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DIE-0325-001
HD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
Introduction
Important Usage Instructions

WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
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. Heat may build up, the plastic case may deform and it
could result in electric shock or fire.
CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.
Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CA-570 may damage the
camcorder.
European Union (and EEA) only.

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 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)
Trademark Acknowledgements
The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo is a trademark.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista 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.Colour and the x.v.Colour logo are trademarks.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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.
Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
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.
Enjoying High-Definition Video with

your Camcorder
Preserve your most treasured memories, be it unforgettable scenery or
cherished moments spent with family and friends, with high-definition
video recordings of a quality second only to actually being there.
What is High-Definition Video?
1,080
lines
Capture the finest detail, like the
movement or shine of a single
strand of hair
Your camcorder features a full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS)

that captures video at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels1. This results in
video recordings of unparalleled high quality, fine detail and lifelike vivid
colors.
How does full high definition compare with standard-definition TV
broadcasts?
Approximately 5 times the number of pixels.
1.9 Almost 90% more scanning lines.

Full HD 1080 refers to Canon camcorders compliant with
high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels
(scanning lines).
1
Video is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to MXP or
FXP mode. In other recording modes, the picture is recorded at 1,440 x 1,080
pixels.
What are the advantages of flash memory?

Your videos and photos are recorded in the built-in memory (
only) or
on commercially available SD/SDHC memory cards2 using AVCHD
specifications3. Recording on flash memory means that there are no moving
parts in the recorder unit of the camcorder. To you, it means a camcorder
that is smaller, lighter and faster. In fact, using the Quick Start function
(
44) you can open the LCD panel and start recording within
approximately one second.
Any New Functions?

Pre-recording
When pre-recording (
64) is activated, the camcorder
starts recording video continuously into a temporary 3-second memory.
When you press the START/STOP button, the scene recorded will have
started 3 seconds before you started shooting. This is especially useful
when it is difficult to predict when to start recording.
Face Detection With face detection ( 68), have the camcorder

automatically detect people's faces and use this information to adjust the
focus and set the best exposure for beautiful videos and photos.
Video Snapshot
Discover a new fun way to shoot video with video

snapshot scenes (
62). Shoot short (approx. 4-second) scenes and
arrange them into a video clip set to your favorite background music.
Cinema Mode
Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the

[
Cine Mode] recording program (
61) with the 25 fps progressive
frame rate.
For details about memory cards that can be used with this camcorder refer to
Using a Memory Card (
37).
3
AVCHD is the new standard for recording high-definition video. With AVCHD
specifications, the video signal is recorded using MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression and the audio signal is recorded in Dolby Digital.
Can I play back my high-definition video on

other devices?
Needless to say, you can connect your camcorder to an HDTV to enjoy your
recordings with family and friends (
116). You also have the following
options:
You can easily play back video recorded on the memory card by
inserting the memory card directly into AVCHD-compatible TV sets
and HDD or DVD recorders that feature an SD/SDHC memory card
slot4. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV or digital
video recorder.
You can play back AVCHD discs of your recordings created using the
optional DW-100 DVD Burner (
118) on the DVD Burner itself or on
AVCHD-compatible DVD players or Blu-ray Disc players5.
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.
5
AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be created with
the optional DW-100 DVD burner. Use the software on the supplied Video Tools
CD-ROM to back up such scenes.
Table of contents
Introduction
4
12
14
14
16
19
Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder

About this Manual
Getting to Know the Camcorder

Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs
Names of Parts
Screen Displays
Preparations
23
23
23
26
28
30
30
32
32
35
35
36
36
37
37
38
39
39
Getting Started
Attaching the Ferrite Core
Charging the Battery Pack
Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories
Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD
Screen
Basic Operation of the Camcorder

Operating Modes
Joystick and Joystick Guide
Using the Menus
First Time Settings

Setting the Date and Time
Changing the Language
Changing the Time Zone
Using a Memory Card

Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
Initializing the Built-in Memory (
only) or Memory
Card
8 Table of contents
Video
41
41
42
43
44
46
46
48
49
51
53
55
57
57
59
61
61
62
64
65
66
67
68
69
71
72
73
74
75
77
77
Basic Recording
Shooting Video
Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)
Zooming
Quick Start Function
Basic Playback
Playing Back the Video
Selecting what Recordings to Play Back
Searching for Scenes
Selecting the Playback Starting Point
Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen
Deleting Scenes
Advanced Functions
Special Scene Recording Programs
Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture
Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your
Recordings
Mini Video Light
Video Snapshot
Pre-recording Function
Self Timer
Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight
Correction
Manual Focus Adjustment
Face Detection
White Balance
Image Effects
Digital Effects
On-Screen Displays and Data Code
Audio Recording Level
Using Headphones
Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
Using an External Microphone
Table of contents 9
79
79
80
84
Playlist and Scene Operations

Dividing Scenes
Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and
Playing Back
Copying Scenes
Photos
86
86
87
88
89
89
90
92
93
93
94
95
96
97
98
98
99
100
101
Basic Recording
Taking Photos
Selecting Photo Size and Quality
Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It
Basic Playback
Viewing Photos
Deleting Photos
Magnifying Photos during Playback
Additional Functions
Flash
Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure
Bracketing
Taking Photos while Recording Movies (Simultaneous
Recording)
Light Metering Mode
Slideshow
Rotating Photos
Histogram Display
Capturing Photos from the Playback Scene
Protecting Photos
Copying Photos
104 Printing Photos

104
106
108
109
Printing Photos (Direct Print)

Selecting the Print Settings
Trimming Settings
Print Orders
10 Table of contents
External Connections
112 Terminals on the Camcorder
113
116
Connection Diagrams
Playback on a TV Screen
117 Saving Your Recordings

117
118
122
123
127
Saving Your Recordings on a Computer

Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo
DVDs
Copying your Recordings to an External Video
Recorder
Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer)
Transfer Orders
Additional Information
129 Appendix: Menu Options Lists
129
132
FUNC. Menu
Setup Menus
143 Trouble?
143
148
Troubleshooting
List of Messages
158 Dos and Donts

158
163
164
Handling Precautions
Maintenance/Others
Using the Camcorder Abroad
165 General Information

165
166
171
175
System Diagram
Optional Accessories
Specifications
Index
Table of contents 11
About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA HF20/LEGRIA HF200.
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 (
143).
Conventions Used in this Manual
IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorders operation.

NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating
procedures.
POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the

function described.
: Reference page number within this manual.

To complete some operations you will need to refer also to other
instruction manuals. This will be indicated with the following icons:
Refer to the Digital Video Software instruction manual,
DVSD
included as a PDF file in the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO
Solution Disk CD-ROM.
DW-100 Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW-100
DVD Burner.
: Text that applies only to the model shown in the icon.

The following terms are used in this manual:
When not specified as memory card or built-in memory, the term
memory by itself refers to both.
Scene refers to one movie unit from the point you press the
START/STOP 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. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu
icons refer to the
.
12 Introduction
Advanced Functions
Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a
sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special
Scene recording program. For details about the available options, refer
to the following sidebar.
(
Brackets [ ] are used to refer to

menu options as they are
displayed on screen.
FUNC.
30)
[ Programmed AE]
[ Portrait]
Press
to display the Special Scene (SCN) recording
FUNC.
programs
Desired recording program
NOTES
The names of most buttons and

switches are indicated within a
button frame.
For example FUNC. .
[
-
Night]:
Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.
Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.
White points may appear on the screen.
Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case,
adjust the focus manually.
In this manual, the

arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections.
For a detailed explanation refer to Using the Menus (
32).
In this manual,
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 (
30).
Introduction 13
Getting to Know the Camcorder
Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs

The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:
XCA-570 Compact Power Adapter
(incl. power cord and ferrite core)
BP-809 Battery PackW

XWL-D88 Wireless Controller
(incl. CR2025 lithium button battery)
STV-250N Stereo Video CableW
Yellow Red White plugs
XCTC-100/S Component Cable
Red Green Blue plugs
IFC-400PCU USB CableW
XWS-30 Wrist Strap
Quick GuideW
14 Introduction
The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder:
PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM* and PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE
Installation Guide
- ImageMixer 3 SE Transfer Utility Software for saving and transferring
movies.
- Music Transfer Utility Software for transferring to the camcorder
music data for video snapshot playback.
PIXELA Application - Disc 2 CD-ROM*
- ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools Software for managing, editing, and
playing back movies.
DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM* Software for saving, managing, and printing photos.
Instruction Manual/Music Data CD-ROM Contains the full-version instruction manual of the camcorder (this PDF file) and music files
that can be used as background music during playback.
The music files on this CD-ROM are for exclusive use with the supplied
PIXELA applications, Music Transfer Utility and ImageMixer 3 SE Video
Tools. For more details, refer to the Music Transfer Utility Software
Guide and ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide on the PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM.
* The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (on PDF file).
Introduction 15
Names of Parts
Left side view
Right side view
Front view
16 Introduction
RESET button (
146)
VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button
(
62)/
(print/share) button
(
105, 125)
DISP. (on-screen display) button
(
73)/
BATT. INFO button (
22)
Speaker (
46)
Memory card slot cover
Memory card slot (
38)
AV OUT terminal (
112, 114)/
(headphones) terminal (
75)
Camera mode dial (
30)
Strap mount (
27)
USB terminal (
112, 115)
HDMI OUT terminal (
112, 113)
Grip belt (
27)
Instant AF sensor (
134)
Stereo microphone (
74)
Mini video light (
61)
Flash (
93)
Top view
LCD panel
Back view
Mini advanced shoe (

77)
PHOTO button (
86)
Zoom lever (
43)
ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator:
Green ON
Orange Standby (
44)
Red Charging (
23)
POWER button
Remote sensor (
26)
LCD screen (
28)
Joystick (
32)
FUNC. button (
33, 129)
/ (play/pause) button (
46)/
START/STOP button (
41)
(stop) button (
46)/
Zoom out W (wide-angle) button
(
43)
PLAYLIST button (
80)/
Zoom in T (telephoto) button (
43)
(camera/play) button (
31)
MIC terminal (
78)
COMPONENT OUT terminal
(
112, 114)
ACCESS indicator (
41, 86)
Battery attachment unit (
23)
START/STOP button (
41)
DC IN terminal (
23)
Serial number
The serial number label is located in
the battery attachment unit. Remove
the battery pack to find it.
Introduction 17
Bottom view
BATTERY RELEASE switch (

Tripod socket (
158)
24)
Wireless Controller WL-D88

START/STOP button (
41)
FUNC. button (
33, 129)
MENU button (
33, 132)
PLAYLIST button (
80)
Navigation buttons ( / / / )
(frame reverse) button (
47)
(fast reverse) button (
47)
(play) button (
46)
(pause) button (
46)
(stop) button (
46)
PHOTO button (
86)
Zoom buttons (
43)
SET button
(frame advance) button (
47)
(fast forward) button (
47)
DISP. (on-screen display) button
(
73)
18 Introduction
Screen Displays
Recording Movies
Operating mode (
30)
Recording program (
57, 59, 61)
White balance (
69)
Image effect (
71)
Digital effect (
72)
Recording mode (
42)
Photo quality/size
(simultaneous recording) (
95)
Remote sensor off (
139)
Microphone attenuator (
135)
Pre-recording (
64)
Memory operation (
22)
Instant AF (
134),
MF Manual focus (
67)
Remaining battery time (
22)
While recording/during playback:
Scene counter (hours : minutes :
seconds)
In record pause mode: Total number of
scenes
Remaining recording time

On the memory card
In the built-in memory
Image stabilizer (
134)
25F progressive frame rate
(
22, 61)
Face detection (
68)
Wind screen off (
135)
132)
x.v.ColourTM (
Audio level indicator (
74)
Mini advanced shoe (
77)
Headphone output (
75)
Level marker (
136)
Backlight correction (
67)
Mini video light (
61)
Introduction 19
Recording Photos
Zoom (
43),
Exposure
(
66)
Light metering mode (
96)
Drive mode (
94)
Photo quality/size (
87)
Self timer (
65)
Number of available photos

On the memory card
Camcorder shake warning (
134)
AF frame (
134)
Focus and exposure lock (
86)
Flash (
93)
Playing Movies (During Playback)
Data code (
73, 136)
Scene number
20 Introduction
Joystick guide (
32)
Viewing Photos
Histogram (
98)
Current photo / Total number of
photos
Photo number (
140)
Protected photo mark (
100)
Date and time of recording
Manual focus (
67)
File size
Manual exposure (
66)
Photo size (
87)
Aperture value (
59)
Shutter speed (
59)
Introduction 21
Memory operation
Record,
Record pause,
Playback,
Fast reverse playback,
Slow playback,
Frame advance,
Frame reverse.
Playback pause,
Fast playback,
Slow reverse playback,
Remaining battery time

The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until
the battery pack is completely exhausted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining
recording time will be displayed accurately.
The icon shows a rough estimate
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
of the remaining charge as a
percentage of the full charge of
the battery pack. The remaining
recording/playback time of the battery pack is displayed, in minutes, next to the icon.
When
is displayed in red, replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.
When you attach an empty battery pack, the power may turn off without displaying
.
Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are
used, the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately.
When the camcorder is off, press BATT.INFO to display the charge status of a
battery pack. The Intelligent System will display the charge status (as a percentage)
and the remaining recording time (in minutes) for 5 seconds. If the battery pack is
exhausted, the battery information may not be displayed.
Remaining recording time
When there is no more free space on the memory, End (built-in memory,
only) or
End (memory card) will be displayed and the recording will stop.
25F progressive frame rate
Select the 25F progressive frame rate (
61) to give your recordings a cinematic look.
You can combine this frame rate with the [
Cine Mode] recording program to
enhance the effect.
Number of available photos
in red: There is no memory card in the camcorder.
in green: 6 or more photos
in yellow: 1 to 5 photos
in red: No more photos
can be recorded.
When viewing the photos, the display will always be in green.
Depending on the recording conditions, the number of available photos displayed
may not decrease even after a recording has been made, or may decrease by 2
photos at once.
22 Introduction
Preparations
This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the
menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your
camcorder.
Getting Started
Attaching the Ferrite Core
Attach the enclosed ferrite core before you connect the compact
power adapter to the camcorder.
Attach the ferrite core to the cable
about 4 cm from the plug end (the plug
to be connected to the camcorder) of
the compact power adapter cable.
Pass the cable through the center of the
core and wrap it around the core, then
close the unit until it clicks shut.
Charging the Battery Pack

The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using
the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use.
For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a
fully charged battery pack, refer to the tables on pages 166-168.
Preparations 23
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 camcorders DC IN
terminal.
4 Attach the battery pack to the
camcorder.
Press the battery pack softly into the
battery attachment unit and slide it up
until it clicks in place.
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 (
143).
DC IN
terminal
ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator
To remove the battery pack

1 Slide BATTERY RELEASE in the
direction of the arrow and hold it
pressed down.
2 Slide the battery pack down and
then pull it out.
BATTERY RELEASE switch
24 Preparations
IMPORTANT
Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After pressing POWER 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.
We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between
10 C and 30 C. Outside the temperature range of 0 C to 40 C,
charging will not start.
Do not connect to the camcorders 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
The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off.
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.
Preparations 25
Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories

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.
Tab
To use the wireless controller

Point the wireless controller at the camcorders 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.
NOTES
The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor
is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight.
If the wireless controller does not work, check that
[Wireless
Remote Control] is not set to [
Off
](
139). Otherwise,
replace the battery.
26 Preparations
Accessories
Fasten the grip belt.
Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach
the zoom lever with your index finger, and
the START/STOP button with your thumb.
To remove the grip belt

1 Lift the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the
Velcro pad.
2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the
camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to
remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder.
To attach the wrist strap

Pass the attaching end of the wrist
strap through the back bracket on the
camcorder, thread the wrist strap
through the loop 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.
Preparations 27
To attach a shoulder strap

Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip
belt and adjust the length of the strap.
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 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
180
90
Subject can monitor the LCD screen
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.
28 Preparations
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 DISP. pressed down for more than 2
seconds.
Repeat this action to turn the LCD backlight on (bright) or off (normal).
If
[LCD Screen Dimmer] is set to [
On] (
138), pressing
DISP. for more than 2 seconds will turn off the screen dimmer and
return the LCD screen to its previous brightness setting.
NOTES
The LCD backlight does not affect the brightness of the recordings.
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
[LCD Brightness] setting (
138), or dim it with the
[LCD
Screen Dimmer] setting (
138) to use in places where the light from
the LCD screen can be a nuisance.
Preparations 29
Basic Operation of the Camcorder

Operating Modes
Recording
When recording video or photos, the camcorders
operating mode is determined by the position of the
camera mode dial.
Operating
mode
Camera mode
dial
Onscreen icon
Operation
Easy recording of movies and
photos (
41, 86).
Dual Shot Record video and take photos easily, letting the camcorder take care of all the
settings Great for beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder
settings.
Recording movies (
41).
Recording photos (
86).
Flexible recording Use one of the dedicated recording modes to enjoy full access to the
menus and advanced functions and change the camcorders settings to your preference.
NOTES
Only the following buttons/functions are available in
- START/STOP for recording movies.
- PHOTO for recording photos.
- Zoom lever and zoom buttons on the LCD panel (
- Quick Start (
44).
- VIDEO SNAP video snapshot (
62).
30 Preparations
mode.
43).
In
mode, menus cannot be accessed but the following settings
can be changed in advance, before setting the camera mode dial to
.
- Recording mode of movies
- Size/quality of photos
Your selection of recording media for movies/photos
- Auto slow shutter
- Backlight correction
- All settings under the setup menus
,
and
tabs.
Even in one of the flexible recording modes (
or
), the camcorder can help you with the settings. For example, you can use the
Special Scene recording programs (
57) to set at once all the optimal
settings to match special recording conditions.
Playback
For playback, the camcorders operating mode is
determined by the position of the camera mode dial
and the
(camera/play) button. Press
to
switch between camera (recording) mode and playback mode.
Operating
mode
Onscreen
icon
Camera mode
dial
or
Operation
Press
Playing back movies

(index screen) (
46).
Viewing photos (single
photo view) (
89).
NOTES
When switching to a playback mode, the memory selected for

playback will be the same currently used for recording (
39).
Preparations 31
Joystick and Joystick Guide

Use the joystick to operate the camcorder's menus.
Push the joystick up, down, left or right

(
,
) to select an item or
change settings.
Press the joystick itself (

) to save
the settings or confirm an action. On
menu screens, this is indicated by the
icon
.
If the joystick guide does not appear on the screen, press

or push
the joystick (
,
) to display it. The functions that appear depend
on the operating mode.
,
or
mode: Select (
) a function and press
to
change the setting. With some functions, you will need to make
further adjustments (
).
mode: First, select (

) a row of functions; then, press
to
operate the function in the middle or push the joystick ( or ) to
operate the function on the left or right, respectively.
The joystick guide will minimize after 2 seconds. When the joystick
guide is minimized, you can still adjust or turn on/off the selected function; you can also maximize ( ) the joystick guide to select another
function or hide ( ) it altogether.
Using the Menus

Many of the camcorders functions can
be adjusted from the menus that open
after pressing FUNC. . In
mode,
menus cannot be accessed and, except
for a few exceptions, most menu settings will return to their default values.
For details about the available menu
options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (
129).
32 Preparations
Selecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu

The following is an example of selecting a FUNC. menu option in
mode (the operation is similar in
mode). In playback modes, the
operation varies depending on the function selected so refer to the relevant chapter as necessary.
1 Press FUNC. .
2 Select (
) the icon of the function
you want to change from the left
side column.
Menu items not available will appear
grayed out.
3 Select (
) the desired setting from the available options at the
bottom bar.
The selected option will be highlighted in orange.
With some settings you will need to make further selections and/or
press
. Follow the additional operation guides that will appear on
the screen (such as the
icon, small arrows, etc.).
4 Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu.
You can press FUNC. to close the menu at any time.
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus

1 Press FUNC. .
2 Select (
,
)[
Menu] and
press
to open the setup
menus.
You can also hold FUNC. pressed
down for more than 1 second or
press MENU on the wireless
controller to open directly the setup
menus screen.
3 Select (
) the tab of the desired menu.
4 Select (
) the setting you want to change and press
.
The orange selection bar indicates the menu setting currently
selected. Menu items not available appear grayed out.
Preparations 33
Move (
) the orange selection bar to the tabs at the top of the
screen to select a different menu (step 3).
5 Select (
setting.
) the desired option and press
to save the
6 Press FUNC. .
You can press FUNC. to close the menu at any time.
NOTES
A small font size is used in menu screens so you can see all options and
current settings in one screen. You can enlarge the font size by setting
[Font Size] to [ Large] but you may have to scroll down to find
some menu options and only the icons of the current settings will be
displayed.
34 Preparations
First Time Settings

Setting the Date and Time
You will need to set the date and time of
the camcorder before you can start
using it. The [Date/Time] screen will
appear automatically when the camcorders clock is not set.
When the [Date/Time] screen appears,
the year will be selected.
1 Change (
) the year and move ( ) to the month.
2 Change the rest of the fields (month, day, hour and minutes) in the
same way.
3 Select ( ) [OK] and press
setup screen.
to start the clock and close the
NOTES
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 (
161) and set the time zone, date and time again.
The date appears in a year-month-day format only in the first setup
screen. In subsequent screen displays the date and time will appear as
day-month-year (for example, [1.Jan.2009 12:00 AM]). You can change
the date format (
141).
You can also change the date and time later on (not during the initial
setup). Open the [Date/Time] screen from the setup menus:
FUNC.
Menu]
[Date/Time]
Preparations 35
Changing the Language

