Canon XA10 User Manual

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Introduction

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Important Usage Instructions

WARNING!

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

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing.

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.

CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.

European Union (and EEA) only.

electronic equipment (EEE) and batteries and accumulators. Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. Your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources. For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or visit www.canon-europe.com/environment. (EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)

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

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CA-570 may damage the camcorder.

These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or your national laws implementing those Directives. This product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and

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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.

• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• “x.v.Color” and the “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks.

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.

• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

• This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.

• ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206.

• This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 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.

Highlights of the XA10

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The Canon XA10 HD Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it ideal in a variety of situations. The following are just some of the many functions featured in the camcorder.

HD Recording

HD CMOS PRO and DIGIC DV III processor

The camcorder is equipped with a 1/3-type CMOS sensor that captures video at an effective pixel count of approximately 2.07 megapixels (1920x1080). The video is then processed by the state-of-the-art DIGIC DV III image processor. This allows the camcorder to excel in low-light situations and produce a wide dynamic range.

Wide zoom lens

With a focal length at full wide angle of

30.4 mm (35 mm equivalent), the camcorder has superb wide-angle shooting capability. The minimum object distance is 60 cm throughout the entire zoom range, which means that you can create a pleasing blurred background effect at full telephoto. The 8-bladed iris aperture also enhances the blurred background effect.

Operability

Emphasis on versatility

This camcorder has features to make it usable as a main camera but is also small enough to be very portable. The advanced image stabilization (0 59) will let you shoot in a variety of situations in the field. The handle is removable so you can detach it when you need improved portability and then reattach it when you need extra functionality.

Manual controls at your fingertips

The focus ring helps you achieve the focus you are looking for. Furthermore, you can assign certain frequently used functions to a customizable button and adjust those functions with the accompanying dial (0 89).

Face detection

When a subject's face is detected, the camcorder can track and focus on it (0 53). Furthermore, you can have the camcorder in manual focus but switch to autofocus only when a face is detected, ensuring that important subjects are in focus.

Infrared recording

Record in darkness using infrared recording (0 88). With the built-in infrared light on the handle, you can record nocturnal animals in their natural environment or other such scenes.

Relay recording and double slot recording

When you use relay recording (0 37), you can use the double memory card slot to keep on recording video without interruption. Double slot recording (0 38) allows you to record movies simultaneously to two memory cards, which is a convenient way to back up your recordings.

Other Features

Audio

You can use the built-in microphone, MIC audio input terminal or the two XLR audio input terminals when recording. When using the XLR terminals, you can even use microphones that require phantom power.

LCD screen and viewfinder

The LCD screen and viewfinder both have 100% frame coverage, which will ensure that you can accurately check that your shots are framed how you want them.

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By simply touching the screen, you can make dark areas in the picture appear brighter (0 64). This operation is simple yet allows you to shoot with the desired exposure.

Added and improved functionality

Other functions include two types of video scopes (0 83), conversion to standard definition (0 138) and Story Creator mode (0 104), which allows you to create engrossing video stories.

Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices

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Connect the camcorder to an

HDTV (0 126)

Play video directly

from your recorded

AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and

digital recorders with a card slot

compatible with the type of

memory card used*.

memory card

Eye-Fi

Use an Eye-Fi card (0 141)

to wirelessly upload recordings to your computer or a video sharing Web site.

High Definition

Convert your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to standard

definition files (0 138).

* Refer to the instruction manual of the device. Depending on the device used, correct playback may

not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. In such case, play back the recordings on the memory card using the camcorder.

Standard Definition

Use the supplied PIXELA’s software (0 134, 138).

Save or upload to

the Web.

