Canon VIXIA HF R30, VIXIA HF R32, VIXIA HF R300 Instruction Manual

PUB. DIE-0412-000A

HD Camcorder

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.

COPYRIGHT WARNING:

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

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.

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.

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.

RISK F ELECTRIC SH CK

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DO N T EN

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELE TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVI EABLE 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.

The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

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FCC/IC NOTICE

HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R32 / VIXIA HF R30 / VIXIA HF R300 systems

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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.

Model ID0002 (including WLANCOPYModule Model WM217)

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low-power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low-power wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. This model has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.

Canon U.S.A., Inc.

One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.

Tel No. [phone]

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

In these safety instructions the word “apparatus” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF R32 / VIXIA HF R30 / VIXIA HF R300 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.

8Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

9Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

10Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

11Refer 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 fallenCOPYinto the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. signal

regulations of the regions listed below. For details on other regions where they can be used, make inquiries with the contacts listed on the back side of this instruction manual.

REGIONS

Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., USA, South Korea

Model

ID0002: VIXIA HF R30 / VIXIA HF R32

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Trademark Acknowledgements

• 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.
•	YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.
•	Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.
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	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 manual 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 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.

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Exciting Features and New Functions

	&/%	Story Creator (A67)
	Wi-Fi Functions
	(A149)

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.

Transform your movies into compelling video stories just by recording video following simple pre-scripted suggestions, optimized for various scenarios.

	• You can save your recordings		Cinema-Look Filters
	wirelessly to a computer in your		(A70)
	home network using the sup-
	plied software Network Utility		Use professional cinema-look
	(A156). You can also send
			filters to create unique movies
	your recordings wirelessly to an
			with distinctive looks.
	FTP server (A156), for exam-
	ple to send your videos fromCOPY
	your vacation spot to a network-
	attached storage drive back		AVCHD and MP4
	home.
	• You can upload your recordings		Recording (A31)
	wirelessly, directly from your
	camcorder to YouTube and		Record movies in AVCHD and play
	Facebook (A160).
	• You can play back the record-		them back on an HDTV in all their
	ings in your camcorder from		splendor. Alternatively, record
	DLNA-compatible TV sets and		movies in MP4 for uploading to the
	other DLNA media players con-		Web and transferring to mobile
	nected to your home network		devices.
	(A164).

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Smart AUTO (A46)

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	Face Detection
(A72)	(A99)

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

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

			results.
&/%			Image Stabilization
Memory Save (A136)
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Easily save the whole content of			Dynamic IS (A97)
the built-in memory or a memory			compensates for camcorder
card onto an external hard drive			shake when you shoot video
connected directly to the			while walking. Powered IS
camcorder. With no need for a			(A98) will produce stable shots
computer, this is a very			when you zoom in on distant
convenient way to save backup			subjects (full telephoto).
copies of your recordings.			Intelligent IS (A48) selects the

type of image stabilization for the recording situation.

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Enjoying Your Recordings on Other Devices

Eye-Fi

Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (A127)

AVCHD

High Definition

Use an Eye-Fi card (A146) to wirelessly upload recordings to your computer or a video sharing Web site.

Upload your AVCHD movies* (A142) or MP4 movies

(A148) to the Web.

MP4

Upload MP4 movies to

your computer (A133). COPY

Save your recordings. You can also create discs from your recordings.*

Use the supplied PIXELA’s software (A131).

MPEG-2

Standard Definition

Upload AVCHD movies to your computer (A131). &/%You can also choose to convert your AVCHD movies to standard definition files (A142) before uploading.

* &/%only.

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

Play video wirelessly directly from the memory on AVCHDand DLNA-compatible HDTVs and other devices connected to the network (A164).

LAN cable

COPYJoin a Wi-Fi network by first

connecting to an access point (A151).

Transfer your recordings wirelessly from the camcorder to a computer or FTP server (A156).

Wirelessly connect to a Wi-Fi-enabled iOS				Upload your recordings wirelessly
device like an iPhone to upload your				to YouTube and Facebook
recordings (A161). Because you do not				(A160) to share your videos
need to be near your home network, you can				with friends and family.
even upload videos while traveling!