The default language of the camcorder
is English. You can set it to one of 22
other languages.
(
FUNC.
[
Menu]
Desired language
[Language
30)
FUNC.
NOTES
The displays
and
that appear in some menu screens refer to
the name of buttons on the camcorder and will not change, regardless
of the language selected.
Changing the Time Zone

Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is
Paris.
(
30)
To set the home time zone

FUNC.
[
Menu]
Your local time zone**
[Time Zone/DST]
FUNC.
* When you travel, select the

icon and select the time zone that matches the
local time at your destination.
** To adjust for daylight saving time, select the area name marked with a
.
36 Preparations
Using a Memory Card

Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
You can use commercially available
SDHC (SD high capacity)
memory cards and
SD memory cards with this camcorder. However, depending on its Speed Class, you may not be able to record
movies on the memory card. Refer to the table below.
As of December 2008, the movie recording function has been tested
using SD/SDHC memory cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and
SanDisk.
We recommend using memory cards with a Speed Class 4 or higher.
Memory card
SD
memory cards
Capacity
SD Speed Class
Recording movies
64 MB or less
1,2
128 MB or more
or higher
SDHC
memory cards
1
2
Over 2 GB
or higher
Movies cannot be recorded when the recording mode is set to MXP (24 Mbps) or
FXP (17 Mbps).
Depending on the memory card used, it may not be possible to record movies.
About the SD Speed Class:

The SD Speed Class is a standard that indicates the minimum guaranteed data transfer speed of SD/SDHC memory cards. When you buy a
new memory card, look for the Speed Class logo on the package.
Preparations 37
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this
camcorder (
39).
1 Turn off the camcorder.
Make sure the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator
is off.
2 Open the memory card slot cover.
3 Insert the memory card straight,
with the label facing up, all the way
into the memory card slot until it
clicks.
4 Close the memory card slot cover.
Do not force the cover closed if the
memory card is not correctly inserted.
IMPORTANT
Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable.
Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Be sure to insert the memory card as
described in step 3.
NOTES
To remove the memory card: Push the memory card once to release it.
When the memory card springs out, pull it all the way out.
38 Preparations
Selecting the Memory for the Recordings

You can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in memory or on a memory card. The built-in memory is the default memory
for recording both.
(
FUNC.
30)
[
Menu]
or
[Rec Media for Movies] or [Rec Media for Photos]
FUNC.
Select the built-in memory or memory card*
* When selecting the memory, you can check the total, used and approximate available recording time/number of photos (estimated based on the recording mode
(movies) or photo size/quality (photos) currently in use).
Initializing the Built-in Memory (
only) or Memory Card
Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the
first time. You can also initialize a memory card or the built-in memory
(
only) to permanently delete all the recordings it contains.
At the time of purchase, the built-in memory comes pre-initialized and contains music files for use as background music during playback.
(
30)
Options
[Quick Initialization]
Clears the file allocation table but does not

physically erase the stored data.
[Complete Initialization]
FUNC.
Erases all data completely.
[
Menu]
[Initialize
/
]
[Built-in Mem.] or [Mem. Card]
Initialization method
FUNC.
[Yes]*
[OK]
Preparations 39
FUNC.
[
Menu]
Initialization method
[Initialize
]
[Yes]*
[OK]
FUNC.
* Press
to cancel the complete initialization while it is in progress. All recordings
will be erased but the memory can be used without any problem.
IMPORTANT
Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings. Lost original recordings cannot be recovered. Make sure you save important
recordings in advance using an external device (
117).
When the memory is initialized, music files will be erased as well. Use
the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to transfer music files from
the supplied
Instruction Manual/Music Data CD-ROM to the
camcorder. For details, refer to the Music Transfer Utility Software
Guide (PDF file).
The
Instruction Manual/Music Data CD-ROM includes also
extra music tracks that were not pre-installed in the built-in memory.
Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter before initializing the memory. While the initialization is in progress, do not disconnect
the power source or turn off the camcorder.
40 Preparations
Video
This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies,
including recording, playback, advanced functions and playlist
and scene operations.
Basic Recording
Shooting Video
(
1 Set the camera mode dial to

.
30)
or
2 Turn on the camcorder.

By default, movies are
recorded in the built-in memory.
Alternatively, you can set the memory
card as the recording media (
39).
3 Press START/STOP to begin
recording.
Press START/STOP again to pause
the recording.
You can also press START/STOP on the LCD panel.
When you have finished recording
1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off.
2 Turn off the camcorder.
3 Close the LCD panel.
IMPORTANT
Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or
flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage
to the memory.
Video 41
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.

- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the camcorders operating mode.
Be sure to save your recordings regularly (
117), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data.
NOTES
About the Power Save mode: If
[Power Saving Mode] is set to
[
On] (
139), the camcorder will shut off automatically to save
power when it is powered by a battery pack and is left without any
operation for 5 minutes. Press POWER to turn on the camcorder.
When recording in bright places, it may be difficult to use the LCD
screen. In such cases, you can turn on the LCD backlight (
29) or
adjust the brightness of the LCD screen (
138) accordingly.
Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)

The camcorder offers 5 recording modes. Changing the recording
mode will change the recording time available on the memory. Select
MXP or FXP mode for better movie quality; select LP mode for longer
recording times. The following table gives approximate recording
times.
(
FUNC.
Standard Play 7 Mbps]
30)
Desired recording mode
FUNC.
NOTES
AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be created with the optional DW-100 DVD Burner. Use the software on the
supplied Video Tools CD-ROM to back up such scenes.
The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the
actual recording times will vary depending on the content of the scenes.
The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the camcorder to
mode.
42 Video
Approximate recording times

Recording mode
Default value
MXP*
FXP*
XP+
SP
32 GB
Built-in memory
2 hr.
55 min.
4 hr.
10 min.
5 hr.
45 min.
9 hr.
35 min.
12 hr.
15 min.
4 GB
Memory card
20 min.
30 min.
40 min.
1 hr.
10 min.
1 hr.
30 min.
8 GB
Memory card
40 min.
1 hr.
1 hr.
25 min.
2 hr.
20 min.
3 hr.
16 GB
Memory card
1 hr.
25 min.
2 hr.
5 min.
2 hr.
50 min.
4 hr.
45 min.
6 hr.
5 min.
32 GB
Memory card
2 hr.
55 min.
4 hr.
10 min.
5 hr.
45 min.
9 hr.
35 min.
12 hr.
15 min.
LP
Memory
* Recorded in 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. Movies recorded using other recording

modes are recorded in 1,440 x 1,080 resolution.
**
At the time of purchase, the built-in memory contains about 170 MB of
music files.
Zooming
(
able (
30)
mode: In addition to the optical zoom, digital zoom is also avail133).
Video 43
15x Optical Zoom

Move the zoom lever toward W (wide
angle) to zoom out. Move it toward T
(telephoto) to zoom in.
By default, the zoom lever operates at a
variable speed press gently for a slow
zoom; press harder for faster zooms.
NOTES
Keep at least 1 m away from the subject. At full wide angle, you can focus
on a subject as close as 1 cm.
In
or
mode, you can also
set
/
[Zoom Speed]
W Zoom out
T Zoom in
(
133) to one of three constant
speeds (3 is the fastest, 1 the slowest).
When [Zoom Speed] is set to [
Variable]:
- When you use the T and W buttons on the wireless controller or LCD
panel, the zoom speed will be constant at [
Speed 3].
- The zoom speed will be faster in record pause mode than when
actually recording, except when pre-recording (
64) is activated.
Quick Start Function

When you close the LCD panel with the camcorder on, the camcorder
enters the standby mode. In standby mode the camcorder consumes
only about 1/3 the power used when recording, saving energy when
you are using a battery pack. Additionally, when you open the LCD
panel, the camcorder is ready to start recording in approximately
1 second*, allowing you to record the subject right away.
* The actual time required varies depending on the shooting conditions.
30)
1 With the camcorder on and in a recording mode, close the LCD

panel.
44 Video
A beep will sound and the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will change
to orange to indicate the camcorder entered standby mode.
2 When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel.
The ON/OFF (CHG) indicator turns back green and the camcorder is
ready to record.
IMPORTANT
Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while the
ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is lit in orange).
NOTES
The camcorder will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed
while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing or while a menu is being
displayed. The camcorder may also not enter standby mode if the LCD
panel is closed while the memory card slot cover is open or when the
battery charge is too low. Check that the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator
changes to orange.
The camcorder will shut off if left in standby mode for 10 minutes,
regardless of the
[Power Saving Mode] setting (
139). Press
POWER to turn on the camcorder.
You can select the length of time until shut-off or turn off the Quick Start
function altogether with the
[Quick Start] setting (
139).
Changing the position of the camera mode dial while the camcorder is
in standby mode will reactivate the camcorder in the operating mode
selected.
Video 45
Basic Playback
Playing Back the Video
(

.
30)
or
2 Press
.
Even if the camcorder is off,
pressing
will turn on the
camcorder in playback mode.
The index screen appears after a
few seconds.
3 Move (
,
) the selection
frame to the scene you want to
play back.
When you have recorded a large number of scenes, you can display
(
) a slidebar below the scene thumbnails and browse (
) through
index pages; then, return (
) to select the desired scene.
4 Press / or
to begin the playback.
Playback will start from the scene selected and continue until the end
of the last scene recorded.
Press / again to pause the playback.
Press
to stop the playback and return to the index screen.
Adjusting the Volume
1 During playback, open (
guide.
2 Select (
) the top row (
3 Adjust (
) the volume.
) the joystick
).
IMPORTANT
flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.
46 Video

You may not be able to play back with this camcorder movies recorded
on a memory card using another device.
NOTES
Depending on the recording conditions, you may notice brief stops in
video or sound playback between scenes.
Special playback modes

To enter the special playback modes, use the wireless controller
(
18) or the joystick guide (
32). There is no sound during the special playback modes.
Fast playback
Perform the following operation during
normal playback. Repeat to increase the
playback speed to approximately 5x 15x
60x the normal speed.
Camcorder: Open ( ) the joystick guide
Select (
Push the joystick (
) toward
or
.
Wireless controller: Press
or
.
) the middle row
Slow playback
Perform the following operation during
playback pause. Repeat to increase the
playback speed 1/8 1/4 the normal speed.
Select (
Push the joystick (
) toward
* or
.
Wireless controller: Press
or
.
) the middle row
* Slow reverse playback will look the same as continuous frame reverse.
Frame Advance/Reverse
During playback pause, press
or
on the wireless controller to
reverse a few frames (approx. 0.5 seconds) or to advance one frame.
Hold the button pressed for continuous playback.
Video 47
Skipping scenes
Select (
) the bottom row
Push the
joystick (
) toward
* to skip to the
beginning of the current scene or
to skip to the next scene.
Wireless controller: Press * to skip to the beginning of the current
scene or
to skip to the next scene.
* Push the joystick/press the button twice to skip to the beginning of the previous
scene.
Ending special playback modes

During any special playback mode, press / on the camcorder or
on the wireless controller. The camcorder will return to its initial
mode (playback or playback pause).
NOTES
During some special playback modes, you may notice some anomalies
(blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture.
The speed indicated on the screen is approximate.
Selecting what Recordings to Play Back

From the index screen, you can use the tabs on the top of the screen to
select whether to play back movies or photos.
only: You can also
select the memory from which you want to play back your recordings.
Original movies
Photos
On the memory card
Original movies
Photos
48 Video
30)
1 In the index screen, move (

) the orange selection frame to the
tabs on the top of the screen.
2 Select (
) the tab corresponding to the recordings you want to
play back.
3 Return (
) to the index screen to select a scene or photo.
By default, the index screen will show up to 6 items (scenes or photos).

Move the zoom lever toward W to show up to 15 items per screen.
Move it toward T to return to the default index screen display.
W 15 scenes/photos
T 6 scenes/photos
Searching for Scenes

From the original movies index screen, you can search for recordings
you made on a particular date (for example, to find all the movies you
shot during a special event). You can also search for scenes in which
peoples faces were detected.
(
30)
Selecting from the Calendar Screen

1 Open the original movies index screen.
You can select the original movies in the built-in memory or on

the memory card (
48).
You can press VIDEO SNAP to open the index screen for video
snapshot scenes (
62).
2 Open the calendar screen.
FUNC.
[
Scene Search]
[Calendar Screen]
The calendar screen appears.
Dates that contain scenes (that is, movies were recorded on that
date) appear in white. Dates without recordings appear in black.
3 Move (
) the cursor to the desired date.

Video 49
When you move the cursor to a date displayed in white, a thumbnail

showing a still image from the first scene recorded on that date will
be displayed next to the calendar. Below it will appear the number of
scenes recorded ( ) and the total recording time for the same day.
You can select (
) the year or month field and change (
) the
year or month to move faster between calendar months.
4 Press
to return to the index screen.
The orange selection frame will appear on the first scene recorded on
the selected date.
NOTES
You can change on what day to start the week for the calendar display
(
141).
You can press FUNC. to return to the index screen at any time.
Selecting from the List of Recordings


the memory card (
48).
snapshot scenes (
62).
2 Open the list of recordings.
FUNC.
[
Scene Search]
[Date Selection]
The list of recordings displays all dates in which recordings were
made. An orange selection frame appears on the day.
The thumbnail shows a still image from the first scene recorded on
that day. Below it will appear the number of scenes recorded (
)
and the total recording time for the same day.
3 Select (
) the date, month or year and move (
recording dates.
) between
4 After selecting the desired date, press

.
The index screen will appear with the selection frame on the first scene
recorded on the selected date.
NOTES
You can press
50 Video
FUNC.
to return to the index screen at any time.
Selecting Only Scenes in which Peoples Faces Were Detected

If you recorded movies with the Face Detection function (
68) activated, the camcorder can narrow down the scenes shown in the index
screen, leaving only those scenes where a face was detected. This
function is not available from the index screen for video snapshot
scenes.
1 Open the movie index screen.
the memory card (
48).
2 Narrow down the scenes displayed in the index screen.
FUNC.
[
Scene Search]
[Scenes with Faces]
The index screen will display only those scenes that contain peoples
faces.
3 Select (
) the scene you want to play back.
NOTES
You can press
FUNC.
to return to the normal index screen at any time.
Selecting the Playback Starting Point

If you have a very long scene, you may
want to start playing back the scene
from a certain point. You can use the
movie timeline to break the scene to
segments at fixed time intervals ranging from 6 seconds to 6 minutes. If you recorded movies with the Face
Detection function activated, you can display the scene divided into
segments every time the camcorder registered a change in the main
subject of the scene (
68).
(
30)
Video 51
Movie Timeline
the memory card (
48).
2 Select (
,
) the scene you want to view and press DISP. .
The [Timeline] screen appears. The large thumbnail will show the first
frame of the scene. Below it, the timeline ruler shows frames taken
from the scene at fixed intervals.
Press DISP. again to return to the index screen.
Current scene / Total number
of scenes
Scene length
Recording date and time
Interval between frames
Timeline ruler
Page slidebar
Frame selected for start of playback
3 Select (
4 Press
) the playback starting point from the timeline ruler.

/
To select another scene

Move (
) the orange selection frame to the large thumbnail and
select (
) another scene.
To move between timeline ruler pages
Move (
) the orange selection frame to the slidebar below the ruler
and display (
) the previous/next 5 frames in the scene.
To change the interval between frames
FUNC.
Desired interval
FUNC.
Changes in the Scenes Main Subject

1 Open the [Scenes with Faces] index screen.
Refer to Selecting Only Scenes that Contain Peoples Faces (
51).

the memory card (
48).
52 Video
2 Select (
,
) the scene you want to view and press DISP. .
The [Timeline by Faces] screen appears. The large thumbnail shows
the point at which a face was first detected. Below it, frames are
taken from the scene every time the main subject detected by the
camcorder changed.
Press DISP. to return to the [Scenes with Faces] index screen.
Current scene / Total number
of scenes
Scene length
Recording date and time
Frame selected for start of
playback
Timeline ruler
Page slidebar
3 Select (
) the playback starting point from the segment ruler.
4 Press / to begin the playback.

You can select another scene and move between segment ruler pages
in the same way as in the movie timeline screen (
52).
NOTES
For a single scene, up to 100 segments/changes in main subject will
appear in the [Timeline by Faces] screen.
Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen

You can select in advance a number of original movies or photos from
the index screen in order to perform certain actions on them collectively, all at once.
mode: Delete (
55), copy* (
84) or add the selected scenes
to the playlist (
80).
mode: Delete (
91), copy* (
102) or protect (
100) the
selected photos or mark all of them with print orders (
109) or transfer orders (
127).
*
only.
30)
1 Open the movie or photo index screen.

Video 53
mode: Move the zoom lever toward W to display the index

screen.
You can select the original movies or photos in the built-in

memory or on the memory card (
48).
snapshot scenes (
62).
2 Open the selection screen.
FUNC.
[
Select]
[Individual Scenes] or [Individual Photos]
The selection screen appears.
3 Move (
,
) between the scenes or photos in the index
screen and press
to select an individual scene/photo.
A checkmark
will appear on the selected scenes/photos. Press
again to remove the checkmark.
Repeat this step to add all the scenes/photos you want to include in
your selection (up to 100).
Total number of scenes selected
Selected scenes
4 Press
FUNC.
twice to close the menu.
To cancel all the selections

FUNC.
Select]
[Remove All Selections]
[Yes]
[OK]
FUNC.
NOTES
The pre-selection of scenes/photos will be canceled if you turn off the
camcorder or change the operating mode.
Scenes in the playlist cannot be included in the pre-selection.
54 Video
Deleting Scenes
You can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping.
Deleting scenes allows you also to free up space on the memory.
(
30)
Options
[All Scenes] Deletes all the scenes.

[All Scenes (this date)] Deletes all the scenes recorded on the
same day as the selected scene.
[This Scene]
Deletes only the scene marked with the orange selec-
tion frame.
[Selected Scenes]
Deletes all the scenes selected in advance

(marked with a checkmark). Refer to Pre-selecting Recordings
from the Index Screen (
53).

the memory card (
48).
snapshot scenes (
62).
2 Select (
,
) the scene you want to delete, or a scene
recorded on the date you want to delete.
This step is not necessary to delete all scenes or previously selected
scenes.
3 Delete the scene(s).
FUNC.
[
Delete]
Desired option
[Yes]*
[OK]
FUNC.
* If you selected any option other than [This Scene], you can press
to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. Some scenes will be deleted nevertheless.
IMPORTANT
Be careful when deleting original recordings. Once deleted, original
scenes cannot be recovered.
Save copies of important scenes before deleting them (
117).
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flashing (while scenes are being deleted).
NOTES
Deleting a scene from the original index screen also deletes that scene
from the playlist (
80).
To delete all movies and make all recordable space available again you
may prefer to initialize the memory (
39).
You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using another
device.
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Advanced Functions
Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a
sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special
Scene recording program. For details about the available options, refer
to the following sidebar.
(
FUNC.
30)
[ Programmed AE]
[ Portrait]
Press
to display the Special Scene (SCN) recording
FUNC.
programs
Desired recording program
NOTES
[
Night]:
Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.
Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.
White points may appear on the screen.
Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case,
adjust the focus manually.
[ Fireworks]:
- To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) we
recommend using a tripod.
- In
mode, slower shutter speeds are used so blur is more likely to
occur. Stabilize the camcorder, for example, by mounting it on a
tripod.
[ Portrait]/[ Sports]/[ Beach]/[ Snow]: The picture may not
appear smooth during playback.
[ Portrait]: The blur effect of the background increases the more you
zoom in (T).
[ Snow]/[ Beach]: The subject may become overexposed on
cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on the screen.
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Options
( Default value)
Portrait] The camcorder uses a large

aperture, to achieve a sharp focus on the subject while blurring the background.
Sports] To record sports scenes such as

tennis or golf.
Night]
Snow] To record in bright ski resorts without

the subject being underexposed.
Beach] To record on a sunny beach without

the subject being underexposed.
Sunset]
Spotlight]
Fireworks]
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To record in low-light situations.
To record sunsets in vibrant colors.
To record spotlit scenes.
To record fireworks.
Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture

Select the [ Programmed AE] recording program to use functions like
the white balance or image effects. Select one of the other automatic
exposure recording programs to control the shutter speed or aperture.
(
30)
Options
( Default value)
Programmed AE]
Shutter-Priority AE] Set the shutter speed value. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. Use
faster shutter speeds to record subjects moving quickly; use
slower shutter speeds to add motion blur, emphasizing the feel of
movement.
Aperture-Priority AE] Set the aperture value. The camcorder

automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed. Use low aperture values (larger lens opening) to softly blur the background in a
portrait; use high aperture values (smaller lens opening) to get a
wider depth of field, giving a sharp focus all throughout a landscape.
The camcorder automatically adjusts the

aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for
the subject.
FUNC.
Programmed AE]
Desired recording program*
FUNC.
* When you select [

Shutter-Priority AE] or [
Aperture-Priority AE], do not
press FUNC. and continue instead with the following procedure.
To set the shutter speed or aperture value

1 Press
.
2 Adjust (
value.
3 Press
) the shutter speed or aperture value to the desired

, then
FUNC.
to save the setting and close the menu.
Shutter speed guidelines

Note that on screen only the denominator is displayed [
cates a shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc.
250] indi-
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[1/2]*, [1/3]*, [1/6], [1/12], [1/25] To record in low-light situations.