Table of contents

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1 Introduction 10

About this Manual 10

Conventions Used in this Manual 10

Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 12 Names of Parts 14

2 Preparations 21

Charging the Battery Pack 21 Preparing the Camcorder 23

Attaching the Microphone Holder

Unit 23 Attaching the Handle Unit 23 Attaching the Lens Hood 24 Using the Viewfinder 24 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of

the LCD Screen 25 Wireless Controller 27 Using a Tripod 28

Basic Operation of the Camcorder 29

Using the Touch Screen 29 Operating Modes 30 Using the Menus 31

First Time Settings 33

Setting the Date and Time 33 Changing the Language 33 Changing the Time Zone 34

Using a Memory Card 35

Memory Cards Compatible for Use with

the Camcorder 35 Inserting and Removing a Memory

Card 36 Selecting the Memory for the

Recordings 37 Relay Recording 37 Double Slot Recording 38 Initializing the Memory 39

3 Recording 40

Recording Movies and Photos 40

Preparing to Record 40 Recording in AUTO Mode 41 Recording in y (Manual) Mode 45

Quick Start Function 47 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording

Mode) 48

Selecting the Frame Rate 49

Focus Adjustment 50

Manual Focus 50 Autofocus 52 Face Detection 53 Touch & Track 54

Zooming 55

Using the Zoom Lever, Handle Zoom

Rocker or Wireless Controller 55

Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom

Controls 57 Soft Zoom Control 57 Digital Tele-Converter 58

Advanced Image Stabilization 59 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 60 Automatic Exposure Recording

Programs 61

Exposure Adjustment 63

Using the Manual Exposure Recording

Program 63 Exposure Compensation 64

White Balance 66 Special Scene Recording Programs 68 Image Effects 70 Self Timer 71 Recording Audio 72

Using the Built-in Microphone or an

External Microphone Connected to the

MIC Terminal 72 Using Line Input or an External

Microphone Connected to an XLR

Terminal 73

Audio Recording Level 75

Using the Built-in Microphone or

Microphone Connected to the MIC

Terminal 75 Using a Microphone or Audio Source

Connected to an XLR Terminal 76

Built-In Microphone Directionality 77 Audio Equalizer 78 Audio Mix 79 Using Headphones 80 Using a Zoom Remote Controller 81 Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal 82

Video Scopes 83

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Displaying the Waveform Monitor during

[A Programmed AE] Recording Program 83

Displaying the Waveform Monitor during

[y Manual Exposure] Recording Program 83

Displaying the Edge Monitor 83

Video Snapshot 84 Pre-Recording 85 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 86 Faders 87 Infrared Recording 88

Activating Infrared Mode 88

4 Customization 89

Custom Button and Dial 89 Assignable Buttons 90

Changing the Assigned Function 90 Using an Assignable Button 90

Saving and Loading Menu Settings 91

Saving Menu Settings to a Memory

Card 91

Loading Camera Settings from a Memory

Card 91

5 Playback 92

Playing Back Video 92

Adjusting the volume 93 3D Flip View 95

The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the

Content to Play Back 96

Deleting Scenes and Stories 97

Deleting a Single Scene 97 Deleting Scenes from the Date Index

Screen 97 Deleting a Single Scene from a Story 98 Deleting Scenes from a Story by

Rating 98 Deleting Stories 99

Dividing Scenes 100 Selecting the Playback Starting

Point 101

Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and

Photos from a Movie 102

Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene 102 Capturing Photos 103

6 Video Stories and Cinema

Style 104

Using Story Creator to Create Video

Stories 104

Creating a New Story 104 Recording a Scene within a Story 105 Recording Additional Scenes within an

Existing Story 106

CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look

Filters 107

Adding Decorations 109

Decorating Scenes while

Recording 109

Decorating Scenes during

Playback 113

Playing Back Stories from the

Gallery 114

Rating Scenes 116

Rating Scenes from the List of

Scenes 116

Rating Scenes During Playback 116

Playback with Background Music 117

Using One of the Supplied Music Tracks

as Background Music 117

Using an External Audio Player for

Background Music 118

Copying and Moving Scenes Within/

Between Stories 120 Selecting a Story’s Thumbnail Image 121 Changing a Story’s Title 122

7 External Connections 123

Terminals on the Camcorder 123 Connection Diagrams 124 Playback on a TV Screen 126

