Canon MINI User Guide
HD Camcorder
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Instruction Manual
PUB. DIE-0445-001
Important Usage Instructions
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IDA Standards
DB007671
This product is installed with the WLAN Module which is certified to
standards set by IDA Singapore.
Only for European Union and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)
If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol shown above, in accordance with
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REGIONS OF USE
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The LEGRIA mini is in compliance (as of February 2014) 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 at the end of this instruction manual (A 256).
REGIONS
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China (PRC mainland), 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
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Hereby, Canon Inc., declares that this RF401 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.
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CANON INC.
30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan
Model
ID0033: LEGRIA mini
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Trademark Acknowledgements
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• microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC 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, iPad, iPhone, iTunes and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
• 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.
• Google, Android, Google Play, YouTube are trademarks of Google Inc.
• Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.
• IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under
license.
• The Twitter name and marks are trademarks of Twitter, Inc.
• Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the W i-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 manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
• The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the W i-Fi 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).
• This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be
used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant
video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider
licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted or implied
for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.
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• If you use copyrighted songs and music tracks in your video creations, remember that music under
copyright may not be used without permission from the copyright holder, except for cases permitted
under applicable laws, such as for personal use. Make sure to follow applicable laws when using music
files.
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About this Manual
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Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA mini. 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 206).
Conventions Used in this Manual
Important precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.
Additional notes and topics that complement the basic
operating procedures.
Restrictions, requirements or preconditions regarding the
function described.
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• “Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you touch [Ü]
• Brackets [ ] are used to refer to onscreen controls you need to
Reference page number within this manual.
This arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For a
detailed explanation on how to use the menus, refer to
Using the Menus (A 43).
to start recording until you touch [Ñ] to stop recording.
touch (menus, buttons, etc.) and to messages as they are displayed on the screen.
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• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures
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taken with a still camera.
• Illustrations of the camcorder’s screen or a computer’s screen
included in this manual may show only relevant parts of the
screen.
• Navigation buttons: The navigation bar at the bottom of the
page offers up to four buttons to let you get quickly to the
information you want to find.
Jump to the general table of contents.
Go to a list of select functions grouped by their uses in
real-life situations. This alternative index can be very
useful for beginners who encounter a particular challenge but are not sure of what function to use.
Jump to the alphabetical index.
The button with a number in it will take you to the
beginning of the current chapter, where you will find an
overview of the information and related functions covered in that chapter. Note that the icon itself will
change depending on the chapter you are currently
reading.
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Table of Contents
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Important Usage Instructions...................................... 2
About this Manual ...................................................... 5
The Camcorder’s Functions in Real-Life
Situations .................................................................. 12
Unique functions for special cases ........................... 12
Getting the look you want......................................... 13
Challenging subjects and shooting conditions .......... 14
Audio, playback, editing and others.......................... 14
Wireless functions .................................................... 16
Getting to Know the Camcorder ............................... 18
Supplied Accessories and CD-ROM......................... 18
Names of Parts ........................................................ 20
Preparations........................................................ 26
Charging and Inserting the Battery Pack .................. 28
Using a Memory Card ............................................... 32
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the
Camcorder............................................................... 32
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Inserting and Removing a Memory Card................... 34
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First Time Settings .................................................... 36
Basic Setup ............................................................. 36
Changing the Time Zone .......................................... 39
Initializing a Memory Card......................................... 40
Basic Operation of the Camcorder ........................... 42
Using the Touch Screen........................................... 42
Using the Menus ...................................................... 43
Operating Modes ..................................................... 49
Basic Recording and Playback .......................... 51
Basic Recording........................................................ 52
Recording Video....................................................... 52
Changing the Field of View ....................................... 55
Taking Photos .......................................................... 59
Basic Playback.......................................................... 63
Playing Back Video .................................................. 63
Viewing Photos ........................................................ 71
Deleting Scenes ....................................................... 75
Trimming Scenes ..................................................... 78
Deleting Photos........................................................ 80
Slideshow ................................................................ 83
