Canon LEGRIA HF M506, LEGRIA HF M56 Instruction Manual

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HD Camcorder

Instruction Manual

Introduction

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Important Usage Instructions

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

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing.

The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accident.

While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth, and do not place it in confined narrow spaces.

CA-110E identification plate is located on the bottom.

European Union (and EEA) only.

This product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and batteries and accumulators. Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. Your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources. For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or visit www.canon-europe.com/environment. (EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)

These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or your national laws implementing those Directives.

REGIONS OF USE

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LEGRIA HF M56 is in compliance (as of January 2012) with the radio signal regulations of the regions listed below. For details on other regions where it can be used, make inquiries with the contacts listed on the back side of this instruction manual.

REGIONS

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France*, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong S.A.R., Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom

* France: Cannot be used outdoors.

Statement on EC directive

Hereby, Canon Inc., declares that this WM217 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Please contact the following address for the original Declaration of Conformity: CANON EUROPA N.V. Bovenkerkerweg 59-61, 1158 XB Amstelveen, The Netherlands CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan

Model ID0009: LEGRIA HF M56

Trademark Acknowledgements

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• SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• App Store, iPhone, iTunes, Mac OS and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• “x.v.Color” and the “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks.

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

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

• YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.

• Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.

• Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• Wi-Fi Certified, WPA, WPA2, and the Wi-Fi Certified logo are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• WPS as used on the camcorder's settings, onscreen displays and in this manua l signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup.

• DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.

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

• This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.

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

• ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206.

• This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compl iant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and noncommercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.

Exciting Features and New Functions

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Wi-Fi Functions

(A 155)

Enjoy the freedom of Wi-Fi functions by making your camcorder an active part of your Wi-Fi home network or by conveniently accessing Wi-Fi hotspots to upload your videos wherever you may be.

• You can save your recordings wirelessly to a computer in your home network using the supplied software Network Utility (A 162). You can also send your recordings wirelessly to an FTP s e rve r (A 162), for example to send your videos from your vacation spot to a networkattached storage drive back home.

• You can upload your recordings wirelessly, directly from your camcorder to YouTube and Facebook (A 166).

• You can play back the recordings in your camcorder from DLNA-compatible TV sets and other DLNA media players connected to your home network (A 170).

Audio Scene Select

(A 111)

Optimize the audio settings of the built-in microphone by selecting the audio scene that matches your surroundings. Your audience will feel even more immersed in the scene during playback.

Cinema-Look Filters

(A 69)

Use professional cinema-look filters to create unique movies with distinctive looks.

AVCHD and MP4 Recording (A 30)

Record movies in AVCHD and play them back on an HDTV in all their splendor. Alternatively, record movies in MP4 for uploading to the Web and transferring to mobile devices.

Smart AUTO (A 46)

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Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you want to shoot. You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings.

Video Snapshot

(A 70)

Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to your favorite background music.

Memory Save (A 143)

Easily save the whole content of the built-in memory or a memory card onto an external hard drive connected directly to the camcorder. With no need for a computer, this is a very convenient way to save backup copies of your recordings.

Face Detection

(A 97)

The camcorder automatically detects people’s faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for beautiful results.

Image Stabilization

Dynamic IS (A 95) compensates for camcorder shake when you shoot video while walking. Powered IS (A 95) will produce stable shots when you zoom in on distant subjects (full telephoto). Intelligent IS (A 48) selects the type of image stabilization for the recording situation.

Enjoying Your Recordings on Other Devices

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Eye-Fi

Connect the camcorder

to an HDTV (A 134)

Use an Eye-Fi card

(A 152) to wirelessly

upload recordings to

your computer or a video

sharing Web site.

MP4

Upload MP4 movies to

your computer (A 140).

Upload your AVCHD

movies* (A 148) or

MP4 movies

(A 154) to the Web.

Save your recordings.

You can also create discs

from your recordings.*

Use the supplied PIXELA’s

software (A 138).

AVCHD

High Definition

Upload AVCHD movies to your computer. 0 You can also

choose to convert your AVCHD movies to standard definition files

(A 148) before uploading.

* 0 only.

MPEG-2

Standard Definition

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Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder's Wi-Fi Functions

Play video wirelessly directly from the memory on

AVCHD- and DLNA-compatible HDTVs and other

devices connected to the network (A 170).

LAN cable

network by first

connecting to an

Wirelessly connect to a Wi-Fi-enabled iOS

device like an iPhone to upload your

recordings (A 167). Because you do not

need to be near your home network, you can

even upload videos while traveling!

Join a Wi-Fi

access point

(A 157).

Transfer your recordings

wirelessly from the

camcorder to a computer or

FTP server (A 162).

