Canon HG21, HG20 User Manual

Download

HD Camcorder

Instruction Manual

Caméscope HD

Manuel d'instruction

Videocámara HD

Manual de Instrucciones

PUB. DIM-879B

English

Français

Español

COPY

Introduction

Important Usage Instructions

WARNING!

COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws .

HD Camcorder, VIXIA HG21 A / VIXIA HG20 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. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital video camcorder must be used with this equipment in order to comply with

Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the 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.

mportant 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.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

COPY

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HG21 A / VIXIA HG20 A and all its accessories.

1 Read Instructions — All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2 Retain Instructions — The safety and operating

instructions should be retained for future reference.

3 Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product

and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4 Follow Instructions — All operating and

maintenance instructions should be followed.

5 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.

6 Accessories — Do not use accessories not

recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous.

7 Avoid magnetic or electric fields — Do not use

the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation. They may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera.

8 Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric shock

— Do not use this product near water or in rainy/ moist situations.

9 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

COPY

with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10 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.

11 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.

12 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.

13 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 / NFPA No. 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.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL

Fig. 1

ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMP

NEC - NATIONA L ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H)

14 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.

15 Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and

extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16 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.

17 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.

18 Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect this

product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects

have fallen into, the product.

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or

water.

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.

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.

19 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.

20 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.

COPY

Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only. Register your product online at www.registercanon.com

Protect your product

We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Canon product on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft.

Receive information on new products and promotions

Upon your request, we will send you information on Canon new products and promotions.

The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.

Date of Purchase: Model Name: VIXIA HG21 A /

Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.:

VIXIA HG20 A

COPY

Trademark Acknowledgements

• The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo is a trademark.

• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista 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.

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia I nterface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

• This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPE G-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.

Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder

Preserve your most treasured memories, be it unforgettable scenery or cherished moments spent with family and friends, with high-definition video recordings of a quality second only to actually being there.

What is High-Definition Video?

1,080

lines

Capture the finest detail, like the movement or shine of a single strand of hair

Your camcorder features a full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) that captures video at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels unparalleled high quality, fine detail and lifelike vivid colors.

How does full high definition compare with standard-definition TV broadcasts?

Approximately 6 times the number of pixels.

More than twice the number of scanning lines.

“Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).

COPY

. This results in video recordings of

What is Cinema Mode?

Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the [ Cine Mode] recording program ( 47). Combine this recording program with the 24 fps progressive frame rate [ PF24] to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema Mode.

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 resized to 1,440 x 1,080 pixels before being recorded. Even in that case, the picture captured is detailed enough to render richly detailed recordings.

Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder

What are the advantages of a hard disk?

Your videos and photos are recorded on the built-in hard disk or commercially available SD/SDHC memory cards2 using AVCHD specifications3. This Double Media recording system gives you longer recording times for more high-definition videos and photos.

• You can shoot approximately 11 hours ( 120 GB HDD) or 5.5 hours ( 60 GB HDD) of video in MXP mode, which offers the highest video quality under AVCHD specifications.

• The camcorder records video and photos in unused space on the recording media so you need not worry about accidentally recording over important videos.

• You can immediately access the scenes you want to play back from an index menu.

• You can easily manage your video and photo collections with the supplied editing software: ImageMixer 3 (movies) and DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk (photos).

Can I play back my high-definition video on other devices?

Needless to say, you can connect your camcorder to an HDTV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends ( 81). You also have the following options:

• You can easily play back video recorded on the memory card by inserting the memory card directly into AVCHD-compatible TV sets and HDD or DVD recorders that feature an SD/SDHC memory card slot manual of your TV or digital video recorder.

• You can play back AVCHD discs of your recordings created using the optional DW-100 DVD Burner DVD players or Blu-ray Disc players

(82) on the DVD Burner itself or on AVCHD-compatible

. For details, refer to the instruction

COPY

For details about memory cards that can be used with this camcorder refer to Using a Memory Card ( 31).

AVCHD is the new 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.

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.

AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be created with the optional DW-100 DVD burner. Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 to back up such scenes.

Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive

Your hard disk camcorder allows you to shoot and store many hours of video. However, there are differences between recording onto a hard disk and recording onto other media. Make sure to follow the points below when using your camcorder. For more details, refer to Handling Precautions ( 116).

Back up your recordings periodically

Make sure to transfer your movies and photos to an external device such as a computer or digital video recorder ( 82) and back them up regularly and especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data.

Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts

The hard disk is a high-precision device. Vibrations, strong impacts or dropping the camcorder may result in permanent data loss.

Keep the drop sensor activated whenever possible

The drop sensor ( 99) detects when the camcorder is dropped and activates a protection mechanism to help prevent hard disk damage. Turning this function off will disable the mechanism. Even if this function is set to [ On] and the camcorder is dropped, hard disk damage can occur.

COPY

Do not disconnect the power source while the camcorder is on

Always turn the camcorder off before removing the battery or compact power adapter.

Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive

Do not turn off the camcorder while the camcorder is on and the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing or while the camcorder is in standby mode

Doing so may result in hard disk damage or permanent data loss.

Use the camcorder within its operating temperature range

If the camcorder's temperature becomes too hot or too cold, recording/playback may stop in order to prevent hard disk damage.

Do not use the camcorder at high altitudes

Turning on or using the camcorder in places with low atmospheric pressure, such as at altitudes higher than 3,000 m (9,800 ft.), may result in hard disk damage.

Initialize the hard disk when movies cannot be recorded/played back normally

COPY

As movies are recorded and deleted over time, hard disk fragmentation may occur, which may reduce performance. Initialize the hard disk should this happen.

Protect personal information on the hard disk

When the hard disk is initialized or recordings are deleted, stored data is not physically erased. Remember this when disposing of the camcorder or giving it to another person.

Table of contents

 Introduction

6 Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder 8 Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive 14 About this Manual

16 Getting to Know the Camcorder

16 Supplied Accessories 17 Components Guide 20 Screen Displays

 Preparations

23 Getting Started

23 Charging the Battery Pack 24 Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories 26 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen

27 Basic Operation of the Camcorder

27 The Button: Mode or Flexible Recording 28 Joystick and Joystick Guide 28 Using the Menus

30 First Time Settings

30 Setting the Date and Time

COPY

30 Changing the Language 31 Changing the Time Zone

31 Using a Memory Card

31 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 32 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 33 Selecting the Recording Media 33 Initializing the Hard Disk or Memory Card

 Video

34 Basic Recording

34 Shooting Video 35 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 36 Zooming 37 Quick Start Function 37 Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded

38 Basic Playback

38 Playing Back the Video 40 Changing the Index Screen Selection 41 Selecting Scenes by Recording Date 42 Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline 43 Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen 44 Deleting Scenes

45 Advanced Functions

45 Special Scene Recording Programs 46 Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture 47 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings 48 Self Timer 48 Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction 49 Manual Focus Adjustment 50 White Balance 51 Image Effects 52 Digital Effects 53 On-Screen Displays and Data Code 53 Audio Recording Level 54 Using Headphones

COPY

55 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 56 Using an External Microphone 57 Using a Video Light

57 Playlist and Scene Operations

57 Dividing Scenes 58 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Moving and Deleting Playlist Scenes 60 Copying Scenes

Table of contents

 Photos

61 Basic Recording

61 Taking Photos 62 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 63 Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It

63 Basic Playback

63 Viewing Photos 65 Deleting Photos

66 Additional Functions

66 Magnifying Photos during Playback 66 Flash 67 Histogram Display 67 Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 68 Taking Photos while Recording Movies

69 Light Metering Mode 69 Capturing a Photo from the Playback Scene 70 Protecting Photos 70 Copying Photos 71 Other Functions You Can Use when Taking Photos

72 Printing Photos

72 Printing Photos (Direct Print) 73 Selecting the Print Settings 75 Trimming Settings 76 Print Orders

(Simultaneous Recording)

 External Connections

COPY

78 Terminals on the Camcorder

79 Connection Diagrams 81 Playback on a TV Screen

82 Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings

82 Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer 82 Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs 86 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder 86 Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer) 89 Transfer Orders

 Additional Information

90 Appendix: Menu Options Lists

90 FUNC. Menu 92 Setup Menus

101 Trouble?

101 Troubleshooting 107 List of Messages

116 Do’s and Don’ts

116 Handling Precautions 120 Maintenance/Others 121 Using the Camcorder Abroad

122 General Information

122 System Diagram 123 Optional Accessories 127 Product Codes 128 Specifications 130 Index

Table of contents

COPY

Introduction

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HG21/VIXIA HG20. 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 ( 101).

Conventions Used in this Manual

• IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.

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

• POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described.

• : Reference page number within this manual.

To complete some operations you will need to refer also to other instruction manuals. This will be indicated with the following icons:

DW-100

• : Text that applies only to the model shown in the icon.

• The following terms are used in this manual:

• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to the .

Refer to the

DVSD

“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen ( only). “Hard disk” and “HDD” are used interchangeably to refer to the camcorder's builtin hard disk drive. “Media” is used to refer collectively to either the built-in hard disk or an external memory card.

PDF file in the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM.

Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW-100 DVD Burner.

COPY

“Digital Video Software” instruction manual, included as a

Special Scene Recording Programs

Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame. For example .

Brackets [ ] are used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on screen. In tables in this manual the default value is shown in boldface. For example [On], [Off].

In this manual, the arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For a detailed explanation refer to Using the Menus ( 28).

The camcorder's operating mode is determined by the position of the mode dial. In this manual, indicates that a function is available and indicates that the function is not available. When no operating mode icons are given, the function is available in all operating modes.

FUNC.

Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program. For details about the available options, refer to the sidebar on page

50.

FUNC.

[ Programmed AE] [ Portrait] Press to display the Special Scene (SCN) recording programs Desired rec ording prog ram

FUNC.

COPY

Introduction

Getting to Kn ow the Camcorde r

Supplied Accessories

WL-D88 Wireless Controller

STV-250N

Stereo Video Cable

Yellow • Red • White plugs

CA-570 Compact Power

Adapter (incl. power cord)

CTC-100/S

Component Cable

Red • Green • Blue plugs

Lithium Button Battery

CR2025 for Wireless

Controller

Software CD-ROM

and Installation Guide

DIGITAL VIDEO

Solution Disk

BP-807 Battery Pack

Software CD-ROM1

and Installation Guide

PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE

COPY

IFC-400PCU USB Cable

Software for saving, managing, editing and playing back movies on your computer ( 82). The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on PDF file).

Software for saving, managing, retouching and printing photos ( 86). The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on PDF file).

Components Guide

Left side view

Right side view

COPY

Front view

button ( 27)/

(print/share) button ( 73, 86)

DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 42, 53)/ BATT. INFO button ( 22)

Speaker ( 39) Memory card slot ( 32) USB terminal ( 80) HDMI OUT terminal ( 79, 81) AV OUT/ terminal ( 79) COMPONENT OUT terminal ( 79) MIC terminal ( 56) Strap mount ( 25) Grip belt Instant AF sensor ( 94) Flash ( 66) Stereo microphone

Introduction

Back view

LCD panel

Top vie w

VIEWFINDER button* ( 35) Viewfinder* ( 26, 35) Dioptric adjustment lever* ( 35) Battery attachment unit ( 23) RESET button ( 104) ACCESS indicator ( 34, 61)/

CHG (charge) indicator ( 23) Start/Stop button ( 34) Mode dial

Recording movies ( 34) Taking photos ( 61) Playing back movies ( 38)

Viewing photos ( 63) DC IN terminal ( 23) Remote sensor ( 25) LCD screen ( 26) Joystick ( 28) FUNC. button ( 28, 90)

/ (play/pause) button ( 38)/

START/STOP button ( 34)

(fast reverse) button ( 38)/

Zoom out W (wide-angle) button ( 36)

(fast forward) button ( 38)/

Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 36)

(stop) button ( 38)/

BLC (backlight correction) button ( 48) Mini advanced shoe ( 55) Zoom lever ( 36)

COPY

PHOTO button ( 61) ON/OFF button

indicator

* only.

ottom view

Wireless Controller WL-D88

COPY

Tripod socket ( 117) BATTERY RELEASE switch ( 24)

Serial number

The serial number label is located on the top surface of the battery attachment unit. Remove the battery pack to find it.

START/STOP button ( 34) FUNC. button ( 28, 90) MENU button ( 29, 92) PLAYLIST button ( 58) Navigation buttons ( / / / )

(frame reverse) button ( 39)

(fast reverse) button ( 39) (play) button ( 38) (pause) button ( 38) (stop) button ( 38)

PHOTO button ( 61) Zoom buttons ( 36) SET button

(frame advance) button ( 39)

(fast forward) button ( 39)

DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 42, 53)

Introduction

Screen Displays

Recording Movies

Playing Movies

(During Playback)

COPY

Operating mode Recording program ( 45, 46) White balance ( 50) Image effect ( 51) Digital effect ( 52) Recording mode ( 35) Photo quality/size

(simultaneous recording) ( 68) Remote sensor off ( 98) Hard disk/memory card operation ( 22)

Instant AF ( 94),

MF Manual focus ( 49) Remaining battery time ( 22) While recording/during playback:

Scene counter (hours : minutes : seconds) Record pause mode: Total number of scenes

Remaining recording time

On the hard disk

On the memory card Image stabilizer ( 94) 24F progressive frame rate ( 22) Backlight correction ( 49) Drop sensor off ( 99) Audio level indicator ( 53) Microphone attenuator ( 95) Mini advanced shoe ( 55) Headphone output ( 54) Wind screen off ( 94) Level marker ( 93) Scene number Data code ( 53)

Recording Photos

Viewing Photos

COPY

Zoom ( 36), Exposure ( 48) Recording program ( 45, 46) Light metering mode ( 69) White balance ( 50) Image effect ( 51) Digital effect ( 52) Drive mode ( 67) Photo quality/size ( 62)

Instant AF ( 94),

MF Manual focus ( 49) Remaining battery time ( 22) Number of available photos

On the hard disk

On the memory card Image stabilizer ( 94) Self timer ( 48) AF frame ( 94) Camcorder shake warning ( 94) Focus and exposure lock ( 61) Flash ( 66) Histogram ( 67) Current photo / Total number of photos Photo number ( 98) Protected photo mark ( 70) Date and time of recording Manual focus ( 49) File size Manual exposure ( 48) Photo size ( 62) Aperture value ( 46) Shutter speed ( 46)

Introduction

Hard disk/memory card operation

Record, Record pause,

Playback, Playback pause,

Fast playback,

Fast reverse playback, Slow playback, Slow reverse playback, Frame advance, Frame reverse

, Remaining battery time

100% 75% 50% 25% 0%

• The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage of the full charge of the battery pack. The remaining recording/playback time of the battery pack is displayed, in minutes, next to the icon.

