Canon VIXIA HF20, VIXIA HF200 Instruction Manual

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Important Usage Instructions

WARNING!

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

WARNING!

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

COPYRIGHT WARNING:

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

HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF20 A / VIXIA HF200 A systems

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	conditions:
	interference
	device,
		may
	interference
	radio or
•	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.

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. [phone]

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

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.

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CAUTION:

•Danger of explosion if the wrong type of battery pack is attached. Use only the same type of battery pack.

•Do not expose battery pack to excessive heat such as the inside of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc.

Important Warning

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

COPYThe 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF20 A / VIXIA HF200 A and all its accessories.

1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3Heed all warnings.

4Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6Clean only with dry cloth.

7Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

8	Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
	has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
	third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
	provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
	obsolete outlet.
9	Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
	receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
10	Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11	Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
12	Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
	has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
	been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
	rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
13	Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
	product is operated.
14	Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
	reference.
15	Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be
	adhered to.
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16	Follow Instructions — All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.
17	Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or
	aerosol cleaners. The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual.
18	Accessories — Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be
	hazardous.
19	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.
20	Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric shock — Do not use this product near water or in
	rainy/moist situations.

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21Placing or Moving — Do not place on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.

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

22Power 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.

23Polarization — 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.

24Power Cord Protection — Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product.

25 Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an

26LightningCOPY— 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 powerline surges.

27Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

28Objects 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.

29Servicing — 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. Fig. 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL

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30Damage 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.

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.

31Replacement 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.

32Safety 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.

33Heat — TheCOPYproduct should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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Online product registration for USA 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 HF20 A /

•The SD logoCOPYis 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.

•x.v.Color and the x.v. olor logo are trademarks.

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

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

•Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

•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 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 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.

•About the music files License number: R-0801324

Composer: Keita Miyahara

Track names: The new legend, Speed rock, Amazing story, Hit the ceiling, The techno light.VIXIA HF200 A

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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?

COPYCapture 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 pixels1. This results in video recordings of unparalleled high quality, fine detail and lifelike vivid colors.

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

6 Approximately 6 times the number of pixels.

2 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).

1Video is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to MXP or FXP mode. In other recording modes, the picture is recorded at 1,440 x 1,080 pixels.

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What are the advantages of flash memory?

Your videos and photos are recorded in the built-in memory ( only) or on commercially available SD/SDHC memory cards2 using AVCHD specifications3. Recording on flash memory means that there are no moving parts in the recorder unit of the camcorder. To you, it means a camcorder that is smaller, lighter and faster. In fact, using the Quick Start function

( 48) you can open the LCD panel and start recording within approximately one second.

Any New Functions?

CinemaCOPYMode Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the [ Cine Mode] recording program ( 65) with the 24 fps progressive frame rate.

Pre-recording When pre-recording ( 68) is activated, the camcorder

starts recording video continuously into a temporary 3-second memory.

When you press the START/STOP button, the scene recorded will have

started 3 seconds before you started shooting. This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording.

Face Detection With face detection ( 72), have the camcorder

automatically detect people's faces and use this information to adjust the focus and set the best exposure for beautiful videos and photos.

Video Snapshot Discover a new fun way to shoot video with video

snapshot scenes (		66). Shoot short (approx. 4-second) scenes and

arrange them into a video clip set to your favorite background music.

2 For details about memory cards that can be used with this camcorder refer to

Using a Memory Card ( 41).

3AVCHD 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.

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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 ( 120). 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 slot4. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV or digital video recorder.

•You can play back AVCHD discs of your recordings created using the optional DWCOPY-100 DVD Burner ( 122) on the DVD Burner itself or on AVCHD-compatible DVD players or Blu-ray Disc players5.

4Depending 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.

5AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be created with the optional DW-100 DVD burner. Use the software on the supplied Video Tools CD-ROM to back up such scenes.

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Table of contents

Introduction

8 Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder

16 About this Manual

18 Getting to Know the Camcorder

18 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs

20 Names of Parts

23 Screen Displays

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Preparations
27	Getting Started
27	Charging the Battery ack
29	Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories
31	Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD
	Screen
34 Basic Operation of the Camcorder
34	Operating Modes
36	Joystick and Joystick Guide
36	Using the Menus
39	First Time Settings
39	Setting the Date and Time
40	Changing the Language
40	Changing the Time Zone

41 Using a Memory Card

41Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder

42Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

42	Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
43	Initializing the Built-in Memory (	only) or Memory
	Card

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Video

45Basic Recording

45Shooting Video

46Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)