Upload your recordings wirelessly

to YouTube and Facebook

(A 166) to share your videos

with friends and family.

Upload your recordings to the Web.

Table of contents

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 Introduction

5 Exciting Features and New Functions 13 About this Manual

15 Getting to Know the Camcorder

15 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 17 Names of Parts

 Preparations

20 Getting Started

20 Charging the Battery Pack 23 Preparing the Accessories 25 Adjusting the LCD Screen

26 Basic Operation of the Camcorder

26 Using the Touch Screen 27 Using the Menus 30 Operating Modes

33 First Time Settings

33 Setting the Date and Time 34 Changing the Language 35 Changing the Time Zone

36 Using a Memory Card

36 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 38 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 39 0 Selecting the Memory (Built-in Memory/Memory

Card) for the Recordings

39 0 Relay Recording 40 Initializing the Memory 42 Using the Optional Wireless Controller

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 AUTO Mode

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44 Basic Recording

44 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode 46 About the Smart AUTO function 48 Intelligent IS 49 Zooming 51 Quick Start

 Video

53 Basic Playback

53 Playing Back Video 57 3D Flip View 58 The [Index Selection] Screen: Selecting the Content to

59 Deleting Scenes and Stories 63 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 65 Onscreen Displays and Data Code

66 Video Stories and Cinema Style

66 Using Story Creator to Create Compelling Stories 69 Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look Filters 70 Video Snapshot 71 Decoration: Adding a Personal Touch 76 Playing Back Stories from the Gallery 78 Rating Scenes 80 Playback with Background Music 82 Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories 84 Selecting a Story’s Thumbnail Image 84 Changing a Story’s Title

86 Advanced Functions

86 Recording in Manual Mode 88 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 91 Selecting the Frame Rate 92 Special Scene Recording Programs 95 Advanced Image Stabilization 95 Powered IS 96 Pre-Recording 97 Face Detection

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Play Back

99 Touch & Track

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100 Faders 101 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture 103 Manual Exposure Adjustment 104 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 105 Manual Focus Adjustment 106 Tele Macro 107 White Balance 109 Image Effects 110 Self Timer 111 Audio Scenes and Other Audio Settings 115 Audio Recording Level 116 Using Headphones 118 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 119 Using an External Microphone 120 Using an External Video Light 121 Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a

123 Dividing Scenes

Movie

 Photos

125 Viewing Photos 127 Deleting Photos 129 Slideshow

 External Connections

130 Terminals on the Camcorder

131 Connection Diagrams

134 Playback on a TV Screen 135 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings

135 0 Copying Movies and Photos to a Memory Card 138 Saving Recordings on a Computer 143 0 Memory Save: Saving an Entire Memory onto an

147 Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder 148 0 Uploading AVCHD Movies to the Web 154 Uploading MP4 Movies and Photos to the Web

External Hard Drive

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 0 Wi-Fi Functions

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155 Introduction to Wi-Fi 157 Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 162 Transferring Files to a Computer or FTP server 166 Uploading Recordings to YouTube and Facebook 167 Uploading Videos Using an iOS Device 170 Wireless Playback on a DLNA-Compatible Device

 Additional Information

174 Appendix: Menu Options Lists

174 [Main Functions] Panel 178 [Other Settings] Menus

190 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 195 Trouble?

195 Troubleshooting 203 List of Messages

214 Do’s and Don’ts

214 Handling Precautions 219 Maintenance/Others 220 Using the Camcorder Abroad

221 General Information

221 Accessories 222 Optional Accessories 228 Specifications 232 Index

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About this Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA HF M56 / LEGRIA HF M506. 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 (A 195).

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.

• A: Reference page number within this manual.

• 0 : Text that applies only to the LEGRIA HF M56.

• The following terms are used in this manual:

When not specified as “memory card” or “built-in memory”, the term “memory” by itself refers to both. “Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the Y button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording. “Photo” and “still image” are used interchangeably with the same meaning.

• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with

a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to the 0.

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Self Timer

Operating modes:

* For movies only.

1Press .

2 Activate the self timer.

• < will appear on the screen.

• Repeat, selecting [j Off], to turn off the self timer.

Movies: In record pause mode, press Y.

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

[ Other Settings] > r > [Self Timer ] > [i On <] > [X]

indicates that a function is available in the

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operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is not available. The operating mode icons are divided into three groups: the first three icons represent the camera mode, the second three icons represent the recording standard, and the last two represent playback modes. For a detailed explanation refer to Operating Modes (A 30).

Brackets [ ] are used to refer to control buttons and menu options you will touch on the screen and to other onscreen messages and displays.

The names of physical buttons and switches on the camcorder are indicated within a “button” frame. For example Y.

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The > arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus, refer to Using the Menus (A 27). For a concise summary of all available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (A 174).

