Canon VIXIA HF R60, VIXIA HF R600, VIXIA HF R62 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.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on
the apparatus.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
COPYRIGHT WARNING:
Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
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.
FCC/IC NOTICE
HD Camcorder, ID0046 / ID0048 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:
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• 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 ID0046 (including WLAN Module 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 trans-
mitter.
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 ef
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 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)
fects. Ma
ny studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
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mportant Warning
The lightning flash with arrowh ead symbol,
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.
within an equilateral triangle, is i ntended to
alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous volta ge” 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 o f important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In these safety instructions the word “apparatus” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF R62 /
VIXIA HF R60 / VIXIA HF R600 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.
7Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for r
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.
CA-110 identification plate is located on the bottom.
eplacement of the ob
solete outlet.
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REGIONS OF USE
The VIXIA HF R62 and VIXIA HF R60 are in compliance (as of January 2015) 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 (A 306).
REGIONS
Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., South Korea, Taiwan, USA
Model
ID0046: VIXIA HF R62 / VIXIA HF R60
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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, 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.
• Google, Android, Google Play, YouTube are trademarks of Google Inc.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• 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 Pro-
tected Setup.
• The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
•The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other
countries.
•FlashAir is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
•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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About this Manual and Camcorder
Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R62 / VIXIA HF R60 /
VIXIA HF R600. 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 Tro ub leshooting (A 244).
Conventions Used in this Manual
Important precautions related to the camcorder’s opera-
tion.
Additional notes and topics that complement the basic
operating procedures.
Restrictions, requirements or preconditions regarding the
function described.
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D Text that applies only to the model(s) shown in the icon.
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• The following terms are used in this manual:
D When not specified as “memory card” or “built-in mem-
ory”, the term “memory” by itself refers to both.
“Scene” refers to one movie unit recorded with a single recording
operation.
Reference page number within this manual.
This arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For a
detailed explanation on how to use the menus, refer to
Using the Menus (A 45).
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•Brackets [ ] are used to refer to onscreen controls you need to touch
(menus, buttons, etc.) and to messages as they are displayed on the
screen.
•The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with
a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu
icons refer to the F .
• Illustrations of the camcorder’s screen or a computer’s screen
included in this manual may show only relevant parts of the screen.
• Navigation buttons: The navigation bar at the bottom of the page
offers up to four buttons to let you get quickly to the information you
want to find.
Jump to the general table of contents.
Go to a list of select functions grouped by their uses in real-
ations. This alternative index can be very useful for
life situ
beginners who encounter a particular challenge but are not
sure of what function to use.
Jump to the alphabetical index.
The button with a number in it will take you to the beginning
of the current chapter, where you will find an overview of the
information and related functions covered in that chapter.
Note that the icon itself will change depending on the chapter
you are currently reading.
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•Observe the following precautions while the camcorder’s
ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result
in permanent data loss or damage to the memory.
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.
-Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the cam-
corder.
- Do not change the camcorder’s shooting mode.
-Do not press the ^ button.
- When a USB cable is connected to the camcorder, do not
disconnect the USB cable.
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Table of Contents
Important Usage Instructions................................................2
About this Manual and Camcorder .......................................7
The Camcorder’s Functions in Real-Life Situations ............15
Unique functions for special cases......................................15
Getting the look you want...................................................16
Challenging subjects and shooting conditions.....................17
Playback, editing and others...............................................18
D Wireless functions ..............................................19
Getting to Know the Camcorder..........................................21
Supplied Accessories .........................................................21
Names of Parts...................................................................22
Preparations ................................................................ 27
Charging the Battery Pack...................................................28
Using a Memory Card..........................................................33
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder .....33
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card .............................34
First Time Settings...............................................................37
Basic Setup........................................................................37
Changing the Time Zone.....................................................40
Initializing the Memory.........................................................41
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Basic Operation of the Camcorder......................................44
Using the Touch Screen .....................................................44
Using the Menus.................................................................45
Operating Modes................................................................51
Basic Recording and Playback .................................. 53
Basic Recording ..................................................................54
Recording Video.................................................................54
Taking Photos ....................................................................56
AUTO Mode .......................................................................58
Zooming.............................................................................62
Basic Playback ....................................................................65
Playing Back Video.............................................................65
Viewing Photos...................................................................71
Deleting Scenes and Photos...............................................73
Advanced Recording Functions ................................. 77
Recording Settings and Shooting Modes............................78
Selecting the Movie Recording Format
(AVCHD/MP4) ....................................................................78
Selecting the Video Quality .................................................78
D Selecting the Memory (Built-in Memory/
Memory Card) for Recordings.............................................80