8 Photos 127

Viewing Photos 127

Photo Jump Function 128

Deleting Photos 129

Deleting a Single Photo 129

Deleting Photos from the Index

Screen 129

Slideshow 130

9 Saving/Sharing

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Recordings 131

Copying Recordings to a Memory

Card 131

Copying Scenes from the Date Index

Screen 131

Copying Scenes from a Story by

Rating 132 Copying a Single Photo 132 Copying Photos from the Index

Screen 132

Saving Recordings on a Computer 134

Saving Movies (Windows only) 134 Saving Photos (Windows/Mac OS) 134

Copying Recordings to an External Video

Recorder 136

In High Definition 136 In Standard Definition 136

Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web

Sites 138

Converting Scenes into Standard

Definition from the Date Index

Screen 138 Connecting to the Computer and

Uploading your Videos 140 Converting Scenes into Standard

Definition from a Story by Rating 140 Converting Only Part of a Scene or

Story 141 Uploading your Videos Wirelessly 141

10 Additional Information 143

Appendix: Menu Options Lists 143

FUNC. Panel 143 Setup Menus 145

Appendix: Onscreen Icons and

Displays 154

Troubleshooting 158

List of Messages 163

Handling Precautions 170

Camcorder 170 Battery Pack 171 Memory Card 171 Built-in Rechargeable Lithium

Battery 172 Lithium Button Battery 172 Disposal 172

Maintenance/Others 173

Cleaning 173 Condensation 173 Using the Camcorder Abroad 174

Accessories 175

Optional Accessories 176

Specifications 180

Index 184

About this Manual

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Introduction

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon XA10. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 158).

Conventions Used in this Manual

• IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.

• NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

• POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described.

• 0: Reference page number within this manual.

• 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 g button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording.

• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.

• Some screenshots in this manual have been simplified to show only relevant icons.

About this Manual

Self Timer

1 Open the [Self Timer] screen.

[FUNC.] [MENU] 8 [Self Timer]

2Touch [A On n] and then touch [a].

• n will appear on the screen.

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

Movies: In record pause mode, press g.

The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The countdown appears on the screen.

Photos: In record pause mode, tou ch [PHOTO].

The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown*. The countdown appears on the screen.

* 2 seconds when using the w ireless controller.

NOTES

• Once the countdown has begun, any of the following actions will cancel the self timer.

- Pressing g, when recording movies.

Operating modes:

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indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is not available. For a detailed explanation refer to Operating Modes (0 30).

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

The names of physical buttons and switches on the camcorder are indicated within a “button” frame. For example h.

The arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus, refer to Using the Menus (0 31). For a concise summary of all available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 143).

Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs

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Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs

The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:

CA-570 Compact Power Adapter

(incl. power cord)

Handle unit (incl. screws) WL-D89 Wireless Controller

CTC-100/S Component Cable

Red • Green • Blue plugs

Lens hood Lens cap Installation Guide for PIXELA’s

BP-808 Battery Pack Microphone holder unit

(incl. CR2025 lithium button battery)

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

Yellow • Red • White plugs

(incl. screws)

Stylus Pen

IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable

Software

S upp lied A ccessories and C D -R O M s

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

• PIXELA’s Transfer Utility CD-ROM*

-Use Transfer Utility for saving and transferring movies and music files you can use as

background music.

• Music Data/Image Mix Data CD-ROM (referred in the manual as “Camcorder Supplemental

Disc”). Contains the following components.

- Music data - Music files that can be used as background music during playback. These music files are for exclusive use with the supplied PIXELA’s software. The disc cannot be played back on CD players.

- Image mix data - Image files that can be used with the image mix function (image mix frames).

* The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (on PDF file).

