Canon VIXIA HF M40, VIXIA HF M400, VIXIA HF M41 Instruction Manual
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HD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
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Introduction
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Important Usage Instructions
WARNING!
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 HF M40 A / VIXIA HF M41 A / VIXIA HF M400 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 antenn a.
• Increase the separation between the equi pment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.
If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the
equipment.
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
Tel No. (516)328-5600
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing.
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.
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The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable
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to disconnect the plug in case of an accident.
CAUTION:
• Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached. Use only the same type of
batteries.
• Do not expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the inside of a car under
direct sunlight, fire, etc.
mportant 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 sym bol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is inte nded 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
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In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder
VIXIA HF M40 A / VIXIA HF M41 A / VIXIA HF M400 A and all its accessories.
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
9 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
10 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
12 Refer all servicing to 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.
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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21 Placing or Moving — Do not place on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
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bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the product.
A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.
22 Power Sources — The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter should be
operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power
company. Regarding other power sources such as battery power, refer to instructions in this
manual.
23 Polarization — The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2-prong
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
24 Power Cord Protection — Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to plugs
and the point from which the cords exit the product.
25 Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an
outside antenna is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna is
grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges
and built-up static charges. Section
810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI / 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.
26 Lightning — For added protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time, disconnect it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and powerline surges.
27 Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.
28 Objects and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock. Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product.
29 Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL
Fig. 1
ELECTRICAL CODE
GROUND
CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC - NATIONA L
ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA LEAD
IN WIRE
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)
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30 Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power
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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.
31 Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician
has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock or other hazards.
32 Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating order.
33 Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
When replacement of the power supply is required, please return it to the responsible
nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA-570.
CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.
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.
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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.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• “x.v.Color” and the “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Mul timedia 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 Corpora tion
and Sony Corporation.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
• This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.
• ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH
THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY
PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH
LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206.
• This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG-4
compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 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.
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Exciting Features and New Functions
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Your camcorder’s Full HD CMOS
sensor captures video at a
resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels
Videos are then recorded in the
memory, using AVCHD
specifications
With your new HD camcorder,
capturing the special moments in
your life with amazing image
quality and in lifelike vibrant colors
is easy and fun!
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Story Creator (0 65)
Transform your movies into
compelling video stories just by
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recording video following simple
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pre-scripted suggestions,
optimized for various scenarios.
Decoration (0 69) Cinema-Look Filters
(0 67)
Add flare to your movies by adding
text, stamps or freehand drawings
directly in the camcorder.
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“Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video
composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).
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Video is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to MXP or
FXP mode. In other recording modes, the picture is recorded at 1,440 x 1,080
pixels.
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AVCHD is a 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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Use professional cinema-look
filters to create unique movies
with distinctive looks.
Smart AUTO (0 48)
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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
(0 68)
Shoot or capture short scenes
and arrange them into a video
clip set to your favorite
background music.
Face Detection
(0 93)
The camcorder automatically
detects people’s faces and
adjusts the focus and other
settings accordingly for beautiful
results.
Relay Recording
(0 43)
The memory almost full? Use the
double memory card slot to keep
on recording video without
interruption.
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Image Stabilization
Dynamic IS (0 90)
compensates for camcorder
shake when you shoot video
while walking. Powered IS
(0 91) will produce stable shots
when you zoom in on distant
subjects (full telephoto).
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Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices
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Connect the camcorder
to an HDTV (0 130)
Play video
directly from
your recorded
memory card
Eye-Fi
AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and
digital recorders with a card slot
compatible with the type of
memory card used*.
Use an Eye-Fi card (0 144)
to wirelessly upload
recordings to your computer
or a video sharing Web site.
Use the supplied PIXELA’s
AVCHD
High Definition
movies, in the camcorder itself, to
standard definition files (0 139).
* Refer to the instruction manual of the device. Depending on the device used, cor-
rect playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. In
such case, play back the recordings on the memory card using the camcorder.
Standard Definition
Convert your HD
software (0 134, 139).
MPEG-2
Save or upload to
the Web.