• When is displayed in red, replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.

• When you attach an empty battery pack, the power may turn off without displaying .

• Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately.

• When the camcorder is off, press

COPY

to display the charge status of a battery pack. The Intelligent System will display the charge status (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time (in minutes) for 5 seconds. If the battery pack is exhausted, the battery information may not be displayed.

BATT.INFO

Remaining recording time

When there is no more free space on the recording media, “ END” (built-in hard disk) or “ END” (memory card) will be displayed and the recording will stop.

24F progressive frame rate

Select the 24F progressive frame rate ( 47) to give your recordings a cinematic look. You can combine this frame rate with the [ Cine Mode] recording program to enhance the effect.

Number of available photos

in red: No card in green: 6 or more photos in yellow: 1 to 5 photos in red: No more photos can be recorded

• When viewing the photos, the display will always be in green.

• Depending on the recording conditions, the number of available photos displayed may not decrease even after a recording has been made, or may decrease by 2 photos at once.

Photo number

The photo number indicates the name and location of the file on the memory card. For example, the file name of a photo numbered 101-0107 is “IMG_0107.JPG”, stored under the folder “DCIM\101CANON”.

Preparations

This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder.

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a full battery pack, refer to the tables on pages 123-124.

DC IN terminal

COPY

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.

CHG (charge) indicator

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.

5 Charging will start when the

camcorder is turned off (the indicator is off).

• The CHG (charge) indicator starts flashing. The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed.

• If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubl e s h o o t i n g ( 101).

Preparations

TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK

BATTERY RELEASE switch

1Slide in the

2 Slide the battery pack down and

• Turn off the camcorder before

• We recommend charging the battery

• Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC

• To prevent equipment breakdowns and

BATTERY RELEASE

direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down.

then pull it out.

IMPORTANT

connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After pressing

ON/OFF

important data is updated on the hard disk. Be sure to wait until the indicator turns off.

pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start.

IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder.

excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those

to turn off the camcorder,

COPY

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 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.

• USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers this product is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories

First, insert the supplied lithium button battery CR2025 into the wireless controller.

Ta b

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.

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.

COPY

• If the wireless controller does not work, check that [Wireless Remote Control] is not set to [ Off ] ( 98). Otherwise, replace the battery.

Accessories

Fasten the grip belt.

Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the button with your thumb.

Start/Stop

TO ATTACH A SHOULDER STRAP

NOTES

• The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight.

Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap.

Preparations

Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen

Rotating the LCD Panel

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.

• You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward.

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

- To 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.

180°

90°

COPY

180°

NOTES

About the LCD and viewfinder* screen: 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

You can set the brightness of the screen to normal or bright. This changes the brightness of both the LCD and viewfinder* screen.

* only.

DISP.

Hold pressed down for more than 2 seconds.

Repeat this action to toggle between the normal and bright settings.

Subject can monitor the LCD screen

while you use the viewfinder

NOTES

• This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording.

• Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack.

Basic Operation of the Camcorder

The Button: Mode or Flexible Recording

The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video or photos: 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.

EASY MODE

FLEXIBLE RECORDING

Press the button again to return to the flexible recording mode (the button's light is off). You can access the menus and change settings to your preference. Even in flexible recording mode, the camcorder can help you with the settings. For example, you can use the Special Scene recording programs

45) to set at once all the optimal

( settings to match special recording conditions.

NOTES

In mode you cannot access the menus but you can change the following settings in advance, before setting the camcorder to mode.

- Recording mode of movies

- Size/quality of photos

- Auto slow shutter

- All settings under the setup menu’s , and tabs.

Press the button to enter the

be on). You do not need to worry about any settings and can shoot video using just the zoom lever ( 36) and

Start/Stop

just the zoom lever and ( 61). The viewfinder ( only) and Quick Start function can also be used in mode.

COPY

mode (the button's blue light will

( 34) or take photos using

PHOTO

Preparations

Joystick and Joystick Guide

Use the joystick to operate the camcorder's menus.

Push the joystick up, down, left or right ( ,

) to select an item or change settings.

Press the joystick itself ( ) to save the settings or confirm an action. On menu screens, this is indicated by the icon .

Press to display/hide the joystick guide. The functions that appear on the joystick guide will change depending on the operating mode.

Using the Menus

Many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC. button

FUNC.

( ). To access the menus set the camcorder to flexible recording mode. In mode, except for a few exceptions, most menu settings will return to their default values ( 27). For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists ( 90).

COPY

Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option

Following is an example of selecting a FUNC. menu option in a recording mode.

1 Press .

FUNC.

2 Select ( ) the icon of the

function you want to change from the left side column.

Menu items not available will appear grayed out.

3 Select ( ) the desired setting

from the available options at the bottom bar.

• The selected option will be

highlighted in orange.

• With some settings you will need

to make further selections and/or press . Follow the additional operation guides that will appear on the screen (such as the icon, small arrows, etc.).

4 Press to save the settings

FUNC.

and close the menu.

You can press to close the menu at any time.

FUNC.

Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus

1 Press . 2 Select ( , ) the icon and

3 Select ( ) the tab of the desired

4 Select ( ) the setting you want

5 Select ( ) the desired option and

6 Press .

FUNC.

press to open the setup menus.

You can also hold pressed down for more than 1 second or

press on the wireless controller to open directly the setup menus screen.

menu.

The settings available will change as you move between the menu tabs.

to change and press .

• The orange selection bar indicates the menu setting currently selected. Menu items not available

COPY

appear grayed out.

• Move ( ) the orange selection bar to the tabs at the top of the screen to select a different menu (step 3).

press to save the setting.

FUNC.

You can press to close the menu at any time.

FUNC.

NOTES

A small font size is used in menu screens so you can see all options and current settings in one screen. You can enlarge the font size by setting [Font Size] to [ Large] but you may have to scroll down to find some menu options and only the icons of the current settings will be displayed.

Preparations

First Time Settings

Setting the Date and Time

You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. The [Date/Time] screen will appear automatically when the camcorder’s clock is not set.

When the [Date/Time] screen　 appears, the year will be displayed in orange and indicated with up/down arrows.

1 Change ( ) the year and move

( ) to the month.

2 Change the rest of the fields

(month, day, hour and minutes) in the same way.

3 Select ( ) [OK] and press to

start the clock and close the setup screen.

• When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery ( 119) and set the time zone, date and time again.

COPY

IMPORTANT

• The date appears in a year-month-day format only in the first setup screen. In subsequent screen displays the date and time will appear as month-day-year (for example, [Jan. 1, 2008 12:00 AM]). You can change the date format ( 99).

• You can also change the date and time later on (not during the initial setup). Open the [Date/Time] screen from the setup menus:

FUNC.

[ Menu]

[Date/Time]

Changing the Language

Options

[][MAGYAR][] [DEUTSCH][MELAYU][] [][POLSKI][]



[ENGLISH]

[ESPAÑOL][TÜRKÇE][] [FRANÇAIS][ ] [ ] [ITALIANO][ ] [ ]

FUNC.

[ Menu] [Language ] Desired language

FUNC.

NOTES

The displays and that appear in some menu screens refer to the name of buttons on the camcorder and will not change, regardless of the language selected.

[] [ ]



Default value

Changing the Time Zone

Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is New Yo r k.

TO SET THE HOME TIME ZONE

FUNC.

[ Menu] [Time Zone/DST] Your local time zone*

FUNC.

WHEN YOU TRAVEL

FUNC.

[ Menu] [Time Zone/DST] Local time at your destination*

FUNC.

* To adjust for daylight saving time, select the

area name marked with a .

COPY

Using a Memory Card

Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder

You can use commercially available

SDHC (SD high capacity) memory cards and SD memory cards with this camcorder. However, depending on its Speed Class, you may not be able to record movies on the memory card. Refer to the table on page 32.

As of June 2008, the movie recording function has been tested using SD/ SDHC memory cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and SanDisk.

We recommend using memory cards with a Speed Class 4 or higher.

NOTES

About the SD Speed Class: The SD Speed

Class is a standard that indicates the minimum guaranteed data transfer speed of SD/SDHC memory cards. When you buy a new memory card, look for the Speed Class logo on the package.

Preparations

Memory card Capacity SD Speed Class

64 MB or less Not applicable –

memory cards

SDHC

memory cards

Movies cannot be recorded when the recording mode is set to MXP (24 Mbps) or FXP (17 Mbps).

On some memory cards you may not be able to record movies at all.

Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder ( 33).

128 MB or

Over 2 GB

Not compatible

or higher

2 Open the memory card slot cover. 3 Insert the memory card straight,

4 Close the memory card slot cover.

COPY

Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder.

Recording

movies

1,2

with the label facing up, all the way into the memory card slot until it clicks.

Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted.

IMPORTANT

Recording

photos

1 Turn off the camcorder.

Make sure the indicator is off.

NOTES

To remove the memory card: Push the

memory card once to release it. When the memory card springs out, pull it all the way out.

Selecting the Recording Media

You can select to record your movies and photos on the built-in hard disk or on a memory card. The hard disk is the default media for recording both.

TO CHANGE THE MEDIA FOR RECORDING

MOVIES

FUNC.

[ Menu] or [Rec Media for Movies] or [Rec Media for Photos] Select the hard disk or memory card*

FUNC.

* For each media, you can check the total,

used and available space. Available space is estimated based on the recording mode (movies) or photo size/quality (photos) currently in use.

Initializing the Hard Disk or Memory Card

Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. You can also initialize a memory card or the hard disk to permanently delete all the recordings it contains. Initializing the recording media also eliminates fragmentation. Fragmentation becomes more serious as recordings are repeatedly added and deleted and can eventually result in reduced performance.

COPY

Options

[Quick Initialization] Clears the file allocation table but does not

physically erase the stored data. [Complete Initialization] Erases all data completely. The complete

initialization of the hard disk requires a longer time ( approx. 2 hr., approx. 1hr.).

FUNC.

[ Menu] [Initialize / ] [HDD] or [Mem. Card] Initialization method [Yes]* [OK]

FUNC.

* Press to cancel the complete

initialization while it is in progress. All recordings will be erased and the recording media can be used without any problem.

IMPORTANT

• Initializing the recording media will

permanently erase all recordings. Lost original recordings cannot be recovered. Make sure you back up important recordings in advance using an external device ( 82).

• Power the camcorder using the

compact power adapter to initialize the hard disk. While the initialization is in progress, do not disconnect the power source.

Video

This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including recording, playback, menu options and playlist and scene operations.

Basic Recording

Shooting Video

1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Turn on the camcorder.

By default, movies are recorded on the hard disk. You can also set the memory card as the recording media for movies ( 33).

3 Press to begin

recording.

• Recording starts; press

• You can also press on

COPY

Start/Stop

again to pause the recording.

START/STOP

the LCD panel.

WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING

1 Make sure that the ACCESS

indicator is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel.

IMPORTANT

• Observe the following precautions while

the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to the hard disk/ memory card.

- Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts.

- Do not open the memory card slot cover.

- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

- Do not change the position of the mode dial.

• Be sure to back up your recordings regularly ( 82), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data.

NOTES

• About the Power Save mode: To sav e pow er when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off if left without any operations for 5 minutes ( 98). Press

ON/OFF

to turn on the camcorder.

• When recording in very loud places (such as fireworks shows or concerts), sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels. This is not a malfunction.

Using the Viewfinder

When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, change the brightness of the LCD screen* ( 26) or use the viewfinder instead. Press to activate the viewfinder along with the LCD panel. Close the LCD panel to use only the viewfinder.

• You can pull out the viewfinder if it is more convenient. Hold out both sides of the viewfinder firmly and pull it out until it clicks.

• Adjust the viewfinder as necessary

* The brightness setting is common to

COPY

with the dioptric adjustment lever.

the LCD screen and the viewfinder.

VIEWFINDER

Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)

The camcorder offers 5 recording modes. Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available. Select MXP or FXP mode for better movie quality; select LP mode for longer recording times. The table on page 36 gives approximate recording times.

FUNC.

[ Standard Play 7 Mbps] Desired recording mode

FUNC.

NOTES

• AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be created with the optional DW-100 DVD burner. Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 to back up such scenes.

• The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the actual recording times will vary depending on the content of the scenes.

• The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the camcorder to

mode.

Video



Default value

Approximate recording times

Recording mode → MXP* FXP* XP+ SP Recording media ↓

60 GB Hard disk 5 hr. 30 min. 7 hr. 50 min. 10 hr. 50 min. 18 hr. 22 hr. 55 min.

120 GB Hard disk 11 hr. 5 min. 15 hr. 45 min. 21 hr. 40 min. 36 hr. 45 hr. 55 min. 4 GB Memory card 20 min. 30 min. 40 min. 1 hr. 10 min. 1 hr. 30 min. 8 GB Memory card 40 min. 1 hr. 1 hr. 25 min. 2 hr. 20 min. 3 hr. 16 GB Memory card 1 hr. 25 min. 2 hr. 5 min. 2 hr. 50 min. 4 hr. 45 min. 6 hr. 5 min. 32 GB Memory card 2 hr. 55 min. 4 hr. 10 min. 5 hr. 45 min. 9 hr. 35 min. 12 hr. 15 min.

* Recorded in 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. Movies recorded using other recording modes are

recorded in 1,440 x 1,080 resolution.

Zooming

mode: In addition to the optical zoom, digital zoom is also available ( 93).

COPY

12x Optical Zoom

Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wide angle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto).

Press gently for a slow zoom; press harder for faster zooms. You can also set / [Zoom Speed] ( 93) to one of three constant speeds (3 is the fastest, 1 the slowest).

NOTES

• Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the subject. At full wide angle, you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.).

• When [Zoom Speed] is set to [ Variable]:

- When you use the T and W buttons on

the wireless controller or LCD panel, the zoom speed will be constant at [Speed3].

- The zoom speed will be faster in

record pause mode than when actually recording.

