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PUB. DIE-0448-000A
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.
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.
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 ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERS NNEL.
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.
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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, ID0019 / ID0022 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 ID0019 (including WLANCOPYModule Model WM217, FCC ID: AZD217)
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 Park, Melville, NY 11747, USA
Tel No. 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666)
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In these safety instructions the word “apparatus” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF R52 / VIXIA HF R50 / VIXIA HF R500 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.
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REGIONS OF USE
VIXIA HF R52 and VIXIA HF R50 are in compliance (as of November 2013) with the radio signal regulations of the regions listed below. For details on other regions where they can be used, make inquiries with the contacts listed at the end of this instruction manual.
REGIONS
Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., South Korea, Taiwan, USA
Model
ID0019: VIXIA HF R50 / VIXIA HF R52
Trademark Acknowledgements
•SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
•Microsoft and Windows are trademarksCOPYor registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
•App Store, iPad, iPhone, iTunes and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
•HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
•“AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” 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.
•Google, Android, Google Play, YouTube are trademarks of Google Inc.
•Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.
•IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.
•The Twitter name and marks are trademarks of Twitter, Inc.
•Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the 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.
•The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
•Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
•This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.
•“Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video
composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). 
•This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used
for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.
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Exciting Features and New Functions
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Wi-Fi Functions
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Enjoy the freedom of Wi-Fi* by using convenient Wi-Fi functions such as the following.
• You can use a smartphone as a remote control and record movies from a distance (A120).
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Smart AUTO (A42)
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.
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Enjoying Your Recordings on Other Devices
Connect the camcorder
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Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions
Use your iOS/Android device to remotely control the camcorder (A120).
Use the Web browser on your iOS/Android device to view the recordings on the camcorder (A125).
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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
17Names of Parts
Preparations
20Getting Started
20 Charging the Battery Pack
23Memory CardsCOPYCompatible for Use with the Camcorder
24Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
29 Initializing the Memory
31Basic Operation of the Camcorder
31Using the Touch Screen
32Using the Menus
36 Operating Modes
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Basic Shooting and Playback
37 Basic Recording
37 Shooting Video
40Taking Photos
41AUTO Mode
43 Zooming
46Basic Playback
46Playing Back Video
50Viewing Photos
53Deleting Recordings
Advanced Shooting
56Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4)
56Selecting the Video Quality
58BSelecting the Memory (Built-in Memory/ Memory Card) for Recordings
58BDual Recording and Relay Recording
59ShootingCOPYModes
60Baby Mode
61Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look Filters
62Special Scene Modes
64Programmed AE Mode: Adjusting Settings to Match Your Needs
65 Decoration: Adding a Personal Touch
71Video Snapshot
72Face Detection and Tracking
74Faders
75Adjusting the Exposure
76Adjusting the Focus
78White Balance
79Frame Rate
80Tele Macro
81Audio Scenes
82Using Headphones
83Using an External Microphone
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Advanced Playback and Editing
85Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie
87 Playback with Background Music
89Selecting the Playback Starting Point
91Dividing Scenes
92Trimming Scenes
93Changing the Thumbnail Image of a Scene
94Photo Slideshow
95BCopying Recordings to a Memory Card
External Connections
98Terminals on the Camcorder
99Connection Diagrams
101 Playback on a TV Screen
103 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings
110BMemoryCOPYSave: Saving an Entire Memory onto an External Hard Drive
BWi-Fi Functions
117 The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions
120 Using an iOS or Android Device as a Remote Control
125Remote Browse: Viewing Recordings Using a Web Browser on an iOS or Android Device
126Saving Recordings and Uploading Movies to the Web Using an iOS Device
128 Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY
132Wireless Playback on a Computer
133Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point
138Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings
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Additional Information
141Appendix: Menu Options Lists
1410(Home) Menu
142[3Recording Setup] Menu
142 [2Main Functions] and [Edit] Panels
146 [1Other Settings] Menus
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179Maintenance/Others
180Using the Camcorder Abroad
181General Information
181 Optional Accessories
192DownloadingCOPYMusic Files and Image Files (Image Mix Frames)184 Specifications
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About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R52 / VIXIA HF R50 / VIXIA HF R500. 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 (A159).
Conventions Used in this Manual
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IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.
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NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
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POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described.