47Zooming

48Quick Start Function

50 Basic Playback

50 Playing Back the Video

52Selecting what Recordings to Play Back

53Searching for Scenes

55 Selecting the Playback Starting Point

57Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen

58Deleting Scenes

61 Advanced Functions

61 Special Scene Recording Programs

63 Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture

65Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings

65Mini Video Light

66Video Snapshot

68Pre-recording Function

69Self Timer

70Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight

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	orrection
71	Manual Focus Adjustment
72	Face Detection
73	White Balance
75	Image Effects
76	Digital Effects
77	On-Screen Displays and Data Code
78	Audio Recording Level
79	Using Headphones
80	Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
81	Using an External Microphone

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83Playlist and Scene Operations

83Dividing Scenes

84Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing Back

87 Copying Scenes

Photos

90Basic Recording

90Taking Photos

91Selecting Photo Size and Quality

92Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It

93Basic Playback

93Viewing Photos

94Deleting Photos

96	Magnifying Photos during Playback
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	Additional Functions
97	Flash
98	Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure
	Bracketing
99	Taking Photos while Recording Movies (Simultaneous
	Recording)
100	Light Metering Mode
101	Slideshow
102	Rotating Photos

102Histogram Display

103apturing Photos from the Playback Scene

104Protecting Photos

105Copying Photos

108 Printing Photos

108Printing Photos (Direct Print)

109Selecting the Print Settings

112Trimming Settings

113 Print Orders

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External Connections

116Terminals on the Camcorder

117Connection Diagrams

120Playback on a TV Screen

121Saving Your Recordings

121Saving Your Recordings on a Computer

122Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs

126 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder

127 Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer)

131 Transfer Orders

Additional Information

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133 Appendix: Menu Options Lists
133	FUNC. Menu
136	Setup Menus
147	Trouble?
147	Troubleshooting
152	List of Messages
162	Do’s and Don’ts
162	Handling Precautions
167	Maintenance/Others
168	Using the amcorder Abroad
169	General Information
169	System Diagram
170	Optional Accessories
175	Product Codes
176	Specifications
180	Index

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About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF20/VIXIA HF200. 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 ( 147).

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:

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	manual,
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		100
•	: Text that applies only to the model shown in the icon.
• The following terms are used in this manual:

the term

the

to pause

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

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Advanced Functions

Special Scene Recording Programs

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 following sidebar.

(

34)

Brackets [ ] are used to refer to

menu options as they are

FUNC.

[

Programmed AE]

[

Portrait]

Press

to display the Special Scene (SCN) recording

displayed on screen.

programs

Desired recording program

FUNC.

NOTES

The names of most buttons and

• [

Night]:

- Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.

switches are indicated within a

- Picture quality may not be as good as in other

modes.

“button” frame.

- White points may appear on the screen.

- Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case,

For example FUNC. .

adjust the focus manually.

In this manual, the

arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections.

For a detailed explanation refer to Using the Menus (

36).

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In this manual,

indicates that a function is available in the operating mode

indicated and

indicates that the function is not available. For a detailed

explanation refer to

perating Modes (

34).

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Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs

The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:

XCA-570 Compact Power Adapter

(incl. power cord)

BP-809 Battery PackW

XWL-D88 Wireless Controller

(incl. CR2025 lithium button battery)

STV-250N Stereo Video CableW

Yellow • Red • White plugs

COPYXCTC-100/S Component Cable Red • Green • Blue plugs

IFC-400 CU USB CableW

XWS-30 Wrist Strap

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

•PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM* and ‘PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE’ Installation Guide

-ImageMixer 3 SE Transfer Utility – Software for saving and transferring movies.

-Music Transfer Utility – Software for transferring to the camcorder music data for video snapshot playback.

•PIXELA Application - Disc 2 CD-ROM*

-ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools – Software for managing, editing, and playing back movies.

•DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM* and Installation Guide – Software for saving, managing, and printing photos.

•Music Data CD-ROM – Contains music files that can be used as background music during playback.

The music files on this CD-ROM are for exclusive use with the supplied PIXELA applications, Music Transfer Utility and ImageMixer 3 SE Video

Tools. For more details, refer to the ‘Music Transfer Utility Software Guide’COPYand ‘ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide’ on the PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM.

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Names of Parts

Left side view	RESET button (			150)
	VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button
	(	66)/
		(print/share) button
	(	109, 129)
	DISP. (on-screen display) button
	(	77)/
	BATT. INFO button (				26)
	Speaker (		50)
	Memory card slot cover
	Memory card slot (				42)
	AV OUT terminal (				116, 118)/
		(headphones) terminal ( 79)
	Camera mode dial (				34)
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Right side view	Strap mount (			30)
	USB terminal (			116, 119)
	HDMI OUT terminal (				116, 117)
	Grip belt (		30)
	Instant AF sensor (				138)
	Stereo microphone (				78)
	Mini video light (			65)
	Flash (		97)

