructions,may causeharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications,However,thereis noguaranteethat interference

will notoccurina particularinstallation.If thisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioor televisionreception,whichcan bedeterminedbyturningthe equipmentoffandon,theuseris

encouragedtotryto correctthe interferencebyoneor moreofthe followingmeasures:

• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna,

• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.

• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.

• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp. Useofshieldedcableisrequiredto complywith classBlimits inSubpartBofPart15of FOORules,

Donotmakeanychangesormodificationstothe equipmentunlessotherwisespecifiedinthemanual. Ifsuch changesor modificationsshouldbemade,youcouldbe requiredtostopoperationofthe

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CAUTION: TOPREVENTELECTRICSHOCK,MATCHWIDEBLADEOFPLUGTOWIDESLOT,FULLYINSERT.

WARNING: Toreducethe risk of electric shock, do not exposethis product to dripping or splashing.

TOREDUCETHERISKOFFIREORELECTRICSHOCK,DONOTEXPOSETHIS

PRODUCTTORAIN ORMOISTURE.

TOREDUCETHERISKOFELECTRICSHOCKANDTOREDUCEANNOYING

INTERFERENCE,USETHERECOMMENDEDACCESSORIESONLY.

plug as plug readily operable

TheMainsisusedthedisconnectdevice. The Mains shall remain

to disconnectthe plug in case of anaccident.

CAUTION:

• Dangerof explosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached. Useonly the same type of batteries.

• Donet exposebatteries or product to excessive heat such asthe inside of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc.

Important Warning

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER

(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUAL FED SERV CE PERSONNEL.

Thelightningflashwitharrowheadsymbol,withinanequilateraltriangle,isintendedtoalertthe usertothepresenceof uninsulated"dangerousvoltage"withintheproduct'senclosure,that may beof sufficientmagnitudetoconstituteariskof electricshocktopersons,

The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intendedto alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions inthe literature accompanying

the product.

Inthese safety instructions the word "product" refersto the CanonHDCamcorder VIXIAHF$20 A/ ViXiAHF$21A / VIXIAHF$200 Aandall its accessories.

1 Readthese instructions, 2 Keepthese instructions.

3 Heedall warnings. 4 Follow allinstructions.

5 Do not usethis apparatusnear water. 6 Cleanonly with dry cloth. 7 Do not install near any heat sourcessuchas radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (includingamplifiers) that produce heat.

8 Do not defeatthe safety purposeof the polarizedorgrounding-type plug.Apolarizedplug

has two blades with onewider thanthe other.A groundingtype plug has two blades anda third groundingprong.The wide blade orthe third prongare provided foryour safety.If the providedplug doesnot fit into your outlet, consultan electricianfor replacement of the

obsolete outlet.

9 Protectthe power cord from beingwalked onor pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles,and the pointwhere they exit fromthe apparatus. 10 Onlyuse attachments/accessoriesspecified by the manufacturer. 11 Unplugthis apparatusduring lightningstorms or whenunused for longperiods of time. 12 Referall servicing to qualifiedservice personnel.Servicing is required when the apparatus

has beendamaged in any way, such as power-supplycord or plug is damaged,liquid has

beenspilled or objectshave fallen into the apparatus,the apparatushas been exposedto

rain or moisture,does notoperate normally,or has beendropped. 13 ReadInstructions-- All the safetyand operating instructionsshould be readbeforethe

productis operated. 14 RetainInstructions-- The safety andoperatinginstructions should be retainedfor future

reference. 15 HeedWarnings-- All warnings on the product and inthe operating instructions should be

adheredto. 16 Follow Instructions-- Alloperatingandmaintenanceinstructions should be followed.

17 Cleaning-- Unplugthis product from the wall outlet before cleaning.Donot use liquid or

aerosol cleaners.The productshould becleaned only as recommendedin this manual. 18 Accessories-- Donot use accessoriesnot recommendedinthis manual asthey may be

hazardous. 19 Avoidmagneticor electricfields -- Donot usethe cameraclose to TVtransmitters, portable

communication devicesor other sourcesof electric or magneticradiation. Theymay cause

picture interference,or permanentlydamagethe camera. 20 WaterandMoisture -- Hazardofelectric shock -- Donot use this productnear water orin

rainy/moist situations.