Getting to Kn ow the Camcorde r

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Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs

The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:

XCA-110E Compact Power Adapter

(incl. power cord)

BP-718 Battery PackW

XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable

HTC-100/S HDMI CableW

XQuick Guide XWi-Fi Basic Setup Guide*

Stylus PenW

* 0 only.

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The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder:

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• PIXELA CD-ROM

- 0 You can use VideoBrowser for managing, editing, and playing

back AVCHD movies, and Network Utility when transferring recordings wirelessly to a computer.

- 1 Use Transfer Utility for saving and transferring AVCHD

movies and music files you can use as background music.

- A printed Startup Guide for PIXELA's software is also supplied. Refer to this Startup Guide for details about the supplied software.

• Canon LEGRIA CD-ROM. Contains the following components.

- Instruction Manual - The full-version instruction manual of the camcorder (this PDF file).

- ImageBrowser EX - This CD-ROM contains an automatic installer for the supplied software ImageBrowser EX, which allows you to save and manage MP4 movies and photos; and upload MP4 movies to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY**, YouTube and Facebook. This CD-ROM contains an automatic installer for the supplied software ImageBrowser EX, which allows you to save and manage MP4 movies and photos, and share MP4 movies. An Internet connection is required for installation.

- Music data - Music files that can be used as background music during playback. These music files are for exclusive use with the supplied PIXELA’s software. The disc cannot be played back on CD players.

- Image mix data - Image files that can be used with the image mix function (image mix frames).

* The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (on PDF file). **CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is an online service that allows you to share mov-

ies and photos, make photo albums, and more. This service may not be available in all countries/regions.

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Names of Parts

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Left side view

Right side view

8 9

Front view

1 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button

(A 70)

2 HOME (home) button (A 27) 3 U (camera/play) button (A 32) 4 BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 21) 5 USB terminal (A 130, 133, 143, 147) 6 HDMI OUT terminal (A 130, 131) 7 AV OUT te rmi nal (A 130, 132)/

× (headphones) terminal (A 116)

8 START/STOP button (A 44) 9 Wi-Fi antenna (0 only)

Aq Strap mount (A 23) Aa Grip belt (A 23) As Memory card slot (A 38) Ad Stereo microphone (A 115) Af Remote sensor (A 42) Ag Instant AF sensor (A 179)

AfAd Ad Ag

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Top vie w

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AjAh Al

Sq Sa

Ah Speaker (A 55) Aj Zoom lever (A 49) Ak Mini advanced shoe (A 118) Al ACCESS (access) indicator (A 44) Sq POWER button Sa ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator:

Green – On Orange – Standby (A 51) Red – Charging (A 20)

Ss LCD touch screen (A 25, 26)

LCD panel

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Back view

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Sd DC IN terminal (A 20) Sf Battery attachment unit (A 20) Sg Serial number

Bottom view

Sh Tripod socket (A 215)

SgSh

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Preparations

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

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging, Recording and Playback Times (A 223).

1 Connect the power cord to the

compact power adapter.

2 Plug the power cord into a

power outlet.

3 Connect the compact power

adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

4 Attach the battery pack to the

camcorder.

Press the battery pack softly into the battery attachment unit and slide it up until it clicks in place.

DC IN terminal

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5 Charging will start when the

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camcorder is turned off.

• If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder. After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will turn on in red (battery pack charging). The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged.

• If the indicator flashes, refer to Troubleshooting (A 199).

To remove the battery pack

1 Slide d in the

direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down.

2 Slide the battery pack and

then pull it out.

BATTERY RELEASE

IMPORTANT

• Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the com-

pact power adapter. After pressing P to turn off the camcorder, important data is updated in the memory. Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out.

• Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder.

ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator

switch

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• To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not con-

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nect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc.

NOTES

• We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C. If either the ambient temperature or the battery pack’s temperature is outside the range of approx. 0 °C to 40 °C, charging will not start.

• The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off.

• If the power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack, make sure the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator has gone out before restoring the power supply.

• 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.

• The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be displayed accurately.

• We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need.

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Preparing the Accessories

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Grip Belt and Straps

Fasten the grip belt.

Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the Y button with your thumb. You can attach the supplied stylus pen to the grip belt.

To remove the grip belt

1 Lift the padded handgrip’s flap and detach the strap from the Velcro

pad.

2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the

camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder.

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To attach an optional wrist strap

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Attach the wrist strap to the rear bracket on the camcorder, adjust the length and fasten.

You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt to use both for extra convenience and protection.

To attach an optional shoulder strap

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

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Adjusting the LCD Screen

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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 to allow the camcorder to include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer.

180°

90°

NOTES

• About the LCD screen: The screen is produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.

