Canon XC-10 User Manual

4K Camcorder

Instruction Manual

PUB. DIE-0469-000

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 fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and 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.

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

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FCC NOTICE

4K Camcorder, XC10 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 used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

Model ID0052 (including WLAN Module Model RF400, FCC ID: AZD400)

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 of lowlevel 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. Compliance with FCC requirement 15.407(c) Data transmission is always initiated by software, which is the passed down through the MAC, through the digital and analog baseband, and finally to the RF chip. Several special packets are initiated by the MAC. These are the only ways the digital baseband portion will turn on the RF transmitter, which it then turns off at the end of the packet. Therefore, the transmitter will be on only while one of the aforementioned packets is being transmitted. In other words, this device automatically discontinues transmission in case of either absence of information to transmit or operational failure.

Frequency Tolerance: 25 ppm

Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Park, Melville, NY 11747, USA Tel No. 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666)

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.

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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.

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Important Safety Instructions

In these safety instructions the word “apparatus” refers to the Canon 4K Camcorder XC10 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.

7. Do 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

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

REGIONS OF USE

XC10 is in compliance (as of March 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 on the back cover of this instruction manual.

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.

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.

REGIONS

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

Model ID0052: XC10

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Trademark Acknowledgements

• SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

• Canon is an authorized licensee of the CFast 2.0™ trademark, which may be registered in various jurisdictions.

• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Apple, App Store, Mac OS, Final Cut Pro are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.

• Google, Android, Google Play, are trademarks of Google 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.

• JavaScript is a trademark or registered trademark of Oracle Corporation, its affiliates or subsidiaries in the United States 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.

• 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.

• This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and noncommercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.

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Highlights of the XC10

The Canon 4K Camcorder XC10 is a highly functional camcorder that is capable of producing outstanding results when recording video at either 4K or HD quality, or taking photos of up to approx. 12 megapixels. The XC10 continues Canon’s lineage of high-performance camcorders with robust features designed to help articulate the discerning professional’s creative expression.

Exceptional Video and Photos

1.0-in. CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV 5 image processor

The combination of the XC10’s CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV 5 image processor allows your camcorder to capture videos and photos with low levels of noise, even in dimly-lit shooting situations. Owing to the DIGIC DV 5 image processor, this camcorder boasts remarkable image quality.

4K/HD recording and the XF-AVC video format

The camcorder records 4K video to a CFast card using XF-AVC intra-frame compression while it records HD video to an SD card using XF-AVC Long GOP. You can record 4K video at a maximum of 305 Mbps. The impressive video quality you produce with the XC10 will make it your “go-to” main camera for a multitude of projects. You could even shoot B-roll for projects that use Cinema EOS cameras.

* This indicates the compression method used for each

frame of video. Intra-frame is also suitable for grabbing frames from video and for editing.

Excellent photo quality

You can take photos of up to approx. 12 megapixels (effective pixel count). You will find that the superb photo functionality provide by the XC10 will allow it to be more versatile in your projects, such as taking

photos while you shoot video ( frame from 4K video playback ( even attach an optional EX-series Speedlite for EOS cameras.

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109). You can

Operability and Adaptability

Intuitive design

The camcorder is designed for a single operator to access necessary camera functions both efficiently and intuitively. The lens features separate rings for focus and zoom while the articulated touch-screen LCD panel lets you record in low- and high-angle shooting situations. You can use the shooting mode dial to select a mode, from special scene mode to auto to full manual, that best suits how much control

you want over shooting functions (

52).

Depending on your shooting style, you may even want to attach the supplied viewfinder unit to the camcorder ( controller (

Software to help manage recordings

The Canon XF Utility for XF-AVC software and Camera Window software are available as free downloads from Canon’s Web site. Canon XF Utility for XF-AVC allows you to easily save, manage and playback your video clips (A 116) while Camera Window lets you transfer photos to your computer (A 118). For the latest information on compatibility with commercially available non-linear (NLE) software, visit your local Canon Web site.

24) or use the supplied remote

38).