W Zoom out T Zoom in

Quick Start Function

When you close the LCD panel with the camcorder on, the camcorder enters the standby mode. In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about half the power used when recording, saving energy when you are using a battery pack. Additionally, when you open the LCD panel, the camcorder is ready to start recording in approximately 1 second*, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities.

* The actual time required varies depending

on the shooting conditions.

1 With the camcorder on and in a

recording mode, close the LCD panel.

• If you are using the viewfinder and the LCD panel is closed, press to enter the standby mode.

• A beep will sound and the indicator will change to orange to indicate the camcorder entered the standby mode.

2 When you wish to resume

COPY

recording, open the LCD panel.

• The indicator turns back green and the camcorder is ready to record.

• You can also press

VIEWFINDER

using the viewfinder with the LCD panel closed.

VIEWFINDER

to resume recording

IMPORTANT

Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while the indicator is lit in orange).

NOTES

• If you close the LCD panel under some circumstances (for example, while the ACCESS indicator is flashing or a menu is being displayed), the camcorder may not enter standby mode. Check that the

indicator changes to orange.

• The camcorder will shut off if left in standby mode for 10 minutes, regardless of the [Power Saving Mode] setting ( 98). Press to turn on the camcorder.

• You can select the length of time until shut-off or turn off the Quick Start function altogether with the [Quick Start] setting (

• Changing the position of the mode dial while the camcorder is in standby mode will reactivate the camcorder in the operating mode selected.

Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded

Even in mode you can play back the last scene recorded in order to check it. You can also delete the scene while reviewing it.

ON/OFF

98).

Video

Basic Playback

1 Press to display the joystick

guide.

If does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [Next] to display it.

2 Push the joystick ( ) toward .

The camcorder plays back the last scene (but without sound) and returns to record pause mode.

Deleting a Scene After Recording It

After recording a scene:

1 Review the scene as described in

the previous section.

2 While reviewing the scene, select

( ) the icon and press .

3 Select ( ) [Yes] and press .

NOTES

• Avoid any other operations on the camcorder while the scene is being deleted.

• You will not be able to delete the last scene this way if after the scene was recorded you changed the operating mode or turned the camcorder off.

COPY

Playing Back the Video

1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Turn on the camcorder.

The scene index screen appears after a few seconds.

3 Move ( , ) the selection

frame to the scene you want to play back.

When you have recorded a large number of scenes, repeatedly press

or to move between index

screen pages.

4 Press or to begin the

playback.

• Playback will start from the scene

• Press again to pause the

selected and continue until the end of the last scene recorded.

playback.

• Press to stop the playback and return to the scene index screen.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

1 During playback, press to

display the joystick guide.

2 Adjust ( ) the volume.

IMPORTANT

• Observe the following precautions while

ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.

the Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.

- Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts.

- Do not open the memory card slot cover.

- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

- Do not change the position of the mode dial.

• You may not be able to play back with

• Depending on the recording conditions,

• Sound from the speaker will be muted

COPY

this camcorder movies recorded on a memory card using another device.

NOTES

you may notice brief stops in video or sound playback between scenes.

when you close the LCD panel.

Use a pair of headphones when you want to use the viewfinder for playback.

Special playback modes

To enter the special playback modes, you can use the buttons on the LCD panel or wireless controller ( 19). There is no sound during the special playback modes.

Fast playback

During normal playback, press or

. Press again to increase the

playback speed to approximately 5x

→

60x the normal speed.

15x

Slow playback

In playback pause mode, press * or

. Press again to increase the playback speed 1/8 speed.

* Slow reverse playback will look the same as

continuous frame reverse.

Frame Advance/Reverse

In playback pause mode, press or

on the wireless controller to

reverse a few frames (approx.

0.5 seconds) or to advance one frame. Hold the button pressed for continuous playback.

Skipping scenes

During normal playback push the joystick ( ) or press on the wireless controller to skip to the next scene. Push the joystick ( ) or press on the wireless controller once to return to the beginning of the current scene or twice to skip to the previous scene.

Ending special playback modes

During any special playback mode, press on the camcorder or

on the wireless controller.

→

1/4 the normal

→

Video

NOTES

During some special playback modes, you may notice some anomalies (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture.

Changing the Index Screen Selection

Use the tabs on top of the index screen to switch between playback of the scenes and photos recorded on the hard disk and those recorded on the memory card. After creating a playlist ( 58), you can switch between the original movies and the playlist you edited to your liking.

Selecting the Media for Playback

1 In the index screen, move ( ) the

orange selection frame to the tabs on the top of the screen.

2 Select ( ) the media or location

from where you want to play back scenes/photos.

3 Return ( ) to the index screen to

select the scene or photo.

COPY

Example of changing the index screen in

mode:

Original movies or photos on the hard disk

Original movies or photos on the memory card

Playlist on the hard disk*

Playlist on the memory card*

* mode only.

NOTES

In mode, you can press on the wireless controller to switch between the original movies and the playlist of the respective media.

PLAYLIST

Changing the Number of Items in the Index Screen

By default, the index screen will show up to 6 items (scenes or photos). Move the zoom lever toward W to show up to 15 items per screen. Move it toward T to return to the default index screen display.

W 6 scenes/photos

T 15 scenes/photos

Selecting Scenes by Recording Date

From the original movies index screen, you can search for recordings you made on a particular date (for example, to find all the movies you shot during a special event).

Selecting from the List of Recordings

COPY

1 Select the original movies index

screen.

Select the (hard disk) or (memory card) tab ( 40).

2 Open the list of recordings.

FUNC.

[ Scene Search]

[Date Selection]

• The list of recordings displays all dates in which recordings were made. An orange selection frame appears on the day.

• The thumbnail shows a still image from the first scene recorded on that day. Below it will appear the number of scenes recorded ( ) and the total recording time for the same day.

3 Select ( ) the date, month or

year and move ( ) between recording dates.

4 After selecting the desired date,

press .

The index screen will appear with the selection frame on the first scene recorded on the selected date.

NOTES

You can press to return to the index screen at any time.

Selecting from the Calendar Screen

FUNC.

1 Select the original movies index

screen.

Select the (hard disk) or (memory card) tab ( 40).

2 Open the calendar screen.

FUNC.

[ Scene Search]

[Calendar Screen]

• The calendar screen appears.

• Dates that contain scenes (that is, movies were recorded on that date) appear in white. Dates without recordings appear in black.

Video

3 Move ( , ) the cursor to the

desired date.

• When you move the cursor to a date displayed in white, a thumbnail showing a still image from the first scene recorded on that date will be displayed next to the calendar. Below it will appear the number of scenes recorded ( ) and the total recording time for the same day.

• You can select ( ) the year or month field and change ( ) the year or month to move faster between calendar months.

• You can press or to skip directly to the previous/next date that contains scenes.

4 Press to return to the index

screen.

The orange selection frame will appear on the first scene recorded on the selected date.

NOTES

• You can change on what day to start the week for the calendar display ( 99).

• You can press to return to the index screen at any time.

Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline

You can display a timeline of the scene and select where to begin the playback. This is very convenient when you want to play back a long scene from a specific point.

FUNC.

COPY

1 Select ( , ) the scene you

want to view and press .

• The timeline screen appears. The large thumbnail will show the first frame of the scene. Below it, the timeline ruler shows frames taken from the scene at fixed intervals.

• Press again to return to the

DISP.

index screen.

Interval between frames Recording date and time

Current scene / Total number of scenes

Frame selected for start of playback

Page slidebar Timeline ruler

DISP.

Scene length

2 Select ( ) the playback starting

point from the timeline ruler.

3 Press to begin the playback.

TO SELECT ANOTHER SCENE

Move ( ) the orange selection frame to the large thumbnail and change ( ) the scene.

O MOVE BETWEEN TIMELINE RULER PAGES

Move ( ) the orange selection frame to the slidebar below the ruler and display ( ) the previous/next 5 frames in the scene.

TO CHANGE THE INTERVAL BETWEEN FRAMES

FUNC. FUNC.

Desired interval

Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen

You can select in advance a number of original movies or photos from the index screen in order to perform certain actions on them collectively, all at once.

mode: Delete ( 44), copy ( 60) or add the selected scenes to the playlist ( 58).

( 71) or protect ( 70) the selected photos or mark all of them with print orders ( 76) or transfer orders ( 89).

COPY

mode: Delete ( 65), copy

1 Select the original movies or the

photo index screen.

• mode: Select the (hard disk) or (memory card) tab ( 40).

• mode: Move the zoom lever toward W to display the index screen.

2 Open the selection screen.

FUNC.

[ Select] [Individual Scenes] or [Individual Photos]

• The selection screen appears.

3 Move ( , ) between the

scenes or photos in the index screen and press to select an individual scene/photo.

• A checkmark will appear on the

selected scenes/photos.

• Repeat this step to add all the

scenes/photos you want to include in your selection (up to 100).

Total number of scenes selected

4 Press twice to close the

FUNC.

menu.

TO CANCEL ALL THE SELECTIONS

[ Select] [Remove All Selections] [Yes]

Selected scenes

Video

NOTES

• The selection of scenes/photos will be canceled if you turn off the camcorder or change the operating mode.

• Scenes in the playlist cannot be included in the selection.

Deleting Scenes

You can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping. Deleting scenes allows you also to free up space on the recording media.

Options

[All Scenes] Deletes all the scenes. [All Scenes (this date)] Deletes all the scenes recorded on the same day

as the selected scene. [This Scene] Deletes only the scene marked with the orange

selection frame. [Selected Scenes] Deletes all the scenes selected in advance

(marked with a checkmark). Refer to Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen ( 43).

COPY

1 Select ( , ) the scene you

want to delete, or a scene recorded on the date you want to delete.

This step is not necessary to delete all scenes or previously selected scenes.

2 Delete the scene(s).

FUNC.

[ Delete]

Desired option [Yes]* [OK]

FUNC.

* If you selected any option other than

[This Scene], you can press to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. Some scenes will be deleted nevertheless.

IMPORTANT

• Be careful when deleting original recordings. Once deleted, original scenes cannot be recovered.

• Back up important scenes before deleting them ( 82).

• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing (while scenes are being deleted).

- Do not subject the camcorder to

vibrations or strong impacts.

- Do not open the memory card slot

cover.

- Do not disconnect the power source

or turn off the camcorder.

- Do not change the position of the

mode dial.

NOTES

• Deleting a scene from the original index screen also deletes that scene from the playlist.

• To delete all movies and make all recordable space available again you may prefer to initialize the recording media ( 33).

• You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using another device.

Advanced Functions

Special Scene Recording Programs

FUNC.

[ Programmed AE] [ Portrait] Press to display the Special Scene (SCN) recording programs Desired recording program

FUNC.

NOTES

• [ Night]

- Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.

- Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.

[Portrait]

The camcorder uses a large aperture, achieving a focus on the subject while blurring other distracting details.

[Night]

Use this mode to record in dimly lit places.

COPY

[ Beach]

Use this mode to record on a sunny beach. It prevents the subject from being underexposed.

[ Spotlight]

Use this mode to record spotlit scenes.

[Sports]

Use this mode to record sports scenes such as tennis or golf.

[Snow]

Use this mode to record in bright ski resorts. It prevents the subject from being underexposed.

[ Sunset]

Use this mode to record sunsets in vibrant colors.

[ Fireworks]

Use this mode to record fireworks.

Video

- White points may appear on the screen.

- Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.

•[ Fireworks]

- To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Make sure to use a tripod especially in mode, as the shutter speed slows down.

• [ Portrait]/[ Sports]/[ Beach]/ [Snow]

- The picture may not appear smooth

during playback.

• [ Portrait]

- The blur effect of the background

increases the more you zoom in (T).

• [ Snow]/[ Beach]

- The subject may become

overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on the screen.

Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture

Use the automatic exposure (AE) program to use functions like the white balance or image effects, or give priority to the exposure value or the shutter speed. Use faster shutter speeds to record subjects moving quickly; use slower shutter speeds to add motion blur, emphasizing the feel of movement. Use low aperture values (larger lens opening) to softly blur the background in a portrait; use high aperture values (smaller lens opening) to get a wider

COPY

depth of field, giving a sharp focus all throughout a landscape.

Options

[ Programmed AE]

The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject.

[ Shutter-Priority AE] Set the shutter speed value. The camcorder

automatically sets the appropriate aperture value.

[ Aperture-Priority AE] Set the aperture value. The camcorder

automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed.

FUNC.

[ Programmed AE] Desired recording program

FUNC.



Default value

TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED OR APERTURE

VALUE

When you select [ Shutter-Priority AE] or [ Aperture-Priority AE], a numeric value will appear next to the recording program icon.

1 If the joystick guide appears on

the screen, press to hide it.

2 Adjust ( ) the shutter speed or

aperture value to the desired value.

Shutter speed guidelines

Note that on screen only the denominator is displayed – [ 250] indicates a shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc.

1/2*, 1/4*, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 To record in dimly lit places. 1/60 To record under most ordinary conditions. 1/100 To record indoor sports scenes. 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000** To record from within a moving car or train or to

shoot fast-moving subjects such as roller coasters.

1/2000** To record outdoor sports scenes on sunny days.

* mode only. ** mode only.

In mode, when the frame rate is set to [ PF24], the shutter speeds available will be the following: 1/6, 1/12, 1/24, 1/48, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 and 1/2000.

Available Aperture Values

[F1.8], [F2.0], [F2.4], [F2.8], [F3.4], [F4.0], [F4.8], [F5.6], [F6.7], [F8.0]

NOTES

• [ Shutter-Priority AE]

- If you use a slow shutter speed in dark places, you can obtain a brighter

COPY

image, but image quality may be lower, and autofocus may not work well.

- The image may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds.

- Recording movies under fluorescent lights: If the screen starts to flicker, select [ Shutter-Priority AE] and set the shutter speed to 1/100.

• [ Aperture-Priority AE] The actual range of values available for selection will vary depending on the initial zoom position.

• When setting a numeric value (aperture or shutter speed), the number displayed will flash if the aperture or shutter speed is not appropriate for the recording conditions. In such case, select a different value.

Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings

Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the [ Cine Mode] recording program. Combine this recording program with the 24 fps progressive frame rate [ PF24] to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema Mode.

TO SET THE [ CINE MODE] RECORDING

PROGRAM

FUNC.