D Dual Recording and Relay Recording .................81
Selecting the Shooting Mode..............................................82
Baby Mode.........................................................................84
Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look Filters..............................85
Special Scene Modes.........................................................86
Programmed AE Mode: Adjusting Settings to Match
Your Needs ........................................................................89
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Convenient Functions..........................................................90
Slow & Fast Motion Recording............................................90
Decoration: Adding a Personal Touch.................................93
Video Snapshot................................................................103
Face Detection and Tracking ............................................104
Faders..............................................................................107
When You Want More Control...........................................109
Exposure..........................................................................109
Focus ...............................................................................111
White Balance ..................................................................113
Frame Rate.......................................................................115
Tele Macro .......................................................................116
Recording Audio................................................................118
Audio Scenes...................................................................118
Using Headphones...........................................................119
Using an External Microphone..........................................122
Advanced Playback and Editing Functions ............. 124
Advanced Playback Functions ..........................................125
Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from
a Movie.............................................................................125
Playback with Background Music .....................................128
Selecting the Playback Starting Point................................130
Photo Slideshow ..............................................................132
Editing Functions...............................................................134
Dividing Scenes................................................................134
Trimming Scenes..............................................................135
Changing the Thumbnail Image of a Scene.......................137
D Copying Recordings to a Memory Card ...........138
D Converting Movies to MP4 Format ...................141
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External Connections................................................ 146
Terminals on the Camcorder.............................................147
Connection Diagrams .......................................................148
Playback on a TV Screen...................................................151
Saving and Sharing Your Recordings................................153
Saving Recordings on a Computer...................................154
Saving Recordings on the Optional CS100 Connect
Station (USB)....................................................................160
D Memory Save: Saving an Entire Memory onto
an External Hard Drive......................................................161
Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder..........166
D Wi-Fi Functions......................................... 168
Overview of the Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions..................169
The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions.....................................174
Using an iOS or Android Device as a Remote Control.......174
Playback via Browser: Viewing Recordings Using a Web
Browser on an iOS or Android Device...............................185
Saving Recordings and Uploading Movies to the Web
Using an iOS Device.........................................................188
Saving Recordings on the Optional CS100 Connect
Station (NFC+Wi-Fi)..........................................................190
Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY........192
Wireless Playback on a Computer ....................................199
Wi-Fi Connection and Settings..........................................202
Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point..........................202
Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings................................208
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Additional Information............................................... 212
Appendix: Menu Options Lists ..........................................213
Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays...........................236
Trouble?.............................................................................244
Troubleshooting................................................................244
List of Messages...............................................................255
Do’s and Don’ts.................................................................273
Handling Precautions........................................................273
Maintenance/Others ..........................................................279
Cleaning ...........................................................................279
Condensation...................................................................279
Using the Camcorder Abroad...........................................280
General Information ...........................................................282
Optional Accessories........................................................282
Specifications ...................................................................286
Reference Tables...............................................................292
Index ..................................................................................297
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The Camcorder’s Functions in
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Real-Life Situations
Unique functions for special cases
Keep beautiful memories of baby’s most precious
moments and use the especially designed stamps to
keep track of baby’s growth.
X Baby Mode (A 84)
Shoot a cool time-lapse video or use slow motion to check your
golf swing.
X Slow & Fast Motion Recording (A 90)
Decorate movies with graphics and stamps.
X Decoration (A 93)
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Create a dynamic montage sequence with short cuts.
X Video Snapshot (A 103)
Record the best sound possible according to your
shooting situation, such as when attending a speech or
musical performance.
X Audio Scenes (A 118)
Getting the look you want
Let the camcorder select the best
settings according to the shooting
scene to get beautiful video and photos.
X N mode (A 58)
Make the image brighter or darker
than the exposure set by the
camcorder.
X Exposure (A 109)
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Change how smooth or natural
movement looks in your videos.
X Frame Rate (A 115)
Give your recordings a professional
cinematic look.
X Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look Filters
(A 85)
Cinema-look filter
[FILTER 2] (Vivid)
Choose whether to record in AVCHD or MP4 format.
X Movie Format (A 78)
Challenging subjects and shooting conditions
Shoot great video of special scene
situations with minimal settings.
X Shooting Modes (A 82)
Obtain natural-looking colors even
under special lighting conditions.
X White Balance (A 113)
Optimize the exposure for the desired subject just by touching the
screen.
X Touch AE (A 110)
Special Scene shooting
mode [ü Night Scene]
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Keep the subject in focus and the exposure optimized while shooting
a moving subject.
X Face Detection and Tracking (A 104)
Playback, editing and others
Save parts of your video as photos or short video snapshot
scenes.
X Capturing Photos/Video Snapshot Scenes (A 125)
D Convert your scenes into a smaller file size to upload to
the Web.
X Converting Movies to MP4 Format (A 141)
D Save all the recordings in a memory directly onto an
external hard disk, even without a computer.
X Memory Save (A 161)
Lock your files to avoid inadvertently deleting or changing them.
X Locking Files from Editing (A 69)
Play back scenes or a slideshow of photos with background
music.