Versatile Artistic Expression

Creative recording modes

The camcorder offers a variety of recording modes that you can use to control how your final video or photo will come out. The slow and fast motion recording mode (A 91) can go from slow motion at x1/4 speed up to fast motion at x1200 speed. Prerecording mode (A 92), catches the 5 seconds of video prior to the actual start of recording, which helps ensure that you do not miss the action. You can use interval recording mode (A 93) to take a series of photos at a set interval.

Creating a professional look

You can add a professional feel to your shots by using looks (A 66) to affect image-related settings, such as sharpness and color depth. Use the preinstalled looks or customize them to your preference.

Diverse audio options

The camcorder can record sound as 2-channel linear PCM audio (16-bit/48 kHz). The camcorder’s audio scenes (A 81) are a convenient way to let the camcorder take care of audio options depending on the shooting situation. For more control, you can adjust functions such as the audio recording level (A 82), audio equalizer (A 84) and audio compressor (A 87).

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Advanced Professional Features and Flexibility

Wi-Fi network functions

When you use the Wi-Fi functions (A 120), you can remotely record and play back using a connected Wi-Fi device, such as your smartphone or tablet. You can also use the media server function to view

photos on your camcorder’s SD card.

Time code and user bit output

The camcorder generates a time code and adds it to your recordings. In addition, it can output that time code and user bit from the HDMI OUT terminal (A 78). This is useful for situations such as referencing or shooting in a multi-camera setup.

Customization

The camcorder features 3 assignable buttons to which you can assign often-used functions (A 100). The main camera function menu can also be customized so that you can quickly access and adjust functions you find necessary (A 99).

Other Functions

•Assistance functions

Peaking and magnification (A 72) can be helpful when you use manual focus, onscreen markers (A 77) can be very useful to help you frame your video, and zebra patterns (A 77) can give you a reference point to avoid overexposures.

•ND filter

When activated, the built-in ND filter reduces the amount of light by 3 stops, allowing you to better capture your subject in the desired depth of field (A 136).

• Push AF

While the camcorder is in manual focus mode, you can use Push AF to switch the camcorder temporarily to autofocus mode (A 74).

• HD playback from 4K video

When you play back a 4K clip, you can play back an HD-sized area of your choosing (A 109).

• Image stabilization (IS)

In addition to the standard IS function, you can use Dynamic IS, which compensates for camcorder shake while walking and shooting, or Powered IS, which is most effective when you are stationary and zoom in on subjects far away (A 76).

• Support for geotagging

You can use the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver to add GPS information to your recordings (A 89).

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Tab l e of C o n ten t s

1. Introduction 12

About this Manual 12

Conventions Used in this Manual 12

Supplied Accessories 14 Names of Parts 15

Viewfinder unit 20 RC-6 Remote Controller 20

2. Preparations 21

Charging the Battery Pack 21 Preparing the Camcorder 24

Attaching the Lens Hood 24 Using the Viewfinder Unit 24 Using the LCD Panel 26 Adjusting the Grip 27 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 27 Using a Tripod 27

Basic Operation of the Camcorder 28

Switching Between Movies and Photos 28 Switching Between Recording and Playback 28 Using the Touch Screen 29

Date, Time and Language Settings 30

Setting the Date and Time 30 Changing the Language 31 Changing the Time Zone 31 Using the MENU Button and Joystick 31 Using the FUNC. Menu and Setup Menus 32

Preparing Recording Media 34

Inserting a CFast Card 34 Removing a CFast card 35 Inserting and Removing an SD Card 36 Initializing the Recording Media 36 Recovering Data on a Recording Media 37

Using the Remote Controller 38

Inserting the Battery 38 Activating the Remote Sensor 38 Using the Remote Controller to Operate the

Camcorder 38

3. Recording 40

Recording Video and Taking Photos 40

Preparing to Record 40 Basic Recording 41 Selecting the Photo Size 43 Shooting Continuous Photos (Drive Mode) 43 Remote Operation Using Browser Remote 44 Onscreen Icons and Displays 45 Using the Fan 50