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Advanced Functions ........................................... 84
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Video Quality and Shooting Modes .......................... 86
Selecting the Video Quality....................................... 86
Selecting the Photo Size .......................................... 88
Selecting the Shooting Mode ................................... 89
Special Recording Modes ......................................... 93
Interval Recording .................................................... 93
Slow and Fast Motion............................................... 97
Video Snapshot........................................................ 99
Convenient Functions ............................................. 101
Self Timer ............................................................... 101
Decoration: Adding a Personal Touch .................... 102
Image Rotation and Image Flipping ........................ 107
Audio Scenes......................................................... 109
When You Want More Control................................ 111
White Balance ........................................................ 111
Exposure................................................................ 113
Face Detection ....................................................... 116
Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos
from a Movie .......................................................... 119
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External Connections........................................ 122
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Terminals on the Camcorder .................................. 123
Connection Diagrams............................................. 124
Playback on a TV Screen ....................................... 126
Saving and Sharing Your Recordings..................... 127
Converting and Resizing Movies............................. 127
Saving Recordings on a Computer......................... 130
Uploading Recordings to the Web.......................... 136
Wi-Fi Functions ................................................. 137
The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions .......................... 139
Wireless Connections Without an Access Point..... 144
Using an iOS or Android Device as a Remote
Control ................................................................... 144
Remote Browse: Viewing Recordings Using a Web
Browser on an iOS or Android Device .................... 156
Saving Recordings and Uploading Movies to the
Web Using an iOS Device ...................................... 158
Wireless Connections Using an Access Point ........ 162
Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE
GATEWAY ............................................................. 162
Wireless Playback on a Computer.......................... 169
Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point................ 171
Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings ..................... 179
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Additional Information ...................................... 184
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Appendix: Menu Options Lists................................ 186
[1 Other Settings] Menus ..................................... 188
Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays ................ 199
Trouble? .................................................................. 206
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 206
List of Messages .................................................... 217
Do’s and Don’ts ...................................................... 234
Handling Precautions ............................................. 234
Maintenance/Others................................................ 240
Cleaning................................................................. 240
Condensation......................................................... 241
Using the Camcorder Abroad................................. 242
General Information ................................................ 243
Optional Accessories.............................................. 243
Specifications......................................................... 246
Index ....................................................................... 252
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The Camcorder’s Functions in
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Real-Life Situations
Unique functions for special cases
Record a mirror image of your
dance training so you can practice
along with the playback scene.
X Automatic Image Rotation and
Image Flipping (A 107)
Shoot a cool time-lapse video or use slow motion to check
your golf swing.
X Interval Recording (A 93)
X Slow and Fast Motion Recording (A 97)
Decorate movies with graphics and stamps.
X Decoration (A 102)
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Create a dynamic montage sequence with short cuts.
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X Video Snapshot (A 99)
Getting the look you want
Get gorgeous video and photos
without bothering with settings.
X N mode (A 52)
Make the image brighter or darker
than the exposure set by the
camcorder.
X Exposure (A 113)
Create a copy of your movies
applying a unique cinematic filter.
X Converting and Resizing Movies
(A 127)
Change the field of view you record from a fisheyelike ultra wide angle to a close-up center view.
X Field of View (A 55)
Cinema filter
[FILTER 2] (Vivid)
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Challenging subjects and shooting conditions
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Shoot great video of special scene situations with minimal
settings.
X Shooting Modes (A 89)
Obtain natural-looking colors even
under special lighting conditions.
X White Balance (A 111)
Optimize the exposure for the desired subject just by touching the screen.
X Touch AE (A 115)
Keep the exposure optimized while shooting a moving subject.
X Face Detection and Tracking (A 116)
Give yourself time to get in the picture.
X Self Timer (A 101)
Audio, playback, editing and others
Record the best sound possible according to your
shooting situation.
X Audio Scenes (A 109)
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Save parts of your video as photos or short video snapshot
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scenes.
X Capturing Photos/Video Snapshot Scenes (A 119)
Convert your scenes into a smaller file size to upload to the
Web.
X Converting and Resizing Movies (A 127)
Play a slideshow of your photos.
X Slideshow (A 83)
Enjoy your recordings on a TV.
X HDMI Connection (A 124)
X Playback (A 126)
Save recordings on your computer and upload them to the
Web.
X Saving Recordings (ImageBrowser EX) (A 130)
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Wireless functions
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Use your smartphone or tablet as a remote control while
recording.
X Wi-Fi Remote Control (CameraAccess plus) (A 144)
Use a Web browser on your smartphone or tablet to access
and play back the recordings in the camcorder.
X Remote Browse/Playback via Browser (A 156)
Use an iOS app to wirelessly transfer recordings to your
iPhone/iPad and upload them to the Web.
X Movie Uploader (A 158)
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Share your recordings with Web albums using CANON
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iMAGE GATEWAY.
X CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (A 162)
Connect the camcorder to your home network and wirelessly stream your recordings.