[ Programmed AE] [ Cine Mode]

FUNC.

TO CHANGE THE FRAME RATE

FUNC.

[ Menu] [Frame Rate] [ PF24]

Video

Self Timer

FUNC.

[ Menu] or [Self Timer] [On ]

FUNC.

appears.

mode:

In record pause mode, press

Start/Stop

The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The countdown appears on the screen.

Press , 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.

* 2 seconds when using the wireless

controller.

Once the countdown has begun, you can press (when recording movies), press fully (when recording photos) or turn off the camcorder to cancel the self timer.

mode:

PHOTO

NOTES

COPY

Start/Stop

PHOTO

Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction

At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). To correct this, you can manually adjust the exposure or use the automatic backlight correction.

POINTS TO CHECK

Select a recording mode other than [Fireworks].

Manual Exposure Adjustment

1 Press to display the joystick

guide.

If [Exposure] does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [Next] to display it.

2 Push the joystick ( ) toward

[Exposure].

• The exposure adjustment indicator and the neutral value “±0”

appear on the screen.

• The adjustment range and the

length of the exposure adjustment indicator will vary depending on the initial brightness of the picture.

• If you operate the zoom, the brightness of the image may change.

3 Adjust the ( ) the brightness of

the image as required and press

• The exposure adjustment indicator will change to white and the exposure will be locked.

• During exposure lock, press and push the joystick ( ) toward [Exposure] again to return the camcorder to automatic exposure.

Automatic Backlight Correction

When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them, you can have the camcorder automatically correct for the backlight with the press of a single button.

BLC

Press .

• appears.

• Press again to turn off the

Manual Focus Adjustment

Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually.

COPY

BLC

backlight correction.

• Reflective surfaces

• Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines

• Fast moving subjects

• Through wet windows

• Night scenes

POINTS TO CHECK

Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure.

1 Press to display the joystick

guide.

If [Focus] does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [Next] to display it.

2 Push the joystick ( ) toward

[Focus].

“MF” appears.

3 Push the joystick ( ) or ( ) once

to verify if the image is focused.

The center of the screen will be magnified and outlines will be emphasized to help you focus more easily. You can also turn off the focus assist function ( 93).

4 Adjust ( ) the focus as

necessary and press .

• The focus will be locked.

• During focus lock, press and push the joystick ( ) toward [Focus] again to return the camcorder to autofocus.

Video

Infinity Focus

Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks. Instead of step 2 in the previous procedure:

Push the joystick ( ) toward [Focus] and hold it for more than 2 seconds.

• appears.

• Push the joystick ( ) toward [Focus] again to return the camcorder to autofocus.

• If you operate the zoom or joystick ( ), changes to “MF” and the camcorder returns to manual focus.

White Balance

The white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects will always look truly white in your recordings.

COPY

POINTS TO CHECK

Select a recording mode other than the Special Scene recording programs.

Options

[Automatic]

Settings are automatically set by the camcorder. Use this setting for outdoor scenes.

[ Daylight] For recording outdoors on a bright day.



Default value

[ Shade] For recording in shaded places. [ Cloudy] For recording on a cloudy day. [ Tungsten] For recording under tungsten and tungsten type

(3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. [Fluorescent] For recording under warm white, cool white or

warm white type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.

[FluorescentH] For recording under daylight or daylight type

(3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. [ Custom WB] Use the custom white balance setting to make

white subjects appear white under colored lighting.

FUNC.

[ Automatic] Desired option*

FUNC.

* When you select [ Custom WB], do not

FUNC.

press and continue instead with the following procedure.

TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE

1 Point the camcorder at a white

object, zoom in until it fills the whole screen and press .

When the adjustment is completed,

stops flashing and stays on. The camcorder retains the custom setting even if you turn off the camcorder.

2 Press to save the setting

FUNC.

and close the menu.

NOTES

• When you select the custom white balance:

- Set the custom white balance in a sufficiently illuminated place.

- Turn off the digital zoom (

- Reset the white balance when the lighting conditions change.

- Depending on the light source, may keep flashing. The result will still be better than with [ Automatic].

• Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases:

- Changing lighting conditions

- Close-ups

- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or

forest)

- Under mercury lamps and certain

types of fluorescent lights

• Depending on the type of fluorescent light, optimal color balance may not be obtained with [ Fluorescent] or [ Fluorescent H]. If the color looks unnatural, adjust it using [ Automatic] or [ Custom WB].

93).

Image Effects

You can use the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast to record movies and photos with special color effects.

Select a recording mode other than the Special Scene recording programs.

COPY

POINTS TO CHECK

Options

[ Image Effect Off]

Records with no image enhancing effects. [ Vivid] Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation. [ Neutral] Tones down the contrast and color saturation. [ Low Sharpening] Records subjects with softened outlines. [ Soft Skin Detail] Softens the details in the skin tone area for a

more complimentary appearance. To obtain the best effect, use this setting when recording a person in close-up. Note that areas similar to the skin color may lack in detail.

[ Custom Effect] Allows you to adjust the color depth, brightness,

contrast, and sharpness of the image. [Color Depth]: (–) Shallower colors,

[Brightness]: (–) Darker picture,

[Contrast]: (–) Flatter picture,

[Sharpness]: (–) Vaguer outlines,

FUNC.

[ Image Effect Off] Desired option*

FUNC.

* When you select [ Custom Effect], do

not press and continue instead with the following procedure.

(+) Richer color tonality

(+) Brighter picture

(+) More defined light and shade

(+) Sharper outlines

FUNC.



Default value



Video

TO SET THE CUSTOM IMAGE EFFECT

1 Press and select ( ) the

custom setting options.

2 Adjust ( ) each setting as

desired.

3 When you finish all the

adjustments, press then

FUNC.

to save the setting and

close the menu.

Digital Effects

Options

[ Digital Effect Off]

Select this setting when you do not intend to use the digital effects.

[ Fade Trigger], [ Wipe] Select one of the faders to begin or end a scene

with a fade from or to a black screen. [ B&W]* Records movies and photos in black and white. [ Sepia]* Records movies and photos in sepia tones for an

“old” look. [ Art] Select this effect to add “flavor” to your

recordings.

* Only these digital effects are available in

COPY

mode.



Default value



Setting

FUNC.

[ Digital Effect Off] Desired fader/effect*

FUNC.

* You can preview the digital effect on the

screen.

**The icon of the selected digital effect

appears.

Applying

1 Press to display the joystick

guide.

If does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [Next] to display it.

2 Push the joystick ( ) toward .

• The icon of the selected effect turns green.

• Push the joystick ( ) again to deactivate the digital effect (its icon will turn white again).

TO FADE IN

Activate the selected fader in record pause mode ( ), then press to start recording with a fade in.

TO FADE OUT

Activate the selected fader while recording ( ), then press to fade out and pause the recording.

Start/Stop

TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT

mode: Activate the selected effect while recording or in record pause mode.

mode: Activate the selected effect and then press to record the photo.

NOTES

• When you apply a fader, not only the

picture but also the sound will fade in or out. When you apply an effect, the sound will be recorded normally.

• The camcorder retains the last setting

used even if you turn off the digital effects or change the recording program.

On-Screen Displays and Data Code

You can turn most on-screen displays on or off.

PHOTO

mode:

•All displays on

• Data code only

• All displays off

mode:

•All displays on

• Regular displays only (removes the histogram and information icons)

• All displays off

* The following icons will appear even when

all other on-screen displays are turned off: The icons and (in mode), the

icon and AF frames when the autofocus is locked (in mode), screen markers (both recording modes).

About the Data Code

With every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code (date/time of recording, information about the camera setup, etc.). In mode, this information is displayed on the bottom bar and as information icons; in mode, you can select the information to be displayed with the

[Data Code] setting ( 95).

COPY

Repeatedly press to turn the on-screen displays on/off in the following sequence:

, mode:

• All displays on

• Most displays off*

DISP.

Audio Recording Level

You can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in or an external microphone. You can display the audio level indicator while recording.

Video

Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level

1 Press to display the joystick

guide.

If [ MIC] does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [Next] to display it.

2 Push the joystick ( ) toward

[MIC].

The manual adjustment icon will appear to the left of the audio level indicator and the manual adjustment bar (orange) will appear below it.

Manual audio level adjustment

Audio level indicator

Audio level adjustment bar

3 Adjust ( ) the audio level as

necessary.

As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will go to the right of the

-12 dB mark only occasionally.

COPY

4 Press to save the setting and

hide the joystick guide.

• The audio level selected will be locked and the audio level adjustment bar will disappear from the indicator.

• During manual adjustment, press

and push the joystick ( ) toward [ MIC] to return the camcorder to automatic audio adjustment.

TO DISPLAY THE AUDIO LEVEL METER

Usually, the audio level indicator will be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the audio recording level. You can choose to display it also when the audio level is adjusted automatically.

FUNC.

[ Menu] [Audio Level Indicator] [On]

FUNC.

NOTES

• When the 0 dB mark turns red, the sound may be distorted.

• If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, activate the microphone attenuator ( 95).

• We recommend using headphones ( 54) to check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording level or when the microphone attenuator is activated.

Using Headphones

Use headphones for playback or to check the audio level while recording. The headphones are connected to the AV OUT/ terminal, which is used for both the headphones and the audio/ video output. Before connecting the headphones, follow the procedure below to change the function of the terminal from AV output to (headphones) output.

FUNC.

[ Menu] [AV/Headphones] [Headphones]

FUNC.

appears.

TO ADJUST THE VOLUME OF THE

HEADPHONES

In mode, adjust ( ) the volume of the headphones with the [Headphone Volume] setting ( 96). In

mode, adjust the headphones volume the same way you adjust the speaker’s volume ( 39).

• When using headphones, make sure

COPY

IMPORTANT

to lower the volume to an appropriate level.

• Do not connect the headphones to the AV OUT/ terminal if the icon does not appear on the screen. Only noise will be output in such case.

NOTES

• Use commercially available headphones with a ∅ 3.5 mm minijack.

• When you change the operating mode,

Using the Mini Advanced Shoe

You can attach an optional DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone or an optional VL-5 Video Light. For details about how to attach and use the accessories, refer also to the instruction manual of the each accessory.

* Only the optional VL-5 Video Light can be

1 Pull out the viewfinder. 2 Lift and rotate the mini advanced

3 Attach the optional accessory to

[AV/Headphones] setting in

the

mode will return to [ AV].

used in mode.

shoe cover.

the mini advanced shoe.

When a compatible accessory is attached to the mini advanced shoe,

will appear on the screen.

Video

NOTES

Accessories designed for the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be used with this camcorder. Look for video accessories bearing this logo to ensure compatibility with the

mini advanced shoe.

Attach the optional DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone to the mini advanced shoe.

Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (55).

appears. For details about using the microphone, refer to the instruction manual of the DM-100.

Using other microphones

You can also use commercially available microphones. Connect the external microphone to the MIC terminal. Use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply. You can connect almost any stereo microphone with a ∅ 3.5 mm plug but audio recording levels may vary.

Using an External Microphone

When recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphone may pick up the sound of the camcorder's internal machinery. In such case, we recommend using an external microphone.

Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone

COPY

NOTES

• When an external microphone is

connected to the camcorder, [Wind Screen] will automatically be set to [ Off ].

• If the audio level is too high and the

sound gets distorted, activate the microphone attenuator ( 95) or adjust the audio recording level manually ( 53).

Using a Video Light

You can use the optional VL-5 Video Light to shoot video or take photos in dark places.

Attach the optional VL-5 Video Light to the mini advanced shoe.

Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe ( 55).

appears when you turn on the video light. For details about using the video light, refer to the instruction manual of the VL-5.

COPY

Playlist and Scene Operations

Dividing Scenes

You can divide scenes (original scenes only) in order to leave out the best parts and later cut out the rest.

1 Select the original movies index

screen.

Select the (hard disk) or (memory card) tab ( 40).

2 Select ( , ) the scene you

want to divide.

3 Open the scene division screen.

FUNC.

[ Divide] The scene selected will start playing back.

4 Select ( ) the icon and press

where you want to divide the

scene.

• You can use the following icons

and the special playback modes ( 39) to bring the scene to a precise point.

/ :Skip to the beginning/end

of the current scene.

/ : Frame advance/reverse.

• Press or to stop the

5 Select ( ) [Yes] and press .

The video from the division point to the end of the scene will appear as a new scene in the index screen.

FUNC.

playback and exit the scene division screen.

Video

NOTES

• In this mode, the scene playback will pause only at points where the scene can be divided. Advancing/reversing frames will skip only between such points as well, so the interval will be longer than in regular frame advance/ reverse.

• The following scenes cannot be divided:

- Scenes included in the scene

selection (marked with a checkmark). Remove the selection mark in advance.

- Scenes too short (3 seconds or

shorter).

- Scenes that were not recorded with

this camcorder.

• Scenes cannot be divided within 0.5 seconds from the beginning or the end of the scene.

• During the playback of a scene that was divided you may notice some anomalies in the picture/sound at the point where the scene was cut. To avoid this, you can use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 to divide and edit scenes.

Editing the Playlist: Adding, Moving and Deleting Playlist Scenes

Create a playlist to play back only the scenes you prefer and in the order of your choice. Moving or deleting scenes in the playlist will not affect the original recordings.

COPY

Adding Scenes to the Playlist

Options

[All Scenes (this date)] Adds to the playlist all the scenes that were

recorded on the same day as the selected scene. [This Scene] Adds to the playlist only the scene marked with

the orange selection frame. [Selected Scenes] Adds to the playlist all the scenes selected in

advance (marked with a checkmark). Refer to Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen ( 43).

1 Select the original movies index

screen.

Select the (hard disk) or (memory card) tab ( 40).

2 Select ( , ) the scene you

want to add to the playlist, or a scene recorded on the date you want to add to the playlist.

3 Add the scene(s) to the playlist.

FUNC.

[ Add to Playlist] Desired option [Yes]

• When the operation is completed [Scene(s) added to the playlist] will be displayed.

• Scenes are added to the playlist on the same media they are recorded on.

• To check the playlist, select the

(hard disk playlist) or

(memory card playlist) tab ( 40).

NOTES

• You can copy scenes from the hard disk to the memory card ( 60) to include in the memory card’s playlist also scenes that were originally recorded on the hard disk.