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Table of contents

Introduction

6 Exciting Features and New Functions

14 About this Manual

16Getting to Know the Camcorder

16Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs

18Names of Parts

Preparations

20Getting Started

20 Charging the Battery Pack

23Using the GripCOPYBelt

24Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen

34 First Time Settings

34Setting the Date and Time

35Changing the Language

36Changing the Time Zone

37Using a Memory Card

37 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder

39Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

40&/%Selecting the Memory (Built-in Memory/ Memory Card) for the Recordings

41&/%Relay Recording

42Initializing the Memory

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AUTO Mode

44	Basic Recording
44	Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode
46	About the Smart AUTO function

48Intelligent IS

49Zooming

51Quick Start

Video

53Basic Playback

53Playing Back Video

573D Flip View

58The [Index Selection] Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back

60 Deleting Scenes and Stories

64 Selecting the Playback Starting Point

72Video SnapshotCOPY

73Decoration: Adding a Personal Touch

79Playing Back Stories from the Gallery

81Rating Scenes

82Playback with Background Music

85Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories

86Selecting a Story’s Thumbnail Image

87Changing a Story’s Title66 Onscreen Displays and Data Code

89 Advanced Functions

89 Recording in Manual Mode

91 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)

94Selecting the Frame Rate

95Special Scene Recording Programs and Programmed AE

97Advanced Image Stabilization

98	Powered IS

98Pre-Recording

99Face Detection

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101Touch & Track

102Faders

103Manual Exposure Adjustment

104Manual Focus Adjustment

106Tele Macro

107White Balance

108Self Timer

109Audio Recording Level

111Using Headphones

112Using an External Microphone

113Audio Mix

114Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie

116Dividing Scenes

Photos

118Viewing Photos

120	Deleting Photos
122	Slideshow	COPY
External Connections
123	Terminals on the amcorder
124	Connection Diagrams

127Playback on a TV Screen

128Saving and Sharing Your Recordings

128 &/%Copying Movies and Photos to a Memory Card

131 Saving Recordings on a Computer

136&/%Memory Save: Saving an Entire Memory onto an External Hard Drive

140 Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder 142 &/%Uploading AVCHD Movies to the Web 148 Uploading MP4 Movies and Photos to the Web

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&/%Wi-Fi Functions

149 Introduction to Wi-Fi

151 Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network

156Transferring Files to a Computer or FTP Server

160Uploading Recordings to YouTube and Facebook

161Uploading Videos Using an iOS Device

164Wireless Playback on a DLNA-Compatible Device

Additional Information

168Appendix: Menu Options Lists

168 [Main Functions] Panel

172 [Other Settings] Menus

182 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays

187	Trouble?
187	Troubleshooting
194	List of Messages
205	COPY
	Do’s and Don’ts
205	Handling Precautions
209	Maintenance/ thers
210	Using the amcorder Abroad
211	General Information
211	Accessories
212	Optional Accessories
216	Specifications
220	Index

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About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R32 / VIXIA HF R30 / VIXIA HF R300. 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 (A187).

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.

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

•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

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

14 Introduction

indicates that a function is available in the 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 (A31).

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

Self Timer

Operating modes:

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* For movies only.

1 Press .

2 Activate the self timer.

[ Other Settings] >r>[Self Timer] >

[iOn <] >[X]

•< will appear on the screen.

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

Movies: In record pause mode, press		.
The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. The
countdown appears on the screen.
The names of physical buttons	The >arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections.
and switches on the	For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus,
camcorder are indicated COPYwithin refer to Using the Menus (A27). For a concise
a “button” frame.	summary of all available menu options and settings,
For example Y.	refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (A168).

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Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs

The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:

XCA-110 Compact Power Adapter*

BP-709 Battery PackW

XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable

HTC-100/S HDMI CableW

XQuick Guide

XWi-Fi Basic Setup Guide**

* CA-110E including power cord,COPYin Asia. Stylus enW ** &/%only.