[1/50] To record under most ordinary conditions.
[1/120] To record indoor sports scenes.
[1/250], [1/500], [1/1000]** To record from within a moving car or
train or to shoot fast-moving subjects such as roller coasters.
[1/2000]**
*
To record outdoor sports scenes on sunny days.
mode only. **
mode only.
Available Aperture Values

[F1.8], [F2.0], [F2.4], [F2.8], [F3.4], [F4.0], [F4.8], [F5.6], [F6.7], [F8.0]
NOTES
[
Shutter-Priority AE]:
- When recording in dark surroundings, you can obtain a brighter
picture by using slow shutter speeds; however, image quality may not
be as good and autofocus may not work well.
- The image may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds.
[
Aperture-Priority AE]: The actual range of values available for selection will vary depending on the initial zoom position.
When setting a numeric value (aperture or shutter speed), the number
displayed will flash if the aperture value or shutter speed is not appropriate for the recording conditions. In such case, select a different value.
During exposure lock, the aperture value/shutter speed cannot be
changed. Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually
adjusting the exposure.
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Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings

Give your recordings a cinematic look by using
the [
Cine Mode] recording program. Combine
this recording program with the 25 fps progressive
frame rate [
PF25] to get the enhanced effect
of the 25p Cinema Mode.
(
To set the [
FUNC.
30)
Cine Mode] recording program

Programmed AE]
FUNC.
Cine Mode]
To change the frame rate

FUNC.
Menu]
[Frame Rate]
PF25]
FUNC.
Mini Video Light

You can turn on the mini video light to shoot video or take photos in
dark places.
(
1 Open (
) the joystick guide.
2 Select (
) [ Video Light] and press
.
appears on the screen.

Press
again to turn the mini video light
off.
30)
Video Light
NOTES
We recommend not using the mini video light while the optional Wideconverter or Tele-converter is attached; its shadow can appear on the
screen.
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Using an External Video Light

You can use the optional VL-5 Video Light or VFL-2 Video Flash Light
when you need a video light that is stronger than the built-in mini video
light.
Attach the optional video light to the mini advanced shoe.
Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (
77).
appears when you turn on the optional video light (ON or AUTO).
For details about using the optional video light, refer to the instruction
manual of the accessory used.
Video Snapshot
Record a series of short scenes and combine them with music to add a
new level of enjoyment to your movies. By changing the background
music, you can give your scenes an entirely new feel.
Recording Video Snapshot Scenes

(
30)
1 Press VIDEO SNAP .

The buttons blue light will turn on
and a blue border appears on the
screen.
2 Press START/STOP .
The camcorder records for about 4
seconds (the blue frame serves as
a visual progress bar) and then automatically returns to record pause
mode.
When the camcorder stops recording, the screen will momentarily
turn black as if a camera shutter had released.
In the movie index screen, video snapshot scenes are indicated with
the
mark.
Combining Video Snapshot Scenes with Music

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30)
1 Open the original movies index screen and press VIDEO SNAP .
The buttons blue light will turn on and only the video snapshot
scenes will appear in the index screen.
You can select their original movies in the built-in memory or

on the memory card (
48).
To play back the video snapshot scenes in the playlist, press
PLAYLIST .
2 Open the list of background music tracks.
FUNC.
[ Select Music]
3 Select (
) a music track and press FUNC. twice.
You can press
to listen to the track selected. Press
to stop
the playback.
Select [Off] to play back the video snapshot scenes with their original
sound.
4 Back in the index screen, select (
to start playback.
) the scene from which
5 Press / or
to begin the video snapshot playback set to
the background music selected.
Press
to stop the playback.
Press VIDEO SNAP again to return to the normal index screen.
To delete a music track
After step 2 in the previous procedure, select the track you want to
delete.
1 Select (
) the
icon and press
.
2 Select (
) [Yes] and press
3 Press FUNC. twice.

IMPORTANT
Music files transferred to the camcorder with the supplied software
Music Transfer Utility may not be used without permission from the
copyright holder, except for cases permitted under applicable laws,
such as for personal use. Make sure to follow applicable laws when
using music files.
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NOTES
You can also add to the playlist (
80) just the video snapshot scenes
you want to watch and arrange their playback order.
When the memory is initialized, music files will be erased as well.
Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to transfer music files
from the supplied
Instruction Manual/Music Data CD-ROM to the
camcorder. For details, refer to the Music Transfer Utility Software
Guide (PDF file).
Video snapshot is deactivated if the camcorder is switched to playback
mode or if the camera mode dial is set to
.
The
Instruction Manual/Music Data CD-ROM includes also
extra music tracks that were not pre-installed in the built-in memory.
Transfer music files to the same memory that contains the video
snapshot scenes you want to play back.
When music files are transferred to the built-in memory (
only) or
to a memory card after repeatedly recording and deleting recordings
(fragmented memory), the movies and background music track may not
be played back correctly. In such case, we recommend saving your
recordings on a computer (
117), initializing the memory (
39),
transferring the music files and only then writing the video files back to
the camcorder.
If the USB cable is disconnected while transferring music files to the
camcorder, it may not be possible to correctly play back those music
tracks. Delete the music tracks from the camcorder, and transfer the
music files again.
Pre-recording Function
The camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press
START/STOP , ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities. This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start
recording.
(
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30)
1 Open (
Pre REC
2 Select (
) [ Pre REC] and press
.
appears.
Press
again to turn pre-recording off.
3 Press START/STOP .
The scene recorded in the memory will start
3 seconds before START/STOP was pressed.
NOTES
While pre-recording is activated, the camcorder will not emit any notification sounds.
The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds prior to pressing
START/STOP if the button was pressed within 3 seconds of having
turned on pre-recording or having finished the previous recording.
The thumbnail displayed in the movie index screen is based on when
START/STOP was pressed.
Any of the following actions will deactivate the pre-recording function.
- Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 5 minutes.
- Pressing FUNC. ,
or VIDEO SNAP .
- Changing the position of the camera mode dial.
- Setting the camcorder to standby mode.
Self Timer
(
FUNC.
Menu]
or
30)
[Self Timer]
[On
FUNC.
appears.
mode: In record pause mode, press START/STOP .
The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The
countdown appears on the screen.
mode: Press PHOTO , first halfway to activate the autofocus
and then fully.
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The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown*. The
countdown appears on the screen.
* 2 seconds when using the wireless controller.
NOTES
Once the countdown has begun, any of the following actions will cancel
the self timer.
- Pressing START/STOP (when recording movies) or PHOTO fully (when
recording photos).
- Setting the camcorder to standby mode.
- Changing the camcorders operating mode.
- Turning off the camcorder.
Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction

At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). To correct this, you can manually adjust the exposure or use
the automatic backlight correction.
(
30)
POINTS TO CHECK
Select a recording program other than [
Fireworks].
Manual Exposure Adjustment

1 Open (
Exposure
2 Select (
)[
Exposure] and press
.
The current exposure is locked.
The exposure adjustment indicator
and the neutral value 0 appear
on the screen.
The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment
indicator will vary depending on the initial brightness of the picture.
If you operate the zoom, the brightness of the image may change.
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3 Adjust the (
) the brightness of the image as required, then
hide ( ) the joystick guide.
The exposure adjustment indicator will change to white and the
selected exposure will be locked.
During exposure lock, press
twice to return the camcorder to
automatic exposure.
NOTES
If the recording program is changed during exposure lock, the camcorder will return to automatic exposure.
Automatic Backlight Correction

When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them, you
can have the camcorder automatically correct for the backlight.
1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.
BLC
2 Select (
)[
BLC] and press
.
appears.
Press
again to turn off the backlight
correction.
Manual Focus Adjustment

Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case,
focus manually.
Reflective surfaces
Subjects with low contrast
or without vertical lines
Fast moving subjects

Through wet windows
Night scenes
(
30)
POINTS TO CHECK
Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure.
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1 Open (
2 Select (
)[
Focus] and press
The current focus is locked and [MF]
appears.
Focus
3 Push the joystick ( ) or ( ) once to

verify if the image is focused.
The center of the screen will be magnified to help you focus more
easily. You can also turn off the focus assist function (
135).
When face detection (
68) is activated, instead of the center of the
picture, the camcorder will magnify the face of the person identified
as the main subject. If there is more than one person in the picture,
you can select the main subject manually.
4 Adjust (
) the focus as required.
If you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or
fireworks, push the joystick ( ) toward
and hold it pressed down
until [MF] changes to
.
5 Push the joystick ( ) to hide the joystick guide.
The selected focus will be locked.
During focus lock, press
twice to return the camcorder to
autofocus.
Face Detection
You can have the camcorder automatically detect peoples faces and
use this information to adjust the focus and set the best exposure for
beautiful videos and photos. When there are a number of people in the
picture, one person (with the white face frame) will be determined to
be the main subject. You can also select the main subject manually, so
the camcorder optimizes the settings for the person selected.
(
30)
POINTS TO CHECK
2 Select (
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)[
Face Detection].
Night] or [
Fireworks].
By default, face detection is activated (

off, press
to turn it on.
). If the function was turned
3 If there is more than one person in the picture, select (

main subject.
Move the white detection
frame to the person for
whom you want to optimize
the camcorders settings.
) the
Main subject
NOTES
The camcorder may mistakenly detect the faces of non-human subjects. In such case, turn face detection off.
In certain cases, faces may not be detected correctly. Typical examples
include:
- Faces that appear at the edges of the picture.
- Faces extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation to the overall
picture.
- Faces turned to the side, at a diagonal or partially hidden.
Face detection cannot be used when the shutter speed used is slower
than 1/25 or when the digital zoom is activated at more than 60x zoom
(dark blue area on the zoom bar).
When face detection is activated, the slowest shutter speed used by the
camcorder is 1/25.
White Balance
The white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors
under different lighting conditions so that white objects will always look
truly white in your recordings.
(
30)
POINTS TO CHECK
Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs.
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( Default value)
Options
Automatic]
[
[
[
[
Daylight] To record outdoors on a bright day.

Shade] To record in shaded places.
Cloudy] To record on a cloudy day.
Tungsten] To record under tungsten and tungsten-type
Fluorescent]
To record under warm white, cool white or warmwhite-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.
Fluorescent H] To record under daylight or daylight-type

(3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.
Custom WB]
The camcorder automatically sets the white balance for natural looking colors.
(3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.
Use the custom white balance setting to make

white subjects appear white under colored lighting.
FUNC.
Automatic]
Desired option*
FUNC.
* When you select [ Custom WB], do not press FUNC. and continue instead with
the following procedure.
To set the custom white balance

1 Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in until it fills the whole
screen and press
.
When the adjustment is completed,
stops flashing and stays on.
The camcorder retains the custom setting even if you turn off the
camcorder.
2 Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu.
NOTES
When you select the custom white balance:
- Set the custom white balance in a sufficiently illuminated place.
- Turn off the digital zoom (
133).
- Reset the white balance when the lighting conditions change.
- Depending on the light source,
may keep flashing. The result will
still be better than with [ Automatic].
Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases:
- Changing lighting conditions
- Close-ups
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- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest)

- Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights
Depending on the type of fluorescent light, optimal color balance may
not be obtained with [
Fluorescent] or [
Fluorescent H]. If the color
looks unnatural, select [ Automatic] or [ Custom WB].
Image Effects
You can use the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast to record movies and photos with special color effects.
(
30)
POINTS TO CHECK
Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs.
( Default value)
Options
[
[
[
[
[
Image Effect Off] Records with no image enhancing effects.

Vivid] Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation.
Neutral] Tones down the contrast and color saturation.
Low Sharpening] Records subjects with softened outlines.
Soft Skin Detail] Softens the details in the skin tone area for a
more complimentary appearance. To obtain the best effect, use
this setting when recording a person in close-up. Note that areas
similar to the skin color may lack in detail.
Custom Effect] Allows you to adjust the color depth, brightness, contrast, and sharpness of the image.
[Color Depth]: () Shallower colors, (+) Richer color tonality
[Brightness]: () Darker picture, (+) Brighter picture
[Contrast]: () Flatter picture, (+) More defined light and shade
[Sharpness]: () Vaguer outlines, (+) Sharper outlines
FUNC.
Image Effect Off]
Desired option*
FUNC.
* When you select [

Custom Effect], do not press FUNC. and continue instead
with the following procedure.
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To set the custom image effect

1 Press
and select (
) the custom setting options.
2 Adjust (
) each setting as desired.

then FUNC. to save
3 When you finish all the adjustments, press

the settings and close the menu.
Digital Effects
(
(
Options
30)
Default value)
Digital Effect Off]
Select this setting when you do not intend

to use the digital effects.
Fade Trigger], [
Wipe] Select one of the faders to begin or
end a scene with a fade from or to a black screen.
Black & White]*
Records movies and photos in black and
white.
Sepia]*
Records movies and photos in sepia tones for an
old look.
Art]
Select this effect to add flavor to your recordings.
* Only these digital effects are available in
mode.
FUNC.
[
Digital Effect Off]
Desired fader/effect*
The icon of the selected digital effect appears.
FUNC.
* You can preview the digital effect on the screen.
Applying the Selected Digital Effect

1 Open (
2 Select (
)[
Digital Effect] and press
.
The icon of the selected digital effect turns
green.
Press
again to deactivate the digital
effect (its icon will turn white again).
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Digital Effect
To fade in/out
Activate the selected fader in record pause mode (
), then press
START/STOP to start recording with a fade in. Activate the selected
fader while recording ( ), then press START/STOP to fade out and
pause the recording.
To activate an effect
mode: Activate the selected effect while recording or in record
pause mode.
mode: Activate the selected effect and then press PHOTO to
record the photo.
NOTES
When you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the sound will fade
in or out. When you apply an effect, the sound will be recorded normally.
Faders cannot be used when recording video snapshot scenes or when
pre-recording is activated.
On-Screen Displays and Data Code

You can turn most on-screen displays on or off.
(
30)
Repeatedly press DISP. to turn the on-screen displays on/off in the

following sequence:
,
mode:
All displays on
Most displays off*
mode:
All displays on
Data code only
All displays off
mode:
All displays on
Regular displays only (removes the histogram and information icons)
All displays off
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* Pressing DISP. will turn off most of the icons and displays that appears automatically but will not remove onscreen displays that were turned on manually (for
example, onscreen markers, the audio level meter or the joystick guide).
About the Data Code

With every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code
(date/time of recording, information about the camera setup, etc.). In
mode, this information is displayed on the bottom bar and as
information icons; in
mode, you can select the information to be
displayed with the
[Data Code] setting (
136).
Audio Recording Level

You can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in or an external
microphone. You can display the audio level indicator while recording.
(
30)
Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level

1 Open (
2 Select (
) [ Mic. Level] and press
.
The manual adjustment icon
will appear
to the left of the audio level indicator and the
manual adjustment bar (orange) will appear
below it.
3 Adjust (
) the audio level as
necessary.
As a guideline, adjust the audio
recording level so that the audio level
meter will go to the right of the
-12 dB (yellow area) mark only
occasionally.
Mic. Level
Manual audio level adjustment

Audio level
indicator
Audio level adjustment bar
4 Hide ( ) the joystick guide.

The audio level selected will be locked and the audio level
adjustment bar will turn white.
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Press
twice to return the camcorder to automatic adjustment of
the audio recording level.
To display the audio level indicator
Usually, the audio level indicator will be displayed only after activating
the manual adjustment of the audio recording level. You can choose to
display it also when the audio level is adjusted automatically.
FUNC.
Menu]
[Audio Level Indicator]
[On]
FUNC.
NOTES
When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB mark), the
sound may be distorted.
If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, activate the
microphone attenuator (
135).
We recommend using headphones (
75) to check the sound level
while adjusting the audio recording level or when the microphone attenuator is activated.
Using Headphones
Use headphones for playback or to check the audio level while recording. The headphones are connected to the AV OUT/ terminal, which
is used for both the headphones and the audio/video output. Before
connecting the headphones, follow the procedure below to change the
function of the terminal from AV output to
(headphones) output.
(
30)
* Headphones can be used also in

mode but the function of the terminal cannot be changed. Change the setting in advance in
mode or
mode.
FUNC.
[
Menu]
[Headphones]
appears.
[AV/Headphones]
FUNC.
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To adjust the volume of the headphones

In
mode, adjust (
) the volume of the headphones with the
[Headphone Volume] setting (
137).
In
mode, and in
mode during
slideshow playback, adjust the headphones
volume the same way you adjust the
speakers volume (
46).
IMPORTANT
When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume to an appropriate level.
Do not connect the headphones to the AV OUT/ terminal if the
icon does not appear on the screen. The noise output in such case may
be harmful to your hearing.
NOTES
Use commercially available headphones with a 3.5 mm minijack and
a cable no longer than 3 m.
Even if [AV/Headphones] was set to [ Headphones] in a playback
mode, the function of the AV OUT/ terminal will return automatically to
AV output when you set the camcorder to a recording mode.
If [AV/Headphones] was set to [ Headphones] in
mode, the
camcorder retains the terminals setting even if you set the camcorder
to
mode.
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Using the Mini Advanced Shoe

Using the mini advanced shoe, you can attach to the camcorder a
range of optional accessories to expand its functionality. For details
about optional accessories available for use with your camcorder, refer
to System Diagram (
165) and Optional Accessories (
166). For
details about how to attach and use the accessories, refer also to the
instruction manual of the accessory used.
Example: Attaching an optional DM-100
1 Retract the mini advanced shoe
cover in the direction of the arrow. Directional Stereo Microphone.
2 Attach the optional accessory to
the mini advanced shoe.
When a compatible accessory is
attached to the mini advanced shoe,
will appear on the screen.
NOTES
Accessories designed for the Advanced Accessory Shoe
cannot be used with this camcorder. Look for video
accessories bearing this logo to ensure compatibility with
the mini advanced shoe.
Using an External Microphone

When recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphone
may pick up the sound of the camcorder's internal machinery. In such
case, we recommend using an external microphone.
Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone

(
30)
Attach the optional DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone to the

mini advanced shoe.
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77).
appears. For details about using the microphone, refer to the
instruction manual of the DM-100.
Using other microphones

You can also use commercially available microphones. Connect the external microphone to the MIC terminal.
Use commercially available condenser
microphones with their own power
supply and a cable no longer than 3 m.
You can connect almost any stereo
microphone with a 3.5 mm plug but
audio recording levels may vary.
NOTES
When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder,
[Wind Screen] will automatically be set to [
Off
].
If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, turn on the
microphone attenuator (
135) or adjust the audio recording level
manually (
74).
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Playlist and Scene Operations

Dividing Scenes
You can divide scenes (original scenes only) in order to leave out the
best parts and later cut out the rest.
(
30)

the memory card (
48).
2 Select (
) the scene you want to divide.
3 Press FUNC. , select [

Divide] and press
.
The scene selected will start playing back. Pause the playback at the
point where you want to divide the scene.
You can use the following icons to bring the scene to a precise point.
/ : Search (fast playback) backward/forward.
/ : Skip to the beginning/end of the current scene.
/ : Frame backward/forward.
Press FUNC. or
to stop the playback and cancel the division of
the scene.
4 Select (
) the
icon and press
to divide the scene.
5 Select ( ) [Yes] and press

.
The video from the division point to the end of the scene will appear as
a new scene in the index screen.
NOTES
When advancing/reversing frames while dividing the scenes, the interval
will be longer than in regular frame advance/reverse.
If the scene cannot be divided at the point where you paused the playback, advance/reverse a frame and then divide the scene.
The following scenes cannot be divided:
- Scenes included in the scene pre-selection (marked with a
checkmark). Remove the selection mark in advance.
- Video snapshot scenes and other scenes that are too short (less than
3 seconds).
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- Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder.

Scenes cannot be divided within 0.5 seconds from the beginning or the
end of the scene.
During the playback of a scene that was divided, you may notice some
anomalies in the picture/sound at the point where the scene was cut.
Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing Back

Create a playlist to play back only the scenes you prefer and in the
order of your choice.
(
30)
Adding Scenes to the Playlist

Options
[All Scenes (this date)]
Adds to the playlist all the scenes that

were recorded on the same day as the selected scene.
[This Scene]
Adds to the playlist only the scene marked with the

orange selection frame.
[Selected Scenes]
Adds to the playlist all the scenes selected in

advance (marked with a
checkmark). Refer to Pre-selecting
Recordings from the Index Screen (
53).

the memory card (
48).
snapshot scenes (
62).
2 Select (
,
) the scene you want to add to the playlist, or a
scene recorded on the date you want to add to the playlist.
3 Add the scene(s) to the playlist.
FUNC.
[
Add to Playlist]
Desired option
[Yes]
When the operation is completed [Scene(s) added to the playlist] will
be displayed.
Scenes are added to the playlist on the same memory they are
recorded on.
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Press PLAYLIST on the camcorder or on the wireless controller to

switch between the original movies index screen and the playlist.
Original movies
Playlist
NOTES
Deleting or moving scenes in the playlist will not affect the original
recordings.
You may not be able to add to the playlist scenes that were recorded or
edited using another device or scenes that were edited using the software on the supplied Video Tools CD-ROM and were then written back
to the camcorder.
You may not be able to add scenes to the playlist if there is not enough
space available in the memory.
You can copy scenes from the built-in memory to the memory
card (
84) to include in the memory cards playlist also scenes that
were originally recorded in the built-in memory.
Deleting Scenes from the Playlist

Deleting scenes from the playlist will not affect your original recordings.
Options
[All Scenes]
[This Scene]
Deletes all the scenes from the playlist.
Deletes from the playlist only the scene marked with

the orange selection frame.
1 Open the playlist index screen.