• You may not be able to add scenes to the playlist if they were recorded or edited using another device or if there is not enough space available on the hard disk or memory card.

Deleting Scenes from the Playlist

Deleting scenes from the playlist will not affect your original recordings.

Options

[All Scenes] Deletes all the scenes from the playlist. [This Scene] Deletes from the playlist only the scene marked

with the orange selection frame.

1 Select the playlist index screen.

Select the (hard disk playlist) or

(memory card playlist) tab

(40).

2 Select ( , ) the scene you

COPY

want to delete.

This step is not necessary to delete all scenes.

3 Delete the scene.

FUNC.

[ Delete]

Desired option [Yes]* [OK]

FUNC.

* If you selected [All Scenes], you can press

to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. Some scenes will be deleted nevertheless.

Moving Scenes in the Playlist

Move the scenes in the playlist to play them back in the order of your choice.

1 Select the playlist index screen.

Select the (hard disk playlist) or

(memory card playlist) tab

( 40).

2 Select ( , ) the scene you

want to move.

3 Open the scene moving screen.

FUNC.

[ Move]

4 Move ( , ) the orange

marker to the desired position of the scene and press .

The original position of the scene and the current position of the marker are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

5 Select ( ) [Yes] and press to

move the scene.

NOTES

You may not be able to move scenes in the playlist if there is not enough space available on the hard disk or memory card.

Video

Copying Scenes

You can copy original movies or the entire playlist only from the hard disk to the corresponding location on the memory card.

Copying Original Movies

Options

[All Scenes] Copies all the scenes to the memory card. [All Scenes (this date)] Copies to the memory card all the scenes that

were recorded on the same day as the selected scene.

[This Scene] Copies only the scene marked with the orange

selection frame to the memory card. [Selected Scenes] Copies to the memory card all the scenes

selected in advance (marked with a checkmark). Refer to Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen ( 43).

COPY

1 Select the index screen of original

movies recorded on the hard disk.

Select the tab

( 40).

2 Select ( , ) the scene you

want to copy to the memory card, or a scene recorded on the date you want to copy.

This step is not necessary to copy all scenes or previously selected scenes.

3 Copy the scene(s).

FUNC.

[ Copy ( )] Desired option [Yes]* [OK]

* Press to interrupt the operation while it

is in progress.

Copying the Entire Playlist

FUNC.

1 Select the index screen of the hard

disk's playlist.

Select the tab ( 40).

2 Copy the playlist.

FUNC.

[ Copy ( )] [Yes]* [OK]

* Press to interrupt the operation while it

is in progress.

IMPORTANT

• Observe the following precautions while

ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.

the Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.

- Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts.

- Do not open the memory card slot cover.

- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

- Do not change the position of the mode dial.

NOTES

• If the memory card slot cover is open, or the LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent writing, you will not be able to copy movies to the memory card.

• Scenes that were edited using the supplied software ImageMixer 3 and written back to the camcorder cannot be copied to the memory card. You may also not be able to copy scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder.

FUNC.

Photos

Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – taking photos and playing them back, capturing photos from video and printing photos.

Basic Recording

Taking Photos

COPY

1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Turn on the camcorder.

By default, photos are recorded on the hard disk. You can also set the memory card as the recording media for photos ( 33).

3 Press halfway.

PHOTO

• Once the focus is automatically adjusted, will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear.

• When you press on the wireless controller, the photo is

PHOTO

recorded after the autofocus is activated and locked.

4 Press fully.

Observe the following precautions while the Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.

- Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts.

- Do not open the memory card slot cover.

- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

- Do not change the position of the mode dial.

• If the subject is not suitable for

• When the subject is too bright,

PHOTO

The ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded.

IMPORTANT

ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.

NOTES

autofocus, turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually ( 49).

[Overexp.] starts flashing. In such case, use the optional FS-H37U ND filter.

Photos

Selecting Photo Size and Quality

Photos are recorded as JPG files. As a general rule, select a larger photo size for higher quality. Select the [ 1920x1080] size for photos with an aspect ratio of 16:9.

Options

Photo size options and the approximate number of photos that can be recorded on memory cards of various sizes are given in the table below.

FUNC.

[ 2048x1536] Desired photo size* Desired photo quality*

FUNC.

* Press to move back and forth between

size and quality selection. The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of photos that can be recorded with the current quality/size setting.

NOTES

• The actual number of photos that can be recorded will vary depending on the subject and shooting conditions.

• The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the camcorder to

mode.

Approximate number of photos available on a memory card

Memory card 128 MB 512 MB 1 GB Photo quality1 → Photo size ↓

LW 1920x1080 50 75 150 315 470 925 670 1,000 1,970 L 2048x1536 M 1440x1080 65 100 200 420 625 1,225 890 1,325 2,595 SW 848x480 S 640x480 340 490 890 2,070 2,995 5,390 4,395 6,350 11,430

1 2

This size is only available for recording in mode (simultaneous recording) ( 68).

Approximate number of photos that can actually be recorded on the memory card. (The maximum number of remaining photos displayed on the screen is 9999.)

COPY



: [Super Fine], : [Fine], : [Normal].

  

30 50 100 205 310 625 445 660 1,325

260 370 740 1,585 2,245 4,495 3,360 4,760 9,325



Default value

• When printing photos, use the following guidelines as a reference for selecting the print size.

Photo size Recommended use

L 2048x1536 To print photos up to A4 size. M 1440x1080 To print photos up to L size

S 640x480 To send photos as e-mail

LW 1920x1080, SW 848x480

Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It

(9 x 13 cm, 3.5 x 5 in.) or postcard size (10 x 14.8 cm, 4 x 6 in.).

attachments or to post on the Web.

To print photos with a 16:9 aspect ratio. Wide-sized photo paper is required.

Basic Playback

Viewing Photos

You can delete the photo recorded last while reviewing it within the time set for the [Photo Review Time] option or immediately after recording it, if [Photo Review Time] is set to [ Off].

COPY

While reviewing the photo immediately after recording:

1 Push the joystick ( ) toward . 2 Select ( ) [Yes] and press .

1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Turn on the camcorder. 3 Push the joystick ( ) to move

between photos.

Push the joystick ( ) and hold it down to run quickly through the photos.

Slideshow

You can play a slideshow of all the photos.

1 Select ( ) the first photo of the

slideshow.

2 Press to play back the photos

one after another.

Press to stop the slideshow.

Photos

Index Screen

1 Move the zoom lever toward W.

• The photo index screen appears.

• You can switch to the index screen of the photos recorded on the memory card or change the number of photos displayed per page ( 40).

2 Select ( , ) a photo.

• Move the orange selection frame to the photo you want to view.

• Repeatedly press or to move between index screen pages.

3 Press .

The index screen closes and the selected photo is displayed.

Photo Jump Function

When you have recorded a large number of photos, you can jump 10 or 100 photos at a time.

1 Press to display the joystick

guide.

2 Push the joystick ( ) toward .

COPY

IMPORTANT

• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.

- Do not subject the camcorder to

vibrations or strong impacts.

- Do not open the memory card slot

cover.

- Do not disconnect the power source

or turn off the camcorder.

- Do not change the position of the

mode dial.

• The following may not be displayed correctly.

- Images not recorded with this

camcorder.

- Images edited on or uploaded from a

computer.

- Images whose file names have been

changed.

3 Select ( ) [ Jump 10 photos]

or [ Jump 100 photos].

4 Jump ( ) the number of photos

selected and press .

Press again to hide the joystick guide.

Deleting Photos

You can delete those photos that you are not interested in keeping.

Deleting a Single Photo

Select ( ) the photo you want to delete.

2 Press to display the joystick

guide.

3 Push the joystick ( ) toward . 4 Select ( ) [Yes] and press .

Deleting Photos from the Index Screen

Options

[All Photos] Deletes all the photos. [This Photo] Deletes only the photo marked with the orange

selection frame. [Selected Photos] Deletes all the photos selected in advance

(marked with a checkmark). Refer to Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen ( 43).

1 Select the photo index screen.

COPY

Move the zoom lever toward W and then select the (hard disk) or (memory card) tab ( 40).

2 Select ( , ) the photo you

want to delete.

This step is not necessary to delete all photos or previously selected photos.

3 Delete the photo(s).

FUNC.

[ Delete]

Desired option [Yes]* [OK]

FUNC.

* If you selected an option other than [This

Photo], you can press to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. Some photos will be deleted nevertheless.

IMPORTANT

Be careful when deleting photos. Deleted photos cannot be recovered.

NOTES

Protected photos cannot be deleted.

Photos

Additional Functions

Magnifying Photos during Playback

During playback, photos can be magnified up to 5 times. will appear for photos that cannot be enlarged.

1 Move the zoom lever toward T.

• The photo is magnified by 2 times and a frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area.

• To further enlarge the photo, move the zoom lever toward T. To reduce the magnification to less than 2 times, move it toward W.

2 Move ( , ) the frame to the

part of the photo you want to see enlarged.

To cancel the magnification, move the zoom lever toward W until the frame disappears.

COPY

Flash

You can use the flash to take photos in dark places.

Options



(auto)

The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject.

(flash on)

The flash always fires.

(flash off)

The flash does not fire.

1 Press to display the joystick

guide.

If does not appear on the joystick guide, push the joystick ( ) toward [Next] to display it.

2 Push the joystick ( ) toward .

• Repeatedly push the joystick ( ) to cycle between the flash modes.

• The icon of the flash mode appears. disappears after 4 seconds.

3 Press , first halfway to

PHOTO

activate the autofocus and then fully to record the photo.



Default value

NOTES

• The flash will not fire in the following cases:

- When you manually adjust the

exposure in (auto) mode.

- During auto exposure bracketing.

- In the [ Fireworks] recording

program.

- When using the optional VL-5 Video

Light.

• The practical range of the flash is approx. 1 to 2 m (3.3 to 6.6 ft.). The actual range will depend on the recording conditions.

• The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode.

• The flash mode cannot be selected when the exposure is locked.

• We recommend not using the flash while the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is attached; its shadow can appear on the screen.

bright; while one whose histogram peaks to the left, is relatively dark.

Pixel Count

Shadows

Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing

Take a series of photos of a moving subject or record the same picture in 3 levels of exposure in order to choose later the photo you like the best.

POINTS TO CHECK

Highlights

Histogram Display

When viewing photos you can display the histogram and the icons of all the functions used at the time of recording. The histogram will be displayed also immediately after taking a photo. Use the histogram as a reference to verify the correct exposure of the photo.

The area to the right of the histogram represents highlights and the left side represents shadows. A photo whose histogram skews to the right is relatively

COPY

Select a recording mode other than

Fireworks].

[

Options

[ Single]

Records a single photo. [ Continuous Shooting],

[ Hi-Speed Continuous Shooting] Captures a series of up to 60 photos as long as

you hold pressed down. There are two continuous shooting speed settings: normal (approx. 3 photos/second) and high speed (approx. 5 photos/second).



PHOTO



Default value

Photos

[ Auto Exposure Bracketing] The camcorder records 3 photos using 3

different exposures (dark, normal, light in 1/2 EV steps), allowing you to choose the photo you like the best.

FUNC.

[ Single] Desired option

FUNC.

CONTINUOUS SHOOTING/ H

I-SPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING

1 Press halfway to activate

2 Press fully and hold it

Press , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the photos.

• Continuous shooting speeds are

• When using the flash, continuous

PHOTO

the autofocus.

PHOTO

pressed down.

UTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING

PHOTO

NOTES

approximate and vary depending on recording conditions and subjects.

shooting speed will decrease to approx.

2.1 photos/second. Continuous

shooting speed will decrease also when using slow shutter speeds (1/30 or slower).

COPY

Taking Photos while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording)

You can record photos even while the camcorder is set to mode. Moreover, you can capture the photo at the same time you are recording video.

Photos recorded with simultaneous recording will have the same aspect ratio of movies (16:9).

FUNC.

[ Simultaneous Recording Off] Desired photo size* Desired photo quality*

FUNC.

* Press to move back and forth between

size and quality selection. The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of photos that can be recorded with the current quality/size setting.

While recording, or in record pause mode, press to capture the photo.

NOTES

• Photos cannot be recorded simultaneously while the digital zoom or a digital effect is activated.

• To take photos we recommend using the mode, which offers the best quality for photos.

• Photos will be recorded on the media selected for recording photos ( 33).

PHOTO

Light Metering Mode

The camcorder measures the light reflected from the subject in order to calculate the optimal exposure settings. Depending on the subject, you may want to change the way the light is measured and evaluated.

Capturing a Photo from the Playback Scene

You can capture frames from a scene as photos. The size of the captured photo will be [ 1920x1080] and it cannot be changed, but you can select the photo quality.

Options

[ Evaluative]

Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camcorder divides the picture into several areas and the light is measured in all of them to achieve the optimal exposure for the subject.

[ Center-Weighted Average] Averages the light metered from the entire

screen, giving more weight to the subject in the center.

[ Spot] Meters only the area within the spot AE point

frame. Use this setting to adjust the exposure to match the subject in the center of the screen.

FUNC.

[ Evaluative] Desired option

FUNC.



COPY



Default value

POINTS TO CHECK

Set [TV Type] to [ Wide TV] before using this function ( 97).

FUNC.

[ Menu] [Photo Capture Quality] Desired photo quality*

FUNC.

* The number displayed at the bottom

indicates the approximate number of photos that can be recorded with the current quality setting.

TO CAPTURE THE PHOTO

1 Play back the scene containing

the picture you want to capture.

2 Pause the playback at the point

you want to capture.

3 Press fully.

• The data code of the photo will reflect

• A photo captured from a scene with lots

PHOTO

NOTES

the date and time of recording of the original scene.

of fast movement may be blurred.

Photos

• Photos will be recorded on the media selected for recording photos ( 33).

Protecting Photos

You can protect photos from accidental erasure.

Protecting Single Photos

1 Open the photo selection screen.

FUNC.

[ Protect]

[ Protect] appears on the screen.

2 Select ( ) the photo you want to

protect.

3 Press to protect the photo.

appears on the bottom bar and

the photo cannot be deleted. Press

again to remove the protection.

4 Repeat steps 2-3 to protect

additional photos or press twice to close the menu.

Protecting Photos from the Index Screen

FUNC.

COPY

Options

[Individual Photos] Opens the same screen described in Protecting

Single Photos ( 70). Continue from step 3 of that procedure to protect the photo.