Names of Parts

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Names of Parts

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1 Handle unit front screw (0 23) 2 RESET button (0 161) 3 2 (camera/play) button (0 30) 4 DISP. (onscreen display) button

(0 86)/BATT. INFO (battery info) button (0 157)

5 Double memory card slot cover 6 Memory card slot X (0 36) 7 Memory card slot Y (0 36) 8 Handle unit rear screw (0 23) 9 ON/OFF (CHG) indicator (0 21)

Green - ON Orange - Standby (0 47) Red - Charging (0 21)

10 INFRARED switch (0 88)

8 9

12 11

11 AV OUT terminal (0 123, 125)/

X (headphones) terminal (0 80)

12 COMPONENT OUT terminal

(0 123, 124) 13 Focus ring (0 50) 14 Lens hood (0 24) 15 Built-in microphone (0 77) 16 Audio level dials for CH1 and CH2

(0 76) 17 Audio input switch (0 72) 18 ATT (microphone attenuator)

switches for CH1 and CH2 (0 74) 19 XLR terminal switches for CH1 and

CH2 (0 74)

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Names of Parts

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1 XLR terminals for CH1 and CH2

(0 74) 2 Built-in microphone (0 77) 3MIC terminal (0 72) 4 Grip belt (0 26) 5USB terminal (0 123, 125, 136)

6HDMI OUT terminal (0 123, 124) 7 REMOTE terminal (0 81) 8 Built-in speaker (0 93) 9 ACCESS indicator (0 40) 10 Zoom lever (0 55)

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1 Tally lamp (0 152) 2 Instant AF sensor (0 173) 3 Infrared light (0 88) 4 Microphone cable clamp (0 23) 5 Microphone holder unit (0 23) 6 Microphone lock screw (0 23)

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Names of Parts

1 2

8 67 5

1 Viewfinder (0 24) 2START/STOP button (0 40) 3 Strap mount (0 26) 4DC IN terminal (0 21) 5 Dioptric adjustment lever (0 24) 6 CUSTOM (customizable) dial (0 89) 7 CUSTOM (customizable) button

(0 89)

8 LCD touch screen (0 25, 29) 9POWERED IS button (0 59)/

Assignable button 2 (0 90)

10 AF/MF button (0 50)/

WEB button (0 138)/ Assignable button 1 (0 90)

11 Remote sensor (0 28)

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1 Accessory shoe

Cold shoe for attaching accessories such as the optional VL-10Li II Battery Video Light.

2 START/STOP button (0 40) 3START/STOP lock ( ) lever (0 46) 4Mode switch (0 30) 5Eye cup 6POWER button 7 Handle zoom rocker (0 55)

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Names of Parts

1 Serial number 2BATTERY RELEASE switch (0 22) 3 Tripod socket (0 28)

Names of Parts

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Wireless Controller WL-D89

1 START/STOP button (0 40) 2 b (index selection) button (0 96)

Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to switch between shooting and playback mode.

3MENU button (0 32, 145) 4 DISP. (onscreen display) button (0 86) 5 SET button 6 B (stop) button (0 92) 7 PHOTO button (0 40) 8 Zoom buttons (0 55) 9 Navigation buttons ( Z/O/y/A ) 10 A/C (play/pause) button (0 92)

1 2

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Charging the Battery Pack

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Preparations

Charging the Battery Pack

The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be displayed accurately. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging, Recording and Playback Times (0 176).

1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter.

2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder’s

DC IN terminal.

DC IN terminal

4 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.

• Press the battery pack softly into the battery attachment unit and slide it forward until it clicks in place.

5 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off.

• If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder. After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start flashing in red (battery pack charging). The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged.

• If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 160).

ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator

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To remove the battery pack

1 Slide U in the direction of the arrow and

hold it pressed down.

2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out.

IMPORTANT

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

pressing x to turn off the camcorder, important data is updated in the memory. Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out.

• Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder.

• To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc.

BATTERY RELEASE switch

NOTES

• We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C. If either the ambient temperature or the battery pack’s temperature is outside the range of approx. 0 °C to 40 °C, charging will not start.

• The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off.

• If the power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack, make sure the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator has gone out before restoring the power supply.

• If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed.

• Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge.

• We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need.

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Preparing the Camcorder

This section covers the basic preparations for the camcorder such as attaching the handle unit and lens hood, and adjusting the viewfinder and LCD screen. When attaching the lens hood, grip belt and straps, be careful not to drop the camcorder.

Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit

Use the supplied screws to attach the microphone holder unit to the handle unit.

Attaching the Handle Unit

1 Align the handle unit with the front and rear sockets and

then slide the handle unit forward until it is in place.

• Make sure the screws are raised when you slide the handle unit.