PlacingorMoving--Donotplaceonanunstablecart,stand,tripod,

bracketortable.Theproductmayfall,causingseriousinjurytoachildor adult,andseriousdamagetotheproduct.

Aproductandcartcombinationshouldbemovedwithcare.Quickstops,

excessiveforce,andunevensurfacesmaycausetheproductandcart

combinationtooverturn.

PowerSources--TheCA-570CompactPowerAdaptershouldbe

operatedonlyfromthetypeofpowersourceindicatedonthemarkinglabel.Ifyouarenot

sureofthetypeofpowersupplytoyourhome,consultyourproductdealerorlocalpower

company.Regardingotherpowersourcessuchasbatterypower,refertoinstructionsinthis

manual.

Polarization--TheCA-570CompactPowerAdapterisequippedwithapolarized2-prong

plug(aplughavingonebladewiderthantheother).The2-prongpolarizedplugwillfitinto thepoweroutletonlyoneway.Thisisasafetyfeature.Ifyouareunabletoinserttheplug

fullyintotheoutlet,tryreversingtheplug.Iftheplugstillfailstofit,contactyourelectrician

toreplaceyourobsoleteoutlet.Donotdefeatthesafetypurposeofthepolarizedplug.

PowerCordProtection--Powercordsshouldberoutedsothattheyarenotlikelytobe

walkedonorpinchedbyitemsplaceduponoragainstthem.Payparticularattentiontoplugs

andthepointfromwhichthecordsexittheproduct.

OutdoorAntennaGrounding--Ifan

outsideantennaisconnectedtothe product,besuretheantennais

groundedsoastoprovidesome

protectionagainstvoltagesurges

andbuilt-upstaticcharges.Section

810oftheNationalElectricalCode,

ANSI/ NFPANo.70--1984,

provides informationwith respect to proper groundingof the mast and

supportingstructure, groundingof the lead-inwire to an antenna

dischargeunit, size of grounding conductors,location of antenna

dischargeunit, connectionto grounding electrodes,and

requirementsfor the groundingelectrode. Seefigure 1.

26 Lightning -- Foradded protectionof this productduring alightning storm,or when it is left

unattendedandunused forlong periods of time, disconnect it from the wall outlet and disconnectthe antenna.This will preventdamageto the productdueto lightning and power-

line surges.

27 Overloading-- Donot overloadwall outlets andextensioncordsas this canresultin arisk of

fire or electric shock.

28 ObjectsandLiquid Entry-- Neverpush objects of any kind into this product through

openingsas they maytouch dangerousvoltagepoints or shortout partsthat could result in a fire or electric shock. Becarefulnot tospill liquid of any kind ontothe product.

29 Servicing -- Donot attemptto service this product yourselfasopeningor removing covers

may exposeyouto dangerousvoltageor other hazards. Referall servicing to qualified service personnel.

Fig. 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL CODE

......_u_ ....

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"I -E_ E-C_C_ ...... GROUNDING CONDUCTORSSERVICE "l )_." I (NEC SECTION ...... )

CLAMP ANTENNADISCHARGEUNit

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC Am 250. PART H)

_- IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMPS

SERV,CEGROUND,NO

ELECTRODESYSTEM

30DamageRequiringService--Disconnectthisproductfromthewailoutletandallpower

sourcesincludingbattery,andreferservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnelunderthe

followingconditions:

a.Whenthepower-supplycordorplugisdamaged.

b.Ifanyliquidhasbeenspilledonto,orobjectshavefalleninto,theproduct.

c. Iftheproducthasbeenexposedtorainorwater.

d.Iftheproductdoesnotoperatenormallyevenifyoufollowtheoperatinginstructions.

Adjustonlythosecontrolsthatarecoveredbytheoperationinstructions.Improper

adjustmentofothercontrolsmayresultindamageandwilloftenrequireextensivework

byaqualifiedtechniciantorestoretheproducttoitsnormaloperation. e.Iftheproducthasbeendroppedorthecabinethasbeendamaged. f. Whentheproductexhibitsadistinctchangeinperformance.Thisindicatesaneedfor

service.

31ReplacementParts--Whenreplacementpartsarerequired,besuretheservicetechnician

hasusedreplacementpartsthatarespecifiedbyCanonorthathavethesame

characteristicsastheoriginalpart.Unauthorizedsubstitutionsmayresultinfire,electric

shockorotherhazards.

32SafetyCheck--Uponcompletionofanyserviceorrepairstothisproduct,asktheservice

techniciantoperformsafetycheckstodeterminethattheproductisinsafeoperatingorder.

33Heat--Theproductshouldbesituatedawayfromheatsourcessuchasradiators,heat

registers,stoves,orotherproducts(includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat.

Whenreplacementofthepowersupplyisrequired,pleasereturnittotheresponsible

nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA-570.

The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 1O0and 240 VAC. 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.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-O03. I

The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attach- ment unit of the camcorder. Write down the number and other informa-

tion here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.

Model Name: VIXIA HF $20 A / VIXIA HF $21 A / VIXIA HF $200 A

Date of Purchase: Serial No.: Purchased From: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.:

Trademark Acknowledgements

• The SO logo is atrademark.TheSDHClogois a trademark.

• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporationin the UnitedStates and/or other countries.

• Macintoshand Mac OSare trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• "x.v.Color" and the "x.v, Color" logo are trademarks.

• HDMI,theHDMIlogo and High-DefinitionMultimedia Interfaceare DOLBY

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMILicensing LLC.

• "AVCHD"and the "AVCHD"logo are trademarksof PanasonicCorporation DIGITAL I and Sooy Corporation. STEREO EREATOR

• Manufacturedunder license from Dolby Laboratories.

"Dolby" and thedouble-D symbol are trademarks ofDolby Laboratories.

• YouTubeisa trademark of GoogleInc.

• Othernames and products not mentionedabove may betrademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective companies,

• This device incorporates exFATtechnology licensed from Microsoft.

• ANYUSEOF THISPRODUCTOTHERTHANCONSUMERPERSONALUSEINANY MANNERTHATCOMPLIESWITH THEMPEG-2STANDARDFORENCODINGVIDEOINFORMATIONFORPACKAGEDMEDIAISEXPRESSLY

PROHIBITEDWITHOUTA LICENSEUNDERAPPLICABLEPATENTSIN THE MPEG-2PATENTPORTFOLIO,WHICH LICENSEISAVAILABLEFROMMPEGLA, LLC., 250STEELESTREET,SUITE300, DENVER,COLORADO80206.

• This product is licensedunder AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and maybe used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4compliant video that was encodedonly (1)for a personal and non- commercial purposeor (2)by a video provider licensed under the AT&Tpatents to provide MPEG-4compliant video. No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4standard.

ExcitingFeaturesandNewFunctions

_1 _ High-Definiti0nVideo

Your camcorder's full high-definition

T image sensor (Full HD CMOS) captures /

1,080 pixels 2. Videos are then recorded in the

lines

the special moments in your life with amazing image quality and in lifelike vibrant colors is easy and fun!

video at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080

memory in high definition, using AVCHD specifications 3.

With your new HD camcorder, capturing

b_i_ _ DualFlash

Memory

You can record in the built-in memory or on commercially available memory cards ([_] 36).

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 isa 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,

RelayRecording _

The memory almost full? Use the double memory card slot to keep

on recording video without interruption ([_ 39).

9®

SmartSmartAUTO(_ 43)

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.

VideoSnapshot

|J ([_] 69)

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

"_" FaceDetection(q3 67)

The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other

settings accordingly for beautiful results.

ImageStabilization

DYNAMIC

Dynamic IS (C_ 64) compensates for camcorder shake when you shoot video

while walking. Powered IS ([_[3 65) will produce stable shots

when you zoom in on distant subjects (full telephoto).

Enjoyingyour Recordingson OtherDevices

Connect the camcorder to

Connectthe camcorder

toan HDTV([_ 128)

computeror a videosharingWebsite.

High Definition

the optional DW-100 DVD

Burner (_ 135, 140)

ImageMixer 3 SE (_ 133, 146).

Standard Definition

AVCHDdiscs4

PhotoDVDs

AVCHE}

Use the supplied software

ConvertyourHDmovies,inthe

Standard OVDs

camcorderitself,tostandarddefinition

files (_ 140, 146).

4 AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be created with

the optional DW--100 DVD burner, Use the supplied software IrnageMixer 3 SE to

back up such scenes.

5 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,

Tableof contents

• Introduction

8 Exciting Features and New Functions 16 About this Manual

18 Getting to Know the Camcorder

18 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 19 Names of Parts

• Preparations

22 Getting Started

22 Charging the Battery Pack 24 Preparing the Accessories

26 Adjusting the LCD Screen and (lll"_]IR only) Using the

Viewfinder

29 Basic Operation of the Camcorder

29 Using the Touch Screen 30 Operating Modes 32 Using the Menus

34 First Time Settings

34 Setting the Date and Time 35 Changing the Language

35 Changing the Time Zone

36 Using a Memory Card

36 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 37 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 38 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings

39 Relay Recording of Movies 40 Initializing the Built-in Memory (_ only) or

Memory Card

12 * Tableofcontents

• Dual Shot Mode

42 Basic Recording

42 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Dual Shot Mode 43 About the Smart AUTO mode

46 Zooming 47 Quick Start Function

• Video

49 Basic Playback

49 Playing Back the Video 53 The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play

55 3D Flip View 56 Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index Screen 57 Deleting Scenes

59 Advanced Functions

59 Shooting Video in M Manual Mode 60 Selecting the Video Quality _Recording Mode_

61 Special Scene Recording Programs 63 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your

64 Advanced Image Stabilization 66 Pre-Recording

67 Face Detection 68 Touch & Track

69 Video Snapshot 70 Digital Effects

71 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture 74 Manual Exposure Adjustment

76 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 76 Manual Focus Adjustment

79 White Balance 80 Digital Tele-Converter

81 Image Effects 82 Mini Video Light

83 Self Timer 83 Audio Recording Level

Back

Recordings

Table of contents * 13

85 Using Headphones 86 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe

87 Using an External Microphone 89 Using the Custom Key and Dial

90 Using a Zoom Remote Controller 91 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 93 Playing Back Scenes Set to Background Music

97 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 98 Playlist and Scene Operations

98 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing

100 Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a

102 Dividing Scenes

Back

Movie

• Photos

104 Basic Playback 104 Viewing Photos

106 Deleting Photos 108 Additional Functions

108 Taking Photos in i Manual Mode 109 Selecting Photo Size and Quality

111 Flash 113 Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure

114 Taking Photos while Recording Movies (Simultaneous

115 Light Metering Mode 116 Slideshow

117 Magnifying Photos during Playback 117 Rotating Photos

118 Histogram Display 118 Protecting Photos

121 Printing Photos 121 Printing Photos (Direct Print

123 Print Orders

Bracketing

Recording)

14 ° Table of contents

• ExternalConnections

125 Terminals on the Camcorder

126 Connection Diagrams

128 Playback on a TV Screen 130 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings

130 Copying Recordings to a Memory Card 133 Saving Recordings on a Computer

135 Saving Movies onto High-Definition Discs

140 Saving Movies onto Standard-Definition Discs (DVD) 144 Saving Photos on Photo DVDs

145 Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder 146 Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites

(AVCHD/Blu-ray Discs)

• Additional Information

152 Appendix: Menu Options Lists

152 FUNC. Panel 156 Setup Menus

170 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 175 Trouble?

175 Troubleshooting 183 List of Messages

194 Do's and Don'ts

194 Handling Precautions 199 Maintenance/Others

200 Using the Camcorder Abroad

201 General Information

201 Accessories 202 Optional Accessories

208 Product Codes 209 Specifications

213 Index

Tabte of contents * 15

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S21 /VIXIA HF S20 / VlXlA HF S200. 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 ([_ 175).

ConventionsUsedinthisManual

° O IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation.

• (_ NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

° O POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the

function described.

• CJ_]: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:

[PHOTOI:Refer to the 'Photo Applications' Instruction Manual,

included as a PDF file in the supplied Camcorder Supple- mental Disc.

[DW-100i;; Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW-100 DVD

• _ : 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

Burner.

When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to both.

"Screen" refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen (1_ only). "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the

[START/S_r6#"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 I_.

16 • Introduction

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 (_ 30).

* @ appears + Repeat, selecting I_ Oft], to turn o/1the self time1:

ii_ _] mode: In record pause mode, press sl//Ri sropi.

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 CuNc.

The _} arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections.

For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus, refer to Using the Menus (_ 32). For a concise

summary of all available menu options and settings,

refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (_ 152).

htroduction * 17

Supplied Accessoriesand CD-ROMs

The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:

CompactPowerAdapter

(incl. power cord)

BP-808Battery

_WL-D89 WirelessController

) (incl.CR2025lithium button battery)

STV-250NStereoVideoCable<

Yellow • Red• White plugs

>CTC-IOO/SComponentCable

Red• Green• Blue plugs

IFC-3OOPCUUSBCable< _J

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.

• Photo Applications Ver.34.0*/Music Data Disc CD-ROM (referred in the manual as the Camcorder Supplemental Disc). Contains the follow- ing components.

- Photo Application - Software for saving, managing, and printing

photos*.

- Music files that can be used as background music during playback**.

* The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (on PDF file). **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 'lmageMixer 3 SE SoFtware Guide' (PDF file).

18 • htroduction

Names of Parts

Left side view

Right side view

Front view

(il) Stereo microphone (L) (_ 83) ,'2_Speaker (_ 51) _) "J,-%13E](camera/play) button ([._ 31) r4_ VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button

(_ 69)

_5_DISR (onscreen display) button

(_ 97)/ BATT. INFO button (_ 174)

r6; Double memory card slot cover f_ CUSTOM dial (l_[_l89) %" Terminal cover

Jg] COMPONENT OUT terminal

([.Z_1125,127)

:t0_AV OUT terminal (_ 125,127)/

(headphones) terminal (_ 85)

31) REMOTE (zoom remote controller) terminal ([.Z_I90)

,t_ Memory card slot Q (C[_137) _' Memory card slot 171([.Z_I37) J4_Mode switch (l_[_l30) :t_ Stereo microphone (R) ([.Z_I83) :t¢ Strap mount (_ 25) :% USB terminal (C[_ 125,128) :t8; HDMI OUT terminal (_ 125, 126) :% Grip belt ([.Z_I25)

'20)MIC terminal ([_[_188) '2_; Mini video _ight (_ 82)

'2_ Flash (_ 111) '_h Instant AF sensor (_ 157) '2# CUSTOM button (_ 89)

_ntroduction " 19

Topview

LCD panel

Back view

®@@

@ Mini advanced shoe ([_ 86) @ Zoom lever (1_[_146) '27_PHOTO button (_ 42, 108) @ ACCESS indicator (_ 42, 59, 108)

@ Pop-up flash (1_ 111) and mini video

light ([.Z_I82) @ POWER button @ ON/OFF (CHG} (charge) indicator:

Green - ON

Orange - Standby (_ 47)

Red - Charging (_ 22)

132;Remote sensor (_ 25) I_ LCD touch screen (_ 26, 29) @ POWERED IS button (ILI_I65)/

WEB button (_ 146)

@ DC IN terminal (_ 22) @ Viewfinder* (_ 28)

@ START/STOP button (1_[_142,59) @ Serial number

The serial number label is located

inside the battery attachment unit. Remove the battery pack to find it.

@ Battery attachment unit ([.Z:I 22) * _ only,

20 * Introduction

Bottomview

WirelessControllerWL-D89

@ Tripod socket (_ 195) @ BATTERY RELEASE switch (_ 23)

@ Dioptric adjustment lever* (_ 28) * _ only.

J0 START/STOP button (_142, 59) :2) {,FE:]5(index selection) button (_ 53)

Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to switch between shooting

and playback mode.

_) MENU button (l_[_133, 156) r4) DISR (onscreen display} button

(_ 97) _sbSET button @ • (stop) button ([._ 49)

:_) PHOTO button (_ 42,108) 8_ Zoom buttons ([_ 46)

Jq_,Navigation buttons ( I/V/4/ll_ ) _t¢ I_/11 (play/pause) button ([._ 49)

Introduction * 21

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.

6etting Started

Chargingthe 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 iscom- pletely 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 ([_ 203).

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 DO 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.

22 * Preparations

5 Charging will start when the

camcorder is turned off.

ON/OFF (CHG)(charge) indicator

• 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.

• Ifthe indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting ([_ 175).

To remove the battery pack 1 Slide [BAT%R_RE_E_SE/in the

direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down.

2 Slide the battery pack in the direction

of the arrow and then pull it out.

iMPORTANT

• Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the com- pact power adapter. After pressing iPOWERto turn off the camcorder, important data is updated in the memory. Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out.

• We recommend charging the battery pack intemperatures between 10 °C and 30 _'C(50 _'Fand 86 _'F).Outside the temperature range of 0 _'Cto 40 _'C(32 _'Fto 104 _'F),charging will not start.

• Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recom-

mended for use with this camcorder.

Preparations * 23

• 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.

• If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be con-

sumed.

• 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.

• USAandCanadaonly: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.

Preparingthe Accessories

Wireless Controller First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wire-

less 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

24 • Preparations

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.

(_ 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 [STAi_i_/sTOPbutton with your thumb.

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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.

Adjustingthe LCDScreenand (I]1-'_I_only)Usingthe Viewfinder

Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.

• You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward.

• You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful in the following cases:

- _ To allow the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use

the viewfinder.

- To include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer.

- To allow the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller

from the front.

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Subject can monitor the LCD screen (l Youcan use the viewfinder

at the same time)

(_ NOTES

• Aboutthe LCDand viewfinder*screens:The screens are produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than

99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute

a malfunction. * _ only.

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 [blSR} pressed down for more than 2 seconds.

Repeat this action to switch the LCD backlight between off (normal) and on (bright). _ This changes the brightness of both the LCD and view- finder screen.

(_ 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.

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Using the Viewfinder

If it is difficult to use the LCD screen even after turning on the LCD backlight, you can use the viewfinder. You can also use the viewfinder

when you rotate the LCD panel 180 ° to let the subject watch the recording.

To use the viefinder, hold out both sides of the viewfinder firmly and pull it out until it clicks.

• You can close the LCD panel or rotate it toward the subject as you prefer.

• Adjust the viewfinder as necessary with the dioptric adjustment lever.

• The LCD backlight setting is common to the LCD screen and the viewfinder.

(_ NOTES

• _ For details about how to take care of the viewfinder, refer to Han- d/ing Precautions (CJ_]194), Cleaning (CJ_]199).

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Basic Operation of the Camc0rder

Usingthe TouchScreen

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.

Touch Touch a menu item to select it, or a control button to perform the corre-

sponding action. For some functions, such as Touch & Track ([_ 68) and face

detection ([_ 67), you can touch a sub- ject that appears on the touch screen to

select it and have the camcorder choose the optimal settings.

Drag Swipe your finger up and down or left

and right across the screen to scroll menus, to browse through index screen

pages or to adjust slider controls (for example, to adjust 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.

- Operating the touch screen with wet or gloved hands or using your

fingernails or other hard-tipped objects 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.

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• For details about how to take care of the touch screen, refer to Handling Precautions (_ 194), Cleaning (_ 199).

OperatingModes

Recording When recording video or photos, the camcorder's operating mode is

determined by the position of the mode switch and the onscreen con- trol buttons.

Dual Shet Record video and take photos easily, letting the camcorder take careof all the settings - Greatfor beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder

settings.

,_'_. or_4 Easyrecording of movies and

_ [_* _ photos ([_[3 42).

Flexible recording Useone of the dedicated recording modes to enjoy full access to the menus and advanced functions and change the camcorder's settings to your preference.

,_o.M (_ 59).

/__1 Touch ['_] to record movies

Touch [1_] to record photos

(_ 108)1

* The mode icon displayed will change according to the optirnai mode selected by the

Smart AUTO function (_ 43).

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