Open the original movies index screen and press PLAYLIST .
Before pressing PLAYLIST , you can select the original movies

in the built-in memory or on the memory card to open the playlist of
the respective memory (
48).
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You can press VIDEO SNAP to open the playlist index screen for
video snapshot scenes (
62).
2 Select (
,
) the scene you want to delete.
This step is not necessary to delete all scenes.
3 Delete the scene.
FUNC.
[
Delete]
Desired option
[Yes]*
[OK]
FUNC.
* If you selected [All Scenes], you can press

to interrupt the operation while it
is in progress. Some scenes will be deleted nevertheless.
Moving Scenes in the Playlist

Move the scenes in the playlist to play them back in the order of your
choice.

48).
62).
2 Select (
) the scene you want to move.
3 Press FUNC. , select [
Move] and press
4 Move (
,
) the orange marker to the desired position of the
scene and press
.
The original position of the scene and the current position of the marker
are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
5 Select (
) [Yes] and press
to move the scene.
NOTES
You may not be able to move scenes in the playlist if there is not enough
space available in the memory.
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Playing Back Scenes in the Playlist with Music

You can play back the scenes in the playlist set to background music.

48).
You can press VIDEO SNAP to display only video snapshot scenes in
the playlist index screen.
FUNC.
[ Select Music]
3 Select (
You can press
to stop
the playback.
Select [Off] to play back the scenes with their original sound.
to start playback.
) the scene from which
5 Press / or
to begin the playback set to the background
music selected.
Press
to stop the playback.
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Copying Scenes
You can copy original movies or the entire playlist only from the built-in
memory to the corresponding location on the memory card. See Copying
Photos (
101) for details on copying photos to the memory card.
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30)
Copying Original Movies

Options
[All Scenes] Copies all the scenes to the memory card.

[All Scenes (this date)] Copies to the memory card all the scenes
that were recorded on the same day as the selected scene.
[This Scene]
Copies to the memory card only the scene marked

with the orange selection frame.
[Selected Scenes]
Copies to the memory card all the scenes

selected in advance (marked with a
checkmark). Refer to Preselecting Recordings from the Index Screen (
53).
1 Open the index screen of original movies recorded in the built-in

memory.
Select the
tab under the
icon (
48).
snapshot scenes (
62).
2 Select (
,
) the scene you want to copy to the memory card,
or a scene recorded on the date you want to copy.
This step is not necessary to copy all scenes or previously selected
scenes.
3 Copy the scene(s).
FUNC.
[
Copy (
)]
Desired option
FUNC.
* Press
84 Video
to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.
[Yes]*
[OK]
Copying the Entire Playlist

1 Open the index screen of the built-in memory's playlist.
In the original movies index screen, select the
tab under the
icon (
48), and press PLAYLIST .
62).
2 Copy the playlist.
FUNC.
[
Copy (
* Press
)]
[Yes]*
[OK]
FUNC.
to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.
IMPORTANT
NOTES
If the memory card slot cover is open, or the LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent writing, you will not be able to copy movies to
the memory card.
Scenes that were edited using the software on the supplied Video
Tools CD-ROM and were then written back to the camcorder cannot
be copied to the memory card. You may also not be able to copy
scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder.
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Photos
Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos taking
photos and playing them back, capturing photos from video
and printing photos.
Basic Recording
Taking Photos
(

.
30)
or
2 Turn on the camcorder.

By default, photos are
recorded in the built-in memory. You
can set the memory card as the
recording media for photos (
39).
3 Press PHOTO halfway.
Once the focus is automatically
adjusted,
will turn green and one
or more AF frames will appear.
4 Press PHOTO fully.
The ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded.
IMPORTANT
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NOTES
If the subject is not suitable for autofocus,
turns yellow. Adjust the
focus manually (
67).
When the subject is too bright, [Overexp.] will flash on the screen. In
such case, use the optional FS-H37U ND filter.
Selecting Photo Size and Quality

Photos are recorded as JPG files. As a general rule, select a larger
photo size for higher quality. Select the [
2304x1296] size for photos
with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
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30)
Options
Photo size options and the approximate number of photos that can be
recorded on memory cards of various sizes are given in the following
table.
Approximate number of photos available on a memory card
Memory card
128 MB
Photo quality1
512 MB
Default value
1 GB
Photo size
LW 2304x1296
35
50
105
220
330
655
465
700
1,390
L 2100x1575
30
45
95
195
295
595
420
630
1,265
MW 1920x10802
50
75
150
315
470
925
670
1,000 1,970
340
505
995
720
1,075 2,115
M 1600x1200
55
80
160
SW 848x4803
260
370
740
1,585 2,245 4,490 3,360 4,760 9,525
S 640x480
340
490
890
2,070 2,995 5,390 4,395 6,350 11,4304
1
2
3
: [Super Fine],
: [Fine],
: [Normal].
This size is only available for capturing photos from a playback scene (
99).
This size is only available for recording in
mode or
mode (simultaneous recording) (
95).
4
Approximate number of photos that can actually be recorded on the memory card.
(The maximum number of remaining photos displayed on the screen is 9999.)
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FUNC.
[
2100x1575]
Desired photo size*
FUNC.
Desired photo quality*
* Press
to move back and forth between size and quality selection. The number
displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of photos that can
be recorded with the current quality/size setting.
NOTES
The actual number of photos that can be recorded will vary depending
on the subject and shooting conditions.
mode.
When printing photos, use the following guidelines as a reference for
selecting the print size.
- L 2100x1575: To print photos up to A4 size.
- M 1600x1200: To print photos up to L size (9 x 13 cm) or postcard
size (10 x 14.8 cm).
- S 640x480: To send photos as e-mail attachments or to post on the
Web.
- LW 2304x1296, MW 1920x1080, SW 848x480: To print photos with a
16:9 aspect ratio. Wide-sized photo paper is required.
Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It

You can delete the photo recorded last while reviewing it within the
time set for the
[Photo Review Time] option (or immediately
after recording it, if [Photo Review Time] is set to [
Off]).
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30)
While reviewing the photo immediately after recording:

1 Press
.
If the joystick guide wasnt displayed while
reviewing the photo, it will appear now. Press
again.
2 Select (
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) [Yes] and press
Basic Playback
Viewing Photos
(
30)
To start directly in single photo view

1 Set the camera mode dial to .
2 Press
.
The last photo recorded will be
displayed in single photo view.
3 Push the joystick (
) to move
between photos.
Push the joystick (
) and hold it
down to run quickly through the
photos.
To get to single photo view from the index screen
Pressing
when recording with the camera mode dial set to
or
will open the movie index screen.
1 Open the photo index screen (
48).
You can select the photos in the built-in memory or on the

memory card.
You can change the number of photos displayed per index page.
2 Select (
,
) a photo.
Move the orange selection frame to the photo you want to view.
When you have recorded a large number of photos, you can display
(
) a slidebar below the photo thumbnails and browse (
)
through whole index pages.
3 Press
.
The selected photo is displayed in single photo view.
To get to the index screen from single photo view
2 Select (
) the
icon and press
.
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You can also move the zoom lever toward W to open the photo index
screen.
Photo Jump Function

When you have recorded a large number of photos, you can jump 10 or
100 photos at a time.
2 Select (
) the
3 Select (
)[
4 Jump (
icon and press
Jump 10 photos] or [
Jump 100 photos].
) the number of photos selected and press
IMPORTANT
The following image files may not be displayed correctly.
- Images not recorded with this camcorder.
- Images edited on or uploaded from a computer.
- Images whose file names have been changed.
Deleting Photos
You can delete those photos that you are not interested in keeping.
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30)
Deleting a Single Photo

1 In single photo view, select (
2 Open (
3 Select (
) the
4 Select (
) [Yes] and press
90 Photos
) the photo you want to delete.
icon and press

.
Using the FUNC. Menu

1 In single photo view, open the photo selection screen.
FUNC.
[
Delete]
[
Delete] appears on the screen.
2 Select (
3 Select (
) the photo you want to delete and press

) [Yes] and press
to delete the photo.
4 Repeat steps 2-3 to delete additional photos or press

to close the menu.
FUNC.
twice
Deleting Photos from the Index Screen

Options
[All Photos]
[This Photo]
Deletes all the photos.

Deletes only the photo marked with the orange selec-
tion frame.
[Selected Photos]
Deletes all the photos selected in advance

53).
1 Open the photo index screen.

memory card (
48).
2 Select (
,
) the photo you want to delete.
This step is not necessary to delete all photos or previously selected
photos.
3 Delete the photo(s).
FUNC.
[
Delete]
Desired option
[Yes]*
[OK]
FUNC.
* If you selected an option other than [This Photo], you can press
to interrupt
the operation while it is in progress. Some photos will be deleted nevertheless.
IMPORTANT
Be careful when deleting photos. Deleted photos cannot be recovered.
Protected photos cannot be deleted.
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Magnifying Photos during Playback

In single photo view, photos can be magnified up to 5 times.
appear for photos that cannot be enlarged.
(
will
30)
1 Move the zoom lever toward T.

The photo is magnified by 2 times and a
frame appears indicating the position of
the magnified area.
To further enlarge the photo, move the
zoom lever toward T. To reduce the
magnification times, move it toward W.
2 Move (
,
) the frame to the part
of the photo you want to see enlarged.
To cancel the magnification, move the zoom lever toward W until the
frame disappears.
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Additional Functions
Flash
You can use the flash to take photos in dark places.
(
Options
30)
( Default value)
(auto)
The flash fires automatically according to the brightness

of the subject.
(red-eye reduction, auto)
The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject. The assist lamp lights up to
reduce the red-eye effect.
(flash on) The flash always fires.

(flash off) The flash does not fire.
1 Open (
2 Select (
) [ Flash] and press
.
Press
repeatedly to cycle between the
flash modes.
The icon of the selected flash mode
appears.
disappears after 4 seconds.
3 Press PHOTO , first halfway to activate
Flash
Example: selecting red-eye

reduction flash
the autofocus and then fully to record the

photo.
Depending on the setting selected and shooting conditions, the flash
will fire.
Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light

You can use the optional VFL-2 Video Light Flash as an external flash
when its POWER switch is set to
ON. The procedure for setting the
external flash is the same as for the built-in flash.
Attach the optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light to the mini advanced
shoe.
77).
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appears when you turn on the video flash light (

ON). For
details about using the video flash light, refer to the instruction manual
of the VFL-2.
NOTES
The flash will not fire in the following cases:
- When you manually adjust the exposure in
(auto) or
(red-eye
reduction) mode.
- During auto exposure bracketing.
- In the [ Fireworks] recording program.
- When using an optional video light.
About the AF-Assist Lamp: While you press PHOTO halfway, if the surroundings of the subject are too dark, the mini video light may light up
briefly in order to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately (AFassist lamp).
- You can also set
[AF-Assist Lamp] to [
Off] so the assist
lamp is not activated ( 133).
- The camcorder may not be able to focus even if the AF-assist lamp is
on.
The practical range of the flash is approx. 1 to 2 m. The practical range
with the VFL-2 attached is approx. 1 to 4 m. In any case, the actual
range will depend on the recording conditions.
The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode.
For red-eye reduction to be effective, the subject needs to look at the
assist lamp. The degree of reduction depends on the distance and on
each individual.
The flash mode cannot be selected when the exposure is locked.
We recommend not using the flash while the optional Wide-converter or
Tele-converter is attached; its shadow can appear on the screen.
Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing

Take a series of photos of a moving subject or record the same picture
in 3 levels of exposure in order to choose later the photo you like the
best.
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POINTS TO CHECK
Fireworks].
( Default value)
Options
Single] Records a single photo.

Continuous Shooting], [ Hi-Speed Continuous Shooting]
[
[
Captures a series of up to 60 photos as long as you hold PHOTO

pressed down. There are two continuous shooting speed settings: normal (approx. 2.5 photos/second) and high speed
(approx. 4.1 photos/second).
Auto Exposure Bracketing]
The camcorder records 3 photos

using 3 different exposures (dark, normal, light in 1/2 EV steps),
allowing you to choose the photo you like the best.
FUNC.
Single]
Desired option
FUNC.
Continuous Shooting/Hi-Speed Continuous Shooting

1 Press PHOTO halfway to activate the autofocus.
2 Press PHOTO fully and hold it pressed down.
Auto Exposure Bracketing
Press PHOTO , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to
record the 3 photos.
NOTES
Continuous shooting speeds are approximate and vary depending on
recording conditions and subjects.
When the flash is used, continuous shooting speed will decrease to
approx. 1.7 photos/second. Continuous shooting speed will decrease
also when using slow shutter speeds (1/25 or slower).
Taking Photos while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording)

You can record photos even while the camcorder is set to
mode.
Moreover, you can capture the photo at the same time you are recording video. Photos recorded with simultaneous recording will have the
same aspect ratio of movies (16:9).
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In
mode, the size/quality of photos taken while recording video
(simultaneous recording) will be determined by the setting selected
with this procedure; the size/quality of photos taken in record pause
mode will be determined by the photo size set in
mode (
87).
(
FUNC.
[
Simultaneous Recording Off]
FUNC.
30)
Desired photo size*
* Press
to move back and forth between size and quality selection. The number
displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of photos that can
be recorded with the current quality/size setting.
30)
While recording, or in record pause mode, press PHOTO to capture

the photo.
NOTES
mode.
Photos cannot be recorded simultaneously while the digital zoom or a
digital effect is activated.
Photo quality will be higher when photos are recorded in
mode or
in
mode during record pause.
Photos will be recorded on the memory selected for recording

photos (
39).
Light Metering Mode

The camcorder measures the light reflected from the subject in order to
calculate the optimal exposure settings. Depending on the subject, you
may want to change the way the light is measured and evaluated.
(
96 Photos
30)
( Default value)
Options
Evaluative] Appropriate for standard shooting conditions,

including backlit scenes. The camcorder divides the picture into
several areas and the light is measured in all of them to achieve
the optimal exposure for the subject.
Center-Weighted Average] Averages the light metered from

the entire screen, giving more weight to the subject in the center.
Spot] Meters only the area within the spot AE point frame. Use
this setting to adjust the exposure to match the subject in the
center of the screen.
FUNC.
Evaluative]
FUNC.
Desired option
Slideshow
You can play a slideshow of all the photos and even set it to music.
(
30)

memory card (
48).
FUNC.
[ Select Music]
3 Select (
You can press
to stop
the playback.
Select [Off] to play back slideshow without background music.
slideshow.
) the first photo of the
5 Press / to play back the slideshow set to the background

music selected.
During playback, push the joystick (
) to adjust the volume.
Press
to stop the slideshow and return to the photo index
screen.
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NOTES
At the time of purchase, music files are stored in the built-in memory. Transfer the music files to the same memory that contains the photos you want to play back as a slideshow. For details, refer to the Music
Transfer Utility Software Guide (PDF file).
The background music may not be played back correctly when playing
back a slideshow from a memory card with slow transfer rates.
Rotating Photos
You can rotate photos 90 degrees clockwise to change their orientation.
(
30)

FUNC.
[ Rotate]
[
Rotate] appears on the screen.
2 Select (
3 Press
) the photo you want to rotate.

to rotate the photo.
4 Repeat steps 2-3 to change the orientation of additional photos or

press FUNC. twice to close the menu.
Histogram Display
In single photo view, you can display the histogram and the icons of all
the functions used at the time of recording. The histogram will be displayed also immediately after taking a photo.
Use the histogram as a reference to verify the correct exposure of the
photo.
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30)
Pixel Count
The area to the right of the histogram

represents highlights and the left side
represents shadows. A photo whose
histogram skews to the right is relatively bright; while one whose histogram peaks to the left, is relatively
dark.
Shadows
Highlights
Capturing Photos from the Playback Scene

You can capture a single photo or a series of photos from a previously
recorded scene. The size of the captured photo(s) will be
[MW 1920x1080] and it cannot be changed, but you can select the
photo quality.
(
30)
To select the photo capture settings

FUNC.
[ Menu]
[Photo Capture from Video]
[ Single Photo] or [
Photo Sequence]
Continue from the same menu:
[Photo Capture Quality]
FUNC.
* The number displayed at the bottom indicates the approximate number of photos
that can be recorded with the current quality setting.
To capture the photo(s)

1 Play back the scene containing the picture you want to capture.
2 Pause the playback at the point you want to capture.
3 Press PHOTO fully.
To capture a photo sequence, hold PHOTO pressed down.
NOTES
The data code of the photos will reflect the date and time of recording of
the original scene.
Photos captured from a scene with a lot of fast movement may be
blurred.
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Photos will be recorded on the memory selected for recording

photos (
39).
[
Photo Sequence]:
- Up to 100 photos can be captured at a time.
- The photo sequence capture will stop when the end of the scene is
reached (playback will pause at the beginning of the following scene).
- Photos will be captured at intervals of 1/25 second.
Protecting Photos
You can protect photos from accidental erasure.
(
30)
Protecting Single Photos

FUNC.
[
Protect]
[
Protect] appears on the screen.
2 Select (
) the photo you want to protect.
3 Press
to protect the photo.
appears on the bottom bar and the photo cannot be deleted. Press
again to remove the protection.
4 Repeat steps 2-3 to protect additional photos or press
twice to close the menu.
FUNC.
Protecting Photos from the Index Screen

Options
[Individual Photos]
Opens the same screen described in Protecting Single Photos (

100). Continue from step 3 of that procedure to protect the photo.
[Selected Photos]
Protects all the photos selected in advance

53).
[Remove All]
100 Photos
Removes the protection from all photos.

memory card (
48).
2 Select (
FUNC.
,
[
) the photo you want to protect.

Protect]
Desired option
[Yes]
[OK]
FUNC.
IMPORTANT
Initializing the memory (
39) will permanently erase all recordings,
including protected photos.
Copying Photos
You can copy photos only from the built-in memory to the memory
card.
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30)
Copying a Single Photo

1 Select to view the photos recorded in the built-in memory.
In the index screen, select the
tab under the
icon (
48) and
move the zoom lever toward T to return to single photo view.
2 Open the photo selection screen.
FUNC.
[ Copy (
)]
[
Copy (
)] appears on the screen.
3 Select (
4 Select (
) the photo you want to copy and press

) [Yes] and press
to copy the photo.
5 Repeat steps 3-4 to copy additional photos or press

to close the menu.
FUNC.
twice
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Copying Photos from the Index Screen

Options
[All Photos] Copies all the photos.

[This Photo] Copies only the photo marked with the orange selection frame.
[Selected Photos]
Copies all the photos selected in advance

53).
1 Open the index screen of the photos recorded in the built-in

memory.
Move the zoom lever toward W and then select the
tab under the
icon (
48).
2 Select (
,
) the photo you want to copy.
This step is not necessary to copy all photos or previously selected
photos.
3 Copy the photo(s).
FUNC.
[ Copy (
)]
Desired option
[Yes]*
[OK]
FUNC.
* If you selected [Selected Photos] or [All Photos], you can press

the operation while it is in progress.
to interrupt
IMPORTANT
NOTES
If there is not enough space on the memory card, as many photos as
possible will be copied before stopping the operation.
If the memory card slot cover is open, or the LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent writing, you will not be able to copy photos to
the memory card.
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You may not be able to copy photos that were not recorded with this
camcorder.
-
Other Functions You Can Use when Taking Photos
You can also use the following functions...

The following functions and features of the camcorder can be used
either for shooting video or for taking photos. The way to set and use
them was already explained in detail, so we refer you to the relevant
page in the Video section.
Zoom (
43)
Quick Start (
44)
Recording programs (
57, 59)
Mini video light (
61)
Self timer (
65)
Manual exposure adjustment and automatic backlight correction
(
66)
Manual focus adjustment (
67)
Face detection (
68)
White balance (
69)
Image effects (
71)
Digital effects (
72)
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Printing Photos
Printing Photos (Direct Print)
The camcorder can be connected to any PictBridge-compatible
printer. You can mark in advance the photos you want to print and set
the desired number of copies as a print order ( 109).
Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the CP, DS and ES series and inkjet
printers marked with the PictBridge logo.
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30)
Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer

1 Set the camcorder to
mode, single photo view.
memory card (
48). Afterwards, move the zoom lever toward T to
return to single photo view.
2 Turn on the printer.
3 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB
cable.
Connection 4 . Refer to Connection Diagrams (
115).
If the device selection screen appears, select [Computer/Printer] and
press
.
appears and changes to

.
The
(print/share) button lights up and the current print settings
will be displayed for approx. 6 seconds.
IMPORTANT
If
continues to flash (for more than 1 minute) or if
does not
appear, the camcorder is not correctly connected to the printer. In such
case, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the
printer. After a short while, turn them on again, set the camcorder to
mode and restore the connection.
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During the following operations, even if you connect a printer to the

camcorder it will not be recognized.
- Deleting all photos
- Removing all transfer orders
- Removing all print orders
NOTES
will appear for photos that cannot be printed.