• For details about how to take care of the touch screen, refer to Handling Precautions (A 214), Cleaning (A 219).

• You can adjust the screen's brightness using the q > [LCD Brightness] and [LCD Backlight] settings. When the compact power adapter is connected, [LCD Backlight] will automatically change to [H Bright].

Subject can monitor the LCD screen

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Basic Operation of the Camcorder

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Using the Touch Screen

The control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynamically depending on the operating mode and the task you are performing. With the intuitive touch screen interface you have all the controls at your fingertips. You can also use the supplied stylus pen for a more precise operation.

To uc h

Press firmly on an element displayed on the touch screen. Used to start playing back a scene in an index screen, to select a setting from the menus, to select the subject whom the camcorder will recognize as the main subject of the scene, etc.

Drag

While applying pressure, swipe your finger up and down or left and right across the screen. Used to scroll menus, to browse through index screen pages or to adjust slider controls like the volume.

IMPORTANT

• The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. Press firmly when using touch operations.

• In the following cases, you may not be able to perform touch operations correctly.

- Using your fingernails or hard-tipped objects other than the supplied

stylus pen, such as ballpoint pens.

- Operating the touch screen with wet or gloved hands.

- Applying excessive force or forcefully scratching the touch screen.

- Attaching commercially available screen protectors or adhesive film

onto the touch screen’s surface.

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Using the Menus

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Many of the camcorder's functions can be adjusted from the [ Main Functions] panel and [ Other Settings] menus in the HOME menu. For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (A 174).

HOME Menu

Operating modes:

The HOME menu is the gateway to most of the camcorder's functions and settings. After you press

, the HOME menu will appear and you can select from the following control buttons. The available control buttons depend on whether the camcorder is in recording or playback mode.

In recording mode

• [ Main Functions] - This contains functions commonly used while

shooting, such as focus and exposure. Available only in recording mode.

• [ Other Settings] - Selecting this control button will open up the

[Other Settings] menus, which gives you access to settings such as the video quality (recording mode) and LCD brightness.

In playback mode

for 0

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• [ Camera Mode] - From the [ Camera Mode] menu, you will be

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able to change whether you record movies in mode (camcorder automatically takes care of many settings), mode (you can manually change settings), or mode (using the cinema-look filters, you can make movies with a cinematic feel). Available only in recording mode. For details on how to set the camera mode, refer to Recording (A 30).

• [ Recording Standard] - This camcorder can record movies in either the AVCHD or MP4 recording standard. Use this menu to select the standard that best suits your needs. You can also use Story Creator mode (A 66) when choosing to record in AVCHD. Available only in recording mode. For details on how to set the recording standard, refer to Recording (A 30).

• [ Wi-Fi] - 0 Allows you to access the various Wi-Fi functions this camcorder has to offer. Available only in playback mode. For more details on Wi-Fi functions, refer to Wi-Fi Functions (A 155).

• [G Index Selection] - Use this to switch between the various index screens in playback mode (A 58).

[Main Functions] Panel

Operating modes:

* In mode, access to functions is limited.

The [ Main Functions] panel contains frequently used shooting functions. Press to open the HOME menu and then touch [ Main Functions] to open the panel. Alternatively, you can touch F in the upper-left portion of the recording screen. Next, touch the function you want to set or adjust.

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In mode

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Touch to scroll up or down

Touch the control button of the desired function

You may need to drag your finger up and down along the scroll bar or touch [ ] and [ ] to find the control button of the desired function.

[Edit] Panel

Operating modes:

Touch [Edit] to display a panel showing available operations (copying, deleting, etc.), and then touch the operation you want to perform.

In mode for 0

Touch the control button of the desired operation

[Other Settings] Menus

Operating modes:

Drag your finger up and down along the scroll bar to display the rest of the panel

* In mode, access to functions is limited.

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1 Press to open the HOME

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menu.

2 Touch [ Other Settings] to open

the [Other Settings] menus.

3 Touch the tab of the desired

menu.

4 Drag your finger up and down to

bring the setting you want to change into the orange selection bar.

• You can also use the [ ] and [ ] icons for scrolling.

• Menu items not available appear grayed out.

• You can touch any menu item on the screen to bring it directly into the selection bar.

5 When the desired menu item is inside the selection bar, touch

[].

6 Touch the desired option and touch [X].

You can touch [X] to close the menu at any time.

Operating Modes

Recording

When recording, the camcorder's operating mode is determined by the [ Camera Mode] and [ Recording Standard] menus in the HOME menu. First, set the camera mode.

1 Press to open the

HOME menu.

2 Touch [ Camera Mode] and

then touch the desired camera mode.

3Touch [OK].

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+ 205 hidden pages