X Media Server (A 169)
X Wi-Fi Connection to an Access Point (A 171)
Review and change Wi-Fi settings (for advanced users).
X Wi-Fi Settings (A 179)
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Getting to Know the Camcorder
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Supplied Accessories and CD-ROM
The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:
XCB-2LVE Battery Charger
(incl. power cord)
NB-4L Battery PackW
XIFC-400PCU USB Cable
WS-DC11 Wrist StrapW
XGetting Started Leaflet
Canon LEGRIA mini CD-ROMW
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The Canon LEGRIA mini CD-ROM contains the following com-
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ponents:
- Instruction Manual - The full-version instruction manual of
the camcorder (this PDF file).
- ImageBrowser EX - The CD-ROM contains an automatic
installer for the software ImageBrowser EX, which allows
you to save and manage movies and photos and upload
them to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY*, YouTube and Facebook. An Internet connection is required for full installation of
the software.
* CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is an online service that allows you to
share movies 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
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1 Photo button (A 59)
2 Memory card slot cover (A 34)
3 ACCESS indicator (A 52, 59)
4 LCD panel (A 24)
5 Adjustable stand (A 24)
6 Memory card slot (A 34)
7 Strap mount (A 24)
8 USB terminal (A 123, 125)
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Right side view
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9 (playback mode) button (A 63, 69)
10 Terminal cover
11 Power indicator
12 Power switch (ON/OFF) (A 52, 59)
13 Strap mount (A 24)
14 HDMI terminal (A 123, 124)
15 DC IN terminal
To use the optional CA-110E Compact Power Adapter.
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Front view Top view
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16 Lens cover
17 Stereo microphone (A 109)
18 Speaker (A 65)
19 LCD touch screen (A 25, 42)
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Bottom view Back view
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20 Serial number
21 Tripod socket (A 236)
22 Battery compartment cover (A 29)
23 Wi-Fi antenna (A 137)
24 Battery release latch (A 29)
25 Battery compartment (A 29)
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Adjusting the camcorder’s position
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The camcorder has an adjustable stand (5) and an articulated LCD panel (4) that allow you to easily adjust its position
to match your recording conditions.
Here are typical shooting positions (all degree measurements are approximate):
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80° 90°
95°
13 Strap mount
You can attach the supplied wrist
strap to one side of the camcorder.
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19 LCD touch screen
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• 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 234), Cleaning
(A 240).
• You can adjust the screen’s brightness using the 1 >
t > [LCD Brightness] and [LCD Backlight] settings.
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Preparations
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Charging and Inserting the Battery Pack
The first step for using your camcorder is to prepare the
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power supply. This section explains how to charge a battery pack and how to install it in the camcorder.
Using a Memory Card
Next, you need to prepare a memory card where your
movies and photos will be recorded. This section explains
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the types of memory cards that can be used and how to
insert one into the camcorder.
First Time Settings
Now that your camcorder is powered up and has a memory card, you can turn it on and complete the basic setup.
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These include selecting the camcorder’s language and
setting the date and time.
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Basic Operation of the Camcorder
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In this section you can learn more about basic operations,
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such as using the touch screen, changing operating
modes and using the menus.
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Charging and Inserting the Battery Pack
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Charging and Inserting the Battery
Pack
Charge the supplied battery pack in advance, using the supplied
battery charger.
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■ Charging the Battery Pack
1 Attach the battery pack to the battery charger, aligning
the triangle marks.
2 Connect the power cord to the battery charger and
plug the other end into a power outlet.
• When the CHARGE indicator on the battery charger turns
green, the battery pack is fully charged.
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Charging and Inserting the Battery Pack
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3 When the battery pack is fully charged, remove the bat-
tery pack from the battery charger and unplug the battery charger.
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■ Inserting the Battery Pack
1 Push the battery compartment cover in the direction of
the arrow to open it.
2 Insert the battery pack with the Canon label facing the
bottom of the camcorder.
• Push the battery pack all the way in, until the battery
release latch secures it in place.
3 Close the battery compartment cover.
• Push the cover until you hear a click. Do not force the
cover closed if the battery pack is not correctly inserted.
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Charging and Inserting the Battery Pack
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To remove the battery pack
Open the battery compartment cover and slide the battery
release latch in the direction of the arrow so the battery pack
springs out. Remove the battery pack and close the cover.
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• Turn off the camcorder before removing the battery
pack. After turning off the camcorder, important
data is updated on the memory card. Be sure to
wait until the green power indicator goes out.
• Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal
any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder.
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