We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power
adapter.
Refer also to the printers instruction manual.
If you have no intention to use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you
can set
or
[USB Connection Type] to [
Computer/
Printer] (
137) so the device type selection screen does not appear
every time you connect the camcorder to a printer.
Connection to a PictBridge-compatible printer will not work when the
memory contains 2,500 photos or more. For best performance, we recommend keeping the number of photos under 100.
Printing with the
(Print/Share) Button
You can print one copy of a photo at a time, without changing the settings, simply by pressing
.
(
1 Select (
print.
30)
) the photo you wish to
2 Press
.
Printing starts. The
button
flashes and stays on when the
printer finishes printing the photo.
To continue printing, select (
)
another photo.
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Selecting the Print Settings

You can select the number of copies and other settings for printing.
Setting options vary depending on your printer model.
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30)
Options
Paper Size]*
Available paper sizes vary depending on the
printer model.
[
[
Paper Type]* Select [Photo], [Fast Photo], [Plain] or [Default].

Page Layout]* Select [Default], [Bordered] or one of the following page layouts.
[Borderless]: The photo is enlarged and may be slightly cropped
at the edges to fit the paper.
[x photos/sheet]: Refer to the following sidebar.
[
[
] (Date print) Select [On], [Off] or [Default].

] (Print effect) Available only with printers compatible with the
Image Optimize function. Select [On], [Off] or [Default].
Canon inkjet/SELPHY DS printers: You can also select [Vivid],
[NR] and [Vivid+NR].
] (Number of copies)
* Select (
,
consecutively.
Select 1-99 copies.
) [Paper Settings] and press
to change all three settings
NOTES
Print setting options and [Default] settings vary depending on the printer
model. For details, refer to the printers instruction manual.
106 Photos
[x photos/sheet]: Printing multiple photos on the same sheet

When using Canon printers you can print the same photo multiple
times on the same sheet of paper. Use the following table as a guideline
for the recommended number of copies depending on the [
Paper
Size] setting.
[
Paper Size]
[CreditCard]
[9 x 13 cm]
[10 x 14.8 cm]
[A4]
Inkjet printers
SELPHY DS
2, 4, 9 or 161
SELPHY CP/ES
2, 4 or 82
2 or 4
2 or 4
Canon printer
1
2
You can also use the special sticker sheets.

SELPHY CP series only:
- With the [8 photos/sheet] setting, you can also use the special sticker sheets.
- You can use [2 photos/sheet] or [4 photos/sheet] also when using wide-sized
photo paper with [Default] settings.
Printing after Changing the Print Settings

1 Select (
2 Open (
) the photo you wish to print.

3 Select (
) the
icon and press
The print settings menu appears.
Current paper settings (paper

size, paper type and page layout)
Date printing
Paper settings
Print effect
Trimming settings (
Number of copies
4 In the print settings menu, select (

to change and press
.
5 Select (
108)
) the setting you want
) the desired setting option and press
6 Select (
,
) [Print] and press
.
Printing starts. The print settings menu disappears when the print job
is completed.
Photos 107
To continue printing, select (
) another photo.
To cancel a print job

1 Press
([Stop]) while printing.
2 Select (
) [OK] and press
When you have finished printing

Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and printer and turn off
the camcorder.
Print errors
If an error occurs while printing, an error message (for example, [No
paper]) will appear on the camcorders screen. Solve the problem referring to the error message list (
155) and to the printer's instruction
manual.
Canon's PictBridge-compatible printers: If printing does not resume automatically after you solved the problem, select [Continue] and press
to resume printing. If that option is not available, select [Stop] and press
and then restart printing from the beginning.
Other printers or if the error still persists with a Canon printer: If printing
does not resume automatically, disconnect the USB cable and turn off
the camcorder. After a short while, turn on the camcorder and restore
the USB connection.
IMPORTANT
You may not be able to print correctly, using a PictBridge-compatible
printer, photos whose file names have been changed or that were
recorded, created, edited or changed with any device other than this
camcorder.
If [Busy] does not disappear, disconnect the USB cable and restore the
connection after a short while.
Trimming Settings
Set the paper size and page layout before changing the trimming settings. Trimming settings apply to one photo only.
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108 Photos
30)
1 Open the print settings menu.

Refer to steps 1-2 in Printing after Changing the Print Settings
(
107).
2 Select (
,
) [Trimming] and press
.
The trimming frame appears.
3 Change the size of the trimming frame.
Move the zoom lever toward T to
shrink the frame, and move it toward W
to enlarge it. Press
to change the orientation of the frame
(portrait/landscape).
To cancel the trimming settings, move the zoom lever toward W until
the trimming frame disappears.
4 Move (
,
) the trimming frame to
the area you want to print.
5 Press FUNC. to return to the print
settings menu.
The print area selected will be indicated
by a green frame within the thumbnail.
To change other print settings and print the area you selected, refer
to steps 3-5 in Printing after Changing the Print Settings (
107).
NOTES
The trimming settings are canceled in the following cases:
- When you turn off the camcorder.
- When you disconnect the USB cable.
- When you expand the trimming frame beyond its maximum size.
- When you change the [Paper Size] setting.
You may not be able to set the trimming settings for photos that were
not recorded with this camcorder.
Print Orders
You can mark in advance the photos you want to print and set the
desired number of copies as a print order. Later, you can easily print
Photos 109
out the print orders by connecting the camcorder to a PictBridge-compatible printer (

104). You can set print orders for up to 998 photos.
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30)
POINTS TO CHECK
Set the print orders before connecting the supplied USB cable to the
camcorder.
Marking Single Photos with Print Orders

FUNC.
[ Print Orders]
2 Select (
) the photo you want to mark with a print order.
3 Press
to set the print order.
The number of copies appears in orange.
4 Set (
) the number of copies desired and press
.
To cancel the print order, set the number of copies to 0.
5 Repeat steps 2-4 to mark additional photos with print orders or
Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen

Options
[Individual Photos]
Opens the same screen described in Marking

Single Photos with Print Orders (
110). Continue from step 3
of that procedure to set the print order.
[Selected Photos (1 copy each)]
Sets a print order of 1 copy of

each of the photos selected in advance (marked with a checkmark). Refer to Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen
(
53).
[Remove All]
Removes all the print orders.

memory card (
48).
110 Photos
2 Select (
,
) the photo you want to mark with a print order.
This step is not necessary to set print orders for previously selected
photos or to remove all the print orders.
3 Set the print orders.
FUNC.
[ Print Orders]
Desired option
[Yes]
[OK]
FUNC.
Printing Photos Marked with Print Orders

1 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB
cable.
Refer to Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer (
104).
2 Open the print menu.
FUNC.
[ Menu]
[
Print]
The print menu appears.
If there are no photos marked with print orders, [No
print orders
have been set] appears.
Depending on the connected printer, you may be able to change
some print settings ( 106).
3 Select (
,
) [Print] and press
.
Printing starts. The print menu disappears when the printing is
completed.
NOTES
Canceling a print job: Refer to page 108.
Restarting printing: Open the print menu as explained in step 2. In the
print settings menu, select [Print]* or [Resume] and press
. The
remaining photos will be printed.
Printing cannot be restarted when the print order settings have been
changed or if you deleted a photo with print order settings.
* In case the print order was interrupted after the first photo.
Photos 111
External Connections
This chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an
external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer.
Terminals on the Camcorder

USB Terminal
Access: Open the side terminal cover.
HDMI OUT Terminal*

Access: Open the side terminal cover.
The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality
digital connection that combines audio and
video in a single convenient cable.
AV OUT/ Terminal
Access: Open the LCD panel.
Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted
while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is
connected to the camcorder. Adjust the volume
on the connected TV.
COMPONENT OUT Terminal*
Access: Open the rear terminal cover.
The component video terminal is for video only.
When you use connection 2 do not forget the
audio connections using the AV OUT/
terminal.
* When connecting a cable to the camcorder, make sure to align the triangle marks
on the cable's connector and on the camcorder's terminal (
).
112 External Connections
Connection Diagrams
In the following connection diagrams, the left side shows the terminals
on the camcorder and the right side shows (for reference only) an
example of terminals on a connected device.
Connection 1
(HDMI miniconnector)
Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only

Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with an HDMI input terminal.
HTC-100 HDMI Cable

(optional)
(standard HDMI
connector)
About the HDMITM connection

The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connection ( 1 ) is a
convenient all-digital connection using a single cable for both video
and audio. When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV equipped
with an HDMI terminal, you can enjoy video and audio playback at
the highest quality.
- The HDMI OUT terminal on the camcorder is for output only. Do not
connect it to an HDMI output terminal on an external device, as this
may damage the camcorder.
- Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the
camcorder to DVI monitors.
- Depending on the HDTV, correct playback of personal video content may
not be possible using connection 1 . Try one of the other connections.
- While the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using connection 1 , there
will be no video output from other terminals.
External Connections 113
Connection 2
Type: Analog Quality: Depends on the settings Output only

Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) or a standard TV with
component video input terminals. Change the following settings on
the camcorder:
[Component Output] according to the TV set (standard or
high definition) (
138)
[AV/Headphones] to [
AV] (
137)
Red
Blue
CTC-100/S Component Cable
(supplied)
Green
White
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
(supplied)
Connection 3
Red
Type: Analog Quality: Standard definition Output only

Connect to a standard TV or a VCR with audio/video input terminals.
Change the following settings on the camcorder:
[TV Type] according to the TV set (widescreen or 4:3), if
the TV cannot automatically detect and change the aspect ratio
(
138)
[AV/headphones] to [
AV] (
137)
Yellow
White
(supplied)
Red
Connection 3
In all respects, exactly the same connection as connection 3 .

Connect to a standard TV or VCR with SCART input terminal.
Requires a SCART adapter (commercially available).

(supplied)
Connection 4
Red
White
Yellow
SCART adapter
(commercially available)
Type: Digital data connection

Connect to a computer to save your recordings, to the optional
DW-100 DVD Burner to create DVD discs from them, or to a printer to
print out photos.
USB Cable
(supplied)
Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family
and friends. Playback on an HDTV using one of the high-definition connections will ensure the best playback quality.
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30)
1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV.

2 Connect the camcorder to the TV.
Refer to Connection Diagrams (
113) and select the most
appropriate connection for your TV.
3 Turn on the connected TV.
On the TV, select as the video input the same terminal to which you
connected the camcorder. Refer to the instruction manual of the
connected TV.
4 Turn on the camcorder and set it to
mode (
89).
Play back the movies or photos.
mode (
46) or
NOTES
adapter.
Connection 3 or 3 : When you play back your 16:9 movies on standard TV sets with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the TV set will switch automatically
to widescreen mode if it is compatible with the WSS system. Otherwise,
change the aspect ratio of the TV manually.
132) on
To correctly play back movies recorded with x.v.ColourTM (
an HDTV compatible with this standard, additional settings may be
required on the connected HDTV. Refer to the TVs instruction manual.
Saving Your Recordings

Saving Your Recordings on a Computer
Movies recorded with this camcorder are saved in the built-in memory
(
only) or on the memory card. Because space is limited, make
sure to save your recordings on a computer on a regular basis.
PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE
With the software supplied on the Transfer Utilities CD-ROM you can
save scenes to your computer's hard disk. If necessary, video files
previously saved on a computer can be restored back to the
camcorder. The software on the supplied Video Tools CD-ROM offers
many options for organizing your video library, editing video and more.
For details about installing the software, refer to PIXELA ImageMixer 3
SE Installation Guide. For details about using the software, refer to the
software guide on the Transfer Utilities CD-ROM.
Saving your Recordings without a Computer

The following options are also available:
Use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner to create high-definition
(AVCHD) discs of your movies* and Photo DVDs of your photos
(
118).
Connect the camcorder to an external recording device (DVD or HDD
recorder, VCR, etc.) to save standard-definition copies of your
movies (
122).
* Not available for scenes recorded in MXP mode.
IMPORTANT
While the camcorder is connected to a computer, do not open the
memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card.
When restoring to the camcorder video files that were saved to the
computer, do not disconnect the USB cable or turn off the camcorder
or computer. Doing so may result in scenes that cannot be played back
on the camcorder.
When the camcorder is connected to a computer: Do not access, change or
delete any of the camcorders folders or files directly from the computer
as this may result in permanent data loss. Always save your recordings
on the computer, and restore the files to the camcorder, using only the
software on the supplied Transfer Utilities CD-ROM.
Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs

You can connect the camcorder to the optional DW-100 DVD Burner to
create high-definition DVD discs (AVCHD specifications). This way, you
can save your video recordings in the highest video quality available.
You can also create Photo DVDs from your photos that you can play
back with most standard DVD players.
Refer to this section along with the relevant sections in the instruction
manual of the DW-100.
(
Options for creating AVCHD discs (
30)
mode)
[All Scenes]* Add all the scenes to the disc(s).

[Remaining Scenes]* Add only those scenes that have not been
previously added to a disc.
[Playlist]
Add only the scenes included in the playlist (

80). If
you have recorded scenes in MXP mode, add to the playlist in
advance only those scenes recorded in other recording modes
and select this option to create the disc.
* Select this option only when no scenes have been recorded in MXP mode.
Options for creating Photo DVDs (
mode)
[All Photos] Add all the photos to the slideshow on the disc.
[Transfer Orders] Add only photos marked with transfer orders
(
127).
Preparations on the Camcorder

mode to create highdefinition discs of your movies or
mode to create Photo
DVDs of your photos.
Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
Select in advance the memory that contains the recordings

you want to add to the disc (
48).
2 Select the scenes or photos you want to add to the disc.

FUNC.
[
Menu]
or
[Add Recordings to Disc]
FUNC.
Desired option
Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating a Disc

1 Turn on the DVD Burner.
DW-100 Refer to Creating DVDs.
2 Connect the camcorder to the DVD Burner using the supplied
USB cable.
115) and
DW-100 Connections.
If the device type selection screen appears, select [DVD Burner] and
press
.
When the connection is completed, [No disc] will be displayed.
3 Insert a brand new disc into the DVD Burner.
Use the OPEN/CLOSE button on the DVD Burner to open and close
the disc tray.
After the disc is recognized, an information screen will display the
type of DVD you are creating and the estimated time and number of
discs it will require (based on the disc you inserted).
If you inserted a DVD-RW disc that already contains data, [The disc
already contains data.] will be displayed. To overwrite the data
(erasing the previous content of the disc), press
, select [Yes] and
press
again.
4 Press the start button on the DVD
Burner.
A progress bar will be displayed on the
screen.
After pressing the start button (while the
disc is being written) the operation
cannot be canceled.
When the last disc is finalized, [Task completed] will be displayed.
Take out the disc and close the disc tray.
When the data requires multiple discs

After a disc is finalized, it will be ejected automatically and a message
will appear. Insert the next disc and close the disc tray.
To create an additional copy of the same disc
After the operation is finished, insert a brand new disc, close the disc
tray and repeat the operation.
IMPORTANT
AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be created with the optional DW-100 DVD burner. Use the software on the
supplied Video Tools CD-ROM to save such scenes.
While the camcorder is connected to the DVD Burner, do not open the
Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator on the
camcorder is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent
data loss.
- Do not disconnect the USB cable.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder or the
DVD Burner.
For important information on handling your discs, refer to DW-100
Cautions on handling.
NOTES
If a scene does not fit entirely in one disc, it may be divided and continue on the next disc.
When the camcorder contains a large number of scenes to be saved on
discs, it may take a long time for the connection to the DVD Burner
(step 2 above) to be completed. For best performance, we recommend
limiting the number of scenes to be saved to 500 or fewer scenes. (With
500 scenes, it will take approximately 3 minutes to complete the connection.)
In addition to the JPG image files, Photo DVDs contain a slideshow of
all the photos saved (each played back for approximately 3 seconds).
Playing back high-definition (AVCHD) discs created with the

DW-100 DVD Burner
Type of external player
Disc content
Discs containing only
scenes recorded in
FXP/XP+/SP/LP mode
DVD players or Blu-ray Disc

players compatible with
AVCHD
DVD players not compatible

with AVCHD*
Can be played back
Cannot be played back*
* Do not insert a disc into an incompatible device, as you may not be able to eject
the disc.
Playing Back AVCHD Discs Using the DW-100 DVD Burner

You can use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner and the camcorder also to
play back high-definition (AVCHD) discs on a TV. This is very convenient,
for example to play back your discs even in a location where an AVCHDcompatible DVD player is not available.
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30)
1 Connect the camcorder to the TV.

113). Select connection 1 or 2 to
Refer to Connection Diagrams (
enjoy high-definition playback.
mode (
46).
3 Turn on the DVD Burner and set it to Disc Playback mode.

DW-100 Refer to Playing DVDs.
4 Connect the camcorder to the DVD Burner using the supplied
USB cable.
115) and
DW-100 Connections.
If the device type selection screen appears, select [DVD Burner] and
press
.
5 Insert the disc you want to play back into the DVD Burner.
Use the OPEN/CLOSE button on the DVD Burner to open and close
the disc tray.
After the disc is recognized, the disc's content will be displayed in an

index screen.
6 Select (
,
) the scene you want to play back and press
IMPORTANT
While the camcorder is connected to the DVD Burner, do not open the
NOTES
Only AVCHD discs created with the DW-100 DVD Burner can be played
back using the DVD Burner.
The camcorders menus cannot be accessed while the camcorder is
connected to the DVD Burner.
With the exception of fast playback at 60x speed, special playback
modes (
47) can be used also for disc playback.
To play back Photo DVDs
Photo DVDs are created using DVD-Video specifications (standard definition). Play back your Photo DVDs using standard DVD players.
If your computer has a DVD drive, you can play back the slideshow as
a DVD and you can also access individual photos as JPG files.
NOTES
Photo DVDs cannot be played back using the DW-100 DVD Burner.
Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder

You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR
or a digital video device with analog audio/video inputs. Video output
will be in standard definition, although the original scenes are in high
definition.
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30)
Connecting
Connect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection 3 or 3 . Refer to
Connection Diagrams (
114).
Recording
1 External device: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the device
to record pause mode.
mode (
46).
Verify that
[AV/Headphones] is set to [
AV].
3 Camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause
playback shortly before the scene.
4 Camcorder: Resume playback.
By default, on-screen displays will be embedded in the output video
signal. You can change the displays by repeatedly pressing DISP.
( 73).
5 External device: Start recording when the scene you wish to copy
appears; stop recording when it ends.
6 Camcorder: Stop playback.
NOTES
adapter.
To make high-definition copies of your recordings, see the instruction
manual for the digital video device.
Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer)

With the software supplied on the DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk
CD-ROM you can transfer photos to a computer simply by pressing
.
Refer also to the relevant sections in the Digital Video Software
Instruction Manual (PDF file).
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30)
Preparations
Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer
for the first time. (Windows users only: you also need to select CameraWindow's auto-launch setting.) After that, just connect the camcorder
to the computer (steps 2 and 3) and proceed directly to transfer the
photos ( 125).
1 Install the software on the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO Solution
Disk CD-ROM.
Refer to Installing the Digital Video Software.
DVSD
2 Set the camcorder to
mode, in single photo view.
Select the photos in the built-in memory or on the memory card
(
48) and move the zoom lever toward T to return to single photo
view.
3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB
cable.
115).
If the device type selection screen appears, select [Computer/Printer]
and press
.
The direct transfer menu appears on the camcorder screen and the
button lights up.
First-time connection to a computer running Windows
Windows users only: The first time you connect the camcorder to the
computer, you also need to select the CameraWindow auto-launch
setting.
Refer to Starting CameraWindow.
DVSD
IMPORTANT
While the camcorder is connected to the computer, do not open the
- Do not disconnect the USB cable.
- Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer.
Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the
specifications/settings of your computer.
If you wish to use the image files on your computer, make copies of
them first. Use the copied files, retaining the originals.
During the following operations, even if you connect the camcorder to
the computer it will not be recognized.
- Deleting all photos
- Removing all transfer orders
- Removing all print orders
NOTES
adapter.
Refer also to the computers instruction manual.
Users of Windows Vista, Windows XP and Mac OS X: Your camcorder is
equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) allowing you
to transfer photos (JPEG only) simply by connecting the camcorder to a
computer using the supplied USB cable, without having to install the
supplied software.
If you have no intention to use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you
can set
or
[USB Connection Type] to [
Computer/
Printer] (
137) so the selection screen does not appear every time
you connect the camcorder to a computer.
When the memory contains 2,500 photos or more, you may not be able
to transfer photos to a computer. Try using a card reader to transfer the
photos on the memory card.
To transfer the photos in the built-in
memory, copy them to the memory card in advance (
101).
If you connect the camcorder to the computer while it is set to
mode, the process of creating scene thumbnails will start automatically.
In such case, press
([Skip]) to stop the process and use the computers Safely Remove Hardware function (Windows) or Eject function
(Mac OS) to end the connection to the camcorder. Disconnect the USB
cable, set the camcorder to
mode and restore the connection.
Transferring Photos
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30)
Automatic Transfer Options

All the relevant photos will be transferred to the computer in one batch
and their thumbnails will be displayed on the computer.
[
[
All Photos] Transfers all photos.