Video Configuration: Resolution (4K/HD), Frame

Rate and Bit Rate 51

Selecting the Resolution (Recording in 4K or

HD) 51

Selecting the Frame Rate and Bit Rate 51

Shooting Modes 52

Setting the Shooting Modes 52 Manual Exposure (n)52 Aperture Priority AE (“)54 Shutter Priority AE (‚)55 Program AE (’)55 Auto (N)55 Special Scene (ƒ)55 Adjusting Shooting Mode Settings 57

Automatic Gain and ISO Limits 59 Exposure 61

Exposure Lock 61 Touch Exposure 61 AE Shift 62

Light Metering Mode 63 White Balance 64 Using Looks 66

Selecting a Pre-installed Look 66 Creating a User-defined Look 67

Zooming 68 Adjusting the Focus 69

Autofocus (AF) Mode 69 Manual Focus (MF) 71 Push AF 74 Detecting and Focusing On Faces (Face Detection

& Tracking) 74

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Image Stabilizer 76 Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns 77

Displaying Onscreen Markers 77 Displaying Zebra Patterns 77

Setting the Time Code 78

Selecting the Time Code Mode 78

Selecting Drop or Non-Drop Frame 79

User Bit 80

Setting the User Bit 80 User Bit Output 80

Recording Audio 81

Using Commercially Available Microphones 81 Audio Scenes (Built-in Microphone) 81 Audio Recording Level 82 Wind Screen (Built-in Microphone) 83 Microphone Attenuator (Built-in Microphone) 84 Audio Equalizer (Built-in Microphone) 84 Microphone Directionality (Built-in

Microphone) 85 Microphone Attenuator (External Microphone) 85 Low Cut Filter (External Microphone) 86 Switching the Input 86 Audio Limiter 86 Audio Compressor 87 Monitoring the Audio with Headphones 87

Colors Bars/Audio Reference Signal 88

Recording Color Bars 88 Recording an Audio Reference Signal 88

Recording GPS Information (Geotagging) 89 Slow & Fast Motion Mode 91 Pre-recording Mode 92 Interval Recording Mode 93 Self Timer 94 Orientation Detection 95 Using an Optional Speedlite Flash 97

Attaching the Speedlite 97 Configuring an Attached Flash 97

4. Customization 99

Customizing the FUNC. Menu 99 Assignable Buttons 100

Using an Assignable Button 101

Saving and Loading Menu Settings 102

Saving Menu Settings to an SD Card 102 Loading Menu Settings from an SD Card 102

5. Playback 103

Playback 103

Playing Back Recordings 103 Changing the Index Screen 104 Onscreen Icons and Displays during

Playback 105 Playback Controls during Clip Playback 107 Playback Controls during Photo Playback 108 Adjusting the Volume 108 Displaying Clip Information 108 Playing an HD-sized Clip from a 4K Clip 109 Capturing Photos from 4K Clips (4K Frame Grab)

and HD Clips 109 Magnifying Photos during Playback 110

Deleting Recordings 111

Deleting Clips and Photos from the Index

Screen 111 Deleting a Clip During Playback Pause 111 Deleting a Photo during Playback 112

6. External Connections 113

Video Output Configuration 113

Recording Video Signal Configuration and Video

Output Configuration 113 Playback Video Configuration and Video Output

Configuration 114

Connecting to an External Monitor 115

Connection Diagram 115

Saving Clips to a Computer 116

Installation 116

Saving Photos to a Computer 118

Installation 118 Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer 118

7. Wi-Fi Functions 120

About the Wi-Fi Functions 120 Wireless Connections Using Wi-Fi 121

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 121 Searching for Access Points 122 Manual Setup 124

Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings 125 Browser Remote: Controlling the Camcorder from

a Network Device 127

Setting Up Browser Remote 127 Starting Browser Remote 127

Playback via Browser 131 Media Server 132

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8. Additional Information 133

Menu Options 133

FUNC. Menu 133 Setup Menus 135

Troubleshooting 142

List of Messages 148

Handling Precautions 152 Maintenance/Others 155 Optional Accessories 156 Specifications 158 Reference Tables 161 Index 163

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Introduction

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon XC10. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to

Conventions Used in this Manual

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

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

• A: Reference page number.