[Selected Photos] Protects all the photos selected in advance

(marked with a checkmark). Refer to Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen ( 43).

[Remove All] Removes the protection from all photos.

FUNC.

[ Protect]

Desired option [Yes] [OK]

FUNC.

IMPORTANT

Initializing the recording media ( 33) will permanently erase all recordings, including protected photos.

Copying Photos

You can copy photos only from the hard disk to the memory card.

Copying a Single Photo

1 Select to view the photos

recorded on the hard disk.

Select the tab ( 40) and move the zoom lever toward T to return to single photo view.

2 Select ( ) the photo you want to

copy.

3 Copy the photo to the memory

card.

FUNC.

[ Copy ( )]

[Yes]

FUNC.

Copying Photos from the Index Screen

Options

[All Photos] Copies all the photos. [This Photo] Copies only the photo marked with the orange

selection frame. [Selected Photos] Copies all the photos selected in advance

(marked with a checkmark). Refer to Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen ( 43).

1 Select the index screen of the

photos recorded on the hard disk.

Move the zoom lever toward W and then select the (hard disk) tab (40).

2 If you want to copy only one

photo, select ( , ) the photo you want to copy.

3 Copy the photo(s).

FUNC.

[ Copy (

Desired option [Yes]* [OK]**

FUNC.

* If you selected [Selected Photos] or [All

Photos], you can press to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.

**This step is not required when copying a

single photo.

Observe the following precautions while the Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.

- Do not subject the camcorder to

vibrations or strong impacts.

- Do not open the memory card slot cover.

COPY

IMPORTANT

ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.

)]

- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

- Do not change the position of the mode dial.

NOTES

• If there is not enough space on the

memory card, as many photos as possible will be copied before stopping the operation.

• If the memory card slot cover is open, or

the LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent writing, you will not be able to copy photos to the memory card.

• You may not be able to copy photos that

were not recorded with this camcorder.

Other Functions You Can Use when Taking Photo s

You can also use the following functions...

The following functions and features of the camcorder can be used either for shooting video or for taking photos. The way to set and use them was already explained in detail, so we refer you to the relevant page in the “Video” section.

• Zoom ( 36)

• Quick Start ( 37)

• Recording programs ( 45, 46)

• Self timer ( 48)

• Manual exposure adjustment and automatic

backlight correction ( 48)

• Manual focus adjustment ( 49)

• White balance ( 50)

• Image effects ( 51)

• Digital effects ( 52)

Photos

Printing Photos

Printing Photos (Direct Print)

The camcorder can be connected to any PictBridge-compatible printer. You can mark in advance the photos you want to print and set the desired number of copies as a print order ( 76).

Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the CP, DS and ES series and PIXMA printers marked with the PictBridge logo.

Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer

1 Select the media that contains the

photos you want to print.

Select the (hard disk) or (memory card) tab ( 40) and move the zoom lever toward T to return to single photo view.

2 Turn on the printer. 3 Connect the camcorder to the

printer using the supplied USB cable.

• Connection . Refer to

• If the device type selection screen

• appears and changes to .

COPY

Connection Diagrams ( 79).

appears, select [Computer/Printer] and press .

• The (print/share) button lights up and the current print settings will be displayed for approx. 6 seconds.

IMPORTANT

• If c onti nues to flash (for more than 1 minute) or if does not appear, the camcorder is not correctly connected to the printer. In such case, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer. After a short while, turn them on again, set the camcorder to

mode and restore the connection.

• During the following operations, even if you connect a printer to the camcorder it will not be recognized.

- Deleting all photos

- Removing all transfer orders

- Removing all print orders

NOTES

• will appear for photos that cannot be printed.

• We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter.

• Refer also to the printer’s instruction manual.

• If you have no intention to use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you can set or [USB Connection Type] to [ Computer/Printer] so the device type selection screen does not appear every time you connect the camcorder to a printer.

• Connection to a PictBridge-compatible printer will not work when the hard disk or memory card contains 1,800 photos or more. For best performance, we recommend keeping the number of photos under 100.

( 98)

Printing with the (Print/Share) Button

You can print a photo without changing the settings simply by pressing .

1 Select ( ) the photo you wish to

print.

2 Press .

• Printing starts. The button flashes and stays on when the printing is completed.

• To continue printing, select ( ) another photo.

Selecting the Print Settings

COPY

You can select the number of copies and other settings for printing. Setting options vary depending on your printer model.

Options

[Paper Settings] [ Paper Size]: Available paper sizes vary

depending on the printer model.

[ Paper Type]: Select [Photo], [Fast Photo], [Plain] or [Default].

[ Page Layout]: Select [Default], [Bordered] or one of the following page layouts. [Borderless]: The photo is enlarged and may be slightly cropped at the edges to fit the paper. [x photos/sheet]: Refer to the sidebar on page 74.

[] (Date print) Select [On], [Off] or [Default]. [ ] (Print effect) Available only with printers compatible with the

Image Optimize function. Select [On], [Off] or [Default]. Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS printers: You can also select [Vivid], [NR] and [Vivid+NR].

[ ] (Number of copies) Select 1-99 copies.

NOTES

Print setting options and [Default] settings vary depending on the printer model. For details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.

Printing after Changing the Print Settings

1 Press to display the joystick

guide.

2 Push the joystick ( ) toward .

Photos

The print settings menu appears.

Trimming settings ( 75)

Paper settings

Current paper settings (paper size, paper

type and page layout)

Number of copies Print effect Date printing

3 In the print settings menu, select

(, ) the setting you want to change and press .

4 Select ( ) the desired setting

option and press .

TO CANCEL THE PRINTING

1 Press while printing. 2 Select ( ) [OK] and press .

WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING

Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer and turn off the camcorder.

PRINT ERRORS

If an error occurs while printing, an error message (for example, [No paper]) will appear on the camcorder’s screen. Solve the problem referring to the error message list ( 113) and to the printer's instruction manual.

5 Select ( , ) [Print] and press

• Printing starts. The print settings menu disappears when the printing is completed.

• To continue printing, select ( ) another photo.

[x photos/sheet]: Printing multiple photos on the same sheet

When using Canon printers you can print the same photo multiple times on the same sheet of paper. Use the following table as a guideline for the recommended number of copies depending on the [ Paper Size] setting.

PIXMA/SELPHY DS – – 2, 4, 9 or 16 SELPHY CP/ES 2, 4 or 8

You can also use the special sticker sheets.

With the [8 photos/sheet] setting, you can also use the special sticker sheets. SELPHY CP: When you use the wide-sized photo paper with the [Default] setting, you can also use [2 photos/sheet] or [4 photos/sheet].

COPY

[ Paper Size]→ [CreditCard] [9 x 13 cm] [10 x 14.8 cm] [A4]

Canon printer ↓

2 or 4 2 or 4 –

•

Canon's PictBridge-compatible printers: If

printing does not resume automatically after you solved the problem, select [Continue] and press to resume printing. If that option is not available, select [Stop] and press and then restart printing from the beginning.

• Other printers or if the error still persists with a Canon printer: If printing does not resume automatically, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder. After a short while, turn on the camcorder and restore the USB connection.

IMPORTANT

• You may not be able to print correctly with a PictBridge-compatible printer photos whose file names have been changed or that were recorded, created, edited or changed with any device other than this camcorder.

• If [Busy] does not disappear, disconnect the USB cable and restore the connection after a short while.

Trimming Settings

COPY

Set the paper size and page layout before changing the trimming settings. Trimming settings apply to one photo only.

1 Open the print settings menu.

Refer to steps 1-2 in Printing after Changing the Print Settings (73).

2 Select ( , ) [Trimming] and

press .

The trimming frame appears.

3 Change the size of the trimming

frame.

• Move the zoom lever toward T to shrink the frame, and move it toward W to enlarge it. Press to change the orientation of the frame (portrait/landscape).

• To cancel the trimming settings, move the zoom lever toward W until the trimming frame disappears.

4 Move ( , ) the trimming

frame to the area you want to print.

5 Press to return to the print

FUNC.

settings menu.

• The print area selected will be indicated by a green frame within the thumbnail.

• To change other print settings and print the area you selected refer to steps 3-5 in Printing after Changing the Print Settings ( 73).

Photos

NOTES

• The trimming settings are canceled in the following cases:

- When you turn off the camcorder.

- When you disconnect the USB cable.

- When you expand the trimming frame

beyond its maximum size.

- When you change the [Paper Size]

setting.

• You may not be able to set the trimming settings for photos that were not recorded with this camcorder.

Print Orders

You can mark in advance the photos you want to print and set the desired number of copies as a print order. Later, you can easily print out the print orders by connecting the camcorder to a PictBridge-compatible printer ( 72). You can set print orders for up to 998 photos.

Selecting Photos for Printing (Print Order)

Set the print orders before connecting the supplied USB cable to the camcorder.

Marking Single Photos with Print Orders

COPY

1 Open the photo selection screen.

FUNC.

[ Print Orders] appears on the screen.

2 Select ( ) the photo you want to

mark with a print order.

3 Press to set the print order.

The number of copies appears in orange.

4 Set ( ) the number of copies

desired and press .

To cancel the print order, set the number of copies to 0.

5 Repeat steps 2-4 to mark

additional photos with print orders or press twice to close the menu.

Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen

Options

[Individual Photos] Opens the same screen described in Marking

Single Photos with Print Orders ( 76). Continue from step 3 of that procedure to set the print order.

[Selected Photos (1 copy each)] Sets a print order of 1 copy of each of the photos

selected in advance (marked with a checkmark). Refer to Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen ( 43).

[Remove All] Removes all the print orders.

FUNC.

[ Print Orders] Desired option [Yes] [OK]

FUNC.

Printing Photos Marked with Print Orders

FUNC.

1 Connect the camcorder to the

printer using the supplied USB cable.

Connection . Refer to Connection Diagrams (79).

2 Open the print menu.

FUNC.

[ Menu]

[ Print]

• The print menu appears.

• If there are no photos marked with print orders, [No print orders have been set] appears.

• Depending on the connected printer, you may be able to change some print settings ( 73).

3 Select ( , ) [Print] and press

Printing starts. The print menu disappears when the printing is completed.

NOTES

• To cancel the printing, refer to page 74.

• Restarting printing: Open the print menu as explained in step 2. In the print settings menu, select [Print]* or [Resume] and press . The remaining photos will be printed. Printing cannot be restarted when the print order settings have been changed or if you deleted a photo with print order settings.

* In case the print order was interrupted

after the first photo.

COPY

External Connections

This chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer.

Terminals on the Camcorder

HDMI OUT Terminal*

Access: Open the rear terminal cover. The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality digital connection that combines audio and video in a single convenient cable.

COMPONENT OUT Terminal*

Access: Open the front terminal cover. The component video terminal is for video only. When you use connection do not forget the audio connections using the AV OUT/ terminal.

AV OUT/ Terminal

Access: Open the front terminal cover. Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder.

USB Terminal

Access: Open the LCD panel.

COPY

* When connecting a cable to the camcorder, make sure to align the triangle marks on the cable's

connector and on the camcorder's terminal ( ).

Connection Diagrams

Connections that can be used to connect the camcorder to a TV are listed in falling order of picture quality.

Connection

Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only

Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with an HDMI input terminal.

HTC-100 HDMI Cable

(optional)(HDMI mini-connector)

Type: Analog Quality: Depends on the settings Output only

Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) or a standard TV with component video input terminals. Change the following settings on the camcorder:

- [Component Output] according to the TV set (standard or high definition) ( 96)

- [AV/Headphones] to [ AV] ( 96)

Red

CTC-100/S Component Cable

(supplied)

Blue

Green

(standard HDMI

connector)

COPY

AUDIO

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

(supplied)

White

Red

HDMI IN

Pr/Cr

Pb/Cb

External Connections

Type: Analog Quality: Standard definition Output only

Connect to a standard TV or a VCR with audio/video input terminals. Change the

Connection

following settings on the camcorder:

- [AV/headphones] to [ AV] ( 96).

- [TV Type] according to the TV set (widescreen or 4:3), if the TV cannot automatically detect and change the aspect ratio ( 97)

Type: Digital data connection

Connect to a computer to transfer and back up your recordings, to the optional DW-100 DVD Burner to create DVD discs from them, or to a printer to print out photos.

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

(supplied)

USB Cable

(supplied)

Yellow White

Red

VIDEO

AUDIO

COPY

Playback on a TV Screen

Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends. Playback on an HDTV using one of the high-definition connections will ensure the best playback quality.

1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to the TV.

Refer to Connection Diagrams ( 79) and select the most appropriate connection for your TV.

3 Turn on the connected TV.

On the TV, select as the video input the same terminal to which you connected the camcorder. Refer to the instruction manual of the connected TV.

4 Turn on the camcorder and set it

to mode ( 38) or mode ( 63).

Start the playback of movies or photos.

NOTES

• We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter.

• Connection : When you play back your 16:9 movies on standard TV sets with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the TV set will switch automatically to widescreen mode if it is compatible with the Video ID-1 system. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the TV manually.

COPY

About the HDMITM connection

The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connection ( ) is a convenient alldigital connection using a single cable for both video and audio. When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV equipped with an HDMI terminal, you can enjoy video and audio playback at the highest quality.

- The HDMI OUT terminal on the camcorder is for output only. Do not connect it to an HDMI output terminal on an external device, as this may damage the camcorder.

- Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to DVI monitors.

- Depending on the HDTV, correct playback of personal video content may not be possible using connection . Try one of the other connections.

- While the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using connection , there will be no video output from other terminals.

External Connections

Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings

Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer

Movies recorded with this camcorder are saved on the hard disk or memory card. Because space is limited, make sure to back up your movies onto a computer on a regular basis.

PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE

With the software supplied on the PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE CD-ROM you can select scenes and back them up on your computer's hard disk. If necessary, backup video files previously saved on a computer can be restored back to the camcorder. ImageMixer 3 offers also many options for organizing your video library, editing video and more. For details about installing the software refer to PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE Installation Guide.

Saving your Recordings without a Computer

The following options are also available:

• Use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner to create high-definition (AVCHD) discs of your movies and Photo DVDs of your photos ( 82).

• Connect the camcorder to an external recording device (DVD or HDD recorder, VCR, etc.) to save standard-

COPY

definition copies of your movies ( 86).