New Photos] Transfers only those photos that have not yet
been transferred to the computer.
Photos with Transfer Orders]

transfer orders (
Transfers photos marked with
127).
Manual Transfer Options

You can select the photo(s) to transfer.
[
[
Select and Transfer] Select the photo(s) to transfer.

Set as Desktop Wallpaper] Select a photo and set it as your
computers desktop background.
Automatic transfer options

Select (
) a transfer option and press
.
The camcorder returns to the transfer menu once the transfer is completed.
To cancel the transfer, select (
) [Cancel] and press
, or press
FUNC. .
Manual transfer options
1 Select (
) a transfer option and press
2 Select (
) the photo you wish to transfer and press
.
[ Select and Transfer]: Repeat this step to select other photos to
transfer.
The
button will flash while the photos are being transferred.
3 Press FUNC. to return to the transfer menu.

NOTES
When the camcorder is connected to the computer and the photo
selection screen is displayed, press FUNC. to return to the transfer
menu.
Transfer Orders
You can mark in advance the photos you want to transfer to the computer as transfer orders. You can set transfer orders for up to 998 photos.
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30)
POINTS TO CHECK
Set the transfer orders before connecting the camcorder to the computer.
Marking Single Photos with Transfer Orders

FUNC.
[
Transfer Orders]
2 Select (
) the photo you want to mark with a transfer order.
3 Press
to set the transfer order.
A checkmark
appears in the box next to the transfer order icon
.
Press
again to cancel the transfer order.
4 Repeat steps 2-3 to mark additional photos with transfer orders or
Setting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen

Options
[Individual Photos]
Opens the same screen described in Marking

Single Photos with Transfer Orders ( 127). Continue from step
3 of that procedure to set the transfer order.
[Selected Photos]
Marks all the photos selected in advance

(marked with a
checkmark) with a transfer order. Refer to Preselecting Recordings from the Index Screen ( 53).
[Remove All]
Removes all the transfer orders.

memory card (
48).
2 Select (
,
) the photo you want to mark with a transfer order.
This step is not necessary to set transfer orders for previously selected
photos or to remove all the transfer orders.
3 Set the transfer orders.
FUNC.
[
Transfer Orders]
FUNC.
[OK]
Desired option
[Yes]
Transferming photos marked with transfer orders

Connect the camcorder to the computer and select [
Transfer Orders] in the transfer menu (
125).
Photos with
Additional Information
This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages, handling and maintenance tips, and other information.
Appendix: Menu Options Lists

Menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to
select an item, refer to Using the Menus (
32). For details about each
function, see the reference page. Menu options without a reference
page are explained after the tables. Menu options in boldface indicate
default values.
FUNC. Menu
FUNC. Menu
FUNC. Menu - Recording Modes

Menu item
Recording programs
Setting options
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
Light metering mode
[
[
Programmed AE],
Shutter-Priority AE],
Aperture-Priority AE]
Cine Mode]
Portrait], [ Sports], [ Night],
Snow], [ Beach], [ Sunset],
Spotlight], [ Fireworks]
Evaluative],
Center-Weighted Average], [
59
61
57
96
Spot]
White balance
[
[
[
Automatic], [ Daylight], [
Shade],
Cloudy], [
Tungsten], [
Fluorescent],
Fluorescent H], [ Custom WB]
69
Image effects
[
[
[
Image Effect Off], [

Vivid],
Neutral], [
Low Sharpening],
Soft Skin Detail], [
Custom Effect]
71
Additional Information 129
Menu item
Setting options
[
[
[
Digital Effect Off], [ Fade Trigger],

Wipe], [ Black & White], [ Sepia],
Art]
[
[
Digital Effect Off], [

Sepia]
Drive mode
[
[
[
Single], [
Continuous Shooting],
Hi-Speed Continuous Shooting],
Auto Exposure Bracketing]
94
Recording mode
[
[
[
[
[
42
Simultaneous
recording
[
[
Simultaneous Recording Off],

2304x1296], [
848x480]
95
Super Fine], [
Photo size/quality
[
[
2304x1296], [
1600x1200], [
87
Super Fine], [
Digital effects
Black & White],
High Quality 24 Mbps],

Standard Play 7 Mbps],
Long Play 5 Mbps]
130 Additional Information
Fine], [
Normal]
2100x1575],
640x480]
Fine], [
72
Normal]
Setup Menus
FUNC. Menu - Playback Modes

(movie playback),
(playback of video snapshot scenes):
- available only
in the original index screen;
- available only in the playlist index screen; z - available in both; - not available in either.
(photo playback):
- available only in single photo view;
- available only in
the photo index screen; z - available in both; - not available in either.
Menu item
Setting options
[Select Music]
[Off], list of background music tracks
[Select]
[Individual Scenes],
[Individual Photos],
[Copy (
)]
[All Scenes], [All Scenes (this date)],

[This Scene], [Selected Scenes]
53
84
[No], [Yes]
[All Photos], [This Photo],

[Selected Photos]
[Add to Playlist]
[All Scenes (this date)], [This Scene],

[Selected Scenes]
[Divide]
[Move]
[Protect]
[Individual Photos], [Selected Photos],

[Remove All]
0-99 copies
[Individual Photos],
[Selected Photos (1 copy each)],
[Remove All]
[Individual Photos], [Selected Photos],

[Remove All]
[Transfer Orders]
[No], [Yes]
[Print Orders]
62,
83,
97
101
80
79
82
100
109
127
Menu item
Setting options
[Rotate]
[Delete]
[All Scenes], [All Scenes (this date)],

[This Scene], [Selected Scenes]
[All Scenes], [This Scene]
[Scene Search]
98
[No], [Yes]
[All Photos], [This Photo],

[Selected Photos]
[Calendar Screen], [Date Selection]

[Scenes with Faces]
55
81
90
49
Setup Menus
/
Camera Setup 1
Menu item
Setting options
[Rec Media
for Movies]
[Built-in Mem.], [Mem. Card]
[Rec Media
for Photos]
[Frame Rate]
50i (Standard)], [
[x.v.Colour]
On
[Auto Rotate]
On], [
], [
Off]
Off]
PF25]
39
[Frame Rate]: Selects the frame rate to be used when recording.

[
PF25]: 25 frames per second, progressive. Using this frame rate will
give your recordings a cinematic look. When combined with the [
Cine
Mode] recording program (
61), the cinematic look will be enhanced.
[x.v.Colour]: Uses a color space with an extended gamut to achieve

deeper colors, closer to real life.
Use this function to record video only when you intend to play back your
recordings on an HDTV compatible with x.v.ColourTM, connected to the
camcorder using an HDMI cable. If recordings made with x.v.ColourTM
are played back on a non-compatible TV, colors may not be reproduced

correctly.
[Auto Rotate]: Photos that were recorded in portrait orientation (by turning
the camcorder on its side), will be rotated automatically and displayed
correctly during playback.
/
Camera Setup 2
Menu item
Setting options
[Digital Zoom]
Off], [
[Zoom Speed]
[
[
Variable], [
Speed 2], [
60x], [
300x]
Speed 3],
Speed 1]
43
[AF Mode]
Instant AF], [
Normal AF]
[AF-Assist Lamp]
Automatic], [
Off]
94
[Focus Priority]
[
[
AiAF Frames], [
Off]
[Image Stabilizer]
On
[Auto Slow Shutter]
On], [
], [
[Wind Screen]
Automatic], [
[Microphone
Attenuator]
On
Center Frame],
Off]
Off]
], [
[Digital Zoom]: Determines the

operation of the digital zoom.
The color of the indicator indicates the zoom.
When activated, the camcorder will switch automatically
to digital zoom when you zoom
in beyond the optical zoom
range.
With the digital zoom the
image is digitally processed, so
the image resolution will deteriorate the more you zoom in.
Off
Off]
Optical zoom
Digital zoom
White
Light
blue
Dark
blue
Up to 15x
15x 60x
60x 300x
[AF Mode]: Select how fast the autofocus will operate.

With [
Instant AF] the autofocus adjusts quickly to a new subject.
This is convenient for example when changing the focus from a near
subject to a far subject in the background, or when recording fast-moving subjects.
When the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is attached to the
camcorder, it may partially obstruct the Instant AF sensor. Set the AF
mode to [
Normal AF].
[Focus Priority]: When the focus priority is activated, the camcorder
records a photo only after the focus has been adjusted automatically. You
can also select which AF frames to use.
[
AiAF Frames]: One or more AF frames out of the nine frames available are automatically selected and the focus is fixed on them.
[
Center Frame]: A single focusing frame appears in the center of the
screen and the focus is automatically fixed on it.
[
Off]: No AF frame will appear and the photo will be recorded immediately after you press PHOTO .
When the recording mode is set to [ Fireworks], focus priority is automatically set to [
Off].
When focus priority is activated, if face detection (
68) is also activated, the camcorder will focus on the face of the main subject (white
face-detection frame) when one is detected.
[Image Stabilizer]: The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder

shake even at full telephoto.
The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of
camcorder shake.
We recommend setting the image stabilizer to [
Off] when using a
tripod.
[Auto Slow Shutter]: The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter

speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting.
Minimum shutter speed used: 1/25; 1/12 when the frame rate is set to
[
PF25].
The auto slow shutter can only be activated when the recording program is set to [ Programmed AE], but the setting will not change even
if you set the camcorder to
mode.
If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [
Off].
If
(camcorder shake warning) appears, we recommend stabilizing
the camcorder, for example, by mounting it on a tripod.
[Wind Screen]: The camcorder automatically reduces the background

sound of wind when recording outdoors.
Some low-frequency sounds will be suppressed along with the sound
of wind. When recording in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you
want to record low-frequency sounds, we recommend setting the wind
screen to [
Off
].
[Microphone Attenuator]: Helps prevent audio distortions in due to high

audio recording levels.
Set the microphone attenuator to [
On
] when the audio recording level (
74) is set correctly but the audio still sounds distorted.
When the microphone attenuator is activated,
appears on the
screen.
/
Camera Setup 3
Menu item
Setting options
z
65
Off], [
Level (White)],
Level (Gray)], [
Grid (White)],
Grid (Gray)]
On], [
75
[
[
Off], [
6 sec], [
[Self Timer]
On
[Focus Assist
Functions]
On], [
[Onscreen Markers]
[
[
[
[Audio Level
Indicator]
[Photo Review Time]
], [
Off]
Off]
Off]
2 sec], [
8 sec], [
4 sec],
10 sec]
[Focus Assist Functions]: When the focus assist functions are activated,
the image at the center of the screen is magnified to help you focus manually (
67).
When face detection is activated, instead of the center of the picture,
the camcorder will magnify the face of the person identified as the main
subject.
Using the focus assist functions will not affect the recordings. They will
be cancelled automatically after 4 seconds or when you start recording.
[Onscreen Markers]: You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the screen. Use the markers as a reference to make sure your subject is framed correctly (vertically and/or horizontally).
Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings.
[Photo Review Time]: Selects the time to display a photo after it has been
recorded.
The review time can only be set when the drive mode is set to [ Single].
If you press DISP. while reviewing a photo it will continue to be displayed indefinitely. Press PHOTO halfway or FUNC. to return to the normal display.
/
Playback Setup
Menu item
Setting options
[Rec Media
for Photos]
39
[Photo Capture from

Video]
Single Photo], [
Photo Sequence]
99
[Photo Capture
Quality]
Super Fine], [
Fine], [
Normal]
99
[Data Code]
[
[
Date and Time],
[USB Connection
Type]
[
[
DVD Burner], [
Computer/Printer],
Connect and Set]
[Add Recordings to
Disc]
[All Scenes], [Remaining Scenes], [Playlist]
118
[All Photos], [Transfer Orders]
Print]
Date], [
Time], [
Camera Data]
111
[Data Code]: Displays the date and/or time when the scene was recorded.
[ Camera Data]: Displays the aperture (f-stop) and shutter speed used
when recording the scene.
[USB Connection Type]: Select the connection protocol to use when connecting the camcorder to an external device using the supplied USB
cable.
[
DVD Burner]: To connect exclusively to the optional DW-100 DVD
Burner.
[
Computer/Printer]: To connect to a computer, printer or similar USB
peripheral.
[
Connect and Set]: To make the selection from a screen that appears
at the time of the connection to the external device.
System Setup 1
Menu item
Setting options
[Font Size]
Large], [
Small]
[Output Onscreen
Displays]
On], [
Off]
[LCD Brightness]
[LCD Screen
Dimmer]
On], [
Off]
[Component
Output]1, 2
[
[
576i],
1080i]
[TV Type]1
Normal TV], [
[AV/Headphones]
AV], [
75
[Headphone Volume]
76
[Speaker Volume]
[Demo Mode]
On], [
Wide TV]
Headphones]
Off]
Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using an HDMI
cable.
2
The output will automatically be set to [
576i] when [TV Type] is set to [
Normal TV].
[Font Size]: Changes the size of the font for the menu and other screens.
When the font size is set to [
Large], some information may be displayed in shortened form (icons only, etc.). Some screens will be displayed using the small font size regardless of the setting.
[Output Onscreen Displays]

When set to [
On], the camcorders on-screen displays will appear
also on the screen of a TV or monitor connected to the camcorder.
[LCD Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.

Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect the brightness of your recordings or the brightness of the playback image on a TV.
[LCD Screen Dimmer]: When set to [

On], the LCD screen is dimmed.
Doing so is ideal when using the camcorder in locations where the LCDs
illumination could become a nuisance to others. Hold DISP. pressed
down for about 2 seconds to restore the LCDs normal brightness.
When the camcorder is powered using the compact power adapter, if
the camcorder is turned off and then on again, the dimmer function will
be canceled; when using only a battery pack, the dimmer function will
be maintained.
Dimming the LCD screen does not affect the brightness of your recordings or the brightness of the playback image on a TV.
When the screen dimmer is set to [
Off], the LCD screen will return
to the brightness level that was in use before the screen was dimmed.
[Component Output]: You can select the video specifications to use when
connecting the camcorder to a high-definition TV using the component
video connection.
[
576i]: To use the 576i specification (standard definition).
[
1080i]: To use the full 1080i high definition specification.
[TV Type]: In order to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect
ratio, select the setting according to the type of television to which you will
connect the camcorder.
[
Normal TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio.
[
Wide TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio.
When the TV type is set to [
Normal TV], during the playback of
video originally recorded with an aspect ratio of 16:9, the picture will not
be displayed fullscreen.
[Speaker Volume]: Adjust (
) the volume of the playback. You can also

adjust the volume using the joystick guide (
46).
[Demo Mode]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder's main

features. It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the
compact power adapter if you leave it turned on for more than 5 minutes.
To cancel the demo mode once it has started, press any button or turn
off the camcorder.
System Setup 2
Menu item
Setting options
[Wireless Remote
Control]
[Notification Sounds]
[
[
On], [
Off
High Volume],
Low Volume], [
Off]
[Power Saving Mode] [
On], [
[Quick Start]
[
[
Off], [
10 min],
20 min], [
30 min]
[Control for HDMI]1
On], [
z2
39
[Initialize
[Initialize
Off]
Off]
[Built-in Mem.],
[Mem. Card]
[Quick Initialization],
[Complete Initialization]
[Photo Numbering]
[Firmware]
Reset], [
Continuous]
Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using an HDMI
cable.
2
Option available only from the original movies index screen.
[Wireless Remote Control]: Allows the camcorder to be operated with the

wireless controller.
[Notification Sounds]: A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder, the self-timer countdown, etc.
[Power Saving Mode]: In order to save power when the camcorder is

powered by a battery pack, it will automatically shut off if left without any
operation for 5 minutes.
Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, [Auto power
off] will appear.
In standby mode, the camcorder will shut off after the time selected for
the [Quick Start] setting.
[Quick Start]: Select whether to activate the Quick Start function when
you close the LCD panel in a recording mode (
44) and the length of
time after which the camcorder will end the standby mode and shut off
automatically.
[Control for HDMI]: Activates the HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) function. When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV compatible
with HDMI-CEC using an HDMI cable, you can control the camcorders
playback using the remote control of the TV.
If set to [
On], when the camcorder is connected to a compatible
HDTV using an HDMI cable, the video input on the TV will automatically
be set to the camcorders video input. Then, you can use the up/down/
left/right buttons and the OK or SET button on the TVs remote control
to play back your recordings.
Depending on the TV set, additional settings may be required on the TV
itself to activate the HDMI-CEC function. Refer to the TVs instruction
manual.
Correct operation of the HDMI-CEC function cannot be guaranteed
even when connecting the camcorder to compatible TV sets. If you
cannot use the remote control of the TV, set [Control for HDMI] to [
Off] and operate the camcorder directly or use the camcorders wireless
controller.
The remote control of the TV can only be used to play back movies or
photos (
or
mode only). If the camcorder is connected to the
TV while it is set to a recording mode, depending on the TV used, turning off the TV will automatically turn off the camcorder even if it is
recording at the time.
[Photo Numbering]: Select the photo numbering method to be used on a

new memory card. Photos are automatically assigned consecutive numbers from 0101 to 9900, and stored in folders containing up to 100 photos. Folders are numbered from 101 to 998.
[
Reset]: Photo numbers will restart from 101-0101 every time you
insert a new memory card.
[
Continuous]: Photo numbers will continue from the number following
that of the last photo recorded with the camcorder.
If the memory card you insert already contains a photo with a larger
number, a new photo will be assigned a number one higher than that of
the last photo on the memory card.
We recommend using the [
Continuous] setting.
The photo number indicates the name and location of the file on the
memory card. For example, the file name of a photo numbered 1010107 is IMG_0107.JPG, stored under the folder DCIM\101CANON.
[Firmware]: You can verify the current version of the camcorder's firmware. This menu option is usually unavailable.
Language and Date/Time Setup

Menu item
[Language
Setting options
[
], [DEUTSCH],
[
], [ENGLISH],
[ESPAOL], [FRANAIS],
[ITALIANO], [MAGYAR], [MELAYU],
[NEDERLANDS], [POLSKI],
[PORTUGUS], [
],
[TRKE], [
],
[
], [
], [
],
[
], [
],
[
], [
], [
]
36
[Time Zone/DST]
List of world time zones
36
[Date/Time]
35
[Date Format]
[Y.M.D (2009.1.1 AM 12:00)],

[M.D,Y (Jan. 1, 2009 12:00 AM)],
[D.M.Y (1.Jan.2009 12:00 AM)]
[Calendar Start Day]
[Saturday], [Sunday], [Monday]
[Date Format]: Select the date format to be used for most on-screen displays, and (if selected) for the date printed on photos.
[Calendar Start Day]: Select the day on which the week starts for the calendar display (
49).
Information Screens
Menu item
Setting options
[Memory Card Info]
[Battery Info]
[HDMI Status]
[Memory Info]
[Memory Info]/[Memory Card Info]: Displays a screen where you can verify how much of the built-in memory (
only) or the memory card is
currently in use (
total recording time and
total number of photos)
and how much space remains available for recording.
Estimated figures about available movie recording time and available
number of photos are approximate and based on the recording mode
and photo quality/size settings currently in use.
In the [Memory Card Info] screen you can verify also the Speed Class of
the memory card.
[Battery Info]: Displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge
(as a percentage) and the remaining recording time (
playback time (
,
mode).
mode) or
[HDMI Status]: Displays a screen where you can verify the standard of the
video output signal from the HDMI OUT terminal.
Trouble?
Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Sometimes what you think is a malfunction of the camcorder may have the
simplest of solutions - please read the CHECK THIS FIRST box
before going on to the more detailed problems and solutions. Consult
your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.
CHECK THIS FIRST
Power supply
Is the battery charged? Is the compact power adapter correctly connected to the camcorder? (
23)
Recording
Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to a recording
mode? (
41, 86) If you are recording on a memory card, is one correctly inserted into the camcoder? (
38)
Playback
Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to playback mode?
(
46, 89) If you are playing back recordings from a memory card, is
one correctly inserted into the camcorder? (
38) Does it contain any
recordings?
Power source
The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself.
- The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack (
- Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly.
23).
Cannot charge the battery pack.

- Make sure the camcorder is off so charging can start.
- The temperature of the battery pack is outside the charging range. If the battery packs temperature is below 0 C, warm it before charging it; if it is above 40 C, let the battery pack
cool down before charging it.
- Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 C and 40 C.
- The battery pack is faulty. Replace the battery pack.
- The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached. Such battery packs cannot be charged using this camcorder.
A noise can be heard from the compact power adapter.
- A faint sound can be heard while the compact power adapter is connected to a power outlet.
This is not a malfunction.
After using the camcorder for a long time, it becomes hot.