•A: Reference page number within this manual.
• B: Text that applies only to the model(s) 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 =.
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indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and 
indicates that the function is not available. The operating modes are divided into the following three groups. For a detailed explanation, refer to
Operating Modes (A36).
Brackets [ ] are used to refer to control buttons and menu options you will touch on the screen and to other onscreen messages and displays.
Movie format
Shooting mode |
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Faders
The camcorder offers two professional looking transition effects to fade-in or fade-out scenes.
Operating modes:
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[2] >[RFaders] >Desired fader* > Desired fade screen color* >[X]
*You can preview the transition effect on the screen.
•The icon of the selected fader appears.
•Repeat, selecting [jOff], to turn off faders.
•You can also change the fader settings while recording (for example, to apply only a fade out).
To fade in/out
Press Yin record pause mode to start recording with a fade in. Press Ywhile recording to fade out and stop recording.
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• When you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the sound will fade
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Supplied Accessories
The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:
XCA-110 Compact Power Adapter*
BP-718 Battery PackW
XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable
HTC-100/S High Speed HDMI CableW
XGetting Started Leaflet
TransferCOPYUtility LE Startup GuideW
(see below)
* CA-110E, including power cord, in Asia.
Transfer Utility LE Startup Guide: This guide explains how to download PIXELA’s Transfer Utility LE software, which allows you to save your AVCHD movies and transfer music files to the camcorder or to a memory card. For details on using the software, refer to the ‘Transfer Utility LE Software Guide’ included with the downloaded software.
NOTES
• The camcorder may make a rattling sound if it is shaken (A162).
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Names of Parts
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Front view
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Ak POWER/CHG (charge) indicator: Green - On
Red - Charging (A20)
lA Battery attachment unit (A20)
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sS BATTERY RELEASE switch (A21)
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•About the LCD screen:COPYThe 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 (A175), Cleaning (A179).
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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.
1 Plug the compact power adapter into a power outlet.
For Asia only: Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter before plugging the power cord into the power outlet.
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4Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off.
•If the camcorder was on, the green POWER/CHG indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder. After a moment, the POWER/CHG indicator will turn on in red (battery pack charging). The red POWER/ CHG indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged.
POWER/CHG (charge) indicator
•Fully charging the supplied battery pack will take approximately 5 hours and 35 minutes.
•If the indicator flashes, refer to Troubleshooting (A162).
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•Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After turning off the camcorder, important data is updated in the memory. Be sure to wait until the green POWER/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.
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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.
•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 POWER/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.
•Battery packs for this camcorder can display the 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.
•For details about how to take care of the battery pack, refer to Battery Pack (A177). For charging times and approximate usage times, refer to the Reference Tables (A189).
•You can verify the battery charge status of the battery pack with the 1 >q>[Battery Info] setting.
•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 a Memory Card
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
You can use the following types of commercially available Secure Digital (SD) cards with this camcorder. We recommend using memory cards rated CLASS 4, 6 or 10*.
As of November 2013, the movie recording function has been tested using SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and SanDisk. For the latest information on memory cards that can be used, visit your local Canon Web site.
Memory card type: .SD memory card, /SDHC memory card, 0SDXC memory card
SD Speed Class**: CLASS 4 or better
* To record movies with a video quality of 60P or 35 Mbps, we recommend using memory cards rated CLASS 6 or 10.
**When using an SD memory card rated CLASS 2 or without a Speed Class rating,
•After repeatedly recording,COPYdeleting and editing scenes (fragmented memory), it will take longer to write data on the memory and recording may stop. Save your recordings and initialize the memory.
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•About the Speed Class: Speed Class is a standard that indicates the minimum guaranteed data transfer speed of memory cards. When you buy a new memory card, look for the Speed Class logo on the package.
SDXC Memory Cards
You can use SDXC memory cards with this camcorder. When using memory cards with other devices, such as digital recorders, computers and card readers, make sure that the external device is compatible with SDXC cards. For more information on compatibility, contact the computer, operating system or memory card manufacturer.
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•If you use an SDXC memory card with a computer OS that is not SDXCcompatible, you may be prompted to format the memory card. In such case, cancel the operation to prevent data loss.
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
To use a memory card for recording, turn off the camcorder and insert the memory card before performing the initial setup. After completing the initial setup, initialize the memory card (A29).