Create
discs
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Table of contents
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Introduction
8 Exciting Features and New Functions
16 About this Manual
18 Getting to Know the Camcorder
18 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs
20 Names of Parts
Preparations
24 Getting Started
24 Charging the Battery Pack
26 Preparing the Accessories
29 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen
31 Using the Viewfinder
32 Basic Operation of the Camcorder
32 Using the Touch Screen
33 Operating Modes
34 Using the Menus
36 First Time Settings
36 Setting the Date and Time
37 Changing the Language
37 Changing the Time Zone
39 Using a Memory Card
39 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
41 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
42 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
43 Relay Recording
44 Initializing the Memory
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AUTO Mode
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46 Basic Recording
46 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode
48 About the Smart AUTO function
51 Zooming
53 Quick Start Function
Video
55 Basic Playback
55 Playing Back Video
59 3D Flip View
59 The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play
61 Deleting Scenes and Stories
65 Video Stories and Cinema Style
65 Using Story Creator to Create Compelling Stories
67 CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters
68 Video Snapshot
69 Decoration: Adding a Personal Touch
74 Playing Back Stories from the Gallery
76 Rating Scenes
77 Playback with Background Music
81 Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories
82 Selecting a Story’s Thumbnail Image
82 Changing a Story’s Title
84 Advanced Functions
84 Recording in y (Manual) Mode
85 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)
87 Selecting the Frame Rate
87 Special Scene Recording Programs
90 Advanced Image Stabilization
92 Pre-Recording
93 Face Detection
94 Touch & Track
95 Faders
96 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture
98 Manual Exposure Adjustment
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99 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit
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99 Manual Focus Adjustment
101 Tele Macro
102 White Balance
103 Image Effects
104 Self Timer
105 Audio Recording Level
106 Built-In Microphone Directionality
107 Audio Equalizer
108 Audio Mix
109 Using Headphones
110 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
111 Using an External Microphone
113 Using an External Video Light
114 Using a Zoom Remote Controller
115 Selecting the Playback Starting Point
116 Onscreen Displays and Data Code
117 Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a
119 Dividing Scenes
Movie
Photos
121 Viewing Photos
123 Deleting Photos
124 Slideshow
External Connections
126 Terminals on the Camcorder
127 Connection Diagrams
130 Playback on a TV Screen
131 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings
131 Copying Recordings to a Memory Card
134 Saving Recordings on a Computer
138 Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder
139 Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites
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Additional Information
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146 Appendix: Menu Options Lists
146 FUNC. Panel
149 Setup Menus
161 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays
165 Trouble?
165 Troubleshooting
172 List of Messages
179 Do’s and Don’ts
179 Handling Precautions
184 Maintenance/Others
185 Using the Camcorder Abroad
186 General Information
186 Accessories
187 Optional Accessories
193 Product Codes
194 Specifications
198 Index
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About this Manual
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Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M41 / VIXIA HF M40 /
VIXIA HF M400. 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 (0 165).
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.
• 0: Reference page number within this manual.
rReferences to sections of the ‘Photo Application’ Instruction
•
• : Text that applies only to the models shown in the icon.
• The following terms are used in this manual:
• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with
Manual, included as a PDF file in the supplied Camcorder
Supplemental Disc.
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
g button to start recording until you press again to pause
the recording.
a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu
icons refer to the .
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Self Timer
• n will appear on the screen.
•Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off the self timer.
Movies: In record pause mode, press g.
The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The
countdown appears on the screen.
Photos: In record pause mode, touch [PHOTO].
The camcorder will rec ord the photo after a 10-second c ountdown*. The
countdown appears on the screen.
Operating modes:
[FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self Timer] 8
[A On n] 8 [a]
indicates that a function is available in the
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operating mode indicated and indicates
that the function is not available. For a detailed
explanation refer to Operating Modes (0 33).
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 h.
The 8 arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections.
For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus,
refer to Using the Menus (0 34). For a concise
summary of all available menu options and settings,
refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 146).
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Getting to Know the Camcord er
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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-808 Battery PackW
XWL-D89 Wireless Controller
(incl. CR2025 lithium button battery)
Stylus PenW
XHTC-100/S HDMI Cable
STV-250N Stereo Video CableW
XQuick Guide
IFC-300PCU/S USB CableW
XInstallation Guide for PIXELA’s
Software
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The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder:
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• PIXELA’s Transfer Utility CD-ROM*
-Use Transfer Utility for saving and transferring movies and music files
you can use as background music.
• PIXELA’s VideoBrowser CD-ROM*
- In addition to all the functionality of Transfer Utility, you can use
VideoBrowser for managing, editing, and playing back movies.
• Y Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.35*/Music Data/
Image Mix Data CD-ROM (referred in the manual as “Camcorder Supplemental Disc”). Contains the following components.