- The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for long periods of time; this is not
a malfunction. If the camcorder becomes unusually hot or it becomes hot after using it only
for a short while, it may indicate a problem with the camcorder. Consult a Canon Service Center.
The battery pack is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures.
- The battery may have reached the end of its battery life. Buy a new battery pack.
Recording
Pressing START/STOP will not start recording.
- You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto the memory
(while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing).
- The memory is full or it already contains the maximum number of scenes (3,999 scenes).
Delete some recordings (
55, 90) or initialize the memory (
39) to free some space.
The point where START/STOP was pressed does not match the beginning/end of the
recording.
- There is a slight interval between pressing START/STOP and the actual start of recording.
This is not a malfunction.
The camcorder will not focus.
- Autofocus does not work on the subject. Focus manually (
67).
- The lens or Instant AF sensor is dirty. Clean the lens or sensor with a soft lens-cleaning cloth
(
163). Never use tissue paper to clean the lens.
When a subject flits across in front of the lens, the image appears slightly bent.
- This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors. When a subject crosses very quickly in
front of the camcorder, the image may seem slightly warped. This is not a malfunction.
Changing the operating mode between recording ( )/record pause (
)/playback ( )
takes longer than usual.
- When the memory contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than
usual. Save your recordings (
117) and initialize the memory (
39).
Movies or photos cannot be recorded properly.
- This may occur as movies and photos are recorded /deleted over time. Save your recordings
(
39).
Cannot record a photo.
- In
mode: You cannot take photos in this mode if the simultaneous recording option in
the FUNC. menu is set to [Simultaneous Recording Off] (
95), or if either the digital zoom
(
133) or a digital effect (
72) is activated.
Playback
Cannot add scenes to the playlist.
- The playlist can contain a maximum of 999 scenes. If the playlist includes scenes recorded in
MXP or FXP mode, the maximum number of scenes in the playlist may be less than 999.
- You may not be able to add scenes to the playlist if they were recorded or edited using
another device.
- You may not be able to add to the playlist scenes that were edited using the software on the
supplied Video Tools CD-ROM and were then written back to the camcorder.
Cannot delete a scene.
- You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using another device.
Deleting scenes takes longer than usual.
- When the memory contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than
usual. Save your recordings (
39).
Cannot delete a photo.
- The photo is protected. Remove the protection (
100).
When playing back video snapshot scenes or a slideshow with background music, the music
track is not played back correctly.
- Save your recordings (
39). Then, transfer the music
files first and only then write the video files back to the camcorder.
Indicators and Onscreen Displays

lights up in red.
- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack (
23).

- The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached so the remaining battery
time cannot be displayed.
lights up in red.
- A memory card error occurred. Turn off the camcorder. Remove and reinsert the memory
card. Initialize the memory card (
39) if the display does not change back to normal.
- The memory card is full. Replace the memory card or delete some recordings (
55, 90) to
free some space on the memory card.
flashes in red on the screen.
- The camcorder has malfunctioned. Consult a Canon Service Center.
Even after stopping recording, the ACCESS indicator does not go off.
- The scene is being recorded in the memory. This is not a malfunction.
The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator flashes rapidly (

one flash at 0.5-second
intervals).
- Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty. Consult a Canon Service Center.
The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator flashes very slowly (
one flash at 2second intervals).
- The temperature of the battery pack is outside the charging range. If the battery packs temperature is below 0 C, warm it before charging it; if it is above 40 C, let the battery pack
cool down before charging it.
- Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 C and 40 C.
- The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.
Picture and Sound

The screen appears too dark.
- The LCD screen was dimmed. Hold DISP. pressed down for 2 seconds to restore the LCD
screen to its normal brightness (
29).
Screen displays turn on and off repeatedly.
- The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack (
- Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly.
23).
Abnormal characters appear on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly.
- Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time. If the problem still persists,
disconnect the power source and press the RESET button with a pointed item. Pressing the
RESET button resets all settings.
Video noise appears on screen.
- Keep a distance between the camcorder and devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields
(plasma TVs, cellular phones, etc.).
Horizontal bands appear on the screen.
- This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors when recording under some types of
fluorescent, mercury or sodium lamps. To reduce the symptoms, set the recording program to
[Programmed AE] or [Shutter-Priority AE] (
59). This is not a malfunction.
Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels.
- When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, shows or concerts), sound may become
distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels. Activate the microphone attenuator
(
135) or adjust the audio recording level manually (
74).
The picture is displayed correctly but there is no sound from the built-in speaker.
- Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume (
46).
- If the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder, disconnect it.
- The AV terminal is set to headphone output. Set [AV/Headphones] to [AV] (
137).
A rattling can be heard from the camcorder.

- The internal lens fixture can move when the camcorder is turned off. This is not a malfunction.
Memory Card and Accessories

Cannot insert the memory card.
- The memory card was not facing the correct direction. Turn the memory card over and insert
it (
38).
Cannot record on the memory card.
- The memory card is full. Delete some recordings (
55, 90) to free some space or replace
the memory card.
- Initialize the memory card (
39) when you use it with the camcorder for the first time.
- The LOCK switch on an SD or SDHC memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change
the position of the LOCK switch (
160).
- A compatible SD/SDHC memory card must be used to be able to record movies on a memory
card (
37).
- The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set
[Photo Numbering] to [Reset] (
140) and insert a new memory card.
- The simultaneous recording option in the FUNC. menu is set to [Simultaneous Recording Off].
Change the setting to take photos while recording video (
95).
The wireless controller will not work.
- Set
[Wireless Remote Control] to [On].
- Replace the battery of the wireless controller.
Connections with External Devices

Video noise appears on the TV screen.
- When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located, keep a distance between the
compact power adapter and the power or antenna cables of the TV.
Playback looks fine on the camcorder but there is no image on the TV screen.
- The video input on the TV is not set to the video terminal to which you connected the camcorder. Select the correct video input.
There is no sound from the TV.
- When connecting the camcorder to an HDTV using the CTC-100/S Component Cable, make
sure to connect also the audio connections using the white and red plugs of the STV-250N
Stereo Video Cable.
The camcorder is connected using the optional HTC-100 HDMI Cable, but there is no picture or
sound from the HDTV.
- Disconnect the HTC-100 HDMI Cable and then restore the connection or turn the camcorder
off and then on again.
The camcorder is connected using the optional HTC-100 HDMI Cable, but HDMI-CEC does not
work (cannot play back using the TV's remote control).
- Disconnect the HTC-100 HDMI cable and turn off the camcorder and the TV. After a short
while turn them on again and restore the connection.
[Control for HDMI] is set to [Off]. Set it to [On] (
140).
- HDMI-CEC is not activated on the connected TV. Activate this function on the TV.
- Even with TV sets compatible with HDMI-CEC the range of functions available differs depending on the type of TV. Refer to the instruction manual of the connected TV.
The computer doesn't recognize the camcorder even though the camcorder is connected
correctly.
[USB Connection Type] is set to [DVD Burner]. Set it to [Computer/Printer] or
or
to [Connect and Set] (
137).
- Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder. After a short while, turn it on again and
restore the connection.
- Connect the camcorder to a different USB port on the computer.
The printer is not working even though the camcorder and printer are connected correctly.
or
[USB Connection Type] is set to [DVD Burner]. Set it to [Computer/Printer] or
137).
- Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. After a short while turn it on again and
restore the connection.
The camcorder doesn't recognize the DW-100 DVD Burner even though it is connected
correctly.
[USB Connection Type] is set to [Computer/Printer]. Set it to [DVD Burner] or
or
137).
List of Messages (in alphabetical order)

Following the list of messages for the camcorder you can find separate
lists for print-related messages (
155) and for messages that appear
only when using the optional DW-100 DVD Burner (
154).
Access error
- There was an error when reading the memory or attempting to write onto it.
- This message can also appear if condensation has formed (
163). Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use.
Accessing the memory card. Do not remove the memory card.

- You opened the memory card slot cover while the camcorder was accessing the memory card
or the camcorder started accessing the memory card as you opened the memory card slot
cover. Do not remove the memory card until this message disappears.
Back up recordings regularly
- This message may appear when you turn on the camcorder. In the event of a malfunction,
recordings may be lost so back up your recordings regularly.
Buffer overflow. Recording was stopped.
- The data transfer rate was too high for the memory card in use and the recording was
stopped. Replace the memory card with one rated Speed Class 2 or higher.
Built-in memory error
- The built-in memory could not be read.
Built-in memory is full
- The built-in memory is full (
End appears on the screen). Delete some recordings
(
55, 90) to free some space.
Cannot access the built-in memory
- There is a problem with the built-in memory.
Cannot communicate with the battery pack. Continue using this battery pack?
- You attached a battery pack that is not recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder.
Cannot copy
- The total size of the scenes you selected to copy exceeds the available space on the memory
card. Delete some recordings on the memory card (
55, 90) or reduce the number of
scenes to copy (
84).
Cannot divide the scene. Initialize only using the camcorder.
- The scene could not be divided because the camcorders internal scene management data log
is full. Save your recordings (
39). Write back the
backup files and try dividing the scene again.
Cannot edit
- Could not move a scene in the playlist.
Cannot enter standby mode now
- The camcorder cannot enter standby mode if the remaining battery charge is too low.
Cannot play back
- There is a problem with the memory.
Cannot play back Cannot access the built-in memory
Cannot play back Check the memory card
- There is a problem with the memory card.
Cannot play the movies in the built-in memory Initialize only using the camcorder
- The camcorder's built-in memory was initialized using a computer. Initialize the built-in memory with this camcorder (
39).
Cannot play the movies on this memory card
- Movies cannot be played back from a 64 MB or smaller memory card.
Cannot play the movies on this memory card Initialize only using the camcorder
- The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer. Initialize the memory
card with this camcorder (
39).
Cannot record
- There is a problem with the memory.
Cannot record Cannot access the built-in memory
Cannot record Check the memory card
- There is a problem with the memory card.
Cannot record movies in MXP/FXP mode on this memory card
- Movies cannot be recorded in MXP or FXP mode on a memory card if it is rated Speed Class
2. Select a different recording mode (
42) or replace the memory card with one rated
Speed Class 4 or higher.
Cannot record movies in the built-in memory Initialize only using the camcorder
- The camcorder's built-in memory was initialized using a computer. Initialize the built-in memory with this camcorder (
39).
Cannot record movies on this memory card
- Movies cannot be recorded on a 64 MB or smaller memory card.
Cannot record movies on this memory card Initialize only using the camcorder
- The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer. Initialize the memory
card with this camcorder (
39).
Change the battery pack
- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack (
23).
Check the memory card

- Cannot access the memory card. Check the memory card and make sure it is inserted correctly (
38).
- A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record or display the image.
- You inserted a MultiMedia Card (MMC) into the camcorder. Replace it with an SD/SDHC memory card compatible for use with this camcorder (
37).
- If after the message disappears,
appears in red, perform the following: Turn off the camcorder and remove and reinsert the memory card. If
turns back to green you can resume
recording/playback.
- Initialize the memory card (

card.)
39). (Doing so will erase all the recordings on the memory
Connect the compact power adapter

- When the camcorder is in
mode and is connected to a computer, this message will
appear if the camcorder is being powered by the battery pack. Connect the compact power
adapter to the camcorder.
Could not add the scene(s) to the playlist
- One or more scenes could not be added to the playlist (
80). The playlist can contain a
maximum of 999 scenes. If the playlist includes scenes recorded in MXP or FXP mode, the
maximum number of scenes in the playlist may be less than 999. Delete some scenes from
the playlist (
81).
Data includes scenes in MXP/FXP mode. Cannot copy to this memory card.
- Movies recorded in MXP or FXP mode cannot be copied onto a memory card if it is rated
Speed Class 2. Replace the memory card with one rated Speed Class 4 or higher.
Do not disconnect the USB cable or the power source while the camcorder is connected to a
computer. Cannot turn off the camcorder or change the operating mode.
- When the camcorder is in
mode and is connected to the computer with the supplied
USB cable, the camcorder cannot be operated. Disconnecting the USB cable or power source
while this message appears may result in permanent loss of the recordings in the camcorder.
Use the computer's Safely Remove Hardware function to end the connection and disconnect
the USB cable before using the camcorder.
Error writing on the memory card. Data may be recovered if the memory card has not been
removed. Attempt recovering the data?
- This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was accidentally interrupted while the camcorder was writing on the memory card. Select [Yes] to try
to recover the recordings. If you removed the memory card and used it with another device
after this happened, we recommend you select [No].
File name error
- The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set
ing] to [Reset] (
140) and delete all the photos on the memory card (
(
39).
[Photo Number90) or initialize it
Initialize only using the camcorder

- There is a problem with the file system that prevents accessing the selected memory. Initialize the memory with this camcorder (
39).
LCD Screen has been dimmed
- Hold DISP. pressed for 2 seconds to restore the LCD screen to its normal brightness
(
29).
May not be possible to record movies on this memory card
- You may not be able to record movies on a memory card without a Speed Class rating.
Replace the memory card with one rated Speed Class 2 or higher.
Mem. Card Number of scenes already at maximum

- The memory card already contains the maximum number of scenes (3,999 scenes); no further scenes can be copied onto the memory card. Delete some scenes (
55) to free some
space.
Mem. Card Unable to recognize the data
- The memory card contains scenes recorded in a different television system (NTSC).
Memory card cover is open
- After inserting a memory card, close the memory card slot cover (
Memory card is full
- The memory card is full. Delete some recordings (
the memory card.
38).
55, 90) to free some space or replace
Memory card is write-protected

- The LOCK switch on an SD or SDHC memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change
the position of the LOCK switch (
160).
Need to recover files from the memory card. Change the position of the LOCK switch on the
memory card.
- This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was accidentally interrupted while the camcorder was writing on the memory card and later the position of the card's LOCK switch was changed to prevent erasure. Change the position of the
LOCK switch (
160).
No memory card
- There is no memory card in the camcorder.
No photos
- There are no photos to play back.
No scenes
- There are no scenes in the memory selected.
- After selecting [Scene Search]
[Scenes with Faces]: No scenes contain peoples faces or
no scenes were recorded using the face detection function.
Not available in Dual Shot
- You pressed a button that cannot be used in
mode. Set the camera mode dial to
or
to set the camcorder to flexible recording mode.
Number of scenes already at maximum
- The maximum number of scenes (3,999 scenes) has been reached. Delete some scenes
(
55) to free some space.
- The playlist can contain a maximum of 999 scenes.
Operation canceled
- The operation was canceled following user intervention.
Playlist is full. Cannot divide the scene.

- Scenes cannot be divided when the playlist already contains 999 scenes. Delete some scenes
from the playlist (
81).
Print order error
- You attempted to set more than 998 photos in the print order.
Reading the built-in memory
- Reading data from the built-in memory.
Reading the memory card
- Reading data from the memory card.
Scene recorded using another device. Cannot divide the scene.
- Scenes recorded using another device cannot be divided with this camcorder.
Some
photos could not be deleted
- Protected photos (
) cannot be deleted. Remove the protection (
100).
Some scenes could not be added to the playlist

- Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be added to the playlist.
- The playlist can contain a maximum of 999 scenes. If the playlist includes scenes recorded in
MXP or FXP mode, the maximum number of scenes in the playlist may be less than 999.
Delete some scenes from the playlist (
81).
Some scenes could not be deleted
- Movies that were protected/edited with other devices cannot be deleted with this camcorder.
Some scenes were recorded using another device and cannot be copied.
- Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be copied to the memory card.
Task in progress. Do not disconnect the power source.
- The camcorder is updating the memory. Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or
remove the battery pack.
The camcorder is set to photo mode
- You pressed START/STOP while recording photos (
mode).
The lens cover is not fully open. Turn the camcorder off, then on again.
- The lens cover did not open fully. Turn the camcorder off, then on again. If this does not solve
the problem, consult a Canon Service Center.
This
photo could not be deleted
- Protected photos (
) cannot be deleted. Remove the protection (
100).
This photo cannot be displayed

- You may not be able to display photos taken with other devices or image files created or
edited on a computer.
This scene was recorded using another device and cannot be added to the playlist.
- Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be added to the playlist.
This scene was recorded using another device and cannot be copied.
- Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be copied to the memory card.
Too many photos. Disconnect the USB cable.
- Disconnect the USB cable. Try using a memory card reader or decrease the number of photos
on the memory card to fewer than 2,500 photos.
- If a dialog box appeared on the computer screen, close it. Disconnect the USB cable, and
restore the connection after a short while.
Transfer order error
- You attempted to set more than 998 transfer orders. Reduce the number of photos marked
with transfer orders.
Unable to recognize the data
- You transferred data to the camcorder recorded in a different television system (NTSC).
Unable to recover data
- Could not recover a corrupted file.
Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner

If an error message appears while the camcorder is connected to the
optional DW-100 DVD Burner, refer to the following section and also to
the instruction manual of the DVD Burner.
Cannot read the disc. Check the disc.
- During disc recording mode, this message can appear when a commercially available DVD
disc (a DVD disc containing movies, software, etc.) or an 8 cm mini DVD disc is inserted.
- During disc playback mode, this message can appear when a commercially available DVD
disc or a brand new DVD disc is inserted.
Close the memory card slot cover
- The memory card slot cover is open. Close the cover after correctly inserting the memory card
(
38).
Connect the compact power adapter
- The camcorder is being powered by the battery pack. Connect the compact power adapter to
the camcorder.
Disc access failure. Check the disc.
- There was an error when reading the disc or attempting to write onto it.
- This message can appear also if condensation has formed (
163). Wait until the DVD
burner dries completely before resuming use.
- The disc may not be loaded correctly. Try removing the disc and reinserting it.
Error reading the data

- An error occurred while reading the recordings from the camcorder.
- Check that the USB cable was not accidentally disconnected.
No disc
- Insert a disc into the DVD Burner.
- This message can appear also if condensation has formed (
burner dries completely before resuming use.
163). Wait until the DVD
No photos
- There are no photos to add to the disc.
No scenes
- There are no scenes to add to the disc.
No scenes left to add
- There are no scenes that have not already been added to discs created previously.
No transfer orders
- No photos have been marked with transfer orders (
127).
Operation canceled
- The USB cable was disconnected and the operation was canceled. Check the USB connection.
- The scenes selected to be written on the disc include scenes recorded in MXP mode. Add to
the playlist in advance only those scenes recorded in other recording modes and select the
[Playlist] option to create the disc.
Reading the disc
- Reading data from the disc.
Unable to recover data
- Could not recover a corrupted file.
Direct Print Related Messages

Cannot print this photo
- You attempted to print a photo that was recorded with another camcorder, has a different
compression, or was edited on a computer.
Cannot trim this photo
- You attempted to trim a photo that was recorded with another camcorder.
Check print settings
- Current print settings cannot be used for printing with the
button.
Data transfer error

- The printer is experiencing a data transfer error. Cancel printing, disconnect the USB cable
and turn off the printer. After a while, turn the printer back on and reconnect the USB cable.
When you are printing using the
button, check the print settings.
- You attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of photos. Reduce
the number of photos.
File error
- You attempted to print a photo that was recorded with another camcorder, has a different
compression, or was edited on a computer.
Hardware error
- Cancel printing. Turn off the printer and turn it back on.
- Check the printer status.
- Ink tank errors have occurred. Replace the ink tank.
Incompatible paper size
- The paper settings of the camcorder conflict with the printers settings.
Ink absorber full
- Select [Continue] to resume printing. Consult a Canon Service Center (refer to the list included
with the printer) to replace the ink absorber.
Ink error
- An empty ink cartridge is installed. Replace the ink cartridge.
Low ink level
- The ink cartridge needs to be replaced soon. Select [Continue] to restart printing.
No print orders have been set
- No photos have been marked with a print order.
No ink
- The ink cartridge is not inserted or is out of ink.
No paper
- Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper.
Paper error
- There is a problem with the paper. The paper is not correctly loaded or the paper size is
wrong.
- If the paper output tray is closed, open it to print.
Paper jam
- The paper jammed during printing. Select [Stop] to cancel printing. After removing the paper,
set some paper again and retry printing.
Paper lever error
- Paper lever error occurred. Adjust the paper selection lever to the proper position.
X photos could not be printed
- You attempted to use the print order settings to print X photos that were recorded with
another camcorder, have a different compression, or were edited on a computer.
Print head not installed