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

• PIXELA CD-ROM

- &/%You can use VideoBrowser for managing, editing, and playing back AVCHD movies, and Network Utility when transferring recordings wirelessly to a computer.

- '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 VIXIA 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. 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).

available in all countries/regions.COPY	-

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	Names of Parts
	Left side view		1 U(camera/play) button (A33)
			2 HOME button (A27)
	123		4 53 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button
			(A72)
			4 ACCESS indicator (A44)
			5 Memory card slot cover
			6 MIC terminal (A112)
			7 AV OUT terminal (A123, 125)/
			×(headphones) terminal (A111)
	6 78	9	8 HDMI OUT terminal (A123, 124)
			9 USB terminal (A123, 125, 136, 140)
	qA		qA Memory card slot (A39)
			aA START/STOP button (A44)
	Right side view		sA DC IN terminal (A20)
			dA Grip belt (A23)
	aA		fA Wi-Fi antenna (&/%only)

sA dA

Af

Ag

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gA Lens cover switch (A24)

hA Stereo microphone (A109, 113)

Front view

hA

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	Top view	jA Speaker (A55)
		kA Zoom lever (A49)
		jA Ak
		lA LCD touch screen (A24, 26)
		qS POWER button
		aS ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator:
		Green – On
		Orange – Standby (A51)
		Red – Charging (A20)
		sS Battery attachment unit (A20)
		dS Serial number
	LCD panel
		Al

		Sf Tripod socket (A206)
Back view	COPY
		Sg BATTERY RELEASE switch (A21)
Sq Sa
Ss
Bottom view
	dSf	Sg

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Preparations

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 (A213).

1 Plug the power cord into a
power outlet.	COPY
For Asia only: Connect the power
cord to the compact power
adapter before plugging the
power cord into the power outlet.
2 Connect the compact power
adapter to the camcorder’s DC
IN terminal.
3 Attach the battery pack to the		DC IN terminal
camcorder.
Press the battery pack softly into
the battery attachment unit and		For Asia only:
slide it up until it clicks in place.

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	4 Charging will start when the	ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator
	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 (A190).

To remove the battery pack
1	Slide din the
	direction of the arrow and hold it
	pressed down.	COPY
2	Slide the battery pack and

then pull it out.

BATTERY RELEASE switch

IMPORTANT

•Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After pressing Pto 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.

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•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.

NOTES

•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.

•If the ambient temperature or the battery pack's temperature is low, charging may take longer than usual.

•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 continueCOPYto discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge.

•Optional battery packs for this camcorder can display the remaining battery time. The first time you use an optional 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.

•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.

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Using the Grip Belt

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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Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen

Before you start recording, open the lens cover.

Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover.

Rotating the LCD Panel

•You can rotate the panelCOPY90 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.

Subject can monitor the LCD screen

90°

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NOTES

•About the LCD screen: The screen is produced using extremely high-pre- cision 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 (A205), Cleaning (A209).

•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].

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Basic Operation of the Camcorder

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.

Touch

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	COPY
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

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 (A168).

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
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available control buttons depend
on whether the camcorder is in
recording or playback mode.
	In playback mode
In recording mode	for &/%

•[ 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.

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* In

*

Operating modes:

[Main Functions] Panel

•[ Camera Mode] - From the [ Camera Mode] menu, you will be 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 (A31).

•[ 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 (A67) when choosing to record in AVCHD. Available only in

recording mode. For details on how to set the recording standard, refer to Recording (A31).

•[ Wi-Fi] - &/%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 (A149).

•[GIndex Selection] - Use this to switch between the various index screens in playback mode (A58).

mode, access to functionsCOPYis 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 Fin the upper-left portion of the recording screen. Next, touch the function you want to set or adjust.

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		In	mode
Touch to scroll up						Drag your finger up
						and down along the
or down
						scroll bar to display
						the rest of the panel

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:

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

for &/%

Touch the control button of the desired operation

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[Other Settings] Menus

Operating modes:

*

* In mode, access to functions is limited.

1 Press to open the HOME menu.

2Touch [ Other Settings] to open the [ Other Settings] menus.

3Touch 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.
	X	COPY
	• 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

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

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