- Instruction Manual - The full-version instruction manual of the
camcorder (this PDF file).
- Photo Application - Software for saving, managing, and printing
photos.
- 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).
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Names of Parts
1
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Left side view
5678
Right side view
9 Aq
AdAfAgAh
Front view
Aa As
1 2 (camera/play) button (0 33)
2 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button
(0 68)
3 (Story Creator button) (0 65)
4 DISP. (onscreen display) button (0 30,
116)/
BATT. INFO button (0 164)
5 USB terminal (0 126, 129, 138)
6 AV O UT terminal ( 0 126, 128)/
X (headphones) terminal (0 109)
7 COMPONENT OUT terminal
(0 126, 128)
8 HDMI OUT terminal (0 126, 127)
9 ACCESS indicator (0 46)
Aq Mode switch (0 33)
Aa Grip belt (0 27)
As Speaker (0 57)
Ad Strap mount (0 27)
Af Double memory card slot cover
Ag Memory card slot X (0 41)
Ah Memory card slot Y (0 41)
Aj MIC terminal (0 112, 112)
Ak Stereo microphone (0 105, 106)
Al Instant AF sensor (0 151)
Aj
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LCD panel
Sq Mini advanced shoe (0 110)
Sa Zoom lever (0 51)
Ss POWER button
Sd ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator:
Sq
SsSd
f
g
Sa
Green – ON
Orange – Standby (0 53)
Red – Charging (0 24)
Sf Remote sensor (0 26)
Sg LCD touch screen (0 29, 32)
Sh POWERED IS button (0 91)/
WEB button (0 139)
Sh
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SlDq
Sj Battery attachment unit (0 24)
k
Ds
Da
Dd
Sk START/STOP button (0 46)
Sl DC IN terminal (0 24)
Dq RESET button (0 169)
Da Dioptric adjustment lever* (0 31)
Ds Viewfinde r* (0 31)
Dd VIEWFINDER button* (0 31)
Df BATTERY RELEASE switch (0 25)
Dg Tripod socket (0 180)
Dh Serial number
*
only.
Bottom view
DfDgDh
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Wireless Controller WL-D89
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1 START/STOP button (0 46)
2 b (index selection) button (0 59)
Press and hold for more than 2
seconds to switch between shooting
and playback mode.
3 MENU button (0 35, 149)
4 DISP. (onscreen display) button
(0 116)
5 SET button
6 B (stop) button (0 55)
7 PHOTO button (0 46)
8 Zoom buttons (0 51)
9 Navigation buttons ( Z/O/y/A )
Aq A/C (play/pause) button (0 55)
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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. 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.
For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a
fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging, Recording and Playback
Times (0 188).
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 start flashing 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 quickly,
To remove the battery pack
1 Slide U in the
direction of the arrow and hold it
pressed down.
2 Slide the battery pack and
then pull it out.
refer to
Troubleshooting
(0 168).
ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator
4
BATTERY RELEASE switch
IMPORTANT
• Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After pressing x 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.
• 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.
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• We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between
10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). If either the ambient temperature or
the battery pack’s temperature is outside the range of approx. 0 °C to
40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), 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.
• 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 Accessories
Wireless Controller
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 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.
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Tab
You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller
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from the front of the camcorder.
NOTES
• The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor
is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight.
Grip Belt and Straps
Fasten the grip belt.
Adjust the grip belt so that you can
reach the zoom lever with your index
finger, and the g button
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.
with your thumb.
You can attach the supplied stylus
pen to the grip belt.
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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 Position and Brightness of 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 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°
180°
90°
NOTES
• About the LCD and viewfinder* screens: The screens are produced using
extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than
99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the
pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green
dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute
a malfunction.
* only.
Subject can monitor the LCD screen
You can use the viewfinder
(
at the same time)
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LCD Backlight
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When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD
screen. Turn on the LCD backlight to make it brighter.
With the camcorder on, hold
h pressed down for more
than 2 seconds.
Repeat this action to switch the LCD
backlight between off (normal) and
on (bright).
NOTES
• The LCD backlight does not affect the brightness of the recordings.
• Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack.
• You can further adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the
6 8 [LCD Brightness] setting, or dim it with the 6 8 [LCD
Screen Dimmer] setting to use in places where the light from the LCD
screen can be a nuisance.
• For details about how to take care of the touch screen, refer to
Precautions
(0 179),
Cleaning
(0 184).
Handling
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