2 Firmly tighten the front and rear screws with a coin or

similar object.

NOTES

• The camcorder is functional even if you remove the handle

unit. However, some audio options (0 72, 75), the infrared light and tally lamp will not be available.

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Attaching the Lens Hood

Attach the lens hood to protect the lens and reduce the amount of stray light that may hit the lens. Remove the lens cap before attaching the lens hood.

Place the lens hood on the front of the lens so that the groove on the lens hood is aligned with the bottom of the

lens (햲), and then turn the lens hood clockwise (햳).

• Be careful not to deform the lens hood.

• Make sure that the lens hood is aligned with the thread.

Using the Viewfinder

If it is difficult to use the LCD screen while the LCD backlight is on (0 26), you can use the viewfinder. You can also use the viewfinder when you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to let the subject watch the recording.

1 Pull out the viewfinder. 2Press x to turn on the camcorder.

3 Adjust the viewfinder using the dioptric adjustment

lever.

• You can close the LCD panel or rotate it toward the subject as you prefer.

• The LCD backlight setting (0 26) is common to the LCD screen and the viewfinder.

• If you wear glasses, you may find the viewfinder easier to use if you flip back the outer edge of the eye cup toward the camcorder body by pushing the points indicated by the arrows in the illustration.

Dioptric adjustment lever

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NOTES

• Make sure you keep the eye cup attached when using the camcorder.

• For details about how to take care of the viewfinder, refer to Handling Precautions (0 170), Cleaning (0 173).

Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen

Rotating the LCD Panel

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.

• You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward.

• You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can be

useful in the following cases:

- To allow the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder.

- To include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer.

- To allow the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller from the front.

180°

Subject can monitor the LCD screen

90°

NOTES

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

(You can use the viewfinder at the same time)

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LCD Backlight

When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. Turn on the LCD backlight to make it brighter.

With the camcorder on, hold h pressed down for more than 2 seconds.

• Repeat this action to switch the LCD backlight between off

(normal) and on (bright).

NOTES

• Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack.

• You can further adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the 6 [LCD Brightness] setting, or dim it with the 6 [LCD Screen Dimmer] setting to use in places where the light from the LCD screen can be a nuisance.

• Adjusting the brightness does not affect the brightness of the recordings.

• For details about how to take care of the touch screen, refer to Handling Precautions (0 170), Cleaning (0 173).

Grip Belt and Straps

Fasten the grip belt.

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

• You can attach the supplied stylus pen to the grip belt.

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Attaching an optional wrist strap

Attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt, adjust the length and fasten.

• You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt to use both for extra convenience and protection.

Attaching an optional shoulder strap

Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap.

Wireless Controller

First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller.

1 Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out

the battery holder.

2 Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing

up.

3 Insert the battery holder.

Ta b

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To use the wireless controller

Point the wireless controller at the camcorder’s remote sensor when you press the buttons.

• You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller from the front of the camcorder.

• When you operate the wireless controller, the camcorder's tally lamp will illuminate.

NOTES

• When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller, or when it can only be operated at very close range, replace the battery.

• The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight.

Using a Tripod

You can mount the camcorder on a tripod but do not use tripods with mounting screws longer than 6.5 mm as this may cause damage to the camcorder.

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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.

Tou c h

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

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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Operating Modes

Recording

In recording mode, the camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the position of the mode switch.

Operating mode Mode switch Operation

Playback

Press the camera/play button S to switch the camcorder between camera (recording) mode and playback mode. You can press S when the camcorder is off to turn it on directly in playback mode.

Operating mode Operation

Playing back movies (0 92).

Viewing photos (0 127).

Let the camcorder take care of all the settings while you concentrate on recording (0 41). This operating mode is suitable if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings.

Enjoy full access to menus, settings and advanced functions (0 45).

Give your recordings a cinematic look and use cinema-look filters to create unique movies (0 107).

NOTES

• When switching to a playback mode, the memory selected for playback will be the same currently used for recording.

• You can also press and hold B on the wireless controller for more than 2 seconds to switch between recording and playback mode.

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