• The following terms are used in this manual. “Screen” refers to the LCD screen. “SD card” refers to an SD, SDHC or SDXC memory card. “Recording media” refers to CFast cards and SD cards.

• Photographs in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. Some screenshots have been altered to make them easier to read.

• This camcorder uses the same button to record video clips and take photos. In this manual, when you are recording video clips, this button is referred to as the START/STOP button; when you are shooting photos, it is referred to as the PHOTO button.

Troubleshooting

(A 142).

START/STOP (PHOTO) button

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About this Manual

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

Button and Joystick

summary of all available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix (A 133).

Using the MENU

(A 31). For a concise

Menu Options

Operating modes and Format A full icon (like ) indicates that the function described can be used in the operating mode shown or for recordings made in the movie format shown in the icon; an empty icon (like ) indicates that the function cannot be used. For details refer to

Operation of the Camcorder the Resolution (Recording in 4K or HD)

(A 28) and

Basic

Selecting

(A 51).

When a procedure requires selecting an option, the available options are listed within or after the procedure. Brackets [ ] are used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on screen.

The navigation bar at the bottom of the page offers buttons to let you jump quickly to the information you want to find.

Takes you to the table of contents.

Takes you to the summary of menu options and settings.

Takes you to the alphabetical index.

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When a function requires the use of the menu, the quick reference shows the submenus and, when applicable, the default setting for the menu item. The example illustration indicates that you can find the function by selecting the [ System Setup] menu and then the [Fan] menu item.

Supplied Accessories

The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder.

CA-570 Compact Power Adapter

(incl. power cord)

Viewfinder Unit

(incl. viewfinder unit cover)

Shoulder Strap IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable HTC-100/S High Speed HDMI Cable

LP-E6N Battery Pack

(incl. protective cover)

Lens Cap RC-6 Remote Controller

(incl. CR2032 lithium button battery)

Lens Hood

Quick Guide

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Names of Parts

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Names of Parts

1 Focus ring (A 69) 2Zoom ring (A 68) 3 FOCUS (focus mode) switch (A 69) 4 Shoulder strap mount (A 27) 5 MIC (microphone) terminal (A 81) 6HDMI OUT terminal (A 115) 7USB terminal (A 89, 118)

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8DC IN terminal (A 21) 9 DISP. (display) button (A 49)/

Assignable button 1 (A 100)

10 PUSH AF (momentary autofocus) button (A 74)/

Assignable button 2 (A 100)

11 Exhaust ventilation outlet (A 50)

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Names of Parts

12 3

1 Air intake vent (A 50) 2 Shoulder strap mount (A 27)

4 Tally lamp (A 41) 5 Remote sensor (A 38)

3 × (headphone) terminal (A 87)

6Lens hood (A 24)

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Names of Parts

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1 LCD touch screen (A 26) 2 MAGN. (magnification) button (A 72)/

Assignable button 3 (A 100) 3 MENU button (A 31) 4Joystick (A 31) 5 ACCESS indicator (A 34)

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6 CARD OPEN (open recording media slot cover)

lever (A 34)

7 Recording media slot cover 8 CFast card slot (A 34) 9SD card slot (A 34) 10 CFast card release button (A 34)

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Names of Parts

1 Built-in microphone (A 81) 2 Accessory shoe (A 89, 97): For attaching the

optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver or optional EXseries Speedlite for EOS cameras.

3 ON/OFF button (A 30) 4START/STOP button (A 40)/PHOTO button

(A 40): When you are recording video clips, this button is referred to in this manual as the START/ STOP button; when you are shooting photos, it is referred to as the PHOTO button.