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The memory card slot is at a slight angle toward the lens so be careful not to damage the memory card when inserting it.
5Close the memory card slot cover.
Memory card 
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Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted.
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To remove the memory card
Push the memory card once to release it. When the memory card springs out, pull it all the way out.
IMPORTANT
•Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Be sure to insert the memory card as described in step 4.
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First Time Settings
Basic Setup
You can turn the camcorder on and off by opening and closing the LCD panel. The first time you turn on the camcorder, you will be guided by the camcorder’s easy-to-follow setup screens to configure the camcorder’s initial settings. For details on how to use the touch screen, refer to Using the Touch Screen (A31).
1Open the LCD panel.
•If this is the first time you turn on the camcorder, the language selection screen of the initial setup screen will appear.
•You can also press [to turn on the camcorder.
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• You may need to scroll down to find your
3Touch [Y.M.D], [M.D,Y]COPYor [D.M.Y] to select
the date format you prefer and then touch [æ].
After you select the date format, the [Date/Time] screen will appear with the first field selected.
4Touch a field you want to change (year, month, day, hours or minutes).
5 Touch [Í] or [Î] to change the field as necessary.
6Set the correct date and time by changing all the fields in the same way.
•Touch [24H] to use 24-hour clock or leave it unselected to use 12-hour clock (AM/PM).
7Touch [OK] and then touch [æ].
•After you select the date and time, the [Movie Format] screen will appear.
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8Touch [·] or [¸] to select the movie format and then touch [æ].
•BAfter you select the movie format, the [vRec Media for Movies] screen will appear, where you can select the memory to which you want to record movies.
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9Touch [&] (built-in memory) or [8] (memory card) and then touch [æ].
•When selecting the memory, you can check the available recording time based on the video quality setting.
•After you select the memory to which you want to record movies, the [{Rec Media for Photos] screen will appear.
10 Touch [&] (built-in memory) or [8] (memory card) and then touch [æ].
When selecting the memory, you can check the number of photos that can be recorded, based on a photo size of 1920x1080.
11 Touch [OK].
•The basic setup COPYis complete. The settings you selected will appear briefly and then the camcorder will be ready to record.
•After completing the basic setup, you can close the LCD panel or press [to turn off the camcorder.
•Some buttons, such as [ZOOM] or [PHOTO], will appear in English regardless of the language selected.
•You can change the language later on with the 1>q>[Language H] setting. You can adjust the date and time later on with the 1>q>[Date/Time] setting. You can change the movie format later on with the 3>[Movie Format] setting. BYou can select the memory for movies and photos later on with the 3> [Recording Media] >[Rec Media for Movies] and [Rec Media for Photos] settings.
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•When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery (A178). The next time you turn on the camcorder, you will have to configure the initial settings again.
•You can change the 1>q>[Power On Using LCD Panel] set-
ting so that you can turn the camcorder on and off only by pressing
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Changing the Time Zone
Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is New York. In addition, the camcorder is able to retain the date and time of another location. This is convenient when you travel so that you can set the camcorder to match the time of your home location or that of your destination.
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3Touch [Í] or [Î] to set the desired time zone. If necessary, touch [$] to adjust for daylight saving time.
4 Touch [X] to close the menu.
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Initializing the Memory
Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. You can also initialize a memory card or the built-in memory (Bonly) to permanently delete all the recordings it contains.
BAt the time of purchase, the built-in memory comes pre-ini- tialized and contains music files for use as background music and images for use with the image mix function (image mix frames).
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1Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until the initialization is completed.
2Initialize the memory.
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>[&Built-in Mem.] or [8Mem. Card] >[Initialize] > [Complete Initialization]1 >[Yes]2 >[OK] >[X]
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1 Touch this option if you want to physically erase all the data rather than just clear the file allocation table of the memory.
2If you selected the [Complete Initialization] option, you can touch [Cancel] to cancel the initialization while it is in progress. All recordings will be erased and the memory can be used without any problem.
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IMPORTANT
•Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings. Lost original recordings cannot be recovered. Make sure you save important recordings in advance using an external device (A103).
•Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files and images you may have transferred to the card. (BThe music files and image mix frames that come pre-installed in the built-in memory will be restored after it is initialized.)
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