X Playback with Background Music (A 128)
Enjoy your recordings on a TV.
X HDMI Connection (A 148)
X Playback (A 1
51)
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Save recordings on your computer and upload them to the Web.
X Saving Recordings (A 154)
Save your recordings effortlessly on the optional CS100 Connect
Station.
X CS100 Connect Station (A 160, 190)
D Wireless functions
Use your smartphone or tablet as a remote control while
recording.
X CameraAccess plus (A 174)
Use a Web browser on your smartphone or tablet to access and
play back the recordings in the camcorder.
X Playback via Browser (A 185)
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Use an iOS app to wirelessly transfer recordings to your iPhone/
iPad and upload them to the Web.
X Movie Uploader (A 188)
Share your recordings with Web albums using CANON iMAGE
GATEWAY.
X CANON iMAGE GATE WAY (A 192)
Use the NFC function to effortlessly connect your
camcorder to your NFC-enabled Android device.
X NFC (A 175, 181, 185)
Connect the camcorder to your home network and wirelessly
stream your recordings.
X Media Server (A 199)
X Wi-Fi Connection to an Access Point (A 202)
Review and change Wi-Fi settings (for advanced users).
X Wi-Fi Settings (A 208)
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Getting to Know the Camcorder
Supplied Accessories
The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:
XCA-110 Compact Power
Adapter*
BP-718 Battery Pack or
BP-727 Battery Pack
(E only)W
XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable
HTC-100/S High Speed
HDMI CableW
XGetting Started Leaflet
Transfer Utility LE
Startup Guide**W
* CA-110E, including power cord, in Asia.
** This guide explains how to download PIXELA’s Tr an sfer Utility LE software,
which allows you to save AVCHD movies to a computer and to transfer music
files to the camcorder or a memory card. For details on using the software,
refer to the ‘Transfer Utility LE Software Guide’ included with the downloaded
software.
• The camcorder may make a rattling sound if it is shaken
(A 250).
(E only)
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Names of Parts
Left side view
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1 ^ (playback mode) button (A 52)
2 ON/OFF button
3 Memory card slot cover (A 34)
4 Memory card slot (A 34)
5 MIC (microphone) terminal (A 122)
6 AV OUT terminal (A 147, 149)/× (headphones) terminal (A 119)
7 HDMI OUT terminal (A 147, 148)
8 USB terminal (A 147, 150)
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Right side view
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1 START/STOP button (A 54)
2 DC IN terminal (A 28)
3 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.
4 Lens cover switch
Move the lens cover switch down to to open the
lens cover.
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Front view Top view
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1 Stereo microphone (A 118, 234)
2 D NFC (near field communication) touchpoint
(A 177, 190)
3 Speaker (A 68)
4 Zoom lever (A 62)
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Back view Bottom view
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1 LCD touch screen (A 26, 44)
2 ACCESS indicator (A 9, 54, 56)
3 D Wi-Fi antenna (A 173)
4 POWER/CHG (charge) indicator:
Green - On; Red - Charging (A 28)
5 Battery attachment unit (A 28)
6 Serial number
7 Trip od socket (A 275)
8 BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 29)
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LCD touch screen
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. By
default, this will turn on the camcorder.
The first time you open the LCD panel,
the initial setup screens will appear and
guide you through the basic settings
(A 37).
Adjust the position of the LCD panel
according to the recording conditions.
•The screen is produced using extremely high-precision manufac-
turing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating
to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally
misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. This has no
effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
•For details about how to take care of the touch screen, refer to
Handling Precautions (A 273), Cleaning (A 279).
180°
approx. 90°
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Preparations
Charging the Battery Pack
The first step for using your camcorder is to prepare the power
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supply. This section explains how to charge a battery pack.
Using a Memory Card
This section explains the types of memory cards that can be
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used and how to insert one into the camcorder.
First Time Settings
When you turn on the camcorder for the first time, you will need
to complete the basic setup and set the camcorder’s language,
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date and time, movie format (AVCHD or MP4), and recording
memory (D only).
Basic Operation of the Camcorder
In this section you can learn more about basic operations, such
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as using the touch screen, changing operating modes and using
the menus.
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Charging the Battery Pack
Charging the Battery Pack
The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using
the compact power adapter.
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2
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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.
2 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder’s DC
IN terminal.
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Charging the Battery Pack
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3
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3 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.
4 Charging 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.
• If the indicator flashes, refer to Tro ub le shooting (A 249).
• Fully charging the supplied battery pack will take approximately
5hours and 35 minutes (7 hours and 45 minutes for the BP-727
Battery Pack supplied with the E only).
To remove the battery pack
1 Slide d in the direction of the arrow and hold
it pressed down.
2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out.
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Charging the Battery Pack
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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.
• 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.
• 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 out-
side the range of approx. 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F),
charging will not start.
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