Front view

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Top view	Mini advanced shoe (				80)
	PHOTO button (			90)
	Zoom lever (		47)
	ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator:
	Green – ON
	Orange – Standby (			48)
	Red – Charging (			27)
	POWER button
	Remote sensor (			29)
	LCD screen (		31)
	Joystick ( 36)
	FUNC. button (		37, 133)
	/	(play/pause) button (				50)/
	START/STOP button (				45)
	(stop) button (			50)/
	Zoom out W (wide-angle) button
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LCD panel	(	47)
	LA	LIST button (		84)/
	Zoom in T (telephoto) button (					47)
		(camera/play) button (				35)
	MIC terminal (		82)
	COM ONENT OUT terminal
	(	116, 118)
	ACCESS indicator (			45, 90)
	Battery attachment unit (				27)
	START/STOP button (				45)
Back view	DC IN terminal (			27)
	Serial number

The serial number label is located in the battery attachment unit. Remove the battery pack to find it.

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Bottom view	BATTERY RELEASE switch ( 28)
	Tripod socket ( 162)

Wireless Controller WL-D88

START/STOP button (		45)
FUNC. button (	37, 133)
MENU button (	37, 136)
LAYLIST button (		84)
Navigation buttons (		/ /	/ )
(frame reverse) button (			51)
(fast reverse) button (			51)
(play) button (	50)
(pause) button (		50)
(stop) button (	50)
PHOTO button (	90)
Zoom buttons (	47)
SET button
COPY(frame advance) button ( 51)
(fast forward) button (			51)

DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 77)

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Screen Displays

Recording Movies

	Operating mode (		34)		Remaining recording time
	Recording program (		61, 63, 65)			On the memory card
						In the built-in memory
	White balance (	73)
					Image stabilizer (			138)
	Image effect (	75)
					24F progressive frame rate
	Digital effect (	76)
					(	26, 65)
	Recording mode (		46)
					Face detection (			72)
	Photo quality/size
					Wind screen off (			139)
	(simultaneous recording) (			99)
					x.v.ColorTM (		136)
	Remote sensor off (		143)
					Audio level indicator (				78)
	Microphone attenuator (			139)
					Mini advanced shoe (				80)
	Pre-recording (	68)
	Memory operation (		26)		Headphone output (				79)
	Instant AF (		138),		Level marker (			139)
	MF Manual focus (		71)		Backlight correction (				71)
	Remaining battery time (			26)
					Mini video light (			65)
	While COPYrecording/during playback:

Scene counter (hours : minutes : seconds)

In record pause mode: Total number of scenes

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Recording Photos

Zoom (	47),		Number of available photos
Exposure	(	70)
			On the memory card
Light metering mode (		100)		In the built-in memory
Drive mode ( 98)			Camcorder shake warning (		138)
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Photo quality/size (		91)	AF frame (	138)
Self timer (	69)		Focus and exposure lock (		90)
			Flash (	97)

Playing Movies (During Playback)

Data code (

77, 140)

Joystick guide (

36)

Scene number

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Viewing Photos

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Histogram (	102)		Manual focus (		71)
Current photo / Total number of			File size
photos			Manual exposure (			70)
Photo number (	144)		hoto size (	91)
Protected photo mark (		104)	Aperture value (		63)
Date and time of recording			Shutter speed (		63)

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	Memory operation
	Record,	Record pause,					Playback,	Playback pause,	Fast playback,
	Fast reverse playback,						Slow playback,	Slow reverse playback,
	Frame advance,					Frame reverse.

Remaining battery time

• 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.

	• The icon shows a rough estimate	100%	75%	50%	25%	0%
	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 onCOPYthe 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 BATT.INFO 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.enhance the effect.

Number of available photos

in red: There is no memory card in the camcorder.

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.

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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 fully charged battery pack, refer to the tables on pages 171-172.

	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	DC IN
			terminal
		camcorder.
		Press the battery pack softly into the
		battery attachment unit and slide it up
		until it clicks in place.
	5		ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator
		ChargingCOPYwill start when the
		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 start flashing in red (battery pack charging). The red ON/ OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged.

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• If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 147).

To remove the battery pack

1 Slide BATTERY RELEASE in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down.

2 Slide the battery pack down and then pull it out.

BATTERY RELEASE switch

IMPORTANT

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

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

•To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect 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. green

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.

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•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 the 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 CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller.

1 Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery holder.

2 PlaceCthe lithiumObutton batteryPYwith the + side facing up.

3 Insert the battery holder.

Tab

To use the wireless controller

Point the wireless controller at the camcorder’s remote sensor when you press the buttons.

You can rotate the L D panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller from the front of the camcorder.

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NOTES

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

•If the wireless controller does not work, check that [Wireless Remote Control] is not set to [ Off ] ( 143). 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 START/STOP button with your thumb.

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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