- No print head is installed in the printer or the print head is defective.
Print order error
- You attempted to set more than 998 photos in the print order.
Printer cover open
- Close the printer cover securely.
Printer error
- A malfunction has occurred that may require repairs. (Canon inkjet printers: the printer's
green power lamp and orange error lamp flash alternately.)
- Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. Unplug the printer's power cord from the
power outlet and contact the appropriate customer support center or service center.
Printer in use
- The printer is in use. Check the printer status.
Printing error
- Cancel printing, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. After a while, turn the
printer back on and reconnect the USB cable. Check the printer status.
- When you are printing using the
button, check the print settings.
Readjust trim settings
- The trimming settings for this photo were lost as a result of changes in the paper-related settings.
NOTES
About Canon Inkjet/SELPHY DS Printers: If the printers error indicator flashes
or an error message appears on the printers operation panel, refer to the
printers instruction manual.
If you cannot solve the problem even after consulting this list and the
printer's instruction manual, contact the closest Canon Service Center
(refer to the list included with the printer).
Dos and Donts
Handling Precautions
Camcorder
Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum performance.
Save your recordings periodically. Make sure to transfer your recordings to an external device such as a computer or digital video recorder
(
117) and save them on a regular basis. This will protect your important recordings in case of damage and create more free space on the
memory. Canon shall not be liable for any data loss.
Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel. Be careful when closing
the LCD panel. When using the wrist strap, do not allow the camcorder
to swing and hit an object.
Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures (like
the inside of a car parked under direct sunlight), or high humidity.
Do not use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as
above TVs, near plasma TVs or mobile phones.
Do not point the lens at strong light sources. Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a bright subject.
Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places. The camcorder is not waterproof avoid also water, mud or salt. If any of the
above should get into the camcorder it may damage the camcorder
and/or the lens.
Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment.
Do not disassemble the camcorder. If the camcorder does not function
properly, consult qualified service personnel.
Handle the camcorder with care. Do not subject the camcorder to
shocks or vibration as this may cause damage.
When mounting the camcorder on a
5.5 mm
tripod, make sure that the tripod's fastening screw is shorter than 5.5 mm.
Using other tripods may damage the
camcorder.
When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture. Excessive

camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use of fast zooms
and panning can result in jittery scenes. In extreme cases, the playback
of such scenes may result in visually induced motion sickness. If you
experience such a reaction, immediately stop the playback and take a
rest break as necessary.
Long-term storage
If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a
place free of dust, in low humidity, and at temperatures not higher than
30 C.
Battery Pack
DANGER!
Treat the battery pack with care.
Keep it away from fire (or it might explode).
Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 C. Do
not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather.
Do not try to disassemble or modify it.
Do not drop it or subject it to shocks.
Do not get it wet.
Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and
the camcorder. Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth.
Long-term storage
Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than
30 C.
To extend the battery life of the battery pack, discharge it completely
before storing it.
Charge and discharge all your battery packs fully at least once a year.
Remaining battery time

If the remaining battery time displayed is not correct, charge the battery
pack fully. Still, the correct time may not be displayed if a fully charged
battery pack is used continuously in high temperatures or it is left unused
for long periods of time. Also, the correct remaining time may not be disAdditional Information 159
played, depending on the battery life. Use the time shown on the screen
as an approximation.
Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packs

For your safety, battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs
will not be charged even if you attach them to this camcorder or to the
optional CG-800E Battery Charger.
We recommend using genuine Canon battery
packs bearing the Intelligent System mark.
If you attach to the camcorder battery packs
that are not genuine Canon battery packs,
will appear and the
remaining battery time will not be displayed.
Memory Card
We recommend backing up the recordings on the memory card onto
your computer. Data may be corrupted or lost due to memory card
defects or exposure to static electricity. Canon shall not be liable for lost
or corrupted data.
Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt.
Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields.
Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high
temperature.
Do not disassemble, bend, drop, or subject memory cards to shocks
and do not expose them to water.
Check the direction before inserting the memory card. Forcing a memory card into the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the memory card or the camcorder.
Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card.
SD/SDHC memory cards have a
physical switch to prevent writing on
the card so as to avoid the accidental
erasure of the card's content. To
write-protect the memory card set the
switch to the LOCK position.
LOCK switch
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery

The camcorder has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the
date/time and other settings. The built-in lithium battery is recharged
while you use the camcorder; however, it will discharge completely if
you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months.
To recharge the built-in lithium battery: Connect the compact power
adapter to the camcorder and leave it connected for 24 hours with the
camcorder off.
Lithium Button Battery

WARNING!
The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn
hazard if mishandled.
Do not disassemble, modify, immerse in water, heat above 100 C or
incinerate the battery.
Replace with a CR2025 battery made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell,
Sony, Sanyo, or with Duracell2025. Use of other batteries may
present a risk of fire or explosion.
Do not insert the battery into the mouth. If swallowed, seek medical
assistance immediately. The battery case may break and the battery
fluids may cause internal injuries.
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Do not recharge, short-circuit or insert the battery in the wrong direction.
The used battery should be returned to the supplier for safe disposal.
Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools, as this
will cause a short circuit.
Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact.
Disposal
When you delete movies or initialize the built-in memory (
only) or
memory card, only the file allocation table is altered and stored data is
not physically erased. Take the necessary precautions when you dispose of the camcorder or memory card, for example by physically
damaging it to prevent the leakage of private data.
If giving the camcorder or memory card to another person, initialize the

built-in memory (
only) or memory card using the [Complete Initialization] option (
39). Fill it up with unimportant recordings, and
then initialize it again using the same option. This makes recovering the
original recordings very difficult.
Maintenance/Others
Cleaning
Camcorder Body
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically
treated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner.
Lens and Instant AF Sensor
If the lens surface or Instant AF sensor is dirty, autofocus may not work
properly.
Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower
brush.
Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder. Never use tissue paper.
LCD Screen
Clean the LCD screen using a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth.
Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.
Condensation
Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may
cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its internal surfaces.
Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected. Continued use
may damage the camcorder.
Condensation may form in the following cases:
When the camcorder is moved quickly from cold to warm places
When the camcorder is left in a humid room
When a cold room is heated rapidly
To avoid condensation
Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature.
Place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust gradually
to temperature changes before removing it from the bag.
When condensation is detected

The camcorder automatically shuts off.
The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary
depending on the location and weather conditions. As a general rule, wait
for 2 hours before resuming use of the camcorder.
Using the Camcorder Abroad

Power Sources
You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to
charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult a Canon Service Center for information on
plug adapters for overseas use.
You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the PAL
system. PAL (or the compatible SECAM system) is used in the following
regions/countries:
Europe: All of Europe and Russia. Americas: Only in Argentina, Brazil,
Uruguay and French territories (French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique,
etc.). Asia: Most of Asia (except in Japan, the Philippines, South Korea,
Taiwan and Myanmar). Africa: All of Africa and African islands. Australia/
Oceania: Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea; most Pacific
islands (except for Micronesia, Samoa, Tonga and US territories like Guam
and American Samoa).
General Information
System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)

Optional accessories not listed below are described in more detail in
the following pages.
AVCHD discs/
Photo DVDs
PictBridgecompatible printers
Card
reader/writer
Computer
TV/HDTV
VCR/DVD
recorder
SCART Adapter
* Accessories that are compatible with the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be
attached to this camcorder. Look for the Mini ADVANCED SHOE logo to ensure
compatibility with the mini advanced shoe.
SS-600/SS-650 Shoulder Strap

WS-30 Wrist Strap**
WL-D88 Wireless Controller
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
DW-100 DVD Burner
IFC-400PCU USB Cable
SD/SDHC memory card

DTC-100 D Terminal Cable
CTC-100 Component Cable
CTC-100/S Component Cable**
** Supplied with the camcorder; not available as an optional accessory.
Optional Accessories
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used
with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the
malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or
explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not
apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon
accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable
basis.
Battery Packs
When you need extra battery packs,
select one of the following models:
BP-809, BP-819 or BP-827.
When you use battery packs bearing the
Intelligent System mark, the camcorder
will communicate with the battery and
display the remaining usage time (accurate to 1 minute). You can only use
and charge these battery packs with camcorders and chargers compatible with Intelligent System.
CG-800E Battery Charger
Use the battery charger to charge the
battery packs.
Charging Times
The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary
according to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack.
Battery pack
Charging conditions
BP-809
BP-819
BP-827
Using the camcorder
155 min.
275 min.
395 min.
Using the CG-800E Battery Charger
105 min.
190 min.
260 min.
Recording and Playback Times

Recording and playback times given in the following tables are approximate and vary according to recording mode and charging, recording or
playback conditions. The effective usage time of the battery pack may
decrease when recording in cold surroundings, when using the brighter
screen settings, etc.
Using the built-in memory
Recording
Battery pack mode
Usage time
BP-809
BP-819
BP-827
MXP
FXP
XP+
SP
LP
Maximum
recording time
100 min. 100 min. 105 min. 105 min. 105 min.
Typical recording
time*
65 min.
Playback time
Maximum
recording time
65 min.
70 min.
65 min.
65 min.
Typical recording
time*
Playback time
Maximum
recording time
Typical recording
time*
Playback time
Using a memory card

Battery pack
Recording
mode
MXP
FXP
XP+
SP
LP
Usage time
BP-809
BP-819
BP-827
Maximum
recording time
Typical recording
time*
65 min.
Playback time
Maximum
recording time
65 min.
65 min.
65 min.
65 min.
Typical recording
time*
Playback time
Maximum
recording time
Typical recording
time*
Playback time
* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop,

zooming, and power on/off.
TL-H37 Tele-converter
This Tele-converter lens increases the
focal length of the camcorder lens by a
factor of 1.5.
The image stabilizer is not as effective
when the Tele-converter is attached.
The minimum focusing distance at full
telephoto with the TL-H37 is 2.3 m.
When the Tele-converter is attached, a shadow may appear in the picture when you use the flash.
WD-H37ll Wide-converter
This Wide-converter lens decreases focal
length by a factor of 0.7, giving you a
wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views.
When the Wide-converter is attached,
a shadow may appear in the picture
when you use the flash.
FS-H37U Filter Set
Neutral density and MC protector filters
help you to control difficult lighting conditions.
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case

A handy camcorder bag with padded
compartments and plenty of space for
accessories.
DM-100 Directional Stereo

Microphone
This highly sensitive, super-directional
microphone attaches to the camcorders
mini advanced shoe. It can be used as
directional microphone (monaural) or
stereo microphone.
VL-5 Video Light
This video light enables you to record
brightly in color even in dark places. It
attaches to the camcorders mini
advanced shoe for cable-free operation.
VFL-2 Video Flash Light

This video flash light allows you to
record photos and movies even at night
or in dark places. It attaches to the camcorders mini advanced shoe for cablefree operation.
HTC-100 HDMI Cable
Use this cable to connect the camcorder
to an external device using an all-digital
connection, allowing you to enjoy playback at the highest quality. This cable
sends both video and audio signals.
WP-V1 Waterproof Case
This case allows you to record movies
and take photos underwater without getting the camcorder wet.
This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories.

When you use Canon video equipment, we
recommend Canon-brand accessories or products
bearing the same mark.
Specifications
LEGRIA HF20/LEGRIA HF200
System
Recording System
Movies: AVCHD
Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264;

Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch
Photos: DCF (Design rule for camera system), compatible with Exif* Ver. 2.2 and with DPOF
Image compression: JPEG (Super Fine, Fine, Normal)
* This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called Exif Print). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the
communication between camcorders and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer,
the camcorders image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high
quality prints.
Size of Video Recordings

MXP, FXP mode: 1920 x 1080 pixels
XP+, SP, LP mode: 1440 x 1080 pixels
Size of Photos
mode: LW 2304x1296, L 2100x1575, M 1600x1200, S 640 x 480 pixels
Simultaneous recording: LW 2304x1296, SW 848x480 pixels
Capturing photos from a playback scene: MW 1920x1080 pixels
Television System
1080/50i*
* Recordings made with the [PF25] frame rate are converted and recorded on the memory as 50i.
Recording Media
Built-in flash memory, 32 GB; SD or SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory card (not included)
SD or SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory card (not included)
Maximum Recording Time (approximate figures)

32 GB built-in memory:
MXP mode: 2 hr. 55 min. FXP mode: 4 hr. 10 min. XP+ mode: 5 hr. 45 min.
SP mode: 9 hr. 35 min. LP mode: 12 hr. 15 min.
Commercially available 16 GB memory card:
MXP mode: 1 hr. 25 min. FXP mode: 2 hr. 5 min. XP+ mode: 2 hr. 50 min.
SP mode: 4 hr. 45 min. LP mode: 6 hr. 5 min.
Image Sensor
1/4-inch CMOS, approx. 3,890,000 pixels
Effective pixels:
Movies:
approx. 2,990,000 pixels
16:9 photos:
4:3 photos:
LCD Screen: 2.7 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 211,000 dots
Microphone: Stereo electret condenser microphone
Lens
f=4.1-61.5 mm, F/1.8-3.2, 15x optical zoom
35 mm equivalent: 39.5 592.5 mm
Lens Configuration: 11 elements in 9 groups (1 double-sided aspheric element)

AF System
Autofocus (TTL + external distance sensor when set to [Instant AF]) or Manual focus
Filter Diameter: 37 mm
Minimum Focusing Distance
1 m; 1 cm at full wide angle
White Balance
Auto white balance, custom white balance and preset white balance settings:
Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H
Minimum Illumination
0.4 lx ([Night] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/2)
4.5 lx ([Programmed AE] recording program, Auto slow shutter [On], Shutter speed at 1/25)
Recommended Illumination: More than 100 lx

Image Stabilization: Optical-Shift Image Stabilizer
Terminals
AV OUT/
Terminal
3.5 mm minijack; output only (dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output)
Video: 1 Vp-p / 75 unbalanced
Audio: 10 dBV (47 k load) / 3 k or less
USB Terminal: mini-B, USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB)

COMPONENT OUT Terminal (proprietary mini-D terminal)
Luminance (Y): 1 Vp-p / 75 ; Chrominance (PB/PR (CB/CR)): 350 mV / 75
1080i (D3) / 576i (D1) compatible; output only
HDMI OUT Terminal

HDMI mini connector; output only; compatible with HDMI-CEC and x.v.ColourTM
MIC Terminal
3.5 mm stereo minijack
57 dBV (with 600 microphone) / 5 k or more
Power/Others
Power supply (rated)
7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter)
Power consumption (SP mode, AF on)

3.4 W (normal brightness, recording in the built-in memory)
3.5 W (normal brightness, recording on a memory card)
Operating temperature: 0 40 C
Dimensions [W x H x D] (excluding the grip belt): 70 x 62 x 124 mm (2.8 x 2.4 x 4.9 in.)
Weight (camcorder body only): 340 g (12 oz.)
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter

Power supply: 100 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Rated output / consumption: 8.4 V DC, 1.5 A / 29 VA (100 V) 39 VA (240 V)
Dimensions: 52 x 29 x 90 mm
Weight: 135 g
BP-809 Battery Pack

Battery type
Rechargeable lithium ion battery, compatible with Intelligent System
Rated voltage: 7.4 V DC
Battery capacity: 890 mAh
Dimensions: 30.7 x 27.5 x 40.2 mm
Weight: 47 g
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted.

The information in this manual is verified as of April 2009. Subject to change without
notice.
About the music files

The specifications of the music files compatible with the camcorder
are as follows.
Audio encoding: Linear PCM
Audio sampling: 48 kHz, 16 bits, 2 channels
Minimum length: 1 second
File extension: WAV
The music data is saved in the memory under the following folder
structure.
In the built-in memory:
CANON
MY_MUSIC
MUSIC_01.WAV to MUSIC_99.WAV
On the memory card:

CANON
PRIVATE
MY_MUSIC
MUSIC_01.WAV to MUSIC_99.WAV
The
Instruction Manual/Music Data CD-ROM includes
extra music tracks (under the folder MUSIC1) in addition to the
music tracks (under the folder MUSIC2) that come pre-installed in
the built-in memory. You can replace the pre-installed music tracks
or transfer additional music files from the CD-ROM to enjoy a wider
variety of background music tracks.
Index
25F progressive frame rate . . 22, 132
25p Cinema Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
A
Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . 164
AF-assist lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Aperture (f number) . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Aspect ratio of a connected TV
(TV type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Audio recording level . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Auto exposure bracketing . . . . . . . 94
Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Autofocus (AF)
AF frame
(9-point AiAF/Center point) . 134
Instant AF/Normal AF . . . . . . 134
Av (recording program) . . . . . . . . . 59
AV OUT/ terminal . . . . 75, 112, 114
AVCHD specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 4
B
Backlight correction . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Battery pack
Battery information . . . . . 22, 142
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Remaining charge indicator . . . 22
Beach (recording program) . . . . . . . 58
Built-in backup battery . . . . . . . . 161
C
Calendar display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Capturing photos from video . . . . . 99
Cine Mode (recording program) . . . 61
COMPONENT OUT
terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112, 114
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Connections to external
devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Continuous shooting . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Copying*
Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
D
Data code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73, 136
Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Date format . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Daylight saving time . . . . . . . . 36
Time zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Deleting
Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 81
Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88, 90
Digital effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Direct print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Direct transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Dividing scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Drive mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Dual Shot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
DVD authoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
E
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
F
Face detection
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 52
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Fireworks (recording program) . . . . 58
Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Flexible recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Focus
Assist functions . . . . . . . . . . 135
Focus priority . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Frame rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61, 132
FUNC. menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 129
H
HDMI OUT terminal . . . . . . . . . . . 113
HDMI-CEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
*
only.
Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Histogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Joystick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Joystick guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Photo size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Playback
Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Portrait (recording program) . . . . . . 58
Power save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Pre-recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Pre-selecting recordings . . . . . . . . 53
Print order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Print/share button . . . . . . . . 105, 125
Printing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Protecting photos . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
LCD screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
LCD screen dimmer . . . . . . . . . . .138
Light metering mode . . . . . . . . . . .96
Quick Start function . . . . . . . . . . . 44
I
Image effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Index screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46, 48
Initialization
(built-in memory*/memory card) . .39
M
Magnifying photos . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Manual exposure adjustment . . . . .66
Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . .37, 160
MIC terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Microphone attenuator . . . . . . . . .135
Mini advanced shoe . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Mini video light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
N
Night (recording program) . . . . . . .58
Notification sounds . . . . . . . . . . .139
O
Onscreen display selection . . . . . .73
Original recordings . . . . . . . . . . . .80
P
P (recording program) . . . . . . . . . .59
Photo numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Photo quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
R
Recording
Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Recording programs . . . . . 57, 59, 61
Recording time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Remote sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
RESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Reviewing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Rotating photos . . . . . . . . . . 98, 133
S
Saving recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Screen icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
SD/SDHC memory card . . . . . . . . 37
Searching for scenes with faces . . 51
Searching scenes by date . . . . . . . 49
Selecting the memory*
for playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Self timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 132
Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Simultaneous recording . . . . . . . . . 95
*
only.
Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Snow (recording program) . . . . . . . 58
Special Scene
(recording programs) . . . . . . . . . . 57
Sports (recording program) . . . . . . 58
Spotlight (recording program) . . . . . 58
Sunset (recording program) . . . . . . 58
T
Telephoto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Timeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Transfer order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Transferring to a computer
Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Tv (recording program) . . . . . . . . . 59
U
USB terminal . . . . . . . . . . . 112, 115
V
Video snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 76, 138
W
White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wide angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wireless controller . . . . . . . . . . .
. 69
. 43
135
. 26
Z
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Zoom speed . . . . . . . . . 43, 133
Canon Europa N.V.

Bovenkerkerweg 59-61, 1185 XB Amstelveen, The Netherlands
www.canon-europa.com
Canon UK Ltd
CCI Service Centre, Unit 130
Centennial Park, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3SE, United Kingdom
Telephone 0870-241-2161
Canon Australia Pty Ltd
Tel: 13-13-83 (within Australia only)
(61) 02-9805-2555
www.canon.com.au
Canon New Zealand Ltd
Tel: 0800-222-666 (within New Zealand only)
(64) 09-489-0300
www.canon.co.nz
Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd
1 HarbourFront Avenue, #04-01 Keppel Bay Tower, Singapore
098632
Tel: (65) 6799 8888
Fax: (65) 6799 8882
Canon Hongkong Company Ltd
19/F, The Metropolis Tower, 10 Metropolis Drive,
Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 3191 2333, Fax: +852 2428 3963
Canon Latin America, Inc.
Sales & Enquiries:
703 Waterford Way, Suite 400, Miami, FL 33126 USA
For support concerning the supplied PIXELA applications, please call

PIXELA customer support (details in the PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE
Installation Guide).
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PUB. DIE-0325-001
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Canon Inc.
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Important Usage Instructions

European Union (and EEA) only.

Enjoying High-Definition Video with

What is High-Definition Video?

Your camcorder features a full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS)

Approximately 5 times the number of pixels.

1.9 Almost 90% more scanning lines.

What are the advantages of flash memory?

Any New Functions?

Face Detection With face detection ( 68), have the camcorder

Discover a new fun way to shoot video with video

Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the

Can I play back my high-definition video on

Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder

Getting to Know the Camcorder

Basic Operation of the Camcorder

First Time Settings

Using a Memory Card

Playlist and Scene Operations

104 Printing Photos

Printing Photos (Direct Print)

117 Saving Your Recordings

Saving Your Recordings on a Computer

158 Dos and Donts

165 General Information

About this Manual

IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorders operation.

POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the

: Reference page number within this manual.

: Text that applies only to the model shown in the icon.

Brackets [ ] are used to refer to

The names of most buttons and

In this manual, the

Getting to Know the Camcorder

Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs

BP-809 Battery PackW

IFC-400PCU USB CableW

XWS-30 Wrist Strap

Right side view

Mini advanced shoe (

BATTERY RELEASE switch (

Wireless Controller WL-D88

Remaining recording time

Number of available photos

Playing Movies (During Playback)

Remaining battery time

Charging the Battery Pack

1 Connect the power cord to the

ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator

To remove the battery pack

BATTERY RELEASE switch

Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories

To use the wireless controller

To remove the grip belt

To attach the wrist strap

To attach a shoulder strap

Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen

Subject can monitor the LCD screen