IMPORTANT

When the camcorder is connected to a computer: Do not access, change or delete

any of the camcorder’s folders or files directly from the computer as this may result in permanent data loss. Always back up your recordings to the computer and restore the backup files to the camcorder using only the supplied software, ImageMixer 3.

Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs

You can connect the camcorder to the optional DW-100 DVD Burner to create high-definition DVD discs (AVCHD specifications). This way, you can preserve your video recordings in the highest video quality available. You can also create Photo DVDs from your photos that you can play back with most standard DVD players. Refer to this section along with the relevant sections in the instruction manual of the DW-100.

Options for creating AVCHD discs (mode)

[All Scenes] Add all the scenes to the disc(s). [Remaining Scenes] Add only those scenes that have not been

previously added to a disc. [Playlist] Add only the scenes included in the playlist

( 58).

Options for creating Photo DVDs (mode)

[All Photos] Add all the photos to the slideshow on the disc. [Transfer Orders] Add only photos marked with transfer orders

( 89).

Preparations on the Camcorder

1 Turn on the camcorder and set it

to mode to create highdefinition discs of your movies or

mode to create Photo DVDs

of your photos.

• Power the camcorder using the

COPY

compact power adapter.

• Select in advance the media that contains the recordings you want to add to the disc ( 40).

2 Select the scenes or photos you

want to add to the disc.

FUNC.

[ Menu]

or [Add Recordings to Disc] Desired option

FUNC.

Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating a Disc

1 Turn on the DVD Burner.

DW-100

Refer to Creating DVDs.

2 Connect the camcorder to the

DVD Burner using the supplied USB cable.

• Connection . Refer to Connection Diagrams ( 79) and

DW-100

• If the device type selection screen appears, select [DVD Burner] and press .

• When the connection is completed, [No disc] will be displayed.

Connections.

3 Insert a brand new disc into the

DVD Burner.

• Use the OPEN/CLOSE button on the DVD Burner to open and close the disc tray.

• After the disc is recognized, an information screen will display the type of DVD you are creating and the estimated time and number of discs it will require (based on the disc you inserted).

• If you inserted a DVD-RW disc that already contains data, [The disc already contains data.] will be displayed. To overwrite the data (erasing the previous content of the disc), press , select [Yes] and press again.

External Connections

4 Press the start button on the DVD

Burner.

• A progress bar will be displayed on the screen.

• After pressing the start button (while the current disc is being written) the operation cannot be canceled.

• When the last disc is finalized, [Task completed] will be displayed. Take out the disc and close the disc tray.

WHEN THE DATA REQUIRES MULTIPLE DISCS

After a disc is finalized it will be ejected automatically and a message will appear. Insert the next disc and close the disc tray.

TO CREATE AN ADDITIONAL COPY OF THE

SAME DISC

After the operation is finished, insert a brand new disc, close the disc tray and repeat the operation.

COPY

IMPORTANT

• To create discs that can be played back with AVCHD-compatible devices, add to the playlist in advance the scenes you want on the disc, leaving out all scenes recorded in MXP mode. Then, select the [Playlist] option to create the disc.

• AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be created with the optional DW-100 DVD burner. Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 to back up such scenes.

• While the camcorder is connected to the DVD Burner, do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card.

• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator on the camcorder is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.

- Do not subject the camcorder to

vibrations or strong impacts.

- Do not open the memory card slot

cover.

- Do not disconnect the USB cable.

- Do not disconnect the power source

or turn off the camcorder or the DVD Burner.

- Do not change the position of the

mode dial.

• For important information on handling your discs, refer to Cautions on handling.

DW-100

Playing back high-definition (AVCHD) discs created with the DW-100 DVD Burner

Type of external player → Disc content ↓ Discs containing only scenes

recorded in FXP/XP+/SP/LP mode

* Do not insert a disc into an incompatible device, as you may not be able to eject the disc.

DVD players or Blu-ray Disc

players compatible with AVCHD

Can be played back Cannot be played back*

DVD players not compatible

with AVCHD*

NOTES

If a scene does not fit entirely in one disc, it may be divided and continue on the next disc.

Playing Back AVCHD Discs Using the DW-100 DVD Burner

You can use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner and the camcorder also to play back high-definition (AVCHD) discs on a TV. This is very convenient, for example to play back your discs even in a location where an AVCHD-compatible DVD player is not available.

1 Connect the camcorder to the TV.

Refer to Connection Diagrams

79). Select connection or

( to enjoy high-definition playback.

2 Turn on the DVD Burner and set it

to Disc Playback mode.

DW-100

Refer to Playing DVDs.

3 Connect the camcorder to the

DVD Burner using the supplied USB cable.

• Connection . Refer to

COPY

Connection Diagrams ( 79) and

DW-100

• If the device type selection screen appears, select [DVD Burner] and press .

Connections.

4 Insert the disc you want to play

back into the DVD Burner.

• Use the OPEN/CLOSE button on the DVD Burner to open and close the disc tray.

• After the disc is recognized, the disc's content will be displayed in an index screen.

5 Select ( , ) the scene you

want to play back and press to begin the playback.

IMPORTANT

While the camcorder is connected to the DVD Burner, do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card.

NOTES

• Only AVCHD discs created with the DW-100 DVD Burner can be played back using the DVD Burner.

• The FUNC. menu and setup menus cannot be accessed while the camcorder is connected to the DVD Burner.

• With the exception of fast playback at 60x speed, special playback modes

39) can be used also for disc

( playback.

TO PLAY BACK PHOTO DVDS

Photo DVDs are created using DVD-Video specifications (standard definition). Play back your Photo DVDs using standard DVD players. If your computer has a DVD drive, you can play back the slideshow as a DVD and you can also access individual photos as JPG files.

NOTES

Photo DVDs cannot be played back using the DW-100 DVD Burner.

External Connections

Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder

You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device. Video output will be in standard definition, although the original scenes are in high definition.

Connecting

Connect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection . Refer to Connection Diagrams ( 79).

Recording

1 External device: Load a blank

cassette or disc and set the device to record pause mode.

2 Camcorder: Locate the scene you

wish to copy and pause playback shortly before the scene.

3 Camcorder: Resume playback. 4 External device: Begin recording

when the scene you wish to copy appears. Stop recording when copying is complete.

COPY

5 Camcorder: Stop playback.

NOTES

• We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter.

• By default, on-screen displays will be embedded in the output video signal. You can change the displays by repeatedly pressing ( 53).

DISP.

Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer)

With the software supplied on the DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM you can transfer photos to a computer simply by pressing .

Refer also to the relevant sections in the “Digital Video Software” instruction manual (PDF file).

Preparations

Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer for the first time. (Windows users only: you also need to select CameraWindow's auto-launch setting.) After that, just connect the camcorder to the computer (steps 2 and 3) and proceed directly to transfer the photos (

88).

1 Install the supplied Digital Video

Software.

Refer to the installation guide (separate leaflet included with the CD-ROM).

2 Set the camcorder to mode. 3 Select the media that contains the

photos you want to transfer.

• Select the (hard disk) or (memory card) tab ( 40) and move the zoom lever toward T to return to single photo view.

4 Connect the camcorder to the

computer using the supplied USB cable.

• Connection . Refer to Connection Diagrams ( 79).

• If the device type selection screen appears, select [Computer/Printer] and press .

• The direct transfer menu appears on the camcorder screen and the

button lights up.

• During the following operations, even if you connect the camcorder to the computer it will not be recognized.

- Deleting all photos

- Removing all transfer orders

- Removing all print orders

FIRST-TIME CONNECTION TO A COMPUTER

RUNNING WINDOWS

Windows users only: The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer, you also need to select the CameraWindow auto-launch setting.

DVSD

CameraWindow.

• While the camcorder is connected to the

• Observe the following precautions while

• Operation may not work correctly

• If you wish to use the image files on your

Refer to Starting

IMPORTANT

computer, do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card.

the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.

- Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts.

- Do not open the memory card slot

COPY

cover.

- Do not disconnect the USB cable.

- Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer.

- Do not change the position of the mode dial.

depending on the software and the specifications/settings of your computer.

computer, make copies of them first. Use the copied files, retaining the originals.

NOTES

• We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter.

• Refer also to the computer’s instruction manual.

• Users of Windows Vista, Windows XP and Mac OS X: Your camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) allowing you to transfer photos (JPEG only) simply by connecting the camcorder to a computer using the supplied USB cable, without having to install the supplied software.

• If you have no intention to use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you can set or [USB Connection Type] to [ Computer/Printer] ( 95) so the selection screen does not appear every time you connect the camcorder to a computer.

• Depending on the number of photos on the memory card (Windows: 1,800 photos or more; Macintosh: 1,000 photos or more), you may not be able to transfer photos to a computer. Try using a card reader.

External Connections

Transferring Photos

Automatic Transfer Options

All the relevant photos will be transferred to the computer in one batch and their thumbnails will be displayed on the computer.

[ All Photos] Transfers all photos. [ New Photos] Transfers only those photos that have not yet

been transferred to the computer. [ Photos with Transfer Orders] Transfers photos marked with transfer orders

( 89).

Manual Transfer Options

You can select the photo(s) to transfer.

[ Select and Transfer] Select the photo(s) to transfer. [ Set as Desktop Wallpaper] Select a photo and set it as your computer’s

desktop background.

COPY

AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONS

Select ( ) a transfer option and press .

• The camcorder returns to the transfer menu once the transfer is completed.

• To cancel the transfer, select ( ) [Cancel] and press , or press

FUNC.

MANUAL TRANSFER OPTIONS

1 Select ( ) a transfer option and

press .

2 Select ( ) the photo you wish to

transfer and press .

• [ Select and Transfer]: Repeat this step to select other photos to transfer.

• The button will flash while the photos are being transferred.

3 Press to return to the

FUNC.

transfer menu.

NOTES

When the camcorder is connected to the computer and the photo selection screen is displayed, press to return to the transfer menu.

FUNC.

Tran s f e r Order s

Setting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen

You can mark in advance the photos you want to transfer to the computer as transfer orders. You can set transfer orders for up to 998 photos.

Selecting Photos to Transfer (Transfer Order)

Set the transfer orders before connecting the camcorder to the computer.

Marking Single Photos with Transfer Orders

1 Open the photo selection screen.

FUNC.

[ Transfer Orders]

appears on the screen.

2 Select ( ) the photo you want to

mark with a transfer order.

3 Press to set the transfer order.

A checkmark appears in the box next to the transfer order icon . Press again to cancel the transfer order.

4 Repeat steps 2-3 to mark

COPY

additional photos with transfer orders or press twice to close the menu.

FUNC.

Options

[Individual Photos] Opens the same screen described in Marking

Single Photos with Transfer Orders ( 89). Continue from step 3 of that procedure to set the transfer order.

[Selected Photos] Marks all the photos selected in advance

(marked with a checkmark) with a transfer order. Refer to Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen ( 43).

[Remove All] Removes all the transfer orders.

FUNC.

[ Transfer Orders] Desired option [Yes] [OK]

FUNC.

TO TRANSFER PHOTOS MARKED WITH

TRANSFER ORDERS

Connect the camcorder to the computer and select [ Photos with Transfer Orders] in the transfer menu ( 88).

Additional Information

This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages, handling and maintenance tips, and other information.

Appendix: Menu Options Lists

Menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus ( 28). For details about each function, see the reference page. Menu options without a reference page are explained below the tables.

FUNC. Menu

FUNC. Menu - Recording Modes

Menu item Setting options

Recording programs [ Programmed AE],

Light metering mode [ Evaluative],

White balance [ Automatic], [ Daylight], [ Shade], [ Cloudy],

Image effects [ Image Effect Off], [ Vivid], [ Neutral],

Digital effects [ Digital Effect Off], [ Fade Trigger], [ Wipe],

Drive mode [ Single], [ Continuous Shooting],

COPY

[ Shutter-Priority AE], [ Aperture-Priority AE] [ Cine Mode] z –47 [ Portrait], [ Sports], [ Night], [ Snow],

[ Beach], [ Sunset], [ Spotlight], [ Fireworks]

[ Center-Weighted Average], [ Spot]

[ Tungsten], [ Fluorescent], [ Fluorescent H], [ Custom WB]

[ Low Sharpening], [ Soft Skin Detail], [ Custom Effect]

[B&W], [Sepia], [Art] [ Digital Effect Off], [ B&W], [ Sepia] – z

[ Hi-Speed Continuous Shooting], [ Auto Exposure Bracketing]

zz46

zz45

– z 69

zz50

zz51

z –52

– z 67

Menu item Setting options

Recording mode [ High Quality 24 Mbps],

Simultaneous recording [ Simultaneous Recording Off], [ 1920x1080],

Photo size/quality [ 1920x1080], [ 2048x1536], [ 1440x1080],

Setup Menus

FUNC. Menu - Playback Modes

Menu item Setting options

[Select] [Individual Scenes], [Remove All Selections] z –43

[Copy ( )] Original movies:

COPY

[Add to Playlist] [Divide] [Move] [Protect] From single photo view: –

[Print Orders] From single photo view: 0-99 copies

[ High Quality 17 Mbps], [ High Quality 12 Mbps], [ Standard Play 7 Mbps], [ Long Play 5 Mbps]

[ 848x480] [ Super Fine], [Fine], [ Normal]

[ 640x480] [ Super Fine], [Fine], [ Normal]

From the index screen: [Individual Photos], [Remove All Selections]

[All Scenes], [All Scenes (this date)], [This Scene], [Selected Scenes]

Playlist: [No], [Yes] From the index screen:

[All Photos], [This Photo], [Selected Photos] From single photo view: [No], [Yes] [All Scenes (this date)], [This Scene], [Selected Scenes] z –58 – z –57 – z –59

From the index screen: [Individual Photos], [Selected Photos], [Remove All]

From the index screen: [Individual Photos], [Selected Photos (1 copy each)], [Remove All]

z –35

z –68

– z 62

– z

z –60

– z 70

– z 76

Additional Information

Menu item Setting options

[Transfer Orders] From single photo view: –

[Delete] Original movies:

[Scene Search] [Calendar Screen], [Date Selection] z –41

Option available only from the original movies index screen.

Option available only from the playlist index screen.