5 Movie/photo switch (A 28) 6 Control dial (A 52) 7 ^ (playback) button (A 103) 8 POWER/CHG (power/battery charging) indicator

(A 21) 9 Shooting mode dial (A 52) 10 Shooting mode dial button (A 52) 11 Built-in speaker (A 108)

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Names of Parts

1 Battery compartment 2 Battery release latch (A 21) 3 BATT. OPEN (open battery compartment) switch

(A 21)

4 Battery compartment cover (A 21) 5 Lens hood mount index (A 24) 6 Tripod socket (A 27)

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Names of Parts

Viewfinder unit

1 Viewfinder unit latch (A 24) 2Eye cup

RC-6 Remote Controller

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3 Dioptric adjustment lever (A 25)

4 Delay switch (A 38) 5 Battery compartment cover

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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 the camcorder, charge the battery pack. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a fully charged battery pack, refer to

Playback Times

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.

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4 Slide the BATT. OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow

and open the battery compartment cover.

5 Insert the battery pack all the way into the compartment as

shown in the illustration.

• Push it all the way in until the battery release latch secures it in place.

6 Close the battery compartment cover.

• Push the cover until you hear a click. Do not force the cover closed if the battery pack is not correctly inserted.

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Charging the Battery Pack

7 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

8 Disconnect the compact power adapter in the order shown

in the illustration.

Troubleshooting

(A 142).

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To remove the battery pack

Open the battery compartment cover and slide the battery release latch in the direction of the arrow so the battery pack springs out. Remove the battery pack and close the cover.

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Charging the Battery Pack

IMPORTANT

• Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After you turn off the camcorder, important data is updated on the recording media. 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.

NOTES

• We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 ºF and 86 ºF). If either the ambient temperature or the battery pack’s temperature is outside the range of approx. 0 °C to 40 °C (32 ºF to 104 ºF), charging may take longer than usual or charging may 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 POWER/CHG indicator has gone out before restoring the power supply.

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

• Charged battery packs 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.

• USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

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Preparing the Camcorder

This section outlines the basic preparations of the camcorder, such as attaching the viewfinder unit and adjusting the screen and grip.

Attaching the Lens Hood

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

Place the lens hood on the front of the lens so that the hood’s lens mount index covers the index on the lens and turn it 90 degrees clockwise until it clicks

• Be careful not to deform the lens hood.

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

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Using the Viewfinder Unit

Attaching the Viewfinder Unit

1 Open the viewfinder unit latch and remove the

viewfinder unit cover.

2 Turn the LCD panel 90 degrees upward.

3 Hook the protrusion on the right side of the viewfinder

unit into the groove under the right side of the LCD panel. Then, lower the viewfinder unit.

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4 Hook the viewfinder unit latch under the left side of the

LCD panel and then fasten the latch. Then, return the LCD panel to its original position.

Adjusting the Viewfinder Unit

1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camcorder.

• The POWER/CHG indicator will illuminate.

• If necessary, perform the initial setup (A 30).

2 Adjust the dioptric adjustment lever until the viewfinder unit’s

image is sharp.

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Removing the Viewfinder Unit

1 Turn the LCD panel 90 degrees upward.

2 Open the viewfinder unit latch and remove the viewfinder unit

from the camcorder.

• Make sure to open the latch all the way before removing

the unit.

3 Attach the viewfinder unit cover, hook the viewfinder unit

latch to the left side of the cover and then fasten the latch.

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Dioptric adjustment lever

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4 Attach the viewfinder unit cover.

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• When you are not using the viewfinder unit, make sure to attach the viewfinder unit cap to the unit.

Using the LCD Panel

Pull out the LCD panel and adjust it to a comfortable viewing angle.

• You can adjust the angle also for high- and low-angle shooting.

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NOTES

• About the LCD screen: 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.

• If the screen appears dim, you can adjust the brightness using the [ System Setup] > [1] >

[LCD Brightness] and [LCD Backlight] settings.

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Adjusting the Grip

The grip can be rotated 90 degrees toward or away from the lens to give you a convenient grip angle.

