Canon VIXIA HF R60, VIXIA HF R600, VIXIA HF R62 Instruction Manual

PUB. DIE-0464-000

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.

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 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 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 Warning

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

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

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

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.

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.

1Read these instructions.

2Keep these instructions.

3Heed all warnings.

4Follow all instructions.

5Do 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.

8Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

9Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

10Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

11Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

12Refer 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.

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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 (A306).

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 Protected 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 Troubleshooting (A244).

Conventions Used in this Manual

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Important precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.

Additional notes and topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

Restrictions, requirements or preconditions regarding the function described.

Reference page number within this manual.

DText that applies only to the model(s) shown in the icon.

>This arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus, refer to

Using the Menus (A45).

•The following terms are used in this manual:

DWhen not specified as “memory card” or “built-in memory”, the term “memory” by itself refers to both.

“Scene” refers to one movie unit recorded with a single recording operation.

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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 reallife situations. This alternative index can be very useful for 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 camcorder.

-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
DWireless 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
DSelecting the Memory (Built-in Memory/
Memory Card) for Recordings.............................................	80
DDual 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
DCopying Recordings to a Memory Card ...........	138
DConverting 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
DMemory Save: Saving an Entire Memory onto
an External Hard Drive ......................................................	161
Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder..........	166
DWi-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

Real-Life Situations

Unique functions for special cases

Keep beautiful memories of baby’s most precious

moments and use the especially designed stamps to 9 keep track of baby’s growth.

X Baby Mode (A84)

Shoot a cool time-lapse video or use slow motion to check your golf swing.

X Slow & Fast Motion Recording (A90)

Decorate movies with graphics and stamps.

X Decoration (A93)

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Create a dynamic montage sequence with short cuts.

X Video Snapshot (A103)

Record the best sound possible according to your shooting situation, such as when attending a speech or musical performance.

X Audio Scenes (A118)

Getting the look you want

Let the camcorder select the best settings according to the shooting scene to get beautiful video and photos.

X Nmode (A58)

Make the image brighter or darker than the exposure set by the camcorder.

X Exposure (A109)

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Change how smooth or natural movement looks in your videos.

X Frame Rate (A115)

Give your recordings a professional cinematic look.

XCinema Mode and Cinema-Look Filters (A85)

Cinema-look filter [FILTER 2] (Vivid)

Choose whether to record in AVCHD or MP4 format.

X Movie Format (A78)

Challenging subjects and shooting conditions

Shoot great video of special scene situations with minimal settings.

X Shooting Modes (A82)

Obtain natural-looking colors even under special lighting conditions.

	X White Balance (A113)	Special Scene shooting
		mode [üNight Scene]

Optimize the exposure for the desired subject just by touching the screen.

X Touch AE (A110)

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Keep the subject in focus and the exposure optimized while shooting a moving subject.

X Face Detection and Tracking (A104)

Playback, editing and others

Save parts of your video as photos or short video snapshot scenes.

X Capturing Photos/Video Snapshot Scenes (A125)

DConvert your scenes into a smaller file size to upload to the Web.

X Converting Movies to MP4 Format (A141)

DSave all the recordings in a memory directly onto an external hard disk, even without a computer.

X Memory Save (A161)

Lock your files to avoid inadvertently deleting or changing them.

X Locking Files from Editing (A69)

Play back scenes or a slideshow of photos with background music.

X Playback with Background Music (A128)

Enjoy your recordings on a TV.

XHDMI Connection (A148)

XPlayback (A151)

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Save recordings on your computer and upload them to the Web.

X Saving Recordings (A154)

Save your recordings effortlessly on the optional CS100 Connect Station.

X CS100 Connect Station (A160, 190)

DWireless functions

Use your smartphone or tablet as a remote control while recording.

X CameraAccess plus (A174)

Use a Web browser on your smartphone or tablet to access and play back the recordings in the camcorder.

X Playback via Browser (A185)

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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 (A188)

Share your recordings with Web albums using CANON iMAGE GATEWAY.

X CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (A192)

Use the NFC function to effortlessly connect your camcorder to your NFC-enabled Android device.

X NFC (A175, 181, 185)

Connect the camcorder to your home network and wirelessly stream your recordings.

XMedia Server (A199)

XWi-Fi Connection to an Access Point (A202)

Review and change Wi-Fi settings (for advanced users).

X Wi-Fi Settings (A208)

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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 (Eonly) (Eonly)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 Transfer 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 (A250).

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Names of Parts

Left side view

	1			2 3				4

5 6 7 8

1^(playback mode) button (A52)

2ON/OFF button

3Memory card slot cover (A34)

4Memory card slot (A34)

5MIC (microphone) terminal (A122)

6AV OUT terminal (A147, 149)/×(headphones) terminal (A119)

7HDMI OUT terminal (A147, 148)

8USB terminal (A147, 150)

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Right side view

1		2		3		4

1START/STOP button (A54)

2DC IN terminal (A28)

3Grip belt

Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the Y button with your thumb.

4Lens cover switch

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

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Front view

Top view

1			2		3		4

1Stereo microphone (A118, 234)

2DNFC (near field communication) touchpoint (A177, 190)

3Speaker (A68)

4Zoom lever (A62)

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Back view											Bottom view
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1LCD touch screen (A26, 44)

2ACCESS indicator (A9, 54, 56)

3DWi-Fi antenna (A173)

4POWER/CHG (charge) indicator: Green - On; Red - Charging (A28)

5Battery attachment unit (A28)

6Serial number

7Tripod socket (A275)

8BATTERY RELEASE switch (A29)

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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 (A37).

Adjust the position of the LCD panel according to the recording conditions.

180°

approx. 90°

•The screen is produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.

•For details about how to take care of the touch screen, refer to

Handling Precautions (A273), Cleaning (A279).

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Preparations

Charging the Battery Pack

28The first step for using your camcorder is to prepare the power supply. This section explains how to charge a battery pack.

Using a Memory Card

33This section explains the types of memory cards that can be 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

37to complete the basic setup and set the camcorder’s language, date and time, movie format (AVCHD or MP4), and recording memory (Donly).

Basic Operation of the Camcorder

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In this section you can learn more about basic operations, such 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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1Plug 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.

2Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

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Charging the Battery Pack

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3Attach 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.

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.

•If the indicator flashes, refer to Troubleshooting (A249).

•Fully charging the supplied battery pack will take approximately 5 hours and 35 minutes (7 hours and 45 minutes for the BP-727 Battery Pack supplied with the Eonly).

To remove the battery pack

1Slide din the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down.

2Slide 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 outside the range of approx. 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start.

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