Setup Menus

/ Camera Setup 1

Menu item Setting options

[Rec Media for Movies] [HDD], [Mem. Card] zz33 [Rec Media for Photos] [HDD], [Mem. Card] zz [Frame Rate] [ 60i (Standard)], [ PF30], [ PF24] z –– [Self Timer] [On], [ Off] zz48 [Focus Assist Functions] [On], [ Off] zz – [Onscreen Markers] [Off], [ Level (White)], [ Level (Gray)],

[Audio Level Indicator] [ On], [Off] z –54 [Photo Review Time]* [ Off], [ 2 sec], [ 4 sec],

* Option available only when the drive mode is set to [ Single].

[Frame Rate]: Selects the frame rate to be used when recording. [ PF30]: 30 frames per second, progressive. Use this frame rate to easily edit your recordings, for example, to post them on the Web. [ PF24]: 24 frames per second, progressive. Using this frame rate will give your recordings a cinematic look. When combined with the [ Cine Mode] recording program ( 47), the cinematic look will be enhanced.

COPY

From the index screen: [Individual Photos], [Selected Photos], [Remove All]

[All Scenes], [All Scenes (this date)], [This Scene], [Selected Scenes]

Scenes in the playlist: [All Scenes], [This Scene]

From the index screen: [All Photos], [This Photo], [Selected Photos]

[ Grid (White)], [ Grid (Gray)]

[ 6 sec], [ 8 sec], [ 10 sec]

– z 89

z –44

z –59

– z 65

zz –

– z –

[Focus Assist Functions]: When the focus assist functions are activated, the image at the center of the screen is magnified and outlines are emphasized to help you focus manually (49).

• Using the focus assist functions will not affect the recordings - they will be cancelled when you start recording.

[Onscreen Markers]: You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the screen. Use the markers as a reference to make sure your subject is framed correctly (vertically and/or horizontally).

• Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings.

[Photo Review Time]: Selects the time to display a photo after it has been recorded on the hard disk or memory card.

• If you press while reviewing a photo it will continue to be displayed indefinitely. Press halfway to return to the normal display.

/ Camera Setup 2

[Digital Zoom] [Off], [ 40x], [ 200x] z –– [Zoom Speed] [Variable], [ Speed 3], [ Speed 2],

[AF Mode] [ Instant AF], [ Normal AF] zz – [Focus Priority] [ AiAF Frames], [ Center Frame], [ Off] – z – [Image Stabilizer] [On ], [ Off] zz – [Auto Slow Shutter] [On], [ Off] zz – [Wind Screen] [ Automatic], [ Off ] z –– [Microphone Attenuator] [ On ], [Off] z ––

DISP.

PHOTO

Menu item Setting options

zz36

[ Speed 1]

[Digital Zoom]: Determines the operation of the digital zoom. The color of the indicator indicates the zoom.

• When activated, the camcorder will switch

• With the digital zoom the image is digitally

COPY

automatically to digital zoom when you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range.

processed, so the image resolution will deteriorate the more you zoom in.

Optical zoom Digital zoom

White Light

blue

Up to 12x 12x -

40x

Dark blue

40x 200x

Additional Information

[AF Mode]: Select how fast the autofocus will operate.

• With [ Instant AF] the autofocus adjusts quickly to a new subject. This is convenient for example when changing the focus from a near subject to a far subject in the background, or when recording fast-moving subjects.

• When the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is attached to the camcorder, it may partially obstruct the Instant AF sensor. Set the AF mode to [ Normal AF].

[Focus Priority]: When the focus priority is activated, the camcorder records a photo only after the focus has been adjusted automatically. You can also select which AF frames to use. [ AiAF Frames]: One or more AF frames out of the nine frames available are automatically selected and the focus is fixed on them. [ Center Frame]: A single focusing frame appears in the center of the screen and the focus is automatically fixed on it. [ Off]: No AF frame will appear and the photo will be recorded immediately after you

PHOTO

press .

• When the recording mode is set to [ Fireworks], focus priority is automatically set to [ Off].

[Image Stabilizer]: The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto.

• The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shake.

• We recommend setting the image stabilizer to [ Off] when using a tripod.

[Auto Slow Shutter]: The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting.

• The setting will not change even if you set the camcorder to mode.

• In mode, set the flash mode to (flash off).

• If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [ Off].

• If (camcorder shake warning) appears, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for example, by mounting it on a tripod.

[Wind Screen]: The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors.

• Some low-frequency sounds will be suppressed along with the sound of wind. When recording in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low-frequency sounds, we recommend setting the wind screen to [ Off ].

COPY

Operating mode Shutter speed used mode As low as 1/30 mode

with [ PF24] frame rate

mode As low as 1/15

As low as 1/12

[Microphone Attenuator]: Helps prevent audio distortions in due to high audio recording levels.

• Set the microphone attenuator to [ On] when the audio recording level ( 53 ) is set correctly but the audio still sounds distorted. When the microphone attenuator is activated, appears on the screen.

/ Playback Setup

Menu item Setting options

[Rec Media for Photos] [HDD], [Mem. Card] z –33 [Photo Capture Quality] [ Super Fine], [Fine], [ Normal] z –– [Data Code] [ Date], [ Time], [ Date and Time],

[USB Connection Type] [ DVD Burner], [ Computer/Printer],

[Add Recordings to Disc] [All Scenes], [Remaining Scenes], [Playlist] z –82

[ Print] – – z 76

[Photo Capture Quality]: Select the quality of a photo captured from a scene.

[Data Code]: Displays the date and/or time when the scene was recorded.

[ Camera Data]: Displays the aperture (f-stop) and shutter speed used when recording the scene.

[USB Connection Type]: Select the connection protocol to use when connecting the camcorder to an external device using the supplied USB cable.

DVD Burner]: To connect exclusively to the optional DW-100 DVD Burner.

[

Computer/Printer]: To connect to a computer, printer or similar USB peripheral.

[

Connect and Set]: To make the selection from a screen that appears at the time of the

[ connection to the external device.

COPY

[ Camera Data]

[ Connect and Set]

[All Photos], [Transfer Orders] – z

z ––

zz –

Additional Information

System Setup 1

Menu item Setting options

[Font Size] [ Large], [ Small] zzzz – [Output Onscreen

Displays] [LCD Brightness] zzzz –

[ On], [ Off] zz –––

[Language ] [ ],[DEUTSCH], [ ]

[Component Output]

[TV Type] [AV/Headphones] [ AV], [ Headphones] z – z –54 [Headphone Volume] z – z –55 [Speaker Volume] – – z –– [Demo Mode] [ On], [ Off] zz –––

* Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using the HDMI cable.

[Font Size]: Changes the size of the font for the menu and other screens.

• When the font size is set to [ Large], some information may be displayed in shortened form (icons only, etc.). Some screens cannot be displayed using the larger font size.

[Output Onscreen Displays]

• When set to [ On], the camcorder’s on-screen displays will appear also on the screen of a TV or monitor connected to the camcorder.

[LCD Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.

• Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect the brightness of your recordings, the brightness of the viewfinder ( only) or the brightness of the playback image on a TV.

[Component Output]: You can select the video specifications to use when connecting the camcorder to a high-definition TV using the component video connection. [ 480i]: To use the 480i specification (standard definition). [ 1080i]: To use the full 1080i high definition specification.

COPY

[ENGLISH], [ESPAÑOL], [FRANÇAIS], [ITALIANO], [MAGYAR], [MELAYU], [POLSKI], [ ], [TÜRKÇE], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ]

[ 480i], [ 1080i] zzzz – [ Normal TV], [ Wide TV] ––z ––

zzzz30

[TV Type]: In order to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio, select the setting according to the type of television to which you will connect the camcorder. [ Normal TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio. [ Wide TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio.

• When the TV type is set to [ Normal TV], during the playback of video originally

recorded with an aspect ratio of 16:9, the picture will not be displayed full screen.

• When the TV type is set to [ Normal TV], photos cannot be captured from the

playback scene ( 69). Set it to [ Wide TV] before capturing the photos.

[Speaker Volume]: Adjust ( ) the volume of the playback. You can also adjust the volume using the joystick guide (

[Demo Mode]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder's main features. It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the compact power adapter if you leave it turned on for more than 5 minutes.

• To cancel the demo mode once it has started, press any button or turn off the

camcorder.

System Setup 2

Menu item Setting options

[Wireless Remote Control]

[Notification Sounds] [ High Volume],

[Power Saving Mode] [ On], [ Off] zzzz – [Quick Start] [ Off], [ 10 min],

[Control for HDMI] [Initialize

/ ] [HDD], [Mem. Card], [Cancel] zzz

COPY

[Photo Numbering] [ Reset], [ Continuous] zzzz – [Drop Sensor] [ On], [ Off ] zzzz 8,

[Firmware] – – – – z –

Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using the HDMI cable.

Option available only from the original movies index screen.

[ On], [ Off ] zzzz–

[ Low Volume], [ Off]

[ 20 min], [ 30 min]

[ On], [ Off] zzzz –

[Quick Initialization], [Complete Initialization], [Cancel]

39).

zzzz –

zz –––

z 33

116

Additional Information

[Wireless Remote Control]: Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller.

[Notification Sounds]: A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder, the self-timer countdown, etc.

[Power Saving Mode]: In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, it will automatically shut off if left without any operation for 5 minutes.

• Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, [Auto power off] will appear.

• In standby mode, the camcorder will shut off after the time selected for the [Quick Start] setting.

[Quick Start]: Select whether to activate the Quick Start function when you close the LCD panel in a recording mode ( end the standby mode and shut off automatically.

[Control for HDMI]: Activates the HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) function. When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV compatible with HDMI-CEC using an HDMI cable, you can control the camcorder’s playback using the TV’s remote control. Also, turning on the camcorder will automatically turn on the TV and select the camcorder’s video input and turning off the TV will automatically turn off the camcorder.

• Use the up/down/left/right buttons and the OK or SET button on the TV’s remote control to play back your recordings.

• Depending on the TV set, additional settings may be required on the TV itself to activate the HDMI-CEC function. Refer to the TV’s instruction manual.

• Correct operation of the HDMI-CEC function cannot be guaranteed even when connecting the camcorder to compatible TV sets. If you cannot use the TV’s remote control, operate the camcorder directly or use the camcorder’s wireless controller.

• The remote control of the TV can only be used to play back movies or photos ( or

mode only). If the camcorder is connected to the TV while it is set to mode, depending on the TV used, turning off the TV will automatically turn off the camcorder even if it is recording at the time.

[Photo Numbering]: Select the photo numbering method to be used on a new memory card. Photos are automatically assigned consecutive numbers from 0101 to 9900, and stored in folders containing up to 100 photos. Folders are numbered from 101 to 998. [ Reset]: Photo numbers will restart from 101-0101 every time you insert a new memory card. [ Continuous]: Photo numbers will continue from the number following that of the last photo recorded with the camcorder.

• If the memory card you insert already contains a photo with a larger number, a new photo will be assigned a number one higher than that of the last photo on the memory card.

• We recommend using the [ Continuous] setting.

COPY

37) and the length of time after which the camcorder will

[Drop Sensor]: Detects when the camcorder is dropped and activates a protection mechanism to help prevent hard disk damage. While the mechanism is active, appears in red on the screen and playback/recording may stop.

• Keep the drop sensor set to [ On] in most situations. Deactivating this function can

increase the likelihood of hard disk damage should the camcorder be dropped.

• When the drop sensor is set to [ On], recording/playback may stop when the

camcorder approaches a weightless state, which the sensor can detect as a fall or drop. To record under such situations, set the drop sensor to [ Off ].

[Firmware]: You can verify the current version of the camcorder's firmware. This menu option is usually unavailable.

Date/Time Setup

Menu item Setting options

[Time Zone/DST] List of world time zones. zzzz31 [Date/Time] – zzzz30 [Date Format] [Y.M.D (2008.1.1 AM 12:00)],

[Calendar Start Day] [Saturday], [Sunday], [Monday] ––z ––

[Date Format]: Select the date format to be used for most on-screen displays, and (if selected) for the date printed on photos.

[Calendar Start Day]: Select the day on which the week starts for the calendar display ( 41).

Information Screens

Menu item Setting options

[HDD Info] – zzzz – [Memory Card Info] – zzzz – [Battery Info] – zzzz – [HDMI Status] – zzzz –

COPY

[M.D,Y (Jan. 1, 2008 12:00 AM)], [D.M.Y (1.Jan.2008 12:00 AM)]

zzzz –

[HDD Info]/[Memory Card Info]: Displays a screen where you can verify how much of the hard disk or the memory card is currently in use ( total recording time and total number of photos) and how much space remains available for recording.

• Estimated figures about available movie recording time and available number of photos

are approximate and based on the recording mode and photo quality/size settings currently in use.

• In the [Memory Card Info] screen you can verify also the Speed Class of the memory

card.

Additional Information

[Battery Info]: Displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( , mode) or playback time ( ,

mode).

[HDMI Status]: Displays a screen where you can verify the standard of the video output signal from the HDMI OUT terminal.

100

COPY

Canon HG21, HG20 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder

Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive

About this Manual

Getting to Kn ow the Camcorde r

Supplied Accessories

Components Guide

Wireless Controller WL-D88

Screen Displays

Preparations

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories

Accessories

Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen

Rotating the LCD Panel

LCD Backlight

Basic Operation of the Camcorder

The Button: Mode or Flexible Recording

Joystick and Joystick Guide

Using the Menus

Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option

Selecting an Option from the Setup 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 Recording Media

Initializing the Hard Disk or Memory Card

Video

Basic Recording

Shooting Video

Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)

Zooming

12x Optical Zoom

Quick Start Function

Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded

Basic Playback

Deleting a Scene After Recording It

Playing Back the Video

Special playback modes

Changing the Index Screen Selection

Selecting the Media for Playback

Changing the Number of Items in the Index Screen

Selecting Scenes by Recording Date

Selecting from the List of Recordings

Selecting from the Calendar Screen

Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline

Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen

Deleting Scenes

Advanced Functions

Special Scene Recording Programs

Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture

Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings

Self Timer

Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction

Manual Exposure Adjustment

Automatic Backlight Correction

Manual Focus Adjustment

Infinity Focus

White Balance

Image Effects

Digital Effects

Setting

Applying

On-Screen Displays and Data Code

Audio Recording Level

Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level

Using Headphones

Using the Mini Advanced Shoe

Using other microphones

Using an External Microphone

Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone