Canon HF S21 User Manual
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 S20 A / VIXIA HF S21 A / VIXIA HF S200 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 antenna,
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver,
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which 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 Subparf 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 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.
CAUTION:
• Danger of explosion if fhe wrong fype 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.
Important Warning
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 symbol, 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 electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the product.
A
MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
[
In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder
VIXIA HF S20 A / VIXIA HF S21 A / VIXIA HF S200 A and all its accessories.
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
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 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
9 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
10
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
12
Refer all servicing to gualified service personnel. Servicing is reguired when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
13
Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
product is operated.
14
Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
15
Heed Warnings —A
adhered to.
16
Follow Instructions — All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.
17
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.
Accessories — Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be
18
hazardous.
19
Avoid magnetic or electric fields — Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable
communication devices or other souroes of electric or magnetic radiation. They may cause
picture interference, or permanently damage the camera.
20
Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric shock — Do not use this product near water or in
rainy/moist situations.
I warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be
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.
22
Power Sources — The CA-570 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
Polarization — The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2-prong
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
24 Power Cord Protection — Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to plugs
and the point from which the cords exit the product.
25
Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an
outside antenna is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna is
grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges
and built-up static charges. Section
810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPANo. 70—1984,
provides information with respect to
proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna
discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure 1.
26
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 power
line surges.
27
Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.
28
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.
29
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.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL
Fig. 1
ELECTRICAL CODE
30 Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect this product from the wail outlet and all power
sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into, the product.
0. 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.
31 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.
32 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.
33 Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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-570.
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.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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 S20 A / VIXIA HF S21 A / VIXIA HF S200 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,
• HOMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HOMI Licensing 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 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and non
commercial 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.
m DOLBY
STEREO CREATOR
DIGITAL I
I
Exciting Features and New Functions
FULLI-D
1080
High-Definition Video
CMOS
Your camcorder’s full high-definitlon
Pimage sensor (Full HD CMOS) captures
1,080
lines
video at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080
pixels^. Videos are then recorded in the
memory in high definition, using AVCHD
I specifications®.
With your new HD camcorder, capturing
the special moments in your life with amazing image quality and in lifelike
vibrant colors is easy and fun!
BgBBiBn Dual Flash
Memory
You can record in the built-in
memory or on commercially
available memory cards ([¿] 36).
Relay Recording
The memory almost full? Use the
double memory card slot to keep
on recording video without
©»a
a»ci]
interruption (CQ 39).
“Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video
composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines),
^ 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,
^ 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,
8
Smart AUTO (CQ 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.
Just point the camcorder
and it will automatically
select the best settings for
Video Snapshot
(□3 69)
Shoot or capture short scenes
and arrange them into a video
clip set to your favorite
background music.
your subject
Face Detection {ca e?) Image Stabilization opiiai
The camcorder automatically
detects people’s faces and
adjusts the focus and other
settings accordingly for beautiful
results.
Dynamic IS (Q3 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).
/FI
/■ %
DYNAMIC
Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices
Connect the camcorder to
Connect the camcorder
toan HDTV([T] 128)
k X - J from your recorded
PC’ ediN ^
the optional DW-100 DVD
Burner (CD 135,140)
memory card
0')1
Use an Eye-Fi card ([D 150) to
wirelessly upload recordings to your
computer or a video sharing Web site.
High Definition
[ MPEG-2
Standard Definition
Convert your HD movies, in the
camcorder itself, to standard definition
files (CD 140,146).
ImageMixer 3 SE (CD 133,146).
AVCHD discs'*
Photo DVDs
AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and
digital recorders with an SD
memory card slot®.
Save or upload to
the Web.
Use the supplied software
C©)
standard DVDs
■ AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be created with
the optional DW-100 DVD burner. Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE to
baok up such scenes.
’ Refer to the instruction manual of the devioe. 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.
10
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Table of 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
24
26
29
29
30
32
34
34
35
35
36
36
37
38
39
40
Charging the Battery Pack
Preparing the Accessories
Adjusting the LCD Screen and {
Viewfinder
Basic Operation of the Camcorder
Using the Touch Screen
Operating Modes
Using the Menus
First Time Settings
Setting the Date and Time
Changing the Language
Changing the Time Zone
Using a Memory Card
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
Relay Recording of Movies
Initializing the Built-in Memory only) or
Memory Card
only) Using the
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Dual Shot Mode
42 Basic Recording
42 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Duai Shot Mode
43 About the Smart AUTO mode
46 Zooming
47 Quick Start Function
Video
49 Basic Piayback
49 Piaying Back the Video
53 The index Seiection Screen: Seiecting the Content to Piav
55 3DFiipView
56 Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the index Screen
57 Deieting Scenes
59 Advanced Functions
59 Shooting Video in M Manuai Mode
60 Seiecting the Video Quaiity (Recording Mode)
61 Speciai Scene Recording Programs
63 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your
64 Advanced image Stabiiization
66 Pre-Recording
67 Face Detection
68 Touch & Track
69 Video Snapshot
70 Digitai Effects
71 Manuaiiy Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture
74 Manuai Exposure Adjustment
76 Automatic Gain Controi (AGC) Limit
76 Manuai Focus Adjustment
79 White Baiance
80 Digitai Teie-Converter
81 image Effects
82 Mini Video Light
83 Seif Timer
83 Audio Recording Levei
Back
Recordings
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85 Using Headphones
86 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
87 Using an Externai Microphone
89 Using the Custom Key and Diai
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:
102 Dividing Scenes
Back
Movie
■ Photos
104 Basic Playback
104 Viewing Photos
106 Deleting Photos
Additional Functions
108
108 Taking Photos in M Manual Mode
109 Selecting Photo Size and Quality
111 Flash
113 Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and 1
114 Taking Photos while Recording Movies
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)
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External Connections
125 Terminals on the Camcorder
126 Connection Diagrams
128
Playback on a TV Screen
130
Saving and Sharing Your Recordings
130
133
135
140
144
145
146
Copying Recordings to a Memory Card
Saving Recordings on a Computer
Saving Movies onto High-Definition Discs
(AVCHD/Biu-ray Discs)
Saving Movies onto Standard-Definition Discs (DVD)
Saving Photos on Photo DVDs
Copying Recordings to an Externai Video Recorder
Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites
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
Table of contents ♦ 15
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S21 / VIXIA HF S20 /
VIXIA FIF 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 {Q3 175).
Conventions Used in this Manual
• o IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.
• ® NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating
procedures.
• 0 POINTS TO CFIECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the
function described.
• 03: 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 Refer to the‘Photo Applications’Instruction Manual,
included as a PDF file in the supplied Camcorder Supple
mental Disc.
Dw-100 Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW-100 DVD
Burner.
tmam : Text that applies only to the model(s) shown in the icon.
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 and the viewfinder screen ililtWI only).
“Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the
(START/STOP button to Start recording until you press again to pause
the recording.
The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with
a still camera. 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 (Q 30).
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 func, .
The 0 arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections.
For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus,
refer to Using the Menus (CH 32). For a concise
summary of all available menu options and settings,
refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (Q 152).
Introduction ♦ 17
Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs
The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:
;A-570 Compact Power Adapter
ncl. power cord)
BP-808 Battery Pack 4
►WL-D89 Wireless Controller
(incl. CR2025 lithium button battery)
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable «!
Yellow • Red • White plugs
►CTC-100/S Component Cable
Red • Green • Blue plugs
IFC-300PCU USB Cabled
The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the oamoorder:
• PIXELA Application - Disci 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
‘ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide’ (PDF file).
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Names of Parts
Left side view
® @ (3)
Front view
® (5) (6)
0
(T; Stereo microphone (L) (Q 83}
(2)
Speaker (Q 51)
(3) (camera/play) button (Ш 31)
(4) VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button
(□69)
® DISR (onscreen display) button
(□97)/
ВАТТ. INFO button (□ 174)
6 Double memory card slot cover
CUSTOM dial (Ш 89)
Terminal cover
^ COMPONENT OUT terminal
(□ 125,127)
TP AV OUT terminal (□ 125, 127)/
0 (headphones) terminal (□ 85)
CD REMOTE (zoom remote controller)
terminal (□ 90)
dC Memory card slot О (□ 37)
CD) Memory card slot О (Ш 37)
C4) Mode s\A/itch (□ 30)
dC Stereo microphone (R) (□ 83)
di' Strap mount (□ 25)
dC USB terminal (Ш 125, 128)
dj HDMI OUT terminal (□ 125, 126)
d|i Grip belt (□ 25)
Ф MIC terminal (□ 88)
CD Mini video light (Ш 82)
@ Flash (□111)
Ф Instant AF sensor (□ 157)
C$^ CUSTOM button (□ 89)
Introduction ♦ 19
LCD panel
Back view
® Mini advanced shoe (Q 86)
@) Zoom lever (CQ 46)
® PHOTO button (□ 42, 108)
@ ACCESS indicator (□ 42, 59, 108)
® Pop-up flash (CD 111) and mini video
light (CQ 82)
(3^ POWER button
(3.i ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator:
Green - ON
Orange - Standby (□ 47)
Red-Charging (□ 22)
^ Remote sensor (CD 25)
(3| LCD touch screen (□ 26, 29)
$4) POWERED IS button (CD 65)/
WEB button (□ 146)
® DC IN terminal (□ 22)
® Viewfinder* (□ 28)
® START/STOP button (CQ 42, 59)
(3|: Serial number
The serial number label is located
inside the battery attachment unit.
Remove the battery pack to find it.
(3^ Battery attachment unit (CQ 22)
* liiKMi only.
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Bottom view
# Tripod socket (Q 195)
@ BATTERY RELEASE switch (□ 23)
# Dioptric adjustment lever* (Q 28)
# lilKMl only.
START/STOP button (CD 42, 59)
tB"' (index selection) button (Q 53)
Press and hold for more than 2
seconds to switch between shooting
and playback mode.
MENU button (CD 33, 156)
DISR (onscreen display) button
(□97)
SET button
■ (stop) button (□ 49)
PHOTO button (□ 42,108)
Zoom buttons (□ 46)
Navigation buttons ( )
► /II (play/pause) button (□ 49)
Introduction ♦ 21
Preparations
This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the
touch panei, navigating the menus, and first time settings to
heip you iearn more about your camcorder.
Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack
The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directiy using
the compact power adapter. The first time you use a battery pack, fuiiy
charge it and then use the camcorder untii the battery pack is compieteiy exhausted. Doing so wiii ensure that the remaining recording
time wiii be dispiayed accurateiy.
For approximate charging times and recording/piayback times with a
fuiiy charged battery pack, refer to Charging, Recording and Piayback
Times (iXi 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 DC IN
terminal.
4 Attach the battery pack to the
camcorder.
Press the battery pack softly into the
battery attachment unit and slide it up
until it clicks in place.
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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 (OHG)
indicator will start flashing in red
(battery pack charging). The red ON/
OFF (OHG) indicator will go out when
the battery pack is fully charged.
• Ifthe indicator flashes quickly, referto
Troubleshooting (iXi 175).
To remove the battery pack
1 Slide I BATTERY RELEASE I 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.
BATTERY RELEASE
switch
o IMPORTANT
Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the com
pact power adapter. After pressing | power: to turn off the camcorder,
important data is updated in the memory. Be sure to wait until the green
ON/OFF (OHG) indicator goes out.
We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between
10 °G and 30 °G (50 °F and 86 °F). Outside the temperature range of
0 °0 to 40 °0 (32 °Fto 104 °F), charging will not start.
Do not connect to the camcorder’s DO 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 exoessive heating, do not oonneot the suppiied oompaot power adapter to voitage oonverters for
overseas traveis or speoiai power souroes suoh as those on airoraft and
ships, DC-AC inverters, eto.
NOTES
The battery pack wiii be charged oniy 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 wiii not be con
sumed.
Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturaiiy. Therefore,
charge them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a fuii
charge.
We recommend that you prepare battery packs to iast 2 to 3 times
ionger than you think you might need.
USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/poiymer battery that
powers the product is recyciabie. Piease caii
1 -800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycie this
battery.
Preparing the Accessories
Wireless Controller
First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wire
less controller.
1 Press the tab in the direction o
arrow and pull out the battery
holder.
the + side facing up.
Insert the battery holder.
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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
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• 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 ISTART/STOP button 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.
Adjusting the LCD Screen and (IMWil only) Using the Viewfinder
Rotating the LCD Panel
* •
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.
• You oan rotate the panel 90 degrees downward.
• You oan rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. Rotating the
LCD panel 180 degrees oan be useful in the following oases:
- liltWI To allow the subjeot to monitor the LCD soreen while you use
the viewfinder.
- To inolude yourself in the pioture when reoording with the self timer.
- To allow the oamoorder to be operated with the wireless oontroller
from the front.
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Subject can monitor the LCD screen
(KlMai You can use the viewtinder
at the same time)
NOTES
• About the LCD and viewfinder* screens: The screens are produced using
extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than
99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. 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.
* Rlgn 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 Idisp.i pressed down for more than 2
seconds.
Repeat this action to switch the LCD backlight between off (normal) and
on (bright). liltWI 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
I fr I [LCD Brightness] setting, or dim it with the | fr | # [LCD
Screen Dimmer] setting to use in places where the light from the LCD
screen can be a nuisance.
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l!l»wi 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
dling Precautions (iXi 194), Cleaning (iXi 199).
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Basic Operation of the Camcorder
Using the Touch Screen
The control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen
change dynamically depending on the operating mode and the task
you are performing. With the intuitive touch screen interface you have
all the controls at your fingertips.
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 (Qp 68) and face
detection (Qp 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
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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 oare of the touoh soreen, refer to Handling
Precautions (iXl 194), Cleaning (iXl 199).
Operating Modes
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.
Operating
mode
Dual Shot Record video and take photos easily, letting the camcorder take care of all the
settings - Great for beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder
settings.
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Flexible recording Use one of the dedicated recording modes to enjoy full access to the
menus and advanced functions and change the camcorder’s settings to your preference.
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The mode icon displayed will change according to the optimal mode selected by the
Smart AUTO function (Q 43).
Mode switch Onscreen icon Operation
■»P. .M ,
__________
photos (CQ 42).
.. Easy recording of movies and
Touch [’^] to record movies
(CP 59).
Touch [^] to record photos
(CP 108).
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