While firmly holding the camcorder, rotate the grip to the desired position.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Pass the ends through the strap mounts and adjust the length of the shoulder strap.

Preparing the Camcorder

IMPORTANT

• Be careful not to drop the camcorder when attaching or adjusting the shoulder strap.

Using a Tripod

You can mount the camcorder on a tripod with a mounting screw of 6.5 mm (0.26 in.) or smaller. Using tripods with longer mounting screws may cause damage to the camcorder.

6.5 mm

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Basic Operation of the Camcorder

Depending on how you plan to shoot, you may need to switch between shooting video clips and shooting photos. Before you shoot, you can also select a shooting mode, which can give you the freedom of adjusting the camcorder’s camera-related settings or allow you to entrust the settings to the camcorder to varying degrees,

depending on the mode. After you finish recording, you can check your recordings by switching the camcorder to playback mode.

Switching Between Movies and Photos

Operating modes:

To shoot video clips, set the movie/photo switch to v; to shoot photos, set it to {.

Setting the Shooting Mode

You can select a shooting mode to match your shooting style.

Operating modes:

While pressing down the shooting mode dial button, turn the shooting mode dial to the desired mode.

• For details on the various shooting modes, refer to

(A 52).

Modes

Shooting

Switching Between Recording and Playback

With a single press of a button, the camcorder can easily switch between recording mode and playback mode. For details on playing back your recordings, refer to

Operating modes:

Hold the ^ button pressed down.

Operating Mode Icons Used in This Manual

This instruction manual uses icons to indicate the recording and playback modes for video clips and photos.

Icon Description

Video clip shooting mode.

Photo shooting mode.

Video clip playback mode

Photo playback mode.

Playback

(A 103).

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Basic Operation of the Camcorder

Using the Touch Screen

The 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.

Tou c h

Press 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, etc.

Drag

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. On some screens, you can achieve the same effect by touching the triangle control buttons.

Pinch

Pinch In

Place two fingers on the screen and bring them together. Used when playing back clips and photos. Pinch your fingers in to return to the index screen. Also used during photo playback to zoom out from a photo that has been zoomed in.

Pinch Out

Place two fingers on the screen and move them apart. Used on an index screen during playback. Pinch your fingers out to start playing back the clip. Also used during photo playback to zoom in on the photo.

IMPORTANT

• The camcorder features a capacitive touch screen. In the following cases, you may not be able to perform touch operations correctly.

- Using your fingernails or hard-tipped objects, 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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Date, Time and Language Settings

Setting the Date and Time

You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can

start using it. When the camcorder’s clock is not set, the [Date/Time] screen will appear automatically with the month selected.

Operating modes:

1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camcorder.

• The POWER/CHG indicator will illuminate and the [Date/Time] screen will appear.

2 Touch a field you want to change (year, month, day, hours or minutes).

• You can also push the joystick (Þ) to move between the fields and then press the joystick to make your selection.

3Touch [Í] or [Î] to change the field as necessary.

• You can also push the joystick (Ý) to change the field.

4 Set the correct date and time by changing all the fields in the same way.

5 Touch [Y.M.D], [M.D,Y] or [D.M.Y] to select the date format you prefer.

• You can also push the joystick (Þ) to move between the fields and then press the joystick to make your selection.

• In some screens, the date will be displayed in short form (numbers instead of month names or only the day and month), but it will still follow the order you selected.

6 Touch [24H] to use 24-hour clock or leave it unselected to use 12-hour clock (AM/PM).

• You can also push the joystick (Þ) to move between the fields and then press the joystick to make your selection.

7 Touch [OK] to start the clock and close the setup screen.

• You can also push the joystick (Þ) to move between the fields and then press the joystick to make your selection.

NOTES

• You can adjust the date and time later on with the [ System Setup] > [1] > [Date/Time] setting.

• When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery (A 154) and set the time zone, date and time again.

• Using the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver, you can have the camcorder adjust settings automatically according to the UTC date/time information received from the GPS signal (A 89).

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